The Order of St. Lazarus Gazette
-Canada-
Vol. 25, No. 2 Newsletter of the Grand Priory of Canada October 2011
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S e r v i c e t o H u m a n i t y S i n c e 1 0 9 8
T h e O r d e r o f S a i n t L a z a r u s C a n a d a
Mission
The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem in Canada, known as the Grand Priory of Canada, is
a jurisdiction of an international organization founded in 1098, and committed to serving humanity. Its national pur-
pose is exclusively charitable and, as a corporation, it focuses on the advancement of solutions to medical and ecu-
menical issues, the provision of aid to the suffering and dying, and continued support for the treatment and cure of
leprosy.
Goals
To fund research and treatment for Leprosy
To fund elements of care within the medical/palliative care community consistent with the Order’s mission
To enhance the study and promotion of ecumenism within Canada
To operate an effective organization that reflects both a Canadian focus and current business practices
To promote national unity and the qualities of good citizenship
The Saint Lazarus Gazette Newsletter of The Grand Priory of Canada
Vol. 25, No.2 October 2011
ISSN 1198-6689
Published under the auspices of the Chancery Office
1435 Sanford Fleming Avenue, Suite 100,
Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3H3
Phone: 613 746 5280 Fax: 613 746 3982
E-mail : [email protected] Website: www.stlazarus.ca
Grand Prior: Chev. Richard M. Dumbrille CM, GCLJ, GOMLJ
Executive Director: Dame Jean Matheson, DCLJ, CMLJ
Email: [email protected]
Editor: Captain Warren Tracz, CD, KCLJ, OMLJ
Email: [email protected]
Assistant to the Editor and Translator: Jean Deslauriers
Printing: Georgian Copy and Print, Barrie, Ontario
Contributors:
Ms. Shari Bakker, Chev. Garrfield Du Couturier-Nichol,
Chev. Richard Dumbrille, Dame Sarah Jane Dumbrille,
Pastor Eric Dyck, , Chev. Lionel Goffart, Maj. Paul Henry
LCol. Vaughan Langulle, Mr. Bruce Macrae,
Dame Jean Matheson, LCol. Mark Macpherson,
Chev. Edward McNabb, Mr. Britton Mockridge,
Chev. Brian Newbold, Mr. Dennis Rioux, Ms. Gwen Schmude,
Mr. John Saikaley, Chev. Russell Smith, Capt. Warren Tracz
Submissions of text and photos are welcome. Submissions
Deadline for the April 2012 issue is February 1st, 2012.
Copyright (2011)
The Military and Hospitaller Order of
Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem in Canada
All Rights Reserved. The opinions expressed by the contribu-
tors are not necessarily those of the Grand Priory of Canada.
The official Bequest Policy and additional copies of this
publication are available from the Chancery.
On the Cover: Clockwise from top left: Sanctuary Carvings, Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa; Grand Prior, Standard and Sword
Bearers during the Investiture; Postulants receive the Light of Christ from Commanders and Members of the Order; Arctic Dele-
gation receiving the Distance Trophy from Major Dean Gresko (2nd from left).
Page couverture: Dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre, des sculptures dans le sanctuaire de la cathédrale Christ-Roi, Ottawa; le
Grand Prieur, le porte-étendard et le porte-épée durant l’investiture; les postulants reçoivent la Lumière du Christ des comman-
deurs et des membres de l’Ordre; le major Dean Gresko (2e de gauche) remet le trophée distance à la Délégation de l’Arctique.
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The First Word Welcome to the October 2011 Edition
of the Saint Lazarus Gazette! This
edition contains the Annual Report of
our Grand Prior, Chev. Richard M.
Dumbrille at the completion of his
first year in office. Information on
the progress of his two challenges to
our Grand Priory is also provided.
This edition also has two feature arti-
cles on the history of our very suc-
cessful Caregivers’ Guide and our
Insignia.
On page 6 is a message from our
Grand Master, which we are pleased
to provide to the Canadian member-
ship.
Our regular features including the
Almoners Basket, The History Cor-
ner, From My Point of View continue
as well as important updates from the
Commanderies charitable and ecu-
menical activities. After reading the
Gazette, I’m sure you will agree that
we are making a number of signifi-
cant improvements in the lives of
people in Canada and around the
world.
The 50th anniversary of the Order in
Canada will be celebrated in Toronto
in 2012, the same location as the orig-
inal investiture of the first Knights
and Dames of our then Grand Baili-
wick. Toronto Commandery has the
planning for this historical event well
underway and I look forward to see-
ing as many members and guests as
possible.
Should you find that you need an ad-
ditional copy of the Gazette or other
publication, please contact your Com-
mander, the Chancery or direct the
potential member to our website
www.stlazarus.ca. Let’s get the word
out!
As always, feel free to contact me at:
[email protected] to discuss arti-
cles for the Gazette.
Regards,
Captain Warren Tracz, CD, KCLJ,
OMLJ
Editor
Grand Prior’s Report to the Chapter
General—June 4, 2011
Bonjour Chère Confrères et Con-
soeurs :
Today it is my
privilege to
deliver, as
your Grand
Prior, my first
report to you,
the Canadian
Grand Priory.
Since the In-
vestiture Cer-
emony in
beautiful Quebec City last June, I am
impressed and sincerely appreciate
the response which you, our members
have given to my challenges which
were set forth at that time.
Had I envisaged the apparent success
of these challenges, I might have set
the bar higher. At the time these chal-
lenges were issued before we left
Quebec City’s Holy Trinity Church,
where the ceremony had just taken
place, our Vice Chancellor Com-
manderies, Chev. Glen Timney has-
tened to inform me that the challenge
would be met and surpassed.
The Grand Prior’s Challenges, to re-
fresh your memory, was purposely
loosely worded. I challenged the
member of the Canadian Grand Priory
to:
(1) Recruit 50 postulants before the
close of our 50 year anniversary as a
Grand Priory in Canada;
(2) To raise, in addition to your
regular and ongoing Commandery
campaigns funds, a total of $50,000,
also before the end of our 50 year an-
niversary as a Grand Priory in Cana-
da.
I am proud to advise you that to date
our Commanders have risen to the
postulant conscription challenge by
already delivering 31 postulants for
new memberships in our Canadian
Grand Priory. Eighteen of these are in
attendance today and will be inducted
this afternoon. Two additional postu-
lants will join our Order in a mini-
Investiture in Toronto in July.
Secondly, we are indebted to our Al-
moner, Chev. Lionel Goffart for his
outstanding achievements in his ef-
forts toward subscriptions to the
$50,000 Anniversary Fund. This
$50,000 Fund will be divided equally
between our mandates of Ecumenism,
Palliative Care and Leprosy. It is my
intention that the decision for the
equal distribution of this special
$50,000 Fund will be made by the
heads of the Commissions on advice
from the Executive Committee and
the Council of our Order.
Our Canadian Grand Priory had pro-
jects and Advisory committees who
meet on a regular basis. We are in-
debted to Chev. John Aylen, a Mem-
ber of our Senate, who, in conjunction
with our Executive Director, Dame
Jean Matheson, and, in consultation
with our immediate past Grand Prior,
Chev. Georges Parent are attempting
to bring our by-laws into the 21st Cen-
tury. Our Governance Working
Group, affectionately known as the
GWG, meets frequently to review
such matters as Governance and Ad-
ministration issues.
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We have some remarkably successful
projects. Among these, a particularly
outstanding one is our St. Lazarus
publication “A Caregivers’ Guide”.
Since its inception, one member has
been very instrumental in the creation
and distribution of this manual. I
speak of Capt. Robert Clarke, who
is also a member of out Senate.
Bob has agreed to make us aware of
the importance of: A Caregiver’s
Guide: to not only our Order but to
the many people who have been as-
sisted by this publication throughout
the world. Before I introduce him to
you, please know that Bob will be
available for questions at the close of
the meeting.
Another success story will be related
to you by LCol. Mark Macpherson
who, as many of you know, is the
Project Manager of our DVD Pro-
gram. You have seen, while you en-
rolled at our Registration Desk, our
DVD program, as it presently is.
Mark, always a perfectionist, will
now tell you briefly how the finished
project will evolve. Like Bob Clarke,
Mark will be available for questions
at the close of today’s meeting.
Finally, last, but by no means least, it
is my privilege to introduce Dr. Alec
Cooper, our Webmaster. Today Alec,
as our Webmaster, will recount to you
his vision of how our website in the
coming months will transpire into a
user friendly program. Like Bob and
Mark before him, Alec will be availa-
ble for questions at the close of to-
day’s meeting.
In closing, I know you all join me in
expressing our condolences to our
Executive Director, Dame Jean
Matheson during this time of sadness
following the loss of her youngest
daughter this week. We, as an Order,
owe a debt of gratitude to our Execu-
tive Director for her efficient assis-
tance and sound advice. Many of you
are aware of the retirement of Mrs.
Matheson’s assistant, Michele Main-
ville, who, following retirement was
pressed back into service briefly as-
sisting the Chancery Office until fur-
ther help could be found.
Finally, thank you to each of you who
have helped to meet the challenge I
set out for you a year ago and thank
you to all who have helped to make
my first year as your Grand Prior re-
warding in so many different ways. I
look forward, with your help and sup-
port, to an equally successful second
year as your Grand Prior.
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CO-ORDINATING SHARED MINISTRIES ACROSS
CANADA: The “Shared Ministries Bu-
reau” of the Prairie Centre for Ecu-
menism
Focus of the Ecumenical Commis-
sion’s allotment of the Grand Prior’s
Challenge
“Promoting Christian unity” is how
the constitutions of our Order read.
Think of it as praying together and
sharing ministry. We do it at Chapter
General when we gather from a varie-
ty of Christian traditions and join in
prayer at the Vigil and Investiture
services. We “promote” by offering
bursaries across Canada for studies in
Ecumenism. But the newest partner-
ship of the Order through the Ecu-
menical Commission brings us into
“unity” as we become a major spon-
sor of the Ecumenical Shared Minis-
tries Bureau (ESMB) that operates
under the auspices of the Prairie Cen-
tre for Ecumenism (a centre we have
supported since its founding 25 years
ago.) The project defines “shared
ministry” as “people
worshipping and
serving God in a uni-
fied way while still
maintaining their
denominational iden-
tity and connections;
it is any combination
of denominations
sharing a program,
mission, ministry or
building.” Major
Ruth Stokes,
OMM,CD, GCLJ,
GOMLJ, chairperson
of the Ecumenical
Commission, assist-
ed by the Chaplain-
General, Pastor Eric
Dyck, JChLJ, CMLJ
have engaged the
Order with this sig-
nificant Canadian ecumenical ven-
ture.
The Ecumenical Shared Ministries
Bureau describes its work as follows:
“[Ecumenical Shared Ministries] take
many forms, from sharing a building,
to sharing programs, staff and wor-
ship. There are an estimated 80-150
[Shared Ministries] in Canada. Some
are found in tiny rural communities.
Some are in major cities. Most...are
located in Western Canada and the
Maritimes, and new ones are forming
all the time. Ecumenical Shared Min-
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Pastor Eric Dyck prepares to welcome Members and Guests of the Order to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church during the Vigil Ceremony during the 49th Chapter General in Ottawa.
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istries are proving to be part of the
solution to the problem churches face
in rural and in new urban areas. In
rural areas where numbers are dimin-
ishing, [Shared Ministries] offer a
way for Christians to work together in
ministry to their communities without
losing their denominational allegianc-
es. In new city suburbs . . . , denomi-
nations are stretched to finance the
planting of new churches, and some
are creating new urban [Shared Min-
istries], like the Sandstone Ecumeni-
cal Centre in Calgary. . . [Shared
Ministries] maximize limited finan-
cial resources and give 'flesh' to
Christians' spiritual commitment to
seek Christian unity and reconcilia-
tion.”
Our Order has had direct involvement
with “shared ministry” even before
the Ecumenical Commission consid-
ered sponsoring the Shared Ministries
Bureau with its portion of the Grand
Prior’s Challenge funds. Working in
shared ministry for years has been
Rev. Gordon Shields, CD, ChLJ,
OMLJ, chaplain of the Manitoba
Commandery. In his case, “shared
ministries” has meant the ministries
of John XXIII Roman Catholic and
St. Chad’s Anglican parishes wor-
shipping and living together in the
Assiniboine Christian Centre in Win-
nipeg. But not just the same building,
there are joint services on days such
as Good Friday and occasions such as
Remembrance Day. But any survey of
the data bank of the Shared Ministries
Bureau would reveal other shared
ministries across Canada with con-
nections to St. Lazarus. Our Arctic
Delegation can relate examples of
shared ministries because the North
has been significant for co-operative
ministries; for example in Yellow-
knife, N.W.T., where the facility
Northern United Place houses the Lu-
theran and United Church parishes as
well as being the community centre
and housing for seniors. The listings
are full of active ecumenism where
denominational families are sharing
facilities, clergy, fund-raising, or
community social work.
The project worker who co-ordinates
the Ecumenical Shared Ministries
Bureau is Margaret Wist and until
now available funding allowed for
only maintaining a data base of
shared ministries across Canada. Lit-
tle was left over to engage in the real-
ly helpful service of providing train-
ing, workshops and seminary classes
in doing shared ministries. Often
when parishes in an area consider op-
tions for shared ministries asking the
right questions from the start can
make a difference in how effective
and long-term the shared effort can
be. In the past, parishes have asked
for help, but the Bureau lacked the
resources to send qualified trainers or
workshop leaders to church meetings,
conferences, or clergy gatherings.
That will change! The Green Cross of
St. Lazarus will accompany new pos-
sibilities for the Shared Ministries
Bureau by our partnership as a major
sponsor. The ecumenical profile of St.
Lazarus will be raised across the Ca-
nadian churches.
The Ecumenical Shared Ministries
Bureau (ESMB) has published a
handbook that it distributes for “start-
ups” in Shared Ministry. Now distri-
bution of this handbook can be ac-
companied by seminars and training
workshops. They have also collabo-
rated with the Rev. Dr. Sandra
Beardsall (St. Andrew’s Theological
College, University of Saskatchewan)
as a specialist in the field. With St.
Lazarus involvement, there is the pos-
sibility of arranging educational
events for denominational judicatories
beyond just very local constituencies.
The major Canadian denominations
have recognised the validity of Shared
Ministries, yet on a practical level
seminars for church leaders
(judicatories) can be a valuable new
opportunity. The reasons are exempli-
fied by numerous situations where
two parishes remain in their distinc-
tive denominations, but share a single
clergy person who is responsible to
the respective judicatories. At other
times several denominational congre-
gations each contribute towards a sig-
nificant program for their community
(e.g. One has the space, another vol-
unteers, another resources). As the
Christian church in Canada experi-
ences a decline in membership, the
demands of caring for our neighbour,
the spiritual well-being of individuals
and society, and the gathering of the
local Christian community in Word
and Sacrament can be overwhelming.
Much benevolent and important min-
istry to suffering humanity can be
hampered when each congregation is
frustrated by its limitations. Shared
Ministry is sharing the talents and
gifts that differ from one parish to the
next and from one denomination to
the next. Thus all are able to collabo-
rate in the mandate of Christ to “love
one another as I have loved you.”
St. Lazarus will now be collaborators
in this venture to bring mercy, love,
and justice effectively to Canadians
and partners with the Shared Minis-
tries Bureau in their hands-on work
across the country. It will be our
pleasure to welcome the project work-
er and the Executive-Director of Prai-
rie Centre at the Friday luncheon at
the next Chapter General in Toronto.
An opportunity to hear them speak
first-hand about this ministry and to
present them with the major instal-
ment of Ecumenical Commission por-
tion of the Grand Prior’s Challenge.
Donations toward this 50th Anniver-
sary fund-raising effort are still being
accepted and not only does a contri-
bution aid this project, but all special
projects being funded from the Grand
Prior’s Challenge.
Pr Eric Dyck, Chaplain-General
on behalf of Maj. Ruth Stokes, Chair-
person, Ecumenical Commission
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Decorations and Medals History of
The Military and Hospitaller Order
of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem
by Col M. Vaughan Langille,
Custodian of Insignia
The general historical background of
the Order can be readily reviewed in
their following publications:
A Short History of the Grand Pri-
ory in Canada
The Green Cross
Members Manual – Grand Priory
in Canada – specifically Regula-
tion No. 15, Dress Regulations.
Annex A to Regulation No. 15
details medals of the Order and
insignia of rank.
Unfortunately the history tells us vir-
tually nothing about the tradition be-
hind the Order's decorations and med-
als even though it is genuine of inter-
est to all members. Many members of
the Order have been curious about
why the decorations/medals of the
Order of Saint Lazarus in Canada,
have not been formally recognized by
the Canadian Chancellor of Honours
at Government House. The simple
reason is that while the Queen of Can-
ada is the fount of all Canadian hon-
ours, she acts as the Sovereign of only
those honours that are sovereign -
sanctioned Orders. The Queen has not
had any formal connection with the
Canadian Order of Saint Lazarus. On
the other hand, a number of past
Kings of France (King Louis VII,
King Henry IV, King Louis XIV,
King Louis XVIII and King Charles)
all recognized the Order, even by roy-
al decree. Ultimately due to the
French Revolution, a decree of 1791
ordered the suppression of “all” royal
and knightly Orders. During the reign
of King Henry II the Order was estab-
lished in England and around 1230
the Order was installed in Scotland by
royal charter of King Alexander II.
The reality for the Order of Saint Laz-
arus is that it is the oldest of all semi-
independent international orders
founded as a Hospitaller Order by St.
Basil in the late 4th century and subse-
quently becoming military in 1187.
To this day the Spiritual Protector of
the Order is the Melkite Patriarch of
Antioch and all the East, of Alexan-
dria and Jerusalem. Unique among
the crusader orders, St. Lazarus has
its origins in the Eastern Church and
its birthplace in the Diocese of Gali-
lee. In the learned book entitled
“Orders of Knighthood and of Merit”
copyright 1995; the author Peter
Bander van Duren makes a telling
point about the Order of Lazarus. The
Apostolic See, as represented by the
Supreme Pontiff, has expressed cog-
nizance of the Order's status. The Ho-
ly Father, as Supreme Pontiff and
Pastor grants recognition and there-
fore no one can deny, regardless of
the Orders evolution, that it is a mili-
tary and hospitaller Order of Knight-
hood. That basic fact confers legiti-
macy on the decorations and medals
of the Order.
In addition, for the purpose of giving
the Order further weight, a federal
charter was enacted. Such a document
provides formal recognition of its an-
cient traditions and places the seal of
official, national approval on its aims
and objectives. On 25 March 1963,
Letters Patent were issued by the Sec-
retary of State for Canada for the in-
corporation of the Order in Canada.
This Charter, among other things,
empowered the Order to “grant hon-
ours”. Accordingly no one ever need
question the legitimacy of the Order's
honours, decorations, medals, arms,
heraldry, etc., in Canada.
When the Crusades began and the
first Orders of Knighthood were
founded, the feudal nobility, by virtue
of hereditary birth, land holdings and
training, were the de facto knights and
consequently the professional sol-
diers. Their titles and ranks were
simply of three grades: Grand Cross,
Knight Commander and Knight. In
later years those three grades were
considered equal to the military hier-
archy of generals, staff officers and
officers respectively. Later still those
titles and ranks were divided into five
classes or grades. Given that the cru-
sader knights were nobility, each had
their own heraldic insignia to identify
who they were. A plain cross or their
own arms was emblazoned on their
tabard, the smock worn over their
armour. Likewise their shield, or
targe, and even their sword scabbard
could reflect either the cross or their
coat of arms. It could also be featured
on their banners and even their capar-
ison, the cloth cover for their horse.
Those not of noble birth were named
“Companions” of the Order and wore
badges resembling the insignia of the
nobility.
Over the centuries, the insignia of the
Order of Saint Lazarus has undergone
various changes. The original insignia
(Continued on page 9)
Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross. The insignia is the same as a Knight but worn on a cordon on the left hip. L’insigne du chevalier Grand-Croix. Il est le même que pour le chevalier, mais mon-té sur un cordon et porté à la hanche gauche.
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was a plain green cross and changed
in the 15th century to the eight-pointed
cross. It is believed that since the
eight-pointed cross reflected the eight
beatitudes, it was the cross of peace
while the plain cross was the cross of
war. Crusader Knights of Saint Laza-
rus always wore an essentially green
cross no matter how the configuration
changed over time.
The Canadian Grand Priory book of
Ceremonial makes the following ob-
servation about the modern cross: “It
is of gold, symbol of charity, to teach
you the love of God and thy neigh-
bour. It is green, symbol of hope, con-
solation for those in misery, and the
goal that generates the courage to ac-
complish deeds. It has eight points to
remind you of the eight beatitudes.
The Cross is pointed on all sides to
teach you to be on guard against at-
tacks from enemies both visible and
invisible. The tips of this Cross are
formed with golden apples, represent-
ing the fruits of the Holy Spirit, which
symbolizes reward for the good deeds
you perform”.
From the middle Ages forward, it be-
came common for sovereigns to com-
mission medals to be given as gifts to
allies or influential friends and later to
commemorate battles and victories.
The Order of Saint Lazarus followed
the pattern set by Louis XIV, of
France, when he created the Order of
St. Louis with a Maltese cross and red
ribbon. He also imitated Maltese no-
menclature with three ranks; Grand
Cross, Commander and Knight. They
were awarded for military merit and
had no nobiliary requirement. When
Napoleon Bonaparte founded the Le-
gion of Honour, in 1802, and in the
tradition of the French Revolution
made all ranks equal, it triggered a
variety of changes in medals and dec-
orations. The popular changes in dec-
orations and medals took place in the
18th and 19th centuries ultimately lead-
ing to the modern design, selection,
grouping, military emphasis and rai-
son d'être in use by the Order in the
current era.
It is important for Canadian members
of the Order to understand that all
Jurisdictions follow the rules and cus-
toms of their own National Regula-
tions. That consideration applies to
not only decorations and medals but
to uniforms. That is why knowledge
of Regulation No. 15 of the Members
Manual is so necessary. The individu-
al design of the Canadian array of
insignia generally conforms to the
pattern set by Louis XIV and the tra-
ditions and heritage of the Paris Obe-
dience and the Malta Obedience. The
Canadian executive has approved
changes appropriate to Canadian re-
quirements. The most obvious exam-
ple is the use of gold and silver bars,
surmounted by the Maltese cross for
the miniature medals; that is strictly a
Canadian initiative. The Canadian
Grand Priory has also added the rank
of “Member” to the grouping of Ca-
nadian rank insignia within the last
two years.
In the final analysis, it comes down to
the following:
“Dignity does not consist in the pos-
sessing of honours, but in deserving
them”
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A Caregiver’s Guide continues to maintain its high profile as a valuable part
of the provision of high quality end-of-life care to Canadians. This brings
visibility, recognition and credit to the Order of St. Lazarus as an integral part
of Canada’s end-of-life care community through our close association with
the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association which acts as the book’s
distributor.
Previously announced was an international edition printed in China which is
now complimented by a Japanese edition. These are both essentially “pilot
projects” being used to train caregiver’s in the western concept of palliative
care. Of significant note is the academic focus of both of these editions with
the involvement of Shantou University Medical School in China and the Oka-
yama University Department of Medicine in Japan. These two international
editions compliment those in Australia and Portugal. An edition is still under
development in France.
A breast star bearing the cross shown during the investiture to Postulants La plaque de poitrine montrée aux postu-lants lors de l’investiture.
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The following members were Decorated, Promoted or
Invested in the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint
Lazarus of Jerusalem, by the hand of the Grand Prior of
the Order in Canada, at the 2011 Chapter General, held in
Ottawa, Ontario, June 4, 2011:
Les membres suivants ont été décorés, promus ou investis
dans l’Ordre militaire et hospitalier de Saint-Lazare de
Jérusalem par le Grand Prieur de l’Ordre au Canada, lors
du Chapitre général de 2011 tenu à Ottawa le 4 juin
2011:
Meritorious Service Award/Décoration de l’Ordre du mérite
HLCol. Robert Vandewater Manitoba
Commendation Certificate/Certificat de reconnaissance
Dame Hania Grabowski, DCLJ Ottawa
Decorated/Décorations
Cross of Justice/Croix de Justice
Chev. Allan Burnell Bird, KLJ Ottawa
Maj. Justin Schmidt-Clever, KLJ Ottawa
Grand Officer of Merit/Grand Officier de Mérite
Chev. Pierre M. Baillargeon, KCLJ Montreal
The Rt. Rev. John A. Baycroft, GCLJ(E) Ottawa
Col. M. Vaughan Langille, KCLJ Ottawa
Chev. Allan D. Lumsden, KCLJ Ottawa
Commander of Merit/Commandeur de Mérite
Chev. Montgomery G. Dent Western Ontario
Dame Susan Y. Dent, DLJ Western Ontario
Chev. Garrfield Du Couturier Nicol, KLJ Montreal
Rev. Eric Dyck, JChLJ Montreal
Officer of Merit/Officier de Mérite
M. Louis Angers, CLJ Montreal
Mrs. Meta Evans, CLJ Thunder Bay
Mr. John Lill, CLJ Toronto
Dame Phyllis M. Lill, DCLJ Toronto
Mr. Richard Logan Ottawa
Chev. John David Schijns, KLJ (2008) Ottawa
Mr. Nugent Schneider, CLJ Toronto
Rev. Ian S. Wishart, CChLJ (2007) Newfoundland
Member of Merit/Membre de Mérite
Mr. Kenneth Armstrong, OLJ Toronto
Mme. Micheline Baillargeon, CLJ Montreal
Fr. Thomas Dowd, AChLJ Montreal
Mr. Aurélio M. Fernandes, CLJ (2009) Calgary
Mrs. Glynis J. Grigg, CLJ Calgary
Maj. (ret) Paul E. J. Henry, OLJ Toronto
Dame Barbara L. J. Hongisto, DLJ Calgary
Dr. Mary Lou Kelly (Non Member) Thunder Bay
Chev. John V. Lawer, KLJ Toronto
Mr. Peter Edward Meijer, CLJ Thunder Bay
The Hon. Peter A. S. Milliken, KLJ (2009) Ottawa
Prof. Diana Pallen, CLJ Thunder Bay
Chev. Richard Pound, KCLJ Montreal
Maj. Justin Schmidt-Clever, CLJ (2010) Ottawa
Chev. Russell David Smith, KLJ Western Ontario
Mr. Derald H. Staveley, OLJ (2010) Calgary
Dr. Patrice Tremblay, CLJ (2010) Quebec
Promotions/Promotions
Grand Cross/Grand Croix
LCol. Mark F. Macpherson, KCLJ Montreal
Chev. Edward B. White, KCLJ Ottawa
Knight Commander/Chevalier Commandeur
Chev. Allan Burnell Bird, KLJ Ottawa
Chev. Andrew C. Duncanson, KLJ (2010) Toronto
Chev. E. David T. Ingoe, KLJ (2010) Calgary
Capt. W. Paul Loofs, KLJ British Columbia
The Hon. Peter A. S. Milliken, KLJ Ottawa
Chev. Glen E. Timney, KLJ Toronto
Capt. Warren P. Tracz, KLJ Toronto
Chev. John E. Udd, KLJ Ottawa
Dame Commander/Dame Commandeur
Dame Jean M. Matheson, DLJ Ottawa
Knight/Chevalier
Mr. Edward P. Badovinac, CLJ Toronto
Maj. Dean Paul Gresko, CLJ (2010) Thunder Bay
M. Claude Labbé, CLJ Quebec
Capt. Anthony O. Lea, CLJ Western Ontario
Maj. Justin Schmidt-Clever, CLJ Ottawa
Mr. Lewis W. Stoyles, CLJ (2010) Newfoundland
Mr. Okill Stuart, CLJ Montreal
Dame
Mrs. Jocelyn K. Badovinac, CLJ Toronto
Mme. Elizabeth Dallaire, CLJ Quebec
Mrs. Diana Lumsden, CLJ Ottawa
Mrs. Jacqueline Wood, CLJ Toronto
Commander/Commandeur
Dr. Robert Boily, OLJ Montreal
Dr. Glenn F. Cartwright, OLJ Western Ontario
Mrs. Gail Elizabeth Fraser, OLJ Calgary
M. Mario Groleau, OLJ Quebec
Mr. Robert McAllister, OLJ Toronto
Mr. Britton O. Mockridge, OLJ Calgary
M. Dennis Rioux, OLJ Quebec
Mr. E. Roderick Smith, OLJ Western Ontario
Ms. Katrina A. Tocher, OLJ Edmonton
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Mrs. Mary T. Udd, OLJ Ottawa
Capt. (ret) Ulrich A. Krings, OLJ Thunder Bay
Invested
Assistant Chaplain/Chaplain Adjoint
Rev. Robert Graham III (2008) Ottawa
Rev. Robert B. Grewe Calgary
The Ven. Peter D. Hannen Montreal
Rev. Herbert Harms Toronto
Commander/Commandeur
LCdr. (ret) Peter D. McArthur Arctic
Officer/Officier
Dr. Steven Bryniak Acadia
Mr. John B. Church Ottawa
Mrs. Claire Costa Ottawa
Mr. Stanley Grabstas Ottawa
Mrs. Kimberly Grewe Calgary
Mr. Michael Kalnay Arctic
Mrs. Catherine Lucas Edmonton
Mr. Peter H. Lucas Edmonton
Miss Allison G. MacKenzie Calgary
Mrs. Jerelynn McArthur Arctic
M. Mathieu Gerard Ravignat Ottawa
Mr. Ian Douglas Sweet Western Ontario
Maj. Gerald S. Wharton (2010) Ottawa
The following members were Invested in the Military and
Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, by the
hand of the Grand Prior of the Order in Canada, at a
Commandery Investiture, held in Toronto, Ontario,
July 7, 2011:
Les membres suivants ont été accueillis dans l’Ordre mi-
litaire et hospitalier de Saint-Lazare de Jérusalem par le
Grand Prieur de l’Ordre au Canada, lors d’une investiture
de commanderie tenue à Toronto (Ontario), le 7 juillet
2011:
Assistant Chaplain/Chaplain Adjoint
Father Robert Pellerin
Officer/Officier
Mr. Grey Taylor
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The History Corner
Here are the answers to the History Quiz questions which were published in the April 2011 issue of the Gazette:
1) Deus Vult !
2) None. However, two Grand Masters (Louis de France (Duc de Berry) and Louis Stanislas Xavier (Duc d'An-
jou) later became Kings of France: Louis XVI and Louis XVIII, respectively;
3) Twenty Knights, Dames and Commanders were invested.
Vignette : More on the Holy Crusades - Indulgences (Remissions of punishment for sin due after guilt was forgiven)
were granted, via Papal Bulls, to knights who participated in the Holy Crusades. The French Pope Urban II (1088-
1099) initiated the military expeditions to the Holy Land and granted the first of the Indulgences to two Spanish
knights in 1089.
Pope Urban II also influenced the introduction of the chivalric and hospitaller principles that were characteristic of
the early Orders of Knighthood, such as the Orders of Saint John and Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem. Another significant
development resulting from the Crusades was, perhaps not surprisingly, the gradual insertion of a religious dimension
into the state of Knighthood.
Another Quiz:
1a) Where did the Order of Saint Lazarus take refuge after the fall of Jerusalem?
1b) How long did the refuge last?
2) A small town near Montreal is called "St. Lazare" - what is the origin of that name?
3) When did the Order of Saint Lazarus split into the Paris and Malta Obedience’s?
Brian Newbold, GCLJ, GOMLJ
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From My Point of View By Sarah Jane Dumbrille
The Chapter General, held in early
June in Ottawa, left those who attend-
ed not only with a sense of accom-
plishment but once again provided the
opportunity for us to be with friends
of the Order from all across Canada.
The Delta Hotel, located in the heart
of Ottawa, steps from the Parliament
Buildings, and the fine weather which
enhanced the spring bloom for which
Ottawa is so well known, provided
the perfect setting. The signature
event, of course, was the train trip to
Wakefield and back on Friday even-
ing through the beautiful Gatineau
Hills. The food that evening certainly
surpassed any food usually served on
a train, and to add to the fun, outside
of the musical entertainment provid-
ed, there were a few honourable
members of the Order who took it
upon themselves to entertain us in the
aisle of the train. Perhaps the trip took
them back to train trips they took to
football games as university students!
No names will be mentioned but you
will know who you are!
The meeting agenda on Friday after-
noon allowed for discussion amongst
members. For example, thanks to a
meeting of those interested in The St.
Lazarus Gazette, constructive input
was received. Likewise, a front line
physician speaking on leprosy at a
luncheon provided us all with current
information.
At the Annual General meeting on
Saturday morning, at the request of
the Grand Prior, the major reporting
was done first hand by those in
charge. The presenters used state-of-
the-art methods to make their presen-
tations, and the lack of questions at
the conclusion of the meeting was a
clear indication that everyone not on-
ly understood but appreciated what
had been presented.
The Ball on Saturday evening with its
excellent orchestra was a great suc-
cess. The Grand Prior and I were de-
lighted to have an opportunity not
only to meet everyone as they entered
but to continue many good conversa-
tions at various tables throughout the
evening. The Grand Prior is a firm
believer that sound relationships often
have their beginnings in a casual at-
mosphere. We owe a unanimous vote
of thanks to the Chair of the Organiz-
ing Committee, Chev. John E. Udd,
KLJ and his team, and the Command-
er of the Ottawa Commandery, Ed-
ward A. McNabb, KLJ, OMLJ, LLB,
FRSA and his committees for making
this a rewarding weekend for one and
all.
Dame Sylvia Burkinshaw DCLJ,
MMLJ, BN, who had registered to
attend the Chapter General in Ottawa,
passed away on May 1 in Kingston,
Ontario; her obituary follows later in
the Gazette. Although she never
boasted about her accomplishments,
she led a full life right to the end.
When I was a Member of the Board
of the Kingston General Hospital, she
never missed a meeting, and, when
she spoke, everyone listened. Sylvia
started off her nursing career in Cana-
da at the Hospital for Sick Children in
Toronto in 1956. After she ventured
to the Kingston General Hospital in
1961, her reputation as head nurse
earned her untold respect in the world
of health care. Today her picture oc-
cupies a prominent position in one of
the main foyers of the Kingston Gen-
eral Hospital (KGH).
After she retired from her position at
KGH in 1984, she took both her BA
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Frequent contributors to the Gazette share content ideas during the inaugural Com-munications Committee meeting. De fréquents collaborateurs de la Gazette échangent des idées de contenu au cours de la réunion inaugurale du Comité des communications.
Dame Sylvia Burkinshaw’s portrait. Portrait de dame Sylvia Burkinshaw.
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and MPA in Health Care, and her col-
leagues both at KGH and at the
Queen’s University Faculty of Health
Sciences frequently sought her exper-
tise as they looked for solutions to
systemic problems in health care.
Very much a hands on person when
she made a commitment to being in-
volved, it is no wonder she was
granted the Paul Harris Fellow of Ro-
tary International and made Honorary
Chair of many organizations that she
advised. For years, she never missed
spending much of Christmas Day at
the Kingston General offering cheer
to patients and staff. We know with
her involvement with St. Lazarus, she
seldom missed a meeting and was the
driving force behind bringing King-
ston members into the Ottawa Com-
mandery.
Her many friends and admirers filled
to near capacity St. George’s Cathe-
dral in Kingston at her funeral on
May 6. True to her nature and without
any family in Canada, she planned
most of the details of her funeral ser-
vice herself using the Book of Com-
mon Prayer and the beautiful music of
St. George’s Cathedral Choir. It was
therefore very easy for those of us in
attendance to feel close to Sylvia as
we celebrated and gave thanks for the
long and full life which she had led.
In sharp contrast to Sylvia’s longevi-
ty, it is heartbreaking to report the
loss being experienced by our dear
Executive Director, Dame Jean
Matheson DCLJ, CMLJ, FCIS,
PAdm, who has had two of her
daughters pass away just a few weeks
apart. The Grand Prior and I were
grateful we could attend the visitation
of Jean’s first loss. We were deeply
touched that day by the obvious es-
teem the many students in attendance
had for this fine young Ottawa teach-
er. Our sympathy goes out to Jean,
and I am sure there is not a Member
of the Order who does not grieve with
her.
A highlight of the Grand Prior’s and
my summer was being given the op-
portunity to host the summer fund-
raising event of the Ottawa Com-
mandery at the Connell Homestead in
Spencerville, an hour south of Ottawa
and the former home of my parents,
Earl and Ruth Connell. Many of you
will remember my father as a Past
Commander of the Ottawa Com-
mandery. It was a beautiful warm
summer evening and after being
greeted at the front door, our guests
were able to assemble on the front
terrace for a welcome and update by
both the Grand Prior and the Com-
mander of the Ottawa Commandery,
Edward McNabb. During the cocktail
hour, guests were entertained for
twenty minutes by a very fine local
choir called “Village Voyces” who
sing on behalf of Palliative Care in
the region.
During dinner inside, local musician
Sharon Adams, who has a repertoire
of over 5,000 pieces in her memory,
treated guests alternately to the beau-
tiful sound of an organ and a Stein-
way grand piano. The evening not
only brought together those of us who
knew each other
from the Ottawa
Commandery
but gave us an
opportunity to
get to know
some prospec-
tive postulants.
After a cold
buffet dinner,
we opened the
whole of this
magnificent
heritage home
to everyone for
viewing. The
evening was a
total success in
many ways,
and, because of
the amazing
generosity of
those in attend-
ance, the Ottawa Commandery is able
to add well over $2,000 to the Grand
Prior’s Challenge.
Please be assured that the Grand Prior
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Chev. John Aylen and his wife, Andree at the Ottawa Commandery's summer fundraiser at the Connell Homestead. Le chev. John Aylen et son épouse, Andree, lors de la levée de fonds estivale de la Commanderie d’Ottawa à Connell Homestead.
Father Robert Pellerin, Toronto Commander Chev. Andrew Duncanson, The Grand Prior and Mr. Grey Taylor at the Toronto Commandery investi-ture on July 7, 2011. Le père Robert Pellerin, le commandeur de la Commanderie de Toronto, le chev. Andrew Duncanson, le Grand Prieur et M. Grey Taylor à l’investiture de la Commanderie de Toronto, le 7 juillet 2011.
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has not taken this summer off. In fact,
the summer seems to have been as
busy as any other part of the year with
the work of the Order always trying to
perfect itself and meet new challeng-
es. However, this Grand Prior loves
challenges and with ready support
from the members, solutions, alt-
hough sometimes at first allusive, are
usually found. In spite of the hard
work, the rewards are many, not the
least of which will be the opportunity
to attend the 2011 Grand Prioral
Council Meeting of the Grand Priory
of America being hosted in San Die-
go, California from October 27 to 30,
2011 by the Commandery of the
West.
San Diego is one of North America’s
most exciting cities in a beautiful set-
ting filled with history and culture.
The magnificent Manchester Grand
Hyatt with its twin towers and its
spectacular waterfront location on
San Diego Bay will be the setting for
the meetings and the Ball while the
University Club will host the Friday
evening dinner. A warm welcome to
Canadians and the finest hospitality is
always a given at these American
meetings so it is an event not to be
missed. Welcome to one and all to
join us. All the information can be
found by visiting the Grand Priory of
America website (http://www.st-
lazarus.us/) or through the Chancery
Office in Ottawa. You might even
consider turning your trip into an ex-
tended holiday by taking one of the
many cruises out of San Diego or by
venturing into California’s wine
country. See you there!
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DVD Project Report Following the presentation of the core
segment at the Chapter General at
Quebec City in 2010 and its limited
distribution to members of the Coun-
cil, some reservations were expressed
on the following points:
The introduction contained
some “dated” material.
The age of the audience shown
in some scenes did not support
the objective of attracting
younger people to the Order.
The brand image of the Grand
priory was now the registered
badge of the Grand Priory ra-
ther than the stylized coat of
arms.
The Executive directed the Project
Manager to obtain a quotation from
the production house to rectify these
issues. A quotation of $7000 was re-
ceived and the Project Manager was
directed to proceed with the necessary
revisions, which were quite extensive.
Chev. Richard W Pound was select-
ed to present the introduction and a
cast of young actors mixed with
members of Montreal Commandery
formed the audience. Video shoots
took place in the spring and during
post production, the registered badge
replaced the coat of arms wherever it
appeared in the segment.
The revision of the core segment ef-
fectively delayed the work on the sup-
porting segments until it was com-
plete. A more detailed budget
to complete the supporting seg-
ments was drawn up based on
our experience producing the
core segment. With the ex-
penditure for the revision there
was a $13,000 shortfall in
funds to complete the project.
The Executive directed the
Project Manger to proceed
with completing the project.
Almoner Chev. Lionel Gof-
fart, was contacted and he
agreed to work to raise the nec-
essary funds before the end of
the year.
The 2011 edition of the core
segment was presented to
Council at the Chapter General at Ot-
tawa by Chev. Glen Timney using
his computer and a projector. The
revised core segment received favour-
able comments. Subsequently, addi-
tional copies were purchased by the
Chancery to satisfy orders being
placed by some of the Commanderies
who wished to use the DVD in their
promotion of the Order.
Prior to the work on the revisions to
the core segment, senior members of
the Grand Priory were contacted for
detailed information on the topics for
the four supporting segments planned
for the DVD. I wish to take this op-
portunity to thank LCol. George
Trusler, Captain Robert Clarke and
Major Ruth Stokes for their assis-
tance.
Various organizations that have been
the beneficiaries of the work of the
Order such as A Caregivers Guide
and our ecumenical bursaries were
contacted and agreed to provide testi-
monials, which we expect to use in
the segments where appropriate.
Work on the supporting segments is
being rescheduled with the expecta-
tion of completing the project in
2012.
Mark F Macpherson CD, GCLJ,
CMLJ.
Project Manager
Chev. Pound in front of the ‘green screen’ with other production equipment and the resulting finished image. Le chev. Pound devant l’ « écran vert » et du matériel de production, et l’image finale.
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BC Delegation contributes again!
Dr. W. Paul Loofs is pictured presenting a $1,000 cheque to Shari Bakker,
Development Officer for Victoria Hospice on Thursday, April 21, 2011. The
Hospice will be using the funds to help provide end-of-life care for their pa-
tients and families.
Commandery Activities
Buxtehude raises funds for Palliative Care
Montréal Commandery enjoyed a series of six of Organ Concerts from January to May that featured the complete
organ works of German reformation composer Dietrich Buxtehude. Performing was internationally renowned organ-
ist Federico Andreoni. The series was organised as a cumulative fund-raiser for the palliative care mission of the
Montréal Commandery.
Maestro Andreoni was the artistic director of the series and its star performer. He was complemented by soprano
Kristal Calvert and at the final concert also joined by trumpeter Amy Horvey. The series followed the liturgical calen-
dar beginning with the organ works for Advent and worked its way through to Easter. Interspersed were the remain-
der of the organ repertoire with the Toccatas, Fantasies, Canonzettas, Fugues, etc. The Church of St. John the Evan-
gelist (Anglican) was the host and generously provided the use of their building for the concerts and receptions. A
free-will offering was collected at each concert and the Commandery thanks the generosity of our members, the par-
ish of St. John the Evangelist, along with the numerous people from the general public who attended the concerts in
the series.
The series concluded with a black-tie Gala on May 29. Commander Louis Angers, OLJ, OMLJ greeted the Gala
guests with a champagne toast to the Order. Guests continued their evening with hors d’oeuvres before being escorted
by the Commandery Marshal, Major Richard Choquette, CD, CLJ, MMLJ, into the church for the concert. Follow-
ing the concert, Gala guests enjoyed an elegant reception in the adjoining hall of the church. At the reception, Com-
mander Angers offered a toast to Maestro Federico Andreoni and a word of thanks for his munificence towards the
Order and the Montréal Commandery in contributing his artistry to this fund-raising effort; the Commander also
thanked the generous partners and sponsors who added to the success of the Gala and the series. We give special
thanks to our member M. Alain Baron for donating the printing of posters and beautiful full-colour programme
booklets for each of the concerts, including a special Gala edition; Eric Sicotte, his events organization, Apollo, and
events planner Patrick Lalonde for their partnership on publicity, ticket sales, and the gala reception; our other part-
ners who sponsored champagne, wine, food, flowers, photographs, and advertising.
Pastor Eric Dyck, JChLJ, CMLJ chaired the concert committee that consisted of Louis Angers, OLJ, OMLJ, Chev.
Garrfield Du Couturier-Nichol, KLJ, CMLJ, Federico Andreoni, Alain Baron, MMLJ, Drew Smith, Eric Sicotte,
and Patrick Lalonde; also assisting the committee was Dr. Robert Boily, CLJ, OMLJ. Special thanks to numerous
individuals who carried out select tasks and for the wonderful collaboration with the parish of St. John the Evangelist,
as hosts, and its rector Fr Keith Schmidt and wardens Drew Smith and Rosemarie Brinkema. The near $10,000 raised
will be used to support Montreal region palliative care facilities.
Pr Eric Dyck, with Garrfield Du Couturier-Nichol
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North East CCAC Receives Generous Donation
The North East Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) located in Sudbury
is the recipient of a generous donation from the Order of St. Lazarus.
Major (Ret’d) Paul Henry, CD, OLJ, MMLJ, of the Toronto Commandery,
delivered approximately 50 copies of A Caregiver’s Guide to the Head Office
of the North East CCAC on June 30, 2011. The handbooks will be distributed
to Branch and satellite offices as well as the Board of Directors. The hand-
book is a valuable tool to assist families and caregivers providing end-of-life
services.
“These handbooks are very well done and the North East CCAC is very thankful to Mr. Henry and the Order of St.
Lazarus for thinking of us in making this important donation,” said Mr. Richard Joly, Chief Executive Officer. “We
will ensure that these handbooks are available to all in North Eastern Ontario that need this support and information.”
The North East Community Care Access Centre is part of a network of 14 CCACs, created by the Ontario Ministry of
Health and Long Term Care, to help people access government-funded home care services and long-term care homes.
They also help people to navigate the array of community support and health agencies in North Eastern communities.
Quebec makes two important donations
Quebec Commandery made two donations in February 2011. The first was to L'Association des laryngectomises de
Quebec in the amount of $500. Mrs. Schattauer's husband M. Richard Hanan is afflicted with cancer of the larynx and
we were asked by Mrs. Schattauer to give the association a helping hand. The funds will be used for medical re-
search.
The second donation is of $5000, to complete the $10,000 we promised to the Faculty of Theology.
Western Ontario continues to support St John the Compassionate
On April 14, 2011, Ingrid Hope, CLJ, Commander, Western Ontario, presented a cheque for $500.00 to the Very
Rev. Roberto Umbertino, Executive Director, and Deacon Pawel, Prefect, of the St. John the Compassionate Mission
in Toronto. This gift was to recognize and support the Mission’s work in providing a warm and welcoming space to
all, but most especially to the socially excluded and the handicapped.
The Mission also runs St. John’s Bakery located at 155 Broadview Avenue, in Toronto which is staffed by a team of
professionals and Mission clients. The Mission is earning a well-deserved reputation for their high quality, hand-
made, organic artisan breads. If you are in the Riverdale area of Toronto, stop by and purchase a loaf or three – you
will be back for more!
The Orders Contribution to Haitian Relief
Last year, an appeal went out to the members of the Order to assist in the Haitian relief effort after the devastating
earthquake. Members of the Canadian Grand Priory responded with their typical generosity and raised over $16,000.
The money was then sent to the Humanitarian Coalition on advice from the Federal Government.
We were able to follow up with the Humanitarian Coalition and its partners to see how our donations specifically af-
fected the relief effort.
The Order’s donation helped deliver water, sanitation and hygiene services in 51 camps. Hygiene is key to fighting
the spread of diseases and helping families stay healthy. Specifically, the Order helped construct 1,027 latrines, 89
hand-washing stations, 342 showers, and started 32 children’s clubs and 33 mother’s clubs to promote hygiene.
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St. Lazarus Bears find homes in Slave Lake
Calgary Commandery purchases Teddy Bears in bulk, sews a cloth St Laza-
rus logo on to the sole of one of the feet and then donates the Bears to various
Hospices, who then give them to their palliative patients. Many patients adopt
the Bears as their constant companion and derive significant comfort from
them as they continue on their last journey. The Commandery has received
frequent feed-back from the Hospices and from the families of the patients.
This program has recently been renewed and we had just renewed our stock.
On the weekend of May 14, 2011 a forest fire near Slave Lake, Alberta engulfed the town and eventually destroyed
more than 40% of the town. Families lost everything, their homes and all the contents. After the fire was eventually
controlled and then extinguished the residents showed incredible courage and determination to rebuild. It was truly
inspirational.
With good luck the Calgary Executive was able to make contact through a summer student working in Calgary with a
husband and wife team of doctors in Slave Lake, Drs. Priscilla and Paul Caffaro, the parent of the student, and sug-
gested that the Calgary Commandery ship 75 Teddy Bears to Slave Lake to be given to those children in the hospital
or who came through their medical practice and who had lost everything.
The following is one response to this simple act of kindness:
Dear Britt,
The Teddy Bears were a tremendous hit for our needy patients and families who were involved with our for-
est fire disaster. Each Bear was handed out individually to a needy child and family and the expressions of
“thank you” that was given back to our staff on your behalf were many. Some children cried some just
hugged their Bears; some mothers cried and so did our staff members with them. The symbolic nature of this
toy had a profound and uplifting impact on all families throughout this community. The children saw the
Bears as soft and cuddly, giving them security but the parents of these children were grateful that people out-
side our community were generous enough to show their compassion.
The bears continue to be seen around our community, in grocery stores, clinics, restaurants and parks and the
spirit of Lazarus continues to spread its message of good and kindness. Thank you so much for all you and
your organization has done for us.
Best Regards,
Paul Caffaro, Slave Lake AB
Montreal member strives to improve international communications
On 22nd February , Chev. Garrfield Du Couturier- Nichol (left)
met with the Chancellor and Deputy Bailiff of the Grand Baili-
wick of England and Wales, Chev. Vincent Keaveny, for lunch at
El Vino’s, a famous landmark in London.
They discussed everything from the Ecumenical Affairs of both
countries to improving communications between the two authori-
ties. Chev. Du Couturier-Nichol presented the Chancellor with
copies of the Gazette as well as copies of the Montreal Command-
ery Newsletter. Chancellor Keaveny asked if we could put him on
our mailing list, a request which we would be pleased to fulfill.
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Member named to the Order of Canada
Former Grand Prior and Toronto
Commandery member Col. Freder-
ick (Eric) Jackman, CM, O.Ont.,
CD, LLd.(hon), GCLJ, CMLJ has
been made a Member of the Order
of Canada.
This is a crowning achievement in a
life of philanthropy and leadership
in many areas that Eric has become
involved. The citation for the award
noted his generous support of and leadership in the arts,
education, health care and public policy. Within the Com-
mandery, Col. Jackman is well known for his support of
the Toronto Hospice project.
Montreal Member named Bishop
(Bishop Elect) Fr. Thomas
Dowd AChLJ, MMLJ, is to be
ordained to the episcopacy as
auxiliary bishop of Montreal.
He will be the youngest bishop
in Canada and the second
youngest in the world. When
the apostolic nuncio Archbish-
op Pedro Lopez Quintana told
him Pope Benedict XVI had
selected him to be a bishop he was shocked.
Fr. Dowd was ordained to the priesthood in 2001; he has
served as a parish priest, hospital chaplain, seminary pro-
fessor and secular university professor. In 2003 he started
to use social networking and a blog as a “tool to build
communion and bring parishioners closer to him” as well
as to explain what a priest does each day. You can view
the blog at http://fatherdowd.net/blog/.
Fr. Dowd will receive his ordination at Mary Queen of
the World Cathedral on Sept 10.
Service Quality Award
Major Paul Henry a resident of Sudbury and member of
Toronto Commandery recently lead a team that received a
Provincial award related to the delivery of education in
the French language. The citation for the award read: The
literacy and numeracy unit of the French-language educa-
tion policy and programs branch received an Excellence
in Service Quality Award. The work of this team has con-
tributed to improved student outcomes in French-
language school boards in reading, writing and math since
2002-03.
The awards of excellence for services in French are pre-
sented every two years to recognize Ontario Public Ser-
vice employees who have distinguished in the provision
of French-language services. They showcase effective
practices for planning, implementation, delivery and eval-
uation of public services in French.
How one person made a difference
If you think that one person can-
not make a difference you are
wrong. Dame Martha Russel
DCLJ, CMLJ, a long time nurse/
business women recognized that
the Hospice/Palliative care indus-
try needed one voice. Both in her
professional career and through
her work as a past Hospitaller for
the Toronto Commandery she
worked tirelessly to make that
happen.
Martha had been working extensively with both the Exec-
utive Director of the Hospice Association of Ontario, and
the President of the Palliative Care Association of Ontar-
io, which made me aware of the issues and challenges
each group experienced. Their common goal was most
importantly pain and symptom management whether it is
provided in a home or free standing hospice.
At the time of the 2004 International Chapter General in
Toronto the Order presented both individuals with an
MMLJ, which further showed the Toronto Commandery
commitment to them and their organizations. From that
common ground, but most importantly their insight into
the needs of Ontarians for positive End of Life Care their
collaborative partnership was solidified.
Through her efforts and the efforts of others the Hospice
Association of Ontario and the Ontario Palliative Care
Association are now one organization called Hospice Pal-
liative Care Ontario!
On Sunday, 10 April 2011, the members of HAO voted
unanimously to complete the merger process by renaming
the corporation, expanding the objects of the organiza-
tion, appointing eight OPCA directors to the board and
welcoming the OPCA membership into the newly created
Hospice Palliative Care Ontario. The very next day, On-
tario Palliative Care Association members voted unani-
mously to transfer membership from OPCA to the newly
created Hospice Palliative Care Ontario. The merger,
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which began as an idea discussed by the boards of both
associations in 2007/08, has been welcomed by a wide
range of stakeholders in Ontario. Through Martha’s ef-
forts, Ontario now has one vision, one voice and one as-
sociation.
Montreal member Honoured On 13th April, Montreal Vice-
Commander Dr. Robert Boily,
OLJ, MMLJ, PhD, was awarded
the prestigious Prix Hommage-
bénévolat Québec 2011 for his
outstanding contribution as a vol-
unteer for 40 years in the fields
of sports, education, sciences and
healthcare. The award was given
him by Madame Julie Boulet,
Minister of Employment and So-
cial Solidarity, before a number
of Cabinet Ministers, Members of the National Assembly,
and numerous dignitaries at a ceremony held in Québec
city. The Prix Hommage-Bénévolat Québec is the highest
distinction awarded by the Québec Government for social
outreach and humanitarian involvement.
Ordination Anniversary On Tuesday 22nd March, the
members of the Montreal Com-
mandery were invited to join
with the Parish of St. John’s Lu-
theran Church to celebrate the
25th anniversary of his Ordina-
tion to the Ministry of Pastor
Eric Edward Dyck. Pastor Dyck
is the Chaplain-General of the
Grand Priory and Montreal Com-
mandery Chaplain.
During the Service various members of the clergy, parish
and our own Commander, Louis Angers, and Ecumenical
Affairs Representative , Chev. Garrfield Du Couturier
Nichol, came forward to bless Pastor Dyck in his service
to the Church, community and the Order of St. Lazarus.
Pastor Dyck celebrated a Mass to which all present were
invited to receive Communion. Afterwards, a huge, warm
reception was offered to those present. The Commander
and the Ecumenical Affairs Representative presented Pas-
tor Dyck with a beautiful new stole on behalf of the Mon-
treal Commandery.
Grand Prior’s Challenge Update
The Fundraising Challenge data shows a modest increase since the last report.
The Postulant Challenge data is the same as the last report in April 2011. Since admissions are received throughout
the year, it is difficult to determine the number of Postulants until Commanderies and the Nominations Committee
have had the opportunity to review and approve the files. However, the chart does illustrate that if each Commandery
and Delegation was able to submit two applications, our goal would be achieved.
$27,600$22,400
THE GRAND PRIOR’S FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE - total goal $50,000
(data as of July 31, 2011)
Donations
Remaining
Grand Prior's New Member Goal
"50 new members by 2012"
data as of March 1, 2011
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30
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Obituaries Sylvia M. Burkinshaw
Born at Scarborough,
Yorkshire , England in
1919 and died on Sun-
day May 1, 2011 at the
Kingston General Hos-
pital. She was the only
daughter of John Freder-
ick and Margaret
Burkinshaw. Following
graduation as a Regis-
tered Nurse at Scarborough Hospital and as a Midwife at
Queen Charlotte's Maternity Hospital London, she served
as a Nursing Sister in Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval
Nursing Service through World War II. In 1950 she re-
turned to civilian nursing at University College Hospital,
London. An International Red Cross Scholarship award
enabled her to travel to Canada to continue her health care
career. She worked at the Hospital for Sick Children, To-
ronto from 1956 to 1961 and at the Kingston General
Hospital from 1961 until her retirement in 1984. Follow-
ing her official retirement she remained active in partici-
pating in the studies of current health care system prob-
lems. As a volunteer she continued to contribute to many
of her local and national interests including the Order of
St. Lazarus of Jerusalem where she achieved the rank of
Dame Commander.
Chev. Daniel Ruddy, KCLJ,CMLJ, Ph. D, past Com-
mander of Montreal (1983-84) and Commander of the
British Columbia Delegation passed away peacefully on
April 15, 2011 at the age of 87 years. He was born in
New York, N. Y. in 1923 and attended university earning
his Ph. D. in 1952. He continued his academics as a Pro-
fessor of History and Political Science at the Military
College in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.
Following his retirement in 1988, he moved to Victoria,
B. C. and continued to be involved in history through mil-
itary museums, heraldic associations and a number of
other organizations.
A Note from the Executive Director
I want to thank all the members of the Order who have
sent cards and letters to me and my family at the time of
the death of both of my daughters. While this has been a
most difficult time I have been strengthened by the many
thoughts of condolence and prayers offered at this time.
The Order is truly a great family and I am proud to be
part of it.
Jean Matheson
Almoners Basket - Donating to Charity for the Long Term
Some persons may have a particular interest in a charity or in a specific aspect of the charity’s activities which is not
satisfied by plain cash donations. Others may seek to create through a donation to a charity a lasting memorial to a
deceased family member or other person. These aims may be achieved by donating to the chosen charity an amount
to be invested and the income from which is to be applied to the charity’s activities.
The amount of the donation would have to be sufficient to generate the planned level of income. Such a donation may
be made either in the lifetime of the donor, or by will at the donor’s death or by a combination of the two. A fund of
that nature is frequently named after the donor or after the person in whose memory the fund is created.
The investment of the gift may be for a fixed term of ten or more years or in perpetuity. A significant feature of such
a gift is that the donor may reserve the right to advise or to be consulted with respect to the investment of the fund or
the disbursement of the income from the fund. Long-term donations of this type are subject to complex rules. Nor-
mally, the terms of such a donation would be set out in an endowment agreement negotiated by the donor and the
charity with the assistance of experienced professional advisors.
Among the matters to be agreed upon are the rules governing the investment of the fund; the proportions of the in-
come to be reinvested and disbursed, respectively; the circumstances under which capital may be disbursed, and any
restrictions upon the use of the disbursed amounts. Particularly if the fund is to remain invested for many years or in
perpetuity, the agreement must provide flexibility to adapt to changes in taxation and other laws and to changed con-
ditions affecting the charity or its purpose.
Chev. Lionel Goffart, KCLJ, OMLJ
Almoner