Knights of Columbus
John Clare Council #15485

State Convention May 1-3, 2026 St. Matthews Hillsboro Confirm Delegates & alternates Don Mey Erik Riechers Dan Riechers To be Determined at March Meeting Registration Packet is at  https://oregonkofc.org/knights-of-columbus-118th-state-convention/ Volunteer Opportunities  https://signup.com/go/QEXBirO

  Dear Brothers, In just two weeks, a new group of 25 ACTS retreatants and their supporting team will gather in Mt. Angel for the 2025 Women’s ACTS Retreat, taking place March 12–15. As their ACTS Brothers, we are asking for your support to help make the first Women's ACTS Retreat at St. Clare a success. There are several ways to get involved, from the send-off on Thursday, March 12 to the Candlelight service on Saturday, March 14, as well as the Sunday return luncheon that is being run by the parish. Please review the volunteer options and sign up for a time that fits your schedule using the link below: https://docs.google.com/ spreadsheets/d/ 17vi8UBMcs8qnOsF7xnFnEMiCbI7I3 RNp/edit?usp=sharing&ouid= 105896743798718299070&rtpof= true&sd=true Thank you for supporting our Sisters in Christ through your service and presence. Your Brothers in Christ, Rip Howell and Rodrigo Lara

By my country we easily served 90 breakfasts this morning, grossing $774.  Very Well Done, and a thank you to the   Next breakfast is at St Clare in two weeks, March 8.

Just a reminder that our council is serving a pancake breakfast at St. John Fisher Church this Sunday February 22 nd .  Doors to the Corrado Center will open at 7:30am.   Help is needed: ·      Early, to set up the dining area, prepare drinks and fruit cups, cracking eggs etc.     ·      Prepare for and serving breakfast after the 9:00am Mass ·      Clean and reset the dining area, prepare and serve breakfast after the 11:00am Mass.  ·      Clean and restore the dining area and kitchen to  (better than)  its previous condition. Clean-up should be completed by 1:30pm.  Please come and help when and where you can.

 Two links from Supreme: A new video channel for Lent:   https://www.kofc.org/lent AND  A Spanish Fraternal Benefit Event:   https://files.constantcontact.com/716460b3001/d66e02ec-ff10-485b-ae46-68a3aaffe6a9.pdf

 7:00 PM - Call to Order Prayer – 4th Anniversary of the War in Ukraine Prayer – Our Father Pledge of Allegiance 7:05 PM - Roll Call of Officers GK- Present FS- Present.           DGK-Present Chan- Present Treasurer- Present Advocate-Excused Recorder - Present Warden - Present IG  - Present OG -Present 3YT-Present 2YT-Presnet 1YT-Present Chaplain- Excused Lecturer- Same as Chancellor Program Director- Same as DGK Voting Strength 20 brothers 7:07 PM - Reading / Approval of Previous Meeting Minutes Minutes Accepted 7:10 PM - GK’s Remarks (Don Mey) Membership Challenge Be Men of Service A number of opportunities to volunteer tonight Soup Supper this Friday at St. Clare Brunch on March 15 Pancake Breakfast at SJF  Prayer and reflection during Lent Membership Challenge 7:20 PM - Treasurer’s Report (Mike Devlin) Fraternity: $2776.85 Unity: $544.75 Charity:  $5.71 7:25 PM - Financial Secretary’s Report (Erik Riechers) Financial Secretary's Report Is...

The February Hybrid meeting will be held on Tuesday 02/17/2026 at 7:00 PM. The meeting will be, in-person, at St. Clare Parish Hall, doors open at 6:30 PM, and online via Zoom.  See the attached links below. Be ready to sign up for this Friday's, February 20th, Saint Clare Lenten Soup Supper; supper at 6:00 PM, Stations at 6:30 PM. We will need soups, bread, and volunteers for clean up. Set up is between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM in the St. Clare Parish Hall. St. John Fisher Pancake Breakfast this Sunday February 22nd, volunteers needed, see Mike Devlin and sign up at meeting. State Convention information and volunteer opportunities to be discussed. This is a great opportunity to pay this years dues, checks are accepted. The  Agenda   available  via this link. (Agenda is subject to change.) Council meetings are the 3rd Tuesday of each month. At the Parish Hall or online: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81926336107 Meeting ID: 819 2633 6107 One tap mobile +12532158782,,8192633610...

It is with great pleasure that I get to invite you to our first live concert in over 5 years!   On  Saturday, March 21st  we will be performing a full  Thirsting  concert in  PORTLAND, OREGON  and we want to see you there!  It will be a powerful night of  Thirsting  songs and praise to THE LORD. Tickets are going fast already.  Get yours now at early bird pricing. Just click on the link below.  We CAN'T WAIT to see you!!! Tickets:   https://sale. thethirstingcatholic.com/ sales-page1769022079283 Want to donate to the cause? CLICK HERE NOW TO DONATE  

 

Lent is quickly approaching! The John / Clare Council will host the first Lenten Soup Supper and Stations of the Cross at St. Clare Parish on Friday February 20th. The supper begins at 6:00 PM followed by Staions of the Cross around 6:30 PM. We have provided many wonderful soups for this event in the past and I anticipate we will do so again. Please contact Don Mey, dmey1951@gmail.com or text at 434.429.9881, and advise if you are able to attend and if you are able to bring a soup and/or bread. Set up will be between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM. If you are unable to bring a soup consider volunteering for clean up before or after the Stations of the Cross.

From our friend Beth Bailey: Good news. I attended the healing service last night and Pam was there. She said baby Charley's surgery was a success!!!! She will be able to see! 8 surgeons were in attendance. Thank you much for your prayers, Shannon too and prayer groups.