Constable John Atkinson Circle Celebrates Charter
Members of Constable John Atkinson
Circle # 5147 in Kingsville, Ontario
celebrated their Charter Ceremonial
by holding a Blue Mass on All Souls day
Friday November 2nd. The Atkinson family
were special guests of the circle which was
named in honour of Constable John Atkinson,
a member of the Knights of Columbus who
tragically lost his life while on duty serving
and protecting his community. What a fitting way to celebrate his life
and honour his memory. We are very proud of these fine young men
who definitely know the meaning of "ESTO DIGNUS". Presenting the
plaque to Mrs. Atkinson and her children Mitchell and Nicole in the
picture above is Deputy Chief Squire Kristopher Cox. In attendance
for the Mass were members of the Windsor Police Services, Ontario
Provincial Police (two NCO's in number one dress) and their entire
local detachment. The capacity crowd included Kingsville Fire
Department and Paramedic personnel along with Knights of
Columbus 4th Degree Honour Guard who also attended to show
their support. CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES
Members of Constable John Atkinson
Circle # 5147 in Kingsville, Ontario
celebrated their Charter Ceremonial
by holding a Blue Mass on All Souls day
Friday November 2nd. The Atkinson family
were special guests of the circle which was
named in honour of Constable John Atkinson,
a member of the Knights of Columbus who
tragically lost his life while on duty serving
and protecting his community. What a fitting way to celebrate his life
and honour his memory. We are very proud of these fine young men
who definitely know the meaning of "ESTO DIGNUS". Presenting the
plaque to Mrs. Atkinson and her children Mitchell and Nicole in the
picture above is Deputy Chief Squire Kristopher Cox. In attendance
for the Mass were members of the Windsor Police Services, Ontario
Provincial Police (two NCO's in number one dress) and their entire
local detachment. The capacity crowd included Kingsville Fire
Department and Paramedic personnel along with Knights of
Columbus 4th Degree Honour Guard who also attended to show
their support. CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES
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opened on the left side column. By clicking on the various buttons,
you will access the latest Committee Chairmen reports. These
reports will be updated soon after each meeting of the Provincial
Board.
Below you will find information on news and upcoming events. This is
the page to return to often in order to keep up to date on the latest
news.
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Making the Connection: How to start a Circle Newsletter
The Connection Committee is pleased to announce that a manual for
Circles interested in starting their own newsletter committee,
"Making the Connection: How to start a Circle Newsletter", has
been completed. The manual includes many aspects of having a
newsletter, such as why having one is beneficial, article ideas and
how to figure out the costs. We encourage all Circles to have a look
at the document and let us know what they think. A full-page version
is available to be viewed online, along with a half-page one for
printing.
The Connection Committee is pleased to announce that a manual for
Circles interested in starting their own newsletter committee,
"Making the Connection: How to start a Circle Newsletter", has
been completed. The manual includes many aspects of having a
newsletter, such as why having one is beneficial, article ideas and
how to figure out the costs. We encourage all Circles to have a look
at the document and let us know what they think. A full-page version
is available to be viewed online, along with a half-page one for
printing.
Squires Advancement Program
The Squire Advancement Program has
been developed to recognize and reward
each Squire for acquiring the skills and
attitudes of Catholic leadership.
Through the Squire Advancement
Program, a Squire will be able to advance
through five levels of achievement, Page,
Shield Bearer, Swordsman, Lancer and
Squire of the Body of Christ.
The Accompanying PowerPoint Program
explains the basics of the Squire
Advancement program.
The Squire Advancement Program has
been developed to recognize and reward
each Squire for acquiring the skills and
attitudes of Catholic leadership.
Through the Squire Advancement
Program, a Squire will be able to advance
through five levels of achievement, Page,
Shield Bearer, Swordsman, Lancer and
Squire of the Body of Christ.
The Accompanying PowerPoint Program
explains the basics of the Squire
Advancement program.
World Youth Day 2008
The Ontario Provincial
Board encourages all
Squires to consider
attending World Youth
Day 2008 Celebrations
in Sydney. Click on the
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the website. Stay up to
date with the latest
news by reading the latest ePILGRIMAGE
newsletter.
The Ontario Provincial
Board encourages all
Squires to consider
attending World Youth
Day 2008 Celebrations
in Sydney. Click on the
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the website. Stay up to
date with the latest
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2008 Convention Recap
The Provincial Board would like to thank the members of the 19
circles, counsellors and guests totalling more than 225 people
who attended the 54TH Annual Ontario Columbian Squires
Convention held at the Quality Hotel Parkway Convention Centre,
St. Catharines, on the weekend of June 6th - 8th. The Provincial
Board hopes that everyone who attended had a great time because
we sure did!
On behalf of all the Squires in Ontario, the Provincial Board thanked
outgoing State Squires Chairman Paul Crawford and his wife (and
Provincial Board mom) Nancy for all the love and guidance they
have given to the Squires program in Ontario these past four years.
We guess we didn't wear them out too badly, as Paul will be staying
on as one of our Area Chairmen.
Our congratulations go out to the following award winners:
Josef Schweighofer, Circle 4071 - Squire of the Year
Kevin O'Hehir, Circle 2041 - Counsellor of the Year
St. Patrick's Circle 2041, Brampton - Circle of the Year
For a list of all of this year's Award Winners click on "Awards"
We congratulate the following Squires who were elected as officers
of the 2007-2008 fraternal year:
Dwayne Santos, Provincial Chief Squire elect (Brampton)
Eric Edwards, Provincial Deputy Chief Squire elect (Kingsville)
Eric Terry, Provincial Notary Squire elect (Oshawa)
Dareo Alisterosario, Provincial Bursar Squire elect (Scarborough)
Josh Sequeira, Provincial Marshall Squire elect (Scarborough)
Josef Schweighofer, Provincial Sentry Squire elect (Bolton)
We look forward to the upcoming "changeover" meeting where the
old board members will spend 4-5 days with the new board members
reviewing procedures, executive and committee responsibilities.
We send the new Provincial Board members our very best wishes
for another successful, fruitful, fun and rewarding year ahead.
VIEW 2008 CONVENTION SLIDE SHOWS HERE
The Provincial Board would like to thank the members of the 19
circles, counsellors and guests totalling more than 225 people
who attended the 54TH Annual Ontario Columbian Squires
Convention held at the Quality Hotel Parkway Convention Centre,
St. Catharines, on the weekend of June 6th - 8th. The Provincial
Board hopes that everyone who attended had a great time because
we sure did!
On behalf of all the Squires in Ontario, the Provincial Board thanked
outgoing State Squires Chairman Paul Crawford and his wife (and
Provincial Board mom) Nancy for all the love and guidance they
have given to the Squires program in Ontario these past four years.
We guess we didn't wear them out too badly, as Paul will be staying
on as one of our Area Chairmen.
Our congratulations go out to the following award winners:
Josef Schweighofer, Circle 4071 - Squire of the Year
Kevin O'Hehir, Circle 2041 - Counsellor of the Year
St. Patrick's Circle 2041, Brampton - Circle of the Year
For a list of all of this year's Award Winners click on "Awards"
We congratulate the following Squires who were elected as officers
of the 2007-2008 fraternal year:
Dwayne Santos, Provincial Chief Squire elect (Brampton)
Eric Edwards, Provincial Deputy Chief Squire elect (Kingsville)
Eric Terry, Provincial Notary Squire elect (Oshawa)
Dareo Alisterosario, Provincial Bursar Squire elect (Scarborough)
Josh Sequeira, Provincial Marshall Squire elect (Scarborough)
Josef Schweighofer, Provincial Sentry Squire elect (Bolton)
We look forward to the upcoming "changeover" meeting where the
old board members will spend 4-5 days with the new board members
reviewing procedures, executive and committee responsibilities.
We send the new Provincial Board members our very best wishes
for another successful, fruitful, fun and rewarding year ahead.
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Provincial Board Represented at Rosary Sunday
Members of the Ontario Provincial Board were active participants at
the 23rd Annual Rosary Sunday which took place September 16th,
2007 at Martyrs' Shrine in Midland, Ontario. Provincial Chief Squire
Dylan Robertson, Provincial Deputy Chief Squire Dwayne Santos,
Provincial Notary Squire Brandon Carter and Provincial Marshall
Squire Vince Capitano Altar served at the 12:30 pm Mass
celebrated by Bishop Peter Hundt.
They also served as Canopy Bearers for Bishop Hundt during the
procession of the Blessed Sacrament to the Papal Altar where the
Living Rosary and Benediction took place. The Provincial Board
sends out a big thanks to the members of St. Patrick Circle 2041 in
Brampton who joined us in the procession by carrying the Provincial
Board’s banner. State Squires Chairman Paul & Nancy Crawford
along with Assistant State Squires Chairman Steve and Yvonne
Laicini also attended this wonderful celebration. Click here for Pics
Members of the Ontario Provincial Board were active participants at
the 23rd Annual Rosary Sunday which took place September 16th,
2007 at Martyrs' Shrine in Midland, Ontario. Provincial Chief Squire
Dylan Robertson, Provincial Deputy Chief Squire Dwayne Santos,
Provincial Notary Squire Brandon Carter and Provincial Marshall
Squire Vince Capitano Altar served at the 12:30 pm Mass
celebrated by Bishop Peter Hundt.
They also served as Canopy Bearers for Bishop Hundt during the
procession of the Blessed Sacrament to the Papal Altar where the
Living Rosary and Benediction took place. The Provincial Board
sends out a big thanks to the members of St. Patrick Circle 2041 in
Brampton who joined us in the procession by carrying the Provincial
Board’s banner. State Squires Chairman Paul & Nancy Crawford
along with Assistant State Squires Chairman Steve and Yvonne
Laicini also attended this wonderful celebration. Click here for Pics
For those who did not attend this year’s Camp
Workshop, we would like to announce that we
are very pleased to confirm that Father Philip J.
Kennedy, President of Catholic Missions In
Canada has accepted the position of Provincial
Father Prior of the Columbian Squires Ontario
Provincial Board.
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Workshop, we would like to announce that we
are very pleased to confirm that Father Philip J.
Kennedy, President of Catholic Missions In
Canada has accepted the position of Provincial
Father Prior of the Columbian Squires Ontario
Provincial Board.
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We Welcome Father Philip as Provincial Father Prior
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Ontario Circles Win Brother Barnabas Award
Three Ontario Circles were part of the twenty-five Columbian
Squires circles from 16 worldwide jurisdictions that earned the 2006-
2007 Brother Barnabas Award, which recognizes the most
outstanding circle activities conducted during the fraternal year. Our
Award-winning circles and a description of their program activities
are listed below.
When Squires from John Brazill Circle 1385 in McGregor, Ont.,
were on their annual retreat weekend, they noticed that the outdoor
Stations of the Cross at the retreat center needed some work. They
installed a bench at the start of the stations and an entranceway.
They also planted flowers and installed a mailbox with copies of “the
Way of the Cross” for retreatants. The priest who heads the retreat
house was very pleased and thanked the Squires for a job well done.
Sir Knight Leonard T. Smith Circle 4742 in Oshawa, Ont., held
two fish fries at their parish to raise more than $1,000 for the
church's building fund.
Father Henri Masse Circle 3453 in Comber, Ont., conducted a
book drive which brought in 2,000 books. Proceeds from the sale of
the books were used to fund scholarships for students across
southwestern Ontario.
The Provincial Board joins Squires from all over the province
in congratulating these three circles for living up to our
motto "Esto Dignus ~ Be Worthy" and Making Us all so Proud!
Three Ontario Circles were part of the twenty-five Columbian
Squires circles from 16 worldwide jurisdictions that earned the 2006-
2007 Brother Barnabas Award, which recognizes the most
outstanding circle activities conducted during the fraternal year. Our
Award-winning circles and a description of their program activities
are listed below.
When Squires from John Brazill Circle 1385 in McGregor, Ont.,
were on their annual retreat weekend, they noticed that the outdoor
Stations of the Cross at the retreat center needed some work. They
installed a bench at the start of the stations and an entranceway.
They also planted flowers and installed a mailbox with copies of “the
Way of the Cross” for retreatants. The priest who heads the retreat
house was very pleased and thanked the Squires for a job well done.
Sir Knight Leonard T. Smith Circle 4742 in Oshawa, Ont., held
two fish fries at their parish to raise more than $1,000 for the
church's building fund.
Father Henri Masse Circle 3453 in Comber, Ont., conducted a
book drive which brought in 2,000 books. Proceeds from the sale of
the books were used to fund scholarships for students across
southwestern Ontario.
The Provincial Board joins Squires from all over the province
in congratulating these three circles for living up to our
motto "Esto Dignus ~ Be Worthy" and Making Us all so Proud!
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2007 Camp Weekend Enjoyed by All
On Friday, September 7, the Squires of Ontario meet at Camp
Samac in Oshawa for the 2007 Ontario
Columbian Squires Camp. As Circles
arrived from all over Ontario, and began
to come together in the main cabin, it was
clear that the weekend would be filled with
fun, faith and memories.
The first order of business on Friday night was a welcome ceremony
that included dinner and the first Provincial Board Grace Contest, in
which Circles presented their own innovative grace prayers. Many
were very creative, fun and interesting. Way to go Squires! Following
the welcome ceremony on Friday, Squires began to shuffle off to
bed, as the weekend would provide little time for rest.
CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE ARTICLE CLICK HERE FOR CAMP PICTURES
On Friday, September 7, the Squires of Ontario meet at Camp
Samac in Oshawa for the 2007 Ontario
Columbian Squires Camp. As Circles
arrived from all over Ontario, and began
to come together in the main cabin, it was
clear that the weekend would be filled with
fun, faith and memories.
The first order of business on Friday night was a welcome ceremony
that included dinner and the first Provincial Board Grace Contest, in
which Circles presented their own innovative grace prayers. Many
were very creative, fun and interesting. Way to go Squires! Following
the welcome ceremony on Friday, Squires began to shuffle off to
bed, as the weekend would provide little time for rest.
CLICK HERE TO CONTINUE ARTICLE CLICK HERE FOR CAMP PICTURES
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Regional Reps.
Provincial Board attends Bolton Dance, Pickering Fun
Night and visits Serra House & St. Augustine's Seminary
The Provincial Board held their second meeting weekend of the
fraternal year on November 9th to 11th. The weekend kicked off at
Bolton’s Third Annual Fundraising Dinner Dance. The Board officers
enjoyed a night stuffed with food and flavoured with dance. The
Provincial Board would like to thank Father Henk Van Den Berg
Circle, Bolton, for their hours spent on organizing such a splendid
event. The delicious food and numerous prizes made this event a
treat. The Board boogie woogied till they just couldn’t boogie no
more. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
DANCE PICS SERRA HOUSE & ST. AUGUSTINE'S PICS
Night and visits Serra House & St. Augustine's Seminary
The Provincial Board held their second meeting weekend of the
fraternal year on November 9th to 11th. The weekend kicked off at
Bolton’s Third Annual Fundraising Dinner Dance. The Board officers
enjoyed a night stuffed with food and flavoured with dance. The
Provincial Board would like to thank Father Henk Van Den Berg
Circle, Bolton, for their hours spent on organizing such a splendid
event. The delicious food and numerous prizes made this event a
treat. The Board boogie woogied till they just couldn’t boogie no
more. CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
DANCE PICS SERRA HOUSE & ST. AUGUSTINE'S PICS
A Per Capita Reminder to All Ontario Circles
The Provincial Board would like to inform all Columbian Squires in
Ontario that the annual per-capita payment will be now due on
January 31, 2007.
The deadline has been extended by one month due to invoices
being mailed later than expected. The per-capita is an annual due
which the Columbian Squires Ontario Provincial Board requires all
Circles to remit so the Board can travel across the province to
attend circle activities and represent the Squires of Ontario at
special functions such as the Ordinandi Dinner or the Knights of
Columbus Convention. This payment also helps the Board run the
annual Squires Camp Weekend in September and the annual
Convention in June.
We encourage all Circles to pay as soon as possible because the
cost of this fee increases on February 1, 2008. The per-capita is
$65 before February 1, 2008; $75 before May 17, 2008; and $85
after May 17, 2008. Circles that do not pay their per-capita and plan
on attending the annual Convention will not be allowed delegates
and will have their status marked as inactive. We remind Circles
once again as the due date is right around the corner to pay as
soon as possible. We thank Circles that have already paid there
per-capita for the 2007 - 2008fraternal year.
Invoices have been mailed to all circles. For payment mailing
address or any other information, please contact Dareo
Alisterosario, Provincial Bursar Squire, at Dareo Alisterosario
Dareo Alisterosario
Provincial Bursar Squire and Fundraising Committee Chairman
The Provincial Board would like to inform all Columbian Squires in
Ontario that the annual per-capita payment will be now due on
January 31, 2007.
The deadline has been extended by one month due to invoices
being mailed later than expected. The per-capita is an annual due
which the Columbian Squires Ontario Provincial Board requires all
Circles to remit so the Board can travel across the province to
attend circle activities and represent the Squires of Ontario at
special functions such as the Ordinandi Dinner or the Knights of
Columbus Convention. This payment also helps the Board run the
annual Squires Camp Weekend in September and the annual
Convention in June.
We encourage all Circles to pay as soon as possible because the
cost of this fee increases on February 1, 2008. The per-capita is
$65 before February 1, 2008; $75 before May 17, 2008; and $85
after May 17, 2008. Circles that do not pay their per-capita and plan
on attending the annual Convention will not be allowed delegates
and will have their status marked as inactive. We remind Circles
once again as the due date is right around the corner to pay as
soon as possible. We thank Circles that have already paid there
per-capita for the 2007 - 2008fraternal year.
Invoices have been mailed to all circles. For payment mailing
address or any other information, please contact Dareo
Alisterosario, Provincial Bursar Squire, at Dareo Alisterosario
Dareo Alisterosario
Provincial Bursar Squire and Fundraising Committee Chairman
P.B. attends the K.of C. District Deputies Meeting
The Provincial Board have been very busy since our last meeting.
On the weekend of December 1st we met at the Doubletree Hotel in
Toronto for the District Deputies Meeting. The weekend began with
prayers and a wonderful dinner hosted by State Deputy Nat Gallo.
The dinner featured many speeches including our very own
Provincial Chief Squire Dylan Robertson, who gave a wonderful
speech which was themed on keeping Christ in Christmas. The
Knights along with the Provincial Board were very impressed with
Dylan’s insights. After dessert, we left the beautifully decorated
dinning hall and went to .
CLICK HERE FOR PICS CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
The Provincial Board have been very busy since our last meeting.
On the weekend of December 1st we met at the Doubletree Hotel in
Toronto for the District Deputies Meeting. The weekend began with
prayers and a wonderful dinner hosted by State Deputy Nat Gallo.
The dinner featured many speeches including our very own
Provincial Chief Squire Dylan Robertson, who gave a wonderful
speech which was themed on keeping Christ in Christmas. The
Knights along with the Provincial Board were very impressed with
Dylan’s insights. After dessert, we left the beautifully decorated
dinning hall and went to .
CLICK HERE FOR PICS CLICK HERE TO READ MORE
Winter Newsletter has Arrived
The Provincial Board invites you to read the latest issue of our
Connections Newsletter. You can read it along with all past issues
by scrolling down the page to "Connections Corner" on the right
side or by clicking on the line right here.
Circle are also reminded
to send in their articles
for publication in an
upcoming issue so that
you can let the whole Province know what your circle is up to.
For info on getting your article published contact the Connections
Committee Chairman Brandon Carter
The Provincial Board invites you to read the latest issue of our
Connections Newsletter. You can read it along with all past issues
by scrolling down the page to "Connections Corner" on the right
side or by clicking on the line right here.
Circle are also reminded
to send in their articles
for publication in an
upcoming issue so that
you can let the whole Province know what your circle is up to.
For info on getting your article published contact the Connections
Committee Chairman Brandon Carter
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Kingston Circle re-launches Circle Website
The Provincial Board congratulates Circle 4283 Chief Squire Matt
Wallace for doing a great job redesigning their circle website. Matt
sent us the new link so that other circles could see what they do and
maybe get some ideas from them. Check it out on the links page or
by clicking here. All circles are encouraged to follow KIngston's lead
by either updating their existing sites or creating new circle websites.
Good job Kingston! - ESTO DIGNUS
The Provincial Board congratulates Circle 4283 Chief Squire Matt
Wallace for doing a great job redesigning their circle website. Matt
sent us the new link so that other circles could see what they do and
maybe get some ideas from them. Check it out on the links page or
by clicking here. All circles are encouraged to follow KIngston's lead
by either updating their existing sites or creating new circle websites.
Good job Kingston! - ESTO DIGNUS
Timmins Circle Assists Council with Free Throw
On Saturday January 26, 2008 Sunrise Circle # 5065 in Timmins
helped with the Knights of Columbus district Free Throw Competition
at the O'Gorman High School. Squires Brian Richard, Justin Bouvier,
Brett Columbus, Troy Columbus and Josh Revisa helped as ball
retrievers and scorers for their brother Knights. Their help was much
appreciated by the Knights that were there. CLICK HERE FOR PICS
On Saturday January 26, 2008 Sunrise Circle # 5065 in Timmins
helped with the Knights of Columbus district Free Throw Competition
at the O'Gorman High School. Squires Brian Richard, Justin Bouvier,
Brett Columbus, Troy Columbus and Josh Revisa helped as ball
retrievers and scorers for their brother Knights. Their help was much
appreciated by the Knights that were there. CLICK HERE FOR PICS
iPod Recruitment Incentive
During each quarter of this year a drawing
will be held for 2 iPod Classic players. The
first drawing will be held in April 2008 to
cover the period of January 1 to March 31.
To be eligible for the drawing, a Squire
must be listed as proposer on a newly
recruited member's Squires Membership
Document (#280) that was submitted
during the previous quarter. An entry is
made into the drawing each time a Squire
recruits a new member and is listed on his
membership document as the proposer.
Each of the iPods has 80 gig with a 2.5
inch screen and holds up to 20,000
songs/25,000 photos/100 hours of video.
During each quarter of this year a drawing
will be held for 2 iPod Classic players. The
first drawing will be held in April 2008 to
cover the period of January 1 to March 31.
To be eligible for the drawing, a Squire
must be listed as proposer on a newly
recruited member's Squires Membership
Document (#280) that was submitted
during the previous quarter. An entry is
made into the drawing each time a Squire
recruits a new member and is listed on his
membership document as the proposer.
Each of the iPods has 80 gig with a 2.5
inch screen and holds up to 20,000
songs/25,000 photos/100 hours of video.
Triumph of the Cross
The World Youth Day Cross is a very powerful symbol of our faith
and the unity it brings to all people around the world. Some people
have called it the Olympic Torch of Catholics today. It travels around
the world as a reminder that everyone is connected by one symbol,
one object: the Cross.
What does this have to do with Squires? The World Youth Day Cross
is a much greater symbol of something we have in our brotherhood:
the Unity Cross. Although much smaller and less known, it still serves
the same great purpose of bringing unity to all Squires Circles. The
Unity Cross is just more than two planks of wood that should be
ignored; it brings the spirit of every single Squire in its presence and
keeps it with us. The Unity Cross is a powerful symbol that should be
greater known as the foundation of Squires unity.
I encourage all Squires to look at this article from Columbia Magazine
entitled “The Triumph of the Cross”
Esto Dignus!
Vince Capitano, Provincial Marshall Squire
Unity Cross Chairman
The World Youth Day Cross is a very powerful symbol of our faith
and the unity it brings to all people around the world. Some people
have called it the Olympic Torch of Catholics today. It travels around
the world as a reminder that everyone is connected by one symbol,
one object: the Cross.
What does this have to do with Squires? The World Youth Day Cross
is a much greater symbol of something we have in our brotherhood:
the Unity Cross. Although much smaller and less known, it still serves
the same great purpose of bringing unity to all Squires Circles. The
Unity Cross is just more than two planks of wood that should be
ignored; it brings the spirit of every single Squire in its presence and
keeps it with us. The Unity Cross is a powerful symbol that should be
greater known as the foundation of Squires unity.
I encourage all Squires to look at this article from Columbia Magazine
entitled “The Triumph of the Cross”
Esto Dignus!
Vince Capitano, Provincial Marshall Squire
Unity Cross Chairman
Ontario Welcomes it's Newest Circle in Trenton
On February 23, 2008 a new Circle was started in Trenton. We
would like to thank four members of the Provincial Board for helping
in this endeavor; Prov. Chief Dylan Robertson, Prov. Deputy Chief
Dwayne Santos, Prov. Bursar Dareo Alisterosario and Prov. Marshall
Vince Capitano. We would also like to thank Eric Metz who played the
part of the Notary, and Area Chairman Mike Gundert who played the
part of Chief Counsellor. Robert Forder who is the District Deputy for
Distrct 3 played the part of the Chancellor. A special thanks to State
Squires Chairman Paul Crawford who played the Arm & Pole
Captains for the team.
Thirteen boys were invested into the new circle. A short reception
followed the ceremony. The original plan was to reactivate the Circle
under the old name and number but the name had no significance to
the boys or members of the Council. Therefore they are starting a
new Circle under the name of Fr. Hanley (name to be submitted for
approval). Fr. Hanley was a very active parish priest in the area for
twenty years and passed away 6 years ago on February 23.
We thank the Grand Knight Germain J. Loignon and the members of
St. Peter's Council 2438 for sponsoring the new Circle, and we send
a hearty "Welcome" to the Circle Chief Squire Christopher
MacDonald, the Circle's Father Prior Fr. Stephane Pouliot and last
bu not least the Circle's Chief Counsellor Ed Lombardi.
We look forward to meeting you all and having your circle involved in
our upcoming Provincial activities.
Dennis Metz
New Circle Development Chairman,
Area Chairman Toronto East
On February 23, 2008 a new Circle was started in Trenton. We
would like to thank four members of the Provincial Board for helping
in this endeavor; Prov. Chief Dylan Robertson, Prov. Deputy Chief
Dwayne Santos, Prov. Bursar Dareo Alisterosario and Prov. Marshall
Vince Capitano. We would also like to thank Eric Metz who played the
part of the Notary, and Area Chairman Mike Gundert who played the
part of Chief Counsellor. Robert Forder who is the District Deputy for
Distrct 3 played the part of the Chancellor. A special thanks to State
Squires Chairman Paul Crawford who played the Arm & Pole
Captains for the team.
Thirteen boys were invested into the new circle. A short reception
followed the ceremony. The original plan was to reactivate the Circle
under the old name and number but the name had no significance to
the boys or members of the Council. Therefore they are starting a
new Circle under the name of Fr. Hanley (name to be submitted for
approval). Fr. Hanley was a very active parish priest in the area for
twenty years and passed away 6 years ago on February 23.
We thank the Grand Knight Germain J. Loignon and the members of
St. Peter's Council 2438 for sponsoring the new Circle, and we send
a hearty "Welcome" to the Circle Chief Squire Christopher
MacDonald, the Circle's Father Prior Fr. Stephane Pouliot and last
bu not least the Circle's Chief Counsellor Ed Lombardi.
We look forward to meeting you all and having your circle involved in
our upcoming Provincial activities.
Dennis Metz
New Circle Development Chairman,
Area Chairman Toronto East
Iroquois Falls & Timmins Invest 7 New Members
On Saturday January 19th, 7 young
men from Timmins and Iroquois Falls
were invested into the Columbian Squires
at St. Anne’s parish in Iroquois Falls.
Hosting the investiture was Iroquois Falls'
J.F. Kennedy Circle 1703 with the
assistance of Squires and Counselors
from Sunrise Circle # 5065 from Timmins.
New Squires of Iroquois Falls are Adam Boucher, Brandon Irvine,
Michel McLean, Logan Montreuil and Taylor Montreuil. New Squires
of Timmins are Ross Clausi and Jessie Veillette. We welcome the 7
new Squires and look forward to meeting you all at Convention!
The investiture of 5 new members for Iroquois Falls now makes the
circle officially active.
On Saturday January 19th, 7 young
men from Timmins and Iroquois Falls
were invested into the Columbian Squires
at St. Anne’s parish in Iroquois Falls.
Hosting the investiture was Iroquois Falls'
J.F. Kennedy Circle 1703 with the
assistance of Squires and Counselors
from Sunrise Circle # 5065 from Timmins.
New Squires of Iroquois Falls are Adam Boucher, Brandon Irvine,
Michel McLean, Logan Montreuil and Taylor Montreuil. New Squires
of Timmins are Ross Clausi and Jessie Veillette. We welcome the 7
new Squires and look forward to meeting you all at Convention!
The investiture of 5 new members for Iroquois Falls now makes the
circle officially active.
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Ontario Welcomes another New Circle in Rexdale
On April 18, 2008 a new Circle was established in St. Benedict
Parish in Rexdale. The investiture ceremony was held in honour of
His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI and his
Papal Visit to the U.S. that week. Nineteen
gentlemen were invested into the new circle.
Following the investiture, friends and family
were fortunate to witness the circle’s
installation of officers ceremony.
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On April 18, 2008 a new Circle was established in St. Benedict
Parish in Rexdale. The investiture ceremony was held in honour of
His Holiness, Pope Benedict XVI and his
Papal Visit to the U.S. that week. Nineteen
gentlemen were invested into the new circle.
Following the investiture, friends and family
were fortunate to witness the circle’s
installation of officers ceremony.
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Brampton Circle Attends "March for Life"
This year, the annual March for Life
took place on Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Last year, Brampton Circle proudly
marched against abortion behind a
group of 4th Degree Knights of
Columbus. This year, St. Patrick
Circle 2041 of Brampton once again
represented the Squires of Ontario
for the second year in a row.
Let's hope that many more circles will participate next year.
Well done Brampton. You've made us proud once again!
This year, the annual March for Life
took place on Thursday, May 8, 2008.
Last year, Brampton Circle proudly
marched against abortion behind a
group of 4th Degree Knights of
Columbus. This year, St. Patrick
Circle 2041 of Brampton once again
represented the Squires of Ontario
for the second year in a row.
Let's hope that many more circles will participate next year.
Well done Brampton. You've made us proud once again!
Toronto East holds an Area Investiture
Area Chairman Joe Bodnar helped his circles organize an Area
Investiture which took place on February 23rd. It was held in
Scarborough. There were 4 Squires from Oshawa, 2 Squires from
Scarborough and 1 Squire from Pickering on the Investiture Team.
There were 8 boys from Scarborough and 3 from Oshawa that were
invested into the Squires program. A pizza lunch was enjoyed by all
after the Investiture. The Provincial Board welcomes the new
members to our great organization. Click here for pictures.
Area Chairman Joe Bodnar helped his circles organize an Area
Investiture which took place on February 23rd. It was held in
Scarborough. There were 4 Squires from Oshawa, 2 Squires from
Scarborough and 1 Squire from Pickering on the Investiture Team.
There were 8 boys from Scarborough and 3 from Oshawa that were
invested into the Squires program. A pizza lunch was enjoyed by all
after the Investiture. The Provincial Board welcomes the new
members to our great organization. Click here for pictures.
Two Special Squires Join the Knights of Columbus
On Sunday March 2nd, two Squires, Craig Zealand (2003-2004
Provincial Squire of the Year) and Justin Whyte from S.K. Leonard T.
Smith Circle 4742 in Oshawa became 1st degree members of the
Knights of Columbus. It was a
special day for Craig, Justin,
Chief Counsellor / Area Chairman
Joe Bodnar and all the
Counsellors from the Oshawa
Circle. Click here to
read the article written
by Joe Bodnar. CLICK PICS TO ENLARGE
On Sunday March 2nd, two Squires, Craig Zealand (2003-2004
Provincial Squire of the Year) and Justin Whyte from S.K. Leonard T.
Smith Circle 4742 in Oshawa became 1st degree members of the
Knights of Columbus. It was a
special day for Craig, Justin,
Chief Counsellor / Area Chairman
Joe Bodnar and all the
Counsellors from the Oshawa
Circle. Click here to
read the article written
by Joe Bodnar. CLICK PICS TO ENLARGE
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Two Ontario Circles Featured in Supreme's Newsletter
The Provincial Board sends out big CONGRAT'S to St. Patrick's
Circle 2041 in Brampton, and Monsignor David Corkery Circle
5144 in Ottawa; both circles have been featured in the "Squires in
Action" section of the May 2008 Squires Newsletter issued by
Supreme. Thanks guys, for makin' us proud!
The Provincial Board sends out big CONGRAT'S to St. Patrick's
Circle 2041 in Brampton, and Monsignor David Corkery Circle
5144 in Ottawa; both circles have been featured in the "Squires in
Action" section of the May 2008 Squires Newsletter issued by
Supreme. Thanks guys, for makin' us proud!
Provincial Chief Squire Wins O.C.Y Award
A Message from Arthur Peters, State Treasurer
I am honored to serve as the Liaison for the Columbian Squires to
the Ontario State Board of the Knights of Columbus. For me, this
completes a process that began almost
28 years ago when I joined Circle 2041
in Brampton.
I have many great memories of my time
as a Columbian Squire. I can remember
volunteering to help a family whose
parents were blind by cleaning and
painting their house, visiting Tullamore
Nursing Home on many occasions to chat
with the residents and host the odd game of bingo, raising money by
staffing a parking lot for the Brampton summer fair, and playing flag
football with other Circles across Ontario. Serving for one year as
the Ontario Provincial Bursar was an experience that I will never
forget. CONTINUED
A Message from Arthur Peters, State Treasurer
I am honored to serve as the Liaison for the Columbian Squires to
the Ontario State Board of the Knights of Columbus. For me, this
completes a process that began almost
28 years ago when I joined Circle 2041
in Brampton.
I have many great memories of my time
as a Columbian Squire. I can remember
volunteering to help a family whose
parents were blind by cleaning and
painting their house, visiting Tullamore
Nursing Home on many occasions to chat
with the residents and host the odd game of bingo, raising money by
staffing a parking lot for the Brampton summer fair, and playing flag
football with other Circles across Ontario. Serving for one year as
the Ontario Provincial Bursar was an experience that I will never
forget. CONTINUED
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Provincial Board Attends the K. of C. State Convention
The Provincial Board would like to thank the Knights of Columbus
State Board for a wonderful 105th Ontario State Convention.
The weekend took place May 17-19, 2008 at the DoubleTree Hotel
in Toronto. In addition to holding a business meeting, the Board was
able to go through many details of their upcoming Convention and
consult with the Senators Club.
The Board served at both Convention Masses that weekend for
bishops from across the province with seminarian Tim Runstedler.
Throughout the weekend, the Board spoke with many Knights about
the Columbian Squires and gave some the idea of starting their own
Circles.
They also held a raffle with a 19" flat screen LCD television valued at
$400 donated by Senator Garry Beach; a leather jacket from White
Eagle valued at $350 donated by Bro. Ed "Whitey" Chmielewsk; and
a nativity set donated by Assistant Squires Chairman Steve Laicini
and his wife Yvonne. Thank you greatly to all out donors and those
who bought tickets. The raffle raised more than $2,000 for the
Squires program in Ontario.
Provincial Chief Squire Dylan Robertson gave an interactive speech
on the definition of the word “together” and how it applies to
Catholics in today’s society. The speech can be seen here
DOWNLOAD SPEECH. The State Board was then presented with the most
recent committee reports and issue of the Connection newsletter.
Thank you to New Circle Development Chairman Dennis Metz and
his wife Linda, Registrar Paul Gamble and his wife Anne, Area
Chairman Joe Bodnar and his wife Tricia as well as multiple Senators
for their help in manning the Columbian Squires promotional booth.
The weekend was very busy but provided much enthusiasm as we
head into the year’s close. Thank you once again to State Board for
all their support this year.
Esto Dignus!
Dylan Robertson
Provincial Chief Squire
The Provincial Board would like to thank the Knights of Columbus
State Board for a wonderful 105th Ontario State Convention.
The weekend took place May 17-19, 2008 at the DoubleTree Hotel
in Toronto. In addition to holding a business meeting, the Board was
able to go through many details of their upcoming Convention and
consult with the Senators Club.
The Board served at both Convention Masses that weekend for
bishops from across the province with seminarian Tim Runstedler.
Throughout the weekend, the Board spoke with many Knights about
the Columbian Squires and gave some the idea of starting their own
Circles.
They also held a raffle with a 19" flat screen LCD television valued at
$400 donated by Senator Garry Beach; a leather jacket from White
Eagle valued at $350 donated by Bro. Ed "Whitey" Chmielewsk; and
a nativity set donated by Assistant Squires Chairman Steve Laicini
and his wife Yvonne. Thank you greatly to all out donors and those
who bought tickets. The raffle raised more than $2,000 for the
Squires program in Ontario.
Provincial Chief Squire Dylan Robertson gave an interactive speech
on the definition of the word “together” and how it applies to
Catholics in today’s society. The speech can be seen here
DOWNLOAD SPEECH. The State Board was then presented with the most
recent committee reports and issue of the Connection newsletter.
Thank you to New Circle Development Chairman Dennis Metz and
his wife Linda, Registrar Paul Gamble and his wife Anne, Area
Chairman Joe Bodnar and his wife Tricia as well as multiple Senators
for their help in manning the Columbian Squires promotional booth.
The weekend was very busy but provided much enthusiasm as we
head into the year’s close. Thank you once again to State Board for
all their support this year.
Esto Dignus!
Dylan Robertson
Provincial Chief Squire
September Camp Workshop Weekend Date is set
The Provincial Board is pleased to announce that this year's camp
workshop weekend will be held September 19th through 21st.
This year we will be returning to Marygrove Camp in
Penetanguishine. We look forward to welcoming Squires from all
Ontario circles. Registration documents will be sent to all circles in
the near future. They will also be available for download here soon.
The Provincial Board is pleased to announce that this year's camp
workshop weekend will be held September 19th through 21st.
This year we will be returning to Marygrove Camp in
Penetanguishine. We look forward to welcoming Squires from all
Ontario circles. Registration documents will be sent to all circles in
the near future. They will also be available for download here soon.
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