The St. Clare Knights joined with other Councils in the Houston/Galveston area to donate 150 wheelchairs to the Houston VA Hospital on September 28,2023. The St. Clare of Assisi Knights and Parish donated a total of 62 wheelchairs. The Knights of Columbus Councils formed a caravan of 15 trucks, cars, and motorcycles that were provided a Police escort to the Houston VA Hospital. A Marine Veteran was the first to receive a wheelchair.
The St. Clare Knights Sponsored a WWII Veteran Honor Trip to the WWII Museum in New Orleans, LA. The Knights donated 10 wheelchairs on September 27 to assist the Veterans with their mobility in making the trip. The Veterans making the trip ranged in age from 95-105 years old. Over the two days they were treated to honor ceremonies, tours, and entertainment. We’re proud to Honor the “Greatest Generation”.
The St Clare Knights of Columbus donated $5,000 to the St. Clare of Assisi School Tuition Assistance Program on September 17, 2023. The check was presented to Father Vincent and Principal Claudia Cavazos.
The St. Clare Knights held the 2023 Council Soccer Challenge on September 16, 2023. The Competition is for players ages 9 to 14 to demonstrate their soccer skills with a penalty kick. Each player is allowed 15 shots at the goal. The goal is divided into a series of scoring zones. The upper corners are 20-point zones, the lower corners are 10-point zones and the central region is a 5-point zone. Winners at the Council level advance to District on Oct 28, and Archdiocese Level on Nov 11.
