Note: Euchre is now on the third Friday of each month.
February 19th: Ken Gaffney and John Price.
March 18th: Larry McCabe and Dave Flegg.
April 15th: Jim Kelly and Harry Visser.
May 20th: Hosts needed.
June 17th: Hosts needed.
Category Archives: 4th Degree
Physician Assisted Death
John Price brought an issue to our attention regarding Physician Assisted Death, where not only is it possibly coming to our province, but also that the possibility of abuse if very real. To that end, there is a noted speaker from London who is willing to come to Stratford to speak on the dangers this situation brings.
For our part, Assembly 1866 will join with the Council to pay the costs of bringing this speaker in at a future date. Once the date has been confirmed I urge all members to try to attend.
Exemplification
38th Exemplification on Saturday June 11th, 2016
Hosted by Fr Alphonse Kerckhaert Assembly at St Francis of Assisi Parish and Centre in Windsor
We will be taking out a quarter page advertisement in their booklet.
Dean Wagner Assembly 100th Anniversary
The Dean Wagner Assembly invites you to their celebration of their 100th Anniversary as an assembly on April 30th. They will begin with a Mass at St. Alphonsus Parish (85 Park Street East, Windsor) at 5:00PM with cocktails and dinner to follow at St. Angela Merici Hall (750 Erie Street East, Windsor). Doors will open and cocktails will be served at 6:00PM, Opening Ceremonies will commence at 6:30PM and Dinner will begin at 7:00PM. The cost per ticket is $50.00 per person.
New Assembly in Strathroy
They have announced the formation of Father Tom Mooney Assembly 3601 in Strathroy.
The Charter Night will be on April 2, 2016, at All Saints Church in Strathroy. Day starts at 4:00 p.m. with Installation of Officers, followed by the presentation of the Charter by District Master Harding during the 5:00 Mass in the Church. After Mass, cocktails will be served at 6:00, followed by dinner at 6:30. Guest speaker is Rev. Fr. John Comiskey. Tickets are $30 and can be ordered by emailing S.K. Jim Devlin at devlinj75@gmail.com, or by phone at 519-245-7715. Deadline for ordering tickets is March 19th.
We will be taking out a half page advertisement in their programme booklet.
Honour Guards
I received the following update from our District Master:
I have been approached a number of times these past few months with reference to 4th degree Colour Corps and Honour Guards.
Just for your information with respect to eligibility for the 4th degree Colour Corps and an Honour Guards at wakes or funerals, here are the current guidelines, as specified by our Vice Supreme Master:
An Honour Guard may be requested to attend and serve at the funeral of any K of C member regardless of his degree in the Order. If the request is made for a deceased immediate family member of a Knight in good standing, an Honour Guard can be authorized by the Faithful Navigator or District Master. For immediate family member which encompasses: wife, children, parents, aunt, uncle, grandchildren, son-in-law, daughter-in-law.
When a brother knight passes and cremation is the form of service, an Honour Guard may be present. We are there to honour our deceased brother with or without the presence of a physical body.
Coming Events
2016 Dates
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Date |
Description |
Comments |
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February 19, 2016 |
Euchre |
Ken Gaffney and John Price |
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February 22, 2016 |
Dinner Meeting |
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March 18, 2016 |
Euchre |
Larry McCabe and Dave Flegg |
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April 2, 2016 |
Strathroy Assembly Charter Night |
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April 3, 2016 |
Communion Breakfast |
There is no meeting in March |
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April 15, 2016 |
Euchre |
Jim Kelly and Harry Visser |
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April 25, 2016 |
Dinner Meeting |
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April 30, 2016 |
Dean Wagner Assembly 100th Anniversary |
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May 20, 2016 |
Euchre |
Hosts needed |
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May 24, 2016 |
Dinner Meeting |
Note: this is a Tuesday |
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June 11, 2016 |
Exemplification |
Assembly 2289 in Windsor |
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June 17, 2016 |
Euchre |
Hosts needed |
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June 27, 2016 |
BBQ Social |
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Faithful Navigator’s Message
Brothers,
As we’re finally getting something that looks like winter, Jean and I want to wish everyone a very happy, safe, and prosperous New Year.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the January dinner meeting.
Vivat,
SK Jeff Smith
Euchre
Note: Euchre is now on the third Friday of each month.
December 18th: Adam Gulikers and Jack Palleschi.
January 15th: Jeff Smith and Fred Dubrick.
February 19th: Ken Gaffney and John Price.
March 18th: Larry McCabe and Dave Flegg.
April 15th: Jim Kelly and Harry Visser.
May 20th: Hosts needed.
June 17th: Hosts needed.
Physician Assisted Death
John Price brought an issue to our attention regarding Physician Assisted Death, where not only is it possibly coming to our province, but also that the possibility of abuse if very real. To that end, there is a noted speaker from London who is willing to come to Stratford to speak on the dangers this situation brings.
For our part, Assembly 1866 will join with the Council to pay the costs of bringing this speaker in at a future date. Once the date has been confirmed I urge all members to try to attend.
4th Degree Coming Events
| Date | Description | Comments |
| January 15, 2016 | Euchre | Jeff Smith and Fred Dubrick |
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January 25, 2016 |
Dinner Meeting |
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February 19, 2016 |
Euchre |
Ken Gaffney and John Price |
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February 22, 2016 |
Dinner Meeting |
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March 18, 2016 |
Euchre |
Larry McCabe and Dave Flegg |
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March TBA |
No meeting: Easter is March 27 |
Communion Breakfast in March |
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April 15, 2016 |
Euchre |
Jim Kelly and Harry Visser |
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April 25, 2016 |
Dinner Meeting |
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May 20, 2016 |
Euchre |
Hosts needed |
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May 24, 2016 |
Dinner Meeting |
Note: this is a Tuesday |
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June 17, 2016 |
Euchre |
Hosts needed |
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June 27, 2016 |
BBQ Social |
Faithful Navigator’s Message
Brothers,
Merry Christmas, everyone!
Jean and I want to wish everyone a very happy, safe, memorable Christmas this year, and a very prosperous Happy New Year as well.
We hope to see everyone at the Christmas dinner on December 11th. If you haven’t got your ticket yet, please give John Price or myself a call.
Vivat,
SK Jeff Smith
December 11th Christmas Party
We have lots of fun planned for our Christmas Party on December 11th. Not to mention a fantastic meal. Be sure to join us! Contact either John Price or Jeff Smith for tickets.
Euchre
Note: Euchre is now on the third Friday of each month.
November 20th: John Price and Dave Flegg.
December 18th: Adam Gulikers and Jack Palleschi.
January 15th: Jeff Smith and Fred Dubrick.
February 19th: Ken Gaffney and John Price.
March 18th: Larry McCabe and Dave Flegg.
April 15th: Jim Kelly and Harry Visser.
May 20th: Hosts needed.
June 17th: Hosts needed.
Changes to the Euchre
We will be changing how people move from one table to the next after each hand, to reduce confusion.
There is no more head table (although you can still use the bell to signal the change-up).
When people pay at the door, they can be issued either a White score card or a Blue score card. The colour of the card indicates how they will move around. So couples could get the same colour if they want to play together all night, or different colours if they want to mix it up.
Be sure before they start that there are two blue and two white cards at each table.
At the end of each hand, those with white cards move clockwise, those with blue cards move counter-clockwise (or whichever direction the host chooses). This will help eliminate playing against the same person several times.
We’ll try this out at the December 18th Euchre and see how it goes.