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Council March 2018 Update
Dear Brother Knights,
March 2018 Update
This month’s Grand Knight’s message:
The month of March is dedicated to St. Joseph and falls during the season of Lent represented by the liturgical color purple; a symbol of penance, mortification and the sorrow of a contrite heart. The feast days of the most solemn and Holy Week commence Mar. 25 with Palm Sunday followed by the Sacred Triduum of Holy Thursday (Mar. 29), Good Friday (Mar. 30) and Holy Saturday (Mar. 31). Easter Sunday (April 1) commences with the celebration of the Resurrection and continues throughout the month.
General Note Regarding Outstanding Knights Membership Dues:
If you owe $45 for your 2018 Annual Knights member dues, please contact Reid Robertson as soon as possible to make arrangements. reidrobertson82@gmail.com 905-509-3177. Thanks
UPCOMING EVENTS
Below are notices of some upcoming events. Get engaged and be part of it.
| Thursday March 22nd | Tenebrae with the Alumni of St. Michael’s Choir School
Contact: Doug Frith at dougfrith@rogers.com
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The CWL presents Tenebrae with the gentlemen alumni of St. Michael’s Choir School led by Douglas Tranquada. Tenebrae is comprised by a series of readings and responsories representing a portion of the passion and suffering of Jesus Christ. The music is composed by the founder of the Choir School; Msgr. J.E. Ronan and often is the prelude to Holy Week. |
| Saturday March 24th
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Pasta Bingo
Contact Reid Robertson reidrobertson82@gmail.com |
Prize money for the winners & proceeds benefiting our charity for the evening This month: Catholic Family Services of Durham |
| Monday March 26th | Bowling Night
Contact: Kevin Foxton at kevin.foxton.ca or (416) 556-0669 |
Come join your brother Knights for a fun night of bowling. |
| Tuesday March 27th | Council Business Meeting
7:30pm in the Church Hall |
All welcome to gain more detailed info on council’s activities |
| Tuesday April 3rd | General Meeting
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All are welcome to join us in our traditional assembly. All brothers are encouraged to attend to build fraternity and engage collaboratively on the planning and execution of the council’s goals and objectives. Come help us build our Mission and Vision. |
| Friday April 6th, Saturday April 7th and Sunday April 8th | KofC Annual Charity Tickets Raffle
Contact: Emmanuel Volney bolney@yahoo.ca or at 905-427-3619 or Steve Ball at stephenlball22@gmail.com |
We have our Annual weekend sale of the K of C Annual Charities Raffle Tickets at the Pickering Mall. This is an important fundraiser for ON State Charities: Special Olympics, Arthritis Society and our council. |
| Saturday April 22nd | St. Isaac Jogues Council 11098 25th Anniversary
Contact: Jason Lisi at jlisi@ryerson.ca or Dennis Lacey at dmlace@rogers.com
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Seating is limited so confirm your attendance at the anniversary lunch reception as soon as possible for this milestone event which is partly funded by our council.
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| Saturday April 28th | Pasta Bingo
Contact Reid Robertson reidrobertson82@gmail.com |
Prize money for the winners & proceeds benefiting our charity for the evening. |
| Friday May 4th, Saturday May 5th and Sunday May 6th. | KofC Annual Charity Tickets Raffle
Contact: Emmanuel Volney bolney@yahoo.ca or at 905-427-3619 or Steve Ball at stephenlball22@gmail.com |
We have our Annual weekend sale of the K of C Annual Charities Raffle Tickets at the Pickering Mall. This is an important fundraiser for ON State Charities: Special Olympics, Arthritis Society and our council. |
| Saturday May 5th | Talent Showcase
Contact: Allan Ashby allanashby@rogers.com |
Join our brother Knights to help put on a talent showcase for the residents of the retirement community and the public. |
| Saturday May 26th | K of C 11098 12th Annual Fr. Diego Memorial Golf Tournament
Contact: Jim Gauvin jgauvin@rogers.com |
Reminder to all Brothers to support this leading Council Charity fundraiser through signing up to golf, asking for sponsors or door prizes, getting involved. |
Vivat Jesus!
COUNCIL 11098 St. Isaac Jogues, Pickering, Ontario CANADA
MISSION
To provide a supportive network of Catholic men, who, in accordance
with the principles of our Faith provide works of charity to benefit our parish priests,
fellow members and their families and the needs of our community.
VISION
To be leaders of our Catholic Faith who inspire the men of our Parish to join us as Brother Knights.
February 2018 Council Update
Dear Brother Knights,
February 2018 Update
UPCOMING EVENTS
Below are notices of some upcoming events. Get engaged and be part of it.
| Friday February 23rd | Stations of the Cross led by the Knights of Columbus
Ø 7:00 pm followed by Mass at 7:30pm. Ø Please meet at the Church at 6:45pm Contact: Paul Bertrand paul.bertrand@cpeoplemi.com |
During this Holy Season of Lent join our Church and Br. Knights in this special prayer led by the Knights. |
| Saturday February 24th | Basketball Free Throw Regional Championships
Ø St. Brother Andre High School, 6160 16th Avenue, Markham. Ø Volunteers needed to arrive at 8:00am |
Come and help support our Youth in Sports at the Regional Championship.
For Boys & Girls; Ages 10-13. |
| Saturday February 24th | Pasta Bingo
Ø Parish Hall starting after the 4:30pm Mass. Ø (set-up 3:30 pm) 5:30 pm till 9:30 pm Contact Reid Robertson reidrobertson82@gmail.com |
Prize money for the winners & proceeds benefiting our charity for the evening This month: Participation House of Durham |
| Tuesday February 27th | Council Business Meeting
Ø 7:30pm in the Church Hall |
All welcome to gain more detailed info on council’s activities |
| Tuesday March 6th | General Meeting
Ø 7:30pm in the Church Hall
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All are welcome to join us in our traditional assembly. All brothers are encouraged to attend to build fraternity and engage collaboratively on the planning and execution of the council’s goals and objectives. Come help us build our Mission and Vision. |
| Friday March 16th to Sunday March 18th | “Heroic Christian Leaders for the 21st Century” – A retreat led by Fr. Michael Knox
Ø Manresa Jesuit Spiritual Retreat Centre at 2325 Liverpool Rd., Pickering
Contact: Paul Bertrand paul.bertrand@cpeoplemi.com |
Please join our brother Knights for a silent retreat filled with prayer. |
| Saturday March 17th | St. Patrick’s Dance
Ø 7:30 pm in the Parish Hall Ø $25 per includes (DJ ‘Sight and Sound’, hot dinner, Irish Dancers, door prizes, cash bar…)
Contact: Dan O’Leary dan.oleary@rci.rogers.com (416 564 5088) or Frank Straney charlenestraney@hotmail.com (905 839 6584) |
Come and have a great time with your fellow Brothers, spouses and friends at the popular St. Patrick’s Day Dance. Please bring your money for tickets and any door prizes to the Gen. Meeting on March 6th. |
Vivat Jesus!
COUNCIL 11098 St. Isaac Jogues, Pickering, Ontario CANADA
MISSION
To provide a supportive network of Catholic men, who, in accordance
with the principles of our Faith provide works of charity to benefit our parish priests,
fellow members and their families and the needs of our community.
VISION
To be leaders of our Catholic Faith who inspire the men of our Parish to join us as Brother Knights.
January 2018 Update for Council
Dear Brother Knights,
January 2018 Update
Grand Knight’s Message
“We wish all our Brothers and their families the best in 2018 as we enter this new year. We have many interesting events and activities planned for the balance of our council year that you can choose to be engaged with.
With the Solemnity of the Baptism of our Lord now past, we commence the church’s month of February. This month is dedicated to the Holy Family with the Feast of the Presentation on Feb. 2nd. where the Christ child is ‘the light of revelation to the Gentiles will save his people from their sins’. The latter part of the month will be the beginning of Lent.
Regarding our 2018 membership dues, again you can pay the $45 fee directly to our Financial Secretary – Reid Robertson. Or you can pay via a cheque made out to ‘Knights of Columbus – 11098’ and leave it in the church in box addressed to Reid. Thank you.”
We would also like to extend congratulations to our Council Director Kevin Foxton and his wife on the birth of their daughter this month.
UPCOMING EVENTS
Below are notices of some upcoming events. Get engaged and be part of it.
| Thursday January 18th | Basketball Free Throw Parish (Council) Finals
· 5:30pm to 8pm · St. Isaac Jogues School
Please contact Claude Rochefort at 905-213-8014 or at claudrit@rogers.com |
Come and help support our Youth in sports at the Council Free Throw Parish Finals. |
| Saturday January 27th | Pasta Bingo
Parish Hall starting after Mass. (set-up 3:30 pm) 5:30 pm till 9:30 pm |
Prize money for the winners & proceeds benefiting our charity for the evening This month: Pickering Scout Troop |
| Tuesday January 30th | Council Business Meeting
7:30pm in the Church Hall |
All welcome to gain more detailed info on council’s activities |
| Friday February 2nd | Basket Ball Free Throw District Finals
· 6pm · St. Monica’s School
Contacts Claude Rochefort at claudrit@rogers.com |
Come and help support our Youth in Sports at the Council Free Throw District Finals. For Boys & Girls; Ages 10-13. |
| Tuesday February 6th | General Meeting
7:30pm in the Church Hall
(Rosary or Mass at 7pm in Chapel |
All are welcome to join us in our traditional assembly. All brothers are encouraged to attend to build fraternity and engage collaboratively on the planning and execution of the council’s goals and objectives. Come help us build our Mission and Vision. |
| Sunday February 11th | Knights of Columbus Council 11098 “Hockey Night with the Oshawa Generals”
Oshawa Generals vs The Peterborough Petes
Puck Drop at 6:05pm at the Tribute Centre (Formerly the General Motors Centre)
Tickets: $15.50
Contact Kevin Foxton at kevin.foxton.ca or (416) 556-0669 |
Come and enjoy a great night of hockey and fraternity with our brother Knights. |
Vivat Jesus!
COUNCIL 11098 St. Isaac Jogues, Pickering, Ontario CANADA
MISSION
To provide a supportive network of Catholic men, who, in accordance
with the principles of our Faith provide works of charity to benefit our parish priests,
fellow members and their families and the needs of our community.
VISION
To be leaders of our Catholic Faith who inspire the men of our Parish to join us as Brother Knights.
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St. Isaac Jogues, Knights of Columbus Council 11098
Deputy Grand Knight Tiago Do Couto
December 2017 Update
Dear Brother Knights,
December 2017 Update.
An important note that the December Business meeting has been moved up one week to Tuesday December 19th as the 26th is Boxing Day.
Below are notices of some upcoming events. Get engaged and be part of it.
| Tuesday December 19th | Council Business Meeting
· 7:30pm in the Parish Hall
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All are welcome to gain more detailed info on council’s activities. |
| Tuesday January 2nd
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General Meeting
· 7:30pm in the Parish Hall
(Rosary or Mass at 7pm in the chapel) |
All are welcome to join us in our traditional assembly. All brothers are encouraged to attend to build fraternity and engage collaboratively on the planning and execution of the council’s goals and objectives. Come help us build our Mission and Vision. |
| Tuesday January 9th to 11th | Basketball Free Throw Competition
· 8:30am to 2pm start at all schools · Tuesday January 9th – St. Wilfrid School · Wednesday January 10th – St. Isaac Jogues School · Thursday January 11th – ST. Elizabeth Seton
Please contact Claude Rochefort at 905-213-8014 or at claudrit@rogers.com |
Come and help support our Youth in Sports at this popular annual K of C Supreme and State sponsored program for boys and girls ages 10 -13.
We need 8 brothers to help on each day for part of the day or all day if possible. |
| Thursday January 18th | Basketball Free Throw Parish (Council) Finals
– 5:30pm to 8pm – St. Isaac Jogues School
Please contact Claude Rochefort at 905-213-8014 or at claudrit@rogers.com |
Come and help support our Youth in sports at the Council Free Throw Parish Finals. |
Vivat Jesus!
COUNCIL 11098 St. Isaac Jogues, Pickering, Ontario CANADA
MISSION
To provide a supportive network of Catholic men, who, in accordance
with the principles of our Faith provide works of charity to benefit our parish priests,
fellow members and their families and the needs of our community.
VISION
To be leaders of our Catholic Faith who inspire the men of our Parish to join us as Brother Knights.
Dec. General Meeting and POT LUCK!
Dear Brothers,
General Meeting and POT LUCK!
We wanted to take this opportunity to remind all of our brothers of our General Meeting this coming Tuesday, December 5th at 7:30pm in the Parish Hall of St. Isaac Jogues. As we approach this special time of year for us to celebrate the birth of our Lord, we would like to celebrate the season with a pot luck! Please bring a prepared dish that you would like to share with your fellow brothers to the general meeting. This will be a great opportunity to get updated on the upcoming events of our council and also to socialize with each other.
As a reminder, please also bring in any men’s toiletries that you would like to donate. Brother Dan O’Leary will be delivering all donated toiletries to the St. Vincent’s Kitchen in Oshawa to help those in need.
Also at the general meeting, we will be selling Christmas cards. Prices for a box of cards range from $4.50/box to $12.50/box.
Upcoming events
We are looking for brothers to help with and attend a few of our upcoming events.
Light up for Christ – Wednesday December 6th. Mass will be held at 7pm with the lighting of our crèche and tree following immediately after the mass.
Children’s Christmas Party and Toy Drive – Sunday December 10th, after the 11:30am mass (approximately 12:45) in the Parish Hall
Vivat Jesus!
Assisting the victims of the Wildfire in the Diocese of Kamloops
Worthy Program Director and Brother Claude,
Thanks for the generosity of your Council to donate the funds assisting the victims of the Wildfire in the Diocese of Kamloops area. The funds can be payable to ‘Knights of Columbus (BC) Charity Foundation’. The cheque can be sent to our Foundation Administrator, Brother Michael Yeo, PSD.
Michael Yeo, PSD
Foundation Administrator
Knights of Columbus (BC) Charity Foundation
35 – 1140 Falcon Drive
Coquitlam, BC V3E 2J7
Canada
On the behalf of the Knights of Columbus BC & Yukon State Council, please send my best regards to the members of St. Isaac Jogues Council 11098.
Fraternally,
God bless!
October 2017 Update. Grand Knight’s Message
Dear Brother Knights,
Apologies for the second email. We have made a few corrections from the previous email.
October 2017 Update.
Grand Knight’s Message
We are coming up to a busy time of our council year. Please get engaged in at least 1 or 2 of these activities. There are many to choose from through to December so there is some flexibility in being able to do what meets your schedule. The more Knights involved the better for everyone.
The up-coming month of November is special in the Catholic Church beginning with the feasts of All Saints Day and All Souls Day. We pray for the Holy Souls and we remember to pray for our dearly departed. Our own Mass for Deceased Knights of our council is on Nov. 15th
Below are notices of some upcoming events. Get engaged and be part of it.
Tuesday, October 24th
Council Business Meeting
7:30pm in the Church Hall
(Moved one week Earlier due to Halloween)
All welcome to gain more detailed info on council’s activities
Saturday,
Oct. 28th
Pasta Bingo Night is Back! Parish Hall starting after Mass.
(set-up 3:30 pm) 5:30 pm till 9:30 pm
Contact Reid Robertson reidrobertson82@gmail.com
Prize money for the winners & proceeds benefiting our charity for the evening
This month: Rose of Durham
Tuesday, November 7th
General Meeting
7:30pm in the Church Hall
(Rosary at 7pm in Chapel)
All welcome to join us in our traditional assembly. All brothers are encouraged to attend to build fraternity and engage collaboratively on the planning and execution of the council’s goals and objectives. Come help us build our Mission and Vision.
Saturday, November 11th
Remembrance Day Parade & Service
– -10:30am to 12:00 pm
Pickering City Hall – Cenotaph
Contact: Dennis Lacey dmlace@rogers.com or Mervyn Mansey manseymervyn@gmail.com (Honour Guard)
Join our 4th Degree Honour Guard and pay tribute to all war veterans and fallen comrades during the Remembrance Day parade, KofC 11098 will lay wreaths for our Council.
Wednesday, November 15th
Mass for the Deceased Knights of Council 11098
7:30pm at St. Isaac Jogues
Contact: Paul Bertrand paul.bertrand@cpeoplemi.com
Please join your brothers, remember and pray for our deceased fellow brothers of our Council. All are encouraged to attend with reception in Hall afterwards.
Friday, November 24th
St. Michael’s Choir School in Concert
7pm 10pm– St. Isaac Jogues
Tickets: $25
Contact: Allan Ashby allanashby@rogers.com
St. Michael’s Choir School provides sacred music of the highest calibre to St. Michael’s Cathedral and the Toronto region. The choir has maintained a high standard of music performance. Its goal is to serve God, the Universal Church, and community with joy through sacred music.
Sat. Nov. 25th
Pickering Christmas (Santa Claus) Parade
– 7:30 am to 12:30 pm
Meet at Church Back Lot 7:30 am or on Dixie Rd. by 9:30 am.
Contact: Danny Cavazzon dancavazzon@rogers.com or
Jason Lisi jlisi@ryerson.ca
Join your Brothers from St. Isaac’s & Holy Redeemer Councils with our popular annual Nativity float entry in this year’s parade to ‘Keep Christ in Christmas’. The parade starts on Dixie then E. on Glenanna to the Mall.
Saturday, November 25th
Pasta Bingo
Parish Hall starting after Mass.
(set-up 3:30 pm) 5:30 pm till 9:30 pm
Contact Reid Robertson reidrobertson82@gmail.com
Prize money for the winners & proceeds benefiting our charity for the evening
This month: St. Paul on the Hill Community Food Bank
Vivat Jesus!
COUNCIL 11098 St. Isaac Jogues, Pickering, Ontario CANADA
MISSION
To provide a supportive network of Catholic men, who, in accordance
with the principles of our Faith provide works of charity to benefit our parish priests,
fellow members and their families and the needs of our community.
VISION
To be leaders of our Catholic Faith who inspire the men of our Parish to join us as Brother Knights
2017-10-01 GK Comments
All KoC 11098 Exec, Directors:
Per Allan’s memo, Thanks to Br Blair for the tracking of activities by our Brs. over the last 2 years. With this & other information, I have attached an up-dated Retention list with the added columns that reflect this activity and engagement in our council. This is namely Paid Status (2017), Service Pillar Involvement, Event lead as well Council exec positions.
What is noteworthy is that there are many paying Brs. who haven’t been active or in a fairly limited way. These would be our TARGETS to be more active, engaged and retain them as Brs. Again the trend is if they are not engaged over time then may leave.
Action: As suggested br Br. Paul and others, when you have an event / activity rplease each out to perhaps 3-5 of those who have been somewhat inactive and invite them to come out & join the event. IN some cases they may just need the invite. I’ve highlighted these Brs. IN BLUE. See DOCUMENT on website: “Retention List Member…..xls”
We had a good Business meeting with the Budget finalized and other items as Hockey, approved & recommendation on other items as increasing McCluskey fund. Bingo is ready to go and we do have some actions / projects our council will lead at Manresa post Reid & I visit there. I will report on that separately. We also agreed we need to refresh / enhance our church foyer bulletin board.
I am not at the GM General Meeting Tuesday as I need to attend another. Tiago will be acting GK and Jason DGK. Besides the above , we will be moving forward with initial planning for the 25th with advisory input & presence of our PGK’.s, Jason and a few others.
Thanks for your continued support and have a good meeting
Additionally 2017-10-02
Brs:
We needed 2 more positions for Guards. Last mo. we only had Mark. Elected & Accepted per the May minutes are:
Inside and Outside Guards – Douglas Francis: A and E ; Mark Jakubiec: A and E. There is a need to fill 2 or more positions in the June’s general meeting in this group.
I have asked Simon Herrera and he has Accepted. I have also asked Richard DeMagry and he has tentatively accepted. (Richard will confirm tomorrow. He is 2nd degree but that is fine per PaulB. – plans to complete 3rd)
Dennis Lacey
Grand Knight Council 11098
September 2017 Update
Dear Brother Knights,
September 2017 Update.
Grand Knight’s Message
Welcome again to the new 2017-18 Knights of Columbus fraternal year. This past month our council Knights have started this year with activities that attest to our fraternal spirit and what the Knights do for our brother Knights and the community. In August we supported the Youth Frisbee tourney with our BBQ serving over 200 participants. Earlier this month we had our best turnout for Council Fun Bowling and most recently our Brothers built a backyard staircase for the widow of a dear Br. who had passed. You can review these activities on our St. Isaac Jogues Knights of Columbus Facebook https://www.facebook.com/St-Isaac-Jogues-Knights-of-Columbus-1937011353221830/ and our web site. http://kofc11098.org/ Please ‘Like’ and ‘Share’ the activity page events that promotes our council’s visibility and actions that support our target causes and charities.
Below are notices of some upcoming events. Get engaged and be part of it.
| Wednesday, September 27th | Fr. Jack O’Brien, SJ Golf Classic
FRIENDS OF THE JESUITS 2017 http://www.manresa-canada.ca/documents/Jack-OBrien-Golf-Classic2017.pdf
11AM Reg; 1:00 start $300/golfer; $75. dinner Angus Glen Golf Club; (North Course) Markham, ON |
Fr. Jack is remembered for his pastoral work at Manresa Jesuit Retreat. This classic raises funds for the support of the Jesuits in formation & their sr. years |
| Sunday, October 1st | Lifechain www.lifechain.net
2PM to 3:00PM Kingston Rd (Hwy 2) at Liverpool Contact Chris Jacques-Carr at 416-561-5090 |
Please come out and join the Lifechain to honour the lives of millions of babies who have lost their life to abortion. |
| Sunday, October 1st | Rose for Life Collection
After all masses on October 1st.
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All proceeds to be donated to the Rose of Durham, Young parents support services. |
| Tuesday, October 3rd | General Meeting
7:30pm in the Church Hall
(Rosary or Mass at 7pm in Chapel)
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All welcome to join us in our traditional assembly. All brothers are encouraged to attend to build fraternity and engage collaboratively on the planning and execution of the council’s goals and objectives. Come help us build our Mission and Vision. |
| Friday, October 13th | Movie Night with Fr. John Boos
“For Greater Glory”
7:30 in the Church Hall
$5 admission, which includes Pizza Please RSVP to paul.bertrand@cpeoplemi.com |
Religious freedom is important. Knights should see this film. The Mexican govt. persecuted the Catholic Church in the 1920s including priests. The Mexican Knights were instrumental in founding the League of the Defense of Religious Liberty to organize protests against persecution. |
| Monday, October 17th | Knights 5 pin Bowling
7:00pm to 8:30pm Ajax Bowl 172 Harwood Ave. South (just south of 401) Contact: Kevin Foxton |
Come out and enjoy an evening of Bowling with your fellow Brothers. |
| Saturday
Oct. 28th
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Pasta Bingo Night is Back! Parish Hall starting after Mass.
(set-up 3:30 pm) 5:30 pm till 9:30 pm |
Prize money for the winners & proceeds benefiting our charity for the evening This month: Rose of Durham |
Vivat Jesus!
COUNCIL 11098 St. Isaac Jogues, Pickering, Ontario CANADA
MISSION
To provide a supportive network of Catholic men, who, in accordance
with the principles of our Faith provide works of charity to benefit our parish priests,
fellow members and their families and the needs of our community.
VISION
To be leaders of our Catholic Faith who inspire the men of our Parish to join us as Brother Knights.
Brothers Bowling Night
On Monday, September 11th, we had our best turnout yet to bowling, 6 brothers came out. Please see the facebook page for pictures of the night! Please try to come out next time if you missed it!
Below is a timelaps of the second of the two games played!