Santo Nino Council News Volume 16 Issue 3 March, April and May 2016

The Knights of Columbus is a family-oriented fraternal service society of practical Catholic men.

A NIGHT TRULY FOR THE LADIES

W hile everyone was busy either getting

ready for celebrating Valentines Day, the

Knights of the Santo Nino Council were in the middle

of preparing for an evening of celebration with the La-

dies of the Council and friends. What a wonderful and

glorious night. Such a successful event can only be at-

tributed to the efforts and combined resources of so

many people, not only in the preparations for the occa-

sion but also for those who set aside this evening to

come and join in saluting and celebrating the ladies

who support the knights in their charitable and com-

munity work. Thanks to the committee, Gregg

Ravasco, Pete Escanlar, Rio Mercado, Jimmy Johnson

& Jim Alvarez who, together with the assistance of

their wives, were instrumental in the success of the

evening’s celebration.

(cont’d on page 2)

Chaplain’s Letter

On February 17.

2016 the Diocesan Admin-

istrator approved our re-

quest to underpin the

church floor and bell tower

after receiving recommendations from

both the College of Consulters and the

Archdiocesan Finance Council. The

underpinning project is estimated to

require three (3) months to com-

plete. Once the underpinned is done,

Caltec Flooring Ltd. will resume the

floor replacement project with an esti-

mated two and a half (2.5) months to

complete. .

The attached picture below

shows the current state of the council

chamber. .

Sincerely in Christ,

F r . B a r r y + .

Blessed Sacrament

The Knights of Columbus are dedicated to the four pillars of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism

Fr. Barry Anwender

Gary Lazo, (emcee) with Nonong Bajo & Rey Dimaano hawking the

crocheted valentine heart-pins handmade & donated by Norie Alvarez.

Note: more pictures on following page.

Santo Nino Council News Page 2

LADIES NIGHT….continued

PGK Pete Escanlar welcomed all the guests

and introduced some new members of the

council. PGK Seb Koh asked everyone to join

in saying grace. After everyone had their fill

of the Filipino buffet prepared by the

Travelodge chef (tropical fresh fruit, fresh

vegetables w/ dip, strawberry spinach salad,

roast top sirloin of beef, chicken adobo, pancit

(noodles), steamed rice, vegetable spring rolls,

fresh rolls, coffee, tea, and assorted dainties

for dessert), PGK Joe Alejandria made a Toast

to the Ladies, then FDD Rio Mercado coordi-

nated the presentation of roses to the ladies. In

between, there were door prize draws and a

short JIBJAB presentation courtesy of Pete

Escanlar. After this, Jim & Susan Alvarez pro-

vided some entertainment in the form of three

songs which everyone enjoyed. Then we

played a few games including, “Table Scaven-

ger Hunt” & “Heart Match”. Finally, the floor

was opened for dancing and the evening ended

with karaoke singing. All in all, a good time

was had by all.

THE ESCANLARS-Shirley & Mody with Anna-

bellee & Pete

Norie Alvarez, Richie & Armand Rivero with Do-

phy Alvarez

More party-

goers including the

n e w r e c r u i t s

brought in by Bro.

Jim Johnson (in

blue suit with red

shirt). Lady Gina

Johnson in red

dress had the big-

gest smile.

March

02: Regina Chapter meeting

05, 06, 12 & 13: Shamrocks sale for St.

Patrick’s Day

17: St. Patrick’s Day

20: Palm Sunday

24: Holy Thursday (Washing of feet at

Mass)

25: Good Friday

26: Holy Saturday

27: Easter Mass with Council doing lit-

urgy;

27: regular council business meeting

27: First degree Exemplification @ Holy

Trinity ?

April

06: Regina Chapter Meeting

17-19: State Convention

25: Mass with Council doing liturgy

25: regular council business meeting

May

01: Major degree Exemplification

04: Regina Chapter Meeting

08: Mother’s Day

10: Bingo at Santa Maria Senior Home

6:30 pm?

22: Mass with Council doing liturgy

22: regular council business meeting &

election of officers for 2016-2017

23: Queen Victoria Day

Upcoming Events Happy Birthday Brothers!

February

20- Ferdinand Sampaga

25- Ibn Dionisio

28- Rey Grapa

March

01- Henry Dielschneider

01- Constantine Folk

03– Romeo Decena

04- Efren Alejandria

04- Joseph Pukal

05- Marianito Estrada

16– Mark Carino

19- Ellery Ong

21- Ben Zatylny

28– Marvin Crizaldo

29- Jeffrey Santos

29- Alvil Tayco ?

April

02- Joseph Prokop

07- Vincent Baryluk

07– Jesus Ricahuerta

08– Mario Espino

11- Isaac Caburao

13- Pablo Ayuban, Jr.

16- Gerardo Agustin

17- Jovil Paez

18- Ricardo Maraneta

19- Gener Dimalanta

20- Vinedic Serrano

21- Fr. Dan Rafael

22– Bryan Manuel

23- Nathan Abadiano

23- Menardo Gotoc

26- Rodrigo Chiu

30- Raymond Lekcharoen

May

04- Leonard Wentz

05- Francis Israel

05- Noel Lim

07- Odhner Ong

13- Dale Nagrampa

14- Boni Sison

14- Clayton Hall

15- Sid Castillo Sr.

16- Geoffrey P. Dacog

18- Librado Pamintuan Jr.

18- Fr. Ramon Claro

21- James Fogarty

21- Ron Alvaro

24- Arnel Urbiztondo

25- Albeen Alarcon

25- Gregg Ravasco

27- Sonny de Paz

31- Alexander Eberle

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Officers:

Chaplain: Fr. Barry Anwender 522-7422 Grand Knight: Arnel Urbiztondo 205-7026 Deputy GK: Jeremias P. Ravasco 586-9378 Chancellor: Paul Canlas 586 1858 Financial Secretary: Heintje de Sosa 751-0089 Treasurer: Art Vanderzalm 584-3156 Associate Treasurer: Rey Dimaano 737 9232 Recorder: Reden Sampang 585 2872 Advocate: Eusebio L. Koh 586-9386 Lecturer: Gerry Abao 586 7589 Warden: Luis B. de Paz 529-5225 Inside Guard: Arnulfo Bajo 525 0316 Outside Guard: Richard Alejandria 543-5176 Trustees: Jeff Alejandria 359-3368 Jim Alvarez 949-3207 Pete Escanlar 751-0512

Program Director Jeremias P. Ravasco 586-9378 Membership Director Rio Mercado 775-0224 Church/Vocations Director Jeff Alejandria 359-3368 Council Directors Arnulfo Bajo 525-0316 Jim Alvarez 949-3207 Community Director Melchor Andes 737-3809 Family Director Cris Masaoay 545-2906 Youth Director Richard Alejandria 543-5176 Fundraising Director Art Vanderzalm 584-3156 News Editors Jim Alvarez 949-3207 Eusebio L. Koh 586-9386 St. Mary’s Round Table Arnel Urbiztondo 205-7026 District Deputy # 3 Glen Piotrofsky 545-6876 Field Agent: Jim Johnson 527-4267

Important Notice to Knights

***

Please pay your dues

asap to our Treasurer Art

Vanderzalm (306-584-3156) or

Financial Secretary Heintje de

Sosa (306-751-0089). We need

you to carry on.

CONGRATULATIONS

And BEST WISHES

To

FATHER DAN RAFAEL On the

THIRTIETH ANNIVERSARY

Of his

ORDINATION

On

MARCH 30, 2016

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Message from our Grand Knight

Dear Brother Knights,

What is Lent? When does it

start and when does it end? What do

we do during Lent? Do we do what

we are supposed to do during Lent?

Why do we do it? Why don't we do

it? Does it matter?

As we physically and spiritually struggle to

give meaning to the season of Lent in our

own lives, may the infinite goodness and

mercy of our Lord, Jesus Christ, embolden

us to ask for His forgiveness and to seek

His ever constant presence in our lives.

Arnel Urbiztondo

Grand Knight

Dear Brother Knights,

With Easter soon upon us,

as Christians, it is a time of reflec-

tion and renewal. Our Lord's death

on the cross was for our redemp-

tion, and to renew ourselves in His

image.

The Knights of Columbus are the Right Hand

of the Church, and as such, we support our Clergy, our

parishes, and our Catholic Communities. The four pil-

lars of our order, Charity, Fraternity, Unity and Patriot-

ism are the guiding principles that direct us in our

lives. If we follow these principles, we can make not

only Regina, but the entire world a better place to live.

Santo Nino council exhibits these principles and I am

sure it will in the future.

God Bless!!! Vivat Jesus!!! Glen Piotrofsky

District Deputy

Editorial

Arnel Urbiztondo

Message from our District Deputy

Glen Piotrofsky

A Sad Day

As Knights of Columbus, we very sadly mourn the

demise of our shepherd, Archbishop Daniel Bohan, on Janu-

ary 15 at the Pasqua Hospital after a battle with lung cancer.

His Grace was born on November 8, 1941, in Yar-

mouth, Nova Scotia and he grew up in Moncton, New

Brunswick where he received his early education.

He entered the Holy Heart Seminary in Halifax in

1963 and was ordained priest May 13, 1967. He had an Arts

Degree, from St. Thomas University, Chatham, New Bruns-

wick , a Theology degree from Holy Heart Seminary, a Sa-

cred Theology Degree from Universite’ Laval, Quebec and

a Masters of Theology Degree from the University of Notre

Dame, South Bend, Indiana..

He served as Pastor in several Maritime parishes, as

Auxiliary Bishop of Toronto, and as Bishop in his home

parish of St. Augustine’s Church, Moncton.

Pope John Paul II appointed him Archbishop of the

Regina Archdiocese, March 30, 2005.

We will miss you, Your Grace!

ELK

EXTRACTS FROM POPE FRANCIS’ HOMILY

ON FEB 23, 2016 AT CASA STA MARTA MASS

Based on the books of Isaiah and Mathew, the Holy Father explained the "evangelical dialectic between saying and do-ing.” He stressed the words of Jesus, which unmask the hypocrisy of the Scribes and Pharisees, calling the people to do as they say, though not as they do:

The Lord teaches us the way of doing:

And how may times we find people--

ourselves included, who say, ‘Oh, we are very

Catholic.’ How many parents say they are

Catholics, but never have time to talk to their

children, to play with them or listen to them.

Perhaps they have their parents in a nursing

home, but always are busy and cannot go and

visit them and so leave them there, aban-

doned. ‘They say, but I am very Catholic; I

belong to that association.’ This is the religion

of saying; I say it is so, but I do according to

the ways of the world.”

The way of “saying and not doing,”

says the Pope, “is a deception.” Isaiah’s

words indicate what is pleasing to God;

“Cease to do evil, learn to do good,” and,

“relieve the oppressed, do right by the or-

phan, plead for the widow.”