SQUIRES

Catholic Church

Harker Heights, Texas

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	ST. MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL CIRCLE # 5022 COLUMBIAN SQUIRES
*POINTS OF CONTACT:*	CO-FOUNDER & *CHIEF COUNSELOR* CHUCK SCHNAPP, KC (Tel: 254.698.2990) ____________________ CHIEF SQUIRE: Talito Colon DEPUTY CHIEF SQUIRE: Christopher Gonzales

WHAT ARE THE COLUMBIAN SQUIRES?

The Columbian Squires is the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus. The organization promotes the Catholic faith, service to others and provides leadership training and moral guidance to young men between the ages of 10 and 18. Squires participate in a wide variety of activities that are focused on providing service to the parish and the local community. Religious activities include the opportunity to learn to serve at Mass, increasing their knowledge of the Catholic Faith, and praying for vocations to the priesthood and the religious life. There are fun activities as well. Adult leadership and supervision are provided by members of the Knights of Columbus Council here at St. Paul. The Parish Squires Circle was established in 2006 and has grown to over 50 members. There is a Squire Advancement Program that consists of five levels: (1) PAGE, (2) SHIELD BEARER, (3) SWORDSMAN, (4) LANCER, and (5) SQUIRE OF THE BODY OF CHRIST. For detailed information on Circle developments, visit the Circle's web site: www.circle5022.forumotion.com.

Deriek Iglesias is shown holding the certificate designating him as a SQUIRE OF THE BODY OF CHRIST.
This is the highest award in the Squires Advancement Program, and he is the first Squire in the world -
(there are over 25,000 Squires worldwide) - to achieve this distinction.
Presenting the Award (L>R above) are:
Knight Larry Prather, Grand Knight Charles Fitzpatrick, Father Richard O'Rourke, MSC, Pastor, and Knight Charles Schnapp.

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Effective April 8, 2010, the following Squires of Circle # 5022 have also achieved the distinction of being named a

SQUIRE OF THE BODY OF CHRIST :

Thomas Polk

Jacob Weist

(They were members of our Circle at the time their applications were submitted and have since moved from the area with their families.)

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HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENT

The first Columbian Squires Circle was established in Duluth, Minnesota on August 4, 1925. The first Circle in Canada was established in 1926 (Montreal Circle # 3). Since this beginning, the Columbian Squires organization has spread to Mexico, the Philippines, Puerto Rico and Guam. Today there are over 1300 Circles with an enrollment of nearly 25,000 Catholic youth members.

BENEFITS TO PARTICIPANTS

Squires continue the connection between youth and the Church during a very important time in their lives.

Teaches young men how to take responsibility for their actions as individuals and leaders.

Provides growth in areas such as decision making, delegation of responsibility, administration, public speaking, public relations and financial responsibility.

Teaches young men that there are people in the community who need assistance and by working with their Circle and the Knights of Columbus Council, they learn the lesson of charity.

Creates an environment which encourages thoughtful consideration of what they will do with their lives, in terms of a career or vocation.

Provides a training ground for future Knights.

Staff Changes for the New Service Year:

Committee/Chairman_

MEMBERSHIP .............................................. Larry Prather

SPIRITUAL .................................................. Al Ponce - also with burser oversight

SQUIRES ADVANCEMENT PROGRAM (SAP)...... Charlie Folger [Joe Hogan poss. assist]

CIRCLE ....................................................... Josh Ham [Warren Swader & Martin Reidy assist]

SERVICE...................................................... Bob Volpitta [Patrick Anderson assist]

EVENTS SCHEDULE

Squires Meeting: Every 2d Sunday of the Month in the Parish Hall.

Jul. (TBD) Squires’ Leadership Conference

July 18, 2010 Squires'/4th Degree Burrito Sale after 7:30 AM & 9:00 AM Masses

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