American Martyrs parish in Manhattan Beach gathers for 45th Fair
Monsignor John Barry with the grand prize of the Lucky 21 prize drawing, a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle convertible, one among several prizes in a game so named because entrants have a 1 in 21 chance of winning. The drawing is part of this weekend’s American Martyrs 45th Annual Parish Fair. Photo Monsignor John Barry has a losing streak that is so uncommonly unlucky, it’s almost lucky. Barry, the legendarily dulcet-toned, charming and charmed Irish priest, has presided over his parish for 33 years. He’s never won the drawing. “Never one thing,” Barry said, not without a note of pride. “Not a nickel.” In fairness to the luck of the Irish, it’s unclear if Barry has actually ever entered the drawing himself, but the innumerable tickets he’s bought for others have steadfastly proven to be duds. “They don’t win, either!” Barry exclaimed. Barry’s streak was broken last year when a friend won $100, but he still feels his streak is alive in spirit. “Ah, a hundred bucks. It was nothing,” he said, waving a hand dismissively. This year’s Lucky 21 drawing, so named because entrants have a 1 in 21 chance of winning, features a 2015 Volkswagen Beetle convertible, as subtle and sensible as Pope…
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