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Volume 87
Knight Life
February - March
2015

Knights of Columbus Council 1453
WINDSOR ON
c/o 1711 Walker Road Windsor ON N8W 3P2
Number 4
105 years of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism to our community!
Chaplain’s Corner:
Grand Knight’s Column:
Deacon Jeremy Tyrrell
GK Robert D. Bezaire PGK FDD
Vivat Jesus, brothers.
My friends and fellow knights, during the last 5 years since
my ordination, I have accompanied many families as they
faced both triumph and tragedy. My prayer list for those
facing life-threatening illnesses is lengthy, and many of
you are there by request and because I have promised to
pray for you. None of us know what God’s plan is for us.
I sincerely pray for peace and acceptance, for the miracle
of modern medicine, for hope and faith, and above all,
that in all things God’s will is done.
Now I find myself in the company of those for whom life
has become just a little bit uncertain because of illness. I
learned just before Christmas that I have a form of cancer
known as mesothelioma. It is a particularly unpleasant
prognosis, and yet I enter this part of my life journey with
the joy of Christmas still in my heart. I don't know how
much will have changed between the time I write this and
the time you will have read it, but one thing is rock-solid
sure; my faith in God's benevolent grace for you and for
me.
I ask for your prayers for me, for my wife Claire and our
three children, and for all those facing their own
challenges, those known to us and those known only to
God. I will continue to pray for you as I always have, may
God’s peace be with you.
Deacon Jeremy Tyrrell
Chaplain Council 1453
Thanks to KADEC for supplying our Christmas party
again this year.
Thanks to the three past grand knights who
delivered flowers and visited with our shut in
members at Christmas. They were Yvan Gauvin-Bert
Decaire- and Roy Renaud.
Over the holidays we had 2 members pass away.
Brothers Ernie Walker and Peter Black. Peggy Roy
,wife of deceased member Fern Roy. The father of
our State Deputy also passed. Prayers and
sympathies to all families.
We are trying a new system. We want to notify
the members by e-mail of upcoming events. In
order for this to work we need your info. If you
want to be included, contact me at 519-254-8431.
Here it is. I did not forget. We need new members.
As stated above 2 died and 1 resigned. Lost 3.
Added one. Peter Black.s grandson. Not a winning
situation.
The State convention is in April. If any member
would like to represent our council, contact me .
Please continue to support the fish fry's
Council elections will soon be upon us. Think
about running.
Robert D. Bezaire g.k..
FEBRUARY 18
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Deputy G. K. Notes:
From the Chancellor:
DGK Michael Harrigan
Chancellor Bob Burns PGK
Brothers:
Brothers and Others:
We closed out 2014 with our annual
Christmas dinner and awards presentations. My
congratulations go out to our Brother Knights who
have achieved Life and Honorary Life status. Thank
you for your years of service to Council 1453.
Dinner was great and it was good to hear a report
from Sr. Linda Dube on the success of Our Lady of
Guadalupe Home. For those who missed the event
we have donated the proceeds from the last two
Rose Sundays to Sr. Linda and she is putting the
money to good use helping young single mothers to
be able to keep their babies and continue with their
education.
Welcome to 2015, I hope your winter break
was happy and joyful. It is now time to work on our
Council again, and to participate.
Now here we are starting a new year and a
world of promise lies before us. Hopefully as a
Council we will make the best of every opportunity
that comes our way. That includes taking every
chance that presents itself to ask someone to join
our Council. It also provides us with new chances to
partake in Council activities. We try to offer
something for everyone from golf and bowling to
fish fries.
As always please read the Knight Life to
keep up with all Council activities or visit our web
site at http://www.kofcwindsor1453.com/
And again as always our meetings are the third
Wednesday of the month at 7 pm. at the Cardinal A.
Stepinac Council on Walker Road.
I'd like to take this opportunity to wish all
my brother Knights and their families all the very
best for 2015.
May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that
grow, and may trouble avoid you wherever you go. Irish Blessing
Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak
kindly. Leave the rest to God.
DGK Michael
These past two months brought some hope to
our Council with the exemplification of the 1st and
2nd degree of the Order by a third generation of the
Blak family. our newest member Peter.
This joy was short lived, soon followed by
the passing of two of our formerly active and
involved and productive long-time members,
Brothers Ernie Walker and Peter Blak. Both made
this Council history and its success possible.
Supreme and State executives have made
membership recruitment a big and top priority issue.
In March each Council is expected to do parish
recruitment drives in each of their parishes. I hope to
comply with this. If the parishes will allow and the
executive agree, we can hold some and maybe even a
few members will give us a hand.
With our 105th anniversary this month, we
celebrate our long and fruitful history, we can be
proud of our past achievements. Is there a future for
this historic Council? Unless we can recruit new
members our future isn’t very long. I have said
before, and I repeat, unless we as a Council act and
promote functions to attract the younger generation
we will continue to stagnate. We MUST start being
involved as we were many years ago. We have to
give people a reason to join, a purpose to be involved
in. Our insurance plans are the best, and Supreme
and State promote interesting and exciting events, as
well as our charity works. Again we have to involve
ourselves with these activities, show our interest for
family and youth and Church. Something to think
about.
Thanks, God Bless, Vivat Jesus
Bob Burns Chanc. pgk pfn
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District Report:
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Our Ladies Corner:
John P. Semaan PGK
DD District 10
Dear Brother Knights,
Happy New Year!
Our Winter Tri-District (Districts #10-#39#76) DD-GK Meeting is Set for Sat Jan 31-2015, 10
am, Hosted by our Fr Belanger Council #11090, at St
Michael’s Church Basement Hall, 2153 Parkwood
Ave, one block South of Tecumseh Rd East. Also,
please note that the next Exec Officers Training
Session is scheduled for Sat June 20-2015, 9 am,
in Essex, at Holy Name of Jesus Church Hall.
Please mark these two dates on your Calendars and
Relay this info to your Members.
As to Youth Programs, please note that
Council Level Poster Contest should be completed
by Jan 1-2015, since District Level must occur prior
to Jan 15-2015. Also, Council Level Basketball
Freethrow Competition must occur ONLY during
January 2015, and District Level is Set to occur on
Saturday February 9, 2015.
1st
2nd
District #10-District #76 and
Degree
will occur on Sun Feb 15-2015 and Sun April 192015 at Our Lady of Atonement Council #8919
with Candidates 12:45 pm, Doors locked at 1:15 pm
and Degrees Starting at 1:30 pm. Please note that the
original date of Sun May 17-2015 has been changed
to the new date of Sun April 19-2015. As a reminder,
please ensure that your Council sends its 2 cheques
to cover the Cost of all 4 of these Degrees, one to
Council #9671 and the other to Council #8919, each
for $25, with a Notation on the cheque of “For 1st
and 2nd Degrees during 2014-2015 Fraternal Year”.
Congratulations to our Dist #10 Council
#14969 (Archbishop O’Conner Council) for
obtaining the extremely rare TRIPLE STAR
COUNCIL Award, and to Council #11090 (Fr Lionel
Belanger Council) and Council #13335 (St Peter's
Maronite Council) for also receiving Membership
Quota/Program awards.
Please remember to file your Council’s Form
#1728 (Annual Survey of Fraternal Activities) in
January 2015 (Due Jan 31-2015). It is important for
our Order’s maintenance of Charitable status.
Dear Ladies,
I hope everyone has enjoyed a Merry Christmas
and is still in good spirits and good health.
Not much to report at this time except to send our
sincerest, heartfelt condolences to Elsie. We were
very saddened to hear of the passing of her
husband Peter, a very kind and gentle man.
He will be greatly missed. Our condolences also
to the family of Peggy Roy, a member of our
auxiliary. May they all rest in peace.
Best wishes for a quick recovery to Rose who is
undergoing hip surgery.
There won’t be a meeting until April, since I will
be away. Hope to see you then, all in good health!
Your pres. Marcy Ieraci
Please remember to file your Council’s Form
#1728 (Annual Survey of Fraternal Activities) in
January 2015 (Due Jan 31-2015). It is important for
our Order’s maintenance of Charitable status.
As always, kindly remember to
automatically CC Your DD as to all Forms
submitted by your Council to ON State or to
Supreme.
Vivat Jesus,
John P. Semaan,
District Deputy # 10
(519) 977-8764.
FAMILY DAY HOLIDAY FEBRUARY 16th
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February - March ‘15
2014 - 2015 Executive Officers Council 1453
Chaplain
Deacon Jeremy Tyrrell
519-973-3934
Grand Knight
Robert Bezaire FDD PGK
519-254-8431
Deputy G K
Michael Harrigan
519-739-1249
Chancellor
Bob Burns PGK
519-253-5465
Warden
Otto Valvasori
519-739-6420
Financial Secretary Ray Dupuis
519-739-0034
Treasurer
Larry Trembley
519-948-9586
Recorder
Roy Renaud, PGK
519-825-8078
Trustees
Rene Trudell, PGK
519-735-8096
J. P. Rivard
519-256-2545
Edwin Kornacki
519-948-2534
Guards
Fredrick Littlejohns
519-974-7159
Advocate
Michael O’Brien PGK
519-944-6520
Lecturer
to be appointed by GK
Council 1453 Meetings
Windsor Council 1453
Charity Pickerel Fish Fry
February 18
March 18
Executive meeting at
6:00pm
General Meeting at 7:00
pm
Cardinal Stepinac Council,
FebruaryWalker
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February 20
March 20
February 15
Flag Day
Please attend
!!
REMEMBER
OUR DECEASED
BROTHERS
SK Bro. Ernest Walker once our Club Manager and
FS for many years and SK Bro. Peter Blak who
held several offices during his lengthy
membership, and always involved in our activities,
both will be missed. Our prayers and sympathy to
their families. Rest in Peace with God.
April 3
Good Friday
St. Cyril’s Slovak Centre,
Seminole Street at Chandler
Proceeds to Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church and
Knights of Columbus Council 1453 Charities
Contact G.K. Bob Bezaire @ 519-2548431 to reserve tickets.
Hope to see you all there !!
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CELEBRATIONS
Congratulations and Best Wishes to ALL
February Birthdays
Arlene Cassey
Roger Doe
Steven Haggith
Jean Rivard
February Anniversaries
Roger Gagne
Michael Tremblay
Larry Tremblay
Ron & Angela Sturba
James & Joyce Zacher
March Anniversaries
March Birthdays
Yvan & Jeanine Gauvin Roger & Patricia Gagne
Larry Lesperance Pierrette Wallis
Joseph Haggith
Lynn Delisle
Susan Angell
Andrew Poirier
Marie Poirier Hon. Guy F. Demarco
Remembering Our Ill and recovering Brothers
Please pray for PGK Howard and Rose Levis ,
Trustee Edwin Kornacki, PGK Pat Renaud, Bro.
Stanley Wojcik and all who are in need. God help
us all.
SUNDAY
March 8
Knights of Columbus International Bowling Tournament
This coming year the 2015 Central division bowling tournament will be held in Peoria,
Illinois. We are going the weekend of March 28th and 29th, 2015. Anyone interested in
going to the tournament can contact Ray Dupuis 519-739-0034 or Roy Renaud 519825-8078. Deadline for entry fees is February 15th, 2015.
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LIFE MATTERS…
Andrew J. Despins, Field Agent
RRSPs
We don't have to tell you why it's smart to own a Registered Retirement Savings Plan. Studies indicate that in
order to retire and maintain your Standard of Living you will require approximately 70% of your present income.
The Knights of Columbus offers an R.R.S.P. with a difference. It is truly an "Interest Sensitive" plan,
competitive with any R.R.S.P. available, but it also offers a number of additional benefits:
Each year you will receive a fully detailed statement which tells you everything you want to know about
your investments. At retirement it can automatically convert to a lifetime pension at no extra cost. In addition
to everything else there is the added convenience of dealing with a knowledgeable Field Agent, such as
myself, who can provide guidance and honest advice at a time and place convenient to you.
So this year, no need to stand in long line-ups waiting to talk to someone who may not have the
knowledge, the expertise or the time to answer all of your important questions. Is the money locked up? If so,
for how long? What happens if I die? Does the plan allow for rising interest rates?, etc….
This year, let me pay you a visit and provide you with all the facts you need to know to make an informed
decision.
REMEMBER, WE OFFER VERY COMPETITIVE RATES AND QUALITY, AT HOME SERVICE, PLUS:
-NO SET-UP OR ADMINISTRATION FEES
-YOUR FUNDS ARE NEVER LOCKED IN
-TRANSFERS ARE AVAILABLE
-FREE CONSULTATION WITH NO OBLIGATION
-INSTANT RECEIPTS!
-INDUSTRY LEADING PAYOUT BENEFITS
Unlike Banks and Trust Companies R.R.S.P.'s, Knights of Columbus is completely creditor proof...a very
important feature in your long range planning. Find out more, call me today. The deadline for contributing for
the 2014 tax year is March 1, 2015.
Don’t wait…contact me today.
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You can only receive Knight
Life in full colour via e-mail now, or online at our
February - March ‘15
website http://www.kofcwindsor1453.com unless you specifically request a mailed hard
copy. This saves the Council the cost of postage. It’s easy, let the GK know or email me at
[email protected]. Or phone me at (519) 253-5465 and give me your address. For an email copy I need your e-mail address, and it is strictly kept confidential.
The first picture is for our donation to Guadeloupe House. The second picture is
Hon. Guy Demarco honourary membership, the third picture is Richard Heritz
honourary life member and the last picture is Yvan Gauvin honourary life
member.
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ARE YOU FEEDING YOUR FLOCK?
When we look at the good shepherd, we
promptly realize that he takes cares of his flock. He
ensures it is well fed and nurtured so that the sheep
will grow to be healthy strong and vibrant. We all
know that all living things grow; you don’t have to
make them grow. It is just natural if they are healthy.
We don’t have to command our children to grow
either. As long as they have good nutrition and a safe
environment, their growth is natural; for if they do
not grow, something has gone terribly wrong. Lack of
growth usually indicates an unhealthy situation, poor
nutrition or a lack of nurturing. Our councils are
exactly the same; therefore, it is natural for them to
grow if they are healthy.
Thus the real task for our councils’ leadership
is to nurture, feed, and remove growth-restricting
barriers so that natural, normal progress can occur
and we can watch them grow. If this is done, our
councils will experience a spontaneous expansion.
Healthy councils will automatically bring in
membership.
Here are a few questions we need to ask
ourselves and our councils’ family members:
Are we an organization that attracts new
members through our programs or activities in
which our members and community want to be
involved?
Are our goals and directions clear? Is there
reason for existing members to stay active and are
there obvious reasons for new members to get
involved?
Are we offering the men and their families in
our community something they cannot get anywhere
else?
Is our council family as healthy as it needs to
be so that its fellowship creates a warmer
atmosphere?
We need to welcome and introduce ourselves
to our new members and make them feel a part of the
inner group of existing members. We need to
introduce ourselves and our uniqueness as a council
to the men and families within our parish and
community.
Is our council family as healthy as it needs to
be so that it flourishes through our Service?
We need to increase our opportunities to
provide service to our Church, community and
families.
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Is our council family as healthy as it needs
to be so that it grows stronger Spiritually?
We need to pray together as often as we can.
We need to celebrate Mass together and proclaim
our devotion to Mary, more often, as we promised
we would in our first degree.
Is our council family as healthy as it needs
to be so that it grows broader and more diverse?
We need to welcome new families into our
ranks with different experiences, likes, dislikes and
ideas.
Is our council family as healthy as it needs
to be so that it grows larger through the leaders
and chairmen that it produces?
We need to expand the wonderful leadership
and capable chairmanship for which our councils
were once known.
Answers to these very important questions
may shed light on how we might focus our efforts to
renew the very life and spirit of our Council
Membership. Maybe this different approach to
direct hard core recruitment can change how men in
our parishes see us as Knights.
I believe that this type of positive change
will attract new men to ask: “How do I join the
Knights?”
To you Worthy Sirs, I ask your consideration
to adopt this idea of internal change. I encourage
you to discuss it with your officers and to be the
main catalyst to spark these changes in your Council
Membership. Know that it is within your power to
lead and change the health of your beloved council,
so that it is free to spontaneously grow and to
expand the reach of the service that is so desperately
needed in any parish and in Ontario.
Please remember that “We are all called to
be good shepherds!” Are You Feeding Your Flock?
Kevin Daudlin
State Deputy
Reprinted from State Deputy Article in
the October State Bulletin
Who is willing to make the effort?
Who will take the time to help save
this proud historic Council?