June 2017 Bulletin. Faithful Navigator s report continued on page 2. Sir Knight Dennis Stoddard, PSD, SD Supreme Master of the Fourth Degree

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1 June 2017 Bulletin Fr. Louis Boué 2016/2017 Executive Faithful Friar: Rev Fr & SK Brian Jane Worthy Sir Knights and ladies, Faithful Navigator s Report What a difference a month makes!!! Last month I was commenting about the rains and now we are into a hot dry spell, praying for rain to help the farmers out with their crops. June has been an extremely busy month for the Assembly. Let me start this report by thanking all of you that participated in so many of the activities that our Assembly was involved with. I especially want to thank our Faithful Captain Tim Lauriault and Faithful Commander Dan Orawski for all the exceptional work they did in organizing and delivering our annual June BBQ. Everything was outstanding and I have no reservations in saying that everyone enjoyed a wonderful meal and fraternal time. Thank you again for all your efforts. A great big thank you to all the Sir Knights that have been so busy with our Colour Corp this past month. A special thanks to Sir Knight Dan Orawski Lead Commander for the organization and attendance at these events, especially the Blessing of the Sword Ceremony which took place on June 4 th at St. Anthony s Maronite Church in Leamington. Our Executive elections at our May General Meeting went very well and I thank all the Sir Knights that stood for positions and look forward to working with you this coming fraternal year. Faithful Navigator s report continued on page 2. Faithful Navigator: SK Reg Campbell (Rose) Faithful Captain: SK Tim Lauriault (Kim) Faithful Admiral: SK Larry Everaert (Eleanor) Faithful Pilot: SK Kevin Klinck Faithful Comptroller: SK Paul Peltier (Sheila) Faithful Purser: Deacon & SK Leonard Tetreault (Paula) Faithful Scribe: SK Bill Sutton (Kathleen) Faithful Inner Sentinel: SK Ted Gorski (Cathy) Faithful Outer Sentinel: SK Michel Nouhra (Micheline) Faithful Trustee's: 1 Year: SK Stan Balkowski (Marg) 2 Years: SK Ron Amlin (Mary Kay) 3 Years: SK Dan Orawski (Diane) SK R.A. (Reg) Campbell, DD, PGK 4 th Degree Leadership Sir Knight Dennis Stoddard, PSD, SD Supreme Master of the Fourth Degree Sir Knight Brendan Saunders, FM Vice Supreme Master of the Cardinal McGuigan Province Sir Knight Peter Harding, PGK, PFN Master of the 5 TH Ontario District Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney Born August 12 TH, 1852 Died August 14 TH, 1890 Founder of the Knights of Columbus

2 Worthy Sir Knights, Faithful Admiral s Report Congratulations to Fathers Michael O Brien, Pat Fuerth and Michael Parent on celebrating 50 years in the Priesthood. Our color Corp was honoured to be a part of the Celebration. One exemplification has taken place in London this past May with approximately 17 new Sir Knight s exemplified into our Order. The next Exemplification will be held October in Essex and there is no better time than now to join the 4 th Degree. Speak to your 3rd Degree Members and offer them the opportunity to become Sir Knight s. Fr. Louis Boué will pay the Registration cost of every new Candidate who wishes to join our Assembly. It was great to enjoy the fellowship this past Saturday at our June Barbeque. The steaks were great. This being our last bulletin till September have a happy healthy and safe summer. Fraternally and Patriotically, Sir Knight Larry Everaert Faithful Admiral, PGK, PFN.continued from Faithful Navigator s report I had the pleasure of attending the 39 th Exemplification in London on May 27 th when 17 new members joined the ranks of the 4 th degree. I am looking forward to our next exemplification on October 28 th, 2017 in Essex where I pray that our numbers will be much higher. Please take the opportunity to invite 3 rd Degree members in your respective councils to come join our Assembly. From Lady Rose and myself, we wish all of you a safe and enjoyable summer, as we look forward to seeing all of you again during this upcoming fraternal year. Faithful Captain s Report Sir Knights and Ladies, I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone for their support over this fraternal year. The events we had this year were, our 2 pot luck dinners, our May dinner meeting and of course our Christmas and June BBQ they were all well attended. The June BBQ attendance, we had 97 Sir Knights, Ladies and guests. I would like to thank SK s. Kevin Klinck, Paul Peltier, Deacon Leonard, and Dan Orawski for all their help with making this a successful event, it is greatly appreciated. I wish everyone a safe and wonderful summer. Fraternally, SK Tim Lauriault, PGK Faithful Captain Sir Knights, Set aside the time this summer to talk to a brother knight or two about the benefits of joining the 4 th degree. It s not difficult. Talk about what you like yourself. Explain how their insight into the Order will expand as they meet new knights from other councils and develop more friendships just because they joined the 4 th degree. Of course, you should explain the benefits of the Colour Corps. VIVAT JESUS!!! Yours Fraternally and in Patriotism, R.A. (Reg) Campbell Faithful Navigator

3 .continued from Lead Commander s report Lead Commander s Report Sir Knight is more than a title, IT S AN HONOUR. Sir Knights, I would like to WISH ALL OF YOU a very Happy Father s Day, regardless if you are a new Father or a seasoned Father. It is such a tremendous responsibility to be a Good Father figure especially in these modern fast paced times, time is so precious so PLEASE spend time with your Children and, of course; your Spouse on a day dedicated to ALL FATHER S. To ALL the Sir Knights and Ladies of Our Assembly, I wish you ALL a very peaceful, relaxing, safe and enjoyable Summer. This is the time of the year when we really get busy with Colour Corps requests, I know that we are ALL BUSY but PLEASE try and attend as many as possible. Also, remember that it is so very important to attend any Visitations and Funerals, even if no Colour Corps or Honour Guard is requested; it means a lot to the Families. On May 28 th, we (some members of the Colour Corps) honoured a very dear friend of my Family s, Fr. Michael O Brian as he celebrated his 50 th year of Ordination with a special Mass at St. Anthony s in Harrow. I wish to THANK ALL the Sir Knights from Our Assembly who attended, especially Our Newest Colour Corps Member, Sir Knight Jamie Heyd as this was his first Colour Corps event with for Our Assembly. I would also like to Thank the Members of the other Assemblies that also attended. For months, I had advocated that we would be holding a BLESSING OF THE SWORDS ceremony and that it would be done after ALL the snow birds have returned so that we could get as many Members out as possible; then I thought that that would also be a great time for a Colour Corps photo op for our web site and bulletin, as it is in need of an update. We held both on June 4 th at St. Anthony s Maronite Catholic Church - the attendance was disappointing. I want to THANK the 12 Sir Knights who attended, we were ALL treated very well during the Mass and at the time of food and fellowship after the events. Monsignor Charles Saad was extremely happy with our presence as were the Parishioners. Lead Commander s report continued next. Also on June 4 th, at St. John the Baptist we had a request for Our Colour Corps Members to attend a Procession and Mass of one of the six the statues of the Virgin Mary that was blessed by the Pope. There was an early morning Procession into the Church and an early evening Procession out of the Church. I wish to THANK Sir Knights Alex Wade, Ron Amlin and Jamie Heyd for their help at both these times. I would also like to Thank the 3 Sir Knights from the Fr. Alvin P. Marentette Assembly for their assistance with the morning Procession; especially Sir Knights Gord Edwards and Phil Lykoff. We need NEW MEMBERS to bolster our ranks in not only the Assembly but also in the COLOUR CORPS - PLEASE CONSIDER ASKING SOME OF YOUR RESPECTIVE 3 rd Degree COUNCIL MEMBERS TO JOIN THE VISIBLE ARM OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS - the Patriotic 4th Degree. Once again, I ask YOU ALL to reply when I send out s requesting Colour Corps Members, I am doing this on behalf of the Faithful Navigator, and not for my benefit but for the benefit of Our Assembly. I THANK ALL THOSE WHO ARE REPLYING - IT HELPS. Here is a recap of Our Colour Corps activities to date. May 9 th Tuesday evening, Honour Guard from 6:30PM until K of C prayers at 7:30 pm for Fr. Joseph Bagatto at Windsor Chapel - No Sir Knights attended. Saturday, May 13 th an Outdoor Mass at 11:00 AM to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of Fatima at Our Lady of the Rosary Shrine in Merlin an extra special Rosary Procession to follow after mass - 2 Sir Knights attended. Mother s Day, Sunday, May 14th, SILENT VIGIL AND WALK from 2:15-3:45PM from Immaculate Heart Church to METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL, including a Silent Vigil walking around METROPOLITAN HOSPITAL to express our solidarity for unborn children killed by abortion - No Sir Knights attended. Sunday, May 28 th at 2:00PM at St. Anthony of Padua Church, Harrow a Special Mass by Fr. Michael O Brian for the celebration of his 50 th year of Ordination. Lead Commander s report continued on page 5.

4 Comptroller s Report Good of the Order Sir Knights, I like warm weather but someone turned up the heat a little too much. That is what we need to do to clear up any members who still have outstanding balances. The audit is coming up and they must be cleared up as much as possible before the fraternal year end. We need all our members supporting our assembly to keep it a great assembly. Our general funds will end up being down a little and our lottery account, reserved for disposition payments, will be up from the last fraternal year. The chalice account is slightly more. We still need to keep an eye on things because you never can predict the future. We are safe and always will be if we do not ignore our funds. On another different note, we need to pray for our Catholic and other doctors who believe in the 10 commandments and in particular the 5 th one. Ontario passed a law that all doctors must help or refer patients wanting to kill themselves. It is wrong making them participate in any form the killing of another human being disguising it as assisted suicide. It is still murder! Pray that the courts exempt any doctor from participating if they do not wish. Every country that has assisted suicide laws allows doctors to opt out due to religious convictions etc. Only in Ontario is the government forcing them to participate and any religious convictions is meaningless to them. I wish all our Sir Knights and their families a good summer and may everyone take care. God bless. Get Well Wishes cards GW cards that were mailed out since my last report. SK Len Tetreault SK Albert Colombe Expressions of Sympathy cards Sympathy cards that were mailed out since my last report. SK Curtis Scott (death of mother-in-law) Please Let Us Pray for the sick. If you know of any Sir Knight that is ill or has a family member that has passed away, please let me know either by phone at (519) or by at lbeneteau59@gmail.com and I will respond to your request. Fraternally yours, SK Lawrence Beneteau, FDD, PGK, PFN Faithful Navigator Reg and other local Sir Knights planning the Oct 28th exemplification in Essex & Maidstone need helpers in each town in Essex County to distribute and follow up with businesses to get support in our exemplification booklet with an advertisement. We have a list of past supporters in each town which will give you a great start. Contact SK David Gelinas at or david4kcknights@hotmail.com We need to start now. Fraternally, SK Paul Peltier, PGK, PFN Faithful Comptroller Assembly website 4 th degree 5 th Ontario District website Diocesan Association website

5 .continued from Lead Commander s report A time of Fellowship will follow the Mass at the Columbian (K. of C.) Hall - 10 Sir Knights attended with a total of 13. Memorial Day Parade on Monday May 29th, in Sterling Heights; The Parade is honouring our military, past and present - No Sir Knights attended..continued from Lead Commander s report to ride in for those Sir Knights who cannot walk the distance. Come out to show what the 4th degree is all about "Patriotism". There will also be brother Sir Knights from the USA to march alongside us. On Friday, June 2nd at the Tecumseh Town Hall - No Sir Knights attended. Again on Friday, June 2nd at St. Angela Merici Church - No Sir Knights attended. Saturday, June 3rd at St. Peter's Maronite Church Special 11:00AM Mass - No Sir Knights attended. June 4th, at St. John the Baptist Church (Amherstburg) an Honour Guard has been requested to process the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima into the Church at 7:30AM - 3 Sir Knights with a total of 6 attended. Also requesting that an Honour Guard assemble to process the statue as it leaves at 6:30PM - 6 Sir Knights attended. Sunday, June 4th, BLESSING of the SWORDS" ceremony and Colour Corps Members Group Picture at St. Anthony's Maronite Catholic Church - 12 Sir Knights attended. Sunday, June 11 th an Outdoor Mass at 3:00 PM at Our Lady of the Rosary Shrine, Merlin also a Rosary Procession to follow after mass - 4 Sir Knights attended with a total of 38. Here are some Colour Corps activities for future reference. Colour Guard training videos from our website Remember that Patriotism Never Goes Out of Style Fraternally and Patriotically, SK Dan Orawski, PGK, PFN Lead Commander Executive officers Faithful Friar: Rev Fr & SK Brian Jane Faithful Navigator: SK Reg Campbell (Rose) Faithful Captain: SK Tim Lauriault (Kim) Faithful Admiral: SK Larry Everaert (Eleanor) Faithful Pilot: SK Kevin Klinck Faithful Comptroller: SK Paul Peltier (Sheila) Faithful Purser: Deacon & SK Leonard Tetreault (Paula) Request for Colour Guards for the 150th Anniversary of Canada at the annual Canada Day Parade, July 1st. Looking for 150 Sir Knights or more in regalia. Meet and Assemble before 9:30AM at St Alphonsus Church, 85 Park St. E. Windsor. Colour Corps will be bussed to the Parade marshalling area. Trucks will also be available Lead Commander s report continued next. Faithful Scribe: Unassigned Faithful Inner Sentinel: SK Thaddeus Gorski (Cathy) Faithful Outer Sentinel: SK Peter Timmins (Theresa) Faithful Trustee's: 1 Year: SK Ron Amlin (Mayr Kay) 2 Years: SK Dan Orawski (Diane) 3 Years: SK Larry Buchanan (Wanda) Lead Commander: SK Dan Orawski (Diane)

6 SKs Birthdays during the summer June Clarence H. Comartin Francois J. Dufault David O. Gelinas Murray J. Kirzinger Lawrence G. Lafontaine Michael A. Laporte Mario A. Meloche Howard J. Pillon Rev. Fr. William A. Riegel Bill Sutton Frank J. Vlasschaert Alexander M. Wade Boue BBQ June 2017 July Brian D. Beneteau Jeremie R. Bornais Tony L. Da Silva August A. Deleersnyder Timothy M. Lauriault Bill V. Lavigne Gordon J. Renaud Joseph Jr Youssef August Stanley E. Balakowski Scott D. Brown Lawrence A. Delmore Richard G. Laporte James E. Meloche Ron J. Riberdy Raymond J. Rice Frank H. Robinet Charles N. Roy Matteo Sauro Curtis D. Scott Martin J. Skipper

7 Merlin Shrine June 2017 L O N D O N E X E M P L I F I C A T I O N

8 Fr. Louis Boué Assembly #2355 4th Degree Knights of Columbus 190 Richmond St. Amherstburg, ON. N9V 1G4 Chartered July 30th, 1994 Disposition Instructions for Chalice/Ciborium or Charitable Donation (as per Our By-Laws) Sir Knight s Name (Please Print) Wife Address City Province Postal Code Telephone # Person Responsible for Implementing Disposition Instructions (Wife, Family Member, Executor of Will, Faithful Navigator, Etc.) Name Relationship Address City Province Postal Code Telephone # A choice must be made between a Chalice / Ciborium or a Charitable Donation. Chalice / Ciborium: If this option is chosen, you must choose a suitable place where the Chalice can be sent and used on a regular basis. It will be engraved with the Sir Knight s name on it in remembrance of him. The Assembly will verify the suitability of the place chosen for the Chalice, and then the Assembly will ensure its delivery, BUT NOT THE COSTS OF DELIVERY. Place Chosen Charitable Donation: A monetary gift will be presented to a Registered Charity of the Sir Knight s choice, which is in lieu of a Chalice/Ciborium and represents a religious memorial gift and must be such as to honour His name. The current amount our Assembly has designated in a monetary form is $ (Examples-Church Restoration Funds, Religious Orders, Seminaries, Convents, etc.) Memorial Gift & Place Chosen NOTE: If there is no disposition form on record or no selection has been made by the Family, it will be up to the Assembly to choose a Charity for the above mentioned Charitable donation, which will be presented in memory of the Sir Knight. Date Signature One copy must to be sent to Our Assembly for Our records. One copy should be placed with your personal records (Will, etc.) If any changes need to be made, please notify the Assembly of these changes or request another copy of this form to implement those changes. (Rev.08/2015)