The St. Clare Knights of Columbus presented the 2021 Scholarship Awards to the recipients during a ceremony on Sunday June 6 after mass, and on Thursday June 10 before their Membership Meeting.  The St Clare Knights began awarding scholarships to deserving high school graduates in 2009; since then, the Knights have funded scholarships totaling more than $54,000.

This year the St. Clare Knights awarded 4 scholarships totaling $6,450 including the $3,000 James & Elizabeth Witten Scholarship.  James Witten was a 4th degree Knight, and the funding of this scholarship is one of the many ways his family honors his and his wife’s memory.

Scholarship awards are sent directly to the admitting school in August to be used for any expense posted by the school for the student. Congratulations to all of our Scholarship Winners, we are very proud of all of you!

The Knights will be hosting a St. Clare Blood Drive Benefiting David Rigoulot on Friday, June 25 from 10 am – 3 pm.  The MD Anderson Donation Coach will be set up in St. Clare Parking Lot.  David is currently being treated at MD Anderson.  David is a long time Knight and St. Clare Parishioner with 4 small children. Please consider donating if you are able.  Link to MD Anderson Blood Donation SignUp: https://tinyurl.com/stclare0621

Blood Drive Flyer 

The St. Clare Knights Win 2 State Awards at the State Convention in recognition of their outstanding Faith in Action Programs; the only Council in the state to win 2 awards.  The St. Clare Knights were awarded 1st place in Texas for their Food for Families Program. The Knights have held 4 volunteer events to the Houston Food Bank during the pandemic and donated $700.  A 5th event is scheduled for June 12 to the Galveston Food Bank. Thanks to Mike Hahn for leading this effort with assistance from Dennis Beckman.  The Knights were also awarded 2nd place in Texas for their March for Life Program in Austin, TX.  A total of 30 Knights participated in the event and donated much needed supplies to pregnancy centers. Thanks to Luis Zepeda for leading this effort.  Grand Knight, Bill Hoff, accepted the awards from State Deputy Alfredo Vela on behalf of St. Clare Council 9708.

 

The St. Clare Knights raise money for wheelchairs collecting and donating a total of $3650 so far this year.    Since 2003, the Knights of Columbus has funded the delivery of tens of thousands of wheelchairs around the world, and right here at home. Thousands of veterans and their families across the United States in need of wheelchairs have received new mobility, and honor the Knights with their thanks and prayers.  In partnership with the American Wheelchair Mission, a wheelchair which retails for $500 can be purchased for just $150, changing a life forever.

 

The 2021 Knights Volunteer at Houston Food Bank in April; this is the 4th visit to the Houston Food Bank this year for the St. Clare Knights of Columbus with 13 volunteers attending.  Congratulations to all volunteers for a very successful event.  Mark your calendars for our next event at the Galveston County Food Bank on June 12.

St. Clare Knights Pat Hall and Jerry Moch recently earned their ACE Wings for participation in pro-life activities.  The Texas State Council Pro-Life ACE Wings signifies the recipient is pro-life without Apology, Compromise, or Exception.  To qualify Knights must participate in 5 events, with four being focused on the unborn.

The blessed ACE Wings are 2″ wide and 5/8″ high.  The precious feet on the pin are the exact size and shape of an unborn baby’s feet at 10 weeks after conception.  For more information on the Program, contact Program Director Luis Zepeda.

The 2021 St. Clare Knights win Knights Cup at 11th Annual St. Clare of Assisi Golf Tournament.  Area Knights of Columbus Councils assemble golf teams from their membership to compete for the coveted Knights Cup. The team of Mike Hahn, Jerry Moch, Greg Peck, and Luis Zepeda shot a 59 to best 4 other Knights teams.  The fundraiser was held at Battleground Golf Course on Saturday, March 27, and benefits the St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School and the many charities of the St. Clare Knights of Columbus.  Thanks to all the Knights, school staff, and family members that worked so hard to make the tournament a success.

The St. Clare Knights have participated in the American Wheelchair Mission for many years.  This year with our concerted effort the Council was able to donate an amazing 21 wheelchairs.  Each $150 donation allows the Knights to deliver a brand new wheelchair ($450 retail value) to those in desperate need of mobility. Please take a moment to watch this moving video, Texas Knights Living the Gospel, to see how lives are being changed.

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus joined thousands of Texans for the Texas Rally for Life on Saturday, January 24, at the Capital in Austin, TX.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a car caravan drove for hours around the Capital, while many others live streamed the event remotely.  The St. Clare Knights of Columbus had 30 Brother Knights, family members, and friends that participated.  A recorded version of the livestream event is available online.  Thanks to everyone that participated.

Brothers Knights, for your convenience,  can now pay your Annual Dues Online for 2021 via Square.  All major credit cards and debit cards are accepted.  Click the image or the following link to go to a Secure Square Payment site.

If you have any questions about your dues, please contact John DeFlora, Financial Secretary.