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Title: The Cross
Issue Date: Volume XXV (Issue Nos.5-6) May-June 1977
Year: 1977
Language: English
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In so doing, we are enabled to experience comfort in mourning, discover hope in depression, taste love in loneliness. Listening positively to the negative in life transforms it, makes it new. Jesus did this, and we are saved. May we enter the salvation that is ours, freely.” (From an article entitled "Creative Space for the Aging,” by Sister Immaculate Heart McAvoy, H. T. in “SPIRITUAL LIFE,” page 206, Fall 1975 issue and is perhaps fitting for the Philippine Deputy on the | . occasion of his 80th birthday.) May-June, 1977 Page 3 resa, the foundress of the Mis sionary Sisters of Charity. The world press has taken her to its heart and, anticipating the con* elusion of the Sacred Congrega tion for the Causes of Saints, has proclaimed her “living Heroines saint.” It is precisely because Mother Te resa is a very Christian woman that this kind of applause has been most distasteful to her. Since she knows her Scriptures, she must be uneasy, remembering the words of our Lord: "Alas for you when the world speaks well of you.” If anything in con temporary life can be called "the world” in the sense of Christ’s con demnations, it is the secular press. As is well known Mother Teresa has visited the Philippines several times in the last few months, and has established a house of her con gregation in San Nicolas, Binondo, Manila. One effect of the visits of Mother Teresa should be to turn men’s attention to the immense con tribution religious women, the Mis sionary Sisters of Charity and in numerable other institutes through out the world, have made and are making to their fellow men. Our own Philippines does not lack inspir ing examples. Let us lift a few out of their obscurity, regretful that space does not allow us to write a fuller story. Apostolate for Slaves A good place to begin is with the first institute of women founded in the Philippines, the Religious of the Virgin Mary, which was established in 1684 and until very recently has been known as the Beaterio de la Compafiia de Jesus. Reflecting upon their history, one chapter comes to mind which gives an insight into the kind of services these women have been rendering to the Philip pines for almost three centuries. When in 1859 the Jesuits rees tablished themselves in this coun try one of the first places in which they worked was Tamontaca, Cotabato, Mindanao, where after a few years they inaugurated an ingenious apostolate for the ransom and Chris tianization of slaves. And the Bea terio Sisters were with them from the beginning. The story is this. In 1872 a terrible smallpox epide mic ravished Cotabato. The sick ness was so widespread that the cul tivation of the fields had to be abandoned, and so a famine added its terrors to the devastation of the plague. The Moros were so hard pressed for life’s barest necessities that they took to selling their slaves, whom they could not in the cir cumstances feed, and whose sale brought money they sorely needed. In this situation the Jesuits hit upon the idea of buying Blave chil dren and raising them in a Chris tian life. And so the remarkable Establishment of Tamontaca was launched with the Beaterio de la Compafiia de Jesus in charge* of the little girls purchased from slavery. In the Establishment the children were cared for in body and soul. When they reached maturity they were encouraged to marry, and at marriage, a piece of land was given them with a house constructed on it. They were also given a carabao and farm instruments to enable them to live an independent existence and to establish a Christian home and family. Relations with the Moslems in the area were on the whole friendly. But this did not mean that these volatile neighbors did not from time to time erupt into violence. There were' occasional raids with burning and pillage, and of course the Beaterio Sisters were at the heart of the danger. That this is not mere rhetoric may be illustrated from an incident that happened in 1878. One of the sis ters was in the field supervising the work of her little flock when a Moro failing in his plan to kill the Jesuit, arrived, bent on trouble. He was looking for Father Juanmarti, but he turned his wrath upon the sister. With one deadly blow of his kris he inflicted a terrible wound in her back and then made off, leaving her bathed in blood. By a miracle the sister survived the cruel wound, "but” as the historian observes “she had much to offer to God as a re sult of it” The Beaterio continued to offer much to Gad. far Tamontaca until the Revolution when the work had to be abandoned. Not all the services of the sis ters of the Beaterio have been qs dramatic as this} encounter with a Moro, but on the whole it has not been less dedicated. This writer re calls visiting Margosatubig in South-' ern Mindanao in 1947 and noting Page 4 the extremely primitive conditions under tthich the Beaterio sistera were working in that outpost of ci vilization, shoulder to shoulder with two stalwarts, Father Jaime Valles, a veteran Spaniard, and Father Be nigno Dagani. Instances could be multiplied almost indefinitely of si milar self-sacrificing services to the poor. Apostolate for Lepers After the consolidation of Amer ican authority in the Philippines a policy was formulated of segre gation for lepers, and as early as 1901 Cujion Island was selected as the place. Th'ngs moved slowly, but when on May 27, 1906, 400 lepers ar rived on the island, they found awaiting them four sisters of the Congregation of St. Paul of Char tris. And there too was Father Ma nuel Valles, until shortly before this date Superior of the residence at Caraga, Mindanao. Culion’s main purpose was segre Wherever one encounters people in misery, one finds sisters at their side to help them. The sisters unobtrusively alleviate the lot of the unfortunate. gation not treatment. Up to 1920 there were only two doctors regu larly employed, and much of the treatment given the lepers was giv en by the Bisters, who even at times performed amputations. On Nov. 19, 1911 Father Valles wrote to Father Fidel Mir as fol lows: Four sisters of St. Paul of Chartres arrived on May 25, 1906. The heavy burden of work they had to shoulder soon made it clear that the number had to be Increased. The government authorities themselves asked and obtained two more sisters. The work of these sisters, who are true heroines, is to care for ‘he cleanliness of the wards, as well as of the clothing and of the beds of those lodged In them. They also have charge of the clinics under the supervision of a doctor, and under his direc tion. they prepare and distribute medicine to the sick. Regardless of weather they go morning and afternoon to ‘he hospital. Du ring the few hours they spend in their house to eat and rest, they manage to find time to pray much and to sew clothing for the lepers. It should be added too that they are very solicltoqs for all that pertains to the church and its vestments. The good which they do here is immense. They are truly mo thers to these lepers, above all to the girls, who in this exile need a mother’s care, which these sisters supply with a so licitude, love and vigilance that are admirable. The children in turn love them as their own mothers. Now in 1977 the Sisters of St. Paul of Chartres are still serving the pa tients in Culion. I have again sin gled out a more dramatic apostolate for attention, but Culion is only one small part of their work. Thry have also many schools and hospitals in which they serve God in their fellow men with no less charity. Anyone who has been confined to Singian Memorial Hospital or any of the other numerous hospitals served by them will know that they do not limit their k'ndness to lepers. Mountain Apostolate Not long after the SisterB of St. Paul of Chartes arrived in Culion, the mother foundress and four sis ters of the Missionary Canonesses of St. Augustine, now the Missionary Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary or popularly "the Belgian Sis ters”, arrived in the Philippines. Within a few months they had moved into the heart of paganism, to Bontoc, where the well-known missionary, later a bishop, Constant Jurgens, C.I.C.M. was in charge. A writer says of the missionary work in the mountain provinces: "The otstacles in the way of the Christianization of the various mountain tribes were enormous and numerous. Hundreds of hamlets were scattered among a thousand hills and mountains. As far as re ligion was concerned it was still practically virgin territory.” The newly arrived sisters shared this rugged life with the missiona ries, establishing elementary schools, catechumenates, dispensaries and dormitories. They visited the sick in their miserable huts. The work required great patience. The chil dren with whom they dpalt did not easily accept the confinem°nt of school life. The minds of the ca techumens were little used to relig'ous concepts. Almost seventy years have been spent in this taxing apostolate. The Catholic Directory for 1976 lists forty "Belgian” s’sters busv in B**nguet, the Mountain Province, Ifugao and Kalinga-Apayao. The same directory furnishes statistics to trace the march of Catholicity in the Apostolic Vcariate of the Mountain Province, a march in which the sis ters played such an important role. In 1907. about the time they arrived, the number of Catholics was negli gible, perhaps 500 in a total popula tion of 230.000. In 1968 almost 54%, namely 270,000 out of 540,000, were Catholics. The Missionary Congregation of the Immaculate Heart, of course, does much more than care for souls in the Vicariate of the Mountain Province. But the obscure work of the mountain villages is less known and for that reason it is right to call attention to it. * * ♦ We have spoken of three works, one for slaves, one for lepers, and one for pagans, but only as striking examples of the whole apostolate of religious women in the Philippines. There are sixty-seven institutes of Sisters in the Ph'lippincs. A study of their work and history would re veal the same consistent dedication to the unfortunate. Wherever one encounters people in misery, one finds sisters at their side to help them. Visit slums, jails, hospitals, orphanages; go to areas devastated by earthquake, flood or fire. The sisters are there unob trusively alleviating the lot of the unfortunate. Space does not allow us to speak of the Daughters of Charity and their work for orphans, of the Good Shepherd Sisters and their apos tolate for young wom°n in distress, of the Franciscan Missionaries of Mary at Tala, and innumerable others. The list would be long. It seems that enough has been said to show how God has blessed the Philippines in the religious insti tutes of women serving the Church here.-REV. LEO A. CULLUM, S.J. May-June, 1977 Page 5 FATHER GEORGE J. WILLMANN, S.J., Philippine Deputy of the Knights of Columbus, will turn 80 on June 29 (feast day of St. Peter and St. Paul), 1977. During this same year, Fr. Willmann will be 62 years as a Jesuit. 49 years as a priest, 44 years in the Philipoines. 39 years a® a K of C J»"d CMnlain of Ma nila Conndl No. 1000. 30 vears ss Head of th* Knlerhts of Co lumbus in PhWnMnee, and 2 years as Filipino citizen. To comment or ate the occasion, .Ambassador Oscar Ledesma, Asst. Philippine Deputy for Luzon, or ganized several committees to un dertake the following: 1. Celebration of Masses and un dertaking of acts of charity by all councils throughout the Philippines. 2. Fund-racing for "Fr. Willmann’s Seminarian Fund”. 3. Publication of this special is sue of the CROSS. Ordained in 1926 Fr. Willmann was born in Brook lyn. New York on June 29, 1897. After finishing h’’gh school at Brooklyn Prep, he worked as a bank messenger on Wall St. He enrolled in the Society of Jesus on August 14, 1916 and was ordained priest on June 20, 1928. As a scholastic, Fr. Willmann first came to the Philippines in 1922. He taught at the Ateneo de Manila until July. 1925, when he returned to the United States to complete his Jesuit training. After h's ordination in 1928, he was detailed to the Jesuit Seminary and Mission Bureau in New York City. In November, 1936, he came back to the Philippines where his assignment has lasted up to the pre sent time. He resumed teaching at the Ate neo de Manila, of which he became treasurer from 1937 to 1939 and dean from 1937 to 1940. From 1938 to 1940, he also had a stint as chaplain for the Catholic students of U.P. Founds CYO In 1938, Fr. Willmann introduced to the Philippines the Catholic Youth Organization, a religious, re creational organization which draws both in-school and out-of-achqal youngsters. The CYO is one of the Community Cheat agencies. Page 6 Fr. WILLMANN MARKS 80th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY In the early CYO yeara, Fr. Will mann started and ran a successful club playground in Sampsloc dis trict, Manila. This project was often cited by one of its former members —the late Mayor Arsenio Lacson— as a model when talk’ng of ways to combat juvenile delinquency. Fr. Willmann hau remained up to the present the national chaplain of the CYO< which has autonomous clubs all over the country. Serves With Catholic Press In 1948, Fr. Willmann began to cooperate with a group of Filipino secular prieBts in publishing "Filipinas”, then a Tagalog bi-weekly magazine. Among h's co-workers were then Frs. (now Bishop) Vicen te Reyes, Jose Jovellanos, Pedro Vicedo, Gerardo Maximo, Pastor San tiago and Simeon Gutierrez. In la ter years, he became Managing Edi tor of the publication until 1958 when the magazine was converted into a weekly newspaper of the Archdiocese of Manila. "The Cross" magazine was started in 1948 by a group of Catholic lay leaders, Santiago Art'aga, Jr., An tonio de Joya, Salvador Araneta, Mi guel Cuenco, Joaquin Lucas, Roberto Concepcion, Pacita Santos, Pedro Gabriel, Antonio Molina, and Fr. Willmann. In later yean, Fr. Will mann also assumed full administra tion of the monthly magazine., The Knights of Columbus in the Phil ippines adopted the publication as their official organ in 1955. But it is in the field of men’s organizations — especially the Knights of Columbia—that Fr. Will mann is now most well-known. No history of the Knights of Coluihbus in the Phil'ppines may be consi dered complete without mentioning his name and his great contribution to its growth—in membership and activities—before and especially af ter World War II. Fr. Willmann was initiated as a Knight of Columbus under Man la Council 1000 on June 30, 1938. He was appointed Council chaplain, * position he holds up to the present. Shortly after World War n, Fr. Willmann returned to the U.S. to make the initial petition for the KC Supreme Council to allow the or ganization to expand in the Phil ippines by approving a second coun cil in Cebu. This appeal was not granted until the year 1947. Wartime Projects World War II occasioned some very laudable KC projects under Fr. Willmann’s direction. With the help of other KC members, he con ducted activities Including the as sistance of released prisoners from the Japanese concentration .camp*in Capas, Tarlac, and operation of can teen and recreational halls for USAFFE soldiers. Fr. Willmann was arrested by the Fr. Willmann has dedicated 44 years of his life ministering to the spiritual needs of Filipinos. Japanese and imprisoned at Uni versity of Santo Tomas (Dominican University founded in 1611) and la ter, in the concentration camp at Los Bafios, where he was freed, together with other prisoners, by the Amer ican liberation forces. KC Postwar Rehabilitation With the aid of the Supreme Council and some local KC mem bers, Fr. Willmann revived the KC Philippine organization in the early post-war years. Starting with a few scores of members right after the war, he has guided the continuous expansion of the Knights of Colum bus to its present membership of about 29,000. In 1947, the Supreme Knight appointed him as District Deputy of the Philippines and in 1954, as Philippine Deputy, when the jurisdiction was elevated from a district into a state territory. Fr. Willmann has inspired and guided the expansion of the KCPI’s activities, notable among which were the organization of the KC Fraternal Association of the Philippines, Inc., the financially successful local in surance system; and the Columbian Squires, official KC youth organiza tion. He also organized a KC Good Press. Committee, which has co operated with the APEPCOM (As sociation of Publishers and Editors of Philippine Comics Magazines) in the latter’s efforts at self-censor ship. The two groups have jointly drawn up a "golden code" to guide the comics publishers, editors, and their staff in preparing more than a million copies a month of the va rious popular illustrated publica tions. Work With Others Groups Despite the demands of his work as Jesuit consultor and as Philip pine Deputy of the Knights of Co lumbus, Fr. Willmann has even found time to help with other or ganizations. For several years, he has been the Acting President of the Free Medical Clinics, which operates ten charity clinics in the various districts of Manila and its suburbs. He has served ob Vice-Chairman of the Manila USO Committee which serveB members of the U.S. armed services. He was for some years a Director of the Community Chest of Greater Manila which raises funds for over 30 charitable insti tutions. He has been National Cha plain of the Daughters of Isabella and Chaplain of its Manila Holy Rosary Circle 856, since the Catho lic ladies* organization was estab lished here in 1951, Fr. Willmann is one of the found ers of Boystown, a project of the Manila City Government and served on its committee from 1947 up to 1970. In recent years he was asso ciated with the youth projects of the city authorities. He was a mem ber of the Youth Welfare Council and Chairman of its Community Service Committee. He served con tinuously in this work under the ad ministration of four city executives. Mayors Valeriano Fugoso, Manuel de la Fuente, Arsenio Lacson and Antonio Villegas.—IVT HARDY BIRTHDAY ANNIVERSARY TO REV. GEORGE J. WILLMANN FROM THE OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE BISHOP CASIMIRO LLADOC GENERAL ASSEMBLY BACOLOD CITY May-June, 1977 Page 7 IN A QUIET and austere ce remony on December 23, 1972, the National Headquarters of the Knights of Columbus in the Republic of the Philippines (KCRP) was blessed by Rev. George J. Willmann, S.J., Philippine Deputy of the Order. It is lo cated in Intramuros (‘inside the walls”), the ancient walled city within modern Manila, which the Spanish colonisers built in the 15th century. Today, Intramu ros is still surrounded by what remains of its ancient massive moss-covered stone walls. Lo cated at the fringe of the bay side Luneta (now Rizal) Park, one of the most beautiful in the world where one can view the famous Manila Bav sunset, In tramuros now is -also a favorite tourist attraction. Fr. WOhnann takes the Oath of Allegiance as Filipino citizen before Su preme Court Chief Justice, Querube JUakalintal. Others in the picture are Jaime (Cardinal Sin, Oscar Ledesma, Justice Pastor Endencia, Faustino Turla, Francisco Tantoco, Sr., Jose Galan, Emilio Nery, Justice Antonio Barredo, Hermenegildo B. Reyes, Miguel Gatchdlian, Carlos E. Santiago, Justice Ramon C. Aquino and Nemesio Angco. OUR ORDER The Knights of Columbus in the Philippines — 29,000 strong, with 440 councils— is the social action arm of the Church. in the Philippines For the Knights of Columbus, In tramuros has a special significance. A few blocks from where the present national headquarters building stands is the site where on April 23, 1905, a group of Americans founded Manila Council No. 1000, the first unit of the Order in the islands. The incumbent city mayor in Manila in which Intramuros Is a district, is Mayor Ramon D. Bagatsing, an active member of Our Lady of Loreto Council No. 4288 of Sampaloc district. “The Knights of Columbus is the social action arm of the Church." This comprehensive description of the Order was said by a member of the local Hierarchy, while review ing the achievements of the fra ternity in the country. The present times find the Order’s 29,000 mem bers and 440 councils fiercely en gaged in project's like the formation and supervision of some 200 coope ratives and credit unions, operation of about 150 mobile medical and dental clinics, backyard food pro duction, and activities for the youth. Some of these projects are two decades or more ahead of their time. The present government of Presi dent Ferdinand E. Marccs, under the leadership of the First Lady, Mrs. Imelda Romualdez Marcos, supports a successful "green revolution", to raise vegetables and poultry in every available plot of soil. The Knights’ "Operation Backyard Gar dening” wm launched in the early 1950’s. The Philippine President in his martial law administration has vowed to give all encouragement to cooperatives especially among the farmers who are the beneficiaries of his land reform program. Fili pino Knights first took a fancy to the cooperative movement in the early 1940’s when it published four pamphlets on the subject. Today a full-blown affiliate—the KC Com munity Services, Inc.—fields two full-time secretaries all year round to help the bishops organize new cooperatives especially in the lush rural areas and help oversee the operation of some 280 existing co operative unions, which they had helped to establish all over the islands. In the last 25 years, the Order in the Philippines has transformed Page 8 CROSS itself from a group noted mainly for faith and fraternity to a society well-known for its social concern as for its firm union with the Church. The second world war saw the destruction of many church build ings. The unrecorded contributions of the Filipino members to the re building of these temples of worship should run to millions of pesos over the last 25 years. One parish priest was heard to remark, “Wanna build or rebuild your church? Organize the K of C.” One outstanding impact on parish life which some believe the Knightu have assisted has been the in crease of male Catholics frequent ing'the sacraments. A greatly pre dominantly Catholic country, spirit ual l fe in the parishes for a long time had been largely a monopoly of the women. Thus, manangs (very r°ligiovs and often fanatical ladies) abounded but one had to search far and wide to locate a manong (the male counterpart). What drew away the Catholic males from the religious circles was the close association of the early missionaries with the Spa nish colonial military adventures which finally erupted into the Phil ippine revolution towards the close of the 19th century. It was and still is a regular acti vity of the Philippine KC Councils to hold their business meeting on a Sunday, after mass and fraternal breakfast. Thus, it is customary for the men to line up together in the center aisle to receive the Holy Eu charist. Since the council's usual ly attracted the community leaders to its membership, this leadership extended into community spiritual life and drew other men closer to the parish. Th:s growth and direction of the Knights of Columbus in the Phil ippines may to a large extent be credited to the 80-year old State Deputy (official title: Philippine Deputy). A Jesuit missionary who came to the Philippines from Brook lyn in 1922, Fr. George J. Willmann has been at the helm of the Phil ippine jurisidiction for the last three decades. Fr. Willmann has inspired and guided the expansion of the KCRP’s activities, notable among which were the organization of the KC Commu nity Services, Inc., the Order’s lo cal social action arm; the KC Fra ternal Association of the PhilipAs of March 1, 1977 STATISTICAL REPORT OF THE FOLLOWING: I. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS IN THE PHILIPPINES a. Membership .................................................................................. 29,133 b. Number of Councils .................................................................. 440 c. Number of Districts .................................................................... 121 II. COLUMBIAN SQUIRES IN THE PHILIPPINES a. Membership ..................................................................................... 6,000 b. Number of Circles Organized .................................................... 203 c. Number of Districts ..................................................................... 45 in. CATHOLIC YOUTH ORGANIZATION IN THE PHILIPPINES a Membership .................................................................................... 3,000 b. Number of Units Organized .................................................... 90 IV. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COMMUNITY SERVICES, INC. a. Total number of Credit Unions and other Cooperatives assisted .............................................................. 280 and other Charity Clinics assist°d .................................... 100 b. Total number of KC Free Medical Clinics pines, Inc. (KCFAPI), the financial ly successful local insurance sys tem; and the Columbian SquireB, of ficial KC youth organization. Today Fr. Willmann continues to run the 29,000-member fraternity, assisted by two assistant deputies, Antonio G. Giron and Oscar Ledes ma (former Philippine Ambassador to the U.S.), and by another zealous but younger priest, Fr. Franc'sco Tantoco, Jr., as national secretary. The KC Fraternal Association, which runs an insurance system for the Filipino members has been re garded as something of a phenome non in Philippine financial circles. After the second world war when membership in the Philippines grew to a worthwhile number, the supreme headquarters of the Knights of Co lumbus in New Haven, Connecticut Fr. Willmann blesses the National Headquarters in Intramuros. From left: Ciriaco Isidro, Antonio Albert, Carte* E. Santiago and Augusto Tanghal. attempted to implement insurance membership among the Filipino Knights who were all associate mem bers. Because of a Philippine gov ernment policy, however, this was not possible. In 1958, a group of 64 founder members contributed 500 PhiliDnine pesos each to capitalize the Philip pine KC insurance system. On Au gust 1 of that year, this insurance system was chartered as a non stock corporation and licenced as a mutual benefit society by the office of the Philippine insurance com missioner, and thus began its mo dest operation. The original capital amounted to P32.000. Because of the generos'ty of the Trustees and officers who, up to the present, serve without com(Continued on' next page) May-June, 1977 Page 9 CEI? O’ADEF E- '.h.-iciiGi.. pensation, and their ability and care in managing the insurance system, KCFAPI, after 14 years of opera tion, has grown to a highly esteemed and solid financial institution, which today provides life insurance protection totalling P180 million for over 17,000 members. As of Decem ber 31, 1976, KCFAPI had total as sets of 17 million. Since its es tablishment, it has paid about 3 million pesos for death claims to widows and orphans of deceased in sured members. It is this financial affiliate which had made possible the construction of the national headquarters build ing. KCFAPI has likewise been in creasingly funding many of the so cial action projects of the Philip pines branch of the Order. KCFAPI put up the Founda tion of the Philippines, Inc. in 1971 to specialize in funding benevolent projects of the Order. As a start, it launched a P40,000-a-year scholar ship program for the public and for children of members. In February, 1970, Dr. John W. McDevitt travelled 13,000 miles across the Pacific to make the se cond visit paid by a Supreme Knight to the Philippines. The first was made by the late Supreme Knight Luke E. Hart in 1955 on the golden jubilee of the Order in the Phil ippines. On that occasion two years ago, Supreme Kn’ght McDevitt said of the Order in the Philippines: "From the many reports we re ceived we feel that the Knights in the Philippines have captured the essential spirit of the Order—which basically is living out more fully the ideals of our Catholic faith. It has been sa;d that Christ’s entire life can be summed up in five words taken from the Gospel, which says: *He went about doing good.’ It is this spirit of doing good for others which has experienced significant development in the councils of the Orders here in the Philippines. There are few other jurisdictions which have introduced such a va riety of programs aimed at better ing the lot of the people around them." —ISAGANI V. TOLENTINO MORES OLD TAQUIO SIRIB smack ed his lips, pretending the water tasted like basi, after he had eaten the pansit palabok with some gusto. As he had sojourn ed in frenetic Manila for a week, we thought he had enough impressions for an octogenerian rambling commentary on the mores of the people, young and old, in the New Society. We plied him with questions, and he was game. Question. Apo, you may possibly agree that it’s peace and order in the country that beget prosperity and happiness and leisure. How do you size up peace and order here? Answer. Sturdy molave trees I I give high marks. I’ve roamed around here nights, and no one has molested me. And don’t you know I carry with me several hundreds of pesos? Q. More farm products, more in come, you’d say, Apo? A. Succulent guavas! That’s right. Industry, dil'gence, disci pline—old, hacknoved words, yet these are also fertilizers in a sense. In my region people don’t seem to lack work or money. Unlike hnre in the city. I’ve seen several jobless, idle people. If they can’t find em ployment, can’t they create one? Say buy and sell empty bottles, newspapers. Sell taho, or vegeta bles; or shine shoes. I remember a young man from my province; he sold puto mornings and studied en gineering evenings. He became an engineer, and now he’s well off. Why can’t others do the same? Q. Muchief being the child of idleness, isn’t it, Apo? A. Cheerful hibiscus I Yes indeed. The jobless are bound to commit robbery or theft or estafa when they don’t have food to eat, and they’re desperate, and they can’t have the things they see other peo ple have like mansion-like houses, flashy cars, expensive clothes. Pure ostentation—that’s one thing the people haven’t given up despite New Society injunctions. Ostentation, lavishness Q. So then, Apo, much remains to be done to give our social attitudes, our mores a new lift? A. Crow following plow! Exact ly, son. In the New. Society many as yet don’t practice frugality—not necessarily austerity. Instead they are notorious for their ostentation and lavishness and extravagance. Here’s a couple who earn a little more than enough. What do they do? They rush to buy a car, and scrimp on their food. Even among the squatters I’ve seen television antennae; they sacrifice good nou rishment just so they’re known to have televis'on sets. I’ve heard housewives talk boastfully of no thing except their houses and cars IN TH and appliances and gewgaws. The funny thing is even the young pick up this—this imbecility, I call it. No wage-earners yet, the children of the affluent insist on having cars of their own, and children of la borers want h'gh-priced clothes. My nephew’s next-door neighbor ,.in Manila has a son who demanded that his mother buy him a costly denim pant. His father is only a lowly clerk who can afford to change pants only once a week because he has only two or three. When the boy couldn’t have his wish, he broke their dining plates. That’s prospe rity—for the merchant who sells plates. There are hundreds of thou sands of this boy. Count the girls in too. These I call the "false fronters.” Q. So there’s a kind of preten tiousness among the people that amounts to arrogance, Apo? A. Starving brook trout! That’s correct I I see many officiate in pub lic and private offices still acting like they’re indispensable functiona ries. The pmt fieopte have to kow tow to them yet All of them like Page 10 CROSS to talk of their influence, their con nections ; they’re name-droppers. What we need is more modesty if not humility, among both old and young. Q. Could you elaborate on that, Apo? their owning material things, but out of their basic modesty and hu manity. Riches of Nature Q. Therefore, Apo, you think we can all be happy without having to accumulate all the properties that of nature and of man's imagination are available to us all, and we don’t have to pay a centavo to do so. Yet the young people are deprived of en joying these early, maybe because they are imprisoned in rooms learn ing many things second hand, and many things they will not need when they grow older. Their souls dry up, the poetry in their young lives becomes barren. I think our schools should look into this so as to make sure the young aren’t deprived early of the happiness of being one with nature, with the astounding manifestations of God’s blessings. Creative leisure Q. Apo, I agree with you! So it seems there's something not quite right about the way leisure is spent by young and old? A. My boastful dalusapi fighting cock! Most people, especially the young, think of leisure as plain plea sure, and the pleasure they know ■y usually hollow. But leisure is treasure when it is creative, and that’s the kind of leisure we need E NEW SOCIETY A. Tail of the iguana! Yes! Mo desty was a virtue among our fore bears. And the New Society aims to revive vanished virtues. Modes ty characterizes the great man. A person can be great even if he hasn’t done anything heroic, nor turned in to a millionaire, nor held a glamo rous job; in fact greatness exists in spite of these. Meat every person can qualify for greatness by sincere modesty on h's part. Let’s take driv ing on city streets. Even those who look like they’re college-bred are as vicious at the wheel as those with less, if not more so. Many want to be number one on the street, to get ahead of all others. So they weave in and out of lanes and drive fast and brake as quickly or sometimes slowly and so there’s a collision. All of these reckless drivers can be mo dest by obeying the simple traffic laws... You can see that a nation can be great without being rich. We know that the Greeks of old were a great, happy people even if they didn’t have the richeB or amenities that modern living permits ub. Their greatness did not come out of mark out a person as being wealthy? A. Eel in a basket! I do! There’s no better example than myself—if this time I shed off my modesty. I can tell you I’m a lot happier than most of those you see go by in their sleek cars, or those who have im prisoned themselves in their mil lion-peso housesi or those who have accoutered themselves in thousand peso attire. With God’s blessings, too many for me to count, I still know when pansit palabok is truly a gourmet’s delight, just like now with your courtesy. I can walk for kilometers, and in between enjoy watching the maya birds and listen ing to their conversation. I like to wonder about the coconut flower cooperating with bees or ants to pro duce nuts. I like to behold molave trees bursting with thousands of yellow or purple blossoms that over whelm the green leaves. I don’t cease to be amazed at the engineer ing marvel of the spider which makes its web, and the wasp which builds a mud apartment for its fu ture young to stay in as larva. Now, let me tell you, to enjoy these riches to enjoy. The young generally think only of outings and picnics and such when they think of leisure. Help ing ethers can be a form of leisure at its best! Where I stay with my nephew in San Andres Subdivision, I see many young coconut trees which give beauty and shade and fresh air. They were, I am told, planted along sidewalks some four years ago by a few middle-aged men who liked to plant things. Now these coconut palms stand as as sets to the barangays. This is my example of creative leisure that jives with the objectives of the New So ciety: the right attitude, the right mores. Q. Bald'sh Manila! You’re right, Apo. Well, thank you for your most poetic commentaries. A. More pansit palabok to us both! And I’m sure what I’ve said is not, by its Tagalog pejorative equivalent, palabok! And Old Taquio Sirib, all of more than eighty years, stood up and impressed us with his suppleness and alertness of body and mind. -^BENJAMIN M. PASCUAL May-June, 1977 Page 11 Pastoral Letter on INTRODUCTION THE GREAT MAJORITY of oar people share a cultural tradition which has deeply imbued marriage and family life with Christian values. For centuries, Filipino life has been wedded to Catholicism; it has brought forth an outlook and practices that are bath deeply Christian and deeply Filipino. This Christian moulding of our spirit is expressed in many ways—in our appreciation and love of children, in the deep respect in which we hold our parents ar.d elders, in our esteem for chastity, in the dignity and respect ac corded to women, in our close tie3 with one another within the family. The Christian values have indeed, found a unique expression in the Filipino wav of life; we cherish them and wish to preserve them for future generations as their rightful inheritance. Yet today, we find that those Christian traditions of marriage and family life are seriously threatened, both from outside and from within. The rapid changes in the modern world create problems which seriously affect the family from outside. More and more people move to the city, attracted by the possibility of attaining a higher stan dard of living. Material ambitions, and th? difficulty of raising children make many wish to limit the size of their family. Modern science and techniques offer means of family planning, such as contraceptives, sterilization and abortion, which are contrary to the Christian idea of marriage. In the city, married couples lack the social support of the extended family and of local customs and traditions. When their marriage comes under stress, it sooner reaches a breaking ™»int. M-'nv neople believe that divorce would be a solution; but divorce is incompatible with Christian marriage. The family is threatened also from within. Some of the weaknesses of our own character harm the family. The tendency, for instance, of parents to be excessively authoritarian alienates the emancipated younger generation: manv tolerate n-fsitMnl. ness of the husband and the moral license of sons, accepting therebv a double stan dard of morality; in unconscious selfishness, some parents see their children as means of support and fail thereby in giving them the love they deserve as children. All this undermines the unity of the family. The recognition of the stress to which marriage and family life are subject, and the awareness of the threats to our own values, fill us with deep apprehension. We wish therefore to remind the faithful once of the Christian meaning and values of marriage and the family which, for centuries, have found expression in the Filipino wav of life. We are convinced that in this wav we are serving not only the cans® of Catholic faith or the good of the Church, but also the highest interests of the Philip pine national community. A LOFTY CALLING Marriage has its origin in the mysterious attraction which draws a man and woman together, and inspires them with the desire to share their lives in an exclusive and permanent pact of love. That attraction and desire spring from the human heart as God created it in His wisdom and goodness. It is the Creator's will that man find in a woman “a helnmate like unto h'mself” (Gen. 2:18) God has also willed that a physical union seal and fortify the intimate friendship which binds husband r.nd wife, and it is He who makes that physical union fruitful. The Creator blessed the first human couple and told them to increase and multiply (Gen. 1:28). Children.are indeed, God’s gift and blessing. They em body the bond of love which makes their parents one, and arc another reason for the permanence of the con jugal union. A GREAT SACRAMENT In the partnership of marital love and of parenthood, the couple can find a unique form of Christian self realization if they dedicate themselves wholeheartedly tc one another and to their children. Marriage and ta rn.ly life promise a singular happiness. We all knew nevertheless that there are marriages which end in disillusionment and frustration. The weakness cf human nature, and the materialistic and amoral character of secularized modern society, make men and women vulnerable to the temptations of selfPage 12 Christian Marriage ishness Egctiem evidently goes counter to the very nature of lhe conjugal commitment, which requires pre cisely an unself sh devotion to one’s spouse and children. Aware cf our human weakness, God has set a high Meal for Christian marriage, and has promised the help which is needed for its attainment. He has elevated marriage to the dignity of a sacrament, making it a sign cf the bond of Bclf-giving love which b'ndu Christ and the Church. He pledges at the same time the grace which a Christian couple need in order to make their marriage truly a living reflection of that holy union it signifies. It is important that Chr'stian spouses understand what it menus when they are told that marriage fo a sacrament In the light ‘of our Christian faith, the eacrament of marriage presents itself as the sacred crowning-piece of the divine plan for man and woman. Thus they see each other wrapped in the sacred mystery of Redemption, and the'r mutual love acquires a mys tical significance; it represents and renlizes God’s love in making the love of Christ for His Bride fruitful. As members of the Church by baptism, the Chr.'utian spou ses have become part of the New Covenant with God in Christ. As individuals they have risen with Christ and remain oriented by their baptism towards eternal hap piness as long as they do not renounce their faith. A Christian marriage consequently unites members of Christ’s body, giving them an add’tional mission. The natural function of marriage, the propagation of the human race is elevated in Christian marriage to the role of building up the Mystical Body of Chriut. The natural contract has become a Sacrament. When a couple sees in the light of faith that a function of the Church has been entrusted to them as two of her mem*bors. they will real'ze that it is the Church, the mother of all the living, who is the true mother of their child. It is she who. through the sacraments of baptism and marriage, bears the child into the New Covenant, into the fullness rf life, both human nnd divine. The love of hushand for wife nnd that of Christ for His Church are made fruitful in the child, as a child of God by grace. Once divorce is tolerated, no restraint is powerful enough to keep public morality within the bounds marked or anticipated... When are we going to learn from the experience of those countries where divorce is permitted by civil law? for his people. Already in the Old Testament, tho Spirit expressed through the prophets the relatior.uhip of Yahweh with Israel under the form of human love. In the new dispensation of the Incarnation, human love, raised to a sacrament, signifes and embodies, even phy sically, the marriage of Christ, the Word of God, with hie eternal Bride, the Church. Thia is the model that is proposed to Christian spou ses: God’s immeasurable love for his human creature, a love unto the deat hof the Cross, indissoluble love thAt no power in heaven and earth can destroy. Be cause God has wanted Chr'stian marriage to reflect the bond of love between Christ and the Church, He gives the assurance that the couple will be able to perfect their fallible human love. But His grace will remain inoperative if the oouple are unreceptive. They must live their married life, from day to day. as a holy union. They must be aware of the need for God’s grace, and must dispose their hearts to receive it. It is therefore necessary that the Christian couple pray, and pray to gether; that they read the world of God and worthily receive th«* sacraments, in particular the Bacrament of the. Holy Euchorist. which confirms their union "in the Lord" (I Cor 7:89). Christian marriage is a great sacrament, moreover, not simply because it reflects the relationship between Christ and the Church, but also because it cooperates May-June, 1977 UNITY AND INDISSOLUBILITY, ACCEPTANCE OF LOVE It is in this context that we are able to fully appre ciate our Lord’s categorical teaching: “A.man there fore, will leave his father and mother and will ding to his wife, and the two will become one flesh... what God has joined, let no man put asunder... if a wo man. puts aw.?y her husband and marries another, she Is an adulteress" CMk 10:2-12). On the basis of these words, the Church has always affrmed the indissolu bility of marriage. This was done by the Council of Trent, by Pope Pius XI in the encyclical Casti Connubll, John XXIII in Ma'er et Magistra, Vatican II in the Constitution on the Church in the Modern World, Paul VI in the encyclical Humanae Vitae, They are words expressive of consistent magisterial teachings that go beyond free discussion among Catholics. Indeed what the Father has united, and what the Spirit has sancti fied, is no longer subject to human power; the marital bond is placed in an order in which the magistrates of this world have no jurisdiction. Even if they le galize divorce, uuch an attempt at law making will never receive its binding force from God, the source of all laws, because human luwmakers, having reeeivod their power to legislate of the Bame power without its inva(Continued .on next page) Page 13 Hdating consequences. True, they may still confer the name of "law" on such an attempt against the di vine decree, and even enforce it; but it will never be worthy cf the name "law", nor can it bind people in conscience. EVILS OF DIVORCE People who favor the legislation of divorce, we would want to believe, do not intend to undermine the stability of successful marriage. They are concerned with the so-called broken marriages. They fail to realise, how ever, the evil consequences that flow from divorce. Where the dignity of Christian marriage has been vio lated. people have substituted legal concubinage for the legitimate un;on, married couples have neglected their mutual duties of fidelity, children have not observed the respect and obedience due to their parents, the ties of domestic affection have been relaxed, and—as a most detestable example and gravest prejudice to public mo rals—pernicious and regrettable separations have often succeeded an insensate love (Leo XIII, 1878, Insrutabill; SW 1, 10). Once divorce is tolerated, no restraint is powerful enough to keep public morality within the bounds marked out or anticipated. Great indeed is the force of example, and even greater still the might of passion. When are we going to learn from the experience of those countries where divorce is permitted by civil law? For as soon as divorce has become possible quarrels, jealousies, and judicial separations increase. Wherever divorce was introduced, the abuse that followed far ex ceeded anything the lawmakers foresaw. In fact, many people contrive all kinds of fraudulent devices, such as false accusations of cruelty, violence, and adultery, merely to obtain the dissolution of a matrimonial bond of which they have grown weary. As a result of all this such moral havoc followed that an amendment of the law has boon regarded as urgently needed. One bears it said that Catholics being opposed to di vorce for religious reasons, should abstain from taking advantage of divorce laws, without however preventing others from having recourse to them, and without im posing their own beliefs on the whole nation. But this opinion, which invokes in its favor the pluralism of our society, is based on an individualism that we cannot share. For the purpose of legislation is not the advan tage that the individual can draw from it or not, but the common good of society as such. We believe that di vorce with the dissolution of the bond is contrary to the real national interest, whether believers have re course to it or not. And it is in the name of this so lidarity with the whole country that we address our selves to all Filipinos. There are voices heard around us which favor divorce on the ground that it is impossible to commit one's fu ture by an irrevocable promise. We ask why not, since man ;b something more than the chance result of biolo gical and psychological becoming? Man is the only creature capable of making a promise, and our very dignity is based on the power of carrying out our pro mises. We believe that man being a person is capable of keeping hie word until death, and that marriage is precisely a call to this kind of promise. Karl Marx, not a catholic, opposed divorce on this same ground. He said: "Does there exist in nature a healthy, strong and firmly organised body that can be destroyed by any external impulse or by any injury? Would you not be offended if it were established as an axiom that your friendship cannot stand up to the slightest dif ficulty and that it must necessarily be dissolved on ac count of every slight caprice?" (T%e bin on divorce) (To be continued) KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SAINT NICHOLAS COUNCIL 4860 Capas, Tarlac Chaplain: Very Rev. Monico O. Pineda Grand Knight: 8K Prospero 8. Ong Deputy Orand Knight: Sir Mario Q. Paras Chancellor: 8K Feliciano D. Pineda Recording Secretary: Sir Hector 8? Pamlntuan OFFICERS 1976-1977 Financial Secretary: 8K Antonio 8. de Jesus Treasurer: Sir Gaudendo M Dison Lecturer: Sir Jose C. Bagtaa Warden: Sir Francisco A Oco Advocate: Bro. Joos 8. Garay Inside Guard: 8lr Jose M. Zarate Outside Guards: Sir Santiago 8. Ong Sir Dumlnado Blag g Tears Trustee: Sir Porfirio A Guevarra 3 Tears Trustee: Sir Esteban G. TWavesa 1 Tear Trustee: 8K Ernesto Abril SERVICE PROGRAM DIRECTORS I. PROGRAM DIRECTOR: Sir Godofredo O. Principe Director Church Activity: Sir Hector 8. Pamlntuan Director Council Activity: Sir Ignacio L. Gomel Btar Council Certificate—1070-1171 Founder's Award—1971-1073 Director community Activity: Sir Jose U. Laibee Director Touth Activity: Sir Teofito L. Taking H. MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR: Sir Loreto O. Bangalang AWARDS Star Council Award—1973-1973 Btar Council Award—1973-1974 Recruitment Committee: Sir Jose M Zarate Retention Committee: Sir Llcerlo P. Lapus insurance Committee: Sir Lasara B. David Star Council Award—1974-1975 Columbian Award—1975-1979 Page 14 CROSS BUMABATI: F METALCRAFT Silversmith and Engravers ♦QUALITY & DURABILITY* Manufacturers of: KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS • COLUMBIAN SQUIRES • LIONS • ROTARY • and other RELIGIOUS * CIVIC ORGANIZATION • PARAPHERNALIA • UNIFORMS • ROBES • OVERSEAS CAP ♦ CHAPEAU • CAPE • BALDRIX • SWORDS ♦ JEWELS • AWARD MEDALS • PLAQUES • TROPHIES • IN SIGNIA • DRY SEAL ORNAMENTS * CHALICE • RING • MARKERS • CHURCH * HOTEL ♦ BADGES IDENTIFICATION • TAGS • BRASS SIGN • BUCKLES • METAL ENGRAVINGS ♦ and other METAL PRODUCTS • WOOD LAMINATION • PRINTING JOBS ♦ etc. WE ACCEPT MADE TO ORDER Office A Shop Na 1 General Luna Street Malabon, Metro Manila Mendiola Street, Tunauya Malabon, Metro Manila Knlghte of Columbus National Headquarters Intramuros, Manila P. 0. Box 510, Manila Tel. Noe. 47-33-95 474142 Knights in Action District 102-B’s 1st Conference The newly formed District No. 102-B, headed by District Deputy Felipe T. Gumagay of Butuan City, successfully held its 1st District Conference last February 19 and 20, 1977 at Bayugan, Agusan del Sur. Delegates from the two consti tuting councils—Sacred Heart Coun cil No. 6359 of Bayugan, Agusan del Sur (host) and San Francisco Council No. 6714 of San Francisco, Agusan del Sur participated in this conference, with special participa tion of delegates from Cabadbaran Council No. 4269 of Cabadbaran, Agusan. Bishop Jesus Varela of Ozamlz City and Bishop Carmelo D. F. Mo relos of Butuan City graced the oc casion with their concelebrated Mass. Among the other prominent guests were as follow?: Past District De puty Benjamin R. Mateus of Davao City, Lt. Col. Constantino Y. Leva, M/Sgt. Cesario Azarcon, Mayor James Gafeano and Mrs. Vicente Encendencib. After the workshops on Council Management and Fiscal Manage ment were completed, several vital resolutions designed to improve council membership, finance and community services were passed and approved. KCb Honored SK Fernando E. V. Slson of Manila Council 1000, Intramuros, Manila was conferred the honors of Knight Commander of the Or der of St. Gregory while SK Os car Ledesma of Capitol Council No. 8695, Cubao, Quezon City, was conferred the honors of Knight Commander of the Order of St. Sylvester by His Holiness, Pope Paul VI, through Jaime Cardinal Sin, Archbishop of Manila. Free Throw Competition ST. JUDE THADDEUS COUNCIL No. 6428, Pozorrubio, Pangasinan.— A unique basketball feature—free throw competition—was sponsored recently by the members of this Council to encourage citizens, young and old, to indulge in sports. The originator of the idea, Bro. Augie de Gusman, said that it Is not only ttr develop shooting skill but also “to enable everybody—young and old and whatever, their physical conditions may be—to compete with equal chances for the valuable prises." “Free Throw" can be an interest ing skill competition where the young can keep themselves at par with adults. Fire prevention This giant billboard was put up in a strategic place bg the Knights of Columbus, Immaculate Council No. 8690, Baybay, Legte, Philippines, to remind the townspeople of the big fire that rased to the ground several big buildings including the public market and the Bagbag Electric A Ice Plant where the fire originated. Shown in the pic ture are five Brother Knights of the Council: (I to r) SK Ignacio Nopal, Inside Guard; SK Teodulfo Grino, Jr., Financial Secretarg; SB Prospero FomiUos. Grand Knight; SK Maximo Arradasa, Program Di rector; and SK Eleno Ug Cabahug, Youth Activities Director. Ffefe 1® CROSS 10th Anniversary OUR LAY OF BEAUTIFUL LOVE COUNCIL No. 5922, Merville Park, Paranaque, Metro Manila. — The members of this Council observed their 10th aaniversary last Februa ry 20, 1977 at the Tropical Palace Resort Hotel with H's Eminence, Jaime L. Cardinal Sin, as guest speaker. The anniversary rites opened with a Mass and communion attended by the Knights and their ladies, Co lumbian Squires, and guests. The Mass was celebrated by Rev. Fr. Wilfredo Ipapo, Council chaplain. SK Atty. Antonio V. Agcaoili de livered the welcome address while SK. Dr. Raymundo C Sol'man, who received the Knight of the Year award, introduced the guest speaker. Other features of the celebration included musical presentations and the distribution of 10-Year Mem bership Plaques by SK Dr. Emilio L. Nery. GK Nick Alinaya, Bo. Captain Caimol and two relatives of deceased vete rans (Mrs. Nicclas and Dr. Florie Bautista) are shown above cutting the ribbon during the consecration of the Memorial Marker in honor of fallen World War II veterans of Binakayan, Cavite, while Rev. Romeo Ner, PDD Leon del Rosario, PGK Honesto Ramos and Rafic Handog look on. The marker wax constructed by the Fatima Council 6102. |K| UNIVIKSAL KIINXUKAN<I <tKrDKATinN TOTAL ASSETS ----------------------------- *78 Million PREMIUM INCOME ______________ *94 Million NET WORTH --------------------------------- *22 Million Provides Facilities For Life And Non-Life Treaty And Facultative Reinsurance ADDRESS: 6th Floor, Universal RE Bldg. 106 Paseo de Roxas, Legaspi Village Makati, Metro Manila TELEPHONES: 88-75-41 87-52-37 86-31-85 P. O. Box 522, MCC, Makati TELEX: 2073 URC PH 5240 URC PH CABLE: REINSURE MANILA May-June, 1977 Page 17 SUPREME OFFICE VIRGIL C. DECHANT Supreme Knight KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COLUMBUS PLAZA • NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT 06507 March 1, 1977 Mr. Jose B. Galan Editor - The Cross Magazine P.O. Box 510 Manila, Philippines Dear Brother Galan: Thank you, sincerely, for your cordial good wishes and promise of prayer for my success in my new duties as Supreme Knight. Thank you also for the joyful news that our Brother Knights in the Philippines plan to honor their beloved Father Willmann by a special birthday celebration on June 29 when he will reach the venerable age of 80 years. I have postponed answering your Fe’bruary 1 letter until I could confirm our plans here at New Haven to share with you in that happy celebration. It is now my pleasure to tell you that on June 29, 1977 a special Mass will be offered at the altar of the Knights of Columbus in St. Mary's Church, the birthplace of our Order, in New Haven, Connecticut. This Mass will be attended by all the Supreme Officers and, it is my hope, by a large and representative gathering of Father Willmann's Brother Knights. When plans for that special Mass are more fully developed, a letter will be addressed to Father Willmann announcing the form our celebration of his birthday will take and assuring him of our heartfelt prayers for the success of his work in promoting priestly vocations. Fraternally yours, FR. WILLMANN’S DAY June 29, 1977 “As an expression of our gratitude and affection to our beloved Father Willmann and as a tribute to his devotion and dedication to the Order in the Philippines, we have decided to honor him with a lasting remembrance on his 80th birthday anniversary.’’ “We will celebrate Father Willmann’s Day with a Mass and Communion on June 29, 1977, at 6:00 in the afternoon, simultaneously in Metro Manila, and in each and every Council all over the Philippines.” For all Councils in METRO MANILA which includes Quezon City, Caloocan City, Grace Park, Navotas, Malabon, Obando, Novaliches, San Mateo, Mariquina, Pasig, Pateros, Taguig, Mandaluyong, San Juan, Makati, Pasay City and Paranaque, the Holy Mass will be at the MANILA CATHEDRAL, o'n June 29, 1977, at 6:00 p.m., with His Eminence, JAIME CARDINAL SIN, Archbishop of Manila as celebrant. For Councils in the rest of Luzon and in the Visayas and Mindanao, the Mass on the same day, and, at the same time, will be held in the churches and places designated by the District Deputies in coordination with the Re verend Chaplains and the Grand Knights. All Knights are requested to participate in this Spiritual Bouquet to be offered to Father Willmann on his 80th birthday anniversary. New Supreme Knight Virgil C. Dechant Succeeds John W. McDevitt Virgil C. Dechant At the regular meeting of the Board of Directors held in San Juan, Puerto Rico, last January, Virgil C. D e c h a n t was elected Supreme Knight, succeeding John W. McDe vitt who has reached mandatory re tirement age after serving as Chief Executive of the Order for almost 13 years. Dechant joined the Knights of Co lumbus in 1949, and served as Grand Knight, District Deputy, State Trea surer, State Deputy and Master of the Fourth Degree. He was elected Supreme Secretary in October 1967 and served as such for almost 10 years. Long active in civic and Church affairs, Dechant has served as Di rector of the High Plains Mental Health Association in Hays, Kan sas, and was President of the Dodge City Diocesan Development Program. He was also selected sb a member of the Diocese’s Education Com mittee, and currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Greater New Haven Chamber of Commerce. In July 1967 Pope Paul VI named him a Knight of St Gregory in re cognition of his outstanding work on behalf of the Catholic Church. Upon accepting the supreme night’s gavel Dechant stressed that he envisions the Knights of Colum bus as comprising "the forefront of the loyal laity in the Catholic Church.*’ Richard B. Scheiber, at the same meeting in Puerto Rico, was elected Supreme Secretary. Scheiber joined the Knights of Columbus in 1944 and served as Grand Knight, Faith ful Navigator and District Deputy. On the State level he served in the posts of Advocate, Treasurer and Secretary, was elected State Deputy of the Indiana jurisdiction in 1974 and reelected in 1975. After gra duation at the University of Nptre Dame, South Bend, Indiana, he joined the editorial staff of "Our Sunday Visitor", and soon became Associate Editor and Managing Edi tor. He is a long time member of the Catholic Press Association of the United States and Canada. ^Ketin^3 to FATHER WILLMANN on kio 80tk kirtkday! FROM: FR. VILLAVERDE COUNCIL 3749 Solano, Nueva Vizcaya Compliments of— KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS District No. 25 (Zaali Quedo) Nueva Ecija SK FEUZARDO J. CARLOS DESTRICT DEPUTY INSURANCE REPRESENTATIVE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FRATERNAL ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES Gen. Luna Cor. Sta. Potenciana Intramuros, Manila P. 0. Box 510, Manila Tel No. 47-33-95 / 47-61-62 Residence: Licab, Nueva Ecija City Address: 182 K-lst, Kamuning Quezon City Tel. No. 98-27-82 Page 20 CROSS Father Willmann’s Fund For Seminarians "The main feature of the celebration will be the establishment of a ‘Fr. Willmann’s Fund for Seminarians.’ The fund will consist of contributions from Councils, from individual Knights and from friends of Father Willmann.” Up to May 15, the amount received is P20,805.00. Our goal is P100,000.00. PLEASE SEND YOUR CONTRIBUTION AND HELP THE PROMOTION OF PRIESTLY VOCATION. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Oscar Ledesma, Chairman Antonio G. Giron, Sr. Isagani V. Tolentino Carlos E. Santiago Jose B. Galan Rev. Francisco G. Tantoco, Jr. Jose G. Guevara Cornelio B. Cagurangan MEMBERS OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE Antonio Albert Emmanuel Bayot Vicente Araneta Msgr. Nicanor Belleza Vicente Arenas Dr. Alipio Casilan Chester Babst Pio Claricia Dr. Jose Delgado Ernesto Escaler Jose Feria Carlos Fernandez Gonzalo Go Romeo Gonzales Alfredo R. Infante Mnj. Elisa King Ernesto Lagdameo Gil Puyat Dr. Pedro Lasig Emerito Ramos Sr. Jorge de Leon Vicente Recto Ben Cordero Lim Hermenegildo B. Reyes Feb’x Limcaoco Vicente Roco Teodoro Lopez Rodrigo Rodriguez Justice Querube Macalintal Antonio Salazar Benjamin Mateus Federico Sefieres Dr. Emib'o Nery Melanio Singson Jenaro Olives Francisco Tantoco, Sr. Ernesto Pato Tomas Testa Pio Pedrosa Faustino Turla Dr. Juan Pernia Fernando Vinzons Make your check payable to “Fr. WILLMANN’S FUND FOR SEMINARIANS” and send it to the K. of C. National Headquarters, General Luna corner Sta. Potenciana, Intramuros, or P. O. Box 510, Manila. All contributions will be acknowledged with official receipts Vnd a letter of thanks from the Chairman, Oscar Ledesma. The names of the contributors will be included in a Souvenir Book to be presented to Fr. Wittmann. May-June, 1977 Page 21 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DISTRICT DEPUTIES APPOINTED For the Columbian Year July L 1977 to June 30,1978 Diet. No. District Deputy Council No. Location District Deputy Location 1 JULIO H. AGCAOILI Lopez Jaena St. Laoag City 2 JUDGE MARIANO FORMOSO Vlgan, Ilocos Sur 3 DEMETRIO V. PRE ■ Bangued, Abra 4 JOSE ALMAZAN Banta Cruz, Ilocos Sur B ANTONIO SANGLAY, SR. 2115 Karapatan St. Sta. Cruz, Manila 6 ROQUE F. BELEN Nagullian, La Union 7 FELIPE U. CUNANAN Bontoc, Mt. Province 8 PRE8CILLANO C. CALTITO Tabok, Kallnga-Apayao 9 MELECIO BOADO Lopez Building Session Rd., Baguio City 10 JOSE V. PUBUGGANAN Aparri, Cagayan 11 SOFRONIO CALLANGAN 79 Luna Street Tuguegarao, Cagayan 3693 Laoag City 5018 San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte 6073 Laoag City 6120 Laoag City 6236 Laoag City 3372 Vlgan, Ilocos Sur 5435 Magslngal, Ilocos Sur 6423 61nalt, Ilocos Sur 4687 Bangued, Abra 6785 Lagangllang, Abra ------ La Paz, Abra 3721 Candon, Ilocos Sur 3975 Tagudin, Ilocos Sur 5431 Sta. Maria, Ilocos Sur 5941 Sta. Cruz, Ilocos Sur 3712 San Fernando, La Union 4490 Bacnotan, La Union 5363 Luna, La Union 5374 BalAoan, La Union 3714 Bauang, La Union 4109 Agoo, La Union 5178 Nagullian, La Union 6002 Arlngay, La Union 4006 Bontoc, Mt. Prov ince 4207 Kiangan, Ifugao 6082 Banaue, Ifugao 4950 Tabuk, KallngaApayao 5403 Lubuagan, KallngaApayao 6219 Bulanao, KallngaApayao 3363 Baguio City 5379 Baguio City 6285 La Trinidad, Benguet 8287 Baguio City 6822 Baguio City 4366 Aparri, Cagayan 5072 Abulug, Cagayan 5234 Ballesteros, Cagayan 5432 Pamplona, Cagayan 6818 Dana-ill, Abulug, Cagayan 3704 Tuguegarao, Cagayan 6564 San Jose, Baggao, Cagayan 6744 Enrlle, Cagayan 6779 Solana, Cagayan 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 VIRGILIO A. TIONGSON Solano, Nueva Vizcaya TOMAS TADEO, JR. 48 Rivera Street Dagupan City CANDELABIO C. QUINTO Pozorrublo, Pangasinan JOSE PA. LAC8AMANA Tarlac, Tarlac 12 PEDRO MANALIGOD Hagan, Isabela 3705 Hagan, Isabela 4275 Santiago, Isabela 4506 Jones, Isabela Pa<e 22 4825 5269 6704 3706 3749 4363 5020 5180 6708 3711 5912 6171 4710 5739 6428 4911 5270 5891 6075 5924 5119 5708 6029 4278 4319 Cabagan, Isabela Echague, Isabela Cauayan, Isabela Bayombong, Nueva Vizcaya Solano, Nueva Vizcaya Bagabag, Nueva Vizcaya Arltao, Nueva Vizcaya Bambang, Nueva Vizcaya Dupax del Sur, Nueva Vizcaya Dagupan City Urdaneta, Panga sinan Bonoan, Dagupan City Univ, of Pang., Dagupan City San Manuel, Pangasinan San Fabian, Pangasinan Blnalonan, Pangasinan Pozorrublo, Pangasinan Banl, Pangasinan Llngayen, Panga sinan Blnmaley, Panga sinan Mangatarem, PanCROSS 20 Dirt. No. District Deputy 21 EXEQUIEL ALBANO 12-24th St., EBB Olongapo City 22 MAURICIO Q. PIZARRO Pilar, Bataan 23 DR. ELEUTERIO VIOLAGO San Jose City 24 JOSELITO DELA CRUZ Gulmba, Nueva Ecija Council No. Location 5652 Clark Air Base, Angeles City 5720 Sta. Ana, Pampanga 3694 Iba, Zambales 3722 Olongapo City 5443 Sta. Cruz, Zam bales 3887 Balanga, Bataan 3888 Orani, Bataan 4091 Orlon. Bataan 4352 Pilar, Bataan 6732 Dlnaluplhan, Bataan 4073 San Jose City 4268 Mufioz. Nueva Ecija 5204 CLSU, Mufioz, Nueva Ecija 6827 Pantabangan, Nueva Ecija 4074 Ouimba. Nueva Ecija 4349 Cuyapo, Nueva EcUa Dirt. No. District Deputy 32 ARNEDO S. LUCAS Bautista Blvd., Dampallt Malabon, Rlzal 33 FRANCISCO TANKIANG 1990 Kalachuchl St. Dasmarlfias Village Makati, Metro Manila 34 JESUS C. ESPIRITU 19 Lipa St., Philamlife Homes, Quezon City 25 FELIZARDO CARLOS Llcab, Nueva Ecija 26 JUDGE AGUSTIN BAGASAO Cabanatuan City 27 JUDGE MANUEL REYES Gapan, Nueva Ecija 28 JOSE S. LEONCIO Ban Roque. Gapan, Nueva Ecija 29 TEODOSIO A. APDIAN Barasoain, Malolos, Bulacan 30 EMILIO GARCIA P. Iara Street Balluag, Bulacan 31 NESTOR C. PANO 124-B Nep* St., Balut Tondo, Manila 4465 Sto. Domingo. Nueva Ecija 4655 Llcab, Nueva Ecija 6146 Quezon, Nueva Ecija 6795 Allaga. Nueva Ecija 6838 Zaragoza. Nueva Ecija 3692 Cabanatuan City 5463 Sta. Rosa, Nueva Ecija 5689 Bongabon, Nueva Ecija 5775 Talavera, Nueva EcUa 6000 Cabanatuan City 4206 Jaen, Nueva EcUa 4277 San Isidro, Nueva Ecija 66ft San Antonio, Nueva Ecija 3939 Gapan, Nueva EcUa 5533 Pefiaranda, Nueva Ecija 5773 Gen. Tlnio, Nueva Ecija 5993 San Roque, Gapan, Nueva EcUa 3710 Malolos, Bulacan 3817 Barasoain, Malolos, Bulacan 4110 Hagonoy, Bulacan 4317 Baliuag, Bulacan 4853 Ban Miguel, Bulacan 6105 Pulllan, Bulacan 6613 Plaridel, Bulacan 6737 Bustos, Bulacan 6775 crus-na-Daan, San Rafael, Bulacan 3941 Meycauayan, Bula can 4105 Obando, Bulacan 35 COL. JOSE GUEVABRA 15 Resthaven. 8J.D.M. Quezon City 36 ARTEMIO L. CORONEL Loyola Park Subdivision Marikina, Rlzal 37 JUAN C. REYES 30 Nathan St., White Plains, Quezon City 38 MIGUEL GATCHALIAN 2526 R. Fernandez St. Gagalangin, Manila 39 ERNESTO PATO 152 Tolentino St. S.F.D.M., Quezon City 40 CEFERINO SUGUI 2623 Angat Street Gagalangin, Manila 41 LUIS VILLABERAN 1527 Metrioa Street Bampaloo, Manila Counoil Location Valenzuela, Bula can San Jose del Mon te, Bulacan Malaton, Rlzal Grace Park. Caloocan City Caloocan /City Navotas, Rlzal Araneta Univ., Malabon. Rlzal Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City Philamlife Homes, Quezon City San Francisco del Monte. Q.C. Roxas District, Quezon City Sto. Domingo, Quezon City Project 6, Quezon City Project 7, Quezon City Project 8, Quezon City Bago-Bantay, Quezon City Novallches, Quezon City Cubao, Quezon City Brixton Hill, Quezon City Qulrlno Dlst., Quezon City Kamunlng, Quezon City Marikina, Rlzal San Mateo, Rlzal SSS Village. Mari kina, Rlzal Pasig, Rlzal Pateros, Rlzal Tagulg, Rlzal Mandaluyong, Rlzal San Juan, Rlzal Plainview, Mandaiuyong, Rlzal Bampaloc, Manila Bacood, Sta. Mesa, Manila Univ, of the East, Manila Ballc-Ballc, Samp., Manila Sta. Mesa, Manila Univ, of Sto. Tomas, Manila Sta. Crus, Manila Calamba, Sampaloc, Manila Espiritu Santo, Sta. Crus, Manila Gagalangin, Manila Balut, Manila Manugult, Tondo, Manila No. 6185 6745 3951 5617 6155 6620 6803 3781 4610 6116 6154 6459 6080 6085 6183 6632 6629 3695 5310 5710 5765 6178 6259 6681 3937 4640 5326 3696 5120 6071 4288 5579 5615 5774 6081 4321 4350 6387 6536 8913 5124 6291 May-June, 1977 DISTRICT DEPUTIES (1977-1978) Page 23 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 40 50 51 62 53 56 66 COL. JESUS MENDOZA 1000 Intramuros, Manila 15 Manhattan St., Cubao 5311 Ermlta, Manila Quezon City 5681 Malate, Manila PABLO DYSANGCO 4234 Makati, Rlzal 4141 Ponte Street 5464 Makati, Rizal Makati, Metro Manila 5576 Makati, Rizal 6677 Palanan, Makati, Rizal ATTY. SIMEON S. 4267 Pasay City RAMIREZ 6050 Nichols Air Base, 2276 Cinco de Junto St. Pasay City Pasay City 6114 San Rafael, Pasay City 6115 Mallbay, Pasay City DR. RAYMUNDO 6745 Baclaran, Parafia SOLIMAN que, Rlzal 34 Las Vegas St., Mervllle 6167 Tambo, Parafiaque, Parafiaque, Rlzal Rizal 6408 CAA-Don Carlos Vi!., Pasay City BARTOLOME FELIPE 3713 Parafiaque, Rizal 7270 Kap. Patricio St. 5688 Parafiaque, Rizal La Huerta, Par., Rlzal 6697 Parafiaque, Rizal 6181 Parafiaque, Rlzal NESTOR L. CARILLO 6922 Parafiaque, Rlzal 112 Twin Pioneer Drive 6060 Parafiaque, Rlzal Pasay City 6238 BF Homes, Las Pifias, Rlzal 6399 Moon walk VI)., Par., Rlzal 6843 San Antonio Valley, Par., Rlzal ATTY. MANUEL M. 4072 Cavite City PAREDES 4266 Cavite City Imus, Cavite 6896 Imus, Cavite 6102 Blnakayan, Kawlt, Cavite 6821 Cavite City GODOFREDO ALCASID 4103 Cabuyao, Laguna Calamba, Laguna 6377 College, Laguna 6507 Calamba, Laguna JOSE POBLETE 4104 Sta. Cruz, Laguna 49 Dr. Lazoano St. 6741 Slnlloan, Laguna Quezon City 6857 Llllw, Laguna — Paete, Laguna OLNEY C. RAMOS 3468 San Pablo City San Pablo City 6610 Nagcarlan, Laguna 6731 Alaminos, Laguna 6072 Calauan, Laguna RODRIGO OLIVA 3347 Batangas City Sto. Tomas, Batangas 4407 San Juan, Batangas 6025 Sto. Tomas, Batan gas 6122 Lipa City 6141 Tanauan, Batangas RAMON MARTINEZ 4668 Balayan, Batangas Balayan, Batangas 6916 Taal, Batangas 6937 Nasugbu, Batangas 6220 San Luis, Batangas DR. EMILIO OCAMPO 3469 Lucena City Lucena City 6973 Tayabas, Quezon 63C0 Sariaya, Quezon 3609 Gumaca, Quezon 4492 Lopez, Quezon 6221 Catanauan, Quezon MAIMPOK ONGCHANGCO 4334 Sta. Cruz, Marin Mar copper duque Sta. Cruz, Mtalnduque 6338 Boac, Marinduque 6733 Gasan, Marinduque 24 DISTRICT DEP1 57 ELISEO SANTOS 4290 Calapan, Oriental 68 Calapan, Oriental Mindoro JUDGE RAFAEL DE LA 6184 6502 3748 Mindoro Bongabon, Oriental Mindoro San Jose, Occiden tal Mindoro Daet, Camarines CRUZ Daet, Camarines Norte 6830 Norte Vlnzons, Camarines 69 DR. JOSE CERVANTES 3976 Norte Labo, Camarines Norte Naga City Panganiban Street 5183 Naga City Naga City 5394 Tlgaon, Camarines 60 ALFONSO BICHARA 5433 6675 3610. Sur Naga City Irlga City UgaspL City Llgao, Albay 4266 Vlrac, Catanduanes 61 OSCAR PERALTA 4406 ^654 Llgao, Albay Borsogon, Borsogon Gubat, Borsogon 6626 Gubat, Borsogon 62 DR. VICENTE SOLIDUM 4491 Kallbo, Aklan Ibajay, AUan 6196 Ibajay, AUan 63 5362 5762 5770 4351 Banga,' AUan Numanoia, AUan Makato, Aklan San Jose Antique 64 ANDRES P. MOSER 5975 6662 6799 6046 Pandan, Antique Hamtlc, Antique Sebaste, Antique Allmodlan, Hollo 176 A. Fuentes St, 6047 San Miguel, Hollo Hollo City 6265 Leon, Hollo 66 DR. VICENTE L. FLORES 6256 Oulmbal, Iloilo Oton, Iloilo 6346 Igbaras, Hollo 66 FELIPE V. PENDON 6432 6676 6040 Mlagao, Hollo San Joaquin, Hollo Oton, Hollo Compania St., Molo 6070 Tlgbauan, Hollo Iloilo City 6840 Arevalo, Hollo City 67 JOSE MA. JAENA 3346 Hollo City Concordia St., Jaro 5010 Jaro, Hollo City Hollo City 6028 Molo, Hollo City 68 ROBERTO PALAO 5895 6109 6152 5894 Univ, of San Agus tin, Hollo City Jordan, Hollo La Paz, Hollo City Banate, Hollo Barotac Nuevo, Iloilo 6235 Anllao, Hollo Barotac Viejo, Hollo Barotac Nuevo, Hollo Callnog, Hollo 69 DEMETRIO P. CORREA 6278 6400 5889 Cabatuan, Iloilo 5984 Passl, Hollo 70 DR. BENJAMIN C. 6048 5123 Cabatuan, Hollo Estancia, Hollo CABARDO 5600 Balasan, Hollo Sara, Hollo Balasan, Hollo 5603 71 RAMON B. BARRIA 5887 4289 Ban Dlonlslo, Hollo President Roxas, 72 President Roxas, Capii DR. VICENTE ALVAREZ 5122 5655 3691 Capii Pontevedra, Capii President Roxas, 'Caplz Roxas City Legaspi St., Roxas City 6550 Dao, Caplz HSIS (1977-1978) 5602 Panay, Caplz CROSS Dist. Dist IConnell No. Location No. District Deputy 73 DR. FERNANDO G. 5578 Sigma, Caplz GADONG 5614 Mambusao, Caplz Tapaz, Capiz 5639 5886 Tapaz, Capiz Dumalag, Capiz 74 MSGR. RAMON M. MORENO 5742 San Agustin, Romblon Romblon, Romblon 5766 5767 5777 Od ongan. Romblon Looc, Romblon Romblon, Romblon 75 RECAREDO MORGADO Magdlwang, Romblon 5839 5840 5939 Cajldiocan, Romblon San Fernando, Romblon Magdlwang, Romblon 76 NESTOR BAYONA Fabrica, Negros Occidental 3707 4320 5205 6449 Fabrica, Negros Occidental San Carlos City (Negros Occ.) Cadiz City Bantayan, Cebu 77 JESUS KILAYKO 3348 Bacolod City V. Mapa Street 4149 Silay City Bacolod City 5215 5665 6036 Victorias, Negros Occidental La Salle, Bacolod City Tallsay, Negros Occidental 78 TEOFILO R. ANCHETA Shantung Commercial 3708 Binaltagan, Negros Occidental 18 Gonzaga St., Bacolod 5376 La Cariota City City 5772 Maao, Bago City 79 PEDRO FABUGAIS 6129 Siquijor, Siquijor Siquijor, Siquijor 6653 6846 6857 Lazl, Siquijor Larena, Siquijor E. Villanueva, Siquijor 80 SALVADOR LASPINAS 3938 Dumaguete City Marla Cristina 8treet Dumaguete City <747 6123 6179 Bals-Tanjay, Negros Oriental Slaton, Negros Oriental Dumaguete City 81 4467 4612 4717 Tuburan, Cebu Toledo City Bogo, Cebu Pinamungahan, Cebu 82 RAYMUNDO A. CRYSTAL 3940 Naga, Cebu euite 302. Philamlife Bldg. 4291 Carcar, Cebu Jones Ave., Cebu City 4611 6054 6309 6813 Slbonga, Cebu Argao, Cebu Minglanilla. Cebu San Fernando. Cebu 83 EMMANUEL A. BAYOT Antonio Abad Tormls St. 4276 San Nicolas, Cebu City Cebu City 4638 5882 5883 Punta Princesa, Cebu City Tallsay. Cebu Guadalupe, Cebu 84 CARLOS L. ESPINOSA 3106 Cebu City 465 P. del Rosario St. 5308 Mabolo. Cebu City Cebu City 5623 6160 Lapu-lapu City Mandaue City 85 DR. CESAR E8TALILIA 56 F. Ramos Street 5508 8anto Rosario, Cebu City Cebu City 5577 5771 Capitol, Cebu City Lahug, Cebu City Council No. District Deputy No. Location 86 SIMPLICIO PESIDAS 3290 Tagbllaran City Loen, Bohol 5378 5698 6311 Calape, Bohol Tagbllaran City Maribojoc, Bohol 87 PATERNO DE JESUS 5330 Gulndulman, Bohol Gulndulman, Bohol 5672 5728 Carmen, Bohol Ubay, Bohol 88 JOSE APELO U.E.P., Catarman 3597 Laoang, Northern Samar Northern, Samar 4164 5478 6030 6639 Palapag, Northern Samar Catublg, Northern S9mar Camay, Northern Samar Pambujan, North ern Samar 89 REV. FR. NICODEMUS RICALDE 4686 Catarman, North ern Samar Catarman, Northern Samar 5509 5601 5744 6193 Mondragon, North ern Samar Bobon. Northern Samar U.E.P., Catarman, Northern Samar San Jose. Northern Samar 90 ELPIDIO SIBAYAN Lavezares, Northern Samar 5225 5361 5948 Allen. Northern Samar Lavezares, North ern Samar San Isidro, North ern Samar 91 ANICETO VARONA 3288 Calbayog City Calbayog City 5805 Gandara. Western Samar 92 ANTONIO BOLASTIG San Francisco Street 3342 Catbalogan, West ern Samar Catbalogan, Western Samar 5812 5847 Zumarraga, West, ern Samar Villareal. Western Samar 93 4526 5251 5434 Borongan, Eastern Ram ar Bulat, Eastern Samar Oras, Eastern Samar 94 FRANCISCO CALUMPIANO 3341 Guluan, Eastern Samar Arceno St., Batak Guluan, Eastern Samar 4432 4574 4575 Salcedo, Eastern Samar Balangiga, Eastern Samar Glporlos, Eastern Samar 95 NEMESIO COSTIBOLO 3171 Tecloban City 41 Juan Luna Street 4095 Palo. Leyte Tacloban City 6240 Panalaron, Taclo ban City 96 AMPELO M. VILLACOBTE 4641 Tanauan, Leyte Palo, Leyte 6271 6325 Burauen, Leyte Tanauan, Leyte 97 JOSE AVILES 8595 Ormoc City Ormoc City 6807 Valencia, Ormoc City 98 MARCELINO HANOPOL 3690 Baybay, Leyte Maasln, Southern Leyte 4327 Maasln, Southern Leyte May-June, 1977 DISTRICT DEPUTIES (1977-1978) Page 25 6868 Bunawan, Agusan del Sur Dist. Council No. District Deputy No. Location 5888 Sogod, Southern Leyte 5897 Hllongos, Southern Leyte 89 f*418 Surigao City 5818 Bacuag, Surigao del Norte 100 DR. VALERIO MONTESCLAROS 4409 Tandag, Surigao del Sur Tandag, Surigao del Sur 6669 Aras-asan, Cagwait, Surigao del Sur 6804 Tandag, Surigao del Sur 6863 Tago, Surigao del Sur 101 4431 Blsllg, Surigao del Sur 8518 Blsllg, Surigao del Sur 6709 Fores Drive, Blsllg, Sur. del Sur 102 FEDERICO L. SENERES 3714 Butuan City 703 R. Calo Street Butuan City 4269 Cabadbaran, Agu san del Norte 6516 Naslplt, Agusan del Norte 6823 Butuan City 103 FELIPE T. GUMAGAY Ever Hardware & Auto 6359 Bayugan, Agusan del Sur Supply Butuan City 6714 San Francisco, Agusan del Sur 6535 Opol, Misp.mls Oriental 6676 Patag, Cagayan de Oro City 104 MAXIMINO C. GANABAN Glngoog City 3463 4165 5203 Glngoog City Tallsayan, Mlsamls Oriental Medina, Mlsamls Oriental Glngoog City 105 BENJAMIN MINDAJAO 3108 Cagayan de Oro 16 Mablnl Street City Cagayan de Oro City 5863 Nazareth, Cagayan de Oro City 6133 Nazareno, Cagayan de Oro City 6603 Sto. Nlfio, Cagayan de Oro City 106 MELQUIADES C. CLARITO 5905 Alubljld, Mlsamls Carmen, Cagayan de Oro Oriental City 5907 Carmen, Cagayan de Oro City 6229 Inltao, Mlsamls Oriental DR. PRICIOSO TACANDONG Salay, Mlsamls Oriental 5224 Salay, Mlsamls Oriental 5802 Camp Phillips, Bukldnon 5823 Balingasag, Mlsamls Oriental 6510 Villanueva. Mlsamls Oriental 6610 Tagoloan, Mlsamls Oriental Dist Counel No. 11 Location No District Deputy 108 GUILLERMO TABIOS, JR. Malaybalay, Bukldnon 3364 5098 5465 5862 Malaybalay, Bukld non Musuan, Bukldnon Don Carlos, BukldMaramag, Bukldnon 109 MICHAEL LL. ADEVA Tlbanga, Dlgan City 3343 5760 5906 6511 6835 Dlgan City Kolambugan, Lanao del Norte Kapatagan, Lanao del Norte Tlbanga, Blgan City Tubod, Dlgan City 110 CONRADO R. ROMERO Dlpolog City 3374 5121 5852 Dlpolog City Slndangan, Zambo anga del Norte Rizal, Zamboanga del Norte 111 112 LUIS CAPALLA, SB. 338 Blumentritt St. Ozamiz City 3373 4466 3816 4364 6616 6697 Ozamiz City Tangub City Oroquleta City Calamba, Mlsamls Occidental Plarldel, Mlsamls Occidental Jimenez, Mlsamls Occidental 113 JOVENCIO CABAHUG Pagadian City 4019 5339 6713 Pagadian City Ipil. Zamboanga del Sur Pagadian City 114 MARTIN PAULATE Jolo, Sulu 3362 4552 5097 Zamboanga City Jolo, Sulu Basllan City 115 PROSPERO BUENO Notre Dame Avenue Cotabato City 3504 6591 Cotabato City Rosary Heights, Cotabato City 116 JOVINO HERRADA Kidapawan, North Cotabato 5351 6437 Kidapawan, North Cotabato Makllala, North Cotabato 117 CIPRIANO CATUDAN Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat 5307 6651 Tacurong, Sultan Kudarat Isulan, Sultan Kudarat 118 NOE BALDONADO Surralah, South Cotabato 4576 5331 5704 6023 6876 Marbel, Koronaftal, South Cotabato Banga, S. Cotabato Norala, S. Cotabato Surallah, S. Cota bato Bo. 13. Norala, S. Cotabato 119 ALFREDO ANG SANIDAD General Santos City 4639 5692 5705 6501 Gen. Santos City Gian, S. Cotabato Klamba, S. Cota bato Lagao, Gen. Santos City 120 VICENTE M. ALBAY Matlna, Davao City 5375 5831 6121 Sta. Ana, Davao City Davao City Davao City 121 MARTIN T. SUELTO 59 Virgo St., GSIS VU. Davao City 3289 5609 6738 Davao City Dlgos, Davao del 8ur Matlna, Davao City 107 DISTRICT DEPUTIES (1977-1978) CROSS Greetings to FATHER GEORGE J. WILLMANN, SJ. on his 80th birthday! Sir Knight Julio H. Agcaoili District Deputy District No. 1 Laoag City GX Federico Sales Council No. 3693 Laoag City GX Judge Pascual C. Barba Council No. 5018 San Nicolas, Ilocos Norte GX Delfin J. Samson Council No. 6073 Laoag City GX Domingo A. Buted Council No. 6120 Laoag City GX Corazon A. Castro Council No. 6236 Laoag City May-June, 1977 Page 27 Columbian Squires-CYO Joint Sports Festival Trophies, medals, pennants and other valuable prises are awaiting the winners of this sports festival during simple closing ceremonies to be held at the MCKC clubhouse, Intramu ros, Manila on May 16. The annual sports festival of the Columbian Squires Circles and the C.Y.O. Units in Metro Manila, spon sored by the KC National Head quarters, was declared open by Rev. George J. Willmann, S.J., Philippine Deputy, last April 10, 1977. Present during the opening cere monies were Grand Knight Pablo David of Council No. 1000, Intramu ros, Manila; Bro. Pastor Bacani (re presenting Capt. Dominador Ville ns) ; and Bro. Willie Imperial of Council No. 6774, Balic-Balic, Sam paloc, Manila. There were no less than 200 youth participants who attended the open ing ceremonies, representing their respective CS Circles and CYO Unity. Competitions in various sports events (basketball, volleyball, bowl ing and chess) for top honors and awards were foreseen to be otronger than the previous years’ sportsfesto, considering the entry of new CYO Unit and CS Circle teams. As an appetizer, the selection of the "fairest muye” was held. This was unanimously won by Miss Tina Quizon of Our Lady of Lourdes CYO Unit No. 66 of Sta. Mesa Heights, Quezon City. Miss Agnes Lopez of St. Joseph CYO Unit No. 25 of Ga galangin, Manila and Misy Espie Estemon of St. Andrew CYO Unit No. 90 of La Huerta in Parafiaque, were named 1st and 2nd runner-ups, respectively. Likewise — to kosen the tension pervading in the MCKC Gymnasium during the opening games—the members of St. Joseph CYO Unit No. 25 presented a group dance number to the amusement of all. After several rounds of competit'ons. here are the team standings of the participating CS Circles and CYO Units as of this writing: I. BASKETBALL EVENT A. Columbian Squires W L Circle 1937 (Balic-Balic, Samp., Mia.) 3 0 Circle 2630 (Moonwalk, Parafiaque) 3 0 Circle 1000 (Intramuros, Manila) 2 1 Circle 1207 (San Pablo, Makati) 2 1 Circle 2134 (Frisco, Quezon City) 1 2 Circle 2289 (Sampaloc, Manila) 1 2 Circle 864 (Sta. Mesa Heights, Q.C.) 0 3 Circle 2065 (Merville, Parafiaque) 0 3 B. Catholic Youth Organization Unit 73 (Plainview, Mandaluyong) 3 0 Unit 90 (La Huerta, Parafiaque) 3 2 Unit 66 (Sta. Mesa Heights, Q.C.) 2 1 Unit 57 (Bo. San Antonio, Tondo, Mia.) 2 1 Unit 68 (Valenzuela) 2 2 Unit 10 (Lolomboy, Bocaue. Bulacan) 1 3 Unit 25 (Gagalangin, Manila) 0 4 II. VOLLEYBALL EVENT A. Catholic Youth Organization The National Chaplain of the C.Y.O., Rev. George J. WUlmanh, SJ., is shown (right") as he woe giving the invocation during the joint opening ceremonies of the C.Y.O. and Colum bian Squires sports festival. Unit 65 (Sta. Mesa Heights, Q.C.) 2 1 Unit 57 (Bo. San Antonio, Tondo, Mia.) 2 2 Un't 26 (Gagalangin, Manila) 1 1 Unit 73 (Plainview, Mandaluyong) 1 1 Unit 10 (Lolomboy, Bocaue, Bulacan) 1 2 ni. BOWLING EVENT A. Columbian Squires Points Circle 1000 (Intramuros, Manila) 10 Circle 1320 (Brixton Hill, Q.C.) 9 Circle 2289 (Sampaloc, Manila) 6 Circle 1937 (Balic-Balic, Samp., Mia.) 4 Circle 2630 (Moonwalk, Parafiaque) 0 IV. CHESS EVENT (CS—CYO Combined Unit 73 (Plainview, Mandaluyong) Unit 68 (Valenzuela, Bulacan) Circle 1000 (Intramuros, Manila) Unit 25 (Gagalangin, Manila) Unit 10 (Lolomboy, Bocaue, Bulacan) Unit 57 (Bo. San Antonio, Tondo, Mia.) Circle 2289 (Sampaloc. Manila) Unit 65 (Sta. Mesa Heights, Q.C.) Points 17 8% 8 6 6 sy3 3 Page 28 CROSS CYO Newsbriefs The CYO Federation of Imus, Ca-: vite, represented by the off'cers and members of CYO Units in Bo. Bucandala, Malagaaang 1st, Malagasang 2nd, Anabu 1st and Anabu 2nd, took time out recently from their hectic summer activities to pay homage to the Our Lady of Good Voyage of Antipolo, Rizal. After wards, they took their ’unch at Hinulugang Taktak where they also enjoyed swimming and sightseeing. Before going home, they made stop overs at Rizal Park and at Nayong Pilipino. Through the initiative of the of ficers and members of the St. Jo seph CYO Unit No. 25 of Gagala ngin, Manila, a new batch of 88 couples recently received the Sacra ment of Matrimony in a simple mass wedding ceremony held at St. Jo seph Parish. A little "salo-salo” was given to them afterwards. Seven CYO Units and nine Columbian Squires Circles are participating in this year’s Sports Festival. They are shown above in mass formation. Conserve Energy REPUBLIC EXTERMINATING COMPANY Keep Your Community CLEAN Pre-treatment (Soil Poison ing) Extermination of: Structural Pests (Anays, Unos and Bukbok) Rodents Fogging & Spraying Flying and Crawling Insects (Roaches, Flies, Mosqui toes, Ticks, Fleas, etc.) Fumigation of Warehouse and Barges Eradication of Pests on Lawn, Plants and Trees 31 Years of Service in Pest Control 1946-77 SK AUGUSTO V. TANGHAL, SR. President SK NESTOR V. TANGHAL Gen. Manager/Treasurer SK FROILAN H. TANGHAL Entomologist/Director Rm. 310 Luzco Building Telephones: 40-24-96 860 David, Manila 40-49-07 P. O. Box No. 4126 47-51-63 “SKILLED, HONEST AND CONSCIENTIOUS SERVICE” May-June, 1977 Page 29 Knights in Action (Continuation) Children's Home Organized rmoriam HOLY SEPULCHER COUNCIL No. 4278, Angeles City, Pampanga.—In a short period of five months, the Children's Home, an orphanage of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Inc., was completed and inaugurated on March 20, 1977, with His Eminence, Jaime L. Cardinal Sin as guest of honor. Cardinal Sin officiated in the blcjsing of the 16-room building. The construct'on of a children's orphanage to be placed under the auspices of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, Inc. was initiated by the Notes from Pinaglaban Council 5120 This Council, through GK Emilio L. Ejercito, handed over to Fr. Se verino G. CaBas, Parish Priest of St. John the Bapt'st Church Pinaglabnnan, San Juan, Rizal, more than P9.000 for the completion of the Mortuary Chapel built adjacent to the church. The Chapel was blessed and inaugurated by His Eminence, Jaime L. Cardinal Sin, Archbishop of Manila, last December. * * * Five new members have recently joined Pinaglabanan Council 6120. They are: Engineer Nicanor C. Rox«j, Dr. Francisco M. Tiongson, In surance Agent------------------ L. Layug. Business Executives Vicente S. Buan and Vicente M. Enriquez, Ig nacio P. Enriquez, a C.P.A., and Juan P. Enriques, student The three Enriquezes above ‘mentioned are sons of Past Grand Knight Luis R. Enriquez who now has four sons in the Order, including Antonio, who to already a member for several years. The Parish Church of St John»tta~ Baptist in Pinaglabanan, San Juan, is now delaying at its main altar Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella. The members of these tw.o religious-civic groups, together with their children raised fundu for the project through a nightly ca rolling last December and which lasted up to January, this year. The two groups were able to raise P36,000 for the orphanage. Most of the proceeds in the carolling and other receipts were actual donations of civic spirited citizens for the realization of the children's orphan age, a long felt need in this city. the National Flag and the Papal Flag. Both flags were recently pre sented to Fr. Severino G. Casas, Pa rish Priest by officers and members of Pinaglabanan Council 6120 headed by Grand Knightu, Emilio L. Ejercito and Program Director, Dr. Raul de Guzman. • • • Jose Blanco Galan of Pinaglaba nan Council 6120 was presented with a Certificate of Merit which reads as follows: Certificate of Merit presented to Jose Galan, Honorary Life Member, on his 80th birthday anniversary, in recognition and appreciation of his faithful, outstanding and valuable services to our Order since his ad mission 68 years ago, during which he became Grand Knfght, Faithful Navigator, District Deputy, and is at present, the National Advocate of the Order in the Philippines". The Certificate is signed by District De puty, Miguel Gatchalian, incumbent Grand Knight, Emilio L. Ejercito, and Past Grand Knights, Melquiadea Virata, Jr„ Estanislao Feria, Jenaro M. Olives, Luis Y. Enriquez, Raul de Guzman, Eudaldo S. Atilano and Agustin Velante. BRO. ALFONSO P. PALAGANAS Council 3711—Dagupan City March 31, 1977 BK RICARDO B. TAPIA Council 3108—Cagayan de Oro City March 27, 1977 BRO. ANDRES D. DOLAR Council 6019—Jaro, Iloilo City March 23, 1977 BRO. JOSE F. REYES Council 3817—Barasoain, Malolos, Bulacan March 17, 1977 BRO. PBOCOPIO C. ALFONSO Council 6804—Tandag, Surigao del Sur March 16, 1977 BRO. MARIANO S. RODRIGUEZ Council 6637—Parafiaque, Rlzal March 16, 1977 BRO. GERARDO M. DAVID Council 4860—Capac, Tarlac March 13, 1977 BRO. AMADOR M. TAJANLANGIT Council 5019—Jaro, Hollo City March 9, 1977 BRO. DOMISIANO CRUZADA Council 3289—Davao City March 8, 1977 BRO. BERNARDO M. PICARDAL Council 3343—Iliean City March 5, 1977 BRO. VICENTE BUSLIG Council 4960—Tabuk,' Kal.-Apayao March 3, 1977 BRO. PEDRO B. MAMURI Council 3706—Hagan, Isabela March 1, 1977 BRO. JOSE JAVELONA Council 4149—Sllay City March 1, 1977 BRO. GONZALO M. TALISAY8AY. Council 6804—Tandag, Surigao del Sur February 24, 1977 BRO. PROCESO V. CAINTIC Council 3690—Baybay, Leyte February 21. 1977 SAL DOMINADOB B. DIPASUP1L Council 4072—Cavite City February 20, 1977 BRO. MARTIN V. DELGRA Council 3289—Davao City February 7, 1977 BRO. TEOFILO DELA CRUZ Council 3463—Glngoog City February 4, 1977 BRO. HERNANDO M. ROA Council 3108—Cagayan de Oro City February 4. 1977 SAL PLACIDO C. GAONA Council 6822—Baguio City January 26, 1977 BRO. JU8TINO M. LUCENA Council 3976—Naga City January 13, 1977 Page 30 CROSS Birthday Greetings to Fr. Willmann KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FOURTH DEGREE IN THE PHILIPPINES BISHOP ALFREDO VERZOSA GENERAL ASSEMBLY DIOCESE OF SAN PABLO MSGR. PEDRO N. BANTIGUE Bishop of San Pablo Officers, Columbian Year 1976-1977 Faithful Friar ............................................ .............. Faithful Navigator ..................................................... Faithful Captain ............................ ...................... Faithful Admiral .......................................................... Faithful Comptroller ................................................... Faithful Purser ............................................................ Faithful Pilot ................................................................ Faithful Scribe.............................................................. Faithful Trustee (3 years) ...................................... Faithful Trustee (2 years) ...................................... Faithful Trustee (1 year ) ...................................... SK Rev. Fr. Valeriano Caguicla SK Maximo L. Alcasid SK Jose Poblete SK Turiano A. Alidio SK Pascual D. Manalo SK Nicolas Magcase SK Jaime Escolano SK Leonardo C. Panar SK Julian O. Yson SK David Carreon SK German Alviar SAN PABLO CITY 1. SK Doroteo Alanguilan 2. SK Vencedor Alimario 3. SK Pedro Alcantara 4. SK Domingo Alvero 5. SK Vicente Azores 6. SK Ceferino Azucena 7. SK Victorino Azucena 8. SK Delfin Bautista 9. SK Agustin Belen 10. SK Cenon Cayamanda 11. SK Rev. John Chambers 12. SK Romarico David 18. SK Mariano Dykheng 14. SK Carlito Dychangco 15. SK Dominador Gesmundo 16. SK Ouirino Gesmundo 17. SK Edwin Inciong 18. SK Vic'orino Javier 19. SK Ramon Lee Ho 20. SK Jose Libroio 21. SK Bayani Majrsino 22. SK Jose Mercado 28. SK Jesus Paraiso 2< SK Francisco Pasco 25. SK Eduardo Pefialoza 28. SK Jose Pidelo 27. SK Rodolfo Oniza 28. SK Jose da Rama 2ft. SK Olnev Ramos 30. SK Salvador Rafiola MEMBERS 31. SK Artemio Reyes 32. SK Antonio Rono, Sr. 33. SK Ilustre Tuazon 34. SK Hermenegildo Zavala SANTA CRUZ 1. SK Eduardo Cagandahan 2. SK Jose Magpily 3. SK Rafael Magpily 4. SK Catalino Ramos 5. SK Renato Vasquez NAGCARLAN 1. SK Zosimo Suiza LOS BAROS 1. SK German Alviar 2. SK Rev. Julio Barbieto 8. SK Pancraslo Bawagan 4. SK Paul Bernasor 5. SK Macario Cruz 6. SK Vicente Dawis 7. SK Inocencio Elay& 8. SK Miguel Elayda 9. SK Rlzal Herrera 10. SK Francisco Lapis 11. SK Cesar Madamba 12. SK Mariano Mondonedo 18. SK Lucio Quimbo 14. SK Gerundio Reblando 15. SK Justo Rojo 16. SK Faustino Salacup 17. SK Antonio Salud 18. SK Ramon Samaniego 19. SK Joaquin Siopongco 20. SK Felino Siriban 21. SK Vicente Tagle CALAMBA 1. SK Eliseo L. Alcasid 2. SK Eliseo N. Alcasid m 3. SK Godofredo L. Alcasid 4. SK Teodocio L. Alcasid 5. SK Gonzalo Antonio 6. SK Diano Basio 7. SK Manuel de M. Baybay 8. SK David Carreon ft. SK Simplicio R. Catuira 10. SK Florentino Elazegui 11. SK Exeouiel Mendoza 12. SK Daniel Ratraza 18. SK Rev. Fr. Elias Poblete CABUYAO 1. SK Rev. Quirino Glorioso 2. SK Isidro Hemedes 8. SK Ramon Melencio 4. SK Valentin Panganiban May-June, 1977 Page 31 Special Report “Pahalipay sa Banay” A memorable event is always nice to put on record, even if it happened some months ago. And s'nce the affair wan most en dearingly dedicated to the poor, it needs a rebirth. On December 17, 1976, the of ficers and members of Butuan City Council 6823 launched "Pa halipay sa Banay,” a project that actually brought surprise Christ mas cheers to poor families in Butuan City. The project, as planned earlier by the Council and Bpearheaded by a group composed of Brcu. An tonio Ramon Rosales, Vicente Lagnada, Eugenio Sintos, Luis Cup'n, Wilfred Mallonga, Jorge gingapan, Grand Knight Rene Vargas and Program Director Bro. Crispin L. Young, would put to a test the concern of the more lera fortunate brothers and sisters —the people who could hardly provide themselves with their basic needs. The Knights pooled their re sources and solicited voluntary donations in cash and in k'nd and all these made up the numerouo gift packages that were distri buted to the poor during the inauguration of project "Pahali pay sa Banay.” "Pahalipay sa Banay” is unique in that it brought the poor and the prosperous together in no better place than where they should feel themselves as brothers —the St. Joseph Cathedral. Here the indigent familicu of Butuan City, for the frst time in their lives, heard and witnessed a cul tural presentation especially ar ranged for them—a concert by the famous Agusan del Norte Concert Choir under the baton of Maria Luisa F. Montero with Con suelo M. Escudero at the piano. Before the start of the Holy Mass that preceded the concert, everyone uaw the Knights carry the gift packages to the altar to be blessed. To have the more af fluent people of the community receiving communion side by Bide with the less fortunate citizens is something to behold. A special invitation to attend the concert was given to the choBen three poorest families in all tke'barangays of the city. After the concert the Knights distributed one gift package each to the representatives of some 84 indigent families, which benefited about 688 persons at the rate of 7 persons for family. To the poor people of Butuan C’ty, Christmas in 1976 was in deed a joyous one—something they remember the Butuan Knights for and with high hopes for more "Pahalipay sa Banay*' happenings. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS N.E.W. NUEVA ECIJA GENERAL ASSEMBLY MUNOZ, NUEVA ECUA OFFICERS 1976-77 Faithful Navigator .... SK ALEJANDRO E. JUDAN, SR ....»►..Mufioz, N. Ecija Faithful Comptroller ... SK FELIX SA. CAPARAS ....'. Mufioz, N. Ecija Faithful Friar ................ SK FR. PEDRO MAGUGAT ......... Cuyapo, N. Ecija Faithful Captain ........... SK FELIZARDO J. CARLOS ......... Licab, N. Ecija Faithful Admiral ........... SK GAUDENCIO R. MABUTOL .........San Jose City Faithful Purser ........... SK ATILANO FUNTILA ......... Cuyapo, N. Ecija Faithful Pilot .................. SK JOSELITO R. CRUZ ......... Guimba, N. Ecija Faithful Scribe................ SK HILARIO Q. MENGALA .........Mufioz, N. Ecija Trustee for one year .. SK JORGE P. DUQUE ......... Sto. Domingo, N.E. Trustee for two years .. SK ALEJANDRO 0. DE LEON ...........Licab, N. Ecija Trustee for three yrs. .. SK FLORENCIO B. FLORENDO .......... Cuyapo, N. Ecija CONSTITUTING COUNCILS 1. San Jose Council No. 4073 ........................................ San Jose City 2. St. John Council No. 4074 ................................ Guimba, Nueva Ecija 3. Munoz Council No. 4268 ............................................ Mufioz, Nueva Ecija 4. San Roque Council Non4349 ................................. Cuyapo, Nueva Ecija 5. St. Dominic Council N$b 4465 ........................... Sto. Domingo, N. Ecija 6. St. Christopher Council No. 4655 ................................Licab, Nueva Ecija 7. CLSU Council No. 5204 ........................................CLSU, Mufioz, N. Ecija 8. Quezorf Council No. 6146................................................... Quezon, N. Ecija 9. St. Andrew Council No. 6827 ............................... Pantabangan, N. Ecija 10. St. Vincent Ferrer Council No. 6888 .........................Zaragoza, N. Ecija 11. Aliaga Council (New) ............................................ Aliaga, Nueva Ecija. Page 32 CROSS Rusted roofings are not a sight to see. Likewise true is the problem of Leaks during rainy days. Ordinary roof paints are no match to these problems—the main reason your Brother Knights organized the MMSI. PACKAGE SERVICE — RUSTPROOFING & WATERPROOFING — LEAKPROOFTNG — PROTECTIVE COATING (Blrrk or Aluminum Finish) — FREE. ESTIMATES Call up MODERN MAINTENANCE SERVICES, INC. 59 Palawan. Bago Bantav. Quczon rw-.v Tel. 99-19-26 (advertised in the Yellow Pages) CEBU Office i? forthcoming to take care of the Southern Region. We are not new in the business cf WATERPROOFING. Several of our many satisfied customers are: Colgate Palmolive, Phils.; General Textiles, Inc.; DMG, Inc.; Union Glass & Container Corporation; Sta. Clara Lumber, etc Company Officers: SK FRANK DE I A CRUZ — President & Chairman SK EULOGIO RAMOS. SR. —Vice President for SALES BRO. MARCIANO VILLAFLOR — Vice Picsident for OPERATIONS BRO. RUDNEY BARTOLOME — Vice President for SALES, Southern Philip pines SK FELIPE PADRIGON —Auditor SIS. EUGENIA DE LA CRUZ — Treasurer fyuutfinyL. to ouA, flhilipfuna, fbapuhf. REV. GEORGE J. WILLMANN. S.J. FROM.DD JOSE MA. JAENA District No. 67 Iloilo City GK AKSENIO DEL ROSARIO, JR. Council 3346 Iloilo City GK ALFREDO ARUNGAYAN Council 5395 U.S.A., Iloilo City GK ALBERTO KILAYKO Council 5019 Jaro, Iloilo City GK MIGUEL GALINDO Council 6109 Jordan, Guimaras Subprovince GK PABLO EVANGELISTA Council 5028 Molo, Iloilo City GK REMY JACOMILLE Council 6152 La Paz, Iloilo City May-June, 1977 Page 33 Certainly, the intention of those who dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima was to end the war. But this was a fallacy, because such type of destruction can only produce hatred, and hate can never produce peace. Peace is not based on the fear or hate, it must be based on love and understanding among men. An atom bomb or any such weapon would not bring lasting peace in the world. (Fr. Pedro Arrupe, General of the Society of Jesus who lived in Japan for nearly 20 years, and was in Hiroshima where he witnessed the devastation caused by the atomic bomb.) * * * The soul of Therese of Lisieux was gifted with Jbhe ability to lift up any event, no matter how commonplace, into an anticipation of the eternal. The greatness of Thercse’s little ways is that there is no misery too small to be accommodated by it, nor any distress too large to be comprehended by it. With her, one knows that every illness can be understood; and not only can be understood but can be given unction; and not only can be given unction but can be raised to the highest power. For what Therese did with her own life, with life itself, was to make all of it a part of an all-embracing theology and psychology of love. (Barry Ulanov from “The making of a modern Saint.) * * * A person is made up of an imaginary self and real self. We strive to preserve the first and neglect the second. We wear a mask whenever we go out in company. To have the courage to look into ourselves is the beginning of a dialogue that takes place between the mask and the face, the shadow self and the real self. Once this dia logue has been achieved honestly, then there opens an other dialogue, that of the soul with God. We cannot have communications with heaven until we have com munications with ourselves. (Bishop Fulton Sheen) The anniversary of the martyrdom of GOMBURZA (Pa’ dre Gomez, Padre 'Burgos and Padre Zamora) was re cently celebrated by Gomburza Cruncil No. 5310, Brixton Hill, Quezon City, hegded by GK Dominador E. Comia, with a simple floral offering at the foot of the monu ment of the martyr priests and heroes at Plaza Roma (in front of the Manila Cathedral), Intramuros, Manila. Photo shows some Council officers and members posing after the wreath-laying ceremony. CROSS Official bi-monthly organ of the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS in the Philippines, Knights of Columbus Bldg., Gtn. Luna cor Sta Potenciana Sts.. Intramuros PO Box 510. Manila D 406 Tel. 47-39-49 Subscription: P3.00 a year. Re entered as second class mail matter at the Manila Post Office on March 11. 1M3. May-June, 1977 Vol. XXV, Nos. 5-6 IN THIS ISSUE Articles: 4 TRUE HEROINES By Rev. Leo A. Cullum, S.J. 6 FR. WILLMANN MARKS 80th BIRTH ANNIVERSARY By IVT 8 OUR ORDER IN THE PHILIPPINES By Bro. Isagani V. Tolentino 10 MORES IN THE NEW SOCIETY By Benjamin M. Pascual 12 PASTORAL LETTER ON CHRISTIAN MARRIAGE By the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines Departments: 3 From the Desk of the Philippine Deputy 16 Knights in Action 22 District Deputies Directory 28 Columbian Squires; CYO 30 In Memoriam 34 Words to Remember COVER DESIGN Member. Publishers Association of the Philippines, Inc. Editor & Publisher: Jose Galan y Blanco Asst. Editor: Isagani V. Tolentino Business Manager: Alberto V. Cruz Advt. Manager: Faustino R. Navarro Page 34 CROSS J 1. IRENEO GACAD Council No. 3363 Northern Luzon 2. JESS BERNABE Council No. 4073 Central Luzon Beta 3. BAS ZULUETA Council No. 3887 Central Luzon Alpha 4. FRANK HILARIO Council No. 5775 Central Luzon Beta 5. ROD RODRIGUEZ Council No. 4317 Central Luzon Beta 6. IRENEA YOSUICO Council No. 4278 Central Luzon Alpha 7. FABLING ASUNCION Council No. 3937 Manila I 8. vic maRalac Council No. 3710 Central Luzon Beta 9. ROD DELA PENA Council No. 6085 Manila I 10. PITZ TAMPARONG Council No. 6181 Manila II They led our Insurance Representatives in selling P54,000,000 worth of life insurance benefits to our members of (Soluntbus fraternal (Association of tlje J)I}ilippines, ^nr. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS BLDG. General luno corner Sta. Potenciana Sts. Intramuros. Manilo — 2801 P. O. Box 510 Over P 180,000,000 insurance in force. Great Pacific Life ASSURANCE CORPORATION Horn* Ofc: 221 Buendla Avt„ MaluU, Metro Mie., 0-708 Agency Operation: 484 Q. Parada St,, Mia. D-405 P.O. Box: Makati Commercial Center No.: 845 P.O. Box: 0S2 Manila Tel. No.: 89-45-61 Tel. No.: 48-75^1