The Order of St. Lazarus Gazette

-Canada-

Vol. 25, No. 2 Newsletter of the Grand Priory of Canada October 2011

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S e r v i c e t o H u m a n i t y S i n c e 1 0 9 8

T h e O r d e r o f S a i n t L a z a r u s C a n a d a

Mission

The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem in Canada, known as the Grand Priory of Canada, is

a jurisdiction of an international organization founded in 1098, and committed to serving humanity. Its national pur-

pose is exclusively charitable and, as a corporation, it focuses on the advancement of solutions to medical and ecu-

menical issues, the provision of aid to the suffering and dying, and continued support for the treatment and cure of

leprosy.

Goals

To fund research and treatment for Leprosy

To fund elements of care within the medical/palliative care community consistent with the Order’s mission

To enhance the study and promotion of ecumenism within Canada

To operate an effective organization that reflects both a Canadian focus and current business practices

To promote national unity and the qualities of good citizenship

The Saint Lazarus Gazette Newsletter of The Grand Priory of Canada

Vol. 25, No.2 October 2011

ISSN 1198-6689

Published under the auspices of the Chancery Office

1435 Sanford Fleming Avenue, Suite 100,

Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3H3

Phone: 613 746 5280 Fax: 613 746 3982

E-mail : chancery@stlazarus.ca Website: www.stlazarus.ca

Grand Prior: Chev. Richard M. Dumbrille CM, GCLJ, GOMLJ

Executive Director: Dame Jean Matheson, DCLJ, CMLJ

Email: chancery@stlazarus.ca

Editor: Captain Warren Tracz, CD, KCLJ, OMLJ

Email: gazette@stlazarus.ca

Assistant to the Editor and Translator: Jean Deslauriers

Printing: Georgian Copy and Print, Barrie, Ontario

Contributors:

Ms. Shari Bakker, Chev. Garrfield Du Couturier-Nichol,

Chev. Richard Dumbrille, Dame Sarah Jane Dumbrille,

Pastor Eric Dyck, , Chev. Lionel Goffart, Maj. Paul Henry

LCol. Vaughan Langulle, Mr. Bruce Macrae,

Dame Jean Matheson, LCol. Mark Macpherson,

Chev. Edward McNabb, Mr. Britton Mockridge,

Chev. Brian Newbold, Mr. Dennis Rioux, Ms. Gwen Schmude,

Mr. John Saikaley, Chev. Russell Smith, Capt. Warren Tracz

Submissions of text and photos are welcome. Submissions

Deadline for the April 2012 issue is February 1st, 2012.

Copyright (2011)

The Military and Hospitaller Order of

Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem in Canada

All Rights Reserved. The opinions expressed by the contribu-

tors are not necessarily those of the Grand Priory of Canada.

The official Bequest Policy and additional copies of this

publication are available from the Chancery.

On the Cover: Clockwise from top left: Sanctuary Carvings, Christ Church Cathedral, Ottawa; Grand Prior, Standard and Sword

Bearers during the Investiture; Postulants receive the Light of Christ from Commanders and Members of the Order; Arctic Dele-

gation receiving the Distance Trophy from Major Dean Gresko (2nd from left).

Page couverture: Dans le sens des aiguilles d’une montre, des sculptures dans le sanctuaire de la cathédrale Christ-Roi, Ottawa; le

Grand Prieur, le porte-étendard et le porte-épée durant l’investiture; les postulants reçoivent la Lumière du Christ des comman-

deurs et des membres de l’Ordre; le major Dean Gresko (2e de gauche) remet le trophée distance à la Délégation de l’Arctique.

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The First Word Welcome to the October 2011 Edition

of the Saint Lazarus Gazette! This

edition contains the Annual Report of

our Grand Prior, Chev. Richard M.

Dumbrille at the completion of his

first year in office. Information on

the progress of his two challenges to

our Grand Priory is also provided.

This edition also has two feature arti-

cles on the history of our very suc-

cessful Caregivers’ Guide and our

Insignia.

On page 6 is a message from our

Grand Master, which we are pleased

to provide to the Canadian member-

ship.

Our regular features including the

Almoners Basket, The History Cor-

ner, From My Point of View continue

as well as important updates from the

Commanderies charitable and ecu-

menical activities. After reading the

Gazette, I’m sure you will agree that

we are making a number of signifi-

cant improvements in the lives of

people in Canada and around the

world.

The 50th anniversary of the Order in

Canada will be celebrated in Toronto

in 2012, the same location as the orig-

inal investiture of the first Knights

and Dames of our then Grand Baili-

wick. Toronto Commandery has the

planning for this historical event well

underway and I look forward to see-

ing as many members and guests as

possible.

Should you find that you need an ad-

ditional copy of the Gazette or other

publication, please contact your Com-

mander, the Chancery or direct the

potential member to our website

www.stlazarus.ca. Let’s get the word

out!

As always, feel free to contact me at:

gazette@stlazarus.ca to discuss arti-

cles for the Gazette.

Regards,

Captain Warren Tracz, CD, KCLJ,

OMLJ

Editor

Grand Prior’s Report to the Chapter

General—June 4, 2011

Bonjour Chère Confrères et Con-

soeurs :

Today it is my

privilege to

deliver, as

your Grand

Prior, my first

report to you,

the Canadian

Grand Priory.

Since the In-

vestiture Cer-

emony in

beautiful Quebec City last June, I am

impressed and sincerely appreciate

the response which you, our members

have given to my challenges which

were set forth at that time.

Had I envisaged the apparent success

of these challenges, I might have set

the bar higher. At the time these chal-

lenges were issued before we left

Quebec City’s Holy Trinity Church,

where the ceremony had just taken

place, our Vice Chancellor Com-

manderies, Chev. Glen Timney has-

tened to inform me that the challenge

would be met and surpassed.

The Grand Prior’s Challenges, to re-

fresh your memory, was purposely

loosely worded. I challenged the

member of the Canadian Grand Priory

to:

(1) Recruit 50 postulants before the

close of our 50 year anniversary as a

Grand Priory in Canada;

(2) To raise, in addition to your

regular and ongoing Commandery

campaigns funds, a total of $50,000,

also before the end of our 50 year an-

niversary as a Grand Priory in Cana-

da.

I am proud to advise you that to date

our Commanders have risen to the

postulant conscription challenge by

already delivering 31 postulants for

new memberships in our Canadian

Grand Priory. Eighteen of these are in

attendance today and will be inducted

this afternoon. Two additional postu-

lants will join our Order in a mini-

Investiture in Toronto in July.

Secondly, we are indebted to our Al-

moner, Chev. Lionel Goffart for his

outstanding achievements in his ef-

forts toward subscriptions to the

$50,000 Anniversary Fund. This

$50,000 Fund will be divided equally

between our mandates of Ecumenism,

Palliative Care and Leprosy. It is my

intention that the decision for the

equal distribution of this special

$50,000 Fund will be made by the

heads of the Commissions on advice

from the Executive Committee and

the Council of our Order.

Our Canadian Grand Priory had pro-

jects and Advisory committees who

meet on a regular basis. We are in-

debted to Chev. John Aylen, a Mem-

ber of our Senate, who, in conjunction

with our Executive Director, Dame

Jean Matheson, and, in consultation

with our immediate past Grand Prior,

Chev. Georges Parent are attempting

to bring our by-laws into the 21st Cen-

tury. Our Governance Working

Group, affectionately known as the

GWG, meets frequently to review

such matters as Governance and Ad-

ministration issues.

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We have some remarkably successful

projects. Among these, a particularly

outstanding one is our St. Lazarus

publication “A Caregivers’ Guide”.

Since its inception, one member has

been very instrumental in the creation

and distribution of this manual. I

speak of Capt. Robert Clarke, who

is also a member of out Senate.

Bob has agreed to make us aware of

the importance of: A Caregiver’s

Guide: to not only our Order but to

the many people who have been as-

sisted by this publication throughout

the world. Before I introduce him to

you, please know that Bob will be

available for questions at the close of

the meeting.

Another success story will be related

to you by LCol. Mark Macpherson

who, as many of you know, is the

Project Manager of our DVD Pro-

gram. You have seen, while you en-

rolled at our Registration Desk, our

DVD program, as it presently is.

Mark, always a perfectionist, will

now tell you briefly how the finished

project will evolve. Like Bob Clarke,

Mark will be available for questions

at the close of today’s meeting.

Finally, last, but by no means least, it

is my privilege to introduce Dr. Alec

Cooper, our Webmaster. Today Alec,

as our Webmaster, will recount to you

his vision of how our website in the

coming months will transpire into a

user friendly program. Like Bob and

Mark before him, Alec will be availa-

ble for questions at the close of to-

day’s meeting.

In closing, I know you all join me in

expressing our condolences to our

Executive Director, Dame Jean

Matheson during this time of sadness

following the loss of her youngest

daughter this week. We, as an Order,

owe a debt of gratitude to our Execu-

tive Director for her efficient assis-

tance and sound advice. Many of you

are aware of the retirement of Mrs.

Matheson’s assistant, Michele Main-

ville, who, following retirement was

pressed back into service briefly as-

sisting the Chancery Office until fur-

ther help could be found.

Finally, thank you to each of you who

have helped to meet the challenge I

set out for you a year ago and thank

you to all who have helped to make

my first year as your Grand Prior re-

warding in so many different ways. I

look forward, with your help and sup-

port, to an equally successful second

year as your Grand Prior.

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CO-ORDINATING SHARED MINISTRIES ACROSS

CANADA: The “Shared Ministries Bu-

reau” of the Prairie Centre for Ecu-

menism

Focus of the Ecumenical Commis-

sion’s allotment of the Grand Prior’s

Challenge

“Promoting Christian unity” is how

the constitutions of our Order read.

Think of it as praying together and

sharing ministry. We do it at Chapter

General when we gather from a varie-

ty of Christian traditions and join in

prayer at the Vigil and Investiture

services. We “promote” by offering

bursaries across Canada for studies in

Ecumenism. But the newest partner-

ship of the Order through the Ecu-

menical Commission brings us into

“unity” as we become a major spon-

sor of the Ecumenical Shared Minis-

tries Bureau (ESMB) that operates

under the auspices of the Prairie Cen-

tre for Ecumenism (a centre we have

supported since its founding 25 years

ago.) The project defines “shared

ministry” as “people

worshipping and

serving God in a uni-

fied way while still

maintaining their

denominational iden-

tity and connections;

it is any combination

of denominations

sharing a program,

mission, ministry or

building.” Major

Ruth Stokes,

OMM,CD, GCLJ,

GOMLJ, chairperson

of the Ecumenical

Commission, assist-

ed by the Chaplain-

General, Pastor Eric

Dyck, JChLJ, CMLJ

have engaged the

Order with this sig-

nificant Canadian ecumenical ven-

ture.

The Ecumenical Shared Ministries

Bureau describes its work as follows:

“[Ecumenical Shared Ministries] take

many forms, from sharing a building,

to sharing programs, staff and wor-

ship. There are an estimated 80-150

[Shared Ministries] in Canada. Some

are found in tiny rural communities.

Some are in major cities. Most...are

located in Western Canada and the

Maritimes, and new ones are forming

all the time. Ecumenical Shared Min-

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Pastor Eric Dyck prepares to welcome Members and Guests of the Order to St. Peter’s Lutheran Church during the Vigil Ceremony during the 49th Chapter General in Ottawa.

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istries are proving to be part of the

solution to the problem churches face

in rural and in new urban areas. In

rural areas where numbers are dimin-

ishing, [Shared Ministries] offer a

way for Christians to work together in

ministry to their communities without

losing their denominational allegianc-

es. In new city suburbs . . . , denomi-

nations are stretched to finance the

planting of new churches, and some

are creating new urban [Shared Min-

istries], like the Sandstone Ecumeni-

cal Centre in Calgary. . . [Shared

Ministries] maximize limited finan-

cial resources and give 'flesh' to

Christians' spiritual commitment to

seek Christian unity and reconcilia-

tion.”

Our Order has had direct involvement

with “shared ministry” even before

the Ecumenical Commission consid-

ered sponsoring the Shared Ministries

Bureau with its portion of the Grand

Prior’s Challenge funds. Working in

shared ministry for years has been

Rev. Gordon Shields, CD, ChLJ,

OMLJ, chaplain of the Manitoba

Commandery. In his case, “shared

ministries” has meant the ministries

of John XXIII Roman Catholic and

St. Chad’s Anglican parishes wor-

shipping and living together in the

Assiniboine Christian Centre in Win-

nipeg. But not just the same building,

there are joint services on days such

as Good Friday and occasions such as

Remembrance Day. But any survey of

the data bank of the Shared Ministries

Bureau would reveal other shared

ministries across Canada with con-

nections to St. Lazarus. Our Arctic

Delegation can relate examples of

shared ministries because the North

has been significant for co-operative

ministries; for example in Yellow-

knife, N.W.T., where the facility

Northern United Place houses the Lu-

theran and United Church parishes as

well as being the community centre

and housing for seniors. The listings

are full of active ecumenism where

denominational families are sharing

facilities, clergy, fund-raising, or

community social work.

The project worker who co-ordinates

the Ecumenical Shared Ministries

Bureau is Margaret Wist and until

now available funding allowed for

only maintaining a data base of

shared ministries across Canada. Lit-

tle was left over to engage in the real-

ly helpful service of providing train-

ing, workshops and seminary classes

in doing shared ministries. Often

when parishes in an area consider op-

tions for shared ministries asking the

right questions from the start can

make a difference in how effective

and long-term the shared effort can

be. In the past, parishes have asked

for help, but the Bureau lacked the

resources to send qualified trainers or

workshop leaders to church meetings,

conferences, or clergy gatherings.

That will change! The Green Cross of

St. Lazarus will accompany new pos-

sibilities for the Shared Ministries

Bureau by our partnership as a major

sponsor. The ecumenical profile of St.

Lazarus will be raised across the Ca-

nadian churches.

The Ecumenical Shared Ministries

Bureau (ESMB) has published a

handbook that it distributes for “start-

ups” in Shared Ministry. Now distri-

bution of this handbook can be ac-

companied by seminars and training

workshops. They have also collabo-

rated with the Rev. Dr. Sandra

Beardsall (St. Andrew’s Theological

College, University of Saskatchewan)

as a specialist in the field. With St.

Lazarus involvement, there is the pos-

sibility of arranging educational

events for denominational judicatories

beyond just very local constituencies.

The major Canadian denominations

have recognised the validity of Shared

Ministries, yet on a practical level

seminars for church leaders

(judicatories) can be a valuable new

opportunity. The reasons are exempli-

fied by numerous situations where

two parishes remain in their distinc-

tive denominations, but share a single

clergy person who is responsible to

the respective judicatories. At other

times several denominational congre-

gations each contribute towards a sig-

nificant program for their community

(e.g. One has the space, another vol-

unteers, another resources). As the

Christian church in Canada experi-

ences a decline in membership, the

demands of caring for our neighbour,

the spiritual well-being of individuals

and society, and the gathering of the

local Christian community in Word

and Sacrament can be overwhelming.

Much benevolent and important min-

istry to suffering humanity can be

hampered when each congregation is

frustrated by its limitations. Shared

Ministry is sharing the talents and

gifts that differ from one parish to the

next and from one denomination to

the next. Thus all are able to collabo-

rate in the mandate of Christ to “love

one another as I have loved you.”

St. Lazarus will now be collaborators

in this venture to bring mercy, love,

and justice effectively to Canadians

and partners with the Shared Minis-

tries Bureau in their hands-on work

across the country. It will be our

pleasure to welcome the project work-

er and the Executive-Director of Prai-

rie Centre at the Friday luncheon at

the next Chapter General in Toronto.

An opportunity to hear them speak

first-hand about this ministry and to

present them with the major instal-

ment of Ecumenical Commission por-

tion of the Grand Prior’s Challenge.

Donations toward this 50th Anniver-

sary fund-raising effort are still being

accepted and not only does a contri-

bution aid this project, but all special

projects being funded from the Grand

Prior’s Challenge.

Pr Eric Dyck, Chaplain-General

on behalf of Maj. Ruth Stokes, Chair-

person, Ecumenical Commission

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Decorations and Medals History of

The Military and Hospitaller Order

of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem

by Col M. Vaughan Langille,

Custodian of Insignia

The general historical background of

the Order can be readily reviewed in

their following publications:

A Short History of the Grand Pri-

ory in Canada

The Green Cross

Members Manual – Grand Priory

in Canada – specifically Regula-

tion No. 15, Dress Regulations.

Annex A to Regulation No. 15

details medals of the Order and

insignia of rank.

Unfortunately the history tells us vir-

tually nothing about the tradition be-

hind the Order's decorations and med-

als even though it is genuine of inter-

est to all members. Many members of

the Order have been curious about

why the decorations/medals of the

Order of Saint Lazarus in Canada,

have not been formally recognized by

the Canadian Chancellor of Honours

at Government House. The simple

reason is that while the Queen of Can-

ada is the fount of all Canadian hon-

ours, she acts as the Sovereign of only

those honours that are sovereign -

sanctioned Orders. The Queen has not

had any formal connection with the

Canadian Order of Saint Lazarus. On

the other hand, a number of past

Kings of France (King Louis VII,

King Henry IV, King Louis XIV,

King Louis XVIII and King Charles)

all recognized the Order, even by roy-

al decree. Ultimately due to the

French Revolution, a decree of 1791

ordered the suppression of “all” royal

and knightly Orders. During the reign

of King Henry II the Order was estab-

lished in England and around 1230

the Order was installed in Scotland by

royal charter of King Alexander II.

The reality for the Order of Saint Laz-

arus is that it is the oldest of all semi-

independent international orders

founded as a Hospitaller Order by St.

Basil in the late 4th century and subse-

quently becoming military in 1187.

To this day the Spiritual Protector of

the Order is the Melkite Patriarch of

Antioch and all the East, of Alexan-

dria and Jerusalem. Unique among

the crusader orders, St. Lazarus has

its origins in the Eastern Church and

its birthplace in the Diocese of Gali-

lee. In the learned book entitled

“Orders of Knighthood and of Merit”

copyright 1995; the author Peter

Bander van Duren makes a telling

point about the Order of Lazarus. The

Apostolic See, as represented by the

Supreme Pontiff, has expressed cog-

nizance of the Order's status. The Ho-

ly Father, as Supreme Pontiff and

Pastor grants recognition and there-

fore no one can deny, regardless of

the Orders evolution, that it is a mili-

tary and hospitaller Order of Knight-

hood. That basic fact confers legiti-

macy on the decorations and medals

of the Order.

In addition, for the purpose of giving

the Order further weight, a federal

charter was enacted. Such a document

provides formal recognition of its an-

cient traditions and places the seal of

official, national approval on its aims

and objectives. On 25 March 1963,

Letters Patent were issued by the Sec-

retary of State for Canada for the in-

corporation of the Order in Canada.

This Charter, among other things,

empowered the Order to “grant hon-

ours”. Accordingly no one ever need

question the legitimacy of the Order's

honours, decorations, medals, arms,

heraldry, etc., in Canada.

When the Crusades began and the

first Orders of Knighthood were

founded, the feudal nobility, by virtue

of hereditary birth, land holdings and

training, were the de facto knights and

consequently the professional sol-

diers. Their titles and ranks were

simply of three grades: Grand Cross,

Knight Commander and Knight. In

later years those three grades were

considered equal to the military hier-

archy of generals, staff officers and

officers respectively. Later still those

titles and ranks were divided into five

classes or grades. Given that the cru-

sader knights were nobility, each had

their own heraldic insignia to identify

who they were. A plain cross or their

own arms was emblazoned on their

tabard, the smock worn over their

armour. Likewise their shield, or

targe, and even their sword scabbard

could reflect either the cross or their

coat of arms. It could also be featured

on their banners and even their capar-

ison, the cloth cover for their horse.

Those not of noble birth were named

“Companions” of the Order and wore

badges resembling the insignia of the

nobility.

Over the centuries, the insignia of the

Order of Saint Lazarus has undergone

various changes. The original insignia

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Insignia of a Knight Grand Cross. The insignia is the same as a Knight but worn on a cordon on the left hip. L’insigne du chevalier Grand-Croix. Il est le même que pour le chevalier, mais mon-té sur un cordon et porté à la hanche gauche.

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was a plain green cross and changed

in the 15th century to the eight-pointed

cross. It is believed that since the

eight-pointed cross reflected the eight

beatitudes, it was the cross of peace

while the plain cross was the cross of

war. Crusader Knights of Saint Laza-

rus always wore an essentially green

cross no matter how the configuration

changed over time.

The Canadian Grand Priory book of

Ceremonial makes the following ob-

servation about the modern cross: “It

is of gold, symbol of charity, to teach

you the love of God and thy neigh-

bour. It is green, symbol of hope, con-

solation for those in misery, and the

goal that generates the courage to ac-

complish deeds. It has eight points to

remind you of the eight beatitudes.

The Cross is pointed on all sides to

teach you to be on guard against at-

tacks from enemies both visible and

invisible. The tips of this Cross are

formed with golden apples, represent-

ing the fruits of the Holy Spirit, which

symbolizes reward for the good deeds

you perform”.

From the middle Ages forward, it be-

came common for sovereigns to com-

mission medals to be given as gifts to

allies or influential friends and later to

commemorate battles and victories.

The Order of Saint Lazarus followed

the pattern set by Louis XIV, of

France, when he created the Order of

St. Louis with a Maltese cross and red

ribbon. He also imitated Maltese no-

menclature with three ranks; Grand

Cross, Commander and Knight. They

were awarded for military merit and

had no nobiliary requirement. When

Napoleon Bonaparte founded the Le-

gion of Honour, in 1802, and in the

tradition of the French Revolution

made all ranks equal, it triggered a

variety of changes in medals and dec-

orations. The popular changes in dec-

orations and medals took place in the

18th and 19th centuries ultimately lead-

ing to the modern design, selection,

grouping, military emphasis and rai-

son d'être in use by the Order in the

current era.

It is important for Canadian members

of the Order to understand that all

Jurisdictions follow the rules and cus-

toms of their own National Regula-

tions. That consideration applies to

not only decorations and medals but

to uniforms. That is why knowledge

of Regulation No. 15 of the Members

Manual is so necessary. The individu-

al design of the Canadian array of

insignia generally conforms to the

pattern set by Louis XIV and the tra-

ditions and heritage of the Paris Obe-

dience and the Malta Obedience. The

Canadian executive has approved

changes appropriate to Canadian re-

quirements. The most obvious exam-

ple is the use of gold and silver bars,

surmounted by the Maltese cross for

the miniature medals; that is strictly a

Canadian initiative. The Canadian

Grand Priory has also added the rank

of “Member” to the grouping of Ca-

nadian rank insignia within the last

two years.

In the final analysis, it comes down to

the following:

“Dignity does not consist in the pos-

sessing of honours, but in deserving

them”

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A Caregiver’s Guide continues to maintain its high profile as a valuable part

of the provision of high quality end-of-life care to Canadians. This brings

visibility, recognition and credit to the Order of St. Lazarus as an integral part

of Canada’s end-of-life care community through our close association with

the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association which acts as the book’s

distributor.

Previously announced was an international edition printed in China which is

now complimented by a Japanese edition. These are both essentially “pilot

projects” being used to train caregiver’s in the western concept of palliative

care. Of significant note is the academic focus of both of these editions with

the involvement of Shantou University Medical School in China and the Oka-

yama University Department of Medicine in Japan. These two international

editions compliment those in Australia and Portugal. An edition is still under

development in France.

A breast star bearing the cross shown during the investiture to Postulants La plaque de poitrine montrée aux postu-lants lors de l’investiture.

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The following members were Decorated, Promoted or

Invested in the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint

Lazarus of Jerusalem, by the hand of the Grand Prior of

the Order in Canada, at the 2011 Chapter General, held in

Ottawa, Ontario, June 4, 2011:

Les membres suivants ont été décorés, promus ou investis

dans l’Ordre militaire et hospitalier de Saint-Lazare de

Jérusalem par le Grand Prieur de l’Ordre au Canada, lors

du Chapitre général de 2011 tenu à Ottawa le 4 juin

2011:

Meritorious Service Award/Décoration de l’Ordre du mérite

HLCol. Robert Vandewater Manitoba

Commendation Certificate/Certificat de reconnaissance

Dame Hania Grabowski, DCLJ Ottawa

Decorated/Décorations

Cross of Justice/Croix de Justice

Chev. Allan Burnell Bird, KLJ Ottawa

Maj. Justin Schmidt-Clever, KLJ Ottawa

Grand Officer of Merit/Grand Officier de Mérite

Chev. Pierre M. Baillargeon, KCLJ Montreal

The Rt. Rev. John A. Baycroft, GCLJ(E) Ottawa

Col. M. Vaughan Langille, KCLJ Ottawa

Chev. Allan D. Lumsden, KCLJ Ottawa

Commander of Merit/Commandeur de Mérite

Chev. Montgomery G. Dent Western Ontario

Dame Susan Y. Dent, DLJ Western Ontario

Chev. Garrfield Du Couturier Nicol, KLJ Montreal

Rev. Eric Dyck, JChLJ Montreal

Officer of Merit/Officier de Mérite

M. Louis Angers, CLJ Montreal

Mrs. Meta Evans, CLJ Thunder Bay

Mr. John Lill, CLJ Toronto

Dame Phyllis M. Lill, DCLJ Toronto

Mr. Richard Logan Ottawa

Chev. John David Schijns, KLJ (2008) Ottawa

Mr. Nugent Schneider, CLJ Toronto

Rev. Ian S. Wishart, CChLJ (2007) Newfoundland

Member of Merit/Membre de Mérite

Mr. Kenneth Armstrong, OLJ Toronto

Mme. Micheline Baillargeon, CLJ Montreal

Fr. Thomas Dowd, AChLJ Montreal

Mr. Aurélio M. Fernandes, CLJ (2009) Calgary

Mrs. Glynis J. Grigg, CLJ Calgary

Maj. (ret) Paul E. J. Henry, OLJ Toronto

Dame Barbara L. J. Hongisto, DLJ Calgary

Dr. Mary Lou Kelly (Non Member) Thunder Bay

Chev. John V. Lawer, KLJ Toronto

Mr. Peter Edward Meijer, CLJ Thunder Bay

The Hon. Peter A. S. Milliken, KLJ (2009) Ottawa

Prof. Diana Pallen, CLJ Thunder Bay

Chev. Richard Pound, KCLJ Montreal

Maj. Justin Schmidt-Clever, CLJ (2010) Ottawa

Chev. Russell David Smith, KLJ Western Ontario

Mr. Derald H. Staveley, OLJ (2010) Calgary

Dr. Patrice Tremblay, CLJ (2010) Quebec

Promotions/Promotions

Grand Cross/Grand Croix

LCol. Mark F. Macpherson, KCLJ Montreal

Chev. Edward B. White, KCLJ Ottawa

Knight Commander/Chevalier Commandeur

Chev. Allan Burnell Bird, KLJ Ottawa

Chev. Andrew C. Duncanson, KLJ (2010) Toronto

Chev. E. David T. Ingoe, KLJ (2010) Calgary

Capt. W. Paul Loofs, KLJ British Columbia

The Hon. Peter A. S. Milliken, KLJ Ottawa

Chev. Glen E. Timney, KLJ Toronto

Capt. Warren P. Tracz, KLJ Toronto

Chev. John E. Udd, KLJ Ottawa

Dame Commander/Dame Commandeur

Dame Jean M. Matheson, DLJ Ottawa

Knight/Chevalier

Mr. Edward P. Badovinac, CLJ Toronto

Maj. Dean Paul Gresko, CLJ (2010) Thunder Bay

M. Claude Labbé, CLJ Quebec

Capt. Anthony O. Lea, CLJ Western Ontario

Maj. Justin Schmidt-Clever, CLJ Ottawa

Mr. Lewis W. Stoyles, CLJ (2010) Newfoundland

Mr. Okill Stuart, CLJ Montreal

Dame

Mrs. Jocelyn K. Badovinac, CLJ Toronto

Mme. Elizabeth Dallaire, CLJ Quebec

Mrs. Diana Lumsden, CLJ Ottawa

Mrs. Jacqueline Wood, CLJ Toronto

Commander/Commandeur

Dr. Robert Boily, OLJ Montreal

Dr. Glenn F. Cartwright, OLJ Western Ontario

Mrs. Gail Elizabeth Fraser, OLJ Calgary

M. Mario Groleau, OLJ Quebec

Mr. Robert McAllister, OLJ Toronto

Mr. Britton O. Mockridge, OLJ Calgary

M. Dennis Rioux, OLJ Quebec

Mr. E. Roderick Smith, OLJ Western Ontario

Ms. Katrina A. Tocher, OLJ Edmonton

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Mrs. Mary T. Udd, OLJ Ottawa

Capt. (ret) Ulrich A. Krings, OLJ Thunder Bay

Invested

Assistant Chaplain/Chaplain Adjoint

Rev. Robert Graham III (2008) Ottawa

Rev. Robert B. Grewe Calgary

The Ven. Peter D. Hannen Montreal

Rev. Herbert Harms Toronto

Commander/Commandeur

LCdr. (ret) Peter D. McArthur Arctic

Officer/Officier

Dr. Steven Bryniak Acadia

Mr. John B. Church Ottawa

Mrs. Claire Costa Ottawa

Mr. Stanley Grabstas Ottawa

Mrs. Kimberly Grewe Calgary

Mr. Michael Kalnay Arctic

Mrs. Catherine Lucas Edmonton

Mr. Peter H. Lucas Edmonton

Miss Allison G. MacKenzie Calgary

Mrs. Jerelynn McArthur Arctic

M. Mathieu Gerard Ravignat Ottawa

Mr. Ian Douglas Sweet Western Ontario

Maj. Gerald S. Wharton (2010) Ottawa

The following members were Invested in the Military and

Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, by the

hand of the Grand Prior of the Order in Canada, at a

Commandery Investiture, held in Toronto, Ontario,

July 7, 2011:

Les membres suivants ont été accueillis dans l’Ordre mi-

litaire et hospitalier de Saint-Lazare de Jérusalem par le

Grand Prieur de l’Ordre au Canada, lors d’une investiture

de commanderie tenue à Toronto (Ontario), le 7 juillet

2011:

Assistant Chaplain/Chaplain Adjoint

Father Robert Pellerin

Officer/Officier

Mr. Grey Taylor

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The History Corner

Here are the answers to the History Quiz questions which were published in the April 2011 issue of the Gazette:

1) Deus Vult !

2) None. However, two Grand Masters (Louis de France (Duc de Berry) and Louis Stanislas Xavier (Duc d'An-

jou) later became Kings of France: Louis XVI and Louis XVIII, respectively;

3) Twenty Knights, Dames and Commanders were invested.

Vignette : More on the Holy Crusades - Indulgences (Remissions of punishment for sin due after guilt was forgiven)

were granted, via Papal Bulls, to knights who participated in the Holy Crusades. The French Pope Urban II (1088-

1099) initiated the military expeditions to the Holy Land and granted the first of the Indulgences to two Spanish

knights in 1089.

Pope Urban II also influenced the introduction of the chivalric and hospitaller principles that were characteristic of

the early Orders of Knighthood, such as the Orders of Saint John and Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem. Another significant

development resulting from the Crusades was, perhaps not surprisingly, the gradual insertion of a religious dimension

into the state of Knighthood.

Another Quiz:

1a) Where did the Order of Saint Lazarus take refuge after the fall of Jerusalem?

1b) How long did the refuge last?

2) A small town near Montreal is called "St. Lazare" - what is the origin of that name?

3) When did the Order of Saint Lazarus split into the Paris and Malta Obedience’s?

Brian Newbold, GCLJ, GOMLJ

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From My Point of View By Sarah Jane Dumbrille

The Chapter General, held in early

June in Ottawa, left those who attend-

ed not only with a sense of accom-

plishment but once again provided the

opportunity for us to be with friends

of the Order from all across Canada.

The Delta Hotel, located in the heart

of Ottawa, steps from the Parliament

Buildings, and the fine weather which

enhanced the spring bloom for which

Ottawa is so well known, provided

the perfect setting. The signature

event, of course, was the train trip to

Wakefield and back on Friday even-

ing through the beautiful Gatineau

Hills. The food that evening certainly

surpassed any food usually served on

a train, and to add to the fun, outside

of the musical entertainment provid-

ed, there were a few honourable

members of the Order who took it

upon themselves to entertain us in the

aisle of the train. Perhaps the trip took

them back to train trips they took to

football games as university students!

No names will be mentioned but you

will know who you are!

The meeting agenda on Friday after-

noon allowed for discussion amongst

members. For example, thanks to a

meeting of those interested in The St.

Lazarus Gazette, constructive input

was received. Likewise, a front line

physician speaking on leprosy at a

luncheon provided us all with current

information.

At the Annual General meeting on

Saturday morning, at the request of

the Grand Prior, the major reporting

was done first hand by those in

charge. The presenters used state-of-

the-art methods to make their presen-

tations, and the lack of questions at

the conclusion of the meeting was a

clear indication that everyone not on-

ly understood but appreciated what

had been presented.

The Ball on Saturday evening with its

excellent orchestra was a great suc-

cess. The Grand Prior and I were de-

lighted to have an opportunity not

only to meet everyone as they entered

but to continue many good conversa-

tions at various tables throughout the

evening. The Grand Prior is a firm

believer that sound relationships often

have their beginnings in a casual at-

mosphere. We owe a unanimous vote

of thanks to the Chair of the Organiz-

ing Committee, Chev. John E. Udd,

KLJ and his team, and the Command-

er of the Ottawa Commandery, Ed-

ward A. McNabb, KLJ, OMLJ, LLB,

FRSA and his committees for making

this a rewarding weekend for one and

all.

Dame Sylvia Burkinshaw DCLJ,

MMLJ, BN, who had registered to

attend the Chapter General in Ottawa,

passed away on May 1 in Kingston,

Ontario; her obituary follows later in

the Gazette. Although she never

boasted about her accomplishments,

she led a full life right to the end.

When I was a Member of the Board

of the Kingston General Hospital, she

never missed a meeting, and, when

she spoke, everyone listened. Sylvia

started off her nursing career in Cana-

da at the Hospital for Sick Children in

Toronto in 1956. After she ventured

to the Kingston General Hospital in

1961, her reputation as head nurse

earned her untold respect in the world

of health care. Today her picture oc-

cupies a prominent position in one of

the main foyers of the Kingston Gen-

eral Hospital (KGH).

After she retired from her position at

KGH in 1984, she took both her BA

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Frequent contributors to the Gazette share content ideas during the inaugural Com-munications Committee meeting. De fréquents collaborateurs de la Gazette échangent des idées de contenu au cours de la réunion inaugurale du Comité des communications.

Dame Sylvia Burkinshaw’s portrait. Portrait de dame Sylvia Burkinshaw.

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and MPA in Health Care, and her col-

leagues both at KGH and at the

Queen’s University Faculty of Health

Sciences frequently sought her exper-

tise as they looked for solutions to

systemic problems in health care.

Very much a hands on person when

she made a commitment to being in-

volved, it is no wonder she was

granted the Paul Harris Fellow of Ro-

tary International and made Honorary

Chair of many organizations that she

advised. For years, she never missed

spending much of Christmas Day at

the Kingston General offering cheer

to patients and staff. We know with

her involvement with St. Lazarus, she

seldom missed a meeting and was the

driving force behind bringing King-

ston members into the Ottawa Com-

mandery.

Her many friends and admirers filled

to near capacity St. George’s Cathe-

dral in Kingston at her funeral on

May 6. True to her nature and without

any family in Canada, she planned

most of the details of her funeral ser-

vice herself using the Book of Com-

mon Prayer and the beautiful music of

St. George’s Cathedral Choir. It was

therefore very easy for those of us in

attendance to feel close to Sylvia as

we celebrated and gave thanks for the

long and full life which she had led.

In sharp contrast to Sylvia’s longevi-

ty, it is heartbreaking to report the

loss being experienced by our dear

Executive Director, Dame Jean

Matheson DCLJ, CMLJ, FCIS,

PAdm, who has had two of her

daughters pass away just a few weeks

apart. The Grand Prior and I were

grateful we could attend the visitation

of Jean’s first loss. We were deeply

touched that day by the obvious es-

teem the many students in attendance

had for this fine young Ottawa teach-

er. Our sympathy goes out to Jean,

and I am sure there is not a Member

of the Order who does not grieve with

her.

A highlight of the Grand Prior’s and

my summer was being given the op-

portunity to host the summer fund-

raising event of the Ottawa Com-

mandery at the Connell Homestead in

Spencerville, an hour south of Ottawa

and the former home of my parents,

Earl and Ruth Connell. Many of you

will remember my father as a Past

Commander of the Ottawa Com-

mandery. It was a beautiful warm

summer evening and after being

greeted at the front door, our guests

were able to assemble on the front

terrace for a welcome and update by

both the Grand Prior and the Com-

mander of the Ottawa Commandery,

Edward McNabb. During the cocktail

hour, guests were entertained for

twenty minutes by a very fine local

choir called “Village Voyces” who

sing on behalf of Palliative Care in

the region.

During dinner inside, local musician

Sharon Adams, who has a repertoire

of over 5,000 pieces in her memory,

treated guests alternately to the beau-

tiful sound of an organ and a Stein-

way grand piano. The evening not

only brought together those of us who

knew each other

from the Ottawa

Commandery

but gave us an

opportunity to

get to know

some prospec-

tive postulants.

After a cold

buffet dinner,

we opened the

whole of this

magnificent

heritage home

to everyone for

viewing. The

evening was a

total success in

many ways,

and, because of

the amazing

generosity of

those in attend-

ance, the Ottawa Commandery is able

to add well over $2,000 to the Grand

Prior’s Challenge.

Please be assured that the Grand Prior

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Chev. John Aylen and his wife, Andree at the Ottawa Commandery's summer fundraiser at the Connell Homestead. Le chev. John Aylen et son épouse, Andree, lors de la levée de fonds estivale de la Commanderie d’Ottawa à Connell Homestead.

Father Robert Pellerin, Toronto Commander Chev. Andrew Duncanson, The Grand Prior and Mr. Grey Taylor at the Toronto Commandery investi-ture on July 7, 2011. Le père Robert Pellerin, le commandeur de la Commanderie de Toronto, le chev. Andrew Duncanson, le Grand Prieur et M. Grey Taylor à l’investiture de la Commanderie de Toronto, le 7 juillet 2011.

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has not taken this summer off. In fact,

the summer seems to have been as

busy as any other part of the year with

the work of the Order always trying to

perfect itself and meet new challeng-

es. However, this Grand Prior loves

challenges and with ready support

from the members, solutions, alt-

hough sometimes at first allusive, are

usually found. In spite of the hard

work, the rewards are many, not the

least of which will be the opportunity

to attend the 2011 Grand Prioral

Council Meeting of the Grand Priory

of America being hosted in San Die-

go, California from October 27 to 30,

2011 by the Commandery of the

West.

San Diego is one of North America’s

most exciting cities in a beautiful set-

ting filled with history and culture.

The magnificent Manchester Grand

Hyatt with its twin towers and its

spectacular waterfront location on

San Diego Bay will be the setting for

the meetings and the Ball while the

University Club will host the Friday

evening dinner. A warm welcome to

Canadians and the finest hospitality is

always a given at these American

meetings so it is an event not to be

missed. Welcome to one and all to

join us. All the information can be

found by visiting the Grand Priory of

America website (http://www.st-

lazarus.us/) or through the Chancery

Office in Ottawa. You might even

consider turning your trip into an ex-

tended holiday by taking one of the

many cruises out of San Diego or by

venturing into California’s wine

country. See you there!

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DVD Project Report Following the presentation of the core

segment at the Chapter General at

Quebec City in 2010 and its limited

distribution to members of the Coun-

cil, some reservations were expressed

on the following points:

The introduction contained

some “dated” material.

The age of the audience shown

in some scenes did not support

the objective of attracting

younger people to the Order.

The brand image of the Grand

priory was now the registered

badge of the Grand Priory ra-

ther than the stylized coat of

arms.

The Executive directed the Project

Manager to obtain a quotation from

the production house to rectify these

issues. A quotation of $7000 was re-

ceived and the Project Manager was

directed to proceed with the necessary

revisions, which were quite extensive.

Chev. Richard W Pound was select-

ed to present the introduction and a

cast of young actors mixed with

members of Montreal Commandery

formed the audience. Video shoots

took place in the spring and during

post production, the registered badge

replaced the coat of arms wherever it

appeared in the segment.

The revision of the core segment ef-

fectively delayed the work on the sup-

porting segments until it was com-

plete. A more detailed budget

to complete the supporting seg-

ments was drawn up based on

our experience producing the

core segment. With the ex-

penditure for the revision there

was a $13,000 shortfall in

funds to complete the project.

The Executive directed the

Project Manger to proceed

with completing the project.

Almoner Chev. Lionel Gof-

fart, was contacted and he

agreed to work to raise the nec-

essary funds before the end of

the year.

The 2011 edition of the core

segment was presented to

Council at the Chapter General at Ot-

tawa by Chev. Glen Timney using

his computer and a projector. The

revised core segment received favour-

able comments. Subsequently, addi-

tional copies were purchased by the

Chancery to satisfy orders being

placed by some of the Commanderies

who wished to use the DVD in their

promotion of the Order.

Prior to the work on the revisions to

the core segment, senior members of

the Grand Priory were contacted for

detailed information on the topics for

the four supporting segments planned

for the DVD. I wish to take this op-

portunity to thank LCol. George

Trusler, Captain Robert Clarke and

Major Ruth Stokes for their assis-

tance.

Various organizations that have been

the beneficiaries of the work of the

Order such as A Caregivers Guide

and our ecumenical bursaries were

contacted and agreed to provide testi-

monials, which we expect to use in

the segments where appropriate.

Work on the supporting segments is

being rescheduled with the expecta-

tion of completing the project in

2012.

Mark F Macpherson CD, GCLJ,

CMLJ.

Project Manager

Chev. Pound in front of the ‘green screen’ with other production equipment and the resulting finished image. Le chev. Pound devant l’ « écran vert » et du matériel de production, et l’image finale.

G a z e t t e O c t o b e r 2 0 1 1 15

BC Delegation contributes again!

Dr. W. Paul Loofs is pictured presenting a $1,000 cheque to Shari Bakker,

Development Officer for Victoria Hospice on Thursday, April 21, 2011. The

Hospice will be using the funds to help provide end-of-life care for their pa-

tients and families.

Commandery Activities

Buxtehude raises funds for Palliative Care

Montréal Commandery enjoyed a series of six of Organ Concerts from January to May that featured the complete

organ works of German reformation composer Dietrich Buxtehude. Performing was internationally renowned organ-

ist Federico Andreoni. The series was organised as a cumulative fund-raiser for the palliative care mission of the

Montréal Commandery.

Maestro Andreoni was the artistic director of the series and its star performer. He was complemented by soprano

Kristal Calvert and at the final concert also joined by trumpeter Amy Horvey. The series followed the liturgical calen-

dar beginning with the organ works for Advent and worked its way through to Easter. Interspersed were the remain-

der of the organ repertoire with the Toccatas, Fantasies, Canonzettas, Fugues, etc. The Church of St. John the Evan-

gelist (Anglican) was the host and generously provided the use of their building for the concerts and receptions. A

free-will offering was collected at each concert and the Commandery thanks the generosity of our members, the par-

ish of St. John the Evangelist, along with the numerous people from the general public who attended the concerts in

the series.

The series concluded with a black-tie Gala on May 29. Commander Louis Angers, OLJ, OMLJ greeted the Gala

guests with a champagne toast to the Order. Guests continued their evening with hors d’oeuvres before being escorted

by the Commandery Marshal, Major Richard Choquette, CD, CLJ, MMLJ, into the church for the concert. Follow-

ing the concert, Gala guests enjoyed an elegant reception in the adjoining hall of the church. At the reception, Com-

mander Angers offered a toast to Maestro Federico Andreoni and a word of thanks for his munificence towards the

Order and the Montréal Commandery in contributing his artistry to this fund-raising effort; the Commander also

thanked the generous partners and sponsors who added to the success of the Gala and the series. We give special

thanks to our member M. Alain Baron for donating the printing of posters and beautiful full-colour programme

booklets for each of the concerts, including a special Gala edition; Eric Sicotte, his events organization, Apollo, and

events planner Patrick Lalonde for their partnership on publicity, ticket sales, and the gala reception; our other part-

ners who sponsored champagne, wine, food, flowers, photographs, and advertising.

Pastor Eric Dyck, JChLJ, CMLJ chaired the concert committee that consisted of Louis Angers, OLJ, OMLJ, Chev.

Garrfield Du Couturier-Nichol, KLJ, CMLJ, Federico Andreoni, Alain Baron, MMLJ, Drew Smith, Eric Sicotte,

and Patrick Lalonde; also assisting the committee was Dr. Robert Boily, CLJ, OMLJ. Special thanks to numerous

individuals who carried out select tasks and for the wonderful collaboration with the parish of St. John the Evangelist,

as hosts, and its rector Fr Keith Schmidt and wardens Drew Smith and Rosemarie Brinkema. The near $10,000 raised

will be used to support Montreal region palliative care facilities.

Pr Eric Dyck, with Garrfield Du Couturier-Nichol

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North East CCAC Receives Generous Donation

The North East Community Care Access Centre (CCAC) located in Sudbury

is the recipient of a generous donation from the Order of St. Lazarus.

Major (Ret’d) Paul Henry, CD, OLJ, MMLJ, of the Toronto Commandery,

delivered approximately 50 copies of A Caregiver’s Guide to the Head Office

of the North East CCAC on June 30, 2011. The handbooks will be distributed

to Branch and satellite offices as well as the Board of Directors. The hand-

book is a valuable tool to assist families and caregivers providing end-of-life

services.

“These handbooks are very well done and the North East CCAC is very thankful to Mr. Henry and the Order of St.

Lazarus for thinking of us in making this important donation,” said Mr. Richard Joly, Chief Executive Officer. “We

will ensure that these handbooks are available to all in North Eastern Ontario that need this support and information.”

The North East Community Care Access Centre is part of a network of 14 CCACs, created by the Ontario Ministry of

Health and Long Term Care, to help people access government-funded home care services and long-term care homes.

They also help people to navigate the array of community support and health agencies in North Eastern communities.

Quebec makes two important donations

Quebec Commandery made two donations in February 2011. The first was to L'Association des laryngectomises de

Quebec in the amount of $500. Mrs. Schattauer's husband M. Richard Hanan is afflicted with cancer of the larynx and

we were asked by Mrs. Schattauer to give the association a helping hand. The funds will be used for medical re-

search.

The second donation is of $5000, to complete the $10,000 we promised to the Faculty of Theology.

Western Ontario continues to support St John the Compassionate

On April 14, 2011, Ingrid Hope, CLJ, Commander, Western Ontario, presented a cheque for $500.00 to the Very

Rev. Roberto Umbertino, Executive Director, and Deacon Pawel, Prefect, of the St. John the Compassionate Mission

in Toronto. This gift was to recognize and support the Mission’s work in providing a warm and welcoming space to

all, but most especially to the socially excluded and the handicapped.

The Mission also runs St. John’s Bakery located at 155 Broadview Avenue, in Toronto which is staffed by a team of

professionals and Mission clients. The Mission is earning a well-deserved reputation for their high quality, hand-

made, organic artisan breads. If you are in the Riverdale area of Toronto, stop by and purchase a loaf or three – you

will be back for more!

The Orders Contribution to Haitian Relief

Last year, an appeal went out to the members of the Order to assist in the Haitian relief effort after the devastating

earthquake. Members of the Canadian Grand Priory responded with their typical generosity and raised over $16,000.

The money was then sent to the Humanitarian Coalition on advice from the Federal Government.

We were able to follow up with the Humanitarian Coalition and its partners to see how our donations specifically af-

fected the relief effort.

The Order’s donation helped deliver water, sanitation and hygiene services in 51 camps. Hygiene is key to fighting

the spread of diseases and helping families stay healthy. Specifically, the Order helped construct 1,027 latrines, 89

hand-washing stations, 342 showers, and started 32 children’s clubs and 33 mother’s clubs to promote hygiene.

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St. Lazarus Bears find homes in Slave Lake

Calgary Commandery purchases Teddy Bears in bulk, sews a cloth St Laza-

rus logo on to the sole of one of the feet and then donates the Bears to various

Hospices, who then give them to their palliative patients. Many patients adopt

the Bears as their constant companion and derive significant comfort from

them as they continue on their last journey. The Commandery has received

frequent feed-back from the Hospices and from the families of the patients.

This program has recently been renewed and we had just renewed our stock.

On the weekend of May 14, 2011 a forest fire near Slave Lake, Alberta engulfed the town and eventually destroyed

more than 40% of the town. Families lost everything, their homes and all the contents. After the fire was eventually

controlled and then extinguished the residents showed incredible courage and determination to rebuild. It was truly

inspirational.

With good luck the Calgary Executive was able to make contact through a summer student working in Calgary with a

husband and wife team of doctors in Slave Lake, Drs. Priscilla and Paul Caffaro, the parent of the student, and sug-

gested that the Calgary Commandery ship 75 Teddy Bears to Slave Lake to be given to those children in the hospital

or who came through their medical practice and who had lost everything.

The following is one response to this simple act of kindness:

Dear Britt,

The Teddy Bears were a tremendous hit for our needy patients and families who were involved with our for-

est fire disaster. Each Bear was handed out individually to a needy child and family and the expressions of

“thank you” that was given back to our staff on your behalf were many. Some children cried some just

hugged their Bears; some mothers cried and so did our staff members with them. The symbolic nature of this

toy had a profound and uplifting impact on all families throughout this community. The children saw the

Bears as soft and cuddly, giving them security but the parents of these children were grateful that people out-

side our community were generous enough to show their compassion.

The bears continue to be seen around our community, in grocery stores, clinics, restaurants and parks and the

spirit of Lazarus continues to spread its message of good and kindness. Thank you so much for all you and

your organization has done for us.

Best Regards,

Paul Caffaro, Slave Lake AB

Montreal member strives to improve international communications

On 22nd February , Chev. Garrfield Du Couturier- Nichol (left)

met with the Chancellor and Deputy Bailiff of the Grand Baili-

wick of England and Wales, Chev. Vincent Keaveny, for lunch at

El Vino’s, a famous landmark in London.

They discussed everything from the Ecumenical Affairs of both

countries to improving communications between the two authori-

ties. Chev. Du Couturier-Nichol presented the Chancellor with

copies of the Gazette as well as copies of the Montreal Command-

ery Newsletter. Chancellor Keaveny asked if we could put him on

our mailing list, a request which we would be pleased to fulfill.

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Member named to the Order of Canada

Former Grand Prior and Toronto

Commandery member Col. Freder-

ick (Eric) Jackman, CM, O.Ont.,

CD, LLd.(hon), GCLJ, CMLJ has

been made a Member of the Order

of Canada.

This is a crowning achievement in a

life of philanthropy and leadership

in many areas that Eric has become

involved. The citation for the award

noted his generous support of and leadership in the arts,

education, health care and public policy. Within the Com-

mandery, Col. Jackman is well known for his support of

the Toronto Hospice project.

Montreal Member named Bishop

(Bishop Elect) Fr. Thomas

Dowd AChLJ, MMLJ, is to be

ordained to the episcopacy as

auxiliary bishop of Montreal.

He will be the youngest bishop

in Canada and the second

youngest in the world. When

the apostolic nuncio Archbish-

op Pedro Lopez Quintana told

him Pope Benedict XVI had

selected him to be a bishop he was shocked.

Fr. Dowd was ordained to the priesthood in 2001; he has

served as a parish priest, hospital chaplain, seminary pro-

fessor and secular university professor. In 2003 he started

to use social networking and a blog as a “tool to build

communion and bring parishioners closer to him” as well

as to explain what a priest does each day. You can view

the blog at http://fatherdowd.net/blog/.

Fr. Dowd will receive his ordination at Mary Queen of

the World Cathedral on Sept 10.

Service Quality Award

Major Paul Henry a resident of Sudbury and member of

Toronto Commandery recently lead a team that received a

Provincial award related to the delivery of education in

the French language. The citation for the award read: The

literacy and numeracy unit of the French-language educa-

tion policy and programs branch received an Excellence

in Service Quality Award. The work of this team has con-

tributed to improved student outcomes in French-

language school boards in reading, writing and math since

2002-03.

The awards of excellence for services in French are pre-

sented every two years to recognize Ontario Public Ser-

vice employees who have distinguished in the provision

of French-language services. They showcase effective

practices for planning, implementation, delivery and eval-

uation of public services in French.

How one person made a difference

If you think that one person can-

not make a difference you are

wrong. Dame Martha Russel

DCLJ, CMLJ, a long time nurse/

business women recognized that

the Hospice/Palliative care indus-

try needed one voice. Both in her

professional career and through

her work as a past Hospitaller for

the Toronto Commandery she

worked tirelessly to make that

happen.

Martha had been working extensively with both the Exec-

utive Director of the Hospice Association of Ontario, and

the President of the Palliative Care Association of Ontar-

io, which made me aware of the issues and challenges

each group experienced. Their common goal was most

importantly pain and symptom management whether it is

provided in a home or free standing hospice.

At the time of the 2004 International Chapter General in

Toronto the Order presented both individuals with an

MMLJ, which further showed the Toronto Commandery

commitment to them and their organizations. From that

common ground, but most importantly their insight into

the needs of Ontarians for positive End of Life Care their

collaborative partnership was solidified.

Through her efforts and the efforts of others the Hospice

Association of Ontario and the Ontario Palliative Care

Association are now one organization called Hospice Pal-

liative Care Ontario!

On Sunday, 10 April 2011, the members of HAO voted

unanimously to complete the merger process by renaming

the corporation, expanding the objects of the organiza-

tion, appointing eight OPCA directors to the board and

welcoming the OPCA membership into the newly created

Hospice Palliative Care Ontario. The very next day, On-

tario Palliative Care Association members voted unani-

mously to transfer membership from OPCA to the newly

created Hospice Palliative Care Ontario. The merger,

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which began as an idea discussed by the boards of both

associations in 2007/08, has been welcomed by a wide

range of stakeholders in Ontario. Through Martha’s ef-

forts, Ontario now has one vision, one voice and one as-

sociation.

Montreal member Honoured On 13th April, Montreal Vice-

Commander Dr. Robert Boily,

OLJ, MMLJ, PhD, was awarded

the prestigious Prix Hommage-

bénévolat Québec 2011 for his

outstanding contribution as a vol-

unteer for 40 years in the fields

of sports, education, sciences and

healthcare. The award was given

him by Madame Julie Boulet,

Minister of Employment and So-

cial Solidarity, before a number

of Cabinet Ministers, Members of the National Assembly,

and numerous dignitaries at a ceremony held in Québec

city. The Prix Hommage-Bénévolat Québec is the highest

distinction awarded by the Québec Government for social

outreach and humanitarian involvement.

Ordination Anniversary On Tuesday 22nd March, the

members of the Montreal Com-

mandery were invited to join

with the Parish of St. John’s Lu-

theran Church to celebrate the

25th anniversary of his Ordina-

tion to the Ministry of Pastor

Eric Edward Dyck. Pastor Dyck

is the Chaplain-General of the

Grand Priory and Montreal Com-

mandery Chaplain.

During the Service various members of the clergy, parish

and our own Commander, Louis Angers, and Ecumenical

Affairs Representative , Chev. Garrfield Du Couturier

Nichol, came forward to bless Pastor Dyck in his service

to the Church, community and the Order of St. Lazarus.

Pastor Dyck celebrated a Mass to which all present were

invited to receive Communion. Afterwards, a huge, warm

reception was offered to those present. The Commander

and the Ecumenical Affairs Representative presented Pas-

tor Dyck with a beautiful new stole on behalf of the Mon-

treal Commandery.

Grand Prior’s Challenge Update

The Fundraising Challenge data shows a modest increase since the last report.

The Postulant Challenge data is the same as the last report in April 2011. Since admissions are received throughout

the year, it is difficult to determine the number of Postulants until Commanderies and the Nominations Committee

have had the opportunity to review and approve the files. However, the chart does illustrate that if each Commandery

and Delegation was able to submit two applications, our goal would be achieved.

$27,600$22,400

THE GRAND PRIOR’S FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE - total goal $50,000

(data as of July 31, 2011)

Donations

Remaining

Grand Prior's New Member Goal

"50 new members by 2012"

data as of March 1, 2011

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Obituaries Sylvia M. Burkinshaw

Born at Scarborough,

Yorkshire , England in

1919 and died on Sun-

day May 1, 2011 at the

Kingston General Hos-

pital. She was the only

daughter of John Freder-

ick and Margaret

Burkinshaw. Following

graduation as a Regis-

tered Nurse at Scarborough Hospital and as a Midwife at

Queen Charlotte's Maternity Hospital London, she served

as a Nursing Sister in Queen Alexandra's Royal Naval

Nursing Service through World War II. In 1950 she re-

turned to civilian nursing at University College Hospital,

London. An International Red Cross Scholarship award

enabled her to travel to Canada to continue her health care

career. She worked at the Hospital for Sick Children, To-

ronto from 1956 to 1961 and at the Kingston General

Hospital from 1961 until her retirement in 1984. Follow-

ing her official retirement she remained active in partici-

pating in the studies of current health care system prob-

lems. As a volunteer she continued to contribute to many

of her local and national interests including the Order of

St. Lazarus of Jerusalem where she achieved the rank of

Dame Commander.

Chev. Daniel Ruddy, KCLJ,CMLJ, Ph. D, past Com-

mander of Montreal (1983-84) and Commander of the

British Columbia Delegation passed away peacefully on

April 15, 2011 at the age of 87 years. He was born in

New York, N. Y. in 1923 and attended university earning

his Ph. D. in 1952. He continued his academics as a Pro-

fessor of History and Political Science at the Military

College in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu.

Following his retirement in 1988, he moved to Victoria,

B. C. and continued to be involved in history through mil-

itary museums, heraldic associations and a number of

other organizations.

A Note from the Executive Director

I want to thank all the members of the Order who have

sent cards and letters to me and my family at the time of

the death of both of my daughters. While this has been a

most difficult time I have been strengthened by the many

thoughts of condolence and prayers offered at this time.

The Order is truly a great family and I am proud to be

part of it.

Jean Matheson

Almoners Basket - Donating to Charity for the Long Term

Some persons may have a particular interest in a charity or in a specific aspect of the charity’s activities which is not

satisfied by plain cash donations. Others may seek to create through a donation to a charity a lasting memorial to a

deceased family member or other person. These aims may be achieved by donating to the chosen charity an amount

to be invested and the income from which is to be applied to the charity’s activities.

The amount of the donation would have to be sufficient to generate the planned level of income. Such a donation may

be made either in the lifetime of the donor, or by will at the donor’s death or by a combination of the two. A fund of

that nature is frequently named after the donor or after the person in whose memory the fund is created.

The investment of the gift may be for a fixed term of ten or more years or in perpetuity. A significant feature of such

a gift is that the donor may reserve the right to advise or to be consulted with respect to the investment of the fund or

the disbursement of the income from the fund. Long-term donations of this type are subject to complex rules. Nor-

mally, the terms of such a donation would be set out in an endowment agreement negotiated by the donor and the

charity with the assistance of experienced professional advisors.

Among the matters to be agreed upon are the rules governing the investment of the fund; the proportions of the in-

come to be reinvested and disbursed, respectively; the circumstances under which capital may be disbursed, and any

restrictions upon the use of the disbursed amounts. Particularly if the fund is to remain invested for many years or in

perpetuity, the agreement must provide flexibility to adapt to changes in taxation and other laws and to changed con-

ditions affecting the charity or its purpose.

Chev. Lionel Goffart, KCLJ, OMLJ

Almoner