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MARIAN CALL Knights of Columbus

Marian Council 3881 1494 Wallace Road, Oakville, Ontario L6L 2Y2

Phone (905) 827-1854, Fax (905) 827-4593 Website: www.kofc-oakville.ca Supreme Website: www.kofc.org

All the tell-tale signs of spring are here… Warmer weather, moving clocks forward for daylight savings, budding plants and in our home; the anticipation of a new baseball season. It’s not hard to associate spring with change, new life and hope for the future. Especially as the spring marks the most important time in our liturgical calendar, the celebration of Easter - the life & hope that Jesus gave us when he sacrificed himself for our sins. Once again, our annual St. Patrick’s Day Open House on Sunday March 12th was a huge success, as one of our most anticipated fraternal events of the year. As usual, Marian Hall was packed, and our world-championship-calibre Goggin-Carroll dancers did not disappoint with their talents. A few also commented on how impressed they were seeing a Marian Council “rock-star-turned-Irish-dancer” take to the floor. As always, excellent job, broth-ers Brian O’Connor, Conor O’Boyd and Leo O’Topolniski! Al-so, a special thank you to PGK Dr. Jack Cudmore for the person-al Irish pins he made for the ladies. The March 20th Mass for Life celebrated by Bishop Miehm and Fr. Ranjan D’Sa was well attended by members of Marian Coun-cil – participating in the Bishop Reding Assembly Honour Guard, as well as the Mass and social afterwards. DGK & PGK Henry and I took the opportunity to present a cheque to Janet Coffey, Oakville’s 40 Days for Life lead, in support of the spring campaign. Janet was very grateful for our ongoing support and looks forward to our attendance at the 40Days for Life End Rally outside the Oakville Hospital at 3pm on Palm Sunday (April 9th). Our annual Way of the Cross, Good Friday Walk (April 14th), will have over 100 participants, join us, to remember the sacri-fice made for us over 2000 years ago, by participating in a sol-emn, reflective, 8km walk with Jesus, carrying his cross to Cal-vary. We continue to build a reputation as THE youth-led, Good Friday Walk, in which families throughout the GTA and beyond, are able to get involved. By bringing Christian families together on Good Friday, to openly share their faith through prayer and song, in a safe, supportive atmosphere, Oakville’s Way of the Cross, Good Friday Walk, is a form of evangelization to those that observe this annual event, in the greater community. Have a look at the beautiful video that Bro Warren put together last year, at www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBWOD6S0Z-k . April also brings the annual Special Olympics - Oakville, Bowl-ing Fundraiser, led by Bro James Montague, on Saturday April 22nd at Hopedale Bowl. This is another, usually sold-out, first-class event. If you are unable to attend, you can still support the event by donating a bottle of wine to the very popular Wine-Fridge-Raffle and/or buying raffle tickets. Your bottle(s) of

wine can be dropped off at the hall. You can purchase raffle tickets, donate something to the silent auction or sponsor a bow-ler, team or lane at our April General Meeting as Bro James plans to be in attendance. In lieu of collecting money for the 50/50 draw, we will be sell-ing Ontario Knights of Colum-bus Charity Foundation tickets at our April and May meetings. There are 500 prizes with a grand prize of $200,000 cash. Each ticket is only $5 each. We also have books of 10 tickets that are available for you to take and sell. Not only do the funds raised from the sale of tickets support many Ontario State chari-ties, including Ontario Special Olympics, a percentage of sales also comes back to Marian Council. With the great prizes and relatively low cost, tickets are easy to sell amongst family, friends and co-workers. The Ontario State Convention is April 21-23rd at the Internation-al Plaza Hotel by the airport. Any brother Knight in good stand-ing (a signed 2017 membership card) may participate in the meetings. Our worthy Chancellor, PGK Dennis & I will be Mar-ian Council’s voting delegates this year. Our worthy Chaplain, Fr. Todd, also plans to attend. Tuesday April 25th will be an exciting evening. In addition to our Games Night at the hall, there will also be an Admission (1st) Degree at Mary Mother of God. As a result of our February recruitment efforts, we expect a number of Marian Council can-didates to begin their Knighthood journey that evening. If you are not attending the Games Night, please consider joining us, for an hour, in support of our candidates. Candidates need to arrive before 7p, all others by 7:15p.

I hope to see you at our April 11th General Meeting, where our Elections Chair, PGK Andrew Eckstein will be taking 2017/18 officer nominations, or at one of our many other April events. Wishing you and your family a holy, blessed Easter.

He is Risen - Vivat Jesus! Giuseppe

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2017 Council Elections

Notice to all members: At our next monthly meeting April 11, 2017 the first stage of our 2017 annual elections will take place for Marian Coun-cil 3881. During our meeting under New Busi-ness the formal election process will start with nominations taken from the floor for all execu-tive positions. I look forward to managing this process to ensure a smooth transition from our current team to the new executive for next year. Please come out to the meeting and take part in this important event for Marian Council 3881. Andrew Eckstein PGK Nominations Committee Chair Grand Knight – PGK Henry Thissen Deputy Grand Knight – ***OPEN Chancellor - PGK Dennis Celej (i) Financial Secretary (appointed) –Bob Fedurco (i) Treasurer – Robert Grouchy (i) Advocate – Rob Harason (i) Lecturer (appointed) – Conor Boyd (i) Warden – Mike Quesnelle (nominated) Guard – Brian O’Connor (i) Guard – ***OPEN Guard – ***OPEN Trustee yr 1 – ***OPEN (i) = incumbent, currently holding that office **********

2017 St Patrick’s Day Celebration A wonderful day had by all! That was the sentiment of everybody attending the St Pat-rick's day Social March 12th.A special thanks to all who at-tended our little get together wehad a packed house .Brother Leo and myself would like to thank all of those who helped to put the day together from Pat Topolniski our Irish Coffee maker.Brian O'Connor and his band of Irish dancers who taught us all how to dance a jig Chancellor PGK Dennis Celej at the door, DGK PGK Henry Thissen on the bar, Fiona Pe-goraro for the home made brown bread .Also Midnight Cater-ing for the Irish Stew.A special mention to PGK Dr Jack Cudmore for his hand made lucky Leprechauns which were given to all the Ladies.Also Leo And I would like to thank Celestia Peritore, daughter of our Grand Knight for all her help at the kids corner. And last but not least The Goggin School of Irish Dancers for putting on a wonderful exhibition of Irish Dancing several of the dancers there that day will be competing in Dublin in April we wish them well. See you all next year. Conor and Leo

Family of the month honors for March was awarded to the family of Steve and Joanne Montague.

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HAVE YOU DROPPED OFF YOUR CORKS? If you have a passion for wine, please remember to save your corks for our donation bag at the main entrance.

Knights Volunteer Call Many existing and upcoming programs and events need your help! Brothers (and sisters) are always needed and appreciated to offer their many talents to the following calls: Program/Event Contact Phone/email

E-Bingo: SteveNovak srnvak@sympatico.ca

Denis Celej 825-3342

Membership Drives Mario Rodriguez 820-8117

Sick & Visitation Chair: Peter Bonfield 844-2332

Henry Thissen 510-1554

Way of the Cross James Mendez (289) 259-883

Bronte Canada Day Kevin Badour 582-5052

Midnight Madness (July) Joe Earls 847-0076

Canadian Open (July) Steve Moloney PGK (416)460-4046

Community Breakfast Joe Earls 847-0076

Special Olympics Steve Montague 469-4303

2017 Bonspeil Winners: Representative of TeamTopolniski and Team Eckstein proudly show-ing the hardware they brought back from Midland in March. Great Curling Guys!.

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Council Prayer List as of March 5th,

Council Prayer List as per March 30th 2017 Your Prayers are requested for the following: In hospital David Skanes son of Bro John Skanes PGK John O’Boyle At home and in need of your prayers Bro Pio Gomes Maeve Mc Nally wife of Bro Joe McNally Bro Joe McNally Fr Peter Watters Fr Peter Coughlin PGK Wayne Kendall PGK Bob McCarney PGK Andy Livingstone PGK Jack Cudmore PGK John Crilly Stan Topolniski Brother of Leo and Joe Topolniski Bro John Beaudry Irene Sillius wife of Br Otto Sillius Bro Angus Hogan’s special intentions Bro Nick Krasnick Anita Cvetas mother of Bro Nick Cevtas Bro Joe Finelli Bro John Muldoon Bro Ben Nachuck Theresa Nachuck wife of Bro Ben Nachuck Heather Plum Granddaughter of Bro Bill Sullivan Sr Katherine Godfrey Cousin of Bro Bill Sullivan Bro Pietro Nottegar Gabriel Tabry-Salinas grandson of Bro John Tabry Lia Go granddaughter of the late PGK Win Shalton Barb Henry wife of Br Don Henry Bro Herman Vandersteen Deceased Fr Frank M Ruzza C R S P Bro Rey Camilleri Please pray for all our sick and deceased members also those not listed. Let us know regarding these or other brothers in need. Come Holy Spirit ,Fill the hearts of thy faithful and enkindle in them the fire of thy love. Amen. Call Conor Boyd 905 469 4157 Committee St Andrew’s, Andrew Fekete St Dominic, Andy Livingstone St James, Herman Vandersteen St Micheal,Denis Ross St Matthew, Conor Boyd St Anthony (vacant) At large Peter Bonfield

MARIAN LADIES Hello Ladies Spring as arrived and the days are getting longer. The Easter season is also upon us. Let us rejoice during this wonderful season. Our next meeting is on Monday May 15th at 7:00pm. After speaking to a few of the members, we decided to change it up a little. Instead of doing dinner we are go-ing to do desserts. Please bring a small plate of desserts, fruit etc... We are also going to play BINGO. There will be prizes for all games played, including the all cov-er game. If anyone has a BINGO ball, with the numbers, please let me know. I still have cover discs and cards. Henry has offered to be the caller for us. Please keep all of our members and their families in your prayers. I would like to wish each and every one of you and your family a very joyous Happy Easter. Irene Sillius

Isillius.sheridan@gmail.com (905) 844-2630.

Council presentation to Janet Coffey in support of 40 Days for Life Spring Campaign.

His excellence Bishop Miehm pictured during the Mass for Life on March 20th at St. Dominic church. Council members of the Fourth Degree Honour Guard who participated in the mass are shown on page 2.

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SAINT PATRICK’S DAY CELEBRATION

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Kind Reminder of Degree Names While we commonly refer to our degrees as 1at, 2nd, 3rd and 4th degree let us not forget their official names and use them more frequently in conversation and offi-cial business as, Admission, Formation, Knighthood and Patriotic degrees.

Oakville Columbus Association 2016/2017

President Joe Earls (acting) 847-0076

Hall Manager Henry Thissen DGK 510-1854

Treasurer OPEN

Secretary OPEN

Accountant Brian Thornton 469-0312

Directors GK Appointee

Rod Rafauli Len Collins George Howie Shawn Alexander Dennis Celej PGK Ed Bodi Chris Cudmore Joe Earls Andrew Eckstein PGK

825-2300 827-5387

647-702-2679 416 258-4784

825-3342 842-0330 825-0042 847-0076

416 889-0479

Ex Officio Dir

GK Giuseppe Peritore DGK Henry Thissen

599-1206 510-1854

Marian Council Officers 2016/2017

Grand Knight Giuseppe Peritore 599-1206

Chaplain Fr.Todd Arsenault 691-4540

Imm. Past GK Steve Maloney 847-0558

Deputy GK Henry Thissen PGK

510-1854

Chancellor Dennis Celej PGK 825-3342

Financial Sec Bob Fedurco 845-1993

Treasurer Robert Grouchy 845-6564

Recorder Kevin Badour 582-5052

Advocate Rob Harason 842-7424

Lecturer Conor Boyd 469-4157

Warden Arthur O’Sullivan 330-2490

Guard Tom Hartford 469-8378

Guard Steve Montague 469-4303

Guard Brian O’Connor 416-575-6431

Trustee yr1 Georg Schneider 849-7558

Trustee yr2 Joe Earls 847-0076

Trustee yr3 Otto Sillius 844-2630

Frat. Benefits Mario Rodriguez 820-8117

District Deputy Steve Reynolds 220-3316

Parish Round Table Representatives

Chairman: Ed Bodi

St Andrew Open

St. Anthony Open

St. Dominic Rof Rafauli 825-2300

St. James GK Giuseppe Peritore 599-1206

St. Matthew Brian Dobson 825-3401

St. Michael Steve Novak Ben Nachuk

844-8161 339-2296

Bulletin

Editor Brian O’Connor mariancall3881@gmail.com

825-5326

Distribution Joe Borges (416) Bob Fedurco

884-7119 845-1993

Database Bob Fedurco 845-1993

Advertising Leo Campbell 844-2966

Activity Directors

Programs Chair Henry Thissen DGK 510-1854

Church Wayne Kendall PGK 334-8808

Community Andrew Eckstein PGK 849-8896

Council Conor Boyd 469-4157

Family Mike Quesnelle 844-2132

Culture of Life GK Giuseppe Peritore 599-1206

Youth Steve Montague 469-4303

Public Relations PGK Martin Kosterman

632-7146

Membership Mario Rodriguez 820-8117

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Marian Calendar

APRIL

Sun Mon Tues Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1 Pro-Life Vigil OTMH: 10-11am Good Shephard Program

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5 6 7

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9 Bronte Vimy Ridge Memo-rial /Parade 10am

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13 Holy Thursday

14 Good Fri-day Way of the Cross Walk Shuttle from St Dominic to St Andrew’s church

15 Easter Vigil

16 Easter

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21 State Convention

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State Convention Special Olympics Bowling: Hopedale Bowl 6pm-10pm

23 State Convention Spring Com-munity Break-fast 9-1pm.

24 25 Admission (1st) Degree Mary Mother of God Candidates 7pm Games Night 7pm

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27 28 29/30

6.30-8.45

6.30-8.45 Bingo

General Meeting: 7:30

If you would like to add events to the calendar please e-mail Mariancall3881@gmail.com

9.30-11.45

9.30-11.45 Bingo

Officer Meeting 7.00pm

ST JAMES BREAKFAST PROGRAM

ST JAMES BREAKFAST PROGRAM

Upcoming Events: April GM: Nominations for Council Positions. May 7: Birmingham Bank Race Pancake Breakfast 8am June 13th Spring Dinner June 21: Fernbrook Charity Golf Classic July 1: Canada Day Parking July 24-30: RBC Canadian Open Parling

ST JAMES BREAKFAST PROGRAM

ST JAMES BREAKFAST PROGRAM