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A Special Thanks to all of our Hurricane Harvey Volunteers.  The St. Clare Knights of Columbus joined with other members of the parish to help those most severely affected by Hurricane Harvey.  Volunteers met in the church parking lot every day for over a week following the storm; a heartening display for those in need in the community.  The St. Clare Christians in Action group continues to see and increased need for those affected by the storm.

Hurricane Harvey was the first major hurricane (Category 3+) to make landfall in the US in 12 years. In the unprecedented four-day period, our area received 52 inches of rain, the most ever recorded in the continental US.  The resulting floods inundated hundreds of thousands of homes, displacing more than 30,000 people, prompting more than 17,000 rescues, and at least 82 confirmed deaths.  See Hurricane Harvey Photo Album.

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus received the following from the American Wheel Chair Mission for contributing to the mission of delivering life changing wheelchairs to people and families in dire need of mobility.  The American Wheelchair Mission is one of the many Knights of Columbus Charities that the Council donates to annually.  .  See Video: Texas Knights Providing Hope.

The American Wheelchair Mission is a non-profit organization with a goal to deliver brand new, free wheelchairs and mobility aids to physically disabled children, teens and adults throughout the world who are without mobility or the means to acquire a wheelchair. The American Wheelchair Mission will continue to change the lives of entire families with the gifts of hope, dignity, freedom and independence.

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus held their Annual Ice Cream Social for the Knights and their families on Thursday, July 20th.  “Meet and Greet” bingo games were played by all age groups for a prize drawing.  See Photo Album.

The Knights Christen Cooker and a Holy Pot.  On Saturday, July 8, the St. Clare Knights of Columbus christened their new Cooker by smoking ribs, chicken, and making chili.  The initial burn in was not without a few lessons learned, as the surface burner got hot enough to burn through a light kitchen pot. Father Vincent was on hand to proclaim this a “Holy Pot”.  More Photos.

 

Congratulations New Sir Knights of the 4th Degree.  The Exemplification ceremony took place on June 17 at St. Maximilian Kolbe Catholic Church in northwest Harris County.  Those receiving the 4th Degree were John Stange, Robert Schladenhaffen, Gregory Peck, and Cale Urban; pictured with their wives.  Existing 4th Degree Knights Jim Hessman and Richard Ray also attended the ceremony.   Congratulations to everyone!

The Knights Cooker Has Arrived!

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus  are very excited about receiving this cooker as it greatly expands our cooking capabilities.  We look forward to many new cooking events.  The cooker is currently stored outside the back door of the old parish hall.   Please stop by and check it out!  A special thanks to the Knights who have agreed to participate on the Cooking Team.

 

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus presented the 2017 Scholarship Awards at the graduation dinner on May 21.  The St Clare Knights began awarding scholarships to deserving high school graduates in 2012; since then, the Knights have funded scholarships totaling more than $27,000.

This year the St. Clare Knights awarded scholarships totaling $7,000 including the $3,000 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.  Grand Knight Mike Hahn presented this year’s Scholarship Awards to Matthew Bianchi (attending University of Texas-Austin), Benson Jacob (attending Texas A&M), Korrie Fulcher (attending University of Texas-Austin), Bailey Breaux (attending Texas A&M), Kaitlyn Golden (attending Stephen F. Austin), and Miles Hallberg (attending Texas A&M).  Congratulations to all the graduates, and best wishes as you embark on the next phase of your education!

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus held a New Knights Social for all those who joined the Council during the past year.  Grand Knight, Mike Hahn and his wife Veronica graciously hosted the event at their home on Sunday May 21st.  The Knights also recognized Father Vincent for winning the Clergy of the Year.  A wonderful meal was served including burgers, chopped beef sandwiches, all the fixin’s, tea and desert.  Several tried their luck at fishing off the dock, but nothing was caught except fish stories and fellowship.  Thanks to Mike and Veronica for their hospitality.

If you’re interested in joining the Knights, please contact us here.  Maybe we can see you next year.

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus – Council 9708 welcomes our newest Knights; Charles Campise, Maricio Rodriguez, and Chuck Mowry.  The 1st degree ceremony was held on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at the St. Clare of Assisi Conference Hall.  Congratulations Charles, Maricio, and Chuck; and Welcome to the St. Clare Council.

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus held their 2017 Spring Family Picnic at the Christian Renewal Center on Saturday, April 15.   The cookout included grilled burgers, hot dogs and all the fixings, plus a wide variety of pot luck sides and desserts.  This was a nice family outing for everyone and the weather was perfect.  The children finished the day with a massive Easter Egg Hunt.

See the rest of the Photo Album.