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Congratulations to our Knight of the Quarter, Stan Lewis, for his organization of Council Meetings in his role as Warden.  Stan was also recently recognized for his long-term dedication to the Order with an Honorary Life Membership Award.  Congratulations Stan!

There were a total of 32 volunteers at the Houston Food Bank on Dec 4.  This was a very successful event attended by Knights, family members, parishioners, and Youth Ministry.  At 32 volunteers this was our largest group ever. Thanks to all that attended.

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus held an Exemplification and Welcome Ceremony on Monday, November 15, 2021, for new Knights, transfers, and advancing degrees from St. Clare (15), St. Paul (6), St. Bernadette (2), and St. Mary Immaculate Conception (1); a total of 24 participants.  After the ceremony the St. Clare Knights hosted a family meal in the Family Life Center. Congratulations to all our New Knights!

On Thursday, November 11, the St. Clare Knights of Columbus received the Star Council Award for the 2020-21 year.  The Star Council Award is the highest national award given to councils for outstanding achievement in membership, insurance, and service programs.   Jerry Moch, District Deputy presents the award to Bill Hoff, Grand Knight, Luis Zepeda, Deputy Grand Knight, and Pat Hall, Membership Director.  Congratulations to the entire Council 9708 membership, this was truly a team effort by everyone.

The St. Clare Knights returned to the Loving Choice Pregnancy Center, this time to build custom cabinets to house baby clothes for the Center’s clients. The Knights worked over two weekends to complete the project. During the project, three seminarians from Houston also stopped by to visit the Center.

The St. Clare Knights coordinated the donations of various baby items from the Parish over two weekends to be donated to Loving Choice Pregnancy Center.  These items are provided to expectant mothers as they attend the Center.  In addition to the baby items, parishioners also donated about $700 in gift cards.   Estimated total gifts collected was approximately $2500. Thank you for making this event a great success!  See website: Loving-Choice.org

Knights Bill Hoff and John Soisson presented Father Vincent with a $5,000 check for the Church and a $2,000 check for the School after 9 am mass on Oct 17, 2021.  The check to the Church was used to upgrade the Rosary Garden and the check to the School will be used for the Annual Star Fund.

The St. Clare Knights continue their support of the Loving Choice Pregnancy Center with their donation of $6,500. Grand Knight Bill Hoff presents the donation to Director Will Rodriguez who is in the process of expanding the Center.

The St. Clare Knights donated $5,000 to upgrade the Rosary Garden.  The Knights worked with Father Vincent to get his requirements and then obtained bids for the project.  Once a contractor was found, the Knights worked with the contractor to lay out the new concrete path and the spacing of the beads of the rosary.  The beads of the rosary were stamped into the concrete and later painted.  All visitors can now walk the path as they say rosary.

The Texas Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a Financial Benefit Seminar with Van Mueller on Wednesday, November 10 at 7 pm.  Van Mueller is an author and dynamic speaker known for helping clients plan successful insurance and retirement strategies.  He is a global speaker that has presented in all 50 states and every province in Canada. Inspiring his audience to take control over their financial future.  Registration for the online Zoom Presentation is required at: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_rlwXkY9fQJOmcZGpA-AqOg