THE EXPLORER

November 2011 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Official Publication of Kingsway Council #3387 4202C Dundas Street West Etobicoke, Ontario M8X 1Y6 Published the 15th day of each month www.kingsway3387.ca Volume 51 Issue 3

WORK HARD - PLAY HARD - PRAY HARD CELEBRATING 60 YEARS OF SERVICE TO CHURCH AND COMMUNITY

MEETING DATES Here is the complete list for the fraternal year. Meetings will be held in our hall at 4202C Dundas Street West @ 8:00 p.m.
2011-2012 MEETING SCHEDULE
DATE DECEMBER 8 JANUARY 10 JANUARY 24 FEBUARY 14 FEBUARY 28 MARCH 13 MARCH 27 APRIL 10 APRIL 24 MAY 8 MAY 22 JUNE 12 JUNE 26 MEETING TYPE GENERAL MEETING GENERAL MEETING EXECUTIVE MEETING GENERAL MEETING EXECUTIVE MEETING GENERAL MEETING EXECUTIVE MEETING GENERAL MEETING EXECUTIVE MEETING GENERAL MEETING EXECUTIVE MEETING GENERAL MEETING EXECUTIVE MEETING

What follows is a list of council events. We understand if you can not make it out to all of the events, but we encourage you to attend as many events a possible.

DATE Saturday, December 3, 2011 Sunday, January 8, 2012 Saturday January 14, 2012

EVENT Holy Angels Craft/Flea Sale Holy Angels Hall-Pasta Dinner 10:00 a.m. Out of the Cold with use of kitchen at Our Lady of Peace Pasta Night at St. Gregorys Co-hosted by the CWL

May we suggest you copy and place this list on the refrigerator or on your desk so you dont forget when there is a meeting. All members are welcomed to attend both types of meetings.

Kingsway Council 2010-2011 Executive

CHAPLAIN Fr. Leo Burns C.S.B GRAND KNIGHT Paul Bryce DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT Michael Doerig PAST GRAND KNIGHT Denis Tisdel CHANCELLOR WARDEN Chris Tisdel FINANCIAL SECRETARY Danny Franchi TREASURER Rodger Bodrug ADVOCATE Joe Wosik RECORDER Ron Craddock LECTURER Joe Grima TRUSTEE 1 YR Vince Conforzi TRUSTEE 2 YRS Joe Magalhaes TRUSTEE 3 YRS Frank Ficker GUARDS INSIDE Chris Columbus David Young
GUARDS OUTSIDE

Kingsway Council General Meetings

The 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month at 8:00 P.M. sharp (except July & August) at the Council Chambers, 4202C Dundas St. W., Etobicoke. The second Tuesday meeting is a general members meeting and the fourth Tuesday is an executive business meeting.

416-847-6131 416-948-0445

Grand Knights of Kingsway Council

James Armstrong Wally Evans Jack Dunn Vince Colgan Jack Harnett Furgus Walsh Paul Grace Gilford Leinster Wally Bedolfe John Quinn Maurice OKelly Thomas Keating Jack Wallace E. Paul Butler Enio Biason Daniel McKeon Leslie Karnac Philip Catalano Herbert Hunter Carl Nuss Larry Zinkel William Greaves Charlie Brochu Victor Castrucci Steve Harvey Maurice OKelly Stanley Leonard John Bothello John Feeley J. Paul Balog Placido Natale Peter Flanagan Michael Breton Thomas Troke John Lametti Chester Sitarz Joe Wosik Sam Tassone John Chiappetta Tom Potocnik Stefan Horodeckyj Danny Solomon Danny Franchi Denis Tisdel Paul Bryce 1951/52 1952/53 1953/54 1954/55 1955/56 1956/57 1957/58 1958/59 1959/60 1960/61 1961/62 1962/63 1963/64 1964/65 1965/66 1966/68 1968/69 1969/70 1970/71 1971/73 1973/74 1974/76 1976/78 1978/80 1980/------/81 1981/82 1982/84 1984/86 1986/87 1987/88 1988/90 1990/92 1992/93 1993/95 1995/96 1996/98 1998/00 2000/02 2002/04 2004/06 2006/08 2008/10 2010/11 2011/.

416-231-8469

416-559-0085

Father Gregory Kelly Assembly General Meetings

416-233-8363 The 3rd Thursday of each month at 8:00P.M. St. Gregorys Parish Hall. (Except July, August and December) For more information contact: Brother Frank Ficker @ 416720-8663.

416-732-4648 416-247-5491 416-622-7735 416-997-6707 647-987-8368

Kingsway Columbus Club

416-233-3712 416-537-0485 416-720-8663 416-239-9109 416-899-8036 416-523-9733 647-351-2879
PRESIDENT Denis Tisdel VICE-PRESIDENT Paul Bryce SECRETARY Frank Ficker TREASURER Joe Wosik DIRECTORS Danny Franchi David Young 416-732-4648 416-899-8036 416-247-5491 416-622-7735 416-720-8663 416-948-0445 416-559-0085

Tom Potocnik Cesar Fernandez Stoll

ONTARIO STATE COUNCIL State Deputy Joe S DISTRICT DEPUTY DIST. # 106 Sam Tassone 647-225-2020

Rodger Bodrug

DISTRICTWARDEN DIST. # 106 Danny Franchi Archie Lobo 461-732-4648 905-567-1698

Deceased

FRATERNAL ADVISOR

CHAPLAINS CORNER
It is a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the Dead that they may be released from their sins.

created by God to enjoy His goodness for ever in Heaven.

During this month of November we should thank God for the great Sacrament of Reconciliation or Confession, by which we are cleansed of our sins to prepare us for eternal happiness with God. We are The Church sets aside this reminded to use this great Sacrament monthly if possimonth of November to bring to our ble so that we will be able to receive our Saviour in attention a group of our relatives and friends, our fel- Communion in preparation for our eternal union with low Catholics whom we all too frequently forget, i.e. Him. the souls of Purgatory. The saying out of sight, out But November also reminds us of the Holy of mind is so true in describing our friends in Purgatory. That is why the Church began this month of No- Souls in Purgatory, our relatives and friends, our vember with the Feast of All Saints on November first brother Knights who are undergoing a temporary and the Feast of All Souls on November second. She cleansing so that they may soon be united with God. knows that with our busy and often cluttered lives that This too is a consoling fact as it tells us that in spite of our many weaknesses and sins, God in His mercy we tend to forget our relatives and friends who have gives us a second chance for eternal happiness. passed on. On Friday, November 11th, our secular society jogged our memories to honour another group of the deceased to whom we owe so much, i.e. the boys and girls from our towns in Canada who bravely left their homes and families to protect our lives, our life style and our freedoms including the freedom to practice our Catholic Faith. They generously gave their lives in |France, Germany, Italy, Korea, Vietnam, Somalia, Afghanistan and elsewhere for us. It is only right that on November 11 our whole country pauses for a moment to honour and remember them. The memory of our loved ones who have died should inspire us as Catholics and Canadians and Knights of Columbus into action. We should do something to help our loved ones. God is all good and deserving of all our love. Since He is all good, He cannot tolerate any evil or sin, which is an offense against Him. Sin is not tolerated in His presence in Heaven. Each of us has been Our relatives in Purgatory, our Brother Knights there, cannot help themselves. But they are powerful intercessions for us if we pray to them. They depend upon you and me and our prayers to hasten them from their sufferings and help them towards Heaven. When you became a Knight of Columbus, a bond of unity and fraternity was formed between you and all the Knights of Columbus which is not broken by death. November reminds us of our fraternal duty to pray daily for our Brother Knights and our relatives and all the Souls in Purgatory that they may soon see God face to face.

Rev. L.D. Burns, C.S.B. Chaplain

GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE

stand up for our troops and support them. They are doing the same for us. Each day, let us remember our Brother Knights, troops, and ask God to keep them safe until they return November is a month of re- home. membrance. It is a time to remember all of our friends and family who have left this world and hopefully are enjoying their eternal life in Heaven. Novem- Vivat Jesus, ber, or more specifically No- Paul Bryce th vember 11 , is also a time to remember those who Grand Knight made the ultimate sacrifice in order that we may enjoy the freedoms that we have. Throughout history, Canada has always stood strong to defend the freedoms that we have. What follows is an estimate of Canadian lives lost in war: WW1: between 60,000 and 70,000 Spanish Civil War: approximately 500 (half of the volunteers) WW2: approximately 43,187 Korean War: over 500 Vietnam Conflict: estimated between 100 and 145 Afghanistan: 152 These brave men and women gave their lives because they believed in protecting our rights and freedoms. And so we honour them on November 11th. We should also recognize those who are still alive and are fighting for us today, or are waiting in the wings, ready to be deployed at a moments notice. Whether or not we think war is appropriate, we should

PARISH NEWS!!!!

Some confusion to be expected

Next weekend we begin using the new English translation of the Roman Missal. Both priests and people will have to re-learn prayers and responses memorized long ago. Chants used during the Mass will also change. Will there be confusion? Why of course! It will take us a few weeks to get into the rhythm and feel at home. Keep your sense of humour and smile when your tongue trips you up. Remember ... every English-speaking Catholic in the world is going through the same thing.

Don't forget to bow

The bishops of Canada ask all Catholics to bow their heads before receiving communion on the hand or on the tongue. By this simple gesture we profess our faith in the Real Presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Parents, please take a moment to instruct your children in the proper reception of Holy Communion.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM YOUR FINANCIAL SECRETARY Brothers, yet another calendar year is quickly coming to a close. Please be advised that your 2012 dues will be processed on DECEMBER 12, 2011 and will be available for pick-up at the last general meeting on DECEMBER13, 2011. Any dues notices not picked up will be mailed to you. ***PAYMENT WILL NOT BE PROCESSED UNTIL THE NEW YEAR! Quick payment will insure that you do not fall into arrears and face suspension !!!! Also, if you have an outstanding bill or cash from an event please hand it over before the December 13th meeting so we can focus on closing the books and work on the audit!!!!!! Much thanks Brother Danny Franchi, FS

Our Council in Action Please note all photos are posted on our website www.kingsway3387.ca Remember When?????