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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,
As we close out this fraternal year and prepare to start another one, I look back at my first year as your Grand Knight and, while it has been a learning curve for me, we have had our usual ambitious year continuing our good works. I speak proudly of our council that comes together, prays together and, as a team accomplishes whatever we set out to do. I also want to say thank you to my Officers and all who helped me so much throughout the year.
One of the many accomplishments this year, was the re-certification of our First Degree team which brought eight new brother Knights into our council, and thus helped us earn recognition as Star Council. I welcome our two new Brothers, Jeff Lube and Jim Johnson who took their First Degree on Sunday, June 10.
Two nights later, Tuesday evening June 12th, a big gathering of our Brothers and their families celebrated our council's 30th anniversary at our Spring Social with deliciously grilled hamburgers and hot dogs. It was so very inspiring to see all the scrapbooks from over the years laying out on the tables for us to stroll down memory lane. Ron Metivier forwarded the check from the car accident fundraiser to the Aquino family. We capped the night by recognizing Andrew Vallone for 50 years in the Knights of Columbus and proudly presented him with a cake, certificate and gift. I salute Mr. Vallone and Council 6850.
We were certainly blessed with beautiful weather this past Sunday for our annual Parish picnic for which we provided the hamburgers and hot dogs. Thank you very much to all who cooked and helped out It was a fun time!. Thank you to Carol Ives who baked the cake and to my wife who helped me pick out the gift we presented to Father Mike in celebration of his tenth anniversary of his Ordination and fifth as our Pastor and Council Chaplain. Congratulations Father Mike, and remember we have the contract for your next five years ready for you to sign.
As summer is now upon us, I pray we all enjoy safe, healthy and well earned vacation time. Let the good times roll, but let us also not forget those who are less fortunate than we are, and always be at the ready to support one another.
Looking forward, we have quite a few activities coming up including the 4th of July parade, Raymond Town Fair, Motorcycle Blessing, Fisher Cats baseball, Air Show and chicken barbecue. I call on my Brother Knights to please plan ahead to come out and support these very worthwhile programs. In particular, the Air Show in August is two days and many helping hands are going to be needed. We have the opportunity to bring in a lot of revenue that weekend to help support our many charitable works. Have a Happy & Safe Fourth of July!!
Please pray for our Parish, Father Mike, all religious men and women, all our military personnel stationed around the world and for Peace on Earth in our lifetime.
Vivat Jesus'
Dave Biron
2 Ronald E.Adrien 6 Reginald Adrien
10 Paul Arsenault 13 Joseph Clement
16 Anthony Scianna
18 Donald Allen 18 Peter Hubby
19 Robert Lonek 22 Michael G. Annis
25 Edward D. Parent III 26 Thomas Daigle
27 Steven E. Amaru 27 David Biron
28 Dale Bain 29 Wilbur Ralph
July 1st Squires' Sunday-8:00A.M. / Meeting at 9:00A.M.
July 4th HAPPY FOURTH OF JULY / Raymond Parade
July 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th Rosary Devotion 6:30P.M.
July 6th First Friday Adoration 8:00A.M.- 7:30A.M.(Saturday)-(24 Hrs.)
Healing Service at 7:00P.M(Fri.)
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July 7tth First Saturday Mass 8:00A.M.
July 8th Business Meeting 9:00A.M
July 13th, 20th & 27th First Friday Adoration 8:00A.M.-7:00P.M
July 13th, 14th & 15th Raymond Town Fair
July 22nd Fourth Degree meeting 9:00A.M / Motorcycle Blessing 1:00P.M.
July 22nd State quarterly meeting Littleton N.H. 1:00P.M.
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Family of the Month for May 2007---Family of Rick Cabral
Family of the Month for June 2007---Family of Mark Hausmann
Congratulations New Brother Knights---Jeff Lube & Jim Johnson
Congratulations New Fourth Degree--- Richard Sirois Grand Knight of Auburn Council .
For June, the Squires served a delicious roast pork dinner. A good turn-out of Parishioners enjoyed the hearty meal. Their next dinner won't be until August, as the boys will be at the Raymond Town Fair July 13 thru 15.
Also that same weekend, six or seven of the boys will be attending Steubenville weekend retreat. We wish them terrific weather and a very rewarding and spiritual experience.
Thank you to all the Squires who stepped right up and helped at our Church picnic. We couldn't have done it with out them.
The June Squires' meeting resulted in elections of Officers for the next fraternal year.
Below are Squires Officers for 2007- 2008:
Chief Squire: David Nasser
Deputy Chief: Brian Fanning
Notary: Jimmy Stratz
Bursar: Jimmy Nasser
COUNCIL NEWS
At the business meeting on June 10th, elections were held for Officers for next Fraternal year. They are listed below. A motion was passed to accept the budget for 2007-2008 as presented. Also, a motion was passed to appropriate $1,000.00 for the registration fee for the N.H. Brain Injury Air Show to be held August 18 & 19 at Pease International Tradeport, where we will be selling our steak subs. Later that evening, a First Degree was held at St.Joseph's Church Hall for two candidates from our council and two from Northwood.
The Grand Knight read a letter of thanks from Mark Vallone, Principal of Epping Elementary and then on Monday, June 11, our G.K. presented a check to Raymond Elementary School special needs class for their half of the proceeds from the Tootsie Roll Drive, which closes last year's drive.
A thank you card was sent from Council 6850 to Paul McManus for letting us borrow the living Rosary for the Crowning of Mary.
On Tuesday evening, June 12 our Spring Social / 30th anniversary celebration took place. A large turnout enjoyed the evening, each others' company and toasted Andrew Vallone on his 50th anniversary of his entering the Knights of Columbus.
A big crowd enjoyed a beautiful summer's afternoon at St. Joseph's annual picnic on Sunday afternoon June 24th. There were lots of hamburgers, cheeseburgers and hot dogs. Council 6850 surprised Father Mike with a special home-baked cake and gift as he is celebrating the 10th anniversary of his Ordination and 5th as Pastor of St.Joseph's Parish.
Helping hands and ideas are needed for a float for the Raymond 4th of July parade, and the Raymond Town Fair is coming up the weekend of July 13-15. Please volunteer to help out where ever time allows.
Our next business meeting is Sunday, July 8th at 9:00A.M.
Below are Council Officers for 2007- 2008:
Grand Knight - Dave Biron Deputy Grand Knight - Rick Cabral
Chancellor –Mike Annis Advocate –Leo Blouin
Treasurer – Paul Arsenault Warden – Jim Wooster
Inside Guard – Dan Bennis Outside Guard – Jason Antosz
Recorder – Jim Gray 1 Year Trustee- Ron Metevier
2 Year Trustee - John Ste. Marie 3 Year Trustee - Jim Stratz
Our Financial Secretary, an appointed position, will be Dave Hamilton. A replacement for Dave is being sought to train for the position as Dave will be retiring at the end of the next fraternal year.
FOURTH DEGREE NEWS
The Assembly was very successful again this year selling U.S.flags. Also, one was donated to the Church and one for the cemetery. The flag disposal ceremony was held at St. Joseph's Church on June 14th.
Thank you to all who served color guard for the funeral of Clarence Derosiers, Memorial Day Mass and for the Crowning of Mary. This year's Special Olympics took place Friday evening, June 8th, at UNH in Durham. Again thanks to all the Knights in Regalia for serving this outstanding event, and also all Knights who attended.
Elections took place at June's meeting on the 24th. The new Officers for next year are listed below.
Congratulations to Richard Sirois who received his Fourth Degree in June.
God Bless,
Dave Hamilton, F.N.
Below are the Assembly Officers for 2007- 2008:
Faithful Navigator -Mark Hausmann Faithful Admiral -Dave Hamilton
Faithful Captain - John Ste.Marie Faithful Pilot - Dave Biron
Faithful Comptroller -Leo Blouin Faithful Scribe - Jason Antosz
Faithful Purser - Jim Wooster Faithful Inner Sentinel-Rick Cabral
Faithful Outer Sentinel - Tona McCarthy Faithful Trustee –Mike Annis
Faithful Trustee --Mark Johnson Faithful Trustee --Ron Metevier
HUMOROUS TIMES
A little boy opened the big family bible. He was fascinated as he fingered through the old pages. Suddenly, something fell out of the Bible.
He picked up the object and looked at it. What he saw was an old leaf that had been pressed in between the pages.
"Mama, look what I found," the boy called out.
"What have you got there, dear?"
With astonishment in the young boy's voice, he answered, "I think it's Adam's underwear."