Brothers:

Well it’s that time again; the start of a new Council year. Usually the start of a new year is the time to make resolutions, a time to look forward with renewed energy and hope. My hope for Council 1453 is that all of us will resolve to get more involved in the Council and its activities. Remember our meetings are the third Wednesday of the month at the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Slovak Centre, 1520 Chandler starting at 7 pm sharp. Also keep in mind our monthly fish fries, the next one is Friday September 16th, again at the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Slovak Centre 1520 Chandler. Something new coming up is a 9 hole golf outing on Saturday September 24th for all members of Council 1453 and guests at Little River Golf course. Tee off time is 11 am. Cost is $14 walking or $20 with cart with a steak dinner to follow. Please contact PGK Bert Decaire 519-966-7771 to make reservation. Please consult our council website at: http://www.kofcwindsor1453.com/ for the latest Council news. “Patience is the companion of wisdom.” St. Augustine “God never tires of loving us but we tire of loving God.” Pope Francis Thank You Bro. Micheal Harrigan DGK.

Council 1453 Meetings

September 21st

October 19th St. Cyril’s Slovak Centre,

Seminole Street at Chandler

Executive meeting at 6:30 pm General Meeting at 7:00 pm

All Members are welcomed!

Please attend !!

Brothers:

Over the summer Brother G. Tino passed away. At the

time of writing this article Brother Stan Wojick is in

hospital.

Fish fries are starting again in September. Same place.

Same time. See you there.

New year. Same old problem. There does not seem to

be much concern and maybe there should not be, At the

rate we are going, with deaths and suspension we

could last 10 more years before we have no members

left. There are candidates out there, we are not looking

hard enough,

Brother Mike is working on the Memorial Service.

Details to follow

We bought 11 tickets for a Pasta dinner for the Coats

for Kids annual appeal.

We attended the District Installation of Officers and the

District Deputies Meeting, there was also officer

training held over the summer.

Come on out to a meeting, speak up where it can do

some good,

P,G,K Brother Bert also has a Council golf tournament

going.

Robert D, Bezaire-gk

SEPTEMBER - OCTOBER 2016

Volume 89 Knights of Columbus Council 1453 WINDSOR ONTARIO Number 1

c/o Sts. Cyril & Methodius Slovak Centre. 1520 Chandler Road, Windsor ON N8Y 4P7

105 years of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism to our community!

Grand Knight’s Column:

GK Robert D. Bezaire PGK FDD

Deputy G. K. Notes:

DGK Michael Harrigan

Knight Life

Brothers:

I hope that all have had a restful summer, and are

prepared for a busy year. We look forward to the

first fish fry of the season next month 16th of

September. The next corporate event will be the

Memorial Mass in Nov; the venue has yet to be

finalized. Hopefully I shall have more at the Sept.

meeting.

Do not forget your daily Rosary

God bless

M. O’Brien, Chancellor

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Our Ladies Corner:

SEPTEMBER 8th

Feast of the Nativity

of the Blessed Virgin

PROMISE XI

You shall obtain all you

ask of Me by the

recitation of the Rosary

REST IN PEACE !

This summer we mourned the passing of three members. Bro. Len Marentette, Bro. SK Gerry Tino and Bro. SK Stanley Wojcik. Bro. Stan served for many years on our executive, he was always faithful to our Council and regularly attended our events and meetings as his health allowed. Stan never refused to help when asked, and always was ready to serve. We will miss greatly his wisdom and knowledge and caring. Bro. Gerry also has served on our executive, most recently as Chancellor, and was active and helpful in many of this Council events. Gerry will be missed by his friends in our Council, and the Order. Bro. Len was a long-time member, always interested in our activities and events. He will be missed by the Council as well. Our Council expresses deepest sympathy to their families, friends and loved ones.

Dear Ladies,

I hope everyone has had a pleasant summer

although it really has been a very hot one, I hate to

see it end.

We did have a summer outing this year, a cruise

down the river, a few of us ladies went but it was

not really enjoyed by all beside the fact that it

started to rain. This is the second time we

go on this cruise and it rains. I think we are all done

with cruising.

September is here and it’s time to resume our fall

schedule, including our meetings, I am anxious to

see everyone again. on Sept 21st, I believe.

Till then I remain. Your Pres. Marcy Ieraci

At our election luncheon in June our past executive

was once again voted in office

PRES MARCY IERACI

VICE PRES. CELESTE GIBALA

TREASURER ROSE LEVIS

RECORDING SECR . ELSIE BLACK

SOCIAL SECR. LIN BURNS

TIP

Next time you run the dishwasher, place a lemon half,

cut side down, in the top rack, it will release a lemony

fresh scent throughout your whole kitchen.

From the Chancellor:

Chancellor Michael O’Brien PGK

District Report:

Michel Sassine DD #10

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September 2016

The Summer months have come and gone and here

we are already in September. I hope everyone had a

good summer vacation.

Our installation of officers went very well

thanks to all of you who were present.

Our District Deputy meeting for Windsor

and Essex County was very successful. Here are

some of the Degree dates for the 1st and second

Degree.

District #21 September 21st, 2016 -

Amherstburg Council #2110

District #23 September 28th, 2016 -

Woodslee

District #23 October 11th, 2016 -

Tillbury

District #10 and #76 October 16th, 2016 –

St. Gregory Hall

District 21 October 19th 2016

Leamington Council #13797

I want to thank all the past Executive

Officers for a job well done in welcoming the new

Executives. I will work with them to benefit the

councils and the Knight of Columbus in general.

Knights of Columbus of Windsor/Essex

County presents the Coats for Kids Pasta Dinner.

Please we need your support. Together we will

purchase new warm winter coats for children in our

community in need.

VIVAT JESUS, SINCERELY MICHEL SASSINE DISTRICT DEPUTY #10

GOLF OUTING

LITTLE RIVER GOLF COURSE Saturday September 24th

11 am Tee Off

$14 Walking $20 With Cart

Steak Dinner following

FOR RESERVATIONS CALL

PGK BERT DECAIRE 519 966-7771

Cut-off date for ordering is September 16 Fish Fry

Order your tickets EARLY!!

CELEBRATIONS

Congratulations and Best Wishes to ALL

HAPPHY

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September Birthdays Lin Burns Kay Sadi Linda Dupuis Maureen Haggith Chris Lesperance Rudy Carter Chick Grant Lorraine Williams

September Anniversaries Roger & Charlene Stone Peter & Lynne Delisle Walker & Chick Grant Ronald & Diane Tousignant Al & Joan Zakoor

October Birthdays Walker Grant Jean Guy Dupuis Robert Burns William Klingbile Carolyn Marentette Cecilia Bannon Robert Wallis Bill Major Frank Ieraci Bernard Chevalier

October Anniversaries Doug & Lou Canzi

Knights of Columbus International Bowling Tournament

This upcoming year the 2017 central division bowling tournament will be held in Beavercreek, Ohio.

The dates have not been finalized on when we are going. Anyone interested in going to the tournament

next year can contact Ray Dupuis 519-739-0034 or Roy Renaud 519-825-8078. Deadline for entry fees

will be sometime in February 2017.

Windsor Council 1453 Charity Pickerel Fish Fry

SEPTEMBER 16 OCTOBER 21

NOVEMBER 18

4:30 to 7:30, $14. Per ticket St. Cyril’s Slovak Centre,

Seminole Street at Chandler

Proceeds to Ss. Cyril and Methodius Church and Knights of Columbus Council 1453 Charities

Contact G.K. Bob Bezaire @ 519-254-8431 to reserve tickets.

Hope to see you all there !!

1.2 billion Catholics worldwide.

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You can receive Knight Life in full colour via e-mail and save the Council the cost

of postage. It’s easy, let the editor know or email me at bobburns@live.ca. You would

also receive it sooner and on your pc. Or phone me at (519) 253-5465.

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2016 - 2017 Executive Officers Council 1453

Chaplain Vacant to be appointed by GK

Grand Knight Robert Bezaire FDD PGK 519-254-8431

Deputy G K Michael Harrigan 519-739-1249

Chancellor Michael O’Brien PGK 519-944-6520

Lecturer Vacant to be appointed by GK

Warden Fredrick Littlejohns 519-974-7159

Financial Secretary Ray Dupuis 519-739-0034

Treasurer Larry Trembley 519-839-4805

Recorder Roy Renaud, PGK 519-825-8078

Trustees 1st year Howard Levis , PGK

2nd year J. P. Rivard 519-256-2545

3rd year Rene Trudell, PGK 519-735-8096

Guard Bill Major

Advocate Bob Burns PGK 519-253-5465

Remembering Our Ill and recovering Brothers

Please pray for Trustee Howard Levis, PGK, and Lady Lillian

Valvasori and any members or family suffering but not included here.

Please let me know if you or a family member is ill, thanks.

s. Ernie Walker, Stanley Wojcik, Otto Valvasori and Peter Blak and all

who are in need. God help us all. Remember also PGK Bill Churchill,

Bros. John Sala and Charles Sadi who died since we last published. God

INVITE SOMEONE TO JOIN US NOW !

VISIT OUR COUNCIL WEB PAGE @ http://www.kofcwindsor1453.com/

Read your KnightLife there !!!

Life Matters…

Andrew J. Despins, Knights of Columbus Insurance

Think You Are Too Old for Coverage? Maybe Not.

You are never too young or too old to consider purchasing life insurance. If you have a financial need for coverage, or will in the future, a permanent life insurance policy can

be just the thing you need. When you are young and presumably healthy, coverage will be very inexpensive when

compared to purchasing the same policies when you are older. If you’ve put off purchasing coverage, or you realize that you may need additional

insurance, the Order may still be able to help you, even if other companies cannot. In fact, in 2012, the issue age of our permanent life insurance products was extended to

age 80, and in 2014, the issue age of our term insurance was extended to age 70. Naturally, your health, and whether or not you smoke, will be taken into consideration,

so underwriting standards for risk and age apply. But, the extensions are a great blessing for me – and it could be for you too. Now I can help members that I couldn’t

help before. Are you or one of your brother knights one of those members? Whether you’re 18 or 80, the Knights of Columbus has products that will work for you

and your family. I look forward to discussing coverage with you.

Andrew Despins, Field Agent

519-979-0899 andrew.despins@kofc.org

mykofcinsurance.com

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HAPPY LABOUR DAY

Along with Labour Day comes school openings and children walking and playing and using the streets. PLEASE drive carefully and responsibly. The little ones are our future.

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SUPREME KNIGHTS CONVENTION REPORT

In his annual report delivered at the 134th Supreme Convention in Toronto, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson noted the Order’s record levels of charity, with over $175 million in donations and over 73.5 million hours of volunteer service. The supreme knight also cited some of the major accomplishments of the Order: the further development of the Knights of Columbus’ Building the Domestic Church initiative and continued support for Christians at risk, including those suffering genocide at the hands of ISIS. At the opening of his report, the supreme knight officially announced the convention’s theme. “We also recall the words of Pope Francis,” Supreme Knight Anderson said. “He has called Catholics to a new sense of missionary discipleship and fraternal brotherhood. He has urged Catholics to go out to the peripheries. And he has placed great confidence in the Knights of Columbus. And so, I am pleased to announce the theme of our 134th Supreme Convention: ‘A Light to the Nations.’” The supreme knight spoke to an audience of nearly 95 archbishops and bishops, including 11 cardinals, scores of clergy and approximately 2,000 members of the Knights and their families from throughout North and Central America, the Caribbean, Africa, Asia and Europe. “Our charity is motivated by faith. And our faith is a gift to be shared,” stated Supreme Knight Anderson. “When we bring new men into the Order, we give them the opportunity to be better Catholics. And we multiply the good works that we can do. I am pleased to report that our membership grew for the 44th consecutive year to a record high of 1,918,122 brother Knights. Soon, we will number more than 2 million men.” He also announced that the Knights of Columbus has seen impressive membership growth in new areas such as Ukraine, Lithuania and Poland. “In one decade, we have grown in Poland to nearly 90 local councils with nearly 4, 400 members,” the supreme knight said. “In Ukraine, we now have 566 members in 13 councils. And because of this, the Supreme Directors voted in April to establish Ukraine as our newest territory.” Supreme Knight Anderson noted that in his recent apostolic exhortation, Pope Francis asks, “Who is making an effort to strengthen marriages, to help married couples overcome their problems, to assist them in the work of raising children and to encourage the stability of the marriage bond?” The answer, the supreme knight said, is the Knights of Columbus. “Because the light of faith is first transmitted within the family and nurtured in the parish, we have started new programs to strengthen both our families and our parishes. They especially give young fathers the tools they need to bring their families closer together and closer to God,” Supreme Knight Anderson said. The Building the Domestic Church program, he added, provides concrete ways in which Knights can reach out to accompany wounded families. “I ask each of you to take to heart our responsibility as leaders of the most important Catholic men’s organization in the world,” Supreme Knight Anderson asked his brother Knights. “What we do in our families and parishes will change the history of the Catholic Church in our communities. And it will help ensure the future of those parishes. The strong right arm of the Catholic Church must also be the strong right arm of our parish church. Today, this is what it means to be a light to the nations.” Along with growth in membership and charity, the Knights of Columbus also achieved records in its insurance program. “This year, we have seen Father McGivney’s legacy of shielding Catholic families from financial disaster reach new milestones,” Supreme Knight Anderson said. “This year our insurance program achieved its 15th consecutive year of growth. We set a record high of 8.4 billion dollars in new sales. This represents nearly 72,000 new life certificates, surpassing the closest fraternal benefit society by more than 25,000. Our five-year sales growth of nearly 1.6 percent is above that of the insurance industry as a whole. Last year, our insurance in force grew by more than $4 billion. And in the last 13 years, our insurance in force has more than doubled. Today, we have more than 2 million certificates in force. “But our greatest achievement was reaching this milestone,” he added. “We surpassed $100 billion of life insurance in force.” The Knights of Columbus Investment Department also saw a successful year, especially in the Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors, which is in its 17th month of operation and has 50 clients, including religious orders, dioceses and local and state councils. Asset Advisors is already among the top 200 asset managers in the United States. One of the Knights of Columbus’ greatest endeavors during the past fraternal year was the assistance it brought to Christians facing persecution, especially those facing genocide in the Middle East. “In Iraq, Syria and neighboring countries, Christians and other religious minorities are facing extinction,” the supreme knight said. “Many receive no support from their governments or from the United Nations. They have had to rely on their fellow Christians and they have been able to rely on the Knights of Columbus. Since 2014, we have raised more than $11 million for Christian refugees. And that money has been a lifeline.” Contributions received by the Knights helped fund the following:

In Erbil, Iraq, $800,000 dollars to supply food for 13,500 families.

Medical clinics and long-term infrastructure projects, including 120 apartments to provide permanent housing.

Support to all the Syrian Catholic priests exiled from Mosul after it fell to ISIS in 2014.

Catechetical classes for Syrian and Chaldean Catholics.

In Syria, assistance to the besieged Christians of Aleppo.

In Jordan, with Catholic Relief Services, support for educational initiatives for refugees.

In Lebanon, support for a variety of programs. “These efforts depend upon the active involvement of our brother Knights,” Supreme Knight Anderson continued. “Some have donated to our Christian Refugee Relief Fund. Others have responded by participating in our Solidarity Cross program, through our councils which have sold more than 82,000 olive wood crosses made by Christians in the Holy Land.” Along with vital financial assistance, the Knights of Columbus also worked to have the American government recognize that the persecution of Christians and other minorities in the Middle East by ISIS is genocide. The Knights of Columbus did an enormous amount of research that was compiled into a nearly 300-page report documenting conclusively that the genocide perpetrated by ISIS against Christians is a reality. The Knights also conducted a powerful public awareness campaign to support this effort. As a result, both chambers of the U.S. Congress, as well as the Secretary of State declared that the targeting of Christians is genocide. “My brother Knights, we made history!” Anderson said. “However, this is only the beginning. We will continue to work to ensure that the Christians who still speak the language of Jesus, and whose ancestors baptized St. Paul, survive.” Of the good works performed by Knights of Columbus, the supreme knight said at the close of his address: “In thousands of ways, every day the Church of the Good Samaritan lives and grows through the works of charity that are the hallmark of the Knights of Columbus. And all of this is the legacy of our founder, the Venerable Father Michael McGivney whose spiritual genius inspired generations of Catholic men to step forward with courage to confront the challenges of their day by living out the principles of charity, unity and fraternity in a distinctly Catholic way.” “The prophetic flame of which Pope Francis speaks continues to burn bright in the hearts of our brother Knights around the world,” the supreme knight said. “That flame enkindles in them a true sense of Catholic charity, a charity that evangelizes and brings in a very concrete way, a light to the nations.” “Yes, it is the hour of the laity,” he added “It is the hour of the Knights of Columbus.”