KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ARCHBISHOP DUKE COUNCIL 6855 St. Paul Parish 8251 St. Albans Road, Richmond, BC CANADA A subordinate council in District 23 of the Knights of Columbus, British Columbia and the Yukon Council Website: www.kofc6855.ca EXECTUTIVE OFFICERS 2012-2013 Grand Knight > KEVIN MENDONCA Deputy Grand Knight > LORENZO RANADA Chancellor > RUFINO LACHICA Financial Secretary > ALBERTO NISPEROS Tresurer > EFREN GUANZON Lecturer > STAN LEONG Advocate > RICARDO ROZARIO Recorder > REYNOLD LOBO Warden > KEN CHEW In service to one In service to all Inside Guard 1 > FRANCIS YONG Inside Guard 2 > ROMAN DANOOG Inside Guard 3 > SEAN FOX Outside Guard 1 > FRANCIS LEE Oustide Guard 2 > WILFREDO SINCONEGUE Outside Guard 3 > ALAN VEARY Trustee 3 Year > ELIO GASPARETTO Trustee 2 Year > JOHN KOOP Trustee 1 Year > COLIN QUAN Immediate Past GK > EDGAR C. URSUA Chaplain Monsignor Dennis Luterbach Grand Knight Kevin Mendonca 604 275-9226 Financial Secretary Alberto Nisperos 604 275-7426 Field Agent Jose P. Cabalu 604 515-1996 District Deputy #23 Ed Panes 604 271-8732 NOVEMBER 2012 NEWSLETTER Dear Brother Knights, Brothers as we start this month of December, let us all pause for a moment and understand the true meaning of why this is such an important season for all Catholics. Sure I agree it is a time of celebrations when we all gear up to decorate our houses, plan our shopping lists, parties and social gatherings but we need to start with the basic; it s a time for us to think, reflect and prepare for our Lord s coming. We need to give Thanks to God for thinking of us and planning our salvation by sending his only Son Jesus Christ into the world. Let s prepare for Christmas in a more spiritual way, also remembering that this is a time for sharing. Remember there is a great joy in giving to someone who has less or nothing and why our Order was formed by our founder Venerable Michael J McGivney. He saw injustice and made a change by giving to the widows and orphans and today we are blessed to be one of the largest Catholic Men s organisations. You can see from our calendar that December is a month of giving back, and I request you all to give your time and talent to help in some manner during our events and participate with us in this holy season of Advent. My family and I wish every one of you and your families a very holy, blessed and peaceful Christmas, may the Lord keep you safe and bless you with good health and happiness. Vivat Jesus! Kevin G. Mendonca Grand Knight Archbishop Duke Council 6855 1 P a g e
Christmas Message from the District Deputy #23 During this special time of the Year we pray that our Lord grant us Peace and Love and may you and your Family be blessed with Grace and all the Joy that life can bring. With baby Jesus coming let this Christmas be a period of Reflection on our past and project them better the year to come. Let us show greater Love and care for one another in coming years. Merry Christmas and a Blessed Happy New Year!! Ed, Maribeth, Amanda and Michael Panes District Deputy #23 K of C B.C. & Yukon 2 P a g e
FIELD AGENT S MESSAGE Jose P. Cabalu, FIC, CHS Field Agent Four Parts of Retirement: Phase Two In a previous article, I discussed protection and how Knights of Columbus products can provide it for you and your wife in your retirement years. The next phase of retirement is accumulation of cash. Those life insurance policies you purchased, if they are permanent plans, carry a savings element that helps with accumulation of wealth. Another good option is a Knights of Columbus retirement plan or annuity with a guaranteed interest rate. After basic protection, you spend your working life preparing not to work for the day the paychecks stop. Factor in here also your pensions, government benefits and other savings you ve acquired over the years. Some experts will tell you that you should prepare for retirement with a plan that calls for 70% of the income you had pre-retirement. I think that falls woefully short. Plan on the 90% range. Consider this: what are you giving up that translates to 30% of your income? You still have to eat, you will travel more (going to see the grandchildren), taxes need to be paid, and on and on. Be careful of that 70% arbitrary rule. I can help you build a plan to reach your goals. Contact me today to me learn more at 778-837-2317 or jose.cabalu@kofc.org. Merry Christmas! 3 P a g e
NECROLOGY MASS AND JOINT COUNCIL BRUNCH NOVEMBER 4, 2012 On Sunday Nov 4 th we attended the Necrology Mass for all our deceased brother knights of Council 6855. We are thankful to Fr. Rodney Nootebos, for remembering our deceased brothers and praying for them. The mass was well attended by our widows and members of the council. After mass we all went to the Abercorn Inn for the Joint Council Brunch that was arranged for our deceased members wives and all members and families of District #23. We are grateful to the following; Margaret Vaz, Bea Puchalski, Alma Busseilla and Loretta Fox, for accepting our invitation to the brunch. We look forward to doing this again in the spring of 2013 and hopefully have a better representation of our council members. Families and friends are always welcome. GK Kevin Mendonca announcing the names of deceased members of Council 6855 before the Necrology Mass. 9:00 a.m. Necrology Mass 4 P a g e
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Movie night On Saturday Nov 3 rd the members of Council 6855 and the parishioners got together in the parish gym to watch the much acclaimed movie For Greater Glory. Due to the weather conditions and a big ethnic basketball game in Vancouver our attendance was not as expected but nevertheless a group of around 45 including members of other councils of the lower mainland and Delta area came out to watch the movie. The duration of the movie was 145 minutes and was so interesting that it seemed the audience were riveted to their seats as no one got up throughout the movie. This movie is definitely worth watching and is a definite collection to add to your video library. We plan on showing it once again for the benefit of those that were unable to attend. Thank you all who attended. PARISH CENSUS Over the course of two weekends the Knights of Columbus 6855 of St Paul Parish, on the request of our Chaplin Msgr. Luterbach were actively involved in taking the census of the Sunday mass attendees. They could be seen outside all the entrances of the church with their counters making a note of all the people entering the church and it was evident that we lack the seating capacity as there are over 150 people standing at every mass if not more. We are already in the process of drawing up the blue prints for the new church and the parish committee is open to suggestions of what we feel our new church should look like. So here is a good opportunity to put your thoughts to paper and have a say in the building of our future church. 6 P a g e
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At the stroke of midnight on Nov 4 th 2012, the Knights of Columbus Council 6855 started their vigil along with parishioners of St Paul Parish at BC Women s Hospital & Health Centre to end Abortion and to preserve the life of unborn children. Once again our Vigil lasted 25 hours due to the daylight saving time rollback. Members and families, friends and parishioners, young and old, all took turns in praying throughout the wet and windy day. A special Thank-You to Sr. Guadalupe and Sr. Maureen Theresa for joining us at 10.00 pm and leading the prayers for that hour. Our 25 th hour of vigil was graced by our Pro-Life Chaplin Fr. Rodney Nootebos, who led us in prayer, by saying the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Stations of the Cross. All present kept a vow to pray for the unborn and would do all possible to preserve the life of unborn and would convene again next Pro-Life protest day. A special Thank- You to Lorenzo and Julie Ranada for their continuous time and effort in coordinating this campaign. 8 P a g e
On Sunday Nov 11 th 2012 Grand Knights, Deputy Grand Knights and brothers from all 4 councils accompanied by our District Deputy, our 4 th Degree Captain and State Communications & PR Chairman assembled at the City Hall to pay homage and offer prayers for our heroes who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and rights of all citizens of Canada. It was an honor to be present and lay a wreath at the cenotaph on behalf of the Knights of Columbus. It was also a great feeling to hear The Knights of Columbus being mentioned as a Community Service Organisation by the MC for the event. DD Ed Panes, GK Kevin Mendonca, GK Michael Wong and GK Vic Festejo laying a wreath at City Hall, Richmond BC State Communications and PR Chairman Edgar Ursua and DD#23 Ed Panes with council members of District #23 9 P a g e
Family of the Month OCTOBER 2012 Accepting the Family of the Month Award for October 2012 is Brother Bernard Ter Stege, his wife Charmaine and Kids Megan and Connor. Knight of the Month OCTOBER 2012 Grand Knight Kevin Mendonca awarding the Certificate for the Knight of the Month for October 2012 to Brother Jess Galo 10 P a g e
Family of the Month Nov 2012 Brothers let us congratulate Bro Rufino Lachica and his wife Vanessa as being chosen as the Family of the Month for November 2012. Bro Rufino fondly called Raffy by his friends had joined the Knights of Columbus in November 2010. He did his Major Degree in May 2011 and joined the Executive Committee in July 2011. Currently he is the Chancellor of our council and is the Chairperson for the District Charity Appeal. He is a regular usher at Sunday Mass, actively involved at Pancake Breakfast, Pro-Life issues, Canada Day Parade, Membership Blitz and the Sports Committee. He is eager to help and takes an active part in our various events throughout the year. His wife Vanessa was a member of the 9 am choir but has taken a break to look after their 2 kids Enzo and Anya. Nevertheless she is always active at our various events and also lends her voice at our functions and is a big support to her husband. Congrats Lachica Family, keep up the good work and be an inspiration for others to follow. Knight of the Month Nov 2012 Brothers let us congratulate Brother Sean Fox as being chosen as the Knight of the Month for November 2012. Brother Sean has joined our council this year in March; he did his Major Degree and is looking to do his 4 th Degree next year. Bro Sean is an active member of our council and can be seen helping at all events ever since he joined. He took part in the Canada Day Parade, the Parish Picnic, the Polynesian Night, the Anniversary & Awards Night, various fund raisers, the parish census, just to name a few. Bro Sean is truly a Knight, always ready and willing to step up to the challenge and give a helping hand wherever required. Congratulations Bro Sean, keep up your good work and may the Lord bless you abundantly. 11 P a g e
MAJOR DEGREE HELD ON NOVEMBER 17, 2012 AT CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH Bro Fossung Kuku OUR NEW 3 RD DEGREE MEMBERS Bro Folefac Aminkeng Bro Jesusito Sabato Bro Jack Coursol State Secretary Ed Shawchuk and State Treasurer Arcie Lim with the new 3 rd Degree inductees 12 P a g e
INTER-COUNCIL BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP 2012 On November 10 th 2012 we held the inter-council basketball championship at St Paul Parish gym. The tournament lasted for just over a month and this was a great opportunity for all to meet the new members from various councils and at the same time share their love for sports. Our District Deputy Ed Panes was our representative from the State Council. He thanked all brothers who participated in the games and also those who worked behind the scenes; he also thanked our council for organising the games year after year for the enjoyment of all and for forging a bond between all the councils in District 23. Though we did not win the championship this year but it was great to see so many new members of Canadian Martyrs council. There was stiff competition between St Joseph and Canadian Martyrs. Eventually St Joseph proved to be the stronger of the two; Canadian Martyrs took second followed by St Paul and then St Monica. I would like to thank all our brother knights who took part in this event, the players, the team captains, their coaches and families who came to show their support and also a Big Thank You to the organising committee for a well-planned and well executed tournament. God Bless you for your hard work and dedication. Opening Day Ceremony. St. Paul Team St. Joseph Team 13 P a g e
Canadian Martyrs Team St. Monica Team Gabriella Mendonca singing O Canada DD#23 Ed Panes addressing the participating teams Bro Jarlie Jarap taking the Oath of Sportsmanship 14 P a g e
Closing Ceremony State Communications & PR Chairman and IPGK Edgar Ursua addressing the teams with few closing words GK Kevin Mendonca thanking everyone in his closing speech The Winning Team St. Joseph (black) and the Runners Up - Canadian Martyrs (red) 15 P a g e
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Let s welcome our new First Degree member Bro Domingo Garcia (centre) L-R Bro Rufino Lachica, GK Kevin Mendonca, Jose Cabalu and DGK Lorenzo Ranada R-L State Communications & PR Chairman and IPGK Edgar Ursua, State Family Life Director Alberto Nisperos and 4TH Degree Master Tony Pimentel New First Degree members along with the First Degree Team 17 P a g e
L-R Bro Catalino Orillaneda, Bro Herb Wong at Lansdowne Mall sales Council 10681 PGK Bro John Pearce and Bro John Howell at Lansdowne Mall sales KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CHARITY APPEAL MALL SALES AT LANSDOWNE MALL AND ABERDEEN CENTRE L-R DGK Bro Lorenzo Ranada, Chancellor Bro Rufino Lachica & Charity Appeal Committee member Bro Mel Ison at Aberdeen Centre mall sales 18 P a g e
FAMILY SPORTS NIGHT NOVEMBER 10, 2012 19 P a g e
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ALL members and families ARE WELCOME TO OUR annual CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG DECEMBER 10, 2012 AT 7:30 PM Please bring some Finger foods to share SENIORS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON (For 65 years and above) SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2012 AT 1:00 PM FOR FREE TICKET RESERVATION CONTACT: Kevin Mendonca (604) 275-9226 Edgar Ursua (604) 270-4260 21 P a g e
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 6855 CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2012 Come join us on December 22 nd 2012 from 12 noon to 4pm as we await the arrival of Santa Claus and his helpers at our annual Christmas party There will be games, carols, face painting, crazy balloons and much more, not forgetting food and drinks. please purchase your tickets after mass on sat/sun or on Wednesday at prep classes 22 P a g e
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December 2012 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 7:30 am Choir Mass 3 4 Prolife Presentation Parish gym at 7:30pm 9 10 Gen Meeting 7:00 pm RM 1/2 Christmas Sing Along 7:30 pm @Gym - Potluck 16 Pancake Breakfast with Santa 17 Executive Meeting At 7:30pm RM 4 11 Family Rosary Pol & Jean Garcia At 8:00 pm 18 Second Degree Tryout St. Jose 7:30pm 5 6 7 Sports Night 7:30 pm 12 13 Fourth Degree Christmas Party 8 14 15 Meeting for New Year Dinner Dance 7:00pm Set up for Seniors Luncheon 7:30pm Seniors Luncheon 1:00 pm Setup for Pancake Breakfast 19 20 21 22 Children s Christmas Party 12:00 noon 23 24 Christmas Eve 25 Merry Christmas 26 No Choir Practice 27 28 Dancer-cize Blood Clinic 29 30 Setup for New Year s Eve 31 New Year s Dinner Dance 6:30pm 6 Choir Mass At 7:30 am January 2013 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 Dancer-cize Sports Night 13 Lansdowne sales end 7 Charity Appeal Lansdowne Mall Sales begin 14 Gen Meeting 7:30 pm RM 1/2 5 Free Throw Basketball Charity Appeal Richmond CTR Sales begin 8 9 10 11 12 Richmond CTR sales end 15 16 Family Rosary Second Degree GK Kevin & Bridget Tryout St. Monica 8:00 pm 7:30pm 17 18 Dancer-cize Sports Night 19 Pancake Breakfast setup 20 Pancake Breakfast 21 Executive Meeting 7:30 pm RM 4 27 28 First Degree 7:30 pm RM1/2 22 Joint Council Meeting 7:30pm St Paul RM 4 23 24 25 26 Regional Free Throw 31 29 Sarah Program 30 Choir Practice 8:30pm 24 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 distress. This we ask in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen. Bro. Neil Homol Bro. Philip Liang Bro. Roger Cabrera Bro. Carlito Osorio Bro. Constancio (Butch) Mendoza Antonio Ilejay (Brother in law of Edgar Ursua) Sheldon Tay (Son of Bro. Happy Tay) Bro. Carl Bowers Mrs. Lucy Luterbach (Mother of our Chaplain Msgr. Luterbach) PRAYER FOR THE DECEASED Margaret Phang (Wife of deceased Bro Francis Phang & Sister of Bro Francis Lee ) 25 P a g e