KnightsCouncilBulletin-vol08iss09

Knights of Columbus
Council 1467
265 Wellington Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 2S6
September 2008
Volume08 Issue09
Executive
Grand Knight
Jim Flynn
519-637-1750
Chaplain
Fr. Ernie Deslippe 519-782-3208
Deputy Grand Knight
Tim Buchanan
519-633-9711
Chancellor
Mike Butler
519-637-2779
Recording Secretary
John Nolan
519-631-1227
Financial Secretary
Richard Beachey 519-637-0651
Treasurer
Bill Ressler
519-633-6691
Lecturer
Gord Smith
519-633-1261
Advocate
Larry McCaffery 519-631-9573
Warden
Dan O’Connor
519-764-2107
Guard
Verne Sim
519-633-0663
Guard
Forbes Smith
519-631-2602
Trustee for 3 yrs
Jim Dewan
519-633-3673
Trustee for 2 yrs
John Thomas
519-633-7557
Trustee for 1 yr
Jim Lumley
519-633-1681
Ladies Auxiliary President
Mary Ressler
519-633-6691
Columbus Club President
Roy Esbaugh
519-633-1635
Fourth Degree Navigator
Patrick Morgan
519-631-1853
Squires Chief Councilor
Peter Kuntz
519-633-0436
District Deputy, District #009
Patrick Morgan
519-631-1853
K of C Insurance Agent
Jean-Guy Lalonde 1-800-463-5632
Bulletin Editor
Forbes Smith
519-631-2602
Email: ruasmith2@gmail.com
Web site Coordinator
Martin Evers
519-631-9632
Email: mevers@eversweb.on.ca
Knights of Columbus Hall
Manager - Bob Beausoleil
Phone 519-631-2166
Grand Knight’s Message
Brother Knights:
As we begin a new fraternal year I am blessed to have
a strong and united executive to guide our council through the
coming year. That this executive is as excellent as it
is.............is, in no small measure, thanks to the effort of our
Past Grand Knight Martin Evers. Martin you have taught us
well and we fully appreciate the selfless devotion you have given over the past
year.
As we continue through this year may the Holy Spirit fill us with the
wisdom, courage, and ability to excel in all our duties and responsibilities as we
serve our Council; our Parishes; and our Community. In the good times and the
tough times ahead, we must remember that the Venerable Father McGivney is
always with us. We must not hesitate to call upon him for assistance as we
guide our Brother Knights in all they undertake.
The year is already off to a great start thanks to the work of our Budget
and Audit committees.............the audit has been completed and the 2008/2009
budget is ready for presentation at the October meeting.
Council has not been idle throughout the summer and under the guidance of Brother Dennis Collins, our members once again contributed to a very
successful Thomas the Tank Engine project. Not only did we have a lot of fun
and make a lot of children happy..................we were able to raise a significant
amount of money to assist with our charitable programs.
A new Bulletin Ad committee has also been busy and we will see an
increase in advertising and revenue from our monthly bulletin this year. Please
patronize these sponsors whenever possible. They believe in us; lets return that
faith.
Please remember also that our Canadian soldiers continue their difficult
work in service of our Country. Please keep the troops and their families in your
thoughts and prayers.
Jim Flynn
Grand Knight, Council 1467
Chaplain’s Message
Dear Brother Knights and Families,
Once again Summer is fast coming to an end, and all the activities of the
Fall Season will start up again.. Schools will re-open, Club activities will begin and
the Knights of Columbus will begin their fraternal year.
We welcome our new Grand Knight Jim Flynn who will be leading and
guiding our Council for the next two years. He will be assisted by an eager executive who are eager to make our fraternal year a very productive and fulfilling one.
As the fraternal year begins, it would be a good practice for all those who
sponsored new members during the last year to contact them and invite them to
come out to our meetings. We need our new members to begin taking an active role
in the working of our Council. We look forward to a good fraternal year.
God Bless
Father Ernie Deslippe
Chaplain
For These We Pray
For the Sick:
For The Deceased:
Gerald Elford
Bill Laverty
Roger Cyr
Cliff Marentette
John Brown
Rene Kosynski
Bob Millman
John and Helma Evers, father and mother of Martin Evers
Addie Mailhout, wife of Norm Mailhout
Ruth Moser, wife of Joe Moser
David Morgan (son of the deceased Gus Morgan)
Pauline Morgan, wife of Patrick Morgan
Mary Morgan, daughter of Patrick Morgan
Gisele Paquin, widow of Ray Paquin
Millie McAteer, wife of Alex McAteer
Connie Sullivan, widow of Joe Sullivan
Maria Jach, wife of Zdzislaw Jach
Marg Burger, widow of Jack Burger
Margaret Ballantyne, widow of George Ballantyne
Rita Russell, wife of Gerald Russell
Katarzyna Minkouski, mother-in-law to Allen Benoit
Loraine Neville, sister of Joe Vachon
Mary Bisson, daughter of George Bisson
Mike Poirier, son of Henry Poirier
Jo Gibbons, widow of Jim Gibbons
Ada Difilippo, wife of Atalo Difilippo
For all our fallen Soldiers who served overseas.
If there is anyone in your family in need of our prayer please
call Bro. Art Beaudry 631-6873.
There are many of our members having difficulties physical
and otherwise. If you are aware of someone in need of
attention please give them a call or a visit. Your thoughts and
consideration are needed.
Pall Bearer Committee Information
The purpose of this ministry is to serve families at their
time of need. Late Sir Knight Jack Cryan introduced this
service to council 1467 over 40 years ago. We have
served dozens of families of all faith dimensions over that
period of time.
From time to time we need to update our list of volunteer
pall bearers. It usually takes about 2 1/2 – 3 hours of your
time to perform this service when requested.
It is a privilege for those who have volunteered their time
to be a pall bearer to be able to help a family at their time
of need.
You assistance in putting your name on this volunteer list
will be most appreciated. Some of you are retired, work
shifts or are available on Saturdays. The more people we
have available helps to lesson the number of times you
will be called upon.
John Van Eyk, President of the Right to Life accepts a
cheque from Past Grand Knight, Martin Evers and Larry
McCaffery, Chairman of the Rose Sunday, held each year
at Holy Angels and St. Annes Parishes. These funds help
the Right to Life with many things in their organization
such as Advertising, (Signs and Billboards), etc.
Bro. Ron McCormick is the new Coordinator of this
committee. He is in the process of reviewing the list of
volunteer Pall Bearers. If you would like more information about being included on this list please contact Bro.
Ron at 519-633-1906
ImportantDates
Check out our new look with the
Sponsor pages (7 & 8).
Thanks to the Sponsor Committee (Jim Dewan,
John Thomas, Mike Butler, Tim Buchanan, Jim
Lumley and his daughter-in-law Karen Metcalfe
who did a lot of leg work and organizing to make
our Sponsor pages look as professional as they
are.
Sept. 3rd - Dart League Registration at 7:30 pm.
Sept. 5th - Fish Fry - at the Hall - PLEASE attend.
Sept. 8th - Executive Meeting - 7:30 pm. at the Hall
Sept. 8th - Squires Meeting at 6:30 pm. at the Hall
Sept. 15th - Columbus Club Meeting - 7:30 pm. at
the Hall
Sept. 16th - K of C Bingo Night at Bingo Country
Sept. 19th - Euchre Party - 7:30 pm at the Hall
Sept. 22nd - Business Meeting - 7:30 pm. at the Hall
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Council 1467 Program Information
September 2008
Church Program: Bro. Tim Buchanan 633-9711 (timbuchanan@rogers.com) is our director in this
area. Bro. Malcolm Beckwith has agreed to be our Round Table Representative for St Annes Parish.
Community Program: Bro. Jim Dewan 633-3673 is our director in this area.
Bro. Jim has agreed to stay on as director until a replacement for him can be found. Jim is going to be donating a lot more time to
help Bro Martin run the Bingo program. If a Brother could step forward and take over for Bro. Jim it would be greatly appreciated.
Council Programs: Bro. Gerry Holden 633-9094 (gholden@londonairport.on.ca) Bro Gerry is
our new director of council programs. After the super job of “Summerfest” I know Bro Gerry will do an excellent job. There is a
Fish Fry planned for September 5. Please attend.
Family Program GK Jim Flynn 637-1750 (jim.flynn@sympatico.ca) Our annual widows lunch was
held on August 21. We hope that all the ladies and Past Presidents enjoyed there luncheon, and thanks to Bro. Alouis Vanhooydonk and the Ladies Auxiliary for a job well done.
Youth Program: Bro. Peter Kuntz 633-0436 (petegk@skynet.ca) The Knights of Columbus hosts a
yearly soccer challenge. If a Bro. Knight would like to get this started in our area, contact Bro Peter or the Deputy Grand Knight
for information.
Tim Buchanan, DGK
“Thinking Ahead”: Part 1.
It has 3 main parts.
The first is that any Knight hearing of the death of a Brother Knight is asked to contact the Grand Knight as soon as
possible. The Grand Knight has some specific duties to fulfill in the new protocol and needs to be advised as soon
as possible.
A second feature relates to our long-standing tradition of providing a K of C Honour Guard at the funeral of a
Brother Knight. The Honour Guard is intended to acknowledge the passing of any Brother, whether we may know
him or not. Families of deceased Knights repeatedly say how much they appreciate the presence of the K of C Honour Guard at the funeral of their loved one. We all know that life is short, and thinking ahead, most Brothers would
probably like a similar honour bestowed at their own funeral. The “Golden Rule” immediately comes to mind.
Health and work permitting, every able Knight should try to participate in each Honour Guard. It gives us the opportunity to practice a Corporal Work of Mercy.
The third feature will be discussed in the next bulletin.
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Ladies! Ladies! Ladies!
Greetings Ladies,
Welcome back! I hope your summer was filled with good times shared with family and friends. Summer is almost over
and it’s time for our first meeting on September 2nd at 2pm followed by Rummoli. Come out and support the auxiliary
and have some fun and maybe add a few pennies to your penny jar. Our Euchre Parties will also be starting up again on
September the19th. The Knights again provided a wonderful widows luncheon on August 21st. The food was truly delicious and all the ladies thoroughly enjoyed it.
Ladies Auxiliary Meeting – September 2nd at 2pm at the K of C Hall
Euchre Party – September 19th at 7:30pm at the K of C Hall
Blessings your way,
Mary Ressler 519-633-6691
Ladies Auxiliary President
Columbus Club Report
The Columbus Club would like to introduce the Executive: our new president is
now Dave Vandenberg, the Ladies Auxiliary President Mary Ressler as the new
recording secretary, the financial secretary remains as Brother Joe Fleming,
along with Brothers Dave Elford, Roy Esbaugh, Jim McAnulty and our Grand
Knight Jim Flynn. We would also like to thank Brother Bob Beausoleil for
signing another year contract to Manage the affairs for the Hall etc. Thanks to
those that made it to the AGM in late July and as stated in that meeting the Columbus Club hopes that you get involved in many
Knights and Columbus club events such as the After 4 Social every Friday from 4-6PM, all are welcome! (You don't have to be a
Knight to attend, so please invite others) It is events such as these that help grow the council and keep you in touch with your
Fellow Knights and possibly recruit future Knights. On behalf of the Columbus Club we wish to thank those that have donated to
the parking lot and something more personal and a complete update will be made available over the next couple of months. We
look forward to another successful year and please feel free to reach any of the executive team with any questions. Hope to see
more faces at the After 4 social and snacks are provided and not to mention some great company and cheap bar prices.
Fraternally yours and on behalf of the Columbus Club Executive
Columbus Club President
David Vandenberg.
Bingo Report for September Bulletin.
The bingo committee has been busy since our last bulletin. We have participated in a double bingo in June, and single bingos in
July (2) and Aug (3). As chairman I would like to thank all those who helped including Don Van Tassel, Ron McCormick, Jim
Dewan, Italo Difillipo, Jim Coveny, Rick Kay, Otis Clifton, Bill Bynsdorp, William Meglic, and Gary Steer. There is a lot of
work to do in this event. We acknowledge the help of more members all the time. We would like to see your name up here to in
the acknowledgement section. Many hands make light work is very true when it comes to this very important council function.
Thanks again to those who have helped and I am looking forward to those who are considering helping in the future.
Martin Evers, PFN, PGK
Bingo Chairman
Here is the Bingo Schedule for Sept. thru to Dec., 2008
Tues. Sept. 16 - 12:15 pm
Tues. Oct. 7 - 10:30 pm
Tues. Oct. 14 - 4:00 pm
Mon. Oct. 20 - 12:15 pm
Mon. Nov. 24 - 4:00 pm
Tues. Dec. 9 - 12:15 pm
Fri. Dec. 19 - 4:00 pm
Please Contact Martin Evers at 519 631 9632 if you can help at any of these bingos. I am making a plea to any
of the members who have not assisted in a bingo to check their schedules and contact me if they are interested in
giving us a hand in this very important part of our council charity activities.
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Knights of Columbus launches news and information site for Catholics
The Knights of Columbus this week launched a brand-new Internet-based news and information
service for Catholics everywhere: Headline Bistro.
Headline Bistro is a website that provides a quick digest of daily news sources around the world that
contain news of interest to active Catholics. Whether it relates to world affairs, national politics or
news specifically about the Catholic Church, you'll find links to the original sources here. You'll also
find video clips, detailed state-by-state information about voting and public policy, and recommended
reading from the world of books. The web address is www.headlinebistro.com.
You can also sign up for a daily e-mail that'll give you the day's top headlines. If you're already a
subscriber to our other e-mail updates, just enter your e-mail address in the sign-up box and
add Headline Bistro to your preferences.
Tell all your Catholic friends about Headline Bistro!
Hot Dogs make it all worthwhile
Brothers Jim Flynn, Ron McCormick, Doug Pardy
serve up hot dogs near the end of the school year at
St. Gabriel’s Catholic School. The school made a
large banner to thank the K of C and also one of the
classes came out and sang a Thank You Song to
Knights that were there. Also helping was Ernie
Fougere not shown in photo.
FS Chat from Richard Beachey: September 2008
Dues
Eight Brothers were suspended at the end of July for non payment of dues.
Happy Birthday!!!
The Following Brother’s will be celebrating Birthday’s in September;
Dave Anderson, Dave Brosnan, Mark Burgess, Ted Burnham, Mike Carroll, Leo Clark, Jim Flynn, John Goossens, Ralph Hooper,
John Kana, Joe Kelly, Heinrich Kemmerling, Jim Kuhn, Joe Moser, Terry Sheridan, Oscar Thompson, Jeff Yurek
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Sports and Extras
Knights of Columbus Dart League
Brother Knights:
The Knights of Columbus Dart league will once again start on 3 September 2008 at the
Hall......................7:30pm
This is a fun league for members, spouses and friends and is a great way to spend a relaxed
Wednesday night. The bar is
always open at Club prices and coffee is also available.
You need no experience.............we will match your playing skills (or lack thereof) to balance a team...........or you can play as a spare
if that is your desire.
Last year we had 44 members.......but we can always use a few more. The attached flyer
gives all the details or you can call
me a (519) 637-1750.
Jim Flynn
Grand Knight, Council 1467
Summer Dart News
The 2008/2009 Season will start on Wednesday 3 September 2008 at 7:30 .pm for registration only. Team captains and members will be assigned following the registration and play will begin on Wednesday 10 September at 7:30 pm
You can register by e-mail if you were a playing member last year but I have to know by September 2nd !!! But even better.............You could come out in person and bring your darts for a game of Stars ...............a chat..................and a beverage.
If you are registering by e-mail please indicate whether or not you are willing to be a team captain.
Captains must be willing to keep score!!! NO delegation if the Captain is present!!!
If you know of anyone who is interested, please have them attend on registration night.
If you are not going to play this year could you please e-mail me that information.!!! At jim.flynn@sympatico.ca or give me a
call at (519) 637-1750
Cost will remain the same $20.00 for the season with prizes and banquet included at season end. The best deal in town!
If you know of a member without e-mail could you pass this information on please.
See you all on September 3rd
Ivy Flynn
Thank You !!
On behalf of the Council and the “Day Out With Thomas” Organizing Committee, I would thank the
fifty eight Knights and wives for their work in making the event such a success.
In addition to the work of the ticket punchers, boarding crews, train hosts and those who worked in
the support areas and the retail shops, I thank the telephone committee for their contribution towards
mobilizing our people.
In looking at the work of the Knights, they were enthusiastic workers contributing greatly to the excitement and great feeling of the
parents and children who attended. As well they were wonderful ambassadors for our city, in that they were a great source of information and direction to the large number of visitors to St. Thomas.
Many of the Knights and their families took part in the Appreciation Ride on the final Sunday that took them to Pt. Stanley (and
back) and in the Thank You Barbeque at the Seniors’ Centre.
Finally and importantly, the Council is most appreciative of the opportunity provided by the Day Out With Thomas Organizing
Committee to raise Council funds which can be directed into our Operational Spending.
Dennis Collins.
NOTE from Bulletin Editor
Bulletin Deadline - Sept. 20th.
Thank you for submitting your reports by the deadline. Those who can, please submit your reports electronically to the bulletin editor. - Forbes Smith at:
ruasmith2@gmail.com. Those who are submitting in writing please make sure they get it to Henry Poirier 519-631-2379 by the deadline. Please ensure that you
include place, date, time for any coming events you may wish to submit. I would ask that submitted reports or events be related to a Knight’s activity. Submitters,
due to the volume of reports, I would ask that your reports be kept short and concise.
IMPORTANT CHANGE -- As I am using my new laptop computer could all correspondence concerning the bulletin be sent to this
e-mail address:
ruasmith2@gmail.com.
Bro. Forbes Smith 519-631-2602
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