The Order of St. Lazarus
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The Order of St. Lazarus
The Order of St. Lazarus Gazette April 2013 Newsletter of the Grand Priory of Canada Service to Humanity Since 1098 The Order of Saint Lazarus Canada The Order of Saint Lazarus Gazette Newsletter of The Grand Priory of Canada Vol. 27, No.1, April 2013 ISSN 1198-6689 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 purpose is exclusively charitable and, as a corporation, it focuses on the advancement of solutions to medical and ecumenical 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 FEATURES 3 4 6 COLUMNS 3 GRAND PRIOR’S MESSAGE Summarizing three years in office, the two challenges and our Orders goals MEDIEVAL HOSPITAL FOUND New discoveries related to our ancient Order NEW NATIONAL WEBSITE Information on the features and continuing work on our web site 10 DVD PROJECT Grand Prior: Chev. Richard M. Dumbrille CM, GCLJ(J), GOMLJ Executive Director: Dame Jean Matheson, DCLJ, CMLJ Email: [email protected] Editor: Captain Warren Tracz, CD, KCLJ(J), OMLJ Email: [email protected] Assistant to the Editor and Translator: Jean Deslauriers Chev. Robert Clarke, Lt(N) David Connelly, Phila Fyten, Chev. Garrfield Du Couturier-Nichol, Chev. Richard Dumbrille, Dame Sarah Jane Dumbrille, Capt. Tim Groulx, Maj, Paul Henry, Mrs. Ingrida Hope, Mr. Michael Kalnay, Fr. Philip Kennedy, Dame Dennice Leahey, LCol Mark Macpherson, Dame Jean Matheson, Chev. Brian Newbold, Bernard Poirier, M. Dennis Rioux, Maj. Justin Schmidt-Clever, Carl Shain, Capt. Jean St-Laurent, Capt. Warren Tracz International visits Submissions: Finalizing the project Submissions of text and photos are welcome by the following deadlines: February 1 for the April edition or August 1 for the October edition. DEPARTMENTS 10 E-mail : [email protected] Website: www.stlazarus.ca Contributors: Welcome to your new Editor MY POINT OF VIEW Phone: 613 746 5280 Fax: 613 746 3982 Printing: Georgian Copy and Print, Barrie, Ontario EDITOR’S REPORT 7 Published under the auspices of the Chancery Office 1435 Sanford Fleming Avenue, Suite 100, Ottawa, Ontario K1G 3H3 Articles should be submitted in electronic format with a proposed title with the authors name and Commandery affiliation. HISTORY CORNER Short stories and a quiz on our shared history Photographs should be submitted in JPEG format in the maximum size possible. Please include a proposed caption and use a filename that identifies the contents. Additional copies: 11 IRISH 50TH ANNIVERSARY Representing the Grand Priory abroad 13 COMMANDERY ACTIVITIES Commander Reporters provide up dates on their most recent initiatives The official Bequest Policy, Codicil and additional copies of this publication are available from the Chancery and are also available on our web page. Change of address: 21 18 HOLY RELICS IN RUSSIA Visiting a Russian monastery with Lazarus relics Please send change of address notifications and any undeliverable copies to the Chancery office. PASSINGS Recognizing the contributions of members who have departed Copyright (2013) The Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem in Canada. All Rights Reserved. The opinions expressed by the contributors are not necessarily those of the Grand Priory of Canada. On the Cover: Chev. Richard M. Dumbrille, Grand Prior, shown with a painting and relic of St. Lazarus, Zachatyesky Monastery/Convent, Moscow, Russia. Page couverture: Le chev. Richard M. Dumbrille, Grand Prieur, avec une toile et une relique de saint Lazare, monastère/couvent de Zachatievsky, Moscou (Russie). Gazette April 2013 2 It’s a bittersweet time when you decide to change jobs in an organization. Like many of you, the unknown future usually bring questions that only the future can answer. However, trust in the abilities of your replacement ease those fears. brille, the Chancery staff, the Council and each of you who submitted articles for publication. My continuing goal was to communicate the good works we are doing in the name of Saint Lazarus and as Christians. The protection ancient knights offered to pilgrims and the relief the hospitallers offered to those sick or infected with leprosy continues today. So does conflict in the middle East and other parts of the world. Such is this moment which is the last Gazette with me as the Editor. As of the Chaper General in May, the baton, rather, electronic quill, is handed to my good friend, fellow Reservist, educator and Toronto Commandery member Major (ret.) Paul Henry of Sudbury, ON. Perhaps in time all this will change. I am certain that our ancient brothers had it right in ―Atavis et Armis‖. Our motto is an interesting segue to several of the articles in this Gazette that present information on the ancient origins of our Order as well as our modern efforts in the eradication of leprosy, the communication of Christianity to those who will hear the Word and the delivery of palliative and other care to those who need that service. Paul and I will meet over the summer to transfer files and share the methodologies of creating the Gazette. We will co-edit the October Gazette and then the reigns will be his. I have every confidence that he will continue the high quality newsletter you have come to enjoy. It will be my pleasure to meet you in Edmonton at the end of May. So, if you haven’t registered yet, please do so as soon as possible! From the Editor As always, feel free to contact Paul at: [email protected] to discuss articles for the Gazette. As I mentioned in previous issues, I’m not going to disappear! I’ll stay in touch by preparing articles for your reading. Captain Warren Tracz, I have so many people to thanks for making CD, KCLJ(J), OMLJ, B. Ed. my role as Editor as easy as possible. The- Editor se include Grand Priors Parent and Dum- Grand Prior’s Message by Chev. Richard M. Dumbrille, Grand Prior membership who have brought A Caregiver’s Guide to the respected poAs I approach the close of the three years that it has been my privi- sition it holds from coast to coast in Canada, and throughout the world lege to be your Grand Prior of the Canadian Grand Priory of the where it is published in many foreign Military and Hospitaller Order of St. Lazarus of Jerusalem, I cannot help but pause and reflect on the amazing achievements which languages. have transpired in those 36 months. Although three years are really very minuscule in our 50-year history as a Charitable Order in Can- Finally, and equally important, our Canadian Grand Priory is recognized in ada, these same three years have had a great impact on the fulfilreligious circles for its devotion to Ecument of our three principle mandates- the Treatment and Cure of menism. Our bursaries to assist stuLeprosy, Palliative Care and Ecumenism. dents at many of Canada’s universities On the subject of Leprosy, for many years as a member of our Or- who are interested in the promotion of der, I have been jokingly chided by one of my respected predeces- ecumenism cannot help but promote sors that I will never allow our Canadian Grand Priory to forget our ecumenism throughout our country both now and in the future. We are responsibilities in combating Leprosy. Thankfully, Canada is not afflicted to a fearsome degree with this dreaded disease. However, known as and are called a Military and with 14 million cases of leprosy still in less fortunate regions of our Hospitaller Order. It is vitally important that we, as members of the world today, it is very rewarding for me to know that the continued Order, continually remind ourselves that we are, as well, an financial contributions made by you, the members of our Canadian ―Ecumenically Religious Order.‖ Grand Priory, to the worldwide battle with Leprosy is impressive. It is also gratifying for me to know that our Canadian Grand Priory As I address you when we meet for our Annual General Meetings also stands tall in Canada's medical community where our publica- (Chapters General), when I gather with you for our beautiful Vigil tion A Caregiver’s Guide is recognized for its extremely credible Services and when I am privileged to face you as we congregate for assistance to caregivers of those approaching the end of life. I per- our Investiture Services, I am moved beyond words when I see you, our dedicated members from a diverse cross-section of Chrissonally feel that A Caregiver’s Guide is our greatest contribution tian Churches, all working together within this noble Order. to the medical scene. We are all indebted to a small core of our Confreres et Consoeurs, Gazette April 2013 3 Dear friends, (Continued from page 3) In closing, I would be remiss if I did not pay tribute to you all for the overwhelming support you have given me by accepting and exceeding by more than 100%, my $50,000.00 Grand Prior's Challenge. Through the diligence of you, the members of our Canadian Grand Priory, the 1/3 designated for the treatment of Leprosy is almost double what I envisaged it would be, when I challenged you. Through the diligence of you, the members of our Canadian Grand Priory, the 1/3 designated for Palliative Care treatment is almost double my goal. Through the diligence of you, the members of our Canadian Grand Priory, the 1/3 set aside for Ecumenism is almost double what would have been raised had it not been for the enthusiasm with which my Grand Prior's Challenge was met. As a celebration of our 50th Anniversary, I also challenged our Commanders to present me with 50 Postulants. With a great sense of satisfaction, I note that when we convene in Edmonton, that challenge will, thanks again to you, the members of our Canadian Grand Priory, be well over 60 Postulants. These are truly remarkable feats in just THREE YEARS for which our Canadian Grand Priory can be justifiably proud. Atavis et Armis, Richard M. Dumbrille, Grand Prior The medieval records clearly identify the locality of the Leprosarium in Jerusalem. According to my notes: "The anonymous Work on Geography dated c.1128- 1137 further makes a direct reference to "a dwelling of lepers" "beyond the walls of Jerusalem between the Tower of Tancred and the Gate of Saint Stephen". Further evidence for the existence of the leprosarium in the 1130s is found in a contemporary plan of Jerusalem which depicts the "e sec Lazari" in the north-western point outside the walls of the city between Tancred's Tower [modern-day: Jaffa Gate] and Saint Stephen's Gate [modern-day: Damascus Gate]. The appearance of the building as depicted on this plan suggests a cloister-like building structure. This locality fits the description given by the 1144 deed of donation which mentions the "leprosis ecclesie Sancti Lazari que est in Jerusalem contratribus"; and the 1150 deed referring to the fratres Sancti Lazari extra muros Jerusalem leprosi. The next pilgrim guidebook to refer to the leprosarium was that by the German monk Theoderic dated 1169-1174, just prior to the fall of Jerusalem to Salah al-Din: "Whoever makes the circuit of the city walls, beginning the journey at the Tower of David, will find at the western angle of the city the church and dwellings of the lepers, which are handsome and kept in good order." I tried to find any remains that can be identified as those belonging to the building. According to the archaeoby Professor Charles Savona-Ventura Grand logical record "The domus leprosarum building is presently nonPriory of the Maltese Islands and the Comexistent, though an arched portal mandery of Gozo constructed of typically Frankish diagonally tooled stones, located in For those interested in the historical aspects of the northern city walls some two our Order, John Byrnes sent the following to metres below the modern ground Chev. Duncanson of Toronto Commandery regarding archeological discoveries of the Crusader level was described in the late nineteenth century. In addition steps St. Lazarus leprosy hospital outside the walls of Jerusalem. John, as Hospitaller of the American were excavated in the moat nearby leading down from an outer portal Association, received it from our European coland the threshold of the outer posleagues considering support for the hospital curtern. It seems that in order to enter rently located on the site. Interesting reading. this postern it was necessary to cross the moat and climb the staircase. For those on this list who have not been part of The discovery of the two posterns the previous discussion in the last couple of give an indication of the locality for months, the St Louis Hospital in Jerusalem has the lepers' quarter, which may have been discovered by Professor Charles Savonaextended along a fair part of the Ventura in his historical/archaeological work in northern wall and even along the Jerusalem to be built on the site of our medieval St Lazarus Leprosarium just outside the northwest northern section of the western wall". old walls of Jerusalem. Medieval Hospital found in Jerusalem Gazette April 2013 4 An 1177 charter further refers to a "Stratum regium que ducit a domo leprosorum Sancti Lazari versus lacum Legerii". The lacum Legerii or Pool of Saint Ladre can still be seen to the north of the northern wall within the modern suburb of Morasha. The remains of burial structure discovered on a plot of land opposite the north wall of Jerusalem, slightly east of Porta St Stephan and adjacent to the area possessed by the Order of St Lazarus suggests the possibility that it was owned by the Order and possibly served as a burial house for lepers. During my three visits to Jerusalem, I went out of my way to find these remains to no avail. The area between the two gates now hosts the forty-four bed St Louis Hospital, sponsored by the French Sisters of St Joseph, which serves as a hospice for persons with advanced disease, and the international pilgrim center of the Pontifical Institute of Notre Dame of Jerusalem. These are just opposite New Gate. The site is completely different than the hospice run by the Order of Saint John or the Teutonic Knights [both houses I have managed to trace]. You can get further insights by looking at the photos on page 5 of the newsletter of the Grand Priory of the Maltese Islands and the Commandery of Gozo - Ordo Sancti Lazari: http:// stlazarusmalta.org/ newsletters/2011_newsletter2.pdf Gazette April 2013 5 Grand Priory in Canada Launches new Website by Chev. Glen Timney, KCLJ, CMLJ By the time you read this issue of the Gazette the new St. Lazarus Canadian website will have been launched. The new national website has been designed in two sections: PUBLIC SECTION -designed to attract the public's interest in the activities of the Order, encourage on-line donations, and provide links to affiliated websites. MEMBERS RESOURCE CENTRE designed to be the central source of information for our membership. It is located within a restricted area to ensure security at all times. In the not-to-distant future this area will be connected to an on-line bank which will provide members with the ability to renew their oblations, register for a chapter general, purchase medals or accessories, etc. a "Links" section which connects visitors to: the International Order website, Commandery websites, national and provincial Palliative and Hospice Care websites across Canada, ecumenical bursary websites, and leprosy mission websites an "Our Locations" section which provides instant email links to Commanderies and email and mail contact information for the Chancery. For the most part the Public Section remains unchanged. Commanderies can submit to the Chancery pictures and articles containing "news", upcoming charitable activities, or good news stories which can be linked to the Public Homepage and the appropriate Charitable Activities area. The website has been programmed so that the look and feel for the Public, the Members, or the Individual Commandery Websites will all have the same consistent appearance. PUBLIC SECTION: The Public Section includes: a home page which provides a high level summary of the Grand Priory in Canada and creates public interest with pictures and articles about "news" items information about the Grand Priory, our Officers & Senate, and the International Order in the "About Us" section information about the "Charitable Activities" of the Order including; the Medical Commission, A Caregivers' Guide, the Ecumenical Commission, and Leprosy mission a "Donate" area which will facilitate on-line charitable donations "The Gazette" section which contains downloadable PDF copies of current and past issues a "Membership" section where the public can read about the roles and responsibilities of membership a "Chapter General" section which promotes the upcoming event (registration is contained within the secure member's area) a "Calendar of Events" section which will include information about all national and commandery events held throughout the year a "Grand Priory Governance" section which includes messages from the Grand Master, Grand Priory, our by-laws & regulations, organizational structure, etc. a "Chapter General" section which will provide members with the program, on-line and mail registration forms, etc. a "Membership Information" section which provides member guidelines & application forms, promotion & awards guidelines & forms, medals of rank and promotion information, Badge and accessories order form, and member obituaries a "St. Lazarus Information" section which contains the prayer of the Order, the beatitudes, dress regulations, the Canadian Honours System, and other useful information an "Images" section which contains pictures of past Chapters Generals The Members Section will change as required. Commanderies can submit to the chancery: changes in membership status dates, locations, and times of upcoming national or Commandery meetings, charitable events, ecumenical services, dinners, etc. to be included in the "Calendar of Events" Chapter General information The Chancery and Webmaster will maintain and update all other information within the member's area as required. Please take the time to "stroll through" the new website. We hope you find it both interesting and useful. MEMBERS SECTION: The secure Members Section has been assembled into seven (7) distinct sections: a Membership Directory section which will be linked to a MY SQL database. The website will automatically be updated when the records are updated by the Chancery Gazette April 2013 6 Like any new website errors and omissions will be required over the coming months. If you encounter any please email the Webmaster or the Chancery and point them out. Corrections will be made as quickly as possible. From My Point of View by Dame Sarah Jane Dumbrille, DCLJ, OMLJ, BA So many interesting things happened over the fall connected to St. Lazarus that it is easy for me to fill my allotted space in the St. Lazarus Gazette. there of Albuquerque and the surrounding area. Sadly, we could also spot several forest fires. Our first major event after the summer was to attend the 2012 Grand Prioral Council of the Grand Priory of America hosted this year by the Grand Commandery of the Southwest in the historic city and oldest capital in the United States, Santa Fe, New Mexico. Because we had never been in New Mexico before, we decided to extend our travels by spending some time in Albuquerque first and then taking the scenic drive through the mountains to Santa Fe arriving there early enough to be able to have a day in Taos as well. After a 7-hour flight via Washington, DC, we reached Albuquerque late on the evening of September 17. To acquaint ourselves with the city, we took an excellent trolley car tour of the city from Old Town which took us along part of old Route 66, the high school attended by Bill Gates, beautiful residential areas where flowers around homes are non-existent because of the dry weather, theatres where famous actors got their start etc. Municipal laws in Albuquerque prohibit old buildings from being torn down. Instead, they must be adapted to a new use. As a result, an old high school is now a condominium with buyers competing to own such locations as the Principal’s office. A gigantic locomotive repair building is now a movie studio making Albuquerque one of the leading movie locations in the USA. Following the trolley tour, we visited the Albuquerque History Museum which helped put the history of the area into perspective. Across the street, we saw a fascinating exhibition on the birth of computers and the role of Bill Gates before going on to the Pueblo Cultural Center where an interesting film on pottery making helped us appreciate all the beautiful pottery we were to see in the next few days. A full day of touring at an altitude of 5,000 feet gave rise to a rest before heading for dinner that evening as the sunset turned the surrounding mountains pink. nal buildings still stand. However, the Los Alamos Laboratory still exists but in much larger facilities. It is one of the leading research centres in the world. Upon our return to Santa Fe, we had just enough time to enjoy the Georgia O’Keefe After an excellent Mexican lunch at the Museum next to our hotel. It is so special to base, we started on the Turquoise Trail for do these tours with St. Lazarus friends, and, Santa Fe which took us through spectacular as we tour, we always have the opportunity mountain scenery and past old abandoned to exchange information for the better of the towns as well as art communities. In about Order. At 5 pm, we departed for the Vigil at two hours, we found ourselves checking the Holy Faith Episcopal Church. It was a into the beautiful Eldorado Hotel in Santa very moving service with a beautiful soloist. Fe which would host the St. Lazarus events. Following the Vigil Service, we were taken to the well-known Compound Restaurant on Since we had no meetings to attend the ear- Canyon Road where, after an outdoor receply part of the next day, we took off on the tion in the courtyard, we had dinner inside – High Road to Taos where, for 2 ½ hours, we another lovely evening sitting with both navigated steep climbs and sharp curves American and Canadian friends in the Orpassing through communities that were even der. older than Jamestown. Taos itself was a little disappointing but seeing the famous The next morning, the Grand Prior and I Rio Grande River as it passed through a attended the American Grand Priory Meetdeep gorge and then following this famous ing where we got caught up on some of the river as we took the Low Road back to San- work of the America Grand Priory. A reta Fe added to the pleasure of the day. port from the Webmaster, Chev. Richard Harlow, KLJ told how they were updating Our day ended with the first St. Lazarus their website by increasing security, adding event – a reception at one of Santa Fe’s best tools to help officers, centralizing the memknown and most beautiful galleries called bership data base, creating online registrathe Meyer Gallery where, on a perfect sum- tion etc. This reminded me of the similar merlike evening, we mingled with friends in work being done to update our national web a beautiful courtyard. The Grand Prior and site under the guiding mouse-clicks of I were delighted to meet up with other Chev. Glen Timney, KCLJ, CMLJ. members of the Canadian Grand Priory who had made the journey to Santa Fe – Grand The Chancellor, Chev. Herschel Abbott Chancellor Chev. Edward B. White, GCLJ , KCLJ, MMLJ, SCrLJ, JD spoke of their CMLJ and his wife Francoise, Chev. Norfocus on attracting new members and beman A. Sande, KCLJ, GOMLJ and Dame lieves a survey of current members on what Dorothy M. Sande, DLJ, MMLJ, along with attracts them to the Order will be helpful. A Chev. Lionel J. Goffart QC, KCLJ, CMLJ, report on membership spoke of 21 new CLII (Belg.). Returning to the hotel, we members coming into the Order with a curCanadians were hosted by many of the ofrent total of 428 active members and 139 ficers in the American Grand Priory at a inactive members in the American Grand very entertaining and delicious dinner. Priory. Friday, September 21 proved to be an equally interesting day which began with a St. Lazarus bus tour to Bandelier through fascinating scenery of canyon and mesa wilderness where, before a picnic lunch, we were able to walk up to the preserved ruins of the ancient cliff-dwelling ancestral Pueblo culture. With no oblations increase since 2004, a 10% increase in dues was proposed. The incoming Grand Prior emphasised the need for Strategic Planning with the view that ―we will not know if we have gotten there if we do not know where we are going.‖ Many words were also expressed over the loss of Chev. Bruce Harrington, GClrLJ, Dating back to between 1100 and 1500, GCLJ, GCMLJ, GCrLJ, JD, Grand Prior of The next day, a visit to the Nuclear History these ruins were only discovered by archae- the Grand Priory of America who passed Museum, which told the story of the atom ologist Bandelier in the 1880s. From Ban- away earlier in the year. His passing is a bomb and the Manhattan Project, was foldelier, we drove to Los Alamos, famous for great loss to the Order, and it was anlowed by a trip on the longest tram ride in being the town where the Manhattan Project nounced that the next Green Book would be the world to the top of the Sandia Peaks at secretly developed the atom bombs to be dedicated to him. over 10,000 feet. What a view we had from dropped on Japan. Only a few of the origi(Continued on page 8) Gazette April 2013 7 From my point of view (Continued from page 7) The Canadian Grand Prior was invited to bring greetings at which time he also extended an invitation to the American Grand Priory to attend our 2013 Chapter General in Edmonton. betics around the world. He has also been very active on Boards related to organ and tissue transplants. Returning to the hotel about 4 pm, we had time to get ready for the Grand Priory Reception at 5:30 pm with the Grand Priory Gala, including a dinner and ball, following The American Grand Prioral meetings only at 7:30 pm. It was a wonderful evening and have a luncheon on the Friday which those all of us Canadians present were certainly of us who chose to take the St. Lazarus tour perfectly hosted by our American friends. outside Santa Fe had to miss. Edmonton Commandery’s Chev. Norme Sande, KCLJ, GOMLJ as Scrivener of the With no official luncheon on Saturday to Canadian Grand Priory, proudly raised the attend, we were grateful for some precious Canadian flag as we all sang O’Canada. free time before having to participate in the fully programmed remainder of the day. Of The next day did not prove to be so course, no luncheon is a cost-saver as well. much fun for the Whites and the Dumbrilles who attempted to return to OttaThus Saturday afternoon events began with wa. Our 12:34 pm flight out of Albuthe Investiture at The Cathedral Basilica of querque, after a six hour wait while St. Francis of Assisi at 2:30 pm. We were they tried to make a mechanical repair, amazed at the crowd standing outside the got cancelled. Lining up for another two cathedral to watch us parade in –what won- hours to reschedule our flight, we finalderful free publicity for our Order! ly boarded a flight to Los Angeles which itself got returned to the gate for The Investiture was very special because it a repair lasting well over an hour. concluded with the Induction of the new Grand Prior, Chev. Kenneth P. Moritsugu, Starting off again, we got to Los AngeRADM, USPHS (Ret.), GCLJ, KMLJ, les just in time for the red eye flight to GCrLJ, MD in a very moving ceremony. Chicago and from there to Ottawa. As Ottawa Commandery member, Chev. Edwe were to start off on a tour with ward B. White, GCLJ, CMLJ, BA as Grand Queen’s University to Russia the next Chancellor of the International Office was a evening out of Ottawa, the Grand Prior key participant in the ceremony. and I counted ourselves lucky not to be further delayed on our trip from Santa Fe. Dr. Moritsugu is well received as the new Grand Prior and has a distinguished background. He was the Acting Surgeon General of the United States from July 2006 until he retired in September 2007 after 37 years of active duty. He was the Deputy Surgeon General and principal advisor to the US Surgeon General for nearly ten years. He is Chairman of Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Institute where he develops innovative programs and strategies to help both Johnson and Johnson and the health care community deliver better care for dia- to be the oldest surviving wooden structure in Russia and is called the Church of St. Lazarus. It was built to honour a saint called Lazarus who died in 1391 in the region at the age of 105. His cult was very popular amongst those who wished to follow his example. Thanks to the wonders of air travel and even more so the wonder of Air Canada being right on schedule, the Grand Prior and I left Ottawa at 5:30 pm on November 8 and were sitting down with Chev. Christopher W. Gilluly, CDR, USN (Ret.), NCM, GCLJ, Our time in Russia proved to provide us with a very exciting and memorable St. Lazarus connection which will be covered separately. We also experienced one other connection, which I will mention here, when we visited the remote and tiny island of Kitzhi just 600 km from the Arctic Circle in northern Russia. This 4- mile-long island, situated in Lake Onega, Europe’s second largest lake, was settled centuries ago because the waters of the lake made CMLJ and the Vice Grand Chancellor it warmer than the surrounding mainland. (Administration), Dame Marny A. Gilluly, DGCLJ, DMLJ, DC3rd cl/OLJ in a restauWhen missionaries arrived in the 1100s rant in Washington, DC at 8 pm on Novemafter the pagans, the island became the site ber 8. Over dinner we had a wonderful opof the first Christian church. By 1650, there portunity to catch up on local, national and was a monastery serving over 11,000 people even international events as they concerned in 130 small villages. Today the island has the Order – a lovely brief interlude before become a museum to preserve the wooden Richard and I drove on to Richmond, Virarchitecture of the region. One of the struc- ginia to attend events related to the Frederic tures moved here is a tiny church built of Remington Art Museum. pine in the late 1300s. It is now considered (Continued on page 9) Gazette April 2013 8 From my point of view (Continued from page 8) Denis Rioux Christine Schattauer Regional Investiture At the end of November, the Grand Prior and I accepted the invitation of the Grand Priory of Ireland to attend their 50th anniversary celebrations. That event, too, will be covered in a separate story. Back home with our own Ottawa Commandery, the Grand Prior and I attended the St. Lazarus Day service and dinner on December 17 in Ottawa. This is always a most enjoyable evening, and this year was no exception. It is a date from year to year that every Ottawa member knows to keep open, and the attendance is always very good. The service this year, complete to beautiful music and candlelight was in Christ Church Cathedral, and once again we only had a block to walk through slushy snow to the nearby Capitol Club for the usual gourmet meal that it provides. Our next event was on January 26, 2013, in Ottawa, when, because of the large number wishing to join (22 postulants!), there was a Vigil Service and Mini-Investiture at Christ Church Cathedral followed by dinner at the Capitol Club. We certainly welcome these incoming members and look forward to the spirit of renewal that they no doubt will bring to the Order. Lastly, I have just found out that a major exhibition called Diana, a Celebration will be at the West Edmonton Mall during the Chapter General in Edmonton . It is well worth seeing because it contains 150 items that otherwise could only be seen by a visit to Diana’s family estate, Althorp including her wedding gown, some of her dresses and jewels along with photos and momentous from her childhood to her death. Proceeds from this travelling exhibition go to charity which of course is what St. Lazarus is all about too. The following members were Decorated, Promoted or Invested in the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem, by the hand of the Prior of the Order in Canada, at a Commandery Investiture, held in Ottawa, Ontario, January, 2013. Commander/Commandeur Dr. Patrice Tremblay John Sailaley Kenneth Armstrong Maj (retd.) Paul Henry Denis Perrier Les membres suivants ont été décorés, promus ou investis dans l’Ordre militaire et hospitalier de Saint-Lazare de Jérusalem par Officer/Officier le Grand Prieur de l’Ordre au Canada, lors d’une investiture de commanderie tenue à Aylmer Baker Ottawa (Ontario), le janvier 2013 : Ronald Davidson Daniel Drapeau Decorations/Décorations Denis Durand Maj. Hubert Fafard Officer of Merit/Officier de Mérite Jason Galbraith Alain Baron Montreal Pierre Gaston Mario Groleau Quebec Elie Kano Rev. Lillian Roberts Ottawa Donald Mechaluk Hon Peter Milliken Ottawa Dr. Patrice Tremblay Quebec Justin Morin-Carpentier Thomas Nittolo Frederic Plouffe Member of Merit/Membre de Mérite Rosalie Plouffe Michel Barakatt Quebec Sean Pretty Harold Dumbrille Ottawa Jocelyn Toy Miles Gregg Ottawa Roberto Valente L’abbe Marc-Phillippe Vincent Montreal Thomas Nittolo Quebec Member/Membre Erik Plourde Quebec Monique Kerr Toronto Commandery members being decorated/ invested: Lt(N) Shawn Pretty, Postulant, Major (Ret’d) Paul E. Henry, HCol Ken Armstrong, with The Honorable Peter Miliken, Prior of the Order, front. Membres de la Commanderie de Toronto décorés/ investis : le lt(v) Shawn Pretty, postulant, le major (à la retraite) Paul E. Henry, le col honoraire Ken Armstrong, en compagnie de l’honorable Peter Miliken, Prieur de l’Ordre, en avant. Gazette April 2013 9 Quebec Quebec Quebec Ottawa Toronto Toronto Montreal Quebec Ottawa Quebec Montreal Quebec Montreal Montreal Montreal Ottawa Ottawa Quebec Montreal Montreal Toronto Quebec Montreal Ottawa History Corner by Chev. Brian Newbold, GCLJ, GOMLJ The answers to the History Quiz questions which appeared in the October 2012 issue of the Gazette are as follows: 1) Constantinople ; 2) A federal charter would enable the Order to hold property and have the seal of official approval of its aims and objectives; 3) Chevalier Robert de Fichot des Friches, sieur de Clodore. in Portugal, Holland, Bulgaria, Roumania, and Mexico. In Canada, between 1962 and 1974, six Commanderies were created, namely : Ottawa, Toronto, Montreal, Quebec, Acadia, and Western. Vignette: The Commanderies: The Order of St. Lazarus has always Another Quiz : chosen the Command ery as its basic structural unit. As early as 1291, when it left the Holy Land, the Order already had Com1) Who was the Protector of the Order of St. Lazarus from 1824 manderies in France, England, Scotland, Austria, Switzerland, and to 1830? Hungary. However, the 16th Century Protestant Reformation in England brought about suppression of all of the Commanderies 2a) Who sent Samuel de Champlain to New France in 1603, as a there, but later on restoration occurred. member of a French expedition? In the 17th Century, membership in the Order increased, especially 2b) Who commanded that expedition? in France, due to the influence of Louis XIV ; and new Commanderies were set up elsewhere : Spain, Poland, Sweden and 3) In 1459, Pope Pius II ordered the union of the Order of St. LazaDenmark. Expansion also took place overseas, for example, in Perus with two Papal Orders - what was the name of the new ru. Over the next 200 years, more Commanderies were established, Order to be ? DVD Phase II Report by LCol Mark F Macpherson CD, GCLJ, CMLJ, Project Manager All good things have to come to an end sometime! As I had forecast in the last issue of the Gazette, the DVD Project was in its final phases. I am happy to report that every member of the Grand Priory has now received a personal copy of the DVD disk containing the completed video program and each commandery and delegation has received a small starting stock to use for local promotion programs. The videos can now be found on the new website as well. In addition the Chancery holds a stock of DVD disks to resupply the commanderies and delegations and has a set of broadcast quality beta tapes for loan to commanderies that have the opportunity to obtain publicity on a local TV station. There were many members and non-members who contributed to the success of the project as volunteers, writers, and actors. In order to recognize these contributions, I included a certificate with their copy of the DVD. In all, sixty people were included in this recognition, which was a very small token of my appreciation, as the project manager, of the willing assistance offered by these individuals. Even the actors, who are normally paid for their performances, in most cases volunteered to do extra filming, because they were impressed by the mission of the Order and were pleased to be part of the video program we presented. We were afforded outstanding support by various organizations including Algonquin College in Ottawa which provided space for filming and organization assistance, the Canadian Hospice Palliative Care Association which helped to identify suitable people for testimonials, Macdonald-Stewart Foundation of Montreal which provided space for filming, and other organizations in the field of palliative care, and universities who had received ecumenical bursaries, helped with locating visual and historical material. make it happen. I must take this opportunity to thank the various members of the National Executive who served over this period, as well as all members of the Grand Priory, for their support and faith in the outcome of this significant national project. The funding was entirely provided The Project Manager (left) presents a cerby members of the Grand tificate of appreciation to the Chaplain Pastor Eric Dyck for his appearPriory and some of the General, ance in the “Ecumenical Initiatives” video commanderies, who adopt- where he presented “Shared Ministries”. ed the vision of a video program to support promotion of the Order in Canada. As the Project Manager, I was required to take on the role of a video producer, raising funds and controlling the expenses, approving the selection of the cast, finding suitable venues for filming, providing costumes – often from my personal wardrobe, locating props that would appear in the video scenes, scheduling and attending filming sessions, and working with the director during editing sessions, where an awful lot of material ended up on the cutting room floor as they say in the moving picture industry. I can now admit that from beginning to end, the project took about 600 hours of my time and my trusty Buick put over 5000 km on the clock. I think my wife June will forgive me now that the project is finished. Little did I know when I joined Radio Canada in television as a student over 60 years ago, that I would be involved again in a video project in the twenty-first century. A lot has changed in the interim, but I like to learn new things and this is my reward. This project that started in the spring of 2006 is effectively completed in the winter of 2013, a period of over six years. I guess this is typical of a program of this scope that depends on volunteers to Gazette April 2013 10 Grand Prior’s Visit to Dublin, Ireland Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Grand Priory of Ireland – November 22 -25, 2012 By Dame Sarah Jane Dumbrille DCLJ, OMLJ wife from Holland and two delightful twin sisters from Ireland whose grandfather was a former President of Ireland. The Grand Prior of Ireland, Chev. Bernard Barton GCLJ, SC spoke at the close of the dinner during which time he generously and warmly welcomed the Grand Prior from Canada and myself. Official St. Lazarus events did not begin on November 20, 2012 found the Grand Prior Saturday, November 24 until late in the afternoon, but, throughout the day, we found and me leaving Ottawa on an overnight ourselves being incredibly hosted by the flight to London and from there on ThursGrand Priory of Ireland. The day began day, November 22 on a flight to Dublin. Here we stayed at the O’Callaghan Daven- with a small group of about ten of us departing from the hotel by bus and being port Hotel on Lower Merion, host for the guided by the Grand Prior himself, Chev upcoming St. Lazarus events. Arriving a day ahead allowed us to enjoy some places Bernard Barton GCLJ, SC through the streets of Dublin to a beautiful park which of interest in the area of our hotel and dihouses the official residence of the Presiverse ourselves of any jet lag. dent of Ireland. Because we were a little St. Lazarus events began with our departure early for our tour of the official residence, from the hotel at 6 pm on Friday, November Chev. Barton provided us with an opportunity to stop at the 200-foot high Welling23 for the nearby University of Dublin’s ton monument. The Duke of Wellington Trinity College Chapel for the Vigil Serwas born in Ireland. We began our tour of vice. Darkness falls this time of year in the official residence by looking at a magDublin around 4 pm so it was well after nificent Rolls Royce, once the official car of dark when, after a very short ride, our bus the Presidents of Ireland. We then viewed left us at the entrance to the university. two beautiful rooms which were being set From here, we had to cross a quadrangle over ancient and worn cobblestones to Trin- up for a state banquet that evening. Soon we were invited to enter a large reception room ity College Chapel. Trinity College was founded by Queen Elizabeth I in the 1500s, overlooking beautiful gardens. As we adand how awe inspiring it was to be at a ser- mired the room, we noticed that there was a quiet conversation between the Grand Prior vice in such an historic setting. Those atof Ireland and a member of the staff. tending included members not only from Ireland but from Germany, France and JaHis Excellency Michael pan and, of course, ourselves from Canada. All of a sudden, th Higgins, the 9 President of Ireland apRepresenting the Grand Master was the prepeared to greet us. What a wonderful survious and 48th Grand Master of the Order, prise for us all! A short but gracious man H.H. Don Francisco de Borbon y Escasany, with a big smile, he became President in th 5 Duke of Seville & Grandee of Spain. October 2011 winning with the largest numEveryone was so warm and welcoming to ber of votes of any Irish politician to date in us. The service, complete to beautiful muthe republic. He warmly welcomed us and sic, was very moving, and it was rather invited us to look into his office in an adjamagical to be sitting in such historic surcent room. When other St. Lazarus memroundings and being part of such an historibers found out our good fortune, they were cal ceremony. sorry that they had not joined our tour. At After the service, we gingerly made our way this point, it is interesting to note that in over rough cobblestones in the dark back to 2010, Dr Mary Robinson, first woman Presthe bus which transported us to dinner at the ident of Ireland (1990-1997) was honoured by the Order of St. Lazarus in Ireland and beautiful Stephen’s Green Club with its invested with the rank of Dame Grand Cross magnificent carved plaster ceilings and of Merit in recognition of her outstanding walls. Here we first attended a reception contribution to humanity and social justice. and had an opportunity to renew our acShe has spent most of her life as a human quaintance with Irish friends in the Order. Before long, we were invited into a beauti- rights advocate. Her numerous honours and awards also include the Presidential Medal ful drawing room set with tables for ten. Our table was most enjoyable and included of Freedom from President Obama. the Grand Chancellor, H.E. Chev. Dr. Ronald Hendricks, GClrLJ, GCLJ and his After lunch back at our hotel, we joined our little tour group and walked over to Trinity Gazette April 2013 11 Grand Prior Chev. Richard M. Dumbrille, with the Grand Prior of Ireland, Chev. Bernard Barton as they leave the Vigil Service at Trinity College Chapel, Dublin. Le Grand Prieur, le chev. Richard M. Dumbrille, et le Grand Prieur de l’Irlande, le chev. Bernard Barton, à la sortie de la vigile à la chapelle du Trinity College, Dublin. Grand Prior Chev. Richard M. Dumbrille, H.H. DonFrancisco de Borbon y Escasany, 5th Duke of Seville & Grandee of Spain, 48th Grand Master and Chev. Bernard Barton, Grand Prior of Ireland infront of the Wellington Monument in Dublin. Le Grand Prieur, le chev. Richard M. Dumbrille, S.A. Don Francisco de Borbon y Escasany, 5e duc de Séville et Grand d’Espagne, 48e Grand Maître, et le chev. Bernard Barton, Grand Prieur de l’Irlande, devant le Monument de Wellington à Dublin. College to see the Book of Kells, a manuscript prepared by the hand of monks of the four gospels that dates back to the year 800. The nearby 213-foot Long Room in the Library with its gallery bookcases is filled with hundreds of rare works. Both were such a privilege to see. We then returned to our hotel for two hours before departing at 5 pm for St. Patrick’s Cathedral and the In(Continued on page 12) Prior of France, The Duchess of Brissac. Needless to say, we certainly enjoyed our table which also included other distinAgain, sitting in this magnificent cathedral guished members from Ireland whom we filled with music and surrounded by so discovered had friends in common with us. many of our fellow members from far and The whole evening was very impressive wide in their beautiful robes was a memora- because it also had a serious side to it. ble experience. Of course darkness had fallen so the cathedral had a very special There was no ball. Instead, young people atmosphere being lit only with necessary who had received funding from the Order in light and candles. At 7 pm, we departed St. Ireland spoke of how helpful this funding Patrick’s for Trinity College Dining Hall, had been for their various projects. Their another unforgettable experience. However, short remarks were very impressive. For to get there was no mean feat because by example, one young man spoke of having now it was very cold and windy with pour- climbed Mount Everest but at the same time ing rain. Of course, the bus could only drop being exposed to contaminated water which us at the entrance to the university, and it made him very ill. From that experience he took a great deal of effort and care to walk resolved to set up clean water operations in across slippery worn cobblestones trying to various parts of the world as his life work. It keep one’s hair dry, one’s feet dry and pre- was impressive not only because the Order vent the lower half of one’s ball gown from was supporting the young people with progetting drenched. Thank goodness, I had a jects they saw as important but because so very tired rain hat in my purse and that, with many young people attended the dinner. As a full length mantle, complete to hood, well, to add purpose to the evening, there helped. However, it did not take away the were two very clever fundraisers carried fear of falling on those slippery cobbleout. Finally, there was a half hour of instones but thankfully that did not happen. credible entertainment when two supposed waiters suddenly burst into song and proOnce inside, it was all worth the effort as ceeded to give the guests a half hour of we walked into the beautiful and historic opera arias. It was certainly an evening to dining hall of Trinity College Dublin. I had remember and one with a purpose that went the great privilege of sitting on the right of beyond mere entertainment. the Grand Prior of Ireland while our Grand Prior was privileged to sit beside the Grand On Sunday, November 25, we had the privi(Continued from page 11) vestiture. lege of having the Duke of Seville join us for the usual excellent Irish breakfast that was served in the hotel. He had just returned from China where he builds prefabricated houses for people. We always admired him as our Grand Master, and it was enjoyable to spend some time with him. Our time in Dublin came to an end that morning but we had more adventures ahead with our youngest son, Charles joining us we drove down to Cork. From here we had a day long excursion to Schull in order to visit my family’s ancestral home which, although abandoned, still stands. A true famine cottage, it was where my ancestors lived until they were forced to flee to Canada in 1846 due to the potato famine. The setting is made even more significant because on an outcropping of rock behind the stone cottage each of my ancestors has carved his name or initial before leaving. On this return visit, thanks to our youngest son, Charles, and a distant relative whom Charles discovered still lives in the area, we were able to not only see our ancestral cottage and the etchings on the rock once again but also find the homes still standing connected to other ancestors in my family. Ireland has a special place in our hearts and with the gracious hospitality extended to the Grand Prior and me on this trip in Dublin, I am more proud than ever of my Irish heritage. Online readers: To book a seat or a table of 8 using our secure registration service, please Click Here Gazette April 2013 12 Commandery Activities As reported by Commandery Reporters Jerusalem and to help humanity, to bring help and hope to the disenfranchised, the dejected and the rejected. This should be the mission of all Toronto Commandery held its Annual Gen- who profess to be Christians and/or eral Meeting at the Toronto Badminton and followers of Christ. It is worthy to Racket Club on January 24, 2013. Approxi- note that your focus on solutions to mately 50 members and guests attended medical and ecumenical issues and enjoying a delicious meal, renewing friend- bringing relief to suffering. You ships and meeting the new postulants to be have not turned away from the days invested this year in Edmonton. of the Crusades: the lepers, the unclean; those on beds of affliction Commander Andy Duncanson provided a including palliative care. Your motto Mr. Andrew Kaye, bursary recipient, Mrs. Kaye, Rev. William review of the activities of the Commandery – to support and expand hospice and Osborne , Ecumenical Award winner and Toronto Commander highlighting the very successful and profita- palliative care – is a demonstration Chaplain Fr. Philip Kennedy. ble 50th Chapter General of the Grand Priof good work in helping others. ory, the value of the various events to meet M. Andrew Kaye, lauréat de la bourse, Mme Kaye, le rév. Willocal fundraising initiatives and to hear the If I can help somebody as I pass liam Osborne, lauréat du prix œcuménique, et le chapelain de la Commanderie de Toronto, le père Philip Kennedy. plans for 2013. They also elected a new along, Council in which only three positions were Then my living shall not be in vain. exchanged. If I can help somebody as a Christian ought, speak with one voice, be recognized and Then my living shall not be in vain. respected as we address issues – religious One of the highlights of the evening was the presentation of Dame Marjorie MacKinnon Solomon in Proverbs 10:28 puts it this way: and those of our communities. Ecumenical Award and Bursary. The award committee annually selects a member of the The hope of the righteous ends in Gladness. Mr. Andrew Kaye is recommended to reclergy for the award and that person selects But the expectation of the wicked comes to ceive the funds attached to the award that I am honoured to accept this evening. To a deserving theology or other student for a nothing. him I say there is work before you. Press bursary. on! In 2005, your organization, along with the The Commandery Chaplain, Fr. Philip Ken- Canadian Hospice and Palliative Care AssoHebrews 10:36 advises us: nedy presented the award to Rev. William ciation provided literature, some 100,000 Osborne who was accompanied to the meet- copies or more of ―A Caregivers’ Guide‖. ing with his wife. Fr. Kennedy then present- An admirable thing – education for those in ―You need endurance, so that when you have done the will of God, you may receive ed the $1000 bursary to Mr. Andrew Kaye, need of knowledge. what was promised‖. a doctoral candidate at Wycliffe. Andrew was also accompanied by his wife. This evening, once again, you are encouragLet us all do the work that is before us. Be ing ecumenism by way of recognizing strong, be brave looking only unto Jesus as In his acceptance speech, Rev. Osborne someone’s efforts and assisting a student stated the following: with a bursary for the propagation of God’s you onward go. word and continuing the work of ecumenIt is gratifying to learn that over 900 years ism. It is my desire, my wish, there will be May God Bless Marjorie McKinnon and all ago an organization was mandated to care unity of all denominations and churches in gathered here. for sick pilgrims and especially the lepers in Toronto, if not Ontario, so that we can Toronto Commandery AGM In Support of the Greater Moncton Hospice Acadia Commandery of the Military and Hospitaller Order of Saint Lazarus of Jerusalem presented a $500 cheque in support of the Greater Moncton Hospice /du grand Moncton providing residential treatments to patients in Palliative Care Units in the greater Moncton area. Attending the presentation were: Dr. Brian T. Newbold, of Moncton, former Commander of the Acadia Commandery, Mrs. Helen Sastaunik, Executive Director of the Greater Moncton Hospice – du grand Moncton, Dr. Nancy Grant, of Rothesay, N.-B., representing the Acadia Commandery and founder of the Saint John Hospice and Mr. Bernard Poirier, of Moncton, former Vice -Commander. Cheques were also presented to the Miramichi Hospice and to the New Brunswick Hospice Palliative Care Association. Gazette April 2013 13 Acadia Presentation to Atlantic School of Theology Commander Dennice Leahey recently presented two Cheques from the Order to increase the Capital of the Order’s Bursary at the Atlantic School of Theology. Over $25,000 has been distributed in bursaries over the last 15 years with the most recent being granted to Brian Curtis who is ministering at the United Church in Rawdon Hills, Nova Scotia and is taking his Master in Divinity by Distance Education. Grant to Hospice Miramichi At a ceremony held at the Hospice Shop Boutique of the Greater Moncton Hospice / du grand Moncton, the Acadia Commandery of the Order of St. Lazarus presented a cheque for $2,000. to Hospice Miramichi established in the former Bishop’s Palace in Miramichi with its goal of making people who are terminally ill and in the last stage of their lives, as comfortable as possible, in a clinical setting. The Hospice office will be opened to the public by the middle to the end of December. Attending the presentation were from left to right, Dr. Brian Newbold, of Moncton, former Commander of the Acadia Commandery, Mrs. Connie Doucette, Executive Director of the Hospice Miramichi, Anna MacDonald, Board Chairperson, Dr. Nancy Grant, of Rothesay, on behalf of the Acadia Commandery and Mr. Bernard Poirier, of Moncton, former Vice-Commander of the Acadia Commandery. Caregiver’s Guide in greater use at Borden On August 17, 2012 copies of A Caregiver’s Guide were presented to the Chaplain services at CFB Borden. In the photo taken at the Catholic Church and main office of the Chaplain services is Toronto Commandery member Mr. Garry Chandler, CD, OLJ and Major Guillaume Begin a padre on the base. The padre also asked for a copy in Inuit as one chaplain works directly with the Rangers and could utilize this resource. During the meeting, Gary also discovered that Base Borden trains staff in multidenominational practice meaning the Guide will be invaluable and can be taken to any base in Canada and any other place in the world were the Canadian Forces serve. Newfoundland bursary Presentation Rev. Dr. Ian Wishart, CChLJ, OMLJ, presented a cheque to Very Rev. William Bellamy, Acting Provost of Queen’s College, St. John’s. The cheque was the $5000 grant from the Order of St. Lazarus to increase the amount of the St. Lazarus Ecumenical Scholarship for Newfoundland, which is administered by Queen’s College, St. John’s. News from Manitoba Members and friend of the Commandery gathered December 17th , 2012 at the home of Chev. Bob and Dame Audrey Vandewater for a brief business meeting and celebration of all things Lazarus. The members of the Commandery have opted to support the work of volunteers at Hospice and Palliative Care Manitoba trough a recognition programme and have committed Commandery funds to the endeavour for the next three years. Arctic Vice Commander Ken Bridges joined the festivities. The members of the Commandery are resident in many other provinces so a warm welcome home was extended to those able to be in attendance. Vice Commander, Dennis Schultz, will be presenting the first cheque to Hospice MB early in 2013. Gazette April 2013 14 Palliative Care Nurses Honoured Once again, Thunder Bay Commandery has recognized local nurses who successfully achieved the Canadian Nursing Association Hospice Nurses Certification during 2011 and 2012. Shown in the picture are (left to right): Stephanie Jankovic RN, Wendy Cates RN, Capt. Don Murrell CD KCLJ OMLJ, Robin Cano RN, Kelly Sharp RN, Corina Setala RN, Meta Evans DLJ OMLJ RN, Zdenka Fabiano RN and Sarah Yocum RN. The Thunder Bay Commandery Certificates of Appreciation, along with the now traditional orchid corsages created by Mrs. Debra Groulx OMLJ, were presented during a luncheon hosted by the Commandery in the Officers Mess of the Thunder Bay Armoury on Wednesday, September 19, 2012 with the honouree's employers and families in attendance. Organizer of this year's luncheon, Dame Meta Evans DLJ OMLJ RN reports that, "the nurses were extremely honoured by the luncheon and that the orchids really touched them". Other Registered Nurses who qualified as specialists in palliative care and will receive Certificates of Appreciation that were not able to attend the luncheon were: Sherri Henderson RN, Lori Hygaard RN, Donna Leonzio RN, Lille Mcrae RN, Lee Anne Morrow RN, Tammy Sholz RN, Sarah Rowsell RN. Hospice palliative care aims to relieve suffering and improve the quality of living and dying for those patients for whom there is no cure. Specialty certification allows registered nurses to build on the foundation of their Canadian RN registration. In 2004, the Canadian Nurses Association added certification for specialists in hospice palliative care nursing to their program. The Thunder Bay Commandery has recognized each graduating class of nurses since the beginning of the certification. Over the years, Northwestern Ontario has demonstrated a real commitment to the improvement of palliative care for the residents of the area. These recently certified nurses are the leaders in caring for our dying and their families. As the Order of St. Lazarus has been doing similar work for over 900 years, the Thunder Bay Commandery is proud to recognize these nurses for their leadership and commitment in caring for the terminally ill. St John the Compassionate Mission As the Queen of Canada celebrates her Diamond Jubilee in 2012, St John the Compassionate Mission celebrates its Silver Jubilee of service to the community. The Mission operates a Drop-in Centre for people who are living on the street or in substandard housing, a Meal Program that serves over 2500 meals a month, and St. John’s Academy, an enrichment program for pupils in Grade 6 to 9 who are from families that are new to Canada or from low-income situations. It also operates several social enterprises: St. John’s Bakery (noted by Toronto Life Magazine as one of the best bakeries in Toronto) that bakes organic, French Artisan breads and sweets for sale and at the same time creates work and trains people for employment and St. John’s Thrift Store at 2155 Danforth Avenue, Toronto that sells donated clothing, furniture and provides work for individuals. One cheque to assist operations was presented by Ingrid Hope (Western Ontario) and Fr. Philip Kennedy (Chaplain of Toronto Commandery) made a second presentation of a St. Lazarus cheque to the St. John the Compassionate Mission. Shown in the picture at the mission lunchroom are: Joanna Dunn (Assistant Co-ordinator of the mission), Fr. Kennedy and Fr. Roberto Ubertino (Founder and Director of the Mission). At the time the bakery was going, lunch had just been served to new Christian refugees from Syria and classes in English were being taught by volunteers in their little Academy next door. In the words of Jean Vanier the mission has been ministering to all in the ―belief that each one is important, whatever their situation. A community can’t take in everyone but it can become a sign, a sign that....there is a place where people believe that love is possible.‖ St John the Compassionate is about more than providing services to the economically poor – it is about addressing the loneliness and abuse that lies at the core of poverty. With its whole heart, Saint John the Compassionate Mission thanks the Order of St. Lazarus for its ongoing support. Gazette April 2013 15 Members in the News As reported by Commandery Reporters 60th Diamond Jubilee Medals The following names were supplied to the Gazette of members that received the 60th Diamond Jubilee Medal from the Government of Canada. Created in 2012 to mark the 60th anniversary of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s accession to the Throne as Queen of Canada, the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal was a tangible way for Canada to honour Her Majesty for her service to this country. At the same time, this commemorative medal served to honour significant contributions and achievements by Canadians. During the year of celebrations, 60 000 deserving Canadians were recognized. La Gazette a appris que les membres suivants ont reçu la médaille du Jubilé de diamant du gouvernement du Canada. Créée en 2012 afin de marquer le 60e anniversaire d’accession au Trône de Sa Majesté la Reine Elizabeth II à titre de Reine du Canada, la médaille du Jubilé de diamant se voulait un moyen concret pour le Canada de lui rendre hommage pour services rendus au pays. Parallèlement, cette médaille commémorative sert à souligner les contributions et réalisations importantes de Canadiens et de Canadiennes. Au cours de l’année de célébration, 60 000 Canadiens et Canadiennes méritoires l’ont reçue. Arctic The Hon. George Tuccaro, (Postulant) His Worship, Mayor Gordon Van Tighem, (Postulant) Mr. Kirby Marshall, (Postulant) Ms. Hilary Jones Lt(N) David Connelly Edmonton Aurélio Fernandes Ottawa The Hon. Peter Milliken Dame Sarah Jane Dumbrille Chev. Richard M. Dumbrille Quebec Dr. Alymer Baker Pierre Droiun Chev. Claude Labbe Christine Schattauer Erik Plourde Dennis Rioux Toronto Ken Armstrong Chev. Edward Badovinac Dame Jocelyn Badovinac Glenn Carter Dr F Jackman Eric Jackman Dr. Charles Godfrey Edward Moroney L Col. Gerry Nudds Dame Maureen Galloway Chev. Lionel Goffart Professor T.H.B Symons Thunder Bay Capt. Tim Groulx Professor Marry Lou Kelly Western Ontario Capt The Revd Don McLean Aitchison Dr. Rob Boyko LCol James R. Breithaupt LCol Jeffery Robert Cairns Dr. Glenn F. Cartwright Rev. Canon William G. Cliff Chev. Robert E. Harrison Capt George D. Hope Capt Anthony O. Lea Rev. Canon Christopher B. J. Pratt Ms. Bonnie Gay Rees Dr. Peter H. O’Neil Roe Chev. Russell David Smith LCol T. James Stokes Maj E. Ruth Stokes Lt W. Frederick Tufnell Calgary LCdr (ret.) E. Faye Morgan LCdr (Ret.) Ian Morgan Gazette April 2013 16 50th Anniversary Medals Presented to Arctic Delegation by NWT Vice Regal By Lt(N) David Connelly CLJ with assistance from Mr. Michael Kalnay OLJ, MMLJ On November 13th , 2012 members of the Arctic Delegation were invited to have tea with the Honourable George L. Tuccaro, Commissioner of the Northwest Territories, in his official offices in the Capital city of Yellowknife. During their hour-long meeting, members talked about the objectives of the Order in general, and spent considerable time discussing the Aboriginal Caregiver’s Guide DVD project. Commissioner Tuccaro shared some well-considered thoughts about palliative care, speaking as a member of the Aboriginal community, as a caregiver himself, and as a singer-composer who has helped others comfortably pass on in their journey. Commissioner Tuccaro also informed the Delegation that he has accepted the Grand Prior’s invitation to be invested as a Knight of the Order at the Chapters General in Edmonton May 31- June 2. Our Grand Prior, Chevalier Richard Dumbrille CM GCLJ(J) GOMLJ, with the aid of the Chancery’s Executive Director Dame Jean Matheson DCLJ, CMLJ, did some sleuthing through the Priory archives and determined that this was not the first time that the Order of St. Lazarus has been associated with the Northwest Territories Commissioner’s office, as Mr. Robert (Bob) Pilot, Deputy Commissioner of the NWT from 1979 to 1983, was a member of the Order. The Order’s newest Postulant, the Honourable George L. Tuccaro, Commissioner of the Northwest Territories presents the Canadian Priory’s 50th Anniversary Medal to the Arctic Delegation. Le tout nouveau postulant de l’Ordre, l’honorable George L. Tuccaro, commissaire des Territoires du Nord-Ouest, présente la médaille du cinquantenaire du Prieuré canadien à la Délégation de l’Arctique. Commissioner Tuccaro graciously agreed to present the Canadian Priory’s 50th Anniversary Medal to all of the members of the Arctic Delegation. The Commander of the Arctic Delegation Lt(N) David Connelly CLJ and the Vice Commander NWT Michael Kalnay OLJ, MMLJ concluded the reception by presenting the Anniversary Medal to our newest Postulant, Commissioner Tuccaro. Commissioner is the Vice Regal office in Canadian territories similar to the office of Lieutenant Governor in the Provinces. The Order’s newest Postulant, the Honourable George L. Tuccaro, Commissioner of the Northwest Territories presents the Canadian Priory’s 50th Anniversary Medal to the Arctic Delegation. For those who wish to have one of the few remaining 50th Anniversary medals, they can contact the Chancery using the order form available at the center of the Gazette. Montreal Members give and receive By Chev. Garrfield Du Couturier-Nichol, KCLJ, CMLJ On October 4, 2012, the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism held a Gala Dinner to honour Fr. Irenée Beaubien and Dr. Victor Goldbloom for their pioneer work in the field of Ecumenism. The Gala Dinner was attended by many representatives from many different religious groups in Montreal and showed the great interest in the field of Ecumenism. Dr. Goodbloom was awarded a Knighthood of the Order of St. Sylvester and Fr. Beaubien was awarded the Cross PRO ECCLESIA ET PONTIFICE . Both of these awards had been approved for the recipients by His Holiness Pope Benedict the XVI for their work. The Gala was held at the Temple Emanu-El Beth Shalom. A St. Lazarus Bursary cheque was presented to Mr. John Jomon Kalladanthiyil a Ph.D. student in the Faculty of Religious Sciences and Theology at the University of Montreal. Lastly, a cheque was presented to Ven. David Oliver and M. Norman Lévesque, Acting Executive Director of the Canadian Centre for Ecumenism in December 2012 on behalf of the National Ecumenical Commission of the Grand Priory of Canada. Gazette April 2013 17 Visit to Zachatyesky Monastery to see the Holy Relics of Saint Lazarus, Sunday, October 7, 2012 by Dame Sarah Jane Dumbrille DCLJ, OMLJ On the afternoon of Sunday, October 7, 2012, while on a trip to Russia that took us on a river cruise between St. Petersburg and Moscow, the Grand Prior and I had the privilege of visiting the Zachatyesky Monastery/Convent to see one of the Holy Relics of St. Lazarus. The Holy Relic had arrived in Moscow on June 13, 2012, as a gift from the Cyprus Orthodox Church to the Patriarch of the Russian Orthodox Church in Moscow and All Russia. It had come from the St. Lazarus Church in Larnaca, Cyprus, which was built on the grave site of St.Lazarus. When the Church burned in 1970, human remains found in the church were identified as St. Lazarus relics. Russian pilgrims have visited the site for centuries. As soon as we heard through the press about the arrival of the Holy Relic in Moscow, we began to investigate whether it would be at all possible for us to see it while we were in Moscow. In the beginning, it seemed only a pipe dream. We had no idea where the monastery was located in the large sprawling city of Moscow. English, meet us in Moscow at 1pm on Sunday, October 7 (Canadian Thanksgiving!), after we had completed a visit to the massive and impressive World War II Museum with our tour group. Anna turned out to be an equally delightful young woman, a superb translator, who knew exactly where she was going because she worked in the area. We soon found ourselves in a taxi full of anticipation as to what to expect. The taxi let the three of us out at the entrance to the monastery. We knew we were in the right place because there was a sign with a photo of an icon of St. Lazarus advertising that his Holy Relics were there. We approached a nun standing near the entrance and told her we had been invited by the Mother Superior to visit. Another nun was dispatched to get the instructions, and, before long, we found ourselves being led into the church by Sister Vladimira who had first met us at the entrance. We think now that she was probably awaiting our arrival. She was extremely warm and gracious and so anxious to show us around. Bundled in a winter coat, she quickly led us out of the cold into the warmth of the We began by contacting the Vice Grand church. As there was a service going on in Chancellor (Administration) Dame Marny the church, she invited us to step into a Gilluly, DGCLU, DMLJ, DC3rd cl/OLJ in nearby chapel. She told us through our Washington, DC and for nearly three translator, Anna, that the monastery was months Marny and her husband, Chev. founded in the 14th century and that it was Christopher W. Gilluly, CDR, USN (Ret.), not only the oldest monastery in Moscow NCM, GCLJ, CMLJ tirelessly worked up to but it eventually became the first female the 11th hour to make our visit a reality. In convent for nuns. the end, in coordination with the Gillulys, the visit to view the Holy Relic of St. Laza- The monastery was founded by two sisters, rus was organized by Greg Mesniaeff, OLJ, whose brother was the first Metropolitan of a new member of the Grand Priory of Moscow. The sisters and their brother had America, through the Russian Orthodox come from a wealthy family and their parChurch’s administrative office in New York ents were opposed to their son becoming a City. And so it was, while we were on Metropolitan. However, because he was board our boat, making our way along the Metropolitan, the brother knew a Prince, Volga River system, that we got an email and he was able to get the Prince to give from Marny to say that we had an invitation enough money to the sisters so that they to visit the monastery and that if the Mother could build the monastery. In the chapel, Superior was unavailable when we could go the Sister showed us the resting place of the that she would have someone else there to two sisters who were the founders and told meet us. us of the miracles that had been performed at their grave site. These founders were As soon as we got the email, we approached made Saints in 2001. one of the Cruise Tour Directors on our boat, a beautiful young Russian lady who With the service over, the Sister then took lived in Moscow, to help us arrange the us into the church which was breathtakingly visit. We were thrilled to learn that she beautiful in gold and white. A magnificent knew exactly where the monastery was. multi-tiered iconostasis rose behind the alBefore we knew it, she had arranged to have tar. Just to the right was a large icon of St. her best friend, Anna, who spoke perfect Lazarus and in front of the icon of St. Laza- Gazette April 2013 18 rus sat a very beautiful silver filigreed box about 30cm long, 25 cm wide and 15 cm high, with the lid open. Inside, in the centre, one had a perfect view of the Holy Relic which was beautifully presented in a circular transparent box. The Holy Relic was mainly brown in colour, about an inch square and almost in a diamond shape. The Sister did not know what the relic was but later a physician travelling with us commented that it most likely was the knee cap. My rather vivid description in no way should take away the emotions the Grand Prior and I felt as we looked at this Holy Relic and all that it could possibly mean. To think we were looking at something so close to St. Lazarus is almost too over(Continued on page 19) (Continued from page 18) whelming an experience to put into words. The Sister’s face was glowing when she realized what a meaningful few moments she had given to us. There was a constant stream of people coming into the church and paying their respects to St. Lazarus. There is no question that Christianity is on the rise in Russia. On our way over to a nearby building, Sister Vladimira told us that Stalin had blown up the original monastery, and, at one point, the KGB had offices on the site and were adamant that there would never be a church on the site again. The Metropolitan had to hold his services in secret, and, before each service, his wife would re-sew in his surplice two velvet inch-long ribbons to form a cross which she then removed between services. The Sister showed us these worn pieces of velvet ribbon and the surplice now on display under glass. The next Metropolitan finally got the church rebuilt so that there would be a place to hold the many Holy Relics for which the church had been known. A lot of miracles have taken place here because of the many relics the church has in its possession. The St. Lazarus in Malta By Dame Dennice Leahey Sister told us that the Holy Relics of St. Lazarus may eventually be moved to the newly built and beautiful Christ the Saviour Cathedral but the final decision will be made by the Metropolitan of Moscow. In 1931, the Christ the Saviour Cathedral was blown up by Stalin and replaced by a swimming pool. In the 1990s, donations were made by thousands of people both inside and outside Russia to rebuild the Cathedral, and, in 2000, it was opened to services. Today it stands a duplicate of its former self, on the edge of the Moscow River glistening white with shining golden domes, a sight to behold from many vantage points in Moscow. If the Holy Relics of St. Lazarus eventually get moved from the Zachatyesky Monastery to this cathedral, they will only have a short distance to go as the cathedral is easily seen a few streets over from the monastery. and icons and ornaments that the church sold. In turn, as a token of our appreciation, we presented her with a donation and a small bottle of Canadian maple syrup. As we said our final goodbyes, this humble young woman admitted that she was the great granddaughter of the second Metropolitan and the granddaughter of the Mother Superior of this beautiful and memorable Monastery turned Convent. Our visit, so thoughtfully hosted by this lovely young and devoted Sister, was certainly the highlight of our visit to Russia. After our very ample lunch of fishcakes, salad, egg, cookies and fruit and the best homemade bread, the Sister showed us some more interesting parts of the church. As we got ready to leave, she handed us two shopping bags and one for our interpreter filled with a sample of many of the books Following our visit, Grand Prior Dr. Pace and Mrs. Pace entertained us for a lovely Tea in their home serving marvellous Maltese delights. Following receipt of a newsletter from the Order in Malta, ComA very memorable visit indeed! mander Dennice Leahey contacted Chev Michael Chiavola to arrange a visit. Over dinner in the historic walled city of Medina, Grand Prior Dr. Josie Pace and his wife Irene and Grand Historian, Dr. Charles Savona-Ventura and his wife shared the history of the Order in Malta and prepared us for a visit to ―Torri Lanzun‖, the International headquarters of the Order of St. Lazarus. Dr. SavonaVentura wrote the definitive History of the Order ―The Hospitaller Knights of Saint Lazarus‖ chronicling the 1200 years from the Crusades to the present time. He shared stories from his research especially the information in the Papal Bulls. Dr. Pace talked about the progress of the Order given his long relationship and incredible knowledge. Torri Lauzun, originally built in the 15th century, stands on a high promontory outside the capital, Valletta. The tower house is Medieval, with additions added in the 1700’s. Bought by Lt. Col Robert Gayre and restored after being virtually destroyed in WW ll, he gave this important historical building to the Order in 1972. Its modern day premises include the Order’s Chapel, offices for the world Headquarters, the Archives of the Order and an inner court yard with abundant flowers and shrubs. The former stables at the opposite end of the courtyard have been converted into the Knights’ Hall adorned with heraldic items, pictures and photos. Not since the French Revolution has the Order had a permanent headquarters. In 2013 the Grand Magisterial Council will be meet- Dr. C Savona-Ventura, Dame D Leahey, Grand Prior Dr. J Pace ing here in Malta. Gazette April 2013 19 Two Firsts for the Green Cross in the Arctic – An Ecumenical Event and Remembrance Day Service By David Connelly CLJ Remembrance Day provided a meaningful opportunity for the Arctic Delegation to establish two new firsts for the Order of St. Lazarus in the Canadian Territories. We held both our first Remembrance Day activity and the Delegation's first Ecumenical event. Ten of our eleven member multi denominational Delegation attended the musical service of remembrance "The Fallen" in St. Patrick's Parish Catholic Church, Yellowknife on Sunday afternoon, November 11, 2012. The 90 minute performance by Aurora Chorealis, Classics on Stage tinuing on the Artic Delegation’s banner. With the help of the OrYellowknife and various readers included two of our very own singers seen in the photo. Father (Major) Bastien AChLJ our Dele- der’s Executive Director Jean M. Matheson, DCLJ, CMLJ we hope gation’s Chaplain sings tenor and Ms. Constantina Tsetsos OLJ the to unfurl it for the first time in Edmonton on May 31, 2012. Artic Delegation’s Almoner who sings alto. Thank you to our confrere, the Commander of the Toronto ComThe ecumenical program was a beautiful and, thoughtful collabora- mandery, Andrew C. Duncan KCLJ, OMLJ for his inspiration to hold a combined event. And for his most appropriate words on the: tion of instrumental, choral and solo vocal music with spoken ― importance of Remembrance Day …. because it gives the whole word. The concert caringly addressed the themes of: loss, war, peace and hope through a range of musical styles and presentations nation a chance to recognize and give thanks to its' veterans for all the sacrifice required in serving the nation as a member of its' milithat provoked both thoughtful reflection and meaningful discustary, so that we may enjoy the freedoms that we have today and …. sion. it is also a time to keep in your prayers the Patriarch of our OrWe were joined by our Delegation’s newest member, capital city der, Gregory III Laham who is headquartered in war torn Damayor Mayor Gordon Van Tighem and his engaging wife Carol. mascus, Syria.‖ Regrettably, our Vice Commander Nunavut Major Ken Bridges could not make the journey. However, he advises that work is con- Caregiver’s Guide in Sudbury Students of Boreal College’s School of Health Sciences (SHS) are the lucky recipients of a generous donation from the Order of St. Lazarus – copies of the French version of The Caregiver’s Guide. Following a discussion between Kim Morris, Dean of SHS, and Major (Ret’d.) Paul E. Henry, CD, CLJ, MMLJ, M. Ed, the latter delivered more than 200 copies of the Guide to Boreal College, last fall. Several programs, including Practical Nursing, Personal Support Worker, and Funeral Services Education, all broach upon hospice and palliative care in one form or another. The Caregiver’s Guide constitutes a useful tool for giving students a better understanding of what families and caregivers of terminally-ill patients must go through. Moreover, the Guide was shared with various partners, such as Médecins francophones du Canada, during Northern Ontario’s Colloque francophone interprofessionnel en santé in November 2012. According to Kim Morris, ―This Guide is an excellent resource for both faculty and students, and, in a nutshell, all hospice and palliative caregivers. Boreal College thanks Major Henry and the Order of St. Lazarus for thinking of us and offering us this French-language tool‖! Gazette April 2013 20 Major (ret.) A. MacDonald Burka, CD, GCLJ, GOMLJ, a member of Toronto Commandery since 1980, passed on December 31, Remembering Members of the Grand Priory 2012 in his 93rd year. Predeceased by his loving wife of 54 years, Born April 4th, 1929 at Bradford, Eng- Dame Margaret MCGuinness in 2009. He served as Commander land, Chev. Graham Anderson, a of the Commandery 1987-1990. member of British Columbia Commandery, died November 18, 2012 at Mac was born in Calgary, Alberta and graduated from the UniverSunridge Place, Duncan BC. Graham sity of Alberta, BSci.Ag, 1941, including commission in the Canawas for many years the Principal Ardian Officers Training Corps. He saw service during WWll in the morist of the Grand Priory and respon- 31st Alberta Recce Regt. and overseas as a Captain at Canadian sible for the design of several ComMilitary H.Q. Upon returning to Canada, he joined Canada Packmandery banners. He was a Fellow of ers Limited in Edmonton and in 1947 moved to Toronto as adverthe Canadian Heraldry Society and tising manager. He joined the Governor General's Horse Guards Cowichan Herald Extrordinaire, a Knight Commander of the where he reactivated the Regiment's pre-war historic ceremonial Order of St. Lazarus, a recipient of the Queen's Golden Jubilee mounted squadron and commanded the royal escort for Queen medal and numerous other honours and awards. Elizabeth at the Queen's Plate in 1958. He retired with the rank of ―Mr. Anderson‖ was a teacher at Shawnigan Lake School from major, continuing as a member of the Regimental Board of Trus1957 until 2010 when a stroke took him from the classroom. He tees. was a master teacher of history who left an indelible mark on Mac was a long-time supporter of the Royal Agricultural Winter thousands of students. His most remarkable quality was deFair as volunteer and judge; member of the Royal Canadian Miliscribed as the ability to impart this knowledge to adolescents with colour, enthusiasm and lasting effect including those of the tary Institute, the Canadian Armoured Corps Association and the Eglinton-Caledon Hunt. Order who looked to him for guidance in pursuing their own personal Arms. Passages Chev. Vladimir M. Kavan OC, KLJ passed away peacefully at home on December 16, 2012. Vlad through his work with the Rotary Club was inspired to join Care Canada and eventually became President and Chairman and later co-founder of CARE International. He was a member of Toronto Commandery since 1976. Chev. Edmond E. Landry, CM, KStJ, KCLJ, CMLJ died peacefully on September 6, 2012 at age 81. He was a very faithful member of the Order of Saint Lazarus for more than 30 years contributing greatly to the advancement of Acadia Commandery as Vice Commander for ten years and as Commander for three years. Edmond Landry was active in a number of charitable organizations including St. John Ambulance where he was president of the New Brunswick Council. As an entrepreneur, he initiated many successful civic projects. In 1968, he was elected first mayor of the village of Grande-Anse, NB and served in that capacity for 20 years. He was also a member of the first municipal council of the town of Caraquet, NB. Chevalier Landry was the founder of the Poses’ Museum, located in Grande-Anse the only one in North America featuring hundreds of artefacts depicting the history of the Roman Catholic Church. He was, for some years Honorary Council for Burkina Faso in Canada. Amongst the many honours bestowed on Edmond Landry were the Order of Canada as a Member, the Canada 125 Anniversary medal and the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Commemorative medal. In addition, he was also made Chevalier-Commandeur de l’Order Apostolique de Saint Grégoire le Grand for eminent services rendered to the Church. Col., the Hon. Lincoln Alexander, PC, CC, O. Ont, KLJ, LLD., who served as the lieutenant governor of Ontario from 1985 to 1991 died Oct 19, 2012 at the age of 90. He had been a member of Toronto Commandery since 1991. Alexander was also the country's first black member of Parliament, elected to the House of Commons in 1968 as the Progressive Conservative candidate for Hamilton West. He is known for breaking down barriers for all people. Born in Toronto in 1922 to West Indian immigrants, Alexander served with the Royal Canadian Air Force as a wireless operator during the Second World War, from 1942 until 1945. He received a Bachelor of Arts at McMaster University in 1949 and graduated from Toronto's prestigious Osgoode Hall Law School in 1953. Alexander was appointed Queen's Counsel in 1965. In 1968, he became Canada's first black MP and was re-elected in 1972, 1979 and 1980. He was the country's labour minister from 1979 to 1980 and served in the House of Commons until 1985. After leaving office, Alexander went on to serve as chancellor of the University of Guelph, serving five terms as chancellor — the longestserving in the school's history. Gazette April 2013 21 Order Form for 50th Anniversary Medal Full Name Rank Commandery Address City Province Postal Code e-mail Description Number Cost = Medal $ 30 = Medal & Miniature Set $ 50 = Total GRAND TOTAL : $___________ 2 WAYS TO PURCHASE: 1. Scan or print to desktop your Order Form as a PDF document and email to: [email protected] 2. 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