A 17th Century Missionary guides a 21st Century Mission

HOUSTON - Sept. 11, 2015 - PRLog -- The Knights of Peter Claver, Incorporated, (KPC) the largest historically African-American Catholic lay organization in the United States founded more than 100 years ago in 1909, and named after Saint Peter Claver, a Jesuit priest who ministered to African slaves in Columbia, will commemorate his life and his charitable services to the marginalized this weekend.

"We dedicate a weekend of community service and celebrate Saint Peter Claver Day every year by first having a city-wide brown bag event where the Junior Division of our noble order gathers at the Bread of Life Center to feed the homeless and distribute basic toiletries", said Norma J. Woodson, President of the KPC Houston Inter-City Councils and Courts (HICC).

This year, on Saturday, September 12, 2015, the Senior Division of the Knights of Peter has partnered with Habitat for Humanity for community service by participating in the construction of a Pope Francis House, immediately after the Brown Bag project from 10:30pm-2:30pm.

A citywide Mass of The Holy Eucharist to celebrate the Feast Day of St. Peter Claver will take place on Sunday September 13, 2015 at St. Peter the Apostle Church, 6220 LaSalette St., Houston, Texas at 9am.

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ABOUT THE KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER

The Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. (KPC) is the largest historically African-American Catholic lay organization in the United States. The Order is named for St. Peter Claver, the Spanish Priest who ministered to African slaves. In 2006, a unit was established in San Andres, Colombia, South America. The Order was founded in Mobile, Alabama and is presently headquartered in New Orleans.

The Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. consists of six Divisions: Knights of Peter Claver, Knights of Peter Claver Ladies Auxiliary, Junior Knights, Junior Daughters, 4th Degree Knights and Ladies of Grace. The Order is governed by a Board of Directors and is under the leadership of the Supreme Knight and Supreme Lady, KPCLA. The Order is operated under the direction of the Executive Director and his staff. KPC is divided into six Districts and States across the country.

The Junior Division welcomes Catholic youth between the ages of 7-18. They are organized using the same structure of the Senior Division. There is a Junior Supreme Knight, Junior Supreme Lady, along with Junior District or State Presidents and Officers.

The organization’s purpose is to render service to God and His Holy Church, render aid and assistance to the sick and disabled, and promote social and intellectual association among our members. Visit www.kofpc.org to learn more.

ABOUT HOUSTON HABITAT FOR HUMANITY

Houston Habitat for Humanity, with community minded sponsors and volunteers, has built almost 1,000 homes for hard-working, low-income Houstonians. Habitat Partner Families contribute 300 hours of "sweat equity" including financial and home ownership training in helping to build their own homes. They purchase their homes with zero-interest mortgages. For more information about Houston Habitat for Humanity and the Houston Habitat ReStore – a nonprofit home improvement store and donation center open to the public, go to www.houstonhabitat.org, or call 713-671-9993. Houston Habitat for Humanity is a tax-exempt 501(C) (3) nonprofit organization. Your gift is tax-deductible as allowed by law.