Knights of Columbus again host provincial Clergy Sports Days

Priests and Knights of Columbus volunteers gathered for the annual Clergy Sports Days held at St. Peter's Abbey, Muenster, SK., July 22-23, 2024. (Photo by Marte Clemente Marquez Nogot)

Posted By: Kiply Lukan Yaworski July 31, 2024

By Marte Clemente Marquez Nogot, State Deputy, Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus

The Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus State Council hosted the July Annual Clergy Sports Days, July 22-23 at St. Peter’s Abbey in Muenster. More than 40 priest from different parishes across Saskatchewan attended the event.

 Monday afternoon events July 22 started with registration, and priests socializing before all joining in Vespers around 5:30 p.m.

After supper, fraternity started with priests playing darts, table tennis, and cards while having snacks and refreshment till 11 p.m.

Soccer was one of the sports featured at the provincial event for Catholic clergy, hosted by the State Council of the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus. (Photo by Marte Clemente Marquez Nogot)

Events Tuesday, July 23 started with morning prayer and Mass. After breakfast the sports activities began, with priests playing soccer, ladder golf, horseshoes, volleyball and/or basketball.

Horseshoe toss was a featured event at Clergy Sports Days. (Photo by Marte Clemente Marquez Nogot)

Indoor games were also part of the Clergy Sports Day July 22-23 held at St. Peter’s Abbey, Muenster, SK, organized by the Knights of Columbus. (Photo by Marte Clemente Marquez Nogot)

Clergy Sports Day is a time of appreciation for the priests here in Saskatchewan, when they are relieved from the stress of their huge responsibilities to their parish and community. It is only a short time for them to enjoy, but hopefully the moments shared together provide them with inspiration to fulfill their mission.

Faith motivates all priests but they also need more care, and more love, as they live their lives alone, often far from their own family.

The Knights of Columbus across Saskatchewan support all priests, their parishes, and community.

Thanks to Clergy Sports Day Chair Mike Bzdell and Past State Deputy Brian Schatz who take care of the registration and oversee the whole event, and to Fr. Demetrius Wasylyniuk, OSB, and the other Benedictine Monks who hosted the event at the Abbey, as well as to their kitchen staff. Thanks also to Deacon Norbert Gaudet who managed the soccer, District Deputy Ron Klien who was in charge of ladder golf, David Harder who took care of horseshoe toss, Eugene Achtemichuk and Paul Ponak who managed the volleyball and basketball, as well as to State Associate Chaplain Fr. Warren Dungen representing the State Chaplains, State Secretary Greg Dozorec and Immediate Past State Deputy Larry Packet for their support.

Thanks as well to all the priests who came out to enjoy the event.

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