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Accepting the Star Council Award
Santo Nino Council News Volume 12 Issue 2 December, 2011—February, 2012
The Knights of Columbus is a family-oriented fraternal service society of practical Catholic men.
Officers:
Chaplain: Fr. Emmett P. Morrissey 522-7422
Grand Knight: Jeremias P. Ravasco 584-0856
Deputy Grand Knight:: Gary Lazo 545-7338
Chancellor: Allan Ngui 584-8103
Financial Secretary: Rey Dimaano 757-4521
Treasurer: Art Vanderzalm 584-3156
Recorder: Jose Santiago 737-5598
Advocate: James A. Madrilejos 789-9046
Lecturer: Jaime L. Alvarez 949-3207
Warden: Luis B. de Paz 529-5225
Inside Guard: Archie de la Cruz 502-1266
Outside Guard: Rodrigo Chiu 569-7700
Trustees:
Pete Escanlar 751-0512
Efren Alejandria 525-2235
Modesto G. Escanlar 586-5802
Program Director
Gary Lazo 545-7338
Membership Directors
Ed Concepcion 543-0936
Adolfo Alvarez 586-6736
Church/Vocations Directors
Tereso E. Abadiano 924-3146
Arnel Urbiztondo
Council Directors
Jim Alvarez 949-3207
Ferdie Feliciano 581-2296
Community Directors
Gerry Abao 586-7569
Rod Creer 757-8860
Family Directors
Paul Canlas 586-1858
Efren Alejandria 525-2235
Youth Directors
Dale Nagrampa 546-4639
Azel Siapno 999-2227
Fundraising Director
Art Vanderzalm 584-3156
Pro-life Director
Clayton Hall 205-1802
News Editors
Jaime L. Alvarez 949-3207
Eusebio L. Koh 586-9386
St. Mary’s Round Table
Reuben Mercado 775-0224
District Deputy # 3
Kevin Roche 775-2105
General Agent:
Mark Lewans 949-0270
Chaplain’s Message
Fellow Knights,
Sincere thanks
to the members of
Santo Nino Coun-
cil who along
with the Pilon
Family, erected
the Blessed Sacra-
ment Parish outdoor Christmas
Crib. I always feel with all the
commercialism surrounding Christ-
mas, here in Regina, our outdoor
Christmas Crib is a “silent sermon”
to all the pedestrians who pass our
Church on Scarth Street, about the
true meaning of Christmas.
Congratulations to Dr. Eu-
sebio Koh on the publication of his
latest book called Autumn Wind,
which is a collection of short sto-
ries, poems and essays similar to
his first book, Like the Mimosa.
At our Blessed Sacrament Remem-
brance Day Mass I read one of the
poems from Like the Mimosa. It
is called ‘Coming Home’ and it
described the death of a twenty two
year old Saskatchewan man who
died in combat in Afghanistan.
Karen Lawson, who re-
viewed Autumn Wind wrote: “The
author has opened his heart and his
mind to his readers. Autumn
Wind is an interesting book with a
new surprise on every page.” High
praise indeed!
Fr. Emmett Morrissey
The Knights of Columbus are dedicated to the four pillars of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism
GK Gregg Ravasco, left, pre-
sented the Star Council Award plaque for
Columbian Year 2010-2011 to PGK Pete
Escanlar at the November council meet-
ing. This highest award given by Su-
preme Council is for achievements in
activities, membership and insurance.
SIX NEW MEMBERS:
Our council has 6 new members
at the first degree exemplification held at
Holy Trinity Parish on September 27,
2011. They are Mark Esguerra, Umberto
Gonzales, Ferdinand Sampaga, Elmer
Sayat, Vinedic Serrano and Angelito
Yabut. Attending Members who wel-
comed them were Ed Concepcion, Seb
Koh, Rio Mercado, Dophy Alvarez, Rey
Dimaano, Jose Santiago and Gregg
Ravasco.
On October 30, 2011, Bros.
Gonzales, Sampaga and Serrano went on
to the second and third degree exemplifi-
cations at Holy Child Parish. (see photo
on p. 2) Their Class Patron was Fr. Dan
Rafael who is a member of our council.
Santo Nino Council News Page 2
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE:
The Icon of Our Lady of Guadalupe was displayed and Council had
rosary before the mass at noon time at Blessed Sacrament Church on
November 21, 22, 23 & 24. Those members who attended were: Jay
Jaca, Gerry & Isa Abao, Mody Escanlar, Gregg Ravasco Dophy Alva-
rez and Clayton Hall. Those who led the rosary were: Chelo Ravasco,
Rowena Masaoay, Nori Alvarez and Mody Escanlar.
On Thursday, November 24, the icon was brought to St. Mary’s
Church for an eve-
ning rosary and
mass celebrated by
F r . E u s e b i o
Tubale. Photo
shows members
and theirs wives
and some parish-
ioners.
WHEELCHAIR FOR MARTHA HOUSE:
Our council donated a
wheelchair costing $499.00
for Martha House on Septem-
ber 19, 2011. Sister Ulrica
Inguito and the DML sisters
received the wheelchair. It
will be a great asset in assist-
ing all their residents both in
and out of the facilities.
Martha House had offered
a Holy Sacrifice of the mass
for the intentions of the Santo
Niño Council on September
30, at their chapel.
Photo shows Sister Ulrica
with Bro. Art Vanderzalm and GK Gregg Ravasco.
FIRST GOLF TOURNAMENT :
Congratulations to our winners Dale Nagrampa for
men’s category and Josephine Ong for ladies’ category,
on the first Santo Niño Golf Tournament held at Lake-
view Golf Course Par3 on Saturday, October 1, 2011. .
We would like to thank our sponsors: DGK Gary &
Diana Lazo, Hyundai Regina and Regina Honda for the
prizes. Thank you to our players: Seb Koh, Gerry Abao,
Rio Mercado, Rey Dimaano, Ricky Maraneta, Terry
Abadiano, Dale Nagrampa, Ferdie Sta. Maria, Art Van-
derzalm, Sam Tranquilino, Joel & Jo Ong, Gary & Diana
Lazo, Randell & Jet Trapane, Gregg & Chelo Ravasco
and a guest Geoff Franco.
SOUP DAY AT MARIAN CENTRE:
We have another successful Soup Day at Marian Centre on Novem-
ber 19, 2011 with the help of Noel Quinton, Ferdie & AnnaMae Fe-
liciano and Gregg & Chelo Ravasco. Efren and Paz Alejandria donated
$20 to the cause..
We made a sumptuous chicken macaroni soup which is a very spe-
cial treat to our less fortunate brothers. This was truly a warm and
wonderful
e x p e r i -
ence. We
h o p e
o t h e r s
could also
volunteer
to serve
our less
fortunate
b ro t he r s
next time.
Council members at major degree on Oct. 30, 2011
(See story on p.1)
NATIVITY SCENE SET-UP:
November 26, 2011, Saturday morning at 9am we’ve set up the na-
tivity scene at the front of Blessed Sacrament Church. Our council
would like to thank those who came to help: Gord Pilon and his 3 sons,
Ross, Scott and Todd, James Madrilejos, Art Vanderzalm, Pete Es-
canlar, Rio Mercado, Derick Ceredon, Jim Alvarez, Rodrigo Chiu,
Sonny de Paz, Rey Dimaano, Arman Rivero, Arnel Urbiztondo, Allan
Ngui, Terry Abadiano, Gregg Ravasco and Jay Jaca who made a deli-
cious chicken arrozcaldo.
December
07: Regina Chapter meeting
08: Immaculate Conception
17: Christmas Kettle at Tim Hortons inside Wal-Mart
(Harbour Landing), 10 to 5 pm.
15-23: Simbang Gabi (Christmas Masses),
6 pm at Holy Child Parish
25: Christmas Day Mass w/ Council doing liturgy and
Executive Meeting.
26: Boxing Day
27: Bingo for Charity at Bingo Palace, 6-12 pm
January, 2011
01: New Year’s Day
04: Regina Chapter Meeting
21: Council Free Throw Competition at
Leboldus High School, from 10am to 12nn.
22: Mass and Council Meeting
24: Bingo for Charity at Bingo Palace, 6-12 pm
February
01: Regina Chapter Meeting
08: Chaplain’s Day
12: Ladies Night -Casino Regina Telegraph Room
14: Valentine’s Day
21: Bingo for Charity at Bingo Palace, 6-12 pm
27: Mass and Council Meeting
Note: Altar servers Appreciation (TBA)
Upcoming Events Happy Birthday Brothers!
December
01- James Johnson
06- Ferdinand Sta. Maria
06- Carl Folk
07- Peter Thacyk
11- Noel Quinton
12- Ferdinand Feliciano
14- Gabe Seiferling
16- Metro Rybchuk
20- Fernando Inocalla
20- Lito Lopez
25- Chris Elpa
26- Sam Tranquilino
27- Joepet Cabugao
31– Umberto Gonzales
January
01– Cecilio Corpuz
01-Cecil Schnurr
01-Gabriel Katas
02- Dante Quintos
04-Bonifacio Borricano
09- Arnulfo Ventocilla
09- Glen Empleo
11- Reynaldo Dimaano
14- Rodrigo Caluza
16- Paul Castillo
16- Eumir (Rec) Mercado
16- Anthony Selinger
17– Mark Esguerra
17- Amado Paligan
17- Armand Rivero
20- Simon Firnesz
22- Frank Lang
22- Allan Regonas
23- Henry Kwasnitza
24- Peter Francis Siapno
28- James Descallar
30- Matthew Robinson
31- Butch Siapno
February
01- Walter McLashan
01- Joseph Fahlman
08- Fr. Emmett Morrissey
10- Gladwin Siapno
16- Ian Alarcon
19- Mike Kuffner
19- James Pageot
20– Fernando Sampaga
25- Ibn Dionisio
28- Rey Grapa
Page 3 Santo Nino Council News
Our Deep Condolences
to the families of
Bro. Constantin Buehler, PGK Fern L’Arrivee, and
Fr. Bernard Barry
Who passed away This Columbian Year
In Regina, Saskatchewan
Congratulations To
Bro. Joseph and Louise Pukal
On the Occasion of their
57th Wedding Anniversary
On October 30
Congratulations
and
Welcome our
Third DegreeMembers:
Umberto Gonzales
Fernando Sampaga
Vinedic Serrano
And to
Fr. Dan Rafael as their
Class Patron
Congratulations
To
PGK James
Madrilejos On being
Commissioned as a
Notary Public
RELEASE OF NEW CD BY THE RELATIVE:
A new CD titled “Experience” by the Relative is being re-
leased on Saturday, Dec. 10 at the German Club on 1727 St. John
St. near Saskatchewan Drive. The Relative is made up of singers
PGK Jim Alvarez, Kris and Eric James and band members Rob
Cocarell and Cam Wenzel. All twelve songs in the CD are
original, two each written by Kris and Eric and the rest by Bro.
Jim. An evening of live music and festive chaos is in the offing.
Entry at the door is $5 or a purchase of the CD for $15.
CHRISTMAS KETTLE DRIVE:
As in past years, Council is lending a hand to the Sal-
vation Army Christmas Kettle Drive by manning the charity
kettle on Saturday, December 17, 2011 in the Walmart South,
by Tim Hortons, from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Volunteer Knights
are Allan Ngui, Dophy Alvarez, Jose Santiago, Arnel Urbiz-
tondo, Rod Creer, Rod Chiu, Art Vanderzalm, Gregg Ravasco,
and Randell Trapane.
FREE THROW TOURNAMENT:
The Council Free Throw Tournament is scheduled for Satur-
day, January 21, 2012 at the Dr. Martin LeBoldus High School
Gym from 10 a. m. to 12 noon. The tournament is open to boys
and girls aged 10 to 14. For more information or to register your
child, call our Youth Director Bro. Azel Siapno at 999-2227 or
email him at azel_siapno@gmail.com. Winners move up to the
district and later the zone tournaments.
Page 4 Santo Nino Council News
Message from our Grand Knight
Brother Knights, This year, our council was blessed with
great achievements and activities. We are
proud to once again receive the STAR
COUNCIL AWARD under the leadership of
our past Grand Knight Pete Escanlar. This is
the 9th award received for the last 12 years
since our council was chartered. With this,
I’d like to thank all of you for your contribu-
tion in achieving this award.
I would also like to thank our vibrant members who tire-
lessly participated in our activities this year. The first golf tour-
nament was a great success, thanks to all our golfers and to Gary
and Diana for the prizes. Another great soup was served at the
at the Marian Centre, thanks to Bro. Ferdie snd Anna Mae Fe-
liciano and Bro Noel Quinton. We embarked into a pilgrimage
with Our Lady of Guadalupe and our council is honoured to
have our Lady’s icon displayed at Blessed Sacrament Church
and Saint Mary’s Church, thanks to all who prayed the rosary
and attended the novena and mass in honor of our Mother
Mary. I’d like to thank Fr. Tubale for celebrating the masses.
On Saturday before Advent, we set up of the Nativity Scene at
Blessed Sacrament, thanks to all our brothers and the Pilon fam-
ily who braved the cold and helped.
As we begin this Advent season, let us be reminded of our
faith and be prepared for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
On behalf of my family, I wish you all a Merry Christmas and a
Blessed New Year.
VIVA JESUS!
Gregg Ravasco Grand Knight
Message from our District Deputy
My Brother Knights,
Congratulations on another very excit-
ing Fall Season, as your Council celebrates a
number of accomplishments these past several
months. You have been blessed with a number
of new members, as seen in the community cele-
bration of First, Second and Third Degree Exem-
plifications. I had the pleasure of sharing the
inaugural celebration of our new Major Degree
ceremony with many of you as well; this was an exciting day and
one that I will cherish as a personal memory as a Knight.
I hope that you have all had a chance to read our Worthy
State Deputy's November message, where he discusses the impor-
tance of conviction and standing for our beliefs during challeng-
ing times. As the Martyrs accepted the ultimate test of their faith,
we are often challenged in our daily lives to take a stand for our
beliefs, sometimes even when it may not be the most popular
position. We remain true to our faith and the principles of our
Church, strong in our resolution and faith in those that guide
us. A reminder that there is a Men's Spiritual Enrichment Week-
end on March 16-17, 2012 at Holy Child Parish, here in Re-
gina. Please try to attend if you can. As we begin another Ad-
vent season, let us grasp this opportunity to grow stronger in our
relationship with our Saviour, Jesus Christ.
VIVAT JESUS! Kevin Roche
District Deputy #3
Kevin Roche
Gregg Ravasco
New at Advent
A few days ago, the new Roman Missal was used at the
Holy Mass on the first Sunday of Advent. I understand that the
Vatican wants the English translation to be linguistically faithful
to the original Latin Mass. With due respect to our Church and
its hierarchy, I’d like to express some reservations.
As a cradle Catholic, I would like to voice my uneasi-
ness at rephrasing many of the liturgy and Eucharistic prayers
that have become second nature to me. I know virtually all the
responses during Holy Mass. I can recite The Lord’s Prayer, Hail
Mary, and other prayers in my sleep. Now I have to be careful
and say the right words. For example, when Father says “Peace
be with you”, I should reply “And with your spirit” not “And also
with you.” For the Mystery of Faith, I am used to saying, “Christ
has died; Christ is risen; Christ will come again.” But now I have
to learn some other responses. Also, I kneel down and pray as
soon as I receive the communion. Now I have to stay standing
until all have received theirs. Old habits are hard to break.
I hope and pray that we learn the new missal and get
used to it. For now, let me wish you a “Merry Christmas” and
“Peace be with your spirit”.
ELK
Editorial
36 CHAIRS & TABLES FOR OUR COUNCIL:
Our council bought chairs and tables from the Saskatchewan
Union of Nurses through Brother Ibn Dionisio in September,
2011. Thanks to Art Vanderzalm, Laurence Shaber, Jim Alva-
rez and Gregg Ravasco for transporting them to Blessed Sacra-
ment Church chamber. Council is now using them during our
general and executive meetings.
PRO-LIFE CHAIN:
On October 2nd, 2011, Sunday, our council joined the Pro
-Life Chain held at the downtown Albert Street, fronting the Royal
Saskatchewan Museum. Members who attended the event were Rio
and Cecille Mercado and Carl and Nettie Folk.
Calling All Members
Financial Secretary Rey Dimaano (757-4521) invites
all members to pay their 2012 dues and pick up their
Knights of Columbus membership cards for 2012.
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