Dear Brother Knights,,

November is a month devoted to remembering our fallen

heroes, our veterans who fought for freedom. During the

month of November, almost everyone wears the red re-

membrance poppy which has become a familiar emblem

of Remembrance Day due to the poem "In Flanders

Fields" written by Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel

John McCrae. These poppies bloomed across some of the worst battlefields

of Flanders in World War I; their brilliant red colour became a symbol for

the blood spilled in the war.

November is also the month when as Catholics, we celebrate All Saints Day to honour those who have attained the beatific vision in heaven and All Souls Day to commemorate those who have not yet been purified. These celebrations mentioned are only three special days in the month of November. Do we stop thinking about those to whom these special days

are dedicated as soon as the feast or commemoration day is over? I propose not. Because to do so would mean their sacrifice of their lives

have been a failure, all in vain. I’d like us to reflect more on the colour red, it being the symbol for blood. Red—blood-- runs in all of us. Without it we are nothing, we are lifeless. Red is specially essential without which many other things, concepts, ideas, realities cannot be. In all of us, there is the colour red. Regardless of what colour our skin has, we are all red INSIDE. This red within all of us must be our unifying bond to work for peace, to stop hatred, and all forms or suggestions of it. Red should motivate us to care and be compassion-ate, to reach out to another, to help someone find his or her voice, to up build, to heal another. Red should remind us of the love and mercy that Jesus our Saviour contin-ues to give us. Red should move us to give that love and mercy to some-one else, generously expecting nothing in return. Red should also move us to appreciate those who work tirelessly and selflessly expecting nothing in return. It must initiate RESPECT for anybody and for everyone. May there be respect at all times from our hearts, through words and actions. Thank you and God bless.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

ARCHBISHOP DUKE COUNCIL 6855 St . Paul Par ish

8251 St. Albans Road, Richmond BC V6Y2L2

District 23 - BC and Yukon State

I n se r v i ce to One

In se r v i ce to a l l

November 2015 Newsletter

GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE Inside this issue:

In Memoriam 2

Third Degree Exemplification 3

Canadian Blood Services 4

November Pancake Breakfast 5

Pennies for Heaven 6

Columbus Charity Asso. 7

Wheelchair Donation 8

First Degree Exemplification 9

Family & Knight of the Month 10-11

Bulletin Board 12

Field Agent’s Corner 13

Calendar of Activities 14

CHAPLAIN MONSIGNOR DENNIS LUTERBACH

FIELD AGENT JOSE P. CABALU

DISTRICT DEPUTY FEDERICO (BING) DE CASTRO

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 2015-2016

Grand Knight RELY A. DIEGO

Deputy Grand Knight FELIX TAN

Chancellor JACK COURSOL

Financial Secretary ALBERTO NISPEROS

Treasurer ASHLEY CARDOZ

Lecturer SUNDY ARCA

Advocate RICARDO ROZARIO

Recorder REYNOLD LOBO

Warden KEN CHEW

Inside Guard 1 CATALINO ORILLANEDA

Inside Guard 2 MICHAEL LOH

Outside Guard 1 THOMAS HEENEY

Outside Guard 2 JOSEPH LO

Trustee 3 Year FRANCIS LEE

Trustee 2 Year EDGAR URSUA

Trustee 1 Year FRANCIS YONG

Immediate Past GK LORENZO RANADA

WEBSITE WWW.KOFC6855.CA

https://www.facebook.com/ KOFC6855

Vivat Jesus!

Rely A. Diego Grand Knight

Archbishop Duke Council

6855

Email: kofc6855@gmail.com

:Phone: 778 8918967

Archbishop Duke Council 6855 Newsletter Page 2

IN MEMORIAM

Bro. Lucien Ayotte

Bro. Stan Barrett

Bro. Alex Bessuille

Bro. Walter Beck

Bro. Mike Brady

Bro. Joe Casavent

Bro. Tom Clancy

Bro. Mauro Cecconi

Bro. Ed Clay

Bro. Rev. Francis Doyle

Bro. Francis Dowling

Bro. Larry Doyle

Bro. James Engler

Bro. Philip Fernandes

Bro. John FitzGibbon

Bro. Bert Fox

Bro. Bill France

Bro. Eugene Gauthier

Bro. Michael Jordan

Bro. John Harrison

Bro. Vince Harrigan

Bro. Marcel Huel

Bro. Mackey Kelly

Bro. Barna Kover

Bro. Bill Mahoney

Bro. Gilbert Magsajo

Bro. Bert Mallon

Bro. Desmond Montague

Bro. Peter McDonagh

Bro. Desmond Montague

Bro. Carlito Osorio

Bro. Gerry Puchalski

Bro. Jean O’ Shaughnessy

Bro. Francis Phang

Bro. Joe Perpick

Bro. Tom Perrins

Bro. Bob Roy

Bro. George Roche

Bro. Peter Santos

Bro. Peter Scheveck

Bro. Edward Shepherd

Bro. Rev. Thomas Shiel

Bro. Dick Summerbee

Bro. Terry Trainor

Bro. Jackson Valenzuela

Bro. Joe Vaz

May they rest in peace

May the souls of

our faithful de-

parted through

the mercy of God

rest in peace.

Amen.

November 2015 Page 3

R–L: Brian Lam, Roman Sandoval, Ron Rebullar, Rolando Paldo, Gary Lam

Welcome to the 5 New 3rd Degree Brother Knights !!!

3rd Degree Exemplification at Canadian Martyr Parish Nov. 14, 2015

Archbishop Duke Council 6855 Newsletter Page 4

Above, our opponents: young, young and young… Below, us: young

(thanks to Meghan Tolentino), old (you know who you are) and in-between.

Game is refereed by none other than Mr. Clay Imoo himself.

Bro. Americo Silva with Asst. Pastor Brother Knight Fr. Jun Reyes

Bro. Americo signing-up volunteers for CBS — Nov. 15, 2015

November 2015 Page 5

PANCAKE BREAKFAST A GREAT

MEETING PLACE WHILE HAVING A

HEARTY BREAKFAST !!!

Archbishop Duke Council 6855 Newsletter Page 6

November 8-9, 2015. PEN-

NIES FOR HEAVEN. Gener-

ous parishioners donated

over one thousand dollars

from quarters to loonies and

bills. This go to Vocations

Program of the Knights.

Thank you to all the Brother

Knights who took care of the

drive.

November 2015 Page 7

COLUMBUS

CHARITIES

ASSOC.

(CCA)

50th ANNIVERSARYANNIVERSARYANNIVERSARY

CELEBRATIONCELEBRATIONCELEBRATION

Nov. 7, 2015Nov. 7, 2015Nov. 7, 2015

L-R:GK Rely Diego, Charter GK Frank Kouwenhoven, FDD PGKKevin Mendonca, Rod Winning

enjoying a catch-up time about the Council 6855 . First time to meet Charter GK and GK(below)

Left:GK Rely and Lady Zaida Diego with Lady Bridget Mendonca; Right: FDD

PGK Kevin Menodonca with Lady Jackie and PGK Rod Winning at CCA Dinner

Archbishop Duke Council 6855 Newsletter Page 8

Bottom picture: Recipient of a K of C wheelchair

donation through Council 6855 Estelita dela Cruz

with Fr. Jun Reyes, Asst Pastor of St. Paul Parish. And,

daughter Ligaya dela Cruz

Top picture. L-R. Estelita dela Cruz thanking State Deputy Arcie J. Lim who donated the wheelchair thru Council 6855. Since 2003, the Knights of Columbus have sponsored the deliv-ery of tens of thousands of wheelchairs to people in need all over the world, showing exemplary compassion, gener-osity, and dedication to bringing mo-bility to those in need.

Councils, parishes or individuals are able to sponsor entire containers to the country of their choice.

Wheelchair Sunday parish drives are held in churches across the country and have sponsored thousands of wheelchairs to far away places, as Si-erra Leone and Vietnam.

Knights and their families themselves travel to get involved in a life chang-ing hands-on mission that allows chil-dren, teens and adults around the world to have their prayers answered with the gift of hope, freedom, dignity, independence...a wheelchair!

November 2015 Page 9

New First Degree Brothers:: L-R Louie Berroya, Bernard Lo, Benedicto Mon Jr.

(Lower Picture) Group Picture First Degree Exemplification Nov. 23, 2015

Archbishop Duke Council 6855 Newsletter Page 10

FAMILY OF THE MONTH

John and Lolita Ty

This is not the first time for Brother John and Lady Lolita Ty to receive a Family of the Month

Award. In fact, they have received several awards of recognition from the Council. This time, they

are again a recipient of this award in recognition for their faithfulness and commitment to attend

the daily rosary last October as a couple. While Bro. John admits to having difficulty walking, they

attended the rosary without missing any day.

Brother John and Lady Lolita have been married for 52 years and have been practicing their faith

religiously. They have four daughters. Since Brother John joined the Knights, he has been active

whenever he can . He volunteered at the pancake breakfast, Pennies for Heaven, Parish Census and

they attend and support council events.

Brother John admits that brotherhood or camaraderie in the council is what makes him stick. He

also enjoys sharing his time in whatever way he can despite health and age with Lady Lolita in

participating in council activities.

These are simple things done but very valuable to the life of the council. It becomes a showcase of

a good attitude towards involvement and ownership of the responsibility of a knight.

November 2015 Page 11

Ronaldo Rebullar

KNIGHT OF THE MONTH

Brother Ronnie migrated from the Philippines in 2007 with his wife, Lina and their two growing daughters

Karyl now Aged 26 and Karla now aged 23. The family of Brother Ronnie were all baptized catholic and were

active parishioners in the parish where they came from in the Philippines. They continued to be active when

they arrived at St. Mary’s Parish in Vancouver. They joined the choir group.

3 years ago, they moved to Richmond and registered with St. Paul Parish. During the Membership Drive last

October, he was approached and was convinced to join the Knights. He was exemplified to the 1st Degree on

October 7, 2015, went for his 2nd Degree on October 16, 2015 and on to his 3rd Degree last November 14,

2015. During that short span from his 1st Degree exemplification, he has shown much enthusiasm and inter-

est learning what a true knight must do. He volunteers in all the council activities. Pancake set up/takedown

and helped at the pancake breakfast. He volunteered in the set up and takedown during the 39th Anniversary

and attended the event with his wife.

He volunteered to count during the Parish Census. He again volunteered for the Pennies for Heaven. And,

he got a break convincing his friend to come to the November 23rd First Degree Exemplification. That was his

first taste of sponsoring a candidate. What he has done in just over a month proves how dedicated he is as a

knight and definitely a potential member of the Council. He attends the general meetings. He is a role model

for old and new members alike. His active participation in all council activities led him to be chosen as

Knight of the Month.

Archbishop Duke Council 6855 Newsletter Page 12

Please email kofc6855@gmail.com or call GK RELY A. DIEGO @ 778 8918967 for prayer request updates, additions and corrections.

BULLETIN BOARD Noteworthy

May the Lord’s healing hands bring our be-

loved Brother Knights and their family

members a speedy recovery, alleviate their

suffering, and deliver peace and comfort to

their loved ones. We ask in

Jesus’ name. Amen

Bro. Ferdi Sobrinho, Bro. Charles Sze, Bro.

Marcel Schellekens, Bro. Tony Biro, Bro.

Pat Rooney, Bro. Cris Asis, Bro. Roger

Cabrera, Bro. Rudy Chamberland.

Ineke, wife of Charter GK Frank Kouwen-

hoven, who is suffering from cancer, Hu-

guette, wife of PGK Gaston DuPaul, Lina,

wife of Bro. Ronnie Rebullar, K.C. Chong

and Family, father and family of Bro.

David Chong respectively. Maria Aresta,

aunt of PGK Americo Silva, Mariana

Hauser (wife of Bro. Jakob), Lyce Rozario

(wife of Bro Rick), Lourdes de la Cruz (wife

of Bro. Roger), Norman Mendonça (father

of FDD PGK Kevin Mendonça), Henrique

Silva ,cousin of PGK Americo Silva.

May the souls of our faithful departed

through the mercy of God rest in peace.

Amen.

Paul Breuninger, brother-in-law of Lady-

Julie Ranada, Arturo Alonzo, father of Bro.

Eric Alonzo, Nicanora Villanueva, mother

of Bro. Gil Villanueva, Able Machado, god-

son of FDM FDD PGK Tony Pimentel, En-

riquita Reyes, Betty Reyes-Magnaye,

grandmother and aunt respectively, of

Gaizel Aclan, wife of Bro. Randy Aclan,

Ofelia Lauro-Diaz, sister-in-law of Bro.

Catalino Orillaneda, Aunt Odette of FDM

FDD PGK Tony Pimentel.

PRAY FOR THE SICK AND DISTRESSED PRAY FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

for the Un

December 12, 2015 Seniors’ Christmas Luncheon at 1 PM

December 14, 2015 Shortened General Meeting at 7:30PM Sing along with Pot luck

December 19, 2015 Kid’s Christmas Party 12 noon to 4PM

December 19, 2015 Set up Pancake Breakfast time at 4PM

December 20, 2015 Pancake Breakfast and Sarah BP Test

December 28, 2015 First Degree Exemplification 7:30PM (candidates at 7PM)

November 2015 Page 13

FIELD AGENT’S CORNER

Jose P. Cabalu, FIC, CHS Field Agent A Founding Notion: Protecting the Breadwinner’s Income

While jobs may be safer these days, accidents, injuries, and illnesses that can impact your ability to work still happen. Most, in fact, do not happen on the jobsite or place of employment. Did you know that a 2011 study revealed that more than 95 percent of the long-term disability claims on file were not work related?

The Knights have always sought to protect members’ families from the “loss” of a breadwinner. I’m sure you know all about Father McGivney’s vision for our insurance program. But you may not know that Father McGivney also wanted to find a way to help members who couldn’t work because of an illness. After all, the “loss” of the breadwinner does not have to mean that person’s death; it can also mean the loss of the breadwinner’s income.

Consider that loss for a moment. How would your family fare if a source of income suddenly stopped? Could a dual-income family manage on one income stream? What about young families with a working father and a mother who cares for the children? What if his income halted due to an accident or illness?

I’ve heard some people say they have coverage at work, but too many aren’t sure what this coverage entails, how much income it would provide or for how long. If you have a job, you must know about this coverage. Having this protection counts for something, certainly, but it isn’t “yours”; it’s provided by the company for which you work at their discretion. It could be eliminated tomorrow.

That’s where a personally-owned disability income insurance product, like the Knights’ Income Armor, comes into play. It can offer valuable income replacement in the event of an injury or illness. Contact me to learn more about it. I’m at 778-837-2317 or jose.cabalu@kofc.org.

◄ November December 2015 January ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 World AIDS Day

2

3

4th Degree Exec. Meeting St Joseph the Worker 7:30PM

4

Dancercise at 8PM at GYM

5

6 8

9

10 Human Rights Day

11

12

Seniors’ X’mas Luncheon 1PM

13

14Gen. Meeting at

7PM Room 1+2 Sing along &Pot luck-Gym Soccer Challenge Report Form Due

15

Family Rosary 8PM Residence of Bro. Pol and Jean Garcia

16

17

18

Christmas Poster Report Form Due

19K Kid’s

X’mas party

Pancake Setup Setup time 4PM 4Th Degree X’Mas Party 6:30PM

20

Pancake Breakfast and SARAH BP Test

21

22

23

24

25 Christmas

26 Boxing Day

27

Food Bank

28

First Degree Exem-plification 7:30PM Room 1+2+4 (to be confirmed)

29

30

31

New Year’s Eve Dinner and Dance St. Paul Parish Ctr

Note: Any change to the

calendar of activities will

be emailed accordingly.

◄ December January 2016 February ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 New Year's Day

2

3

4

Executive Meeting 7:30PM Rm 4

5

6

7

4th Degree Execu-tive meeting 7:30Pm St. Joe

8

9

10

11

General Meeting 7:30PM Rm. 1+2

12

Family Rosary 8PM

13

14

15

16

Set Up Pancake BF TBA

17

Pancake BF BP Test –SARAH

18

19

20

21

4th Degree General Meeting 7:30PM St. Joe

22

23

24

25

First Degree Exem-plification 7:30PM Rm 1+2+4

26

27

28

29

30

31

Food Bank

January 2016 calendar of activities may be revised and will be updated