On Sunday, October 19, 2025, the St. Clare Knights of Columbus were pleased to present Fr. Vincent with two checks after the 11 am mass. The first check was for $50,000 for the Capital Campaign. The second check was an additional $1,500 to complete the new sinks in the Family Life Center (combined sink donations = $21,500). The Knights total donation to the parish was $71,500.
There is an active effort in the Houston Bay Area to develop and build the new Carlo Acutis Catholic High School to serve the 10 parishes in the area. The Carlo Acutis Board of Directors are actively raising money to fund the project.
On Sunday, October 19, 2025, the St. Clare Knights of Columbus Council 9708 were pleased to donate $10,000 to help fund the development of the new Carlo Acutis Catholic High School. Board Member Ken Allison accepts the donation on behalf of Carlo Acutis High School.
On Sunday, October 19, 2025, the St. Clare Knights of Columbus were proud to present the District Medals to the St. Clare winners in the District Soccer Challenge. The winners for each age group were: Jacob Wild (age 14), Gabriel Wild (age 13), Ethan Wild (age 11), and Isacc Wild (age 9). What a day for the Wild Family!
These winners will advance to the Diocesan Soccer Challenge to be held on November 8, 2025 at 8:30 am at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory, 8900 Bellaire Blvd., Houston, TX 77036. We wish you the very best at the next Challenge!
The St. Clare Knights of Columbus held an Exemplification and Welcome Ceremony on Saturday, September 27, 2025, for new Knights and those advancing in their Degrees from St. Clare (4), St. Bernadette (4), and St. Paul’s (5) for a total of 13 participants. After the ceremony the St. Clare Knights hosted a family meal in the Conference Center. Congratulations to all of our new and advancing Knights of Columbus.
The St. Clare Knights of Columbus hosted the Council and District Soccer Challenge competition on Saturday, September 20, 2025. Knights of Columbus Councils from St. Clare, St. Bernadette and St. Paul participated in the event.
The competition “winners” were as follows, designated by (AGE Grp/F/D) “F” first round winners and “D” District winners. From St Clare: Jacob Wild (14/F/D), Gabriel Wild (13/F/D), Francisco Martinez (12/F), Ethan Wild (11/F/D), Isaac Wild (9/F/D). From St Paul: Bryan Morales (12/F/D), Levi Pena (9/F). Congratulations to the winners. This was a great event for the entire family. Thanks to all the participants, volunteers, and family members that attended the event. Special thanks to our event organizer Joe Ross.
The St. Clare Knights held their 2024-2025 Past Grand Knight Dinner on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Tommy’s Seafood Restaurant & Oyster Bar to celebrate PGK Jim Hickok’s term as Grand Knight. Jim was presented with a Past Grand Knight certificate and an engraved 4th Degree sword. Congratulations Jim, and thank you for your service!
After a very successful 2025 St. Clare Golf Tournament fundraiser, the St Clare Knights of Columbus present Fr. Vincent with a check for $12,000 for the St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School.
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.
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.
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.