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Volume 8, Issue 4 June– August, 2008
Ninth Anniversary Honored Members The Ninth Anniversary of Santo
Nino Council was held on Saturday,
March 29th at the St. Anne’s Parish Hall
with a dinner-dance and program. Guest
speaker was our own DD Rio Mercado
who dwelt on the Council achievements.
Certificates of Appreciation were
presented to council ladies and to Rev.
Emmett Morrissey, Rev. Ray Rodriguez
and Rev. Dan Rafael and Certificates of
Merit to some members. Knights of the
Month were Bros. Gerry Abao, Efren Ale-
jandria, Dophy Alvarez, Sonny De Paz.
Mody Escanlar, Jess Feliciano, Carl Folk,
Seb Koh, Rio Mercado, Allan Ngui,
Gregg Ravasco and Art Vanderzalm.
Honored Knight of the Year was
PGK Jim Alvarez – Council Director, a
trustee, a news
editor, music di-
rector of our car-
oling, provider of
musical entertain-
ment with wife
Susan at most of
our functions. Family of the Year was the
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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
James A. Madrilejos 789-9046
Deputy Grand Knight
Efren Alejandria 525-2235
Chancellor
Reden Sampang 585-2872
Financial Secretary Jeremias P. Ravasco 584-0856
Treasurer Art Vanderzalm 584-3156
Recorder Ben Zatylny 569-2134
Advocate
Gil D. McDonald 789-4819
Lecturer
Allan Ngui 584-8103
Warden Luis B. de Paz 789-5650
Inside Guard
Diony Elpa 525-1074
Outside Guard Adolfo Alvarez 586-6736
Trustees
Jesus C. Feliciano 585-2696
Jaime L. Alvarez 949-3207
Carl J. Folk 757-9092
Field Agent Mark Lewans 949-0270
Program Director
Efren Alejandria 525-2235
Membership Director
Adolfo Alvarez 586-6736
Church/Vocations Director Modesto G. Escanlar 586-5802
Council Director
Jaime L. Alvarez 949-3207
Community Director
Gerry Abao 586-7569
Family Director Jesus C. Feliciano 585-2696
Youth Director
Rec. Mercado 775-0224
Fundraising Director
Art Vanderzalm 584-3156
News Editors
Jaime L. Alvarez 949-3207
Eusebio L. Koh 586-9386
Chaplain’s Message I’m sure you
are all aware that
on May 31, 2008 I
will be ordained to
the priesthood for
50 years! The
Knights of Colum-
bus have played a
huge part in that
half century.
I joined the Msgr. Janssen
Council at Little Flower Parish here
in Regina in 1960. In the same year
my parents, Thomas and Margaret
Morrissey, were given the laity
award for an “outstanding contribu-
tion to the Church and community”
by the Msgr. Janssen Council.
Ten years later in 1970 –71 I
served as the Council Chaplain.
Then in 1988 I was instrumen-
tal in forming the Our Lady of
Lourdes Council #9713 in Rama,
Saskatchewan. At that time I was
teaching High School and serving
Saint Anthony Parish in Rama on
weekends. At a banquet on August
28, 1988 in Wadena I was named the
class patron of the Charter Class of
the Our Lady of Lourdes Council.
The Santo Nino Council of the
Knights of Columbus was chartered
on March 29. 1999 with Dr. Eusebio
L. Koh as our Charter Grand Knight,
and I’m not exaggerating when I say
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Fr. Emmett
Knight of the Year Jim
2007-08 Knights of the Month
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Santo Nino Council News
Council Happenings
Young Sacristans Appreciation
On Sunday, March 9, the young altar servers
were treated to wall climbing and snack at the Regina
Court and Fitness Club in appreciation of their service to
Church. Thanks to Youth Director Rec Mercado for
making the arrangements.
St. Patrick Shamrock Drive
On the weekends of March 8-9 and 15-16, Coun-
cil sold Shamrocks at the Blessed Sacrament Church, St.
Mary’s Church, Little Flower Church and St. Anthony
Church. The amount of $1200 was collected and do-
nated to Camp Monahan.
Washing of the Feet
On Holy Thursday, March 20, twelve members
of Council had their feet washed by Fr. Emmett Morris-
sey assisted by sacristans as part of the Holy Week cele-
brations. The twelve Knights wore the fancy Philippine
national shirt called Barong Tagalog.
Major Degree Exemplification
Holy Trinity Council #10401 and our Council
jointly hosted a Major Degree Exemplification on April
27, 2008 at the Holy Trinity Church. Twenty nine candi-
dates including Bros. Ron Alvaro, Rey Dimaano, Cris
Masaoay, and Gladwin Siapno exemplified. DD Reuben
Mercado coordinated the activities. Guest Speaker at the
banquet was State Deputy Marvin DeSchryver. Many
brothers lent a hand in the kitchen and set-up. Thanks.
Joint Retreat with Fr. Burns Council
The joint annual retreat with Fr. Burns Council
#5949 at St. Michael Retreat House in Lumsden was
held on Wednesday, April 9th. About fifty members of
the two councils signed up. The sumptuous dinner started
at 6:30 p.m. followed by a talk by Fr. Anthony Gon-
salves on his ministry, meditation and Mass.
Santa Maria Senior Bingo
Council treated 20 residents of Santa Maria Sen-
ior Home to Bingo on Tuesday, May 20. Thanks to vol-
unteers Efren and Paz Alejandria, Amor and Richard
Alejandria, Iya Santos, Cecille Mercado and Seb Koh.
Ninth Anniversary (continued)
Ravasco family: Bro. Gregg is
our Financial Secretary and video
man; his wife Chelo is the regular
pianist for our Monday night de-
votion at St. Mary’s; his sons
Joshua and Thomas serve Mass at
Blessed Sacrament and with Pat-
rick do dance numbers at council
functions.
DD Rio Mercado getting his right foot washed by Fr. Emmett
while Bro. Nol Ventocilla looked on and Bros Jimmy Johnson,
Gregg Ravasco, Gary Lazo and Jim Alvarez waited their turns.
Altar servers Paul Alejandria and Thomas Ravasco
climbing wall with help from Pancho Paez.
Family of the Year:
Gregg, Josh, Thomas,
Chelo and Patrick
Golden Anniversary of Fr. Morrissey’s Ordination
On Sunday, June 1, 2008, Fr. Emmett Morrissey
will celebrate Mass commemorating the Golden Anniver-
sary of his ordination followed by a Come-and-Go Tea at
the Hotel Saskatchewan with a program at 2:00 p. m.
Fr. Emmett was ordained to the priesthood by the
Most Reverend M. C. O’Neill at Holy Rosary Cathedral in
Regina on May 31, 1958. His first mass was celebrated at
Sacred Heart Church. He then served for three years at
the Little Flower Parish. He has been pastor at Marquis,
Central Butte, Wadena, Quill Lake, Rama, Kuroki, Vibank,
Odessa and St. Cecilia in Regina before coming to Blessed
Sacrament in 1994. With degrees from the University of
Western Ontario, U. of Sask, Fordham and Columbia, Fr.
Emmett also taught at several high schools in Regina.
Fr. Emmett joined the Knights of Columbus Msgr.
Janssen Council in Regina in April 1960 where he served as
Chaplain in 1970-71. He has been the Chaplain of the
Santo Nino Council #12415 since it was chartered in 1999
and is an enthusiastic supporter of our Council.
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June
01: Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Fr.
Emmett Morrissey’s Ordination
04: Regina Chapter meeting
13-15: Council Tennis Tournament at Lakeshore
15: Father’s Day
17: Bingo for charity at Bingo Palace, 6-12 p.m.
22: Fourth Sunday Liturgy by Council;
Installation of officers
24: St. John the Baptist feast day
July
01: Canada Day Mass and Brunch by Council
15: Bingo for charity at Bingo Palace, 6-12 p.m.
27: Fourth Sunday Liturgy by Council
August
05-07: Supreme Convention in Quebec City.
15: Assumption of Mary
12: Bingo for charity at Bingo Palace, 6-12 p.m.
16: Family Picnic (tentative)
24: Fourth Sunday Liturgy by Council
September
01: Labour Day
01: 125th Anniversary of St. Mary’s Parish
03: Regina Chapter meeting
09: Bingo for charity at Bingo Palace, 6-12 p.m.
28: Fourth Sunday Mass and Council meeting
Upcoming Events
Santo Nino Council News
Happy Birthday Brother!!!
June
01- Anthony Bernaski
01- Benedict Gelsinger
05- Fernand L’Arrivee
09- Allan Ngui
10- Gary Lazo
12- Harvey Kuntz
13- Anthony Dyczkowski
14- Joseph Giesinger
15- Edwin Beaudin
15- Brendo Arrojado
20- Junior Herreria
20- Rio Mercado
28- Boomer Quangtakoune
July
01- Jim Ziegler
04- Gil Feliciano
05- Warren Poncsak
06- Richard Alejandria
07- Dennis Charette
07- Gerald Ennis
08- Ron Dielschneider
16- Ken Schaeffer
21- Brig Siapno
30- Tom Vemtocilla
August
01- Edward Deck
05- James Madrilejos
09- Rey Mariano
10- Wayne Debert
13- Ralph Kessel
13- Reden Sampang
17- Doug Engele
18- Eugene Exner
19- John Kaye
20- John Fahlman
21- Francisco Ayuban
21- Azel Siapno
28- Cory Schaeffer
29- Alex Tayco
Congratulations and Welcome to
New Knights ***
Fr. Callistus Ibe
Bro. Ron Alvaro
Bro. Lito Lopez
Bro. Gladwin Siapno And to
Bros Ron and Gladwin
Bro. Rey Dimaano
Bro. Cris Masaoay for
becoming Third Degree
Knights
Our Sympathy
Council mourns the loss of
Bro. Michael Eriksen who passed away
on April 5, 2008 in
Regina. He was
89 years old.
Paddy Fogarty, oldest
brother of Bro. Jim Fogarty,
who died in Ireland on April
17, 2008. Paddy was 86
years old.
Congratulations to
Bro. John & Tillie
Fahlman On their
Fifty-fifth
Wedding
Anniversary
Report of the Round Table Coordinator
Carl Folk
A big Thank You and well done from
Father Dan and St. Mary's Pastoral Council for
the breakfast that Santo Nino Council provided
at the annual meeting on March 9 2008 and the
$200, which the breakfast raised. I was unable
to be at the function due to a family matter. I
want to thank Efren and Paz Alejandria
for stepping into my shoes and taking over my
duties. A big thank you also goes out to the
brothers who prepared the meal.
On Monday, September 1st, St. Mary's
Parish will celebrate its 125th anniversary as a
parish. Council will be asked to participate. A
committee to plan activities associated with the
anniversary has been struck. I attended the first
meeting on April 23 and I will let Council know
our part in the celebration.
Bro. Art Vanderzalm needs help in running our
monthly Tuesday bingo fundraiser at the Bingo
Palace from 6 pm to 9 pm and 9 pm to midnight.
Please give Bro. Art a call at 584-3156.
Congratulations!!! Fr. Emmett P. Morrissey
On
The Golden Anniversary
Of your
Ordination!
Bro. Michael
Chaplain’s Message (continued)
that our council has become one of,
if not the most successful council in
the entire province. As I celebrate
my 50 years of priesthood, I am
very proud to have played a small
part in the success of the Santo
Nino Council. God bless…
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Santo Nino Council News
2008 State Convention
The 2008 Knights of Columbus State Conven-
tion was held on April 4 to 6 at the Banner Hall at Ipsco
Place. Council under Church Director Mody Escanlar
was in charge of the Opening Mass on Friday, April 4
celebrated by Archbishop Daniel J. Bohan and the Ne-
crological Mass on Sunday, April 6 celebrated by State
Chaplain Fr. David Tumback . Council members as-
sisted in various capacities such as setting up the altar,
and providing honor guards, altar servers and collectors.
Convention passed a motion asking our govern-
ment to strongly intervene when Canadians face execu-
tion in other countries. Another resolution passed was
to ask Parliament not to make euthanasia and assisted
suicide legal in Canada. Council delegates to Conven-
tion were GK James Madrilejos and PGK Seb Koh.
Lancer district farmer Arden Andreas was
elected State Deputy for 2008-09. Other State officers
elected were: Ed Gibney as Secretary, Gilles Doiron as
Treasurer, Denis Carignan as Advocate and Brian
Schatz as Warden. Marvin DeSchryver will sit on the
State Board as Past State Deputy.
Editorial
The Golden Fr. Emmett
One of the best things that happened to the Santo
Nino Council was to have Fr. Morrissey as our Council
Chaplain. Father is not only our spiritual advisor he is an
inspiration and a constant supporter of what we do. He is
one chaplain who attends and participates in meetings and
functions regularly.
Back in 1999, when we started, Father suggested
that the Knights do the liturgy in a regular Sunday Mass
once a month. We jumped on the suggestion and we have
been doing it every fourth Sunday Mass since. Apparently,
we did the liturgy so well that even State Board noticed.
Now, whenever we have the State Convention in Regina,
we invariably organize the Holy Masses.
Father also has a hand in our Council developing
certain traditions: the Canada Day Mass and brunch, the
washing of the feet on Holy Thursday, the sons of Santo
Nino Knights serving mass with their Dads.
Father Emmett, thank you for being our Chaplain.
Congratulations on the golden anniversary of your ordina-
tion. Vivat Jesu! ELK
Brother Knights, Warm greetings to our Chaplain as he
celebrates 50 years of service to God. We
are indeed blessed to have Fr. Morrissey in
our Council, a very avid supporter of the
Order and our undertakings. For all you
have done, thank-you very much and God
bless you.
Let me also extend my acknowledge-
ment of Council's contribution to the State Convention held
here in Regina on April 4-6. The opening and necrological
masses preparation were superb and flawless. Special thanks
to Bro. Mody Escanlar and the Mass servers. You made our
Council shine again.
Another event worth the attention is the Major Degree
Exemplification held last April 27, 2008 which our Council
co-hosted with Holy Trinity. All the events that day namely:
the First Degree Exemplification, the Holy Mass at Holy
Trinity Church, the Exemplification at Ecole St. Mary and the
Banquet received great reviews. Congratulations to our candi-
dates: Gladwin Siapno, Rey Dimaano, Ron Alvaro and Chris
Masaoay and my personal thanks to those who extended their
valuable assistance on the different events of the day.
Reuben Mercado
District Deputy #3
DD Rio Mercado
Message from our District Deputy
Archbishop Daniel J. Bohan at Opening Mass with Fr. Ray
Rodriguez and Bros. Mody Escanlar and Seb Koh serving
Bros. Art Vanderzalm
and Carl Folk
More Convention Photos
Ladies Chelo Ravasco, Lur
Ngui., Fannie Madrilejos and
Shirley Escanlar at Mass
DD Rio and Cecille Mercado