July 3 Hollywood Bowl Event with Fireworks

Picnic Fireworks Fun

Saturday, July 3rd

The best music, the best picnics, the best fireworks and the best of America – it’s the Independence Day Fireworks Spectacular at the Hollywood Bowl. The Southern California Chapter has reserved a block of choice seats at LA’s premier location for thrilling summer evenings of extraordinary music, dining under the stars with friends, and, of course, spectacular fireworks! It all begins with a pre-concert potluck picnic under the trees in our exclusive picnic area at 5:00 p.m. The Chapter will be providing everything but the food (soft drinks, beer and wine are included). The ladies (and the men) are encouraged to bring their tasty dishes to the potluck picnic, enough for themselves and to share with friends.

As the sun begins to set (approx. 6:45 pm) we will make our way to our reserved seats, sit back and relax as we listen to inspiring, stirring patriotic music; special guest country superstar singer/guitarist Vince Gill and his many hits; the U.S. Army Herald Trumpets; and watch the Bowl’s famous pyrotechnic display! This patriotic, pyrotechnic event sells out every year, so guarantee your seats now! It’s the best place for you and your family to spend the July 4th holiday.

Cost for this fun evening … picnic, concert, fireworks finale … is only $25.00 per person ($12.50 for children 12 and under). Paid reservation deadline is May 26, no tickets after that date, or sooner, once our block sells out. Make checks payable to Southern California Chapter and mail to Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 1313, Pacific Palisades, CA 90272. Any questions, feel free to call Jim Carcich at (310) 454-1746 or Joseph Muhl at (424) 263-4464. Plan on joining your fellow Knights, their families, and friends for a fun evening at the greatest Independence Day tradition in all of Southern California.

Chapter Free Throw Contest

Congratulations to the following students for their great performances at the Knights of Coulmbus District basketball free throw contest:

Cequel J. Sinada -13 years old - Boy - Champion .... he will go to the State Contest in Fresno

Matthew Khuu - 10 years old - Boy - Runner-Up

Marcos Rubio - 11 years old - Boy - Second Runner-Up

Each was the champion in their bracket at the Council 920 and District Contests.

Essay Contest Winners

This year Council 920 had three schools enter the annual Knights of Columbus essay contest.

School/category winners were:
Mai Contino (Our Lady of Malibu, grade 4-6),
Hutton Baker (Our Lady of Malibu, grade 7-8)
Nicolette Nuzzi (Good Shepherd, grade 4-6)
Harrison Nuzzi (Good Shepherd, grade 7-8)
Caitlin Garcia (Notre Dame Academy, grade 7-8)

Congratulations to all on a job well done. They will all be invited to the May meeting, along with their principals, teachers, and families to a celebratory dinner.

920 Hosts Basketball Freethrow Contest

Knights of Columbus Council 920 will be hosting the district's basketball freethrow contest on Saturday, February 13, from 9-11 a.m. at St. Anne's Church. The council will have seven of its winners from St. Anne's School and St. Sebastian's competing with winners from two other councils.

Council Meeting, February 2

Council 920 will be holding its monthly meeting for all members as well as Knights of Columbus members of other councils on Tuesday, February 2 at St. Anne Church and Shrine's hall (2011 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica, CA ).

Georges Ferres will be presenting a slideshow on his trip to Egypt. In addition, we will discuss topics such as Rancho San Antonio sales, Hollywood Bowl event, new donations made by the council, and more.

7:00 p.m. meal open to members, prospective members, and guests
8:00 p.m. members -only meeting

Knights of Columbus Response for Haiti

Haiti Earthquake Relief

To All Knights of Columbus:

In an effort to come to the aid of the people of Haiti, who are suffering a humanitarian catastrophe of huge proportions in the wake of Tuesday evening's 7.0 earthquake, the Knights of Columbus has today sent an immediate contribution of $50,000 to Catholic Relief Services, and we invite Knights to make contributions through the Supreme Council so that we can maximize the impact of the funds raised, and document the amount donated in this tragedy by members of the Order.

Donations by individual Knights can be made on line, and this feature should be available on the Supreme Council website (www.kofc.org) by later this evening.

Checks should be made out to Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc. and mailed to 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510.

Please write "Haiti Earthquake Relief" on the memo line of the check.

Contributions will be used to provide assistance wherever it can have the most immediate impact, and where the need is greatest.

We ask all Knights and their families to also offer their prayers for the victims of this terrible disaster.

6:00 p.m. EST Thursday, January 14, 2010

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.

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

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.