The Stella Charitable Foundation, (The “Foundation”) was incorporated under the Society Act of Alberta on June 10, 2016. The Foundation was created by the Knights of Columbus Council 6488 (St Gerard’s parish) from the proceeds of an estate bequeath of Brother Mario Stella, who passed away on February 10, 2013.
Constitutionally, the primary objective of the SCF will follow the compass of the Knights of Columbus (Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism) and through charitable works, uphold, strengthen and preserve Catholicism and the spirit of Christianity.
Individual works of the Foundation will adhere to the overarching themes of serving the practical needs of the church and the community it serves, sustaining the vibrancy of a strong Catholic community, catholic education, and support to those chosen to pursue a religious way of life.
The Foundation currently provides monetary support categorically as follows:Parishioner support
Provides assistance to support the programs and activities of the church.
In concert with Our Lady of the Rockies High School, provides academic scholarships to High School students.
Provides funeral assistance to families of still born babies.
The Foundation regularly reviews its outreach and will look to provide assistance that follows the compass of the Knights of Columbus and the Constitution of the Foundation.
President – Ernie Zacher
Treasurer – Murray Gartner
Secretary – Randy Langille
Charles Pratt
Ronald Scott
Stephen Dawes
Mark Banjavich
Gerald Preston