Council 1349 News & Event Archives
Events that originally debuted on the council's "Council Events" page get
relocated here to make room for more recent events. The purpose for storing
these older events in the archive page is to document council activities in an
online reference format. Rather than trying to recreate every event since the
council's inception, we have arbitrarily started this practice during the
Columbian 2010-2011 Year, and will maintain the archive going forward. If you
see an event missing from 2010-2011 and on, submit an email to the Webmaster
containing the event information to
webmaster@kofc1349.org
Council Events (in reverse chronological order)
January 26, 2012: Annual
Basketball Free Throw Contest. Council 1349 held its annual
Basketball Free Throw Competition at St. Vincent de Paul School's
courtyards with the permission of Fr. Dillard and Sr. Kathleen.
The Grand Knight and Council 1349 extends congratulations to all
participant and the contest winners:
10-11 Year Age Group for Boys and Girls: Joseph Franca
January 1, 2012: The January Knight of the Month. January’s Knight of the Month is our Worthy Chancellor, Br. Danie Francisco. Br. Danie’s selection is a result of his diligent efforts and superb leadership in managing the Council’s Youth Program and continued efforts in standing up a Squires Circle affiliated with our Council. He planned, coordinated, and drove successful events such as the Soccer Youth Challenge, the Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Competition, and the Essay Contest. Additionally, he has planned the upcoming Basketball Competition in mid-January. Br. Danie has accomplished much, all while performing his duties as Worthy Chancellor and participating in a wide variety of Council events. His tireless dedication set an example for his Brother Knights to emulate and inspired all who observed him. The Grand Knight extends congratulations Br. Danie for a job well done and will present him with a Knight of the Month certificate at the Council’s next business meeting.
December 21, 2011: Annual Substance Abuse Prevention Poster Contest and Essay Contest Judging. The Council 1349 Judging Panel selected winners from the pool of contestants from the annual Substance Abuse Prevention Poster Contest and Essay Competition. Congratulations to all participants and winners from both contests. Winners from the essay contest are: (1st Place) Katharine Bowman, (2nd Place) Mariano San Filippo, and (3rd Place) Abby Holland.
Selected participants will be eligible for competition at the District level.
December 15: USO Gift Giving Tree. The USO hosted a Gift Giving Tree event to provide low-income service personnel parents with toys for their children on Christmas Day. Toys were acquired through donations by local corporations and other charities. Council 1349 was selected to participate in this event from a highly competitive pool of other charitable and volunteer organizations because of their outstanding support earlier in the year during the Charity Spaghetti Dinner. This was a social event, as well as a charity/volunteer cause, so families of Brother Knights were invited to participate. The Council has the assistance from sister Council 9498, Balboa Assembly, Bishop Buddy Assembly, our Worthy District Deputy, and all of our families and friends!
December11 & 12: Membership Drive at St. Joseph Cathedral. In response to an administrative oversight by the Grand Knight, our November membership drive at the Cathedral had to be rescheduled to December 11 & 12. The event was successfully held under the leadership of our Worthy Recorder, Br. T.J. McAvin, D.C and St. Joseph Cathedral Roundtable Coordinator, Br. Nick Pomo.
December 2: St. Vincent de Paul Children's Christmas Dinner. St. Vincent de Paul church is hosting a Children's Christmas Dinner in their hall for their students. There was dinner, dessert, and dancing with a live DJ. Children got to meet Santa Claus (played by the Grand Knight), Mrs. Claus (played by Maggie Acerra), and his elves (played by older students from the school).
December 1 & 2: Parish Christmas Dinner at St. Joseph Cathedral. Council 1349 has fulfilled a request from Fr. Peter Escalante to help serve the parish Christmas dinner at the Cathedral. December 1 was for Spanish-speaking parishioners, and December 2 was for the parishioner general populace.
December 1: The December
Knight of the Month. December’s Knight of the Month is
our Worthy Warden, Br. Tom Schmidt. Br. Tom’s selection is for his
diligent efforts in cleaning up St. John the Evangelist Church’s hall
landscaping. He completed the work of four Brother
Knights with the help of his assistant (whom he paid out of his pocket)
to satisfy Father Dillard’s request for assistance from the Council. In
addition, Br. Tom and his wife Megan represented Council 1349 and the
San Diego Diocese Chapter of the Knights of Columbus on the Mother Goose
Parade’s float as St. Joseph and St. Mary. The Grand Knight extends
congratulations Br. Tom for a job well done and will present him with a
Knight of the Month certificate at the Council’s next business meeting.
November 15, 2011: Memorial Mass at St. Columba: Council 1349 upheld the Knights of Columbus annual tradition of holding a memorial mass in honor of our Brother Knights who have passed away was at St. Columba parish. Fr. Mario Elias celebrated the memorial mass at 7:00pm. Thanks go to Bros. Vic Miranda, PGK and Rick Babauta, PGK, PFN, FDD for coordinating the event.
October 1, 2011: The October Knight of the Month. Br. T.J. McAvin, D.C. for his dedication and commitment to promoting and participating in the causes of our Order and our Council. during our busy month of October, Br. T.J. participated in EVERY single Council event without fail, providing outstanding service and charity to those in need. Dr. McAvin, who is our Worthy Recorder and Medical Services Program Director, also participated in numerous callouts with Balboa Assembly without sacrificing participation in our Council’s events. Without a doubt, he serves as an example for all of us to emulate. When you see Br. T.J., please extend your sincere appreciation to him for his selfless contributions to our Order and Council.
October 27, 2011: Service & Club Fair at St. Augustine High School. Council 1349 was invited by Fr. Kirk Davis of St. Augustine High School (SAHS) to have a Knights of Columbus and Columbian Squires information table at their Service & Club Fair. Bros. Fred Hall, Danie Francisco, and Jim Smyth attended, representing the Knights of Columbus and Council 1349. This activity projected the KofC presence and promoted membership growth.
October 22nd & 23rd, 2011: Intellectual Disabilities Drive. Council 1349 held its Intellectual Disabilities (ID) Drive outside Von's supermarket on Murphy Canyon Rd., and at its roundtable parishes. The Council raised over $1000.00 for ID charities under the leadership of Br. Fred Hall (PGK, PFN, FDD), ID Drive Chairman. The ID drive is formerly known as the Tootsie Roll and/or MR Drive.
October 23, 2011: Ministry Fair at St. Joseph Cathedral. Council 1349, at the invitation of Father Escalante, attended the St. Joseph Cathedral's Ministry Fair. The Council set up an Knights of Columbus and Columbian Squires information table, which was manned by Bros. Nick Pomo (St. Joseph's Roundtable Coordinator) and Vic Resendez (Council 1349's Community Programs Director).
October 9, 2011: St. John the Evangelist Church Picnic. The church hosted a picnic for its parishioners at Morley Field from 9:00am until 5:00pm. Council 1349 Brother Knights volunteered to help with the picnic tasks such as setting up the picnic site, working the BBQ grill, and take-down of the site after the event concludes. The congregation welcomed the Knights and made them feel like family. Fun activities included a water balloon toss that even got the pastor, Fr. William Dillard into the fray!
October 8, 2011: Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge. The Council hosted the local Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge this year on October 8 at the Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Training Center's athletic fields. While attendance was not as robust as we had projected, several Brother Knights arrived to provide support and the event was successful.
October 5, 2011: Knights of Columbus Information Night at St. John the Evangelist church hall. Brother Knights from Council 1349 held an information night in support of their membership drive on October 1 & 2. Three strangers attended, and one interested attendee filled out a Form 100 to be voted on at the next Council Business meeting.
October 4, 2011: Sadness hits Council 1349 as Br. Gaudencio "Goody" Infantado passes away. Br. Goody passed away from a heart attack brought on from injuries sustained in a recent fall. Brother Knights from Council 1349 attended his memorial service and rosary at the Featheringill Mortuary on El Cajon, Blvd on October 7th. Br. Goody is survived by his seven children, and he will be missed by all. Please keep Br. Goody in your prayers. The Council sent a sympathy card and extends its condolences to Br. Goody's family.
October 1 & 2, 2011: Council 1349 Membership Drive and Corporate Mass at St. John the Evangelist Church. Brother Knights from Council 1349 held a membership drive and corporate mass (October 2, 10:45am mass) at St. John the Evangelist Church, where 12 strangers signed up for more information about joining the Knights of Columbus Order.
October 1, 2011: Council 1349 Youth Programs kickoff. The Council's 2011-2012 Youth Programs headed up by Br. Danie Francisco kicked off on October 1, 2011. Brother Knights were encouraged by the Grand Knight to get involved with our community's youth and lend support to Br. Danie in completing his ambitious schedule for Columbian year 2011-2012. Click here for the Council's 2011-2012 Youth Programs newsletter.
October 1, 2011: The October Knight of the Month is Br. Fred Hall, PGK, PFN, FDD for his work in a variety of capacities for the Council. Br. Fred attends nearly every event, and serves as a Co-Membership Chairman, Insurance Promotion Director, Intellectual Disabilities Drive Chairman, and confidant to the Grand Knight. His tireless efforts inspired everyone who observed him, making him most worthy for recognition by the Council. His efforts as ID Drive Chairman resulted in the Council raising over $1000.00 for ID charities.
September 28, 2011: Council 1349 gains a Worthy Chaplain. Father Lawrence Agi, the Chaplain at Scripps Mercy Hospital, agreed to serve as our Council's Worthy Chaplain! He obtained his 1st Degree at an Exemplification Ceremony at St. Charles parish in Imperial Beach on September 28, which was attended by the Council's Grand Knight, Jim Acerra and Membership Co-Chairman, Fred Hall (PGK, PFN, FDD). Fr. Lawrence hails from Guyana and is excited to attain his remaining degree exemplifications necessary to be installed as our Chaplain. Once he is a 3rd Degree Knight, we will request authorization for his installment from the San Diego Diocese Bishop, the Most Reverend, Bishop Robert H. Brom. We welcome Fr. Lawrence after a two-year long vacancy of the Worthy Chaplain post. The Worthy Chaplain will help us achieve our Columbian year objective to embrace and strengthen our faith as practical Catholic gentlemen.
September 25, 2011: Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser for St. Vincent de Paul Church. On September 25th, the church unveiled a newly acquired statue of St. Vincent de Paul. The church's Pastor, Fr. Dillard wanted to make it a celebratory event with a breakfast fundraiser coordinated by the Council. Council 1349 arranged for a fourth degree callout to add some pomp and circumstance to the event. Brother Knights from Council 1349, with assistance from Brother Knights at sister council Blessed Junipero Serra Council 9498 and students from St. Vincent de Paul school, prepared and served over 160 breakfasts and raised money for the church's charities. Click here for the event's flyer!
September 24, 2011: Past Grand Knights' (PGK) Dinner. Our Worthy Deputy Grand Knight, Br. Tom Davis, PGK planned and executed the annual PGK Dinner. Our sister council, Blessed Junipero Serra Council 9498 was invited to participate and honor their inaugural PGK, Br. Kevin Murphy. This was a great social event that was fun and honored our PGKs. All Council members were encouraged to attend with their guests. Click here for the event's flyer. The Guest Speaker was Father Dillard, who is the pastor for St. Vincent de Paul and St. John Evangelist churches.
September 15, 2011: The Grand Knight, Membership Drive Co-Chairman (Br. Fred Hall) and St. Joseph Cathedral Acting Roundtable Coordinator (Br. Vic Resendez) met with Fr. Escalante to seek tasking for the parish requiring Council 1349's assistance, obtain permission f(for membership drives, corporate masses, and conduct of the ID Drive on parish property), and re-engage the pastor for St. Joseph Cathedral.
September 11, 2011: Council 1349 took the time to acknowledge the 10 Year Anniversary of the attacks on New York City's World Trade Center Towers, the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., and Pennsylvania where Flight 93 heroically staved off further attack on U.S. targets, while making the ultimate sacrifice. Prayers were said and our hearts go out to the families and friends of the 9/11 victims.
September 1, 2011: The September Knight of the Month is the entire Roundtable of Knights at St. Joseph Cathedral for their revitalization of their parish roundtable, proactive involvement in Council activities (e.g., Chapter training meal preparation), and the extraordinary fund raising support for the Mother of Life Conference (MOLC) headed by Pro-Life Programs and Culture of Life Director, Br. Gary Hern. The Roundtable Coordinator for St. Joseph Cathedral, Br. Nick Pomo was presented with the certificate from the Grand Knight on behalf of his roundtable Brother Knights.
August 27, 2011: The Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, Membership Drive Co-Chairman (Br. Fred Hall) and St. John the Evangelist Roundtable Coordinator (Br. Ed Gamez) met with Fr. Dillard to seek tasking for the parish requiring Council 1349's assistance, obtain permission f(for membership drives, corporate masses, and conduct of the ID Drive on parish property), and re-engage the pastor for St. Vincent de Paul and St. John the Evangelist.
August 27, 2011: St. Joseph Cathedral Barbecue and Picnic at Admiral Baker Field has been cancelled. The event will be rescheduled for a later date. St. Joseph's parish apologizes for any inconvenience this may cause. To obtain more information, contact Br. Jeff Ostrowski at jeffopaint@gmail.com.
August 19, 2011: Council 1349 to Host San Diego Diocese Chapter Meeting. Council 1349 will host the San Diego Diocese Chapter's August 2011 meeting at the Columbus Club on Home Ave. Meeting is at 7:30 PM and volunteers are needed to prepare and serve a light meal for meeting participants. To volunteer or get more information, please contact Br. Tom Davis at dgk@kofc1349.org.
August 13, 2011: Mother of Life Conference (MOLC). Contact Br. Gary Hern, Pro-Life Service Program Director to find out how you can volunteer to help Council 1349 meet its goals in support of the second annual MOLC to be held on August 13. For more information, contact Br. Gary Hern at garylhern@hotmail.com.
August 13, 2011: Council 1349 hosted District Deputy training for District 133 at the Columbus Hall. Training was presented by Worthy District Deputy Rene Trevino, and was attended by Knights from Council 1349 and 9498.
August 10, 2011: Council 1349's business meeting was attended by the District Deputy for District 133, Br. Rene Trevino.
August 1, 2011: Br. Nick Pomo was selected as Knight of the Month for August 2011. Br. Nick is the Roundtable Coordinator at St. Joseph's Cathedral and is the Council's Director of Council Programs. He is a driving force in revitalizing the activity of the Knights who attend his parish and sold 27 tickets for the MOLC.
July 24, 2011: Br. Tom Schoustra passed away after a long battle with lung cancer. He is survived by his son, who lives out of state. The Council extends its condolences to Br. Tom's family.
July 1, 2011: Br. Gary Hern was selected as Knight of the Month for July 2011. Br. Gary is our Worthy Inside Guard and Director of the Council's Pro-Life Programs. His efforts supporting the fundraising drive for the MOLC were inspirational and tireless.
JULY 1, 2011 - COMMENCE THE 2011-2012 COLUMBIAN YEAR
June 25, 2011: Worthy District Deputy for District 126, Br. Fred Hall presided over the installation of Council 1349's officers for Columbian year 2011-2012 at St. Vincent de Paul Church.
June 16, 2011: Council 1349 Brother Knights escorted clergy from their parishes to the Annual San Diego Diocese Religious Appreciation Dinner.
June 8, 2011: Council 1349 held officer elections for the Columbian year 2011-2012. The election resulted in election of the entire slate of officers as published in the Council newsletter, Knightwatch. 2011-2012 Grand Knight: Br. Jim Acerra
June 1, 2011: Br. Jim Smyth was selected as Knight of the Month for June 2011. Br. Jim is our Worthy Advocate and was selected for his tireless efforts in supporting club events at the Columbus Club. Club events help sustain the facility for continued use by Councils 1349 and 2498 (joint partnership).
May 12-14, 2011: Council 1349 co-sponsored a Super Hospitality Suite at the State Convention held at the Town & Country Resort and Convention Center in Mission Valley.
April 27, 2011: Four strangers became fellow Brother Knights. Council 1349 welcomes Bros. Andrew Jordan, Edward Gros, Brian Lehtinen, and John Davis.
April 19, 2011: Br. Michael Chavez, 84, passed away from complications arising from triple-bypass surgery. He is survived by his wife, Josephine, and his children. The Council sent a sympathy card and extends its condolences to Br. Michael's family.
April 15, 2011: Treasurer Jeff Ostrowski holds another wildly successful Fish Fry Dinner at St. Vincent de Paul's Church.
April 15, 2011: Funeral Mass for Br. Frank Schmeitz, Past Grand Knight (PGK) for Council 1349, was held at St. Didacus Church. Br. Frank passed away on April 8th, 2011. The Council extends its condolences to Br. Franks's family.
April 8, 2011: Treasurer Jeff Ostrowski holds another wildly successful Fish Fry Dinner at St. Vincent de Paul's Church.
April 1, 2011: Council 1349 holds concurrent Fish Fry Dinners at St. Vincent de Paul's Church and St. Joseph's Cathedral.
March 17, 2011: Council 1349's Web site goes online, linking to the council's very own Facebook and Twitter accounts.
March 11, 2011: Treasurer Jeff Ostrowski holds another wildly successful Fish Fry Dinner at St. Vincent de Paul's Church.
March 9, 2011: Grand Knight Justin Wille, Financial Secretary Ron Sheehan, and Deputy Grand Knight Jim Acerra receive a State certificate for Financial Officer training, presented by Br. Fred Hall, District Deputy 126.
March 2, 2011: On March 1, Council 1349 hosted a spaghetti charity dinner for service people and their families at the USO's facility located in downtown San Diego on 3rd and A Streets. Brother Jeff Ostrowski created delicious marinara and meat sauces for three days preceding the event. Our Worthy Recorder Tom Davis and Brother Mark Baldus tirelessly pre-cooked over 80lbs of pasta for the dinner. The event was an absolute and complete success, which resulted in Council 1349 being invited back again to host another dinner. Volunteers included: Mr. Hassan McClary, Mrs. Bonnie Hall, Ms. Janet Hartarfer, and Brothers Fred Hall (our District Deputy), Hugh Largey (Chapter Charities Director), Jeff Ostrowski, Jerry Kay (Balboa Assembly Faithful Comptroller), Mark Baldus, Jack Keegan, John Fox, Jim Acerra, Gary Hern, Tim Tracy, Jeff Brown, and Nick Pomo.
February 25, 26, 27, 2011: Recorder Tom Davis organized and conducted a successful KofC membership drive at St. Didacus.
February 5, 2011: DGK Jim Acerra and FS Ron Sheehan attend 4th degree exemplification in Ontario, California.
January 11, 2011: Council 1349 Hosts KofC California State-sponsored training during the San Diego Chapter meeting at Columbus Hall.
October 22, 2010: Council 1349 Hosts Chapter Meeting at Columbus Hall and GK Justin Wille serves his own Iowa-style BBQ pulled pork dinner for all attendees.
