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Vol. 13 No. 25

December 7 - 30, 2009

The Cross

A Supplement Publication of KCFAPI and the Order of the Knights of Columbus

By Joseph P. Teodoro, Vice President-Fraternal Benefits Group

The Knights of Columbus Fraternal Association of the Phils., Inc. (KCFAPI), a non-stock and non-profit mutual benefits association is registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission. It is under the supervision of the Insurance Commission and observes sound actuarial principles.

KCFAPI started its operations in September 1958 from an initial capital of P32,000 which was donated by 64 KC members and councils.

After 50 years of fraternal service in providing a second-to-none life insurance coverage for KC members and their immediate families (wives, parents and children), KCFAPI has also served the Church

by giving support to CBCP and the community through outreach projects like the Gawad Kalinga and disaster relief aids.

Today, KCFAPI, in fulfillment of its avowed mission of contributing to membership development and worthy causes for the good of the Order and of the Nation, has sponsored the 2009 Search for The Outstanding Knights of Columbus Awards (TOKCA).

The TOKCA aims to recognize the outstanding achievement of members in their respective professions worthy of emulation.

Here are the two hundred eighteen (218) members who accepted the nomination of their councils and endorsement by their council chaplains. By all measure, they deserve their nomination to the TOKCA.

FINAL NOMINEES LUZON

VISAYAS

MINDANAO

ACADEME

ANICETO B. LOZANO BENJAMIN A. ILUMIN EDILBERTO A. LINA EMITERIO L. TIBURCIO FAUSTINO F. MAURICIO FERDINAND T. CALLUENG GAUDENCIO J. RODRIGUEZ LEOPOLDO FELIX G. SAQUING MARCELO M. ROGUEL MAURICIO P. PANGDA

ACCOUNTANCY & BUSINESS

HONESTO R. DEQUITO ALFREDO E. EDUSADA CATALINO S. ABACAN DALMACIO H. GREGORIO DANILO T. CHUA FELIX L. GALANG, JR. FERNANDO V. MARCELLANA FRANCIS JEHU C. SEBASTIAN FRANCISCO E. GEMENTIZA

3468 7653 3941 4267 6000 4103 7957 14653 11852

JOVEN P. DY MARIO R. NERY PETRONILO A. RAMIREZ REYNALDO B. ODULIO RICO M. DIÑO ROGELIO T. SANTOS RUBEN C. CRUZ TEODULO C. SANDOVAL WILFREDO N. ACASIO

AGRICULTURE

ALFREDO G. PARINAS AMOR M. CAPILLAN ANTONIO R. SUMAYAO BENITO P. DELA CRUZ CRISPULO D. BAUTISTA FRANCISCO I. DALANGIN IRENEO A. UYAM, SR.

12347 12507 8618 6146 5739 6838 6219

JOHNY N. NODORA LAURINO D. MACADANGDANG MARIO G. HIPOLITO RAFAEL D. GUERRERO III TEODORO S. SALAZAR VICENTE C. BAYUCAN

8559 11289 5234 5377 6737 3705

ENGINEERING, SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

ATILANO V. GABERTAN CARLITO B. VILLOCILLO CELSO V. VALDECAÑAS CESAR L. MADRIAGA CIRILO M. VERA CRUZ DOMINGO R. PEQUENA, SR. DOROTEO M. FLORES, JR. EDILBERTO O. ABRIL ERNESTO D. LUNARIA ERNESTO R. REVERENTE

11953 6300 3887 8626 12341 9198 6285 6300 12125 13882

FROMENCIO M. JONATAS GREGORIO B. SALTING, JR. MARTIN C. ILAO NICOMEDES L. CALIGING RAMON P. DAWAS ROBERTO C. RIVERA, SR. RODULFO A. QUINTANA, JR. SAMUEL S. SABIDO SIXTO B. LUZ

11183 4073 6300 6285 3363 5072 12342 14323 6737

DOMINGO L. ZOILO ROY M. NACARIO

11073 6309

BENJAMIN O. MINDAJAO VICENTE M. BEDUYA, JR.

3108 6982

ENTREPRENEURSHIP

ANTONIO C. CABEL BENITO I. GO BENJAMIN A. HERNANDEZ SR. BIENVENIDO N. ORTIZ BONIFACIO C. ENRIQUEZ CARLITO N. GALAMGAM, SR. CARLOS A. ANACTA DEOGRACIAS S. SALUMBIDES EDGARDO Z. CUNANAN EDUARDO C. SANTOS FRANCISCO M. QUE, SR. GERVACIO E. SALUMBIDES

8626 4073 8626 11417 4073 12205 4267 6681 6737 14779 6285 7439

JOSEFINO M. MANIPOL, SR. JUAN D. DULALIA, JR. LEON B. APOSTOL NARCISO C. CRUZ ONOFRE O. BATALLONES, JR ORLANDO L. AQUINO OSCAR B. BANZON RAMON C. TOBIAS RICARDO G. CACHOLA ROBERT I. ROSALES RODOLFO H. MANALO

8626 9440 11183 9160 4104 6303 3887 10399 10643 12892 4407

AMBROSIO VIDAL B. JO, JR. ERNESTO E. DEIPARINE, JR NELSON G. LOPEZ RAMON D. PACLIBAR

11131 5882 9466 5550

ADRIANO B. GOLINGAN, JR. ALDO U. CARACHO ALEJANDRO C. NAVATO ANITO B. LIBRANDO CARLITO S. CASINO GREGORIO G. SARMIENTO JUAN S. ACAIN, JR. ROLANDO C. QUIDILLA

6501 8167 8330 6603 8167 9573 6835 4576

GOVERNMENT SERVICE

ALBERTO B. FARAON ALBERTO I. GABRIEL ANTONIO C. PARAGAS ANTONIO M. VENTURA ARMANDO C. VELASCO ARTURO J. ANGARA DAMIAN A. DULDULAO DIOCAESAR S. SUERO FELICISIMO I. GUERZON FORTUNATO Z. BEBIRO HIPOLITO C. MAMURIC, JR. HORACIO S. TIBANGAY JAIME H. MANIEGO JOSEPH R. ORTIZ LORDAW B. ROXAS LUCIANO T. PEROS MANUEL I. FRILLES

7957 4267 11289 13146 3363 9489 10268 8711 6285 13150 3706 6219 10104 4073 10825 4758 6141

MARIO R. ALMADIN MELITON G. DASSUN PEDRO M. MANLANSING RAMON O. GIRON REYNALDO B. BELMONTE REYNALDO DT. PARAS REYNALDO O. PAMBID REYNALDO P. VENTURA RICARDO G. CANDIA, JR. ROCKY L. VALDEZ RODOLFO C. BALINO ROLANDO B. BRAGADO RONNIE ISIDRO S. LLAGAS RUSTOM B. LINGAN SANCHO N. DE LA ROSA VENANCIO G. SANTIDAD WILFREDO W. BIGORNIA

12041 12368 11183 10695 6838 3468 10638 3695 8492 9087 6219 12352 5183 6219 4334 4640 12427

CLAUDIO C. BONIOR DARIO A. NUEZ DEMETRIO C. DIMARANAN EFREN T. HERERRA GERARDO S. SOLAS ISABELO C. ARBITRARIO MATEO B. BALDOZA, JR

9218 9218 3288 5623 6036 10747 5887

BENJAMIN M. MONLEON DECOROSO M. GARCIA HERSON D. DEMA-ALA JOSE C. ALFANTA JOSE C. VILLAFLOR MAXIMO L. MEDADO NESTOR I. VILLANUEVA ROBERT N. CONG, SR.

JOURNALISM & MEDIA

FREDDIE G. LAZARO

LAW & JUDICIARY

ADOLFO R. MALINGAN ALLAN S. MONTAÑO ANTONIO C. QUINTOS, SR. GABRIEL A. DALADAG JOVEN F. COSTALES JUANITO A. ORALLO

MEDICAL & HEALTHCARE SERVICES

ANTONIO B. DICTADO ANTONIO F. BOADO, JR. APOLINARIO A. PILIT EUGENIO ANTONIO S. LAVARIAS GIL M. MARASIGAN GREGORIO T. DE GUZMAN, JR.

SPORTS AND ENTERTAINMENT YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT

6002 6300 14592 13803 11183 14359 8567 3706 5204 6219

PATRICIO T. TENEDOR PONCIANO A. MENGUITO RODOLFO L. CARTAGENA ROLANDO A. ALIP, JR. ROMEO V. SANTOS ROMULO Q. APOLONIO, SR SAMSON G. PAGATPATAN TEODORO T. GATURIAN ZOILO B. BALLESTEROS

7813 8263 8198 13740 3468 6285 5431 9011 13464 10695 3695 4073 3692 14592 4073 14405 13548 14323

9095

CENON R. AGBAYANI, JR. DIOSCORO A. AVERGONZADO ELPIDIO M. CABACABA NOENI S. NEPOMUCENO

EMILIO C. NUEZ

10088 9218 4432 9466

9218

5097 8167 6651 4269 8434 9517 5098 3343

ROSELO C. ACEDILLA

6511

ALBERTO P. FUENTES GENEROSO B. MARAGUINOT MARTELIANO A. ALCONTIN PAUL V. BORJA

4269 5121 10125 4269

6941 13770 8864 6835 8434 11863 4576 4269

DALMACIO C. GRAFIL RESSURRECCION S. SALVILLA

8236 5028

INDALECIO DALE B. GARCIA

5351

5698 8185

ALFREDO J. LAGAMON

3108

MATEO P. VILLONES

8812

LUIS MEINRADO C. PANGULAYAN PEDRO S. PRINCIPE PURISIMO S. BUYCO RODOLFO P. BELTRAN RODRIGO V. COSICO

13548 9382 7745 6000 11954

GERVASIO A. LOPENA WENIFREDO C. CUATON

4103 6838 6285 5893 6681 5739

JOSE ARNEL G. MANALILI JUAN I. PIZARRO, JR. RONILO S. BARASHARI VICTOR C. SALVADOR ZACARIAS C. CANDELARIA

4317 5708 7415 3363 10582

JUANITO M. AYA-AY TEODORO A. ANDO

CANDIDO M. JOAQUIN

12548

ROGELIO A. MANGALIMAN

13723

PEPITO O. PALOMERO

6152

DERICO G. LAGUA EDUARDO P. TUAZON JAIME R. ROXAS

12584 3887 9440

JERICK M. JONATAS JOSE S. PANGAN, JR MIGUEL TENG YU

11183 10582 1000

FLAVIO S. SIGAYA VALENTIN G. OLANDRIA

7508 5883

6287 11754 3887 6219 5178 6285

AVELINO G. DIONGSON CLENIO T. DUMLAO EDWIN C. ALIDO ERNESTO G. TAPALES GENEROSO G. LAMAYO ISABELO M. DEL ROSARIO, SR PAULINO R. REOMERO VICENTE G. TELMOSO

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Chairman’s Message

President’s Message Antonio B. Borromeo

Patrocinio R. Bacay THE beautiful season of Christmas is once more around us. It is the time of the year that makes us long to be with our loved ones, with people who count on us. It arouses a feeling of wanting to share something of ourselves to dear ones and friends. Natural instincts fill our hearts and thoughts mainly with wanting to make the day most special for our families and people who can very well afford to make their day as they wish it to be.

Should Christmas really be that way? Should we devote our efforts on family who are special to us each day of our lives? Should we not instead turn our hearts and thoughts first to the least of our brothers? Should we not pray for more compassion so we can moderate the love of self and hurry to the relief of those in need?

Perhaps make us see a neighbor as another self? During this challenging time in our lives, we have to look for where compassion is directly needed, where you and I can help someone forget he is the least.

Perhaps hoping to make him start believing he can have a better life and strive for it. Then that would be a true Christmas for him and for us.

May our Christmas never be without Christ. May all the wonderful moments of Christmas fill you and your loved ones with happiness. May the New Year be more fruitful for each one of us.

FIRST of all, I would like to greet each and everyone a Blessed Christmas and a Prosperous New Year. Much has been accomplished this year and for that I am most grateful to all of you who have exerted your best to achieve our goals for the year. But above all I would like to thank the Lord for His continuing guidance and support for without this we cannot accomplish anything.

Fr. George J. Willmann has given his life to the Knights of Columbus and as brother Knights, it is incumbent upon us to share our life not only to our family and friends but specially to the less fortunate brethren in our community. Let us do this not only this Christmas but also throughout the year.

As we enter 2010 with hope and renewed vigor, let us remember to anchor all our thoughts and actions towards the will of the Lord.

For next year we will also be giving due recognition to The Outstanding Knights of Columbus Awardees in Cebu. The names of the 218 nominees from various fields of endeavours are listed in this issue.

Once again, a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year to you brother Knights and your families.

For Brother Knights, by Brother Knights

Something We can Proudly Announce

By Joseph P. Teodoro, Vice President – Fraternal Benefits Group

members who have given their complete trust and confidence by placing their life insurance coverages to KCFAPI. We must also thank the area managers, fraternal benefits associates, team leaders and fraternal counselors whose professional commitment, devotion to service and hard work made this achievement possible.

FC from Biñan Council leads race for FC of the Year Awards TEOFILO Samson, a fraternal counselor (FC) from the Biñan Council 7957, is leading the competition for those vying for the “FC of the Year” awards.

The result was based on the October 30, 2009 tally of the Knights of Columbus Fraternal Association of the Philippines, Inc. (KCFAPI), organizers of the FC of the Year awards.

This award is given to a fraternal counselor with the highest FYCI from new businesses

brought in during the required period of time provided that the FYCI is at least 1.5 million pesos and the FC has insured at least forty creditable new paid lives during the period.

According to Joseph P. Teodoro, VicePresident of the Fraternal Benefits Group, “closely contesting him (Samson) are the Last year’s FC of the Year Lauro Evangelista of the Central Luzon Believers; Amado Miranda from the Central Luzon Diamonds;

and Multi-awarded Rey Segismundo of the Northwestern Luzon Thunders.”

The awards night has been set on March 5-7, 2010 at the Legend Palawan Hotel in Puerto Princesa, Palawan.

The FC of the Year and the Runner-up finishers are entitled to bring their spouses and two of their children to the Annual Awards Night. As part of their prize, they may also bring their spouse to the Asian Trip. (KCFAPI News)

KCFAPI conducts voters’ education in Bataan IN its aim to educate the general public about the automated election system through networking, the Knights of Columbus Fraternal Association of the Philippines, Inc. (KCFAPI) has recently conducted a Voters’ Education seminar in Orani, Bataan.

This seminar, already on its second level was conducted by volunteer educators who attended the first seminar given by no less than Commission on Elections (Comelec) Commissioner, Rene V. Sarmiento, also an active member of the Knights of Columbus. Organized and headed by Council 3888

Participants of the voters’ education headed by Council 3888 Grand Knight Arthur Matias and Daughters of Mary Immaculate 1089 Sto. Rosario Circle Regent Lariza Mina held in Orani, Bataan last November 29.

Grand Knight Arthur Matias and Daughters of Mary Immaculate 1089 Sto. Rosario Circle Regent Lariza Mina, the seminar was held

last November 29, 2009.

Michael B. De Castro, from the Financial Management and Accounting Services Department

and Gerard Joseph C. Francisco of the Corporate Audit Department, were the volunteer educators of the said seminar. Both are employees of KCFAPI. Over 50 persons attended the seminar which was composed of members of the Knights of Columbus Sto. Rosario Council 3888, and Daughters of Mary Immaculate 1097 Sto. Rosario Circle.

At the end of the seminar, the audience expressed their support in continuing the networking/educating their families and communities on the new election system. (KCFAPI News)

Fraternal Benefits Group holds Luzon Area Meeting THE Fraternal Benefits Group (FBG) has recently conducted an area meeting at the Knights of Columbus main office in Intramuros, Manila.

Attended by Luzon Area Managers, this meeting was held last November 24, 2009.

It was facilitated by Joseph P. Teodoro, Vice-President of the FBG and Gari M. San Sebastian, Manager of the Fraternal Benefits Services Department.

Among the matters they discussed were the possibility of achieving the DRIVE 110 or simply the “Php110 million target” in 2009 and the updates on the 2009 sales production.

The group also deliberated on the Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats (SWOT) analysis or the strategic planning method needed to attain the objectives of the team on sales.

Additional matters they talked about con-

cerned the plans and programs of the FBG in 2010 which may include the establishment of talent management-IIAP; product portfolio; corporate strategy and other major programs.

For the year 2010, the theme of the Knights of Columbus Fraternal Association of the Philippines, Inc. (KCFAPI) is “Get Everyone Achieve Records (G.E.A.R.) 5 Cambio Quinta.” (KCFAPI News)

Knights of Columbus Fraternal Association of the Philippines Inc., an established Mutual Benefits Association is currently looking for:

Auditor Underwriting Supervisor Underwriting Assistant Accounting Staff BRO Staff

If you are dedicated, service-oriented, and have the promising potential to join us in our continuous drive to provide mutual aid, assistance and excellent service to our members. Kindly send your comprehensive resume’ thru fax number 527-2244 or hand-carry resume’ with a 2x2 photo and transcript of records to:

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES, INC. Gen. Luna cor. Sta. Potenciana Sts., Intramuros, Manila You may also call 527 – 2223 local 202 for queries and look for Ms. Kristianne or Ms. April of HRCC.

KCFAPI shall endeavor its best in improving its services to merit the trust of more KC families and continue to be successful next year.

Call your fraternal counselor to find out how you and your loved ones can be a part of KCFAPI’s vision and mission or dial (02) 527-2243.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

General Policy Statement on Promotion of Goods and Services other than Knights of Columbus Insurance and Financial Programs AS a general policy, the Supreme Board of Directors does not permit and will not authorize any member of the Order or any Knights of Columbus subordinate council or assembly to enter into any contract, agreement, or informal arrangement, or to use one’s membership in the Order, in connection with the promotion of any product or service other than Knights of Columbus insurance and financial programs.

The purpose of this policy is to preclude the use of, among other things, the Order’s name, emblems, events, meetings, membership lists, and facilities to promote such other products and services. The Board wishes to minimize the risk that anyone would draw the mistaken conclusion that the Knights of Columbus (a) has endorsed the product or service being offered or (b) has guaranteed the integrity of that product or service. Obviously, the Board cannot make any such endorsement or guarantee about any product or service other than those offered by the Knights of Columbus through its own insurance and financial programs. Furthermore, the Board wishes to avoid any business association that might expose the Order to liability if a product or service does not meet a customer’s expectations.

The Board’s position with respect to such proposed contracts, agreements, informal arrangements, and memberships is based on Section 162.11 of the Laws of the Order, which regulates the use of the name and emblems of the Order. On August 2, 2009, the Board reaffirmed this provision, adopting a board rule of interpretation with respect to Section 162.11. Below is Section 162.11 and the Board’s definitive rule of interpretation, which shall be binding on all members of the Order and all subordinate units.

SECTION 162 OF THE LAWS OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Any member of the Order who after trial, excepting where it is provided that no trial shall be had, shall be found guilty of the conduct specified in the subdivisions following shall be fined, suspended or expelled as set forth therein, to wit: USING NAME OF ORDER 11. Using the name of Knights of Columbus or his membership in the Order in connection with any business or social or other enterprise, without permission of the Board of Directors: fine, suspension or expulsion.

The Knights of Columbus Fraternal Association of the Philippines Inc., is an established and progressive mutual benefits association operating for 51 years, has been highly committed to provide mutual aid and assistance to its members and their immediate families.

KC Fraternal firmly believes that the continued progress and success of the association depends to a great extent on its human capital.

KC Fraternal also believes that through training and a host of other benefits if coupled with hard work, will help employees and the association attain their goals and objectives.

In our continuous drive to provide excellent service to our members, we are currently on the look-out for individuals with promising potentials. He must be dedicated, service oriented, and willing to undergo training Our compensation and employee benefits are comparable, if not better than most companies of our same size and nature of business.

VOTE RE-AFFIRMING RULE GOVERNING THE USE OF THE NAME AND EMBLEMS OF THE ORDER Board of Directors, August 2, 2009 It shall be a violation of Section 162.11 of the Laws of the Order for any member, acting individually or through any state council, subordinate council, assembly, chapter, home corporation, or affiliated entity, to use the Order’s name, emblems, or membership lists, or any Knights of Columbus facility under his or its control, for the purpose of promoting, endorsing, selling or advertising any product, service, or business or social enterprise other than the Order’s insurance program. This prohibition extends to all publications, websites, mailings, electronic communications and social networks, contracts, promotional items, and sponsorships associated with a Knights of Columbus state council, subordinate council, assembly, chapter, home corporation, or individual Knight. This prohibition shall not impair the ability of any Knights of Columbus state council, subordinate council, assembly, or chapter to (1) use the Order’s name, emblems, or membership lists, or any Knights of Columbus facility to conduct ordinary fraternal, charitable and fund raising activities, or (2) publish advertisements in a fraternal publication such as a council bulletin or a convention or event book, provided that the product, service, or enterprise being advertised does not relate directly or indirectly to any non-Knights of Columbus insurance product or annuity.

This rule does not supersede any other rules, motions, and resolutions requiring the prior approval of the Board of Directors for the use of the Order’s name or emblems. If a member wishes to use the Knights of Columbus name, emblems, or any membership list in connection with any business or social or other enterprise that is not part of the ordinary business of the Order, he should contact the Office of the Supreme Secretary, through his State Deputy, for prior approval.

LAYOUT BY LAURENCE JOHN R. MORALES

AS of this writing, which is one month before the year ends, KCFAPI has surpassed the first year contribution income (FYCI) of P102 Million it has generated during the year 2008. KFCAPI has posted P106 Million in FYCI and well on its way of hurdling the 2009 FYCI target of P110 Million and may even be more.

We would like to thank all the brother knights and their family

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A Season of Hope

Whereas consumerism brings anxiety and restlessness, with Christ’s birth comes the gift of hope

By Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson DECEMBER marks the official start of winter in most of the Western world. Yet, it is not the only winter that the world is facing. Demog-

raphers increasingly speak of a “demographic winter” wherein birth rates fall below replacement in most industrialized countries.

There are many causes of this phenomenon, as Pope Benedict XVI noted in 2006. He pointed out, though, that the “ultimate roots can be seen as moral and spiritual; they are linked to a disturbing deficit of faith, hope and, indeed, love. To bring children into the world calls for self-centered eros to be fulfilled in a creative agape rooted in generosity and marked by trust and hope in the future.”

Indeed, such a decline is nothing short of a lack of hope. A materialistic mindset replaces hope in a real future with something else: an immediate desire for consumer goods and status. This mindset is sadly brought home to us at this time each year, as Christmas seems each year to become more of a consumer season than a Christian one.

In his apostolic exhortation on the Christian family, Familiaris Consortio, Pope John Paul II observed: “In the richer countries … excessive prosperity and the consumer mentality, paradoxically joined to a certain anguish and uncertainty about the future, deprive married couples of the generosity and courage needed for raising up new human life: thus life is often perceived not as a blessing, but as a danger from which to defend oneself” (6).

A society with no hope in the future and a resulting lack of openness to life is, not surprisingly, a society that would trade a celebration of birth for one of consumerism.

A purely materialistic view of Christmas—even more noticeable this year as recession-affected merchants desperately seek to improve their profits—can be a symptom of this same hopeless outlook on life.

Of course, as Christians, we have the reminder of our hope in salvation that comes with Christ’s birth at Christmas. With this event, the process of our own redemption is made possible. Christ’s birth—as the angels told the shepherds—heralds “peace on earth to men of good will.”

That is quite a contrast to the anxiety of the consumer mentality.

In addition to Christmas, the Church gives us other feasts in December that highlight hope, love and new life.

On the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, we remember the hope that Mary brought—and continues to bring—to this entire hemisphere. She appeared as a pregnant woman to a defeated people in search of meaning. Through her message that each person is loved, she brought the indigenous Mexicans to the fullness of hope in her son Jesus Christ.

Finally, we celebrate life within the family on the feast of the Holy Family, where Christ spent 30 of the 33 years of his life. It is a good opportunity for us to reflect on our own lives and on the way we bring up our children.

The Christian has hope—on earth and in heaven. Those who put consumerism first have only anxiety and possessions, which do nothing to decrease the restlessness of our hearts. As St. Augustine famously wrote, our hearts are restless until they rest in God. This rest in God gives the Christian hope, while the consumer has only yesterday’s purchase.

Hope is no small matter. In 2007, Pope Benedict wrote an entire encyclical on it. His words deserve serious thought: “If we cannot hope for more than is effectively attainable at any given time … our lives will soon be without hope” (Spe Salvi, 35).

Our hope must be based not simply on the here and now, but on the hereafter; and not just on ourselves, but on the one who made us.

Life, children and family are all founded on love. During Advent 2007, Pope Benedict reminded us that “hope, like faith, is demonstrated in love.”

As we celebrate the feasts of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Christmas and the Holy Family this month, let us remember that they are feasts of hope precisely because they celebrate Christ’s life and loving family, and his greatest gift of love to us: our salvation.

Vivat Jesus!

KCFAPI holds corporate planning conference THE Knights of Columbus Fraternal Association of the Philippines, Inc (KCFAPI) has recently held its yearly corporate planning conference.

This was held at the Golden Sunset in Calatagan, Batangas last November 20-21, 2009.

Present during the planning were the Group Heads/Vice Presidents and the Department Heads/Managers of the Association along with their Supervisors.

This was headed by KCFAPI President Antonio B. Borromeo and Executive Vice-President Ma. Theresa G. Curia.

This conference was organized to be able to present the yearly reports of every department and to prepare and discuss the various plans and programs of KCFAPI in 2010.

The said planning ended with the organization of the management direction which is to accelerate their performance in the year 2010.

This year’s theme is “Get Everyone Achieve Records (G.E.A.R.) 5.”

KCFAPI is a mutual benefits association of the Knights of Columbus Philippines which is committed to provide fraternal benefits to all KC members and their immediate families. (KCFAPI News)

KCFAPI Officers and Supervisors during the corporate planning conference held at the Golden Sunset in Calatagan, Batangas last November 20-21, 2009

You may contact KCFAPI through our TEXT CONNECT INFORMATION SYSTEM (TEXT BILIS) Send to: 0917-825-KOFC or 0917825-5632 To register KCREG<space>FCCODE<space> PINCODE<space>CONFIRM CODE Example: KCREG 00000 123456 123456 To inquire allowance ALLW<space>FCCODE <space>PINCODE Example: ALLW 00000 123456 To inquire for Submitted, Released & Paid BCs SRP<space>FCCODE <space>MMYYYY Example: SRP 00000 012008 To inquire for the status of Benefit Certificate BCINQ<space>ACCOUNT#<space >BIRTHDATE Example: BCINQ 1002840 01061971 To text a particular Department DEPTCODE<space>Your N a m e < s p a c e > Y o u r Message Example: To text Underwriting Department for follow-up UND Juan Dela Cruz Follow-up application of Bro. Joel Garcia DEPTCODE: UND - for Underwriting FBG - for FBG FMAS - for FC’s Account SERVICE - for BC Services CORPSRV - for FADB FGJWF for Foundations

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KC councils join ‘Light Up for Christ’ Program IN preparation for the celebration of the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Knights of Columbus councils Orderwide participated in the “Light Up for Christ” Program.

Launched by the Supreme Council, the event was held last December 1, 2009, 8 p.m.

A simultaneous lighting of decorative lights of Christmas

trees, Nativity scenes and Advent wreaths around the perimeter of their respective Churches were held by all knights worldwide.

According to Numeriano R. Torreno, Chairman of the Light Up for Christ Program, the event was a sign of unity and solidarity in welcoming the birth of our Savior.

He also thanked the parish priests, chaplains, parishioners and “all the Brother Knights together with their families and friends who participated in this meaningful event.”

A sample prayer service blessing has been released by the Knights of Columbus Jurisdiction which served as a guidance prayer for the event. (Kate Laceda)

Supreme Knight lauds KC Philippines for responding to typhoon victims LUZON State Deputy Alonso L. Tan disclosed that Supreme Knight, Carl A. Anderson, has lauded the KC Philippines for immediately responding to the needs of Brother Knights during the recent typhoons that affected thousands of brother knights mostly in Luzon.

“We were commended by no less than Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, whom he said, was pleased with the immediate response of KC in the Philippines to the needs of the Brother Knights,” Tan said.

Tan added that the Supreme Knight even justified that the action made by the state

was “really volunteerism.”

The Supreme Knight acknowledged KC Philippines during the recently held November 20-22, 2009 Mid-year meeting of State Deputies in Orlando Florida.

Present along with Tan were Visayas State Deputy Dionisio R. Esteban and Mindanao State Deputy Sofronio R. Cruz.

The meeting primarily focused on membership recruitment and development of the new councils.

Tan said the recruitment of “young, Catholic and eligible gentlemen” to fortify their membership was suggested during

the meeting.

The retention programs, new goal structure and other activities and events of each state were also discussed.

Bishop William E. Lori, Supreme Chaplain, meanwhile, called for the continuous support of seminarians and priests especially in relation to the celebration of the Year for Priests.

A total of 74 State Deputies who came from countries like the United States, Canada, and the Philippines attended the meeting.

The Director for the Philippine Affairs, Eduardo G. Laczi, also witnessed the meeting. (Kate Laceda)

Columbian Squires conduct leadership training

THE Columbian Squires recently held a Youth Leadership Training Seminar at the Knights of Columbus main office in Intramuros, Manila.

Intended for the Circle Counselors and Youth Directors, the said seminar was organized last November 21, 2009.

The seminar opened with an inspirational talk from Arsenio Isidro G. Yap, State Secretary of the Knights of Columbus Luzon Jurisdiction.

This was followed by a series of talks from Frederick Emerson Castro, State Squire Training

Director, Ph.D., and Ramon Sanchez, State Squire Executive Secretary.

Castro discussed on the youth of today wherein he emphasized the outlook of the current generation about the Church.

“It is sad to know that many youth consider the Church as merely a physical structure. Many youth do not consider participating in the Church activities as putting into life their Christian faith,” he said.

He also affirmed that the awareness of the youth in the current social issues and belief in the Church

do not denote their involvement in its relative activities.

Sanchez talked about the context of the squires counselors.

Meanwhile, Jose F. Cuaresma, Squires Chairman and Mark Anthony Lodrigito, State Squire Director for Squires Advancement Promotions, further discussed on the Squires Advancement Program.

The seminar ended with the prayer for the beatification of Fr. George J. Willmann, SJ, who is the Father of the Knights of Columbus in the

Philippines.

The Columbian Squires of the Knights of Columbus Luzon Jurisdiction is a dynamic organization of young Catholic gentlemen inspired by Bro. Barnabas McDonald, its founder.

It is a group of Catholic young men between the ages of 10-18 who are members of a unit called CIRCLE. The group develops responsible youth leaders through spiritual, physical, intellectual and civic cultural formation. (Kate Laceda)

State New Council Development Chairman attends Pampanga Charter Presentation

SK Narciso M. Maniacup, PGK during the presentation of the Charter Certificate to GK Adrian N. Anicete as witnessed by Rev. Fr. Laudemer H. Mangune, Charter Chaplain and SK Aurelio C. Caparas, State Chairman and Council Development last November 7 in Macabebe, Pampanga.

STATE New Council Development Chairman Aurelio J. Caparas attended the Charter Presentation and Installation of newly-elected officers of the San Rafael Council No. 14846.

This was held at Casa Simpauco, Caduang Tete in Macabebe, Pampanga last November 7, 2009.

The attendance of Caparas was in lieu of the absence of the Supreme Board of Directors and Luzon Deputy Alonso L. Tan. Caparas presented the Charter Certificate to Charter Grand Knight Adrian N. Aniciete and Fr. Laudemer A. Mangune, the Council Chaplain.

The formal installation of the Coun-

Installation and charging of council Officers held last November 7 at Macabebe, Pampanga.

cil officers was headed by Narciso M. Maniacup, PGK, District Deputy of S-17 while the induction and oath-taking of service program personnel was led by Aniciete.

Installed officials of the San Rafael Council were headed by Grand Knight Adrian N. Aniciete and Deputy Grand

Participants of the Strategic Planning Process Seminar with resource speaker Mr. Norman L. Goss (seated 6th from left) of The Harry Pound Company held last November 17 at KCFAPI home office in Intramuros, Manila.

Knight Mario M. Cunanan.

Among those installed were Chancellor Arturo C. Cunanan; Financial Secretary Joseph C. Sunga; Recorder Domingo I. Cabrera; Treasurer Benjamin B. Sunga; Advocate Reynaldo C. Bautista; Warden Albert M. Bonifacio; Inside Guard Orlando P. Carreon;

Outside Guard Redito Y. Calanoc and the three Trustees namely; Jaime F. Masangkay (Trustee for 3 years); Felix N. Reyes (Trustee for 2 years) and Jose S. Mercado (Trustee for 1 year).

The event opened with a Eucharistic celebration presided by Mangune and culminated with a fellowship. (KC News)

Officers of KCFAPI and Subsidiaries during the awarding of the certificate of appreciation to the resource speaker, Mr. Norman L. Goss (3rd from right) for the Strategic Planning Process Seminar held last November 17.