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Category Archives: 2016
St. Anthony’s Mass
First erected as a log chapel in 1839, St. Anthony’s church was the site of the annual mass on Sunday September 11. The 80 plus who attended mass on a beautiful sunny afternoon enjoyed refreshments and snacks served by our council members. Brother Tim Nicholson, a charter member of the Mitchell council, was present. His late wife, Charlotte, has ancestors through the Dietrich family that belonged to St Anthony’s.
Hall Rentals
Reminder : COST OF A HALL RENTAL IS NOW $140.
Bookings that have already been made will honor the old price of $125.
Shriners Corn Roast
At our hall on September 8, members from the Stratford on-Avon Shriners donated $500 to Council 1431 and treated our members to a great feed of foot-long hot dogs and corn. About 20 Knights and 30 Nobles enjoyed the occasion . Thank you to the Shriners for sharing their hospitality.
Coming Events
Sunday Sept.25 CWL communion brunch at Immac’s after 12:00 p.m. mass
Monday Oct. 3 Council meeting 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday Oct. 11. Knights Inc. 7:00 p.m. Knights exec. 7:45 p.m.
Wednesday Oct. 19 Boston Pizza 5-7 p.m. (food 5:30-7:00 p.m.) $20
Monday Nov. 7 Council meeting
Friday Nov. 11 Remembrance day service at cenotaph
Friday Nov. 11 Roast beef & euchre: cocktails 6:00, dinner 6:30 p.m. $16 per person
Monday Nov. 14 . Knights Inc. 7:00 p.m. Knights exec. 7:45 p.m.
Sunday Nov. 27 Skating party; Molson arena 1:15-2:15; Tim Taylor lounge 1-4 p.m.
Message from your Chaplain
Dear Bother Knights,
By the time you receive this bulletin, we will be in the month of August. I hope that your summer is going well and you are getting some rest, and enjoying the hot hazy days.
I want to thank you for all that you have done for the cluster and the community since the last bulletin. I specifically thank you for barbequing for the parish picnic which was a great success.
I also thank you for barbequing at the Faith Alive Bible Camp, and also for your generous contribution in support of the camp. There were 140 people took part in the camp with over 70 of them being campers. This is a big event in our cluster and we need the support of groups like yourselves to hold it. Thank you.
It is too early to talk about beginning in the fall again, but I ask that you help recruit men to this organization. Please enjoy the rest of the summer
Thank you for all that you do in the cluster and wider community.
Your Chaplain
Fr. Dick Bester
Grand Knight’s Message
Dear Brother Knights & Ladies:
What can I say, our summer has gone by so quickly. Thanks to all the brothers who participated in our activities over the summer; The Community Meal in June chaired by Jim Kelly, Barbequing for the Parish Swim/Picnic, and the closing of The Bible Camp. Barbequing for these events was easier using the BBQ lent from St. Mike’s high school, much appreciated. We also provided some pallbearers for a deceased parishioner’s mass of resurrection.
As mentioned on previous occasions it’s the same few brothers who organize & work at our various council events. These brothers need your help. Don’t wait to be approached, volunteer for one of our many activities. If you are approached consider this as an opportunity to get involved, the reason you joined the Knight’s. If other commitments prevent you from a requested activity say not now but I can help out at other functions. Our weekly Thursday Breakfasts are back starting Sept 8th 8:30AM at Immaculate Conception Church. Talk to your group at morning coffee about coming out to support this event.
In September we will look at making our final payment towards our $50,000 pledge to St. Joseph’s Restoration Fund. We have been approached to make a pledge towards the cost of a window restoration. Before we commit we need ideas on how we can fund this project. We can do another Walk-A-Thon but that will only get us part way. Need some new ideas. Would you be willing to be on a committee? I know this GK message brings up the same old things, but stop and think why you are a Brother Knight. Also try to come out to our monthly council meetings, meet some of your fellow Knight’s.
Your Grand Knight
John J. Price
In Memoriam
Please remember in your prayers the repose of the souls of Brothers John Meagher, Brother Clarence White, uncle of Brother Pat White, Roger Le Gros, father of Brother Ray Le Gros, and Annie Van Raay, mother of Brother don Van Raay 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, Bob Skinner and Dave Franks.
Also for Theresa Kelly, Debbie Mahood, Fran Culliton, Shirley Reeve, Anne Ryan-Murphy, Henrika Van Beek, Abigail Gregory-Mooney, Betty Dubrick and Lorraine Minten.
Anniversaries
Mike & Sharon Dunn September 11 – 45 years
Phil & Leslie Psutka September 13 – 30 years
Don & Darlene Van Raay September 27 – 30 years
Bingo Schedule
| August 10 | Team 1 |
| August 17 | Team 2 |
| August 24 | Team 3 |
| August 31 | Team 4 |
| September 7 | Team 1 |
| September 14 | Team 2 |
| September 21 | No Bingo |
| September 28 | Team 3 |
Good of the Order
Pot of Gold- 50/50 winner $21 Fred Dubrick
Attendance prize $21 Lorne Johnston (absent)
New Insurance Rep
To members of Council 1431
I have been recently assigned as your Field Agent from the Knights of Columbus, representing your Council. I have held this position for over 7.5 years with the Knights and over 20 years in the industry. I am in the process of meeting with all the members of your Council as directed by Supreme Office. I will be contacting you in the near future to set up an appointment to discuss the Fraternal Benefits provided by the Knights of Columbus, just for being a member. This will also provide an opportunity for us to complete your Confidential Family Service Record through a Forecaster Program. This service is complimentary to all members of the Order.
Your courtesy as a Brother Knight in meeting with me is greatly appreciated.
Looking forward to meeting with you.
Sincerely and fraternally,
Jay Nelligan MDRT FIC
Field Agent
905-531-9121
Hall Rentals
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY, COST OF A HALL RENTAL WILL BE $140.
Bookings that have already been made will honor the old price.
Breakfast at Immac’s
Every Thursday
8:30-9:00 am.
Begins Sept. 8
Brothers, the best breakfast in Stratford will once again be served at Immac’s beginning on Thursday September 8. Brother Franz Ebner is at Immac’s before 7:00 am. each week to begin set up. Thank you to Franz for the conscientious effort you put into this event. A profit of $2,050 was reported for the past year.
What Did We Do This Summer ?
‘Hired Help’ for Parish Cluster Swim and Picnic
Community Meal
On June 16, Brother Jim Kelly led our cooking and serving crew to deliver the second of our Community Meals to about 70 people. Thanks to Fred Dubrick Ken Gaffney, Tom Gould, Allan Grapes, Joe Lorentz, Joe Lynett, Larry McCabe, Jim Miron, Lorne Twamley, Bernie Van Herk, Tony Vigar, and Harry Visser
Thanks to Council 1431 for covering the cost of food for two of the community meals this year.
BBQ for Faith Alive Camp
The usual ‘suspects’ doing the BBQing with some help from a couple of unnamed ‘tasters’ who came by to make certain the food was safe for the campers to ingest.