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You Ought to Be in Pictures! Were you one of the 283 people that attended last month’s Casino Night?  If so, check out the Photo Gallery of Casino Night and see the fun.  A Video made by Knight Lee Usry with photos taken by his wife Cathy, shows many of the attendees and workers – maybe even you!  Our 2018 Casino Night was a huge success, and will help us support our many charities and parish activities. Thank you.

 

Please Support Our Generous Sponsors, Supporters,  and Donors, that made this event possible:

Gold Sponsors ($750 or More):
Bruce Williamson

Silver Sponsors ($500 or More):
Bill & Mabel Hoff

Bronze Sponsors ($250 or More)
Bay Oaks Country Club Beyond Beaute Dan McCarver, Better Homes & Garden Real Estate Bridget Deflora Gaidos Seafood Tim& Lisa Howell Hidden Cove Outdoors Isle of Capri Casinos	Carl & Lynne Ogden Tony & Bo Ogden Panera Bread Saloon Door Brewing T.D. Williamson TriAffect Fitness Health & Wellness Lee & Cathy Usry .
Supporters ($100 or More)
M. Alexander / P. Kramer Billiard Factory Dave & Buster’s Bill & Barb Cory Clear Lake Auto Service Egg & I Restaurant Glenn & Kathy Galecki Sue Ann Goodwin Grazia Italian Kitchen Pat & Mary Alyce Hall HEB J. Henry’s & Craft 96 John & JoAnn Kopfer	KofC Council 3217 Kroger Lupe Tortilla Maggiano’s Little Italy Jerry & Gale Moch Olive Garden Post Oak Graphics Shelby Ramirez Richard Ray John & Darlene Selmarten Thai Cottage Yard House .
Donors ($50 or More)
Academy Ace Hardware Chuey’s John Deflora Charles Conaway El Dorado’s Mexican Restaurant Terry & Jan Green Wesley Howard	George Gillespie Kona Grill Mercedes Benz Clear Lake Mod Pizza P.F. Chang’s Rouxpour Restaurant Rudy’s Bar-B-Que Star Cinema Grill

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus held their second annual District Free Throw Championship. Four boys, aged 9 to 12, and 1 girl, 13 yrs old, were awarded District medals by our District Deputy, Felipe Sanchez. All the winners are now eligible to compete at the Diocesan competition later this month. Congratulations and good luck to all our winners!

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus – Council 9708 welcomes Our Newest Knights for January 2018; Jarod Bottoms, Jim Hickok, and Terry Rodgers.  The 1st degree ceremony was held on Wednesday, January 31, 2018 at the St. Clare of Assisi Conference Hall. Congratulations Jarod, Jim, and Terry, and Welcome to the St. Clare Council.

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus received the prestigious Star Council Award for the 2016-2017 year during Mike Hahn’s term as Grand Knight.  The Star Council Award recognizes excellence in the Council’s membership growth, promotion of top-rated insurance products, Council programs, and charitable outreach.  To qualify, the Council must:

• Meet or exceed its annual membership goal of 7 % increase
• Promote top-rated Knights of Columbus insurance products with a 2.5 % increase over prior year
• Conduct at least four major programs in each of the Service Program categories of Church, Community, Council, Family, Culture of Life, and Youth

St. Clare’s Star Award was one of two in the District which lifted the overall District to the Star District Award.  District Deputy Felipe Sanchez presented the Star Council Award to at a recent Council meeting, and also displayed the Star District Award.

 

Bishop Flanagan’s 31st Annual KC Men’s Retreat was held in San Antonio Oct 13-15 with Miguel Ramirez and Pat Hall of the St. Clare Knights of Columbus participating.

On Friday, October 13, St. Clare Parish hosted a celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Fatima.  This was a Diocese wide event celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Virgin Mary’s appearance at Fatima.  The St. Clare Knights of Columbus assisted in the procession ceremony with the statue of the Virgin Mary.  (See Photo Album)

   

The St. Clare of Assisi School celebrated Columbus Day with a memorial ceremony and the color guard provided by the Knights of Columbus.  Knight Rich May developed the script for students to present to the assembly.  The script included references to the apparition of “Mary on the Pillar” which was a key influence on the Columbus discovery expedition.  Thanks to the St. Clare students, Rich May, and all the Knights for their participation in the presentation.

On Saturday, September 30, the St. Clare Knights of Columbus served 265 smoked meat dinners and donated over $1600 to the St. Clare’s Christian’s in Action ministry to assist the victims of Hurricane Harvey.  A Special Thanks to those that purchased dinners or made a donation, and to those Knights and spouses that worked the event.  This was the Knights first major cooking event using their new smoking unit.  Please plan to attend one of our dinners in the future which help support our many  charitable activities.  See more Photos.

 

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus – Council 9708 welcomes Our Newest Knights for September 2017; John Kopfer, Mark Kradzinski, and Charles Conaway.  The 1st degree ceremony was held on Thursday, September 28, 2017 at the St. Clare of Assisi Conference Hall. Congratulations John, Mark, and Charles; and Welcome to the St. Clare Council.

On Sunday, September 17, the Knights held their Grand Knight Appreciation Dinner to honor Former Grand Knight Mike Hahn. The event was held at Gaidos Seafood Restaurant in Galveston, TX.  See Additional Photos.