Grand Knight’s ColumnI want to take this time to thank Brother Mike Agius for doing anexcellent job in organizing the Evening Celebrating our Parish Priests,Past Priests, and Vocations to the priesthood. The event was held onSaturday, October 15th beginning with a Mass at 5:00 p.m. andfollowed by a reception in the Atonement Family Centre. It was agreat evening.

I would like to remind all of my Brother Knights that we are holdinga membership drive on November 5th and 6th jointly with the CWL.Please ask a fellow Catholic gentleman, whether a parishioner, aneighbour, a co-worker, or a friend to become a Knight in our Council.Also please volunteer at any of the Masses that weekend to help withthe liturgies.

Gentlemen, please remember to pray the Hail Mary a Day that ourCouncil is sponsoring in our parish. We are having a CorporateCommunion at the 9:00 a.m. Mass on Sunday, November 20th; itwill be followed by a breakfast to be held in the Atonement FamilyCentre. It is your obligation as a Knight to attend this function. Ticketsfor the breakfast are only $5.00 each, and children are admitted free.See you there.

On November 11th let us keep in our prayers and thoughts all of themilitary service men and women who gallantly gave their lives in allthe past wars and conflicts so that we might enjoy the freedoms thatwe have today.

Remember – ask a Catholic man to become a Knight.

Vivat Jesus

Keith Campbell, Grand Knight

November 2005 NewsletterChaplain’s Column

I would like to start this column today with a word of thanks fromboth Father Mike and myself for the beautiful celebration that theKnights of Columbus sponsored honoring the Priesthood. I knowthat there was a lot of work that went into the planning and organizationof such a night. I want the Knights of Columbus to know how muchit was appreciated. Ever since I've come to the Atonement Parish, Ihave only experienced love and concern from the people and especiallythe Knights of Columbus. The celebration was just one more example!

As we just finished the World Series I thought a word from Mr. Octoberwould be appropriate:

“A great manager has a knack for making ballplayers thinkthey're better than they think they are. He forces you tohave a good opinion of yourself. He lets you know hebelieves in you. He makes you get more out of yourself.And once you learn how good you really are, you neversettle for playing anything less than your very best.”

Reggie Jackson

What Reggie said applies not only to baseball but is also true in life.People bring the best out of other people! The only way to make aman trustworthy is to trust him. If you want your children to improve,let them over hear the nice things you say about them to others.However much we guard against it we tend to shape ourselves in theimage others have of us.

S.N. Parker once said "….people have a way of becoming what youencourage them to be - not what you nag them to be." As we continueour fraternal year let us never lose an opportunity to be a support toone another, to encourage one another, to expect the best of one anotherhere in the Council, at home, and whenever we come in contact withone another.

Rev. Clare Coleman, Worthy ChaplainGoodfellows’ Newspaper DriveIt’s that time of year again. December is getting closer,and so is the annual Goodfellows’ newspaper campaign.Our Council has a proud history of providing volunteersfor this worthy cause which raises funds to provide aproper Christmas for poor families and their children.

This year the campaign will take place on the 1st, 2nd,and 3rd of December. We urge all members of our Councilto volunteer for one of the time slots – 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. onThursday and Friday, and 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. on Saturday. BrotherHarvey Seney, who chairs this event for our Council, will be providinga sign-up sheet for volunteers. It will be located in the main entranceto our church. Last year our Council raised $2,810.88 for this worthycause. Let us try to improve on it this year.

Brighten your Christmas by helping to brighten someone else’sChristmas by volunteering.

Upcoming Events3rd Degree at Bishop T. Kidd (Riverside) Council........................................Sunday, November 6th @ 1:00 p.m.

Our Council’s Corporate Communion followed by breakfast...................................... Sunday, November 20th @ 9:00 a.m.

1st & 2nd Degrees at Cardinal A. Stepinac Council..................................... Sunday, November 20th @ 1:00 p.m.

1st and 2nd Degrees at St. Peter’s Maronite...................................... Sunday, December 18th @ 1:00 p.m.

Ask a Catholic Gentleman to be a Knight

Executive BoardFraternal Year 2005 - 2006

Worthy Chaplain - Fr. Clare Coleman ........................ 735-6023Worthy Co-Chaplain - Fr. Mike Graham .................... 735-6023Grand Knight - Keith Campbell (Gloria) ................... 735-8509Past Grand Knight - John Barron (Virginia) .............. 735-5236Deputy Grand Knight - Paul De.Ruyter (Cheryl) ....... 974-1537Chancellor - George Lewsaw (Bonnie) ...................... 735-4933Financial Secretary - Dave Wilbur (Cathy) ............... 735-1272Recorder - Dan Dumouchelle (Penny) .................. 735-8761Treasurer - Louis Mollica (Maria) .......................... 735-6154Advocate - Richard Joinville (Carmen) ............... 945-8824Warden - Eduardo Aguilar (Angeline) ................. 735-7122Trustees - Earl Fontaine (Jeannine) ..................... 735-5231

- Walter Friedl (Virginia) ....................... 735-0733- John Cassidy (Dolena) ......................... 735-6628

Guards - Robert (Bob) Adam (Maria) ................. 735-7352- Dave Hodgeson .................................... 735-9703- Jean Paul Marentette ............................ 735-0743

Lecturer - Leo Laforet (Eileen) ............................. 735-3642

State Deputy - John P. Clancey (Valery)District Deputy - Joe Banoviç (Monika) ................... 735-4532District Warden - John Marsich (Barbara) ................. 948-3494

Program DirectorsPaul De.Ruyter - General Director

Charities - Dan DumouchelleChoir - Stan BurkeChurch - Paul GervaisCommunity - Allen TopliffeCouncil - Michael AgiusFamily - Keith CampbellFund Raising (Bingo) - John BarronGoodfellows Project - Harvey Seney & John BarronHealth Services - Allen TopliffeMembership - Greg MacDonaldNewsletter - Tony EllulParish Council - Louis MollicaPro-Life Couple - Janna & Allen TopliffePublic Relations - Tony EllulRecruitment - Trustees (above)Retention - Trustees (above)Vocations - George LewsawYouth - Eduardo Aguilar

Insurance Agent - Andrew Despins ........................ 979-0899

Family of the MonthNovember 2005

Peter and Barbara FitzgeraldPeter and Barb have been married for 43 years and they have fourchildren, Kevin - 42, John - 40, Marie - 35, and Brian - 28. They alsohave four grandchildren, Jacob - 13, Eric - 11, Jason - 7, and Jodie -2. Both Peter and Barb are originally from Newfoundland havingfirst moved to Georgetown, then to London, and finally settling inWindsor. They have been members of our parish for 24 years andattend the 11:00 a.m. Mass.

Peter is a past Lector, Eucharistic Minister, and the former Chairmanof the Parish Advisory Board. Peter retired as Manager of the PayrollDepartment at Hiram Walker's after 20 years of service. Peter joinedthe Knights of Columbus when he was 19 years old and was electedGrand Knight of a 350 member council in Newfoundland helping inthat council's financial recovery. When Peter became Grand Knight,he was the youngest Grand Knight in Canada.

Barb is a member of the CWL Council of our parish, is on theBereavement Luncheon Committee, and distributes Holy Communionat Heron Terrace. Barb retired from the teaching profession in 1995.

Both Peter and Barb chaired the RCIA program in our parish for 12years. They are both members of our Council's Bingo Team workingas many sessions as they can. At other parishes in Georgetown andLondon they both coordinated Genesis 2 and Romans 8 programsthat took place during Lent, and they were also team members onMarriage Encounter and Cursillo retreat weekends.

Peter and Barb enjoy travelling, wintering in Florida (where Peterplays on a seniors' softball team), and Barb dabbles in artistic painting.When back in Canada, they really enjoy spending time with theirchildren and grandchildren.

It is with great pleasure that I recognize Peter and Barbara Fitzgeraldas Family of the Month for November 2005.

Keith Campbell, Grand Knight

Comings and Goings• Brother Rey Garcia was discharged from hospital and is

recovering at home.• Brother Dave Hodgeson is back at home from hospital and was

able to attend Sunday Mass recently.• Brother Tony Tocco is at home and recovering following surgery

in London.• Eileen Laforet, wife of Brother Leo is home following surgery

in London and was able to attend Sunday Mass recently.• Please keep in your prayers Brothers John Kassa, and Lloyd

MacLellan who are unwell at home. Remember also BrotherCharles Hesman who is in hospital for surgery.

• We bid a fond farewell to Brother Walter Kammell and his wifeAnna. They have moved to London to be near their daughterand her family because of Walter’s ill health.

Welcome and CongratulationsWe are very pleased to welcome Brothers Wayne Bondy andGeorge Pickering who have transferred to our Council.We also welcome Brother Ken Lecuyer who made his 1st and 2nd

Degrees on Sunday October 16th.

Welcome aboard Brothers. We’re glad to have you join us.

Church ActivitiesCorporate Communion Breakfast

Brothers, allow me to remind you that our Council is holding aCorporate Communion on Sunday, November 20th at the 9:00 a.m.Mass. I urge you to attend to celebrate the Eucharist with yourfamily and fellow Knights. Following the Mass, there will be abreakfast in the Atonement Family Centre. The cost is $5.00 perperson; there is no charge for children. Please come and help tomake this occasion a success.

Paul Gervais, Former District Deputy

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Charities ReportOctober 2005

1. Charities For You Radio Fund ......................................TNA2. Windsor-Essex Lung Association ................................. TNA

Total for October 2005 .................................................... $0.00Total to date for 2005 ............................................. $21,739.89

Dan Dumouchelle, Chair - Charities Committee

Bingo ReportOctober 2005

The income from the three bingo sessions held in September was$2,174.94. The continued efforts of our dedicated bingo volunteershave generated ample revenue so that our Council can comfortablymeet our projections for charitable donations for 2005.

Bingo dates for November are as shown below.

Volunteers please call our Bingo Captains .....

John Barron ...................................................................... 735-5236Dan Dumouchelle ............................................................ 735-8761Earl Fontaine .................................................................... 735-5231

John Barron, Chairman, Bingo Volunteers

Good of the OrderGeneral Meeting - October 2005

Attendance Draw - Greg MacDonald .................................. $41.00David Wilbur ............................................................................ PenBob Adam ........................................................... Breakfast TicketsEduardo Aguilar .................................................................. T-shirtDan Frimer .................................................................. Persoanl fanJ. P. Marentette ........................................................................ PenGreg MacDonald .................................................................. T-shirtGeorge Lewsaw ........................................................ Deck of cardsKeith Campbell .............................................................. Coffe cupEduardo Aguilar ...................................................................... PenDan Frimer ............................................................................... PenBob Adam ................................................................................. PenJohn Cassidy ............................................................................ Pen

November BirthdaysKen Ambrose ............................................................. November 1Santino Pozzi .............................................................. November 1Bill Kowaliw ............................................................... November 3Mike Vettese ............................................................... November 7Paul Borghi ................................................................. November 8Vern Meloche .............................................................. November 8John Marentette ........................................................ November 12Mike Finn .................................................................. November 18Rev. Michael Graham ............................................... November 19Mark Campbell ......................................................... November 22Brothers, God bless you and keep you, and may He grant each ofyou many more birthdays to come.

Knight of the MonthNovember 2005Jerry Clement

Jerry has been a Knight for 49 years. He told me that during these 49years, he has been a member of 8 different councils, including twiceat the Kapuskasing Council.

Jerry has been a Chancellor and Recorder in Kapuskasing, and wasour Council's Charter Financial Secretary. He is an Usher at the 5:00p.m. Mass and has been an usher since the inception of the Ushers'Ministry in our parish. Jerry is also a Eucharistic Minister distributingCommunion at Heron Terrace on Sundays.

In the past, Jerry has held various positions in our parish - Lector,Eucharistic Minister, Member of the parish Advisory Board and ofthe Finance Committee, and Coordinator of the Sunday CollectionCounters.

Jerry was a permanent fixture at our Council's bingos, an activity thathe enjoyed very much, but had to finally give it up two months agobecause of the tobacco smoke. He said that he will return when theNo Smoking Law comes into effect. He has also worked every yearin the Goodfellows' Paper Drive ever since our Council becameinvolved with that project.

Jerry is retired as manager of a local credit union. He enjoys travelling,vacationing in Florida, reading, and spending time with hisgrandchildren.

Jerry faithfully attends our Council's general meetings, and is a trueKnight.

It gives me great pleasure to recognize Jerry Clement as Knight ofthe Month for November 2005.

Keith Campbell, Grand KnightDistrict Deputy’s Message

Dear Brother Knights

On behalf of our State Deputy John Clancey and Ontario State Board,District Warden John and I offer the congratulations on all the newofficers who were installed recently at the district installation. Byaccepting the responsibility of your council positions, you havedemonstrated a willingness to act for the greater good in our council,church and community. Thank you.

During the Month of November as a brotherhood, take time toremember all our departed brothers. To the Councils who preparespecial masses and Corporate Communions in their honour, there isno greater respect we can give them and their families then to attendthese functions.

We also offer our congratulations to Fr. Victor C. Cote Council #9671and to Grand Knight Alan Sims and Kardinal A. Stepinac Council#11774 to Grand Knight Steve Zokvic for receiving the Star CouncilAward. The Star Council Award is a major award acknowledging agreat achievement in the Council. I would also like to congratulateSt. Jerome Council #8682 and Tecumseh Council #4375 for winningthe Columbian Award, and Council #8919 for winning the McGivneyAward.

A reminder to all Councils that the Basketball Free Throw, SoccerChallenge, and Substance and Drug Abuse Poster programs are justaround the corner. Please make sure that you have all your kits andhave made arrangements with your schools.

Fraternally Yours in Christ,

Josip (Joe) Banoviç, DD District 76

Date Session 1 Session 2 Session 320-Nov-2005 3:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m.

Oh come, oh come EmmanuelThe Church dedicates most of the days in the Liturgical Calendarto one or more saints or to a solemnity. The purpose is that we thefaithful would contemplate the lives of these saints and to followtheir example. So, how many saints are there? The answer isapproximately 10,000, 482 of which were canonized by Pope JohnPaul II.

So, is that it, 10,000 saints? Of course not. They are the holypeople who have been declared saints by the Church through theprocess of beatification and canonization. Saints are all those soulswho have gained admission into the Heavenly Kingdom. Sincethe dawn of creation there have been countless people who livedholy yet ordinary lives and are now in the presence of God; theytoo are saints. Among them we might count our deceased familymembers, friends, colleagues, and neighbours - the unknown saintsof everyday life. We too hope to join the ranks of the saints;admission into Heaven automatically makes you a saint.

It is for this reason that the Church celebrates All Saints Day onNovember 1st, to honour all those nameless, faceless souls who arein Heaven; the saints that we are not aware of. On November 2nd

we observe All Souls’ Day to remember in a special way thosedeparted souls who have not yet gained entry into Heaven. Weremember them especially on that day in the hope that our prayerswill speed their union with all the other saints in Heaven wherethey in turn will intercede for us.

November 11th holds a special place in the Canadian calendar –we observe Remembrance Day. On that day we might want totake a moment to remember and honour the memory of thosemembers of the military services who gave their lives in the serviceof Canada and freedom.

The feast of Christ the King falls on November20th and it marks the last Sunday in theLiturgical Year. On that day, we celebrate thefeast of Christ the King; King of Kings andLord of Lords; Lord of Heaven and Earth; thevery first martyr of our faith.

November 27th is the First Sunday of Adventmarking the first day of the new liturgical year;so we might want to wish each other a HappyNew Year. Advent is a period of four weeks ofjoyful waiting and anticipation in preparation for the celebrationof the Birth of Our Lord – Christmas. The word Advent comesfrom the Latin word advenire; a compound word from ad meaninghere and venire meaning to come. That is why we sing “Oh come,oh come Immanuel and ransom captive Israel…”

St. Andrew was a businessman, a partner in the fishingtrade with his brother St. Peter. The Gospel tells usthat he was a disciple of John the Baptist whofollowed Jesus after John the Baptist declared“Behold the Lamb of God” at the Jordan when Jesuswas baptised making him the first disciple of Jesus.It was he who brought his brother Peter to Jesus;although they both continued in the fishing trade untilJesus called them to follow Him saying “Follow me,and I will make you fishers of men.” It is believed

that St. Andrew was martyred by being tied to a cross in the shapeof an X, from where he preached for two days until he died. He isthe patron saint of Scotland - the white X cross on a blue backgroundwhich is the flag of Scotland represents the cross of St. Andrew.He is also the patron saint of Russia, and of fishermen. The Churchdedicates November 30th to St. Andrew the Apostle.

From our Insurance AgentWhat is a R.R.I.F. (and How Does It Work)

A Registered Retirement Income Fund, or RRIF, is like an interest-earning account from which you receive income payments.From a tax standpoint, there are significant advantages toyou in establishing a RRIF.

You may be aware that under Revenue Canadarules, your Registered Retirement Savings Plan(RRSP) contract ends at the end of the calendar yearin which you turn age 69. If you take a lump sumdistribution, you're required by Revenue Canada to pay incometaxes on the entire sum! However, if you roll those funds into aRRIF, taxes are deferred in much the same way as they were beforeretirement. You'll owe income tax each year just on the principaland interest that's paid to you - provided you stay within certainlimits.

You can start your Knights of Columbus RRIF with a singlepremium from:

- a KofC RRSP- any other financial institution’s RRSP- another RRIF

Transfers from a registered pension plan are not allowed.Retirement has been referred to as one's "golden years". For thefirst time in your life, your time is truly your own, to spend doingthings that you enjoy. Let the Knights of Columbus help you planfor your future. The end of the year is quickly approaching, callme today.

P.S. Have you noticed how terrible the RRSP interest rates are outthere? Call me today... I'm sure you'll be pleasantly surprised tofind out what your own Fraternal Organization can do for you!

"Helping Families Help Themselves"Andrew Despins, FIC, Field AgentPhone: (519) 979-0899Knights of Columbus e-mail: adespins@cogeco.ca orFraternal Benefits kofcinsurance@cogeco.caWebsite: http://www.kofc.org/insurance

Comic Reliefby Benoit

Two blond men were working for the city public works department.One was digging holes and the other followed behind him filling theholes in. They worked up one side of the street, then down the other,then moved on to the next street, working furiously all day withoutrest, one guy digging holes, the other guy filling them in.An onlooker was amazed at their hard work, but couldn't understandwhat they were doing. So he asked the hole-digger, “I'm impressedby the effort you two are putting into your work, but I don't get it.Why are you digging holes, only to have your partner follow behindand filling them in?”The hole-digger wiped his brow and sighed, “Well, I suppose itprobably looks odd because we're normally a three-man team. Buttoday the guy who plants the trees called in sick.”

Take the next step of Knighthood. Join the 4th Degree.The Rt. Rev. W. J. Langlois Assembly # 1789 invites youto join the PATRIOTIC ORDER of the 4th Degree.Contact the Navigator Larry Lamphier at 735-6539 or

Admiral Robert Paquette at 735-0013.

Lest We ForgetVery late in the evening of August 18th 1942, a fleet of 29 Allied military ships and 231 landing craft sailed out of severalanchorages in southern England bound for Hitler's Fortress Europe. Aboard the fleet was an attack force of about 6,100 men.It consisted of 50 U.S. Rangers, 1087 British Commandos and Marines, and 4,963 men from the 2nd Canadian Division,including 553 men from the Essex Scottish Regiment of Windsor-Essex. They were headed for the French port city ofDieppe. The raid, which was undertaken without the approval of the Combined Chiefs of Staff, was led by Lord LouisMountbatten, Chief of Combined Operations. Operation Jubilee, also known as the Dieppe Raid, was under way.

Things began to go wrong early on the morning of August 19th when elements of theraiding fleet encountered a German convoy close to the French coast. The Germanconvoy was driven off but it managed to alert the coastal defences. The element of surprise was lost. Theraid began with some success at 4:50 a.m. when the 4th Commando neutralized an artillery battery. By thetime that the Canadians landed around Dieppe at about 5:20 a.m., the opposing forces were ready for them.Heavy automatic weapons rained fire down on the Canadians from the surrounding cliffs and houses on theseafront. The Canadians were pinned down behind the seawall, and the tanks of the 14th Canadian ArmyTank Regiment could make no headway on the shale beach. Almost all of the tank crews were either killedor captured. The order to withdraw was issued at 11:00 a.m. and the entire operation was over by 1:00 p.m.By the end of the day 1,874 Canadians were taken prisoners of war,and 907 were killed or missing in action - 121 of the dead or missingwere from the Essex Scottish Regiment - and all of the 50 Canadiantanks were destroyed. Of the 2,210 Canadians who made it back toEngland, 1,974 were wounded. The Canadian forces had sustained

over 95% in casualties. Of the 1,000 Allied aircraft that provided air cover during the operation,106 were lost including 13 RCAF aircraft. It was a military disaster brought about by poorplanning and the arrogance of the operaton’s leader who could have abandoned the raid when itwas clear that the element of surprise had been compromised. Such is the folly of war.On November 11th let us all spare a moment to remember those brave men who gave their livesor spent years in POW camps in the fight against Nazi oppression so that we might enjoy thefreedom that many of us take for granted. That freedom was paid for in blood.

It is to honour the brave men of the Essex Scottish Regiment that Dieppe Gardens Park on our riverfront was named.

Memorial to Canadian soldiers atDieppe in France.

Canadian War Cemetery at Dieppe, Normandy,France.

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1Feast of All SaintsCouncil General Meeting @ 7:30 p.m.

2Feast of All Souls

3St. WinifredSt. Martin de Porres

4St. Charles Borromeo

5St. SylviaKofC and CWL Membership Drive

632nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeSt. LeonardSt. BertileKofC and CWL Membership Drive

7St. Carina & her Companions

8St. Godfrey

9Dedication of St John Lateran Basilica in Rome

10St. Leo the Great, Pope

11St. Martin of ToursRemembrance Day

12St. Josaphat

1333rd Sunday in Ordinary TimeSt. Francis Xavier CabriniSt. Stanilaws Kostka

14St. SidoniusSt. Lawrence O'Toole

15St. Albert the Great

16St. Margaret of ScotlandSt. Gertrude the Great

17St. Elizabeth of Hungary

18St. Rose PhilippineFeast of the Basilicas of Sts. Peter and Paul

19St. Baarlam

20Feast of Christ the KingSt. Bernward9:00 a.m. Mass Corp-orate Communion

21Presentation of the Blesssed Virgin Mary

22St. CeciliaMemorial Mass for deceased of the parish @ 7:00 p.m.Council Executive Meeting @ 8:00 p.m.

23St. Clement I, Pope

24Sts. Flora and Mary

25St. Catherine of AlexandriaSt. Catherine Laboure

26St. Leanard of Port MauriceSt. Sylvester Gozzolina

271st Sunday of AdventSt. Maximinus

28St. James of the Marches

29St. Saturninus

30St. Andrew, ApostleSt. Maura

November 2005

Dedication of the Father Michael McGivney Memorial

It is finally here. The long anticipated dedication of thestatue of our founder, Fr. Michael McGivney, took place at Heavenly Rest Cemetery on Saturday,

September 25th. His Excellency Bishop Anthony Daniels presided over the colourful yet simple ceremony attended by many BrotherKnights and their wives. Adding colour and circumstance to the dedication was the presence of a 14-man strong 4th Degree HonourGuard. The ceremony was followed by a small reception. Our Council can be justifiably proud of our contribution of $2,000 to fund thisvery worthwhile project. Our Council’s name is engraved on the left granite stone of the sponsor section of the memorial. The pictureson this page are some of the ones taken on the occasion.

The sponsor section of the Fr. Michael McGivney Memorial.

Bishop Anthony Daniels with our District Deputy Joe Banovic (left)and our District Warden John Marsich (right).

Bishop Anthony Daniels and the members of the 4th Degree HonourGuard at the Fr. Michael McGivney Memorial.

Bishop Anthony Daniels blesses the Fr. McGivney Memorial.

Bishop Anthony Daniels conducting thededication service of the Fr. MichaelMcGivney Memorial.Bishop Anthony Daniels and our Grand

Knight Keith Campbell share a moment afterthe dedication ceremony.

Bishop Anthony Daniels with our Grand Knight Keith Campbell (left)and our Worthy Chaplain Fr. Clare Coleman (right) with the 4th DegreeHonour Guard in the background.

Chancellor’s MessageFirst I would like to thank all of you for your vote of confidence inelecting me as your Chancellor for the fraternal year ahead. I amhonoured to serve in this capacity. Among the duties of theChancellor are visitation of the sick and shut-ins, an interest invocations and in membership, and Church involvement. Amongyour duties as Catholic gentlemen and Brother Knights is to assistthe Chancellor in fulfilling his programs.

With this in mind I would ask the following of you:1. Inform me if you hear of any Brother Knight or a family member

who is in hospital or shut-in.2. On occasion, volunteer your services to assist in visiting these

members.3. Make an effort to attend prayers or funerals in memory of any

Brother Knight or a family member.4. Our Executive Meetings and General Meetings are held on

Tuesday nights. There is always a Mass on Tuesday nights at6:30 pm. I think that as Catholic gentlemen it would really besetting the example of our principles if all Knights made aneffort, wherever possible, to attend Mass before our meetings.

Please feel free to call me at any time if you hear of a BrotherKnight or one of his family members who is ill so we can pay themthe proper respect. My phone number is 735-4933.

Fraternally yours,

George Lewsaw, Chancellor

Deputy Grand Knight’s ColumnOn a flight from Johannesburg South Africa, a middle-aged, well-offwhite South African woman found herself sitting next to a black man.She called the cabin crew attendant over to complain about her seating.“What seems to be the problem Madam?” asked the attendant. “Can’tyou see?” she said, “You’ve sat me next to a kafir. I can’t possibly sitnext to this disgusting person. Find me another seat!””Please calm down, Madam.” the stewardess replied, “The flight isvery full today, but I’ll tell you what I can do; I’ll go and check to seeif we have any seats available in club or first class.”

The woman cocked a snooty look at the outraged black man besideher and at many of the surrounding passengers. A few minutes laterthe stewardess returned with the good news, which she delivered tothe woman, who could not help but look at the people around herwith a smug and self-satisfied grin. “Madam, unfortunately, as Isuspected, economy is full. I’ve spoken to the cabin services director,and club is also full. However, we do have one seat in first class.”

Before the woman had a chance to answer, the stewardess continued...“It is most extraordinary to make this kind of upgrade, however, andI had to get special permission from the captain. But, given thecircumstances, the captain felt that it was outrageous that someoneshould be forced to sit next such an obnoxious person.

Having said that, the stewardess turned to the black man sitting nextto the woman, and said “So if you’d like to get your things, Sir, I haveyour seat ready for you...”

At which point, the surrounding passengers stood and gave a standingovation while the black man was escorted up to the front of the plane.

Paul De.Ruyter, Deputy Grand KnightA Celebration In Honour of the PriesthoodThe plans and hard work of Brother Mike Agius finally came tocompletion on Saturday, October 15th with a celebration honouringour priests, past and present, and the institution of the priesthood.

The occasion began with the 5:00 p.m. Mass concelebrated byBishop Anthony Daniels, Fr. Clare Coleman, Fr. Mike Graham,and Fr. Pascal Breau who came especially from Toronto for theoccasion. Our Council’s Choir sang harmoniously during thecelebration.

Following the Mass, many parishioners attended a dinner in ourFamily Centre to honour our priests. As Bishop Daniels and thereverend fathers entered the hall, they were welcomed with astanding ovation. Fr. Matt Bedard, was also welcomed with astanding ovation when he arrived for the dinner after celebratingMass at St. Anne’s in Tecumseh.

The MC for the evening was Brother John Barron who very ablyconducted the proceedings periodically injecting some humour withan occasional joke. Bishop Daniels led the gathering in sayinggrace which was followed by a delicious dinner. As is customaryon such occasions a number of people gave short speeches. Thehighlight of the evening was the presentation of certificates ofappreciation to reverend fathers in attendance and theannouncement that, since Fr. Clare and Fr. Mike declined acceptinggifts, our Council will give a special gift to our church by fundingthe cost of a multimedia system to be installed in the church. Asanticipated, Fr. Pascal entertained the gathering with severalhumourous stories.

It was a great evening, and Brother Mike Agius should be proud ofhaving been the primary force in making it a reality.

Please turn to page 8 for some photos taken at this event.

From our Council DirectorDear Brother KnightsThis note is in regard to the completion of Project Forms.I encourage all our Brothers who are conducting any activities,programs, or projects to complete the Project Form. Brothers it isvery important that all projects undertaken by our Council are recordedregardless of how big or small they are. The number of peopleparticipating and the total of hours that it took to complete each projectshould be provided as well.After you complete the Project Forms please pass them on to theProgram Director, our DGK Paul De.Ruyter, or to me. It is veryimportant that all of us complete these forms monthly so that we cansend them to Supreme right away.If anyone requires any Project Forms I have some available, so allyou have to do is ask. Should you require any assistance please giveme a call: 735-8916. Working together is what makes our Councilvery special.I wish to take this opportunity to thank all those who supported theCelebration in Honour of our Pastors, Past Priests, and the Priesthood.Special thanks to Bishop Anthony Daniels who presided over thecelebration of the Mass and to the priests all of whom were ourhonoured guests. Thanks to our Council's Choir for providing thesinging at the Mass. Thanks also to our Grand Knight Keith Campbelland our Council members for their continued support. I also want tothank the CWL Council for their participation and support. A specialthanks to Brother John Barron for a great job as MC for the eveningand to my wife Rita for her hospitality and baked goods during ourmeetings planning the event. Lastly, thanks to all those who by theirattendance helped to make the evening a success. God bless.

Michael Agius, Council Director

Celebration in Honour of Our Priests and in Honour of Priesthood