Wednesday, January 30, 2008

Special Olympics and US Open for Golf to volunteer

Brothers,

If you like golf and special olympics, I got something you might like. You can volunteer at the concession stand at the US Open. This will count towards our Special Olympics contributions and you will also get to see the best play golf. Let me know if interested.

John Ramirez
858 673 1949

John,
I got a call today from an individual at the US Open that will be
taking place at Torrey Pines June 9-15. They wanted to know if we wanted to
work at one of the concession tents and then we would receive a portion
of the proceeds. We have accepted and will be working on staffing the
tent. I was wondering if it would be possible to have your group help
us
staff that tent? They are going to fax over the contract with more
details so once I get that I can let you know but I wanted to touch
base
with you first to see if that's something that your group might want to
take on. What do you think?

Kelcie Kopf
Manager of Regional Sports
SOSC - San Diego County

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Garden of Innocence 99th Baby Feb 9

Worthy Sirs,

The following call-out is set for the following.

99th baby to be buried
El Camino Memorial Park
Saturday, February 9, 2008
Showtime 9:30 AM

For more informations please, call me at 858.536.8674
Thanks.
SK Pete Danga
CCC


Brothers
I have just received word that the 99th baby, Thomas, will be buried in the Garden of Innocence. The service is scheduled for Saturday, February 9 at 10:00 AM. If you are coming in colors please be there by 9:30 AM.

El Camino Memorial Park, 5600 Carroll Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA
Larry

Pro-Life Statement from Supreme Knight

Remarks by Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson at the 2008 March for Life

Washington, DC - January 22, 2008





Thank you, Nellie, for your tireless energy and devotion to the prolife cause.



We first met 30 years ago at the March for Life and I am proud that thousands of Knights of Columbus have volunteered to help stage this march over the years.



We have followed your example. We help organize Marches for Life all across North America - at the West Coast March for Life three days ago in San Francisco, in Mexico City last fall, and in the Canadian capital of Ottawa each May.



We gather here today at the beginning of another election year, a year in which almost all of the candidates promise "change." But we have been coming to Washington for 35 years asking for change - asking to change Roe v. Wade.



Thirty-five years ago, the Supreme Court imposed a change on our nation that is at odds with our history, our Constitution and our humanity. And it is time to change Roe v. Wade.



Abortion is wrong because abortion hurts everyone.



It takes the life of the innocent unborn child.



It victimizes the mother and the father.



It compromises doctors and nurses.



It undermines respect for judges.



It implicates the taxpayer who pays for it.



It coarsens the society that tolerates it.



No woman should feel that she must have an abortion.



We can find a better way.



We can build a society in which every woman and child can find the support and care they deserve.



We can build a culture of life.



We can give hope to every woman and every child.



Today I see thousands of helping hands ready to make this hope a reality and I know there are millions more.



Together we can bring change.



Together we can build a new culture of life in our hearts, in our homes, and in our laws.

Marriage Initiative Information from State Deputy

January 18, 2008

James R. Scroggin
3303 W. Wellington Ln.
Fresno, CA 93711-1167

Dear Worthy State Deputy and Brother Jim,

The California Catholic Conference has set as one of its legislative priorities the defense and support of “the institution of marriage between a man and a woman as the basic foundation of society.” This principle was approved as law by over 60% of voters in favor of Proposition 22 in the year 2000. However, this law is now at risk of being overturned by the California Supreme Court later this year, when it rules on the question of its constitutionality. Moreover, our state legislature has attempted to pass a law to legalize same-sex marriage, thus thwarting the will of the voters.

For this reason, the Protect Marriage group, which originally filed Proposition 22, has now filed an initiative to amend the California state constitution to define marriage as the union of a man and a woman, thereby granting it immunity from the courts and the legislature. I have been personally supporting a group of Catholics here in San Diego who are working with Protect Marriage to qualify this initiative for the November ballot.

Many things have to happen to make this possible, not the least of which is the collection of 1.1 million signatures by mid-April. The efforts of the Knights of Columbus in our state can be an important factor in making this happen. However, if and to the extent that any signature gathering takes place on parish property, it must, of course, be carried out in accordance with the position and under the direction of the local bishop and parish pastor. This principle must be clearly born in mind and respected.

At the same time, please know that any support which the Knights of Columbus can give to this most critical endeavor would be greatly appreciated by all of us who are working to get the marriage amendment intiative put on the ballot for the election this November.

Taking this occasion to extend to you my sentiments of esteem and best wishes, I remain,

Sincerely in Christ,

Most Rev. Salvatore Cordileone
Auxiliary Bishop of California

Friday, January 18, 2008

Divine Mercy Conference Feb 1-2 in Pala

http://www.sharingthetreasures.org/pdf/event_20080202b.pdf

Need to pre-register to attend.

Thursday, January 17, 2008

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STATE SCHOLARSHIP

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS STATE SCHOLARSHIP


One of the most overlooked Knights of Columbus Programs is the State Scholarship, designed specifically for high school seniors planning to enter College or continuing students currently enrolled in a College or University. Deadline for submittal of an application portfolio is March 1, 2008

The Scholarship Program offers 11 $1,000 scholarships plus 1 $500 scholarship, has helped many students in California to afford to begin College and others to stay in College and provides no restrictions to the type of school, whether a public or private institution.

Qualifications of Scholarships, Required Documents, Scholarship Application, Verification of Eligibility, Personal Statement Requirements, Application Portfolio Deadline and Portfolio Submittal Location are all found on Pages 124 through 127 within the California State Council Program Handbook and the State Council Website. Every Grand Knight in every Council has a copy of this Handbook

You can't possibly imagine the words of gratitude and prayers of thanksgiving that come to us from winning Scholarship recipients and their families. Yet, how many times I have the words from Brother Knights, "If I only knew about it, my son or daughter would have applied for it because they might qualify for a Scholarship".

NOW is the time for students and their families to begin the application process in order to meet the deadline of March 1, 2008. NOW is the time for all Councils and Brother Knights to promote this valuable Program that supports the youth of our State.

GOD BLESS,
David Walker, Chairman
California State Scholarship Committee
Tel. 949-448-8120

OSM elink Bulletins and then hit January 17, 2008 Number 64.

OSM elink Bulletins and then hit January 17, 2008 Number 64.

Dear John Ramirez,
E-link Bulletin #64 was sent out a few minutes ago, January 17, 2008, but just in case you did not receive it, we are sending a link-only version that is much more likely to make it through to subscribers' e-mail boxes. For those of you who did not receive Bulletin #64, or for those who prefer to view it as a web page, it can be found at:

http://www.osmelink.org/messages2005/080117%20January%2017,%202008%20Number%2064.htm
or: go to www.osmelink.org and hit 2006-2008 OSM elink Bulletins and then hit January 17, 2008 Number 64.

God Bless,
Kent Peters, Linda Arreola, and Jim Walsh

Call Out at ST Joes

Pete, Thanks for the update on Saturday. I have two
additional call outs I would like you to attend.

Sunday, January 22, 2008, Showtime 1:30 p.m.
Call Out 2:15 p.m.
St. Joseph's Cathedral
1535 Third Avenue
San Diego, CA
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
and Procession of the statue of
Our Lady of Fatima.
Presider will be Bishop Cordilione

Friday, January 25, 2008, Showtime 8:30 a.m.
Mass: 9:00 a.m.
Procession of the statue of
Our Lady of Fatima.
Showtime: 6:30 p.m.
Benedition: 7:00 p.m.
St Michael's Catholic Church
15546 Pomerado Road
Poway, CA 92064

We would appreciate as many Knights in colors as
possible at these events. Please let me know if you
can make it. Vivat Jesus. Michael P. Burr
District Marshal

Please forward to any other Knights in your areas.
Thank You.
--- Pedro Danga wrote:

> Reminder,
>
> Call-out
>
> Saturday, 19 January 2008
> Good Shepherd Parish, Mira Mesa
> Annual Santo Nino Fiesta
>
> Showtime 8:15 AM.
>
> For more information or questions, please call me
> at 858.536.8674
>
> Thanks
> SK Pete Danga
> CCC
>

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

Call-out Jan 19th Good Shepherd

Call-out

Saturday, 19 January 2008
Good Shepherd Parish, Mira Mesa
Annual Santo Nino Fiesta

Showtime 8:15 AM.

For more information or questions, please call me at 858.536.8674

Thanks
SK Pete Danga
CCC

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Degrees and Chapter meeting dates

SD Chapter Degree Schedule 2007-2008
Date & Day Registration Time Degree Time Council # & Name Location: Parish Contact Person Phone Number
FIRST DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION
Thur. 12/6/07 6:45 PM 7:30 PM #10512 El Cajon Church or St. Luke, El Cajon Tom Collet 619-593-1875
W 1/16/08 6:30 PM 7:00 PM #7903 St. Charles Saint Charles in Imperial Beach Michael Brault 619-548-3190
Su 1/20/08 2:00 PM 2:30 PM #9710 St. Mark's Saint Mark's in San Marcos John Ramirez 858-776-1937 C
Tues. 2/5/08 6:45 PM 7:30 PM #10512 El Cajon Church or St. Luke, El Cajon Tom Collet 619-593-1875
Tues. 2/5/08 6:30 PM 7:00 PM #7390 Msgr. McGinley St. Pius X in Chula Vista Michael Brault 619-548-3190
W 2/6/08 6:00 PM 6:15 PM #3162 San Luis Rey San Luis Rey de Francia, Ocside Armando Mena 760-967-9125
W 2/27/08 6:30 PM 7:00 PM #7903 St. Charles Saint Charles in Imperial Beach Michael Brault 619-548-3190
Tues. 3/4/08 7:00 PM 7:30 PM #9590 Santee St. Michael the Archangel Ron Kwiat 858-561-2857
W 3/26/08 6:30 PM 7:00 PM #7903 St. Charles Saint Charles in Imperial Beach Michael Brault 619-548-3190
W. 4/2/08 6:00 PM 6:15 PM #3162 San Luis Rey San Luis Rey de Francia, Ocside Armando Mena 760-967-9125
Thur. 4/3/08 6:45 PM 7:30 PM #10512 El Cajon Church or St. Luke, El Cajon Tom Collet 619-593-1875
W 4/23/08 6:30 PM 7:00 PM #7903 St. Charles Saint Charles in Imperial Beach Michael Brault 619-548-3190
Tues. 5/6/08 7:00 PM 7:30 PM #9590 Santee St. Michael the Archangel Ron Kwiat 858-561-2857
W 5/28/08 6:30 PM 7:00 PM #7903 St. Charles Saint Charles in Imperial Beach Michael Brault 619-548-3190
Wed. 6/4/08 6:45 PM 7:30 PM #10512 El Cajon Church or St. Luke, El Cajon Tom Collet 619-593-1875
W 6/25/08 6:30 PM 7:00 PM #7903 St. Charles Saint Charles in Imperial Beach Michael Brault 619-548-3190
Tues. 7/1/08 7:00 PM 7:30 PM #9590 Santee St. Michael the Archangel Ron Kwiat 858-561-2857
SECOND DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION
W 1/16/2008 7:30 PM 8:00 PM #7903 St. Charles Saint Charles in Imperial Beach Michael Brault 619-548-3190
Su 1/20/08 3:00 PM 3:30 PM #9710 St. Mark's Saint Mark's in San Marcos John Ramirez 858-776-1937 C
W 2/27/2008 7:30 PM 8:00 PM #7903 St. Charles Saint Charles in Imperial Beach Michael Brault 619-548-3190
W 3/26/2008 7:30 PM 8:00 PM #7903 St. Charles Saint Charles in Imperial Beach Michael Brault 619-548-3190
W 4/23/2008 7:30 PM 8:00 PM #7903 St. Charles Saint Charles in Imperial Beach Michael Brault 619-548-3190
W 5/28/2008 7:30 PM 8:00 PM #7903 St. Charles Saint Charles in Imperial Beach Michael Brault 619-548-3190
W 6/25/2008 7:30 PM 8:00 PM #7903 St. Charles Saint Charles in Imperial Beach Michael Brault 619-548-3190

THIRD DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION
Jan. 27, ‘08 12:45 PM 2:00 PM 7903 St. Charles, Imperial Beach Michael Brault (619) 548-3190
Apr. 6, ‘08 1:15 PM 2:00 PM 6979 St. Mark’s, San Marcos (760) 752-3054
Jun. 8, ‘08 12:45 PM 2:00 PM 6979 Holy Trinity, El Cajon Chris Welsh (619) 479-4605

CHAPTER MEETINGS 2007-2008 / HOST LOCATIONS

DATE COUNCIL # LOCATION CONTACT PHONE #
JAN 11 9710 ST RAFAEL Michael Galasso 858-485-5339
FEB 15 3667 San Miguel, Lemon Grove Bill Brunton 619-697-6508
MARCH 15 2130 IMPERIAL VALLEY (Sat. 1 PM) Paul Funez 760-351-2425
APRIL 18 3589 FRANCIS P MATHEWS Frank Durazo 760-598-9533
MAY 9 10352 SAN YSIDRO Michael Brault 619-548-3190
JUNE 20 13007 OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP Norm Widman 619-318-7227
July or later Contact Frank Durazo to host a future Chapter Meeting 760-598-9535

Sunday, January 6, 2008

4th degree call outs Jan 07

Sir Knights,

these are additional call-outs.....

Friday, January 11, 2008
Saint Therese of Carmel
Show time 6:30 PM


Saturday, January 12, 2008
Little Flower Haven 8585 La Mesa Blvd
Show Time 6:30 PM

Sunday, January 13, 2008
Saint Gregory the Great Parish Scripps Ranch
Corporate Communion Council 10094
Showtime is 0830
Bishop Brom is scheduled to speak at this mass

Tuesday, January 15, 2007
Our Lady of Grace Parish
Shortime at 1:00 PM



For ALL questions and more informations, PLEASE call me at 858.536.8674

Fraternally Yours,

Pete Danga
CCC

State Deputy Testimonial Dinner next Saturday

San Diego Diocese Chapter
State Deputy Testimonial Dinner

MCAS Miramar
Officers’ Club

Saturday, January 12, 2008

6:00 pm
Social Hour

7:00 pm
Dinner

8:00 pm
Presentations

Special Presentation from Chapter Charities


$25 per person
Steak or Chicken Dinner
No Host Bar


RSVP
Michael Galasso - 858-485-5339, galasso923@aol.com
Jack O’Rourke - 858-395-9985, jack@candy-suite.com
Frank Durazo – 760-598-9535, frdsuli@aol.com
Michael Brault - 619-548-3190, michael.brault@suhsd.k12.ca.us
Kamal Alsawaf – 619-588-2468, kalelectric@cox.net

Friday, January 4, 2008

State Deputy Testimonial Dinner next Saturday

Worthy Brothers,

I received an e mail from our Chapter President, Jack O'Rourke, stating
that there were only 86 reservations for the State Deputy's Testimonial
Dinner. Each Council should do all in ther power to support our State
Deputy, Jim Scroggin. He has devoted his life to the California State
Council for two years as State Deputy, six years in other chairs, and
many
years on his way up to the State Council.

All of the State Officers have RSVP'ed to attend this dinner. Since
the
State Officers are all attending let us attend to meet and greet them.
Please talk to your officers, past officers, and interested Brothers to
arrange to have a group attend the Testimonial together. Please call
Michael Galasso at 858-485-5339 to confirm all reservations. Since the
event is on the Marine base at Miramar, they need a guest list in
advance.
Therefore the deadline for reservations was Jan. 5th. If you reserve
through Michael by Monday, Jan. 7th you may still attend the event.

We hope to see you all there!

Michael D. Brault
DD 110, SD Chapter Secretary, PGK, PFN
(619) 548-3190

Volunteering for Special Olympics

Contact me John Ramirez, Chapter Special Olympics Chairman. 858 673 1949 h or 858 776 1937 Cell. The games are Jan 18-20th. Last event befor end of KofC reporting period ending Jan 31st

SPECIAL OLYMPICS: 2008 Floor Hockey Championship

SPECIAL OLYMPICS SOUTHERN CALIIFORNIA
2008 Floor Hockey Championship
San Diego Convention Center
San Diego, CA
January 18 – 20, 2008

Weekend Schedule of Events at a glance
Friday, January 18, 2008
3:00 pm Delegations Check-In at housing facilities
4:30 pm-- 7:00 pm Team Registration at SDCC, Exhibit Halls [C & D]
5:00 pm– 6:00 pm Dinner Hotels [Dinner will be served at each hotel]
7:15 – 8:00 pm Opening Ceremonies SDCC
8:15 – 9:00 pm Head Coaches Meeting SDCC Exhibit Hall Lobby
10:30 pm Bedtime at Housing Facilities


Saturday, January 19, 2008
7:00 – 9:00 am Breakfast at Hotel
9:00 am – 5:00 pm Competition at SDCC, Exhibit Halls [C & D]
9:00 am – 4:30 pm Healthy Athletes Screenings
10:30 am – 12:00 Breakfast of Champions
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Lunch
4:00 – 6:00 pm Dinner at Hotels
7:00 – 9:00 pm Evening Entertainment – Dance, Exhibit Halls [C & D]
10:30 pm Bedtime at Housing Facilities


Sunday, January 20, 2008

7:00 – 9:00 am Breakfast at Hotel
9:00 am – 3:00 pm Competition at SDCC, Exhibit Halls [C & D]
9:30 am – 2:00 pm Healthy Athletes Screenings
11:00 am – 1:00 pm Lunch
3:00 – 4:00 pm Awards at SDCC



All Parking for the event will be in the SDCC underground parking structure at a cost of $8.00 per entry.

Ongoing volunteer option

Interfaith Shelter Network in Escondido needs 4 volunteers to come in twice a week to sort newly arrived donations. Please contact me John Ramirez, Chapter PAO- 858 776 1937, or the volunteer desk at 760-489-6380 x221.