1 | Page Council Website: www.KofC6855.ca Chaplain Monsignor Dennis Luterbach Grand Knight Kevin Mendonca 604 275-9226 Financial Secretary Alberto Nisperos 604 275-7426 Field Agent Jose P. Cabalu 604 515-1996 District Deputy #23 Ed Panes 604 271-8732 NOVEMBER 2012 NEWSLETTER EXECTUTIVE OFFICERS 2012-2013 Grand Knight > KEVIN MENDONCA Deputy Grand Knight > LORENZO RANADA Chancellor > RUFINO LACHICA Financial Secretary > ALBERTO NISPEROS Tresurer > EFREN GUANZON Lecturer > STAN LEONG Advocate > RICARDO ROZARIO Recorder > REYNOLD LOBO Warden > KEN CHEW Inside Guard 1 > FRANCIS YONG Inside Guard 2 > ROMAN DANOOG Inside Guard 3 > SEAN FOX Outside Guard 1 > FRANCIS LEE Oustide Guard 2 > WILFREDO SINCONEGUE Outside Guard 3 > ALAN VEARY Trustee 3 Year > ELIO GASPARETTO Trustee 2 Year > JOHN KOOP Trustee 1 Year > COLIN QUAN Immediate Past GK > EDGAR C. URSUA Dear Brother Knights, Brothers as we start this month of December, let us all pause for a moment and understand the true meaning of why this is such an important season for all Catholics. Sure I agree it is a time of celebrations when we all gear up to decorate our houses, plan our shopping lists, parties and social gatherings but we need to start with the basic; it’s a time for us to think, reflect and prepare for our Lord’s coming. We need to give Thanks to God for thinking of us and planning our salvation by sending his only Son Jesus Christ into the world. Let’s prepare for Christmas in a more spiritual way, also remembering that this is a time for sharing. Remember there is a great joy in giving to someone who has less or nothing and why our Order was formed by our founder Venerable Michael J McGivney. He saw injustice and made a change by giving to the widows and orphans and today we are blessed to be one of the largest Catholic Men’s organisations. You can see from our calendar that December is a month of giving back, and I request you all to give your time and talent to help in some manner during our events and participate with us in this holy season of Advent. My family and I wish every one of you and your families a very holy, blessed and peaceful Christmas, may the Lord keep you safe and bless you with good health and happiness. Vivat Jesus! Kevin G. Mendonca Grand Knight Archbishop Duke Council 6855 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ARCHBISHOP DUKE COUNCIL 6855 St. Paul Parish 8251 St. Albans Road, Richmond, BC CANADA A subordinate council in District 23 of the Knights of Columbus, British Columbia and the Yukon In service to one In service to all
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Council Website: www.KofC6855.ca
Chaplain Monsignor Dennis Luterbach Grand Knight Kevin Mendonca 604 275-9226 Financial Secretary Alberto Nisperos 604 275-7426 Field Agent Jose P. Cabalu 604 515-1996 District Deputy #23 Ed Panes 604 271-8732
NOVEMBER 2012 NEWSLETTER
EXECTUTIVE OFFICERS 2012-2013
Grand Knight > KEVIN MENDONCA Deputy Grand Knight > LORENZO RANADA Chancellor > RUFINO LACHICA Financial Secretary > ALBERTO NISPEROS Tresurer > EFREN GUANZON Lecturer > STAN LEONG Advocate > RICARDO ROZARIO Recorder > REYNOLD LOBO Warden > KEN CHEW Inside Guard 1 > FRANCIS YONG Inside Guard 2 > ROMAN DANOOG Inside Guard 3 > SEAN FOX Outside Guard 1 > FRANCIS LEE Oustide Guard 2 > WILFREDO SINCONEGUE Outside Guard 3 > ALAN VEARY Trustee 3 Year > ELIO GASPARETTO Trustee 2 Year > JOHN KOOP Trustee 1 Year > COLIN QUAN Immediate Past GK > EDGAR C. URSUA
Dear Brother Knights,
Brothers as we start this month of December, let us
all pause for a moment and understand the true
meaning of why this is such an important season for
all Catholics. Sure I agree it is a time of celebrations
when we all gear up to decorate our houses, plan
our shopping lists, parties and social gatherings but
we need to start with the basic; it’s a time for us to
think, reflect and prepare for our Lord’s coming. We
need to give Thanks to God for thinking of us and
planning our salvation by sending his only Son Jesus Christ into the world.
Let’s prepare for Christmas in a more spiritual way, also remembering that
this is a time for sharing. Remember there is a great joy in giving to
someone who has less or nothing and why our Order was formed by our
founder Venerable Michael J McGivney. He saw injustice and made a
change by giving to the widows and orphans and today we are blessed to be
one of the largest Catholic Men’s organisations.
You can see from our calendar that December is a month of giving back, and
I request you all to give your time and talent to help in some manner during
our events and participate with us in this holy season of Advent.
My family and I wish every one of you and your families a very holy, blessed
and peaceful Christmas, may the Lord keep you safe and bless you with
good health and happiness.
Vivat Jesus!
Kevin G. Mendonca Grand Knight
Archbishop Duke Council 6855
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ARCHBISHOP DUKE COUNCIL 6855
St. Paul Parish 8251 St. Albans Road, Richmond, BC CANADA
A subordinate council in District 23 of the Knights of Columbus, British Columbia and the Yukon
In service to one
In service to all
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During this special time of the Year we pray that our Lord grant us Peace
and Love and may you and your Family be blessed with Grace and all the Joy
that life can bring.
With baby Jesus coming let this Christmas be a period of Reflection on our
past and project them better the year to come. Let us show greater Love and
care for one another in coming years.
Merry Christmas and a Blessed Happy New Year!!
Ed, Maribeth, Amanda and Michael Panes
District Deputy #23 K of C B.C. & Yukon
Christmas Message from the District Deputy #23
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FIELD AGENT’S MESSAGE
Jose P. Cabalu, FIC, CHS Field Agent
Four Parts of Retirement: Phase Two
In a previous article, I discussed protection and how Knights of Columbus products can provide it for
you and your wife in your retirement years. The next phase of retirement is accumulation of cash.
Those life insurance policies you purchased, if they are permanent plans, carry a savings element that
helps with accumulation of wealth. Another good option is a Knights of Columbus retirement plan or
annuity with a guaranteed interest rate. After basic protection, you spend your working life preparing
not to work…for the day the paychecks stop. Factor in here also your pensions, government benefits
and other savings you’ve acquired over the years.
Some experts will tell you that you should prepare for retirement with a plan that calls for 70% of the
income you had pre-retirement. I think that falls woefully short. Plan on the 90% range. Consider this:
what are you giving up that translates to 30% of your income? You still have to eat, you will travel
more (going to see the grandchildren), taxes need to be paid, and on and on. Be careful of that 70%
arbitrary rule.
I can help you build a plan to reach your goals. Contact me today to me learn more at 778-837-2317 or
On Sunday Nov 4th we attended the Necrology Mass for all our deceased brother knights of Council 6855. We are thankful to Fr. Rodney Nootebos, for remembering our deceased brothers and praying for them. The mass was well attended by our widows and members of the council.
After mass we all went to the Abercorn Inn for the Joint Council Brunch that was arranged for our deceased members’ wives and all members and families of District #23. We are grateful to the following; Margaret Vaz, Bea Puchalski, Alma Busseilla and Loretta Fox, for accepting our invitation to the brunch.
We look forward to doing this again in the spring of 2013 and hopefully have a better representation of our council members. Families and friends are always welcome.
NECROLOGY MASS AND
JOINT COUNCIL BRUNCH NOVEMBER 4, 2012
GK Kevin Mendonca announcing the names of deceased members of Council 6855 before the Necrology Mass.
9:00 a.m. Necrology Mass
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The Joint Council Brunch
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Over the course of two weekends the Knights of Columbus 6855 of St Paul Parish, on the request of our Chaplin Msgr. Luterbach were actively involved in taking the census of the Sunday mass attendees. They could be seen outside all the entrances of the church with their counters making a note of all the people entering the church and it was evident that we lack the seating capacity as there are over 150 people standing at every mass if not more. We are already in the process of drawing up the blue prints for the new church and the parish committee is open to suggestions of what we feel our new church should look like. So here is a good opportunity to put your thoughts to paper and have a say in the building of our future church.
Movie night
On Saturday Nov 3rd the members of Council 6855 and the parishioners got together in the parish gym to watch the much acclaimed movie ‘For Greater Glory’. Due to the weather conditions and a big ethnic basketball game in Vancouver our attendance was not as expected but nevertheless a group of around 45 including members of other councils of the lower mainland and Delta area came out to watch the movie.
The duration of the movie was 145 minutes and was so interesting that it seemed the audience were riveted to their seats as no one got up throughout the movie.
This movie is definitely worth watching and is a definite collection to add to your video library. We plan on showing it once again for the benefit of those that were unable to attend. Thank you all who attended.
PPAARRIISSHH CCEENNSSUUSS
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At the stroke of midnight on Nov 4th 2012, the Knights of Columbus Council 6855 started
their vigil along with parishioners of St Paul Parish at BC Women’s Hospital & Health
Centre to end Abortion and to preserve the life of unborn children.
Once again our Vigil lasted 25 hours due to the daylight saving time rollback.
Members and families, friends and parishioners, young and old, all took turns in praying
throughout the wet and windy day. A special Thank-You to Sr. Guadalupe and
Sr. Maureen Theresa for joining us at 10.00 pm and leading the prayers for that hour.
Our 25th hour of vigil was graced by our Pro-Life Chaplin Fr. Rodney Nootebos, who led
us in prayer, by saying the Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet and the Stations of the Cross.
All present kept a vow to pray for the unborn and would do all possible to preserve the
life of unborn and would convene again next Pro-Life protest day. A special Thank-
You to Lorenzo and Julie Ranada for their continuous time and effort in coordinating this
campaign.
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On Sunday Nov 11th 2012 Grand Knights, Deputy Grand Knights and brothers from all 4 councils accompanied by our District Deputy, our 4th Degree Captain and State Communications & PR Chairman assembled at the City Hall to pay homage and offer prayers for our heroes who sacrificed their lives for the freedom and rights of all citizens of Canada. It was an honor to be present and lay a wreath at the cenotaph on behalf of the Knights of Columbus. It was also a great feeling to hear The Knights of Columbus being mentioned as a Community Service Organisation by the MC for the event.
DD Ed Panes, GK Kevin Mendonca, GK Michael Wong and GK Vic Festejo laying a wreath at City Hall, Richmond BC
State Communications and PR Chairman Edgar Ursua and DD#23 Ed Panes with council members of District #23
Accepting the Family of the Month Award for October 2012 is Brother Bernard Ter Stege, his wife Charmaine
and Kids Megan and Connor.
Grand Knight Kevin Mendonca awarding the Certificate for the Knight of the Month for October 2012 to Brother Jess Galo
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Brothers let us congratulate Bro Rufino Lachica and his wife Vanessa as being chosen as the Family of the Month for November 2012. Bro Rufino fondly called Raffy by his friends had joined the Knights of Columbus in November 2010. He did his Major Degree in May 2011 and joined the Executive Committee in July 2011. Currently he is the Chancellor of our council and is the Chairperson for the District Charity Appeal. He is a regular usher at Sunday Mass, actively involved at Pancake Breakfast, Pro-Life issues, Canada Day Parade, Membership Blitz and the Sports Committee. He is eager to help and takes an active part in our various events throughout the year. His wife Vanessa was a member of the 9 am choir but has taken a break to look after their 2 kids Enzo and Anya. Nevertheless she is always active at our various events and also lends her voice at our functions and is a big support to her husband. Congrats Lachica Family, keep up the good work and be an inspiration for others to follow.
Family of the Month – Nov 2012
Knight of the Month – Nov 2012
Brothers let us congratulate Brother Sean Fox as being chosen as the Knight of the Month for November 2012. Brother Sean has joined our council this year in March; he did his Major Degree and is looking to do his 4th Degree next year. Bro Sean is an active member of our council and can be seen helping at all events ever since he joined. He took part in the Canada Day Parade, the Parish Picnic, the Polynesian Night, the Anniversary & Awards Night, various fund raisers, the parish census, just to name a few. Bro Sean is truly a Knight, always ready and willing to step up to the challenge and give a helping hand wherever required. Congratulations Bro Sean, keep up your good work and may the Lord bless you abundantly.
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MAJOR DEGREE HELD ON NOVEMBER 17, 2012
AT CORPUS CHRISTI PARISH
Bro Fossung Kuku Bro Folefac Aminkeng
Bro Jesusito Sabato Bro Jack Coursol
State Secretary Ed Shawchuk and State Treasurer Arcie Lim with the new 3
rd Degree inductees
OUR NEW 3RD DEGREE MEMBERS
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INTER-COUNCIL BASKETBALL
CHAMPIONSHIP 2012
Opening Day Ceremony….
On November 10th 2012 we held the inter-council basketball championship at St Paul Parish gym. The tournament lasted for just over a month and this was a great opportunity for all to meet the new members from various councils and at the same time share their love for sports. Our District Deputy Ed Panes was our representative from the State Council. He thanked all brothers who participated in the games and also those who worked behind the scenes; he also thanked our council for organising the games year after year for the enjoyment of all and for forging a bond between all the councils in District 23. Though we did not win the championship this year but it was great to see so many new members of Canadian Martyrs council. There was stiff competition between St Joseph and Canadian Martyrs. Eventually St Joseph proved to be the stronger of the two; Canadian Martyrs took second followed by St Paul and then St Monica. I would like to thank all our brother knights who took part in this event, the players, the team captains, their coaches and families who came to show their support and also a Big Thank You to the organising committee for a well-planned and well executed tournament. God Bless you for your hard work and dedication.
State Communications & PR Chairman and IPGK Edgar Ursua addressing the teams with few closing words GK Kevin Mendonca thanking everyone in his closing speech
The Winning Team – St. Joseph (black) and the Runners Up - Canadian Martyrs (red)
Let’s welcome our new First Degree member Bro Domingo Garcia (centre)
L-R Bro Rufino Lachica, GK Kevin Mendonca, Jose Cabalu and DGK Lorenzo Ranada
R-L State Communications & PR Chairman and IPGK Edgar Ursua, State Family Life Director Alberto Nisperos and 4TH Degree Master Tony Pimentel
New First Degree members along with the First Degree Team
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
CHARITY APPEAL MALL
SALES AT LANSDOWNE MALL
AND ABERDEEN CENTRE
L-R Bro Catalino Orillaneda, Bro Herb Wong at Lansdowne Mall sales Council 10681 PGK Bro John Pearce and Bro John Howell at Lansdowne Mall sales
L-R DGK Bro Lorenzo Ranada, Chancellor Bro Rufino Lachica & Charity Appeal Committee member Bro Mel Ison at Aberdeen Centre mall sales
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FAMILY
SPORTS
NIGHT
NOVEMBER 10, 2012
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ALL members and families ARE WELCOME TO OUR annual
CHRISTMAS SING-A-LONG
DECEMBER 10, 2012
AT 7:30 PM
Please bring some
Finger foods to share
SENIORS CHRISTMAS LUNCHEON (For 65 years and above)
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15, 2012
AT 1:00 PM FOR FREE TICKET RESERVATION CONTACT:
Kevin Mendonca (604) 275-9226
Edgar Ursua (604) 270-4260
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 6855
CHILDRENS CHRISTMAS PARTY 2012
Come join us on December 22nd 2012 from 12 noon to 4pm as we await the arrival of Santa Claus and his helpers at our annual Christmas party
There will be games, carols, face painting, crazy balloons and much more, not forgetting food and drinks.
please purchase your tickets after mass on sat/sun or on Wednesday at prep classes
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December 2012
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1
2
7:30 am Choir Mass
3
4 Prolife Presentation Parish gym at 7:30pm
5
6
7 Sports Night 7:30 pm
8
9
10
Gen Meeting 7:00 pm
RM 1/2
Christmas Sing Along 7:30 pm @Gym - Potluck
11 Family Rosary Pol & Jean Garcia At 8:00 pm
12
13 Fourth Degree
Christmas Party
14 Meeting for New Year Dinner Dance
7:00pm
Set up for Seniors Luncheon 7:30pm
15 Seniors Luncheon
1:00 pm
Setup for
Pancake Breakfast
16 Pancake Breakfast with Santa
17 Executive Meeting At 7:30pm RM 4
18 Second Degree Tryout St. Jose 7:30pm
19
20
21
22 Children’s Christmas Party 12:00 noon
23
24 Christmas Eve
25 Merry Christmas
26 No Choir Practice
27
28 Dancer-cize Blood Clinic
29
30 Setup for New Year’s Eve
31 New Year’s Dinner Dance 6:30pm
January 2013
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
1
2
3
4 Dancer-cize Sports Night
5 Free Throw Basketball Charity Appeal Richmond CTR Sales begin
6
Choir Mass At 7:30 am
7 Charity Appeal Lansdowne Mall Sales begin
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9
10
11
12 Richmond CTR sales end
13 Lansdowne sales end
14 Gen Meeting 7:30 pm RM 1/2
15
Family Rosary GK Kevin & Bridget 8:00 pm
16 Second Degree Tryout St. Monica 7:30pm
17
18 Dancer-cize Sports Night
19 Pancake Breakfast setup
20
Pancake Breakfast
21 Executive Meeting 7:30 pm RM 4
22 Joint Council Meeting 7:30pm St Paul RM 4
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24
25
26 Regional Free Throw
27
28 First Degree 7:30 pm RM1/2
29 Sarah Program
30 Choir Practice 8:30pm
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PRAYER FOR SICK and DISTRESSED
May our prayers continue to provide the additional help to speedy recovery and alleviate the suffering of our brother knights and knights families who are sick or in distress. This we ask in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen.
Bro. Neil Homol Bro. Philip Liang Bro. Roger Cabrera Bro. Carlito Osorio Bro. Constancio (Butch) Mendoza Antonio Ilejay (Brother in law of Edgar Ursua) Sheldon Tay (Son of Bro. Happy Tay) Bro. Carl Bowers Mrs. Lucy Luterbach (Mother of our Chaplain Msgr. Luterbach)
PRAYER FOR THE DECEASED
Margaret Phang (Wife of deceased Bro Francis Phang & Sister of Bro Francis Lee )
