KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

ST. CLEMENT COUNCIL #2844

 

9560 WALKER ROAD, MCGREGOR, ONTARIO NORIJO--PHONE 726-6494 FAX 726-5616     FEB  2004

 

 

K. OF C. EXECUTIVE 2003-04

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CHAPLAIN

Fr. Leo Lariviere. .   .   .   .   .   .   .   726-5127

DISTRICT DEPUTY

Gord (Cheryl) Edwards .   .   .   .   .   737-6633

DISTRICT WARDEN

Ron (Rolande) Ducharme.    .   ..  .   776-7720

GRAND KNIGHT

Chuck (Marla) Roy.    .        .   .   .   735-2825

DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT

Dave (Debbie) Taylor. .   .   .   .   .   737-8887

CHANCELLOR

Jim (Margaret) Biggs. .    .   .   .   .   735-5457              

RECORDER

Paul (Angela) Sylvester .  .   .   .   .   726-6357

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Dale (Marcella) Martin.   .   .   .   .   776-8907

TREASURER

Ron Hamelin. .    .    .   .   .   .   .   .   733-6793

ADVOCATE

Murray (Madeline) Kirzinger.  .   .   776-9578

LECTURER

Gary (PennyY Gardin.  .   .   .   .   .   726-5050

TRUSTEES

Larry (Laura Lee) Bezaire.   .   ..  .   736-5267   

Kevin (Michelle)Langlois.    .   ..  .   726-5013

Frank (Deirdre) Van der Pryt.  .   .   726-5182

WARDEN

Chris (Kelly) Bergeron.    .   .   ..  .   726-5383

OUTSIDE GUARD

Bob Renaud.   .   .   .    .   .    .   .   .   726-6877

INSIDE GUARD

Russ (Rose Marie) Dalpee.    .   .   .   726-6531

PAST GRAND KNIGHT

Elie (Linda) Bertrand. .    .   .   ..  .   776-5073

 

K. OF C. MEETING

SECOND WED. OF EVERY MONTH

DINNER 6:30 P.M. MEETING 7:30 PM

CHARITIES MEETING – SEE CALENDAR

COLUMBIAN CLUB MEETING

FOURTH WED. OF EVERY MONTH

MEETING 7:00 PM

 

 FAMILY     

 

WEB SITE - www.kofcmcgregor2844.com

 

 

FEB. 11TH 

 DINNER MEETING

 

FEB. 13TH AND 27TH        

FISH FRY

 

FEB. 16TH

LADIES AUXILIARY

ELECTION DINNER

MEETING

 

FEB. 21ST

BOWLERS BBQ

 

FEB. 22ND

CORPORATE COMMUNION

 

FEB. 28TH

BEACH PARTY

 

JUST A REMINDER THAT YOU CAN SAVE THE KC SOME $ BY EITHER GETTING YOUR BULLETIN THROUGH EMAIL OR OFF THE WEB. CONTACT MURRAY

KIRZINGER 776-9578 FOR MORE INFO.

 

INTERESTED IN A BLOOD DRIVE

CONTACT THE GRAND KNIGHT OR ANYONE ON THE EXECUTIVE

 

PLEASE NOTE:  SUNDAYS BAR OPEN 11:30 AM - 6:00 PM

 

ATTEND AND HELP OUT

AT THE KC FUNCTIONS

YOUR SUPPORT

WILL HELP MAKE OUR

 COUNCIL SUCCEED

 

 

 

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COLUMBIAN CLUB

2003-04

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PRESIDENT

Jim Biggs .    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   735-5457

VICE-PRESIDENT

Elie Bertrand.   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   776-5073

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Chuck Roy.  .  .    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   735-2825

Gary Gardin. .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .  726-5050

Dale Martin.    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   776-8907

Frank Van der Pryt. .   .   .   .   . .   . 726-5182

Murray Kirzinger.    .   .   .   .   ..  .   776-9578

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MCGREGORETTES EXECUTIVE

2003-04

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PRESIDENT

Deirdre Van der Pryt.   .   .   .   .   .   726-5182

1ST VICE-PRESIDENT

Wendy Barron.    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   726-5071

2ND VICE-PRESIDENT

Pauline Leclair.    .   .   .   .   .   .   .  726-5197

RECORDING SECRETARY

Angela Sylvester. .   .   .   .   .   .   .   726-6357

CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY

Margaret Biggs.    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   735-5457

TREASURER

Diane King.  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   726-9670

PAST PRESIDENT

Janet Moore.    .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   776-5022

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IN CASE OF ILLNESS OR DEATH IN THE FAMILY PLEASE NOTIFY:

MCGREGORETTES - BETTY DEBLOIS AT 726-6391 OR 726-6307 AT WORK

KNIGHTS – SUE DESCHAMPS AT 726-6494

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KC INSURANCE - YOUR AGENT

JEREMIE BORNAIS

519-736-7983 OR

1-866-683-1355

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CHAPLAINS REPORT

Brothers;

 

                Candlemas:  February 2nd – when Jesus was 40 days old, Mary and Joseph took Him to the temple in Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord.  At this time also Mary went through the ceremony of purification prescribed for a mother who has given birth to her first boy child.

                While the Holy Family was in the temple, a saintly old man named Simeon walked up to them.  He took the child Jesus in his arms and told God he was ready to die—his eyes had seen the Saviour.  He called Jesus “a light of revelation to the gentiles, and a glory for Thy people Israel.”

                The Church celebrates these events on February 2nd, teach of the Purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary.  Recalling the words of St. Simeon, the priest blesses the candles before Mass. The candles are lit to honour Christ the Light of the world.  The feast is called Candlemas, the Mass of the Candles.

                It is customary for Catholics to obtain blessed candles for their homes on this day.  They are lighted in time of sickness or danger.  They are placed on the table in the sickroom when the priest comes to bring the Sacraments of the sick.

                Catholics should gladly make use of the sacraments and special blessings of the Church.  It is true that these are elements in the practice of the faith which are of greater importance.  The keeping of the commandments, for instance and the right use of the sacraments, especially of Confession and Holy Communion.  To neglect these essentials, while being strongly attached to the securing of the blessed candles, ashes and palms, is to have things badly out of proportion.

                Nevertheless it remains true that the Church places high value on her blessings and sacramentals.  They serve to lift up a man’s heart in the service of God.  They give him an opportunity to prove that he wishes to subordinate all that he is and all his material possessions to God’s will.  And because their right use inspires good and devout thoughts, they serve as a channel through which God’s grace comes down into a man’s soul.

 

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Leo Lariviere

Chaplain

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GRAND KNIGHT’S REPORT

Brothers;

 

I can’t believe how fast January has flown by. There were many functions in January starting with the McGregor Clumbian Club Appreciation Night. Thanks to our Manager Sue & the Columbian Club Board for cooking & serving the food. It was a great time had by all who were there.

On January 17th, we had our Annual Euchre Tournament. Thank you to Brothers Fred Dufour & PGK Vic Renaud for once again chairing this annual event. As always this was very successful and a very good time had by all who were in attendance.

The Squires & Squirettes held there annual retreat @ Oxley on January 16th, 17th & 18th. I was very fortunate to be able to attend the Saturday morning session. Thanks to the Councilors for organizing such an important event for our leaders of the future.

On Saturday January 24th, St. Clements Parish held their annual steak barbeque fundraiser. Very well attended as always. The proceeds are going towards the new hall they will be building. Thanks to all of you for supporting this very important project.

Thanks to PGK Gord Renaud for his help this past month with two (2) very important meals. Gord prepared all the sliders for the Members General Dinner Meeting & also the Seniors Day on January 21st. Thanks to Gord, the Ladies Auxilliary & staff for all their help. Gord has generously donated his talents for our Annual Chicken & Slider Fund Raiser which will be held on Friday February 20th. Tickets are once again $ 8.00. Please see one of the Bartenders, Myself or one of our executive for tickets. Hopefully the weather is good this year & we can raise good money for all the good work we do.

Thanks to Brother Derek Renaud for chairing the Annual Council Free Throw competition. It was held on Tuesday January 13th at Ste. Ursule school. Thank you to the School for allowing us to use their facilities. All Free Throw winners and their families are invited to our February Dinner meeting. Thanks also goes out to Mary Ann Renaud and all the people involved.

On Saturday February 21st, our very own K of C Bowling team are holding there annual Steak Barbeque. Please support this function, as it helps offset the costs they incur to represent our council @ the International Tournament. This year is just across the bridge in Sterling Heights Michigan. Every year the McGregor K of C # 2844 come home with a lot of hardware. We have some of the best bowlers @ the entire tournament.

Be sure to mark down February 28th, 2004. That is the date for our Annual Beach Party. Tickets are $ 14.00. You have a choice of steak or chicken & a lot of fun. Our chairman for this event is Bro. Dave & Debbie Taylor, Jerry & Becky Drouillard and Chuck & Marla Roy. Please see Dave for tickets, the Clubroom Bartender or anyone of our executive. This is a major fundraiser for our council & the 4th Degree.

Car Raffle tickets have finally arrived. Unfortunately they arrived very late this year. Please see any of your executive, myself or the Clubroom Bartender for tickets. We want to at least try & sell what was sold last year. The proceeds go to a very good cause for the Arthritis Society. We as a council also make money from these tickets. However it is all based on what we sell. The tickets are once again $2.00 each or a book of five (5) for

$5.00.

Fish Fry(s) for the month of February are sponsored by the K of C. If you can, please volunteer to help out.

Before I close for the month, please keep our PGK Elie Bertrand & his wife Linda in your prayers, as Linda’s sister passed away.

Please have a great month & Brothers remember, “ Get Involved In Your COUNCIL” !

 

Fraternally Yours,

Chuck

Charles Roy

Grand Knight

 

 

DISTRICT DEPUTIES REPORT

 

Dear Brothers;

                 

                The month of February promises to be a busy month. The councils should have their free throws finished and we will be completing the District level in February. The poster contest will be at the District level for judging to move on to the Zone level for March 1st. The Regional level of the Free Throw will be held at Ecole Secondaire E. J. Lajeunesse School, 600 E.C. Row Avenue in Windsor on February 28th. Registration and practice at noon till 12:45 PM and competition at 1:00 PM. Participants must have credentials with them as well they need to know the Council name, number, city and the district they represent. They must also have gym shoes. Council free throw Chairmen are welcome to help. If you have any questions on the Regional free throw ask me at the district level, maps will be available as well for the winners.

The councils need to also start to get back into the membership drives for the last half of the year. If your council is not having their next blitz in January then they should be having one in February. I met with the other District Deputies in the Windsor and Essex County area and we discussed many of the upcoming degrees. We are trying to make sure that all the degree teams are utilized to their full potential. We also meet with the captain of the Third Degree Team and discussed the way we could help the degrees run much smoother. I will be supplying the Grand Knights and the Membership Chairman with a list of these upcoming degrees so we can get the new members through in a timely fashion. There are third Degrees in March and April already planned and we want to insure that they are full of new members to help all the councils meet their quotas. So once again I am asking the membership to help their council’s achieve their membership goals. If you know of a potential member please make the effort to ask him to join. The number one reason that most men have not joined yet is because no one asked them.

 

Fraternally

Gordon Edwards

District Deputy, District 88

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COLUMBIAN CLUB


 

DON’T FORGET: Valentine’s Day – February 14th

Hell hath no Fury like your Loved One forgotten on Valentine’s Day

 

MEETING DATE CHANGE

Please be advised that the January Board Meeting (January 28th) has been rescheduled for Wednesday February 4th at 7:00p/m.  Several Board Members are out-of-country during the regular scheduled January meeting.   

 

UNDER CONSTRUCTION

 

Ah! The smell of fresh paint!  The Columbian Club Board will be freshening up the Bar Room with a new coat of paint.  Especially now that we have gone ‘smoke free’.   Thank you to Janice Brockman for washing the walls in preparation. 

 

We are also going to be upgrading the Bar’s dart board area with a new walling material to guard from those occasional wild throws.

 

DARTS ANYONE ?

 

Brother member, James Carrothers has suggested that he would like to kick start an in-house Dart League.  He is looking for an assistant to help him with the idea AND is canvassing people for their interest and feedback.

** Call James at home 979-5358.        

 

FEBRUARY “DINNER EVENTS”

 

FISH FRYS and HOSTS (Knights)

Friday, February 13th

Friday, February 27th 

 

CHICKEN & SLIDERS

Friday, February 20th

 

OH WADDA KNIGHT BEACH PARTY

Saturday, February 28th

                                 

Jim Biggs

Columbian Club

President

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CHARITIES REPORT

 

The following charities were supported during the month of  September:

  1. Windsor Essex Senior Games.
  2. Windsor Classic Indoor Games.
  3. Hospice.
  4. St. Clements Parish.

 

Chancellor

Jim Biggs

 

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MCGREGORETTES LADIES AUXILIARY

 

Ladies:

 

                There was no McGregorettes meeting held in January.

                On February 16,2004, there will be a McGregorettes dinner meeting with elections to follow.

                A steak or chicken dinner will be served at 6:30 PM to the McGregorettes paid-up members on election night.  Nominations will be re-opened at the meeting and elections for the 2004 executive will be held.

                NOTE:  If unable to attend election night and you wish to run for a position, then you must submit a letter of intent.

                                Happy February birthdays to:  SUSAN CURRIE, MARIE GUMLACK, MARY MELOCHE, NORMA TARDIF.

                Remember your “Secret Pal”.

                Happy Valentine’s Day on February 14th!

       

Mary Ann Renaud

Bulletin Publicity

 

 

FATHER LOUIS BOUE ASSEMBLY NO. 2355

Join the 4th Degree

Take the next step of Knighthood.....

the Fr. Louis Boue’ Assembly #2355 invites you to join the Patriotic Order of the 4th Degree.

Contact the Assembly’s Recruitment Chairman,

Reg  Major at 736-8508

 

         

!!!! BINGO !!!!

 

PLEASE CALL RICK OR MARY ANN RENAUD AT 736-2724 FOR BINGO TIMES OR IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO HELP.

ANYONE WISHING TO HELP OR LEARN HOW TO OPERATE THE BINGOS MAY CONTACT THE GRAND KNIGHT OR ANYONE ON THE EXECUTIVE.

 

 

 

NOTICES OF MOTION

 

1. Ron Hamelin has made a notice of motion that St. Clements Council #2844 donate $1,200.00 Servant House Retreat Team to aid our youth of the community.

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Our sympathy goes to Al Seguin on the passing of his brother.

Our sympathy goes also to any  member who has suffered a loss that we have not been informed about.   We pray for all their souls.

 

 

DINNER MEETING

 The meeting will be held February 11th . Dinner will start at 6:30 PM. The dinner will be Chicken and Hamburg and Fries for Free Throw competitors.  Please take a minute to call the Hall at 726-6494 and give your name. This is important so that the cooks can ensure that there is enough food for all that show up.   

 

 

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