KofC President Ramon F. Magsaysay Assembly

On May 26, 2020, Pope Francis approved a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Father McGivney and opening the way for his beatification. On Oct. 31, the Mass for Beatification was celebrated in the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford, Conn. An Apostolic Letter was read from Pope Francis that declared Father McGivney would now have the title of Blessed Michael McGivney. He is the third priest born in the United States to be raised to this honor, and the first priest to be beatified who spent his whole priestly ministry in a US parish.

The pope’s Apostolic Letter stated that Blessed Michael McGivney’s “zeal for the proclamation of the Gospel and generous concern for the needs of his brothers and sisters made him an outstanding witness of Christian solidarity and fraternal assistance.”

The Cause for Canonization for Father McGivney was opened in the Archdiocese of Hartford in 1997, when he was given the title Servant of God. On March 15, 2008, his heroic virtue was recognized by Pope Benedict XVI, and Father McGivney was given the title Venerable Servant of God. This important step occurred after years of careful investigation of Father McGivney’s life, spirituality and holiness by the Congregation for the Causes of Saints. The declaration of Venerable confirmed what those who knew him in life, and others who call upon him since his death, have believed about Father McGivney: He lived a life of heroic virtue with an extraordinary love of God and neighbor.

Having been raised to the honors of the altar, Blessed Michael McGivney has an annual feast day of Aug. 13, the day between his birthday (in 1852) and the day he passed into eternal life (in 1890). His cause has now entered the final phase toward canonization or sainthood. One more confirmed miracle attributed to the intercession of Blessed Michael McGivney is needed for him to be declared saint.

All Knights and their families, as well as all those devoted to Father McGivney, are asked to pray for his intercession in their daily needs, especially in cases of serious illness, and to report any favors and healings to the Guild.

credits: https://www.fathermcgivney.org/en/sainthood-cause/saint-in-the-making.html

The 4th Issue of Brotherhood Herald, the Official Publication of the Knights of Columbus Ramon Magsaysay Assembly LP-2750 was released and warmly received by our Sir Knights during the August 4, 2024 Assembly meeting. Featured in the newsletter are the various activities of the assembly as well as of the different councils comprising the assembly. . Vivat Jesus! Ave Maria!

The President Ramon F. Magsaysay Assembly LP-2750 under the stewardship of Faithful Navigator WSK Ritchie John Distor Bolaño conducted its monthly assembly meeting on August 4, 2024 at the Holy Infant Parish Hall at San Antonio, Zambales. Several agenda were discussed to cover the forth coming events. The assembly wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to this month's host council Knights of Columbus Holy Infant Parish Council No. 12142 for the warm welcome and sumptuous food. Chicken Arroz Caldo was likewise served to the parishioners prior to the assembly meeting. Viva't Jesus! Ave Maria!

The 3rd Issue of Brotherhood Herald, the Official Publication of the Knights of Columbus Ramon Magsaysay Assembly LP-2750 was released and warmly received by our Sir Knights. Featured in the newsletter are the various activities of the assembly as well as of the different councils comprising the assembly. . Vivat Jesus! Ave Maria!

The Knights of Columbus President Ramon Magsaysay Assembly LP-2750 held its Monthly Assembly Meeting for July 2024 last July 7, 2024 at the PRMA Clubhouse in San Marcelino, Zambales hosted by Bishop Charles P. Greco Council No. 8772 San Marcelino, Zambales under the auspices of Worthy GK SK Adrian Romeo F. Corpuz. Conducted during the meeting was the election of assembly officers wherein WSK Ritchie John Distor Bolaño was re-elected anew as Worthy Faithful Navigator for Columbian Year 2024-2025. Gracing the assembly meeting were Rev. Fr. Eric Dela Criz, Parish Priest of St. William Parish, SMZ, who gave a very meaningful spiritual message, likewise present were WDDs SK Rommel Rosete and SK Michael Lacson and the esteemed Regional Director WSK Victor Pulangco. Prior to the assembly meeting, our Worthy Sir Knights sponsored a feeding activity wherein Chicken Arroz Caldo was served to the parishioners od St. William Parish, SMZ who attended the 8AM Mass. Listed below are the set of Officers PRMA LP-2750 for Columbian Year 2024-2025

WSK Ritchie John Distor Bolaño - Faithful Navigator
WSK Cir Florante B. Floresca - Faithful Captain
WSK Eugenio Puzon, Jr - Faithfull Admiral
WSK Jerry Danauto - Faithful Pilot
WSK Arthmin M. Rivera - Faithful Scribe
WSK Nestor Lorenzo - Faithful Purser
WSK Arwil Sobremonte - Faithful Comptroller
WSK Francisco Romera - Faithful Inner Sentinel
WSK Antonino Allana - Faithful Outer Sentinel
WSK Antonio Medina - Faithful Trustee (3 years)
WSK Antonio Escobar - Faithful Trustee (2 years)
WSK Saturnino Bactad - Faithful Trustee (1 year)
WSK Ruben Hernandez - Faithful Commander
WSK Leslie Corpuz - Faithful Moderator
WSK Rev. Fr. Josefino Corpuz - Faithful Friar

Congratulations to the new set of assembly officers! Vivat Jesus! Ave Maria!

The President Ramon F. Magsaysay Assembly LP-2750 under the stewardship of Faithful Navigator WSK Ritchie John Distor Bolaño conducted its monthly assembly meeting on September 3, 2023 at the Columban Montessori Covered Court, San Felipe, Zambales. Several agenda were discussed to cover the forth coming event. The assembly wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to the Knights of Columbus San Roque Parish Council for the warm welcome and sumptuous food. Viva't Jesus! Ave Maria!

On August 6, 2023 during the Monthy Assembly Meeting of the President Ramon F. Magsaysay Assembly LP-2750, the 2nd Issue of Bortherhood Herald, the Official Publication of the Knights of Columbus Ramon Magsaysay Assembly LP-2750 was released and warmly received by our Sir Knights. Featured in the the newslette are the various activities of the assembly as well as of the different councils comprising the assembly. Kudos and Congratulations to the Editorial Team headed its Editor-in-Chief, Worthy SIr Knight Gerry Danauto. Vivat Jesus! Ave Maria!

The Knights of Columbus President Ramon F. Magsaysay Assembly LP-2750 joins the Filipino nation as it commemorates the the 116th Birth Anniversary of President Ramon F. Magsaysay, the country’s seventh President, on August 31, 2023. He served from December 30, 1953 until his demise in an airplane crash at Mt. Manunggal in Cebu on March 17, 1957.

President Magsaysay, called “The Guy,” was admired and loved by Filipinos for his humility, simplicity, and outstanding leadership. He was the “Champion of the Masses” because of his advocacy for fairness and justice, especially for the under-privileged. He once said: “Those how have less in life should have more in law.” His Presidency accomplished the Approval of Laurel-Langley trade agreement, creation of Southeast Asia Treaty Organization, enactment of Republic Act 1400, the Land Reform Act of 1955, approval of the Pacific Pact; the Treaty for Collective Defense of Southeast Asia, creation of National Marketing Corporation to assist Filipino retailers, and the formation of cooperatives for marginalized sectors.

Born in Iba, Zambales, on August 31, 1907, to blacksmith Exequiel S. Magsaysay and schoolteacher Perfecta Q. del Fierro, President Magsaysay studied pre-law while working as chauffeur. He shifted to engineering at the University of the Philippines in 1927. He transferred to Jose Rizal College where he obtained his Bachelor of Arts in Commerce in 1930. He went to work as automobile mechanic/supervisor in a bus company. When World War II broke out, he worked in the motor pool of the Philippine Army. In 1942-45, he joined the guerrilla movement as intelligence officer, using the nom de guerre “Captain Chow,” and organized the Western Guerrilla Forces. He helped clear the Zambales coast for American forces and Philipine Commonwealth troops landing on January 29, 1945.

After the proclamation of Philippine Independence in 1946, he was appointed military governor of Zambales. He won as Zambales congressman in 1946 and was reelected in 1949. He was appointed secretary of national defense in the Quirino Administration in 1950. He ran for the presidency under the Nacionalista Party, and won. He took his oath of office as President on December 30, 1953. He wore the “Barong Pilipino” during his inauguration, the first for a Philippine President. He opened Malacañang as “house of the people.” He married Luz Banzon Magsaysay of Balanga, Bataan, on June 16, 1933, and they had three children – the late Teresita, Ramon Jr., his namesake who became senator of the Philipines, and Milagros.

We remember a great Filipino leader, President Ramon F. Magsaysay, and his legacy of good governance, a heart for the less fortunate, and his integrity and nationalism, that continue to inspire and guide our leaders and young Filipinos in the Republic of the Philippines. MABUHAY!

ASSUMPTA EST MARIA! 💙
Happy Feast of the Assumption 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
Vivat Jesus! Ave Maria!

BLESSED MICHAEL McGIVNEY

The founder of the Knights of Columbus, Father Michael J. McGivney was a central figure in the growth of Catholicism in America, and he remains a model today. His example of charity, evangelization and empowerment of the laity continues to bear fruit and guide Knights of Columbus around the world.

In his Apostolic Letter that was read at the Mass for Beatification on Oct. 31, 2020, Pope Francis stated that Blessed Michael McGivney’s “zeal for the proclamation of the Gospel and generous concern for the needs of his brothers and sisters made him an outstanding witness of Christian solidarity and fraternal assistance.” The Holy Father set his annual feast day for Aug. 13, the day between Father McGivney’s birthday (in 1852) and the day he entered eternal life (in 1890).

The beatification ceremony in the Cathedral of Saint Joseph in Hartford, Conn., was a high point in a long process that began with the opening of the Cause for Canonization in December 1997. Shortly after Father McGivney was named a Venerable Servant of God in March 2008, Pope Benedict XVI cited him as a key figure in “the impressive growth” of the Church in the United States, stating, “We need but think of the remarkable accomplishment of that exemplary American priest, the Venerable Michael McGivney, whose vision and zeal led to the establishment of the Knights of Columbus.” Through the spiritual genius of Father McGivney, the Knights of Columbus has become a way for Catholic men to transform friends into brothers — brothers who care for one another.

Just as those in need sought Father McGivney’s help in life, understanding that he was a “Good Samaritan” figure, more than 2 million members of the Knights of Columbus and their families, and many others around the world, continue to seek out Father McGivney as a heavenly helper in times of need today. On May 26, 2020, Pope Francis approved a decree for a miracle attributed to his intercession, opening the way for Father McGivney to be beatified. A second approved miracle is needed for him to be canonized as a saint of the Catholic Church.

Those who knew him best in life saw in him both a “genial” countenance and a man with an “indomitable will” to achieve the good. In sum, his founding of the Knights of Columbus “attests to the love in which he held his brother man.”

source: https://www.fathermcgivney.org/en/his-life/index.html?1tab=1tab0

The President Ramon F. Magsaysay Assembly LP-2750 under the stewardship of Faithful Navigator WSK Ritchie John Distor Bolaño conducted its monthly assembly meeting on August 6, 2023 at the Holy Infant Jesus Parish Center, San Antonio, Zambales. Several agenda were discussed to cover the forth coming event. The assembly wishes to extend our sincere gratitude to the Knights of Columbus Holy Infant Parish Council for the warm welcome and sumptuous food. Viva't Jesus! Ave Maria!

On July 2, 2023, the newly elected set of Officers of the President Ramon F. Magsaysay Assembly LP-2750 Knights of Columbus held its inaugural assembly meeting at the Hiyas ng Kalikasan, Brgy. Patrociño, San Narciso, Zambales. To kick-off the meeting, WSK Eugenio Puzon, Faithful Navigator, turned over the duties and responsibilities of the position to Incoming Faithful Navigator WSK Ritchie John Distor Bolaño from San Sebastian Parish Council 9343, San Narciso, Zambales. Thereafter, regular meeting of the assembly ensued. The assembly was likewise graced by the presence of Honorable Mayor Larraine Abad-Sarmiento who extended her felicitations to the assembly and warm congratulations to the new set of officers. The Assembly wishes to thank the San Sebastian Parish Council No. 9343, San Narciso, Zambales for hosting the assembly meeting. Congratulations to the new set of officers and to the our Sir Knights for your generosity and presence. Viva’t Jesus! Ave Maria!

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