KofC Council 11098: 2014

Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Children Christmas Party 2014

Wasn't That A Party?
The Knights of Columbus did a great job in placing a smile on many children's faces and filled them with the "Christmas Spirit" of the season.

The 2014 Annual St. Isaac Jogues Children Christmas Party held on Sunday December 7th was a success and offered a delicious lunch, games, activities, movie and music. Let us not forget the special guest, jolly St.Nick, Santa Clause.

Many activities to take part in.

The hall was decorated with the Christmas Season colours and a delicious smell of the kid's favourite food - fries, filled the room. All seemed to enjoy taking part in the event.

Brother Jose and family cookin' up the lunch.

This annual event is well participated by our parish community and builds upon the celebration of our saviour's birthday, but also the great pillar's of the Knights - Charity, Unity & Fraternity

Some of our Knights - Santa Helpers,
Brother Gabriel, Moe, Phil & Agnel

Brother Allan performs with his banjo

The party ended with a gift for everyone and a special moment with Santa.

"THANKS SANTA"

Pasta Bingo November 29th

On Saturday November 29th, Council 11098 held their second "Pasta and Bingo Night".

The event offered a delicious pasta dinner, some live entertainment and a fun night of bingo helping the Knights raise money for their local charities.

Brother Brian's Culinary Skills

The guests were presented with an ensemble of some different genres of music from Bryan and Paul Bertrand. "Father & Son" Their music consisted of a set of pop, folk, soft rock, country and gospel.

Young Bryan Bertrand Keeps the Beat

The main event was 12 games of Bingo which made some lucky winners take home not only a full tummy but $375 of prize money.

Some of our Bingo Players

Council 11098 thanks all Brother Knights who helped make the event a success and a special thank you to all our supporting attendees. The next Bingo will be held January 31st.

Monday, November 17, 2014

Upcoming Events

Here are upcoming events and details of the council's activities for the upcoming weeks.

Involvement reaps benefits!

Date	Event	Details
Tue. Nov. 18^th ^{7:30 pm (downstairs)}	Golf Committee Meeting Contact: Claude Rochefort claudrit@rogers.com	Join the Golf Committee efforts to plan and execute the biggest fundraiser of the year.
Wed. Nov. 19^th ^{7:00 pm}	Mass For Our Deceased Brothers Contact: Steve Moyer kastamch@rogers.com	Join us in prayer and show our unity for this annual special dedication to our deceased brothers.
Thur. Nov. 20^th	Blood Donor Clinic Contact: Dan O’Leary dan.oleary@rci.rogers.com	Help with giving blood and/or join brothers in offering the snacks and refreshments to donors.
Sat. Nov. 22^nd to Sun. Nov. 30th	EACH MASS - Selling of Children Christmas Party Tickets Event (tickets sold in November only) Contact: Al Asby Allen.ashby@icloud.com or Agnel Soans soansab@rogers.com	Need help after each Mass to sell tickets for the Dec. 7^th event. No tickets sold at door, $5 each, kids under 5 free, (maximum 125)
Tue. Nov. 25^th ^{7:30 pm}	Council Business Meeting	All welcome to gain more detailed info on council’s activities.
Wed. Nov. 26^th ^{9:00 am}	Metal Door Painting	The brown doors in the church hall and hallway need to be painted since the chips of green are an eye soar. Knights welcome to come help.
Sat. Nov. 29^th ^{float prep earlier} ^{parade 10:00 am}	Santa Clause Parade Contact: Dennis Lacey dmlace@rogers.com	Our tradition of being part of this annual Christmas Parade (also referred to: Santa Clause Parade), helps us promote our organization and keep Christ in Christmas. Be part of the event by helping us or simply enjoying the floats and entries.
Sat. Nov. 29^th ^{meal and bingo after Mass} ^{prep 3 pm -}	Pasta Bingo Back by Popular Demand! Parish Hall starting after Mass. Contact Reid Robertson reidrobertson82@gmail.com	Volunteers and players always welcomed. - need set-up, kitchen, snack bar, sellers, runners and bingo players
Tue. Dec. 2^nd ^{7 pm Mass} ^{7:30 pm Meeting}	Council General Meeting	We will be celebrating Mass in the Chapel prior to meeting in Hall at 7 pm. All welcome to join us also at 7:30 pm in our traditional assembly to help build our Mission and Vision. (paid 2015 memberships prior to start are placed in draw)
Wed. Dec. 3^rd ^{7 pm}	Light Up For Christ	Join us for a Mass followed by and official lighting of the Creche and Christmas Tree
Sunday Dec. 7^th ^{after 11:30 am Mass}	Children Christmas Party Contact: Al Asby Allen.ashby@icloud.com or Agnel Soans soansab@rogers.com	Help needed for the event to ensure the children have a great time in welcoming the Christmas season with activities, food, and the special guest

** Please note that a 2^nd Degree in Oshawa is being held this coming Sunday November 23^rd. **

Thursday, October 23, 2014

Upcoming Events

Dear Brothers,

Here are the upcoming events which are taking place in the next few weeks.

Date	Event	Details
Sat. Oct. 25^th ^{5:30 pm}	Pasta Bingo Night is Back! Parish Hall starting after Mass.	We are all excited about the return of this event. Please share with family and friends. Pasta dinner $5 for children, $7 for adults, and pasta and dinner combo starting at $10 Children activities throughout bingo will be available. $375 prize money, with our benefiting charity for the evening “St. Vincent de Paul”
Tue. Oct. 28^th ^{7:30 pm}	Council Business Meeting	All welcome to gain more detailed info on council’s activities.
Tue. Nov. 4^th ^{7:00 pm Mass 7:30pm Meeting}	Council General Meeting	We will be celebrating Mass in the Chapel prior to meeting in hall at 7 pm. All welcome to join us in our traditional assembly to help build our Mission and Vision.
Tue. Nov. 18^th ^{7:30 pm (downstairs)}	Golf Committee Meeting Contact: Claude Rochefort claudrit@rogers.com	Join the Golf Committee efforts to plan and execute the biggest fundraiser of the year.
Wed. Nov. 19^th ^{7:00 pm}	Mass For Our Deceased Brothers Contact: Steve Moyer kastamch@rogers.com	Join us in prayer and show our unity for this annual special dedication to our deceased brothers.
Thur. Nov. 20^th	Blood Donor Clinic Contact: Dan O’Leary dan.oleary@rci.rogers.com	Help with giving blood and/or join brothers in offering the snacks and refreshments to donors.
Sat. Nov. 29^th	Santa Clause Parade Contact: Dennis Lacey dmlace@rogers.com	Our tradition of being part of this annual Christmas Parade (also referred to: Santa Clause Parade), helps us promote our organization and keep Christ in Christmas. Be part of the event by helping us or simply enjoying the floats and entries.
Sat. Nov. 29th	Pasta Bingo Back by Popular Demand! Parish Hall starting after Mass.	Volunteers and players always welcomed.

** Please note that a 2^nd Degree in Oshawa is being held on Sunday November 23^rd. **

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.

Monday, October 13, 2014

KofC Initiation for Degrees at District #36

1^ST Degrees

To be held at Holy Cross Church Hall

Candidates, 1:00 - 1:30 P.M.

Note: Degree Starts at 1:30 P.M. For Candidates

Members meet in Hall by 1:45 P.M. Sharp

October 19, 2014

February 1, 2015

April 12, 2015

June 7, 2015

2^ND Degrees

November 23, 2014

March 1, 2015

May 3, 2015

3^RD Degree

May 24, 2015

Note :
ALL Brothers are entitled and encouraged to take the various degrees. All interested Brothers MUST notify either the membership director, [SK Steven Dugal] or assistant Director [ Brother Blair K.Sears] and their "proposer" of their interest in any particular degree. This is necessary to ensure the applicable arrangements and documentation are completed prior to participation. ALL Brothers shall be provided with the applicable details of the degrees location, and time once their intent has been received.

All Brothers, are encouraged to invite new candidates to join the Knights. Assistance with the application process is available from the membership director or assistant.

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

Fallsview Niagara Casino Trip

The Fourth Degree Assembly 2509, St. Ignatius of Loyola is holding a fundraiserThe Fourth Degree Assembly 2509, St. Ignatius of Loyola is holding a fundraiser.

Trip to Fallsview Casino on Saturday, November 1

Bus will leave the St. Isaac Jogues Church parking lot at 8:30 am.

The cost is $20 per person.

For tickets, please contact:

SK Prakash Rebello – 905-683-7313; or

SK Mervyn Mansey – 905-839-7588; or

SK Arvin D’Souza – 905-831-7535

Please support our fundraiser

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

November 13, 2013 - Typhoon Haiyan Strikes the Philippines

With Typhoon Haiyan striking the Philippines, the Supreme Council has approved $250,000 for humanitarian relief. We here in Ontario can add to this relief effort with our generous donations.

Tuesday, September 30, 2014

Casino Referendum - Municipal Vote - Oct. 27, 2014

Casino proposal link:

Referendum Question:

In the upcoming Municipal Election Oct. 27, brother Knights will be asked if they favour a casino coming to our community. Please consider these documents when you vote.

Catechism of the Catholic Church:

Quote:

2413 Games of chance (card games, etc.) or wagers are not in themselves contrary to justice. They become morally unacceptable when they deprive someone of what is necessary to provide for his needs and those of others. The passion for gambling risks becoming an enslavement. Unfair wagers and cheating at games constitute grave matter, unless the damage inflicted is so slight that the one who suffers it cannot reasonably consider it significant.

Letter written by Cardinal Collins on the topic.

http://www.archtoronto.org/gaming/

Canada's blood supply hits 6-year-low, prompting donor appeal | CTV News

http://www.ctvnews.ca/health/canada-s-blood-supply-hits-6-year-low-prompting-donor-appeal-1.2031337

Call 1888.2.DONATE to arrange an appointment.

Book Nov. 20 at parish hall.

Regards,
Alberto Da Ros

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Monday, September 29, 2014

Fwd: Council Update and Reminder

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From: Paul Bertrand <paul.bertrand@cpeoplemi.com>
Date: Mon, Sep 29, 2014 at 9:05 PM
Subject: Council Update and Reminder
To: Paul Bertrand <paul.bertrand@cpeoplemi.com>

Dear Brothers,

Here is a reminder of our upcoming meetings.

Business Meeting Tuesday September 30^th – 7:30 pm (basement meeting room, beneath rectory)

General Meeting Tuesday October 7^th – 7:30 pm (Church Hall)

Also, our Culture of Life Program invites you and your family to take part in the National Life Chain this coming Sunday October 5^th from 2 pm to 3 at Liverpool Road and Hwy 2 in Pickering.

The Life Chain is a peaceful, prayerful public witness in honour of the 100,000 lives lost to abortion every year, praying for our nation, for people in crisis situations and for an end to abortion.

Vivat Jesus!

Friday, September 19, 2014

Fwd: Council Update - Paul - Date: Thu, Sep 18, 2014 at 11:29 AM

From: Paul Bertrand <paul.bertrand@cpeoplemi.com>
Date: Thu, Sep 18, 2014 at 11:29 AM
Subject: Council Update
To: Paul Bertrand <paul.bertrand@cpeoplemi.com>

Dear Brothers,

Here are some upcoming events and volunteer requests we hope you can consider and take part.

· Family Picnic *help needed – Hosted by the Knights of Columbus this Saturday September 20^th (11 am - 3:30 pm)

Please connect with Brother Reid at reidrobertson82@gmail.com if you are able to help.
We are in need of help with set-up, ticket sales, BBQ, Food & Drink Sales, Dunk Tank, other activities & clean-up.

· First Degree - All members are invited to join us at next week's First Degree in our Church Hall on Thursday September 25^th at 7pm. Your presence and support to our new candidates would be greatly appreciated.

· Parish Feast Day - Reminder that Friday next week September 26^th is our Parish's Feast Day. The 7:30 am Mass and 7:30 pm Mass that day will be celebrating our Canadian Martyrs. For more information on Saint Isaac Jogues, click on the link. (Biography from 1966 – U. of Toronto)

http://www.biographi.ca/en/bio/jogues_isaac_1E.html

· Golf Day *help needed – Our annual Fun Golf Day being held on Saturday September 27^th at Riverside Golf Course is in need of some volunteers. If you can help with registration (8:30 am), set-up, putting contest or selling raffle tickets, please connect with Brother Claude at claudrit@rogers.com Some teams may also need an additional player.

· State Executive Training * help needed– The Ontario State Executive Training Seminar (50+ Councils) will be held at our Parish on Saturday October 4^th (8AM – 2 PM). We invite all our Council's Executive to take part. Please connect with Brother Steve at stevesjdprint3@gmail.com if you are able to help with the hall set-up (Friday evening Oct. 3^rd), administration, food/drinks, or clean-up.

· Mark your Calendars - Business Meeting Tuesday Sep. 30^th, Council Meeting Tuesday October 7^th – 7:30 pm

CHARITY - UNITY - FRATERNITY

Vivat Jesus

Regards,
Alberto Da Ros

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Fwd: Important Council Communication

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From: Paul Bertrand

Date:08-25-2014 1:45 PM (GMT-05:00)

To: Paul Bertrand

Subject: Important Council Communication

Dear Brothers,

Please be aware of some important dates and action needed from all members.

Reminder that if you have not completed the membership survey communicated a couple of weeks ago (attached), you still have time to be entered in a prize draw by sending it to the attention of Claude Rochefort at claudrit@rogers.com or submitting it in person at the business or general meeting by September 2^nd.
ALL INVITED - Please plan to attend our Council's Strategic Planning Session on Saturday September 13^th at Manresa, 2325 Liverpool Road
(scheduled from 8 am till 2 pm) You will not be disappointed in the planned day's agenda.

Participation in this group planning activity is critical for the success of our future Council direction. Please RSVP when submitting your survey.

Events To Remember

Tuesday August 26th – Business Meeting 7:30 pm (Church Hall)

Tuesday September 2^nd – General Meeting 7:30 pm (Church Hall)

Saturday September 13^th – Strategy Session 8:00 am (Manresa)

Saturday September 20^th – Parish Picnic (afternoon)

Vivat Jesus

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

List of upcoming events

Here is a list of upcoming events.

Tuesday August 26th - Business Meeting

Tuesday September 2nd - General Council Meeting

Saturday September 13th - Council Planning Workshop (Manresa Jesuit Retreat House, Pickering)

Thursday September 18th - Blood Donor Clinic

Saturday September 20th - Parish Picnic

Saturday September 27th - Annual Fun Golf Day (Riverside Golf Course)

Tuesday September 30th - Business Meeting

Wednesday, July 16, 2014

Fwd: July 22- Don Smith & Marty Dupuis

From: "Bertrand, Paul X."

Date:07-15-2014 2:05 PM (GMT-05:00)

To:

Subject: July 22- Don Smith & Marty Dupuis

Brothers

Don Smith and Marty Dupuis are moving away from our council in the next few weeks.

As an opportunity for Fraternity and to say good by to these two Knights, a small get together is planned for the evening of July 22, 7pm, at the Courtyard restaurant in Pickering @ Brock Rd North of the 401 in the plaza behind the Canadian Tire.

Realizing that this is short notice and it is mid-summer can you please e-mail me at ldowneyn202@rogers.com or call 416 992 0311 if you plan to attend. If the numbers are small due to circumstances I may change the venue.

Don is already in the process of moving so his time lines might be a little tight.

Thank you

Leo Downey

Tuesday, July 8, 2014

K of C Raffle Winners

Raffle winners <click>

Wednesday, June 18, 2014

Reinvigorating the Council

There are a number of ways this can be accomplished:

admissions drive

Multicultural Diversity

leverage large Parish base

Council mission/values
different methods of fund raising
web enabled to engage members: calendars, website, blogs, online document/task lists (in progress)
Membership Survey (in progress):

achieving 100% survey of members with both sign up and participation. ie. chairs are filled.
survey using Surveymonkey.com : no need for MS Office or emails of forms

Please comment actionable suggestions to the above or any new ways.

Saturday, June 14, 2014

Fwd: Council 11098 - Important

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From: Bertrand, Paul X. <Paul.Bertrand@expresspros.com>
Date: Mon, May 5, 2014 at 3:03 PM
Subject: Council 11098 - Important
To:

Dear Brother Knights,

A reminder that our General Meeting will be held tomorrow Tuesday May 6^th at 7:30 pm in the Church Hall. Voting for next year's executive will take place, which we ask to please make an effort to take part. Your attendance is truly appreciated.

With our Annual Golf Tournament fast approaching, please ensure to bring your ticket sales, sponsor info, and or prizes with you tomorrow. If you are looking for tickets, please attend to purchase more.

Sign-up sheets to help with the Mother's Day breakfast (after 10 am Mass May 11^th) will also be available tomorrow.

Vivat Jesus

Regards,
Alberto Da Ros

Sept. 1 Beta Website Live date:

We are taking suggestions for the website and the beta website. Please put your comments in this post. If we can involve more fellow brothers with tools like Calendars, Blogs and sharing documents it can only benefit KOFC.

Calendars can be added on Google Calendar.
Take a look at this interesting calendar!
View KofC 11098 calendar