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3 Monday April 3-7:00pm Talk and then confessions after Tuesday April 4-7:00pm Talk + Relics 7:45pm Mass Wednesday April 5-7:00pm Talk + Relics 7:45pm, Mass Presented by Fr. Jim Kelly, SJ from the Martyrs Shrine.

4 Saint of the Month Saint Kateri Tekakwitha Feast Day April 17 St. Kateri Tekakwitha is the first Native American woman of North America to be canonized by the Catholic Church. She was born in 1656, in the Mohawk village of Ossernenon in upstate New York. She was the daughter of Kenneronkwa, a Mohawk chief, and Tagaskouita, an Algonquin woman, who had been captured in a raid, then adopted and assimilated into the tribe. Tagaskouita had been baptized and educated by French missionaries in Trois-Rivières, Quebec. The Mohawk suffered a severe smallpox epidemic from 1661 to 1663, causing high fatalities. When Tekakwitha was around five years old, her baby brother and both her parents died of smallpox. She survived, but was left with facial scars and impaired eyesight. She was adopted by her father's sister and her husband. The Jesuits account of Tekakwitha said that she was a modest girl who avoided social gatherings; she covered much of her head with a blanket because of the smallpox scars. She became skilled at traditional women s arts, which included making clothing and belts from animal skins; weaving mats, baskets and boxes from reeds and grasses; and preparing food from game, crops and gathered produce. She took part in the women's seasonal planting and intermittent weeding. As was the custom, she was pressured to consider marriage around age thirteen, but she consistently refused. Eventually, her aunts gave up their efforts to get her to marry. In the spring of 1674 at age eighteen, Tekakwitha met the Jesuit Father Jacques de Lamberville, who was visiting in the village. Most of the women were out harvesting corn, but Tekakwitha had injured her foot and was in the cabin. In the presence of others, Tekakwitha told him her story and her desire to become a Christian. After this she started studying the catechism with him. Lamberville wrote in his journal in the years after her death about Tekakwitha. This text described her, before she was baptized, as a girl who was mild-mannered and behaved very well. Lamberville also stated that Kateri did everything she could in order to stay holy in a secular society, which often caused minor conflicts with her longhouse residents. Judging her ready, Lamberville baptized Tekakwitha at the age of 19, on Easter Sunday, April 18, 1676 Tekakwitha was baptized "Catherine" after St. Catherine of Siena (Kateri was the Mohawk form of the name.) Some Mohawks opposed her conversion and accused her of sorcery. Lamberville suggested that she go to the Jesuit mission of Kahnawake, located south of Montreal on the St. Lawrence River, where other native converts had gathered. Catherine joined them in Father Cholonec wrote that Tekakwitha said, I have deliberated enough. For a long time my decision on what I will do has been made. I have consecrated myself entirely to Jesus, son of Mary, I have chosen Him for husband and He alone will take me for wife. Claude Chauchetière and Pierre Cholenec were Jesuit priests who played important roles in Tekakwitha s life. Both were based in New France and in Kahnawake. Chauchetière was the first to write a biography of Tekakwitha s life, followed by Cholenec, in 1695 and 1696, respectively. Chauchetière came to believe that Catherine Tekakwitha was a saint. In his biography of Kateri, he stressed her "charity, industry, purity, and fortitude." Around Holy Week of 1680, friends noted that Tekakwitha's health was failing. When people knew she had but a few hours left, villagers gathered together, accompanied by the priests Chauchetière and Cholenec, the latter providing the last rites. Catherine Tekakwitha died at around 3 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 1680, in the arms of her friend Marie-Therèse. Chauchetière reports her final words were, "Jesus, Mary, I love you." After her death, the people noticed a physical change. Cholenec later wrote, This face, so marked and swarthy, suddenly changed about a quarter of an hour after her death, and became in a moment so beautiful and so white that I observed it immediately. Her smallpox scars were said to disappear. Under the pontificate of Pope John Paul II, she was beatified in 1980 and canonized by Pope Benedict XVI at Saint Peter's Basilica on 21 October Various miracles and supernatural events are attributed to her intercession.

5 Brothers, I hope that this newsletter finds you and your families well. I have a number of things I would like to report on and needless to say our Council has been busy as usual. First I would like to mention how well received our pancake supper on Shrove Tuesday was. We had an excellent turnout and once again some excellent food was served and enjoyed by all. I want to thank everyone that worked to make this another success for our Council but I would like to give special thanks to Brother Mike Sangregorio for chairing this event once again. Each event we do need s someone to be the leader and get things organized and we are fortunate to have many Brothers that are willing and do take on this roll. Thank you. I am very proud of the work our Council has put into membership. With that hard work we are fortunate to have had the pleasure of welcoming three new members to our Council. I want to welcome officially our newest first degree Brothers Jason DeHetre, Joe Manchisi and Goldwyn Chan. Our first degree team did a fantastic job on the degree on March 15 th and I would like to thank everyone that worked on the degree. I also want to thank our Council Chaplain Father Gerard for his attendance at the degree and also mention that our honouree for that degree was our PGK Brother Lorne Winkler. Special thanks to our degree Captain Denis Farley for his commitment and leadership with the degree team. Special thanks to our PGK and DD Michael Dynes and his wife Dorothy for their work on the membership weekend as well as the open house. As you may or may not have heard our Council will be preparing and serving a pasta supper in support of St. Mary s HVAC fundraising efforts. This will take place on Saturday May 6 th after the 5:15 mass. All proceeds from this event will go to St. Mary s Church. I have some of this already organized but as always I am looking for many helpers. I am hoping to do the same type of serving we have done for the pancake supper with Knights serving the guests at the tables. So I am in need of quite a few helpers and I am counting on you. I will be bringing more information as we get closer but in the meantime I want you to mark this date on your calendars and please volunteer to help with this worthwhile cause. I urge you all to attend our April general meeting on Tuesday April 4 th. We will be holding our nominations for our executive for the new fraternal year. As most of you know we usually hold our nominations in May and election in June but we are moving everything up a month. With our election in May instead of June our newly elected Brothers will have a chance to work with the outgoing Brothers and this will help with a smooth transition. Our Council will be looking after the Stations of the Cross on Friday March 31 st at 7pm here at St. Mary s. This is the one when we do the reading as well as the usual carrying of the Cross and Candles. Please try and attend and support our parish and the Council. We will also be helping Father Gerard at the first communion on Sunday April 30 th. We will be at the 11am mass as well as the 2pm first communion mass. Our Council will be handing out rosaries to all those that will be receiving their first communion. As mentioned the next two meetings are very important for the future of our Council so please make a strong effort to attend. Fraternally, Domenic Sanfilippo, Grand Knight

6 2017 Ontario State Convention Resolutions CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS Numbers 1 through 8, Presented by: ONTARIO STATE Resolution 9, Support Conscience Rights for Those Opposed to Euthanasia; be it resolved that: the Knights of Columbus Ontario State Council support the positions of His Eminence, Cardinal Collins, our Catholic Healthcare Institutions, and our brother Knights and their family members who are medical professionals, to uphold the conscience rights for medical professionals and institutions in Ontario. Resolution 10: Changes to Ontario State By-laws ; be it resolved that: Sections 10, 11, 12 and 13 of the By-laws of the Ontario State Council, Knights of Columbus be modified to read as follows. The modifications are underlined. Section10: Resolutions, Etc.: All resolutions, petitions, and all proposed amendments to the By-Laws, submitted by Local Councils or the State Board, shall be forwarded to the State Secretary on or before the 15th of January. The State Secretary shall forward copies of all such resolutions, petitions, or proposed amendments to the State Advocate who shall distribute such resolutions, petitions or proposed amendments to the Committee on Resolutions when appointed. Section 11: Committee on Resolutions: The Committee on Resolutions shall be appointed by the State Deputy and the State Advocate shall be the chairman of the Committee. The Committee on Resolutions shall meet on a day preceding the Annual General Meeting of the State Council and shall prepare a report on all matters referred to it and shall present such report to the State Council meeting together with a recommendation as to the disposition of each resolution, petition or amendment. The committee will offer one of the following recommendations: (1) Adopt; (2) Reject; (3) No Action; or (4) Refer to the State Board. In addition, the Committee may offer a substitute resolution, which modifies or refines the rationale and/or proposed action of one or more submitted resolutions. The substitute resolution may articulate a more precise or comprehensive statement of the issue or may summarize the substance of multiple resolutions pertaining to the same issue. Where multiple resolutions pertaining to the same issue have been submitted, the Committee may also recommend adopting the one resolution that best expresses the State Council s position, and taking no action on the others. Section 12: Resolution, Etc. Rules of Presentation and Rules of Order: The Chairman of the Resolutions Committee shall present the Committee s report at the Annual General Meeting of the State Council, announcing a recommendation for each resolution, petition or amendment under consideration, along with a motion to accept that recommendation. No second is required. After the motion is made, there will be a brief pause before the Chairman of the meeting drops the gavel, marking the end of the discussion period for that motion. If no objection is raised during that pause, it shall be understood that the motion is passed. If a delegate raises an objection, the question may be discussed and put to a vote. Only duly seated delegates may address the State Council to speak in favour of or against a motion. Section 13: Limitations of Speaking: When a member is about to speak, he shall rise, go to the nearest microphone, be recognized, address the Chair and give his name and the number of his Council; the member shall then confine his remarks to the subject under discussion. No member shall speak longer than two minutes without permission of the Chair, nor more than once upon any question until all others who desire to speak have spoken. Resolution 11: Financial Support for Columbian Squires $25 Per Council; be it resolved that: as the Ontario State Council, we prioritize this support with a $25.00 per council per year assessment. Be it further resolved: that the Ontario State Board will add this assessment of $25.00 to each council's per capita billings and allocate the funds exclusively toward the Ontario Squires Board budget and operations, and this will supplement the Ontario State boards own budget toward the Squires program, beginning in the Fraternal year. Resolution 12: Financial Support for Columbian Squires $1 Per Member; be it resolved that: Ontario State bill each council $1.00 per member to each council. This to be done in the month of March of each fraternal year with proceeds being sent to the Ontario Columbian Squires program. By councils financially supporting the Columbian Squires program, this will help to ensure the future of the Program and ensure a bright future of the Knights of Columbus.

7 Resolution 13: Changes to RSVP Program; be it resolved that: the Knights of Columbus RSVP Program be expanded to fund the educational needs of candidates for the permanent diaconate; such funding limited to tuition, text books and/or other multi-media training material. Resolution 14: Equal Representation By Supreme; be it resolved that: Supreme Council puts out an alert asking for assistance for all councils or members throughout the world, not just in the United States. Be it further resolved that: Supreme Council provide financial support and assistance equally to all councils and/or members throughout the Order for disaster relief. Resolution 15: Ontario State Council Financial Year End; be it resolved that: The State Board immediately change the year end to December 31. This change must be in place no later than December 31, 2017 and be reflected in the financial information provided to the 2018 State Convention. Resolution 16: Ontario State Council Budget; be it resolved that: The State Board prepare and present for approval an annual budget outlining anticipated revenue and expenses. This change must be in place no later than December 31, 2017 and be reflected in the financial information provided to the 2018 State Convention. For subsequent years, after 2018, the State Board must not only prepare an annual budget but must explain any variance of more than five percent (5%) from the Budget. This will be done in conjunction with all other financial reporting. Resolution 17: Ontario State Council Statement of Revenues and Expenses; be it resolved that: The State Board in conjunction with the auditor take immediate steps to provide full and complete disclosure. Full financial statements are to be presented at all future State Conventions. This must include, but not be limited to: Having expenses shown when revenue has been collected (i.e. State Convention); Disassembling the categories of Administrative; and Meetings, hotel, meals, AV and travel and showing such things as Salaries and Benefits, Rent, etc. Any line item of expenses which reflect $25,000 or more should be on a separate line; Any increase or decrease of more than 5% in a year must include a note of explanation; and The goal of the revised financial statements should be one of transparency not expediency Resolution 18: Suspend Knights who are Elected Public Officials that Vote Against Catholic Teachings ; be it resolved that: Members of the Knights of Columbus who are elected public officials that vote against the teachings on the sanctity of life from conception until natural death shall be suspended from membership in the Knights of Columbus. Suspension would be lifted once aforementioned member publicly renounce his vote in favor of intrinsic evils.

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9 Our Council of the Knights of Columbus offers prayers for those who are sick or in distress. Please keep these Brother Knights, their families and their care givers in your prayers... Under Good of the Order: Brothers Lorne Winkler, John McMillan, Paul McGinty, Bruno Jacka, Rick Ducharme, Deacon Chuck McCarthy, Bro. Ben Sacchetti, Tom Phillips, Jim and Delores Marshall, Bro. Nick Monid, Bro. Brian McDonnell, PGK Harry Richardson, Bro. Robert Essig, Betty Cogill, Vince Massa, Jean Van Bethem, Shelia Bondi, Gerry O Brian, Bro. Kas uncle in Poland, Father Bill Scanlon and all of our Brothers who may be ill. Also, please include in your prayers ALL the faithful departed. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO THE APRIL BIRTHDAY BOYS 1 st - Bro. Robert Gill 4 th - Bro. Marc Boem 4 th - Bro. Bernie Richer 7 th - Bro. Theo Schaap 8 th - Bro. Joe Crupi 11 th - Bro. Jerry Libryk 15 th - Bro. Silvio Carlucci 17 th - Bro. Roland Duhamel 20 th - Bro. Michael Sangregorio 21 st - Bro. Bob Giffen 27 th - Bro. Emile Rancourt 28 th - Bro. Tim Lacey HAPPY ANNIVERSARY TO OUR APRIL COUPLE 18 th - Brother Richard and Lynn Doughty ================================================================== ==================================================================

10 NOMINATIONS FOR THE 2017/2018 COUNCIL 5793 EXECUTIVE The Deputy Grand Knight and your Editor have been seeking nominations for the upcoming Council year. Please help us out by coming forward yourself or at least make a serious nomination of a Brother Knight. This Council will not survive and succeed without your active participation. If you value what we have been able to achieve in your Parish and in your Community you need to be involved in the future of this Council. Often in the past Brothers are nominated simply to fill a vacancy. That is not good enough! We need your commitment to give of your skills and a few hours a month of your time. It is simply not enough to say I am a Knight of Columbus!. You must be an active Knight, pitching in at a breakfast, raising funds for charity, actively participating in the liturgy at our Church. No one should take a step back and say; I have no time, I ve done enough, I need a break! Your Brothers need you now. Brother Gerard and I have been quite successful with nominations, but we still need a few Brothers to make a commitment for the coming year. Could you be our next Recorder, Advocate of maybe a Trustee??