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Assembly Bulletin June 2014 Knights of Columbus ~ 4th Degree 1st Ontario District Archbishop James V.

I am very pleased to see the unity and fraternity we have developed together. Over our last 10 months, I have viewed a large increase in the participation of all events.

I thank you all for allowing me to lead such a great assembly. I have had the opportunity to meet with our Degree Captains, District Deputies, and Diocesan Director.

Coming soon, The Diocesan Director will be creating a new web page for all of The Order to access. He will be posting all upcoming events.

In closing please, come out to our meetings or events to meet our executive and new executive elect. Join us in our journey with our Archbishop and our Priests.

1 Assembly Bulletin June 2014 Knights of Columbus ~ 4th Degree 1st Ontario District Archbishop James V. Cleary Assembly #0857, Kingston, ON 1922 ~ 2013 Sir Knights: Our fraternal year is ending over the next few months. We have two meetings left. I am very pleased to see the unity and fraternity we have developed together. Over our last 10 months, I have viewed a large increase in the participation of all events. I also see the enjoyment taken place at our events. It is important that we love and appreciate what we do. Working for The Archbishop and our Priests and God is an honour. I thank you all for allowing me to lead such a great assembly. I have had the opportunity to meet with our Degree Captains, District Deputies, and Diocesan Director. We are all working together to set times for our 1rst, 2nd and 3 rd degrees. These degrees will be sequential to allow constant growth of the order. Coming soon, The Diocesan Director will be creating a new web page for all of The Order to access. He will be posting all upcoming events. Our summer barbecue is coming up, our Captain, will in light you shortly on this event. We have also completed our elections for next year as well. In closing please, come out to our meetings or events to meet our executive and new executive elect. Join us in our journey with our Archbishop and our Priests. God Bless us all. Sincerely, you re Navigator David Cupido Photos of Dec 8th by Fred happy From Your Editor. Thank You to those Knights who have submitted. Let Us Share Our Projects/News/Events Have a great summer This Month s Meeting at the Francis J. Spence Pastoral Centre (Formerly the Diocesan Centre), 390 Palace Road.. 7:00 p.m. ~ 2nd Thursday Totally Accessible to ALL!!!!!!!

2 Attention!!! Y a-t-il 30 hommes prêts à fonder un conseil des Chevaliers de Colomb en la paroisse Saint-François-D'Assise? Prière de communiquer avec : Père Robert Masters ( bobjmasters@gmail.com ) ou Allan J. Soini ( allan.soini@gmail.com ) ʺ Our New Sir Knights 2014

Your Faithful Admiral Worthy Sir Knights: Now that Lent and the Easter portion of the liturgical year have passed by for another year, let us never forget how important our relationship with our

As we head towards Pentecost Sunday, we should try to faithfully understand and carry out the teachings of Christ as He would have us do.

As everybody knows we depend on getting new members for the 4 th degree from 3 rd degree members in the Councils. If membership in the Councils decreases that most certainly affects our membership.

3 Your Faithful Admiral Worthy Sir Knights: Now that Lent and the Easter portion of the liturgical year have passed by for another year, let us never forget how important our relationship with our Creator is. The Lord s crucifixion and resurrection, which was carried out to save our souls for eternal life, deserves our complete love and respect for Him. As we head towards Pentecost Sunday, we should try to faithfully understand and carry out the teachings of Christ as He would have us do. The very existence of the Knights of Columbus is being threatened by a lack of success in recruitment. Councils are having a difficult time with this and consequently so are the Assemblies. As everybody knows we depend on getting new members for the 4 th degree from 3 rd degree members in the Councils. If membership in the Councils decreases that most certainly affects our membership. So it is an uphill battle all the way. The death of our members both in the Councils and Assemblies depletes the overall membership for both, especially if an equal number of new members haven t been recruited. Speaking of newly exemplified congratulate and welcome Sir Knights Michael Mombourquette, Stephen Henderson, and Richard Hale into our Assembly. We look forward to their participation in the many activities that form a part of this Assembly May their journey with us be a very productive and enjoyable experience. Sadly on the other side of the coin, God has called a few of our members to be with Him. Most recently Sir Knight, Bill Monk passed away. For 10 years Bill was the Faithful Purser of this Assembly. He was very meticulous and conscientious in handling our finances over this period. I can say that from my own experience because for 7 of those 10 years I was the Faithful Comptroller (5 years) and Faithful Navigator (2 of 3 years) working directly with him. Let us pray for him along with the many other Knights, Sir Knights and their families who have died. The Exemplification 2014 in Perth was well organized by the Archbishop J.L. Wilhelm Assembly. The actual Exemplification of the candidates was carried out in a very professional manner. The Mass at St. John the Baptist Church was celebrated by Archbishop Brendan O Brien. Our Faithful Friar, Fr. Shawn Hughes along with other priests where on the altar to assist his Grace. At the Banquet I was overwhelmed by the choices of food that there was at the buffet tables. The live band, Crooked Wood, kept us entertained and up dancing after the dinner with their excellent selection of music. All in all I would rate this Exemplification among the very best that we have ever had. I can say that because Rena and I have only missed one Exemplification in my 17 years of service with this Assembly. Thanks to our hosts along with our Worthy Master, Tony Noonan, and his wife, Jackie, for a very satisfying and enjoyable weekend of fraternity and good times. Please keep Jackie in your prayers because she is going through some difficult health issues. In closing, I look forward to the challenges for myself and the other Officers who have been elected to serve you in this upcoming fraternal year. Vivat Jesus

4 From the Minutes of Assembly Meeting 4 th Degree Meeting Thurs. 15 th May 2014 at the Diocesan Centre, Palace Road [Note: Meeting delayed by 1 week because the Annual March for Life was on the 8 th May in Ottawa.] Minutes recorded courtesy of SK Steve Eves. 7:01 pm: The FNav, SK David Cupido, opened the meeting with 26 members present. Prayer Service: Father Shawn Hughes, led a reflection on the Rosary, the most contemplative of prayers, and then a decade of the Rosary was recited. The minutes of the Assembly meeting of the 10 th April 2014 had been distributed via . Bills and Communications:~ The FComptroller:~ SK Dale Tuepah 200 members, 39 Hon Life, 2 Hon & 4 Disabled. Vouchers: $180.00, Exemp Fees, to Master T. Noonan; $44.60, Master's Ring share, SK Harry Boles;, $140.00, Council 6882 Morrisburg, Cost of 5 Seminarian Dinner Tkts; $300.00, Facility Use, Archdiocese of Kingston;, $175.00, Cost of half page ad in 4th degree Exemp brochure, host Assy 2783; $90.51, after meeting social, W. Fink The FPurser: SK Peter Scott (via SK Dale Tuepah), The following Committees reported:~ SOCIAL: SK Wayne Fink Railton Council to host next dinner meeting. Summer BBQ/social, Sat 12 th July, 1 pm to 5 pm. GUARD: SK Ben Greenwood Tues 15 th April Chrism Mass at St. Mary s, 6:30 pm for 7:30 pm; Sun 11 th May at Our Lady of Fatima Church, 3:30 pm for 4 pm. Funeral for Margaret Stout P.R.: SK Fred Happy was excused. SEMINARIANS SK Fred Happy was excused M SHIP: SK Garry Davis Exemplification 24 th May at St. John s Catholic High School, Perth. Don t forget to bring along the 4 th Degree lapel pin. LIFE: SK Jack Coleman The March for Life in Ottawa was the 17 th such rally on Parliament Hill TRUSTEES: No report. Faithful Navigator s Remarks: -- The 4 th Degree General Meeting is on the 2 nd Thursday of the month. It has been moved for May only because of the March for Life on the 8 th May (the 2 nd Thursday of May in 2014) -- The Executive is considering a simpler way for donations to be considered. Unfinished Business: SK Ian Moore conducted the election of Officers for The results: Position Faithful Navigator Faithful Friar Faithful Assistant Friar Faithful Captain Faithful Pilot Faithful Comptroller Faithful Scribe Faithful Purser Faithful Sentinels: Inner Outer Faithful Admiral Faithful Trustee (3 year) Faithful Trustee (2 year) Faithful Trustee (1 year) Guard Commander Member SK David Cupido Father Shawn Hughes Father Dan Ryan SK Wayne Fink SK Doug Snider SK Dale Tuepah SK Aubert Pereira SK Mike Foley SK Bill Coppens SK Marvin Baker SK Garry Davis SK Allan DeBenedetti SK Allan Soini SK Scott Arnold SK Ben Greenwood Third Degree Council Reports: DD #20: SK Dennis Keefe State golf tournament, 31 st May. Check Ontario website DD #93: SK John Kutz Elections of new Executives by Councils. Training session 2 nd week of June. Diocesan Association: SK Bill Coppens Seminarian Dinner, Sun 10 th August 2014 in Morrisburg. Diocesan Associations meeting at State, 1 st June 728 (Frontenac): SK Doug Snider Roast beef dinner, Sat 25 th May (Gananoque): SK Ed Lannigan Mary Ellen Douglas claimed that 25,000 participated in the March for Life in Ottawa (Our Lady of Lourdes): No report 7883 (St. Patrick s, Napanee): No report 9652 (St. Paul s): SK Dale Tuepah Golf Tournament, Thurs 5 th June at Camden Braes, in support of the Culture of Life and KPCC. Rosaries presented to children at upcoming First Communions. Steak BBQ Sat June 14 5pm to 7pm (Blessed Sacrament, Amherstview): SK Ben Greenwood Steak BBQ, pancake breakfast (St. Joseph s): SK Mike Foley Steak BBQ (Holy Name, Kingston Mills): No report (St. Patrick s, Railton): SK Wayne Fink, DGK 1 st Monday, bingo; 1 st Saturday, garage sale SK David Cupido Committee to review resolutions related to non-budgeted items. SK Mike Foley mentioned the discovery of a wreck off the north coast of Haiti that might be the Santa Maria, Christopher Columbus flagship. SK Jack Coleman commented on an article in the Whig Standard re. life issues

Lady Sally & I really enjoyed ourselves &spent some time with several of you fine fellas & your lovely wives. I was happy to be sponsor for 2 new Sir Knights.

5 from Our Faithful Captain Worthy Sir Knights It is so wonderful to finally see some nice weather. This past weekend I had the honour of representing our Navigator at the Fourth Degree Exemplification in Perth. A great weekend it was. Lady Sally & I really enjoyed ourselves &spent some time with several of you fine fellas & your lovely wives. I was happy to be sponsor for 2 new Sir Knights. Please help me welcome S/K Richard Hale & S/K Stephen Henderson. Congratulations to you both. It was an extreme honour to be there for you both & I'm glad speaking with you that you really enjoyed the day. Also a personal thank-you to Margaret Hale who took lots of pictures some of which are shown in this bulletin addition. Our very next Assembly function will be our Summer BBQ. The date will be on Saturday, July 12th from 1 to 4 PM. It shall be hosted by St. Patrick's Council Railton. The church and hall are located at 3977 Sydenham Rd. Just a few short minutes north of Kingston. We are inviting all Knights of any Degree & their wives. There will be food & refreshments as well as entertainment by the Celtic Rumblings. Please come & enjoy some of our Council's hospitality. Dress is summer casual. On a personal note I wish to thank the membership for your faith in me by extending my term as Faithful Captain of your Assembly. I welcome any ideas regarding social events & anything I can do to make our gatherings more fun. Please bring them forward to the Entertainment Committee (S/K's Garry Davis, Tom Callery & myself). from Our Faithful Comptroller The membership of Assembly 857 currently stands at 200 members. This is comprised of 39 Honorary Life; 2 Honorary; & 4 Disabled members. We have 21 Priests & 4 Deacons. The members of the 9 councils that make up our assembly, is as follows; CO 728 St. Mary s 28; CO 4177 Gananoque 17; CO 7224 Lourdes 16; CO 7883 Napanee- 9; CO 9652 St. Paul s 39; CO ; CO St. Joseph s 20; CO Kingston Mills 21; CO Railton 23. As of April 30, 95% of our membership is in Good Standing. I thank you for being mindful of your commitment to your assembly, so we can accomplish our tasks as Knights. For those members yet to be heard from, please contact me, so your intentions toward the 4 th degree can be understood. Please 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 when 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. The Seminarian Dinner is being hosted by Council 6882, Morrisburg Iroquois, on Sun. Aug.10, at a cost of $28 per ticket. We were given 5 tickets, which have already been taken; however, if you are interested in tickets, please let me know, or contact your council. I will try to acquire more tickets from the host, if the need is there. Vivat Jesus FC S/K Dale Dale Tuepah FC Mayfair Cres. Kingston ON K7M 5S5 H) C) dale.tuepah@bell.net

7 Presentation of the Donation to the Cross of Sacrifice. Honorary Col. A. Jordan and Captain Marc Gallant represented the PWOR Regiment Photos by S/K/ Fred Happy

8 Where oh where did our Council Activities go??? Oh where oh where can they be????? This was an old song about a doggie that went missing. All I am missing are the activities that our 9 Councils are doing in the upcoming months Here s one where are the others??? Breakfast June 15th 8:30 till 1 at St. Mary;s Parish Centre, Fish Fry and Evening Prayers Friday June 27th at St. Mary;s Doug Snider has tickets 9652 (St. Paul s): SK Dale Tuepah Steak BBQ Sat June 14 5pm to 7pm is having a Steak Fry???? Please me at himoore@bell.net. Free Advertising.. The Executive for the Assembly Faithful Navigator SK David Cupido -9 Grenville Cres. Kingston ON K7M 3A9 H) C) E) kofccupido@gmail.com Faithful Comptroller SK Dale Tuepah Mayfair Cres. Kingston ON K7M 5S5 H) C) E) dale.tuepah@bell.net Faithful Friar SK Rev Shawn Hughes 279 Johnson St. Kingston ON K7L 1Y5 H) E) fathershawnhughes@gmail.com Asst. Faithful Friar -SK Rev Dan Ryan -279 Johnson St. Kingston ON K7L 1Y5 H) E) djryan42@yahoo.ca Faithful Captain SK Wayne Fink B Cedarwood Ln. Verona ON K0H 2W0 H) E) kofc @gmail.com Faithful Admiral SK Garry Davis -984 Bourne Cres. Kingston, ON K7M 6N4 H) E) gdavis24@cogeco.ca Faithful Purser SK Mike Foley 66 Greenview Dr. #701, Kingston, K7M 7C5 h) e) mfoley8@cogeco.ca Faithful Pilot Faithful Scribe SK Doug Snider Division St. Kingston ON K7K 5S9 C) E) dj53@live.ca SK Aubert Pereira 986 Pinewood Pl. Kingston, ON K7P 1L5 H) E) aub_per13@hotmail.com Inner Sentinel SK Bill Coppens 938 Newcastle St. Kingston ON K7P 2H5 H) C) E) lcoppens@cogeco.ca Outer Sentinel SK Marvin Baker 641 Aylmer Cres. Kingston,, K7M 6K3 h) Year Trustee - SK Scott Arnold 1360 Anderson Dr. Kingston ON K7P 0C6 H) C) E) asnrje6@gmail.com 2 Year Trustee SK Allan Soini King St. W. Kingston ON K7M 9G2 H) C) E) allan.soini@gmail.com 3 Year Trustee SK Al DeBenedetti Fleet St. Kingston K7M 5A4 h) e) ptkofc@yahoo.ca

Assembly Bulletin Spring 2018

Assembly Bulletin Spring 2018 Meetings generally held at the Francis J. Spence Diocesan Centre. Knights of Columbus ~ 4th Degree 1st Ontario District Archbishop James V. Cleary Assembly #0857, Kingston,