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Archbishop Peter Mallon Passes Away Fr Volume 7, Issue 3 March—May, 2007 The Knights of Columbus is a family-oriented fraternal service society of practical Catholic men. Officers: Chaplain Archbishop Peter Mallon Passes Away Fr. Emmett P. Morrissey 522-7422 Grand Knight On February 3, 2007, Most Rever- Chaplain’s Message Jesus C. Feliciano 585-2696 end Peter J. Mallon, Archbishop Emeritus Deputy Grand Knight of the Regina Archdiocese passed away in S i n c e r e Jeremias P. Ravasco 584-0856 Regina. He was 77 years old. thanks to my fellow Chancellor Efren Alejandria 525-2235 Knights and their Financial Secretary spouses who treated James A. Madrilejos 789-9046 me to a wonderful Treasurer luncheon on my Art Vanderzalm 584-3156 birthday, February Recorder 8, 2007 at the Hotel Ben Zatylny 569-2134 Fr. Emmett Advocate Saskatchewan Gil D. McDonald 789-4819 Radisson Plaza. Lecturer Thanks also for your gifts. Your Matthew Robinson 569-7391 thoughtfulness was very much appreci- Warden ated! Luis B. de Paz 789-5650 Inside Guard Congratulations to our Council Ed Concepcion 543-0936 members who planned and carried out Outside Guard Adolfo Alvarez 586-6736 a very successful "Ladies Night" at the Trustees West Harvest Inn on Friday, February Jaime L. Alvarez 949-3207 9, 2007. Being that the celebration Reuben C. Mercado 775-0224 took place just a few days before Val- Carl J. Folk 757-9092 entine's Day added an extra signifi- Field Agent cance to the festivities. The entire eve- Mark Lewans 949-0270 Program Director ning was a huge success; the food was Reuben C. Mercado 775-0224 good, the music was good, and a good Membership Director time was had by all. Joseph A. Alejandria 359-3368 Church/Vocations Director I am writing this message on Modesto G. Escanlar 586-5802 February 25, 2007, the First Sunday of Archbishop Emeritus Peter Mallon Council Director Lent. Fellow Knights, let's make the Jaime L. Alvarez 949-3207 His Grace was born in Prince Holy Season of Lent in the year 2007 a Community Director Rupert, B. C. where he had his early educa- very special time in our spiritual lives - Gerry Abao 586-7569 tion. He attended Christ the King Seminary Family Director - a time in which through prayer and in Vancouver. Jeremias P. Ravasco 584-0856 penance we will draw just a little bit He was ordained priest May 27, Youth Director closer to our ultimate goal of eternal 1956 at Vancouver’s Holy Rosary Cathedral Rec. Mercado 775-0224 life itself. Fundraising Director and served in various positions in the Arch- Art Vanderzalm 584-3156 diocese until his appointment as Bishop of God bless! News Editors the Nelson, B. C. diocese. He was installed Jaime L. Alvarez 949-3207 Eusebio L. Koh 586-9386 (Please continue on p.3) The Knights of Columbus are dedicated to the four pillars of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. 1 Santo Nino Council News Photos from the Ladies Night Council Honors the Ladies The Santo Nino Knights of Columbus celebrated “Ladies Night” on February 9, 2007 at the West Harvest Inn. This special event was in honor of the wives of our brother knights for all the love and support they have given. It also coincided with the celebration of Valen- tine’s Day. PGK Rio Mercado was the master of ceremony of this year’s event. The night started with a warm mes- sage from our Chaplain Fr. Emmett Morrissey. Bros. Jim Alvarez and Gregg Ravasco, together with their wives Susan and Chelo, rendered a special musical number. Everyone got to participate with the fun and exciting games. The night ended with the offering of red roses by Council’s celebration of Ladies at the West Harvest Inn our brother knights to their lovely ladies. Thanks to Rainbow Theatres, Susan, and Marissa for door prizes. And a big hand to Bro Bing Alejandria, How well do you know your Bro Art Vanderzalm, Bro Gregg and Chelo, Bro Rio and spouse? Cecile, Bro Jim and Susan, Bro Ferdie and Anna Mae for organizing another successful event. Well done! Council Happenings New Council Members Bros. Gil Feliciano, Rey Grapa and Gary Lazo joined our Council in a first degree exemplification last A red rose for February 11. On February 18, Bros. Diony Alpa and Nettie Eddy Alvaro advanced to the third degree. Welcome! Church Activities Our fourth Sunday Mass service at Blessed Sac- rament Church continues to receive pleasing feedback. Our young altar servers provide a living example of love of our families by involving our children in our journey A pose with with the LORD. Eva The Monday Mass and Novena/Rosary at St. Mary's Church carries on with active participation by council members. Bro. Mody Escanlar is the energy behind our Church Program. If you would like to contribute your talent and time feel free to contact him at 586-5802. A kiss for Special thanks to Blessed Sacrament Church in Shirley acknowledging the Church volunteers. The Catholic Family Services Gala on Feb. 16, 2007 was a night to remember; it was a relaxing evening, a moment of meet- ing friends from other parishes and councils, a night to witness how Catholics support Catholic endeavors. Fr. Morrissey celebrated his birthday with a mass and a buffet lunch at Hotel Sask. with his fellow knights A big hug for and families on Feb. 8, 2007. May the Blessings of the Susan LORD be upon you, and we bless you in the name of the LORD, Father! (Please continue on p.4) 2 Santo Nino Council News See You At ... Happy Upcoming Events State Convention Birthday, The annual State Conven- March Brothers! tion is on April 13-15, 2007 at the 07: Regina Chapter meeting March Saskatoon Inn. At the February 10&11: Shamrocks sale for St. Patrick’s Day 01- Henry Dielschneider meeting, Council delegates to the 11: Archbishop Bohan visit, Council serves Mass 01- Constantine Folk convention and the Charitable 14: Retreat - St. Michael’s in Lumsden 04- Efren Alejandria Foundation were elected. They are 17: St. Patrick’s Day 05- Marianito Estrada GK Jess Feliciano and PGK Reu- 18: St. Mary’s Pancake Breakfast ($5.00 per) 11- Ernesto Paraiso ben Mercado. Alternates for these 25: Mass with Council doing liturgy; meeting 13- Edwin Loos men are PGKs Seb Koh and Carl 27: Bingo for Charity at Bingo Palace, 6-12 pm 19- Frank Ursaki 30: Council 8th Anniversary at St. Mary’s Hall Folk. 21- Ben Zatylny 23- William Berezan April Santo Nino Council Anniversary 01: Palm Sunday 29- Alvil Tayco The Eight Anniversary and 04: Regina Chapter Meeting April Awards Night of Santo Nino Coun- 05: Holy Thursday (Washing of feet at Mass) 01- Don Schaeffer cil will be celebrated on Friday, 06: Good Friday 07- Vincent Baryluk 08: Easter Mass; Egg Hunt for children, 1-3 pm 09- Mario Sison March 30 at St. Mary’s Parish Church and Hall with a Holy Mass 13-15: State Convention in Saskatoon 11- Isaac Caburao 22: Mass with Council doing liturgy; meeting 13- Pablo Ayuban, Jr. at 5 p.m. and reception and dinner 24: Bingo for Charity at Bingo Palace, 6-12 pm 13- George de la Cruz at six. Guest speaker is our State 16- Gerardo Agustin Deputy Marvin DeShryver. May 02: Regina Chapter Meeting 17- Jovil Paez Planned in the after dinner 13: Mother’s Day 18- Marvin Kwasnitza program are some games and musi- 19- Generoso Dimalanta 15: Bingo at Sta Maria Senior Home 6:30 pm cal numbers. PGK Jim Alvarez is 21: Victoria Day 21- Fr. Dan Rafael chair of the organizing committee. 23- Nathan Abadiano 27: Pentecost Mass with Council doing liturgy; Program Director Rio Mercado is 26- Rodrigo Chiu council meeting & election of officers for presenting the annual awards in- 2007-2008 May cluding Knights of the Month and 04- Leonard Wentz Knight of the Year. Archbishop Mallon (continued from p. 1) 05- Francis Israel as Regina’s sixth Archbishop July 11, 1995. He 08- Albert Ngui Mini Retreat retired two years ago serving almost ten years. 13- Dale Nagrampa The annual mini retreat at Among his accomplishments are the amal- 13- Wayne Selinger St. Michael Retreat House in gamation of the Gravelbourg and Regina Dioceses, 14-Boni Sison Lumsden will be on Wednesday, the initiation of the Archdiocese magazine, The 15- Sid Castillo Sr. March 14. This is a joint retreat of Arch, and the establishment of the Archbishop Ap- 18- Edison Mercado Fr. Burns Council and Santo Nino peal and Vision Quest. 21- James Fogarty Council. About thirty members of At the funeral mass in Regina on Feb. 8, 23- Monty Sharber Archbishop Daniel Bohan of Regina and Archbishop 25- Albeen Alarcon each council have signed up. Din- James Weisgerber of Winnipeg led the huge congre- 25- Gregg Ravasco ner starts at 6:30 p.m. followed by a gation to celebrate his life and to offer condolences 27- Sonny de Paz talk by Fr. Ken Koep (possibly on to his family. 31- Alexander Eberle world religions), meditaion and Mass. Donations of $15 to $20 per person will be appreciated. Sincere condolences to the family of Mrs. Maria Concepcion Welcome to our new members who died on January 18, 2007 Bros. Gary Lazo, Gil Feliciano and Rey Grapa in Regina. She was 86 years old. Mrs. Concepcion was the mother of And Bro. Ed Concepcion, the mother-in-law of Congratulations to new Third Degree Knights GK Jess Feliciano and the grandmother of Diony Alpa and Eddy Alvaro Bro. Bryan Concepcion.
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