March 2016
Easter Message 2016 With this joyful certainty in our hearts, today we turn to you, risen Lord! This is the culmination of the Gospel, the Good Help us to seek you and to find you, to realize News par excellence: Jesus, who was crucified, is that we have a Father and are not orphans; that we risen! This event is the basis of our faith and our can love and adore you. Help us to overcome the hope. If Christ were not raised, Christianity scourge of hunger, aggravated by conflicts and by would lose its very meaning; the whole mission the immense wastefulness for which we are often of the Church would lose its impulse, for this is responsible. Enable us to protect the vulnerable, the point from which it first set out and continues especially children, women and the elderly, who to set out ever anew. The message which are at times exploited and abandoned. Enable us Christians bring to the world is this: Jesus, Love to care for our brothers and sisters struck by incarnate, died on the cross for our sins, but God diseases which are also spread through neglect the Father raised him and made him the Lord of and dire poverty. life and death. In Jesus, love has triumphed over Comfort those who have left their own lands to hatred, mercy over sinfulness, goodness over evil, migrate to places offering hope for a better future truth over falsehood, life over death. and the possibility of living their lives in dignity That is why we tell everyone: “Come and see!” and, not infrequently, of freely professing their In every human situation, marked by frailty, sin faith. We ask you, Lord Jesus, to put an end to all and death, the Good News is no mere matter of war and every conflict, whether great or small, words, but a testimony to unconditional and ancient or recent. faithful love. It is about leaving ourselves behind Lord, we pray to you for all the peoples of the and encountering others, being close to those earth: you who have conquered death, grant us crushed by life’s troubles, sharing with the needy, your life, grant us your peace! standing at the side of the sick, elderly and the outcast… “Come and see!”: Love is more -Pope Francis powerful, love gives life, love makes hope blossom in the wilderness.
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As I write this we are in the last weeks of Lent, planning and preparing for Executive elections. Over looking forward to Easter Celebration. It seems the the next few months you will hear a lot more about perfect way to end March, with the end of Lent, to the budget, executive nominations, and future plans so end winter, to welcome spring, and to welcome Easter we encourage you as always to come out to the and our Risen Lord. General meetings. We also start our busiest time for our Council, starting Our Worthy Advocate Brother Tony Zimbalatti has with Founders Day Mass Tuesday March 29th 7pm completed the herculean task of finalizing our at our Church Mary Mother of God. We celebrate Standard Operating Procedures. We encourage all our Founder Father McGivney. In his 13 brief, busy Brothers to read this document for details on how our years as a priest, Father McGivney’s piety and Council operates. It is located on our Web Site compassion won the love of those he served as curate www.kofc14446.ca member’s only section Financial and pastor. His Christian inspiration, leadership and Secretaries Report. administrative drive brought him the loyalty and If you have not heard there was a very successful affection of thousands who knew him as the founder Special Olympics Flag raising ceremony at Oakville of the Knights of Columbus. City Hall Friday morning March 11th. This was a Challenge your family and friends by bringing them combined effort from Burlington Councils, Bishop to Pub Trivia hosted by Brother John Murphy and his Reding Assembly, Marian Council and Mary Mother family Saturday April 2nd 7pm at Mary Mother of of God Council. Turn out from the Special God Church Hall. If you have not yet RRSP to the Olympians, Knights, Politicians, family and friends, evite please do so John can plan the refreshments and was incredible. As Mayor Rob Burton pointed out snacks. ‘this is the largest Flag Raising Ceremony ever seen That same weekend we will be doing double duty in Oakville, a truly Olympian Event’. A special after mass, it will be our Spring Recruitment weekend thanks to Sir Knight James Montague who took up the plus the first of three weekends selling Tickets for the challenge and drove this Oakville event to success. Family and Friends Dance. For the month of April, Also a special thanks to our Worthy Warden Brother we need all Knights to; Bingo who donates countless hours of his time to the Ask at least two men, why they are not a Special Olympics, supported by our Worthy Deputy Knight, and how can we get them more Grand Knight Brother David who gives up his Friday information on what we are all about. and Monday nights to volunteer at the Special Olympics floor hockey and basketball events. Invite your Family and Friends to join you rd April 23 for a Good Meal, Great Time, and Want to support the Special Olympics, easy to do just Fabulous Deals at our Family & Friends sell or buy a book of Raffle Tickets. Dance and Silent Auction.
We are also in the planning stages for the next -Robert Castonguay, Grand Knight fraternal year starting July 2016, this involves budget
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To be a Knight
When you ask me why I do it, Why I stand up as a Knight... I reflect on the moment, When, to me, it was right.
I had seen the Regalia; Watched old men march in church, Thought it amusing, neigh alluring, That it was not mine to search.
The true moment that engaged me, That shocked my myopic heart, Was when a good friend asked me, What I felt was my part.
I really couldn't answer, I felt humbled and quite late, As if I'd let my whole self down, As if left alone at the gate.
To me, Knights are men, Who stand faith formed and caring, Who are eager to invest, Of their wealth, time and sharing.
I might not know your name, We might never be acquainted, But to me a good Knight, Models the lives of those Sainted.
When we speak of God's mercy, When we soulfully pray, We advance the intentions, Of those stuck in evil's fray.
So, I'm a Knight of Columbus, From now on to eternity, I defend Catholic freedoms, Through Charity, Unity and Fraternity.
-David Fisher Deputy Grand Knight KNIGHT NEWS, Council 14446 March 2016 Page 4
Mary Mother of God Council 14446
2745 North Ridge Trail, Oakville, Ontario, L6H 7A3 http://www.kofc14446.ca Mission Statement: Knights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, Patriotism and the defense of the priesthood. The Order is consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary. The Order is unequivocal in its loyalty to the Pope, the Vicar of Christ on earth. It is firmly committed to the protection of human life, from conception to natural death, and to the preservation and defense of the family. It was upon these bedrock principles that the Order was founded by Father Michael J. McGivney over a century ago and our Order remains true to them today. Council Executive 2015 – 2016 Email Addresses on Council Website www.KofC14446.ca Chaplain Fr. John Van Hees Grand Knight Robert Castonguay Deputy Grand Knight David Fisher Chancellor Rory Facca Recorder Jim Eichenberg Treasurer Tony Karkheck Advocate Tony Zimbalatti Warden Mesiton Rivera Inside Guard Gordon Rivera Outside Guard Joe Iacobellis Trustee 2014 Norbert Lee Trustee 2015 Ron Kwapis Trustee 2016 Brendan Wall Financial Secretary Milt Cowan Lecturer Joe Luciani Membership Director David Hinca
Communications Officer Ron Civitarese [email protected] Knight News Editor Tony Saturno [email protected] Website Editor Steve Langendyk Benevolence Director Gerry Kupferschmidt [email protected] Financial Benefits Adviser Mario Rodriguez [email protected] District Deputy Steve Reynolds [email protected]
Mailing Address Meeting Location Knights of Columbus Mary Mother of God Church Mary Mother of God Council 14446 2741 North Trail Ridge PO Box 40014 Oakville Ontario L6H 5N9 Oakville Ontario L6H 0E9 KNIGHT NEWS, Council 14446 March 2016 Page 5
Council Web Site www.KofC14446.ca
Council 14446 SERVICE PROGRAMS – 2015- 2016 Service Program Director: David Fisher, DGK
Church Program Director – Angelo Spadafora Date Program Chair Parish Assistance Manuel Medeiros January 1, 2016 Parish New Years Day Breakfast Milt Cowan TBA Keep Christ in Christmas Frank D’Aurora Rosary Sunday – Martyrs Shrine Midland Milt Cowan Vocations – Seminarian Support (RSVP) Rory Facca TBA K of C Retreat Joe Luciani / David Fisher Community Program Director – Tom Schramm Date Program Chair
Start January 2016 K of C Charity Raffle Jim Eichenberg Seniors Outreach (Northridge) TBA April 23, 2016 Spring Dinner & Dance Tom Schramm TBA Remembrance Day Parade Grand Knight TBA Spring Plant Sale Mark Miziolek Ongoing Pennies 4 Heaven Charity Committee Habitat For Humanity Milt Cowan Council Program Director – Ron Civitarese Date Program Chair
TBA Installation of Officers Grand Knight Pasta/Pizza with the Pastor Ron Civitarese June 12, 2016 Awards Dinner Rob Castonguay March 29, 2016 Founders Day Program Milt Cowan Nov 8, 2016 Memorial Mass Gerry Kupferschmidt January 26, 2016 Council Meeting Dinners GOFS June 12, 2016 Awards & Recognition John Murphy TBA Car Wash and BBQ Frank D’Aurora Family Program Director – Frank D’Auora Date Program Chair
Monthly Benevolence Director Gerry Kupferschmidt As requested by Pastor Funeral Assistance Ron Civitarese Widows Assistance Bob Dorey Visitation of Sick Bob Dorey TBA Family Christmas Dinner Rob Castonguay April 2, 2016 Pub Trivia Night John Murphy October - June School Breakfast Program Ron Civitarese October - June All Star Reading Student Mentoring Joe Luciani Scholarships Joe Luciani Ladies Appreciation TBA
Youth Program Director – Mario Peluso Date Program Chair Jan 22 ,2016 Basketball Free Throw Championship Frank D’Aurora/Mario Peluso Columbian Squires Circle David Fisher Substance Abuse Poster Contest Eric Gegeny March 25, 2016 Good Friday OCYO Walk Milt Cowan Hockey Blast Frank D’Aurora/Mario Peluso Special Olympics Bingo Rivera / Norbert Lee Soccer Challenge Essay Contest Norbert Lee
Pro-Life Program Director – Iskander Massis Date Program Chair
TBA Roses for Life Ken Lesperance TBA Respect Life Sunday Mass & BBQ Pio Gomes / Rob Castonguay TBA Oakville Life Chain Pio Gomes National March for Life – Ottawa Steve Germann October - November Oakville 40 Days for Life Steve Germann Ongoing Euthanasia Awareness Ron Gauthier All Items Need Volunteers or your attendance. KNIGHT NEWS, Council 14446 March 2016 Page 6
Your Assembly in Action Remembrance Day celebrations, to march in parades, Why join the 4th Patriotic Degree? and in eastern Ontario, to stand atop the overpasses along the Highway of Heroes and honour our veterans. The 4th Degree is also known as the Patriotic Degree, We consider it an act of patriotism to make a public and allows Knights to take this one step further. Most display as the visible arm of our Order for all to see often these days in Canada when you hear the term that Knights are Catholic gentlemen who are prepared “patriotism” you associate that with national pride. The to defend our faith and our Catholic way of life. We term “patriotism” to a Knight is much more than consider it an act of patriotism to remain very active in national pride. It means exercising our social our 3rd Degree activities and events. responsibility – not just for our country, but especially for our faith, and our Christian way of life. It means Our members join the 4th Degree to learn what it protecting the hard fought rights and privileges that our really means to be a true patriot, to encourage one Catholic forefathers handed down to us. It means using another and give each other strength to take the path our informed conscience to guide our actions and less travelled, to stand up and be counted even if it influence others to do likewise, especially when we means hardship and to persevere in our faith mission. perform our civic duties. “Sir Knight” is more than a title. It is an honour and a To be a Catholic involves accepting that the Church is privilege and that is why every Knight should become guided by the Holy Spirit to teach what is right and a 4th Degree Knight so that together, with the grace of wrong – what is pleasing to God or not – so as to God we will fulfill our patriotic mission. Hopefully enable us to flourish as human beings, to reach union this answers the question “Why should I join the 4th with God, and to attain true happiness. Degree?”
To be a patriot is to translate what we believe into civic And now ask yourself “Why not?” action – informing ourselves on the issues, convincing others to act along with us and help form a healthy -S.K. Jacob N. Floris public opinion. It means adhering to our Catholic principles in all our actions, consistently practicing our religion and living our lives so as not to bring scandal on our families, our church, and our country. For example – We consider it an act of patriotism to attend Mass regularly in uniform and to present honour guards at wakes and funerals of departed Brothers and assist the 3rd Degree in their membership drives and their Installation of Officers and other special celebrations. We consider it an act of patriotism at
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FR. MICHAEL J. MCGIVENY FOUNDERS DAY MASS Tuesday, March 29, 2016 Mary Mother of God Church 2745 North Ridge Trail, Oakville, L6H 7A3 7:00PM
Join with the Knights of Columbus at a Mass to celebrate the Founder of the Knights of Columbus, Fr. Michael J. McGiveny On Founder's Day this March 29th, we celebrate the anniversary of the Knights of Columbus. As we celebrate the legacy of Venerable Michael McGivney and the contributions of our brother Knights since 1882, we also prepare for an even greater future as we live out the vision of our founder. The anniversary of the realization of Father McGivney’s dream is a cause for celebration. Councils throughout the Order observe this day – among their own members and with the community at large – as a reminder of what the
Knights of Columbus has accomplished in the past years, the ideals of the Order, and their own local achievements. Following Mass a small social will be held.
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Funds raised from Ontario Charity Raffle.
Notice of Motions from Charity Committee The Charity Committee is bringing forward a Notice of Motion that the $328.13 raised by the Ontario Charity Raffle in the prior fraternal year which was received in the current fraternal year will be donated as follows: $330.00 to Shifra Homes, a Christ-Centered maternity residence and resource centre for young, pregnant women and teens requiring shelter, support and counselling Moved by: Rory Facca, Chancellor & Charity Committee Chair KNIGHT NEWS, Council 14446 March 2016 Page 8
To our Birthday Boys We extend the Council’s very best wishes to:
March Birthdays
5- Vince Farano 5- Edcelito A. Ong 19- Tim L. Mann 22- Robert Dorey 25- Mark Miziolek
April Birthdays
4- Adam L. Brancalion 17- Dwayne C. Francis 18- Ken J. Dew 21- Salvatore G. Iervolino 22- John M. Sommers 24- Gerald J. Kupferschmidt 26- Paul J. McCandish 29- James S. Eichenberg
If we missed you, please let the editor know and our records will be updated
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PUB TRIVIA KNIGHT SATURDAY APRIL 2nd, 2016 7:00 PM NATIVITY ROOM ADMISSION: $10.00 per person You don’t have to be an Einstein or Trivia Genius. You don’t even have to drink. You do need to be willing to have a GREAT TIME with new and old friends. Come alone, come with your family, come with a bunch of friends. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: JOHN MURPHY (905) 257-6459 [email protected]
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MARCH PRAYER LIST
Please pray for the following Brothers and family members who are ill or infirmed:
Please continue to pray for the following individuals: Anthony Salvatore; Lady Janice Whittaker, & Brother Danny Foran.
ON THEIR BEHALF WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING PRAYER
“O God, You who are the only source of health and healing, the Spirit of calm and the central peace of this universe, grant to them such a consciousness of Your indwelling and surrounding presence that they may permit You to give them health and strength and especially peace at this time, through Jesus Christ
our Lord. Amen” ------Please pray for the following Brothers and family members, who have recently passed away:
John Schramm, Father of Brother & Sir Knight Tom Schramm; th Julian Lefebvre, the Brother of Vic Lefebvre, Master of the 8 Ontario District.
ON THEIR BEHALF WE OFFER THE FOLLOWING PRAYER
“Heavenly Father, look with love on these souls, and receive them into your heavenly kingdom. Bless them and let them live with you forever. Father, we ask this grace throug h Christ our Lord. Amen!”
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Information regarding prayers should be directed to Gerry Kupferschmidt at [email protected] or (905) 844-7103
NOTE: Several names have been removed from the prayer list because they have appeared in two successive newsletters. Should prayers still be required for these individuals, please contact the Benevolence Director and they will be included in future issues.
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March 2016 ► Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 Stations of the Cross 7 pm
6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Executive Meeting Stations of the Cross 7:30 pm 7 pm
13 14 15 16 17 18 19 Stations of the Cross 7 pm
20 21 22 23 24 25 26 General Meeting 7:30 pm
27 28 29 30 31 Notes: Founders Day Mass Recruitment Weekend and First MMOG 7 pm Degree in April. Invite someone to join our Council. Buy your Spring Dance Tickets, invite Family & Friends.
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April 2016 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 Pub Trivia Knight 7pm.
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10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Executive Meeting 7:30pm
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Family and Friends Dinner Dance 6pm. St.Volodymyr Cultural Centre 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 General Meeting 7:30pm First Degree Ceremonial