Council 920 In The Tidings

Please see the link to see Council 920's essay contest mentioned in The Tidings!

http://www.the-tidings.com/2009/121109/olaessay.htm

Officers Meeting

Council 920 will hold its monthly officers meeting at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 24, in the upper room of the hall at St. Anne Church and Shrine. Among the topics will be the annual Christmas Party.

Passing of Brother Austin Martis

Brother Austin Martis, a member of Knights of Columbus Council 920 for 30 years, has passed away, aged 69 years. He kept in contact with the council even while living and visiting places around the world.

Please keep him and his family in your prayers.

Council 920 Calendar Through the End of 2009

Here are some upcoming dates relevant to Council 920 and the Knights of Columbus:

November 3: Council Monthly Business Meeting

November 8: Council 920 Annual Memorial Mass; 10:00 a.m. at St. Anne's

November 11: Veterans' Day/ Remembrance Day ... Lest We Forget

November 21: 4th Degree Trip to Pala Casino

November 24: Council 920 Monthly Officers Meeting

November 26: Thanksgiving Day

December 1: Council 920 Monthly Business Meeting

December 4: Council 920 Annual Christmas Party 7:00 p.m. at St. Anne's

December 8: Feast of the Immaculate Conception

December 12: Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

December 22: Council 920 Officers Meeting (tentative)

December 25: Christmas Day

4th Degree Casino Trip

Council 920 is partners with Fourth Degree #2874, Our Lady of the Angels Assembly, in the Knights of Columbus (while some members stay with Fr. Hawe Assembly).

The Assembly is having a trip to Pala Casino on Saturday, November 21, 2009. It is open to everyone!

Cost: $25 (includes $10 in slot or table money)

Departure Location: St. Mark's Church, 940 Couer d' Alene, Venice, CA 90291

Meet: 7:30 a.m. for 08:00 PUNCTUAL departure

Finger foods and drinks are provided on the bus. You must bring a picture I.D.

For more information:
Peter Ashley 310-292-2899

Memorial Mass, Sunday November 8

Sunday, November 8th is the annual Memorial Mass for Council 920.

The Mass is at 10 a.m. followed by a breakfast again by Alfonso Flores of Dos Hermanos Catering to be served in the smaller of the main floor rooms in the hall (where the council normally meets).

Cost is $5 per person; widows and clergy are guests of the council.

November Monthly Meeting

Tuesday, November 3, is not only election day in some parts ... it's also the monthly social and general meeting for Council 920.

This will be at the Monsignor Wood Conference Center (a.k.a. Hall) at St. Anne's, 2011 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica (cross street is 20th).

So, 7:00 p.m. dinner prepared by expert Alfonso Flores followed at 8 p.m. by the business meeting led by Deputy Grand Knight Mike Cadena. Among the topics ... the Memorial Mass.

So, exercise your right to freely assemble. ...

Fourth Degree: New Member

Congratulations to Council 920 Brother Lawrence Hicks who recently entered the patriotic order of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus at the Southern California exemplification. He is now a member of Our Lady Queen of the Angels Assembly as well as Council 920.

"I Want to Join ..."

Are you thinking of joining the Knights of Columbus? Do you know someone who could/should?

Have questions?

Bring them or come yourself to the monthly Council 920 meeting social hour! A free delicious meal. Drinks. Friendly conversation. A Chance to meet current members from a wide variety of walks of life, ethnicities, and ages. Come the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. to the hall at St. Anne Church and Shrine, 2011 Colorado Ave., Santa Monica, CA, 90404 (NE corner of Colorado and 20th).

Find out why the Knights of Columbus represents a great opportunity for Catholic men!

Charity: Ugandan donation

The officers of Knights of Columbus Council 920 have again approved a $100 donation to the foundation led by Fr. Fredrick Byaruhanga to aid the orphans of AIDS victims in Uganda. The foundation aids the children in receiving necessities, including education.

This donation reflects the virtue of charity the order encourages.

General Meeting, October 6

Knights of Columbus Santa Monica Bay Council 920 will be having its general monthly meeting, Tuesday, October 6, at 7 p.m., in the hall at St. Anne Church and Shrine (2011 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA, 90404).

A dinner prepared by Brother Alfonso Flores will be served, followed by the meeting at 8 p.m.

All members of 920 and other councils are invited. Prospective members are welcome to visit for the dinner hour.

Please keep Daniel Bearer and family in your prayers, along with Past Grand Knight Mike Crough as he continues his recovery from surgery.

Passing of Brother Danny Bearer

Brothers,

Brother Knight Danny Bearer has passed away suddenly. He was a third degree Knight and long-time member of Council 920, known for talking about surfing and skateboarding.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated Friday, October 2 at 10:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi Church http://www.corpuschristichurch.com/ in Pacific Palisades.

May his soul rest in peace.

Prayers for Our Brother

Fellow Knights,

Fourth Degree Member Sir Mike Crough, and Past Grand Knight of Council 920, had his surgery and is home recuperating. He reports he is improving and doctor reported the operation was a surgical cure.

Please keep him in your prayers, especially with the feast of St. Michael being on Tuesday the 29th. He has done many wonderful things for the council as well as the Our Lady of the Angels Assembly.