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Volume 6, Issue 1 September– November, 2005

Canada Day Celebration—a Huge Success With over seven hundred in atten-

dance and twelve priests concelebrating, the

Canada Day Mass at Blessed Sacrament

Church was a main activity in Regina this

July First. The celebration was a joint ef-

fort of the Church, the Father Hugonard 4th

degree Assembly and the Santo Nino Coun-

cil #12415. Council Chaplain Fr. Emmett

Morrissey led the planning and organiza-

tion of the event. Fr. Frank Obrigewitsch,

Faithful Friar, was chief celebrant and

homilist. PFN Martin Wrubleski was mas-

ter of ceremonies; Sir Knights Gaston

Donais, Lou Caza, and Dan LaBelle pro-

vided the readings and petitions in English

and French. Honor Guards and the KC

Choir were prominent parts of the Mass.

Gift bearers were from the Catholic

Women’s League and State Deputy Bob

and Mrs. Pat Barkman and PSD and Mrs.

Lorne Harasen. Council provided mass

servers, bell ringers, greeters and Eucharis-

tic ministers. The Council also served

brunch to the hundreds of churchgoers at

the churchyard. Thanks are due to Maj.

Ronald Locke of Communication Squadron

in Regina for lending us the five tents. A

pat on the back goes to Canada Day Chair

Efren Alejandria and to the many volun-

teers who made the brunch a big do.

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

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

Officers:

Chaplain

Fr. Emmett P. Morrissey 522-7422

Grand Knight

Edgardo A. Alejandria 359-3368

Deputy Grand Knight

Jesus C. Feliciano 585-2696

Chancellor

Allan S. Ngui 584-8103

Financial Secretary James A. Madrilejos 789-9046

Treasurer Art Vanderzalm 584-3156

Recorder Jovil Paez 585-2205

Advocate

Gil D. MacDonald 789-4819

Lecturer

Ferdie Feliciano 585-2262

Warden Luis B. de Paz 789-5650

Inside Guard

Marianito Estrada 525-0601

Outside Guard Irineo Alarcon 586-6259

Trustees

Reuben C. Mercado 775-0224

Carl J. Folk 757-9092

Jaime L. Alvarez 949-3207

Field Agent Mark Lewans 949-0270

Program Director

Matthew P. Robinson 569-7391

Membership Director

Jaime L. Alvarez 949-3207

Church/Vocations Director Modesto G. Escanlar 586-5802

Council Director

Eusebio L. Koh 586-9386

Community Director

Efren Alejandria 525-2235

Family Director Jeremias P. Ravasco 584-9856

Youth Director

Reuben C. Mercado 775-0224

Fundraising Director

Art Vanderzalm 584-3156

News Editor

Eusebio L. Koh 586-9386

Chaplain’s Message

Dear Fellow Knights:

It has been

quite a year, here at

Blessed Sacrament,

as we have celebrated

the one hundredth

anniversary of our

present church build-

ing. And the Santo

Nino council has played a huge part

in our celebrations! Reuben

Mercado, the past grand knight of

our council did us proud. He and his

wife Cecile were gift bearers at our

centennial Mass at 10:00 a.m. on

Sunday, June 26, 2005. They

brought to the altar our council’s

latest Star Council Award plaque

symbolizing, among other things,

the tremendous involvement of

Santo Nino Council members in the

liturgy of the parish. Later that day

Reuben Mercado gave a beautiful

message during the program at the

Hotel Saskatchewan Radisson Plaza.

Once again our Canada Day

Mass and brunch on the church lawn

was a huge success. There were a

lot of firsts at the Mass: 1. We had

the most R.C. M. P. cadets we have

ever had at a Canada Day Mass –

seven. 2. We had the most Regina

(Please continue on P. 3)

Fr. Emmett

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Santo Nino Council News

Council Happenings

Tennis The 2005 Council Invitational Doubles Tournament

was held on July 15-17 at the Douglas Park Tennis Courts

with ten pairs competing. Finals were postponed to July

20 because of inclement weather. In the A finals, Blair

Schlosser and Lorie Parley de-

feated Dan Vetter and Dylan

Toupal in three sets. In the B

finals, Mario Melendres and

Mark Sison won over Gregg

Ravasco and Richard Lopez.

Trophies were donated by

Trade Winds Travel, Bros.

Mody Escanlar, Seb Koh, Ed

Alejandria, Jess Feliciano,

James Madrilejos and Jerome Toupal. Bros. Jim Alvarez

and Gregg Ravasco ran the tourney.

Installation of Officers The new set of officers for the Columbian Year 2005-

2006 was installed by District Deputy Claude LeFebvre on

June 19, 2005 at the Blessed Sacrament Church. Pictured

below were the new officers led by GK Ed Alejandria and

Council Chaplain Emmett Morrissey together with Coun-

cil member Fr. Raymundo Rodriguez who is pastor of St.

Mary’s Church.

Blessed Sacrament Centennial Council participated in the celebration of the

Blessed Sacrament Church Building Centennial held on

Sunday, June 26, 2005 with a Holy Mass followed by a tea

and program in the Regency Ball Room of the Hotel Sas-

katchewan. Council provided bell ringers, greeters, some

Eucharistic ministers and mass servers during the Mass.

GK Rio Mercado gave his greetings and a presentation to

Parish Pastor Emmett Morrissey at the banquet. A Memo-

rial Book with a page on our Council was distributed at

the tea. The Centennial Hymn composed by Deacon Bob

Williston was played during the celebration. Emcee Pat-

rick Stawarz was funny and scintillating. A skit with

“Pope Benedict XVI” in his Popemobile greeting the cele-

brants brought the house down.

Council Olympicnic—a Fun Time Council held its annual family picnic, dubbed

“Olympicnic” at the Wascana Park on Sunday August

7. There was food ga-

lore and a lot of kids.

The picnickers were

divided into four

teams competing in

various picnic races.

The Red Team led by

PGK Jim and Susan

Alvarez won the over-

all prize. The Yellow

Team led by Bro. Jovil

Paez won the best

cheering rally. Thanks

to Family Director

Gregg and Chelo

Ravasco for organizing

the “Olympicnic”.

Candidates and the Marriage Encounter Team. Back row (L-R): Pete Escanlar, Paul Beaudoin, Chris Ogren, Jess Feliciano, Ron Anderson, Nilo Diguangco, Alex Mazo, James Madrilejos, Glen Crone,

Richard Wasserle, Raymond Chapman. Middle row (L-R): Annabelle

Escanlar, Mary Jane Beaudoin, Jessica Manz, Marissa Feliciano, Stella Anderson, Nimfa Diguangco, Fr. Raymundo Rodriguez, Connie Mazo,

Fannie Madrilejos, Cita Crone, Eva Wasserle, Annette Berchard. Front row

(L-R): Lolita Tirona, Raul Abella, Monette Abella, Vicky Farolan, Malou Tan, Lita Ebarnia, Agnes San Juan, Rudy San Juan.

Marriage Encounter—a Great Success Marriage Encounter Weekend #1, held in Regina,

Sask. on July 9 & 10, 2005, was a great success. Feed-

back from all the candidates were unanimous, “The

weekend was so enriching, everybody learned a lot,

everybody enjoyed. It was a GREAT SUCCESS.”

Congratulations to Council members and their spouses

who participated in the weekend.

A Champs Lorie Parley and Blair

Schlosser between B Champs

Mario Melendres and Mark Sison

Lotsa Kids

Lotsa Food

Young Mass Servers

At the fourth Sunday Mass in August, there were

two boys who served mass with Council members. We

are training sons of Council Knights to be sacristans

and expect to have them regularly. To date we have

Joshua Ravasco, 11, son of Bro. Gregg and Chelo

Ravasco, Anjo Paez, 9, son of Bro. Jovil and Bootsie

Paez, and Andre Herreria, 10, son of Bro. Mauro Jr.

and Edna Herreria. We expect more boys, 9 and up.

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September

05: Labour Day

06: Information Night for Recruits at Blessed Sacrament

07: Regina Chapter meeting

11: First degree Exemplification at Blessed Sacrament

13: Bingo for Charity at Bingo Palace, 5:30-12 pm

25: Fourth Sunday Mass and Council Meeting

October


10: Thanksgiving Day

11: Bingo for Charity at Bingo Palace, 5:30-12 pm


November

01: All Saints’ Day


11: Remembrance Day


Upcoming Events


Happy Birthday, Brother

September

01- Albino Alejandria

03- Mody Escanlar

07- Joseph Alejandria

09- Scott Kuffner

13- Art Venderzalm

25- Kevin Fogarty

25- Ray Schmidt

26- Edward Reiss

29- Gary Dionne

29- Fr. Raymundo Rodriguez

October

04- Richard Wasserle

04- Seb Koh

11- Doug McCormick

13- Sam Anonas

13- Eddie Concepcion

13- Pedro Onza

15- Terry Abadiano

15- Jun Hernando

17- Fr. Arnulfo Sison

18- Jay Tria-Tirona

20- Irineo Alarcon

21- Fr. Eusebio Tubale

23- Jaime Alvarez

24- Leonardo Diana

31- Don Poncsak

November

01- Edgardo Alejandria

01- Martin Kammer

01- Hubert Schaeffer

01- Bill Kuffner

01- Ariel Madrid

02- Inigo Mislang III

03- Fr. Kasper Klein

04- Lorne Kehrig

05- Aristotle Siapno

05- Andy Domokos

08- Aaron Alarcon

09- Bryan Concepcion

09- Gil MacDonald

09- Jack Leibham

11- Phillip Schaeffer

16- John McAlister

23- Jack Lucyk

24- Ramon Salva

25- Rochus Klein

25- Bernie Hernando

28- Rogelio Herreria

29- Ferdinand Marcial

30- Bonifacio Ibalio

We extend our deepest sympathy to the family of

Benjamin Sampang Sr.

who passed away on June 13, 2005 in Regina. He

was 75 years old. Mang Ben was the father of Bro.

Reden Sampang. He will be missed

dearly by Aling Conching and his chil-

dren and grandchildren in Regina,

Calgary and the Philippines.

Chaplain’s Message (continued)

City Police officers we have ever had at a Canada Day Mass

– three. 3. We had the largest congregation that we have

ever had at a Canada Day Mass – 750. I would like to con-

gratulate the Santo Nino Council on the marvelous brunch

you provided following the Mass. A good time was had by

all! I’m sure that Edgardo Alejandria, our newly elected

Grand Knight, was justifiably proud of the involvement of

our council in the Canada Day celebrations. May I wish our

council continued success in all endeavours.

More Canada Day Photos

Honor & Color

The Clergy

The brunch tent

The Chefs

Family & kids

Eggbeaters

Our sincere condolences to Bro. Rodrigo Chiu

on the passing away of his mother

Anita Aslarone Chiu

on July 1, 2005 in Malabon, Philippines.

She was 84 years old. She was survived

by her six adult children, 18 grand-

children and five great-grandchildren.

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Message from our Grand Knight

Brother Knights,

I would like to thank you for the

trust that you have given me to be your

Grand Knight. I promise to do my best

to live up to your expectations.

I wish to congratulate all the

officers and service directors who I

believe will give their best efforts to

serve our council and community.

Special thanks to our Chaplain, Fr. Emmett Morrissey

for all the support he has given us.

I was welcomed by one of our big activities in the

Columbian year, namely, the Canada Day Celebration. It

was a huge success: great attendance and perfect

weather. Thanks to all who volunteered with the cook-

ing, serving, setting up the site and cleaning up after-

wards.

The Council family picnic, dubbed ‘Olympicnic’,

was fabulous—lots of food, games, kids and good fun.

Your executive is gearing up for more activities.

Lastly, I thank you for your support and friend-

ship to me and my family. With your help, I look for-

ward to another successful Columbian Year.

Yours in Christ,

Edgardo ‘Laly’ Alejandria, GK

Editorial

Our Lifeline

Every council in our order depends on the growth of

membership even if minimally. Hence, it is important to have

first degree exemplifications to bring in at least the quota set by

Supreme. It is hoped that our recent Membership Blitz followed

by exemplification on Sept. 11 will infuse some new blood. We

have invited parishioners who “believe in the importance of in-

vesting time in friendship, the Church and helping others” to sign

up. In the six years of our existence, this is the first time we

have formally invited the Blessed Sacrament parishioners to get

involved with our Council. We have thanked them and espe-

cially their Pastor and our Chaplain, Fr. Emmett, for welcoming

us into their midst and lending us great support and inspiration.

Indeed, they are our lifeline!

Ministries for Sunday, September 25, 2005 Liturgy

Mass Servers: Ed & Efren Alejandria, Ed Concepcion,

Jovil & Anjo Paez, Joshua Ravasco, Matt Robinson.

Readers: Joseph Alejandria, Richard Alejandria

Communion: Mody Escanlar, James Madrilejos

Bell Ringers: L. de Paz, Ernie Alarcon, Nol Ventocilla

Greeters: Allan Ngui, Richard Wasserle

Gift Bearers: Gregg and Chelo Ravasco and family

Mody Escanlar, Church/Vocations Director

Ed Alejandria

Membership Blitz

Sunday August 28 was the day Council had its

membership blitz. A display of pictures showing coun-

cil activities pertaining to church and vocations, commu-

nity, family and youth was set up at the entrance of the

Blessed Sacrament Church. There was also a table with

hand-out literature on the Knights of Columbus. Several

Council knights were on hand to answer questions. PGK

Seb Koh made a two minute pulpit announcement after

Communion at the 10 a.m. Mass.

Council has scheduled an information night for

recruits on Tuesday, Sept. 6 and first degree exemplifi-

cation on Sunday, Sept. 11, both at 7 p.m. at the Blessed

Sacrament meeting hall.

Fr. John Lawrence Folk was born

on July 9, 1927 on the family farm at Bil-

limun, Saskatchewan to Jonas Folk and

Theresa Gerein. Sixth of nine children, he

went to Pinto Dale public school and com-

pleted grades 11 and 12 at St. Peter’s Col-

lege in Muenster. He went to Normal

School, became a teacher and taught at

Whitewood and Vanguard.

Fr. Lawrence had an interest in the priesthood as a boy

reading stories of missionaries in the third world. In 1947 he

went to the seminary in Edmonton for a two-year course in

philosophy. At the behest of Bishop Joseph Lemieux, he

went to St. Boniface so he could minister in French. After

four years of theology, he was ordained at St. Martin’s

Church at Billimun in 1953. He served in Swift Current,

Herbert, Success, St. Louis, Rockglen, Killdeer, and Wood

Mountain.

In the early 1960s, Fr. Folk had a hand in building St.

Michael’s Church in Swift Current where he said the first

mass. In 1975, he had a course on family life and marriage

counseling in Ottawa obtaining a master’s degree from St.

Paul’s. Back at Gravelbourg, he worked with families with

problems, marriage preparation and marriage encounters.

He served as pastor at St. Joseph’s parish at Vanguard, St.

Michael’s at Swift Current, at Shaunavon, at Maple Creek,

and at Gull Lake and had missions at St. Anne’s at Lac

Pelletier, Climax, Eastend, Consul, and Thompkins.

In 2000, he became pastor at St. Mary’s Church in Re-

gina. He celebrated his 50th Anniversary of his ordination to

the priesthood in 2003. Due to poor health, he retired to

Martha House the same year. He now resides there. Fr.

Folk became a Knight in 1951 and served our Order in all

parishes where he was assigned. He became a 4th degree

Knight in the late 50s.

Priests in Our Council

Fr. Lawrence

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