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,
Hello, Can you believe it’s already the month of May? Well, we have a few projects coming up in May. So, please check and mark your calendars for these events;
May 8th -- Fishing Derby- for info. Call Mike Annis #895-4713
May 8th-- St.Joseph Parish- Spring, grounds clean-up.
May 11th-- Crowning of Mother Mary-- Need Regalia
May 16th-- Business Meeting--( Was changed because of Mother’s Day Breakfast)
We will be having nominations at this meeting. ( Please try to attend this meeting)
May 22nd CAMP FATIMA clean-up-- If you can help call Mike Annis #895-4713 or Rick #679-1184.
The Knights of Columbus NH State Convention was May 1st. This years Convention was in honor of The Year of The Priest, and Fr. Aggie was the Honoree. I and several other brother Knights from Council #6850 attended this Convention. Council #6850 presented Fr. Aggie with a plaque. We received a few awards at the convention. I will give a full report at the next Business meeting. So please try to attend.
I would like to thank everyone for all their help and support of this council. Without your help and support we would not be able to help this parish community with the many projects that need to get done.
Vivat Jesus
Rick Cabral GK
Knight of the Month for January 2010---Ed Parent
Knight of the Month for February 2010---Jerome Jean
Knight of the Month for March 2010---Cam Faucher
Welcome new Knights Kevin McAdoo & Wayne Freeman
12 Thomas M. Andrews 24 Rev. Leo Frechette
25 David G. Ouellette 26 Bruce T. Aquino
ACTIVITIES IN MAY
May 1st, St Joseph the Worker Mass & Breakfast/ State Convention
May 2nd, Squires’ Sunday Mass 8:00AM/Meeting 9:00AM/4th Degree flag sales
May 5th,12th,19th, and 26th Rosary Devotion 7:00PM
May 6th, Admission's Meeting 7:00PM
May 7th, First Friday Adoration 8:00AM-Saturday 7:30AM/Healing Service 7:00PM
May 8th, Fishing Derby/Church Clean Up/Squires’ Dinner 5:00PM
May 9th, Mothers' Day pancake breakfast 9:00AM/4th Degree flag sales
May 11th, Crowning of Mary 7:00PM (Regalia needed)
May 14th, 21st, and 28th, Friday Adoration 8:00AM-7:00PM
May 15th, Fourth Degree Exemplification (Jaffrey NH)
May 16th, Business meeting 9:00AM (Nominations of Officers)
May 19th, Planning meeting at Church 8:15PM
May 22nd, Camp Fatima Clean UP
May 23rd, Fourth Degree Assembly Meeting 9:00AM
May 31st, Memorial Day Mass 9:00AM at cemetary (Regalia needed)
The Squires will be having an Italian dinner on May 8th, 2010 after the 4pm Mass. Please come and support the Squires and enjoy a good meal. On Saturday May 22, 2010 the boys plan to meet at Raymond McDonald's for 7AM to travel to Camp Fatima for the annual spring cleanup.
Officer Nominations have been held for next year. Our nominees are:
Chief Squire: Jimmy Nasser Deputy Chief: Jacob Sequeira Burser: Eric Ouellette
Notary: Nick Porter
COUNCIL NEWS
Dave Biron read a message from Carl Anderson about praying for Pope Benedict the XIV and conducting a Novena starting Divine Mercy Sunday and concluding on the Fifth anniversary of his election as Pope. Rick Cabral reported that the Squire's dinner was lightly attended.
Rick Cabral thanked John Ste. Marie and others who helped for the hard work done preparing Fish Fry dinners during Lent. Upcoming events: Gerry Gagnon is chairing a breakfast on May 1st, the State Convention is the weekend of May 1st, the fishing derby is May 8th and Camp Fatima cleanup is May 15th and 22nd, contact Mike @ 895.4713 or Rick @ 679.1184 if you want to attend. There is a Fourth degree May 15th in Jaffrey. Cleanup at church is April 17th from 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Spring social is April 27th time TBD, usually 6:00 PM. Wayne Freeman and Kevin McAdoo were presented First degree certificates. Rick also thanked the 14 brother Knights who helped clean out the trees that fell at the cemetery.
Knight of the month for January 2010 is Ed Parent, for February 2010 Jerry Jean, March 2010 Cam Faucher.
John Nasser said there was nothing to report and the Trustees said to pay the bills. John Ste. Marie thanked all those who helped with the Fish Fry dinners during Lent. The Tootsie Roll drive is April 23rd and 24th and help is needed. Mark Hausmann said the Palm Sunday breakfast went well and $255 profit is being donated to the fuel assistance program for the parish. Bob Faust reported the paperwork is almost done for the roadside cleanup and a date will be set soon to do that. He also mentioned help is needed with the Rosary on Wednesday nights at 7:00 PM. Leo has not heard from our Seminarian and is contacting him again. Bob Stackpole asked about the Monument for the Unborn progress and it was reported that Mike Annis and Father Von are chairing this and are working on the wording. Jerry Gagnon needs help with the breakfast on May 1st. John Ste. Marie mentioned that the Ladies appreciation night is June 6th and Council members are invited, it is also the 10th anniversary of the Assembly. Nominations for the Assembly Officers will be in April and elections in May. There is a Fourth degree May 15th in Jaffrey, cost is $70 per candidate and about $25-$30 per guest. Rick Cabral said he can get in touch with the field agent if needed. The state convention is in honor of Father Aggie.
FOURTH DEGREE NEWS
Thank you to all who served in Regalia for the Easter Vigil and Confirmation. A Job well done!!
The Assembly is selling flags again this year outside the Narthex leading up to our Flag Day ceremony. We have two events in May needing Regalia. First,
on Tuesday, May 11 the Crowning of Mary celebration is at 7:00PM. Then on Monday morning, May 31 at 9:00AM Father Von will be celebrating Memorial Day Mass.
There is a Fourth Degree Exemplification Saturday, May 15th in Jaffrey. Anyone interested in either taking their Fourth Degree or attending please contact me or Mike Annis.
God Bless,
John Ste.Marie F.N.
DISTRICT DEPUTY REPORT
District Deputy Dave Hamilton reported the State Council has received a $1000 check from Supreme to donate to the Special Olympics. Per capita dues is due and the State Convention is the weekend of May 1st. Consider running in the upcoming elections of officers for your Council and Assembly.
SPECIAL INSERT
The "Roadside Clean-Up" project is starting up again, chaired by Bob Faust. The first date is Saturday June 5, please call Bob(phone # 895-2423) if you wish to help out!!
ON THE HUMOROUS SIDE
One morning a man came into the church on crutches.
He stopped in front of the holy water, put some on both legs, and then threw
away his crutches.
An alter boy witnessed the scene and then ran into the rectory to tell the
priest what he'd just seen. "Son, you've just witnessed a miracle!" the priest
said. "Tell me where is this man now?"
"Flat on his back over by the holy water," the boy informed him.
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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