On Sunday, July 6, the St. Clare Knights presented the Soccer Challenge Trophies to the Winners of the Archdiocese Event. Ethan Wild, 8 Y.O. 1st Place and Gabriel Wild, 10 Y.O. 1st Place.
Congratulations to Ethan and Gabriel on their outstanding achievement!
Grand Knight Mark Kubacak (right) presents the Knights Cup to Jerry Moch (left) as the Winners of the Knights Cup at the St Clare of Assisi School Annual Golf Tournament on April 12, 2025.
The winning St. Clare foursome from Council 9708 consisted of Jerry Moch, Larry Mangum, Luis Zepeda, and Tiger Tigerina. These skilled golfers have now claimed the Knights Cup two years in a row!
Each year the St. Clare Knights Council invites other Councils in the area to field a Council Team to compete for the Knights Cup. Congratulations to the St. Clare Team for bringing the trophy home again this year!
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.
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.
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.
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.
