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Lojhiut!pg!Dpmvncvt Council 1467 265 Wellington Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 2S6 Volume09 Issue09 Executive Grand Knight Tim Buchanan 519-633-9711 E-mail: timbuchanan@rogers.com Chaplain Fr.

519-637-0651 Treasurer Bill Ressler 519-633-6691 Lecturer Gord Smith 519-633-1261 Advocate Mike Lynch 519-631-0463 Warden Dan O Connor 519-764-2107 Inside Guard Forbes Smith 519-631-2602 Outside

President Mary Ressler 519-633-6691 Columbus Club President Dave Vandenburg 519-631-6556 Fourth Degree Navigator Jim Coveny 519-633-2024 Squires Chief Councilor Peter Kuntz 519-633-0436 District

com Web site Coordinator Martin Evers 519-631-9632 Email: mevers@eversweb.on.

has passed by, and another great job by our PGK Jim Flynn. Thank you Jim for your service and thanks in advance for the assistance I know you will provide me when I need it.

Charity, Unity and Fraternity taught to us by our venerable founder Fr Michael McGivney. Together with this strong executive and an active membership our charity goals will be attained.

We have had a busy summer, from 710 volunteer hours at Day out with Thomas, the completion of our audit and budget ready to be presented at our September business meeting, the planning and scheduling

the summer. This coming year is a huge year for council; on January 23 rd we will be 100 Years old.

Watch for centennial clothing available to be ordered at the hall and watch for dates as we will be hosting all 4 degrees at our council in 2010; a feat we believe has not been done by another

1 Lojhiut!pg!Dpmvncvt Council Wellington Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 2S6 Volume09 Issue09 Executive Grand Knight Tim Buchanan Chaplain Fr. Ernie Deslippe Deputy Grand Knight Mike Butler Chancellor Gerald Holden Recording Secretary John Nolan Financial Secretary Richard Beachey Treasurer Bill Ressler Lecturer Gord Smith Advocate Mike Lynch Warden Dan O Connor Inside Guard Forbes Smith Outside Guard Gil D Amour Al Baca Trustee for 3 yrs Jim Lumley Trustee for 2 yrs Jim Dewan Trustee for 1 yr John Thomas Ladies Auxiliary President Mary Ressler Columbus Club President Dave Vandenburg Fourth Degree Navigator Jim Coveny Squires Chief Councilor Peter Kuntz District Deputy, District #009 Robert Cloutier Fraternal Advisor (1467,3212,4189,6495,11727) Martin Evers Bulletin Editor Forbes Smith ruasmith2@gmail.com Web site Coordinator Martin Evers mevers@eversweb.on.ca Knights of Columbus Hall Manager - Roy Esbaugh Phone Grand Knight s Message My Brother Knights: Chaplains Message Dear Fellow Knights and Families September 2009 Another fiscal year has passed by, and another great job by our PGK Jim Flynn. Thank you Jim for your service and thanks in advance for the assistance I know you will provide me when I need it. I look forward to serving as Grand Knight in the coming year; this is not a position of authority but rather a position to serve my Brother Knights, our Church and our community by the lessons of Charity, Unity and Fraternity taught to us by our venerable founder Fr Michael McGivney. Together with this strong executive and an active membership our charity goals will be attained. Thanks go to Bro Patrick Morgan for his service as District Deputy; our new DD Bro Robert Cloutier is going to have some big shoes to fill. We have had a busy summer, from 710 volunteer hours at Day out with Thomas, the completion of our audit and budget ready to be presented at our September business meeting, the planning and scheduling of your Installation of officers and recognition banquet on September 27 th our widows luncheon on august 24 th, the hard work of our centennial committee, and countless other achievements throughout the summer. This coming year is a huge year for council; on January 23 rd we will be 100 Years old. I am very privileged to be able to serve our council as Grand Knight as we enter our centennial year, I will require all the support and prayers you can afford me. Watch for centennial clothing available to be ordered at the hall and watch for dates as we will be hosting all 4 degrees at our council in 2010; a feat we believe has not been done by another council. I look forward to working with our Columbus Club they have done wonders redecorating the Hall inside and out. This is our home; CC Pres. Dave Vandenberg and his executive are doing a great job; thank you Dave. Vivat Jesus Tim Buchanan. Grand Knight, Council 1467 Another summer has come and gone, and a new year of council activities will soon begin. Our new executive are all anxious to begin their terms of office. We appreciate and thank the former executive for their fine leadership and dedication. This year will be a most important and spectacular year as we celebrate the 100th anniversary of our council. there will be a number of special activities taking place to mark this historic occasion and we will need the active participation of the brothers to help and to take part in the various activities sponsored by our council. On September 27th we will have the installation of officers for We would like to have a good turnout for this ceremony to show our support for the new executive. Hoping to see you at this event. God Bless ~~ Father Ernie Deslippe ~~Chaplain ~~

For These We Pray For the Sick: Don Griffon Jerry Horan Leo Beauchamp Murray Beaudoin Joseph Kelly Gerald Elford Bill Laverty Roger Cyr Mike Lukasik John Brown Rene Kosynski Bob Millman Bill West Jim

Morgan) Pauline Morgan, wife of Patrick Morgan Gisele Paquin, widow of Ray Paquin Maria Jach, wife of Zdzislaw Jach Marg Burger, widow of Jack Burger Margaret Ballantyne, widow of George Ballantyne

2 For These We Pray For the Sick: Don Griffon Jerry Horan Leo Beauchamp Murray Beaudoin Joseph Kelly Gerald Elford Bill Laverty Roger Cyr Mike Lukasik John Brown Rene Kosynski Bob Millman Bill West Jim McCann Joe Ostijic Maurice Beaudry Oscar Thompson John Thomas Joe and Ruth Moser John and Helma Evers, father and mother of Martin Evers Norm and Addie Mailhout David Morgan (son of the deceased Gus Morgan) Pauline Morgan, wife of Patrick Morgan Gisele Paquin, widow of Ray Paquin Maria Jach, wife of Zdzislaw Jach Marg Burger, widow of Jack Burger Margaret Ballantyne, widow of George Ballantyne Jo Gibbons, widow of Jim Gibbons Rita Russell, wife of Gerald Russell Mary Bisson, daughter of George Bisson Gayle D Amour, daughter -in-law of Gilbert D Amour Neil MacMillan, brother of Barry MacMillan Joan Bennett, widow of Don Bennett Joan Griffin, wife of Don Griffin Ivana Brisson, wife of Mike Brisson Ted & Jean Burnham If there is anyone in your family in need of our prayer please call Bro. Art Beaudry There are many of our members having difficulties physical and otherwise. If you are aware of someone in need of attention please give them a call or a visit. Your thoughts and consideration are needed. For The Deceased: For all our Canadian Soldiers who have lost their lives while serving overseas. Brother Andrew Beaudry Centennial Clothing Available to be ordered at the Hall All proceeds support our centennial committee Hats Golf Shirts And Jackets Stop in any Friday at the After 4 Try on and order your clothing Thomas The Train Apology The K of C Phone Committee wishes to apologize to the Knights that were not called to work as volunteers on Thomas the Train. The Thomas the Train Committee decided to include some volunteers that had worked previously leaving the Knights with fewer spots to fill. Again, please accept our apology and we hope no one was offended. Brother Jim Lumley Please NOTE all past Grand Knights should make an effort to attend a monthly Centennial meeting. Your participation is very important. Recognition Banquet and Installation of Officers Sept 7th - Squires Meeting - 6:30 pm at the Hall Sept 14th - Executive Meeting - 7:30 pm. at the Hall Sept 15th - Centennial Committee - 7:30 pm Sept 21st - Columbus Club Meeting - 7:30 pm. Sept 27th - Recognition Banquet and Installation of Officers (see announcement) Sept 28th - Business Meeting 7:30 pm. at the Hall After 4 Socials every Friday at the Hall 4-6pm. Brothers: The installation of officers is to take place on the 27 th of Sept. at the K f C Hall. Ceremony starts at 3:00 pm but the candidates are asked to be there by 2:30. Following the ceremony there will be fellowship and a fine dinner. Cocktails are at 4:30, dinner to follow at 5:00. Cost is $20.00 per person. This event includes spouses and guests. Phone committee will be calling. Your advance financial commitment to this event is required. Family of the Year will be recognized. Come and support your council and meet your new executive. Fraternally yours, Mike Butler DGK Page 2

Council 1467 Program Information September 2009 Church Program: Malcolm Beckwith 631-5103(mbeckwith@sympatico.ca) At present, photos are being done at St.

3 Council 1467 Program Information September 2009 Church Program: Malcolm Beckwith At present, photos are being done at St. Anne s for all the parishioners to be put in their parish photo book. I would ask that members take the time and be part of the family. Community Program: Bro. Tim Buchanan (timbuchanan@rogers.com) Thanks to all that were involved with Thomas the Tank train both Bro.and spouses it was a great success. Council Programs: Bro. Gerry Holden (gerry.holden@sympatico.ca) I would like to thank all the people that assisted with the all the programs throughout the last year, without you it could not be done. Family Program: PGK Jim Flynn (jim.flynn@sympatico.ca) On Aug. 20 th the Widows luncheon took place and everyone had a good time. Darts will start on the 2 nd of Sept. Come out and register. The Family of the Year will be presented at the installation of officers Sept. 27 th Youth Program: Bro. Peter Kuntz (petegk@skynet.ca) Everyone has had a good summer and are looking forward to getting back to the programs in the fall. Mike Butler DGK Newly Elected Executive for Council 1467 for 2009/2010 Grand Knight - Tim Buchanan Deputy Grand Knight - Mike Butler Chancellor - Gerry Holden Recording Secretary- John Nolan Treasurer - Bill Ressler Advocate - Mike Lynch Warden - Dan O Connor Inside Guard - Forbes Smith Outside Guards- Gil D Amour Al Baca Trustees - 3 year Jim Lumley 2year Jim Dewan 1year John Thomas Newly Elected Executive for the Columbus Club for 2009/2010 Dave Vandenburg Roy Esbaugh Jim McAnulty Joe Flemming Dave Elford Page 3

4 Our short summer is coming to an end and we are headed for autumn and our September 8th meeting. The Knights again provided an excellent widows luncheon that was attended by 32 ladies and enjoyed by all. Again I would like to thank Shirley Poirier for all her hard work and dedication to the Euchre Parties. As no one is able at this time to take on the challenge of running these parties we have had to cancel them. No more Euchre Parties. I m looking forward to sharing the fun of a rummoli game at our September meeting. Don t forget your pennies! We are in need of Beads that are ½ and able to be restrung. We are making Rosary Bracelets for the 4 th Degree Exemplification and would be most grateful for any donations. You can drop them off at the Hall. For info call Mary Ressler. Ladies Auxiliary Meeting September 8 at 2pm at the KofC Hall Mary Ressler Ladies Auxiliary President Bingo Report for September Hello all here we are starting a new fraternal year, well, we started it in July, a couple of months ago. The bingos have been busy. Since the last June bulletin we had 2 bingos in June, 2 in July, 2 in August. For all of these bingos we have to give a hand to the workers. 5 were attended by me, Jim Dewan, and 4 were attended by Jim Coveny, Italo Difillipo, and Otis Clifton, 2 were attended by Don Van Tassel, Alex Baca, Steve Wachoviak and Rick Kay, 1 was attended by Gary Steer. Give a hand to our Grand Knight Tim Buchanan who came to one of the bingos to show support to his council and find out what this bingo thing is all about. I think his eyes were opened to the work the Bingo Committee does for the council. For the next few months, we have the following bingos Mon Sept 7, :00 pm Thurs Sept 24, :30 pm Tues Oct 6, :30 pm Thurs Oct 29, :00 pm Sat Nov 21, :30 pm Sat Nov 21, :00 pm Double Bingo Tues Dec 8, :30 pm Tues Dec 8, :00 pm Double Bingo Note the two double bingos at the end of our schedule. It would be really good if we could have two teams working on those days so that the load is not all on one bunch of brother knights. Some facts about the bingos we run now. We do not have to do any running, just selling at the beginning and some other small duties during the bingo. Major roles are co-ordination and pay-outs. These are done by me, Ron McCormick, Jim Dewan, and Don Van Tassel for co-ordination, and Italo Difillipo, Jim Coveny and Rick Kay for payouts. Other members participate in the sales portion and other small but important jobs throughout the bingo. We need a minimum of 3 members at bingos during the week and on Fri, Sat, and Sun we need a minimum of 4 members. We usually try to have at least 1-2 more than the minimum especially in the evenings. Please contact me ( ) for more information or if you can assist in this very important fund raiser for our Council. Bingo Chair Martin Evers, PGK, PFN, FA Page 4 Columbus Club Report The Columbus Club would like to thank Brother Bob Beausoleil for his services as Club Manager over the past few years. We are hoping that Brother Bob will still be available to bartend and offer his services when required. Thanks again Brother Bob! We the Executive formed an interviewing committee and the Club decided to hire Brother Roy Esbaugh. Congratulations Brother Roy! Considering that Brother Roy is on the Columbus Club Executive, he is going to have to step down and Roy has signed a 90 day contract so should the 90 days expire and Roy officially be hired he will have to be replaced at that time and nominations and a voting will have to take place. A couple of exciting announcements, some of you may be aware that we the Columbus Club are on the Chamber of Commerce and we have been requested to host a couple of Business After 5 events. Our first one will take place on November 11, Mr. Bob Hammersley mentioned that there may be some military presence due to it being Remembrance Day. Please contact Brother Dave Vandenberg for any details. The other Business after 5 we will be hosting will be March 17 th. Yes, you guessed it, St. Patrick s Day. The Hall is in good shape, inside and out, but we would really like to thank Canadale for their layout suggestions and even did some planting in the front and rear gardens. A really big THANK you to Brother Tom Intven. As President I would really like to thank those that helped out with the volunteer bartending at many free events! It is events like these that make the Knights faces show out in the community. Thanks again! As you heard Summerfest was a great success! Thanks to all the volunteers and the Summerfest committee! This event is truly growing and a larger venue will have to made available in the very near future. Thanks Brother Gerry Holden for leading us in such a great event! A special thanks to Brother Mike Butler for his hard work with the advertising that really helped in getting the word out there! Lastly, the Columbus Club have invited Father Ernie, Father Mark and Father Gabriel, Father Hardy, Father Mark Sargent and Sister Mary to attend and Open House to celebrate the newly decorated Hall inside and out and also to try and lure a few more Knights to attend this weekly social event. This will take place on Friday, September 25 th anytime after 4 o clock. A special introduction will take place right after our Toonie draw at 6 o clock. Various foods will be available on behalf of the Columbus Club. Please do plan to attend as we are really trying to showcase the Hall. An alternate date is Friday, October 2, 2009.

FS Chat from Richard Beachey: September 2009 Dues One Brother was suspended at the end of July for non-payment of dues. When a dues billing is received, prompt payment is appreciated. Happy Birthday!

Kana, Joe Kelly, Heinrich Kemmerling, Jim Kuhn, Joe Moser, Terry Sheridan, Oscar Thompson, Jeff Yurek The Squires emblem includes a Maltese cross upon which are the letters "P" (physical fitness);

The large letters "C" and "S" intertwined with the cross respectively represent Christ and Squires. The "K" centered on the cross symbolizes the Knights of Columbus.

5 FS Chat from Richard Beachey: September 2009 Dues One Brother was suspended at the end of July for non-payment of dues. When a dues billing is received, prompt payment is appreciated. Happy Birthday!!! The Following Brother s will be celebrating Birthday s in September; Dave Anderson, Dave Brosnan, Mark Burgess, Ted Burnham, Mike Carroll, Leo Clark, Jim Flynn, John Goossens, Ralph Hooper, John Kana, Joe Kelly, Heinrich Kemmerling, Jim Kuhn, Joe Moser, Terry Sheridan, Oscar Thompson, Jeff Yurek The Squires emblem includes a Maltese cross upon which are the letters "P" (physical fitness); "I" (intellectual development); S (spiritual growth and the practice of our faith); and "C" (citizenship and civic life). The large letters "C" and "S" intertwined with the cross respectively represent Christ and Squires. The "K" centered on the cross symbolizes the Knights of Columbus. Esto Dignus, the Squires' motto encircling the emblem, is Latin for "Be Worthy." The Columbian Squires, the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus, is one of the most dynamic leadership development organizations for young Catholic men in the world. Catholic young men between the ages of 10 and 18 are eligible for membership. A cheque from the donations received on Rose Sunday is being presented to John VanEyk, President of the Right to Life by Grand Knight, Tim Buchanan (right) and Rose Sunday chairman, Larry McCaffery (left). Dear Fellow Knights and your Spouses/Friends Enclosed is a Thank You Card from Ron Bareham, President for the Elgin County Railway Museum. The Thomas the Tank Engine visit was a huge success for the Railway Museum again this year. I would like to add my thanks and am proud to advise you that 68 Knights and their Spouses/Friends filled 188 six hour shifts for a total of 710 volunteer hours. This is a tremendous accomplishment for Council 1467 and the work done by our Knights and their Spouses and Friends was carried out in a fun but efficient and professional way. It has been the contribution of volunteer hours from several local organizations that have helped make the Thomas the Tank Engine visit a financial success. Your friendly welcome of visitors to our Community was also very appreciated. Fraternally yours, Tim Buchanan Grand Knight Council 1467 Page 5 Facts about life insurance September is Life Insurance Awareness Month. To help educate consumers about the need for and value of adequate life insurance protection, the Life Insurance Market Research Association (LIMRA) has published the following five facts. These statistics are certainly worth considering. Fact 1: Nearly 75 percent of North Americans agree that life insurance is the best way to protect against premature death of the primary wage earner. Fact 2: Twenty-four million households have no life insurance protection at all. Almost one third of adults have no life insurance protection. Fact 3: Forty-four percent of all households either don t own life insurance and believe they should, or own life insurance and believe they need more. Among those that already own some life insurance, 40 percent believe they don t have enough. Fact 4: One-fourth of primary wage earners feel they do not have a plan in place to provide a decent standard of living for their family if they died tomorrow. Twelve percent of families would immediately have trouble meeting everyday living expenses and another 15 percent would have difficulty keeping up after several months. Fact 5: People would like to discuss life insurance with a qualified professional agent. They believe that buying life insurance is an important and complex financial decision. Half find it difficult to decide how much to buy, and 43 percent worry about making the wrong decision. I d like to meet with you in your home, at your convenience. I ll work with you to make sure your family is protected. As a brother Knight you can trust, I ll take the stress and worry out of the buying decision. I m at or martin.evers@kofc.org. Call me let s talk.

Knights of Columbus Dart League Sports and Extras Mixed Dart League Registration at KofC Hall @ 7:30pm Wednesday 2 September 2009 Or for information - Call Jim or Ivy Marie Flynn @ 519-637-1750 This

6 Knights of Columbus Dart League Sports and Extras Mixed Dart League Registration at KofC 7:30pm Wednesday 2 September 2009 Or for information - Call Jim or Ivy Marie This a FUN league and all skill levels are welcome. We play Wednesdays 7:30pm from Sept. to April Refreshments available at member prices No Charge Christmas Pot Luck and Windup Banquet Everyone welcome - come out and bring a spouse or friend Catholic Dictionary Time to brush up even if you're not Catholic! You never know when, or by whom, you might be tested! AMEN: The only part of a prayer that everyone knows. BULLETIN: Your receipt for attending Mass. CHOIR: A group of people whose singing allows the rest of the Parish to lip-sync. HOLY WATER: A liquid whose chemical formula is H2OLY. HYMN: A song of praise usually sung in a key three octaves higher than that of the congregation's range. INCENSE: Holy Smoke! JESUITS: An order of priests known for their ability to find colleges with good basketball teams. JONAH: The original "Jaws" story. JUSTICE: When kids have kids of their own. KYRIE ELEISON: The only Greek words that most Catholics can recognize besides gyros and baklava MAGI: The most famous trio to attend a baby shower. MANGER: Where Mary gave birth to Jesus because Joseph wasn't covered by an HMO. The Bible's way of showing us that holiday travel has always been rough. PEW: A medieval torture device still found in Catholic churches. PROCESSION: The ceremonial formation at the beginning of Mass consisting of altar servers, the celebrant, and late parishioners looking for seats. RECESSIONAL: The ceremonial procession at the conclusion of Mass led by parishioners trying to beat the crowd to the parking lot. RECESSIONAL HYMN: The last song at Mass often sung a little more quietly, since most of the people have already left. RELICS: People who have been going to Mass for so long, they actually know when to sit, kneel, and stand. TEN COMMANDMENTS: The most important Top Ten list not given by David Letterman. USHERS: The only people in the parish who don't know the seating capacity of a pew. NOTE from Bulletin Editor Bulletin Deadline - September 20th - 25th Thank you for submitting your reports by the deadline. Those who can, please submit your reports electronically to the bulletin editor. - Forbes Smith at: ruasmith2@gmail.com. Those who are submitting in writing please make sure they get it to Henry Poirier by the deadline. Please ensure that you include place, date, time for any coming events you may wish to submit. I would ask that submitted reports or events be related to a Knight s activity. Submitters, due to the volume of reports, I would ask that your reports be kept short and concise. Bulletin goes to publisher shortly after deadline on GK s approval. IMPORTANT CHANGE -- Please send all correspondence concerning the bulletin to this address: ruasmith2@gmail.com. Bro. Forbes Smith View Bulletin at: for update notification apply to mevers@eversweb.on.ca Page 6

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

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