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,
I hope things are going well with all of you and your families in such hard economic times.
I just came back from the Knights State Convention this past weekend. Our council did great. I will talk more about this at the next Council meeting on May 10th.
I would like to thank Tona and his family for the great Social Dinner they put on. They always do a great job. I would also like to thank all brother Knights that were in Regalia at the Easter Vigil and for the Confirmation Mass. The painting of the church is finally done. A big thank you for all who helped with that!
Fatima clean up is on May 16th. We will need help. Call Mike Annis 895-4713 if you can help. We will also need Knights in Regalia for the Crowning of Mary on May 19th. Call Mike Annis for more info 895-4713.
On May 12th at 7:00pm at our parish there will a meeting on starting a second Degree Team. All Knights Second Degree and up are welcomed to come.
God Bless.
Vivat Jesus
Rick Cabral GK
2 Edward D. Harris 6 Michael Sanz
9 Mark Reed 10 Michael Coconis
12 Thomas M. Andrews 24 Rev. Leo Frechette
25 David G. Ouellette 26 Bruce T. Aquino
May 1st, First Friday Adoration 8:00AM-Saturday 7:30AM / State Convention
May 2nd, First Saturday Mass 8:00AM / State Convention
May 3rd, Squires’ Sunday Mass 8:00AM/Meeting 9:00AM
May 6th, 13th, 20th,and 27th Rosary Devotion 7:00PM
May 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th Friday Adoration 7:30AM-7:00PM
May 9th Squires’ Dinner 5:00PM
May 10th, Business meeting 9:00AM (Nominations of Officers/Mothers' Day pancake breakfast)
May 14th, 2nd Degree team meeting--contact Ron Metevier
May 19th Crowning of Mary 7:00PM (Regalia needed)
May 20th, Planning meeting at Church 8:15PM
May 24th, Fourth Degree Assembly Meeting 9:00AM
May 25th, Memorial Day Mass 9:00AM (Regalia needed)
Family of the Month for April 2009---Family of Dan Bennis
Thank you to all the Squires who helped out at the Easter Vigil. The Squires will be having a Chicken dinner on May 9th, 2009 after the 4pm Mass. On Saturday May 16th, 2009 the boys plan to meet at Raymond McDonald's for 7AM travel to Camp Fatima for the annual spring cleanup.
COUNCIL NEWS
Grand Knight Rick Cabral mentioned the April meeting was late because Easter Sunday fell on our regular meeting date. Live Stations of the Cross were held inside due to the weather. The social Tona and his family are hosting is April 21st at 6:00PM. St. Joseph Feast Day breakfast went well, thank you Mark Hausmann and crew. Rick and Dave are going to the State Convention, bring them anything you want discussed at the Convention. Need help getting the Crèche from the Epping location. The Tootsie Roll Drive is April 24th & 25th, please call John Ste. Marie or Gerry Gagnon to help. Our next meeting is Mother’s Day, May 10th and we have to do nominations for the 2009 - 2010 Council year. Third Degree is April 26th in Tilton. There are no candidates for Second Degree at this time.
Dave Biron presented an article on Pope John Paul II on Divine Mercy Sunday. The next Squires Dinner is May 9th and they will be helping with the Church, Cemetery and Rectory cleanups. They are planning a hike at Pawtuckaway and will be discussing when to go to the Boys home.
Mike Annis reported the Fishing Derby is April 25th with cleanup April 24th. Be there at 7:15AM April 25th. Mike thanked those who helped with the Church cleanup and mentioned the next one is May 9th and lots of help is needed as most of the cleanup will be at the Cemetery. May 16th is Camp Fatima weekend cleanup. Regalia is needed for Confirmation April 22nd, thanks for the help at the Easter Vigil. Also, special thanks to Tim Acerno for his work raising funds for the Fishing Derby. Dave Biron has tickets for the State Ball raffle. Notify Dave about any projects so they can be put in the bulletin. There is a planning meeting every 3rd Wednesday after evening Mass. John Ste. Marie reported the Fish Fry dinners went well, about $514 was raised. Mark Hausmann said the Palm Sunday breakfast profit was $223 and $42 of that will go toward to purchase of a case of cookies from the Girl Scouts to be sent to the troops.
Ron Metevier thanked all who helped at the Live Stations of the Cross, especially John Ste. Marie for carrying the Cross. Ron has a couple of orders for jackets but needs 6 to place an order. The Fourth Degree will be selling Flags after Mass May 2nd, 3rd 9th and 10th and help is needed. Ladies Night is June 7th at the 1686 Kingston House, Cocktails from 4 to 5PM, Buffet from 5 to 7PM. $25 per person includes tax and tip. Make checks out to the Assembly. The deadline is May 24th. Dress is Business Casual.
Gerry Gagnon turned in $30.75 for cans and $100 from the sale of a snowblower that was donated to him and that he fixed up.
John Nasser reported that we received a $200 donation to the Council. Mark Hausmann motioned to donate $50 from the Palm Sunday breakfast to the Pregnancy Care Center, 2nd, discussed and passed. There will be nominations for 2009-2010 at the May meeting. A date for the Budget committee meeting will be set. Mike Annis will chair the Mother’s Day Breakfast and needs help. Peter Hubby motioned to discuss buying Rosary Rings, 2nd and Mike Annis moved to Table this, that was done. Mark Hausmann reported the Fourth Degree meeting will be April 26th and a Fourth Degree will be held in N. Conway May 30th. Thanks for the help with Regalia and Regalia will be needed for Chris Martel’s ordination in June. Also they will be the Honor Guard at Special Olympics in June, bring Flags.
FOURTH DEGREE NEWS
Thank you to all who served in Regalia for the Easter Vigil and Confirmation. A Job well done indeed! The Assembly is selling flags again this year in the Narthex leading up to our Flag Day ceremony. We have two events in May needing Regalia. First, on Tuesday, May 19 the Crowning of Mary celebration is at 7:00PM. Then on Monday morning, May 25 at 9:00AM Father Von will be celebrating Memorial Day Mass.
There is a Fourth Degree Exemplification Saturday, May 30th in North Conway. Anyone interested in either taking their Fourth Degree or attending please contact me or Mike Annis. God Bless,
Mark Hausmann F.N.
DISTRICT DEPUTY REPORT
District Deputy Ron Metevier said all Councils should fill out the Columbia Award due June 30th or sooner if possible. He thanked John Boniface, insurance agent, for being at the meeting. Special Olympics is June 12th at UNH. A meeting to organize a Second Degree team will be held at St. Joseph’s May 14th.
ON THE HUMOROUS SIDE
A woman had just returned home after an evening of Church services when she was startled by an intruder. She caught the man in the act of robbing her home of its' valuables and yelled "STOP! ACTS 2:38!" (Repent and be baptized in the name of Jesus, so that your sins may be forgiven.) The burglar stopped in his tracks. The woman calmly called the police and explained what she had done.As the Officer handcuffed the man to take him in, he asked the burglar,” Why did you just stand there? All the lady did was yell Scripture at you." "Scripture? replied the burglar, she said she had an ax and two 38's."
NEWS FROM THE STATE CONVENTION
Our newly elected State Officers:
State Deputy: Ed McCann State Secretary: Joel Plante State Treasurer: Rich McDermott
State Advocate: Jordan Ulery State Warden: Wayne Griffin
Results of the Proposed Resolutions (These can be found on the state website): Resolution 2009-01 Passed. Resolutions 2009-02 2009-03 Failed Resolutions 2009-04 & 2009-05 Tabled.
ON THE SERIOUS SIDE
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It is that time of year again!! Open nominations for all Officer positions will be held at the May business meeting. If you wish to run for any position, you may place your name in nomination that day.
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