March Grand Knight s Message Robert Castonguay G.K.

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March 2015 Grand Knight s Message Robert Castonguay G.K. "I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life.

Because of what we let the Lord do in us last Lent, some babies, poor people, and elderly people are alive today who would have been killed in our culture of death.

Moreover, Lent is a matter of everlasting life or death. The Lord is working through us this Lent in a special way so that all people will be saved.

1 March 2015 Grand Knight s Message Robert Castonguay G.K. "I have set before you life and death, the blessing and the curse. Choose life." Deuteronomy 30:19 On the second day of Lent, the Lord tells us that Lent is a matter of life or death. Because of what we let the Lord do in us last Lent, some babies, poor people, and elderly people are alive today who would have been killed in our culture of death. Conversely, it is possible that because of our resistance to God's grace last Lent, some attacks on life which could have been stopped are continuing to plague us. Moreover, Lent is a matter of everlasting life or death. The Lord is working through us this Lent in a special way so that all people will be saved. By loving the Lord, "walking in His ways, and keeping His commandments, we will be used by the Lord this Lent to lead many into God's kingdom. However, if we refuse to deny ourselves and take up Jesus' cross each day, we may defeat God's plan for ourselves and others. Therefore, have the Lent of a lifetime. May this Lent deepen greatly your love for the Father of life. This Lent, choose life. Happy March, I am sure like myself you are looking forward to spring, warm weather, melted snow, and more sunshine. Another few weeks and Easter will be upon us, with the Glorious celebration of our Risen Lord. I encourage you Brothers to join in the Stations of the Cross and Rosary Friday nights at our beautiful Mary Mother of God Church, with your family. Friday March 20 th our Council will be leading the prayers. The following weekend our CWL will lead with Mary Mother of God Way of the Cross. Spend an hour with us, in prayer and reflection. I want to congratulate the Dance Committee for another wonderful evening Saturday March 7 th. A good time was had by all who attended. Attendance was down a little from last year s event, and as a result funds raised are also projected to be less. The Dance Committee believes it is due to a lack of fresh and different ideas. They want and need new ideas, from Brothers willing to assist them in planning and execution of next year s event. The one thing in common from everyone who participated in this years and previous year s committee is that it was fun and rewarding. Soon there will be a review meeting and you may be asked to participate both in the review of this year s Dinner and Dance and the planning of next year. Please Just Say Yes.

KNIGHT NEWS, Council 14446 May 2014 Page 2 On the topic of new, our Recruitment weekend is March 21 st and 22 nd after each Mass in preparation for our next First Degree Tuesday April 28 th at the

2 KNIGHT NEWS, Council May 2014 Page 2 On the topic of new, our Recruitment weekend is March 21 st and 22 nd after each Mass in preparation for our next First Degree Tuesday April 28 th at the General Meeting. Start now by talking to anyone and everyone, who you believe would and should become a member of the Knights of Columbus. Only by growing our Council Membership can we hope to do more for those in need, our community and our church. It is simply a matter of opening the conversation regarding the Knights and encouraging them to speak to Brother David Hinca after the mass, or at any time they are available. If you have a referral, you can simply Brother David dehinca@gmail.com and the prospect with their contact information and Brother David will follow up with a phone call. Our next General Meeting is Tuesday March 24 th at 7:30 please make every effort to attend and participate. If you need transportation to the meeting, merobcastonguay@hotmail.com and we will arrange a ride with a Brother Knight. If you know of a Brother Knight who has not attended in while, give them a call, and offer to ride together in Fraternity. God Bless you, Rob Castonguay Grand Knight Vivat Jesus Three words are resonating in my head right now: anticipate, communicate and participate. Antici pate the return on your personal investment for each and every moment you spend and outpour a part of your life in works of charity. Participate and be actively in unity with your fellow Knights as we consider, service and strengthen those in need within our Parish community. Communicate and be in fraternity as we strive to put together and facilitate programs which emanate from our compassion, care and concern, and which actively embody the principles and programs advocated and advanced by our Council. These three words are what define my experience as your Deputy Grand Knight. So, here is the Deputy Grand Knight s Worthiness Checklist or How to be a good Knight : 1. Read our Knight News newsletter and please respond when prompted. Please recognize the time, effort and commitment of the Knights who have posted articles. They need your response. 2. Volunteer, if you have the time. We are all busy people yet giving of our time is, by virtue, charity and is often more important than our financial contributions! 3. Support our Council programs. Share them, believe in them, live them, and contribute to them. 4. Talk to people about being a Knight. Start a dialogue with others (don t selfishly keep it to yourself) and let people know what we do. Worthy Knights I have been a Knight of Columbus since January of Over the past 7 years I have been on a journey of discovery regarding what it means to be a Knight and have picked up a few of the ways in which the Order enriches and enhances the lives of the people within our community. There is not a soul who has attended Mary Mother of God Parish who has not benefitted from the work of our Council and no one who actively participates ever expresses regret regarding their personal investment. 5. Show respect for those in office. Once elected, recognize that each man has been deemed worthy of his office by his Council brothers and esteem him with his worthy title. 6. Participate in meetings. We use the simplified version of Robert s Rules of Order, but all can actively share in our discussions and add their knowledge, expertise and insight to meetings.

3 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2015 Page 3 7. Contribute resources including: your time, your financial support and/or your expertise. 8. If you are able, step up and be part of the Executive. Offer your skills, knowledge, and talent. 9. Live your Catholicism. Try to be visible within our Mary Mother of God Parish Community. 10. Take initiative and share your spiritual passions, your program ideas and your Christian advocacy. Columbian Squires Circle with David Fisher (Please help us as either a Counsellor or a prayer partner) My brother Knights, did you read this article? Does any of this resonate with you? If, so, please reach out and let me know. Or better yet, attend our next General meeting at the end of March 24 th and speak to a few of the other 94 current members of our Council. Vivat Jesus David Fisher Deputy Grand Knight Mary Mother of God Council Upcoming and ongoing programs where we will need the help of our Knights: K of C Charity Raffle (January-May) with Jim Eichenberg (Please help us sell $5 raffle tickets) Good Friday OCYO Walk (April 3) with Milt Cowan (Please help us prepare lunch at St. James or join us on the walk from St. Andrew s Church to St. James Church to St. Dominic s Church) with Bingo Rivera (Please help us on Mondays for or Fridays for or for our upcoming special events.) School with Ron Civitarese (Please help us by joining a Breakfast team each week to prepare food for the St. Andrews students.) All Star Reading Student Mentoring with Joe Luciani (Please help us by reading each week to the younger St. Andrews students.)

4 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2015 Page 4 Mary Mother of God Council North Ridge Trail, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 7A3 Mission Statement: Knights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, Patriotism and the defense of the priesthood. The Order is consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Order is unequivocal in its loyalty to the Pope, the Vicar of Christ on earth. It is firmly committed to the protection of human life, from conception to natural death, and to the preservation and defense of the family. It was upon these bedrock principles that the Order was founded by Father Michael J. McGivney over a century ago and our Order remains true to them today. Council Executive Chaplain Grand Knight Deputy Grand Knight Chancellor Recorder Treasurer Advocate Warden Inside Guard Outside Guard Trustee 2014 Trustee 2015 Trustee 2016 Financial Secretary Lecturer Membership Director Fr. John Van Hees Robert Castonguay David Fisher Rory Facca Jim Eichenberg Tony Karkheck Tony Saturno Frank D Aurora Norbert Lee Bingo Rivera Stephen Germann Ron Kwapis Brendan Wall Vince Farano Joe Luciani David Hinca Communications Officer Ron Civitarese Knight News Editor Tony Saturno mailto:newsletter@kofc14446.ca Website Editor David Fisher Financial Benefits Adviser Mario Rodriguez mario.rodriguez@kofc.org Mailing Address Knights of Columbus Mary Mother of God Council PO Box Oakville Ontario L6H 0E9 Meeting Location Mary Mother of God Church 2741 North Trail Ridge Oakville Ontario L6H 5N9

5 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2015 Page 5 Council Web Site Council SERVICE PROGRAMS 2014 / 2015 Service Program Director: David Fisher, DGK Church Program Director Angelo Spadafora Parish Assistance Manuel Medeiros January 1/2015 Parish New Years Day Breakfast Milt Cowan Keep Christ in Christmas Frank D Aurora Rosary Sunday Martyrs Shrine Midland Milt Cowan Vocations Seminarian Support (RSVP) Rory Facca K of C Retreat Joe Luciani / David Fisher Community Program Director Tom Schramm Start January 2015 K of C Charity Raffle Jim Eichenberg Seniors Outreach (Northridge) Open March 7, 2015 Spring Dinner & Dance Tom Schramm November 11, 2014 Remembrance Day Parade Grand Knight May 9 & 10, 2015 Spring Plant Sale Mark Miziolek Ongoing Pennies 4 Heaven Brendan Wall Habitat For Humanity Milt Cowan Council Program Director Ron Civitarese Installation of Officers Grand Knight Pasta/Pizza with the Pastor Ron Civitarese June 28, 2015 Awards Dinner Rob Castonguay Founders Day Mass Milt Cowan, DD Nov 11, 2014 Memorial Mass Milt Cowan, DD January, April Council Meeting Dinners Grand Knight Awards & Recognition John Murphy June 20, tentative Car Wash and BBQ Frank D Aurora Family Program Director Bob Dorey Interim (Position Open) Monthly Sick & Deceased Notifications * Open As requested by Pastor Funeral Assistance Ron Civitarese Widows Assistance Bob Dorey Visitation of Sick Bob Dorey Dec 7, 2014 Family Christmas Dinner Rob Castonguay Pub Trivia Night John Murphy October - June School Ron Civitarese October - June All Star Reading Student Mentoring Joe Luciani Scholarships Joe Luciani Ladies Appreciation Open Youth Program Director Mario Peluso Jan 23, 2015 Free Throw Championship Frank D Aurora/Mario Peluso Columbian Squires Circle David Fisher Substance Abuse Poster Contest Good Friday OCYO Walk Milt Cowan Hockey Blast Frank D Aurora/Mario Peluso Bingo Rivera / Norbert Lee Soccer Challenge Essay Contest Norbert Lee Pro-Life Program Director Iskander Massis May 9/ Roses for Life Ken Lesperance October 6 Respect Life Sunday Mass & BBQ Pio Gomes / Rob Castonguay October 6 Oakville Life Chain Pio Gomes National March for Life Ottawa Steve Germann October - November Oakville 40 Days for Life Steve Germann Ongoing Euthanasia Awareness Ron Gauthier Highlighted Items Need Volunteers or your attendance.

6 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2015 Page 6 Community Programs: Brothers of Mary Mother of God Parish I wish to invite you to attend our Gala Celebration of the 175th Anniversary of the founding of St Andrew Parish in Members of St Andrew were the founding members of the Knights of Columbus in Oakville. Wayne Kendall, PGK PFN Chairman, 175th Anniversary Dinner St Andrew Parish, Oakville ON ST ANDREW 175 TH ANNIVERSARY DINNER & FATHER PETER TRIBUTE May 9, 2015 at St. Joseph s Banquet Hall, Oakville $65 per ticket includes a gourmet meal, gala evening with special guest Bishop Douglas Crosby, special tribute to Father Peter Coughlin, entertainment, amazing door prizes including a Caribbean Cruise for two donated by Bob Kerby (Bob s Cruises) and More. Brothers if you are interested in attending, please me robcastonguay@hotmail.com hopefully we can arrange a Mary Mother of God Council table of 10. Otherwise tickets are available after all masses at St Andrew Parish or by calling Wayne Kendall at or at fwkendall@gmail.com Good Friday Walk - April 3, 2015 Please come and join us for a solemn and reflective walk with Jesus, carrying his cross, on the way to his crucifixion. Our walk with Jesus will bring us to 11 Christian churches and three parks in the heart of Oakville from Reynolds to Lakeshore and Rebecca and ends at Bronte Road. The walk, eight kilometers long, takes place every year on Good Friday, rain or shine, starting at 9:00 am. We begin with Good Friday Service at St. Andrew Catholic Church, a lunch break at St. James Parish and conclude at Saint Dominic Parish with refreshments. Please dress appropriately according to weather conditions. Please park your vehicle at Saint Dominic Parish. 1) Shuttle service available from 8:00 am - 8:45 am from Saint Dominic Parish to St. Andrew Catholic Church

7 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2015 Page 7 2) Good Friday service 9:00 am at St. Andrew Catholic Church 3) Pilgrim s lunch provided (vegetable soup, bread and refreshments) at St. James Parish 4) Refreshments provided at the end of the journey at Saint Dominic s Parish. *NOTE: Please DO NOT PARK at St. Andrew Catholic Church. Please Park at Saint Dominic Parish at the back (near the school). There will be shuttle service from Saint Dominic Parish to St. Andrew Catholic Church in intervals starting 8:00 am. The last Limousine leaves 8:45 am. At 2:15 pm we should be at Saint Dominic s Parish in time for their 3:00 pm service. Bring family and friends, water and dress according to weather. For more information please to: Jonathan Banzuela at jajbanz@gmail.com James Mendez at jmzcons@gmail.com Building together a spiritual community through the Knights of Columbus, the St. James Parish Youth Group, family and friends and especially you. STOPS TO BE MADE: St. Andrew Catholic Church, Lakeside Park (1), St. Jude Anglican Church (2), Tannery Park (3), Oakville Funeral Home (4), St, Jude Cemetary (5), Central Baptist Church (6), St. James Parish (7) LUNCH, St. Pauls United Church (8), Rebecca St SE Side (9), Thomas A Blakelock High School (10), St Hilda Anglican Church (11), Evangel Pentacost Church (12), North Side Trail Park (13), St Dominic Parish (14) All the good works we do are informed by our four core principles: Charity - Our Catholic faith teaches us to Love thy neighbor as thyself. Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by conducting food drives and donating the food to local soup kitchens and food pantries, by volunteering at, and by supporting, both spiritually and materially, mothers who choose life for their babies. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need, a call we answer every day. Unity None of us is as good as all of us. Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that together we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually. So we stick together we support one another. That doesn t mean that we always agree or that there is never a difference of opinion. It does mean that as a Knight of Columbus you can count on the support and encouragement of your brother Knights as you work to make life better in your parish and community. Fraternity The Venerable Michael J. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus, in large part, to provide assistance to the widows and children left behind when the family breadwinner died often prematurely. The Order s top-rated insurance program continues to do this today, as do individual Knights, who last year gave more than 10 million hours of their time to assist sick and/or disabled members and their families. In the Knights of Columbus, we watch out for and take care of one another. Patriotism Members of the Knights of Columbus, be they Americans, Canadians, Mexicans, Cubans, Filipinos, Poles, or Dominicans, are patriotic citizens. We are proud of our devotion to God and country, and believe in standing up for both. Whether it s in public or private, the Knights remind the world that Catholics support their nations and are amongst the greatest citizens.

KNIGHT NEWS, Council 14446 March 2015 Page 8 Welcome to Our New Member: ERIC GEGENY Eric took his 1st Degree Saturday, February 28, 2015 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Mississauga.

Photographer Milt Notice of Motion The Knights of Columbus Ontario State Convention will be held April 24 th to April 26 th at the Toronto International Plaza Hotel.

This year s Delegates are the Grand Knight Rob Castonguay and Chancellor Rory Facca. The alternate Delegate will be our Advocate Tony Saturno.

8 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2015 Page 8 Welcome to Our New Member: ERIC GEGENY Eric took his 1st Degree Saturday, February 28, 2015 at St. Francis Xavier Church, Mississauga. Eric should be at our next meeting and we ask you introduce yourselves to him and welcome him to our council. Picture: Bro. Ron with Bro. Eric. Photographer Milt Notice of Motion The Knights of Columbus Ontario State Convention will be held April 24 th to April 26 th at the Toronto International Plaza Hotel. We will be sending two delegates to represent and vote on behalf of all Brothers of Mary Mother of God Council This year s Delegates are the Grand Knight Rob Castonguay and Chancellor Rory Facca. The alternate Delegate will be our Advocate Tony Saturno. The two delegates will be joined by their wives Lady Theresa Castonguay and Lady Nadia Facca at the State Banquet. A Notice of Motion, to approve the selection of Rob Castonguay Grand Knight, and Rory Facca Chancellor to represent the Knights of Columbus Mary Mother of God Council at the Knights of Columbus Ontario State Convention. In the case that one of the delegates not be able to attend, the alternate Delegate will be Tony Saturno, Advocate. Proposer: Bro. Rob Castonguay March Birthdays To our Birthday Boys for the month of March we extend the Council s very best wishes to: 5- S.K. Vince Farano 5-Edcelito A. Ong 22- S.K. Robert Dorey 22- Mark Miziolek If we missed you, please let the editor know and our records will be updated.

9 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2015 Page 9 Please Remember to Pray for: The members and families of the Knights of Columbus have asked us to remember the following persons in our prayers: Fr. Roger Formosi It has come to our intention that prayers are needed urgently for Fr. Roger Formosi, former Pastor at St Dominic's Parish and current Associate at Mary Mother of God Parish. Father has been recently diagnosed with an inoperable cancer. Please keep him in your constant prayers through this trying time for him Brother Al Frost who will is recovering from knee surgery. Joseph Bedek, Father-in-law of Brother & SK Brendan Wall who fell over Christmas and broke his hip. Tom Nugent Please pray for pain relief as Tom continues his battle with an ongoing illness. Brother Peter Walker Brother Peter Walker is recovering from by-pass surgery. Frank Amodeo an usher at the 11am. Mass, is recovering from donating an organ to his brother. Please continue to pray for the following; Brother Daniel Foran Council Janice Whittaker (Mother of Bro. Chris Whittaker and Wife of Deacon James Whittaker) Anthony Salvatore (Son of Bro. Gabe Salvatore) "O God, You who are the only source of health and healing, the Spirit of calm and the central peace of this universe, grant to them such a consciousness of Your indwelling and surrounding presence that they may permit You to give them health and strength and especially peace at this time, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen." Please pray for the Brothers and family members, who have passed away: Sir Knight Kevin Daudlin & family on passing of his Father Sir Knight Edward Daudlin Please keep in your prayers our State Deputy and his family as they grieve the loss of their Father, Grandfather and Great Grandfather Edward Daudlin who passed away January 7, 2015.

10 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2015 Page 10 ~ March 2015 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Team-2 10 Team-1 Executive Meeting 7:30 pm March Madness Dinner/Dance for Family and Friends 6 pm. St. Volodymyr Cultural Centre Palm Sunday 30 Last Day For Submissions to KNews 24 Team-2 General Meeting 7:30 pm 31 Team Notes: 28

KNIGHT NEWS, Council 14446 March 2015 Page 11 ~ April 2015 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 Good Friday Walk 4 Holy Saturday 5 6 7 Team-2 8 9 10 11 12 13

11 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2015 Page 11 ~ April 2015 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Good Friday Walk 4 Holy Saturday Team Team-1 Executive Meeting 7:30 pm 21 Team Team-1 General Meeting 7:30pm Last Day For Submissions to KNews Notes:

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KNIGHT NEWS, Council February 2016 Page 2 February 2016 Lenten Message 2016 Pope Francis in his calling for the Extraordinary Jubilees Year of Mercy has asked that the season of Lent in this Jubilee Year be lived more intensely as a privileged