A St. Clare Blood Drive was held on Friday, July 10. The Blood Drive was organized when the spouse of a Brother Knight, was hospitalized and could not receive needed blood due to COVID-19 rationing. A very special Thank You to the 25 Brother Knights and the entire Parish that volunteered to give blood. Thank you for putting your Faith in Action to help others.
Seminarian Benjamin King takes his first vows of Poverty, Chastity and Obedience on June 27 in the Miles Christi Chapel in Lujan, Argentina. Ben is the grandson of Pat and Mary Alyce Hall. After the homily Ben was assisted into his “Habit”, as the cassock is called. Although his family was unable to attend the ceremony due to the COVID-19 quarantine, they were able to view the broadcast on-line.
The St. Clare Knights of Columbus have supported Ben on his journey through the (RSVP) Seminarian Support Program the last few years. His next step is a few years study of Theology in Rome after which he looks forward to ordination. His duties will be working with young Catholics in the U.S. where Miles Christi has locations in Michigan and California. Congratulations to the entire family.
The St. Clare Knight of Columbus held their Officer Installation ceremony on June 25th for the 2020-2021 fraternal year. For the first time ever, the ceremony was held Online due to the pandemic. Please congratulate all of the new Officers and Directors for the 2020-2021 fraternal year.
Sunday, May 10 after 5:30 mass, complete with social distancing precautions, Grand Knight Dave Fronick presented Father Vincent with a $1000 Pastor’s Discretion check. Coincidentally, since it was also Father Vincent’s birthday, he was also presented with a birthday card.
Happy birthday, Father Vincent!
The St. Clare Knights of Columbus received the 2020 Quick Start Award for their quick start in meeting the Diocesan Charitable Goal. District Deputy Jerry Moch presents the award to Grand Knight, Dave Fronick.
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10th Annual St. Clare of Assisi Golf Scramble
Held at the Battleground Golf Club in Deer Park, Phone 281-478-4653.
Go to the Online Store and click on Tournaments to purchase tickets and sponsorships.
The Council recently received its first Bingo Prize Fee distribution check.
Texas recently passed bill HB 914 which was designed to help more of the prize fees go directly to Texas bingo charities rather than counties and municipalities. For a charity to receive the prize fee, each county or municipality had to vote not to impose the prize fee, or not vote at all, in which case the charities would receive the fees. Harris County declined to vote allowing those fees to be returned to County charities. Unfortunately, the City of Houston voted to impose the fee and thus kept their portion of the fees.
A sincere thanks to the Harris County Commissioners for recognizing the benefits of local charities such as the Knights of Columbus and the service they provide to our community. Thank you.
Congratulations to the 2020 Knights of Columbus Regional Free Throw Winners! After winning at the Council and District Levels, Logan Sariga (13) and Matt McCormick (11) went on to win at Regionals for the 13 and 11 year old boys competition. Both are planning to attend the State Competition in San Antonio on March 7, 2020. Good Luck Logan and Matt!
The St. Clare Knights and wives took the opportunity to tour “The Painted Churches” in Schulenburg and across Fayette County. These churches date back to the turn of the 20th century when German and Czech immigrants built dozens of churches across Texas. The four churches that were toured look relatively simple from the outside, but contain incredible works of art within its walls.
See the Photo Gallery
The St. Clare Knights of Columbus joined thousands of Texans at the Texas Rally for Life on Saturday, January 25, at the Capitol in Austin. Guests from Area Parishes and Knights Councils joined the St. Clare Knights on the bus ride to the Capital. The 2020 Texas Rally for Life commemorates the 47th anniversary of the tragic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision.
