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Grand Knight’s Message
My Brother Knights:
The 23rd of January marked a milestone in the history of
St .Thomas Council 1467, it started with a Mass presided over
by the Most Reverend Auxiliary Bishop Daniels with Bishop
LaRocque, Fr Deslippe, Fr Comiskey and Fr Gabriel concele-
brating. It was a very beautiful and spiritual celebration. Our
charter was carried in by our longest standing member Bro. Ed Yurek lead by an
Honour Guard of Fourth Degree Knights. The music was delivered by an all male
choir made up of Brother Knights with Bro Gerry Collins directing, they truly im-
pressed all that were at the Mass. Special comments were delivered later by Bishop
LaRocque.
The Banquet started with the presentation of flags by members of the Bishop Cody
Assembly, followed by the piping in of the head table lead by an Honour Guard. I
was told by a member that this alone was worth the price of their ticket. Our MC Fr
Comiskey truly entertained and kept everything moving on time. Presentations,
dinner and a keynote address by Bishop LaRocque, followed by some live enter-
tainment did not let down the 200 plus guests out for a most enjoyable evening.
Many thanks need to go out, mostly to our members who attended and the centen-
nial committee who worked long, hard hours organizing, planning and selling tick-
ets. To see pictures check our council website at:
http://www.eversweb.on.ca/Council1467/index2.html Our next centennial event will be the exemplification of the first degree on
February 21st, details are in the bulletin. Please plan on
attending.
Tim Buchanan
Grand Knight
Chaplains’ Message
Dear Brother Knights and Families
Events to celebrate our Centennial Celebrations have taken place
with great pomp and ceremony. The Mass to celebrate our One Hundreth
Anniversary took place at Holy Angels’ Church on Saturday January 23rd
at 4:30 pm with most Reverend Anthony Daniels, Auxiliary Bishop of London
Diocese as main Celebrant. Con-celebrants of the Mass were the Most Rev. Eugene
LaRocque, former Bishop of the diocese of Alexandria Cornwall, Father Adam Gabriel,
pastor of Holy Angels’ Parish and Father Ernest Deslippe, Chaplain of Council 1467 of the
Knights of Columbus. The senior men’s choir of Holy Angels’ Parish provided the music
and singing. It was a beautiful Mass with many Knights and Ladies present and also Father
John Comiskey, Pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in London.
Our Banquet held at St. Anne’s Centre after Mass was a culinary delight and was
catered by Wayside Dining Lounge, and was a delicious roast beef dinner with all the
trimmings. Daryn Bee provided piano entertainment during the meal. After dinner
entertainment was provided by Grant Rayner Productions.
I must say the Mass and Banquet were beautiful events to begin our Centennial
Celebrations for 2010. God Bless.
Father Ernie Deslippe
Chaplain, Council 1467
Knights of Columbus Council 1467
265 Wellington Street St. Thomas, Ontario N5R 2S6
February 2010
Executive
Grand Knight
Tim Buchanan 519-633-9711
E-mail: [email protected]
Chaplain
Fr. Ernie Deslippe 519-631-2776
Deputy Grand Knight
Mike Butler 519-637-2779
Chancellor
Gerald Holden 519-633-9094
Recording Secretary
John Nolan 519-631-1227
Financial Secretary
Richard Beachey 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 Guard
Gil D’Amour 519-631-0898
Al Baca 519-633-4236
Trustee for 3 yrs
Jim Lumley 519-633-1681
Trustee for 2 yrs
Jim Dewan 519-633-3673
Trustee for 1 yr
John Thomas 519-633-7557
Ladies Auxiliary 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 Deputy, District #009
Robert Cloutier
Fraternal Advisor
Martin Evers 519-637-5787
1-888-637-5787
Bulletin Editor
Forbes Smith 519-631-2602
Email: [email protected]
Web site Coordinator
Martin Evers 519-631-9632
Email: [email protected]
Knights of Columbus Hall
Manager - Roy Esbaugh
Phone - 519-631-2166
Volume10 Issue02
For These We Pray
For The Deceased:
For all our Canadian Soldiers who have lost their lives while serving
overseas.
Feb 7th - Squires Meeting - 1:30 pm at the Hall Feb 7th - 4th Degree Info Session 1:00 pm at the Hall Feb 7th - Super Bowl - 4:00 pm at the Hall Feb 8th - Executive Meeting - 7:30 pm at the Hall Feb 9th - Centennial Meeting - 7:00 pm at the Hall Feb 14th - Daytona 500 Party - 1:00 pm at the Hall Feb 15th - Columbus Club Meeting - 7:30 pm. Feb 21st - 1st Degree Exemplification - 1:30 pm Feb 22nd - Business Meeting 7:30 pm. at the Hall Upcoming: Mar 14th - St Paddy’s Fest at the Hall Apr 11th - 2nd Degree Exemplification Apr 17th - 3rd Degree Exemplification June 19th - 4th Degree Exemplification After 4 Socials every Friday at the Hall 4-6pm. Darts every Wed. evening 7:30 pm
For the Sick: Father Ernie Deslippe
Leo Beauchamp
Jim McCann
Jerry Horan
Bill West
John Ambrose
Roger Cyr
John Witlox
Maurice Dillon
Murray Beaudoin
Rene Kosynski
John Thomas
John Brown
Bob Millman
Bill Walker
Ted & Jean Burnham
Joe and Ruth Moser
Norm and Addie Mailhout
Mary Yurek, wife of Ed Yurek
John and Helma Evers, father and mother of Martin Evers
Gisele Paquin, widow of Ray Paquin
Margaret Ballantyne, widow of George Ballantyne
Marg Burger, widow of Jack Burger
Jo Gibbons, widow of Jim Gibbons
Maria Jach, wife of Zdzislaw Jach
Rita Russell, wife of Gerald Russell
Pauline Morgan, wife of Patrick Morgan
Mary C Morgan, daughter of Patrick Morgan
Ivana Brisson, wife of Mike Brisson
Mary Bisson, daughter of George Bisson
David Morgan, son of the deceased Gus Morgan
Joyce Sauvé, sister of Bob Beausoleil
If there is anyone in your family in need of our prayer please call
Bro. Art Beaudry 631-6873. 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.
Fourth Degree Information Session An information session is being held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in St Thomas on Sunday, February 7
th 2010
at 1:00 pm. Any third degree Brother Knight from St Thomas, Alymer or West Lorne Councils who may be considering joining the fourth degree is invited to come out to this event and learn more about what the activities of the fourth degree are as well as reviewing the Exemplification itinerary. We look forward to seeing you at this event. T Kwapis D Muill
A wonderful addition to our property to mark our
Centennial Year. Thank You Bro. Mike and Bro. Tim.
February 21st
2:00pm First Degree Exemplification at the hall
Candidates are to arrive by 1:30pm
This degree is the first of our
centennial year degrees.
Please make it a point to attend.
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Council 1467 Program Information
February 2010
Church Programs: Malcolm Beckwith 631-5103 ([email protected])
There is a program called Bridges a support group for spousal and partner loss that is interactive, engaging,
and personalized. This is an opportunity to meet with adults and explore ways of understanding and coping
with life’s changes due to death. The next group will commence on Monday, February 22, 2010 from 2 P.M.
-3:30 P.M. at St. Anne’s Parish. To register call Denise O’Neill, BA, Certificate in Grief and Bereavement
Studies, 3rd year candidate Pastoral Ministry, at 519-858-1746. This is open to Holy Angels and Holy Rosary
parishes as well.
Community Program: Bro. Tim Buchanan 633-9711 ([email protected])
The New Years Levee was a great way to start our Centennial year off. It was well attended by Bro’s and
their families as well as elected officials and other guests.
Council Programs: Bro. Gerry Holden 633-9094 ([email protected])
The 39th K of C—Shiner’s curling Just took place and every one hand a fine time as always.
We have a St. Paddies event coming up on March 14th at the hall 3-7 doors open before that
Family Program: PGK Jim Flynn 637-1750 ([email protected])
The Darts season is going well; however, a few of the teams in the league are looking for additional players.
With the snowbirds leaving the need will be greater. If interested please contact Jim Flynn.
Youth Program: Bro. Peter Kuntz 633-0436 ([email protected])
The Squires will be helping out with the upcoming free throw and is also planning a investiture in the near
future.
When you Sponsor Brothers, with the centennial year coming, this would be a good time to recall whom you have sponsored
over the years and do some follow up and be sure they have taken all the degrees. This is going to be a
big year with us hosting a 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th degree so they would not have to even go out of town.
As a Brother and sponsor it is our duty to coach them along through their degrees.
Mike Butler
DGK
Fred Molinaro would like to thank the following who helped with the
display and security at this past years Holiday Fantasy of Lights in
Pinafore Park. Some helped with set up, security, and take down. Italo
DiFilippo, Lino Beltrame, Doug Pardy, Dan O’Connor, Gil D’Amour,
Barry MacMillan, Henry Poirier, Joshua Boston (Fred’s grandson), Jim
Dewan, John Goossens, Mike Butler, Jim Coveny, Maria Collavino. If I
have missed some helpers names, please except my apology. A lot of
work goes into this project every year, so again Thanks to all.
A Flag raising of our Knights of Columbus Flag was held at
City Hall on Jan. 1st, New Years Day to start off our Cen-
tennial Year. The city of St. Thomas dedicated the whole
month of January as Knights of Columbus month and the
flag flew for the whole month. Fourth Degree Knights were
present to form an Honour Guard and saluted our flag.
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Columbus Club Report
I would like to thank all that attended the breakfast yes-terday to celebrate our Centennial year. It was a good time and a good turn out. A special thanks to Brother Ron McCormick for looking after the caterer. It was a hit and we will have to do something on a larger scale in the near future. Don’t think it will be a free one though. Thanks Ron!
The Columbus Club are always trying for more business and we the Executive are trying to advertise more and we also are trying to remain competitive. I just want to remind all members to please try and promote the Hall as much as you can and please remember should you book the Hall or Lounge there is a 10% discount for All Knights from council 1467. Please contact Brother Roy Esbaugh when you are planning your next event. Please feel free to contact any of the Columbus Club Executive if you have any suggestions to raise awareness for this great Hall of ours.
Something we the Executive would like you to be made aware of and that is the parking lot is not quite paid off. We have a very good cushion but we would like you all to be made aware that the Columbus Club takes bottles from personal use and even all bottle deposits from the bar and we cash in all of this and it represents about $1500 per year and this money goes towards the parking lot fund. I will update you on the actual amount out-standing in next months bulletin. Thanks to Brothers Roy Esbaugh and Bob Gracey for donating their time and vehicles to return these bottles.
Please plan to visit to Club as we are open every Friday after 4. This has turned out to be a great social event. There is free munchies, a toonie draw that is a lot of fun for every one. Many do bring there families so please plan to come and visit.
On behalf of the Columbus Club Executive Columbus Club President
Dave Vandenberg
Here’s a great way to chase the winter blues: Come and
join in our ―White Elephant Auction‖ February 1st at
2pm. Wrap and bring all those treasures you have at
home that you no longer need. Our great auctioneer
Bernie Mc Manus is all ready to get the bidding started.
If you need a ride please call me. My number is below.
Also please remember our After 4 Supper on February
26at 5:30pm.
White Elephant Sale – February 1, 2010 at 2pm at
the K of C Hall
After 4 Supper – February 26, 2010 at 5:30pm at the
K of C Hall
Mary Ressler 519-633-6691
Ladies Auxiliary President
Columbian Squires
Circle # 1282, Bro. Jack Cryan
January 10
Circle 1282 would like to thank the publishers of the Centennial
souvenir booklet for the tribute to our namesake Brother Jack
Cryan. And thanks again to Brother Gordon Smith for the original
article. The circle feels honouring our namesake is a good way to
hold up a good standard for the young men to follow.
At present we are in the process of finding an agreeable date to
travel to McGregor for a joint investiture. It look as at present
we will have 3 young men doing the honours.
A Circle needs support from it’s Council in all areas, financial,
supervision, event attendance and recruiting. Brother Knights
please keep your eyes open for likely candidates where ever you
might encounter them. Brother Greg an I would also appreciate
any time Brother Knights would care to give in help counseling
Circle 1282.
Circle 1282 is still looking for a uniform sponsor, if any Brother
Knights own your own business and would be interested in giving
this support please contact Bro. Peter Kuntz @ 519.637.0708.
The circle meets on the first Sunday of each month at 1:30 p.m. at
the Hall. This makes the meeting Sunday February 7th. Brother
Knights; help invest in the future of our council by helping to
populate Circle #1282. The adventure of Knighthood starts with
the adventure of Squirehood.
Respectfully Submitted;
Peter G. Kuntz
Chief Squires Councillor.
Esto Dignus
Knights of Columbus Holy Angels’ Parish Roundtable:
The Knights of Columbus Roundtable at Holy Angels’ Par-
ish, along with other men of the parish, are holding its regu-
lar Sunday breakfast Feb. 14th after the 9:00 and 11:00 AM
masses. Proceeds go to support the parish’s restoration debt
repayment.
Sample menu includes: juice, fruit cup, eggs, sausage, back
bacon or ham, potatoes, muffins, toast and coffee, all for
only $6.00 adults, $3.00 children under 12, and $20.00 for
families [2 adults and 3 or more children under 12].
Come out, support your Brother Knights, and enjoy a great
breakfast and fellowship in our church hall.
Strive for Star Council status
As we welcome this new calendar year, our centennial, we note that
we are half way through our fraternal year, we congratulate Worthy
Grand Knight Tim Buchanan and all the other dedicated Knights
elected and appointed to lead this great council. This year has started
with a great flag raising, levee and our Centennial Mass and Banquet.
There will be more triumphs and challenges, and I know you’ll meet
this with the strength and faithfulness of those before you.
I’m sure you have a list of goals and objectives that you intend to ac-
complish this year, building upon the success of previous years. You
have my assurance that I’m eager to help.
Among these many goals is the attainment of the Star Council award -
the most prestigious award the Order offers at the council level.
While I’m committed to helping on the insurance side, I’m also very
glad to help on the membership side as well.
If you know an eligible Catholic man who might be interested in join-
ing the Order as many of us do, he’s probably waiting to be asked. I
can help you, either by approaching him myself, or by teaching you
some sales skills that you can use to recruit him and other prospects.
As always, I’m at your service.
Let’s get an early start on attaining those goals and objectives that are
so critical to the growth of any council.
I’m at 637-5787 or [email protected]. Call me – let’s talk.
Martin Evers, PGK, PFN, FA
Serving Councils: 1467, 3212, 4189, 4502, 6495, 11727, and 14788.
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Bingo Report
FS Chat from Richard Beachey: February 2010
Volunteers are needed to assist our new Chairman and co-
chairman. The more names they have will make their job
easier. Remember, Bingos provide approx. 60% of our
charities money for our Council.
February 1st - Monday - 10:30
February 21st - Sunday - 12:30
March 3rd - Wednesday - 12:30
April 16th - Friday - 4:00
April 24th - Saturday - 4:00
May 13th - Thursday - 10:30
June 8th - Tuesday - 4:00 and 7:00
(only double)
June 14th - Monday - 12:30
Thank you for your commitment to the Partners for Life Program.
Your organization's on-going pledge to donate blood will con-
tinue to save lives.
The attachment contains a list of your current members as well as
Program Champion information. Please advise your Canadian
Blood Services representative if there are changes. This will help
ensure the accuracy of the reports for your organization.
Your Canadian Blood Services representative will be in touch
with you throughout the year to discuss your achievements.
Please share your Partner ID with new members of your team to
enable them to register for the program.
Your Partner ID is KNIG010246
Start saving lives now by encouraging your team to
register online as Partners for Life members at:
www.blood.ca/partnersforlife
The Partner ID is used to link your team's donations to your or-
ganization. All members will need this Partner ID when register-
ing so we can ensure that your team's donations count towards
your organization's pledge.
Partner ID: KNIG010246
(four letters and six numbers) Organization: Knight's of Columbus - Council 1467 St. Thomas
Year: 2010 Pledge: 75
With warmest regards,
- The Partners for Life team
Canadian Blood Services
It's in you to give
1 888 2 DONATE
www.blood.ca
Listed below are the bingo dates for the
first 6 months of 2010
Happy Birthday!!!
Paul Bottineau, Bill Bowen, Mike Brisson, Gerald Holden,
Mike Kelly, Richard Lenz, Barry MacMillan, Ivan Pocrnic,
Father Mark Poulin, Verne Sim, Myron Skirtschak, Joe
Smyth, Arnold Walker
Dues
Members are reminded that dues are payable by January 31,
2010. If you have not already done so, please remit your
dues, made payable to Council 1467, to the Financial Secre-
tary.
Did You Know?
You can assist your Council financially when you buy or
sell through a Real Estate agent. And it will cost you noth-
ing!
By going through a Knights of Columbus friendly Real Es-
tate agent for a referral, the referral fee will be donated back
to your Council by that agent. The fee does not cost you
anything extra – it comes off the standard fee agreed to by
the listing agent.
This program has assisted many Councils. Please consider
this when selling or purchasing through a Real Estate agent.
Hats, Golf Shirts and Jackets displaying our centennial logo
are now available for purchase. Samples are on display at
the hall and must be ordered and paid for by cash, cheque or
credit card ( Mastercard or Visa only).
Future events include the exemplification of all four degrees
of the order throughout the year an undertaking we are told
has never been accomplished in the history of the order.
Make plans now to attend as many of the celebrations as
possible.
Bob Gracey, PGK, PFN, FDD
Centennial Chairman
SUPER BOWL PARTY
Knights of Columbus Hall
Sunday, February 7th
Doors Open @ 4 p.m., Pot Luck, Fun and Games
Donations to the Haiti Relief Fund
DAYTONA 500 PARTY 2010
Knights of Columbus Hall
Sunday, February 14th
Doors Open @ 1 p.m., Fun and Games
Pot Luck, Free Admission
NOTE from Bulletin Editor Bulletin Deadline - February 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:
[email protected]. Those who are submitting in writing please make sure they get it to Henry Poirier 519-631-2379 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 E-mail address: [email protected]. Bro. Forbes Smith 519-631-2602
Knights of Columbus Dart League
Where did January go??? The team standings for January are as follows: Bits and Bites -Cptn. Agnes Elford -53 Points; The Champs -Cptn. Jim Monkel -43 Points tied with Micks & Brits -Cptn. Betty Ballance -43 Points; Kryptonite -Cptn. Judy Beacham -42 Points; B Flight -Cptn. Richard Beachey -39 Points; Ghost Busters -Cptn. Roberta Lomond -34 Points;
Best average: Ladies: Judy Beacham: 41.77 Men: Mike Butler: 46.09
Most Take-outs: Ladies: Judy Beacham: 17 Men: Mike Butler: 21
High Take-outs: Ladies: Judy Beacham: 90 Men: Rick Henry: 97
High Scores: Ladies: Agnes Elford: 121 Men: Gerry Holden: 129 Joe Vachon Reporter
View Bulletin at: www.eversweb.on.ca/Council1467 — for update notification apply to [email protected] Page 6
Sports and Extras
Knights on Bikes London Chapter is starting in the
London Diocese, if you are a Knight in good stand-
ing and ride a motorcycle or are thinking of pur-
chasing one please contact S/K Bro. John P. Noonan
at 519-870-9675, [email protected]
or Bro.. George Hatch at 519-645-7070,
The website is http://www.knightsonbikes.ca Mission Statement
To enjoy camaraderie with our brothers of faith as
motorcycle riders.
To offer assistance to any knight, the Catholic Church,
individuals, charities and the Communities in which we
live through charitable work and leadership.
To promote the spiritual needs of the Knights of Columbus
and to strive to encourage faith, fellowship and service.
IN GOD WE TRUST AND RIDE!
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For Info. on these two events: Call Roy at 519-631-2166.
**An excellent way to thank our sponsors is to patronize them in any way you can.** Page 7
