KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

ARCHBISHOP DUKE COUNCIL 6855 St . Paul Par ish

8251 St. Albans Road, Richmond BC V6Y2L2

District 23 - BC and Yukon State I n se r v i ce to One

In se r v i ce to a l l December 2015 Newsletter

Dear Brother Knights,

Greetings of Peace and Joy in this season of goodwill!

O Ruler

and hope of all nations,

cornerstone uniting all as one:

come save the people you formed from the earth.

“We are not the beginning and the end of the universe. We are part

of a vision of humankind, seen in Jesus, and yet to be achieved in

us, a vision of global sharing, universal peace and individual

security.” – Joan Chittister, OSB

Thank you for everything and I pray that God will continue to guide and

inspire the new leadership to make the council relevant to the needs of the

times, and become an instrument of change for a better world to live in.

My wife Zaida, joins me in wishing you a

grace-filled New Year! God bless.

GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE

Vivat Jesus!

Rely A. Diego Grand Knight Archbishop Duke Council 6855

Email: kofc6855@gmail.com :Phone: 778 8918967

CHAPLAIN MONSIGNOR DENNIS LUTERBACH

FIELD AGENT JOSE P. CABALU

DISTRICT DEPUTY FEDERICO (BING) DE CASTRO

EXECUTIVE OFFICERS 2015-2016 Grand Knight RELY A. DIEGO

Deputy Grand Knight FELIX TAN

Chancellor JACK COURSOL

Financial Secretary ALBERTO NISPEROS

Treasurer ASHLEY CARDOZ

Lecturer DOMINGO (SUNDY) ARCA

Advocate RICARDO ROZARIO

Recorder REYNOLD LOBO

Warden KEN CHEW

Inside Guard 1 CATALINO ORILLANEDA

Inside Guard 2 MICHAEL LOH

Outside Guard 1 THOMAS HEENEY

Outside Guard 2 JOSEPH LO

Trustee 3 Year FRANCIS LEE

Trustee 2 Year EDGAR URSUA

Trustee 1 Year FRANCIS YONG

Immediate Past GK LORENZO RANADA

WEBSITE WWW.KOFC6855.CA

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Inside this issue:

Message of State Deputy 2

In Memoriam 3

Seniors’ Christmas Luncheon 4-5

Seniors’ Christmas Luncheon 6-7

Seniors’ Christmas Luncheon 8

Christmas Charity Donations 9

Kids’ Christmas Party 10

First Degree Exemplification 11

Family-Knight of the Month 12-13

Bulletin Board 14

Field Agent’s Corner 15

Calendar of Activities 16

Archbishop Duke Council 6855 Newsletter Page 2

CHRISTMAS MESSAGE

Brothers All, I am wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a prosperous New Year. We are in advent, preparing to celebrate the birth of our Savior, an event that leads to our salvation. It is been said that all the Kings who ever reigned, that all the parliaments that ever sat have not done as much to advance the cause of peace on Earth and good will to men as the man from Galilee, Jesus of Nazareth. Jesus would become a great teacher and philosopher and so much more. He is divine, living assurance that God so loved the world He gave us His only Son so that by believing in Him and learning to love each other we could one day be together in paradise. However, our modern society often forgets that Christmas is a time to celebrate the birthday of the Prince of Peace and not commercialism. Jesus birth is moving and tells a story which has many simi-larities to our own---- a story of love, hope, and prayer. So as you celebrate the upcoming Christmas season with your family, friends, co-workers, and Brother Knights, please remember to Keep Christ in Christmas. As you do it, it will surely brighten your Christmas. Also, We do not need to look far for our blessings. They already include our life, our salvation, our family, our membership in this order and countless others. By counting our blessing we are less likely to let problems and challenges of our lives get us down. Let us commit therefore, ,during this Year of Advent season to count our blessings; love and respect our fellow man, and to have a Christ centered Christmas. So, Aurora and myself wish each of you a blessed Christmas season, filled with the love of family and friends. May God bless you all and keep you safe with His love and the love of us all. Fraternally, Bing de Castro District Deputy#23 December 25, 2015

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IN MEMORIAM

The Executive Officers and Members of Archbishop Duke Council 6855 express their deepest

sympathy and condolences to the CHAMBERLAND and SZE Families. Brothers Rudy Chamber-

land and Charles Sze will be missed by many, but will never be forgotten.

Charles Sze was born on August 4, 1930 in Nimbo, China. He

passed away on December 27, 2015 in Richmond ,BC.

He joined the Knights of Columbus on May 1, 1992. He went

on to become a Sir Knight as a member of the 4th Degree . To-

gether with his wife, Doris, he has been actively involved in

the council until he fell ill.

Rudy Chamberland was born on April 13, 1930 in Winnipeg,

Manitoba. He passed away on December 24, 2015 in Delta, BC.

He joined the Knights of Columbus on January 1, 1987. He was a

4th Degree Sir Knight. Together with his wife Gladys, he was

active and committed as a true member of the Knights of Colum-

bus until he fell ill.

God our Father, Your power brings us to birth, Your providence guides our lives, and by Your command we return to dust.

Lord, those who die still live in Your presence,

their lives change but do not end.

I pray in hope for the family,

relatives and friends,

and for all the dead known to You alone. In company with Christ, Who died and now lives, may they rejoice in Your kingdom, where all our tears are wiped away. Unite us together again in one family, to sing Your praise forever and ever. Amen

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December 12, 2015

SENIORS’

CHRISTMAS

LUNCHEON

Hosted by St. Paul’s Parish and K of C

Archbishop Duke Council 6855

Brother Knights and Ladies preparing the food in the kitchen

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Brother Knights waiting for the guests to come. They came prepared with their black and white attire with a matching smile.

For your information:

There were 45 Brother Knights and 24 la-

dies who volunteered for this event. Some

were assigned at the kitchen and some

were assigned as food, wine and coffee

servers. 2 were assigned at the reception

desk.

Brother Jakob Hauser was the chef. Those

who worked with him in the kitchen

started as early as 9 AM. Those assigned as

servers came at 11:30AM. Guests started

arriving at 12 noon. Lunch started at 1PM

after the Grand Knight welcomed the

guests and Fr. Salvador Reyes, Jr, the As-

sistant Pastor blessed the food.

There were 220 guests, as per record. They

were treated to a sumptuous lunch with

wine, coffee and dessert. While they were

having their lunch, there was a musical

entertainment provided by the talented

members of the Knights and a musical

group who sang Christmas carols.

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Guests exchanging pleasantries while waiting

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From: H. Lam [mailto:hlam128@hotmail.com] Sent: December-13-15 11:54 PM

To: mailto: Cc: luapts@stpaulparish.ca; Luterbach; silva4031@shaw.ca; anisperos@shaw.ca

Subject: a note of appreciation

To whom this may concern,

During this busy season of Advent, while we prepare ourselves for the birth of our Lord Jesus

Christ , we may forget to acknowledge some of our fellow brothers and sisters.

I would like personally to thank the Grand Knight, volunteers and those who helped with the

cleanup of the parish centre kitchen from our recent Christmas dinner for the seniors, last

Saturday, Dec. 12, 2015.

The kitchen was left in the upmost spotless condition possible. it surely exemplifies what a

great knight tradition. To serve.

As part of the bingo team, we utilizes the kitchen on a weekly basis; this is a tremendous help

to us all who uses the kitchen frequently and it does not go unnoticed.

yours in Christ,

howard Lam

----Original Message----- From: Philbern [mailto:philbern55@gmail.com] Sent: December-14-15 11:12 AM To: luapts@stpaulparish.ca Subject: KC lunch Once again the Knights of Columbus lunch was a classy event. The service and the food were excellent and i'm sure it was much appre-ciated by all seniors. Great choir too. Thank you, Bernadette and Phillip Chartrand

Thank you to all those who

helped make this event a

success.

There were quite a number

of phone calls received after

the event with very favor-

able comments about the

event. I have posted 2

emails.

These calls and emails of

appreciation are all for you

who helped make it happen.

God bless us all!

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Taking turns, Brother Knights and Sisters

are finally able to take their lunch after serv-

ing the guests to their hearts delight. They

are enjoying their lunch break. Right after,

they were all back cleaning and taking down

all the tables and chairs, decorations and

make sure the venue is well cleaned.

Coffee and lunch time

for the volunteers. Job

well done!!

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Alex Nixon, Program Coordinator of Richmond Food Bank receiving from KC Council 6855 the Cheque Donation

from Bro. Greg Bautista, Com. Chair of Food Bank flanked by WGK Rely and Bro. Sundy Arca.

Ed Gavsie, Exec. Director of Richmond Cares Richmond Gives, receiving cheque donation of KC Council 6855 from

GK Rely A. Diego flanked by Bro. Greg Bautista and Bro. Sundy Arca.

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DEC. 19, 2015

KIDS’ CHRISTMAS

PARTY AT ST. PAUL’S

GAMES, PIZZA

BALLOONS

FACE PAINTING

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Two new Brother Knights: L-R: Daniel De Gala and

Cyrel Mark Gonzales. CONGRATULATIONS!

DECEMBER 28, 2015: FIRST DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION AT ST. PAUL PARISH. ABOVE PHOTO ARE THE 4 NEWLY

EXEMPLIFIED BROTHERS WITH SOME MEMBERS IN ATTENDANCE WITH THE FIRST DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION

TEAM OF ARCHBISHOP DUKE COUNCIL 6855. THERE WERE TWO GUESTS CANDIDATES FROM VANCOUVER.

THE LATE SIR KNIGHT AND BROTHER RODOLPHE CHAMBERLAND

(RUDY) WAS CHOSEN THE HONOUREE FOR THE DECEMBER 28, 2015

FIRST DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION HELD AT ST. PAUL PARISH.

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FAMILY OF THE MONTH

Family of Brother Randy and Gaizel Aclan

FAMILY OF THE MONTH

On the fifteenth day of each month — from August through July — 100 Family

of the Month reporting forms will be drawn at random from among all entries

received at the Supreme Council office for the previous month. Each of the 100

families selected will receive a beautiful Holy Family statuette along with a

letter of congratulations from Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson. The follow-

ing factors should be considered in the search for the “Family of the Month:”

• Has the family made significant contributions to the Church, community and/

or council?

• Does the family enjoy one another?

• Does the family share experiences?

• Does the family communicate openly and honestly?

• Does the family pray and attend Mass together?

• Does the family spend its time together interacting instead of in front of the

television set?

Brother Randy and Sister Gaizel have been a recipient of numerous

awards and recognition from the council. This time, they are once

again recognized for their dedication and commitment serving not

only the council but the parish at large.

The couple has become a regular fixture during the Pancake Breakfast

Sundays where they hold the regular Blood Pressure Test—SARAH.

This activity becomes a “look forward” thing for many parishioners

who want to have their blood pressure test. Aside from this, they are

actively involved in many events of the council. Brother Randy be-

came a 1st Degree Knight on July 27, 2009. He is now a Sir Knight

being a member of the 4th Degree.

They have been married for 20 years with 2 lovely daughters, Ahra

and Ella.. Their 2 daughters served as altar servers for 6 years at St.

Paul Parish.

They are active with the Couples for Christ since they joined in 2003.

The family are not only Catholics in name but are truly a practising

Catholic family .

This indeed, is a family that prays together and they stay together;

truly a role model family. CONGRATULATIONS for being awarded

the FAMILY OF THE MONTH for November 2015.

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Brother John Koop

KNIGHT OF THE MONTH

State Knight of the Month Award This award is intended to capture a brother’s leadership, contribution, involvement, and being a ‘role

model’ within his council. He makes a significant contribution to the tradition of the Knights and our principles of charity, unity, frater-

nity and patriotism. This is a Knight who shares his time and talents in a vigorous program of service and is enthusiastic and positive

in working together with fellow brothers to help their church and their community. He makes a significant contribution to our frater-

nal activities and is a recognized leader within his council to improve the good of church and society. Judgement Criteria • Active

member in charitable works of the order and his council.

• Motivation based on the needs of those we serve.

• Positive and active brother at work, with his family and relationship with others

• Is a role model in protecting and strengthening Christian family life. Demonstrates spiritual sensibility as we work through practical

issues of family life. • Makes a significant impact to his council by providing leadership in educational, religious, service and social

activities. • A brother who is influential and important force within his council. He contributes to the success of his council’s programs.

In summary, this is a brother who is directly involved in the service to church, community, council, family and youth to ensure success

of council programs.

Brother John Koop is a recipient of the Knight of the Month—November 2015. He was exemplified to the 1st Degree March 1, 1992 and

went to become a Sir Knight as a member of the 4th Degree. He has served in different positions of the council and currently a member

of the Oversight Committee.

What makes him outstanding is his sincere dedication and passion with his responsibilities: Pancake Breakfast, Usher, Set up and Take

down among other many volunteer works he does for the council. He is always ready to lend a hand. He has become a true asset of

the council. Without him, it seems as if something is missing. He is not only active in the council but he truly practices his faith. He

truly deserves the recognition as a role model and the Knight of the Month Award . THANK YOU AND CONGRATULATIONS!

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Please email kofc6855@gmail.com or call GK RELY A. DIEGO @ 778 8918967 for prayer request updates, additions and corrections.

BULLETIN BOARD Noteworthy

PRAY FOR THE SICK AND DISTRESSED May the Lord’s healing hands bring our beloved Brother Knights and their fam-ily members a speedy recovery, alleviate their suffering, and deliver peace and comfort to their loved ones. We ask in Jesus’ name. Amen.

Bro. Marcel Schellekens, Bro. Tony Biro, Bro. Pat Rooney, Bro. Cris Asis, Bro. Roger Cabrera. Jackie, wife of PGK Bro. Rod Winning, Ineke who is suffering from cancer, wife of Worthy Charter GK, Bro. Frank Kouwenhoven, Huguette, wife of PGK Bro. Gas-ton Du Paul, Lina, wife of Bro. Ron Rebullar, Maria Aresta (Aunt of PGK Bro. Americo), Mariana Hauser (wife of Bro. Jakob), Lyce Rozario (wife of Bro Rick),

Lourdes de la Cruz (wife of Bro. Roger), Norman Mendonça (father of FDD PGK

Kevin Mendonça), Henrique Silva (cousin of PGK Americo Silva).

PRAY FOR THE FAITHFUL DEPARTED

May the souls of our faithful departed through the mercy of God rest in peace. Amen. Charles Sze, Rodolphe Chamberland (Rudy), Nicanora Villanueva, mother of Bro.

Gil Villanueva, Able Machado, godson of Worthy FDM Tony Pimentel, Enriquita

Reyes, Betty Reyes-Magnaye, grandmother and aunt respectively, of Gaizel Aclan,

wife of Bro. Randy Aclan, Ofelia Lauro-Diaz, sister-in-law of Bro. Catalino Oril-

laneda, Annabella Ramos, Aunt Odette of Worthy FDM Tony Pimentel.

January 11, 2016—7:30PM General Meeting (Important announcements to be made).

January 17, 2016—Pancake Breakfast / Blood Pressure Test-SARAH (note: set-up time TBA)

January 18, 2016—8PM Family Rosary Night at Brother Alberto and Alma Nisperos’ Residence (RSVP at 604-275-7426)

January23, 2016—2nd Degree Exemplification at Cloverdale Catholic School (beside Precious Blood Parish); 1 PM Registration

January 30, 2016—3rd Degree Knighthood. Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Vancouver 1 PM Registration

February 6, 2016—4th Degree Exemplification at St. Paul Parish

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FIELD AGENT’S CORNER

Dear Brother Knights,

I would like to express my gratitude to all for your belief and support of our agency’s

mission of securing the financial future of our families and , in so doing, keep our fami-

lies together in our holy Faith.

Jose. P Cabalu

778-837-2317

◄ December January 2016 February ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 New Year's Day

2

3

4

5

6

7

4th Degree Execu-tive Meeting 7:30PM

8

9

10

11Gen. Meeting @

7:30PM. Important Announcement to be made by WDD

12Family Ro-

sary @ 8PM.

Residence of

Bro. Alberto and

Alma Nisperos

13

14

15

16

Set up for Pancake time TBA

17

Pancake BF/ Blood Pressure Test—SARAH

18

19

20

21

4th Degree Gen Meeting at 7:30PM St. Joseph the Worker

22

23

2nd Degree Clover-dale Catholic Sch. 1PM

24

25

26

27

28

29

303rd Degree

Knighthood Holy Name Parish. Van-couver. 1PM regis

31

Food Bank

Note: The Calendar of Activities will be updated once the incoming Grand

Knight is installed.

◄ January February 2016 March ►

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Executive Meeting at 7:30PM Rm 4

2

3

4

4th Degree Execu-tive Meeting at 7:30PM

5

6

4th Degree Exem-plification at St. Paul

7

8 Chinese New Year

Gen. Meeting at 7:30PM Rm 1+2

9

10

11

12

13

14 Valentines Day

15 Family Day

16

17

18

4th Degree Gen Meeting at 7:30PM st Joseph the Worker

19

20

Set up Pancake TBA

21

Pancake Breakfast Blood Pressure Test SARAH

22

23

24

25

26

27

28

Food Bank

29

Notes: