2024 Past Grand Knight Dinner

The Past Grand Knight Dinner was held on Thursday, November 7, 2024 at Tommy’s Seafood Restaurant.  Past Grand Knight Bill Hoff was honored for his service as Grand Knight for his third term during the 2023-24 fraternal year.  Current Grand Knight Jim Hickok summarized Bill’s many accomplishments during his tenures.

2024 St Clare Council Welcomes New Knights

On October 26, 2024, the St Clare Knights of Columbus held an Exemplification of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity to welcome new members to the Council.  These new members (front row left to right) are Brian O’Neal, Dr. Thomas Thomas, Victor Martinez, and Paul Miller.  The ceremony was conducted by Brothers Frank Standa, John Soisson, Gordon Ducote, Pat Hall, and Deacon Bob Herbert as clergy.   After the ceremony, Grand Knight Jim Hickok invited family and friends to a lunch social.

2024 District Soccer Challenge

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus hosted the 2024 District Soccer Challenge on Saturday, October 19, 2024 at the St. Clare Soccer Fields.  The event was officiated by District Deputy Joe Kramer, Grand Knight Jim Hickok, Deputy Grand Knight Mark Kubacak, and Brother Joe Ross.  The District Winners from St. Clare were Francisco Martinez, and brothers Ethan, Gabriel and Jacob Wild.  The District Winner from St. Paul was Alexis Akanwa.  These winners now advance to the Galveston Houston Archdiocese competition on Saturday, November 9, 2024, and winners from the Diocese competition will advance to the State Competition.  Congratulations to our winners and good luck in the upcoming competitions!

St Clare Knights Win Star Council Award 2022-23

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus receive the 2022-23 Star Council Award.  The Award recognizes outstanding achievement in membership, insurance, programming, and overall operations.  This is the highest Award given nationally by the Knights and is an indicator of a high preforming Council.  The St. Clare Council has now won the Award 4 times in the last 5 years. District Deputy Joe Kramer presented on the Award on November 9, 2023 to Past Grand Knight Luis Zepeda, Program Director Paul Baczek, and Membership Director Frank Stands.

2023 Baby Shower for Loving Choice Pregnancy Center

The St Clare Knights of Columbus and Parish collected Baby Shower items over two weekends for the Loving Choice Pregnancy Center. The Council combined their cash donation of $2,000 with Baby Items, Gift Cards, Cash, and Checks received for a combined total of over $13,000 in cash and goods. Congratulations to everyone for an outstanding job!

Life Director Mel Hizon and Ernest Davila
Terry Hart, Mark Kubacak, and Jim Hickok receive donations from Parishoners
The baby items collected filled 2 pickup trucks
Check presented to Loving Choice Director John Hinojosa. Also pictured Mark Kubacak, Joe Black, Bill Hoff, and Mel Hizon

2022-23 Past Grand Knight Dinner

The St Clare Knights held their 2022-23 Past Grand Knight Dinner on Sunday, October 1, 2023 at Topwater Grill in San Leon, TX to celebrate PGK Luis Zepeda’s term as Grand Knight.  Over 40 Brother Knights, spouses, and spouses of fallen Knights attended the evening.

Grand Knight Bill Hoff presents Past Grand Knight Luis Zepeda with Certificate of Appreciation