Knightly
News
Address: St. Joseph/ St. Raymond, Columbian Squires Circle #3847 Council #6850, Assembly #2644
P.O.
Box 970, Raymond, NH 03077
Grand Knight's Message
Brothers;
It’s finally Spring!! It sure seemed like this winter was a long one. Now that the snow’s gone we can see what the ice storms left for us to clean up.
Father Von has asked the Knights for help cleaning up branches at the cemetery. If you can help with this, please call me at 679-1184.
Well, the painting of the church has begun. It is already looking a lot better, can’t wait for it to be done. Soon the church will have it’s annual spring clean up. Information on this will be in the church bulletin. Thank you to all who helped remove the Christmas lighting.
Remember the Fishing Derby is April 25th , for more info call Mike Annis #895-4713.
The deadline for the State convention is April 15th. So, if you are planning on going call me at 679-1184 BEFORE APRIL 15th.
I would like to thank John Ste. Marie and his family for all the hard work and the great fish dinners they had during Lent. Great Job!
I wish all my brother Knights and their families a Happy and Holy Easter!
Vivat Jesus
Rick Cabral GK
1 Tom Ouellette 1 James Stratz, Sr.
4 James Craig 4 Joseph Lessard
4 Paul Linton 7 Walter Boudreau Jr
12 Nicholas Denoncour 12 Seth Denoncour
13 Frederick Chagnon
14 Rev Agapit Jean Jr 14 Arthur LaFave
19 Jerome Jean 24 Leo Blouin
24 Joseph Saulnier 27 Brian Olivier
29 Greg Larkin 30 Herve Pelletier
ACTIVITIES IN APRIL
April 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th Rosary Devotion 7:00PM
April 3rd, First Friday Adoration, 8:00AM Friday - 7:30AM Saturday/Live Stations of the Cross Friday 6:00PM
April 5th, Palm Sunday/Squires' Mass 8:00AM/Pancake Breakfast 9:00AM/Regalia for 10:30AM Mass
April 9th Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Prayer 7:00PM followed by Adoration to 12:00PM
April 10th Good Friday, Stations of the Cross 3:00PM/Service 7:00PM
April 11th Easter Vigil 8:00PM
April 12th Easter Sunday
April 15th, Program Committee Meeting 7:30PM
April 17th, and 24th Friday Adoration 8:00AM-7:00PM
April 19th Business Meeting 9:00AM
April 22nd Confirmation--Regalia needed
April 26th,Fourth Degree Assembly Meeting 9:00AM
Family of the Month for February 2009--- The Biron Family
SQUIRES NEWS
Last month, St.Patrick's Day was celebrated with a fantastic corn beef & cabbage dinner. There will be no dinner in April as the second Saturday is Easter Vigil. The Squires will be assisting at the Vigil.
FROM OUR DISTRICT DEPUTY
District Deputy Ron Metevier thanked our Council for hosting the Regional meeting. Program reports are due March 15th. Founder’s Day is March 30th and a bus leaves from Nashua at 6:30AM for the events. The per capita tax is due April 1st, as is the report of deceased members. The Columbian report is due June 30th.
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BECAUSE EASTER IS THE SECOND SUNDAY OF APRIL
THE APRIL BUSINESS MEETING IS SUNDAY APRIL 19th
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COUNCIL NEWS
Grand Knight Rick Cabral welcomed the new Knights who recently took their First Degree and commented that ‘It is good to see Squires move up to the Council as well as other members of our Church joining.” There is a Second Degree in Hudson March 26th, meet at Church at 6:30PM. Rick asked that we support our First Degree team at the competition March 14th. Contact Rick for tickets to the State Convention. Need help with the Fish Fry which is every Friday night in Lent except on the night of the Live Stations and Good Friday. The Council received a check from the Parish for the Christmas baskets. There is a Pro Life seminar at St. Joseph’s Cathedral March 29th.
The April Council meeting will be Sunday, April 19th at 9:00AM since the second Sunday of April is Easter Sunday.
Mike Annis reported on the Squires fishing trip. The Squires dinner is March 14th, Mike mentioned help is needed for the next dinner. He also pointed out that the Squires are self-sufficient and fund all their own activities. Mike reported on the Senior Appreciation dinner and thanked all who helped with the dinner. There were over 100 people including those who helped, and this one was probably the best one we ever had. Mike mentioned Regalia is needed for Mass on the Feast of St. Joseph, our Parish patron Saint, March 19th. As soon as the ground clears the Garden of the Unborn will be started. John Nasser reported that we received a bill from Supreme for the assessment for Pro Life and the bill for our Liability insurance. He presented a VIP certificate to Bob Faust for bringing in many new members. We need 3 more insurance members to meet our quota this Council year.
John Ste. Marie mentioned the Fish Fry dinners on Fridays continue during Lent. Tootsie Roll drive is scheduled for the last weekend in April and these drives really help the Special Needs programs in the Raymond and Epping schools.
Dave Biron presented an Article on St. Joseph, whose Feast Day is March 19th. This article is posted in the Church Hall.
Mark Hausmann mentioned the Pro Life seminar at St. Joseph’s Cathedral March 29th. Also help is needed for the pancake breakfast to be held on Palm Sunday, April 3rd. There is a Fourth Degree coming up either May 16th or May 30th in North Conway. The Fourth Degree is planning a Ladies Night, the Council will be invited too. Ron Metevier reported that Live Stations of the Cross will be Friday, April 3rd at 6:00PM and to please try to get there between 5:00 and 5:15PM. Ron made a motion that the Council pay for meal tickets for our 2 delegates to the State Convention,. It was seconded, discussed and passed. Peter Hubby asked about buying a case of Girl Scout cookies to send to the Troops for $42.00. Mike Annis made a motion to do that, it was seconded, discussed and Mark Hausmann made an amendment to pay for this with proceeds from the Palm Sunday pancake breakfast. That was seconded, discussed and the amended motion passed. Tona McCarty suggested a Ziti and Meatball social April 21st. Date to be checked for availability.
FOURTH DEGREE NEWS
There are a few events coming up for our Assembly #2644 to serve as Honor Guards. The Palm Sunday 10:30 AM Mass on April 5, Easter Vigil on Saturday April 11, and Confirmation on Wednesday April 22. Please attend as many as you can. The Assembly will be taking orders for American Flags.
God Bless,
Mark Hausmann FN
ON THE HUMOROUS SIDE
TRUE LENT -
da Cajun Way
Each Friday night after work, Boudreaux
would fire up his outdoor grill and cook a venison steak.
Most all of Boudreaux's neighbors were Catholic...and since it was Lent, they were forbidden from eating meat on Friday.
The delicious aroma from the grilled venison steaks was causing such a problem for the Catholic faithful that they talked to their Priest.
The Priest came to visit Boudreaux, and suggested that he become a Catholic. After several classes and much study Boudreaux attended Mass...and as the priest sprinkled holy water over him, he said,
. . . . . . "You were born a
Baptist, and raised a Baptist, but now you are a Catholic."
Boudreaux's neighbors were greatly relieved, until Friday night arrived, and the
wonderful aroma of grilled venison filled the neighborhood.
The Priest was called immediately by the neighbors, and, as he rushed into
Boudreaux's yard, clutching a rosary and prepared to scold him, however, he
stopped and watched in amazement.
There stood Boudreaux,
clutching a small bottle of holy water which he carefully sprinkled over the
grilling meat and chanted:
. . . . . "You wuz born a deer, you wuz raised a deer, but now you is a
catfish."
FROM THE INFORMATION DESK
We are now taking orders for Knights of Columbus jackets. See Ron Metevier or call 895-2889.
LADIES' NIGHT -- To honor our Ladies of Bishop Leo O'Neil Assembly and Council 6850.
Date: June 7, 2009 Time: Cocktail Hour 4-5PM(cash bar) Buffet Dinner 5-7PM
Cost: $25.00 each (Includes tax & service charge.)
Place: The Kingston 1686 House Dress: Business casual
Main Street & Scotland Road, Kingston NH. Deadline: May 24, 2009 at Assembly
meeting
Make checks payable to the Bishop Leo O'Neil Assembly #2644
Please consider attending. This will be the first time we have honored our ladies for all they do for
us.
Thank you,
Ron Metevier
HAPPY EASTER !!!