HAIL TO THE NEWLY INSTALLED OFFICERS OF CONCEPCION COUNCIL 7631 OF MARIKINA

  by former Vice Mayor of Marikina Dr. Fabian Cadiz, FDD, PFN, PGK 

     The several - times - postponed Installation of officers of the Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Council 7631 was at last commenced today, September 23, 2021 inside the ICP church. The Council chaplain Fr Rowie Reyes congratulated the officers for CY 2021-2022 and at the same time continued its church activities with greater fervor!

    The council was chartered last 1981, 40 years ago, when the Philippines as a country was challenged by the failing Martial Law regime. There were difficult times, when Charter GK SK Mel Santos assumed his post. But the council endured all the hardships because of the dedication of the founding fathers of 7631. 4 decades later, another set of officers, led by GK SK Dads Eguia assumed this responsibility of leading  the council, this time with an even greater challenge, the pandemic.

    Even before the installation, GK SK Dads Eguia immediately went to work starting July 1, 2021. The council implemented the program, NO BROD LEFT BEHIND, a program to help members in need of assistance, SENTINELS OF THE FLOCK, an activity to assist the church implement the IATF mandated guidelines during the live mass, ALAY SA KAPWA FRONTLINERS, food provision to the frontliners manning the checkpoints during the ECQ and actively participated in the Marian Assembly activities under the helm of its very own WFN SK Toti Dulay PGK.

     

    WDD Butch Duque PGK PFN was assisted by WW Francel Abrenica PGK PFN during the ceremonies. Each officer received his certificate of his position solemnly and reminded Grand Knight SK Dads Eguia and all the officers to perform their positions with utmost dedication and fervor.

    To the newly installed officers.............

    VIVAT JESUS!

MARIAN ASSEMBLY OFFICERS OF KC MARIKINA, INSTALLED!

 by Former Marikina Vice Mayor Dr. Fabian Cadiz, FDD, PFN, PGK

    

    The Covid19 pandemic casted a dark pall in the country and in the entire world. The uncertainties that prevailed affected the normal way of life of everybody. Even some activities of the Assembly were delayed because of the ECQs imposed in the NCR.

    With the help of God and the guidance of Blessed Fr Michael McGivney, the Installation of the officers of the Marian Assembly was held without a hitch this afternoon, September 24, 2021 at the Immaculate Conception Parish church.

    The Faithful Friar, Fr Rowie Reyes allowed the ceremony because the IATF, this time allowed it under its guidelines. Feverish preparations were undertaken to make sure that the Installation will be solemn and symbolic of the outstanding performances that it had undertaken for the few months, since a new set of leaders took over last July 1, 2021.

    WFN SK Toti Dulay's ascendancy as the head of the patriotic degree was a blessing to the Order. With wealths of experience as a PGK, consultant of many business and political figures, he put it in good use to bring the Assembly into a higher elevation of service.

    The limitations of the Covid19 pandemic and problems that affected the Assembly did not diminish the faith of WFN SK Toti Dulay to excel. Several activities were immediately undertaken. The Baybayin Webinar Series with culmination at Manila Hotel was initiated with partnership from the Rotary Club Alabang. The Police Memorial Day and the National Heroes Day events were patriotic activities where the Assembly stood out. Grand plans to further strengthen the organization were undertaken, such as the creation of the Fraternal Fund. As the name implied, it will provide assistance to brods in need.

    The lofty goals will surely be achieved, because, WFN Toti Dulay is a stickler to the details. He meticulously prepared for any activity of the Assembly by assigning officers and members to particular roles and kindly followed up to make sure that the responsibilities were achieved.

      The great thing about what was happening in the Assembly was the transformation of the officers and members to be initiators and doers. A case in point is SK Jim Velecina, who suggested the creation of the Fraternal Fund. WFN SK Toti Dulay inspired the other brods to become pillars of the Assembly too. SK Rene Revuelta revived the Assembly newsletter because he said that he was inspired to have so many stories and activities to tell. Faithful Captain Al Cruz will initiate a project that will provide J&B uniforms to honor guards. The be great again attitude was so infectious that  the officers came snappily dressed in ties and long-sleeved white shirts and black pants, socks and shoes.  While WFN SK Toti Dulay and some officers came immaculately dressed in 4th Degree regalia.

        Master SK Ted Sandoval PGK PFN FDD, during the ceremonies, thanked the Assembly for the activities that were initiated and challenged it to achieve even more. He said that the Marian Assembly had a tradition of greatness and achievements. He also reminded the gathered officers and guests that the Liwasang Ebolusyon was a creation of the Marian Assembly during the time of Charter FN SK Ed Pangilinan PGK FDD and SK Joerol Escaner PGK PFN FDD. This singular achievement, must be cherished and revered at all times by performing their responsibilities with utmost zeal and honesty.

    Congratulations newly installed officers of the Marian Assembly led by its Worthy Faithful Navigator SK Toti Dulay. With the mantles of leadership now placed upon all of you, newly installed officers, raised the banner of the Marian Assembly even higher!

VIVAT JESUS!