JOHN PAUL II ASSEMBLY NEWS Volume 5, Issue 11 May 2014 Affiliated Councils: Monsignor James Corbett Warren Memorial Council 5073 St. Gabriel Council 10061 Conseil St. Antoine-Daniel 10340 Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary 15920

Faithful Friar's Message: Alleluia, Alleluia! “This is the Day that the Lord has made, Let us rejoice and be glad!”

This is a very special time of the year. Our faith comes alive in the celebration of our Pascal Mystery. In these holy days, we renew our faith, strengthen our hope and come alive with the power of the Holy Spirit. From the reception of the catechumen, to the baptized, the married, the ordained, the sick and the deceased, God is with us to eternity through the indwelling of the Holy Spirit ELECTION and the Redemption of Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. MEETING

It the beginning of the letter, I THURSDAY said that it is a special time of the year. We will celebrate the of Pope John XXIII MAY 1 and John Paul II. In the sixties, when Pope John XXIII was elected Council 5073 Pope, many in the Vatican and other prelates, thought that he Industrial Street would be just an interim kind and spiritual Pope for probably a short time. However, they were in for a shock. He convoked the MASS II Vatican Council, to the surprise of many and which changed the direction of the Catholic Church. 6:30

The 1st Vatican Council was convoked by Pope Pius IX on the LIGHT FOOD June 29th, 1868. It was never officially closed until it was formally 7:00 closed in 1960 prior to the Second Vatican Council. MEETING We have a history, a Faith, a Redemption and an Eternal Home waiting for us. “Let us rejoice and be glad” 8:00

Pax Tecum $8.00 Fr. Bob

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Faithful Navigator’s Message: ASSEMBLY COMING EVENTS

Elections of officers for our May 1 - General Meeting Assembly will take place at Mass – 6:30 our general meeting, Light Meal – 7:00 Thursday May 1st. Meeting – 8:00 Nominations were opened at our April meeting (a list Executive Elections of those nominations appears later in the ANNUAL ASSEMBLY DINNER newsletter), and will re- Saturday, May 3, 2014 open prior to the election of each position at our May 6 - Blessing of St. Anne’s meeting. To be eligible to Elementary School stand for election, the 4th degree member must either be Doug Wright Drive present at the meeting, or send a note of his acceptance of 9:00 am for 9:30 am Mass nomination in advance. Nominations will be accepted from the floor at the meeting. May 6 - Blessing of Respect Life Memorial – Holy Rosary Please keep in mind some key dates for assembly Bishop Tonnos activities: As our Faithful Captain mentions in his 6:00 for 6:30 newsletter, we will be holding our annual assembly dinner on Saturday, May 3rd, to celebrate our 5th anniversary and May 6 - Installation of Officers also the canonization of Pope John Paul II. Please contact Our Lady of the Most Holy either of us ASAP to obtain your tickets to this special Rosary Council 15920 event. On May 6th, an honour guard has been requested to 6:30 for 7:00 pm Mass attend the blessing of St. Anne’s Catholic Elementary school. Please contact our Commander, Finlay Morrison May 8 - March for Life - Ottawa if you are able to be part of the honour guard for this event. May 24 - Fourth Degree Exemplification Of course, May is also the time of our annual “March for Four Points Sheraton Life” rally in Ottawa. It will be held on Thursday, May St. Catharines Niagara Suites 8th. Please contact Sir Knights Gary Smith or Jude Malone 3530 Schmon Parkway if you are interested in car-pooling to Ottawa for the rally. Thorold, Ontario 11:30 - Registration The Spring 4th degree exemplification will be held in 4:00 - Holy Mass Thorold on Saturday, May 24th. We have at least 1 6:00 - Banquet candidate for the exemplification who will be joining our Assembly, so please consider attending to show your June 5 - General Meeting support. CONFIRMATIONS Vivat Jesus! John Rynn PGK, May 24 - St. Patrick Parish Faithful Navigator 3:00 pm and 5:00 pm Bishop Daniel J. Miehm, DD (please arrive half hour before)

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Faithful Captain’s Message:

This year our Assembly joined with the Burlington Knights Councils for the annual Founder’s Day Mass. It was held at St. Patrick’s church in Burlington and was hosted by council 5073. Our colour guard escorted the three priests Father Ray Modeski (Pastor of St. Patrick’s parish), Father Bob Stainsby (Our Assembly Friar), and Friar Reto Davtz (Chaplin of council 5073) for the Mass. This was a great way to celebrate our Founder Venerable Michael J. McGivney with our brother knights from Burlington.

On Friday April 4th, 5 of our assembly members came out to support the “40 Days for Life” held at Oakville Trafalgar Hospital (see picture elsewhere in the newsletter). It is encouraging to see the many people that come out regularly to this event and support it with their presence and their prayers. It is making a difference.

The annual “March for Life” in Ottawa is on Thursday May 8th. This is an excellent opportunity for us as knights to go and join the ranks to demonstrate our support for the Pro-Life movement and our respect for life from conception to natural death. If you are able to attend please contact either Sir Knight Gary Smith or Sir Knight Jude Malone for coordination of a ride to Ottawa. Last year there were over 20,000 people in attendance on parliament hill and marching on the streets in Ottawa. Each year this attendance number increases and has an impact on the cause.

Just a reminder that our annual assembly dinner is on May 3rd. This event is in celebration of both the 5th anniversary of our assembly and also the canonization of Pope John Paul II. If you do not have your tickets, please see me ASAP.

Vivat Jesus Jere Hartnett, PGK Faithful Captain

Support our Third Degree Councils

With Unity and Fraternity, let us join our Councils on their meeting night

Msgr. James Corbett Warren Council 5073 meets the Second Monday at 7:30 pm

St. Gabriel Council 10061 meets the First Wednesday at 8:00 pm

St. Council 10340 meets the Second Thursday at 8:00 pm

Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Council 15920 meets the First Tuesday at 7:00 pm

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Nominations for Pope John Paul II Executive 2014-2015 Fraternal Year

Faithful Navigator Jere Hartnett, PGK Faithful Purser Ron Milne, PGK, PFN, FDD Faithful Captain Tom O’Brien Faithful Inner Sentinel Sam Cervoni Faithful Pilot David Lord Faithful Outer Sentinel Ray Bartlett Faithful Comptroller David Stokes Faithful Admiral John Rynn, PGK Faithful Scribe Jim Csordas Faithful Trustee – 2017 Finlay Morrison, PGK

Nominations will be re-opened at the next General Meeting on Thursday, May 1, 2014. Nominations at the General Meeting will have to be seconded.

All those nominated who cannot attend the meeting are required to submit a written acceptance in order to stand. E-mails sent to [email protected] or to any other member will be accepted as a written acceptance.

John Rynn, PGK Faithful Navigator

Gary Smith Vic Lefebvre Ray Bartlett Jude Malone

40 Days for Life

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