Congratulations to our Knight of the Quarter, John Soisson, for his organization of the Parish online Rosary, the organization of the “Into the Breach” program, and his tireless work as Faith Director.
Knights Receive ACE Wings
Deputy Grand Knight, Luis Zepeda, and Brother Knight, Mel Hizon, receive their ACE Wings from District Deputy, Jerry Moch. ACE stands for Pro Life without Apology, Compromise, or Exception. To earn the ACE Wings a Knight must participate in 5 Pro Life events.
Deacon Bob Receives 4th Degree
Congratulations to Deacon Bob Hebert of St. Clare Parish who completed his Knights of Columbus 4th Degree Exemplification at the Shrine of True Cross on Saturday, June 19 along with Jodie McClain of St. Bernadette’s Parish. Congratulations to everyone!
2021 Knights Volunteer at Galveston County Food Bank
The 2021 Knights Volunteer at Galveston County Food Bank on June 12. The event was attended by the Knights and members of St. Clare Parish including several from the Parish Youth Ministry with a total of 26 people attending. This was our first time attending the Galveston County Food Bank and our volunteers completed their work in record time. It was a very successful event and we look forward to returning.
2021 Scholarship Awards
The St. Clare Knights of Columbus presented the 2021 Scholarship Awards to the recipients during a ceremony on Sunday June 6 after mass, and on Thursday June 10 before their Membership Meeting. The St Clare Knights began awarding scholarships to deserving high school graduates in 2009; since then, the Knights have funded scholarships totaling more than $54,000.
This year the St. Clare Knights awarded 4 scholarships totaling $6,450 including the $3,000 James & 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.
Scholarship awards are sent directly to the admitting school in August to be used for any expense posted by the school for the student. Congratulations to all of our Scholarship Winners, we are very proud of all of you!
St. Clare Blood Drive Benefiting David Rigoulot
The Knights will be hosting a St. Clare Blood Drive Benefiting David Rigoulot on Friday, June 25 from 10 am – 3 pm. The MD Anderson Donation Coach will be set up in St. Clare Parking Lot. David is currently being treated at MD Anderson. David is a long time Knight and St. Clare Parishioner with 4 small children. Please consider donating if you are able. Link to MD Anderson Blood Donation SignUp: https://tinyurl.com/stclare0621
St. Clare Knights Win 2 State Awards
The St. Clare Knights Win 2 State Awards at the State Convention in recognition of their outstanding Faith in Action Programs; the only Council in the state to win 2 awards. The St. Clare Knights were awarded 1st place in Texas for their Food for Families Program. The Knights have held 4 volunteer events to the Houston Food Bank during the pandemic and donated $700. A 5th event is scheduled for June 12 to the Galveston Food Bank. Thanks to Mike Hahn for leading this effort with assistance from Dennis Beckman. The Knights were also awarded 2nd place in Texas for their March for Life Program in Austin, TX. A total of 30 Knights participated in the event and donated much needed supplies to pregnancy centers. Thanks to Luis Zepeda for leading this effort. Grand Knight, Bill Hoff, accepted the awards from State Deputy Alfredo Vela on behalf of St. Clare Council 9708.
Knights Raise Money for Wheelchairs
The St. Clare Knights raise money for wheelchairs collecting and donating a total of $3650 so far this year. Since 2003, the Knights of Columbus has funded the delivery of tens of thousands of wheelchairs around the world, and right here at home. Thousands of veterans and their families across the United States in need of wheelchairs have received new mobility, and honor the Knights with their thanks and prayers. In partnership with the American Wheelchair Mission, a wheelchair which retails for $500 can be purchased for just $150, changing a life forever.
2021 Knights Volunteer at Houston Food Bank in April
The 2021 Knights Volunteer at Houston Food Bank in April; this is the 4th visit to the Houston Food Bank this year for the St. Clare Knights of Columbus with 13 volunteers attending. Congratulations to all volunteers for a very successful event. Mark your calendars for our next event at the Galveston County Food Bank on June 12.
Knights Earn Wings
St. Clare Knights Pat Hall and Jerry Moch recently earned their ACE Wings for participation in pro-life activities. The Texas State Council Pro-Life ACE Wings signifies the recipient is pro-life without Apology, Compromise, or Exception. To qualify Knights must participate in 5 events, with four being focused on the unborn.
The blessed ACE Wings are 2″ wide and 5/8″ high. The precious feet on the pin are the exact size and shape of an unborn baby’s feet at 10 weeks after conception. For more information on the Program, contact Program Director Luis Zepeda.
