The St. Clare Knights of Columbus Council 9708 are proud to announce the 2025 Scholarship Winners. This year with the support of Kathy Pittman, Tony Ogden, Tyler & Alex Ogden, Carl and Lynn Ogden; the Council was able to award 7 scholarships totaling $12,500. Congratulations to our Scholarship Winners.
Left to right: Grand Knight Jim Hickok, Anne Marie Barzilla (Knights Scholarship), Madelyn Cabrera (Knights Scholarship), Zachary Madsen (Bo Ogden Memorial Scholarship), Jack Grigg (Michael Ogden Memorial Scholarship), Annie Nguyen (Witten Scholarship), Monica Kramer Arzola (Knights Scholarship), David Guillory (Dr. Al Varisco “Principal’s Scholarship”), St. Clare of Assisi Director of Youth Ministry Elizabeth Selmarten.
(Left) Annie Nguyen – James & Elizabeth Witten Scholarship, attending Univ of Texas-Austin. (Right) Jack Grigg – Michael Ogden Memorial Scholarship attending Texas A&M Univ(Left) Zachary Madsen – Bo Ogden Memorial Scholarship attending Univ of Texas-Austin. (Right) David Guillory – Dr. Al Varisco “Principal’s” Scholarship attending TX A&M-San Antonio(Left) Anne Marie Barzilla – Knights Scholarship attending Louisiana State Univ. (Right) Monica Kramer Arzola – Knights Scholarship attending Univ of Texas-AustinMadelyn Cabrera – Knights Scholarship attending Texas Tech Univ
The St. Clare Knights of Columbus Council 9708 are proud to announce the 2025 Scholarship Winners. This year with the support of Kathy Pittman, Tony Ogden, Tyler & Alex Ogden, Carl and Lynn Ogden; the Council was able to award 7 scholarships totaling $12,500. Congratulations to our Scholarship Winners.
Left to right: Grand Knight Jim Hickok, Anne Marie Barzilla (Knights Scholarship), Madelyn Cabrera (Knights Scholarship), Zachary Madsen (Bo Ogden Memorial Scholarship), Jack Grigg (Michael Ogden Memorial Scholarship), Annie Nguyen (Witten Scholarship), Monica Kramer Arzola (Knights Scholarship), David Guillory (Dr. Al Varisco “Principal’s Scholarship”), St. Clare of Assisi Director of Youth Ministry Elizabeth Selmarten.
Annie Nguyen – James & Elizabeth Witten Scholarship, attending Univ of Texas-Austin
Jack Grigg – Michael Ogden Memorial Scholarship attending Texas A&M Univ
Zachary Madsen – Bo Ogden Memorial Scholarship attending Univ of Texas-Austin
David Guillory – Dr. Al Varisco “Principal’s” Scholarship attending TX A&M-San Antonio
Anne Marie Barzilla – Knights Scholarship attending Louisiana State Univ
Monica Kramer Arzola – Knights Scholarship attending Univ of Texas-Austin
The St. Clare Knights of Columbus Council 9708 received the prestigious Daniel Cardinal DiNardo 20 Year Charity Award. This award is given to Councils in the state of Texas who have met our exceeded their charity goals each year for 20 consecutive years. Grand Knight Jim Hickok and Deputy Grand Knight Mark Kubacak, accepted the award on behalf of the Council.
Grand Knight Jim Hickok accepted the Quick Start Honor Roll Award on behalf of St. Clare Council 9708 from District Deputy Joe Kramer on April 10, 2025.
The St. Clare Knights of Columbus and the St. Clare Deacons and their wives attended the 41st Annual Clergy Appreciation Night on Friday, January 24, 2025. The event is hosted by the Knights of Columbus Galveston Houston Chapter. Each year we welcome the opportunity to express our thanks, respect, and solidarity with our Cardinal, Archbishop, Bishops, Priests, Deacons, and Religious Vocations. Clergy Appreciation Night provides an opportunity to honor all clergy: Priests, Deacons, brothers, and nuns in the Galveston Houston Archdiocese.
Congratulations to the St. Clare Knights of Columbus on receiving the prestigious Lone Star Award for Excellence With Distinction for the last fraternal year. This is the highest Award in Texas for Operational Excellence. District Deputy, Joe Kramer presented the Award to the Council at their Membership Meeting on Thursday, January 9, 2024. Past Grand Knight Bill Hoff and Financial Secretary Mark Kradzinski accepted the award on behalf of the Council. Congratulations to everyone for the tireless work on our service programs and charitable work. It is our members and our spouses, that keep our Council vibrant and alive. Congratulations everyone!
The St. Clare Knights of Columbus and their families had their Christmas Social at Moody Gardens on Friday, December 20, 2024. The evening started with a delicious meal followed by a one-hour Christmas Show. After the show, attendees were invited to experience the wonderful Festival of Lights. The Show included high-energy blends of magic and musical theater with thrilling illusions, breathtaking acrobatics and dazzling performances.
The St. Clare Knights of Columbus supported the December 14th Mass and Meal event by cooking barbeque brisket, ribs, chicken, beans, potato salad, and coleslaw. The event was held after the 4:30 Saturday evening mass and over 120 meals were served.
The St. Clare Knights of Columbus Council volunteered at Habitat for Humanity on Friday, December 13, 2024 as part of an open build project. Due to the popularity of these open build projects, our number of Council participants was limited to 5 members. We will continue to participate in future Habitat for Humanity events; if you have an interest, please contact the Council.
The St. Clare Knights of Columbus and Parish members teamed up to volunteer at the Houston Food Bank on December 7, 2024. This was very productive day in preparing meals for seniors. The group completed 15 pallets, 675 boxes, 20,250 lbs, for a total of 16,875 meals. Great Job everyone !
