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ca Grand Knight EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 2013-2014 KEVIN MENDONCA Deputy Grand Knight LORENZO RANADA Chancellor ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ Financial Secretary ALBERTO NISPEROS Treasurer Lecturer ASHLEY CARDOZ

Guard 1 CATALINO ORILLANEDA Oustide Guard 2 WILFREDO SINCONEGUE Outside Guard 3 MANUEL TOLENTINO Trustee 3 Year FRANCIS YONG Trustee 2 Year EFREN GUANZON Trustee 1 Year JOHN KOOP Immediate Past GK

1 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ARCHBISHOP DUKE COUNCIL 6855 St. Paul Parish 8251 St. Albans Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2L2 CANADA A subordinate council in District 23 of the Knights of Columbus, British Columbia and the Yukon Council Website: Grand Knight EXECUTIVE OFFICERS KEVIN MENDONCA Deputy Grand Knight LORENZO RANADA Chancellor ANTONIO RODRIGUEZ Financial Secretary ALBERTO NISPEROS Treasurer Lecturer ASHLEY CARDOZ FRANCIS LEE Advocate RICARDO ROZARIO Recorder REYNOLD LOBO Warden In service to one In service to all KEN CHEW Inside Guard 1 JACK COURSOL Inside Guard 2 ALAN VEARY Inside Guard 3 SEAN FOX Outside Guard 1 CATALINO ORILLANEDA Oustide Guard 2 WILFREDO SINCONEGUE Outside Guard 3 MANUEL TOLENTINO Trustee 3 Year FRANCIS YONG Trustee 2 Year EFREN GUANZON Trustee 1 Year JOHN KOOP Immediate Past GK EDGAR C. URSUA Chaplain Monsignor Dennis Luterbach Grand Knight Kevin Mendonca Financial Secretary Alberto Nisperos Field Agent Jose P. Cabalu District Deputy #23 Ed Panes NOVEMBER 2013 NEWSLETTER Dear Brother Knights, We have just concluded the Year of Faith this month on Nov 24 th and celebrated The Solemnity of our Lord Jesus Christ, King of the Universe. It was a time of particular reflection and rediscovery of our faith. As we start a new liturgical year and the season of Advent, let us remember to practise charity because only through our work and action we can lead people to become better followers of Christ. Our month of November started with us remembering our brothers that have served the Council and Community and have passed on and we remembered them all at a special mass on Nov 3rd. We then paid homage to our war veterans who served the country when we all gathered in their honour on Nov 11 th and laid a wreath at the cenotaph and paid them homage. We have a busy and exciting month ahead where we will serve the seniors of the parish and community to a Christmas Luncheon on Dec 14 th, the Children s Christmas Party for kids will be held on Dec 21 st and we will end the year with our Parish New Year s Eve Dinner Dance. So if you would like to lend us a helping hand, please write an or call me and let me know your area of interest. Lastly a small reminder to please keep your dues up to date, also if you have changed your address please let us know. Please all requests or suggestions to kbmendonca@telus.net My family and I take this opportunity to wish you all a holy season of Advent and may you and your families have a peaceful and blessed Christmas. Vivat Jesus! Kevin G. Mendonca Grand Knight Archbishop Duke Council P a g e

May you and your family experience lots of love, laughter and joy with blessings from our Lord Jesus Christ.

2 CHRISTMAS MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT DEPUTY#23 During this very special time of the year we pray for Peace and may the birth of baby Jesus bring you and your family blessings of good health, grace and happiness. May you and your family experience lots of love, laughter and joy with blessings from our Lord Jesus Christ. From our home to yours we wish you all a very Merry Christmas and a happy New Year!!! Maribeth and Ed Panes-District Deputy 23 British Columbia & Yukon State Council Knights of Columbus 2 P a g e

FIELD AGENT S MESSAGE Jose P. Cabalu, FIC, CHS Field Agent Have you insured your most valuable asset?

Your ability to work and earn an income is your most valuable asset. Yet a disability could prevent you from earning that income.

I would like to show you that Income Armor, an individual disability income insurance product from the Knights of Columbus, should be a

If you are ill or injured, Income Armor provides monthly benefits to help you meet living expenses and maintain your standard of living.

3 FIELD AGENT S MESSAGE Jose P. Cabalu, FIC, CHS Field Agent Have you insured your most valuable asset? Is your income protected if you become sick or injured and cannot work? Your ability to work and earn an income is your most valuable asset. Yet a disability could prevent you from earning that income. Just one year of a disability could eliminate your savings. I would like to show you that Income Armor, an individual disability income insurance product from the Knights of Columbus, should be a key part of your overall financial plan and family s protection. If you are ill or injured, Income Armor provides monthly benefits to help you meet living expenses and maintain your standard of living. Your monthly benefits help you pay your mortgage and other monthly bills, while your savings and retirement assets remain intact. In short, if you have a job and don t have a way to protect that paycheck, you should seriously consider Income Armor today. I look forward to meeting with you. Contact me today to schedule a meeting. I am at or jose.cabalu@kofc.org. 3 P a g e

Annual Inter-Parish Community Basketball October November 2013 Once again the Knights of Columbus, District# 23, had its Annual Inter Parish Community Basketball.

and above to join the Knights of Columbus, to promote camaraderie among fellow Knights and to have some fun playing sports as members of this renowned organization.

The tournament was open to all bonafide members of the Knights of Columbus in their respective councils, a single round robin games and the top 2 finisher would play for the Championship game, and

4 Annual Inter-Parish Community Basketball October November 2013 Once again the Knights of Columbus, District# 23, had its Annual Inter Parish Community Basketball. This year the tournament was hosted by Council It was held at St. Paul Parish from October 5 to November 2, The main objectives of these games were to attract young adults ages 18 yrs. and above to join the Knights of Columbus, to promote camaraderie among fellow Knights and to have some fun playing sports as members of this renowned organization. There were 4 parishes that participated; St. Paul, St. Monica, St. Joseph and Canadian Martyrs. The tournament was open to all bonafide members of the Knights of Columbus in their respective councils, a single round robin games and the top 2 finisher would play for the Championship game, and the rest for the 3rd and 4th places. State This year's winner of the "3 Point Shootout Challenge" was the Canadian Martyrs and the Most Valiant Team" was captured by St. Paul Parish. The Championship Trophy was won by the defending champion, St. Joseph Parish; the 1st runner up was St. Monica Parish. Canadian Martyrs and St. Paul was the 2nd and 3rd runner up respectively. Trophies and certificates were awarded by our Worthy District Deputy#23 Ed Panes, State Communications Chairman, Edgar Ursua and the Host Council 6855 GK Kevin Mendonca. After the awards ceremony we had a pot-luck. All the players and guests were happy and shared all that was brought by the different councils. Big thanks to all our Brother Knights who spent their valuable time to support and make the Tournament a successful one. 4 P a g e State Communications & PR Chairman Edgar Ursua, District Deputy #23 Ed Panes, GK Kevin Mendonca & Sports Director Council 6855 Bro Manny Tolentino with the winning teams

Necrology Mass & Joint Council Brunch On Sunday November 3, 2013 we held our Necrology Mass for all deceased

The 9:00 am mass was well attended by brother knights and families and also included the widows of some of

After Mass around 50 members and spouses accompanied our guests, the widows and we all met up with members

All present spent time catching up with other brother knights, friends and acquaintances during the brunch.

and all their assistance and thoughtfulness and reassured us that they will keep on praying for us that we

After the brunch the Trophy for the Inter Council Basketball Tournament that concluded a day before was

Manny Tolentino and Worthy District Deputy#23 Ed Panes to all teams which were received by each council GK.

5 Necrology Mass & Joint Council Brunch On Sunday November 3, 2013 we held our Necrology Mass for all deceased members of the Knights of Columbus Council The 9:00 am mass was well attended by brother knights and families and also included the widows of some of our deceased brothers. After Mass around 50 members and spouses accompanied our guests, the widows and we all met up with members of the other 3 councils of District# 23 at the Abercorn Inn for our Annual Joint Council Brunch. All present spent time catching up with other brother knights, friends and acquaintances during the brunch. After the brunch on behalf of the widows, Sister Lupina Kover thanked the knights for all their hard work and all their assistance and thoughtfulness and reassured us that they will keep on praying for us that we may continue doing our good work for God and for the community. After the brunch the Trophy for the Inter Council Basketball Tournament that concluded a day before was awarded to the reigning champions and certificates and awards were also presented by our Sports Director Bro Manny Tolentino and Worthy District Deputy#23 Ed Panes to all teams which were received by each council GK. Our District Deputy Ed Panes presented the Star Council award to all council GK s. The day came to a close by all relaxing and listening to jokes courtesy of Bro Phillip Barnwell and Bro Joe Peschisolido. GK Kevin Mendonca started with special prayers for the deceased brother knights before the 9:00 am Mass 5 P a g e

6 Joint Council Brunch Our guests Alma Bessuille, Mary Nezil, Lupina Kover and Margaret Vaz Worthy District Deputy #23 Ed Panes and GK Michael Wong Council (Host) welcoming the members, families and guests GK Kevin Mendonca giving a brief report on the Council 6855 activities Bro Manny Tolentino, our Sports Director reporting on the JC Basketball and also announcing the awards presented by DD#23 Ed Panes to the winning councils Council 6855 members enjoying the relaxing morning with their spouses and families 6 P a g e

7 Remembering those who served November 11, 2013 (L -R) GK Kevin Mendonca, DGK Lorenzo Ranada, Bros Jon Ward, Joe Peschisolido, DD#23 Ed Panes, State Communications & PR Chairman Edgar Ursua, 4th Degree Faithful Navigator SK Stan Leong, Bros Tony Rodriguez & Americo Silva (Left) 4 th Degree Faithful Navigator SK Stan Leong and (Right) DD#23 Ed Panes, GK Kevin Mendonca & DGK Lorenzo Ranada laying the wreath at the Cenotaph, City Hall, Richmond 7 P a g e

8 Joint Council Masquerade Ball Nov 16, 2013 A FUN NIGHT ENJOYED BY ALL 8 P a g e

9 MASQUERADE BALL 9 P a g e

PENNIES FOR HEAVEN DRIVE Our Pennies for Heaven Drive was held Nov 9 th & 10 th

We are grateful to our new pennies for heaven Chairman Bro Michael Loh who

after every mass, especially brothers Francis Yong, Francis Lee, Mel Ison,

Ernesto Danoog, and a special thanks to Bro Marcel Schelleken for his

We are thankful to our parishioners and knights for their contribution to this

10 PENNIES FOR HEAVEN DRIVE Our Pennies for Heaven Drive was held Nov 9 th & 10 th for all masses starting from Saturday and ending on Sunday evening. We are grateful to our new pennies for heaven Chairman Bro Michael Loh who coordinated this event and took full charge of arranging manpower to oversee after every mass, especially brothers Francis Yong, Francis Lee, Mel Ison, Richard Keith, Efren Guanzon, Virgillio Asuncion, Sean Fox, Alberto Nisperos, Ernesto Danoog, and a special thanks to Bro Marcel Schelleken for his contribution. We are thankful to our parishioners and knights for their contribution to this annual drive and we have collected approximately $2,500 for the Vocation of Priests and Religious Orders. Also a big thank you to those brothers that provided the wheelbarrows for use during those 2 days. This amount will be sent through the Archdiocese for the Pennies for Heaven Drive. (L-R) Bro Mel Ison, Francis Yong, Michael Loh, State Communications & PR Chairman Edgar Ursua, Randy Aclan, DD#23 Ed Panes & GK Kevin Mendonca Msgr. D. Luterbach receiving the cheque from GK Kevin Mendonca 10 P a g e (L) Bros Michael Loh & Ernesto Danoog (R) Bro Sean Fox (Below L) Bros Efren Guanzon, Virgillio Asuncion & Francis Lee (Below R) Bros Richard Keith & Francis Yong

The Knights of Columbus has been supporting this organisation since 2003 and has become a partner in providing this wonderful service to our brothers and sisters in this world.

Cuba, Mexico, Poland, Philippines, Afghanistan, Iraq, Dominican Republic and also here at home in Canada and the USA just to name a few.

11 The Knights of Columbus has been supporting this organisation since 2003 and has become a partner in providing this wonderful service to our brothers and sisters in this world. So far the foundation has been able to reach those that are stricken by War, Old Age, Sickness and other forms of calamites in this world and has delivered wheelchairs free of cost to places such as Cuba, Mexico, Poland, Philippines, Afghanistan, Iraq, Dominican Republic and also here at home in Canada and the USA just to name a few. The Mission of this foundation is - Raising awareness of the needs and abilities of people with physical disabilities. - Delivering mobility into the lives of those who have no means to acquire a wheelchair - Transforming lives through Mobility, and with it giving Freedom, Dignity & Hope The Wheelchair Foundation programme is progressing steadily for Council Our Council members and acquaintances have so far contributed $4,500 which will equal to 30 wheelchairs to be distributed to people in need. I thank those brothers and friends that have been generous and lent their helping hand by donating or soliciting others to help. I will be looking forward to meeting brothers that I have given out forms to solicit donations and I am confident that the season of Advent and the guidance of the Holy Spirit will help you in getting those donations. Remember a donation of $150 not just gets a new wheelchair, but it helps to transform people and change their lives. Thank You. If you would like to know more about this wonderful organisation please visit the Canadian Wheelchair Foundation Booth set up at each pancake breakfast or visit the website Mrs. Christiana Flessner, Executive Director Canadian Wheelchair Foundation September 16, P a g e

12 FIRST DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION NOVEMBER 25, 2013 Our new members Bros Ernesto Pilao and Ted Brabander with the Degree Team and Bro Knights 12 P a g e

Mendonca KNIGHT OF THE MONTH OCT 2013 13 P a g e Bro Alan

13 FAMILY OF THE MONTH OCT 2013 Bro John and Lolita Ty receiving the Family of the Month award from GK Kevin Mendonca KNIGHT OF THE MONTH OCT P a g e Bro Alan Veary receiving the Knight of the Month award from GK Kevin Mendonca

Family of the Month NOV 2013 Brothers please join me in congratulating Bro Mike and Doreen Ripplinger as being chosen the Family of the Month for November 2013.

Both Mike and Doreen drive down from Delta each month for our Pancake Breakfast setup and make sure the Maple Syrup bottles are wiped and refilled for the next day.

14 Family of the Month NOV 2013 Brothers please join me in congratulating Bro Mike and Doreen Ripplinger as being chosen the Family of the Month for November Bro Mike has been with council 6855 since 1991 and has been always active in parish and council activities and Doreen has always been a big support to our council. Both Mike and Doreen drive down from Delta each month for our Pancake Breakfast setup and make sure the Maple Syrup bottles are wiped and refilled for the next day. They participate in our Council monthly family Rosary and always host the rosary annually at their residence. Both assist with Sunday mass ushering. Bro Mike has been a former Executive member and is still actively involved and is in charge of our Used Eyeglasses and Stamp Collection and Distribution. Brother Mike is a 4 th Degree member and is also very active in the Assembly. Thank you Mike and Doreen for all your help and commitment to our order and for the tremendous support you give us at our various events. Your valuable input is greatly appreciated. May God bless you and your family. Thank you. Knight of the Month NOV 2013 Brothers please join me in congratulating Bro Jose Belleza as being chosen the Knight of the Month for November Bro Jose has been a knight since 2008 and is a 3 rd Degree member, and has always lent a helping hand in parish and council activities. He is also there to lend a helping hand in ushering at Sunday Mass and special events. He has been also helping at our Parish Picnic, Seniors Luncheon and is a regular at our monthly Pancake Breakfast. We are grateful to have such members that keep themselves actively involved in parish and community work and are also active council members. Keep up your good work brother Jose and may many brothers be inspired to follow in your footsteps. God Bless and Thank You. 14 P a g e

15 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2013 SENIORS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON 1:00 PM ST. PAUL PARISH CENTRE For reservations contact: Kevin Mendonca (604) AMERICO SILVA (604) MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 2013 AT 7.30 PM ALL MEMBERS AND FAMILIES ARE WELCOME TO OUR ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SING-A-ALONG PLEASE BRING SOME FINGER FOOD TO SHARE, THANK YOU SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2013 CHILDREN S CHRISTMAS PARTY 12:00 NOON 4:00 PM ST. PAUL PARISH CENTRE TICKETS: $15.00 PER CHILD BRING YOUR KIDS/ GRANDKIDS FOR A FUN AFTERNOON WITH SANTA ALSO FACE PAINTING, GAMES, TREATS AND PRESENTS 15 P a g e

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17 1 7:30 am Choir Mass December 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat th Degree Executive Meeting 8 9 Executive Meeting RM 1&2 7:30 pm Pancake Breakfast General Meeting With Santa 7:00 pm RM 4 7:30 Christmas Sing Along/Potluck 10 Rosary Night Pol & Jean Garcia 8:00 pm Christmas Eve Setup NY s Eve Dinner Dance 7:30pm First Degree RM 1, 2 & 4 8:00 pm 31 New Year s Dinner Dance 6 4 th Degree Christmas Party St. Joseph Parish Seniors Luncheon Setup 7:30 pm 25 Christmas Day 14 Seniors Luncheon Pancake BF Setup Children s Christmas Party Day of Prayer starting midnight 28 Day of Prayer January 2014 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sports Night 4 5 7:30 am Choir Mass General Meeting RM 1&2 7:30 pm 19 Pancake breakfast Executive Meeting RM 4 7:30 pm 14 Rosary Night GK Kevin & Bridget Mendonca 8:00 pm Sports Night Day of Prayer Starting midnight Day of Prayer Pancake BF setup First Degree RM 1, 2 & 4 7:30 pm Choir Practice 8:00 pm 31 Sports Night 17 P a g e

PRAYER FOR SICK and DISTRESSED May our prayers continue to provide the additional help to speedy recovery and alleviate the suffering of our brother knights and knights families who are sick or in

18 PRAYER FOR SICK and DISTRESSED May our prayers continue to provide the additional help to speedy recovery and alleviate the suffering of our brother knights and knights families who are sick or in distress. This we ask in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Lucy Luterbach (Mother of Msgr. Luterbach) Bro. Neil Homol Bro. Philip Liang Antonio Ilejay (Brother in law of Edgar Ursua) Bro Larry Hauck Bro Edwin D Souza Bro. Jess Galo Margaret Carrier (wife of Bro Leo Carrier) Nkeze Lucia (Grandmother of Bro Folefac Amingkeng) FOR THE DECEASED Victor Rodriguez (Brother of Bro Antonio Rodriguez) Angela Wayan (Mother in Law of Bro Jackson Valenzuela) 18 P a g e

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ARCHBISHOP DUKE COUNCIL 6855 St. Paul Parish 8251 St. Albans Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2L2 CANADA

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ARCHBISHOP DUKE COUNCIL 6855 St. Paul Parish 8251 St. Albans Road, Richmond, BC V6Y 2L2 CANADA A subordinate council in District 23 of the Knights of Columbus, British Columbia and