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1 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page 1 32 Worthy Knights of Columbus I apologize, this is a long and overdue Newsletter Within our community, there have been many discussions, assertions, and passionate pleas for help that I have chosen to wait until this publication to put into print rather than send you individual s with the requests and issues. Canada Summer Jobs funding: The Canada Summer Jobs funding has been changed by our current Liberal Federal government back in January. Many Catholic organizations have received money from the federal government student summer job grant program in the past. Jobs varied from summer camp counsellors to office assistants to creating new computer databases or websites. This year the federal government changed the application process to require organizations to sign an attestation statement that, as an organization, they support abortion rights and other issues related to sexuality. Catholic dioceses are recommending employers not sign the required pro-abortion attestation in applying for a Canada Summer Jobs (CSJ) grant. Here are two Catholic register articles which you may wish to read to see what some of our Catholic Bishops have said regarding this new requirement to access public funds: March dioceses-tell-catholics-not-to-sign-canada-summerjobsattestation ts/item/26687-charles-lewis-its-official-pro-lifersaresecond-class-citizens Our current Ontario State Deputy of the Knights of Columbus, Dan Heffernan, is urging every Brother Knight to stand together and speak out in opposition to this policy. Ontario Call for Conscience Campaign The Assembly of Catholic Bishops of Ontario has approved a Call for Conscience Campaign from Feb. 1 Mar. 31, This initiative is designed to provide conscience protection for doctors, nurses, pharmacists and other health professionals who don t want to participate in assisted suicide or euthanasia. Currently, Ontario s regulatory agencies are forcing referral, even if contrary to the caregiver s convictions. Caregivers are at risk of losing their license to practice. Our State Deputy is asking you to go to either write a letter to your MPP or go to the website: Online Membership in the Knight of Columbus: Online Membership is now live in Ontario. Councils and members may now invite eligible men to join the Order online by sending them to

2 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page 2 32 Food for Families Program: All KofC members are encouraged to share the spirit of Lent and conduct a 40 Cans For Lent program. Each member is invited to donate ONE CAN OF FOOD FOR EACH DAY OF LENT which begins on Ash Wed, Feb. 14, 2018! Nominate a Community Champion today: Nominate someone from Oakville for an Oakville Community Spirit Award. Complete the online nomination form. Award Categories 1. Access Award: For individuals, businesses or organizations making a significant or ongoing voluntary contribution to the well-being and advancement of people with disabilities. 2. Arts Award: For an individual or organization that, through their volunteerism, has contributed to the arts in Oakville. 3. Group Volunteer Award: For a group of three or more individuals who volunteer time towards a shared goal/activity or event involving leadership, innovation and creativity. Activities or events can benefit all ages. 4. Heritage Award: For an individual or organization that has made an outstanding contribution to Oakville s natural, built or cultural heritage. 5. Individual Volunteer Award: For an individual who has made an outstanding volunteer contribution towards improving the well-being of Oakville residents of any age. 6. Senior Award: For a senior individual or group (65 years and older) that has made an outstanding voluntary contribution to the Oakville community. 7. Youth Award: For a youth individual or group (under 18) making positive contributions towards enriching Oakville s quality of life. Selection criteria Nomination deadline is Monday, April 16 at 4 p.m. Program Chairmen: Please submit your budget requests for the Fraternal year. Our Worthy Treasurer is drafting up next years budget and will need your input. Delta Bingo: We are now on tap to help at Delta Bingo. After waiting for close to three years, our Council is now at the top of the volunteer list. We will be looking to begin our volunteer work starting in May of For those who wish to actively help other, please look for further information regarding how you can help out by volunteering a few hours each month to our local fundraising. Formation (Second) Degree: There is a local second degree ceremony scheduled for Monday April 9 at: St. Margret Mary Church, 20 Idelwood Avenue, Hamilton L8T 1V9. The degree starts at 7:30, with candidates to arrive at 7:00. This event is to be "suit and tie." Please RSVP to your grandknight@kofc14446.ca and SK Vic Lefebvre - lefebvrevj@outlook.com NOCKC is now fully insured A Special thanks to both Brother Tony Zimbalatti and Brother Milt Cowan; we have received an Insurance Certificate showing the addition of NOCKC as a Named Insurer on the Council Insurance Policy.

3 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page 3 32 No Council sponsored Founder s Day Mass: Due to declining enrollment over the past few years, and the fact that March 29 th is Holy Thursday, our Council has decided not to host a Founder's Day Mass on March 29th, Any Knight who wishes to honour Fr. Michael J. McGivney by participating in a special Mass, is encouraged to join with the members of Council 3881 who will be hosting a Mass at Columbus Hall at 7:30 pm on March 22 nd Sat. Feb 9, 2019 is set as our Valentine s Dance: We have booked Le Dome-Angelo's Room, as well as the band, Freedom Train, for Sat Feb 9, Please put it in your calendar now and/or volunteer by contacting our DGK, Brother Rory Facca rfacca@cogeco.ca, to help out with this important Council event. Final Stations of the Cross: One final Stations of the Cross will be held at 7:00 pm at Mary Mother of God Church on Fri., Mar. 23 rd when our Youth and Youth Ministry team will lead in the reading of the Stations. A Holy Hour of Eucharistic Adoration, reflection and music will be then held from 7:30-8:30pm. The music ministry will be led by Tyler Seidenberg and a reflection given by Fr. Thomas Flynn LC. Assisting in confession will be Fr. Todd Arsenault LC and Fr. John Van Hees. Dues are dues: Note from our Financial Secretary Annual Dues Invoices have been sent via to all members, yet we still have about 30 of our members who have not paid their dues. Payments (cash or cheque) can be made at our General Meetings or you can send payment to Milt Cowan, 1456 Harmsworth Sq. Oakville, L6H 3E9. Please remember to make cheques payable to Mary Mother of God CO Awards and Recognition: We need another member to join us on the Awards Committee. It will require 1 to 2 meetings in the next month or two to review various Council, Church and Community Activities performed by our members. Awards include special program awards, Knight of the Year and Family of the Year. As meetings usually involve lively and celebratory discussion, meetings have historically been held at the Niblick Pub. If anyone is interested or requires more information, please contact John Murphy. jmurphy36@bell.net 40 Days for Life: Began on Feb 11 th and will continue until Palm Sunday at 4 pm. The location is one block east of the Hospital. Volunteers spend an hour at a time, between 8 am and 8 pm, holding a sign at the corner of Proudfoot Trail and Hwy 5. Any Knight can connect to the system of 40 Days for Life to receive updates on the Oakville campaign. Go to and create a login. Contact Steve Germann steveg@swapneat.com for details on how you can help with this program. Brother Steve has also asked for help with refreshments after the Pro-Life Mass at St Domenic on March 12, and providing a buddy for seniors who wish to pray, but not alone.

4 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page 4 32 March for Life in Ottawa - May 10 th, 2018: Contact Steve Germann if you wish to join him on his annual pilgrimage to Ottawa. Steve is planning to stay at a hotel the night before to participate in a candlelight vigil the evening of May 9 th and will be remaining in Ottawa for some of the other events. He invites others to join him. He will also arrange a 1 day option for those who wish to leave early in the morning and return late in the evening. Contact Steve Germann steveg@swapneat.com if you are interested in either option. Euthanasia: The Euthanasia Prevention Coalition (EPC) is producing educational materials to help people understand the pernicious nature of the so called 'Medical aid in dying' system. While the EPC welcomes direct support, they also welcome support through the use of a designated Air Miles card that Steve Germann steveg@swapneat.com can give you. Small purchases from supports are pooled to exceed the minimum and support the Euthanasia Prevention Coalition. Marriage Preparation Prayer Partners: Special thanks to the men of our Council, and their wives, who have stepped up as Prayer Partners for the 8 couples within our Parish who are preparing for marriage. Please continue to pray for these couples in the hectic weeks and months ahead while they plan for the wedding and in the years of marriage that will follow. The following couple are very happy to know you are supporting them on their journey towards a Covenant marriage within the Catholic church: Aaron Hunt & Stephanie Martins Christopher Borges & Nicole Tucci Marvin Sanchez & Anastasia Jorge Adrian Arica & Thaifany Pasion Keon Guerra & Gabriela Giannotta Michael Thibodeau & Elizabeth Rusin Ryan Watt & Cassandra Pesantez Patrick Ferraro & Melissa Manoff Substance Abuse Poster Contest: A special thanks to Brother Milt Cowan who again coordinated our Council s annual Alcohol and Drug Awareness Poster Contest. From all of the submissions, our two Council Winners have been selected. Alcohol Abuse Awareness : Jasmine Lee Drug Abuse Awareness : Sarah Malone Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity for Mary Mother of God Council Total number of meetings held: 41 Activity Expenses: $4,445 Church Disbursements: $3,625 Community Disbursements: $1,580 Youth Disbursements: $2,100 Culture of Life Disbursements: $ 823 Total of all Disbursements: $12,573 Total visits to sick and bereaved: 186 Total blood donations: 30 Estimated hrs of volunteer service: 5,547 Estimated hrs of fraternal service: 870 Yours in Christ David Fisher, Grand Knight 1 John 4:16 So we have come to know and to believe the love that God has for us. God is love, and whoever abides in love abides in God, and God abides in him.

5 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page 5 32 Worthy Brother Knights, We are midway through our Fraternal Year, and should be extremely proud of what we've accomplished so far. I would like to thank all of our Brother Knights who have worked so hard in running and supporting our Council's events and programs. Here's a summary of our most recent successful events: Basketball Free Throw, Jan 27 District Basketball Free Throw, Feb 10 Family & Friends Valentine's Dance, Feb 17 Vivat Jesus Rory Facca, Deputy Grand Knight Worthy Knights, This past month the Charity Committee has worked on what to do with the Keep Christ in Christmas campaign funds we raised last year. You may recall that an announcement made in church stated that funds collected would go towards pro-life causes. The Charity Committee has been looking at ways to support the statement made. The total amount raised is $567. Typically, money raised from the Keep Christ campaign is pooled together with revenues received from other fund-raising activities and the combined amount gets dispersed. A motion will be made at the next General meeting regarding these Keep Christ in Christmas funds: We have considered ways to disperse the Keep Christ funds to a pro-life cause. Both Shifra and Halton Alive have been nominated by our council in the last two fraternal years. The committee will present a motion that we take the total of $567 and divide it by 2 ($283.5) giving each an equal share of the proceeds. Vivat Jesus! Tony Zimbalatti, Chancellor and Charity Committee Chair Knights of Columbus Annual Charities Lottery We need both your help selling tickets and a chairman for this event. Proceeds for the 2018 Charity Lottery go to Special Olympics, the Arthritis Society and our local charities. There are 500 prizes available having a value over of 500,000 dollars. Here is the published 2018 prize board (1 prize) Grand cash prize of $200,000 (1 prize) 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible ECO Boost (1 prize) 2018 Chevrolet Silverado WD Crew Cab (1 prize) 2018 Lowe FM 160 Boat, Mercury 50 hp motor Other information: (1 prize) 2018 Chevrolet Sonic Hatchback LT (1 prize) 2018 Jayco Jay Sport Camping Trailer (2 prizes) $ 10,000 cash prizes (2 prizes) $5,000 cash prizes (490 prizes) Additional prizes consisting of cash prizes Only 200,000 total tickets printed Mary Mother of God Council has received 500 tickets to sell Tickets are $5 and on sale now. I hope each Knight is able to sell up to 10 tickets. ($50 worth) Draw date is July 12, 2018 at Best Western Premier Hotel Stone Church Rd. East, Hamilton Lottery License Number 9481 We thank you in advance for your support.

6 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page 6 32 Fellow Brother Knights: From the Desk of: Bruce Poulin State Advocate The aim of this letter is to provide Knights of Columbus members with some guidelines concerning the upcoming Ontario provincial election scheduled for June 7th, 2018 (at the latest). As a former member of the military who defended our values abroad and a former candidate in both provincial and municipal elections, I fully appreciate the privilege for Canadians to exercise their democratic right. As a Catholic fraternal organization engaged in charity we also have a responsibility to become active and informed participants in the political life at the local community, provincial and national level. After all our members are first and foremost Catholic citizens who are members of their respective communities and constituents of their elected officials. To that end, KofC members should petition elected officials as Catholic residents (not as Knights) active in their parishes and their community. A Catholic s most effective petition to elected officials is as a voting constituent and NOT as a member of, or in the name of, the Knights of Columbus. To help members answer this call to faithful citizenship, the Ontario State Board of the Knights of Columbus is providing the following guidelines governing partisan and nonpartisan political activities. Partisan Political Activity: Members are NOT authorized to engage in partisan political activity in the name of the Knights of Columbus. Partisan Political Activity is defined as activity directed toward a: Political party, candidate for partisan political office, partisan political group, ballot initiative or proposition. Furthermore, the following activities are also prohibited: Any partisan political activity in the name of the Knights of Columbus; making of any partisan political statements in the name of the Knights of Columbus; Any activities endorsing or opposing a candidate or party in a campaign for public office. Remember that in the Third Degree: partisan politics is not allowed in the Order or in any council chamber! Non-Partisan Political Activity: As Faithful Catholic Citizens (not in the name of the Knights) members ARE authorized and encouraged to participate in the following non-partisan political activities: participate in efforts that support candidates or ballot measures that are in line with the teachings of the Catholic Church (e.g. pro-life, euthanasia prevention, etc ). For instance, the Ontario Conference of Catholic Bishops is urging Catholics to contact local candidates concerning their position on Conscience rights for medical professionals and religious based health care institutions. The Bishops are asking people to participate in the electoral system as active citizens. The Knights of Columbus support nonpartisan Get out the Vote programs to bring Catholic voters to the polls, especially people with disabilities, elderly, and persons who need mobility assistance to vote. Knights of Columbus Nonpartisan National Get out the Vote Program: Look to your local bishops and pastors for formation of conscience and pastoral guidance for the many other issues that may arise during the election period. You may also wish to visit the link below to read what our Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson has said on the subject: Any questions concerning the Knights of Columbus and political activity from the media or any other public relations issues should be directed to the State Deputy. Please contact me if you have any other questions concerning this matter. Sincerely, Bruce S. Poulin, State Advocate

7 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page 7 32 Knights of Columbus Ontario Charities Foundation Knights of Columbus Ontario Charities Foundation 393 Rymal Rd. West, Suite 201, Hamilton, ON L9B 1V2 Tel.: Toll free: Fax: stateoffice@ontariokofc.ca MEMORUM Re: Lottery License Delay We know many of you have been wondering why we have not sent out this fraternal year s lottery tickets. We were delayed in obtaining our lottery license due to circumstances beyond our control. Here is what occurred initially: A council returned their lottery ticket stubs to the Ontario State Office by registered mail well before the July 13, 2017 draw date Canada Post lost the package and was unable to trace it The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO), who issues our lottery licenses, was informed of the situation by the State Office and we were told to treat these tickets in the same way we would treat lost or stolen tickets We opened an investigation with Canada Post The draw proceeded as scheduled Finally: Canada Post found the lost package of tickets in early November (4 months after the draw) and delivered it to the State Office. We consulted the AGCO and they required a number of steps to be taken before they would issue the new license: - that we document the case - make a list of the ticket holders from the ticket stubs - and to come up with a plan to reimburse them, which we did We know that you, our Councils are dedicated to assisting our charities, and while this delay is regrettable, we know that Councils will step up to the plate and make a concerted effort to match or exceed last year s sales. Selling these tickets is beneficial to your Council, 5% of gross sales goes to your Council general fund and this year 23.5% of gross sales was sent to those Councils that sold tickets for your Charitable fund. The process of selling the tickets, promotes the Knights in your community, and it raises much needed funds for those Charities that we support such as the Special Olympics, the Arthritis Society of Ontario, the Ontario Catholic Bishops, and many other Charities supported by the Ontario State Charity Foundation as well as the local Charities that are supported by the hundreds of Councils that sell tickets each year. As soon as we have our lottery license number, the tickets will be printed, bundled and shipped. This year will be another successful year for our Charities if we can count on your efforts. We thank you for your continued support and understanding as we embark on our 46th year. Vivat Jesus, Marcel Lemmen, Ontario State Treasurer Dan Heffernan, Ontario State Deputy

8 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page 8 32 Knights of Columbus Special Olympic Flag Relay Ceremony on Fri. Feb 9th, 2018 Thank you to the men of our Council, Mario Peluso and Frank D Aurora, who joined in the raising of the Special Olympic Flag at Oakville Town Hall. In attendance were athletes, coaches and Brother Knights from both Oakville Councils. The event was expertly brought together by SK James Montague of Council Halton Catholic District School Board (HCDSB) Meeting on Tues. Mar 20 th, 2018 This past month the Trustees from our Halton Catholic District School Board voted to ban student fundraising directly or indirectly inconsistent with or that violate Catholic teachings around the "sanctity of life." This decision by the Board has sparked public outcry from students, teachers, community members and politicians. Articles suggesting it is time to eliminate Catholic school funding and pressure from student groups and the teachers union means that this local issue is somewhat of a bellweather to future decisions and Catholic funding trends. Students and others both opposed and for the resolution will be given the opportunity at a March 20 board meeting to speak. If you have time, why not join us at Holy Trinity Catholic Secondary School for the upcoming Board of Trustees meeting starting at 7:30 pm. We have a few blue KofC Shirts in stock We still have a few of the Ocean Blue Council Golf Shirts in stock. These golf shirts are embroidered with the 3rd Degree crest and our Council name. I have 2 Large shirts, 3 XL shirts, and 1 2XL remaining. These shirts cost $45.00 each. Vivat Jesus David Fisher, Grand Knight Next First Degree Ceremony April 24 th Our Degree Team is working to host a First Degree Ceremony for new members as part of our April 24 th General Meeting. Please consider asking your fellow Mary Mother of God parishioners if they wish to join us as Knights. As a reminder, our key criteria are men who are practicing Catholic who are over the age of 18. Vivat Jesus - David Fisher, Grand Knight

9 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page 9 32 Important Council Roles Communications Officer Ron Civitarese rcsr@sympatico.ca Knight News Editor Vacant Position (Grand Knight) grandknight@kofc14446.ca Website Editor Vacant Position (Grand Knight) grandknight@kofc14446.ca Benevolence Director Contact Grand Knight grandknight@kofc14446.ca Financial Benefits Adviser Mario Rodriguez mario.rodriguez@kofc.org Interim District Deputy Steve Reynolds sreynolds@arbormemorial.com Mailing Address and Meeting Location Knights of Columbus - Mary Mother of God Church North Trail Ridge, Oakville Ontario L6H 7A3 Check and Update your Image From Member s Only section of the website, login with your member number (on your travel card) and birth date. Click Access Council Member s List. If your picture is missing, please click Update to change your picture, address or phone number in the Member s Only section. You may also send your picture to grandknight@kofc14446.ca and he will update the image for you. Mission Statement Knights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, Patriotism and the defense of the priesthood. The Order is consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Order is unequivocal in its loyalty to the Pope, the Vicar of Christ on earth. It is firmly committed to the protection of human life, from conception to natural death, and to the preservation and defense of the family. It was upon these bedrock principles that the Order was founded by Father Michael J. McGivney over a century ago and our Order remains true to them today. Council Executive Chaplain Fr. John Van Hees Grand Knight David Fisher Deputy Grand Knight Rory Facca Chancellor Tony Zimbalatti Recorder Jim Eichenberg Treasurer Bob Dorey Advocate Brendan Saunders Warden Mesiton Rivera Inside Guard Gordon Rivera Outside Guard Frank D Aurora Trustee to 2018 Tony Karkheck Trustee to 2019 Ron Civitarese Trustee to 2020 Ron Kwapis Financial Secretary Milt Cowan, PGK, PFN, FDD Lecturer Mario Peluso Membership Director Vacant Position

10 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page Mary Mother of God Council Executive Front Row: Back Row: Missing: Brothers (left to right) Tony Karkheck (Trustee to 2018), Ron Kwapis (Trustee to 2020), Milt Cowan PGK, PFN, FDD (Financial Secretary), Steven Reynolds (District Deputy), Very Rev. John Van Hees (Chaplain), Mario Peluso (Lecturer), Gordon Rivera (Inside Guard) (left to right) Frank D Aurora (Outside Guard), Rory Facca (Deputy Grand Knight), Bob Dorey (Treasurer), Bingo (Mesiton) Rivera (Warden), David Fisher (Grand Knight), Ron Civitarese (Trustee 2019) Tony (Fortunato) Zimbalatti (Chancellor), Jim Eichenberg (Recorder), Brendan Saunders PGK, PFN, FVSM (Advocate) Good Friday Walk, March 30, 2018 For the last 5 years Brothers from Mary Mother of God Council, have attended at St. James Church,231 Morden Rd, Oakville, on Good Friday to set up and help serve lunch to those individuals doing the Good Friday Walk. This year, Good Friday is March 30, We arrive about 10am, set up the chairs and tables in the basement hall at St. James, serve lunch (usually soup and bread) then clean up and restack chairs and tables after everyone has left. (about 1pm). We could use your help. Those interested and coming out please let Milt know miltcowan@cogeco.ca or call Thank you. Fraternally Milt Cowan

11 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page First Joe Luciani Memorial Basketball Tournament Oakville Special Olympics Invitational Saturday, March 3, 2018 As a bit of background, Joe was responsible for the school bookings for many of the local Oakville Special Olympics Sports Teams and helped out at both the Basketball and Track and Field tournaments that were hosted locally. The teams all wanted a way to recognize his support, his passion, his open heart, his service, his care, his incredible gift of being with them whenever they needed his help. The tournament was their way to remember and honour him. The tournament saw 7 teams from Burlington, Mississauga, Milton and Oakville participate in a series of very quick but competitive games. Thank you to the Knights and their families who helped out as timekeepers, referees, coaches and athletes. Our Brother Knights and family members included: Bingo and Gordan Rivera, Ken Dew, Scott and Dylan Bell, Henry Taguba, Frank D Aurora, Mario Peluso, Lino Renella, and Gabe Salvatore. Both Vince and Elena Luciani were on hand to manage the game tip offs and to share the impact and importance of events such as the invitational tournament in remembering and honouring Brother Joe. Each participant and volunteer were given a bandana as a special memento. 10th Anniversary K of C Family and Friends Valentine's Dance, Saturday, February 17, Thank you to all who participated in the dance by attending, donating and helping to sell tickets. If we were to measure the level of success by how much the guests enjoyed the event, I would say that it was a huge success! As an aside, we made the following in profit: 204 meals served (200 paid guests and 4 complimentary guests (Father John, 3 Band)) $12, Total Profit $3, Council profit; from tickets, 50/50 draw ($760), and donations $8, NOCKC profit; from the auction table and donations Next Year's Dinner/Dance will be on Sat. Feb 9, 2019 at Le Dome - Angelo's Room; same hall and room as 2018 and the same band: Freedom Train. I want to thank Br. John Murphy for acting as our emcee and my fellow Dance Committee members: Worthy Grand Knight David, my co-chairman Worthy Deputy Grand Knight Rory, Worthy Chancellor Tony, Brothers Ron C., Tom, Rob and Steve G., for their hard work and commitment to our biggest fundraiser. It was an honour working with all of you on this event. Thank you. Tony Saturno, Co-Chairman- Dance Committee

12 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page Ontario State Convention Resolutions At our upcoming Ontario State Convention (April 20-22, Delta Hotels (655 Dixon Rd, Toronto), two designates from our Council will be voting on the following resolutions. As per our past practice, we will check in with our full membership for each resolution. We will be discussing this and voting at our next General Meeting on March 27 th. If you are not able to attend the meeting but would like your voice heard, please send me an at grandknight@kofc14446.ca or consider joining with us as a witness on Saturday April 21 st. 1. With Humble and Sincere Devotion to the Leader of Our Church 2. With Humble and Sincere Devotion to the Pope Emeritus 3. In Recognition of the Spiritual Leadership and Dedication of our Supreme Chaplain 4. In Recognition of Cardinal Collins Inspiration, Governance, and Ardour for the Church 5. In Support of Our Bishops and Priests Who Serve Us in All Jurisdictions 6. With humble and respectful gratitude to our Supreme Knight 7. Support for the Cause for Canonization of Venerable Fr. Michael McGivney 8. Support for Armed Forces, Veterans and First Responders 9. Resolution 9: Donations to Hospitals that Participate in Medical Aid in Dying 10. Resolution 10: Donations to Hospice/Palliative Care Institutions or Organizations that Participate in Medical Aid in Dying 11. Resolution 11: Amendment to the Ontario State By-laws 12. Resolution 12: Amendment to the Ontario State By-laws 13. Resolution 13: Commitment to Maintain the Squires Program in Ontario 14. Resolution 14: Amendment to Online Memberships 15. Resolution 15: Develop a Modernization Plan 16. Resolution 16: Opposition to Safe Access to Abortion Services Act 17. Resolution 17: Opposition to Federal Government Attestation Requirement 18. Resolution 18: Amendment to Knights of Columbus Membership Criteria to Allow Practical Catholic Women into the KofC Insurance Program 19. Resolution 19: Retain 4th Degree Regalia 20. Resolution 20: Maintain the 4th Degree Regalia using 3rd Degree Emblems 21. Resolution 21: Permit New Uniform and Current Regalia at the Choice of the Supreme Knight 22. Resolution 22: Modified 4th Degree Regalia

13 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page PRESENTED BY: ONTARIO STATE CONGRATULATORY RESOLUTIONS Numbers 1 through 8 1. With Humble and Sincere Devotion to the Leader of Our Church: Be it resolved: That Ontario Knights and their families pledge unbending support to our Holy Father, Pope Francis, and assure Him of our eternal love and prayers; and Be it further resolved: We thank our Holy Father, Francis, for his humility, understanding and promotion of charity to those in need. 2. With Humble and Sincere Devotion to the Pope Emeritus: Be it resolved: That Ontario Knights and their families pledge unbending support to Pope Emeritus, Benedict XVI, and assure Him of our eternal love and prayers. 3. In Recognition of the Spiritual Leadership and Dedication of our Supreme Chaplain: Be it resolved: That we offer our prayers, support and deepest appreciation to Our Supreme Chaplain, Most Reverend William E. Lori, for his years of service and his unconditional commitment to God, the Church and to the Order, and; Be it further resolved: That we look forward to many more years of his spiritual guidance and pastoral service. 4. In Recognition of Cardinal Collins Inspiration, Governance, and Ardour for the Church: Be it resolved: We offer our support to Thomas Cardinal Collins, Archbishop of Toronto, for whom we offer our prayers and deepest appreciation for his years of service and his unconditional commitment to God, the Church and to the Order, and; Be it further resolved: That we look forward to many more years of his spiritual guidance and pastoral service. 5. In Support of Our Bishops and Priests Who Serve Us in All Jurisdictions: Be it resolved: We offer our prayers and support to all Past State Chaplains, and our current State Chaplain, Most Reverend Bishop Marcel Damphousse, as well all Council Chaplains for their Spiritual Leadership, great work and their dedication to the growth of the Order and the Church; Be it further resolved: That we look forward to many more years of their spiritual guidance and pastoral service. 6. With humble and respectful gratitude to our Supreme Knight: Be it resolved: We honor Brother Knight Carl A. Anderson for his devoted, honorable and outstanding leadership as Supreme Knight; and, Be it further resolved: That we thank the Supreme Knight, the Supreme officers, the Board of Directors and the staff of the Supreme Council for their excellent service and their exemplary leadership during the past fraternal year. 7. Support for the Cause for Canonization of Venerable Fr. Michael McGivney: Be it resolved: We pray for and promote the cause for the canonization of the founder of our Order, the venerable servant of God, Father Michael J. McGivney, and continue to seek his intercession. 8. Support for Armed Forces, Veterans and First Responders Be it resolved: We honour the members of our Armed Forces, Veterans, and First Responders, for their heroic service to our country, and we pray for their safety.

14 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page Resolution 9: Donations to Hospitals that Participate in Medical Aid in Dying SUBMITTED BY: Ontario State Therefore, be it resolved that: The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization that supports and upholds the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church on the sanctity of life; In previous Ontario State conventions, resolutions were passed that opposed euthanasia and assisted suicide (now known as Medical Aid in Dying ) and resolutions supporting hospice/palliative care were also passed; In the past, a resolution at an Ontario State convention passed stating that Councils should not donate directly to hospitals (or other medical institutions) that perform abortions because it was a form of cooperation with evil; Public hospitals in Ontario have been pressured by the provincial government to participate in Medical Aid in Dying. Knights of Columbus Ontario State councils will obtain from a hospital their policy on Medical Aid in Dying before donating; be it further resolved: Knights of Columbus councils will not donate to a hospital that participates in Medical Aid in Dying. Resolution 10: Donations to Hospice/Palliative Care Institutions or Organizations that Participate in Medical Aid in Dying SUBMITTED BY: Ontario State The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic fraternal organization that supports and upholds the teachings of the Roman Catholic Church on the sanctity of life; Therefore, be it resolved that: In previous Ontario State conventions, resolutions were passed that opposed euthanasia and assisted suicide (now known as Medical Aid in Dying ) and resolutions supporting hospice/palliative care were also passed; In the past, a resolution at an Ontario State convention passed stating that Councils should not donate directly to hospitals (or other medical institutions) that perform abortions because it was a form of cooperation with evil; Some hospice/palliative care institutions or organizations have stated that they will participate in Medical Aid in Dying (e.g. euthanasia and assisted suicide) while other hospice/palliative care institutions or services have indicated that they will not participate in Medical Aid in Dying. Knights of Columbus Ontario State councils will obtain from hospice/palliative care institutions or organizations their policy on Medical Aid in Dying before donating; be it further resolved: Knights of Columbus councils will not donate to hospice/palliative care institutions or organizations that participate in Medical Aid in Dying.

15 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page Resolution 11: Amendment to the Ontario State By-laws SUBMITTED BY: Ontario State The Standing Rules Governing Election of State Board Officers for the jurisdiction of Ontario was developed by a committee that consisted of Past State Deputies; District Deputies; Grand Knights and members from Ontario State; Therefore, be it resolved that: The Standing Rules Governing Election of State Board Officers for the jurisdiction of Ontario has been revised several times unilaterally by the Ontario State Board since; It is desirable to have a set of Standing Rules Governing Election of State Board Officers for the jurisdiction of Ontario that should not be changed without the expressed approval of the delegates attending an Ontario State Convention. Section 24 of the Ontario State By-laws dated 2013 be revised to read: Section 24 State Officers: The Ontario State elected Officers shall be elected in accordance with The Standing Rules Governing Election of State Board Officers for the jurisdiction of Ontario (Appendix II attached). Resolution 12: Amendment to the Ontario State By-laws SUBMITTED BY: Ontario State The Standing Rules Governing Election of State Board Officers for the jurisdiction of Ontario was developed by a committee that consisted of Past State Deputies; District Deputies; Grand Knights and members from Ontario State; Therefore, be it resolved that: It is desirable to have a set of Standing Rules Governing Election of State Board Officers for the jurisdiction of Ontario that are fair and equitable to all candidates seeking election for office on the Ontario State Board. It is desirable to have a set of Standing Rules Governing Election of State Board Officers for the jurisdiction of Ontario that allows the delegates attending the annual Ontario State Convention an opportunity to assess the Candidates seeking office on the Ontario State Board. the attached Standing Rules Governing Election of State Board Officers for the jurisdiction of Ontario be adopted (see attached). Resolution 13: Commitment to Maintain the Squires Program in Ontario SUBMITTED BY: Ontario State Supreme Council has directed that charters will no longer be granted for new Squires circles; Supreme Council has directed that re-activation of Squires circles will no longer be entertained; Supreme Council has directed that all those involved with the Squires program must subscribe and pass the Order s Safe Environment program and background checks, Members in certain youth leader roles who do not comply within 45 days are deemed ineligible to serve as a youth leader and will be removed;

16 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page Therefore, be it resolved that: Columbian Squire Circles with one or more counselors who have failed to comply with safe environment requirements (Training and Background Check) of the Knights of Columbus within the mandated 45-day compliance period are subject to permanent dissolution upon 15 days notice. Should Supreme withdraw its support of the KofC Squires program, the Ontario State Council will adopt an Ontario State Squires program in a seamless transition. be it further resolved: The Ontario State Council will create a committee lead by the Ontario State Council to oversee and develop a contingency plan in the eventuality of Supreme Council withdrawing its support of the KofC Squires program. Resolution 14: Amendment to Online Memberships SUBMITTED BY: Father Ernie Deslippe Council #1467 The Knights of Columbus Order initiated a pilot e-membership project on a limited basis and has already expanded the pilot to a larger number of State Jurisdictions; Therefore, be it resolved that: The KofC e-membership pilot claims to not create a new class or type of membership, but does by its very nature create a new category of membership, called the non-degreed member; One of the unifying strengths of the KofC is the bond of brotherhood created by sharing the edification of the beauty and dignity of lessons exemplified to them during each of the Order s degree ceremonials; There is no requirement for a new non-degreed member to undertake event he Admission (formerly known as the First) Degree of the Order within a specific time frame; The lack of requirement to undertake any of the degrees of the Order fractures the membership of the Order into degreed and non-degreed members; Membership obtained online contains no requirement for joining a local Council where available; An e-membership provides all of the fraternal benefits of membership available to a nondegreed member that is available to a degreed member; this raises the question of why one would bother to ever take a degree; the division of the membership in this way into a degreed and a non-degreed membership categories can only serve to erode the integrity and significance of fraternal membership in the Order by reducing it to a simple online registration procedure; Ontario state Council work to preserve the integrity of membership in the Order by petitioning the Supreme Council to limit the splitting of the Order into degreed and non-degreed groups by an immediate cease and desist from this online membership initiative. be it further resolved: failing the above paragraph, Ontario State Council work to preserve the integrity of membership in the Order by petitioning the Supreme Council to limit the splitting of the Order into degreed and

17 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page non-degreed groups by restructuring and rebranding the current initiative into an applicationfor-membership only initiative, in the format of an online form 100, such that membership for applicants would only be completed by the usual process in a local Council and an Admission (First) Degree; be it further resolved: failing the above two paragraphs, Ontario State Council work to preserve the integrity of membership in the Order by petitioning the Supreme Council to add a fixed term to the new emembership after which time said non-degreed members would be required to apply to a local Council for formal admission to the Order through participation in the Admission (First) Degree. Resolution 15: Develop a Modernization Plan SUBMITTED BY: Fr. Thomas J. Clancy Council #6736 the overall framework of the Knights of Columbus organization, including its brand management, recruitment practices, entry requirements and rituals, are outdated and needs to be radically overhauled if it is to continue attracting and retaining able and energetic members, as we move towards the second quarter of the twenty-first century; Therefore, be it resolved that: the Knights of Columbus has been reasonably successful throughout most of its 130 years of existence; The Knights of Columbus has become the primary men s fraternal association in Catholic parishes throughout North America; The Knights of Columbus has developed an extensive charitable program; it is currently rapidly losing its relevance and influence in the broader Catholic community where the vast majority no longer attend regular church services. the Ontario State Council engage a qualified independent third party entity to develop a Modernization Plan with the first step being the production of a benchmarking report to assess other dynamic, charitable and advocacy organizations, with a 31 December 2018 deadline for publishing the report. Resolution 16: Opposition to Safe Access to Abortion Services Act SUBMITTED BY: San Damiano Council #15861 the Ontario Legislature passed the Safe Access to Abortion Services Act into law and adopted on or around 1 February 2018; Therefore, The new law imposes outright suppression of pro-life viewpoints, with the invention of the need for broad areas of no-go zones, around abortion clinics, and potentially pharmacies and hospital, the effect of which is an overreach on the law s dubious objectives and would impose unfair restrictions on peaceful counselling, or prayer efforts such as Forty Days of Life Our Bishops and numerous Christian and Catholic advocacy organizations have opposed the law as an engagement of censorship, or denial of speech based on its content, to prevent opposing viewpoints to be made available to women and their caregivers, and the general public on matters that are explicitly about life and death.

18 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page be it resolved that: Ontario State Council express its opposition to the new law, as an affront to our constitutional protections for freedom of speech, assembly, conscience and religion. be it further resolved: The Knights of Columbus engage efforts to oppose this new law by public statements, or other means to be determined by the Ontario State Board. Resolution 17: Opposition to Federal Government Attestation Requirement SUBMITTED BY: San Damiano Council #15861 In the past many Catholic organizations or employers have received money from the federal government summer job grant program; Therefore, be it resolved that: the federal government changed the application process in December 2017 to require prospective employers or organizations to sign an attestation statement that they support abortion rights and other issues related to fluid genders and sexuality; The Knights of Columbus is a Roman Catholic fraternal organization, which defends the right to life of all human beings from the moment of conception to natural death, based on both scientific grounds and the teachings of the Roman Catholic church, which believes that all human beings deserve equal respect, as formed in the image and likeness of God; our Bishops and numerous Christian and Roman Catholic advocacy organizations have made clear that the current attestation requirement is a form of outright discrimination to deny faithful Roman Catholics from government programs is a breach of our constitution. Ontario state Council assert that, without an amendment to the attestation requirement, acceptable to the teachings of the Roman Catholic church, the Knights of Columbus councils and related organizations should abstain from signing the current attestation provision, as stipulated by the Canada summer jobs application, or other federal government programs, where such offensive attestations are being demanded. be it further resolved: The Knights of Columbus support our Worthy State Deputy in his leadership in opposition to this discriminatory provision. Resolution 18: Amendment to Knights of Columbus Membership Criteria to Allow Practical Catholic Women into the KofC Insurance Program SUBMITTED BY: Monsignor John W. Callahan Council #4177 Holy Name of Jesus Council #11886 Rev. J.R. McElligott Council #5649 St. Mary's Council #16003 Father Michael J. McGivney, having gathered a group of men to form a lay organization with the goal of providing for the families of deceased members of the Holy Catholic Church; in the era of the late 19th century men were considered the sole providers of family income; in the 21st century there are many practical Roman Catholic women (who are in union with the Holy See) who are the sole income earners and providers for their families;

19 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page Therefore, be it resolved that: the Knights of Columbus Order is widely hailed as a force of public good for Roman Catholic families. Yet still practices gender based discrimination refusing to provide access to the benefit of protection of insurance to Roman Catholic women (who once again are in union with the Holy See, but who are not married to a KofC) as was the dream of the venerable Fr McGivney. the Ontario State Council of the Knights of Columbus requests that the Supreme Council of the KofC make the KofC Insurance program available to practical Roman Catholic women in union with the Holy See in order that the intended dream of Father McGivney s goal to provide for the families of deceased members of the Holy Roman Catholic Church be fulfilled. Resolution 19: Retain 4th Degree Regalia SUBMITTED BY: Fr Ernie Deslippe Council #1467 St. Theresa s Cardinal Newman Council #10435 the Knights of Columbus is an international Catholic Men s organization with 1.9 million members and more than 15,000 councils worldwide; at the 135th Annual Supreme Convention our Worthy Supreme Knight stated: For 45 years membership in the Knights of Columbus has grown. We now stand at the all-time high of 1,941,728 members; the Knights of Columbus espouses 4 virtues of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism; the official Knights of Columbus Patriotic 4th degree Colour Corps regalia has remained as an iconic expression of our mission for more than 75 years, consisting of a black tuxedo, the ceremonial sword, cape and plumed chapeau, the latter two with designated colours depicting responsibilities and we have always been recognized by our colourful presence as Knights of Columbus; the Supreme knight, Carl A. Anderson and the Board of Directors announced on August 1 st, 2017 at the 135th Annual Supreme Convention that the: time was right for a modernization of the 4th degree uniform, from the distinguishable black tuxedo, cape and chapeau to a military style beret, dark grey slacks, 4th degree tie and blue blazer; in August 2017, the Knights of Columbus Supreme Board of Directors along with the Supreme Knight and the Supreme Master unanimously voted to adopt a new military style social uniform (the NEW UNIFORM ) for the Knights of Columbus Patriotic degree (the 4th Degree ) with limited consultation of the membership; the Knights of Columbus Board of Directors by setting the expiration date of the current regalia to the end of the fraternal year, so that this timeline precludes resolutions received at the next Supreme Convention this not allowing a reaction to the change before such deadline; even though common courtesy would dictate that the general membership of the Patriotic 4th degree should have been consulted long before the August 2017 announcement of the incurring changes, such consultation never occurred; many Sir Knights and their families have made financial investments in order to join the 4th degree and purchase their regalia cannot afford to purchase the NEW UNIFORM;

20 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page Therefore, be it resolved that: the Ontario Knights of Columbus stand in solidarity with our Brother Sir Knights and appreciate their service to the Order, in particular their Honour Guards in the current regalia; be it further resolved: the Ontario Knights of Columbus request that the Supreme Directors repeal the adoption of the new uniform and reinstate the previous regalia for the Good of the Order; be it further resolved: Supreme retain the Knights of Columbus 4th degree tuxedo, cape, chapeau and sword as the official 4th degree regalia for the colour corps and honour guard members. be it further resolved: the Directors of the Ontario State Council be instructed and authorized to show their support for the Sir Knights and the 4th degree by passing a similar resolution. Resolution 20: Maintain the 4th Degree Regalia using 3rd Degree Emblems SUBMITTED BY: XXXXXXX Council #1007 Our Lady of Sorrows Council #11584 Supreme is determined to eliminate the 4th degree regalia known as the cape and chapeau; Supreme does not appear to be concerned that the new 4th degree regalia will cause the Canadian 4th degree Honour & Colour Guard to resemble The Royal Canadian Legion members; the cape and chapeau is highly regarded by the Canadian members of the 4th degree as well as being distinctive to the Canadian public; the name sake of the Knights of the Columbus Christopher Columbus was a naval entity a naval based regal is more fitting than an army style; the Canadian public recognize and state: Here come the Knights. the cape and chapeau draw attention and admiration from younger children; the cape and chapeau that brought some young men to join the Knights of Columbus. Therefore, be it resolved that: that Ontario Councils take on the formation of the Colour Guard with the cape and chapeau and follow the same procedures as outlined in the Colour Guard Manuals and removal of the 4th degree emblems from the cape and chapeau to be replaced with the 3rd degree emblems. Resolution 21: Permit New Uniform and Current Regalia at the Choice of the Supreme Knight SUBMITTED BY: Saint John XXIII Council #4976 the Knights of Columbus is a fraternal society dedicated to the wellbeing of its members, and moreover a Catholic one holding itself to the highest standard of integrity, transparency and fairness; a large number of Sir Knights who can t afford the new uniform and have spent considerable resources purchasing the current regalia;

21 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page Therefore, be it resolved that: the Ontario State Council of the Knights of Columbus recommends to the Supreme Council that any Sir Knight be given the option to wear either the new uniform or the current regalia for as long as any Sir Knight desires. Resolution 22: Modified 4th Degree Regalia SUBMITTED BY: St. Lawrence the Martyr Council #13417 the current Knights of Columbus regalia is very distinctive, is well known and has attracted a great deal of favourable attention; Therefore, be it resolved that: there is genuine concern that the investment entailed in acquiring all of the elements of the regalia is a large investment for younger 4th degree knights; swords are no longer allowed in some public places because of the increase in violence currently being experienced in North American society, for example the wearing of swords is no longer allowed in the Canadian March for Life in the capital city of Ottawa; most men do have a dark suit and a white shirt although they may not have a tuxedo, suitable white dress shirt bow ties and cummerbund; dressing in a dark suit, white shirt and tie would be much easier than putting on a tuxedo and consequently be an encouragement for more to participate in events; the existing regalia with social baldric is still distinctive and has initiated conversations with complete strangers who have recognized a knight wearing it and wanted to talk; there are 4th degree Knights who have sons as knights and would like to pass on their regalia; a significant part of the investment for the regalia lies in the tuxedo and the sword with the baldrics; there have been many concerns expressed that the change in regalia being proposed which is not at all distinctive being quite similar to other uniforms in use and would require all 4 th degree knights to invest in further expenditures for those already in possession of the current attractive and distinctive regalia. a recommendation be made to Supreme that consideration be given to an alternative solution to the cost problem. The alternative solution would entail no further investment by those 4th degree knights who already possess the current regalia and would significantly reduce the cost to new 4th degree knights. The alternative solution would remove the sword and its baldric and the tuxedo from the regalia requirement. This would leave the cape and chapeau with possibly the baldric being retained to be used with a dark suit and white shirt and, again possibly, a Knights of Columbus tie. This solution would retain the distinctive visual presence of the Knights of Columbus in important public event because of the uniqueness and attractiveness of the current regalia.

22 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page Church Program Director Vacant Service Programs As Needed Parish Assistance Manuel Medeiros Ongoing Vocations Seminarian Support (RSVP) Tony Zimbalatti (Chancellor) September 2018 Rosary Sunday Martyrs Shrine Midland Milt Cowan November/December Keep Christ in Christmas Frank D Aurora January 1, 2019 Parish New Year s Day Breakfast Milt Cowan Date still TBD K of C Retreat Mario Peluso Community Program Director Tony Saturno As Needed Seniors Outreach (Northridge) Mike Zuk Ongoing Pennies 4 Heaven Charity Committee November 2018 Remembrance Day Parade David Fisher (Grand Knight) Sat Feb 9, 2019 Valentine Dinner & Dance Committee April/May 2018 K of C Charity Raffle Interim: Jim Eichenberg Council Program Director Ron Civitarese January 2018 Council 10 Year Anniversary Vacant/Grand Knight May 2018 Awards & Recognition, Awards Dinner John Murphy March 2018 Founders Day Program/with Council 3881 Milt Cowan November 2018 Memorial Mass Vacant/Grand Knight Next Date: April Council Meeting Dinners Committee Dates TBD Car Wash and BBQ Frank D Aurora Family Program Director Stephen Germann As Requested by Pastor Funeral Assistance Ron Civitarese As Needed Visitation of Sick & Widows Assistance Vacant/Grand Knight Ongoing October - June School Breakfast Program Ron Civitarese Ongoing October - June All Star Reading Student Mentoring Vacant June 2018 Scholarships Vacant/Grand Knight Date still TBD Family Christmas Dinner Vacant/Grand Knight Date still TBD Pub Trivia Night John Murphy Youth Program Director Mario Peluso Ongoing all year-round Special Olympics Volunteers Bingo Rivera October 2018 Substance Abuse Poster Contest Milt Cowan November 2018 Essay Contest Vacant/Grand Knight December 2018 Hockey Blast Vacant/Grand Knight January 2019 Basketball Free Throw Championship Frank D Aurora March 30 th, 2018 Good Friday OCYO Walk Milt Cowan Pro-Life Program Director Steve Germann Ongoing Euthanasia Awareness Vacant/Grand Knight October 2018 Roses for Life Vacant/Grand Knight October 2018 Respect Life Mass & Life Chain Vacant February 11 th March 25 th, 2018 Oakville 40 Days for Life Steve Germann May 10 th, 2018 National March for Life Ottawa Steve Germann * Highlighted events or programs still need volunteers or additional attendance by our Knights.

23 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page Basketball Free Throw Competition Thank you to all of our Knights who volunteered for the 46th Annual Council and District Free Throw Championships. Here are the District results. Age Name Place Gender Halton Area School 9 Ryan McQuade 1st boy St. Paul 9 Matthew Courtney 2nd boy Holy Family 9 Dilan Kouzlaric 3rd boy St. John Paul 9 Shania Joseph 1st girl St. Lukes 9 Rebecca Milkovich 2nd girl Ryerson Public School 9 Evelyn McCabe 3rd girl St. John 10 Kevin Gumiran 1st boy St. Marys 10 Owen Fegan 2nd boy St. Partick 10 Michael Gewarges 3rd boy St. Gabriel 10 Kate Lehto 1st girl St. John (Burl) 10 Kiyarah Ling-Kippolyte 2nd girl St. Lukes 10 Nicole Nowak 3rd girl St. Michaels 11 Carter Howitt 1st boy Ascension 11 Ralph Acosta 2nd boy St. Bernadette 11 Jalen Myers 3rd boy St. Joseph 11 Simona Vallorani 1st girl St. Gregory 11 Grace Ann Jarus 2nd girl Bruce T Lindley 11 Maya McLauglin 3rd girl St. Mary 12 Daniel Feliou 1st boy C.R. Beaudoin 12 Dominic Pagonis 2nd boy Ascension 12 Malcom Maxili 3rd boy St. John 12 Ann Kaitlyn Calar 1st girl St. Paul 12 Hanna Perrier 2nd girl St. Matthews 12 Sasha Wilson 3rd girl Ascension 13 Marcus Maessano 1st boy St. Anne 13 Jhan Emerson Callar 2nd boy St. Pauls 13 Rodney Domingo 3rd boy St. Lukes 13 Alyssa De Brum 1st girl St. Elizabeth Seton 13 Vanessa Martyn 2nd girl Canadian Martyrs 13 Hannah Gesuale 3rd girl St. Dominic 14 Steven Henrique 1st Boy Corpus Christie 14 Aedon McQuade 2nd Boy Assumption Nicolas Rodriguez Candace Moroso Special Olympics A Brendan Mommersteeg Mike Thomas Kyle Whyte Special Olympics B Kathryn Snjaric Basketball Free Throw Chairmen: Frank D Aurora Council Andrew Eckstein Council 3881 Mario Peluso Council 14446

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26 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page March Vince Farano 5-Edcelito Ong 19-Tim Mann 22-Robert Dorey 25-Mark Miziolek April Adam Brancalion 7-Ernest Florentino 16-Dr Michael Vrbensky 17-Dwayne Francis 18-Ken Dew 18-John D'arcy Brian Murphy 21-Salvatore Iervolino 24-Gerald Kupferschmidt 26-Paul McCandlish 29-James Eichenberg Birthdays

27 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page March Prayer List Please keep in our prayers those within our community who are ill or infirmed. Current: Please pray for the those who are either recovering from, or still suffering from, recent health issues including: VSM Brendan Saunders, PGK Milt Cowan, PGK Robert Castonguay, Ambrose Blank and Bob Fisher. Ongoing: Please continue to pray for the following individuals: Tanya Tucker, Mackenzie Karkheck, Deacon Jim and Lady Janice Whittaker, Brother Manuel Medeiros, Brother Pio Gomes, Anthony Salvatore and Brother Danny Foran. On their behalf we offer the following prayer: Watch, O Lord, with those who wake, or watch, or weep tonight, and give your angels charge over those who sleep. Tend your sick ones, O Lord Christ. Rest your weary ones. Bless your dying ones. Soothe your suffering ones. Pity your afflicted ones. Shield your joyous ones. And for all your love's sake. Amen. Saint Augustine Please pray for the following Brothers and family members, who have recently passed away: Franco Peluso, brother of our Worthy Lecturer, Brother Mario Peluso, who passed away on February 14th. Martin Lyons, brother-in-law of our Fraternal Benefits Advisor, Brother Mario Rodriguez., at the age of 69. Wladyslaw "Walter" HOLOWCZAK, father of Brother Tom Holowczak, on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 at the age of 89. SK Joe Giuseppe Luciani, Charter Lecturer of Mary Mother of God Council on August 5, 2017, at the age of 68. Robert Milek, father of Columbian Squires Stephen and Anthony Milek on June 18, at the age of 48. Evan Dew, brother of Ken Dew, passed away on March 27, 2017, at the age of 62. Fr. Frank M. Ruzza, CRSP passed away on Wednesday, March 29th, in residence at St. James Parish. Joseph George Wagner, quietly passed away on April 10, 2017 at the age of 88 years. Erna Kupferschmidt, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2016, beloved mother of SK Gerry Kupferschmidt, PGK. On their behalf we offer the following prayer: Heavenly Father, please look after these souls, and let them join with you in your heavenly kingdom. Bless their families and comfort them in their time of grief. We ask this in Your name, Christ our Lord. Amen! Information regarding prayers should be directed to Grand Knight David Fisher at grandknight@kofc14446.ca (905) NOTE: Names have been removed from our active prayer list after appearing in two successive newsletters, unless an extension is requested through the Grand Knight. Also, our Grand Knight will be checking our website at: for any new Prayer Requests each month to include in this publication. The website displays these prayer requests for up to one month and then they are hidden from public view. We ask that, before you submit prayer requests identifying individuals with health conditions, you obtain their consent and make sure that they are aware and okay with you posting something online that will be visible and discoverable to the public. Before posting your Prayer Requests, please consider the following: 1. Less is best - post only general and not specific information 2. DO NOT publish detailed, health related prayer concerns 3. Consider this, if you were ill or in the hospital, how much detail would you want released about your condition?

28 KNIGHT NEWS, Council March 2018 Page Business Showcase A Business Showcase of and for our Brother Knights. Our spotlight shines upon two of our Brother Knights who both run their own businesses, Ernest Florentino and Brother John Murphy. Ernest Florentino Owner, Signs Den Graphics Inc. At Signs Den, we specialize in laser cutting / engraving and specialty signs; offering a wide array of signs from 3D wall signs, reception, corporate and logo signs, printing, vinyl graphics, vehicle graphics, banners, posters. Follow 323 Lakeshore Rd East Mississauga, On, L5G 1H3 Tel: Cell: John Murphy Sales Representative REAL ESTATE DONE RIGHT - ARE YOU A FIRST TIME HOME BUYER? ARE YOU LOOKING TO SELL? ARE YOU AN EXPERIENCED INVESTOR? If you ve answered yes to any of the questions above, then you ve come to the right place! I have a passion for assisting clients with various real estate needs. I am a trusted and well trained professional who strives to provide you with the best solution. Clients are impressed by the dedication and effort I put into making sure that they receive top quality service and amazing results. Explore my website to find detailed listing information, buying guides, selling guides and other features that suit your real estate requirements. Discover why I love real estate and why I am the best choice for you. Click here to visit John s website:

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