FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR

S/K Stephan Reagan

DArcy McGee Assembly

FAITHFUL COMPTROLLER
S/K Doug Raegan

4th Degree, Knights of Columbus

2016 2017

District of Saskatchewan

Simon Fraser Province

Saskatoon, Saskatchewan

MARCH 2016 NEWSLETTER:

FAITHFUL FRIAR
S/K Rev. Monsignor
Raymond Senger
FAITHFUL CAPTAIN
S/K Clarence Stinn
FAITHFUL PURSER
S/K Adrien Piche
FAITHFUL PILOT
S/K RON FREHLICH
FAITHFUL SCRIBE
S/K Carl Schoen
FAITHFUL INNER SENTINEL
S/K Joseph Riffel
FAITHFUL OUTER SENTINEL
S/K Emile J. Schroell
FAITHFUL ADMIRAL
S/K Abel deSa
FAITHFUL TRUSTEE 3RD YEAR

S/K Lorne Keller

FAITHFUL TRUSTEE 2ND YEAR

S/K REYNALDO MENESES

FAITHFUL TRUSTEE 1ST YEAR

S/K Abel deSa

FROM THE DESK OF THE EDITOR: S/K Adrien Piche

Spring is kind of a metaphor for me or you might say like looking through a
picture window of what has transpired since Christmas. The picture that I see is
soiled, dirty and messy for I have been walking on snowy and slippery ice and not
sure of my steps. I have been driving but keep bouncing off the curbs and trying to
get out of the ruts that I am stuck in and cant seem to get out. I have laid some salt
and gravel in my life to try and compensate for my sinfulness, yet in my feeble
attempts I have not been able to feel that I am making any progress. Glory and praise
to you, Lord Jesus Christ for coming to die for my sins, taking my place on the cross
and for saving my life in your resurrection. Through Baptism I am a new creation in
Christ and this has become my strength, turning my life over to Christ and being
born again in the Easter joy of redemption which he has offered to me as an adopted
son.
Can you identify with this picture which I have drawn and see yourselves in this
picture? If you have there is salvation for all of us in the Blood of the Lamb which
has the power to wash us clean a new and save our souls.
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FAITHFUL FRIARS MESSAGE:
Brother Knights:
Pope Francis has named this year as the "Year of the Mercy of God" Who do
we need to forgive? Is there someone in the family with whom we have not
spoken? Is there someone at work who has wronged us? A spouse who has
betrayed us? Is there a child who has rebelled? Can we forgive as generously
as God forgives us? Is there anything more God-like than forgiveness?
Jesus' ministry was often about forgiveness - eating with sinners, forgiving
sins publicly, gently preaching about his Father's unbounded mercy? In the
ultimate act of forgiveness, obedient to his Father, Jesus gave his life for the
forgiveness of our sins.
Christ suffered, carried His cross and died on it to win for us salvation. We
celebrate this awesome event every year at Easter - Christ dying and rising
from the dead, so we might be forgiven of our sins.
May each of us be reconciled and forgiven our sins in the Sacrament of
Reconciliation and, in return, extend our forgiveness to others. This will truly
mean a Happy and Holy Easter, which I wish all of you along with the peace
which a merciful and loving God grants.
God bless you all,
Monsignor R. Senger

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FAITHFUL NAVIGATORS MESSAGE:
Worthy Sir Knights:
We are well into the activities of the year and have a number of more events scheduled for this calendar
year so please remember to keep the events and dates in mind.
Our next supper social will be on Tuesday the 19th of April at St Pauls at 720 Spadina Crescent and will
commence at 7:00pm. This is our annual ladies appreciation supper. If planning to attend you should
receive a call but if you do not, please inform me if you are coming at 382 8745.
In May we are having our clergy appreciation barbeque similar to last year at Columbia Manor and if
attending must let me know. This is being held on Monday the 2nd of May.
Our May meeting and election night will be on Tuesday the 17th of May.
An exemplification is scheduled for Saturday the 28th of May at St Georges Church at 210 Avenue M south
starting at 2:00pm with registration at 1:00pm. I urge you to attend to show the support to our new
members going through the 4th degree. This is important to these new candidates.
On Saturday the 16th of April the masters meeting will be held at Humboldt and anyone is invited but let
me know if you plan to attend.
I wish at this time to extend Easter greetings to you and your families on behalf of my wife Karen and
myself.
Vivat Jesus
Stephan Reagan; Faithful Navigator.
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If there are any changes to your address, phone number, please notify S/K Adrien Piche, Editor. My
email is: adrose@sasktel.net
When a member is sick or hospitalized, please notify our fraternal chairman, S/K Jack Bennett.
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The passion of Jesus is a sea of sorrows, but it is also an ocean of love. Ask the Lord to teach you to
fish in this ocean. Dive into its depths. No matter how deep you go, you will never reach the bottom.
St. Paul of the Cross
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NEWS WORTHY:
With the passing of S/K Steve Harasymuk; S/K Lorne Keller will take over this responsibility.
FOR SALE: 4th degree paraphernalia tuxes and swords (in good condition) OFFERS.
Please contact S/K Lorne Keller at 306-374-6134

ROSTER UPDATE:
S/K Raymond Gaureau;

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I just returned from attending the Spiritual Enrichment Weekend in Moose Jaw. This years theme was The
Spiritual Leadership Role of Dads and Granddads in the Life of the Family, Church and Society. I never
stopped to think about this in my personal life so this weekend sure was an eye opener for me. I know that I
heard about things I did right but also many things I certainly could have done better with my children and
grandchildren. It is too bad that there is not a course given to us on how to better raise our children and
how to interact with them many times. I did some right and I did some wrong but I did my best at that
time. It is never to late to start, to show love and to bless our family members, in particular our children
and grandchildren. Yes, I am so glad that I attended the weekend. Although we may not like change, we
are never too old to adjust and try something new.
I want to remind everyone of the upcoming exemplification in Saskatoon on May 28th. Everyone should be
working at recruiting Brother Knights into the fourth degree. Our Supreme Masters wish is that all Brother
Knights become a fourth degree knight. There is no longer a waiting period between becoming a 3rd degree
knight and a fourth degree knight. It is an honour and privilege to be a Sir Knight and it is also an honour to
be asked to join the ranks of the fourth degree. Have you asked someone to join the fourth degree? If the
answer is no, then why not? Tell your prospect why you joined and what you got out of it through the years.
Do you partake in the fourth degree events and meetings? Again, I ask, why not? Lets go and increase our
membership. Lets get active!
Marjorie and I wish you and family a fruitful Lenten journey and a most Blessed Easter.
God Bless,
Master Ray Gehlen
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PRAYER FOR OUR HOLY FATHER
Almighty and Everlasting God have mercy on Thy Servant Pope Francis and direct him according to Thy
Loving Kindness, in the way of eternal salvation that, by Thy Grace he may ever desire that which is pleasing
to Thee and may accomplish it with all his might through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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REMAINDER OF SCHEDULE
Regular Business Meeting St Pauls Cathedral. Lower level.
Light lunch to follow
MAR 21
Chrism Mass: Cathedral of the Holy Family; Honor Guard required.
MAR 25- 27 Good Friday, Holy Saturday, Easter Sunday.
APR 8 10 State Convention: Saskatoon at Saskatoon Inn
APR 19
Ladies Appreciation Supper 6:30 p.m. St Pauls Lower level.
MAY 2
Clergy Appreciation Barbecue: Columbia Manor
MAY 17
Regular Business meeting 7:30 p.m. St Pauls lower level Election
Light lunch to follow.
MAY 28
Exemplification; Joint Assembly function.
JUN 21
Year end and Installation of Officers
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MAR 15

Glory Be to Jesus Christ!

Dear Worthy Faithful Navigator of DArcy McGee Assembly #1065 Sir Knight Stephan Reagan,

The Schedule for the Saturday, May 28th, 2016 Saskatoon Exemplification @ the Ukrainian
Catholic Cathedral of St. George (210 Ave M South Saskatoon) :
1:00pm to 2:00pm - Registration of Candidates Cathedral Auditorium (Wheelchair
Accessibility from Rectory Office)
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm Exemplification Exercises for Candidates
(Note: During this same timeframe there will be a Ladies Program) more details to follow
incl. Shrine of Venerable Nun Martyrs Olympia & Lavrenatia & Muse Ukrainia Museum
(across the Street from the Cathedral and two properties down)
4:10 pm Class Photo in the Cathedral
Approximately 4:30 pm Divine Liturgy in the Cathedral celebrating the Jubilee Year of Mercy
followed by Crossing the Threshold of Holy Doors for Plenary Indulgence
5:45pm Cocktails Cathedral Auditorium
6:30pm Catered Banquet & Program in Cathedral Auditorium
**** (Seating Capacity 160 GET YOUR TICKETS EARLY!) ****
Pre-Sold Banquet Tickets Only / Not Sold at the Door $25/adult; Children 6 and under
Free;
Contact for Banquet Tickets Sir Knight John Starosta (306) 652 2793 / Sir Knight Dennis
Kyrzyk (306) 934-6709
God Is With Us!
Sir Knight John Nicholas Starosta
Faithful Navigator
Bishop Nykyta Budka Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Assembly #2755 of Saskatoon
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St. Augustine said that the Easter Vigil the night when Jesus Christ was raised from the dead is to be
considered the mother of all vigils. During this night the people of God keep watch as they await the
resurrection of the Lord and celebrate it in the sacraments of initiation.