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Category Archives: December
In Memoriam
Please remember in your prayers the repose of the souls of Brother Franz Eberner, Evelyn Lobsinger, mother of Brother Mike Lobsinger, Mary Whaling, spouse of deceased Brother Eugene Whaling and Marjorie Walsh, spouse of deceased Brother Ernie Walsh and for their families.
Sick and Shut-ins
Our prayers are requested for the following Knights who are either sick or shut in:
Brothers Gary Birmingham, Father Richard Tremblay, Harry Thomas, Eugene Hagen, Al Grant, Marco Eusebi, Ron Bourque, Frank Flood, Dave Franks and Michael Gomes.
Also for Theresa Kelly, Debbie Mahood, Shirley Reeve, Anne Ryan-Murphy, Abigail Gregory-Mooney, Betty Dubrick, Lorraine Minten, and Mary Lou Palleschi.
Bingo Schedule
December 21 Team 3
December 28 Team 4
January 4 Team 1
January 11 Team 2
January 18 Team 3
January 25 Team 4
February 1 Team 1
February 8 Team 2
February 15 Team 3
February 22 Team 4
Donations
Society of St. Vincent de Paul $1500
The Arthritis Society $500
S.O.O. Special Olympics $500
St. Joseph’s Church $1,000
Immaculate Conception Church $1,000
Salvation Army $500
House of Blessing $800
L’Arche $800
St. Peter’s Seminary $500
Anniversaries
Ray & Jo-anne LeGros January 5 45 years
Dave & Beth Flegg January 20 25 years
The Value of Life Insurance for Children
As a father, you worry about your children and do everything you can to protect them. You try to raise them right and make sure they are prepared to become adults. But have you ever thought about buying life insurance for your child?
When you insure a child, you are protecting his or her future. Did you know that one out of every six adults get rated, postponed, or denied for insurance coverage? If you purchase a policy for your child from the Knights of Columbus with a guaranteed purchase option, it guarantees that more insurance can be purchased for that child at certain set dates, without proving insurability.
Unfortunately, as fathers we don’t have a crystal ball, and we don’t know what the future may have in store for our children’s health. But did you know that right now you can purchase a child’s policy, in many cases, for less than $10 a month?
I’ve heard it said that people don’t want to “profit” from the death of a child, so they won’t purchase coverage on their children. God forbid something tragic happens, those funds can come in handy at a time when finances will be the last thing on a parent’s mind. I have never heard a story about someone who regretted buying coverage on their child.
Contact me today to discuss the many policy options for child plans, including 10- and 20-Pay life insurance.
Jay Nelligan, FIC MDRT
Good of the Order
Pot of Gold 50/50 winner, $ 31.50 Harry Visser
Thank You
The semi-annual council euchre party and roast beef dinner was again very successful. Joe Lorentz reported a profit of $800 from a sold-out night.
Thanks to Ken Gaffney along with Fred Dubrick, Tom Gould, Mike Mooney, and Jim & Marlene Kelly for volunteering to stand by the Salvation Army kettle earlier this month.
Thanks to Mike Lobsinger and helpers Shawn Raiman, John Price, and Mike Mooney for organizing the skating party. 80 skaters enjoyed the outing.
Thirty members enjoyed a meal prior to the December council meeting. Thanks again to Mike for organizing the meal. After the January council meeting it will time to play Chase the Ace. Mike also sets up the Boston Pizza fund raisers for council.
Kilroy Council No 1431 Charitable Welfare Trust
As we approach the end of the calendar year we would like to remind everyone that should anyone wish to make a charitable donation & receive a charitable tax receipt, your donation would be greatly appreciated. Make cheque payable to “Kilroy Council No 1431 Charitable Welfare Trust” and mail or deliver to John Saman 29 Sutter St. Stratford, Ontario N4Z 1G7 before December 29th, so that the donation will show in our records for 2016.
You can also contribute to the Welfare Trust account by stipulating that any memorial donations made at the funeral home, in memory of friends & relatives, be made in favour of “Kilroy Council No 1431 Charitable Welfare Trust” and the funeral home will accommodate your request, after which we will issue you your charitable tax receipt.
Thanks to all who have contributed to the Charitable Welfare Trust account over the past years.
Brother John Saman
Breakfast at Immac’s
Every Thursday
8:30 a.m.
Charity Lottery Tickets
Tickets have arrived. Can we match last year’s sales?
We will be selling tickets at the Mall from Thursday December 15 to Boxing Day December 26. Contact Jim Gaylor (271-3446) if you can spend a 3 h shift at the Mall.
Members will be contacted by either Jim Gaylor or Gerry Culligan in the new year to receive their book (books ???) of tickets. However, if anyone wants their normal allotment of tickets before Christmas for stocking stuffers, etc, contact Jim.
NOTICE of DUES
BROTHERS, the following notice is a reminder that 2017 is quickly coming upon us. This will mark the start of a new fraternal year.
Please help our council fulfill its financial obligations by submitting your 2016 dues as soon as possible.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP DUES $45.00
HONORARY MEMBERSHIP DUES $15.00
Only pay $42 if your dues are paid by December 31, 2016
An Honorary member is one who is 65 old and has 25 years continuous service.
HONORARY LIFE MEMBER – DUES ARE FORGIVEN
An Honorary Life member is one who is 70 years old and has
25 years of continuous service.
If you are not certain of your status, please contact me prior to sending in your dues.
Fraternally yours
Tony Vigar (519) 271-0797
Financial Secretary
Please make cheque payable to…..
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – KILROY COUNCIL 1431
FORWARD PAYMENT TO OUR HALL ADDRESS OR
91 Earl Street., Stratford On N5A 6G4
Coming Events
Sunday Dec. 25. Feast of the Nativity of the Lord, Christmas Day
Saturday Dec. 31. New Year’s Eve Pot luck and card party, our hall
Monday January 2, Council meeting, 7:00 p.m.
Monday January 9, Knights Inc. 7:00 p.m., Knights exec. 7:45 p.m.
Tuesday January 10 Council BB Free Throw St. Michael C.S.S. 7:00 pm