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Address: St. Joseph/ St. Raymond, Columbian Squires Circle #3847 Council #6850, Assembly #2644
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MAY/JUNE 2011
20-June-2011 Catholic News Agency
Cardinal Encourages 60 Hours Of Adoration To Celebrate Pope's Anniversary
Rome, Italy, June 17(CNA/EWTN News) Bishops around the world are encouraged to promote 60 hours of Eucharistic adoration for sanctification of all priests, for new vocations, and for Pope Benedict XVI, who will celebrate 60 years as a priest on June 29.
Cardinal Mauro Piacenza, head of the Vatican's Congregation of the Clergy, said this would be an ideal time to “gather around the Pontiff and show him our gratitude, our affection, and our communion for the service he offers to God and the Church.” Above all, he continued, it will show the commitment to “making the truth shine out in the world,” which characterizes his pontificate.”
In his statement published June 16 by L'Osservatore Romano the cardinal said the 60 hours of Eucharistic adoration could be continuous or spread out over the month of June and should be embraced “particularly by priests.” The statement was also signed by the congregation's secretary, Archbishop Celso Morga Cruzubieta. The solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus (the Day for Priestly Sanctification) would be an ideal day to conclude the Eucharistic adoration, Cardinal Piacenza added. Through the special initiative, the cardinal continued, “We could offer homage to the pontiff with an extraordinary crown of prayers and supernatural unity, that shows the real center of our lives, from which all missionary and pastoral effort springs forth, as well as the authentic face of the Church and her priests.”The congregation of the Clergy recommended meditating on biblical passages featuring the Apostle Peter, the first Pope. It specifically mentioned chapters 20 and 21 of the Gospel of John in which the Lord asks Peter if he loves him more than the rest, and chapter 16 of the Gospel of Matthew, in which Christ tells him, “You are Peter, and on this rock I will build my Church. Pope Benedict was ordained on June 29, 1951, together with his brother, Msgr.Georg Ratzinger at the Cardinal of Freising in Germany, on the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul.
May 1st , Divine Mercy Sunday—Healing Service 1:00PM
May 4th,11th, 18th, & 25th, Rosary Devotion 7:00P.M.
May 6th, First Friday Adoration 8:00AM---Saturday 7:00AM
Healing Service 7:00PM
May 6th, & 7th, Tootsie Roll Drive
May 8th, Business Meeting /Mothers' Day Breakfast 9:00AM
May 10th, Crowning of Mary 6:30PM
May 13th, 20th, & 27th, Adoration 8:00A.M.- 7:00P.M.
May 14th, “Lets' Go Fishing” fishing derby/ Squires' Dinner 5:00PM
May 21st, Camp Fatima clean up
May 22nd, Fourth Degree Assembly meeting 9:00A.M.
May 25th, Confirmation (Regalia)
May 30th, Memorial Day (Mass at Cemetery 9:00A.M.)
June 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, & 29th, Rosary Devotion 7:00P.M.
June 3rd, First Friday Adoration 8:00AM---Saturday 7:00AM
Healing Service 7:00PM
June 4th, Priesthood Ordination at Cathedral 10:00A.M.
June 5th, Ladies Night dinner
June 10th, 17th, & 24th, Adoration 8:00A.M.- 7:00P.M
June 11th, Fourth Degree Exemplification / Squires Dinner 5:00P.M.
June 12th, Business Meeting 9:00A.M.
June 14th, Flag Ceremony
June 19th, Happy Fathers' Day
June 23rd, First Degree 7:00P.M.
June 24th, 9/11 Patriot Flag Ceremony in Raymond 6:00P.M.(Regalia)
June 26th, Fourth Degree Assembly meeting 9:00A.M. / Parish picnic
July 4th, Happy Fourth of July
July 8th, 9th, & 10th Raymond Fair Days
APRIL COUNCIL NEWS
Rick Cabral said the Saturday Squires dinner did well. Thanks to John, Scott and Mike for the help preparing the dinner. The Squires went to the Boys home April 3rd and 4th and they donated $500, played games and were invited to come back again. They also helped John Ste. Marie with the bonfires, burning brush and cleaning the rectory.
Bob Faust and Peter Hubby announced the following: Knight of the month February 2011 Tony Scianna.Family of the month March 2011, Ron and Nancy Metevier. Knight of the month March 2011, Brian Edwards. Family of the month April 2011 Leo and Teri Blouin. Dave Biron read an article called 'Christ is calling me to become a Priest" by Pope John Paul II. Matt Paul passed the admissions committee and was voted in as a member. A First Degree is being set up for April 28th if possible. Peter Hubby reported the State Council has announced that the Scholarship award applications are due June 3rd and there are four $750 Scholarships available. The deadline for reserving for the State convention is April 16th, meals need to be reserved by April 23rd. Nomination for Officers will take place in May and election of Officers will take place in June. Live Stations of the Cross and Soup Supper chaired by Ron Metevier is April 15th. Regalia is needed for the Easter Vigil April 23rd. April 17th is the Palm Sunday Pancake breakfast chaired by Mark Hausmann 895-3569. On May 8th Mike Annis is chairing Mother's Day breakfast. On May 9th Peter Hubby and Dave Biron will put on a dinner for CCD teachers.The Financial Secretary and Trustees had nothing to report. Mike Annis asked members to come to the First Degree April 28th. Bob Faust reported that 12 Brother Knights and their wives went to Greenland to pray for an end to abortion. Mike Annis has reports filled out and ready to be turned in. He also returned $33.66 from the St. Joseph breakfast. Fishing Derby is May 14th and help is needed 895-4713. Grass gets cut on Friday night and the Fishing Derby starts at 8 AM Saturday. Camp Fatima is May 21st and the Vigil fire is April 30th. Regalia is needed for the Vigil Mass, the Squires will be helping with flashlights etc. to guide people. There is Mother's Day breakfast put on by the Knights Ron Metevier did the Benevolent fund raffle, first winner was Lorraine Downing, Arthur Connolly won on April 10th. A letter from Dale Bain to either purchase Benevolent fund raffle tickets or donate the money to the Benevolent fund was received by Ron. Live Stations of the Cross are April 15th at 6 PM with Soup dinner afterwards, Help is needed, please call Ron 895.2889. The United States flag that is going to all 50 states has been to 28 so far and we are going to get it June 24th, an Honor Guard, Regalia, Boy Scouts, Girl scouts etc. are needed for the short service starting at 6 PM at the Raymond Post Office shopping center. Eventually it will fly over the 9/11 site. The Fourth Degree assembly will be doing flag sales in late April and early May. June 5th is Ladies Night at the Kingston House, the cost is $25 per person for dinner and dessert. The menu includes steak tips, chicken, potatoes and a hot fudge brownie for dessert. The deadline for reservations is May 29th so contact Ron by that date. Leo reported nothing new from our Seminarian, keep him in our prayers.John Ste. Marie turned in $385.45 from the Fish Fry dinners. The Tootsie Roll drive will be May 6th and 7th. There is a Fourth Degree in Manchester June 11th. See John for an application 303-9920. Mark Hausmann mentioned that the Palm Sunday breakfast is coming up. Gerry Gagnon turned in $50 from cans including the help Exeter Council gives us, which has been a great help.Paul Arsenault reported the ending balance as of March 31st, 2011 is $4043.60. Committed Funds are $2593.42 leaving a Net of $1450.18.
Fr. Von said help will be needed when we start the cleanup at the church on April 30th. There is a Living Rosary March 24th and Regalia is needed. Live Stations of the Cross will be April 15th. Regalia is also needed for Palm Sunday, the Easter Vigil and Confirmation May 25th.
District Deputy Dave Hamilton reported a First Degree is scheduled for April 28. Nominations and elections for the next Council year are held at the May and June meetings.
1 Robert Faust III 6 Michael Sanz
7 Edward Harris 9 Mark Reed
10 Arthur Connally 10 Michael Coconis
12 Thomas Andrews 15 Bernard Cox
24 Rev. Leo Frechette 25 David Ouellette
26 Bruce Aquino 27 Kevin MacAdoo
MAY COUNCIL NEWS
Ron Metevier reported that Mike Annis was chosen Knight of the Year for 2010-2011 and District Deputy Dave Hamilton pointed out that there are over 6000 Knights in New Hampshire, so this is quite an honor.
The following are the nominations for Officers for the Council Year 2011 - 2012:
Grand Knight - Peter Hubby Deputy Grand Knight - Bob Faust
Chancellor - Mike Annis Recorder - Jim Gray
Treasurer - Paul Arsenault Advocate - Bob Stackpole
Warden - Mike St. Germaine Inside Guard - Mike Jennings
Outside Guard - Gil Burell Trustee 3rd Year - Open ****
Nominations for Officers can be made from the floor at the June meeting and then the elections will be held at that meeting.
**** The current 3rd year Trustee becomes the 2nd year
Trustee
The current 2nd year Trustee becomes the 1st year Trustee
A new 3rd year Trustee will be nominated and voted on at the June meeting.
Note: The Financial Secretary and Lecturer are appointed positions
DISTRICT DEPUTY REPORT
District Deputy Dave Hamilton reported that at the June meeting floor nominations for officers can be made and then the election of officers will be held.
BIRTHDAYS IN JUNE
DATE NAME DATE NAME
3 Gerard Gagnon 3 Ron Metevier
4 Werner Bachmann 5 Steven Amacio
12 Jason Laurent 13 Thomas Mitcheltree
14 Daniel Sweeney. 15 Henry Secorsky.
17 Michael Jennings 17 William Gomez
18 Gil Burelle 25 Michael St. Germaine
25 Jeff Bradley 26 Kevin Harrington
28 James Johnson 28 Jason Larochelle
29 Jason Antosz
The Squires next dinner is Saturday June11th after the 4:00 Mass, a hearty Italian feast is on the menu. In July the boys will be at the Raymond Town fair serving their hamburgers.
FOURTH DEGREE NEWS
Thank you to all who provided Color Guard for the Crowning of Mary and Confirmation. At our May meeting a motion was passed to nominate present officers for another year with exception of comptroller and third year trustee. A Fourth Degree exemplification is June 11th & flag burning ceremony is Tuesday evening, June 14th.
God Bless,
John Ste.Marie
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