By JANUEL CEDRICK IBASCO
Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 marked the 15th Year Charter anniversary celebration for the St. Michael Assembly No. 2795 of the Knights of Columbus, however the exact date of the Assembly’s anniversary was May 21st, 2018. This was a momentous occasion as it was about celebrating and recognizing certain individuals, but more importantly to commend the great work this assembly has done for the last decade and a half. The astounding Sir Knights that make up this great assembly come from many different backgrounds, professions, and interests, however it is the core values of the St. Michael Assembly that keep each member wanting to meet on a regular basis and to serve the Lord. The core values of this assembly include patriotism, in serving and respecting this great country they call home, service to the Lord and local communities, and lastly the core value of charity. Saturday, June 2nd, 2018 marked the 15th Year Charter anniversary celebration for the St. Michael Assembly No. 2795 of the Knights of Columbus, however the exact date of the Assembly’s anniversary was May 21st, 2018. This was a momentous occasion as it was about celebrating and recognizing certain individuals, but more importantly to commend the great work this assembly has done for the last decade and a half. The astounding Sir Knights that make up this great assembly come from many different backgrounds, professions, and interests, however it is the core values of the St. Michael Assembly that keep each member wanting to meet on a regular basis and to serve the Lord. The core values of this assembly include patriotism, in serving and respecting this great country they call home, service to the Lord and local communities, and lastly the core value of charity.
On Saturday, there were three parts to this special celebration held at St. Theresa’s Catholic Parish.
Part 1 included the installation of officers for the Columbian year 2018-2019 part 2 was the mass portion of the celebration which solidified the special day through prayer with God, and part three which was the banquet dinner and dance. Throughout the night there were many powerful speeches made by several people. Furthermore, there were individuals who were recognized and given a number of awards which I would personally like to recognize.
The 5 recipients of the ‘Sir Knight of the Year Award’ award is awarded to those in recognition of their outstanding dedication and contributions to Knights of Columbus St. Michael Assembly NO. 2795. Congratulations to the following recipients:
-SK Enrique G. Cornel: Faithful Outer Sentinel
-SK Juanito B. Serrano: Welfare Committee
-SK Oscar V. Mejilla: Faithful Purser
-SK Rafael F. Ison: Faithful Comptroller
-SK Restitito D. Cabalo: Faithful Captain
The 5 recipients of the ‘Shining Sir Knights Award’ is presented to those in recognition of their consistent contributions and dedication in representing the color corps of the Knights of Columbus St. Michael Assembly No. 2795. Congratulations to the following recipients:
-SK Abel F. Cereno -SK Albert B. Pinson
-SK Alexander E. Ibasco
-SK Cesar J. Manuntag-
SK Edwin C. Torres
The most prestigious award of the night was given to recognize an individual’s lifetime service and dedication to the Knights of Columbus, in addition to being the founder and charter faithful navigator of the St. Michael Assembly during CY 2003-2004. This award is called the ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ and is presented to: SK Julito R. Reyes. Mr. Reyes was a past grand knight, past faithful navigator, former district deputy and former master of the fourth degree. Congratulations!
Finally, there were many who took part in this event and helped make it a prestigious one, and with that I would like to list the head table guests who were in attendance during the installation of the Sir Knights, the mass, and the banquet. Those guests were:
1. Past State Deputy and Former Master of the Fourth Degree SK Julito R. Reyes and Lady Julia Reyes
2. Past State Deputy and Vice Supreme Master SK Albert West and Lady Judy West
3. State Deputy SK Ron Schuster and Lady Kathy Schuster
4. Rev. Fr. Patrick Baska – Pastor St. Theresa Catholic Parish
5. Rev. Fr. Joby Augustin – St. Michael Assembly No. 2795 Faithful Friar and Pastor Twin Parishes of ST. Anthony and St. Agnes
