Assembly Bulletin Winter 2018

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1 Assembly Bulletin Winter 2018 This Month s Meeting at the Francis J. Spence Diocesan Centre. Knights of Columbus ~ 4th Degree 1st Ontario District Archbishop James V. Cleary Assembly #0857, Kingston, ON 1922 ~ 2018 The Faithful Navigator Report It is impossible to find a saint who did not take the two P s seriously: prayer and penance! St. Francis Xavier I trust everyone has had a Blessed Christmas. Many of us are often conscious of the fact that as we gather with friends and family during this joyful season, emotions from present and past ghosts, illnesses or even losses, weigh us down emotionally. This often challenges us to keep the very joy in our hearts the season expects of us. How can we evangelize How do we conquer the influences of all this sadness and negative thoughts we are burdened with? The very Priests and Bishop we serve tells us often to pray. Now re-read St. Francis Xavier s quote above again (slowly). Try to understand his message to us. What does he really mean by this? We are all called to be Saints. Can we commit to the two P s in our life. Firstly, I would suggest that we set aside all the resolutions we have difficulty in keeping each year and often repeat without success. Instead truly commit oneself to a minimum of 5 minutes of quiet prayer time each day. By quiet I mean, no electronics or outside influences. Studies have proven that if we truly commit ourselves to change, a minimum of 6 weeks of devotion to the cause is required before the brain accepts it as routine in your life. I say start small (5 minutes) because it is much easier to increase your devotion in time when it becomes a routine in your life. Secondly, in your prayer offer up your burdens to Jesus. Reconciliation is our Sacramental gift from God. Remember mostly he is with you and wants to carry the troubles in your life so that you can be free of them and come closer to him. That is the ultimate gift of love he gives to each one of us. Now switching gears! I wish to share with each of you our successes over this past year. As a Patriotic arm and Honour Guard, we have been present on over 30 occasions this past year. Our presence has on many occasions raised eyebrows with the general public. Their curiosity has even allowed meaningful conversation allowing us to share with them, our Mission. One final note, and in acknowledging the Author of the quote from above. We as an Assembly and Knights have an amazing opportunity this January 10 th at St. Mary s Cathedral. There will be a tour of a first class Relic from St. Francis Xavier. I am asking for as many volunteers as possible to partake in this daylong event. If you can make yourself available for a minimum of 2 hours between 12 noon and 11 pm please inform me at asnrje6@gmail.com or I will be looking for Ushers (which will include all Knights) and Honour Guard (Fourth Degree) for the Mass and Veneration times as noted in the advertisement further in this newsletter. Now I leave you with this prayer: Continued Next Page

2 Faithful Comptroller The membership of Assembly 857 currently stands at 190 members. This is comprised of 39 Honorary Life; 3 Honorary; & 2 Disabled members. We have 20 Priests & 3 Deacons. We have 3 new members in the 4 th degree; Christian Rojas Gaspar; John Ferreira & Wayne Willfang. We also have 2 candidates; Michel Quenneville of Council 9652 & Fraser McLaren of Council On Jan.17 (70yrs), SK Ed Melanson, will become a Honorary Life member. Congrats Ed!! We have also lost a devoted catholic member in SK Jack Coleman. Please pray for his wife Pat, & family, for strength & guidance, through this challenge. Also remember in your prayers, the death of SK Larry Ruest. Remember our Assembly operates with the dues collected from those members of billing status. Please keep yourself in Good Standing with both your 3 rd degree council & your 4 th degree Assembly You may pay your dues at any time, by cash, E-transfer or by cheque, made payable to Knights of Columbus Assembly 857. The billing notices have been sent out for the 2018 dues. Please support your Assembly. If you have any concerns, please contact me. Also, keep me informed of any changes in your personal Contact Info, so our records can be kept current. Also, due to the increase in postal rates, we must try to curb expense where possible. The use of & the internet, if used wisely, is an excellent way of moving information to our members. Those without, will still be informed by regular mail & by voice. If you have any concerns, please contact me. Knightsgear Attire I do have some attire in stock for purchase; polo shirts, caps & jackets. I also have various lapel pins & other Knight s items. Contact me to find out the attire for purchase. Visit our website for details; I will order 4 th degree & 3 rd degree attire for any council, on request. Checkout the website; as well, and check out what is available. **NOTE** The cost of new attire ordered is now subject to $US conversion rate. All in stock items previously ordered is available at old cost. Let us be ever aware of those around us, who require assistance, and support to carry on. Our mission as Knights, empowers us to be there, for those in need. Keep Christ at the centre of your daily life. May the Joy of this Christmas; bring you a new Hope for 2018 SK Dale & Lady Lyne Tuepah - FComp 857 H) C) E) dale.tuepah@bell.net Continued from P. 1 Prayer to St. Francis Xavier at the service of the Church Lord God, by the preaching of St. Francis Xavier you brought many nations to yourself. Give his zeal for the faith to all who believe in you, that your Church may rejoice in continued growth throughout the world. May this prayer fill us with the same love that inspired Francis Xavier to work for the salvation of all. Help us to live our Christian calling and to inherit the promise of eternal life. We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord. Amen. Vivat Jesus, Scott Arnold Faithful Navigator

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6 We had a very active autumn of Guard duty. And fun times Here are a few snaps. Remembrance Day

7 Christmas Parades

8 Christmas Banquet

9 S/K Garry Davis Faithful 2 nd year trustee, Past Faithful Navigator, It is not usual for a trustee to write a column in the Assembly newsletter but I have been encouraged to do so by our current Faithful Navigator, Scott Arnold. I know that he is under a lot of pressure these days because of the introduction of the new uniforms directed to be worn by July 1 st 2018 by our Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson and the Supreme Officers. This decision was made without any consultation with the current members in the Assemblies even though the cost of these uniforms is to be borne by all of us. The uniform change was made to induce 3 rd degree members to join the 4 th degree. So if it induces 3 rd degree members to join the 4 th degree and the current members don`t purchase these new uniforms, the question is; what is going to happen! I can see Assemblies starting to lose a lot of members and eventually folding for lack of an Executive to carry out the regular business required to function properly. What is the main purpose of the 4 th Degree. Why did we join it. I thought that we were supposed to be the visible arm of the Knights of Columbus. It used to be a very important method of recruiting new members into the Councils and hopefully eventually into our Assemblies. This uniform does not do that. It has no color and It`s reference to the Military is not what the Knights are about. As a veteran of the Royal Canadian Airforce for 36 years, I do have problems with this uniform and what it represents. On the day, that I retired was the last day I was allowed to wear my light blue uniform. Only active or reserve members in the Canadian Armed Forces can wear their respective uniforms. So all of a sudden I`m going to wear this designated Uniform that doesn`t represent anything to me. This won`t happen and it doesn`t indicate any lack of respect that I have for the Supreme Knight or the Supreme Officers by me. The current Sir Knights` regalia is very well recognized by just about everyone. Why change it to a military uniform that won`t easily be recognized as that of the Knight of Columbus. It is a major change and there appears to be no support for this change. The cost factor of over $700 which includes the exchange rate on the Canadian dollar, tailoring, taxes etc. will be prohibited to those on fixed incomes. Our only hope is that Supreme will reconsider their support of this before it is too [late]. I have outlined some of the problems that need to be considered before purchasing this new Uniform. In the end it is your choice and yours alone. Rena and I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, healthy, and prosperous New Year Vivat Jesus Please give me a call to book your appointment. I can be reached on my cell , or at home , or by at stephen.henderson@kofc.org

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11 Assembly 857 Executive 2016/2017 Faithful Navigator SK Scott Arnold 1360 Anderson Dr. Kingston H) C) E) Faithful Comptroller SK Dale Tuepah 981 Mayfair Cres. Kingston H) C) E) Faithful Friar SK Rev Shawn Hughes 279 Johnson St. Kingston H) C) E) Asst.Faithful Friar SK Rev Dan Ryan 279 Johnson St. Kingston H) C) E) Faithful Pilot Raymond P. Paquin 1006 Greenwood Park Dr. Kingston H) C) E) Faithful Admiral SK David Cupido 9 Grenville Cres. Kingston H) C) E) kofccupido@gmail.com Faithful Purser SK Michael Foley Greenview Dr. Kingston H) C) E) mfoley8@cogeco.ca Faithful Captain SK John McIntyre 606 Davis Dr. Kingston H) C) (613) E) jmacintyre@royallepage.com Faithful Scribe SK William M. Coppens 938 Newcastle St Kingston H) C) E) 857scribe@gmail.com Outer Sentinel SK Tom Callery Sutton Mills Ct Kingston H) C) E) tom.kay.callery@gmail.com Inner Sentinel SK Slawomir Sadurski 14 Elizabeth Ave. Kingston H) C) E) ssadurski@yahoo.ca 1 Year Trustee SK Michael Mombourquette 613 Pimlico Pl, Kingston H) C) E) michael@mombourquette.com 2 Year Trustee SK Gary Davis 984 Bourne Cres. Kingston H) C) E) gdavis24@cogeco.ca 3 Year Trustee SK Frank Cuvelier 1181 Richwood Crt Kingston H) C) E) cuvelier12@bell.net Colour Corp Commander SK Peter Scott 2754 Battersea Rd Rr 2 Inverary H) C) E) skpetescott.857@gmail.com