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The Council recently received its first Bingo Prize Fee distribution check.

Texas recently passed bill HB 914 which was designed to help more of the prize fees go directly to Texas bingo charities rather than counties and municipalities.  For a charity to receive the prize fee, each county or municipality had to vote not to impose the prize fee, or not vote at all, in which case the charities would receive the fees.  Harris County declined to vote allowing those fees to be returned to County charities.  Unfortunately, the City of Houston voted to impose the fee and thus kept their portion of the fees.

A sincere thanks to the Harris County Commissioners for recognizing the benefits of local charities such as the Knights of Columbus and the service they provide to our community. Thank you.

Congratulations to the 2020 Knights of Columbus Regional Free Throw Winners!  After winning at the Council and District Levels, Logan Sariga (13) and Matt McCormick (11) went on to win at Regionals for the 13  and 11 year old boys competition.  Both are planning to attend the State Competition in San Antonio on March 7, 2020.  Good Luck Logan and Matt!

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus joined thousands of Texans at the Texas Rally for Life on Saturday, January 25, at the Capitol in Austin. Guests from Area Parishes and Knights Councils joined the St. Clare Knights on the bus ride to the Capital. The 2020 Texas Rally for Life  commemorates the 47th anniversary of the tragic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision.

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus held their 2020 Free Throw Championships on Saturday January 25.  Boys and girls ages 9 to 14  participated in the contest. Contestants competed within their own gender and age group.  Winners move on to the District, Regional, and State levels.

Congratulations to Mark Kradzinski for being selected as the council’s Knight of the Quarter.  Mark has been recognized for his hard work as Treasurer and his recent leadership for the 2020 Casino Night.  Thank you Mark!

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus received the prestigious Star Council Award for the 2018-2019 year during Dave Fronick’s term as Grand Knight.  The Star Council Award recognizes excellence in the Council’s Membership Growth, Faith in Action Programs, promotion of top-rated insurance products, and Charitable Outreach.  The Council’s  Star Award was only one of 6 from 132 Councils in the entire Galveston–Houston Archdiocese.  District Deputy Jerry Moch presented the Star Council Award to at a recent Council meeting.

The Knights of Columbus presented Fr. Vincent with another Capital Campaign Donation of $4,000.  Since the start of the Capital Campaign, the Knights of Columbus have donated over $30,000 through their fundraising efforts.  With $120,000 of the debt remaining, additional donations are still needed to meet the November 2019 deadline.

We are now taking 2019 KofC Shirt Orders for the Council.  If you are relatively new to the Council, or if your current shirt just needs an upgrade, please take this opportunity to order.  We are offering 5 quality shirts from Port Authority and Nike.

1. Port Authority Long Sleeve Denim Shirt in 100% Cotton. Sizes XS-4XL. Estimated Cost $37
2. Port Authority Short Sleeve Button Down Collar Dress Shirt in 55 /45 Cotton /Poly. Sizes: XS – 4XL. Colors: Light Stone or Royal Blue. Estimated Cost $32
3. Port Authority Short Sleeve Knit Collared Polo with “Moisture Wicking Technology”. This is a 60/40 Cotton /Poly. Sizes: XS-4XL. Color: Navy. Estimated cost $33
4. Nike Short Sleeve Dri-Fit Collared Polo. 100% Poly Fabric. Sizes: XS – 4XL. Color: Navy only. Estimated Cost $49
5. Port Authority Dri Zone 100% Poly Fabric (Same as Nike above) Navy Blue with Light Blue Trim Stripe on Sleeve Cuff. Sizes: XS-4XL. Estimated cost $36

Place your shirt order below and you will pay the Council when the shirts are arrive.  The cost is estimated because the shipping cost is allocated equally over the number of shirts ordered and may vary by a couple of dollars. Please contact Bill Cory at  bill.cory@comcast.net if you have any questions.

The St. Clare Knights participated in the 2019 American Wheelchair Mission again this year with wheelchair contributions changing the lives of people in dire need of mobility.  Please take a moment to watch this moving video, Texas Knights Living the Gospel, to see how lives are being changed.

Congratulations to our Newest Knights! – Chris Beck received his 1st Degree on July 11, and brothers John & Jim Selmarten received their 1st, 2nd, & 3rd Degree on July 20, 2019.  John Selmarten Sr. made it a special event when he received his 3rd Degree along with his 2 sons – we believe this is the first time a father and 2 sons have ever received their 3rd Degree together.  Congratulations to the Selmarten Family!  Also receiving advanced degrees on July 20th was Charles Conaway (2nd Degree) and Riley Ludlow (2nd & 3rd Degrees).  Congratulations to all of our new Knights and advanced degrees!