Knights of Columbus Crown Free Throw Champions

Brother Ron Hill sends this report:

Four boys from the area were named local champions of the 2009 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship and have earned the right to compete at the district level. The Shrine of St. Rita in the Desert Council of the Knights of Columbus (Council 14230) in Vail sponsored the local competition at the Old Vail Middle School on January 25th. All youngsters aged 10 to 14 were eligible to compete. All participants received a certificate and patch for competing.

The following were named champions in their respective age groups: Edward Fink (11), Marco Palma (12), Nicholas Parker (13), and Charles Boyce (14). Each contestant was allowed 15 free throws until winners were determined.

Each of the winners will now be eligible to compete at the district competition to be held at Pius X on February 21 with an eye toward moving on to the State and International levels.

Prayer for Employment

O Jesus, Son of God and Son of
Mary, your Sacred Heart is an ocean
of mercy, of goodness, and of love
toward all but especially for the
poor and needy.

You were born in poverty. You
labored with your own hands, you
sanctified toil by choosing it for
your own life. O loving Heart of
Jesus please hear my prayer for
employment and in your Mother's
name, grant my request.

Amen

2009 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship

Our council will be hosting the first local Free Throw Championship at the Old Vail Middle School on Colossal Cave Road at 2:00pm on January 25, 2009. The Championship is held annually, with winners progressing through district and state competition. All girls and boys aged 10 to 14 are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. Last year, more than 151,000 sharpshooters from around the world participated in over 3100 competitions.

All contestants on the local level are recognized for their participation in the event. Participants are required to furnish proof of age and provide parental consent. For entry forms or additional information, please contact Ron Hill at 520-207-6154 or you may acquire them after mass and or on the day of the competition at the school.