KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS VALLE DE ORO COUNCIL 9332

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Congratulations to SSA 8th Grade graduate,Christian Antonio, for winning our Knights of Columbus Scholastic Scholarship 🥇 Award for 2022!
The presentation was held June 3rd 2022, at the Graduation ceremony.Presenters were Brs.Randall Klotz(chairman of the committee) and William Kirkman. Thanks to all 8th grade students who entered.We wish them all the best in the next four years ahead.VIVAT JESUS ✝️👏


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Visit www.honorflightsandiego.org to nominate a future Honor Flight recipient
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Here is a link to a video featured on News station KUSI San Diego 
​https://www.kusi.com/san-diego-veterans-return-home-from-honor-flight-to-crowd-of-hundreds/


 Honor Flight San Diego Our Mission Honor Flight San Diego (HFSD) is a non-profit branch of the nationwide Honor Flight Network which consists of over 130 independent “hubs” across America. HFSD escorts veterans to Washington, D.C. to see their memorials using monies donated by individuals, foundations, associations, business owners and corporations who wish to recognize our veterans’ contributions and thank them for their service and sacrifice to the United States and its citizens.

Top priority for our trips is given to the most senior veterans, currently World War II and Korea War veterans, and to veterans who have terminal illnesses.

Of all of the wars in recent memory, World War II truly threatened our very existence as a nation and as a culturally diverse and free society. With hundreds of World War II veterans passing away each day, the opportunity to express our sincere thanks to these brave men and women is running out.

Our Korea War veterans were called to serve just five short years after our WWII veterans in what is called “The Forgotten War.” The time for honoring these men and women is growing short as well.
We say thank you to all of our veterans and extend a special thanks to our most senior veterans for their dedication and commitment to protecting the freedoms enjoyed by so many here in the greatest nation on earth, the United States of America.

We invite our veterans to join us on your “Tour of Honor” and we hope everyone else can provide a donation that will help support these memorable trips.


Sincerely,
David A. Smith
Founder, Honor Flight San Diego

The short videos below show PGK Jack Crutchfield showing the California State Council Service Awards our council won during PGK Jack's term in office as Grand Knight. The last video shows DGK Ernie McAbee, receiving his Knight of the Month Award.
Congratulations to both Worthy Knights. Vivat Jesus!

 The photos on the below show two events we Knights were active in the month of September:The Knights Pancake Breakfast which was enjoyed by many of our parishioners. The Second set of photos was from our Monthly Council Business Meeting in which we honored honored DGK Ernie McAbee for Knight of the Month and PGK Jack Crutchfield for the State Awards our Council that our Council won during his tenure as Grand Knight 2019-2020.


Some photos from our fun-filled Oktoberfest Beer& Brats Celebration
​Oktober 16,2021


Two slideshows honoring two different veterans
One from WWII killed at the Pearl Harbor Attack in 1941
Jesus Garcia-left slideshow
And our beloved PGK Dick Wade who served during the
Korean War-right slideshow


Photos from The Officers Installation July 23, 2021

  Congratulations on winning our Service Awards for 2019-2020!!

Photos from 5th Sunday Rosary-July 30th and VBS BBQ August 4th 2017
Rosary for Peace August 15th-Feast of the Assumption of Mary, Queen of Peace


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Council members & wives at Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala- GK Patrick Esquibel, DGK Greg Villard, Vince & Diana Garra, John & Georgene Kruzel and Leo McGarry
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Council 9332 members & wives at Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcala-one of the Doors of Mercy in the Diocese. DGK Greg Villard, Vince&Diana Garra, John& Georgene Kruzel, Bonni Esquibel and Leo McGarry
 Brother Marco Mendoza donated $1000 to our council to purchase wheelchairs for the Veteran Wheelchair Fund.  The Knights of Columbus and the Global Wheelchair Mission have teamed up to help bring wheelchairs to veterans who lack freedom of mobility.
For every $150 received by the Global Wheelchair Mission, It can deliver a brand new wheelchair to a disabled veteran. 
Marco is a former Naval Officer and veteran who deeply cares about our disabled veterans.
Thank you Brother Marco for your generous donation to our disabled veterans in need.
Vivat Jesus! (photo below)
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PGK Pat Esquibel with Marco Mendoza and Grand Knight Greg Villard. Br. Marco donated $1,000.00 to the Veterans Wheelchair Fund October 2016
Below, members of Council 9332 and parishioners of Santa Sophia gathered to pray the 5th Sunday of the Month Rosary for Peace in honor of Our Blessed Mother, on Sunday July 31st 2016
The Knights lead the Rosary after the 8 am Mass. About 22 people stayed and prayed. Thanks to ALL! 
Our next 5th Sunday of the Month Rosary will be
October 30th 2016. Mark your calendars! Vivat Jesus!

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5th Sunday of the Month Rosary attendees
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5th Sunday Rosary Group July 31st 2016
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5th Sunday of the Month Rosary attendees
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Group photo: 5th Sunday Rosary July 31st 2016

The Third Annual Craft Beer Tasting Festival
Presented by Knights of Columbus Council 9332
​Saturday, July 23, 2016 at the CMO Building -Santa Sophia Parish, Spring Valley, CA

On Sunday, July 24, 2016, Fr. Devdas rededicated Prendergast Hall with a formal Blessing. About 50-60 parishioners were in attendance and were sprinkled with Holy Water. Our Knights of Columbus Council 9332 provided a continental breakfast of muffins, fresh fruit and donuts. A Children's Choir under the direction of Suzanne Kennedy-Ballon, provided some musical entertainment. Good Job kids!! With the renovation of Prendergast Hall finished, we now can enjoy many events here again. Thank God!

Vacation Bible School, Friday, August 5th 2016
Approximately 200+ served. Games, slip n' slide and plenty of hot dogs & hamburgers made for a fun afternoon and end to a busy week for these young students at Santa Sophia Academy

Congratulations to PGK Ed Reidy & his family for winning the San Diego Chapter
"Family of the Year" Award for 2015-2016
Vivat Jesus!

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"Knights Night Out" 4th Annual Spring Dinner to benefit the Light and Life Mobile Ultrasound Project. Friday, June 24, 2016


On Friday, June 24, 2016, members of Council 9332 attended an Dinner/auction to benefit the Light and Life Mobile Ultrasound, Inc., held at St. Gregory The Great Parish in San Diego (near Poway). Light and Life works with COLFS of San Diego & Escondido and BIRTHCHOICE- San Marcos, to provide mobile Ultrasound vehicles to the San Diego area. This needed ministry helps save hundreds of unborn babies from being aborted by providing pregnant women a view of the life inside them and convincing them NOT to go through with an abortion.
Guest speakers this evening were:
Dr. George Delgado, MD, medical director of COLFS
Heidi Hill, President/CEO of Birth Choice, Inc., Fr. John Grace,OSA- Chaplain, Outgoing SD Chapter president- SK Rene Trevino, and SK Hugh Largey as Master of Ceremonies

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Members of Council 9332 attending: Front- Gary Glenn with his wife Judy, Right-PJ & PGK Ed Dondero, Center- Shawn Reidy, Left- Leo McGarry, far left- John Martin

Congratulations to SSA 8th Grade student Katie Evans. She won the $1000.00 Scholarship Award for 2016 with her submitted essay and application. She is an excellent student with a 4.0 GPA. She has chosen to attend Our Lady of Peace Academy High School.
We would like to thank Katie and her father Chris Evans for visiting our council during our monthly business meeting to thank us for the award. Katie definitely showed the qualities we look for in each student who applies for this award. We also give a "tip of the hat" to Katie's parents, Diane and Chris, for raising a young girl with solid manners and Catholic values.

Thanks again to the Council 9332 Scholarship Committee members: Randy Klotz- Chairman, Greg Villard, GK Pat Esquibel, PGK Ed Dondero, PGK Ed Reidy, Paul Melcher, and Vince Garra
for another successful selection! Vivat Jesus!

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Here is the winner of the Knights of Columbus Council 9332 Scholarship Award 8th Grader Katie Evans from Santa Sophia Academy Left-Randy Klotz,Center-Katie Evans, right-GK Pat Esquibel

 Below are photos taken from the Altar Server Party. May 18, 2016, in appreciation for all the hard work and dedication they have done and shown. Thanks to Fr. Devdas for directing these young people. Thanks to Vince Garra for directing this event and to our fellow brothers for showing up and helping with the setup and monitoring: Greg Villard, Shawn Reidy, Scott Kleinhesselink, Jim Patton, Faris Auro, Matthew Navedo and his wife Maxine, Dan Cummings. Vivat Jesus!

Below are some photos provided by Fr. John Bosco to show that our donations to his missionary efforts in his native country of Uganda have literally borne fruit through his Mango Tree Project. Another set of photos show the efforts in building a school (kindergarten) for the local villagers. It is good to see our acts of charity being put to good use. Vivat Jesus!!

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Congratulations to Brother Marco Mendoza for completing his
3rd Degree and achieving full Knighthood this past Sunday, Nov. 15th. Your family and your brother Knights our proud of you.


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Photos from Scholarship Essay Awards below. January 30, 2015 Featuring Greg Villard & Gran Knight Ed Reidy
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Grand Knight, Ed Reidy presenting The Paul Melcher Family their "Family of the Month" Award for August 2014
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Council 9332 Photo Gallery


Paul Melcher & John Martin at the Vacation Bible School Picnic August 2014
Christian Gregorio & Harry Blanchard with CA State Sec. Abe Doliente
New Members Harry Blanchard & Christian Gregorio at their 1st Degree ceremony.
GK Ed Reidy with Harry Blanchard & Christian Gregorio for their 1st Degree ceremony.
Chairman Greg Villard & Grand Knight Ed Reidy at the Annual Student Essay Scholarship Awards January 30,2015
Ed Reidy & Greg Villard presenting the awards. Jan. 30, 2015

Our Annual Christmas Turkey Dinner Photos


Bikes for Kids Foundation Assembly Night Photos


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