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February 2012
S T. G E O R G E P A R I S H C O U N C I L 1 0 8 4 3 D i s t r i c t 4 9 , P O B o x 2 0 0 1 1 , L o n d o n , O N
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Grand Knight’s Message
Council Calendar at a Glance
The Story of St. Valentine
The Roman Emperor Claudius II was
fighting many wars. He wanted a strong
army, but many men did not want to be soldiers. Claudius thought the men wanted to
stay home to be with their wives and children instead of leaving to fight wars.
Feb. 9th – General Meeting
Feb. 12th – Parish Breakfast (9:00 + 11:00am Mass)
Feb. 15th – Semi-Annual Audit Report due.
Feb. 17th – CPR Training – Please register.
Feb. 21st – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner.
Feb. 23rd – Executive Committee Meeting.
Mar. 3rd – Regional Basketball Free Throw
Competition (STA High school)
Mar. 4th – Parish Breakfast (9:00 & 11:00am Mass)
May 26th – Day of Prayer and Reflection for our
Council at Our Lady of the Rosary Diocesan
Shrine at Merlin
Aug. 11th – Blue Jays vs Yankees at Rogers Centre
Claudius thought of an awful solution to his
problem. He decided to cancel all marriages! No one in all of Rome could get married. Claudius
thought that if the men couldn’t get married, the men would
ignore the women and want to be soldiers.
Valentine, who was a priest, believed that people needed to get
married. He thought that if they were not married, they would
be tempted to sin by living together without being married. So
he secretly and illegally married couples anyway! He performed
the weddings in secret places, so the Roman soldiers would not
find out.
2012 Columbus Day Activities.
We need two volunteers to participate on the 2012
Planning Committee.
Next meeting: Thursday February 23, 2012
St. Justin's Church Hall at 7:00 pm.
Please contact Brad Mahood, GK for additional details.
But they did find out. Valentine was arrested and brought before
the Emperor. The Emperor thought Valentine was a well spoken
and wise young man, and encouraged him to stop being a
Christian and become a loyal Roman. Valentine would not deny
his beliefs, and he refused. He was sent to prison until he could
be executed. While he was in prison, he sent out letters to his
friends and asked to be prayed for by writing Remember your
Valentine.
Volunteers Required !
Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner.
Tuesday February 21st.
Always a popular event with the Parish & Community.
Mark your calendar !
Valentine was killed on the 14th or the 24th of February in the
year 269 or 270. We celebrate Valentine’s Day on February 14th
in honor of St. Valentine.
Day of Prayer and Reflection for our Council
Saturday May 26th, 2012
Our Lady of the Rosary
Diocesan Shrine at Merlin.
Full particulars will be published in future bulletins. Put this date on your calendar.
Although it is not known whether this legend is factually true, it
is a good story anyway. It is nice to think of someone who
believed in marriage and was willing to risk death to do what he
believed was right.
This year, after you pick up a box of candy message hearts or
roses, remember the one for who this celebration originated – St.
Valentine. In honor of the patron saint of love, young people and
happy marriages who was martyred for his love of the Lord,
think of something more spiritual to do for your loved ones on
February 14?
ANNUAL CAR RAFFLE
Tickets will be sold for 4 weeks in the malls.We
will also set up in the Narthex (dates to be
anounced). All tickets are 3 for $5.
Please offer your assistance !
Contact Br. Phil Valiquette and Br. Jim Kelly
God Bless.
Brad Mahood, Grand Knight
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OUR EXECUTIVE
Prayer to Saint Valentine
Dear Lord, who art high in the Heavens,
Giver of Love and Passion,
And He who strings the heart’s cords,
Lead the Lovers this day, February ten plus four.
The day during the month of two,
When the date is the perfect number of God
Greater two souls and two hearts.
Some Loves are fleeting ,
But that which is built on you will never fail.
So guide the Lovers to know what is to be.
Your truths the Lovers’ mouths should speak,
For Your truth is that which is honest to the
heart.
Only this, then, should pass over the red lips of
the Lovers.
Your art, the Lovers simply a medium.
It is only with True Hearts that You can create
a Masterpiece,
So let the Lovers remember that their Soul’s
Desire
Is the one for which You light their Fire.
And let it be You who creates the Art of the
Lovers;
The art of two into one.
Chaplain:
Father John Pirt 519-471-4220 X12
jpirt@rcec.london.on.ca
Grand Knight:
Brad Mahood
519-657-3285
brad.mahood@labatt.com
Deputy Gr. Knight: John Husband
519-645-0666
husbandjl@hotmail.com
Chancellor:
Stan Draus
519-641-6979
jane.draus@rogers.com
Financial Secretary: Jim Cookson
519-473-7289
jamesfcookson@rogers.com
Advocate:
Reg Robertson
519-471-8279
rrobertson801@rogers.com
Treasurer:
Bill Strybosch
519-657-5457
strybosch@prevettrowden.ca
Recorder:
Phil Valiquette
519-473-0782
philvaliquette@rogers.com
Warden:
Michael Renaud
519-936-1535
mike.arlene.renaud@rogers.com
Lecturer:
Stu Woods
519-471-6011
linton.woods@rogers.com
Guard:
Brian Sinasac
519-657-1358
sinasac6pack@sympatico.ca
Guard:
Herb Stockley
519-472-4851
h.stockley@sympatico.ca
Guard:
Paul Rybka
519-474-2435
p.rybka@ldcsb.on.ca
Trustee 1st year Gord DeVal
519-474-4463
devalka@rogers.com
Trustee 2nd year John Renaud
519-473-3485
Amen.
BLUE JAY BASEBALL GAME.
SATURDAY AUGUST 11, 2012.
BLUE JAY’S VERSES NEW YORK YANKEES
TICKETS ON SALE NOW !!
CONTACT: BROTHER JIM COOKSON.
tinajohn.renaud@sympatico.ca
Trustee 3rd year
Brian Galea
519-474-2740
bgalea@rogers.com
Bulletin Editor:
Tom Vermue
519-666-3515
vermue@sympatico.ca
Brother Knights
It is hard to believe that we are now into February and that the season of Lent in right around the
corner. Ash Wednesday is fast approaching on the 22nd of February. I am not
sure about you, but time seems to pass by so quickly! It would be good for each
one of us to take some time prior to the 22nd to look seriously at our lives and
come up with a plan for Lent this year.
Often we first think about something we could give up for Lent, but I do not
believe that this is truly the purpose of Lent. Lent is more about becoming a better person, so that, we can celebrate the Resurrection of Christ more fully. So
maybe one of the best ways for this, would be to ask ourselves three questions:
1. If I could change one thing about myself, what would it be?
2. What is the first step to changing this in my life?
3. Would this change make me the person I would like to be on Easter?
This could be the basis for our Lenten observance this year. The bottom line is, who do I want to
be on Easter, so that I can enter into the resurrection more fully this year.
Peace
Father John
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ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES
only 34% of our members have paid their
$40.00 - 2012 dues.
We kindly request that those who have not, send
your cheque to the Financial Secretary or use the
envelope in your Church Envelope box and put in
the church collection basket or drop off at the
church office.
Jim Cookson, Financial Secretary, 398 Lansing
Avenue, London, Ontario. N6K 2J3
Annual Membership Dues $40.00
52% is allocated to Supreme & State
Supreme – Per Capita
$3.50/member
District Deputy Gerrie Graat Message
Bursary Program
This year there will be five bursaries of
$1000 awarded. To be eligible an applicant
must be a member in good standing, a wife,
son or daughter of a member in good standing or of a deceased member in good standing. The application must be submitted by
16 April 2012. More information can be obtained at
WWW.ontariokofc.ca.
This Program is funded by the Chaplains Bursary Fund
Corpus. This in turn is funded by the “In Memoriam”
Donation Program. You can order the “In memoriam”
donation cards from the State Office or through the
funeral homes.
Leadership Camp
This is a one week Camp available to students between 16
and 18 years at a cost of $25.00. It will be held from 20-25
August at Jericho House Port Colborne. Complete the
application
available
at
WWW.ontariokofc.ca/Leadership_ Camp.html. The
Grand Knight’s signature is required on the application.
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M e m be r s a nd t he ir Wiv e s
Should a member, one of his immediate family or any
relative be sick, either at home or in the hospital or shutin or should a member or his immediate family die – let
the Council know so we may assist or visit. Please contact: Brother Jim Cookson 519-473-73-7289, Brother
Dennis Mathews 519-472-8397, GK Brother Brad
Mahood 519-657-3285
HAPPY BIRTHDAY BROTHERS!
This month:
John Cookson
3rd degree
Paul Cookson
3rd degree
Edward Divers
2nd degree
Michael Jordan
1st degree
Eugene McDonald
3rd degree
Rick Mroz
3rd degree
John O’Brien
3rd degree
Paul Rybka
3rd degree
Paul Terek
3rd degree
Adrian Zanchetta
3rd degree
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CONGRATULATIONS To Brothers Edward Divers, Travis
Einwiller and Jeremy Mahood who completed their
journey to full Knighthood at the Third Degree exemplification held at Mary Immaculate on Sunday, January 22nd.
Thanks to District Deputy Gerrie Graat, FS Jim Cookson
& GK Brad Mahood for accompanying them on their journey.
Upcoming “Degree” Ceremonies
1st and 2nd Degree - Sunday February 12th, 2012
Council 7570, All Saints Church - Strathroy
Timing for these two Degrees are as follows:
1st Degree - Candidates Register at 1:00pm with the
Degree starting at 1:30pm
2nd Degree - Candidates Register at 2:15pm with the
Degree starting at 2:45pm
If you are interested, please contact:
Dennis Matthews, John Husband,
Jim Cookson or Brad Mahood.
Special acknowledgement to Susan Einwiller who joined
us for the dinner following the ceremony. The "rose
among the thorns".
4th Degree – June 2nd, 2012
Four Points/ Sheraton – London.
Annual Membership Dues in the amount of $40.00
are payable now. Please forward your cheque to
Jim Cookson, Financial Secretary, 398 Lansing
Avenue, London, Ont.
N6K 2J3 or drop off at St. George Church in the
Knights mail slot behind the welcome desk.
We currently have 18 - 4th Degree members
in our Council.
Anyone of them would be happy to answers any
questions or concerns you have concerning
this year’s event.
Good of the Order
Please keep these individuals in your
Prayers
Br. Ed St. Antoine’s sister Madeline who will be
having an operation.
Br. Patrick Noonan.
Br. Ken Walsh’s bosses wife Maria who has
breast cancer.
Br. Jim & Annie Cookson.
Br. Michael & Arlene Renaud & family –
Michael’s mother has been ill.
Br. David Williams & family
Br. Stu & Eilene Woods
Br. Gerrie & Oda Graat.
Br. Tom Vermue & family – Tom’s oldest brother
struggles with Parkinson’s.
Br. Ray Mask – prayers for his wife Mary.
Br. Karl Schauermann & family – for Karl’s
sister.
Br. Marvin & Linda Quenneville.
IN MEMORIAM
P LEASE
KEEP THESE FAMILIES IN YOUR
P RAYERS
Mia – DD/ Brother Gerrie Graat’s sister died
on February 3rd.
Brother Fred Merlo – died on December 19th.
Hector Lucier – died January 1st - brother to
Annette & Reg Robertson.
Mary Cashen – Died on December 14th.
Wife of Brother Bob Cashen & mother of
Brother Steve Cashen.
Eternal rest, grant unto them, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon them.
May the souls of the faithful departed
through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen
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PARISH
BREAKFAST
JANUARY 15TH.
Some of our young
parishioners helping
out the Nights with
breakfast preparation
while earning some of
their community hours,
win-win.
Gerrie Graat and Albino Ellul
making sure tables are set just so.
Mike and Arlene Renaud preparing coffee.
Ken Walsh responding to customers need, his specialty.
Gerrie Graat, Ralph Fish along with students
serving hungry customers.
Stan Draus makes up the cleaning crew.
The Council is supporting the St. George Confirmation Program by helping the children get volunteer hours.
They have been doing a great job & the KofC are happy to have their help & support.
Paul Rybka and son helping out.
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Father John enjoying breakfast with parishioners.
Annual KofC Basketball Free Throw Competition.
Council Competition (St. George & St. Theresa
Schools)
Held Friday January 27th
Congratulations:
Boys 9 years: Luke Reymer -St. Theresa
Girls 9 years: Sara Arcese -St. George
Boys 10 years: Reed Masterson -St. Theresa
Girls 10 years: Francesca Tosso -St. George
Boys 11 years: Sam Stanton -St. George
Girls 11 years: Allison Bedard -St. George
Boys 12 years: Cameron Kellet -St. George
Girls 12 years: Claire Skubic -St. George
Boys 13 years: Simba Chimhanda -St. Theresa
Girls 13 years: Ranique Barel-Rutherford -St. Theresa
District 49 Competition
Held Friday February 3rd
Congratulations:
Francesco Tosso (10 year old) – St George.
Sara Arcese (9 year old) – St. George.
Sam Stanton (11 year old) – St. Theresa
Simba Chimhanda (13 year old) – St. Theresa.
Reed Masterson (10 year old) – St. Theresa.
Special Thanks to Gerrie Graat & Jeremy Mahood for
coordinating the program this year. Thank you to volunteers Cody Mahood, Stan Draus & Brittany Gildner
(Jeremy Mahood’s girlfriend).
Next round is the Regional Finals – March 3rd (STA
High School).
Good Luck !!
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KofC Super Bowl Sunday
Big Event February 5th.
Congratulations to Phil Valiquette,
Dennis Matthews & Stu Woods for
organizing a great event.
Thank you for their support: Albert
Crombleholm - Chilli Cook extraordinaire /
Helpers - Gord DeVal, Ken Walsh, Reg
Robertson & Peter Geraci.
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St. George Council #10843
20th Anniversary Dinner
Friday October 26, 2012
Committee agreed to make this only a “dinner” & not make it a big event
since it is only a 20th anniversary. It is expected a larger event would be
planned for Council’s 25th anniversary.
Expectation: 180 people.
$25.00/ PP
Dinner – catered event – Jim Cookson.
Bar + License required – Stu Woods
Option: bottle of wine on the table.
Decorations (balloons/ flowers) – Jim Cookson.
Photo/ video from past events – Stan Draus/ Tom Vermue.
Guests:
4x Widows
Fr. Rick
Fr. Gary
Sister Mary Elnin
Fr John
Fr. Francis
Committee agreed – an all out effort should be made to approach members
for this event. Encourage certainly “Charter Members”/ Past GK’s.
Promotion of this event is important.
Parish Bulletin
Phone committee
Monthly Council Bulletin (start promoting now !)
Get members to approach other members to encourage attendance.
Greetings from
Costa Rica.
“Y our e di tor
h ard at work. ”
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