Who Are We?

Sts. Andrew & Clare Council was chartered on September 9, 1992 by a group of 40 men. Since then, our Council has grown to nearly 200 members, ranging in age from 18 to 83.

What Do We Do?

We are a visible and active presence in our parish and in the community:

Church

We serve our parishes as:

• Eucharistic Ministers

• CCD Teachers

• Lectors

• Ushers

We are actively involved with other parish organizations, including:

• Legion of Mary

• Youth Ministry

• Seniors' Group

• Choir

• PTO

We provide a Color Guard for special feast days, First Communions and Confirmations.

We sponsor the "Keep Christ in Christmas" Christmas card campaign.

Family

We are a family oriented organization that sponsors activities such as:

• Family dinners and outings

• Corporate Communions

• Parish and Council picnics

• Christmas and Valentine socials

• College and professional sports outings

• Circus outings

Youth

We serve the youth of our parish and the community by sponsoring activities like:

• Christmas and All Saints parties

• Easter egg hunts

• Vocation Nights and seminary trips

• Young Man and Young Woman of the Year Awards

• Basketball Free Throw Contests

• Assist Eagle Scouts with their projects

Community

We reach out and serve our local community through projects such as:

• Sponsoring blood drives

• Working with Habitat for Humanity to build affordable housing for our needy neighbors

• Collecting and distributing food to needy families and seniors at Thanksgiving

• Keeping Compton Road clean under the VDOT Adopt-A-Highway Program

We also reach out to our brothers and sisters in need around the U.S. and the world by:

• Collecting toiletries, medicines, medical supplies and equipment for the Medical Missionaries who care for the poor in the U.S. and overseas

• Working with Pedals for Progress to collect used bicycles for distribution in poor areas overseas where bicycles are a primary form of transportation

• Collecting clothes for distribution to needy people in war torn areas

What Charities Do We Support Financially?

We provide donations to many individuals and groups in need, including:

• Parish seminarians

• Local area food banks

• Pro-Life entities such as AAA Women for Choice in Manassas and Jeremiah House in Leesburg

• Mentally retarded citizens of Virginia through Knights of Virginia Assisting the Retarded (KOVAR)

• Needy families in our parish and local community

What Can We Do For You?

If you are a man, age 18 or above, and serving our parish, youth, or community appeals to you, then we may be just the organization for you. Come talk to us about joining your friends, neighbors, and fellow parishioners who have helped make our Council the success that it is.

What Can You Do For Us?

By joining our Council, you can help us increase our level of commitment to our church, our families, our youth, and our community. We not only welcome new members, we also welcome new ideas on how we can be of better service.

Where Can You Get More Information?

You can contact our Membership Director, Rich Martin, by phone at 703-392-9298 or by e-mail at clprg5zz@aol.com, or any of the other Knights listed in this web site. We will gladly arrange to meet with you at your convenience.