Knights of Columbus. Father Ernie Deslippe Council Wellington Street. St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 2S6 September 2015

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Knights of Columbus Father Ernie Deslippe Council 1467 265 Wellington Street. St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 2S6 September 2015 From the Chair Of Peter (O Donnell) Grand Knight Our Fraternal Year begins.

Some of you included Thomas the Train in your summer plans and we spent a couple very hot weekends greeting the thousands of people who came to our community.

1 Knights of Columbus Father Ernie Deslippe Council Wellington Street. St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 2S6 September 2015 From the Chair Of Peter (O Donnell) Grand Knight Our Fraternal Year begins. I hope that you have enjoyed a great summer with family and friends. Some of you included Thomas the Train in your summer plans and we spent a couple very hot weekends greeting the thousands of people who came to our community. It was a fun and profitable time for our Council. Thanks to everyone, brothers and their families, who came out to help us. A new event in the new fraternal year is the Grand Knight's Appreciation Dinner. Watch for more information. The installation of Officers take place at 9am Mass at Holy Angels on September 27. Please come out and support your executive at that Mass. World Day for Prayer of Peace is on Friday September 11. Let's join together at noon Mass at Holy Angels and add our prayers for peace, for our troubled world. The Knights of Columbus All the good works we do are informed by our four core principles: The first of these is 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 Special Olympics, 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. If you wish to be called a Knight get involved. Be a Knight

Knights of Columbus In Service To One. In Service To All We are in the second year of the new OLG Bingo Assignment Program and we are doing well For the first 6 months of 2015 we made = $7,338.

2 Knights of Columbus In Service To One. In Service To All We are in the second year of the new OLG Bingo Assignment Program and we are doing well For the first 6 months of 2015 we made = $7, or $1, more than we made for the first 6 months of We will make $15, this year for the Council; that revenue is comparable to the money we made on the old program a few years ago. ASSIGNMENT SCHEDULE J ULY TO DECEMBER 2015 FRIDAY = JULY 3rd = 9:00 PM DAN O CONNOR BRIAN CHOUINARD FRIDAY = JULY 3rd = 11:15PM DAN O CONNOR BRIAN CHOUINARD THURSDAY = JULY 30th = 12:00 PM RONMCCORMICK BILL RESSLER WEDNESDAY = AUG. 5th = 12:00 PM LARRY MCCAFFERY JIM LUMLEY WEDNESDAY = AUG. 5th = 2:15 PM LARRY MCCAFFERY ROY ESBAUGH SUNDAY = AUGUST 9 th = 2:15 PM ROY EWART OTIS CLIFTON TUESDAY = SEPTEMBER 8 th = 4:30 PM LARRY MCCAFFERY BILL WALKER TUESDAY = SEPTEMBER 8 th = 6:45 PM ROY EWART OTIS CLIFTON WEDNESDAY = SEPT. 30 th = 12:00 PM RON MCCORMICK GORD SMITH FRIDAY = OCTOBER 9 th = 9:00PM STEVE WACHOWIAK PETER TOBOLA FRIDAY = OCTOBER 9 th = 11:15PM STEVE WACHOWIAK PETER TOBOLA THURSDAY = OCT. 22nd = 2:15PM JIM LUMLEY GORD SMITH Columbus Club News Our Hall is a year round operation and taking a break for the summer is not an option. What has changed over the years is more family style functions using the hall in the summer ( Anniversaries, Birthdays, Family Reunions) and to a lesser degree wedding receptions. Fall sees a return to some more normal schedules why not come out on a Friday and join the After 4 crowd. Great friendships and a new twist --- come out for the Meat Draw! Joe Fleming Columbus Club President Page 2

PRO LIFE PROGRAM: Director: Larry McCaffery 631-9573 larrymccaffery@live.ca Planned Parenthood in the U.S.A. was videotaped under cover by the Center for Medical Progress.

The abortionist is careful to crush the fetus above and below the body parts they want to harvest, to keep the organs in good condition. Pray for these innocent victims of abortion.

Five brothers had their membership suspended for failure to pay dues.

3 PRO LIFE PROGRAM: Director: Larry McCaffery Planned Parenthood in the U.S.A. was videotaped under cover by the Center for Medical Progress. It was revealed that body parts from aborted fetuses, still alive, (3-6 months gestation), are be being sold by Planned Parenthood. The abortionist is careful to crush the fetus above and below the body parts they want to harvest, to keep the organs in good condition. Pray for these innocent victims of abortion. Protect all life from birth to natural death FS Chat from Bill Ressler: September 2015 We will be reviewing the budget for at the September business meeting. Five brothers had their membership suspended for failure to pay dues. The Following Brother s will be celebrating Birthday s in September; Dave Anderson, Frank Artibello, Dave Brosnan, Barry Buchanan, Mike Carroll, John Goossens, Justin Haasen, Richard Haasen, Ralph Hooper, John Kana, Heinrich Kemmerling, Jim Kuhn, Armand Matte, Joe Moser, Raffele Pugliese, Terry Sheridan, Jeff Yurek Thank you to all the knights involved in the Widows lunch on August 18 This is a wonderful service to the wives of our past brothers. The next date for soup making will be Wednesday, Sept. 9th at the Hall at 9 AM. Come and help your bro knights and enjoy a good cup of soup. Last year we produced over 2000 bowls of soup to help the Caring Cupboard in their fight against hunger in St. Thomas. Father McGivney would be proud. Show the spirit of a true Knight. Get involved in your council activities. The next bulletin deadline is Sept. 25 for the October edition Page 3

Knights, Wives, and Friends once again donated their time and talents at Thomas the Tank days in July 2015 Thank you all Volunteers are also much appreciated for their time for setup and cleanup

Ladies Auxiliary Message I would like to introduce the new Auxiliary executive: President: Lorraine Fleming Vice President: Deidre Walker (Carol Coveny will cover in Deirdre s absence) Treasurer:

4 Knights, Wives, and Friends once again donated their time and talents at Thomas the Tank days in July 2015 Thank you all Volunteers are also much appreciated for their time for setup and cleanup after. Ladies Auxiliary Message I would like to introduce the new Auxiliary executive: President: Lorraine Fleming Vice President: Deidre Walker (Carol Coveny will cover in Deirdre s absence) Treasurer: Cathy Taylor Secretary: Marg Smith and Mary Ressler Congratulations and thanks, ladies for accepting these roles. I look forward to working with you! Many thanks to Carol Coveny and Therese Kwapis for their hard work and dedication to the Auxiliary. I pray that Carol will continue to be a valuable resource for the auxiliary and me in her role as past president. Lorraine Fleming President DART TIME AGAIN! MIXED DART LEAGUE- Knights of Columbus Hall All are welcome, all skill levels even if you haven`t thrown a dart before. It is a Fun League! Cost is $25 for 30 games (includes award banquet) Games are every Wed. 7:30 pm at the K of C Hall and the first game will start on September 16 th. Registration: Friday, Sept 4 & 11, 4:30-6:00 pm at the Knights of Columbus Hall, Wellington St. For more info: Contact Jim Coveny COME OUT AND ENJOY THE FUN! Page 4

Brothers, This Thursday, August 27th, is our BBQ to thank all of you for your participation, in many events, through the last year.

other activity sponsored by the Council. Please, please come and bring the family and enjoy supper on the Council. It is our small way of showing how much we appreciate the time and effort you give.

Pit Masters Executive Grand Knight Peter O Donnell 519-933-3986 Chaplain Deputy Grand Knight Harald Schraeder Chancellor Rick Borecki Recording Secretary John Nolan 519-631-1227 Financial Secretary

Outside Guard Matt hearty 519-631-5217 Gil Berger 519-631-3282 Trustee for 3 yrs Neville Johns 519-631-3174 Trustee for 2 yrs Armand Matte 519-637-7048 Trustee for 1 yr Harald Schraeder 519-633-8655

5 Brothers, This Thursday, August 27th, is our BBQ to thank all of you for your participation, in many events, through the last year. If you helped sell tickets, elimination or The Charity Draw, if you sold Christmas trees, came out to help at the Ceidlh, turkey raffle, elimination Draw, or came out to Thomas the Train, or any other activity sponsored by the Council. Please, please come and bring the family and enjoy supper on the Council. It is our small way of showing how much we appreciate the time and effort you give. The BBQ starts at 5 pm at the Hall. Pit Masters Executive Grand Knight Peter O Donnell Chaplain Deputy Grand Knight Harald Schraeder Chancellor Rick Borecki Recording Secretary John Nolan Financial Secretary Bill Ressler Treasurer Gary Slaght Lecturer Tim Buchanan Advocate Don Nolan Warden Roy Ewart Inside Guard Richard Lenz Outside Guard Matt hearty Gil Berger Trustee for 3 yrs Neville Johns Trustee for 2 yrs Armand Matte Trustee for 1 yr Harald Schraeder Ladies Auxiliary President Carol Coveny Columbus Club President Joe Flemming Fourth Degree Navigator Bill Walker Squires Chief Councilor District Deputy, District #009 Peter Bourque Fraternal Advisor Martin Evers Bulletin Editor Roy Ewart ewartroy@gmail.com Web site Coordinator Martin Evers mevers@eversweb.on.ca Knights of Columbus Hall Manager Roy Esbaugh Church Directors Report Since I don t have any programs to report on yet, I thought I would leave you with a quote from Pope Francis that I find particularly challenging: To pray for a person with whom I am irritated is a beautiful step forward in love, and an act of evangelization. Let us do it today! Hmmm Do you know where your rosary is? Remember your First Degree. Best wishes for an active and satisfying Fraternal year! Prayers for the Sick Ivana Brisson, wife of Mike Brisson Jean Burnham, widow of Ted Burnham Gerry and Miriam Costello John Evers, father of Martin Evers Maria Jach, and Zdzislaw Jach Gisele Paquin, widow of Ray Paquin Page 5 Lino Beltrame Ron Butters Tom Cassidy Benny Clarke Roger Cyr Gerald Elford John Jacobi Sr. Rene Kosynski Bill Laverty Cliff Marentette Cliff Maxwell Norm Mailhout Joe Moser If there is anyone in your family in need of our prayer please call Bro. Henry Poirier 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.

6 Raising Awareness About Life Insurance Each September since 2003 has been designated as Life Insurance Awareness Month. Like most awareness-raising campaigns, Life Insurance Awareness Month was created because there is an overwhelming lack of understanding of life insurance, its uses, its benefits, and its variations among the general public. Each year, the Life Insurance Market Research Association (LIMRA) puts out the results from a recent survey, and unfortunately, the numbers they report continue to be discouraging. A recent survey found that more than 75 percent of people polled did not have a personal financial advisor, even though 68 percent of them said their opinion of the current economic conditions was somewhat unfavorable or very unfavorable. In other words, a majority of those surveyed were uncomfortable with the economy and the uncertainty it brings, yet they did not seek professional assistance. Maybe they spoke with their friends and family. Maybe they hoped the instability would go away on its own. Maybe they did not know to whom to turn. If you fall into this category, please remember that as a member of the Knights of Columbus, you have a full-time, professional agent you can call your own. My primary responsibility is the care and service of your family s life insurance, retirement and long-term care needs. I ll answer your questions because I want your decisions to be informed ones. I want to help. Another LIMRA statistic said 43 percent of people did not buy life insurance because they worry about making the wrong decision. Talk with me, your agent, and, afterwards, you ll understand that the only wrong decision was not purchasing sooner to protect your family s future. I m at or martin.evers@kofc.org. You can also book an appointment with me via and click on the set appointment link on the top right in contacts section of the page. This saves time and you can do it at your convenience. Martin Evers, PGK, PFN, FIC Field Agent Page 6

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Knights of Columbus. Father Ernie Deslippe Council Wellington Street St. Thomas Ontario N5R2S6 November Greetings from the Grand Knight

Knights of Columbus. Father Ernie Deslippe Council Wellington Street St. Thomas Ontario N5R2S6 November Greetings from the Grand Knight In November we begin a very busy and exciting couple of months of activity in our Council. In November alone we will be involved in Cemetery Sunday, Poppy sales, Remembrance Day, Turkey Raffle, Salvation