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Council 9607 Is changing to ECUMENICAL "70" Council 6246
9607 Knights of columbus Newsletter
Volume 1, Issue 1 September 2015
Letter from Grand Knight Tom Doyle
My dear Brother Knights, I hope that everyone has had a great summer and ready to once again embark on a successful year for our council and the church that we serve.
I first want to welcome our new Pastor, and new Chaplain for our council, Fr. Daniel Bombardier.
I also welcome our three newest members who attended their first degree last June; Bro. Dan Hermans, Bro. Chris Quinlan and Bro. Jason Frolow. I also welcome back Bro. John Oliver.
I am now into my second year as Grand Knight. I have learned a lot in my first year and with that and the help of all members of our council I am hoping to do much more this year. We have an excellent group of men on the executive this year and I look forward to working with them and all of our whole members to do a lot of great work this year.
We have already got off to a good start with the Strawberry Social we ran in August. We went through nine tubs of ice cream and over three flats of strawberries. From the number of
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MEMBERSHIP
1st Degree meeting
Monday, September 28 at Holy Family
2nd degree meeting
3rd degree meeting
New Council Member
Grand Knight Tom A Doyle
Chaplain (Rev.) Daniel Bombardier
Financial Secretary Jeffrey S Foster JEFF0265@MSN.COM
Deputy Grand Knight Raymond W Leach b.leach@rogers.com
Chancellor Leo M Heppelle
Recorder David M O Brien
Treasurer Gilles S Catudal
Advocate Pasquale Dicicco PATDICICCO@ROGERS.COM
Warden Michael John Breen
Inside Guard Francis N Brekelmans C.BREKELMANS@QUADRO.NET
Outside Guard Martinus Van Bommel
One Year Trustee Jean-Paul Reaume lynnandpaul@hotmail.com
Two Year Trustee Ronald M Wammes HEYTREEGUY@SYMPATICO.CA
Three Year Trustee Mr John Pm Kaak Sr jpmkaak@execulink.com
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parishioners who stopped for a treat and the comments received I would say that it was a success. Thanks to all who helped make it so.
We will be having a meeting of all officers and Program personnel on Wednesday Sept. 9 at 7:00pm to discuss what we want to do this fraternal year. I would encourage all members of our council with ideas to attend so that we can set the groundwork for a very successful year.
We currently have 135 members in our council and while that is a pretty good number it is still a very small percentage of the eligible men in our parish. We will likely have a “formal” membership drive at some point this year however I would suggest that our drive to increase members should be ongoing. While it may not be reasonable to expect every man in our parish to join our council we should make it a point to at least approach each of them, explain what the Knights do and ask each of them if they are interested in joining us. The Knights is a great organization and the more members we have the more good work we can do. Look at is this way.... the more active members we have the less times I will be coming to you to help organize or work on an event! There is a first degree coming up on Monday, September 28 at Holy Family. I ask each of you to approach at least one male member of our parish and invite them to join us. If you know of someone please complete Form 100 and let me know so we can read them into the minutes of our General Meeting on Wed. Sept. 23.
Lastly, with our 50th Anniversary mass coming up in early October I am hoping that we can have the top rails of all the pews refurbished for this mass. Bishop Fabro is scheduled to be here for the mass and it would be great if we could get this done. I have tried out a few different stains and found one that closely matches the current colour. Once I get approval from Father I will be looking for a number of volunteers to help with this. Since there are no masses scheduled for Mondays I am hoping that the 5 or six weeks we have left will be enough to get at least the majority of the pews done.
I look forward to working with all of you on a number of projects this year. God Bless.
Vivat Jesus. Bro. Tom
Birthdays
Denis F O Connell Sept 01
Robert M Rice Sept 08
Anthony Y Bokkers Sept 11
Michael F Hughes Sept 11
John Martins Sept 16
David M O Brien Sept 16
Jason Frolow Sept 18
Paul J Almas Sept 19
Benjamin A Reavely Sept 28
Chaplain (Rev.) Daniel Bombardier
Dear Brothers:
We are at the threshold of yet another school year. Where has the summer gone? I arrived here at Mary Immaculate Parish to begin my new ministry on July 1. It is wonderful being back in London and serving your council as chaplain. I have been a member with the Knights of Columbus for many years. I am a member of the 3rd and 4th Degree Knights. I consider in a great honour to be of service to you. St. Peter says: “In your relations with one another, clothe yourselves with humility, because God is stern with the arrogant but to the humble he shows kindness. Bow humbly under God’s right hand, so that in due time he may lift you high.” You are truly a wonderful group of men to journey with while walking humbly in God’s sight. I thank you in advance for your fellowship and warm welcome. I am immediately struck by the strong sense of community and fellowship the Knights of Columbus offer to its members. Indeed this is a true blessing for all of us. I am personally edified by your strong commitment to Catholic values and humble service to God’s little ones. The prophet Micah asked the question, “What does the Lord require of you?” His answer is simple, “to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God.” Justice, kindness and humility are the qualities of a good disciple of Jesus Christ and I believe you embrace those attributes in a powerful way. “Pride makes us artificial and humility makes us real.” (Thomas Merton) I pray that you and your families had an enjoyable and safe summer. I look forward to a new year of fellowship and blessings.
Your brother in the Lord,
(Rev.) Daniel Bombardier
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UPCOMING EVENTS
The Knights of Columbus have a number of Fundraiser that they participate in. Please consider volunteering at one of them. The Knights need your support. Calendar of Events
50th Anniversary Celebration Events:
September 12 - Saturday Parish Picnic
October 3-4 Saturday-Sunday Bishop’s Mass Bishop Frabro
November 13 - Friday Banquet, Tickets on sale now. $35.
December 3-6 Thursday – Sunday Parish Mission
Parish Mission Father Thomas Rosica, C.S.B - CEO, Salt and Light Television will lead this mission. Dates for the Parish Mission have been adjusted to Thursday, December 3 – Sunday, December 6.
DECEMBER 8 FEAST DAY MASS.
Adoration every Tuesday
Please join us every Tuesday After the 7pm Mass to 9pm for Adoration.
Knights Breakfast
Attention all knights!!!!!!
Contact: Paul Reaume
Please Help:
You will be assigned to a team. Depending if we have three teams or four you will be asked to assist the Knights breakfast with your team on the third Sunday once every two months. Times are from 7:30am to 10am for the set up and the 9am Mass. 10am to 1pm for the 11am mass and clean up. Please consider helping out with the breakfast for this is one of our major fund raiser for the Knights.
Council Administration - Program Personnel
Program Director Heppelle, Leo M
Church Director Coulter, James A
Vocations Chairman Heppelle, Leo M
Community Director Reaume, Jean-Paul
Culture of Life Chairman O Connor, Daniel J
Health Service Leach, Raymond W
Public Relations Foster, Jeffrey S
Youth Director Kaak Sr, John Pm
Membership Director Doyle, Tom A
Recruitment Committee 1 O Connor, Daniel J
Recruitment Committee 2 Dicicco, Pasquale
Recruitment Committee 3 Taber, Kevin M
Retention Chairman Leach, Raymond W
Insurance Promotion Phelps, Michael J
Altar Server Training O Connor, Daniel J
Basketball Free Throw Dicicco, Pasquale
Breakfast Chairman Reaume, Jean-Paul
Car Draw Ticket Sales Delaurier, Stanley A
Christmas Party Chair Coulter, James A
Golf Tournament Heppelle, Leo M
Pop Can Collection Thompson, Thomas
Thanks to Bro. Stan Delaurier
On behalf of council 9607 I would like to thank Bro. Stan Delaurier for the many hours he put into the sales of the Ontario State Charities raffle tickets and our Bro. Knights who answered Stan's call for help. Due to Bro. Stan's efforts our council was in the top 20% of councils for ticket sales. Well done Stan!