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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.

 

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.

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.

The 2021 St. Clare Knights win Knights Cup at 11th Annual St. Clare of Assisi Golf Tournament.  Area Knights of Columbus Councils assemble golf teams from their membership to compete for the coveted Knights Cup. The team of Mike Hahn, Jerry Moch, Greg Peck, and Luis Zepeda shot a 59 to best 4 other Knights teams.  The fundraiser was held at Battleground Golf Course on Saturday, March 27, and benefits the St. Clare of Assisi Catholic School and the many charities of the St. Clare Knights of Columbus.  Thanks to all the Knights, school staff, and family members that worked so hard to make the tournament a success.

The St. Clare Knights have participated in the American Wheelchair Mission for many years.  This year with our concerted effort the Council was able to donate an amazing 21 wheelchairs.  Each $150 donation allows the Knights to deliver a brand new wheelchair ($450 retail value) to those in desperate need of mobility. Please take a moment to watch this moving video, Texas Knights Living the Gospel, to see how lives are being changed.

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus joined thousands of Texans for the Texas Rally for Life on Saturday, January 24, at the Capital in Austin, TX.  Due to Covid-19 restrictions, a car caravan drove for hours around the Capital, while many others live streamed the event remotely.  The St. Clare Knights of Columbus had 30 Brother Knights, family members, and friends that participated.  A recorded version of the livestream event is available online.  Thanks to everyone that participated.

Brothers Knights, for your convenience,  can now pay your Annual Dues Online for 2021 via Square.  All major credit cards and debit cards are accepted.  Click the image or the following link to go to a Secure Square Payment site.

If you have any questions about your dues, please contact John DeFlora, Financial Secretary.

Please join us for our next State-Wide Fraternal Benefit Night on January 19^th, 2021 at 7pm with Joe Jordan on Retirement Planning.  Use this ZOOM LINK to pre-register.  The event is limited to the first 1,000 statewide that pre-register.  Joe Jordan is a Brother Knight, and best selling author of “Living a Life of Significance”. His message will be geared towards retirement, and sharing a message of generational wealth. He will also share why he think it is important to have your finances driven by your faith.

Joe has lead insurance operations at Paine Webber and held senior VP role MetLife, working in the product development dept. He also was a founder of the Insured Retirement Institute. Has been named “Top 50 Irish Americans on Wall Street” for the past 3 years.

This webinar is open to everyone.  Please join us for this great speaker, please pre-register, show up on time, put it on your calendar, and feel free to share the link above.  We ask that you stay on for the entire call and complete a short survey at the end so the Knights can continue to bring you meaningful webinars (Indicate our Council 9708).

The St. Clare Knights of Columbus held their first ever Thanksgiving Turkey Fry on Tuesday, November 24, 2020.  The cooking event was hosted by Dave and Karen Fronick off Parish grounds due to Covid-19 restrictions.  The Council sold 33 turkeys with all proceeds being donated to the St. Clare of Assisi Church HVAC Project.  Father Vincent was presented with a check for $1,000 on December 19 after the 4:30 pm Mass.

The 2020 Knights Volunteer at Houston Food Bank in Dec; this is the 3rd visit to the Houston Food Bank this year for the St. Clare Knights of Columbus with 24 volunteers attending – our largest event of the year!  Congratulations to all volunteers for a very successful event.