Jul - Aug 2012

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Jul - Aug 2012

CATHOLIC FAMILY
FRATERNAL JOURNAL
#255 • PUB NO (USPS 585060) • Temple, TX 76501 • July/A ugust • 2012
2012 Junior Division Day
and Awards Ceremony Held
The annual Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas - K.J.Z.T. Junior Division Day and Awards Ceremony was held on
Saturday, July 21st at St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Needville, Texas. The hosting society was The Assumption
Society No. 49 Needville.
Coronation Mass was held at 10:00 a.m. at the St. Michael’s Parish celebrated by Rev. Joseph Hybner, the Fraternal's own State Chaplain. Mrs. Anne Wick, State Co-Ordinator of Junior Activities, welcomed everyone to the Royal
Coronation Ceremony. Mrs. Loretta Stahl, State President, introduced the State Officers and State Directors present.
Mrs. Stahl also thanked the Hosting Society, parents and Junior Directors. Then, all of the Juniors joined together to
recite the Junior Pledge. This was led by the 2011 State King Luke Morris of Society No. 85 Damon and 2011 State
Queen Lindsay Morris of Society No. 85 Damon. Mrs. Wick introduced all of the Junior Directors and assistants
and thanked them all for their hard work. She acknowledged that the Junior Division wouldn't be possible without
the support it receives from Junior Directors, parents, grandparents and volunteers.
The new 2012 State Royalty was then announced!
State King was awarded to Caleb Tomek of Society No. 21 Marak.
State Queen was awarded to Sara Wleczyk of Society No. 85 Damon.
State Junior King was awarded to Jacob Webb of Society No. 49 Needville.
State Junior Queen was awarded to Jailyn Webb of Society No. 49 Needville.
The Year of Faith
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Junior Division Day, cont.
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Camp Pictures
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Fraternal 100
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Society News
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District News
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The 1st Runner-Up to the King for 2012 was awarded to Aaron Laurence of Society No. 21 Marak. The 2nd
Runner-Up to the King was awarded to Ethan Krumnow of Society No. 21 Marak. The 1st Runner-Up to the Queen
was awarded to Jacinda Webb of Society No. 49 Needville. The 2nd Runner-Up to the Queen was awarded to Kylie
Hrozek of Society No. 21 Marak. Congratulations to all the 1st and 2nd Runners Up to the King and Queen.
The 1st Runner-Up to the Junior King for 2012 was awarded to Clayton Pavlicek of Society No. 85 Damon. The
2nd Runner-Up to the Junior King was awarded to Christopher Pavlicek of Society No. 85 Damon. The 1st RunnerUp to the Junior Queen was awarded to Rachel Givens of Society No. 21 Marak. The 2nd Runner-Up to the Junior
Queen was awarded to Erin Tomek of Society No. 21 Marak. Congratulations to all the 1st and 2nd Runners Up to
the Junior King and Junior Queen.
The Dukes, Duchesses, Princes and Princesses were all given gifts for their achievements. All royalty titles were
well-deserved as all Junior members work hard during the year on parish projects, community projects, crafts, religious activities and having fun! Mrs. Wick then announced the 2011 Junior Division Craft and Scrapbook winners.
With the conclusion of the ceremony, the members and guests enjoyed a meal consisting of BBQ sandwiches, chips,
ice cream sundaes and cookies.
A thank you is extended to the Board of Directors, State Officers, State Staff, Junior Directors and Hosting Society
No. 49 Needville for making the event a big success. “Thank you also to everyone who attended and for their dedication and interest in the Fraternal. It is greatly appreciated. Please keep up the good work”, said Mrs. Anne Wick,
Junior Co-Ordinator of Junior Activities.
To find out more about being involved in these great junior programs, see page 5. You can find pictures from the
event beginning on page 10.
Completed with contributions from Mrs. Anne Wick.
Catholic Family Fraternal Journal
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A Letter from
ThePresident
By Loretta Stahl, State President
Congratulations to all of the Junior Members who received awards for their participation in the
Point and Merit System during the Awards Day Ceremony. These Juniors participated in many
activities throughout the year including local meetings, District Meeting activities, volunteer
programs and other events to gather as many points as possible. They are recognized on the
number of points they have accumulated during the year. We offer our appreciation to the Junior
Directors for the many hours of dedication given to the Junior Division Program.
Our “Welcome to the Family” Program is still underway and we look forward to receiving your
recommendations for members. Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas-K.J.Z.T. must strive to
increase our Membership, making our Fraternal stronger and more viable. Each referral sent in
will be contacted in a timely manner by an agent to explain the programs and benefits of membership within the Fraternal. Thank you and congratulations to the Societies who have attained
the goals set for them, for this program. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call
the State Office. We will be happy to assist you.
Thank you for sending in the great news articles and pictures. It is very exciting to hear all the
wonderful events the Societies are sponsoring and participating in.
CATHOLIC FAMILY
FRATERNAL JOURNAL
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Loretta Stahl
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STATE OFFICERS
President Loretta Stahl
Secretary Pam Strickland
Treasurer Carrie Janecek
STATE DIRECTORS
Mary Ann Marek
1577 CR 355
Shiner, TX 77984
(361) 594-2304
As summer comes to a close, we wish each of our young Members a great school year. May all
your dreams and expectations come true!
Emma Jean Ribar
6704 FM 2269
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 697-6349
Accounting/Payroll Specialist
Sofie Perkins
3104 Traylor Blvd.
Rockport, TX 78382
(361) 729-7310
Accounting/Payroll Specialist will work directly with the State Treasurer to assist in the functions of the
accounting department. Associates degree in Accounting or equivalent accounting experience and 3-5
years experience with general ledger accounting, payroll, monthly bank reconciliations and other administrative duties. Must have solid hands on experience with QuickBooks and Excel. Must be well organized, self-directed, independent worker with the ability to work well with others and promote a positive
workplace. K.J.Z.T. offers an excellent salary and benefits package. Please email resume and salary history to hr@kjzt.org or fax to 512-444-7260. EOE
Administrative Assistant
The Administrative Assistant is responsible for ensuring a full range of administrative and office functions are provided in a timely, accurate and efficient manner for the President’s Office and the Fraternal.
Must have a high level of interpersonal skills, tact, diplomacy and a clear, courteous and professional
manner and must demonstrate effective oral communication skills and the ability to work cooperatively
when dealing with members and staff. Responsibilities include preparing correspondence, announcements, presentations and general office duties including filing, copying, and mailings. High School
diploma or equivalent and 3-5 years of administrative experience in an office setting. Some college preferred. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office. K.J.Z.T. offers an excellent salary and benefits package.
Please email resume and salary history to hr@kjzt.org or fax to 512-444-7260. EOE
July/August 2012
Arlene Cloyd
7181 Kiesewetter Rd.
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-9006
Deborah Kaspar
P.O. Box 1677
Brazoria, TX 77422
(979) 798-6472
Grace Vinklarek
16052 N State Hwy 95
Flatonia, TX 78941
(830) 839-4400
Joan Johnson
7446 FM 1181
Ennis, TX 75118
(972) 875-5955
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July/August 2012
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CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
The Year
September 3
Office Closed for Labor Day
of Faith
September 9
Happy Grandparent’s Day!
September 10
By Rev. Joseph Hybner, State Chaplain
Society No. 48 Cameron will host a regular meeting at the
St. Anthony Center of St. Monica’s Church at 6:30 p.m.
September 15
The District XV Meeting will take place at the Golden
Corral located at 6200 Seawall Blvd. in Galveston. Registration is at 9:30 a.m. followed by the meeting and a
meal. All society members in the area are invited!
September 18
The Czech ExStudents Association and Blinn College
at Schulenburg are pleased to announce Conversational
Czech Classes at the beginning, intermediate and advanced levels. Classes will begin September 18th. Bryan
and Sealy Campuses will also be able to participate. Preregistration is required. Call 979-743-5237 for more
details.
September 23
Society No. 40 Poth will hold a bake sale at the Parish
Hall benefitting the Poth Volunteer Fire Department.
October 9
Society No. 72 El Campo will host their Annual Social
and Meeting at the new Parish Center at 6:30 p.m.
October 13
Society No. 130 Georgetown will co-sponsor the Fall
Festival Kolache Bake with the Kolache Club of St. Helen’s. Proceeds will benefit St. Helen’s.
The next issue's deadline is October 23rd.
Please send your articles and photos to:
Loretta Stahl, Editor
P.O. Box 18896
Austin, TX 78760-8896
Editors Note:
-The Fraternal Journal will not return photos.
-Please type or neatly print your entries to insure
that the information is correct.
-Journal entries are accepted on a journal news
report form or by email at info@kjzt.org
Visit us online at www.kjzt.org
Have you heard what our Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI is going to do? He has proclaimed a
very special time for all Catholics, “The Year of Faith.” The Year of Faith beginning October 11,
2012 and concluding on November 24, 2013, the Feast of Christ the King.
The Year of Faith coincides with the anniversaries of two great events that have marked the life
of the Church: the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Second Vatican Council and the 20th anniversary of the publication of the Catechism of the Catholic Church?
WHY THE FOCUS ON FAITH
What could be more important than our Faith? It is the foundation of who we are as Catholic Christians and a gracious gift from God. Yet, in our world of today, we are increasingly vulnerable to
secular movements that pull us away from our relationship with God.
Pope Benedict has worked to gather God’s people into a fuller communion with one another and
with the Risen Lord. This Year of Faith will be a time for us to renew our personal relationship with
Jesus and recommit ourselves to the Church. We are called to give ourselves more fully to God by
professing our faith in Jesus Christ, and this faith is expressed when we profess the Creed.
DURING THE YEAR OF FAITH
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Reflect on the Gift of Faith
Deepen your knowledge and understanding of the teaching of the Church
Read, reflect and pray with the Bible
Nourish and strengthen our Faith through the Holy Eucharist
Open “the door of faith” to others
The Congregation for the Doctrine of Faith shares these words:
“The Year of Faith is intended to contribute to a renewal conversion to the Lord Jesus and to the
rediscovery of faith, so that the members of the Church will be credible and joy-filled witnesses
to the Risen Lord in the world of today; capable of leading those many people who are seeking it
to the “door of faith”.
In his Apostolic Letter of 2011, Porta Fidei, Pope Benedict writes, “Faith grows when it is lived as
an experience of love received and when it is communicated as an experience of grace and joy. It
makes it fruitful because it expands our hearts in hope and enables us to bear life – giving witness,
it opens the hearts and minds of those who listen to respond to the Lord’s invitation to adhere to
his word and become his disciples.”
The fruits of this Year of Faith will be seen in a strengthened commitment to God and one another.
When we reach out in compassion to help a neighbor in need, we are bearing witness; when we
speak out boldly in favor of Jesus in our moral life, we bear witness. Every time we celebrate and
receive the Holy Eucharist, we will be transformed to go forth to live as true disciples.
We are invited to rediscover our faith and become “credible and joy-filled witnesses to the Risen
Lord in the world today.”
So, let us open our hearts and minds to THE YEAR OF FAITH. Peace, Love and Joy!
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August 15th Feast of the Assumption
The Feast of the Assumption
celebrates both the happy
departure of Mary from this life by
her natural death, and her
assumption bodily into heaven.
Assumption Prayer
Dearest Mother, when you died God raised
your holy body and soul into heaven. Intercede for us that we may preserve in
doing His will in our lives, as you have
done while you were here on earth. Heal
our tired body, wearied mind and restless spirit that we may always rest in your
motherly care. Mary, holy advocate, hear
our prayers (mention your intention) and
cover us with your healing love. In honor
of your glorious Assumption, I pray one
Our Father, three Hail Marys and one Glory be. Amen.
This society was placed under the protection and patronage of the Assumption of
the Blessed Virgin Mary. The statue of
Our Lady in her Glorious Assumption, the
Patroness of K.J.Z.T. since 1894, in the
entrance hall of the State Office, reminds
us of the spiritual ideals of our organization. - A Brief History of the K.J.Z.T.
The Virgin Mary’s acceptance into the
glory of Heaven is seen by Catholics as
the symbol of the promise made by Jesus
to all enduring Christians that they too will
be received into paradise. - Wikipedia
July/August 2012
Hail, Holy Queen
Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, hail, our life, our
sweetness and our hope.
To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve: to
thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping
in this vale of tears.
Turn then, most gracious Advocate, thine eyes of
mercy toward us, and after this our exile, show unto
us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus, O clement, O
loving, O sweet Virgin Mary! Amen.
An Election Prayer
to Mary
O Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy, at
this most critical time, we entrust the United States of
America to your loving care.
Most Holy Mother, we beg you to reclaim this land for
the glory of your Son. Overwhelmed with the burden
of the sins of our nation, we cry to you from the depths
of our hearts and seek refuge in your motherly protection.
Look down with mercy upon us and touch the hearts
of our people. Open our minds to the great worth of
human life and to the responsibilities that accompany
human freedom.
Free us from the falsehoods that lead to the evil of
abortion and threaten the sanctity of family life. Grant
our country the wisdom to proclaim that God’s law
is the foundation on which this nation was founded,
and that He alone is the True Source of our cherished
rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.
O Merciful Mother, give us the courage to reject the
culture of death and the strength to build a new Culture of Life.
A Farmer’s Prayer
to Mary
O Blessed Lady of the Fields, who loved the land of
your native Galilee, who watched the tiller of the earth
and the shepherd of the flock go out and return from
Nazareth, who lived with and loved the rural folk of
the village, look down graciously upon the fields and
pastures of this, your adopted land.
Make our homes sanctuaries of Christ as was your
home. Make our fields fertile and abundant in the harvest. Help us to understand more fully the dignity of
our toil and the merit it acquires when offered through
you to your Divine Son, Jesus Christ, who with the
Father and the Holy Spirit, lives and reigns for ever
and ever. Amen.
July/August 2012
Pope Benedict XVI’s
Prayer Intentions
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September 2012
General Intention: That politicians may always act with honesty, integrity and
love for the truth.
Missionary Intention: Help for the Poorest Churches.
That Christian communities may have a growing willingness to send missionaries, priests, and lay people, along with concrete resources, to the poorest
Churches.
October 2012
General Intention. New Evangelization.
That the New Evangelization may progress in the oldest Christian countries.
Missionary Intention: World Mission Day.
That the celebration of World Mission Day may result in a renewed commitment to evangelization.
REMEMBER:
The Universal Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas – K.J.Z.T.
Prayer Day will be once a month
on the first Sunday of each month.
Please offer a prayer for all
Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas – K.J.Z.T. members
and each other’s intentions.
2012 District Meeting Schedule
All Members and their families are invited to attend and participate in the activities of the District Family Socials and Meetings.
Merit Pins of Recognition, Achievement Pins, 50-Year Membership Pins and
100% Family Pins will be presented to eligible Members in recognition of their
dedication and years of service and membership. The Junior Divisions of the
various Societies will participate in their District's Meeting and Activities.
Potential for scholarships
Fun Events and Trips
Attend summer camp
Socializing with the
youth in your area that
carry the same values
XVI
08-18 Registration at 1:00 p.m. Meeting at 1:30 p.m.
St. Jerome’s, 8825 Kempwood Hosted by No. 114 Houston
IV
08-19 Registration at 12:30 p.m. Meeting After Meal
Helping those in need
Making your community
a better place
St. Matthew’s, 1608 Campbell Avenue Hosted by No. 75 Jourdanton
XV
09-15 Registration at 9:30 a.m. followed by Meeting and Meal.
Learn leadership skills
Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas supports its local junior
groups. To start one or get involved, contact
State Co-Ordinator of Junior Activities,
Anne Wick at (979) 263-5317.
Golden Corral, 6200 Seawall Blvd. Hosted by No. 91 Galveston
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Junior Division Raffle Winners
The Official Prayer for
World Youth Day 2013
Congratulations to all the winners and thanks to everyone who
helped out the Juniors by purchasing a ticket!
1. $500.00 Visa Gift Card donated by State Directors and Officers
Anita Holek of Michigan
2. “Aunt Lizzie’s Choice” Hand-Quilted King Size Quilt
donated by Society No. 21 Marak
Richard and Tammy Krenek of Cameron
3. $100.00 Visa Gift Card donated by State Directors and Officers
Allison Srubar of Ammannsville
4. Blessed Pope John Paul II with Divine Mercy Framed Picture
donated by State Chaplain Father Hybner
Katherine Kahanek of Hallettsville
5. $100.00 HEB Gift Card donated by Society No. 18 Granger
Melissa Brown of Palacios
6. $100.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 101 Victoria
Gil Hodges of Shiner
7. $100.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 118 Taft
Patricia Stefek of Granger
8. $100 Savings Bond donated by State Co-Ordinator Anne Wick
Doris Leopold of Rockdale
9. King Size Quilt donated by Society No. 85 Damon
Elsie Marak of Ennis
10. Handmade Painting donated by Society No. 85 Damon
Nancy Hodges of Shiner
11. $50.00 Visa Gift Card donated by Society No. 115 Freeport
Blake Rerich of Weimar
12. $50.00 Visa Gift Card donated by Society No. 4 Praha
Society No. 72 El Campo
13. $50.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 5 Shiner
Harry Tomezak
14. $50.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 11 West
Harry Tomezak
15. $50.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 14 Moulton
Phyllis Herbst of Rosharon
16. $50.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 16 Ennis
Alice Jakubec
17. $25.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 16 Ennis Juniors
Society No. 118 Taft
18. $25.00 HEB Gift Card donated by Society No. 23 Hostyn
Dr. Roxane Spence of College Station
19. $25.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 147 Richwood
Thomas Kozel
20. Decorative Cross donated by Society No. 22 Wallis
Melissa Brown of Palacios
21. $25 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 126 Palacios
Schultz Brothers Trucking of Guy
22. “Sharing Our Best” Cookbook and “The Painted Churches of Texas” DVD donated by the State Office
Amber Adamcik of Wallis
July/August 2012
VATICAN CITY, JULY 24, 2012 (Zenit.org).- Below is the Official Prayer for
World Youth Day 2013 which will be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
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Oh, Father, You sent Your Eternal Son to save the world and chose men and
women, through Him, with Him and in Him, to proclaim the Good News to all
nations. Grant us the graces necessary so that joy may shine in the faces of all
young people, the joy of being, by the power of the Holy Spirit, the evangelists
the Church needs in the Third Millennium.
Oh Christ, Redeemer of humanity, the image of Your open arms on the top of
Corcovado welcomes all people. In Your paschal offering, You brought us by
the Holy Spirit to an encounter of sonship with the Father. Young people, who
are fed by Eucharist, hear You in Your Word and meet You as their brother, need
your infinite mercy to run the paths of the world missionary-disciples of the
New Evangelization.
Oh Holy Spirit, Love of the Father and the Son, with the splendor of Your Truth
and the fire of Your Love, send Your Light to all young people so that, driven
by their experience of World Youth Day, they may bring to the four corners of
the world faith, hope and charity, becoming great builders of a culture of life
and peace and catalysts of a new world. Amen!
World Youth Day 2013 will be held from July 23rd to 28th, 2013.
“Don’t let anyone look down on you
because you are young,
but set an example for the believers
in speech, in life, in love, in faith
and in purity.”
1 Timothy 4:12 NIV
July/August 2012
Have You Been to
www.kjzt.org …
Lately?
By Jim Wiest FIC, CFFM,
Sales and Marketing Manager
Page 7
Careers! Interested in becoming a CFFT-K.J.Z.T. agent? You can start whether
you are an experienced agent or even if you have no license or experience whatsoever! Your training and appointment is free of charge. Click on the careers
button and let us know who you are!
Important Links! Not sure how to find us on Facebook or Twitter? Find helpful links at the upper right of the Home Page!
More to Come! We are just getting started! Be looking in the near future to
see how much life insurance you need, photo galleries, and even a calendar of
events coming soon!
The 1970’s was not a good decade for the auto industry. It seemed that all the
good ideas from the 50’s and 60’s had been used up. Everything was underpow- Please be part of the process! Check out the website and let us know what you
ered due to the gas shortage and cars were made so cheaply it was rare to see would like to see or have the website do for you!
one last 100,000 miles. However, in 1981 Ford successfully made the effort to
improve quality, but they still had to deal with the bad reputation they earned
But for now, click … and enjoy!
before. Thus one of the greatest taglines in history was born, “Have you driven
a Ford … Lately?”
I feel that way about our new website, www.kjzt.org also. After attempting to
create a new website, with limited success, it was soon discovered that starting
from scratch was the best way to go and the result is amazing!
The new www.kjzt.org offers:
A Clean and Attractive Home Page! Stay there a while. Watch the pictures
change!
Easy-to-Use Menus! Whatever you are looking for, you can find it! From interesting facts about us to our History to information about Insurance and the
Junior program! It is all there!
Agent Locator! Have you moved since you last bought insurance? Don’t remember who your agent is or just want to know who is close by? Simply click
and enter your city or zip code for a list of the agents nearest you!
Religious Page! Seeking some spirituality? Looking to spend some peaceful
time deep in prayer? Click on the religious link to see some of our Members’
favorite prayers, as well as the great old standards we all know and love. Have
a favorite prayer you would like to add? Contact us!
Insurance Page! Want to know more about life insurance? What is the difference between different types of life insurance? Our “Insurance and Annuities”
tab under the “Services” button shows what we offer, as well as a brief explanation of each plan of insurance.
Juniors! We have a section just for you! All the latest news and events right
there at your fingertips!
The Journal! Did you need something out of a back issue but now you cannot
find it? No worries! Back issues of the Journal are available to view online!
Welcome to the Family
Raffle Winners
CFFT-K.J.Z.T. Sales & Marketing Manager Jim Weist,
presents Evelyn Miller of Society No. 83 Flatonia with a
$50 gift card as a winner in
the “Welcome to the Family”
membership drive sponsored
by the Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas – K.J.Z.T. Evelyn
won the award in a drawing
with other members who have
invited others to join our Fraternal. All members who refer others to be invited to join are entered for these
drawings as well as for a Las Vegas Vacation to be awarded at the end of the
year. For more information, go to www.kjzt.org/welcometothefamily.
Do you receive too much mail?
Would you like to save a few trees?
The Catholic Family Fraternal Journal
is available online or by email!
Just visit www.kjzt.org and click on the Journal
button on your far right. You can even read past
issues of the Journal.
Please call the State Office at any time to stop
Welcome to The Family! Our member referral drive is still going strong! We
are giving away a Vegas Vacation for an adult winner AND a Disney Vacation the Fraternal Journal from arriving at your home and
start enjoying your subscription online or have it
for a Junior winner (under age 18)! Each trip includes $500 spending/travel
delivered straight to your Inbox!
money! Now just click on the link to be able to refer others online!
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Welcome to the Family
Raffle Winners
Kyla Chandler (center left)
receives a $50 gift certificate
as a winner in the “Welcome
to the Family” membership
drive sponsored by the Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas –
K.J.Z.T.
Presenting the award is Ennis Society Vice-President and
Agent Elsie Marak (center
right) accompanied by local
CFFT-K.J.Z.T. Junior Director
Melissa Seevers (left) and CFFT-K.J.Z.T. State Director Joan Johnson (right).
Kyla is the daughter of Heather and Joe Chandler of Waxahachie. She won the
award in a drawing with members who have invited others to join the Fraternal.
All members who refer others to be invited to join are entered for these drawings as well as for Las Vegas and Disney vacations to be awarded at the end of
the year.
For more information, find Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas – K.J.Z.T. on
Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, at www.kjzt.org or you can call 1-888-253-2338.
Kasi Schneider receives a $50
gift certificate as a winner in
the “Welcome to the Family”
membership drive sponsored
by the Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas - K.J.Z.T. Kasi is
the daughter of Shelly and Sidney Schneider of Damon.
Kasi won the award in a drawing with members who have
invited others to join CFFTK.J.Z.T. All Junior members
who refer others to be invited to join are entered for these drawings as well as
for a Disney Family vacation to be awarded at the end of the year. For more
information, go to www.kjzt.org/welcometothefamily.
July/August 2012
Important Notes
From the Office of the
State Co-Ordinator
of Junior Activities
Anne Wick,
State Co-Ordinator of Junior Activities
Recently the Juniors of the Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas – K.J.Z.T. participated in two State Junior Division activities. Both activities were beautiful
and successful in their own way.
The first activity was Camp Guardian Angel which was held at Cooper Farms
in Ledbetter on June 23rd thru June 27th. The other activity was the State Junior Division Day and Awards Ceremony which was held on Saturday, July
21, 2012, at St. Michael Parish in Needville, Texas hosted by The Assumption
Society No. 49, also of Needville.
Camp was filled with a lot of spiritual and fun activities. Activities such as Daily
Holy Mass celebrated by our State Chaplain Father Joe Hybner and Flag Raising Ceremonies along with morning prayer led by different groups each day.
Some of the other activities the juniors got to do at camp included swimming,
low and high ropes course, kolache baking taught by Yvette Hoffmann, various
types of crafts, blobbing archery, a hayride and many other activities.
This was my 17th year to organize camp. It was also one of the highest attended
camps during this time.
We had 136 juniors and 39 adult counselors from around the state attending.
Everyone had a very fun and exciting time at Cooper Farms. A Big thank you
goes to John Hoelscher and his staff for another wonderful experience.
As previously mentioned, we also had our State Junior Division Day and Awards
Ceremony. This was another successful event for our Juniors. We had a great
day again beginning with Holy Mass, presentation of awards, and a meal followed by fun and fellowship.
At this wonderful event we crowned our 2012 Catholic Family Fraternal of
Texas – K.J.Z.T. Royalty and presented awards to juniors who have participated
in the Point and Merit Program throughout the year of 2011.
A big Congratulations goes out to everyone and a very special Thank You to
the Needville Society for hosting this event. Also, thank you to everyone who
attended and for their dedication and interest in the fraternal. It is greatly appreciated.
Please keep up the good work. I hope to see you around at one of our next
events.
July/August 2012
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Society 53 Wied Recognized
for 10 Years of Service
Society 100 Bay City Honors
Treasurer of 43 Years
The society was recognized at a volunteer appreciation dinner
hosted by Hallettsville Rehabilitation Center on Thursday, April
19th. Members have made 4 cakes monthly for the past 10 years
for the center’s resident birthday parties. This involves 6-7 members as some bake and others serve the day of the party. Pictured
are some of the society members who attended the dinner.
Member Wins Kolache Contest
at Czech Heritage Day Fest
Society No. 18
Granger member
Annie Zak won 1st
place in the Kolache
Baking Contest held
in Rosenberg at
Czech Heritage Day
on Saturday, June
16, 2012. Pictured
(L to R) are Annie
Zak and the City of
Rosenberg Mayor,
Vincent M. Morales,
Jr. Pictured below
is Annie’s
prizewinning
kolaches!
At the end of 2011,
Milada (Mildred) Babik,
Society 100 Treasurer,
retired after forty-three
years of loyal service
to K.J.Z.T. President
Dorothy Saha presented
Mildred with a gift as a
sign of gratitude for Mildred’s work and service
to the Society, as well
as the local church and
community.
Member Graduates University
Magna Cum Laude
Mical Ann Maxwell of La Grange graduated with academic
honors – Magna Cum Laude from Concordia University of
Texas. Commencement exercises were held at the Riverbend
Centre in Austin on Saturday, April 28, 2012 where Ms.
Maxwell was presented with her Bachelor of Science Degree
in Nursing.
The Pinning Ceremony of the first graduating class for the
Bachelor of Science in Nursing took place on Friday evening, April 27, 2012 at the Concordia University Texas Auditorium with the welcome and remarks given by Thomas
Cedel, Ph.D., University President.
Mical transferred to Concordia University in 2010 after two
years at the University of Texas. In the fall of 2010 and 2011
she was a cheerleader for the Concordia Tornados.
Mical was a 2008 honor graduate of La Grange High School.
She has accepted employment at St. David’s South Austin Medical Center as a registered nurse.
Mical Ann is the daughter of Mike and Melissa Maxwell, and the granddaughter of Lawrence
and Stacy Ryza and George and Ann Maxwell, all of La Grange.
Mical Ann, her mother Melissa Maxwell and her grandmother, Stacy Ryza, are all members
of Society No. 10 Fayetteville.
Interest Rates
effective September 1, 2012
3-Year Single Premium
Deferred Annuity
$10,000 - $49,999 = 2.00%
$50,000 or more = 2.15%
5-Year Single Premium
Deferred Annuity
$10,000 - $49,999 = 2.60%
$50,000 or more = 2.85%
(Rates are guaranteed
for 3 or 5 year surrender
charge period)
(Rates for certificates
issued after 09/01/10)
Flexible Premium
Deferred Annuity
$2,000 - $9,999 = 3.45%
$10,000 - $49,999 = 4.15%
$50,000 or more = 4.40%
Single Premium
Deferred Annuity
$10,000 - $49,999 = 4.15%
$50,000 or more = 4.40%
(Rates for certificates
issued before 10/01/09)
Annuity & IRA Rates
$50 - $750 = 3.50%
$751 - $4,000 = 3.50%
$4,001 or more = 4.50%
The Minimum Rate Credited
to IRA & Annuity Accounts is
3.5% Pursuant to Contract Terms.
Universal Life
Insurance Certificates
4.50% Current
Universal Life
No Lapse Guarantee
$25,000 - $99,999 = 6.50%
$100,000+ = 7.00%
Please note interest rates may be changed without
notice and will take effect on anniversary date.
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July/August 2012
Junior Division Day 2012
5 Shiner
Pictured (L to R in front) are Duke Kade Leist and Duke Conner
Shaver. Pictured (L to R in back) are Junior Director Denise Leist,
Duke Noah Leist, Princess Nicolette Siegel, Princess Katelynn
Leist, Duchess Krystin Hodges, Princess Juliette Siegel and Assistant Junior Director Diane Broussard.
23 Hostyn
Pictured (L to R) are Junior Director Lillian Kallus, Duchess Katy
Harmon and Duchess Bethany Kallus.
State Queen and State King
115 Freeport
85 Damon
Pictured (L to R in front) are Duke Coy Cook, Duchess Taryn Fojtik
and Duchesses Caroline and Claire Jetton. Pictured (L to R in
back) are Assistant Junior Director Mrs. Pat Maroul, Duke Chayton Herbst, Dillan Tripp, Prince William Fojtik, Mrs. Carol Buchta,
and Junior Director Mrs. Linda Pavlicek.
21 Marak
Pictured (L to R in front) are Duchess Bryleigh Pless, Ava and Autumn Garza. Pictured (L to R in back) are Duchess Kaley Kaspar,
Duke Karch Kaspar, State Director and Society Junior Director
Deborah Kaspar, Callen Hajda of 18 Granger and Natalia Montanez of 147 Richwood.
Pictured in front is Duke Bryce Givens. Pictured (L to R in middle)
are 1st Runner Up to the Junior Queen Rachel Givens and 2nd
Runner Up to the Junior Queen Erin Tomek. Pictured (L to R in
back) are 2nd Runner Up to the State Queen Kylie Hrozek, 1st
Runner Up to the King Aaron Laurence, Junior Director Debbie
Vansa and 2nd Runner Up to the King Ethan Krumnow.
Pictured (L to R) are State Queen Sara Wleczyk of Society No. 85
Damon and State King Caleb Tomek of Society No. 21 Marak.
14 Moulton
Pictured in front is Duchess Sally Machacek.
Pictured in middle (L to
R) are Duchess Grace Irvin, Duke Ted Machacek
and Duchess Julia
Machacek. Pictured in
back are Junior Director
Marlene Irvin and Duchess Anna Adamek.
16 Ennis
Pictured (L to R in front)
are Duchess Carleigh
and Duchess Carsyn
Rhodes. Pictured (L to R
in back) are Duke Quinn
Rhodes and Mrs. Carla
Rhodes.
49 Needville
Pictured (L to R) are Princess Ashlen Smolik, Princess Brittany
Foytik, 1st Runner up to the Queen Jacinda Webb and Junior Director Stephanie Webb.
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2012 K.J.Z.T. Royalty Court
22 Wallis
Pictured (L to R, clockwise) are Duchess Payton Brorsen, Duchess
Amanda Walger, Junior
Director Eugenia Kulhanek, Duchess Rebecca Colson and Duchess
Stephaniah Phillips.
Pictured (L to R in front) are State Junior King Jacob Webb, State King Caleb Tomek, State Queen
Sara Wleczyk and State Junior Queen Jailyn Webb.
Pictured (L to R in back) are 1st Runner Up to the King Aaron Laurence, 2nd Runner Up to the King
Ethan Krumnow, 1st Runner Up to the State Queen Jacinda Webb, 2nd Runner Up to the State
Queen Kylie Hrozek, 1st Runner Up to the Junior Queen Rachel Givens and 2nd Runner Up to the
Junior Queen Erin Tomek.
Not pictured are 1st Runner Up to the State Junior King Clayton Pavlicek and 2nd Runner Up to the
State Junior King Christopher Pavlicek.
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Camp Guardian Angel
2012
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Member Is Salutatorian
of her High School Class
July/August 2012
Sisters Celebrate 75-Year Membership
Together in K.J.Z.T.
Three sisters received
Kallie Elizabeth Kothmann,
their K.J.Z.T. 75-year
member of Society No. 31 La
membership pins at the
Grange was the Salutatorian
annual District VIII
of her La Grange High School
meeting held this year in
graduating class of 2012. The anEast Bernard. They are
nouncement was made during the
all members of Society
Commencement Exercises held
No. 30 East Bernard, St.
Thursday, May 31st. She plans
Anne’s Society.
to attend the University of Texas
Pictured (L to R) are Lilat Austin. Kallie is the daughter
lian Janis Simmons of
of Marilyn and Jim Kothmann
Richmond, Bernadette
and niece of Elizabeth Kallus,
Janis, resident of the
all members of Society No. 31
Rosenberg Health and
La Grange. She is also the granddaughter of the late Liola and Cyrill Kallus of La Grange and Nell Rehab Clinic and Angeline Janis Grigar of East Bernard, Secretary of St. Anne’s Society.
Kothmann and the late Riley Kothmann of Uvalde.
Society Members Visit With
Sister Rebecca Janecek
Litzmann Brothers Achieve
Award-Winning Year
Brothers, Zane and Matthias Litzmann, of Sealy,
have concluded another award-winning year of accomplishments. Both Zane and Matthias are in their
3rd year of private piano studies and continue to excel in this area.
Zane has concluded his sophomore year at Sealy
High School. Zane has been on the All-A Honor Roll
every six weeks and is enrolled in pre-AP/AP courses.
For the second year, Zane is First Chair Symphonic
Band of the Sealy Tiger Band and Pit Captain during
Marching season. In November of 2011, Zane was
named to the ATSSB Region 7 High School Honor
Band and also qualified for Texas Area Band as well.
In February 2012, Zane scored a First Division on a
Society No. 101 Victoria members visited with Sister Rebecca JanClass One Marimba Solo (“memorized”) at UIL Reecek on June 24th. She was in Victoria from Kenya where she does
gion 7 Solo & Ensemble Contest held in Houston.
her mission work.
Zane in competition at the Texas State UIL Solo &
Pictured (L to R) are Wendy Hrncir, Society President Evelyn DierEnsemble Contest Memorial Day weekend in Austin
lam, Sister Rebecca Janecek and Society Secretary Irene Brosch.
was awarded a Division One on his Marimba Solo.
Zane is the Historian of the German Club and is a staff member of the Sealy High School
Yearbook. This year Zane was a member of the UIL Journalism team. During this school year,
Zane also became a Certified Lifeguard with the YMCA and is employed as a Lifeguard at the
new Sealy City Pool which opened May 31, 2012.
Matthias Litzmann also concluded an award winning 6th grade year at Sealy Junior High.
Matthias has been on the All-A Honor Roll every six weeks and is enrolled in all honors
courses. Matthias is a member of the 6th grade Sealy Junior High Band as a member of the
Percussion section. Matthias scored a Division One on a Xylophone Solo at the May Music
Fest sponsored by the Sealy Band. Matthias also participated in UIL as part of the Social Studies Team and placed 3rd in District competition. Matthias is a successful gardener in his spare
time when he is not practicing the piano or percussion.
Zane and Matthias are the sons of Mark Wm. and Barbara Frybert Litzmann of Sealy; they
are the grandsons of Kay Frybert, and the late Joe F. Frybert of Eagle Lake; and Ruby Litzmann, and the late Elton Wm. Litzmann of Alleyton.
“To be yourself in a world
that is constantly trying
to make you something else
is the greatest accomplishment.”
- Ralph Waldo Emerson
July/August 2012
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13x9x2-inch baking dish; sprinkle
with salt. Layer sausage, cheese and
green pepper. Combine eggs and milk,
stirring well; pour over green pepper.
Bake at 350 degrees for about 50 minutes. Yields 8 to 10 servings.
Date Balls
Submitted by Gina Roberts,
Society No. 16 Ennis
Kitchen Corner
Rice Picnic Salad
Submitted by Jo Ann Wasicek,
Society No. 99 Baytown
3 c. hot cooked rice
¼ c. French dressing
¼ c. minced onions
1 tsp. salt
¼ tsp. pepper
2 hard-cooked eggs, chopped
½ c. minced celery
⅓ c. minced bell pepper
¼ c. minced sour pickles
⅓ c. sweet relish
2 tbsp. minced pimento
⅔ c. mayonnaise
Combine all ingredients and toss lightly with a fork. Chill thoroughly.
Spaghetti Sauce
Submitted by Irene Wachel,
Society No. 42 Sealy
5 tbsp. olive oil
2 small chopped onions
3 cans crushed Italian tomatoes
1 can tomato paste
Hints & Tips
Raise lawn mower blade
This will encourage tuft grass to root
deeper and shades the soil, protecting
the crowns from heat stress.
Water lawn early
Watering in early morning allows grass
and leaves time to dry before nightfall.
Wet greenery encourages diseases.
1 tsp. basil
1 tsp. sugar
½ tsp. salt
1 strip bacon
1 lb. chopped dates
1 c. sugar
½ tsp. salt
3 whole eggs
3 c. Rice Krispies
1 ½ c. pecans
1 lb. coconut
Heat oil and add onions, salt and bacon until bacon is soft, but not colored.
Add tomatoes and the other ingredients. Partially cover pan and simmer
over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Sauce should be fairly thick.
Beat eggs, add sugar, salt and dates.
Cook on low heat until melted and
brown in color. Remove from heat and
cool slightly. Add Rice Krispies and
pecans. Mix well. Wet hands in water, roll into balls. Roll in coconut and
place on wax paper.
Brunch for a Bunch
Stuffed Banana Peppers
Submitted by Sybil Mokry,
Society No. 130 Georgetown
Submitted by Evelyn Rainosek,
Society No. 49 Needville
1 lb. hot bulk pork sausage
3 c. frozen hash brown potatoes,
thawed
½ tsp. salt
3 c. (12 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
½ c. chopped green pepper
12 eggs, beaten
2 c. milk
1 lb. ground beef, twice ground
1 small onion, finely chopped
½ jalapeno pepper,
finely chopped (optional)
1 envelope Lipton onion soup mix,
crushed well
Salt and pepper to taste
1 pancake recipe
Crisco or Wesson oil
Banana peppers
Cook sausage in a skillet until
browned, stirring to crumble; drain.
Place hash browns in a lightly greased Fry the meat and the onion in 3 tableSoak lawn deeply every week to 10 Flag Display Calendar
days.
The flag should be displayed on all days,
but especially on:
Photo Wall
New Year’s Day -- January 1
Document a life and make a big, bold Inauguration Day -- January 20
visual statement at the same time. It’s Lincoln’s Birthday -- February 12
a snap to do -- and inexpensive, too. Washington’s Birthday -- February 22
Print photos in various sizes. Lay Presidents’ Day -- 3rd Monday in February
them on the floor in the shape of the Armed Forces Day -- 3rd Saturday in May
birthday number to determine your ar- Memorial Day -- Last Monday in May
rangement. Then tape them to a wall. (fly half-staff until noon)
spoons oleo or oil until lightly brown.
Add the jalapeno pepper and the soup
mix; stir well to blend. Set aside. Put
about 18 banana peppers into boiling
water until wilted (they stuff better
when wilted). Remove from water and
stuff with the meat mixture. Heat deep
fryer with oil to 325 degrees. Now dip
the stuffed peppers in your favorite
pancake recipe mixture and fry in the
deep fryer until golden brown. Remove onto double layer of paper towels. (The stuffed peppers may be put
into freezer unfried and uncoated for
frying later.)
Chocolate Crunch Brownies
Submitted by Angela Morris,
Society No. 85 Damon
1 c. margarine, softened
2 c. sugar
4 eggs
6 tbsp. baking cocoa
1 c. flour
2 tsp. vanilla
½ tsp. salt
1 jar (7 oz.) marshmallow cream
1 c. creamy peanut butter
2 c. semi-sweet chocolate chips
3 c. crisp rice cereal
Cream butter and sugar; add eggs.
Stir in cocoa, flour, vanilla and salt.
Spread into greased 9x13 inch pan.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes or
until brownies test done. Cool. Spread
marshmallow cream over cooled
brownies. In a small saucepan, melt
peanut butter and chocolate chips over
low heat, stirring constantly. Remove
from heat, stir in cereal and spread
over marshmallow layer. Chill before
cutting. Store in refrigerator.
Flag Day -- June 14
Independence Day -- July 4
Labor Day -- 1st Monday in September
Constitution Day -- September 17
Columbus Day -- 2nd Monday in October
Veteran’s Day -- November 11
Thanksgiving Day -- 4th Thursday in
November
Credit: www.marthastewart.com
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July/August 2012
Tremor
Submitted by
Dr. David H. Watson, Medical Advisor
What is a tremor?
A tremor is twitching or shaking of a body part that you can’t control. Most
tremors affect the hand, but they can also happen in the arm, head, leg and
even voice. They are more common in middle-aged and older adults, but they
can happen at any age. Some tremors are barely noticeable, and some are more
severe and may make it hard to write or hold things.
There are different types of tremors. A rest tremor happens when the body is
relaxed. An action tremor happens while you are moving a part of your body. A
postural tremor happens when your arm or leg is held against gravity (for example, holding your arms outstretched). A kinetic or intention tremor happens
when you are trying to do a task (for example, drawing or pouring a drink). It is
important for you to find out what type of tremor you have.
What causes it?
Anyone can have a tremor in certain situations. For example, you might have a
tremor if you are very tired, nervous, drink caffeine, or are doing certain movements (for example, threading a needle). Most tremors happen in people who are
otherwise healthy, but a tremor can sometimes be a sign of a health problem.
Certain medicines, including corticosteroids, amphetamines, and psychiatric
drugs, can cause tremors. Anxiety and other psychological problems, an overactive thyroid, alcohol abuse or withdrawal, stroke or head injuries, and Wilson
disease (a rare liver disease) can also cause tremors. Parkinson disease causes a
resting tremor, and is most common in older adults. Some tremors run in families, and some have no known cause.
How do I find out what is causing it?
Your doctor will ask you about your tremor, your use of alcohol and medicines, and your family health history. He or she may examine you to assess
your strength, sensory function (for example, sight, smell, touch), reflexes, and
balance. Doctors can usually figure out what is causing your tremor by asking
questions and examining you. Sometimes, a test for blood sugar level, kidney
function, or liver function is needed. Rarely, a scan of your head may also be
The Austin Czech Historical Association 18th Annual Cesky Vecer Gala will be held
needed.
on Saturday, October 27, 2012 at the Onion Creek Country Club, 2510 Onion Creek
Parkway, Austin, TX 78749. Doors open at 6:00p.m. The Gala begins at 6:30p.m.
How is it treated?
A delicious Czech meal and desserts, prepared by our very own ACHA member Czech
Most tremors can’t be cured, but they can be treated so they are less bothersome. Master Chef Pavla Van Bibber, will be served at 7:30p.m. Entertainment for your listenThe type of treatment depends on the cause of your tremor. Medicine may help ing, dining and dancing pleasure will be provided by the Kovanda Czech Band.
with essential tremor, which is a tremor that sometimes runs in families and is A silent auction will be held with homemade goods throughout the evening. Tickworse when you move. Medicine may also help with tremors from Parkinson ets for the event are $38.00 per person and can be purchased by contacting Presidisease, thyroid problems, and Wilson disease. Your doctor may also suggest dent Alice Kubacak at 512-452-7727 or email Alice at eliskakuba@sbcglobal.net or
that you stop taking certain medicines or using other things that can trigger Treasurer LaVerne Dancak at 512-836-3115. You can also visit the website www.
tremors (for example, alcohol, caffeine). Surgery is an option for severe tremors austinczechs.com.
The cut-off date for purchasing tickets is October 1, 2012. Please send your check
that don’t respond to medicine. Some general treatments for all types of tremor
with a stamped self-addressed envelope and your tickets will be mailed to you.
include physical or occupational therapy, assistive devices (for example, utenONLY 140 TICKETS WILL BE SOLD.
sils with large handles, button hooks, straws), and holding your arms close to the
NO
TICKETS
WILL BE SOLD AT THE DOOR.
Copyright ©2011 American Academy of Family Physicians.
body. Austin Czech Gala
July/August 2012
31 La Grange
Observing Flag Day
La Grange Mayor Janet Moerbe
21 Marak Juniors
District Judge John Youngblood
Pictured (L to R) are Vice-President Elizabeth Kallus, Lillie Sulak,
Joy Kovar, Hattie Hlavinka, Treasurer Ruth Chovanec and Secretary Rose Recek.
Juniors members present were Adison Dach, Katy Krenek, Chase
Hubnik, Cade Hubnik, Junior Director Debbie Vansa, Kasey
Krenek, Aaron Laurence and Gracen Dach.
5 Shiner and 53 Wied
130 Georgetown
Mayor Fred Hilscher
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19 Taylor
Taylor Mayor Don Hill, City Manager Jim Dunaway
and Assistant City Manager Jeff Straub
Pictured (L to R) are President Bea Janecka, Treasurer Darlene
Polasek, Virginia Debus, Mayor Don Hill, Secretary Pat Shirk,
Vice-President Sybil Heselmeyer and Johnny Polasek.
The members of K.J.T. No. 141 joined K.J.Z.T. No. 48 Cameron
130 on June 14th to celebrate Flag Day. The day District Judge John Youngblood
started at noon, when all of the members present,
attended Mass together, followed by the Pledge of
Allegiance to the Flag and the reading of the proclamation signed by the Mayor.
Afterward they all went to eat lunch at the La Playa restaurant in Georgetown. Joining the group for
lunch was Georgia Howry and Pat Gregoire. Great
friends, great food and great fun!
Witnessing the signing of the Flag Day proclamation by Mayor
Fred Hilscher, seated, are, left to right, Anita Grabarkvietz, 53
Wied Secretary Molly Peters, 5 Treasurer Dolores Kyle, 5 Shiner
Secretary Dorothy Blackman, 5 Shiner Vice-President Viola Muelker and 5 Shiner President and State Director Mary Ann Marek.
Pictured (L to R) are Treasurer Clara Marak, Eva Mikulec, District
Judge Youngblood, President Bettie Pagach and Secretary Ann
Krenek.
30 East Bernard
21 Marak
Mayor Buck Boettcher. He praised the society for its
many benevolent activities.
District Judge John Youngblood
Pictured are: Dan and Virginia Berto, Pat and Bernice Ermis, Larry
Gregoire, Lillian Naizer, George and Mary K Marusak, Jeanette
and Rick Nemec, Edwin and Millie Powell, Gary and Daphne
Gentz, Bob and Virginia Pargmann and their 3 grandchildren,
Hannah Pargmann, and twins Grant and Holden Pargmann.
Pictured are Janice Johnson, Dorothy Vansa, Evelyn Hubnik, Reporter Debbie Vansa and Lisa Hanel.
Pictured (L to R) are Vice-President Gladys Dusek, Treasurer
Emilia Svoboda, President Sophie Korenek and Secretary Angeline Grigar.
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101 Victoria
1 Yoakum, 12 Sweet Home, 37 Hochheim
Yoakum Mayor Annie Rodriguez
Burleson County Judge Mike Sutherland
Pictured (L to R in back) are Rosie Olsovsky, Irene Brosch, Wendy
Hrncir and Evelyn Dierlam. In front is Gary Burns.
Pictured are members and society officers of 1 Yoakum, 12 Sweet
Home and 37 Hochheim with Mayor Annie Rodriguez.
Pictured are Treasurer Margaret Polansky and Judge Mike
Sutherland.
9 St. John
23 Hostyn
Judge Ed Janecka
24 Ammannsville
Commissioner Tom Muras
Pictured (L to R in back) are Delores Chaloupka, Bessie Dornak,
Joyce Janda and Father John Peters. In front is Tramer Woytek.
Pictured (L to R in front) are Georgia Vyvial, junior Bethany Kallus, Lillian Kallus and Patsy Janda. Pictured (L to R in back) are
Lorenda Polasek, Helen Janda, Judge Janecka, Verlene Kuntschik and Brenda Fietsam.
Pictured in front are Sharon Kana, Commissioner Muras and Gloria Miksch. Pictured in back are Betty Stolarski, Allison Srubar and
Nancy Srubar.
County Commissioner Gary Burns
Lavaca County Judge Tramer Woytek
124 Texas City
Mayor Matthew Doyle
4 Praha, 20 Cistern and 83 Flatonia
On June 14th, Main Street by the La Grange court- Flatonia Mayor Scott Mica
house was the setting for a beautiful Flag Day ceremony. The flag raising was done by junior members and boy scouts Joshua and Jacob Janda. After
the ceremony, everyone enjoyed hot dogs, apple pie,
chips and drinks.
Pictured (L to R in front) are Miss Katie Sefcik, Mayor Doyle and
President Hattie Houdek. Pictured (L to R in back) are Mrs. Kathy
Sefcik Nelson, Treasurer Emily Sefcik and Arnold Sefcik.
America! America!
God shed His grace
on thee...
28 Frenstat
Pictured (L to R) are Lillian Kallus, Lori Kallus holding baby Kenlie, State Director Grace Vinklarek and Diana Kallus. In front is
Zachary Janda, Helen Janda, Joshua Janda and Jacob Janda.
Pictured in back is Mayor Janet Moerbe and Donna Janda. Not
pictured is Georgia Vyvial.
Pictured (L to R in front) are State Director and Society No. 20
Cistern Secretary Grace Vinklarek, Society No. 4 Praha Treasurer
Patricia Masek, Mayor of Flatonia Scott Mica, Society No. 83
Flatonia President Margaret Janak and Society No. 83 Flatonia
Secretary Jeanette Zouzalik.
Pictured (L to R in back) are Society No. 20 Cistern President
Betty Danner, Society No. 20 Cistern Treasurer Edna Mae Psencik, Society No. 4 Praha President Georgia Cerny, Society No. 4
Praha Vice-President Ellene Vrazel and Society No. 83 Flatonia
Vice-President Doris Garbade.
July/August 2012
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113 Angleton
47 Industry
Pictured are Mayor Randy Rhyne and Bettie Rab.
Pictured (L to R) are junior Michaela Lyons, Mayor Kuehn and
President Julie Kenjura.
Mayor Randy Rhyne
41 Ellinger
Fayetteville Mayor Ronald Pflughaupt
Mayor Alan Kuehn
118 Taft
Mayor Bobby Vega
Pictured (L to R in front) are President Janiece Pustejovsky and
City of Taft Mayor Bobby Vega. Pictured (L to R in back) are VicePresident Teri Mutchler, Secretary Kim Polasek and Junior Director Betty Vacek.
Members handed out American flags to all members
and parishioners after the 8 a.m. Mass on Sunday
at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in
10 Fayetteville
Industry.
Mayor Ronald Pflughaupt
Pictured (L to R) are President Doris Hechler, Mayor Ronald Pflughaupt
and Treasurer Mildred Walla. Pictured in back is Donna Shula.
49 Needville
Mayor Delbert Wendt
Pictured in front are Julie Kenjura, Michaela Lyons, Neely Vasicek, Liz Przyborski.
Pictured in back are Billy Vasicek, Cecilia Vasicek, Steve Przyborski and Emil Vasicek.
Pictured (L to R) are Vice-President Valerian Cufr, Mayor Ronald
Pflughaupt and President Rose Rhode.
2 Hallettsville and 3 St. Mary’s
120 Sugarland
County Judge Tramer J. Woytek. He called upon cit- Mayor James Thompson
izens to lend their support and show their appreciation for the contributions made by fraternal benefit
societies.
Pictured (L to R in front) are junior Jacob Webb, Mayor Wendt and
junior Jailyn Webb.
Pictured (L to R in back) are Shirley Kaminski, Jeanette McDaniel,
Vivian Jedlicka, Olga Anders and Stephanie Webb.
Pictured (L to R) are Anita Migl, Ella Mae Bludau, Mary Ann Pavliska and Renee Hardt, all of 2 Hallettsville. Pictured in the middle
is Lavaca County Judge Tramer J. Woytek. Then the line continues (L to R) with Dorothy Schneider, Jennifer Janik, Deberah
Konvicka and Rosalie Tobola, all of 3 St. Mary’s.
Pictured (L to R) are Cathy Mewis, Helen Flessner, Mayor James
Thompson and Society President Janie Sitka.
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Fraternal 100 Project
Giving Back!
The Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas – K.J.Z.T. adopted a statewide Fraternal 100 Project, recognizing each of the 65 124 Texas City
Diamond Status Societies and 3 Ruby Status Societies. The Fraternal 100 Project provided $100 from the State Office to St. Vincent De Paul
each 2011 Status Society to be given to the charity of their choice. The purpose behind the Fraternal Project is to promote
fellowship.
Each year societies of Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas – K.J.Z.T. focus on participating in parish and community
work projects and fundraisers throughout the State. During 2011, our members donated 119,449 volunteer hours and
participated in 751 events.
Societies awarded with a status work hard all year long because their members believe in helping those in need and
working together to make their hometowns and churches stronger and safer places to enjoy life.
6 Bryan
St. Joseph Church
Religious Education Program
24 Ammannsville
Schulenburg Volunteer Fire Dept.
12 Sweet Home
MANNA food pantry
Pictured (L to R) are Vice-President Dorothy
Christ, Loretta Raska, Treasurer Emily Sefcik,
Helen Carrig, St. Vincent de Paul representative
Ruth Garner and President Hattie Houdek.
48 Cameron
St. Monica’s Catholic Church
Liz Zemanek, Secretary, giving $100 check
to Msgr. John McCaffrey, Pastor of St. Joseph
Catholic Church in Bryan and Chaplain of Society No. 6, during the Church annual Parish Festival on Sunday, May 6th.
31 La Grange
Julie Michelle Koch Lyons Corporation
Melanoma Foundation that helps raise
awareness on prevention of skin cancer.
Julie had been a member of No. 31.
Pictured (L to R) are Vice-President Nancy
Srubar, President Gloria Miksch, Schulenburg
VFD fire chief Dennis Lebeda, Treasurer Clara
Christ, and Secretary Sharon Kana.
Pictured (L to R) are Secretary Mary Ann
Matusek, Vice-President Gladys Hermes, MANNA Director Jackie Robertson, Treasurer Irene
Swarc and Ron Newton.
43 Ganado
27 Caldwell
Matthew 25 Ministry for the needy of
the parish and community.
Knights of Columbus raffle drawing
at Parish Festival
Pictured (L to R in front) are Eva Mikulec, Secretary
Ann Krenek, Leon Rieger, Treasurer Clara Marak
and William Pagach. Pictured (L to R in back) are
Marilyn Gaas, President Bettie Pagach, Carolyn
Rieger and Rev. Dimitrij Colankin, pastor of St.
Monica’s.
16 Ennis
St. John Nepomucene Parish vacation
bible school
Pictured (L to R) are Treasurer Frances Vesely,
Matthew 25 director Steve Labay and President
Cecilia French.
Pictured (L to R) are Vice president Elizabeth
Kallus, President Marilyn Kothmann and Treasurer Ruth Chovanec; accepting the check on
behalf of the foundation were relatives of Julie
Lyons including her grandmother Ruth Chovanec, aunt Judy Langhamer and daughter Kendall
Lyons.
89 Sinton
Pictured are Steve Kocurek and Carolyn Motloch.
94 La Salle
Building Fund
Sinton High School’s
Operation Graduation
Pictured (L to R) are Vice-President Elsie Marak, St.
John Children’s Education Director Stacy Gallegos
and Secretary Alene Eggers.
14 Moulton
St. Joseph’s Church
Youth Ministry
Pictured are Agnes Vincik and Father Johnson.
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30 East Bernard
93 Austin
Rocky Mountain Group who travel to St. Vincent De Paul
Colorado for a retreat each year
Pictured in back are Daniel Garza, Hallye Mica
and Miranda Lehmann. Pictured in front are
Secretary Angeline Grigar, President Sophie
Korenek, Treasurer Emilia Svoboda and VicePresident Gladys Dusek. Not pictured are Brandi
Babin and Blake Hlavinka.
104 Abbott
Abbott Volunteer Fire Department
Pictured is Jeanette McDaniel and Cindy Valchar.
23 Hostyn
Pictured (L to R) are CCD Coordinator Cindy Svetlik, Secretary Jennifer Janik and Fr. John Peters.
Vacation Bible School
2 Hallettsville
Sacred Heart School Marathon
Flatonia Volunteer Fire Dept.
Pictured (L to R) are Society Treasurer Kathleen
Pustejovsky, Abbott VFD Fire Chief Darrell Strickland, Society President Jeanette Urbanovsky and
also from Abbott VFD, Orry Kirkland.
11 West
St. Mary’s School Religious Programs
65 Holman
Veterans Memorial Park in Weimar
Pictured (L to R) on behalf of the Memorial Park is
Erwin L. Kunz and President Janie Neiser.
49 Needville
St. Mary’s School Religious Programs. St. Vincent De Paul
The funds came at a good time for the
program. St. Mary’s will be needing to
purchase new workbooks for the upcoming year.
Pictured are President Jane Hellinger and Virginia
Philippy, Julie Sanford and Cristinna Quintanilla of
St. Vincent de Paul.
4 Praha
Pictured (L to R) are President Georgia Cerny, Flatonia Volunteer Fire Department Chief David Vire,
Treasurer Patricia Masek and Vice-President Ellene Vrazel.
3 St. Mary’s
Pictured (L to R sitting) are Angeline Sykora, Martha
Hosek, Edith Cernosek and Henrietta Charanza.
Pictured (L to R standing) are Helen Rauschuber,
George Meurer, Geraldine Laubert, Chris Doskocil,
Mary Kallus, Magaret Webre, Elementary Religious
Coordinator at St. Mary’s - Amy Hutyra, Principal
of St. Mary’s – Ericka Sammon, Frances Soukup,
Joyce Nors, Dolores Sykora, Theresa Plsek and
Junior High Religious Coordinator at St. Mary’s –
Dianne Mendiola.
Pictured (L to R) are Father John and Society President Jennifer Golsch.
Pictured (L to R) in front are junior Bethany Kallus,
Monica Spacek, Diana Kallus, Lillian Kallus, Helen
Janda, Rev. Dan Kahlich. Pictured in back are Brenda Fietsam, Theresa Muras, Joyce D Muras, Patsy
Janda and Helen Faldyn.
37 Hochheim
Yoakum Special Olympics Chapter
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren. President Ruby Wiggington presented
A new non-profit organization in the the check to Cindy Rodriguez.
Victoria area.
101 Victoria
Pictured (L to R) are Carolyn Nevlud, Evelyn Dierlam, Jill O’Neill - President of Grandparents Raising
Grandchildren, Irene Brosch and Rosie Olsovsky.
Members of the Special Olympics team and Society No. 37 members were present.
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20 Cistern
Gabriel Project
Fayette County Relay for Life
July/August 2012
The 49th Annual
Sts. Cyril & Methodius
Slavic Heritage Festival
Sunday, September 30th
from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Pictured (L to R) are Aurelia Cerny, Pina Cava
and Patsy Kalmus.
Pictured (L to R) are State Director and Society
Secretary Grace Vinklarek and Chairman for this
Relay for Life Chapter Mary Bartos.
5 Shiner
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Assistance
Entry fee is $5 per person,
kids under 12 ENTER FREE!
Your entry includes a free
Festival Brochure.
Look forward to:
-Traditional food
-Performances by local and visiting
dance groups
-Face painting and kids activity tables
-Local vendors
-Raffle with great prizes
-Dance floor open to everyone
-And much much much more!!!!!
Under the direction and guidance of the Slavic Alliance of Houston, the Slavic
communities gather annually to honor Sts. Cyril and Methodius and to share in
the celebration of their Slavic heritage with ethnic foods, singing and dancing.
Join the fun!
The general public is invited to join in this celebration and to learn about the
wonderful histories and culture of the Czech, Croation, Polish and Ukrainian
people.
Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds
607 E. Whitney Drive
Houston, TX 77022
History of the festival
Rev. Dmytro Blazejovskyj came to the U.S. in 1946 to organize Ukrainian
Catholic Churches, mostly in the West. In 1957 he became the pastor of St. Pius
X Ukrainian Catholic Church in Houston. He served there until 1973, when he
was transferred to the Vatican as Church Historian. He is the author of numerous
125 Houston
books and articles. Today, this Ukrainian Catholic Church has been renamed
St. Helen Catholic School Library
Protection of the Mother of God. While serving in Houston, Rev. Blazejowskyi
became well known to his Slavic brothers and sisters. In the absence of a polishspeaking priest, the Polish parishioners of Christ The King Catholic Church requested the services of Rev. Blazejowskyi.
In 1963, The 1100th anniversary of Sts. Cyril and Methodius was being celebrated by many national groups in the United
States. All these celebrations were done by individual groups. As a historian, Rev. Blazejowskyi saw a need for a united
rather than divided celebration. He devised a plan and discussed it with the leaders of his Ukrainian parish. All three languages were represented in the celebration of the Mass that has become an integral part of the Festival. Bishop Morkowsky
was approached to give the sermon in Czech and take part in the celebration. From that day forward Bishop Morkovsky
attended the Slavic Festivals. He would go from booth to booth to visit with everyone. The original three groups in time
Pictured (L to R) are member Ernest Laitkep, Trea- were joined by the Croatians and the Slovenians. The celebration is now a tradition.
Pictured (L to R) are Betty Kosler, Janie Cimrhanzl,
Dolores Morkovsky, Vice-President Viola Muelker,
Treasurer Dolores Kyle and Secretary Dorothy
Blackman.
surer Evelyn Maresh, member Jo Ann Stasny, Secretary Delores Laitkep, President Olga Heinrich,
Librarian of St. Helen Catholic School in Pearland,
Texas Carolyn Drone, and Society Chaplain Rev.
Msgr. Reggie Nesvadba.
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Catholic Czech
Club
Pictured are Society
President Estelle
Smith and Catholic
Czech Club President Betty Schlottman.
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Junior
News
The Juniors went to visit Helen
Mikeska, President of Society
No. 85 Damon. They brought her Kapanky Soup
and fruit preserves. Helen just recently got out of
the hospital with a bout of pneumonia. The Damon
juniors wish her great health.
85 Damon
Members provided assistance to the
elderly at a recent bingo at the local
nursing home.
4 Praha
Juniors participated in the Vacation Bible School held in Hostyn
July 9th – 13th. Katy Harman was in the 6th grade
group, “The Purple Meteors”. Bethany Kallus was an
aid to the Pre-K group. They all prayed, sang songs,
watched a DVD about “Trusting God”, danced to
music, worked on crafts, played games, had snack
time and did skits. They also read a bible verse and
learned about a new Saint of the Day and reported
on God Sightings each day.
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Pictured (L to R) are Christopher Pavlicek, Junior Director Linda
Pavlicek, Helen Mikeska, Clayton Pavlicek, Assistant Junior Director Patricia Maroul, Caroline and Claire Jetton.
Pictured (L to R in front) are Dustin Luck, Hilary Koncaba and
Dana Luck. Pictured (L to R in back) are Scott Jasek, Nancy
Jasek, Patricia Masek, Georgia Cerny and Junior Director Cynthia Koncaba.
Brittany Chupik and Lincoln Plsek
were each awarded $500 K.J.Z.T.
scholarships from the State Office. The presentation
was on Sunday, June 3rd.
Members spent a hot summer day
21 Marak at Six Flags Over Texas at Arling-
ton on Wednesday, July 18th and wore their new
Camp Guardian Angel t-shirts to easily keep up with
each other.
Pictured (L to R) are Katy Harman and Bethany Kallus in the
“Clouds” of Vacation Bible School.
11 West
Pictured (L to R) are Bethany Kallus and Amy Wick as they portray
sunshine in a skit.
Pictured (L to R) are Jennifer Plsek, Lincoln Plsek, State Director
Joan Johnson, Brittany Chupik and Phillis and Kevin Chupik.
Secretary Kasey Krenek reads 85 Damon Pictured are Christopher Pavlicek,
Mark Buchta (holding a large pot
21 Marak minutes and thank you letters from
of
good
old
homemade
Kapanky Soup), Clayton
recent scholarship recipients during the juniors
Pavlicek, Caroline and Claire Jetton.
monthly meeting held on Sunday, July 15th.
Junior Director Betty Vacek presented
Children’s Bibles to the Holy Family
Communicants.
118 Taft
Pictured is Junior Society Secretary Kasey Krenek.
“Every day you have the opportunity to learn and experience some-thing
and some-one new. Seize the opportunity.
Learn and experience everything you can, and use it to change the world.”
- Rodney Williams
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Brittany Chupik and Lincoln Plsek
were each awarded a $500 scholarship from their local society, No. 11 of West.
Brittany is the daughter of Kevin and Phillis Chupik of West. Lincoln is the son of Jennifer Plsek of
West and Rob Plsek of Dallas.
Brittany will attend McLennan Community College where she is planning to get her nursing degree
and become a neo-natal nurse.
Lincoln is attending the University of Minnesota
where he plans to pursue a Bachelor’s degree in
Chemical Engineering.
He also received a scholarship to play football for
the University of Minnesota Gophers.
Brittany Chupik is a graduate of West High School
where she ranked 16th of 119 students. Lincoln
Plsek graduated from Reicher Catholic High School
where he ranked 5th of 58 students.
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July/August 2012
Junior members display hand
Juniors visited West Rest Haven
painted bird houses that they com- 104 Abbott on March 29 and prayed the ropleted during their July 15th monthly meeting.
sary with residents. Juniors were presented with rosaries by the Frances Kolar family. After praying the
rosary, juniors visited with residents and many were
able to meet those for whom they have been praying
a spiritual bouquet.
21 Marak
Pictured (L to R in front) are Bryce Givens, Adison Dach and Chase
Hubnik. Pictured (L to R in back) are Julie Marek, Gracen Dach,
Aaron Laurence, Rachel Givens, Katy Krenek, Kasey Krenek and
Meghan Lopez.
The junior division attended
mass together on Mother’s Day,
May 13th. Juniors participated in May Crowning,
laying bouquets of fresh flowers at the feet of the
Blessed Mother and then crowning her head with a
wreath of roses.
104 Abbott
Pictured (L to R in front) are Katie Hanaway, Molli Pustejovsky,
Allison Murphy, Keaton Pustejovsky, Ally Hanaway, Kyle Gerik,
Mariann Pustejovsky and Madison Murphy. Pictured (L to R in
back) are Ashley Ballew, Morgan Ballew, Lydia Pustejovsky, Lauren Gerik, Payton Pustejovsky, Mallory Ballew, Alyssa Ballew,
Katelyn Pustejovsky, Carly Pustejovsky and Emily Pustejovsky.
Juniors served an early morn-
115 Freeport ing breakfast to the Brazoria
Missionary Work Activity event on Friday, July 20,
2012.
Pictured (L to R) are Jennifer Plsek (mother of Lincoln), Lincoln
Plsek, Society Vice-President Angeline Sykora (also great grandmother of Lincoln), Society Treasurer Helen Rauschuber, Society
President Mary Kallus, Brittany Chupik and her parents, Phillis
and Kevin Chupik.
Juniors pictured with the crowned statue of Mary (L to R in front
Juniors enjoyed an outing to the
are Mariann Pustejovsky, Katie Hanaway, Kyle Gerik, Keaton
104 Abbott Cameron Park Zoo in Waco on row)
Pustejovsky, Ally Hanaway and Madison Murphy. Pictured (L to R
in middle row) are Molli Pustejovsky, Payton Pustejovsky, Mallory
the morning of June 2nd.
Ballew, Allison Murphy, Lauren Gerik, Katelyn Pustejovsky, Lydia
Pustejovsky and Alyssa Ballew. Pictured (L to R in last row) are
Erin Jones, Sherry Pustejovsky, Emily Pustejovsky, Carly Pustejovsky and James Bezdek.
21 Marak
July 15th mass.
Pictured (L to R in front row) are Molli Pustejovsky, Allison Murphy,
Madison Murphy, Will Gerik and Paxton Pustejovsky. Pictured (L
to R in middle row) are Lauren Gerik, Katelyn Pustejovsky, Kyle
Gerik, Keaton Pustejovsky and Mariann Pustejovsky. Pictured (L
to R in third row) are Lydia Pustejovsky, Payton Pustejovsky, Mallory Ballew and James Bezdek. Pictured (L to R in last row) are
Emily Pustejovsky and Sherry Pustejovsky.
Junior member Gracen Dach led
the readings during the Sunday,
Pictured front L) Grace Godhino, Sophie Galvan, Kaley Kaspar,
Erin Reed, Sidney Giesie back L) Jimmy Smith, Jacob Smith,
Deborah Kaspar, Karch Kaspar, Johnathon Smith, Tammy Dirba,
Tristen Giesie, Kathy Wishert, Martha Carr.
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Junior Activities
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Society
News
The society held a meeting on June
10, 2012 in the K.J.T. auditorium
dining room. Vice-President Elsie Marak opened the
meeting and the junior members joined in prayers
for sick members. The juniors were then dismissed
to their meeting room.
Secretary Alene Eggers read the minutes from the
April 19, 2012 meeting. Dorothy Prachyl made a
motion to accept the minutes as read and Dolores
Liska seconded the motion.
Treasurer Debbie Vitovsky gave a financial report.
Mrs. Marak gave the Cheer Committee report. Eight
Mass enrollment cards were sent to 8 sick members and the families of deceased members Adele
Janousek, Cecilia Blazek and Leslie Trojacek. She
also gave a report on the District Meeting which was
held in Dallas, hosted by Society No. 108 Dallas.
Society No. 16 Ennis will be the host society next
year.
Vice-President Marak updated members on the
purchase of a new society banner. An order has been
placed and the banner should be delivered in August.
An invitation was extended to the Junior Division
Awards Ceremony in July, and a reminder to enroll children interested in attending Junior Camp in
June.
The Fraternal 100 Project recipient will be the parish Vacation Bible School. The $100 donation will
be presented to the Children’s Education Director.
The society’s community project this year is the
St. Joseph Cemetery in Ennis. Letters requesting
donations will be sent to all society members. The
donations can be mailed or brought to the Annual
Celebration.
Mrs. Marak explained the ongoing membership
drive and encourage members to refer names of prospective new members to local sales agents.
The highlight of the meeting was the presentation
of notification of scholarship awards to junior members. The recipients present were Breanna Calvert,
Kayla Cervantes, Brittany Cox, Matthew Matous,
Corey Mikula, Madeline Prachyl and Nolan Vrana.
Unable to attend were Kara Long, Catherine Valek
and Grant Vrana.
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July/August 2012
The meeting was adjourned and closing prayers were followed by refreshments and fellowship.
said for deceased members. Names were drawn for
On Thursday, August 2nd,
door prize winners, followed by a reception.
31 La Grange members of the society met
The society met on Thursday, for their quarterly meeting in the Sacred Heart Cen100 Bay City May 31st at 7 p.m. at Martin ter at 2 p.m. with President Marilyn Kothmann callHall with Karen Owens serving as the hostess. There ing the meeting to order and leading members in
opening prayers, and Pledge of Allegiance to both
were 8 members present.
Treasurer Margaret Hicks opened the meeting with the United States and Texas flags.
a prayer and pledge of allegiance. Secretary Karen Filing officer reports were Treasurer Ruth ChovanOwens read minutes from the last meeting which ec, and Vice-President Elizabeth Kallus who read
were approved as read. Treasurer Margaret Hicks the minutes, four thank you notes, and state correread the Treasurer’s report and there was a balance spondence in absence of the Secretary Rose Recek.
Vice-President Kallus, Clerical Endowment Fund
of $748.21 in the checking account.
(C.E.F.) chairman, reported the society making six
There was no old business.
Under new business, President Dorothy Saha enrollments, namely special birthdays for members
asked for suggestions from the members regard- Ann Kallus, Bessie Trlicik, and Ann Wessels; weding how the $100 Diamond Status money should ding anniversaries for Hattie and Joe Hlavinka their
be spent. Matagorda Regional Medical Center and 65th, and Pat and Al Henneke their 50th; and for Joe
Holy Cross Church grounds beautification were two Kokes, deceased, brother of member Rose Recek. In
projects brought up for discussion. A motion was addition she reported eleven enrollments by memmade by Karen Owens to $200 towards the Holy bers and sending two get well cards.
Unfinished business told of members observing
Cross Church grounds beautification fund; motion
Flag Day, June 14th, by taking part in a proclamation
carried.
A motion was made by Margaret Hicks to donate signing by La Grange Mayor Janet Moerbe; making
$25 to the Holy Cross School Foundation as well plans to present 75-year membership pins to Hattie
as $5 to the K.J.Z.T. Clerical Endowment Fund in Hlavinka and Betty Baca; and beginning to plan the
commemoration of the death of one of the society’s 2013 District V meeting that they are hosting.
Under new business, a motion carried to make a
long-time members, Frances Klepac; motion carmonetary donation to A.M.E.N., the La Grange food
ried.
President Saha opened for discussion the society’s pantry, for the Feeding Families Across Texas proj2012 People Helping People projects. Margaret ect.
Hicks volunteered to meet with Cody Holloway, Di- State Director Grace Vinklarek said it had been exrector of Matagorda Nursing and Rehab Center and citing for her to take part in the scholarship presenschedule a Resident’s Bingo for a date in August or tations at La Grange High School in May, and she
September. The bingo is always a very well-received congratulated Kallie Kothmann for being Salutatoevent by the residents. This would qualify as a com- rian of her class. She also said plans are being made
for the upcoming 2013 State Convention.
munity work project.
For the parish fundraiser, the society will again The annual meeting, along with a social and dinner
host a Phantom Bake Sale. Secretary Owens report- that includes family members, will be held Thursed that a mailout will be done and announcements day, Nov. 8th, meeting beginning at 4:30 p.m. in the
will be posted in the church bulletin to announce the Sacred Heart Center. The meeting was closed with
bake sale project. All proceeds from the Phantom the Memorare.
Bake Sale will benefit the Holy Cross Church Fence
The society met for their
Fund, and will be matched up to 50%, up to $1,000, 10 Fayetteville
second quarterly meeting
by the State Office.
on Tuesday, May 15, 2012 at St. John’s Recreation
A motion was made by Karen Owens that the sociCenter. President Rose Rhode opened the meeting
ety should present retired Treasurer, Milada Babik,
with prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance to the Unitwith a token of appreciation for her many years of
ed States and Texas flags. Secretary Mary Jane Todservice to Society No. 100. The motion carried. Sody read the minutes from the last meeting. Treasurer
ciety No. 100 will present Ms. Babik with a $50 gift
Lois Kaspar gave a financial report. Vice-President
card to K2 Steak House in Bay City.
Valerian Cufr sent one Get Well card. CorresponDoor prizes were awarded to Helen Littlefield and
dence received from the State Office was read. ValKaren Owens. With no further business to be diserian Cufr won the attendance prize. The next meetcussed, the meeting was adjourned with a prayer,
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ing will be held on August 21, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. The
meeting closed with prayer.
The society hosted a
birthday party on May
28, 2012 at the Georgetown Nursing and Rehab center. Everyone enjoyed the beautifully decorated cake
in honor of Memorial Day weekend.
130 Georgetown
Pictured (L to R) are Elizabeth Meyer, Millie Powell, Lillian Naizer,
Virginia Pargmann and Georgia Howry. Unable to attend were
Mary K Marusak and Bernice Ermis.
The society honored two of their
members by recognizing their
75+ years of loyal membership. At the June 2012
meeting, honorees Julia Vinklarek Peters and Delores Novosad Gabrysch were awarded their 75- year
membership pins. Also present was Susan Peters
Gabrysch, a society member, who is the daughter
of Julia and the daughter-in-law of Delores. The Society presented a lovely red rose to each recipient
following the pin ceremony.
Also at this meeting, elected official Sharon Mathis, District Clerk for Jackson County was a guest
speaker. She spoke of the services and duties of her
office; from issuing passports to handling felony
cases and recording court proceedings. Coincidentally, Delores Gabrysch, pin recipient, is the retired
Jackson County District Clerk and was succeeded in
office by Sharon. Each of them added many interesting facts of the position and its duties.
43 Ganado
1 Yoakum; 12 Sweet Home;
37 Hochheim
On May 5th, members of 12 Sweet Home, 1 Yoakum, 37 Hochheim and K.J.T. 13 Yoakum presented
donations to the Yoakum Community Hospital Auxiliary in recognition of Join Hands Day.
The society gave a donation to the
Nursing and Rehabilitation Center toward the purchase of Bingo prizes.
1 Yoakum Yoakum
The society hosted the confirmation
53 Wied candidates, their families and the par-
ish family to coffee, donuts and juice on Sunday,
June 3rd at St. Mary’s Catholic Church.
Pictured are Julia Vinklarek Peters and Delores Novosad Gabrysch with President Cecilia French in back.
2 Hallettsville; 12 Sweet Home
Pictured (L to R) are Virgi Ferrell, Elaine Dornak, Activity Director
Sabrina Hustad and President Helen Manning.
State Director Mary Ann Marek presented two memSociety President Lillian Kallus
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Hostyn
bers of her District their 75-year membership pins.
presented a 50-year membership
Pictured (L to R) are Helen Dornak Janak, Katherine Kahanek, The recipients were Margaret M. Bludau of No. 12 pin to Barbara Janacek.
Helen Janak and Margaret Dornak. Not pictured is Lucille Klekar.
Sweet Home and Josephine Leopold of No. 2 HalThe society donated to the lettsville.
38 San Antonio St. Margaret Mary building fund.
Pictured (L to R) are Barbara Janacek and Lillian Kallus.
Pictured is Ella Hons and Father Norman Ermis.
Pictured (L to R) are State Director Mary Ann Marek, Margaret M.
Bludau, Father John Peters, Josephine Leopold and Society No.
2 Hallettsville President Jennifer Golsch.
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The society sponsored
Members held a bake sale for the
Members gave a donation to SteSurprise Package 22 Wallis Meals on Wheels program. The sale 1 Yoakum vens Health Care and Rehab CenBooth at the Ammannsville parish picnic held on was on July 8th and was held before and after Mass- ter of Yoakum for bingo prizes purchases.
Father’s Day, June 17th.
es at the Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Secretary
Judith Michulka reported that $267 was made. The
state office will match this amount in the amount of
$133.50. Twenty-six members took part in this community people helping people project.
24 Ammannsville the
Pictured (L to R) are Marilyn Beyer, Elaine Dornak, residents Josephine Anders and Sharon Wiese, President Helen Manning and
Virgi Ferrell.
Pictured are Helen Ohnheiser and Patsy Anders working the
booth.
Proceeds from the society’s
Vice-President Gladys Pictured (L to R) are Evelyn Prihoda, Mary Kulhanek and Judith
2
Hallettsville
No-Bake Sale for their Peo12 Sweet Home Hermes presented a 75- Michulka.
ple Helping People Community Fund Raiser went to
year membership pin to Wilma Ebner on May 14th.
The society presented the Taft Food Manna Food Pantry and Hallettsville EMS.
118 Taft Pantry $400 through the Feeding
Families Across Texas program.
Pictured (L to R) are Treasurer Irene Swarc, Vice-President Gladys Hermes, Wilma Ebner, Marla Ebner and Secretary Mary Ann
Matusek.
Pictured is Secretary Kim Polasek, Taft Food Bank Director Shirley Primm and President Janiece Pustejovsky.
Pictured (L to R) are Treasurer Mary Ann Pavliska, Jackie
Robertson of Manna Food Pantry and President Jennifer Golsch.
The society donated to St.
The society met at the BraJerome’s St. Vincent de Paul 115 Freeport zoria Work Activity Center
Food Pantry as part of the Feeding Families Across in Lake Jackson on May 9, 2012. The residents were
Texas program.
served lunch and entertained with activities and a
book read by Alice Drapela.
114 Houston
Pictured (L to R) are Treasurer Mary Ann Pavliska, Debbie Fishbeck of Hallettsville EMS and President Jennifer Golsch.
Pictured (L to R) are James Wichkoske of SVDP and Society
President Irene Dittrich.
Pictured in front are
Dorothy Kaspar, Betty
Bartos, Alice Drapela
and Alice Martinets.
Pictured in back are
Jimmy Mikes, Kathy
Wishert,
Veronica
Bohuslav and Lucille
Drabek.
“Look to the LORD and
his strength;
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The society celebrated Kayla
On July 22, 2012, member Leona Herzik of St. Anne’s Society No. 4 Praha
during a recent get-together. Francis Lycka received was presented her 75-year membership pin by State
her 75-year membership pin from the Fraternal. Director Mary Ann Marek. The presentation was
Kayla Fishbeck is a scholarship recipient. She is made during the last quarterly meeting of the socigoing to Texas A&M University. She is a longtime ety, which included Holy Mass for all the living and
member of Most Holy Trinity Catholic Church.
deceased society members and a breakfast served
after Mass. Pin recipients not present were Mary
Kocurek, Rose Hackathorn and Monica Melnar.
Members presented a check
for $2,825.00 to Father Matthew Huehlefeld on June 15th. The money was
raised from the generosity of society members, the
April fundraiser and matching funds from the State
Office. The funds will go toward the renovations,
presently in progress, at St. Ann Church.
113 Angleton Fishbeck and Francis Lycka 4 Praha
37 Hochheim
Pictured (L to R) are Betty Smith, Kayla Fishbeck, Dolores Prilop
and Francis Lycka.
Pictured (L to R) are Rose Mary and Dennis Havlik, Roberta
Wenzel, Father Huehlefeld, Ruby and Don Wiggington and Hailey
Rickman.
Vice-President Vivian Jedlicka
presented a check to the
Knights of Columbus Grand Knight, Jim Landry, for
the ARC Dance.
49 Needville
Pictured (L to R in front) are Leona Herzik and State Director Mary
Ann Marek. Pictured (L to R in back) are Secretary Nancy Jasek,
Vice-President Ellene Vrazel, Treasurer Patricia Masek and President Georgia Cerny.
Members presented Father
Dimitrij Colankin, Pastor of St.
Monica’s Catholic Church, with a check of $500.00.
The society presented a check The money came from the society sponsoring the
47 Industry to the West End Library of In- raffle at the annual Mary Festival at St. Monica’s. It
dustry. The proceeds came from the member-held will go toward the renovation of the St. Anthony Religious Center, which used to be the Catholic school
bake sale in May.
in Cameron. The center is already being used for
CCE classes, church and other meetings, and offices
for the church secretary and the Religious Education
Director.
48 Cameron
Pictured (L to R) are Jim Landry and Vivian Jedlicka.
The society held their annual bake sale on May 12,
2012. The bake sale offered cakes, cookies, kolach- Pictured (L to R) are Julie Kenjura and Librarian Cheryl Schramm.
es, pies, strudels and hot dogs. The money raised
from this event plus matching funds from the State
The society made a donaOffice was presented to the St. John’s Altar Society
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San
Antonio
tion to St. Margaret Mary’s
and qualify as the society’s parish fundraiser.
Pictured (L to R in front) are Angeline Reisner, Secretary Ann
St. Vincent de Paul Society’s Food Cupboard as part Krenek, Father Dimitrij and Treasurer Clara Marak. Pictured (L
of the Feeding Families Across Texas Program.
to R in back; clockwise) are Eva Mikulec, Leon Rieger, Deacon
10 Fayetteville
Earl Colley, Carolyn Rieger, William Pagach and President Bettie
Pagach.
seek his face always.”
1 Chronicles 16:11
Pictured (L to R) are Mary Jane Toddy, Shirley Chovanec, Rose
Rhode, Valerian Cufr and Lois Kaspar.
Pictured (L to R) are Mr. Joe Guerrero of SVDP and Mrs. Ella Hons.
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Members took part in the Feeding
Vice-President Gladys
The society chose the
Families Across Texas program by 12 Sweet Home Hermes presented a 75- 12 Sweet Home Sweet Home school as
giving to their local food pantry.
year membership pin to Mary Knezek on May 5th. the recipient of the funds raised from their community fundraiser. A check for $2,642.00 was presented
to the school to help pay for playground equipment.
1 Yoakum
Pictured (L to R) are volunteer Nancy Jones, members Virgi Ferrell, Helen Manning, Marilyn Beyers, Elaine Dornak, Lorene Barton and volunteers Carolyn Strong and Betty Berger.
Pictured (L to R) are Evelyn Opela, Linda Dolezal, Mary Knezek,
Marvin Dolezal and Gladys Hermes.
The society donated to Turn- 49 Needville
ing Point Center as part of the day’s in Lent.
Feeding Families Across Texas program.
114 Houston
Pictured (L to R) are Society President Irene Dittrich , Founder of
Turning Point Center Isha Deselle and Reporter Gladys Jasek.
The society proudly presented a
23 Hostyn 75-year membership pin to Marga-
ret Lamon on Sunday, July 8th after Mass. Presenting the pin to Margaret is Society President Lillian
Kallus after Rev. Dan Kahlich blessed it.
Witnessing the joyful event are pictured (L to R in front) are Bethany Kallus, Monica Spacek, Diana Kallus, honoree Margaret Lamon, Lillian Kallus and Rev. Dan Kahlich.
Pictured (L to R in back) are Brenda Fietsam, Theresa Muras,
Helen Janda, Joyce Muras, Patsy Janda and Helen Faldyn.
The society helped with the Pictured (L to R) are Vice-President Gladys Hermes, Superintendent and Principal Randy Myer, President Ruby Orsak, Secretary
Fish Fry’s held during Fri- Mary Ann Matusek and Marie Harrell.
As part of Join Hands Day,
members alongside the
Knights of Columbus, K.J.T. members and Fayetteville Fire Department, helped prepare for the fire department’s fundraiser. It was to be held at St. John’s
Recreation Center. Volunteers helped set up stands
and tables for the bake sale.
10 Fayetteville
Pictured (L to R) are Vivian Jedlicka and Shirley Kaminski selling
pastries at the fish fry.
On July 12, 2012, two members of St.
Anne’s Society No. 4 Praha were presented their 75-year membership pins. Both members are residents of Oak Manor Nursing Center and
the presentation was made in conjunction with the Pictured (L to R) are Rose Rhode, Valerian Cufr, Mary Jane Toddy
July resident birthday party, which the Praha Soci- and Lois Kaspar.
ety hosted.
The society presented Holy Family
118 Taft High School and College Graduates
with gifts of Crucifixes.
4 Praha
Pictured (L to R in front) are pin recipients Vlasta Pekar and Mary
Kocian.
Pictured (L to R in back) are Secretary Nancy Jasek, Treasurer
Patricia Masek, Vice-President Ellene Vrazel, State Director
Grace Vinklarek and President Georgia Cerny.
Pictured (L to R in back) are member Jim Pustejovsky and President Janiece Pustejovsky. Pictured in front are the graduates.
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The District I Meeting was held on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at the Sts.
Cyril and Methodius Parish Hall in Shiner, Texas. The Nativity of the
Blessed Virgin Mary Society No. 5 Shiner hosted the meeting.
Registration began at 11:30 a.m. with State Director and Society No. 5
President Mary Ann Marek and Society No. 5 Vice-President Viola Muelker welcoming the members and guests upon their arrival.
Society No. 5 began the event with Father Kirby Hlavaty leading the prayer. The memorial service began with Mary Ann Marek leading the service with prayers for the thirty-eight deceased members and announced each member’s name and date of death. As
the names were read the Juniors brought forward a rose for each deceased member and
handed it to Anne Wick, State Coordinator of Junior Activities. Mrs. Wick then placed
the flower in a vase in their memory.
Society President Mary Ann Marek formally introduced the State Coordinator of Junior Diamond Status Certificates
Activities, Anne Wick, Society No. 5 Junior Director Denise Leist, Society No. 5 Assis- Pictured (L to R in front) are Ruby Orsak for 12 Sweet Home, Ruby Wigginton
for 37 Hochheim, Helen Manning for 1 Yoakum and Molly Peters for 53 Wied.
tant Junior Director Diane Broussard and Society No. 14 Moulton Junior Director Mar- Pictured (L to R in back) are Mary Ann Rother for 14 Moulton, Dorothy Schlene Irvin. The Juniors presented a short program called “I am a Christian when I say”. neider for 3 St. Mary’s, Jennifer Golsch for 2 Hallettsville, Dorothy Blackman for
The Juniors then were acknowledged for their State Craft Awards.
5 Shiner and State Director Mary Ann Marek.
Presentation of the 50-year Membership Pins and other Achievement Pins, Grandmother
Pins and one Grandparent Perpetual enrollment was presented by Mary Ann Marek.
The Diamond Status award certificates were presented to the societies that fulfilled all 10
requirements set forth by the State Office.
President Mary Ann Marek opened the meeting. Then everyone recited the Pledge of Allegiance together. She introduced the State President Loretta Stahl, Sales Associate John
McDermott, the officers of the hosting society and Legal Adviser Jennifer Machacek.
Hosting Society Officers were: President Mary Ann Marek, Vice-President Viola Muelker, Secretary Dorothy Blackman and Treasurer Dolores Kyle.
A roll call was taken of the societies which make up District I: Society No. 1 Yoakum –
7, Society No. 2 Hallettsville – 7, Society No. 3 St. Mary’s – 5, Society No. 5 Shiner – 21,
with 8 Juniors, Society No. 12 Sweet Home – 2, Society No. 37 Hochheim – 7, Society
No. 53 Wied – 12, Society No. 67 Gonzales – 0 and Society No. 14 Moulton – 7, with 7
Juniors.
50-Year Membership Pins
Mary Ann Marek asked if there was a motion to dispense with the reading of the last Pictured (L to R) are State Director Mary Ann Marek, Jean Bochat and Cynthia
District I Meeting minutes. Mrs. Helen Manning made the motion and Mrs. Molly Peters Anderson.
seconded the motion. The next meeting will be hosted by Society No. 1 Yoakum in conjunction with Society No. 12 Sweet Home and Society No. 37 Hochheim.
State President Loretta Stahl thanked Society No. 5 for hosting the District Meeting and
presented Mary Ann Marek with a check for the society to help defray expenses of the
meeting.
She also congratulated all the pin recipients. Mrs. Stahl spoke of the importance of recruiting new members and keeping the charity status by helping others.
State Office Sales Associate John McDermott gave a talk about communication and
how important it is to go out and tell of the activities of the societies. With 38 members
passing away, the district needs to replace them with new members.
No other business was undertaken. The meeting was adjourned with closing prayers
led by Mary Ann Marek. Door prizes were awarded. Following adjournment, the members and guests enjoyed a meal consisting of roast beef, potatoes and gravy, vegetables, Grandparent’s Perpetual
Pictured (L to R) are State Director Mary Ann Marek and Society No. 14 Moulton
kolaches, cake, cookies, tea and coffee.
Secretary Mary Ann Rother with her Grandparent’s Perpetual.
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The meeting was called to order by Dallas Society No. 108 President Estelle Smith followed by an opening prayer read by Dorothy
Schroeder. Estelle then welcomed all the members for coming to the
meeting and introduced our guests from Home Office which included
State Secretary Pam Strickland, State Co-Ordinator of Junior Activities Anne Wick and Sales and Marketing Manager Jim Weist. She also
introduced State Director Joan Johnson who is currently the State Director of District
X and introduced the current hosting officers of the Dallas society.
A memorial service was conducted for all deceased members whereby all the names
of the members who died within the last year were read by Lillian Honza and as the
names were read the juniors put a white rose in a vase at the feet of the Blessed Virgin
Mary honoring the deceased member. Joan Johnson said the memorial prayer following the ceremony.
Diamond Status Certificates
The juniors provided entertainment and then the 50 year membership pins were Pictured (L to R ) are Elsie Marak for 16 Ennis, Estelle Smith for 108 Dallas,
State Director Joan Johnson and Mary Kallus for 11 West.
awarded along with the merit pins of recognition.
The Sales and Marketing Manager Jim Weist then gave a presentation of the new
products offered by Catholic Family Fraternal as well as announcing the membership
drive encouraging all members, including juniors to recommend new members to
the organization. He also mentioned the incentives of recommending new members
where by anyone could win a trip to Las Vegas, Gift Cards and a Family Disney Trip.
The more people you recommend the greater your chances are of winning a prize.
The minutes of the previous meeting were not read due to them being printed in the
newspaper but a motion was made the minutes stand approved as written and seconded.
The next District X meeting is scheduled to be hosted by Ennis Society No. 16.
Pam Strickland thanked the Dallas Society for hosting this meeting and presented
Estelle with a check from Home Office to defray the cost of the meeting. She mentioned a new State Treasurer, Carrie Janecek, was appointed and they were very excited she has joined their organization.
State Director Receives 50-Year Membership Pin
It was announced that on May 27, 2012 Father Joe Hybner will be retiring from the Pictured (L to R) are State Secretary Pam Strickland and State Director Joan
priesthood, however he will remain Chaplain of the Catholic Family Fraternal.
Johnson.
It was announced that the Catholic Family Fraternal members volunteered and donated a little over $15,000.00 to help those devastated by the Texas Wildfires. With
the State Office matching these funds at 100% a total of $31,905.00 was donated for
that cause.
The next State Convention will be held in 2013.
The societies reaching Diamond Status for 2011 were announced and presented with
State Certificates.
It was reported that Clara Miller was recuperating well in the Legion Oaks Rehabilitation center in Ennis.
Junior’s summer camp is scheduled for June 21-24 in Ledbetter, Texas.
A motion was made that the meeting be adjourned and the motion was seconded.
Door prizes were given and the meeting was closed with a prayer.
After the meeting there was a guest speaker, Louis Juarez, who talked about the
Shroud of Turin. The Shroud is a centuries old linen cloth that bears the image of a
and Daughter Share in Merit Pins
crucified man; a man that is believed to be Jesus of Nazareth after he was crucified. Mother
Pictured (L to R) are Cynthia Urrutia who received her Mother’s Pin, her mother
Mr. Juarez has been studying the authenticity of the Shroud for over 30 years and Society No. 108 President Estelle Smith who received her Grandmother’s Pin
he explained some very interesting facts and findings. Mr. Juarez is a Texas A&M and State Director Joan Johnson.
Graduate in Biochemistry and is a member of St. Luke’s Parish in Arlington.
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VIII
The St. Anne’s Society No. 30 East Bernard
hosted the annual meeting of District VIII on
Sunday, July 1, 2012. The meeting was held in
the Holy Cross School CCD Meeting Room.
Registration started at 1:00 p.m. Welcome at
1:30 p.m. with the meeting starting at 2:00 p.m.
The opening prayer was said by Father Don Rupert, the society’s Chaplain,
who stressed that everyone should pray for freedom in our country.
Local society President Sophie Korenek welcomed all the officers and guests.
Introduced were State President Loretta Stahl, State Director Arlene Cloyd,
State Co-Ordinator of Junior Activities Anne Wick and Sales and Marketing
Manager Jim Wiest.
Local officers were introduced as President Sophie Korenek, Vice-President
Gladys Dusek, Secretary Angeline Grigar and Treasurer Emilia Svoboda.
Mrs. Anne Wick spoke briefly on the trip to camp that the Juniors attended.
They all had a great time. She encouraged the members to enroll their juniors to
join the youth group.
Mr. Jim Wiest had a brief program on Sales and Marketing. He also congratulated the juniors on their projects. There was a contest at Camp and some were
rewarded with prizes.
A Memorial Service was held for all deceased members of the past year. The
junior members from Damon, Needville and Wallis were each given a carnation
which they placed in a vase on the Blessed Mother’s Altar. Thirty members had
died in the District since the last meeting.
The juniors held a program of patriotic songs after which they were dismissed
to an adjoining room where they enjoyed doing arts and crafts. Each junior was
Diamond Status Certificates
Pictured (L to R in front) are Judith Michulka for 22 Wallis, Bea Chalupa for 29
Frydek, Sophie Korenek for 30 East Bernard and Helen Mikeska for 85 Damon.
Pictured (L to R in back) are State Director Arlene Cloyd, Alan Cloyd for 42
Sealy, Janie Sitka for 120 Sugarland, Martha Macha for 77 Rosenberg, Shirley
Kaminski for 49 Needville and State President Loretta Stahl.
given a kite, compliments of the local kite factory.
Roll call was held. Those present were: Society No. 22 Wallis with 22, Society
No. 29 Frydek with 6, Society No. 30 East Bernard with 28, Society No. 42
Sealy with 5, Society No. 49 Needville with 9, Society No. 77 Rosenberg with
8, Society No. 85 Damon with 12 and Society No. 120 Sugarland with 5. There
were 95 members and guests that were registered.
The reading of last year’s district meeting minutes was held. They were read
by Secretary Angeline Grigar and they were approved.
Society No. 29 Frydek was selected to be the next society to host the District
Meeting in 2013.
Messages were presented by State President Loretta Stahl and State Director
Arlene Cloyd. They congratulated all societies for doing a good job and to keep
up the good work.
Diamond status awards were presented to Presidents of all the societies in the
District. Mrs. Cloyd congratulated everyone for earning the Diamond Status and
pictures were taken.
75-Year Membership Pins and 50-Year Membership Pins were presented to the
deserving members. If those awarded were not present, the pins will be mailed
to them from the State Office. Pictures were taken of all those present.
Father Don said the closing prayer for World Peace and the Memorare. He also
ended with a joke. The prayer before the meal was recited.
Drawing of door prizes was held. Afterwards, the Pledge of Allegiance was
recited.
A light lunch was prepared and served by the hosting society. It consisted of a
variety of salads, assorted crackers and an assortment of pastries with coffee, tea
and kool-aid. The meeting was enjoyed by all.
50-Year and 75-Year Membership Pins
Pictured are 50-year and 75-year membership pin recipients present at the District VIII meeting.
“But let all who take refuge in you be glad;
let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them,
that those who love your name may rejoice in you.” Psalms 5:11
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x JUNIORS
Psalms 5:11
Pictured (L to R in front) are Julia Machacek, Ted Machacek and Sally Machacek. Pictured (L to R
in the second row) are Hope Kapavik, Grace Irvin, Angelette Siegel and Kade Leist. Pictured in row
three is Anna Adamek. Pictured (L to R in row 4) are Abby Irvin, Mary Adamek and Katelynn Leist.
Pictured (L to R in the last row) are Noah Leist, Juliette Siegel, Nicolette Siegel and Anne Wick.
Exaltation of the Holy Cross Novena
Novena Dates September 5-13
Feast Day September 14
Jesus, Who because of Your burning love for us, willed to be crucified and to shed Your Most Precious Blood for the redemption and
salvation of our souls, look down upon us and grant the petition we
ask for: (mention your request).
We trust completely in Your Mercy. Cleanse us from sin by Your
Grace, sanctify our work, give us and all those who are dear to us
our daily bread, lighten the burden of our sufferings, bless our
families, and grant to the nations, so sorely afflicted, Your Peace,
which is the only true peace, so that by obeying Your Commandments
we may all come at last to the glory of Heaven.
(Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory Be.)
Pictured (L to R in front) are Carleigh Rhodes, Carson Rhodes, Colton Vrana and Kale Vrana. Pictured (L to R in back) are Assistant Junior Director Linda Prachyl, Junior Director Melissa Seevers,
Kyla Chandler, McKinley Seevers, Kate Chandler and Anne Wick.
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Society No. 34 Hobson Celebrates
100-Year Anniversary
Society No. 34 Hobson met for their annual social meeting on Saturday evening June 30, 2012 at the Hobson Church Hall following a
Mass offered for the members in celebration of the society’s 100th Anniversary. President Rita Kroll called the meeting to order and welcomed all the members, their guests and State Officers and Directors. The social was a combined fund raiser for our People Helping People
projects, which included support for Sister Rebecca Janacek’s Africa Mission and assist with the purchase of a new fire truck for the Falls
City Community. Members and guests were asked to participate in a Silent Auction and provide donations for both of these projects. Rita
asked the pastor of St. Boniface Parish to lead us in the blessing for the meal. Following the delicious meal Rita reminded everyone we
are celebrating our 100th Anniversary as a society and pointed out the banner handed down by our early members and pictures of some of
the first society members. State Officers President Loretta Stahl, State Secretary Pam Strickland, State Treasurer Carrie Janecek, State
Director Grace Vinklarek, State Director Deborah Kasper, State Director Arlene Cloyd, and Karnes County Commissioner Pete Jauer and
his wife Linda were introduced by Rita. Rita informed the members and guests any donations or funds raised for our projects would be
matched up to $1,000 by the State Office. Rita then introduced our guest speaker Sister Rebecca Janacek who shared updates on her work
in Rotu East Africa and the Pokut Medical Mission Project. Rebecca shared a DVD presentation with pictures of the progress in establishing the medical clinic serving the people of that community. Sister Rebecca answered questions from the audience following the presentation.
The following members were recognized and awarded pins for 75 and 50 years as members:
• Nancy Pearson - 50 years
• Margaret Halley - 50 years
• Kathryn Sue Ondrej - 50 years
• Tillie Dzuik - 50 years
• Nancy A. Waclawczky - 50 years
• Geraldine Albrecht - 75 years
• Dolores D. Sisti - 75 years
• Mary Francis Szalwinsky - 75 years
State President Loretta Stahl congratulated the society on their 100th
anniversary, and pointed out that the KJZT started in a small town,
and has grown to a very successful organization. She thanked Sister
Rebecca for her dedication to her work and the letters she submits to
the Journal. She reported that the State Board of Directors will be
donating $500 to Sister Rebecca’s Medical Mission. Mrs. Stahl also
presented the society with a check to celebrate the 100th anniversary. Door prizes were given out to those attending, and the Silent
Auction was closed. At the end of the evening we had raised $3,849
for our People Helping People Projects. The evening ended with
visiting.
Pictured to the left is an image of Society No. 34 Hobson
from 1935.
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"In Memoriam"
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5
5
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25
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37
38
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46
46
57
59
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101
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SOCIETY
NAME
YOAKUM
YOAKUM
YOAKUM
HALLETTSVILLE
HALLETTSVILLE
PRAHA
SHINER
SHINER
SHINERP
BRYAN
BRYAN
BRYAN
BRYAN
WEST
WEST
WEST
CORN HILL
ENNIS
ENNIS
GRANGER
MARAK
AMMANNSVILLE
PLUM
PLUM
FRENSTAT
HOUSTON
HOCHHEIM
SAN ANTONIO
ELLINGER
CORPUS CHRISTI
CORPUS CHRISTI
HUNGERFORD
FORT WORTH
EL CAMPO
EL CAMPO
EL CAMPO
EL CAMPO
EL CAMPO
ROSENBERG
ROSENBERG
ROSENBERG
SCHULENBURG
SCHULENBURG
FLATONIA
SEYMOUR
GALVESTON
VICTORIA
VICTORIA
ANGLETON
HOUSTON
RAYMONDVILLE
PALACIOS
AUSTIN
AUSTIN
FRANCES (VESELY) SYLVESTER
AGNES (ORSAK) MACHICEK
GENEVIEVE (JANAK) MATUSEK
DORIS (KOERTH) PUGH
ELSIE (BUJNOCH) STEFFEK
HATTIE (LEV) GAJDOS
LORENE (WERNER) KASPER
EMILY (PAVLICEK) BOEHM
ATRICIA (CHILEK) KURTZ
FRANK SOLOLAK
MAGDALENE (BRACZYK) REIS
MARIAN (KAUFMAN) ROSPRIM
MARTHA (KONECNY) STROUD
LILYAN DVORACEK
HELEN (HYKEL) PUSTEJOVSKY
JO ANN (SCHROEDER) THEDFORD
FRANCES (MARTINKA) LAMER
ROSIE (DLABAJ) KRAJCA
LIBBIE (HASKOVEC) BLAZEK
CHRISTINE (KUBACAK) LITTLETON
CLARENCE JAMES
FRANCES (MAZOCH) KAHANEK
BERNICE (ZBRANEK) DIVIN
EDWIN KOCIAN
FRANCES (POLANSKY) SCHOPPE
ADELA (MIGL) DYBALA
JEANE BITTERLY
MARCELLA (FRIESENHAHN) KAHANEK
ADELA (SRUBAR) SVOBODA
EDITH (MOKRY) BRANDESKY
EDWARD HAVELKA SR
MARY ANN (LAITKEP) POSPISIL
CHARLEOTTE PODSEDNIK
CLARA (WALIGURA) PETER
MARY (MERTA) OSINA
ANNA (KOCUREK) BARTOS
EDITH (KOUDELA) LABAY
ANNIE (LABAY) SABLATURA
ROSE M (PACATTE) DRABEK
GEORGIA (HAJDIK) KREJCI
LEONA (PUSTKA) VINCIK
DOLORES (MENSIK) JANAK
HENRIETTA STUCHLY
ROBERT KLOZIK
ALICE (KOHUTEK) JACOBY
ROSE M (MYERS) FREY
LOIS SMITH
MARY ANN (FOJTIK) KOLIBA
FRANCES (JEZ) MACIK
ROSE MARIE JOLLY
KATHERINE (DE LA GARZA) GARCIA
MILADA (HLAVATY) KALAS
MARGARET BUNN
REV ROBERT SCOTT
DATE OF DEATH
6/14/2012
6/3/2012
4/25/2012
6/27/2012
7/11/2012
6/24/2012
5/9/2012
6/19/2012
6/16/2012
5/4/2012
3/6/2012
9/15/2011
5/29/2012
6/17/2012
5/19/2012
6/3/2012
4/28/2012
5/30/2012
5/15/2012
6/5/2012
6/8/2012
5/5/2012
1/28/2012
5/29/2012
3/20/2012
2/9/2012
7/14/2012
6/3/2012
5/27/2012
6/19/2012
7/14/2012
5/21/2012
8/2/2011
6/11/2012
5/1/2012
4/23/2012
6/14/2012
7/6/2012
5/30/2012
10/3/2011
4/28/2012
5/11/2012
6/10/2012
5/1/2012
6/21/2012
6/26/2012
6/19/2012
6/24/2012
6/26/2012
9/1/2009
3/20/2012
5/26/2012
11/5/2011
7/16/2012
July/August 2012
Prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of
our members who have gone to their eternal rest.
AGE
80
82
77
65
88
99
80
90
68
67
90
89
80
98
95
80
96
78
86
75
64
87
79
64
101
90
80
94
81
67
90
72
49
96
94
72
91
91
72
87
95
75
98
65
81
79
79
71
88
71
81
88
52
90
The State Directors and State Officers of
the Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas K.J.Z.T. offer their deepest sympathy to
the bereaved families of our departed
members.
THE MAGNIFICAT
CANTICLE OF
MARY
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has looked with favor on his lowly
servant.
From this day all generations will call me
blessed: the Almighty has done great things
for me, and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear Him
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of His arm,
He has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their
thrones, and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich He has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of His servant Israel
for He has remembered his promise of mercy,
the promise He made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children for ever. Amen.
EACH DECEASED MEMBER,
SOCIAL MEMBER OR
ASSOCIATE WITH
INSURANCE
named in our "In Memoriam" column is
remembered by the Catholic Family
Fraternal of Texas with an Annual
Enrollment in the K.J.Z.T. Clerical
Endowment Fund.
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CATHOLIC FAMILY
NEW MEMBERS
Dalton C. Linscombe is a new member of 115 Freeport. He is the son of Patrick and Tracy Linscombe.
Dalton is the grandson of Jerry and Jackie Kocurek
of Danbury and Larry and Norma Linscombe of
Danbury.
Bella Grace Kallus is a new member of 43 Ganado.
She is the daughter of Mark D. and Jennifer Kallus.
Bella is the great-granddaughter of the late Anne Toman, a former K.J.Z.T. State Director. Bella has 2
sisters, Sydney and Gianna Kallus.
Breana Linscombe is a new member of 115 Freeport. She is the daughter of Patrick and Tracy Linscombe. Breana is the granddaughter of Jerry and
Jackie Kocurek of Danbury and Larry and Norma
Linscombe of Danbury.
Jake and Easton Ruffina are new member of 16 Ennis. They are the sons of Joshua and Alisha Ruffin.
Adelynn Marie Liska is a new member of 16 Ennis. Ella Michelle Vrana is a new member of 16 Ennis. Jake and Easton are the grandsons of Bernie and
She is the daughter of Rusty and Mary Liska. Her She is the daughter of Robert and Amber Vrana. Her Pam Zmolik and Randy and Cheryl Ruffin. They
grandparents are Robert and Sherry Vrana and Mike grandparents are Robert and Sherry Vrana and Patricia are the great-grandsons of Benny and Evelyn Zmoand Nannette Liska.
Jessup. She is the sister of Kolton and Kale Vrana.
lik and Wesley and Norma Juricek.
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July/August 2012
Camille A. Hlavaty is a new member of Society No.
126 Palacios. She is the daughter of Barbara and
Douglas Hlavaty. Camille’s mother and sister, Paisley, are also members of Society No. 126 Palacios.
She is the granddaughter of Patsy Gibson who is also
a member of the society. Camille’s mother, Barbara,
is the Society Secretary for 126 Palacios.
Garett Hunter Kriska is a new member of Society No.
16 Ennis. He is the son of Greg and Renate Kriska.
His paternal grandmother is Irene Kriska and late
grandfather is Billy Kriska. Garett’s maternal grandmother is Henriette Zmolik and grandfather Larry
Zmolik. He has a brother, Landon Kriska.
Landon Lala is a new member of Society No. 83
Flatonia. He is the son of Everett and Teresa Lala.
His grandparents are Richard and Evelyn Miller
of Flatonia and Doris Lala of Moulton and the late
Thomas Lala.
Gus Bazar is a new member of Society No. 49
Needville. He is the son of Laurie and Jeremy Bazar.
Gus’ grandparents are Carol and David Jackson of
Angleton, Jerome and Jackie Kocurek of Danbury
and Danny and Tammy Bazar of Danbury.
Jake Bazar is a new member of Society No. 49
Needville. He is the son of Laurie and Jeremy Bazar.
Jake’s grandparents are Carol and David Jackson of Mason Daniel Vanek is a new member of Society
Angleton, Jerome and Jackie Kocurek of Danbury No. 18 Granger. He is the son of Marc and Lisa
Vanek.
and Danny and Tammy Bazar of Danbury.
July/August 2012
Isea Montenegro is a new member of Society No.
83 Flatonia. He is the son of Hollie and David Montenegro and the grandson of Richard and Evelyn
Miller.
Octavia Montenegro is a new member of Society
No. 83 Flatonia. She is the daughter of Hollie and
David Montenegro and the granddaughter of Richard and Evelyn Miller.
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Ariana Montenegro is a new member of Society No.
83 Flatonia. She is the daughter of Hollie and David
Montenegro and the granddaughter of Richard and
Evelyn Miller.
Listing of Newly Enrolled Members
and Associates with Insurance
(The following have given permission in accordance with
regulations to have their names published in the Catholic Family
Fraternal Journal. None are published without written permission.)
Kailey Kolar is a new member of Society No. 11
West. She is the daughter of James and Elaine Kolar.
She is a freshman at West High School. Kailey is the
granddaughter of Alfons P. Kolar of Birome, Texas
and James and Marcella Sinkule also of Birome,
Texas.
Kara Kolar is a new member of Society No. 11 West.
She is the daughter of James and Elaine Kolar. She
is a senior at West High School. Kara is the granddaughter of Alfons P. Kolar of Birome, Texas and
James and Marcella Sinkule also of Birome, Texas.
Dalton C. Linscombe
Bella Grace Kallus
Breana Linscombe
Adelynn Marie Liska
Ella Michelle Vrana
Jake Ruffin
Easton Ruffin
Garett Hunter Kriska
Landon Lala
Camille A. Hlavaty
Gus Bazar
Jake Bazar
Mason Daniel Vanek
Isea Montenegro
Octavia Montenegro
Ariana Montenegro
Kailey Kolar
Kara Kolar
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