Dues have been unchanged for 12 years. A modest increase will come into effect January 1, 2017. Dues will be $45. Anyone who has paid or does pay by the end of December this year can still pay the $42 rate
Hall Rentals
Reminder: COST OF A HALL RENTAL IS NOW $140.
Bookings that have already been made will honor the old price of $125.
Social Media
Council web page: kofc1431.ca
facebook.com/kofc1431
Breakfast at Immac’s
Every Thursday
8:30 a.m.
Request for Input and Help
BROTHERS, at the October 3 Council meeting the membership agreed to make another pledge to the St Joseph’s restoration project. This pledge hinges on us being able to present to Council a plan for raising the money that we will pledge. I was then asked to formulate a plan. To that end, I am asking any Brother who might have any ideas on how we can raise money or wishes to sit on a committee to contact Tony Vigar at 271-0797
Brother Tony Vigar
Changes to Council Meetings
Council meetings can sometimes be a bit slow and uneventful. The executive would like to speed things up and have more time for fellowship and socializing. To that end, the reading of the minutes has been cut out of the meeting. Minutes are now emailed to members and hard copies are available at the meeting. Aside from the ‘Lorentz luncheon special of the month’ there will be the ‘Lobsinger Event of the month’ at which big-time money prizes can be won. Prize money will be provided from the now eliminated ‘Attendance Prize’.
Also note the new starting time for Council Meetings 7:00 P.M.
Message from the Diocesan Director of Vocations and Seminarians
This past summer I had the privilege of travelling with a group of just over 50 pilgrims, from our diocese, to World Youth Day in Krakow, Poland. .
I would like to share with you a portion of Pope Francis’ message to us, during the Saturday evening vigil. Reflecting on the attitude of the Apostles at Pentecost, our Holy Father warned us of different paralyses in the lives of young people today. The first being fear in general, and the second being a confusion of happiness with comfort. Here are his exact words: Here are his exact words:
“But in life there is another, even more dangerous, kind of paralysis. It is not easy to put our finger on it. I like to describe it as the paralysis that comes from confusing happiness with a sofa. In other words, to think that in order to be happy all we need is a good sofa. A sofa that makes us feel comfortable, calm, safe. A sofa like one of those we have nowadays with a built-in massage unit to put us to sleep. A sofa that promises us hours of comfort so we can escape to the world of videogames and spend all kinds of time in front of a computer screen. A sofa that keeps us safe from any kind of pain and fear. A sofa that allows us to stay home without needing to work at, or worry about, anything. “Sofa-happiness”! That is probably the most harmful and insidious form of paralysis, which can cause the greatest harm to young people. And why does this happen Father? Because, little by little, without even realizing it, we start to nod off, to grow drowsy and dull.”
Vocations of all kinds can only flourish with an openness to sacrificial love, which is not always comfortable but always grace-filled and leads to a deeper form of happiness in life.
With my prayers,
Fr. Patrick Bénéteau
Director of Vocations & Seminarians
Diocese of London
Coming Events
- Tuesday Oct. 18 Installation of Officers at St. Vincent de Paul Church , Mitchell after 7:00 p.m. mass
- Wednesday Oct. 19 Boston Pizza 5-7 p.m. (food 5:30-7:00 p.m.) $20
- Monday Nov. 7 7:00 p.m. Council meeting
- Wednesday Nov. 2 All souls Day Memorial service 7:00 p.m. Immac’s.
- Friday Nov. 11 Remembrance day service at cenotaph
- Friday Nov. 11 Roast beef & euchre: cocktails 6:00, dinner 6:30 p.m. $16
- Monday Nov. 14 Knights Inc. 7:00 p.m. Knights exec. 7:45 p.m.
- Sun. Nov. 27 Skating party; Molson arena 1:15-2:15; Tim Taylor lounge 1-4 p.m.
Faithful Navigators Message
Sir Knights & Ladies:
Patriotism is the arm of the 4th Degree. With November approaching let us remember those that have given of themselves for freedom.
Our first Dinner Meeting of the season was held on September 26th. We had a very good turnout. Everyone enjoyed the delicious meal prepared by L&M Catering.
During our meeting various topics were discussed.
The 4th Degree working Bingo once a month was discussed. A decision was made to apply to the City of Stratford for a license and then proceed from there.
This year our Assembly has lost two Sir Knights, Bob Skinner & Ernie Walsh. A Memorial Donation has been made to St. Vincent de Paul Stratford honouring their memory.
Our Assembly hosted Installation of Officers on Oct 2nd for Stratford & Seaforth Assemblies. I want to thank those who helped make this a success.
The annual Memorial Service will be held Nov 2nd 7 PM at Immaculate Conception Church. An Honour Guard has been requested for this Service.
Our Communion Breakfast is fast approaching. It will be on Sunday November 6.
Mass at 10:00 AM followed by Brunch at the Queens Inn11:45 AM Cost is $17.00
Fraternally Yours
Jack Palleschi
Faithful Navigator
Euchre Party
We have hosts for the October & November Euchre Parties. Hosts are required for subsequent ones.
Fraternal
It was great to see Joe Dewan at our Dinner meeting. Marilyn has done a good job.
Please keep all of our Sir Knight’s & Ladies that are sick or shut-in in our prayers especially Seamus & Betty Doherty.
Upcoming Events
Friday Oct 14, 2016 Euchre Party 7:30 PM
Monday Oct 24, 2016 Dinner Meeting Cocktails 6:30 Dinner 7 PM
Wednesday Nov 2, 2016 Memorial Service Immaculate Conception Church 7 PM
Sunday Nov 06, 2016 Communion Breakfast 10AM Mass, Queens 11:45AM
Friday Nov 18, 2016 Euchre Party 7:30 PM
Monday Nov 28, 2016 Dinner Meeting Cocktails 6:30 Dinner 7 PM
Faithful Navigator’s Message
Sir Knights & Ladies:
Our 1st Dinner Meeting of the season will be held on Monday September 26, 2016. Cocktails 6:30PM Dinner 7PM meeting to follow with the Ladies going to our lounge.
I hope to that there will be a good turnout. Cost for the dinner will be $15.00
Our Assembly will host this year’s Installation of Officers. It will be on Sunday October 2nd at Immaculate Conception Church 2PM. SK’s try to keep this date open.
We also lost another SK Bob Skinner. I want to thank our Commander Adam Gulikers for arranging an Honour Guard for Bob’s Funeral Mass. We were also blessed with members from surrounding assemblies that assisted. Bob will be missed, he held several positions within the Knights over the years.
Fraternally Yours
Jack Palleschi
Faithful Navigator
Euchre Party
We have hosts for the September & October Euchre Parties. Hosts are required for subsequent ones.
Fraternal
As mentioned in by remarks Bob Skinner passed away.
Joe Dewan is slowly recovering from hip replacement complications. Please keep all of Sir Knight’s & Ladies that are sick or shut-in in our prayers.