ST. PAUL the APOSTLE Burlington, Ontario

June 2021

 ST. PAUL the APOSTLE
 Burlington, Ontario
 COUNCIL 17397 NEWS
 Instituted January 25, 2020
 http://kofc17397.org
 Volume 1, Issue 13 June 2021

A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAPLAIN
My Brother Knights,

 The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The
timing of the feast of the Sacred Heart depends on Easter but is
celebrated the Friday after Corpus Christi Sunday. This year it is June
11. In the opening prayer for the Solemnity we hear,
 “O God, who in the heart of your Son, wounded by our sins, bestow
on us in mercy the boundless treasures of your love, grant, we pray,
that, in paying him the homage of our devotion, we may also offer
worthy reparation.”
 The devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus reminds us of the deep love of God for us. God is wounded
for us; his heart is pierced for love of us. And our response to this love is reparation. Every time we love
in a sacrificial way, we console the heart of Jesus; the world comes to know what the love of God is
really like and the dark power of sin is defeated.
 As men of faith we need to strive to make this love real in our families. As Jesus says, “There is no
greater love than lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” As we gaze upon the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus
may we call for that grace to lay down our lives for those who are most dear to us.
 The Feast Day of the Sacred Heart is also a special day of prayer for priests. For Father John and me
the month of June will be tied up with the details of making a move to a new assignment. So please
pray for your priests so that we will live our lives as witnesses to the Lord Jesus, fully devoted to His
Most Sacred Heart.

Vivat Jesus,
Father Ed

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June 2021

GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE
Dear brothers Knights of St Paul’s,
I hope each of you and your loved ones are keeping well and safe.
At the May general council meeting, elections were held for the upcoming fraternal year. Unlike last year,
there were no ballots to be cast as the officers were acclaimed to their posts. Congratulations to Grand
Knight elect Bernie Moorcroft, and all the brothers who will lead our council in the next fraternal year. A big
thank you to our election chair, worthy Financial Secretary Greg Huckle. There is a good mix of new and
current officers making up the council executive. Thank you and well done, to all the outgoing officers. It is
my belief; a vibrant council needs a rotation every two years of officers to enable brothers to experience and
lead as officers. This not only helps more brothers to lead but helps with engagement and succession
planning. The transition begins. May we always remember our former worthy Advocate Sir Knight Rob
Castonguay PKG. His guidance during our first three meetings set our council rolling. Brother Rob Rest in
Peace.
I feel blessed and thank you all for entrusting me to lead our council over the past year and three quarters.
There were many brothers who were instrumental in helping to set the foundation to build on. Thank you to
our worthy Chaplain Fr. Ed for his support in starting up the Knights of Columbus at St. Paul’s. As our worthy
Chaplain, he has not missed a meeting and his chaplain’s messages at meetings provide reflection and
guidance. Also, a shout out to br. Frank Miele who sowed the seeds for the council. We worked through the
Covid pandemic and adapted to remote meetings. But through it all we kept moving forward succeeding with
many small and big milestones.
Our council is strong and growing. Financially sound and achieving great successes. Together we chose the
five organizations to support from our fundraising. Also, the programs supported like Special Olympics and
Halton Alive. We have full support from our St. Paul parishioners and the many ministries and committees at
St. Paul’s. The Key to the success was brothers working as a collaborative team, pitching in and working out
our disagreements amicably and democratically. Brother Knights who were recently Knighted are
participating and getting involved. Brothers, well done and keep it up.
Brothers, we are ending the fraternal year strong. Our Council has been awarded the Columbian Award, to go
with the four other awards. We are set to win the Star Council. To brothers who were unable to attend online
meetings, your feedback via email or call was greatly appreciated.
I take the opportunity to wish all the Fathers, a Happy Father’s day. We remember those Fathers who have
returned to their heavenly abode.
Please continue to pray for the needs of our council members. My prayer for each of you to always be
blessed with our Lord’s blessings to provide the health, guidance, wisdom, and protection to each of you and
your families.

Vivat Jesus.

Rohan

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June 2021

Council News

(Council meeting on May 19, 2021.)

 HAPPY BIRTHDAY 

 Terry Blimkie June 4 Paul O’Brien June 5
 Gary Smith June 8 Thomas Mackenzie June 12
 John Hubbel June 14 Milton Hin June 15

 State Awards

Our financial secretary Greg Huckle reported that at the Ontario State convention our council received
4 awards and 1 runner-up:
Winner: 2021 Trillium Award - Gold Level (one of only 6 councils in Ontario to achieve this level for
council activities)
Runner-up: Council Bulletin - Division 5 (Thanks to the efforts of Carlos Paixao)
Winner: Best Overall Council Membership Quota in Ontario (for membership growth vs target)
Winner: Membership Council Quota Achievers - Division 5
Winner: Faith in Action Community - Division 5 (for our Lebanon disaster relief bottle drive)

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June 2021

(Another view of our council meeting on May 19, 2021.)

 Council Elections For 2021 – 2022 Fraternal Year
 During our council meeting on Wednesday, May 19, elections were held for the officers of our council
 for the next fraternal year. The election process was completed expeditiously, in about 20 minutes,
 as brother knights stepped up to fill the few remaining positions for which there was no nominee
 coming into the meeting. Our current and new council officers are listed below.

 Current 2021 – 2022 Fraternal Year

 Grand Knight Rohan Nazareth Bernie Moorcroft
 Deputy Grand Knight Greg Gillies Greg Huckle
 Chancellor George Puthenkulam George Puthenkulam
 Recorder Ali Kahnamouee Peter Copeland
 Treasurer Bernie Moorcroft Ali Kahnamouee
 Advocate Paul Catena Paul Catena
 Warden Elio Carlesimo Elio Carlesimo
 Inside Guard Tim Lawlor Tim Lawlor
 Outside Guard Henryk Zysko Francklyn Carvalho
 3 Year Trustee Loy De Mello Paul O’Brien
 2 Year Trustee Kevin Gould Joe Oreskovic
 1 Year Trustee Ron Caerels Kevin Gould

 A big THANK YOU to our outgoing officers, most of whom have served in their positions since the
 inception of our council, and best of luck to our new officers.

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June 2021

 NHL 50/50

The current 50/50 Cash Event for our Council 17397 is an NHL Playoff Bracket competition.
Twenty Knights from our council have stepped forward believing they can best predict the outcome of
the NHL playoffs. These Knights will be cheering on their selected NHL teams while competing to win
the pot of $230.
How they can win: Choosing the winning team in each round of the NHL playoffs earns you points, the
goal is to have the most points after the Stanley Cup is awarded. 1 Point is earned for each Round One
winner, 3 Points for Round 2 Winners, 5 Points for the Final two teams and 10 points for the Stanley
Cup winner.
This 50/50 will also contribute $230 to our council for operational expenses.

(NHL 50/50 Excel form.)

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June 2021

 Father Paul Boucher

Father Paul Boucher, founding pastor of St. Paul the Apostle Parish, passed away on Saturday, May 22,
at St. Joseph’s Villa in Hamilton. Here are the details from the Diocese of Hamilton website:

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June 2021

 Support Shifra Homes

In pre-pandemic times we would be in the midst of Shifra Homes baby bottle campaign – an annual
campaign which starts on Mother’s Day. However, for the past two years, the churches have been
closed due to provincial restrictions, and the baby bottle campaign, which brings in a significant
amount of revenue for Shifra Homes, had to be cancelled.

Per Burlington MPP Jane McKenna:

“Shifra Homes has provided a safe haven where young women who are expecting a child can
live without stress and fear… they provide hope and building blocks for putting together a
new life with baby for these young mothers.”

Shifra Homes has a special connection to St. Paul’s parish. Our former deacon, Randy Matters,
founded Shifra Homes in 2012 and is the current president of the board.
While there are no baby bottles this year to fill with our spare change, please consider instead an
online donation to support this charity which embodies our pro-life values.

 www.shifrahomes.com

(Shifra Homes website recognizes the Knights of Columbus as a major sponsor.)

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June 2021

MESSAGE FROM FIELD AGENT
Brother Knights
Spring is here, we have a new season and after a
blessed Easter and a beautiful Eastertide, it's time
to start planning again. With spring and some break
in the weather, I've started to put together my
honey-do list that will take me outside into the
sunshine…at least I hope it's going to be sunny
when I get outdoors to do all these chores. I don't
know about you, but this time of year seems to
energize me. After being cooped up all winter, and this year really being cooped up, I've been able to
think of all the things I need to get done. Some of that includes physical repairs around the house,
getting the lawn and flowerbeds ready to go, maybe even washing some windows. I've had some
estimates for work I need done around the house. Every craftsman has told me their business is
booming. So many people have noticed things that need to be done around the house since they've
been inside for the better part of a year.
And as you sit around and consider all the things that you need to get updated, let me make a
suggestion that may put your mind and your family's mind at ease. We know this year has been
unpredictable in many ways, but let’s be honest, pandemic or not, life is unpredictable. We can’t see
what the future will bring, but we can plan for the unexpected. Remember that as a member of the
Knights of Columbus I am your partner on your journey to prepare for and face the unpredictable.
Just as we take stock of the physical changes that need to be considered, I'd suggest that you take stock
of where you stand protecting your family. The Knights of Columbus has partnered with industry leader
Advicent to help us help you. I can use Advicent’s state-of-the-art software to provide you with a
comprehensive financial needs analysis. With it I can help you take stock of where you are today, where
you want to go, and how close you are to achieving your goals. I can help you identify any gaps in your
coverage or issues you should address. This will give you a comprehensive look at where you stand.
While many other companies charge for this kind of service, the Order has invested in this software to
help us agents help our members. This financial needs analysis is free of charge as a fraternal benefit of
membership.
I feel I have a special bond of brotherhood with all my members and I am committed to helping protect
Catholic families…your family…while furthering the vision of Blessed Michael McGivney. Please take
time to meet with me and take advantage of this free benefit of membership.
Vivat Jesu!
Fraternally
Aldrin DCunha

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June 2021

 Catholic Civics Workshop: Using money like a Catholic

Join us on Wednesday, June 30th at 7:00 PM EST for a discussion on the uses and abuses of
money. We'll be interviewing Michael Ryall, Professor of Strategy Management at the Rotman
School of Management, and Paul Perrone, a Chartered Financial Analyst and experienced
investment industry professional. Registration is available here.

The use of money is a social act, with profound moral effects on the lives of our families and our
wider communities. How we spend, save, or use our money is one way we influence the culture
and the world around us—especially in a market economy. To that end, this webinar will look at
the application of Catholic social teaching principles to the ways we spend our money. The idea is
to encourage people to think about money as an act of community, and something that can be
usefully informed by the wisdom and truth of our Catholic faith. We will look at this through twin
but complimentary lenses—both the personal use of money, and the use of money in an
organizational or social context.

PAUL PERRONE

Paul Perrone holds the Chartered Financial Analyst designation and is a registered Portfolio
Manager with the Investment Industry Regulatory Organization of Canada. He has over 21 years
experience in the Investment Industry. As part of a team, Paul directly managed over $1 Billion in
client funds for the national investment arm of a chartered Canadian bank.

MICHAEL RYALL

Michael Ryall is a Professor of Strategy Management at the Rotman School of Business, at the
University of Toronto. As an economist trained in game theory, his primary research interest is the
formal theoretical foundations of business strategy. This is a small but rapidly growing research
area that uses mathematical models to analyze issues relating to firm performance under
competition, organizational learning, and social networks. More recently, his interests have
extended into philosophy, with a focus on social ontology and business ethics. His research has
been published in the Academy of Management Review, Management Science and The B.E.
Journal of Theoretical Economics, among others."

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June 2021

 PRAYER NETWORK
 Your prayers are needed for our brothers and their families:
 Peter Uko and family (R.I.P. Dr. Donatus K. Uko, father of Peter)
 Jenn and Tim Lawlor and family
 Mother of Tim Lawlor (R.I.P.)
 Loretta Souza (sister of Loy DeMello)
 Tyler Gillies (nephew of DGK Greg)
 Karen Morrison (R.I.P.)
 Ian, Ellard and Opal McBane
 Eleanor Read (wife of Alan)
 Maureen Edgar
 Pat Oreskovic (Aunt of Joe)
 Nazareth Family
 All Nursing and Retirement Home Residents, Staff and Workers
 Barb and Stephanie Catena
 Brother Gary Smith and family
 Ricky Resijan (R.I.P.) cousin of Rob Pevec
 Thomas’ wife (recently delivered a baby; congratulations Thomas and family!)
 Kathleen Morkin (wife of Carlos Paixao)
 Father Paul Boucher (R.I.P.)
 Loy De Mello and family
 Teachers and students
 Orphans in India
 All brothers in our council and their families.
 Thank you for your prayers.

 Prayer for Healing
 Almighty and merciful Father, by the power of your command,
 drive away from me all forms of sickness and disease. Restore
 strength to my body and joy to my spirit, so that in my renewed
 health, I may bless and serve you, now and forever more.

 CALENDAR OF COUNCIL EVENTS

 Most Council Events have been suspended due to the COVID-19 Pandemic,
 with the following exceptions.

Wednesday June 16th – Council Business Meeting – 7:30 p.m.

Wednesday June 30th – Catholic Civics Workshop: Using money like a Catholic – 7:00 p.m.

Saturday July 10th & Sunday July 11th – Bottle Drive - 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

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June 2021

 Today

 My life is a gift of God given, not in years, but a day at a time. Today is the day the
Lord has made for me, and He planned it to be the most important day of my life.
 Yesterday is gone, never to return. I must not worry about it, but leave it in the hands
of God. Tomorrow and all that it holds is God’s secret and its coming is not assured.
 Only today is mine. Each day, arranged by God with infinite wisdom and goodness is
His gift, His act of love for me. In Thanksgiving I will offer him every day the gift of
myself – my prayers, works, joys and sufferings.
 Dear Lord, receive it graciously.
 - Anonymous

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