NEWSFLASH

As we all know, our entire country is dealing with the world wide Coronavirus Pandemic {COVID-19}.
Our own community of Ottawa is attempting to address this with care and compassion.

Our Council would also like to do our part in the safe keeping of our community. In addition to observing the protocols of our various Ministers of Health and Chief Medical Officers, (example: “social distancing”, frequent hand washing and 'self isolation' etc) we want to help one another.

In particular, we want to reach out to any knights and their families who need assistance. In saying this I am really encouraged to see one of our newest Knights, Br Sean Curran, has kindly offered to deliver groceries, pharmacy supplies etc to those who require such help. Inspired by Br Sean's example, we urge any other Knights or family members with urgent needs to contact Br Sean at 613 255-2942.
You may get in touch with any of the following:

Brother Paul Bourke at 343 550-1740 or email paul.bourke@sympatico.ca
Br Terry O'Donnell at 613 424-1880
Br Guy Savard at 613 824-9715
Br Paul Boutette at 613 837-9258

So ... if you need immediate help, or simply want the support of brother Knights (even though we cannot unfortunately engage in social visits to your homes due to Covid -19 restrictions), please contact me or my brother Knights listed above!

Finally: If you or if you know of a brother Knight who is able to give some time to assist with phoning brother Knights or making deliveries, please let me know.

During these very difficult times we wish you all good health and many blessings. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and with your love ones.

Fraternally
Paul Bourke
GK. Council 7873

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Michael, a valued member of COUNCIL 7873, passed away recently and we offer our sincere condolences to his widow Victoria and his family and friends. Unfortunately we received this information just recently and as such were unable to attend the services. May he rest in peace amen.
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It is with much regret that we inform our members of the recent death of S/K Joseph (Barry) O’Regan a Past Grand Knight of Council 7873 and member of Bishop John Beahen Assembly 2230.

Our deepest condolences to his widow Camilla and his family and friends. He will be missed by his many friends and co-workers. He was a tireless worker, dedicated Knight and a devoted father and grandfather.

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Rev. Henry Stauffenberg
May 03, 1947 ~ April 16 2020
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Brother Knight Des Curley passed away after a long illness. His wife's (Diane) death preceded him.

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It is with a sad heart that we inform you of the passing of our Worthy Brother, Bud Chura.
Bud passed away Monday afternoon, June 15.

Bud was a personal friend of many of us and, although he suffered a great deal these last few years, he is now at rest in the arms of our loving Jesus.
Our sincere condolences to his widow, Pat and her sons Peter and Paul and family.
Please keep Brother Bud, and his family in your prayers at this time.

As you can appreciate, funeral arrangements have been difficult throughout this COVID-19 pandemic, and details at this time are scant, so if we get additional details, we will pass them on.

We understand that there will be a graveside service, once cremation has taken place.

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The council offers our deepest condolences to his wife Sylvia and all members of his family and his many friends he will be missed.

Due to the current existing pandemic restrictions, final arrangements are pending.

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Francisco Jeromamay

July24, 1922 ~ September 6, 2021
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In order to make the job of the Recorder and the Grand Knight easier and to save everyone's time, if you are thinking of making a motion at a business meeting, please write out the motion in advance. (keep it short and to the point) Please submit it to the Trustees prior to the meeting so they may confirm that funds are available. It would also be nice to have a plan to raise the money required.

Please also make sure you have a seconder for your motion and be prepared to support the reason for said motion by being the first speaker after the motion is seconded.
Remember that there is a time limit for discussion on any motion. .
No one can speak for more than ten minutes at a time,
Members may not address the motion again until all others have had an opportunity to speak on the motion
Members will rise to speak on the motion, only upon being recognized by the chairman .,
Member, announcing his name, will say if he is in support of or against the motion then and give his opinion.
If you speak for the second time on the same motion, the same time restriction applies to all members..
A person may NOT address the floor on the same subject for a third time.
When speaking you must address all remarks to the chairman not to any other brother.

The chairman when addressing the motion after debate, shall read aloud the motion to be voted upon, and then ask for the vole to be taken.

Only the chairman has the right to call for the vote.
A simple majority will carry most motions. NB: in certain cases a two thirds majority is required

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As it implies: it is simply a statement made by a member at the current business meeting, that he proposes to bring up as a motion at a subsequent business meeting. As such there is no seconder required and there is also no discussion on the subject of the motion presented until at the next business meeting where this motion will be the first on the table for new business..
Be aware that to pass such motion at the subsequent meeting will require a seconder, a discussion that follows and always requires a two thirds majority to be accepted.

Wednesday, See this site re future events due to

Where:

ASK BOBBY RYAN for more details 613-824-5804

ASK MARTIN TONARY for more details 613-841-7680

When: Every 2nd Wednesday of the month.

We would appreciate letting us know if you are attending at least three days in advance

We don't mind if you're late! Come anyway ! Any brother knight who would like to join this informal group is asked to

Please call us and let us know:

Bob Ryan 613-824-5804

Dave Robertson 613-834-6440

Guy Savard 613-824-9715

Paul Duford 613-824-2809

Keith McCully 613-422-2026

Richard Boulianne 613-837-3828

~~THE 37th ANNUAL ST. PATRICK’S PARADE AND PARTY SATURDAY, MARCH 14TH, 2020~~

As Knights of Columbus the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade provides a wonderful opportunity to show Ottawa that we are an active fraternal charity organization within our community. In particular for the 4thDegree as the Visible Arm of the Order, leading the parade offers the avenue for great exposure. Councils are also invited to bring their members with families and Council banners to fill the ranks of Knights of Columbus walking.

Parade Time: The parade will start at 11:00 am, and finish at approximately 12:30 pm.

Parade Route: The Knights will line up at the corner of Elgin Street and Laurier Avenue. At 11:00 a.m., it will move westward to Bank Street, then South on Bank Street to Lansdowne Park.

Parking: Parking is available at City Hall and Lansdowne Park (underground) for a fee. Therefore carpooling by participants is recommended.

Busing: Free shuttle school buses will operate between Lansdowne Park and Ottawa City Hall starting at 8:30 am.

Questions about KofC participation in the Parade may be directed to: Sir Knight Michael Ferrigan, Assemblée Cartier Assembly 860 by telephone at 613 230 2713 or by E-mail at mferrigan@rogers.com.

Party: The Grand Irish Party will be sponsored by the Irish Society Parade Committee in the Aberdeen Pavilion Lansdowne Park from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m.

Your VOTE is IMPORTANT!
“Those who stay away from an election
think that one vote will do no good.
'Tis but one step more,
to think one vote will do no harm.”

We want to thank the people who have participated in helping us reach our objective of providing ongoing funding for the upkeep of our Parish and support of several other charitable causes. Every year we start afresh under new contracts with the suppliers. This means we only earn minimal return until our current year purchases reach a substantial level. We ask you to be diligent in purchasing as many certificates as early in the year as possible so that we can earn maximum benefits for the Parish all year long. Please continue to participate. After all, the need to eat doesn't go away just because you went shopping last week. Remember the tickets are redeemable at all times for the full-face value you paid for them, so you are never at risk.

The key to our success is for you to continue to use these services regularly, so we can continue to contribute to the support of your Parish.

“Our greatest glory is not in never failing, but in rising up every time we fail.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson

Fraternal Insurance Counselor for 7873

David Gallagher FIC
(613) 422-3117
22 Woodward cr. Ottawa, K1B3A9
WWW.MADOREAGENCY.ORG

DEGREE DATES: ALL POSTPONED
Please note District 66, and other districts may also hold original format Degrees
during 2020~until June30^th.

Be advised that starting in January 2020, there will be a NEW Degree which will replace all current three primary admission, formation and knighthood degrees. Robes are NOT used.
The fourth Degree where the Patriotic degree takes place and where the sword will be used to knight the candidates.
NOTE: the new format is open for the public to witness, including wives and non-catholics alike who may attend the ceremony which will last for about 35 mintes.
See Archdiocesan Assn. website for details

Your VOTE is IMPORTANT! “Those who stay away from an election think that one vote will do no good. 'Tis but one step more, to think one vote will do no harm.”

Your VOTE is IMPORTANT!
“Those who stay away from an election
think that one vote will do no good.
'Tis but one step more,
to think one vote will do no harm.”