The Grey Cup always means meatballs, pasta and ribs for the KoC

By David F. Rooney

It’s been going on for years and 2010 was no exception as the Knights of Columbus staged their annual Grey Cup Party in the St. Francis of Assissi Parish Hall on Sunday.

The people who attend the event regularly are drawn by five things: the game (of course), a cash bar, a chance to win a prize or two, an opportunity to help the Community Connections Food Bank and the traditional meal of ribs, pasta, meatballs and sauce, all produced by four of the Knights’ chef.

“The net proceeds of the half-time raffle, the dinner and bar all go to the Food Bank,” said Knight Lorne Zarazun.

Not bad for a Grey Cup party. And here are a few photos from the event that I thought you might like to see:

Paul Suraci (left) and Keith Burgart horse around in the kitchen of the St. Francis of Assissi Parish Hall Sunday afternoon while taking a break from helping whip up a meal for the CFL fans who turned out for the Knights of Columbus' traditional Grey Cup Party and enjoy a fantastic meal. David F. Rooney photo
Paul Suraci (left) and John Netzel horse around in the kitchen of the St. Francis of Assissi Parish Hall Sunday afternoon while taking a break from helping whip up a meal for the CFL fans who turned out for the Knights of Columbus' traditional Grey Cup Party and enjoy a fantastic meal. David F. Rooney photo
Derek Burgart inspects the savoury sauce that for the Knights' meal. David F. Rooney photo
Derek Burgart inspects the savoury sauce that for the Knights' meal. David F. Rooney photo
Meet the chefs: Dderek Burgart, John Bafaro, Keith Burgart and Paul Suraci. The ribs, pasta, meatballs and sauce are an honoured annual tradition at the Knight so fColumbus' Grey Cup Party.David F. Rooney photo
Meet the chefs: Dderek Burgart, John Bafaro, Keith Burgart and Paul Suraci. The ribs, pasta, meatballs and sauce are an honoured annual tradition at the Knight so fColumbus' Grey Cup Party.David F. Rooney photo
With their eyes on the game, these CFL fans have no time — yet — for food. But give 'em an hour and they'll wolf it down as they always do. David F. Rooney photo
With their eyes on the game, these CFL fans have no time — yet — for food. But give 'em an hour and they'll wolf it down as they always do. David F. Rooney photo

And the game itself? The Saskatchewan Roughriders lost 28-27 to the Montreal Alouettes.

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