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FEBRUARY - MARCH 2018

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

Volume 89 Knights of Columbus Council 1453 WINDSOR ONTARIO Number 4

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

Grand Knight’s Column:

GK Robert D. Bezaire PGK FDD

Deputy G. K. Notes:

DGK Michael Harrigan

Brothers:

Until notified otherwise DGK will handle the Council but please keep me informed of what is happening,

Robert D. Bezaire g.k./fdd

Brothers:

As we begin the new year of 2018 I hope every-one had a joyous Christmas season.

Our Christmas dinner was a great success and I

am sure all those who attended had as good a time as I did. Our four $1000 donations went to very deserving organizations and the representatives were greatly ap-preciative for the support. This year we gave to The St. Vincent de Paul Society, The Goodfellows, Our Lady of Guadalupe House and Street Help. Each organization gave a very informative and touching account of their activities in the support of those in need. I had a warm feeling inside that our Council was able to help such worthy endeavours. Surely helping these groups falls within the mandate of our order and is in keeping with the will of Christ to care for those less fortunate.

As I am sure most of you know our Worthy

Grand Knight has been beset with some health issues that has confined him indoors. I am sure you all join with me in extending our best wishes and prayers to him and his family at this time. I would also like to as-sure Bro. Bob that the executive will do our best to keep the council afloat in his absence.

As always please consult the newsletter or Coun-cil website (http://www.kofcwindsor1453.com/) for fish fry dates and times and other Council news and events.

“Change your habits to change your life. Our lives change when our habits change.” Matthew Kelly “No one heals himself by wounding another.”

St. Ambrose

Thank You Bro. Micheal Harrigan DGK.

Children from Immaculate Conception School model coats donated by Council 1453 from the proceeds of the November Fish Fry. 24 coats were distributed to needy children by the school. Pictured with the children are, from right, Financial Secretary Ray Dupuis, DGK. Mike Harrigan, Vice Principal Donna Savage and PGK. Roy Renaud.

Brothers:

Our FREE Christmas party was well attended, about 75 members, wives , families and charity guests showed up. For a FREE party we sort of expected more. But this Council is not known for attending any-thing. Only a handful of executives come to our meet-ings, and seldom any member at large.

Our next project is Rose Sunday, yet to be planned. I hope we can get a few workers out.

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VALUE OF KNIGHTS' MEMBERSHIP

In encouraging potential new recruits to join the Knights, we often stress the opportunity for them to "give something back". We suggest that this can be done through volunteering for council programs that support priests and parishes, as well as through carrying out charitable works in service to the com-munity. However, there is other value in a Knight's membership, which may persuade an otherwise re-luctant recruit to join.

For example, did you know that by the payment of normal annual dues, members obtain a subscription to Columbia Magazine and the monthly Knightline newsletter? Did you know that, upon joining, mem-bers receive a rosary blessed by the Supreme Chaplain? Did you know that scholarship programs for higher education are available for members, their spouses and children? Did you know that members, their spouses and their dependent chil-dren have exclusive access to a portfolio of top-quality life insurance, long term care and annuity products?

Did you know that at no additional cost: (1) mem-bers and their spouses each have between $1,000 and $2,500 accidental death benefit coverage upon joining, (2) eligible families can access the family fraternal benefit which, among other things, offers guaranteed-issue insurance up to $5,000 for any child under age 18 and (3) there is an orphan bene-fit which includes and $80 monthly allotment and up to $7,000 in available scholarships?

Did you know that there is a daily Mass of Remem-brance for deceased members and their wives at St. Mary's Church, the birthplace of the order in New Haven, Connecticut. Did you know that wid-ows of members: (1) continue to be covered under the accidental death benefit, (2) may purchase in-surance and other products up to one year after the member's death, (3) remain eligible with their chil-dren for scholarships and (4) continue to receive a free lifetime subscription to Columbia Magazine?

As you can see, there is much to value in a Knights' membership, beyond the participation in a variety of worthwhile programs and activities. So, the next time you are speaking to a potential new recruit, fill him in on all that the Knights have to offer.

Mario Iatonna District Deputy #10

From the Chancellor:

Chancellor Michael O’Brien PGK

Council 1453 Donates to Guadalupe Home

Our Lady of Guadalupe Home serves women who are in crisis due to unplanned pregnancy, but have no place to live due to unfortunate circum-stances or lack of support from loved ones (family members and/or baby’s father). We welcome all such women, of any race or religion.

Sr. Linda Dube, of Guadalupe Home speaking after

accepting our donation and sharing their history.

District Report:

Mario Iatonna DD #10

Dear brothers:

Our FREE Christmas party was well attended .About 75 members, wives, families and guests were there. We had hoped for more for our FREE party. But this Council is not known to be attendees. Our meetings have only a few executives there, and seldom any members at large. What do we have to do to get the membership involved and interested again?

Just a reminder the Lenten season is approaching, and this a good time to take inventory of our weaknesses and strive to build on our spirituality.

M. O’Brien pgk.

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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See you in March! Do not miss the meeting, a very important ques-tion will be discussed.

Marci

Our Ladies Corner: Windsor Council 1453

Charity Pickerel Fish Fry

FEBRUARY 16

MARCH 16

MARCH 30 (Good Friday)

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 !!

INVITE SOMEONE TO JOIN US NOW !

FAMILY DAY HOLIDAY FEBRUARY 19th

ASH WEDNESDAY February 14th

40 DAYS OF LENT BEGINS

Council 1453 Meetings

February 21st

March 21st

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

St. Cyril’s Slovak Centre, Seminole Street at Chandler

All Members are welcomed!

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CELEBRATIONS Congratulations and Best Wishes to ALL

February Birthdays February Anniversaries

March Birthdays March Anniversaries

Good of the Order Winners Good of the order January. 50/50 winner -

Recorder Roy Renaud pgk

Remembering Our Ill and recovering Brothers

Please pray for GK Bob Bezaire, Bro. Bernard Chevalier, Bro. Ron Tousignant and Bro. Roland Turpin 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.

Knights of Columbus International Bowling Tournament

This coming year the central division bowling tournament will be held in Fairview Heights, Illinois which is a suburb of St. Louis. We are planning on going the weekend of April 7

th &

8th

, 2018. Anyone who is interested in going to the tournament can contact Ray Dupuis 519-739-0034 or Roy Renaud 519-825-8078. The cost for bowling is $72.00 US funds which is $23 for each event plus $3 for all events. The deadline for entry fees is February 19

th, 2018.

Arlene Cassey Roger Gagne

Michael Tremblay Larry Staszuk

Steven Haggith Larry Tremblay

Jean Rivard

Ron & Angela Sturba

James & Joyce Zacher

Larry Lesperance Joseph Haggith

Lynn Delisle Susan Angell

Andrew Poirier Marie Poirier

Honourable Guy F. Demarco

Yvan & Jeanine Gauvin

Roger & Patricia Gagne

From the desk of the Financial Secretary

Dues notices were sent out in December

2017 and are now past due. We ask that

you please pay your dues promptly.

FLAG DAY February 15

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Life Matters…

Andrew J. Despins, Knights of Columbus Insurance

Whether you’re new to the Order or a long time member, I thought it might be a good idea to summarize some of the fantastic things going on in the Knights of Columbus financial side of things. I plan to visit your Council this year to describe these as well as the other benefits of the Knights in greater detail.

LIFE INSURANCE- There is NO higher rated life insurance company in North America. We have outstanding Term, Whole Life, Mortgage & Estate Planning insurance, with some of the lowest premiums in the industry. If you are currently holding life insurance with any other company or are currently looking for insurance, give us a call…you will not be disappointed.

GUARANTEED INVESTMENTS- The Knights of Columbus are in a position to offer members either Registered (RRSP or RIF), Tax Free Savings Account (TFSA) or Non-Registered invest-ments on a GUARANTEED basis. All of which offer a MINIMUM lifetime guarantee. These in-vestments are creditor proof and probate free as well.

LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE- (LTC) is a program that pays for nursing care in your own home, assisted living facility or nursing/long term care facility. The strained Canadian health care system is not able to fully provide for seniors who are faced with the enormous cost as-sociated with a long term care disability (whether physical or a cognitive impairment). Now the Knights are in a position to help when a Brother or his spouse find themselves in this un-fortunate situation. Our program is considerably less expensive and is significantly more comprehensive than the commercial companies’ policies.

DISABILITY INSURANCE- Our Brand new Income Armor will replace income to Member fami-lies in the event of a disability. If you are NOT covered by your employer or are a contrac-tor, entrepreneur or self-employed you should seriously consider income protection insur-ance.

ASSISTANCE SERVICES- Do you need help with budgeting, reducing debt or saving tech-niques? Do you have questions about an impending retirement or about a potential estate tax liability? These are all areas that I can help you with and I provide these services to Members and their families for FREE! We also assist in your time of need if there is a death in your immediate family. We can and will assist in several ways here are just a few:

I will assist, if needed, with funeral arrangements. I will notify the Council so they may as-sist you and the family. If needed, I will assist in any financial matters. I will assist in filing claims with all companies if you wish. I will submit on your behalf for all pertinent CPP survi-vor benefits, Old Age security benefits or any Veterans benefits if applicable. We will do all of the above as an absolutely free fraternal benefit. All that is required is that you or your fam-ily ask for assistance.

Please remember, this is YOUR fraternity. We were established in 1882 to protect our Mem-bers and their families in their time of need. We are still here 135 years later doing just that. If you have not met with me in the past or if it has been a while, give me a call and take advantage of all your fraternity has to offer. Andrew Despins, Field Agent 519-979-0899 andrew.despins@kofc.org mykofcinsurance.com

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PICTURES OF 1453 CHRISTMAS DINNER PARTY Photos by Linda Dupuis or Bob Burns

.Donation Recipient thankful speech Some of the members present enjoying the party A donation recipient giving a speech

Honourary Life award presented to Bro. Gerry Bondy, by FS Raymond Dupuis. FS Raymond Dupuis receives Honourary award from DD Mario Iatonna

Honourary and Life awards presented to L to R: Bro. Larry Lesperance, Bro. Gerry Bondy, Warden Rick Littlejohns and FS Raymond Dupuis.

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2017 - 2018 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 Tremblay 519-839-4805

Recorder Roy Renaud, PGK 519-825-8078

Trustees 1 year J. P. Rivard 1-519-691-0905

2 year Vacant to be appointed by GK

3 year Rene Trudell, PGK 519-735-8096

Guard I Bill Major

O James Zacher

Advocate Bob Burns PGK 519-253-5465

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Some more PICTURES FROM OUR CHRISTMAS PARTY.

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How do I make my council successful?

by Bill Country Former State Lead Reports and Information Director

Success is measured and determined in many ways. On the state level we look to see how involved a council is. Is the council meeting the needs of its members, community, and, most importantly, its church?

Does the council send delegates to the State convention? How involved with the running of the Di-ocesan Association or zone is it?

Does the Grand Knight attend the District Deputy’s meeting?

Is the Financial Secretary watching webinar workshops to stay on top of his job? (A good point as the Financial Secretary is the only officer who is in communication with both the Supreme Council and the State Council from year to year as the Grand Knights come and go.) Did the council act on Membership 365? Are families included in council programs?

On the council level success is determined by the work of the Grand Knight. Did the council meet regularly? Did the council run all its programs? Did the council bring in new members? Does the council have a newsletter?

As members of a council we need to remember to inquire and not to be afraid to ask our Grand Knight how the council did in the car raffle or how successful was a council activity. We always need to remind the council officers we are part of a council and want to know what is going on.

We know that success has many levels and sometimes small gains or progress for a council can be rewarding for one and not for another, but the constant is how do you report to Supreme and State. Does the council have a report chairman or does the Financial Secretary have a forms schedule in place to make sure all reports and forms are up to date? If you have a program, do you have a re-port? If you have an activity in the council is there is a form? Good records keeping and good re-ports are important and can help your success and help in planning for another year.

So I ask the incoming Grand Knights, Do you want to be known as a good Grand Knight or a lousy Grand Knight? Ask for advice. More importantly, ask your District Deputy for his advice. Challenge your council. Try a new program or do something just a little different. With interested members a council always succeeds. Let others know of your success. Submit for state awards. Keep the reports and forms up to date and we can all share and know of your of your success and maybe offer some help or suggestions.

A council needs good reporting, State needs good reporting because in the end it can helps us un-derstand what is going on and it will keep your council successful.

Re printed from November 2014 Knight Life