FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR S/K Ronald Frehlich D Arcy McGee Assembly 4 th Degree, Knights of Columbus FAITHFUL COMPTROLLER S/K Andrew Loken 2018 2019 District of Saskatchewan Simon Fraser Province Saskatoon, Saskatchewan FAITHFUL FRIAR S/K Rev. Monsignor Raymond Senger FAITHFUL CAPTAIN S/K Emile J. Schroell FAITHFUL PURSER S/K Marte Nogot FAITHFUL PILOT S/K ADRIEN PICHE FAITHFUL SCRIBE S/K Dale Meier FAITHFUL INNER SENTINEL S/K Ernest Turgeon FAITHFUL OUTER SENTINEL S/K Mike Manabat FAITHFUL ADMIRAL S/K Stephan Reagan FAITHFUL TRUSTEE 3RD YEAR S/K Lorne Keller FAITHFUL TRUSTEE 2ND YEAR S/K ABEL DESA FAITHFUL TRUSTEE 1ST YEAR S/K Stephan Reagan SEPTEMBER 2018 NEWSLETTER: FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR: S/K Adrien Piche As we enter in this abundance, which the Lord has given us, we are asked to renew our vigour for all the programs which are ahead of us, which include all regular activity in the D Arcy McGee Assembly. This invitation will bring the members up-to-date on the planned activities as well as a Calendar of events for the year. The enclosed planner is subject to change if necessary and will be up dated if there are any changes. May we all have the faith in action; find strength in one another and may we work to be our brother s keepers. In previous years in the September newsletter, it was customary to present the updated Roster. This year we are planning a 4 th Degree Exemplification on November 18 th at St. Patrick church therefore I was asked to delay the Roster until we add the new members coming into our assembly. The updated roster will therefore be presented in our Christmas newsletter instead this year. Brothers, as we see all the negative things which bombarded us on television these days, let us not be caught unaware or fearful, God is in control of everything around us; He has a plan for your life and mind and He will bring it to fruition in our lifetime. My soul magnifies the Lord and my spirit rejoice in His Great Love. May God Bless all of us in this new Columbian Year! FAITHFUL FRIAR S MESSAGE: Brother Knights: We may have asked or wondered how can I offer the other cheek when someone hurts me, or I lend expecting nothing in return, or truly to love my enemies? What a tall order Jesus requests of us. On a wall of the United Nations building there is a stunning mosaic of Norman Rockwell s painting The golden Rule. It depicts people of every race, creed and color with the inscription, Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Whether dealing with my annoying neighbor or considering the plight of Palestinians in the Middle East, Jesus urges me to approach the circumstances with an open mind and heart. To make conscious choice to treat each person the way I want to be treated. When I do, I am following His command. Be merciful just as also your Heavenly Father is merciful. This is our continued challenge this year as Knights and disciples of Christ! Monsignor Raymond Senger (Faithful Friar)
Page 2 SEPTEMBER 2018 Newsletter D Arcy McGee Assembly - S/K Adrien Piche FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR S MESSAGE: Worthy Sir Knights: As you will see in this newsletter we have a new slate of officers. Please offer your support and encouragement to your newly elected officers. As you will also see, we have a 4 th. Degree Exemplification scheduled for November 18, 2018. Please come out to support this event and welcome the new members. Remembrance Day Honour Guard will the last time to show our colours, so let s have the biggest turnout. The last few business meetings have been poorly attended. I would really encourage all members, who are able, to attend the business meetings. We need your support, participation and ideas. There are many times when receive requests for a 4 th. Degree Honour Guard. We encourage those who have Regalia to attend where requested. The use of the present Regalia will not be allowed after June 30, 2019. So, take these opportunities to show off our colours. Summer is almost over, and I hope you all had time to spend in relaxation with your families and loved ones. Our Memorial Mass is scheduled for November 20, 2018 at St. Anne s Senior Home Chapel at 7:00PM. This a very important Assembly event. Please try to attend, with your spouse, to honour and remember our fallen members. God Bless each of you and your families. Vivat Jesus. S/K Ronald FN, FDD. If there are any changes to your address, phone number, please notify S/K Adrien Piche, Editor. My email is: adrose@sasktel.net or 306-220-0675. NEWS WORTHY: S/K Lorne Keller has taken over the responsibility of used paraphernalia! FOR SALE: 4 th degree paraphernalia tuxes and swords (in good condition) OFFERS. Please contact S/K Lorne Keller at 306-374-6134. NEW: When a member is sick or hospitalized or deceased, please notify our fraternal chairman S/K Ernest Turgeon; 306-382-6405 or email: eturgeon@shaw.ca
Page 3 SEPTEMBER 2018 Newsletter D Arcy McGee Assembly - S/K Adrien Piche 2018 SCHEDULE Sept. 18 Oct. 16 Business Meeting 7:30 pm St. Paul s Lower Level. Nov. 11 Remembrance Day Sunday Sasktel Center Honor Guards Assemble at 9:30 9:45 am. Wreath from D Arcy McGee Assembly Nov. 18 Exemplification St. Patrick Parish Hall Registration: 1:00pm Candidate Cost: $70.00 Nov. 20 Memorial Mass 7:00pm St Ann s Senior Home Chapel Refreshments to follow at Columbian Manor Dec. 3-4 K of C Carol Festival Honor Guards required both nights Dec. 18 Christmas Social Sir Knights and Ladies Formal Dress Sir Knights Tux and Social Baldric Location Time 6:00 Supper 6:30 Cost - $30.00 per person Dec. 24 Midnight Mass Holy Family Cathedral Honor Guard required. Please Call FN S/K Ron Frehlich by Dec. 21, 2018. 2019 - SCHEDULE Jan. 1 Jan. 15 Jan. 24-26 Feb. 19 Feb. 28 Mar. 6 Mar. 19 Mar. 29-30 Apr. 15 Apr. 16 Apr.18-20 Apr. 26-28 May 6 May 14 June 18 Bishop s Levee 2:00 5:00 pm Holy Family Cathedral. Joint Assembly Function. K of C Indoor Games Honor Guard Required Ladies Appreciation Supper Sir Knights and Ladies Formal Dress S/K Tux & Social Baldric St. Paul s Lower Level Mini Retreat Queen s House of Retreat Lunch to Follow Ash Wednesday Men s Spiritual Weekend Queen s House Chrism Mass: Holy Family Cathedral Honor Guard Required Easter Triduum State Convention Moose Jaw. Clergy Appreciation BBQ Columbian Manor 6:30 Supper Election of Officers - Installation of Officers Tri Assembly Social to Follow
PAGE 4 SEPTEMBER 2018 Newsletter D Arcy McGee Assembly - S/K Adrien Piche D Arcy McGee Assembly 1065 ELECTION OF OFFICERS; 2018 & 2019 Faithful Navigator: Faithful Friar: Faithful Captain: Faithful Pilot: Faithful Comptroller: Faithful Purser: Faithful Scribe: Faithful Inner Sentinel: Faithful Outer Sentinel: Faithful Admiral: Faithful Trustee 3 rd year: Faithful Trustee 2 nd year: Faithful Trustee 1 st year: Ronald Frehlich Monsignor Raymond Senger Emile J Schroell Adrien Piche Andrew Loken Marte Nogot Dale Meier Ernest Turgeon Mike Manabat Stephan Reagan Lorne Keller Abel desa Stephan Reagan KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SIMON FRASER PROVINCE MASTER, DISTRICT OF SASKATCHEWAN Dear Faithful Navigators, In following up on the decision at the District Assembly meeting on Mar 17, 2018, it has been arranged to partner with the Saskatchewan Knights of Columbus Charitable Foundation to assist Military Seminarians. To get the fund going, the foundation has requested that each assembly in the district of Saskatchewan work towards raising the sum of $500.00 over the next year. Monies would be forwarded to myself, pooled together and forwarded to the foundation. Please note all cheques should be made out to the Saskatchewan K of C Charitable Foundation. The foundation would commit to aiding one Military seminarian for each of the next 3 years. At the end of the three-year period, the entire vocations fund will be looked at to see what is sustainable. If an individual wishes to donate, they would make the cheque to the Saskatchewan K of C Charitable Foundation and send the cheque to myself. I would then bring the cheque to the charitable foundation and the donor would receive the tax receipt while the 4 th Degree will receive credit for collecting the funds. If you have any questions, please contact the undersigned. W Pat Meuse MMM CD PGK PFN Master, District of Saskatchewan 306-692-8111
PAGE 5 SEPTEMBER 2018 Newsletter D Arcy McGee Assembly - S/K Adrien Piche OUR SYMPATIES AND PRAYERS: S/K Arnold Slade, our condolence to all the family. S/K Emmanuel Bertsch, our condolence to all the family. TRANSFER IN: Eric Lautsch: Michael Plunkett: John Lyrette: ADDRESS CHANGES: Moses Karbgo: Junard Dumaguing: Dear Brother Knight: I would like to invite you to join the Patriotic Degree of the Knights of Columbus. To assist you in finding the closest Assembly for you to join, download the contact list. In it is a list of Councils in the Province of Saskatchewan by number and their associated Assemblies. In addition, for each Assembly there is an E-mail to contact the Faithful Navigator. Also, if you would prefer, there is an E-mail to contact myself. If you are 18 years of age, a citizen of the Country in which you reside, a practical Catholic in union with the Holy See, and you are a Third-Degree Member in good standing you are eligible to join. What you require to join the 4th Degree is a black or dark suit. Should you decide to join the Colour Corps, you can procure your Uniform later. A list of available Exemplifications (4th Degree Ceremonies) in the Province is available on this Website listed under Exemplifications. If you have any questions, please contact either me or the Faithful Navigator of your nearest Assembly. W Pat Meuse MMM CD PGK PFN Master, District of Saskatchewan 306-692-8111
PAGE 6 SEPTEMBER 2018 Newsletter D Arcy McGee Assembly - S/K Adrien Piche Knights of Columbus Chevaliers de Colomb SASKATCHEWAN STATE COUNCIL CONSEIL d ETAT P.O. Box 61 Stn. Main Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan S6H 4N7 Telephone: 306-693-1332 Cell: 306-631-1610 E-mail: Office@kofc.com Web Page: kofcsask.com SASKATCHEWAN STATE COUNCIL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Worthy Faithful Navigator Ron Frehlich and Sir Knights of D Arcy McGee Assembly: I am pleased to bring greetings to all the officers and Sir Knights of the D Arcy McGee Assembly on behalf of the Saskatchewan State Council and of all the Knights in Saskatchewan. I encourage all the members of the D Arcy McGee Assembly to get involved and to support your Assembly Officers as they conduct the many fine events and programs which the Fourth Degree has to offer. By working together through the spirit pf cooperation and a common purpose, we can accomplish great things this year not only with our Fourth-Degree programs and events but also with our Saskatchewan State Council goals and programs. May you continue your good work here in Saskatoon and in Saskatchewan to foster the spirit of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. I encourage all of you to promote active Catholic Citizenship among all the Sir Knights in the Simon Fraser Province. Since the Inaugural Fourth Degree in Canada which was held on July 14, 1907 in Montreal, with almost 200 members taking their degree, the Fourth Degree has grown in Canada to more than 400 assemblies with over 33,000 Sir Knights. However, there is plenty of room for growth. As State Deputy of Saskatchewan, I will encourage all Third-Degree members in Saskatchewan to join the Fourth Degree. I thank the Fourth Degree Sir Knights for the Fourth Degree Ceremonial Color Corps that you add to the beauty and dignity of many of our Third-Degree functions. I also thank the Fourth Degree for your conviction as defenders of our Faith and of our Civil Institutions. We pray that Almighty God will continue to bless the Fourth Degree for your good works and that we will continue to grow in numbers in the three Fourth Degree Assemblies in Saskatoon and area. Vivat Jesus, Chris Bencharski State Deputy of Saskatchewan.