Our Lady of Beautiful Love
Knights of Columbus
Council 5922
Elected Officers
(Fraternal Year 2008-2009)
Grand Knight : SK Antonio (Anton) Co, Jr.
Deputy Grand Knight : SK Augencio (Enciong) L. Laragan
Chancellor : Sir Michael (Mike) C. Cervantes
Treasurer : SK Francis Xavier (FX) I. Martinez
Recorder : SK Nestor (Nes) P. Mose
Financial Secretary : SK Ricardo (Ric) V. Miraflores
Advocate : SK Valentin (Val) Bermejo, Jr.
Lecturer : SK Bilmur (Bil) M. Abilo
Warden : SK Jose (Chitoy) J. Abejuela
Inside Guard : SK Daniel (Dan) V. Fabrique
Inside Guard : SK Melchor (Mel) D. Agarap
Outside Guard : SK Jhun F. Miranda
Trustee – 3 years : PGK Teodoro (Teody) O. Arcenas
Trustee – 2 years : PGK Nicolas (Tata) O. Carranceja
Trustee – 1 year : PGK Jose Antonio (Butch) M. Roces
Chaplain : Msgr. Armando A. Villarruz
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic, Family, Fraternal and Service Organization.
No other Christian organization can lay similar claims.
The Order subscribes to four cardinal principles: Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism, virtues which every member was enjoined to exemplify in his public and private life.
The Knights of Columbus was established on March 29, 1882 in New Haven, Connecticut, U.S.A.
It was founded by Fr. Michael J. McGivney and 7 Catholic gentlemen who realized the value of insurance protection to those families experiencing the loss of the breadwinner.
The Knights of Columbus’ Objectives and Purpose of the Order are:
To render pecuniary aid to its members, their families and beneficiaries of members and their families.
To render mutual aid and assistance to its sick, disabled and needy members and families.
To promote social and intellectual intercourse among its members and families.
To promote and conduct educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and welfare public relief works.
The Symbolisms:
The Mace – symbol of Authority
The Sword – symbol for Prayer, the Order’s Offensive Weapon
The Anchor – symbol for Hope, that the order can make a change for the better!
The Shield of the Order Symbolizes Goodworks
The Color Codes:
Red – for Faith and Courage to work for the Lord
White – for Peace, our first and last option
Blue – for Hope in the intercession of our Blessed Virgin Mary
Yellow – for Unity with the Pope, our commitment for Life
The “Quaternity Foundation” symbolizing Faith representing the Four Principles of our Order: Charity, Unity, Fraternity, Patriotism.
Notice the CROSS revealed in the center of this foundation.
Our council’s name is officially Our Lady of Beautiful Love Knights of Columbus Council 5922.
Our council name was suggested by Professor Albano based on a study made with the help of Dr. Amelia Velarde which brought out the fact that one of the many honorific titles of Our Blessed Mother is Madre del Amor Hermoso. Thus the name, Our Lady of Beautiful Love!
Our council was formally instituted on February 19, 1967 with 28 charter members.
Two years later, the name of our council also became the name adopted for the Merville Church by the community when it was decreed a Parish on April 20, 1969.
The 28 Charter Members are:
Getulio Abanilla, Jr.
Getulio Abanilla, Sr.
Antonio Agcaoili +
Francisco Albano, Sr. +
Francisco Albano, Jr.
Bienvenido Alumno
Hernan Baron +
Jose Baron +
Felipe Billote
Manuel Carranceja +
Nicolas Carranceja
Enrique Cruz
Rogelio Cruz +
Alfonso Gonzales +
Benjamin Hontiveros +
Manuel Lazaro
Leovigildo Lucas
Crispin Mariano +
Cecilio Mendoza
Santos Migallos +
Teodoro Olaso
Renato Rebano +
Purito Saba
Bienvenido Saplala
Raymundo Soliman, Sr.
Rev. Fr. Louis Thys +
Andres Velarde +
Ricardo Villanueva
The Merville KC Clubhouse was built right after the council’s formation on a 1000-square meter land donated by Dr. Emilio L. Nery.
The clubhouse was inaugurated with the blessing of Rev. Fr. George Willmann, SJ, Philippine Deputy on May 9, 1969.
Alongside the clubhouse is the Rosary Garden, completed in 1987 and dedicated to Our Blessed Mother, Our Lady of Beautiful Love.
The Rosary Garden was blessed on June 4, 1989 by the Rev. Fr. Patrick Peyton, CSC of the famed Family Theatre and Family Rosary Crusade.
The Rosary Garden was re-dedicated last June 16, 2001 with a concelebrated mass presided by the late Fr. Peyton’s successor, Rev. Fr. John Phalen, CSC.
This was the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Family Rosary Crusade in the Philippines.
Past Grand Knights
SK Jose Baron
SK Armado Romillo
SK Raymundo Soliman, Sr.
SK Purito Saba
SK Romeo Luat
SK Conrado Punzalan
SK Enrique Manuel
SK Arturo Frias
SK Adrian Atizado
SK Senen Saba
SK Licerio Evangelista
SK Dante Mendoza
SK Cesar Jota
SK Teodoro Arcenas, jr.
SK Rolando Adam
SK Raymond Maranon
SK Eddy Chan
SK Roman Valles, Jr.
SK Jose Antonio Roces
SK Rogelio Dayrit
SK Alexander Aganon
SK Gerardo Soliman
SK Ruben Gutierrez
SK Nicolas Carranceja
SK Anton S. Co, Jr.
Knight of the Year Awardees
(1974 – 2008)
Antonio Agcaoili
Adrian Atizado
Mario Maceda
Enrique Manuel
Arthur Frias
Licero Evangelista
Senen Saba
Jorge Arkoncel
Raymundo Soliman, Jr.
Ramon Sanchez
Luis Dabao, Jr.
Oscar Santos
Dominador SP. Lopez
Victor Reyes
Eddy Chan (1989)
Gerardo Soliman
Raymond Maranon
Jose Antonio Roces
Armando del Rosario
Arthur Magsino
Rogelio Dayrit
Dante Mendoza
Eddy Chan (1998)
Bilmur Abilo
Arthur Magsino
Ricardo Deang
Chitoy Abejuela
Ruben Gutierrez (2003, 2006)
Nestor Mose
Nicolas Carranceja
Leonardo Baylon, Sr.
Armando Navarette
Echoes of the Past
PGK Jose J. Baron (1967-1968, 68-69)
“I recall with pride and satisfaction when the Merville Knights showered upon me the honor and privilege to server them as their Grand Knight and allowed me to server them further for two additional terms. While we achieved impressive growth and development in all areas of activities, its was a very enriching and rewarding experience for me. I enjoyed every minute of it.”
Echoes of the Past
PGK Amado V. Romillo (1969-1970)
“ I had the hard task of succeeding a very energetic grand knight, Joe Baron. As far as columbianism is concerned, Brother Joe is an old hand. His departure for the United States left me with various projects to continue. Being a neophyte grand knight made me feel like a square peg in a round hole. But time proved that the KC is a genuine brotherhood of men of goodwill. The support of the officers and members of the council dispersed my apprehensions. 1969 was a year of close fraternal relationship. The Daughters of Isabela made the council’s projects attainable through their whole hearted support.”
Echoes of the Past
PGK Raymundo Soliman (1970-71, 74-75,75-76,76-77)
“ Columbian year 1970-71 gave me the opportunity to lead our Council to meet greater challenges. Not known to many of us, the council was then saddled with unpaid accounts to suppliers used in the completion of our clubhouse. Bro. Morty Altonaga was appointed Chairman of the fund raising committee, who almost singlehandedly was able to raise more that Php15,000 needed to clear our accounts. Its was Brother Nes Roque, our architect, who had been closely working on all these projects. The year ended with greater satisfaction that the council was able to carry out its mission with greater enthusiasm.”
Echoes of the Past
PGK Purito Saba (1971-72, 72-73)
“ The Columbian year 1971-72, 72-73 posed a challenge of sustaining Council 5922 particularly on the goals and programs set for the previous terms more so in cohesiveness and unity. The council reduced its membership but in its place, a new council was born - The Risen Christ Council of Moonwalk subdivision thus earning for the Merville Council its First Founders Award from New Haven. The remaining members of 5922 became a cohesive group and saw their council prod on.”
Echoes of the Past
PGK Romy L. Luat (1973-1974)
“ It was an uphill battle for me to lead the council during the first few months of the Columbian Year, what with the effects of the imposition of Martial Law in 1972. But with grit and determination, God’s blessing and the support and cooperation of the members and their wives, we were able to pursue its mission and selected activities. The Columbian Squires, then dormant was reactivated.”
Echoes of the Past
PGK Conrado B. Punsalan (1977-78, 78-79)
“ 1977-78, 1978-79 were good years. Business was good and the average earners income was quite adequate. Our peso had a good return. This state of affairs made the fulfillment of council projects easier to achieve. Our clubhouse had a facelifting. Shelves for the council’s trophies, a frame for the pictures of members, a bulletin board and other council equipments were acquired. The council hosted its first national golf tournament and our elite team brought national honor to the council. Thru a fund raising campaign, 5922 was able to give our parish an appreciable contribution and the coffers of the council became comforting.”
Echoes of the Past
PGK Enrique H. Manuel (1979-1980)
“ It was my fortune to have been elected Grand Knight at the time that the Philippine KC was celebrating its 75th anniversary last 1979-1980. A set of dedicated officers and cabinet plus the active support and enthusiasm of the membership and their ladies in our program of activities won for our council national and international KC awards, recognition and a personal commendation from our Worthy Supreme Knight.”
Echoes of the Past
PGK Arthur F. Frias (1980-1981)
“ I summarize the year as one of Charity of Love, the one and the same bond by which all other KC virtues are made meaningful. I could cite numerous and varied, programs and projects which manifested the council’s charity towards others and one another but space is the limiting factor. I also believe I might appear as fishing for personal honors, any honors belong to all concerned but above all to God. He gets the honors, we get His blessings. However, it could be said that the love we expressed was weighed heavily toward material aspects. In my book, the one which has the highest rating is non-material, but what I feel is true and brotherly love and charity in the highest order.”
