2025 St. Clare Knights Installation of Officers

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus held their Installation of Officers Ceremony on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at the Parish Conference Center.  District Deputy Joe Kramer presided over the event.  We thank our outgoing Grand Knight Jim Hickok for his service as Grand Knight during the 2024-2025 fraternal year and welcomed Mark Kubacak as the new Grand Knight for 2025-2026 fraternal year; his term will begin July 1st, 2025.

Outgoing Grand Knight Jim Hickok opens the ceremony by thanking the members for their support during the fraternal year and the opportunity to serve as Grand Knight. Officer Medals of Office and roses to be presented to the Officer’s Spouse on table. New Grand Knight Mark Kubacak and Deputy Grand Knight Paul Baczek take the oath of office.
Officers taking the oath, L-R: Grand Knight Mark Kubacak, Deputy Grand Knight Paul Baczek, Rick Williams standing in for Chancellor Dave Fronick, Financial Secretary Mark Kradzinski, Warden Larry Mangum, Recorder Joe Ross, Pat Hall standing in for Treasurer Andy Kennedy, Advocate Stan Lewis, Trustee Luis Zepeda, Trustee Bill Hoff, Trustee Jim Hickok, Michael Proffitt standing in for Lecturer Terry Hart, Inside Guard Thomas Thomas, and Outside Guard Paul Miller
New Grand Knight Mark Kubacak makes a few remarks and highlights upcoming events within the Council. L-R Ceremonial Warden Mike Hahn, Acolyte Luis Zepeda, District Deputy Joe Kramer, and Grand Knight Mark Kubacak

 

St. Clare Knights Awarded 2025 Sanctity Of Life Award

(L-R), Mel Hizon, Joe Black, Jerry Moch, and John Hinojosa

The Loving Choice Catholic Pregnancy Help Center honored Knights Council 9708 with the Will Rodriguez, Jr. Sanctity of Life Award at the group’s recently held third annual Luncheon for Life.  Executive Director John Hinojosa noted that members of 9708 have consistently supported the center with their time, treasures and talent. Accepting the award on behalf of the Council were Mel Hizon, Joe Black, and Jerry Moch.

(L-R) Jerry Moch, Joe Black, and Mel Hizon

St. Clare Knights Host Event to Thank MSD Building Corp

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus took their Smoker on the road to say “Thank You” to MSD Building Corporation.  When the Knights Smoker needed several repairs, the men and women of MSD Building Corp stepped up and completed the needed modifications.  The Knights routinely use the smoker for their Mass & Meal BBQ meals at the parish.  So on Friday, June 6, 2025, the Council took the renovated smoker to cook for the MSD employees preparing BBQ brisket, sausage, baked beans, mac & cheese, and desserts, serving approximately 180 people.   Fr. Vincent attended the event and said the blessing.