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K. OF C. EXECUTIVE 2004-05

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CHAPLAIN

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

DISTRICT DEPUTY

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

DISTRICT WARDEN

Ron (Rollande) 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 (Penny) Gardin. . . . . . .726-5050

TRUSTEES

Gary (Penny) Gardin. . . . . . .726-5050

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

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

WARDEN

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

OUTSIDE GUARD

Jeffrey Drouillard. . . . . . . .726-5326

Al O’Neil(Carol). . . . . . . .737-9475

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

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COLUMBIAN CLUB

2004-05

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PRESIDENT

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

VICE-PRESIDENT

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

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

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

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

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

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MCGREGORETTES EXECUTIVE

2004-05

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PRESIDENT

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

1ST VICE-PRESIDENT

Cindy Dislippe. . . . . . . . .736-1166

2ND VICE-PRESIDENT

Gisele Pidgeon. . . . . . . . .726-5478

RECORDING SECRETARY

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

CORRESPONDENCE SECRETARY

Mary Meloche. . . . . . . . .726-6582

TREASURER

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

PAST PRESIDENT

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

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For The Entire Family

CHAPLAINS REPORT

Brothers,

St. Mathew tells us (5:13:14)”You are the salt of the earth…You are the light of the world.” This call dear brother Knights, is not only for young people-the future church, but also to all of us to be the salt of the earth…to be the light of the world.

How much we appreciate light. We enjoy the bright sunshine, especially, after we have had some dark, cloudy days. How thankful we are to see the moon and stars shine brightly in the night sky when we go out at night. We even notice that our plants always turn towards the light.

We read of the old lamplighters who went up and down the streets at dark lighting the street lamps. They carried a light on a long pole to light the old gas lamps along the street. The lamplighter himself couldn’t be seen, but as you looked down the street and saw the lights burning, you could see where he had been.

In the darkness of this world today we have the privilege of being a lamplighter for God. We are just the carriers of His light, those through whom we can shine forth, We are called to be the light of the world.

A priest asked the children for a definition of a saint. One girl eagerly raised her hand and said, “A saint is a person that the light shines through.”

“Let your light so shine before people, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matt. 5:16, God is saying,”You are the light of the world.”

Yours in Christ

Fr. Leo Lariviere, Chaplain

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GRAND KNIGHT’S REPORT

Brothers,

On behalf of our executive, I would like to wish each & every brother and their families a very Happy New Year.

Now that the hustle & bustle of the busy holiday season is over, I would like to thank a few people for their continued help.

On Saturday December 4^th, our Annual Members Only Christmas Party was held. It was a great time held by all. Thanks to Bro. Gary Gardin, his wife Penny, his daughter Melanie & fiancé Jason who is also a member for making this a very memorable & comical evening. Thanks also to Penny for her hard work with all the centre pieces & the afghan for the party.

Thanks to Brother Phil Lefrancois with his help with the organization of the Basket Bingos in December. The 1^st one was for the CWL, which was sponsored by the Squires. The 2^ndbingo was the K of C Bingo which was held on Sunday December 12^th. Thank you also goes out to the many people who helped out, along with Bro. Ulric Renaud for his help in looking after the financials @ the back counter for the bingo. There were many helpers & we thank all of you.

On Sunday December 12^th, the Squires hosted the Annual Children’s Christmas Party & Brunch. Thanks to Bro. Ron Hamelin, all the councillors, and the Squires for such a wonderful job as always.

Thanks to the Squirettes of Mary for their Annual Community Turkey Dinner that was held on Sunday December 19^th @ our hall. This is such a great event for our community. Our hat’s go off to all the councillors & all the Squirettes for such a wonderful project for our community.

Thanks also goes out to DGK Dave Taylor for his stepping in for my absence for the General Meeting in December.

There are a number of events that will be happening around our Council over the next couple of months.

· Euchre Tournament – On Saturday January 15^th, our Council will host the Annual K of C Euchre Tournament. Thanks to Bro. Fred Dufour & Bro. Vic Read for once again chairing this annual event. Please contact Bro. Fred, or Bro. Vic Read for the details.

· On Friday January 21^st, our Spaghetti Dinners will start up once again every 3^rd Friday of the month.

· On February 18^th, we will host our 8^th Annual Chicken & Slider Night. Tickets are $ 8.00 in advance and can be purchased from our Bartenders or one of our executive. Tickets will not be sold @ the door. Please get your tickets in advance.

· On February 26^th, we will hold our Annual Beach Party. Thanks to Bro. Dave Taylor for once again chairing this event. More info to come in the near future.

In closing, please watch your Calendar for upcoming events on the back of the monthly newsletter, have a safe month & Get Involved In Your Council!!!

Fraternally Yours,

Chuck Roy

Charles Roy

Grand Knight

Fraternally

Dale Martin, F/S

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COLUMBIAN CLUB REPORT

No report this month.

Fraternally Yours,

Gary Gardin

Columbian Club President

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #2844

FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP 2005

This year the Annual Free Throw Championship 2005 has been scheduled for Tuesday, January 11^th in the gymnasium of St. Ursula School. The competition is open to all boys and girls from the ages of 10-14, their age being as of January 1,2005. The competition will begin at 5:15PM SHARP!! Each contestant will shoot 15 consecutive free throws. Registration forms will be available at the following schools: St. Ursula, Colchester North, Anderdon, and in the clubroom of the Knights of Columbus Hall. I am looking to recruit some volunteers to help with scorekeeping and ball returns! If interested in volunteering, or have any questions, please call Derek Renaud at 736-2724.

Derek Renaud

Free Throw Chairman

CHARITIES REPORT

The following charities were supported during the month of October:

St. Vincent De Paul.
Bishop Tony Fabro.
St. Clements Parish Hall.
McGregorettes Ladies Auxiliary.
“Hearts Together for Haiti” fundraiser.
Annual Bowlero Cancer Bowlathon.
Annual Windsor Classic Indoor Games.
Optimist Club of McGregor.
John Brazil Squires.

Jim Biggs

DISTRICT DEPUTIES REPORT

Dear Brother Knights,

Fraternally Yours,

Gordon Edwards

District Deputy, District 88

SENIORS COMPLEX

NOTHING NEW TO REPORT.

Phil Lefrancois

President

McGregor Seniors Complex Inc.

726-5777

RECREATION REPORT

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McGREGORETTES LADIES AUXILIARY