Month: April 2021

The St. Clare Knights Win 2 State Awards at the State Convention in recognition of their outstanding Faith in Action Programs; the only Council in the state to win 2 awards.  The St. Clare Knights were awarded 1st place in Texas for their Food for Families Program. The Knights have held 4 volunteer events to the Houston Food Bank during the pandemic and donated $700.  A 5th event is scheduled for June 12 to the Galveston Food Bank. Thanks to Mike Hahn for leading this effort with assistance from Dennis Beckman.  The Knights were also awarded 2nd place in Texas for their March for Life Program in Austin, TX.  A total of 30 Knights participated in the event and donated much needed supplies to pregnancy centers. Thanks to Luis Zepeda for leading this effort.  Grand Knight, Bill Hoff, accepted the awards from State Deputy Alfredo Vela on behalf of St. Clare Council 9708.

 

The St. Clare Knights raise money for wheelchairs collecting and donating a total of $3650 so far this year.    Since 2003, the Knights of Columbus has funded the delivery of tens of thousands of wheelchairs around the world, and right here at home. Thousands of veterans and their families across the United States in need of wheelchairs have received new mobility, and honor the Knights with their thanks and prayers.  In partnership with the American Wheelchair Mission, a wheelchair which retails for $500 can be purchased for just $150, changing a life forever.

 

The 2021 Knights Volunteer at Houston Food Bank in April; this is the 4th visit to the Houston Food Bank this year for the St. Clare Knights of Columbus with 13 volunteers attending.  Congratulations to all volunteers for a very successful event.  Mark your calendars for our next event at the Galveston County Food Bank on June 12.

St. Clare Knights Pat Hall and Jerry Moch recently earned their ACE Wings for participation in pro-life activities.  The Texas State Council Pro-Life ACE Wings signifies the recipient is pro-life without Apology, Compromise, or Exception.  To qualify Knights must participate in 5 events, with four being focused on the unborn.

The blessed ACE Wings are 2″ wide and 5/8″ high.  The precious feet on the pin are the exact size and shape of an unborn baby’s feet at 10 weeks after conception.  For more information on the Program, contact Program Director Luis Zepeda.