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
Grand Knight's Message
Brothers:
Spring is finally here and soon it will be Easter. I hope that in preparing for your Easter celebrations, you and your families took time to prepare your souls for the coming of our Savior Jesus Christ and the Graces He has to offer those who do. I would like to wish all of my brother Knights and their families a Happy and Holy Easter!!
We have a few projects in April, so mark your calendars and please try to help with these projects. April 24th, Church clean up 8am-12pm; also April 24th K of C fishing Derby 8am-11am. April 27th Spring Social 6:00pm. April 30th, The Knights of Columbus State Convention. The deadline for tickets to the Banquet at the State Convention is soon approaching (April 16th) if you plan on going, you can call me at 679-1184. The cost of the tickets is $43.00 per person. This year at the State Convention in honor of “The Year Of The Priest” we will be honoring Fr. Aggie who has been a member of Council #6850 for many years. It would be nice if we could have a good number of us attend this celebration.
Two trees fell at the St. Joseph cemetery, we will be removing them as soon as the ground dries. Let me know if you will be able to help with this clean up.
Thank you all for your continuous support.
Again I wish all a Happy and Holy Easter!
Vivat Jesus,
Rick Cabral
Squires will not have their Squire Sunday Mass or meeting this month since it is Easter Sunday.
The next Squire's dinner will be on April 10th after the 4:00PM Mass and it will be a baked ham dinner. Please come and support the boys, thanks.
1 Tom Ouellette 1 James Stratz, Sr.
4 James Craig 4 Joseph Lessard
4 Paul Linton 4 Joel Lennon
7 Walter Boudreau Jr.
12 Nicholas Denoncour 12 Seth Denoncour
13 Frederick Chagnon 14 Arthur LaFave
14 Rev. Agapit Jean Jr 19 Jerome Jean
24 Leo Blouin 24 Joseph Saulnier
24 Clark Hurley 27 Brian Olivier
28 Rev. Von Derosia 29 Greg Larkin
30 Herve Pelletier
April 1st Holy Thursday, Mass of the Lord’s Prayer 7:00PM followed by Adoration to 12:00PM
April 2nd Good Friday, Stations of the Cross 3:00PM/Service 7:00PM
April 3rd Easter Vigil 8:00PM
April 4th Easter Sunday
April 7th, 14th, 21st, and 28th Rosary Devotion 7:00PM
April 8th First Degree Church hall 7:00PM
April 9th, 16th, 23rd and30th Friday Adoration 8:00AM-7:00PM
April 10th Squires' Dinner 5:00PM
April 11th Business meeting 9:00AM
April 15th Confirmation--Regalia needed
April 21st Program Committee Meeting 8:00PM
April 24th, Church Clean Up 8AM-Noon / Let's Go Fishing 8-11:00AM
April 25th, Fourth Degree Assembly Meeting 9:00AM
April 27th Spring Social 6:00PM Church hall
April TBD Tootsie Roll Drive
FROM OUR DISTRICT DEPUTY
District Deputy Dave Hamilton reported Tootsie Roll orders are due. The Fourth degree Bi-annual meeting is today. There will be a Second degree March 25th at St. Joseph's. Program reports are due March 15th. There will be a First degree April 8th at St. Joseph's.
COUNCIL NEWS
Rick Cabral reported that eight Knights took their Third degree recently. Dave Biron spoke about a recent ruling of the Federal Appeals court on March 11th upholding the words ‘One nation under God’ in the pledge of allegiance. Rick Cabral thanked all who helped with the Squires dinner which sold out. Over 90 parishioners attended plus the Squires and Genesis members who helped serve. There are at least four Squires turning 18 this year who want to join our Council. Mike Annis thanked those who turned out for the admissions committee meeting at which two candidates were recommended for membership. This recommendation was accepted by our Council at our meeting. The next admissions' meeting is March 18th and on April 8th there will be a First degree. Rick Cabral thanked the eight members and eight candidates who attended the Third degree. The deadlines for Convention tickets and rooms are coming up. Banquet tickets are $43 each, contact Rick at 679-1184 by April 20th if you want to attend the banquet as we are trying to get enough members for two tables, which is 20 members total. Father Aggie is the Honoree that night. Founders Day is March 29th.There are a St. Joseph's Day breakfast, Palm Sunday pancake breakfast and Live Stations of the Cross scheduled this month. Church cleanup is April 24th from 8 AM to Noon. Rick mentioned that people are approaching him mentioning they notice how much the Knights do for the Church and surrounding communities. John Nasser reported all bills are paid and he just needed a total for the cost of the Third degree. The Trustees and the Chancellor had nothing to report at this time. Ron Metevier thanked all for the help at the successful blood drive, the goal was 70 pints and 75 were donated. 14 Knights gave blood. For the next blood drive the Red Cross will be making appointments to cut down waiting time. The Live Stations of the Cross is March 26th at 6 PM with soup afterwards. The Fourth degree will be holding a ladies night and 10th anniversary celebration June 6th. Third-degree members and their wives are welcome. It will be at the 1686 House in Kingston and the cost is $25 per person, please reserve at least two weeks in advance. Rick Cabral reported Camp Fatima cleanup is scheduled for the weekends of May 15th and May 22nd. Mike Annis thanked all who helped at the Senior appreciation dinner where over 60 seniors were served by the more than 20 people who helped that day. Mike also thanked all who attended Diane Burelle’s wake. He turned in a receipt from Sam's Club and $60 from the Squires for breakfast. Mike said help is needed with breakfast on March 21st starting at 7 AM and it will only be served after the 8 AM mass, help is also needed to clean up. Mark Hausmann needs help with the Palm Sunday pancake breakfast starting at 7 AM which will be pancakes, strawberries and whipped cream. The profit will go to the Parish fuel assistance program. Also the Pro-life group is still very active in our church. Mark reported Bob Stanton will become a permanent Deacon in May of this year. Leo Blouin said he has not heard from our seminarian lately. John Ste. Marie reported the last Fish Fry for the Lenten season is March 19th. In April there will be a Tootsie Roll drive scheduled for a Friday and Saturday, date TBD. John said the Fourth Degree will provide Regalia for the 10:30 AM mass on Palm Sunday and the Easter Vigil.Gerry Gagnon turned in $18.60 for cans. Ed Parent needs help removing the Crèche in Epping, will try for Thursday, March 18th. Peter Hubby motioned the council sponsor one youth at a cost of up to $250 for the Steubenville East trip in July, seconded and passed. Any funds raised by the youth sponsored will be deducted from the $250. Mike Annis said if you're chairing a program that it is much easier to do the reports as the program is completed and noted they had to be turned in by March 15th.Paul Arsenault reported the balance at the end of February, 2010 is $2375.10. Committed Funds are $3041.05 This leaves our Council a Net of ($665.95), which is why we need to keep an eye on how we spend our money. Father Von offered condolences to Gil Burelle and thanks to all who came to Diane's funeral. The cemetery needs a lot of cleanup work. .
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 March 28, Easter Vigil on Saturday April 3, and Confirmation on Wednesday April 15. Please attend as many as you can. The Assembly will be taking orders for American Flags.
God Bless,
John Ste. Marie FN
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 6, 2010
Place: The Kingston 1686 House Dress: Business casual Cost $25.00
Main Street & Scotland Road, Kingston NH. Deadline: May 23, 2010 at Assembly meeting
Make checks payable to the Bishop Leo O'Neil Assembly #2644
Please consider attending. Last year was the first time we honored our ladies and a great time was had by
all.
Thank you,
Ron Metevier
ON THE HUMOROUS SIDE
Subject: Catholic Dictionary
AMEN.............The only part of a prayer that everyone knows.
BULLETIN.....Your receipt for attending Mass.
CHOIR............A group of people whose singing allows the rest of the Parish
to lip-sync.
HOLY WATER....A liquid whose chemical formula is H2OLY.
HYMN.............A song of praise usually sung in a key three octaves higher
than that of the congregation's range.
RECESSIONAL HYMN......The last song at Mass often sung a little more quietly,
since most of the people have already left.
INCENSE..............Holy Smoke!
JUSTICE................When kids have kids of their own.
KYRIE ELEISON..................The only Greek words that most Catholics can
recognize besides gyros and baklava. (For you non-Catholics it means "Lord have
mercy".)
MAGI..............The most famous trio to attend a baby shower.
PROCESSION.........The ceremonial formation at the beginning of Mass consisting
of altar servers, the celebrant, and late parishioners looking for seats.
RECESSIONAL.......The ceremonial procession at the conclusion of Mass led by
parishioners trying to beat the crowd to the parking lot.
RELICS...........People who have been going to Mass for so long, they actually
know when to sit, kneel, and stand.
STABLE..........Where Mary gave birth to Jesus because Joseph wasn't covered by
an HMO. (The Bible's way of showing us that holiday travel has always been
rough.)
TEN COMMANDMENTS...............The most important Top Ten list not given by
David Letterman.
USHER...................The only people in the parish who don't know the seating
capacity of a pew.
HAPPY EASTER !!!