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Message from State Deputy Nat Gallo As we enter April, we think of the joys of spring and of casting off the depressing cloak of winter. We see more sunlight, snow melting and the foliage greening up. We reflect back to the wondrous awakening of Easter morning and the light of the Paschal candle that took us out of the gloom of Lent and into the brilliance of the risen Lord. On Saturday, March 15, the day before Palm Sunday, our founder Fr. Michael J. McGivney was named a “Venerable Servant of God” by the Holy Father and so we should be empowered by this recognition to continue our prayers for the cause of his sainthood. Message Continues / Read More... Message from State Membership Director Raymond Bechard “COME BE WITH A SAINT!” There is still an opportunity to sponsor a new member before the end of this fraternal year. Now is the time to ask … What an invitation we can give to the Catholic gentlemen whom we invite to become a member of the Knights of Columbus … to be part of an organization that was founded by a Parish Priest who was the finest of example of his role as priest in the church. Message Continues / Read More... State Awards Message Harold Marcotte Worthy Grand Knights & District Deputies: Our State Awards Program gives Grand Knights and District Deputies another valuable way (tool) to achieve success in the councils and as leaders of men. Applying for State Awards is an act of gratitude from the Grand Knight or District Deputy to his active members - a good Grand Knight or District Deputy can do no less. A good and effective Grand Knight or District Deputy remembers always to thank his members for a job well done, both personally and by applying for recognition for them when ever possible. Think not that by applying for a State Award you are seeking recognition for yourself (that is just an excuse) - it is in fact directing recognition for your members who deserve all the thanks they really deserve Message Continues / Read More...	Pope Declares Father McGivney Venerable Pope Benedict XVI Saturday approved a decree recognizing the heroic virtue of Father Michael J. McGivney Read More
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	Ontario Knights of Columbus Youth Leadership Camp: July 28 to Aug, 2, 2008 at St. Francis Centre, Mono Mills. Application forms are now available HERE and will be mailed to school boards and councils
	Annual March for Life Ottawa Ontario Plans are underway for the March for Life in Ottawa in May 2008. More information will be made available as soon as possible. However, if your council cannot participate in the national event, you might consider organizing a March for Life or Life Chain at your local MPP’s office on the same day. If you do organize an event, please advise the Ontario State Office of your plans and of the success of the event.
	Ontario State Chaplains’ Bursary Application forms for this project are now available HERE. They must be submitted by April 14, 2008. Only this new application form will be accepted so please do not submit your request using last year’s forms. This information will be also sent to councils and school boards.
“Bella” the Movie The Ontario State Board strongly supports the promotion of this film. Please refer to the website www.bellathemovie.ca for information on how to sponsor the movie in your area and other ways of supporting this worthwhile project.