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K. OF C. EXECUTIVE 2002-03

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CHAPLAIN

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

DISTRICT DEPUTY

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

DISTRICT WARDEN

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

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

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

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

FAMILY

WEB SITE - www.kofcmcgregor2844.com

THE 10 COMMANDMENTS

6. YOU SHALL NOT COMMITT ADULTERY.

ASH WEDNESDAY

MARCH 5

FISH FRY

MARCH 14^TH & 28^th

SPAGHETTI DINNER

FEB. 21^ST

PAST GRAND COMMANDERS BALL

MARCH 22^ND

INTERESTED IN A BLOOD DRIVE

CONTACT THE GRAND KNIGHT OR ANYONE ON THE EXECUTIVE

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

ATTEND AND HELP OUT

AT THE KC FUNCTIONS

YOUR SUPPORT

WILL HELP MAKE OUR

COUNCIL SUCCEED

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COLUMBIAN CLUB

2002-03

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PRESIDENT

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

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

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 Morand. . . . . . . . 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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COLUMBIAN SQUIRES TRAINING TOMORROWS LEADERS TODAY!

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For The Entire Family

CHAPLAINS REPORT

Brothers,

March is an interesting month. It marks the official end of winter and the beginning of spring. Sometimes however, that transition is difficult to determine. March can be like a roaring lion or like a gentle lamb. March can sometimes be a tumultuous month as Mother Nature gathers strength to burst forth from the confines of winter. All creation groans for new life and new birth which very shortly will break forth for all to see.

Sometimes March is a battleground within nature, struggling to hang on to the darkness of winter and reluctant to welcome the hope of spring.

For us Christians, March is the middle of the Lenten Season. It can be for us too a battle growing within our hearts as we struggle to let go the darkness of our sin and welcome the healing and reconciliation with our God.

As we listen to the word of hope and challenge this Lenten Season let us resolve to allow the spirit of the Living God to break through the darkness of our hearts and fill us with the new hope of Spring. We know all too well how difficult it is for us to name our failure and sin before God but our God is a God of hope and promise. Our God, is one who is always present to embrace us with the warmth of healing and peace and that is a peace the world cannot give.

Open your hearts to the God of Spring who will bring forth new life in you that you never imagined and what a beautiful gift and treasure that will be for all to see and celebrate.

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Leo Lariviere

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GRAND KNIGHT’S REPORT

Brothers,

Finally March has arrived and Spring is right around the corner. Hopefully it will be warmer than February.

I wish to thank Freddy Dufour who once again did a wonderful job with the Euchre Tournament at our hall. We had an excellent turn out with 18 teams competing. Thanks also go to Sue Deschamps, Janice Brockman, Russ Dalpee, the bartenders and anyone else who helped out that day. The food was great and everyone had a great time.

Thanks to Gord Renaud and his helpers for hosting the Church BBQ. Four hundred people attended and more tickets could have been sold. It was an awesome success.

Thanks to the BBQ guys for cooking such awesome steak and chicken for the Bowlers BBQ. We had 175 people attend the event.

March starts off with Shrove Tuesday on the 4^th. Our annual Pancake Supper will once again be hosted by the Squires. Please come out and support the event. Donations are accepted at the door.

The Colchester North Fireman’s Association is having their annual Steak BBQ on March the 8^th. This event raises money for many of their worthwhile causes. Once again they need your support.

On Saturday the 15^th, the K of C Councils from all over the county will be hosting a steak and chicken BBQ to raise money for the State Convention in Toronto. Tickets will be limited per council, so purchase them early.

This year on March 17^th, St. Patrick’s Day, Gary Gardin and Al O’Neil have an entertaining day planned. Terrific food consisting of corned beef and cabbage and Irish stew will be available. Tickets can be purchased at the bar.

K of C Bingos started again in February. These are necessary to replenish our charity accounts so that we can continue our contributions to the community. If you are able to help, please contact me.

I remember some time ago reading an article about a man and his wife going by a group of men who were working hard side by side on some project. A flag was flapping in the wind that identified them as Knights of Columbus. The man turned to his wife and said “Who are these men they call Knights of Columbus.”

Today I often wonder “Where are these men they call Knights of Columbus.”

Fraternally,

Elie Bertrand

Grand Knight

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DISTRICT DEPUTIES REPORT

Dear Brothers,

It is shaping up to be another busy month. Three of the four councils in District Eighty Eight are preparing to have their annual banquets in the next four weeks. Please support them by attending and enjoying the company of the families of brother nights around the District. The district free throw was held on February 2^nd at Saint Thomas of Villa Nova. The competition was stiff and everyone had a great time. I think that every kid that participated is a winner. A special thanks to Brother Chuck Roy the Deputy Grand Knight of McGregor council for once again supplying the subs for after the meet. He comes through year after year and with this great donation. I think that if you are passing a Subway Sub Shop at lunch think about stopping in and having one of their tasty subs. Thanks to Council 9226 St. Mary’s in Maidstone for hosting the district free throw this year, to all the brothers from this council and the other councils in the district that showed up to help. Please do not forget to get the winners to the Zone meet in Wallaceburg on March 1^st at Wallaceburg District High Secondary School. Registration and practice 12:00 noon till 12:45 P.M. competition at 1:00 P.M. sharp. Gym shoes must be worn and make sure they have some credentials with them. Also in Wallaceburg will be the Zone meeting on February 22^nd all executives welcome, this is an election meeting for the zone. The next District meeting will be held at Essex Council on March 24^th at 7:30 P.M. once again all council executives should attend.

I have been asked about the Forth Degree by some new knights in recently months. You must be a third degree knight for a year before you can join the Fourth Degree. This is the patriotic and most visible arm of the order. The color guard is so impressive when it shows up at a council’s banquet or corporate communion. This is the next great step in the journey of a knight. The important thing to remember is that you should not neglect your third degree duties if you join the Fourth Degree. The Fourth and Third are equally important to the order. They both supply a valuable service to the order in our quest to help the church, community and youth. I know of several knights that balance positions in the third and the fourth and find each very rewarding. So when you attend your third degree meeting, ask one of the Fourth Degree members about the assembly they belong to. The Fourth Degree needs new members just the way the Third Degree does. So please ask a Sir Knight about this degree.

DISTRICT FREE THROW WINNERS

1^ST PLACE

GIRLS COUNCIL BOYS COUNCIL

10 YRS OLD

Michelle Ferguson McGregor Lucas Allen McGregor

11 YRS OLD

Kaitlyn Gagnon McGregor Jeffery Rousseau McGregor

12 YRS OLD

Tanya Nikolic Maidstone Kevin Ellsworth Maidstone

13 YRS OLD

Krystal Lambier Maidstone Michael FergusonMcGregor

14 YRS OLD

Ashley Gagnon McGregor James Price McGregor

Fraternally

Gordon Edwards

District Deputy

ELECTIONS FOR CONVENTION DELEGATES

1^ST DELEGATE –Elie Bertrand

2^ND DELEGATE - Chuck Roy

1^ST ALTERNATE- Ron Hamelin

2^ND ALTERNATE – Larry Bezaire

COLUMBIAN CLUB REPORT

Brothers:

SPECIAL EVENTS: I sure hope that you didn’t miss these special events at the K of C Hall? St. Clement Parish Hall fundraiser Jan 25^th, Super Bowl Sunday Jan 26^th, Chicken & Sliders Feb 21^st, and the Whadda Knights Beach Party Feb 22^nd. Keep an eye on your newsletter – the warming weather is sure to bring some HOT happenings. THINK SPRING!

FISH FRYS: “Thank you” to ALL of the many volunteers over the months of January & February. A very special thank you to our regulars volunteers who relentlessly give of their extra time and steadfast effort.

Volunteers! Don’t forget that your time is rewarded in the way of accredited points that you can use towards ‘Sporting Events & some selected Dinner Events.

REMINDER:

Fish Fry Dates – March 14^th and March 28th

Saint Patrick’s Day Party – Monday March 17th

Spaghetti Dinner – March 21^st

SUNDAY OPENINGS: The Columbian Clubroom has been open since January 5^th and is doing a steady business - weather permitting. No doubt when “spring” finally arrives “this month”; the warmer weather and early bird golfers will add to our clientele & lunch menu.

Don’t forget our Sunday hours – 11:30a/m to 8:00p/m.

WEB SITE: Murray Kirzinger continues to tap-away at his computer keys to maintain a marvelous web sight for our council members and visiting guests. You can receive the monthly newsletter from our Web.

Get on-line with Murray yet c/o www.kofcmcgregor2844.com

And while we are talking Web sights, don’t forget that Brother Tim Lauriault from the Fr. Louis Boue’ 4^th Degree. He can send their Newsletter to you via email.

Interested? Email Tim with your request c/o tim@kofc2110.com

Fraternally Yours,

Jim Biggs & The Columbian Club

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CHARITIES REPORT

The following charities were supported during the month of February:

(1) Colchester North Firefighters Association

(2) Squires John Brazil Circle #1385

(3) KC International Amateur Golf Tournament

(4) Cystic Fibrosis Association

Chancellor

Jim Biggs

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #2844 FREE THROW COMPETITION

On February 1^st, the 1^st place winners from the council free throw competition, competed at the District #88 competition. There they competed against the winners from the following councils - Essex, Maidstone, LaSalle. Congratulations to the following winners, who will now travel to compete at the regional free throw on March 1^st in Wallaceburg:

LUCAS ALLEN ............................ Boys, age 10

MICHELLE FERGUSON .............. Girls, age 10

JEFFREY ROUSSEAU ................... Boys, age 11

KAITLYN GAGNON ...................... Girls, age 11

MICHAEL FERGUSON ................. Boys, age 13

JAMES PRICE ................................. Boys, age 14

ASHLEY GAGNON ........................ Girls, age 14

All winners and runner ups from the council level were presented with their awards at the last dinner meeting. Thank you to the Knights for allowing them the opportunity to attend and enjoy a great dinner.

Free ThrowChairperson

Derek Renaud

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SENIORS COMPLEX

NOTHING NEW TO REPORT.

Phil Lefrancois

President

McGregor Seniors Complex Inc.

726-5777

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McGREGORETTES LADIES AUXILIARY