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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 778-837-2317 District Deputy #23 Ed Panes 604 271-8732

MARCH 2013 NEWSLETTER

EXECTUTIVE OFFICERS 2012-2013

Grand Knight KEVIN MENDONCA Deputy Grand Knight LORENZO RANADA Chancellor RUFINO LACHICA Financial Secretary ALBERTO NISPEROS Treasurer 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,

On behalf of my wife and family I would like to wish each

and every one of you a Very Blessed and Joyous Easter, may

our risen Lord bless you all and guide you spiritually as you

help to spread his word by your acts of charity.

We as men of faith and members of this great organisation

should always keep in mind our principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity & Patriotism, when we

carry out our work or lend a helping hand to anyone that needs our help, be it our own

members, committees or members of the parish or community. We should learn to give of

ourselves without reservation or looking at our own comfort, because it’s through giving that

we will receive God’s blessing.

We start a busy season once again as you will observe from the calendar and I urge you all to

come forward and help to the best of your capabilities. We have the BC & Yukon Convention

looming ahead, so please lend a hand when and if someone calls you for your support. We

will be having special masses through the Convention dates so please try and attend some of

the masses and see the Knights of Columbus in all its splendor and you will feel rewarded for

being part of this humble and simple minded organisation. There are two social events on

26th

and 27th

try to make an effort and attend either one and support your council in

attendance. We also have our Major Degree coming up on April 13th

. All brothers that are 1st

degree members should avail of this opportunity as henceforth 2nd

and 3 Degree will be held

on 2 separate dates, since we have just formed and have a certified 2nd

degree team now in

place in our district.

We are planning many sport events for brothers and families during the coming months and

also will be holding many social gatherings where we all can come and have some fun at very

low cost. We are opening our organisational structure to include many new brothers that

would like to share their expertise and talents with us, so please come forward and let us

know under what committee you would like to lend your support and we will definitely

include you. Also we will be starting the K of C Wheelchair Foundation in a few weeks so

please support this worthwhile cause and join us to run this efficiently. God Bless

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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FIELD AGENT’S MESSAGE

Jose P. Cabalu, FIC, CHS Field Agent

Knights of Columbus Member Benefits

This is to refresh our memories as to what comes with our membership in terms of fraternal benefits. Please keep a copy for reference as you invite potential candidates to join the Order.

1) Each member receives a monthly copy of Columbia magazine at no charge. The magazine keeps our more than 1.8 million members updated on common interests.

2) Under our “Outreach to Widows” program, the wives of deceased members continue to receive Columbia

magazine at no charge for as long as they live. 3) Daily at St. Mary’s church, the birthplace of the Order in New Haven, a Mass is offered for all deceased

members of the Knights of Columbus, and the deceased wives of members are now also included. 4) Members, wives, children and widows of members are eligible for any of the numerous scholarships (see

http://www.kofc.org/un/en/scholarships/index.html). 5) The Member/Spouse Fraternal Benefit, available in the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico and Guam,

provides an accidental death benefit for each member in good standing provided his council is in good standing. The Spouse of a member is also provided an accidental death benefit in the same amount as the member, all at no charge. The benefit for each spouse ranges from $1,000 to $2,500 depending on the number of years of uninterrupted membership in the Order.

6) For Knights of Columbus Insurance Certificate Holders only, the Order offers two benefit programs.

a) The Family Fraternal Benefit * provides:

i) A $5,000 life insurance plan at standard rates for a member’s new born child who may be uninsurable or rated, provided application is made before the child is 61 days old.

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ii) A $5,000 life insurance plan at rated premium for a member’s uninsurable child between the ages of 60 days and 18 years.

iii) A $5,000 life insurance plan at standard rates for a member’s child with mental retardation, who is otherwise in good health, between the ages of 3 years and 18 years.

iv) A $1,500 death benefit when a child dies prior to the 61st day after birth. v) A $750 death benefit when a child is stillborn at least 20 weeks after conception. (The Order upholds

the fact that life begins at conception. Notwithstanding that, the 20-week rule is necessary because the benefit requires a death certificate that is not available prior to 20 weeks.)

* [To be eligible, the member must be in good standing with his Council and either he or his wife must be insured under a Knights of Columbus certificate requiring an annual premium of at least $150, or providing at least $5,000 permanent life insurance coverage.]

b) The Orphan Fraternal Benefit**provides

i) Payments of $80 per month for support of eligible orphans until he/she reaches age 19, graduates from high school, enters the military, marries, discontinues K of C insurance, or no longer attends school (except in the case of a disabling illness). The benefit continues until age 23 if the orphan attends college or vocational/technical school full time.

ii) An educational grant of up to $1,750 each year based on financial need up to a maximum of $7,000 over a four-year period.

**[For a child to be eligible, the father must be in good standing with his council and at least one parent is insured under a Knights of Columbus certificate requiring an annual premium of at least $150, or providing at least $5,000 permanent life insurance coverage. Additionally, the child must be under 19 years of age and be insured by an individual Knights of Columbus certificate.]

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Once again as has been the tradition we were challenged by the Lifeteen group of our

parish to a sporting event. We were told it would be volleyball and were asked if we would be up to the challenge that was thrown our way. Being the men we are of such a great organisation I readily accepted their offer and a date was set to play against them. We started a few practice sessions and on that fateful day a team of valiant knights led by GK Kevin Mendonca, IPGK Edgar Ursua, PDD Kim Ng, Sports Director Manny Tolentino, Chancellor Rufino Lachica, Lorenzo Crisologo, Pat Macken, Sean Fox, Willy Sincoganue and his daughter Paula and Catalino Orillaneda showed the crowd what “these men they call Knights” were all about. We played against around 20 -25 of the youth for a total of 5 sets and beat them fair and square, thus we held on to the perpetual trophy for this year by thwarting another attempt by the Lifeteen to beat us at sports. To show we were still big hearted and caring men, pizza and pop was arranged for all the Lifeteen members and guests that attended to cheer their teams. It was a great time enjoyed by all as its evident by the attached photos. We could not do this without our cheer leaders namely Priscilla Ursua, Bridget Mendonca, Vanessa Lachica and Luz Sincaganue that kept the spirit high for all around.

March Madness Volleyball Challenge

Lifeteen vs Knights of Columbus

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ST PATRICKS DAY PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND MEMBERSHIP BLITZ

We held our monthly Pancake Breakfast on Sunday the Feast of St Patrick, to keep with the tradition we added a little twist to our breakfast and served green pancakes, by our brothers that were all dressed and geared in traditional St Patrick’s colors. We also held our Membership Blitz at this breakfast and got quite a few potential candidates that are being pursued to join at a later date.

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SPRINGBREAK

BASKETBALL

GAMES

Once again this year we held a few days of games for the kids during their spring break. We had scheduled March 18th to 20th and again 25th to 27th for the kids to come out and play in the school gym. Kudos to our Sports Director Bro Manny who came every scheduled day and trained and supervised the kids. Also a big Thank you to Bro Romer Martin and his wife Rowena who came out to lend a hand.

There were around 20 kids that showed up every day to play and have some fun. It gave them an opportunity to warm up practice and sharpen their skills at basketball. They immensely enjoyed playing each day that they have requested we do this more often for them.

A big thank you goes out to the youngsters that made it every day and encouraged their friends to come out and play with them. I am sure next year we will have a much bigger group. We hope to hold some more games during the summer vacation. This is really a great opportunity for school going kids to have some fun and get their daily physical activity at the same time.

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Once again a group of 55 Council 6855 members and families drove down from Richmond to Lois Lane in New Westminster for a friendly game of Bowling. We thank Council 12861 St Monica for hosting the event and Bro Francis Yong for getting the members to sign up for the event.

From the on start Council 6855 dominated the other councils by their sheer numbers in attendance and it was only natural that a number of awards, trophies would be heading our way.

Our Faithful Master of the 4th Degree SK Tony Pimentel was on hand to lead us in prayers and then the event was opened by our DD Ed Panes, who thanked the organisers and attendees for making this event possible. It is evident from the photographs below that all who came out had a wonderful time, but alas we will have to find a new venue for our next JC Bowling as Lois Lane has closed down its business and this was our last event there.

Below are the winners from Council 6855

1st Runner-up: Chancellor Rufino Lachica High Double - Champion : Luz Sinconegue

JOINT COUNCIL FAMILY BOWLING AT LOIS LANE

SATURDAY MARCH 9, 2013

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1st Runner-up: Aileen Mackey

High Double Boy Champion: Aiden Ison

High Double Girl Champion: Gabriella Mendonca

Bro Knights from St. Joseph

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FIRST DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION March 25, 2013

Let’s welcome our two new First Degree members (Top) Bro Shawn Corrigan and (Bottom) Bro Jimmy Pham with GK and Proposer Kevin Mendonca

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Grand Knight KEVIN MENDONCA

Deputy Grand Knight LORENZO RANADA

Chancellor RUFINO LACHICA

Financial Secretary ALBERTO NISPEROS

Treasurer ASHLEY CARDOZ

Lecturer FRANCIS LEE

Advocate RICARDO ROZARIO

Recorder REYNOLD LOBO

Warden KEN CHEW

Inside Guard 1 JACK CURSOL

Inside Guard 2 ALAN VEARY

Inside Guard 3 SEAN FOX

Outside Guard 1 CATALINO ORILLANEDA

Outside Guard 2 WILFREDO SINCONEGUE

Outside Guard 3 MANUEL TOLENTINO

Trustee 3 Year FRANCIS YONG

Trustee 2 Year EFREN GUANZON

Trustee 1 Year JOHN KOOP

Immediate Past GK EDGAR URSUA

District Deputy #23 ED PANES

Council 6855

Slate of Officers for

Upcoming term

July 2013- June 2014

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CALLING ALL FIRST DEGREE KNIGHTS

MAJOR (2ND AND 3RD DEGREE) EXEMPLIFICATION

HOSTED BY

ARCHBISHOP DUKE COUNIL 6855

Saturday, April 13, 2013 at St. Paul Parish Gym,

8251 St. Albans Rd.,Richmond BC

Details:

Registration: 11:30 am to 12:00 Noon Degree Ceremony to follow (Please make sure you eat prior to

Registration)

Exemplification Mass: 5:00PM @ St. Paul Church Cocktails: 6:30 pm Banquet: 7:00PM @ St. Paul Parish Gym (Spouses & families welcome)

Banquet cost: $15.00/per person

For Registration, please call:

Kevin Mendonca kbmendonca@telus.net or (604) 275-9226 (604) 808-1187

Lorenzo Ranada ljranada@hotmail.com or call (604) 271-6211

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102nd

Knights of Columbus

British Columbia and Yukon

State Convention

April 26th to 28th, 2013

Sheraton Vancouver Airport Hotel 7551 Westminster Highway, Richmond BC

All members with a current valid membership card are

welcome to attend the following business sessions:

Sat: April 27, 2013 9:30 am

Sun: April 28, 2013 9:30 am

Social Evening Dinner @ $70 per person is available

to members and spouses.

Friday (Down on the Farm) Costume Night

On April 26th @6:30 pm

State Deputy’s Banquet

Formal Dinner

On April 27th @ 7:00 pm

Call or Email your Grand Knight if you are interested in attending

the social events

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FAMILY OF THE MONTH – FEBRUARY 2013

GK Kevin Mendonca presenting the Family of the Month Award to Bobby and Anna Teotico and family.

KNIGHT OF THE MONTH – FEBRUARY 2013

GK Kevin Mendonca presenting the Knight of the Month award to Bro Catalino Orillaneda

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Brothers let us join together and congratulate Brother Francis and wife Joan Lee as being chosen the Family of the Month for March 2013. Bro Francis and Joan have been part of the Knights of Columbus since 2002. Bro Francis has served on the Executive Committee as Guard and now Lecturer for our Council. He is also a member of our First Degree Team and is also a Member of the 4th Degree. Bro Francis is our Vocation Chairman, besides that he is in-charge of our Joint Council Golf Committee and teams up with Bro Francis Yong at our Pennies for Heaven Drive. Bro Francis helps with ushering at mass and in the kitchen for our monthly pancake breakfast. He also volunteers his time at the Canadian Blood Services Clinic at St Paul.

Sister Joan is a very strong supporter of the Knights of Columbus and can be seen at all events lending a

helping hand with her cheerful smile. She is active at the Bible study classes and is a volunteer at the

Hospice run by Vancouver Coastal Health. Francis and Joan are regulars at the dancercise classes. They

supported our October Devotion Daily Rosary by their daily attendance. They also support Pro Life issues

and 40 Days for Life Campaign. You can see them devoutly at the Adoration Chapel and on weekday

masses.

Congratulations Bro Francis and Sister Joan, may your commitment and dedication in service to God and

your community inspire us to follow your examples. God Bless and Thank You.

Brothers join me in congratulating Bro Francis Yong as being chosen ‘ Knight of the Month ‘ for March 2013. Bro Francis has been with the Knights since 2002, and has been part of the Executive Committee for many years. He is also part of the 1st and 2nd Degree team and is a regular at all General, Executive and Special Events meetings.

Bro Francis is in-charge of our Pennies for Heaven drive, Choir Coordinator, Family Bowling Coordinator for 6855, Sports team member, Pancake Breakfast team & Sunday mass usher.

Bro Francis is always ready and willing to help out at the shortest notice and enjoys contributing his time and talent for the Knights. He is a regular at JC Picnics and Summer Camping trips and can be seen on many occasions with his song book and guitar.

Congratulation Bro Francis Yong and Thank you for your devotion and dedication to our Order.

Family of the Month – March 2013

Knight of the Month – March 2013

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April 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 2

3

4

5 Dancer-cize

Sports

6

7

8 Gen Meeting

7:30 pm RM1/2

9 Rosary Night

Mike & Doreen Ripplinger 8:00pm

10

11

12

13 Major Degree

11:30 am

Dinner 6:30pm

14

15 Executive

Meeting 7:30pm

RM 4

16

17

18

19

Blood Clinic

20

Pancake Breakfast setup

21

Pancake Breakfast

22

23

24

25

BC & Yukon

State Convention

26 BC & Yukon

State Convemtion

27 BC & Yukon

State Convention

28 BC &Yukon

State Convention

29 First Degree

7:30 pm RM1/2

30

May 2013

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Daily Rosary

7:30 pm

Choir Practice

8:30 pm

2

3 Dancercize

Sports Night

4

5 7:30 am Choir Mass

6

7

8

9 March for Life

Victoria, BC

10

11

Pancake Breakfast set up

12

Pancake Breakfast

Mothers Day

13 Gen Meeting

7:30pm

RM 1/2

14 Rosary Night

Margaret Vaz

15

16

17 Dancercize

Sports Night

18

19

20 Executive Meeting

7:30pm RM 4

21

22

23

24

25 JC Golf

Host 10681 &

11916

26

27

First Degree

7:30 pm RM 1/2

28

29 Choir Practice

8:30pm

30

31

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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. Carlito Osorio Bro. Constancio (Butch) Mendoza Antonio Ilejay (Brother in law of Edgar Ursua) Francis Berenger (Father of Bro Kevin Berenger)

PRAYER FOR THE DECEASED

Verena Klose (Daughter of Bro Tessley & Doris Chen) Veronica Latremouille (Sister of Bro Peter McDonagh)