ST. CLEMENT COUNCIL #2844

 

ISSUE  #84  BOX 176, MCGREGOR, ONTARIO NORIJO--PHONE 726-6494 FAX 726-5616     FEB  2001

 

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K. OF C. EXECUTIVE 2001-02

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CHAPLAIN

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

DISTRICT DEPUTY

Dean Egeto.   .    .    .   .   .   .   .   .   257-9678

DISTRICT WARDEN


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

GRAND KNIGHT

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

DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT

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


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

Pete (Helen) Petrimouix.     .   .   .   .       726-5255

TRUSTEES

Kenneth (Bern) Mclean .  .   .   .   .   726-6756

Henry (Bonnie) Labrecque.  .   .   .   726-6342

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

WARDEN

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

OUTSIDE GUARD

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

INSIDE GUARD

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

PAST GRAND KNIGHT

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

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


WEB SITE - www.kofcmcgregor2844.com

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


WE WILL BE DISPLAYING THE 10 COMMANDMENTS HERE.

6. YOU SHALT NOT COMMITT ADULTERY.

 

FISH FRY

FEB. 8TH & 22ND 

FEB. 17 LASALLE

KC DISTRICT FREE-THROW

 

FEB. 15TH

SPAGHETTI DINNER


 


FEB. 3RD

SUPER BOWL SUNDAY

 

FEB. 16TH

BOWLERS BBQ

 

FEB. 23RD

BEACH PARTY

 

FEB. 24TH

CUBS & SCOUT BREAKFAST

 

ATTEND AND HELP OUT

AT THE KC FUNCTIONS

YOUR SUPPORT

WILL HELP MAKE OUR

 COUNCIL SUCCEED

 

 

 

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COLUMBIAN CLUB

2001-02

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PRESIDENT

Henry Labrecque  .   .   .   .   .   .   .   726-6342

VICE-PRESIDENT

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

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

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

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

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

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

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

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MCGREGORETTES EXECUTIVE

2002-03

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PRESIDENT

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

1ST VICE-PRESIDENT

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

2ND VICE-PRESIDENT

Rose Girard. .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   .   726-6904

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

KNIGHTS – SUE DESCHAMPS AT 726-6494

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KC INSURANCE - YOUR AGENT

JEREMIE BORNAIS

519-736-7983

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COLUMBIAN SQUIRES TRAINING TOMORROWS LEADERS TODAY!

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For The Entire Family

 

 

 

 

CHAPLAINS REPORT

 

Dear Brother Knight’s:

 

                Each year we enjoy the warmth of the Christmas spirit…a time when even uncongenial characters become more congenial.  There is more brotherly love and forbearance evident than any other time of the year.  Human nature seems to be softened by the spirit of the feast.  As the great day approaches a certain glow seems to grow within us; eventually spreading to every part of the body.  Finally on the 25th of December we are filled with the spirit of charity.  We greet all our neighours and friends with a warm handshake…our relatives with a kiss.

                Only a few weeks have passed since we celebrated Christ’s birth; but the warm spirit of the feast has already largely faded.  The Christmas trees and gifts seem almost out of place.  The general impression prevails:  “It’s over, let’s forget about it and get back to normal,” but for we Christians this general impression should not be the case.  The true Christmas spirit should be a lasting thing-not something which disappears in a few days.  Of course it is only right that it should reach a peak at Christmastime…but it should not disappear immediately and completely the next day.  The kindness and thoughtfulness which we felt on that day should last.  The wonderful attitudes which we had during the joyful season ought to be carried on .  To continue to promote harmony and peace, to remain patient, forgiving, understanding and long suffering…..these should not be lost, but rather carried along into the new year.

                If we look back at the first Christmas, we see these thoughts verified by the principals involved.  The central figure, Christ Himself, came amid suffering.  He was far from comfortable and he endured it for others.  Mary and Joseph were called outcasts that day.  The shepherds were enduring the elements when the angels came to them.  The Magi had to travel a long and hard journey to reach Christ.  Mortification and unselfishness were required of all of them as it will be required of us.. if we wish to prolong the Christmas spirit.  We must forget ourselves and think of others.  To be kind and forgiving calls for sacrifice and suffering.  To be congenial often calls for great unselfishness.  If we are to be truly Christians, followers of Christ, then we must be willing to sacrifice and mortify ourselves in order that each day will become the kind of day that His birthday was.

                It is not too late to make a resolution…let’s try to prolong the spirit of Christmas in our heart and soul.  It’s a good way to practice many of the Christian virtues.  Certainly, it will demand sacrifice and unselfishness; but then, that’s what Christianity means.  Thoughtless people will even try to take advantage of us; but by setting the example…by lighting a small fire, maybe we will be able to spread the Christmas spirit to the rest of the year.  Maybe we will  re-open the eyes and hearts of the worldly people around us.  Maybe we will make our home…our community…our world, a little better place in which to live.  Maybe we will help spread the message of Christ when we “Go and teach all nations.”

 

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Leo Lariviere

 

GRAND KNIGHT’S REPORT

 

Brothers:

 

The free Turkey Dinner hosted by the Squirettes and Squires was a huge success.  Over 400 people attended the event, which was more than was anticipated.  Congratulations to the young men and women, and the councillors for handling the overwhelming turnout.  A job well done indeed!

The Members Only Christmas Party was a triumph!  Everyone enjoyed themselves with feasting on baby back ribs and chicken as well as the after dinner entertainment provided by the Gardin family.  Thank you for another fun filled game and thanks to the participants for being such good sports.  I certainly want to give Penny Gardin a big special thank you for all the gifts she provided for the ladies and for the table decorations.  A lot of time and effort went into them and we all appreciated your special touch.

In the past month or so, we have had Brother Knight Dan Sauve do some welding for us.  As you might have noticed, we’ve moved the yellow sign and secured it under our big K of C sign.  He welded the frame to the post.  We also had it wired so that it will be lit and visible at night.  Dan also built us a stand for a small safe that was on the floor.  The safe has now been secured to the stand.  Dan has also been busy building us a new charcoal barbeque (the old one was full of holes).  It’s a well made unit with thicker walls that should last us a long time.  I’d  like to extend a big thanks to Dan for the speed in which he finished these projects and for generously donating all of his labour.

The month of February may be short but we have many events happening.  We have the Fish Fries on the 8th and 22nd as well as a Spaghetti Night on the 15th.  On the following day, the 16th, there is the Bowlers BBQ.  On the 23rd there is our annual Beach Party.  Steak BBQ tickets are available at the Club Room.  It’s a fun night as well as a fundraiser for the K of C.  Our share of the profits will be designated to help a fellow K of C member who is in a wheel chair and desperately needs a “cough assist” device.  The Squires are the ones who are spearheading this project as the young man who needs this device is 25 years old and was a Squire.

Reading my Fourth Degree bulletin, an article about “The Right To Life” caught my attention.  It mentions erecting a “Tomb for the Unborn”.  We erected one in front of St. Clement Church.  I wonder how many people are aware of its existence and its meaning.  The article also quotes Proverb 31:8 “Open your mouth for the speechless, in the cause of all who are appointed to die”.

 

Fraternally,

Elie Bertrand

Grand Knight

 

ELECTION RESULTS OF CONVENTION DELEGATES

 

1st Delegate – Elie Bertrand

2nd Delegate – Chuck Roy

1st Alternate – Al O’Neil

2nd Alternate – Ron Hamelin

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CHARITIES REPORT

 

The following charities were supported during the month of January:

1.       MADD for Windsor and Essex County Chapter

2.       Windsor-Essex County Seniors Games

3.       Windsor Classic Indoor Games for the Physically Disabled

4.       St. Clements Parish

 

Chancellor

Jim Biggs

 

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

FREE-THROW CHAMPIONSHIPS

SUMMARY

                This year, the Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship for the McGregor Council #2844 took place on Wednesday, January 16, 2002 in the Ecole Ste Ursule gymnasium.  We had 50 participants competing in their respective divisions.  The winners and runner-ups are listed below, with the number of competitors for each division given in parentheses:

 

BOYS – AGE 10  {4}                                      

1st Place – Justyn Fenos (Colchester North)

2nd Place – Jeffrey Cedar (Colchester North)    

GIRLS – AGE 10  {6}

1st Place – Diane Krug (Colchester North)

2nd Place – Gelana Meloche (Anderdon)