Knightly
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Address: St. Joseph/ St. Raymond, Columbian Squires Circle #3847 Council #6850, Assembly #2644
P.O.
Box 970, Raymond, NH 03077
MARCH 2008
Grand Knight’s Message
Brothers,
At last month’s business meeting, our State Deputy, Greg Taillon visited with our Council and presented the “Knight in Shining Armor” award to young Mike Cabral. I want to say Thank You to Greg for taking time out of his busy schedule to come to our meeting. And, of course, Congratulations to Mike!!
Thank you to the Colford, Royer, and Rhodes families for participating in our annual “Winterfest” last month. I have presented each family with a Certificate of Appreciation for their efforts. Also, thanks to Jim and Nancy Gray for cooking lunch.
We have a busy month ahead of us as Easter is early this year. We have one more of our fish bakes this Friday, the 7th in the Church hall at 5:30pm.We have been doing well with these dinners during Lent season. All proceeds will be donated to Father Mike in support of the youth Steubenville retreat this summer. We hope to be able to have our “Live Stations of the Cross” outdoors on the following Friday at 6:00PM.Of course we need a little warm weather to clear some of the snow banks in the parking lot. Soup follows after in the Church hall.
On Saturday morning, March 15th, a Mass in honor of the “Feast of St. Joseph” will be celebrated at 9:00AM. Father Mike has requested Knights in Regalia. A free Breakfast follows.
Please let me know at 642-8970 or Rick Cabral know at 679-1184 as soon as possible if you can help prepare the breakfast.
The next day is Palm Sunday. We have our annual pancake breakfast at 9:00, please let Mark Hausmann know at 895-3569 if you can help out. We will be in Regalia for the 10:30 Mass afterward.
The next Saturday evening is the Easter Vigil, we need Knights in Regalia, please let Mike Annis know at 895-4713 if you are available for any of the Regalia events. Of course we plan to have the bonfire.
We have moved the Fourth Degree Assembly meeting to the last Sunday of March due to Easter. We have candidates for the Fourth Degree Exemplification in Nashua on April 12.We need to vote on these candidates. If any Brother is interested in taking the fourth degree, please let Mark Hausmann know at 895-3569 as soon as possible.
Later on Sunday evening, March 30, we have a First Degree scheduled in the Church hall for 7:00pm.Please come and support our new candidates. Looking ahead, Tuesday evening, April 1st, is Confirmation, and you guessed it, we will be serving Honor Guard for our Bishop’s visit.
In closing, I wish all my Brother Knights and their families a HAPPY EASTER!!.
Please pray for our Parish, Father Mike, all religious men and women, all our military personnel stationed around the world and for Peace on Earth in our lifetime.
Vivat Jesus,
Grand Knight Dave Biron
BIRTHDAYS IN MARCH
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!
DATE NAME DATE NAME
3 Jim Gray 4 Brian Lehman
5 Lawrence Kappler 6 Pedro Santiago
10 Matthew Vallone 12 Barry Kennedy
14 Joshua Denoncour 15 Brian G. Reed
20 Robert J. Bean 21 Camille J. Faucher
22 Brian Salinder 29 Robert Murphy
ACTIVITIES IN MARCH
March 1st , First Saturday Mass 8:00AM
March 2nd, Squires’ Sunday Mass 8:00AM/Business Meeting 9:00AM
March 6th ,13th, and 27th , Rosary Devotion 6:30PM
March 7th , First Friday Adoration--Fish Bake 5:30PM, Stations of Cross/Healing Service
7:00PM
March 8th , Squires dinner after 4:00PM Mass
March 9th , Business meeting 9:00AM
March 14th, Friday Adoration 8:00AM-5:00PM/Live Stations of Cross 6:00PM
March 15th, Feast of St. Joseph Mass 9:00AM Knights in Regalia /Breakfast
March 16th , Palm Sunday Breakfast 9:00AM/Knights in Regalia for 10:30 Mass
March 18th, Chrism Mass in Manchester
March 22nd , Easter Vigil Knights in Regalia
March 23rd , HAPPY EASTER
March 30th , Fourth Degree Assembly meeting 9:00AM/ First Degree 7:00PM
SPECIAL AWARDS
Knight of the Month for February 2008--- Tim Acerno
Family of the Month for February 2008--- Family of Don Devine
SQUIRES NEWS
The boys are making plans to visit the Pine Haven Boys School. A fun day of sledding is planned for Harvey’s Hill in Epping. To help celebrate the luck of the Irish, the Squires’ next dinner will be a boiled dinner after the 4:00PM Mass, Sat; March 8.
All are invited to attend, and to wear their most festive green.
COUNCIL NEWS
State Deputy Greg Taillon attended our February meeting and presented the ‘Knight in Shining Armor’ award to Mike Cabral.
Grand Knight Dave Biron thanked all who helped at the Blood Drive. The Lenten fish dinners have started on Friday evenings. A special thanks to Pedro Santiago for organizing the basketball free throw. The Regional quarterly meeting is on February 20th in Salem. There is a Second Degree on February 21st in Hudson, NH at 8:00PM.
The State has contracted for new liability insurance which will save Council money. A motion was made and seconded to pay the new Liability insurance bill of $282.00 The Council voted to pass this motion.
Bernadette Cyr is giving a retreat February 13th and 14th and catchers are needed for the Thursday healing service. An invitation has been received from the Bishop for a March 15th mass at the Cathedral in Manchester.
Our Quota is 7, we have 2 new members and 1 member transferred out. Insurance Quota is 4, we have 2 new and 1 member transferred out.
Rick Cabral thanked all who helped with the Squires dinner, especially John Ste. Marie. March dinner will be a boiled dinner. Squires are working on a date to visit the boys home and expect to donate $500.00 to them. Bowling will be February 17th.
Contact Mike Annis at 895-4713 to help with the Seniors dinner on February 24th. Ron Metevier and Joe Lessard thanked all who helped at the Blood Drive, the goal was 55 and we ended up with 79 pints. The Red Cross workers were about overwhelmed by the 33 people who showed up in the first hour.
There is a planning meeting for events on the 3rd Thursday each month, please attend if you are running an event and don’t forget your service report afterward.
FOURTH DEGREE NEWS
Father Mike has requested a Color Guard for 3 Masses during the Easter season.
Saturday 3/15 9:00 AM for the Feast of St Joseph
Sunday 3/16 10:30 AM for Palm Sunday
Saturday 3/22 for the Easter Vigil.
Please let Mike Annis know at 895-4713 which of the Masses you will be able to attend.
The Exemplification of the 4th Degree will take place in Nashua on Saturday April 12. I will have forms and other information available at the Council meeting for any 3rd Degree member that is interested in making their 4th Degree.
Because of Easter Sunday, the March Assembly meeting will be held one week later on Sunday 3/30.
God Bless
Faithful Navigator
Mark Hausmann
DISTRICT DEPUTY REPORT
The District Deputy reported that a Regional meeting is being held at the Salem council on February 20th for all GK’s, DGK’s and other officers that want to attend. The Granite Award dinner is February 23rd. The State Free Throw contest will be in Keene in March. Program reports are due March 15th. A Pro Life Seminar will be held on April 6th at the Cathedral in Manchester. The Fourth Degree installation will be April 12th.
THE SERIOUS SIDE
You Took My
Parking Space at Church
One day, a man went to visit a church, He got there early,
parked his car and got out. Another car pulled up near, the driver got out and
said, ' I always park there! You took my place!' The visitor went inside for
Sunday School, found an empty seat and sat down. A young lady from the church
approached him and stated, 'That's my seat! You took my place!' The visitor was
somewhat distressed by this rude welcome, but said nothing. After Sunday School,
the visitor went into the sanctuary and sat down. Another member walked up to
him and said,' That's where I always sit! You took my place!' The visitor was
even more troubled by this treatment, but still He said nothing. Later as the
congregation was praying for Christ to dwell among them, the visitor stood up,
and his appearance began to change. Horrible scars became visible on his hands
and on his sandaled feet. Someone from the congregation noticed him and called
out, 'What happened to you?'
The visitor replied, as his hat became a crown of thorns, and a tear fell from his eye, 'I took your place.'
If you have something you would like to place in the newsletter please contact John Ste. Marie at 895-0993 and he will try to get your input in the next newsletter. Also, if you have any ideas for the newsletters talk to John at 895-0993 or GK Dave Biron at 642-8970.
HAPPY EASTER !!