St.Francis Assembly 3495 Cardinal McGuigan Province 2 nd Ontario District Master: Sir Knight Joe Mathews Faithful Navigator:Sir Knight Michael Dynes St.Marys Parish-Collingwood Ontario The Sentinel Newsletter -August 2015- Issue #12
Our Patron Saint : The Prayer of Saint Francis Lord, make me an instrument of thy peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love; Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith; Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light; Where there is sadness, joy. O divine Master, grant that I may not so much seek To be consoled as to console, To be understood as to understand, To be loved as to love; For it is in giving that we receive; It is in pardoning that we are pardoned; It is in dying to self that we are born to eternal life. Attributed to Francis Bernadone, perhaps the most universally loved of Christian saints, who was born in Assisi, Italy, in 1181 or 1182. At the age of twenty-two, after a sudden illness that brought him almost to the point of death, he left his home and inheritance to follow an injunction that he felt he received from Christ himself: "Francis, go and rebuild my Church." Three great Franciscan orders quickly grew around the monks, nuns, and lay disciples who responded to his joyful example of universal love and selfless service. For most men who follow Jesus, there comes a time when duty extends beyond our own lives, beyond how we lead our families, and into how we serve our
fellow man. That's what the Knights of Columbus is all about. The Patriotic Degree allows K of C members to take this one step further. "Sir Knight" is more than a title it s an honor. Your 2015/2016 executive: Worthy Faithful Navigator,Michael Dynes Worthy Faithful Friar,Rev.Father Gerard Pilon Worthy Faithful Captain,Dominic Sanfilippo Worthy Faithful Admiral,Lorne Winkler Worthy Faithful Scribe,Michael Sangregorio Worthy Faithful Comptroller,Kas Watroba Worthy Faithful Purser,Brian McDonnell Worthy Faithful Pilot,Joe Frendo-Cumbo Worthy Inside Sentinel,Adam Monid Worthy Outside Sentinel,Sal Greco Worthy 3 year Trustee,Frank Bondi Worthy 2 year Trustee,Ype (Nick) Huver Worthy 1 year Trustee,Demetrius Romanko Guard Commander,Michael Bullis Newsletter, S.K. Frank Bondi
Upcoming of Events Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed Catholic Cemeteries & Funeral Services - Archdiocese of Toronto wishes to invite all families within the Archdiocese of Toronto to participate in the Annual Mass for the Faithful Departed on Wednesday August 12, 2015 at 7:00 p.m. Cemetery locations and Celebrants for this year s Annual Mass are as follows: CEMETERY Assumption, Mississauga Christ the King, Markham Holy Cross, Thornhill Mount Hope, Toronto Queen of Heaven, Woodbridge Resurrection, Whitby St. Mary s, Barrie CELEBRANT Most Rev. Vincent Nguyen His Eminence Thomas Cardinal Collins Most Rev. Wayne Kirkpatrick Rev. Msgr. Paul A. Zimmer Most Rev. John A. Boissonneau Rev. Msgr. Ambrose Sheehy Rev. Msgr. Lawrence Bordonaro IN THE EVENT OF RAIN Mass will be held in the mausoleum at Assumption, Holy Cross, Resurrection and :
Queen of Heaven Cemeteries. Christ the King Cemetery will celebrate Mass on site in the Reception Centre. Mount Hope Cemetery to St. Monica s Parish 44 Broadway Avenue, Toronto. St. Mary s Cemetery to St. John Vianney Parish, 13 Baldwin Lane, Barrie. Saturday 15 th August 2015-Plans are in the works for the annual golf tournament-stay tuned and get your clubs ready. Wednesday August 26 th 2015-General Meeting St Marys Parish Hall Collingwood at 7:30 PM Sunday September 13, 2015 Rosary Sunday Martyrs Shrine, Midland Mass: 12:00 PM Procession: 2:30 PM followed by the Living Rosary Contact S.K.Tom Coffin, F. N. Father Tom Mohan, CSB Assembly September 18 to 20- Vatican International Eucharistic Exhibit,St Marys Collingwood (Our Assistance is Requested) St. Mary s Vatican International Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition The Vatican International Exhibition is comprised of a set of 173 posters about miracles related to the Eucharist that have happened around the world. The verified accounts date from as early as the 3 rd Century, with the latest date being 2008. Its purpose is to
increase the awareness of the real presence of our Lord in the Eucharist: the consecrated bread becomes his Body and the consecrated wine becomes His Blood! The most famous miracle is the one of Lanciano (Italy-750 AD): While a doubting priest was celebrating Mass, the Host turned into a piece of Flesh and wine turned into Blood and coagulated. The Eucharist: It is the source and summit of the Catholic faith. In September, St. Mary s Church at 63 Elgin Street in Collingwood, Ontario, will be celebrating a Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition in their Fr. Ellard Hall. Those who eat my flesh and drink my blood live in me. (John 6:56)
It stirs up the faith in people s journeys by getting people talking. It gets them interested again in church by way of experiencing something out of regular routine and it opens their minds up to something greater. The exhibit will have 173 posters with each one containing its own Vatican-approved Eucharistic Miracle. Friday September 18 Saturday September 19 Sunday September 20 8:30 am Mass 5:15 pm Mass 9:00 am & 11:00 am Mass EXHIBITION HOURS Friday September 18 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Saturday September 19 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Sunday September 20 10:00 am - 11: am 12:00-3:00 pm NOTE: Exhibition closed during all Masses FREEWILL OFFERING GRATEFULLY ACCEPTED For volunteer & sponsorship opportunities please contact Carol Johns at stmaryscwood@rogers.com.
Assistance is being requested at St Marys Collingwood as follows: Please find attached the flyer I created with regards to the Vatican International Eucharistic Miracles Exhibition that St. Mary's will be hosting Sept. 18-20, 2015. I also created a signup sheet that will be posted in the church either the last week of August or the beginning of September. Please see attached. What I am requesting is that if any of the Knights of Columbus could donate an hour of their time to help me with this exhibition I would be extremely grateful. I will be working the entire exhibition but need 2 other people with me at all times. Although the sign up sheet will not be posted yet, if any of your member want to reserve their hour asap, please just print it off the sign up sheet and then give it to me when I am working at the office over the next 2 weeks. Thank you kindly. Carol Johns Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibition Sign Up Sheet Friday September 18, 2015 PLEASE PRINT YOUR NAME 9:00 am 1. 10:00 am 1. 11:00 am 1. 12:00 noon 1.
1:00 pm 1. 2:00 pm 1. 3:00 pm 1. 4:00 pm 1. Saturday September 19, 2015 9:00 am 1. 10:00 am 1. 11:00 am 1. 12:00 noon 1. 1:00 pm 1.
2:00 pm 1. 3:00 pm 1. 4:00 pm 1. 2. Wednesday August 26th- NEXT MEETING- St Marys Parish Hall @ 7:30 PM Saint Teresa of Jesus Jornet Ibars Century: 19th Century Patronage: The Poor, The Abandoned and Aged Feast Day: August 26th Teresa Jornet Ibars was the born January 9 th, 1843 in the Catalan region of Spain. She was the foundress of the Little Sisters of the Abandoned Aged, better known as the Little Sisters of the Poor. This is not to be confused with the Congregation also called this founded by St. Jeanne Jugan. From a young age, Teresa had a strong concern for the poor, often bringing them to the home of an aunt, where they were sure to receive assistance. Later she moved to Lerida, and lived with another aunt as she pursued her education. She became a teacher in Barcelona. During this time, she felt drawn to the monastic life and applied for admission to the Poor Clares, but she was not accepted. For this reason she devoted herself to her teaching and became a Carmelite tertiary to help in the development of her Spiritual life. She was
encouraged by her Spiritual Director to undertake caring for the many elderly people of the area who were living alone and in poverty. She accepted this challenge. In 1872, she opened the first house in Barbastro. Her sister Maria helped her, and the following year the small group took the habit and became a religious Congregation. Since Teresa had previously been with the Carmelite Order, she took the name of their great foundress, Teresa of Jesus. She was elected the first superior of the new community. They were totally dedicated to the care of the aged. Mother Teresa of Jesus taught her Sisters to sacrifice their own personal comforts for that of the men and women that they cared for. In addition for her intense commitment, she was noted for her overwhelming peace, and that drew in many young women to join her. An outbreak of cholera hit Spain in 1897, and she joined the other members of the Congregation in their care of the victims of this plague. By the time it ended, 24 Sister, and seventy of their patients had died from the disease. She was physically overwhelmed and retired to the house in Liria. This is where she died, on August 26, 1897. At the time of her death, her Congregation had fifty houses. She was beatified in 1958 by Pope Pius XII, and canonized in 1974 by Pope Paul VI. Practical Take Away The life of St. Teresa of Jesus Jornet Ibars shows us that one person can make a difference, as well as many other things. The fact that she had fifty houses, all caring for the sick at the time of her death, was all made possible because she said yes to Jesus. She had a desire to help the poor and abandoned, and helped them one by one, by taking them to her aunt s house. This little act of compassion would grow into a Congregation of fifty houses in her life s time. If we call upon her intercession, we can get her help, and we can make a difference in the lives of others as well. We are all called to be saints, lets not miss our opportunity. From The Desk Of The Worthy Faithful Navigator: August 2015 Sr. Knights, I hope all is well with you and you re Family. Where is the summer going we need to enjoy it while we can?
We will be busy at the end of this month General meeting Wednesday August 26 at 7:30 PM in the Father Ellard Hall then with installation of Officers on August 30 th after the 11 am mass please insure your office jewel has been turned in no later than our general meeting, the dress for this will be social baldric with tux, bring your sword and service baldric as there will also be the blessing of the swords. We are requesting your family and friends join us there will be an Honor Guard our Worthy Master Joe Mathews will be installing us and I am sure he will have one of his Marshalls with him. We will be having a light lunch also for those that join in. Please all executive members of St Francis Assembly 3495 your attendance is necessary for this process to be completed, if you are not going to be there let me know ASAP if you are not going to be there you and I need to have a fill in for you. It goes without saying we want all Sr. Knights of our Assembly to join us with their families. Please Note that Rosary Sunday is September 13 at the Shrine in Midland procession begins at 2:30 pm so be there around 2pm It would be great to see as many as possible of our Honour Guard in the procession I will be there will you. Don t forget to bring your family pray the rosary as a family bring a lunch eat and enjoy your most important assets. (Family) Vivat Jesus FN Michael Dynes. Sr Knights after a visit to Moores on Bayfield Barrie I have been advised of the following and I am on there e-mail list. They will be notifying me when they have sales especially 2 for 1. Speaking to
Assistant Manager Ginger Macintyre we reviewed the cost of items that Sr Knights may require. Pronto Tux $299.00 This Item when on sale will be 2 for 1 there is an extra charge for sizes 48 and up Items below buy 1 get 1/2 off second one when sale is on Shirt $49.99 Suspenders $50.00 Bow Tie & Cummerbund $39.99 Cuff Links $40.00 What is the true value to us as a Sr Knight? well look at it this way send two guys down to Moores doesn't matter if they are different sizes, they can get this deal if they are on sale, I will let you know when sale is on. I am Hoping this will help some save some of your hard earned money. Michael FN There is yet another option for tux items.the CANEX store on Base Borden sells some items and their regular price is way less than Moores.Eg Tux shirt is $29.99 rather than $49.99 and suspenders are $15.99 rather than $50.00 at Moores.They also have ties and cumberbuns.this could be something to look at.they also sell on line if you visit their web site.
GOOD OF THE ORDER Please remember these Brothers and their families in your prayers: Brothers Roy Adams, Antonius (Tony) Logtenberg, Tony Magee & Ann Magee, John McMillan, Paul McGinty, George Stewart, Bruno Jacka, Norm Duhamel,Ivan LeBlanc Brian McDonell,s daughter Cheryl,Brother Gerard Cando,,Penny Broderick, and any other Brothers or family members who may be ill. If you have a request for prayers for a Brother Knight or family member send it to Frank.Bondi@sympatico.ca
If anyone has any submissions feel free to send them in. Newsletter-Sir Knight Frank Bondi (Frank.Bondi@sympatico.ca) A little boy was listening to a long and excessively boring sermon in church. Suddenly the red sanctuary lamp caught his eye. Tugging his father's sleeve, he said, "Daddy, when the light turns green can we go?"
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