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  • 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 : [email protected] Website: www.stlazarus.ca

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

    Executive Director: Dame Jean Matheson, DCLJ, CMLJ

    Email: [email protected]

    Editor: Captain Warren Tracz, CD, KCLJ, OMLJ

    Email: [email protected]

    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:

    [email protected] 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.

    (Continued on page 4)

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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.

    (Continued from page 3)

    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-

    (Continued on page 5)

    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

    (Continued from page 4)

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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

    (Continued on page 9)

    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”

    (Continued from page 8)

    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

    (Continued on page 11)

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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

    (Continued from page 10)

    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

    (Continued on page 13)

    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.

  • G a z e t t e O c t o b e r 2 0 1 1 13

    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

    (Continued from page 12)

    (Continued on page 14)

    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.

  • G a z e t t e O c t o b e r 2 0 1 1 14

    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!

    (Continued from page 13)

    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,

    http://fatherdowd.net/blog/

  • G a z e t t e O c t o b e r 2 0 1 1 19

    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