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Chaplain’s Message Council Chaplain Fr. Emmett Morris-

sey celebrated Holy Mass on Canada Day July

1, 2009 at the Blessed Sacrament Church with

several priests of the Archdiocese of Regina

concelebrating. The Holy Mass is a joint effort

of Fr. Hugonard

Assembly, Fr.

John Riffel As-

sembly and the

Blessed Sacra-

ment Church.

FN Rob

Chapple of Fr.

Hugonard As-

sembly was the

Master of Ceremonies. Fourth degree Knights

were color guards and the lectors in English

and French. Gift bearers were KC SD Arden

and Sherry Andreas, Regina CWL President

Mary Bybliw, Blessed Sacrament CWL Presi-

dent Bernie Dielschneider and GK Pete and

Anabellee Escanlar. Altar servers for the

Mass, greeters and bell ringers were provided

by Santo Nino Council.

The music ministry was superb with

Betty Draper as organist, Heather Molloy,

Kevin Krofchek and Darren Kalaman as can-

tors, Klaus and Nicole Ottenbreit as trumpeters

and Jeremy Buzash as violinist. The KC Choir

directed by Wayne Ottenbreit led the singing.

Council served pancake brunch after

the ten O’clock Mass to over six hundred

churchgoers at the church lawn. Popsicles

were supplied by Blessed Sacrament Church

for children. Several young people from the

Santo Nino community provided instrumental

music during brunch. There was face painting

for children. The 734 Communication Squad-

ron supplied and set up the tents.

The Canada Day Mass at the Blessed

Sacrament Church is the only mass in Regina

on that day. It started in 1999 and this year’s is

the eleventh annual celebration.

(See more photographs on p. 2)

2009 Canada Day, a Community Celebration

Santo Nino Council News

Volume 10 Issue 1 September– November, 2009

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

Officers:

Chaplain

Fr. Emmett P. Morrissey 522-7422

Grand Knight

Pete Escanlar 751-0512

Deputy Grand Knight

Gerry Abao 586-7569

Chancellor

Jimmy Johnson 522-2236

Financial Secretary Jeremias P. Ravasco 584-0856

Treasurer Art Vanderzalm 584-3156

Recorder Dale Nagrampa 546-4639

Advocate

Clayton Hall 205-1802

Lecturer

Allan Ngui 584-8103

Warden Luis B. de Paz 789-5650

Inside Guard

Pete Siapno 351-8494

Outside Guard Rey Dimaano 757-4521

Trustees

Efren Alejandria 525-2235

Modesto G. Escanlar 586-5802

James A. Madrilejos 789-9046

Field Agent Patrick Hunt 543-5632

Program Director

Gerry Abao 586-7569

Membership Director

Adolfo Alvarez 586-6736

Church/Vocations Director Tereso E. Abadiano 924-3146

Council Director

Jaime L. Alvarez 949-3207

Community Director

Reuben Mercado 775-0224

Family Director Gary Lazo 545-7338

Youth Director

Rec Mercado 775-0224

Fundraising Director

Art Vanderzalm 584-3156

News Editors

Jaime L. Alvarez 949-3207

Eusebio L. Koh 586-9386

St. Mary’s Round Table

James A. Madrilejos 789-9046

District Deputy # 3

Darren Hehn 545-8061

Chaplain’s Message Worthy Grand Knight

Pete Escanlar and my

fellow Knights:

Pope Bene-

dict XVI has declared

that the year beginning

on June 19, 2009 and

ending on June 19,

2010 will be “The

Year For Priests”.

Supreme Knight Carl

Anderson has called on all Knights world

wide to actively participate in “The Year

For Priests”.

As I read these declarations I

couldn’t help but think that for members

of the Santo Nino Council every year has

been “The Year For Priests”. My parents

had both migrated to Canada from Ireland

and were married here in Regina after the

First World War. They both brought with

them a tremendous love and respect for

priests. As a family we always felt that it

was a great honour to have a priest in our

home. Since the formation of the Santo

Nino Council I have felt that the members

of our Council have the same love and

respect for priests as my mother and my

father had.

Speaking personally I always feel

so terribly unworthy when members of the

Filipino Community kiss my hands. How-

ever I am fully aware that the gesture is

because priests acting on behalf of Christ,

the Great High Priest, hold the Body and

Blood of Our Lord in their Consecrated

hands at the consecration of the mass.

I feel terribly unworthy to be a

priest. However as your Chaplain I will

continue to strive to represent our Lord as

worthily as I possibly can.

Fr. Emmett Morrissey

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

Fr. Emmett and Mass servers

On July 25 and 26 the Knights of Columbus Santo Nino Council held

its annual Invitational Doubles Tournament at the Lakeshore Tennis Club

(LTC). It was a great success with the championship match going right

down to the wire. Congratulations to Valerie Hagen (LTC) and Bro. Rey

Dimaano who prevailed in a very tough match against Nadine Albretch

(LTC) and Henry Ganitnit 6-2, 4-6 and 11-9 in a third set tie breaker game.

The consolation final was won by Ro Euroba (LTC) and Ben Hernando

who defeated father/daughter team of Butch and Jennifer Albretch (LTC).

The ladies singles division was a round robin affair with Anja Ruzic taking

home first place. Tamara Ruzic placed second.

Congratulations to all 28 participants of the tournament. Everyone

exemplified the true essence of this tournament: sportsmanship. Thanks to

Lakeshore Tennis Club for welcoming and offering the facilities to the KofC

community. And a big thank-you and high five to Lorie Parley who ran

and coordinated the ladies singles draw and Gina Escanlar, Bros. Jim Al-

varez and Gerry Abao who ran the main doubles division.

The weekend tournament was wrapped up by great weather and a fun

barbeque by the Knights for all tournament players and families.

2009 Council Tennis Tourney, a Great Success

Photo Gallery from 2009 Canada Day July First

Santo Nino Council News Page 2

Champs Rey Dimaano & Valerie Hagen

with Runner-ups Nadine Albretch &

Henry Ganitnit

Gina Escanlar and Jim Alvarez with Con-

solation winners B Hernando & R Euroba,

GK Pete Escanlar and

SD Arden Andreas

Brother Knights preparing scrambled

eggs and sausages

Council ladies getting ready to serve

Canada Day brunch

Face painting of youngster by

Dame Chelo Ravasco

Music by PGK Efren Alejandria, the trumpet

of Paul Alejandria & the cello of Alex Graybiel

Coffee, juice or tea courtesy of

Marina and Bros Rod, Gil &Gerry

KC Dames Weng Ma-

saoay & Richie Rivero

PGK James & Fannie Madrilejos

and Bro. Nol Ventocilla

Fr. Emmett Frs. Ben & Brian SD Arden & Sherry Andreas PGK Terry giving communion Treasurer Art Vanderzalm

September 02: Regina Chapter meeting

07: Labour Day

08: Bingo for charity at Bingo Palace, 6-12 p.m.

27: Fourth Sunday Mass and Council meeting

October 06: Bingo for Charity at Bingo Palace, 6-12 pm

07: Regina Chapter meeting

12: Thanksgiving Day

14: First degree at Blessed Sacrament

25; Fourth Sunday Mass and Council Meeting

November 01: All Saints’ Day

01: Major Degree at St. Peters in Regina

03: Bingo for Charity at Bingo Palace, 6-12 pm

04: Regina Chapter meeting

08: Family bowling at 3 pm, Golden Mile Lanes

08: Membership Nite at 6 pm, Broken Rack, G Mile

11: Remembrance Day

15: Council Memorial Mass at St. Mary’s

22: Fourth Sunday Mass and Council Meeting

28; Nativity set-up at Blessed Sacrament

29: First Sunday of Advent

December 02: Regina Chapter meeting

06 to 18: Santo Nino Christmas Caroling

08: Bingo for Charity at Bingo Palace, 6-12 pm

08: Immaculate Conception

14: Council Christmas Party at St. Mary’s

19: Christmas Kettle at Golden Mile, 11 to 5 pm.

25: Christmas Day

26: Boxing Day 27: Mass with Council doing liturgy and caroling

Upcoming Events Happy Birthday Bro!

September

01- Bing Alejandria

03- Mody Escanlar

07- Joseph Alejandria

09- Scott Kuffner

13- Art Venderzalm

25- Ray Schmidt

26- Edward Reiss

27- Daniel Nagrampa

29- Gary Dionne

29- Fr. Raymundo Rodriguez

October

01- Nelson Dolff

04- Richard Wasserle

04- Seb Koh

10- Cris Masaoay

11- Eddy Alvaro

11- Doug McCormick

13- Sam Anonas

13- Eddie Concepcion

13- Pedro Onza

15- Terry Abadiano

15- Jun Hernando

16- Gerry Abao

18- Jay Tria-Tirona

20- Irineo Alarcon

21- Fr. Eusebio Tubale

22- Diony Elpa

23- Jaime Alvarez

24- Leonardo Diana

31- Don Poncsak

November

01- Hubert Schaeffer

01- Bill Kuffner

01- Ariel Madrid

02- Inigo Mislang III

04- Pepito Escanlar

04- Lorne Kehrig

05- Aristotle Siapno

05- Andy Domokos

08- Aaron Alarcon

09- Bryan Concepcion

09- Gil MacDonald

09- Jack Leibham

11- Phillip Schaeffer

15- Edwin Casing

16- John McAlister

18- Robert Picard

20- Adolfo Alvarez

24- Ramon Salva

25- Rochus Klein

25- Bernie Hernando

28- Rogelio Herreria

29- Ferdinand Marcial

30- Fr. Yodel Cereno

Page 3 Santo Nino Council News

Our Deepest Sympathy

To the family of

PSD William P. Argan Who passed away on

Thursday, September 3, 2009

In Regina, Sask

Bro. Bill was 88 years old

Our Deep Condolences To Mrs. Gloria Ayuban

and family

For the passing away of

Bro. Pablo Ayuban Sr. On Friday, August 14, 2009

In Regina, Sask.

Bro. Pablo was 71 years old.

Buffalo Day Float Placed Second

Last August, the Knights of Colum-

bus once again participated in the 2009 Buf-

falo Days Parade and won second place in the

service organizations category. That was not

bad considering that the expenses to freshen

up and improve the looks of the last year’s

winning float, the Santa Maria was just over

$300.00 (almost $700 below budget).

Special thanks to members of the

Santo Nino Council who came to help with

the preparation and/or dismantling of the float

after the parade: Gerry Abao, Jim Johnson,

Art Vanderzalm, Rio Mercado, Rey Dimaano,

Ron and Ed Alvaro, and Efren Alejandria.

Volunteers from other councils included

Gerry Siedle, Darren Hehn, Murray Campbell,

Brian Schiatz, Nick Dobrowski, Tony Gartner,

and Wayne Rutten.

Editorial (continued):

We are therefore obligated to pay

our dues annually. Non-payment invariably

exacts a heavy toll on the council. To re-

duce this burden, Council needs to suspend

members who have not paid their dues for

the last three or more years and have no

plans to update their accounts. Council is

reluctant to do this as retention of members

is far more edifying. Council has decided to

approach members who are in arrears, talk

to them and give them a grace period to

settle accounts.

We hope you understand the pre-

dicament Council is in. Praise the Lord if

you stay on, be active and be part of the

solution to a nagging problem.

ELK

More Photos

Installation of officers on June 28

Buffalo Days Float– the Santa Maria

Page 4 Santo Nino Council News

Message from our Grand Knight

Brother Knights,

When the Santo Nino Council was

being formed 10 years ago, I was invited to be-

come a member. At the time, I felt I was too busy

with my work to take on additional activities.

Looking back, it was a rather selfish

attitude. I have since realized that helping others

is not about our ability to help or having time to

help but more about our willingness to help.

Hence, I am humbled and, at the same time, honored to be given your

trust and elected as your Grand Knight for the Columbian Year 2009-

2010. With the help of my brother Knights, I will do my best to be

worthy of your trust.

For July, we had a very successful Canada Day Mass and

Pancake Brunch at the Blessed Sacrament Church. That was fol-

lowed by our Tennis Tournament at the Lakeshore Tennis Club. Au-

gust saw another popular Buffalo Days Parade wherein our Knights

of Columbus Float won Second Place in the Service Club Category.

I would like to thank the following for making the Canada

Day event a success: all the Knights and their spouses and children

who did various duties like buying groceries, food preparation and

serving, providing music and entertainment, face painting, and enter-

taining our guests during the Mass and Brunch; Father Morrissey for

providing for the popsicles; the 4th Degree Assemblies for taking part

in the Mass; the 734 Communication Squadron for lendding the tents;

and Culligan Water for donating water and use of the cooler.

Thank you to my Brother Knights who helped in setting up

the K of C Float and in dismantling after the parade. Special thanks to

Premay Equipment for use of facility and semi-trailer for the float.

Of course I would be remiss if I fail to acknowledge the

tremendous support of my wife, Anabellee. She is always there to

give encouragement when I need it. Salamat gid ‘Ga.

Pete Escanlar

The Special Olympic Summer Games on June 19 to

21, 2009, hosted by the K of C Regina Chapter was a big

success with 343 athletes/coaches participating. There were

about 300 volunteers who had the experience of a unique

sporting event with the feeling of service, pride and fulfill-

ment. They gave their time and talents to those who showed

their athletic abilities and proved that they too are an integral

part of our community.

Council looked after the breakfasts and lunches of all

participating athletes, coaches, officials and volunteers at the

four event venues namely: Douglas Park, University of Re-

gina, Lawson Sportsplex and Glencairn Bowling Lane.

Also on each venue, Council provided health ser-

vices organized by RN Anne Dimaano, the better half of Bro.

Rey. Nurses and retired doctors were deployed by Anne as a

response team. Nurses also stayed overnight at the athletes’

residence at U of R to give medical services when required.

Heartfelt thanks are due all the volunteers

from Santo Nino Council, their family and the Filipino

nurses. Likewise the Steering Commitee of the Games ex-

tends its appreciation of the volunteers’ valuable time. The

committee surpassed its target funds thanks for the support of

various Councils, the K of C Dream Lottery, Conexus and

Sasktel Pioneers plus business and service sectors.

Good day Brothers,

I extend my gratitude on being appointed as your new Dis-

trict Deputy for the 2009-2010 year. I will have big shoes to fill, tak-

ing over for Reuben as he was a mentor and a good friend.

The message we received from the State Deputy this year at

the annual organization meeting was that we need to focus on 3

themes - Communication, Education and Visibility.

Issues like Pro-Life, the legalization of euthanasia, and the

use of stem cell research are just a few that our society is facing to-

day. Much needed communication, visibility and education must be

provided to our communities in order to create movements that will

direct our leaders to take the 'morally sound' actions required. The

State Deputy has suggested that each council appoint a "Respect for

Life Director" this year so that these issues can be managed and com-

municated to the people in your parishes and communities.

"Your life will be no better than the plans you make and the

action you take. You are the architect and builder of your own life,

fortune and destiny." Alfred A Montapert

I look forward to meeting and working with you in the up-

coming year.

Thanks and Vivat Jesus.

Darren Hehn

Message from our District Deputy

Pete Escanlar

Editorial: A Nagging Problem

Membership in any organization is a matter of commit-

ment not only of one’s aspirations and ideals but also of one’s

wherewithal and financial support. One joins the Knights of Co-

lumbus for reasons including a desire to serve God, our community

and our family. Another is to have camaraderie and fellowship

with people sharing common interests.

Since its charter, our Council has kept a program of activi-

ties that caters to our intentions. We have been active in Mass

celebrations. We have been involved in charitable activities such

as caroling at care homes, Christmas Kettle drive, Shamrock drive,

charity appeals, pancake breakfasts, etc. We have family picnics,

tennis tourneys, Easter egg hunts for kids that keep the family to-

gether. We receive certain benefits such as the Columbia monthly

and other publications including this newsletter. We also have life

insurance available only to members.

Our membership dues go towards funding these activities.

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Successful Special Olympics in Regina

KC Color Guards at Special Olympics Filipino nurses at the Games