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Jul - Aug 2015

CATHOLIC FAMILY
FRATERNAL JOURNAL
#273 • PUB NO (USPS 585060) • Temple, TX 76501 • July/August • 2015
WELCOME TO
State King
Tyler Prihoda
State Queen
Ariet Pavlicek
State Junior King
Randy Weber
State Junior Queen
Lillie Weber
Holiness is Achievable
.................................. page 3
Camp Guardian Angel
................................... page 8
Junior Division Awards Day
................................. page 12
Observing Flag Day
................................. page 17
Fraternal 100 Project
................................. page 20
Society News
..................................page 30
K.J.Z.T.
Catholic Family Fraternal Journal
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A Letter from
ThePresident
By Loretta Stahl, President/CEO
Congratulations to the new 2015 Junior Division King Tyler Prihoda and Queen Ariet Pavlicek on their accomplishments. We also congratulate the 2015 Junior King Randy Weber and Junior Queen Lillie Weber. All
of these young Members were very active in the Point and Merit System and worked very hard to achieve
these honors. We also want to thank the 2014 King Christopher Pavlicek and Queen Kasi Schneider and the
Junior King Clayton Pavlicek and Junior Queen Adison Dach for serving in this capacity during the past year
and representing the Fraternal throughout the year.
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.
The Junior Division Activities for the summer have been completed. Camp Guardian Angel was held in June
in Ledbetter, Texas and the Awards Day was held in July in Abbott, Texas. Both of these wonderful activities
were very successful and many of our Junior Members were there to participate. We want to thank Anne
Wick, State Junior Co-Ordinator, and the local Society Junior Directors for their many hours of dedication
to the young people of our Fraternal. We must also thank Society No. 104 of Abbott, for hosting the Awards
Day activities. They provided a great program for the Juniors and their families and made everyone feel so
welcome to their community.
As summer comes to an end, we wish all Junior Members good luck in the new school year. Our hope for you
is that you will study hard, play hard, make new friends and enjoy this time in your life.
Many of our young adults will be making changes in their lives by leaving home for the first time, going to
college, or joining the workforce. We hope you will enjoy this time and take advantage of all the great opportunities that are available to you. We wish you the very best in all your endeavors.
Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas-K.J.Z.T. must continue to strive to increase our Membership, making our
Fraternal stronger and more viable. Remember, for your Society to attain the Platinum Status there must be
growth in your Membership. Please help your Society Officers by referring a friend, acquaintance, or family member. 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 this goal. If your Society has not attained new members yet, there is still time to do so. If you have
any questions or need assistance, please call the State Office.
Thank you for sending in all the wonderful information and articles found in this edition of the Journal.
Please be safe!
State Director Meets
Czech Republic Ambassador
State Director Arlene Cloyd recently attended
a reception on Thursday, July 30, 2015 in honor
of His Excellency Petr Gandalovic, Ambassador
Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Czech
Republic in Washington, D.C.
The event was held by the Czech Center Museum Houston.
July/August 2015
CATHOLIC FAMILY
FRATERNAL JOURNAL
(USPS 585-060)
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STATE OFFICERS
President/CEO Loretta Stahl
VP/Insurance Services Pam Strickland
VP/Financial Controller Carrie Janecek
STATE DIRECTORS
Emma Jean Ribar
6704 FM 2269
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 697-6349
Grace Vinklarek
16052 N State Hwy 95
Flatonia, TX 78941
(830) 839-4400
Sofie Perkins
3104 Traylor Blvd.
Rockport, TX 78382
(361) 729-7310
Joyce Kurtz
769 Private Road 3077
Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 293-7688
Arlene Cloyd
7181 Kiesewetter Rd.
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-9006
Deborah Kaspar
P.O. Box 1677
Brazoria, TX 77422
(979) 798-6472
POSTMASTER: Send address changes to:
Attn: Editor
P.O. Box 18896
Austin, Texas 78760-8896
K.J.Z.T. Office Hours
Monday thru Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
July/August 2015
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
HOLINESS IS
ACHIEVABLE
August 23
The Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church
will be holding their Church Picnic in Cistern.
Holy Mass will be held at 10 a.m. Dinner (eat-in,
plates-to-go, walk up or drive-thru) from 11 a.m.
to 1 p.m. Fried chicken and V&V sausage: adults
$9, children $4. Auction at 1 p.m. with homemade items, crafts, livestock and more. Country
Store. Cake and Plant Spin. Games. Horseshoes.
Bingo. Live Music. Karaoke. Waterslide. Magic
Show. Something for everyone! Come and enjoy
the day! Cistern is off Hwy 95 between Smithville and Flatonia. For more information, call
361-865-3568.
September 6
The Fayetteville St. John Church Picnic will
be held with Mass and Polka Music at 10 a.m.
– All-you-can-eat Bar-be-cue beef, pork, and
sausage dinner with trimmings prepared on the
church grounds and plates to go beginning at 11
a.m. at St. John Recreation Hall, Fayetteville –
Country auction at 1:30 p.m. – Bingo, music &
other events throughout the day – Come join an
old fashioned feast – Fayetteville is right in the
middle of the central Texas south golden triangle
area and is conveniently located between Austin,
Houston, and San Antonio – For further information call (979) 378-2244.
By Rev. Msgr. Joseph Hybner, State Chaplain
Think of sports, and great athletes come to mind: Babe Ruth, Michael Jordan, Tom Brady. Think of actors, and names come to mind: Laurence Olivier, Humphrey Bogart, Katharine Hepburn, Meryl Streep. The
same goes with politics: Abraham Lincoln, Mahatma Gandhi, Winston Churchill; and science and technology: Thomas Edison, Albert Einstein. People with rare talents capture our imagination. They humanize their
area of expertise in a way that makes people sit up and take notice.
Christianity too has its heroes. In every age it has produced saints who inspired lots of lives: Paul, Francis
of Assisi, Catherine of Siena, Therese of Lisieux. Appreciation for saints is robust in every age. People of
goodwill rejoice to see the Gospel come alive. Personal sanctity lends credence to the notion that the ideals
proclaimed by Christ are attainable. As Blessed Pope Paul VI noted, “Modern man listens more willingly to
witnesses than to teachers and if he does listen to teachers, it is because they are witnesses.”
The sharing to which all of us is called is the vocation of holiness. All of us are called to be saints, without
exception! Pope Francis, in an interview, drove home this idea when he said, “Evangelical radicalness is not
only for religious: it is demanded of all.” If demanded of all, holiness is achievable by all. Its ingredients
are: a steady life of prayer, frequent reception of the sacraments, almsgiving, works of charity and, last but
not least, God’s grace.
The steps to holiness are doable, practical! Turn off the TV, unless it is EWTN, put down the smart phone!
And take up the rosary and Bible, daily. Attend Mass daily. Don’t buy that new gadget; and donate the
money instead to the poor. Do this and you could be on the way to real growth in the spiritual life and what
is even better is that you won’t be the only one to benefit! Your example can inspire the wide circle of family and friends in your life!
“Preach the Gospel at all times and
when necessary, use words.”
- St. Francis of Assisi
September 7
The State Office will be closed in observance of
Labor Day.
September 13
Happy Grandparent’s Day!
September 27
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The St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church Annual Picnic will be held at 301 St. Martin Church
Road. There will be fried chicken and sausage
dinners with all the trimmings for $9.00 a plate.
Live auction begins at 12:30 p.m. There will be
a country store, bingo, horseshoes, a raffle and
children’s games. Tours is located north of Waco
off of I-35. Take exit 347. Contact number: 254826-3873.
September 27
Victoria County’s 30th Annual Czech Heritage Festival will be held from 10 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. at the Victoria
Community Center at 2905 E. North in Victoria. There will be music by Pat Matula, Shiner Hobo Band and
The Red Ravens. Enjoy exhibits, a raffle, arts and crafts, a pastry wheel, auction, the 10th Annual Homemade
Beer and Wine Show and the 30th Texas State Tarok Tournament. A pork roast lunch will be served at 11 a.m.
for $9 a plate.Admission is $7, except under age 15 is free! More info at www.victoriaczechs.org
September 27
The 52nd Annual Sts. Cyril & Methodius Houston Slavic Heritage Festival will be held at the Knights of Columbus Hall and Grounds at 607 East Whitney Drive in Houston. Please see page 19 for more details!
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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 2015
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.
Prayer for Peace to Mary
Immaculate Heart of Mary,
help us to conquer the menace of evil,
which so easily takes root
in the hearts of the people of today,
and whose immeasurable effects already
weigh down upon our modern world
and seem to block the paths toward the future.
From famine and war, deliver us.
From nuclear war, from incalculable self
destruction,from every kind of war, deliver us.
From sins against human life from its very
beginning, deliver us.
From hatred and from demeaning of the dignity
of the children of God, deliver us.
From readiness to trample on the commandments
of God, deliver us.
From the loss of awareness of good and evil,
deliver us.
From sins against the Holy Spirit,
deliver us.
Accept, O Mother of Christ,
this cry laden with the sufferings of all individual
human beings, laden with the sufferings
of whole societies.
Help us with the power of the Holy Spirit conquer
all sin: individual sin and the “sin of the world,”
sin in all its manifestations.
Let there be revealed once more in the history of
the world the infinite saving power of
the redemption:
the power of the merciful love.
May it put a stop to evil.
May it transform consciences.
May your Immaculate Heart
reveal for all the light of hope.
Amen.
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Prayer to Mary, Mother of the Church
and Mother of our faith
Mother, help our faith! Open our ears to hear God’s word and to recognize
his voice and call. Awaken in us a desire to follow in his footsteps, to go forth
from our own land and to receive his promise.
Help us to be touched by his love, that we may touch him in faith.
Help us to entrust ourselves fully to him and to believe in his love, especially
at times of trial, beneath the shadow of the cross, when our faith is called to
mature. Sow in our faith the joy of the Risen One.
Remind us that those who believe are never alone.
Teach us to see all things with the eyes of Jesus, that he may be light for our
path. And may this light of faith always increase in us, until the dawn of that
undying day which is Christ himself, your Son, our Lord!
Jesus, We Thank You
For Wonderful Mother Mary
O God, we thank you for giving us such a wonderful Mother.
A Mother to understand us. A Mother to be with us.
A Mother to take all our tears, all our problems, all our sins, all our sufferings
to Jesus.
Mother Mary, pray for us at all times.
And together with you, Mother, we want to go to Jesus. Amen
The next issue's deadline is September 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
[email protected]
Memorare
Remember, most loving Virgin Mary, never was it heard
that anyone who turned to you for help was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, though burdened by my sins,
I run to your protectionfor you are my mother.
Mother of the Word of God, do not despise my words of pleading
but be merciful and hear my prayer. Amen.
A Night Prayer to Our Blessed Mother
Night is falling dear Mother, long day is o’er;
Before thy image I am kneeling once more
To thank thee for keeping me safe this day,
To ask thee this night to keep evil away.
Many times have I fallen Mother dear;
Many graces neglected since last I knelt here;
Wilt thou not in pity, my own Mother Mild,
Ask Jesus to pardon the sins of thy child?
I am going to sleep now, day’s work is done;
Its hours and its moments have passed one by one.
God Who will judge me, has counted them all;
He has numbered each grace, He has counted each fall;
In His book they are written against the last day.
Oh! Mother Ask Jesus to wash them away.
For one drop of His Blood for sinners was spilt,
Is sufficient to cleanse the world of its guilt.
And if er’ the dawn I should draw my last breath;
The sleep I take be the long sleep of death;
Be near me Mother for dear Jesus’ sake.
When at eternity shore my soul shall awake. Amen.
2015 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 and
50-Year and 75-Year Membership 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.
District
Date
Event Times
Meeting Place
Hosting Society
VII
09-20
Mass at 11:15 a.m.; Meal and Meeting to Follow
China Buffet, Vernon
88 Vernon
^The above meeting was originally scheduled for August 22nd. Please note that date has been cancelled and rescheduled for September 20th.
XV
08-30
Registration at 1:00 p.m.; Meeting and Meal to Follow
Angelina Room, St. Michael’s Catholic Church 115 Freeport
XVI
09-13
Registration at 1:00 p.m.; Meeting and Meal to Follow
Family Life Center, St. Joseph’s Catholic Church99 Baytown
IV
10-11
Registration at Noon; Meal and Meeting to Follow
St. Cornelius CCD Center
70 Karnes City
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.
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July/August 2015
Welcome to
K.J.Z.T.!
By Jim Wiest FIC, CFFM,
Sales and Marketing Manager
If you are receiving this newspaper for the first time, you may be wondering
what it is all about. This is part of our efforts to tell more people who we are and
what we do. We are also looking to grow in areas around Texas that we have
never been before.
We are a Fraternal Benefit Society started in 1894 in Yoakum, Texas by a group
of Czech-American Catholic Ladies to benefit the Catholic Church, our communities and each other. Back then, only Catholic women were even allowed to
purchase life insurance and become members. Although membership requirements have been eased somewhat, the organization is still run solely by Catholic
women, who make up the Board of Directors and the officer positions. In the
times since our humble beginnings, we have grown to be an organization with
over $134,000,000 in assets and over 22,000 members.
K.J.Z.T. stands for the original name of our Society, written in the Czech
language, stands for “Katolicka Jednota Zen Texasych” Our official name is
Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas – K.J.Z.T. Our Home Office is in Austin,
TX and we have over 75 Local Societies across the state that serve their local
parishes and communities. Our source of income is the sale of life insurance
and annuities to Christians in Texas. However, we are not a typical life insurance company!
K.J.Z.T. is member-owned and non-profit. Profits go back to the memberowners in the form of lower premiums and/or higher returns and to the Local
Societies so they can help the Church and the local community. You become a
member simply by purchasing one of our products!
Members enjoy benefits such as mortgage loans and local activities for the
adults, as well as summer camps, local activities, and even scholarships for
Junior Members. We have recently sponsored Family Fun Days at select waterparks in Texas.
For more information about getting a Local Society started in your area, please
contact us at 888-253-2338.
Interest Rates
effective Sept. 1, 2015
Universal Life
No Lapse Guarantee
$25,000 - $99,999 = 3.50%
$100,000+ = 4.00%
Universal Life
Insurance Certificates
4.00% Current
(Rates for certificates
issued before 03/1/2013)
3-Year Single Premium
Deferred Annuity
$10,000 - $49,999 = 2.00%
$50,000 or more = 2.00%
Deferred Annuity
$10,000 - $49,999 = 2.10%
$50,000 or more = 2.35%
(Rates are guaranteed
for 3 or 5 year surrender
charge period)
Flexible Premium
Deferred Annuity
$2,000 - $9,999 = 2.50%
$10,000 - $49,999 = 3.20%
$50,000 or more = 3.45%
Single Premium
Deferred Annuity
$10,000 - $49,999 = 3.30%
$50,000 or more = 3.55%
issued after 03/1/2013)
Deferred Annuity
$10,000 - $49,999 = 1.50%
$50,000 or more = 1.75%
Deferred Annuity
$10,000 - $49,999 = 1.75%
$50,000 or more = 2.00%
(Rates are guaranteed
for 3 or 5 year surrender
charge period)
Flexible Annuity &
IRA Rates
$50 - $750 = 3.50%
$751 - $4,000 = 3.50%
$4,001 or more = 3.75%
Single Premium
Annuity & IRA Rates
(No Bands)
3.75%
Security Plus
(No Bands)
4.00%
The Minimum Rate Credited
to IRA & Annuity Accounts is
3.5% Pursuant to Contract
Terms.
Please note interest rates may be changed without notice and will take effect on anniversary date.
July/August 2015
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State Directors, State Officers and State Office Staff
State Director Sofie Perkins
State Director Emma Jean Ribar
State Director Arlene Cloyd
State Director Grace Vinklarek
State Director Deborah Kaspar
State Director Joyce Kurtz
President/CEO Loretta Stahl
VP/Insurance Services
Pam Strickland
VP/Financial Controller
Carrie Janecek
Assistant to the VP/Financial
Controller Rebecca Garcia
Assistant to the President/CEO
Liz Hernandez
Assistant to the VP/Insurance
Services Catherine Sylvester
www.kjzt.org
CFFT.KJZT
Sales and Marketing Manager
Jim Wiest
Underwriting/Human Resources
Barbara Taylor
cathfamTX
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July/August 2015
Camp Guardian Angel 2015
Our Campers!
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Camp Guardian Angel 2015 , cont.
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July/August 2015
FAMILY FUNDAYS 2015
Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas - K.J.Z.T. held its second
Family Funday this year at two different locations! The first Family
Funday was held on Sunday, July 13th at Splashway Waterpark in
Sheridan. The second Family Funday was held on Sunday, July
19th at Hawaiian Falls Waterpark in Waco. Both events included
lunch and fun at the park!
All family members, young or old, members or not, are welcome
to these new Funday events. Lots of families were in attendance
and had a great time! We’ll see you next year!
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Junior Division Day 2015
Pictured is 2014 State Queen Kasi Schneider ac- Pictured is 2015 State Queen Ariet Pavlicek being Pictured is 2015 State Junior Queen Lillie Weber.
cepting the 2015 award on behalf of Ariet Pavlick crowned at the District III/VIII Meeting held on August 2nd.
who was unable to be present.
Pictured is 2015 State King Tyler Prihoda.
Pictured (L to R) standing are State Director Arlene Pictured is 2015 State Junior King Randy Weber.
Cloyd, State Co-Ordinator of Junior Activities Anne
Wick and Junior Director of Society No. 85 Damon
Linda Pavlicek. Pictured sitting is 2015 State Queen
Ariet Pavlicek.
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11 West
Pictured (L to R) are Princess Rachael Zacharias and Junior Director Sherri Zacharias.
22 Wallis
Pictured (L to R) are Junior Director Eugenia Kulhanek, Duchess
Stephaniah Phillips and Princess Lauren Kulhanek.
85 Damon
Pictured (L to R in front) are Duke Clayton Pavlicek, Duchess
Claire Jetton, Emma Satsky, Duchess Caroline Jetton and Duchess Caylie Sebesta. Pictured (L to R in back) are Prince Christopher Pavlicek, Duchess Peyton Prihoda, 2014 State Queen Kasi
Schneider, Prince Cameron Pavlicek and Duke Eli Prihoda with
dad Jimmy Lee Prihoda.
16 Ennis
Pictured (L to R in front) are Duke Easton Ruffin and Duke Jake
Ruffin. Pictured (L to R in back) are Duke Jake Ruffin, Junior Director Alisha Ruffin and Duke Brenden Ruffin.
42 Sealy
Pictured (L to R) are Alan Cloyd and Duchess Ellen Samford.
104 Abbott
Pictured (L to R in front) are Duke Quintin Kaska, Duke Will Gerik
and Duchess Mariann Pustejovsky. Pictured (L to R in middle)
are Duchess Madison Murphy, Jocelyn Kolar, Duchess Katie
Hanaway, Duchess Ally Hanaway, Duke Kyle Gerik and Junior
Director Molly Gerik. Pictured (L to R in back) are Duchess Molli
Pustejovsky, Princess Lauren Gerik, Princess Lydia Pustejovsky,
Princess Katelyn Pustejovsky, Duchess Allison Murphy, Princess
Payton Pustejovsky and Princess Mallory Ballew.
21 Marak
Pictured (L to R) are Junior Director Debbie Vansa, 2nd RunnerUp to the Queen Gracen Dach and 1st Runner-Up to the Queen
Rachel Givens.
101 Victoria
Pictured (L to R in front) is Griffin Janecek. Pictured (L to R in
back) is Duke Evan Janecek, Duke Cullen Janecek and VP/Financial Controller Carrie Janecek.
118 Taft
Pictured (L to R in front) are Duchess Veda Roach and Duchess
Vesta Roach. Pictured (L to R in back) are Vanessa Roach, Duke
Kayson Roach and Duke Braedyn Roach.
Congratulations!
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Junior Division Day, cont.
Junior members, families, and guests from different areas of Texas attended the Junior Division Day and Awards Ceremony of the Catholic Family Fraternal of
Texas – K.J.Z.T., held on Saturday, July 25th, 2015 at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Abbott, Texas.
The celebration began with a Mass at 10:00 a.m. with Linda Gerik as the organist. Father Ouseph Thekkumthala and Deacon Denver Crawley officiated the
Holy Mass.
After Holy Mass, the presentation of awards ceremony began with honoring the Royal Court and all the Junior members who were involved in the Point & Merit
Program throughout the 2014 year.
Mrs. Anne Wick, State Junior Co-Ordinator, welcomed everyone and introduced the President/CEO, Mrs. Loretta Stahl. Mrs. Stahl introduced other State Officers, State Directors, and staff members who were present.
As the program continued, the Junior members were asked to please stand and recite the Junior Pledge led by the 2014 State Queen Kasi Schneider of Society
No. 85 Damon and 2014 State King Christopher Pavlicek of Society No. 85 Damon. Now it was time to honor the new members of the Royal Court, crowned to
represent the Fraternal, Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas - K.J.Z.T., in the upcoming year.
State King is Tyler Prihoda and State Queen is Ariet Pavlicek, both of Society No. 85 Damon.
State Junior King is Randy Weber and State Junior Queen is Lillie Weber, both of Society No. 85 Damon.
The 1st Runner-Up to the King was awarded to Caleb Tomek 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 Rachel Givens of Society No. 21 Marak. The 2nd Runner-Up to the Queen was awarded to
Gracen Dach 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 was awarded to Chase Hubnik of Society No. 21 Marak. The 2nd Runner-Up to the Junior King was awarded to Cade
Hubnik of Society No. 21 Marak. The 1st Runner-Up to the Junior Queen was awarded to Adison Dach of Society No. 21 Marak. The 2nd Runner-Up to the Junior
Queen was awarded to Kenley Harris of Society No. 21 Marak. Congratulations to all the 1st and 2nd Runners-Up to the Junior King and Junior Queen.
The Junior Directors of the Local Societies were also introduced and recognized. A very special thank you to them for their interest in the fraternal, dedicated
time and hard work with the Juniors during the past year.
Also, a thank you was expressed to the State Officers, State Directors, Office Staff, and to everyone who participated in this special event.
After the recessional, everyone was invited to join in fellowship and a meal.
K.J.Z.T. Juniors On the Move!
All members between the ages of 7 and High School Senior are eligible to
participate as Junior Members. The way you become a member is to have a life
insurance policy with K.J.Z.T.
Junior members enjoy many fun and exciting events throughout the year.
These include a summer camp, outings to local events, group Masses, monthly
gatherings, arts and crafts and scholarship opportunities.
The Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas – K.J.Z.T. promotes the social, educational and religious culture of our members. This is done though a myriad of
events and activities organized by a points and merit system that promotes participation. Point accumulations earn members positions such as K.J.Z.T. King
or Queen and scholarships.
Contact us today for more information about the K.J.Z.T. Junior Division!
July/August 2015
History of the K.J.Z.T. Junior Division
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Miss Mary Parma led the way for the K.J.Z.T. Juniors of today. She zealously strove to build up the Junior Division.
The first Junior Division was started in Hallettsville, Texas, in April 1931. The meeting was held at Hallettsville Society No. 2.
It was through Miss Parma’s effort and sincere interest in young members that made it possible for the Junior Division to present a program at the
General Convention held in Hallettsville in 1939. It was at this convention for the first time that the K.J.Z.T. Juniors wearing their uniforms, joined in
the solemn procession preceding the Mass.
As the membership increased, changes took place in the methods of helping and directing the Junior Division. At first, help was given directly by the
Supreme Officers, but as more and more Societies became active, this was no longer possible. The Societies were divided into Districts, and a District
Junior Directress was elected for the Junior Division of each Districts.
Miss Parma continued her work with the Juniors until she passed away on June 28, 1944. As a tribute to her memory, the Supreme Office carried on
the work with the Juniors without a supervisor until 1955, when Miss Antonia Pustka was appointed by the Board of Directors as General Directress of
Junior Activities.
Miss Pustka guided the Junior activities for four years. It was during this time that the Coronation of the K.J.Z.T. State Queen was presented at the XX
General Convention held in El Campo, Texas, in June 1958. Miss Pustka was succeeded in 1959 by Mrs. Estelle Smith.
In 1966, at the XXII General Convention, the delegation voted that the Board of Directors shall appoint several capable younger persons as Directresses of educational and recreational activities of the Junior Division under the supervision of the Board of Directors, dividing the State into as many
as five areas.
The Junior Division flourished during the next three years. It was during this time that the Point and Merit Program was adopted. The Area Spiritual
Moderators were also appointed.
In 1970, at the XXIII Regular General Convention, the delegation voted that the Board of Directors shall appoint a qualified member of the Fraternal as
State Coordinator of Junior Activities, responsible to the Board. This position was filled by the Area IV Director of Junior Activities Mrs. Effie Piwetz.
Under this plan, Area Directresses were no longer required.
With the guidance of Mrs. Piwetz, the Junior Division became stronger with the coordination of Junior activities through written guidelines. Annual
training sessions were set up for the District Junior Directors who were to work directly with the Local Junior Directors. Mrs. Piwetz worked diligently
for the Junior Division as the State Coordinator of Junior Activities until the XXIV Regular General Convention in 1974 when she was elected by the
delegation as Second Vice President of the K.J.Z.T. She continued as State Coordinator until she took office as the Second Vice President in March
1975. The Board of Directors then appointed Mrs. Edith Kneupper to fill the position of State Coordinator of Junior Activities effective in April 1975.
In June 1976, a Junior Division Spiritual Moderator or Chaplain was appointed by the Board of Director, with the consent of Bishop Vincent M. Harris.
He was Rev. Alois Pavlicek of Kyle, Texas.
Mrs. Kneupper served as State Co-Ordinator until November 1980. She was very dedicated to the Junior Division and continued her work using the
foundation set by previous leaders of the K.J.Z.T. Junior Division. Mrs. Kneupper initiated the Annual Coronation Ceremonies and continued the District Activities. A summer camp for Juniors who were active on the Point and Merit Program was organized during her term in office. A new Point and
Merit Program was begun in 1980. This program based most of its functions on the local level, yet also allowed District Meeting Activities and statewide
functions. During her tenure in office, Mrs. Kneupper guided the K.J.Z.T. Junior Division giving leadership and friendship to the Juniors. Through her
attention and devotion the K.J.Z.T. Junior Division became stronger and is continuing to grow.
In November of 1980, the K.J.Z.T. Board of Directors appointed Mrs. Loretta Stahl as the State Coordinator of Junior Activities to fill the position
when Mrs. Kneupper retired from the position of State K.J.Z.T. Coordinator of Junior Activities.
While serving as State Junior Coordinator, Mrs. Stahl held Junior Division retreats for the Junior Division members at Cedarbrake in Belton. The Juniors spent several days studying different aspects of the Catholic faith, building friendships, and working on craft projects. Many Junior Division Societies were formed and re-activated during this time. Mrs. Stahl resigned her position as Junior Coordinator in August 1983 to devote time to her children.
In 1983, Mrs. Lillian Kallus and Mrs. Virginia Kocian were appointed as State Coordinators. They served in this capacity until 1993. As Junior Coordinators they worked diligently to support and improve the Junior Division of the Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas. These ladies provided a Spiritual
Day of Recollection each year for the Juniors. This special day was held at the State Office with guest speakers, lunch, and arts and crafts for the Juniors. During their tenure in office they also published the first K.J.Z.T. cookbook. Many of the recipes in this book were recipes provided by the Junior
members.
Mrs. Anne Wick was appointed State Coordinator of Junior Activities in March 1993. Mrs. Judy Codenys joined her as her assistant in November 1993
and served in this capacity until June 1997. Under their leadership a summer camp program, Camp Guardian Angel, was started. The event of crowning
the King and Queen at the Royal Coronation was continued.
As more and more Societies organize their Junior Divisions, other changes take place, making the history of the K.J.Z.T. Junior Division a continuing
story of growth and development always aimed to provide more fun, more friendship, better leadership and initiative, as well as a better understanding
and appreciation of the Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas – K.J.Z.T.
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July/August 2015
Junior Division Raffle Winners
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 State Officers
Jocelyn Kolar of Society No. 104 Abbott
2. $100.00 Visa Gift Card donated by State Directors and State Officers
Angeline Grigar of Society No. 30 East Bernard
3. $100.00 HEB Gift Card donated by Society No. 18 Granger
Lorrie Lyons of Brenham
4. $100.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 5 Shiner
Frances Vesely of Society No. 43 Ganado
5. $100.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 118 Taft
Frank Urbanovsky of Aquilla
6. $100.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 21 Juniors
Wesley Hajda of Granger
7. Home Canned-Goods Basket donated by Society No. 85 Damon
Angie Castanon of Society No. 126 Palacios
8. $50.00 Gift Card donated by Society No. 22 Wallis
Teri Mutchler of Society No. 118 Taft
9. $50.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 69 Smithville
State Chaplain Msgr. Rev. Joseph M. Hybner
10. Painted Picture donated by State Director Sofie Perkins
Teri Mutchler of Society No. 118 Taft
11. $50.00 Visa Gift Card donated by Society No. 115 Freeport
Bryan Vitovsky of Society No. 16 Ennis
12. $50.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 11 West
Margaret Polansky of Society No. 28 Frenstat
13. $50.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 14 Moulton
Father John of Ennis
14. $50.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 101 Victoria
Barney Pustejovsky of Abbott
15. $50.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by
State Coordinator of Junior Activities Anne Wick
K.J.Z.T. Society No. 21 Marak
16. $50.00 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 16 Ennis
Brett Ringo of Society No. 126 Palacios
17. $25.00 Visa Gift Card donated by Society No. 4 Praha
Ronnie Ethridge of Society No. 85 Damon
18. $25.00 HEB Gift Card donated by Society No. 23 Hostyn
David Knapek of Granger
19. $25 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 104 Abbott
Bryan Richter of Flatonia
20. $25 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 147 Richwood
Kaleigh Knight of Society No. 5 Shiner
21. $25 Wal-Mart Gift Card donated by Society No. 126 Palacios
Carol Buchta of Society No. 85 Damon
22. “Sharing Our Best” Cookbook and “The Painted Churches of Texas” DVD donated by the State Office
Amanda Prihoda
By Anne Wick,
State Co-Ordinator of Jr. Activities
Well, 2015 Camp Guardian Angel is now in the past. During Camp one of
the campers said to me, “Mrs. Wick, you are awesome”. I replied, “You are
awesome, too”. The campers are the reason why I am and what makes Camp
Guardian Angel so awesome. The juniors along with their adult leaders enjoyed
a great time and experience during Camp. The four days at Camp were packed
with fun and educational activities. Some of the activities included a Scavenger
Hunt, a demonstration showing Peach Cobbler being baked over an open fire,
sewing a throw blanket, daily Holy Mass, dancing to a live band, and other activities furnished by the camp facility. At this time, I would like to thank Msgr.
Joseph Hybner, our State Chaplain, for coming to offer the Holy Masses, and to
all the adult leaders for all their help with the Juniors, and of course, to all the
junior campers who attended and made Camp Guardian Angel so successful.
“One, Two, Bless You”.
Junior Division Day was held on Saturday, July 25th, in Abbott, Texas, hosted
by Society No. 104. Many many thanks to Molly Gerik, Junior Director, for all
her assistance and the members of the Abbott Society for helping her with hosting the event. It was a very special and memorable event for all the Juniors who
attended. As always the Juniors had an opportunity to enjoy a delicious meal
and to experience fellowship with one another. Congratulations to the State
Queen and King and to all the award recipients.
There are few District meetings remaining. Please check to see if it is your
district meeting and make plans to attend. Looking forward to seeing you there.
Stay safe and enjoy the rest of your summer vacation with your families.
Pope Francis’
Prayer Intentions
September 2015
Opportunities for the young. That opportunities for education and
employment may increase for all young people.
Catechists. That catechists may give witness by living in a way consistent with the faith they proclaim.
October 2015
Human trafficking. That human trafficking, the modern form of
slavery, may be eradicated.
Mission in Asia. That with a missionary spirit the Christian communities of Asia may announce the Gospel to those who
are still awaiting it.
July/August 2015
Observing Flag Day
2 Hallettsville, 3 St. Mary’s, 9 St. John’s
and 53 Wied
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31 La Grange
21 Marak
Pictured (L to R seated) are Secretary Marilyn Kothmann, Mayor Janet Moerbe and Treasurer Barbara Eilert. Pictured (L to R
standing) are President Elizabeth Kallus, State Director Grace
Vinklarek, Ruth Chovanec, Rose Recek, Hattie Hlavinka, and
Deacon Mike Meismer.
Pictured (L to R in front) are Bryce Givens and District Judge John
Youngblood. Pictured (L to R in back) are Dorothy Vansa, Cecilia
Marak, Patsy Gaines, Debbie Vansa and Patricia Thompson.
Mayor Janet Moerbe
District Judge John Youngblood
Judge Tramer Woytek
Pictured (L to R) are State Director Joyce Kurtz, (#9) Delores
Chaloupka, Joyce Janda, (#53) Margaret Dornak, (#9) Bessie
Dornak, (#53) Katherine Kahanek, Helen Janak, Judge Tramer
Woytek signing proclamation, (#3) Jennifer Janik, Deberah Konvicka, Dorothy Schneider. (#2) Renee Hardt, Mary Ann Pavliska,
and Anita Migl.
22 Wallis
69 Smithville
124 Texas City
Mayor Matthew Doyle
Mayor Mark Bunte
Mayor Jerry Delso
Pictured (seated L to R) are Eugenia Kulhanek, Amber Adamcik,
Mayor Jerry Delso, Connor Brorsen and Lauren Kulhanek. Pictured (standing L to R) are Judith Michulka, Cynthia Acuna, Mary
Kulhanek, Ronnie Holub, Alex Acuna, Jared Brorsen, Erin Kulhanek, David Kulhanek, Payton Brorsen and Dennis Kulhanek.
1 4 Moulton
Pictured sitting in front is Mayor Mark Bunte. Pictured (L to R
standing) are State Director Grace Vinklarek, member Betty
Blaha, Secretary Shirley Ryza, President Sharon Lightfoot, VicePresident Kathy Karisch and Treasurer Tracey Zetka.
Pictured (L to R) are Mayor Matthew Doyle, President Hattie
Houdek, Helen Carrig, Emily Maloch, Vice-President Dorothy
Christ and Loretta Raska.
101 Victoria
Mayor Paul Polasek
24 Ammannsville
County Commissioner Tom Muras
Mayor Ervin Patek
Pictured (L to R) are Anna Adamek, Julia Machacek, Ted Machacek, Mary Ann Rother, Mayor Ervin Patek and Angeline Jalufka.
Pictured (L to R) are Sharon Kana, Glenda Stavinoha, Nancy
Srubar, Megan Bartos, Hannah Bartos, Gloria Miksch and Peggy
Roensch.
Pictured sitting is Mayor Paul Polasek. Pictured (L to R standing)
are Wendy Hrncir, Irene Brosch, Carolyn Nevlud, Lillian Berger
and Evelyn Dierlam.
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5 Shiner
125 Houston
23 Hostyn
Pictured (L to R in front) are Viola Muelker, Mayor Fred Hilscher
and Secretary Dorothy Blackman. Pictured (L to R in back) are
Treasurer Rita Kurtz and Vice-President Dorothy Marcak.
Pictured (L to R) are Delores Laitkep, Helen Kainer, Jo Ann
Stasny, Bernice Matusek, Bea Henneke, Secretary Marie Stryk,
Treasurer Evelyn Maresh, Mayor of Pearland Tom Reed, Sammie
Parker, President Carol Ann Zann, Vice-President Joan Hutchison
and Donna Wilcox.
Pictured (L to R) are President Lillian Kallus, Georgia Vyvial and
Treasurer Helen Janda.
Mayor Fred Hilscher
28 Frenstat
Mayor James Hare
Mayor Tom Reed
La Grange Flag Day Celebration
49 Needville
Mayor Delbert Wendt
30 East Bernard
Mayor Marvin Holub
Pictured (L to R) are City Administrator Marty Mangum, Treasurer
Bernie Polansky, Mayor of Somerville James Hare and Secretary
Margaret Polansky.
4 Praha, 20 Cistern and 83 Flatonia
County Commissioner Harvey Berckenhoff
Pictured sitting is Mayor Marvin Holub. Pictured (L to R standing)
are President Sophie Korenek, Vice-President Gladys Dusek and
Secretary Angeline Grigar.
Pictured (L to R standing) are Vivian Jedlicka, Shirley Kaminski,
Olga Anders, Jailyn Webb, Stephanie Webb and Jacob Webb.
Pictured seated in center is Mayor Delbert Wendt with city council
members seated at both sides.
1 Yoakum
Mayor Annie Rodriguez
77 Rosenberg
Mayor Cynthia McConnethy
Pictured (L to R seated) are State Director and Society No. 20
Secretary Grace Vinklarek, Fayette County Commissioner Precinct #3 Harvey Berckenhoff and Society No. 83 President Margaret Janak. Pictured (L to R standing) are Society No. 20 VicePresident Winifred Vinklarek, Society No. 20 Treasurer Edna Mae
Psencik, Society No. 4 President Georgia Cerny, Society No. 4
Vice-President Ellene Vrazel, Society No. 4 Treasurer Patricia
Masek, Society No. 4 Secretary Nancy Jasek, Society No. 83
Vice-President Doris Garbade and Society No. 83 Treasurer Ann
Bratton.
Pictured (L to R) are Ethel Arrington, Bernice Freudensprung,
Joyce Horelica, President Martha Macha, Veteran Jimmie Pena
and Mayor Cynthia McConnethy.
Pictured (L to R in front) are Mary Ann Matusek, Helen Manning,
Mayor Annie Rodriguez, Ruby Wiggington and Bessie Immenhauser. Pictured (L to R in back) are Irene Szwarc, Lorene Barton,
Virgi Ferrell, Elaine Dornak, Donald Wiggington, Janet Zabransky
and RoseMary Havlik.
America! America!
God shed His grace
on thee
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48 Cameron
19 Taylor
Pictured (L to R) are Secretary Ann Krenek, President Bettie
Pagach and District Judge John Youngblood.
Pictured (L to R) are City Manager Isaac Turner, Pat Shirk, Sybil
Heselmeyer, Darlene Polasek and Evan Polasek.
47 Industry
10 Fayetteville
Pictured sitting is Mayor Mable Meyers. Pictured (L to R standing)
are Neely Vasicek and Libby Geistmann.
Pictured (L to R sitting) are Secretary Mary Jane Toddy, Mayor
Ronald Pflughaupt and President Rose Rohde. Pictured (L to R
standing) are Treasurer Lois Kaspar, Vice-President Valerian Cufr
and Madeline Kovar.
District Judge John Youngblood
Mayor Mable Meyers
18 Granger
Mayor Jerry Lalla
City Manager Isaac Turner
Mayor Ronald Pflughaupt
You may ask, “why
should I observe this
day?” Quite simply, our
flag is more than a patchwork of cloth. It is the
silent sentinel of our
freedom. It is a constant
reminder of the courage
required to maintain our
freedom, the liberty we
enjoy in being self-governed, and the loyalty
and trust which unites us
despite our individual
differences.
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July/August 2015
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 40 11 West
Platinum Status Societies, 23 Diamond Status Societies, 3 Ruby Status Societies and 1 Turquoise Status Society. The Religious Programs at St. Mary’s School
Fraternal 100 Project provided $100 from the State Office to each 2014 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 2014, our members donated 128,738 volunteer hours and
participated in over 1,000 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.
3 St. Mary’s
Hallettsville Volunteer Fire Dept.
31 La Grange
Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center
124 Texas City
St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry
Pictured (L to R) are Mary Kallus, Principal of
St. Mary’s School Ericka Sammon, Junior High
Religious Coordinator Dianne Mendiola, Joyce
Nors, Elementary Religious Coordinator Amy
Hutyra and Theresa Plsek.
23 Hostyn
Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Pictured (L to R) are Treasurer Dorothy Schneider, Secretary Jennifer Janik, Fire Chief Anthony
Ludwig and President Deberah Konvicka.
2 Hallettsville
LaVaca Historical Museum
Pictured (L to R) are President Elizabeth Kallus,
Secretary Marilyn Kothmann, Mark Hermes with
TCHCC, Vice President Joy Kovar, and Treasurer
Barbara Eilert.
Pictured (L to R) are President Hattie Houdek,
St. Vicent De Paul President Ludger Dauphine,
Emily Maloch, Rose Ellis, Helen Carrig and all
others are members of St. Vincent de Paul.
24 Ammannsville
6 Bryan
Schulenburg First Responders
St. Joseph Church Religious
Education Program
Pictured (L to R in back) are President Lillian
Kallus, Vice-President Ann Janda, Father Dan
Kahlich, Teacher Lisa Muras, Assistant Teacher
Cindy Huenefeld and Aid Caitlin Surman. Pictured
in front are the children.
4 Praha
Pictured (L to R) are Administrator of the LaVaca
Historical Museum Janice Saunders and Mary Ann
Pavliska.
12 Sweet Home
Manna Food Pantry
Pictured (L to R) are Secretary Mary Ann Matusek, Manna Volunteer Christi Wheelock and
President Gladys Hermes.
Pictured (L to R in front) are Secretary Sharon
Kana, Treasurer Nancy Srubar, First Responders
David Osina and David Chaloupka. Pictured (L to
R in back) are County Commissioner Tom Muras
and President Gloria Miksch.
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Praha
Restoration Fund
Pictured (L to R) are Pastor Msgr. John McCaffrey
and Secretary Liz Zemanek.
Pictured (L to R) are Rose Klekar, President
Georgia Cerny, Pastor of St. Mary’s Father
Gabriel Maison, Treasurer Patricia Masek and
Vice-President Ellene Vrazel.
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30 East Bernard
Rocky Mountain Retreat Group
Pictured (L to R) are Vice-President Gladys
Dusek, Cheyenne Novicke, Kristen Morse, Bo
Berry and Secretary Angeline Grigar.
53 Wied
16 Ennis
65 Holman
Altar Servers Scholarship Fund at St. Weimar Volunteer Fire Department
John Nepomucene Catholic Church
Pictured (L to R) are Secretary Alene Eggers, Father John Dick and Vice-President Savannah Gilburt.
Sister Rebecca Janacek’s African Mis125 Houston
sion in Kenya
St. Vincent de Paul
Pictured (L to R) are Secretary Ann Marie Dobecka,
Weimar Volunteer Fire Chief and President Janie
Neiser.
48 Cameron
Bea’s Kitchen
Pictured (L to R) are Margaret Dornak, Sister
Stephanie Marbach and Katherine Kahanek.
77 Rosenberg
St. Vincent de Paul
Pictured (L to R in front) are Secretary Marie Stryk,
Treasurer Evelyn Maresh, Vice-President Joan
Hutchison, also a St. Vincent volunteer, being presented the check from President Carol Ann Zann.
Pictured (L to R in back) are St. Vincent volunteers
Veronica Nottall and Brian Hughes and members
Bernice Matusek, Jo Ann Stasny, Helen Kainer,
Donna Wilcox, Ernest Laitkep and Delores Laitkep.
Pictured (L to R) are President Bettie Pagach, Manager of Bea’s Kitchen Renee Mueck, Vice-President Mary Ann Seaton and Secretary Ann Krenek.
1 Yoakum
Special Olympics
49 Needville
22 Wallis
Guardian Angel Church Bazaar
Pictured (L to R) are Judith Michulka, Mary Kulhanek,
Raffle Manager Jeanne Carroll and Co-Chairman of
the Bazaar Erin Kulhanek.
101 Victoria
Hope Child Advocacy Center: The
Center hosts over 300 children age 18
months to 18 years old that have been
abused.
Pictured (L to R) are Carolyn Nevlud, Executive
Director Ric Tinney, Evelyn Dierlam, Irene Brosch,
Lillian Berger and Rosie Olsovsky.
40 Poth
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church’s
Vacation Bible School
St. Vincent de Paul
Pictured (L to R) are Bernice Freudensprung, Anita
Mivda and Gloria Mican.
43 Ganado
Assumption BVM Catholic Church
Youth Ministry
Pictured (L to R) are Society Secretary Olga Anders,
St. Vincent de Paul Secretary Chery Blakeslee and
President Michelle Estrada and Society Treasurer
Jeanette McDaniel.
Pictured (L to R) are Lorene Barton, Virgi Ferrell,
Tasha Balzer, Judy Balzer, Billy Wimberly, Stephanie Kloesel, Maci Sevc, Arik Jimenez and Cindy
Rodriguez.
18 Granger
Annunciation Maternity Home
Pictured presenting the check is Frances Hosek.
123 Raymondville
Santa Monica Catholic Church
47 Industry
local EMS
Pictured (L to R) are Alice Wright, Cecilia French,
Joey Sablatura, Frances Vesely and Pastor Michael
J. Lyons.
20 Cistern
Meals on Wheels
72 El Campo
St. Philips Summer School
Pictured (L to R) are Secretary Henrietta Hajda,
Alyssia Woods, a representative of the Maternity
Home and Treasurer Sharon Steglich.
Pictured is the church.
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Junior
News
The Juniors helped at the Lacey
Smere’s benefit by manning the
fish pond booth. Lacey is a 15-year-old who recently had a double lung transplant.
July/August 2015
The Juniors held a short meeting
The Juniors attended Mass at 11
21
Marak
on Sunday, June 14, 2015 at the St.
a.m. at St. Mary’s Church in TayMary’s Parish Center at 4:00 p.m. Following the lor before the District XI Meeting held on Sunday,
meeting, Juniors made boutonnieres for men who June 14, 2015.
are residents in the local nursing home and are from
the West area.
11 West
85 Damon
Pictured (L to R in front) are Maverick Plsek and Noah Plsek. Pictured (L to R in back) are Coleman Wolf, Richard Zacharias and
Rachel Zacharias.
Pictured (L to R in front) are Claire Kopriva and Kenley Harris.
Pictured (L to R in back) are Secretary Rachel Givens, Chase
Hubnik, Bryce Givens, Vice-President Cade Hubnik and Junior
Director Debbie Vansa.
As a People Helping People
Parish Work Project, Junior The Juniors with visitors led the Flag Day service at
members showed their appreciation for the men of the meeting.
their parish by passing out chocolate bars to those
men present at Mass on Father’s Day weekend. Juniors also distributed bluebonnet seeds provided by
the State Office to promote awareness and growth
of the Fraternal.
104 Abbott
Pictured (L to R in front) are Caylie Sebesta, Caroline Jetton, Jailyn Webb (a Junior member from the Needville Society No. 49)
and Claire Jetton. Pictured (L to R in back) are Cameron Pavlicek,
Christopher Pavlicek, Clayton Pavlicek and adults Carol Buchta,
Susan Pavlicek and Patricia Barak. Not pictured are Linda Pavlicek and Marilyn Buchta.
The Juniors participated in the
May Crowning at Sts. Cyril and
Methodius Catholic Church in Damon on Mother’s
Day. K.J.Z.T. royalty, State Queen Kasi Schneider,
State King Christopher Pavlicek and State Junior
King Clayton Pavlicek assisted Kasi as she crowned
Mary and the Pieta.
85 Damon
Pictured (L to R in front) are Kenley Harris and Claire Kopriva.
Pictured (L to R in back) are visitor Clare Sukup, Chase Hubnik,
Cade Hubnik, Bryce Givens, Rachel Givens and from Society No.
18 Granger were Abby Carpenter and Jenna Carpenter and Society 21 Junior Director Debbie Vansa.
Pictured are Junior members who helped at Sunday morning
mass (L to R in front) are Paxton Pustejovsky, Will Gerik, Grayson
Pustejovsky and Quintin Kaska. Pictured (L to R in back) are are
Keaton Pustejovsky, Kyle Gerik, Katelyn Pustejovsky and Lauren
Gerik.
14 Moulton
The Juniors participated in the Memorial Service
lighting candles in memory of deceased members of
the past year.
Junior members celebrated
Flag Day.
Pictured (L to R in front) are Audrey Busa , Chase Busa of Anderson and Caylie Sebesta. Pictured (L to R in second row) are Claire
Jetton, Caroline Jetton, Seth Sopchak, State Queen Kasi Schneider, Christopher Pavlicek and Clayton Pavlicek. Pictured (L to R
in back row) are Hannah Barbeau, Isaac Barbeau of Rosenberg,
Sara Sopchak, Ariet Pavlicek, Mark Pavlicek and Lindsay Morris.
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Pictured (L to R) are Anna Adamek, Ted Machacek, Mary Ann
Rother, Julia Machacek, Rev. Gabriel Maison and Angeline
Jalufka.
Pictured is Secretary Rachel Givens lighting a candle while Jenna
and Abby Carpenter look on.
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The Juniors made crafts during
Nathan (Tiger) Chupik and Cam11
West
eron Wolf were each awarded a
their meeting. Some colored religious pictures and others designed footballs and $500.00 scholarship by the adult K.J.Z.T. Society
frisbees. Everyone practiced saying the sign of the No. 11 of West on Friday, June 12, 2015.
cross in Czech also.
Nathan is the son of Kevin and Phillis Chupik of
West, Texas. Cameron is the son of Floyd and Mary
Wolf of West, Texas.
Nathan is a graduate of West High School and will
be attending MCC and major in Nursing.
Cameron is a graduate of Reicher Catholic High
School in Waco and will be attending MCC and his
major will be PGA Management.
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Pictured (L to R in front) are Kenley Harris, Claire Kopriva, Bryce
Givens and Cade Hubnik. Pictured (L to R in back) are Junior
Director Debbie Vansa, Clare Sukup, Abby Carpenter, Jenna Carpenter, Chase Hubnik and Rachel Givens.
The Seniors of 2015 were honored with a full breakfast by the
Altar Society and the K.J.Z.T. Junior Society of No.
85 of Damon on May 31st at the Parish Hall. The
Juniors served fruit, biscuits, sausages, bacon, pancakes, and fruit juices. The Needville High School
Seniors members of K.J.Z.T. Society No. 85, that
were honored were: Lindsay Morris, Allen Barton,
Louis Pavlicek and Joey Mikel.
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Pictured (L to R in front) are Lindsay Morris, Allen Barton and
Louis Pavlicek. Pictured in the background are: Andrew Barton,
Clayton Pavlicek, Peyton Prihoda, Caylie Sebesta, Emma Satsky,
Abby Barton, Christopher Pavlicek, Tyler Prihoda, Kasi Schneider,
Ariet Pavlicek and Mark Pavlicek. Not pictured is Cameron Pavlicek and Joey Mikel.
Congratulations
Seniors!
Andrew Kaluza, Mikayla Kaluza,
Brittany Chupik, Nathan Chupik,
Eric Kostecka, Megan Mendiola and Caige Plsek
were each awarded scholarships from the State Office of Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas (K.J.Z.T.)
of Austin, Texas. These were presented to them on
Friday, June 12, 2015.
Andrew and Mikayla are the son and daughter of
Tommy and Kelly Kaluza of Aquilla, Texas. Andrew
attends Sam Houston State University in Huntsville,
Texas. He will be a junior and his major is Business/
Entrepreneurship. Mikayla graduated from West
High School and will be attending McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas and her major will
be Human Resources Mgmt.
Brittany and Nathan Chupik are the daughter and
son of Kevin and Phillis Chupik of West, Texas. Brittany attends the University of Mary Hardin Baylor
in Belton, Texas. She is a junior and is majoring in
nursing. Nathan graduated from West High School
and will be attending McLennan Community College in Waco, Texas and his major is also nursing.
Eric Kostecka is the son of Bobby and Betty
Pictured (L to R) are Mary Kallus, Nathan Chupik, Cameron Wolf,
Joyce Nors and Theresa Plsek.
Kostecka of West, Texas and is attending McLenSara Wleczyk and Louis Pavlicek nan Community College in Waco, Texas. He will be
85 Damon were recently awarded scholar- a sophomore and is in the honors program and his
ships from the State Office. They were presented by major is Electrical Engineering.
Megan Mendiola is the daughter of Mike and DiState Director Arlene Cloyd.
anne Mendiola of West, Texas. She graduated from
Reicher Catholic High School in Waco and will be
attending Mary Hardin Baylor in Belton, Texas. Her
major will be marketing.
Caige Plsek is the son of Jennifer Plsek of West,
Texas and Rob Plsek of Clifton, Texas. Caige is attending Southwestern Oklahoma State University in
Oklahoma. His major is Chemistry and he will be a
sophomore and plans to go into pharmacy school.
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Pictured (L to R) are Sara Wleczyk, State Director Arlene Cloyd
and Louis Pavlicek.
Andrew Polasek was recently
awarded a scholarship from the
K.J.Z.T. State Office.
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Pictured (L to R) are Kim Polasek accepting on Andrew’s
behalf and State Director Sofie Perkins.
Pictured (L to R) are Mikayla Kaluza, Nathan Chupik, Brittany
Chupik, Eric Kostecka and Megan Mendiola. Not pictured are Andrew Kaluza and Caige Plsek.
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Ariet Pavlicek helped get ready
for Camp Guardian Angel by
sewing a blanket to be used for a craft.
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Pictured is Ariet Pavlicek.
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The Juniors recently got together
The Juniors joined hands with their
to power spray clean the storage 22 Wallis adult Society to take on the project
building behind the Dubina Church. They cleaned of cleaning their church grotto. Jobs included sifting
the mold off and then painted it to match the church. sand, scraping wax out of candleholders, washing
them, cleaning the kneelers and cleaning the statues, among other things. Those who worked hard to
complete the project included Sarah Kulhanek, Alex
Acuna, Jared Brorsen, Connor Brorsen, Judith Michulka, Ashley Kulhanek, Eugenia Kulhanek, Mary
Kulhanek and Cynthia Acuna.
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Pictured is Bri Syrinek.
In preparation for Flag Day, the
adult and Junior divisions of the Society assembled U.S. Flags for veteran gravesites in
the St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery.
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Pictured is Sarah Kulhanek sifting the sand that sits underneath
the candleholders.
Pictured is Dylan Varley.
Juniors gathered to have the
flag proclamation signed
by Mayor of Brazoria Ken Corley and Judge Bill
Pictured (L to R) are Baron Kloesel, Elizabeth Kloesel, Bri Syrinek James.
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and Ernie Kloesel.
The Juniors held an Easter bake sale
to fund their project to clean and
paint the storage building behind Dubina Church.
Pictured (L to R) are Sarah Kulhanek, Alex Acuna, Jared Brorsen
and Connor Brorsen working on scraping wax out of the candleholders.
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Pictured (L to R standing) are Judge Bill James, Sophie Galvan,
Cassidy Caruthers, Caroline Reese, Kaley Kaspar, Karch Kaspar,
Garrett Pless, Bobby Conrad and Junior Director Deborah Kaspar. Pictured sitting is Mayor of Brazoria Ken Corley.
Pictured (L to R) are Bri Syrinek and Dylan Varley serving a customer.
Pictured (L to R) are Mary Kulhanek, Connor Brorsen, Jared
Brorsen and Ashley Kulhanek washing candleholders.
“For where two or three are gathered together in My name,
I am there among them”
- Matthew 18:20
July/August 2015
Junior Activities
Solve the Rebus Puzzles!
Answers on page 26
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Old Glory
Recently I was fortunate to attend the K.J.Z.T. summer camp at Cooper Farm
in Ledbetter, TX, and was asked to type up some information on the United
States Flag or Old Glory as I refer to it. First I would like to thank all of the
K.J.Z.T. members, staff and family for the great weekend! It was wonderful to
spend time with my two oldest sons and to make new friends from around the
state of Texas who believe, as my wife and I do, in raising their children in a
tight knit family and Christian environment.
I would like to start by explaining a few things about The Flag. It has 13 stripes
for the thirteen original colonies, 50 stars one for each state, red is for valor and
the blood spilt to protect it, white for purity and peace that we all wish to have,
and blue is for vigilance and majestic to show great dignity even in the face of
adversity.
Never let the Flag touch the ground, if it does use very little soap and water to
clean it prior to storage or show. If the Flag becomes torn, stained, or noticeably
worn you can contact the Local VFW or K of C and they can help you properly
burn the flag, and I really recommend letting your children see this at least once.
We see the Flag burned all the time on T.V. I think we should let our children see
it done properly at least once.
Some of what I detailed in the previous paragraphs is mainly used in the military. Some others you may have heard that is used by military members are Old
Glory, Colors, and Ensign. These are terms used by different branches of the US
Military, and that information is also detailed in the link below.
The link below will allow you and your family to research more information
about the Flags rules and codes. Not all the rules and codes on the site cover
Military rules and codes but they will cover all that will be needed for civilian
use.
Thank you for your time and interest in properly displaying the Colors of our
country and I hope to see everyone again at camp next year.
http://www.ushistory.org/betsy/flagcode.htm
Sincerely,
Jamie Roach, ITC(SW) Retired
Society 118 Taft, TX
I pledge allegiance to the flag of the
United States of America, and to the
republic for which it stands, one
nation, under God, indivisible, with
liberty and justice for all.
July/August 2015
Taming
Measles
By Dr. Ralph Wagner, Medical Adviser
Over the last several months, a lot of attention has been paid to the recent outbreak of measles in the United States. A total of 131 cases of measles have been
reported starting with exposures at Disneyland in December 2014. The disease
spread rapidly because of the low vaccination rates in California.
Apparently the vaccination rate for measles in some California schools is 50
percent or lower. Measles is a highly contagious viral illness with symptoms of
fever, cough, runny nose, red eyes, followed by a red rash spreading to most of
the body. Symptoms usually last 7 to 10 days and tend to develop 10 to 12 days
after exposure to an infected person. Spread of the disease is through the air
from coughs and sneezing. Complications of measles can include pneumonia
and meningitis. Young children are commonly affected as they are frequently
the ones not given the vaccine. Sadly, the United States witnessed its first death
from measles in 12 years.
Much of the resistance to giving children the vaccination comes from a false
concern of the vaccine’s association with autism. The concern came up years
ago and has long since been definitively proven false. In studies involving over
half a million children comparing those who got vaccinated and those who
didn’t, the autism rates were similar. The science of these numbers does not lie.
This clearly means that vaccination does not cause autism.
Unfortunately, a diagnosis of autism is often made near the time of vaccination
in children, thus many people incorrectly assume the vaccination caused the
problem. These assumptions got carried away and it has led to low vaccinations
in some areas of the country. Thankfully, Texas children have high vaccination rates. These high vaccination rates makes it difficult for measles to cause a
large-scale outbreak in Texas.
The science regarding the effectiveness and safety of a vaccine for diseases
like measles is strong and clear. The vaccine is extremely effective, inexpensive,
or free in some cases, and definitely does NOT cause autism. Please have your
children vaccinated for the highly contagious diseases like measles to protect
their health and the health of our population as a whole. If you still have doubts
about a vaccine’s safety, talk with your doctor, or do some research and have a
good discussion about it with your doctor. Childhood vaccinations are safe and
effective at preventing serious disease, suffering, and death.
Answers to Rebus Puzzles on Page 25
1. Read between the lines
2. Sailing over the seven seas
3. Stick around
4. I understand
5. Step inside
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Junior News, cont.
In June, several Juniors attended attended Camp Guardian
Angel at Cooper Farm in Ledbetter, TX.
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One of the Society’s projects
is to help with the Vacation
Bible School at St. Joseph’s Parish doing refreshThe Juniors celebrated Father’s ments and helping with projects for the children of
21 Marak Day with Rosary and Mass and by the Moulton Community.
Pictured (L to R) are Ted
giving gifts to all the fathers present.
Machacek, Sally Mach-
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acek, Julia Machacek and
Mary Ann Rother.
Pictured (L to R in front row) are junior members who attended
camp: Paxton Pustejovsky, Will Gerik, Ally Hanaway, Katie Hanaway, and Jocelyn Kolar. Pictured on the second row are Keaton
Pustejovsky, Katelyn Pustejovsky, Lauren Gerik, Allison Murphy,
and Kyle Gerik.
On Father’s Day, June 21, 2015,
it was a wonderful day for the
Juniors to celebrate the Rosary and Mass. Juniors
dressed a table in a white linen table cloth draped
with a royal blue canopy. A wooden cross stood tall
for the beginning of the Rosary in the middle of the
table surrounded by candles and Father’s Day gifts
of Rosaries to be presented to each father present
during Mass. Junior Society President Gracen Dach
and Junior Society Secretary Rachel Givens led the
Rosary. Lectors for the day were Bryce Givens, Caleb Tomek and Jared Vansa.
After the communion celebration, all Father’s were
asked to stand and be Blessed by Father George Thirumangalam, CMI. Father also blessed the Rosaries
that were to be handed out to all the Fathers present.
Juniors also presented Father George with a freezer
mug and a root beer soda. Then the Juniors proceeded to pass out the Rosaries to the youngest child of
each family present so they could take the rosary
and give to their father.
The Society presented a
check to Father Tin Pham
Pictured (L to R in front) are Chase Hubnik, Cade Hubnik, Adison
Dach, Jared Vansa, Bryce Givens and Caleb Hubnik. Pictured (L for the St. Vincent de Paul project and the drink
to R in back) are Kenley Harris, Erin Tomek, Cutter Hubnik and booth proceeds from the Annual Bazaar at St. JoJunior Director Debbie Vansa praying the Rosary.
seph’s Catholic Church in Brazoria.
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Pictured are Juniors around the table of candles.
Pictured (L to R in front) are Sophie Galvan, Father Tin, Kaley
Kaspar and Bobby Conrad. Pictured (L to R in back) are Garrett
Pless, Karch Kaspar, Junior Director and State Director Deborah
Kaspar, Caroline Reese and Cassidy Caruthers.
Caylie Sebesta, Claire Jetton and
Jetton received their
First Communion on Mother’s Day at Sts. Cyril
and Methodius Catholic Church in Damon. Caylie
is the daughter of Chris and Chrissy Sebesta and
Claire and Caroline are the daughters of Scott and
Gretchen Jetton.
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Pictured is Caleb Tomek as a lector.
“Blessed are the
pure in heart,
for they shall see God”
(Mt 5: 8)
Pictured is the gift given to each Father on Father’s Day.
Pictured (L to R) are Caylie Sebesta, Claire and Caroline Jetton.
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Other News
State Director Presents CEF Donation
Vrla’s Celebrate 60th Wedding Anniversary
State Director Sofie Perkins presented a Clerical Endowment Fund check to
David Campa, Vice-Chancellor of Financial Services for the Diocese of Corpus
Christi. These funds are raised by donations from members in the Corpus Christi area to the CEF fund and the money is used for the education of seminarians.
Frankie and Wilma (Prachyl) Vrla celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary
at St. Thomas Aquinas Saint Ann Hall in Dallas on June 14, 2015. The couple
was married at St. John Church in Ennis, Texas and were married by Monsignor
Frank Miller of Waco, cousin of the bride.
Attending the reception and catered dinner hosted by their three sons and their
wives, David and Cindy, Darrel and Kathy, Frank III and Kelly. Frankie and
Wilma have eight cherished grandchildren, Bryan and Dr. Nancy Vrla of Dallas,
Kimberly and Jason Wagner of Richardson, Rebecca and Jason Fry of Richardson, Andrew Vrla and fiance Sarah from Oklahoma, Brad Vrla of Oklahoma,
Sarah Caitlin Vrla of Oklahoma, Kyle and Sarah Vrla of Flowermound, Texas
and Chad and Jena Vrla of Grandbury, Texas. The Vrla’s are blessed with four
great-grandchildren, Brooklyn, John, Aiden, Reese and one expecting their fifth
great-grandchild in October. Two step-granddaughters Carrie and Carley, three
step-great-granchildren Ryan, Cody, and Jackson.
Saint Ann Hall and tables was decorated by their three daughter-in-laws, in the
color of aqua and twelve bouquets of daisies. Also present were Wilma’s sister,
Jo Ann Jurica and husband Tony, Wilma’s brother, Raymond Prachyl and wife
Pauline, five of Wilma’s 1951 St. John Ennis classmates and five members of
their wedding party, other cousins, nephews, nieces from both sides of the family, friends and neighbors.
Sarah Vrla, wife of Kyle, sang a beautiful Opera Italian Love song for her
grandmother and grandfather-in-law.
Wilma is a member of K.J.Z.T. Society No. 108 Dallas.
Pictured (L to R) are David Campa and State Director Sofie Perkins.
Hertha Meyer Celebrates 100th Birthday
Hertha Meyer celebrated her 100th birthday on February 13th. She is a member
of Society No. 120 Sugarland. She was presented a Spiritual Bouquet from the
State Office by Janie Sitka. Hertha is a very dear person, enjoying life and especially likes to play “42” every Thursday at the Senior Center in Sugarland. She
is a member of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Sugarland and also a member of
the Catholic Daughters and Sugar Canes.
Pictured are Frankie and Wilma Vrla.
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The District Meeting of Districts
XI and XII was held June 14,
2015 at St. Mary’s Cafeteria after the 11 a.m. Mass at St. Mary’s
Church. Society No. 19 Taylor,
The Assumption, hosted the meeting.
Father Lonnie Urban welcomed the group present and led the prayer before the
meal. Sixty-nine people registered for the meeting.
After the meal, the Juniors opened the meeting with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Society No. 19 President Beatrice Janecka conducted the meeting.
A Memorial Service was held for members who passed away since the last
District Meeting was held in 2014. Juniors assisted in the ceremony by lighting
a candle for each deceased member.
A prayer for World Peace was prayed by all. Roll call was taken and recorded.
Society No. 21 Marak will be the meeting place for the next District Meeting.
There was no old business to discuss.
State Director Emma Jean Ribar awarded 50-year and 75-year membership
pins. Frances Kajs from Society No. 93 Austin was present for her 75-year pin.
Mrs. Ribar then gave a brief talk about the importance of increasing membership in the Fraternal.
The following certificates of achievement for 2014 were awarded. They were
as follows: #15 Corn Hill – Diamond, #18 Granger – Platinum, #19 Taylor –
Ruby, #21 Marak – Platinum, #48 Cameron – Diamond, #93 Austin – Platinum,
#130 Georgetown – Platinum, #6 Bryan – Platinum, #27 Caldwell – Diamond
and #28 Frenstat – Diamond.
There were reports from some Societies about activities they were involved in
during 2014. Mrs. Ribar reported on #28 Frenstat, Frances Kasper reported on
#27 Caldwell and Liz Zemanek reported on #6 Bryan.
President/CEO Loretta Stahl reported on the financial status of the Fraternal.
Sales and Marketing Manager Jim Wiest made an appeal for more agents to sell
insurance and also reported on what was being done to increase membership.
Door prizes from the hosting Society No. 19 Taylor were drawn for as well as
prizes from the State Office. The meeting was adjourned.
Platinum Status Certificates
Pictured (L to R) are Mary K Marusak for 130 Georgetown, Phyllis Teykl for 93 Austin,
State Director Jean Ribar, Marilyn Gaydos for 18 Granger, Bernice Vrazel for 21 Marak
and Liz Zemanek for 6 Bryan.
Diamond Status and Ruby Status Certificates
Pictured at left (L to R) are Mary Harris for 27 Caldwell, State Director Jean Ribar and
Bettie Pagach for 48 Cameron. Pictured at right (L to R) are State Director Jean Ribar
and Beatrice Janecka for 19 Taylor. Not pictured is Diamond Society No. 15 Corn Hill.
50-Year Pin Recipients
75-Year Pin Recipient
Pictured (L to R in front) are Catherine Kajs (daughter of Frances) and pin recipient Frances Kajs of
Society No. 93 Austin. Pictured (L to R in back) are Marilyn Kajs-Wyllie (daughter of Frances) and
State Director Emma Jean Ribar.
Pictured (L to R) are Eva Mikulec, Dorothy Vansa, Nancy Moon, Patricia Ziegler, State
Director Jean Ribar, Carol Sukup, Janice Swope, Darlene Polasek and Marilyn Machu.
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Society
News
The Society joined
with Georgetown KJT
Society #141, St Helen’s Knights of Columbus, Ladies Club and other parishioners to help plan and
host the Thanksgiving Mass meal for Fr. Francisco
Rodriguez on June 7th.
Deacon Francisco Rodriguez was ordained a
priest on Saturday, June 6th at St. Williams CathoThe Society presented Henrietta Ger- lic Church in Round Rock, Texas. He held his first
11 West ik her 75-year membership pin after Thanksgiving Mass at his home parish, St. Helen’s
on Sunday, June 7th.
Mass on Saturday, June 13, 2015.
President Pat Ermis and Bernice were on the Vocations committee to plan the function. Those attending the dinner numbered approx. 350 people.
The Mass was Fr. Francisco’s first Mass, and was
co-celebrated by several priests from the diocese,
with Father Brian, pastor at St. Helen’s giving the
homily at Fr. Francisco’s request. His sister Corina
sang Ave Maria while Fr. put a bouquet of roses at
the feet of Our Lady of Guadalupe and prayed to her
for guidance.
Msgr Louis Pavlicek, formerly from St. Helen’s
Pictured (L to R in front) are President Mary Kallus, Henrietta
Gerik, Dianne Mendiola and Vice-President Joyce Nors. Pictured gave the blessing before the meal. After the meal,
(L to R in back) are Megan Mendiola, Matthew Mendiola, Mike several people, including his sister Corina, gave
Mendiola and Secretary Theresa Plsek.
talks telling stories about Fr. Francisco growing up.
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Secretary Helen Bernardin
presented a $700.00 donation
plus food to the Bay Area Service Center June 9,
2015.
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Receiving the check for the Bay Area Service Center are the Representatives.
Those people attending and helping from the K.J.Z.T, some of
whom are also Ladies Club members and K.J.T. members (L to
R) are Bob Pargmann, Virginia Berto, Virginia Pargmann, George
and Mary K Marusak, Lillian Naiser, Father Brian McMasters,
Elizabeth and Clarence Meyer, Pat and Larry Geregoire, and Pat
and Bernice Ermis.
The kitchen crew with Fr. Francisco Rodriguez (L to R) are Gary
and Daphne Gentz, Lillian Naizer, Clarence Meyer, Fr. Rodriguez,
Elizabeth, Mary K and George Marusak, Pat and Bernice Ermis,
Monica and Albert Rychlik, Pat and Larry Gregoire, Dan Berto and
Virginia Berto up front.
July/August 2015
The Society held a Quarterly
Meeting on June 9, 2015 at 6:30
p.m. at St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in
Marak. President Judy Vaculin opened the meeting
with welcoming everyone and a prayer, Memorare.
Members present were Jean Ribar, Patricia Thompson, Dorothy Vaculin, Judy Vaculin, Debbie Vansa,
Mary Frances Vansa and Bernice Vrazel. Many
items were discussed of past events and upcoming
events.
On Saturday, May 23rd the adult Society and the
Juniors joined hands with the St. Ann Altar Society
and put out Flags on all deceased Veterans graves
at the Marak new and old cemeteries. Flags were
donated by Jean Ribar. Thanks very much to Jean.
An appointment for the Flag Day Proclamation
signing with District Judge John Youngblood was
announced for June 10, 2015 at 10:00 a.m. The upcoming District XI meeting in Taylor, Texas will be
on June 14, 2015. Junior activities past and upcoming were reported by Junior Director Debbie Vansa.
Mass for deceased members was set for December
6, 2015.
The Society will hold the District Meeting next year
on April 3, 2016. The hall has been reserved and a
catered meal was discussed. Funds were donated to
the renovation of the church statues. A check will be
presented to the church on June 21st during Mass.
A No Bake/Bake Sale was discussed for Disaster
Relief for parishioners that lost their homes in the
recent Memorial Day Tornado. The Society voted to
donate a Gas Grill for the parish picnic raffle and a
plastic table for the auction. The next Convention is
scheduled for 2017 and the Society discussed needing to start thinking about their delegates. The meeting closed with Our Father and Hail Mary.
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Pictured (L to R in front) are CEF Chairman Dorothy Vaculin,
Secretary Jean Ribar and and Treasurer Bernice Vrazel. Pictured
(L to R in back) are Vice-President/Reporter Debbie Vansa and
President Judy Vaculin.
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The Society recently
Society officers and mempresented a 75-year 125 Houston bers donated two statues
membership pin. The recipient was Gertrude Hill- to the St. Helen’s bazaar auction. The Society was
man. Her daughter accepted the pin on her behalf.
asked to make a donation and their members graciously donated at their meeting enough to purchase
two angel statues which will be given to the St. Helen’s auction committee for the St. Helen’s bazaar.
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The Society recently
took part in the Feeding
Families Across Texas program by donating money
to their local food pantry, the C.A.R.E. program.
The money was raised by having a pastry raffle at
all the Masses on a Sunday at Holy Cross Catholic
Church.
Pictured (L to R) are President Sophie Korenek, Chairman of the
local C.A.R.E. program Melba Blazek, Vice-President Gladys
Dusek and Secretary Angeline Grigar.
The Society honored the graduating
seniors of St. Mary’s Parish of Hallettsville by serving them, their families and the parish donuts, coffee and juice after the Baccalaureate
Mass on Sunday, May 17, 2015.
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rome’s Food Pantry.
check of $400.00 to St. Je-
Pictured is President Irene Dittrich presenting the check to Fred
Herveat and his helps at the food pantry.
Pictured (L to R) are President Sophie Korenek, Agnes Hillman,
Vice-President Gladys Dusek and Secretary Angeline Grigar.
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Pictured (L to R) are Delores Laitkep, Jo Ann Stasny, Evelyn
Maresh, Donna Wilcox, Carol Ann Lann, Helen Kainer, Bernice
Matusek, Bea Henneke, Sammie Parker, Joan Hutchison and
Marie Stryk.
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sion of Yahweh.
check of $400.00 to the Mis-
The adult and Junior divisions participated in Join Hands Day on Thursday,
May 14, 2015. The Society’s project was to volunteer at the monthly Celebration House Food Pantry
food distribution.
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Pictured (L to R) are the Admin. Manager Lisa Modglin at the Mission of Yahweh and President Irene Dittrich.
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Pictured (L to R) are Junior member Amy Koncaba, Junior Director Cynthia Koncaba, Treasurer Patricia Masek, Secretary Nancy
Jasek, President Georgia Cerny, Doris Garbade and Celebration
House volunteer Merlene Jurek.
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Point.
check of $400.00 to Turning
The Society donated to the after school YMCA project for
the children of their Parish.
Pictured (L to R) are President Irene Dittrich presenting the check
to the Founder of Turning Point, Isha Salas Desselle.
Pictured (L to R) are Glenn Dobbs, Margaret Dornak, Jeanne
Sommerlatte and Dedie Dobbs.
Pictured (L to R) are Mary Ann Rother, Rev. Gabriel Maison and
Angeline Jalufka.
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Guardian Angel.
The adults cut material to help
for the craft to be done at Camp
Pictured (L to R) are Jacqui Pavlicek, Patricia Barak and Carol Buchta on the left side. On the right side (R to L) are Linda Pavlicek,
Cecilia Martin, and Pat Maroul.
Member Irene Malcik was award-
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The Society presented a matching
The Society participated in
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Yoakum
funds check to the President of St.
Join Hands Day on May 2,
2015. Members volunteered to help with bingo at Joseph’s Parish PTC completing their People Helping People Parish Project.
the SPJST Nursing Home in Needville.
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Pictured (L to R) are visitor Hannah Mackel and members Toni
Kramer, Vivian Jedlicka, Dona Stransky, Bernie Novak, Shirley
Kaminski with Owen Kaminski and Olga Anders.
the President of Society No. 43, Cecilia French. The
pinning was done at the member’s home in Ganado and she was also presented a bouquet of spring
flowers. The Ganado Society is proud of this loyal
K.J.Z.T. member.
Pictured (L to R) are Helen Manning, Elaine Dornak, PTC President Ashley Jacob and Judy Balzer.
In preparation for Flag Day, the
adult and Junior divisions of the
Society assembled U.S. Flags for veteran gravesites
in the St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Cemetery.
7 Dubina
Pictured are members in action helping residents with bingo.
The Society took part in the
Feeding Families Across Texas program by making a donation to the Needville Pictured (L to R) are Willie Mae Krystinik and Gladys Muras.
Food Bank.
The Society held a meeting on June
16 Ennis 14, 2015 at the K.J.T. Auditorium
dining room in Ennis. They were joined by their
Junior members. The meeting was opened with
prayers for sick members, followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
Secretary Alene Eggers read the minutes from the
April 12th meeting. A correction was made regarding the May Festival parish project scheduled for
May 17th. The festival was cancelled due to inclement weather. Amy Hutyra made a motion to accept
Pictured (L to R) are Mildred Novak, Secretary Olga Anders and the minutes and correction, seconded by Janis Wensowitch. The motion carried.
Carolyn Conrad of the Needville Food Bank.
Treasurer Georgia LaScala gave her report. The
Cheer committee read the names of the sick and deceased members who were recently enrolled in the
Clerical Endowment Fund. Thank you cards were
read from the recipients or their families.
President Marak announced that the Society will
host the District X meeting next year. Plans will be
announced at a later date.
Mrs. Marak reminded members of the Family Fun-
49 Needville
Pictured (L to R) are President Cecilia French and Irene Malcik.
Member Lillie Bures was pre-
43 Ganado sented her 75-year membership
pin by President of Society No. 43, Cecilia French.
The pinning took place at the member’s home in
Ganado. She was also presented with a bouquet of
spring flowers. The Ganado Society is proud of this
loyal K.J.Z.T. member.
Pictured (L to R) are President Cecilia French and Lillie Bures.
July/August 2015
day in Waco on July 10th and plans were discussed
to attend the Junior Awards Day hosted by the Abbott Society on July 25th.
Since the Society’s parish project had to be cancelled, they will hold a fundraiser raffle for St. John
Nepomucene Church at their August 15th celebration.
It was voted to make a donation of $100 to the
Disaster Relief Fund. Janis Wensowitch made the
motion, seconded by Evelyn Svehlak. The motion
carried.
The Fraternal 100 Project will be donated to the
parish Altar Servers Scholarship Fund.
The highlight of the meeting was the presentation
of scholarships to six graduating seniors: Katherine
Betik, Julia Hollingsworth, Amanda Jurik, Bryson
Prachyl, McKinley Seevers and Sarah Slovak. Repeat recipients were Matty Hutyra and Kamryn
Long. Family members accepted the scholarships
for those unable to attend.
The meeting was closed with prayers for deceased
members. A reception for the scholarship recipients
followed.
26th at 10 a.m. Plans were discussed to attend the
District Meeting on August 2nd in Rosenberg. The
next meeting will be August 18th at 1 p.m. The attendance prize was won by Mary Dybala. The meeting adjourned with prayers.
The Society sponsored the Cake
Wheel and Ticket Booth for its Fraternal Parish fundraiser on May 3rd.
6 Bryan
The Society baked and
sold a variety of pastries
on May 9, 2015. Money from the fundraiser was
matched by the State Office. The proceeds will benefit the St. John’s Altar Society at St. John’s Parish.
10 Fayetteville
Pictured (L to R) are members Mary Hovorak, Loretta Lanicek,
Geraldine Schneider and Janet Luza.
The Society presented a check
to the Fire Chief of the Needville Fire Department as one of their many charities.
49 Needville
Pictured (L to R) are President Rose Rohde, Secretary Mary Jane
Toddy, Altar Society President Lorine Nitschke, Treasurer Lois
Kaspar and Vice-President Valerian Cufr.
The Society joined hands
The Society held its bake
with K.J.T. #115 on June 18th
10
Fayetteville
sale on May 2, 2015 at St.
at Twin Pines Nursing Home to help residents play
bingo. Then they served angel food cake and punch John’s Parish Center. The money raised plus the
to everyone. There was a room full of residents. Ev- matching funds were presented to the Fayetteville
Fire Department, which they said they will put in to
eryone enjoyed the bingo and winning!
good use.
101 Victoria
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Pictured (L to R) is the Fire Chief and Treasurer Jeanette McDaniel.
The Society sponsored the Surprise
Package Booth at the parish picnic held on Father’s
Day, June 21st.
24 Ammannsville
Pictured (L to R in front) are K.J.Z.T. resident Evelyn Hajek, Lawrence Yanta, K.J.Z.T. resident Irene Heibel and Lillian Berger.
Pictured (L to R in back) are Irene Brosch, Barbara Yanta, Rose
Pustka, Pauline Sturm, Rosie Olsovsky, Joe Pustka, Evelyn Dierlam, Donald Dusek and Lora Dusek.
The Society held its second meeting of the year
on May 19, 2015. President Rose Rohde opened the
meeting with prayers for the living with 13 members present. Secretary Mary Jane Toddy read the
minutes of the previous meeting and social. And
also correspondence from the main office. Treasurer Lois Kaspar gave her report. The fundraisers
held were both successful. Everybody came out and
worked hard. Mass will be held on Sunday, July
10 Fayetteville
Pictured (L to R) are President Rose Rohde, Secretary Mary Jane
Toddy, Randie Noviske, Treasurer Lois Kaspar and Vice-President Valerian Cufr.
Happy Grandparents Day!
September 13, 2015
Pictured are President Gloria Miksch and Vice-President Clara
Christ.
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The Society hosted bingo at
The Society held a very
both Stevens and Halletts- 2 Hallettsville successful No-Bake sale in
ville Rehab Nursing Homes in June. Members made June. They presented a $1,000.00 check to Peter’s
cookies for all to enjoy!
Place and also a $1,000.00 check to the Hallettsville
Fire Department.
2 Hallettsville
Pictured standing are Mary Ann Pavliska, Anita Migl and Renee
Hardt. Pictured sitting is a resident of the Hallettsville Nursing
Home.
Pictured (L to R) are Reporter Anita Migl, President Jennifer
Golsch, Treasurer Mary Ann Pavliska presenting the check to
Marcia Hrncir of Peter’s Place, Lana Franta of Peter’s Place, VicePresident Rhonda Syamken, Lanita DeBord of Peter’s Place and
Secretary Renee Hardt.
July/August 2015
The Society conducted a bingo for the residents at the Villa Nursing Center in Corpus Christi.
46 Corpus Christi
Pictured (L to R standing) are Lorene Nemec, Eleanor Zdansky,
Catherine Mokry, State Director Sofie Perkins and Thelma Munoz.
Pictured sitting is David Perkins. Not pictured is Louis Hoelcher.
On Sunday, July 12, 2015, the Society made a contribution of $200.00
to the parish of St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic
Church for church statue restoration repairs.
Also, a contribution of $1,000.00 of matching
funds from the State Office was presented to Father
George Thirumangalam, CMI to help the families of
their parish that were devastated by the Tornado that
hit the Marak community area on Memorial Day in
Milam County.
21 Marak
Pictured are residents of the Hallettsville Nursing and Rehab.
The Society sponsored the Cake and
Plant Booth at the St. Mary’s Picnic Pictured (L to R) are Rhonda Syamken, Mary Ann Pavliska preon June 14, 2015. The proceeds including matching senting the check to Fire Chief Anthony Ludwig, Jennifer Golsch,
funds from the State Office went towards landscap- Renee Hardt and Anita Migl.
ing of church grounds at St. Mary’s.
The Society took part in the Feed1 Yoakum ing Families Across Texas program by making a donation to their local food pantry.
53 Wied
Pictured (L to R) are Patsy Gaines, Vice President Debbie Vansa,
President Judy Vaculin, Father George Thirumangalam, CEF officer Dorothy Vaculin and Dorothy Vansa.
72 El Campo
brary.
The Society donated $100.00
to the El Campo Public Li-
Pictured (L to R) are Laurie Janak, Judy Opela, Edna Wehman,
Jeanne Sommerlatte and Margaret Dornak.
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CFFT.KJZT
Pictured (L to R) are Virgi Ferrell, Judy Balzer, Helen Manning,
a representative of the food pantry, Elaine Dornak and Lorene
Barton
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Pictured (L to R) are President Janet Holub, Librarian Annette Balcar and Secretary Rose Marie Janak.
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Filling:
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
½ c. sugar
½ tsp. vanilla
1 c. sour cream
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2 (3.4 oz.) pkg. vanilla instant pudding
mix
Milk
1 (8 oz.) carton frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 c. sugar
Dissolve Jell-O in boiling water and ½ c. butter or margarine
add drained pineapple juice. Add pine- ½ c. semi-sweet chocolate morsels
apple and blueberries in heavy syrup. ½ c. chopped pecans
Chill this mixture until lightly set.
Whip cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and Layer one-third of graham crackers in
sour cream. Fold in ½ of this filling a 13x9x2-inch dish. Combine pudding
(in swirls) into chilled Jell-O. Reserve mix and 3 cups milk in a large mixing
½ of the filling to cover top of salad. bowl. Beat at low speed with an elecChill again. Top with chopped pecans. tric mixer until blended (about 2 minutes). Fold in whipped topping; spoon
Chicken Pot Pie
half of mixture over graham crackers.
Banana Nut Bread
Submitted by Gail Wilhoite,
Repeat layers, ending with graham
Submitted by Dorothy Krenek,
Society No. 16 Ennis
crackers. Combine sugar, butter and
Society No. 10 Fayetteville
one-third cup of milk in a saucepan.
2 Pillsbury All-Ready pie crusts
Bring to a boil, stirring constantly.
½ lb. (2 sticks) butter
2 c. deboned chicken
Boil 1 minute, stirring often. Remove
4 eggs
1 can Veg-All, drained
from heat, stir in morsels. Spoon over
1 tsp. baking soda
2 cans cream of potato soup
crackers and top with pecans. Cover
1 ½ to 2 c. mashed bananas
and chill 8 hours. Yields 12 to 15 servBake 1 pie crust as directed on box in 4 c. flour
ings.
a deep pie dish. Mix deboned chicken, 2 c. sugar
Veg-All and the soup. Pour into baked 1 ½ c. chopped pecans
Cafe Vienna
pie crust and top with other unbaked 1 tsp. baking powder
Submitted by Marcella Dornak,
pie crust. Press fork around edges of Dash of salt
Society No. 75 Jourdanton
2
tsp.
vanilla
pie crust and make a few slits. Bake at
350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes until
Cream butter and sugar. Add eggs ½ c. instant coffee
top pie crust is done.
and pecans. Add dry ingredients to ⅔ c. sugar
creamed butter mixture alternately ⅔ c. powdered milk or creamer
Blueberry Jell-O Salad
with mashed bananas. Add vanilla and ½ tsp. cinnamon
Submitted by Bernice Herzik,
bake in preheated oven at 325 degrees
Society No. 81 Schulenburg
Using a blender, combine instant
for 1 hour. Makes 2 loaves.
coffee, sugar and powdered milk or
1 large box black cherry Jell-O
creamer and cinnamon. Blend until
Éclair Cake
1 ½ c. boiling water
mixed. Use 3 rounded teaspoonfuls
Submitted by Connie Koopmann,
½ to ¾ c. drained pineapple juice
of mix in cup of boiling water. Makes
1 large can crushed pineapple, drained Society No. 81 Schulenburg
about 20 cups.
1 (15 oz.) can blueberries in heavy
1 (16 oz.) pkg. graham crackers, divided
syrup
Kitchen Corner
Tae-Toe Hash-Egg Scramble
Submitted by Olga Patak,
Society No. 108 Dallas
2 c. hash brown potatoes
3 tbsp. vegetable oil
2 tbsp. olive oil
1 c. chopped green onion
½ small green pepper
1 small tomato, chopped
2 tbsp. margarine
5 eggs with 1 tbsp. water
Salt and pepper
Garlic powder
In 10 to 12-inch nonstick skillet, put
the vegetable oil, olive oil and hash
brown potatoes. Cook about 15 minutes, covered, stirring occasionally.
Add onion, bell pepper and tomato;
sauté until done. Add margarine,
scrambled eggs, salt, pepper and garlic
powder. Cook until eggs are set. With
plastic egg turner, cut into 4 sections,
turn over and cook until done and
sprinkle with cheese (optional).
Hints & Tips
Creamy Mashed Potatoes
Ever wondered how you could get
smooth, lump-free, and creamy
mashed potatoes? The secret is the
potato ricer—think garlic press, but
bigger. This kitchen utensil presses
potatoes into small, uniform, rice-size
pieces. And as if this weren’t enough
of a reason, we have one more. With
most potato ricers, you can skip the
step of peeling potatoes; the ricer does
the job for you.
Leveled Cake Batter
Use a bent icing knife (also known as
an offset spatula). This versatile tool
is great for spreading the cake batter
inside a pan. You can then use it to ice
the cake. Because of its smart design,
the knife allows you to get right into
the corners of the pan. You’ll have a
perfectly leveled cake, which is important for uniform baking and even
icing.
tea infuser. They’re inexpensive and
make decorating a snap.
Quick Summer Salad
No time for skewers? Gently toss
these ingredients in a salad bowl. Dice
tomato, watermelon, and cheese into
Easy Dessert Garnish
small cubes. Or you can serve as a
Deliver a perfect dusting of powdered fresh relish for grilled meats.
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sugar to your favorite dessert with a Page 36
"In Memoriam"
July/August 2015
Prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of
our members who have gone to their eternal rest.
SOCIETY
NAME
DATE OF DEATH
AGE
5SHINERMARY (KORENEK) KUBENA7/10/201487
6BRYANCECIL WILDE6/12/201579
19
TAYLORLORRAINE (KUBALA) REMMERT6/20/201573
20
CISTERN
AUDRY (HANZELKA) KOUBA 4/22/2015 77
22
WALLISLILLIAN (UHYREK) DIVIN4/13/201597
30
EAST BERNARD
EVELYN (ZIENTEK) HOWARD
5/31/2015
71
38
SAN ANTONIOEVELYN (POPP) THEIS2/24/201579
41
ELLINGERADELLE LINKE6/2/201593
46
CORPUS CHRISTI
DORIS
(MANAK) FEALY7/1/201486
59
FORT WORTHWILMA (ZALESAK) PERRY5/21/201573
59
FORT WORTHMARIE
(GWAZDACZ) NESHYBA8/6/201497
72
EL CAMPOANITA
(STEFFEK) PESEK2/2/201572
72
EL CAMPOBETTY
(JAKSCH) JAKS5/30/201572
72
EL CAMPOMARY (MACHICEK) PRATKA6/9/201590
75
JOURDANTONPHILOMENA (JASIK) ADAMITZ5/3/201595
77
ROSENBERGLEONA (POLLOCK) ERNEST4/1/201588
88
VERNONAGNES (TOMSU) MORGAN4/20/201589
89
SINTONAGNES (KLEPAC) VANECEK5/27/201586
96
ALVINLUCY (JUREK) ABSCHNEIDER6/7/201592
125
HOUSTONOLGA (DOBECKA) HEINRICH9/14/201489
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.
The Traveling Vietnam Memorial Wall
visits El Campo, Texas
A Junior member of Society No. 22 Wallis had the
honor of playing Taps for the closing of visitation
hours on Thursday, July 16th. Payton Brorsen has
been self-taught on the trumpet since she was 12. She
taught herself how to play Taps so she could play for
the veterans in Wallis, Texas at their Memorial Day
Service.
She saw the digital horn to be played at the Vietnam
Memorial and she did not like that it was not live. She
felt that all soldiers deserved to hear the music played
for them. Sarah Hudgins picked her to play and she
got a lot of comments about how good it was.
The Wall is a 3/5 scale of the Vietnam Memorial in
Washington, D.C. The Traveling Memorial stands as a
reminder of the great sacrifices made during the
Vietnam War. (credit: website)
For more information about The Traveling Vietnam
Memorial Wall, visit www.travelingwall.us
Pictured is Payton Brorsen during her performance.
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.
July/August 2015
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Society
News,
cont.
The Society held their People HelpThe Society met on Sunday, June
ing People Project food drive collec- 29 Frydek 7th after Mass. Results of the bation for the pantries in Columbus and
zaar cakewalk were discussed.
Eagle Lake, Texas. Members took turns collecting at Also, the ladies donated a quilt for the auction. Plans
the Masses for two weekends.
to have a speaker to fulfill the Marshall Program requirement were discussed. Doughnuts and coffee
were served.
17 Nada
The Society presented Rev.
Greg Korenek of Holy Cross
Church with two checks totaling $1,222.50 from
funds generated from the Phantom Bake Sale.
$1,000.00 will purchase a leaf on The Tree of Life
and the remainder will be used for general expenses
at Holy Cross.
100 Bay City
The Society met at the Brazoria Work Activity Center in
Lake Jackson on May 13, 2015. The residents were
served lunch and entertained with activities.
115 Freeport
Pictured are Secretary Cathy Leopold, Virginia Pavlovsky, Betty
Leopold, President Sandy Wishert, Ethelyn Popp, Treasurer Leona Brzozowski and Pauline Leopold.
The Society met at 6 p.m.
at Sacred Heart Room at St.
Philip’s. State Director Sofie Perkins and her husband and 12 members attended.
President Janet Holub opened the meeting with
the Memorare. The minutes were read by Secretary
Rose Marie Janak. Treasurer Tria Svatek gave her Pictured (L to R) Secretary Karen Owens, Father Greg Korenek,
report. Vice-President Katherine Helterbridle re- President Dorothy Saha and Treasurer Margaret Hicks.
ported on the speaker that could not attend and also
The Society presented Mr.
on the Mana Meal Community project.
100
Bay
City
Eugene Davis of The Crisis
A motion was made to donate to the Disaster Relief
program. Plans for the parish fundraiser in Septem- Center a $100.00 donation check to help with the
ber was discussed. The meeting closed with prayer daily operations of the Crisis Center.
and refreshments were served. The next meeting
will be October 6, 2015, meeting and Social.
72 El Campo
Pictured (L to R in front) are Alice Martinets, Dorothy Novosad, Veronica Bohuslav, Dorothy Kaspar, Betty Bartos and Alice Drapela.
Pictured (L to R in back) are Kathy Wishert, Janet Gipson, Jimmy
Mikes and Lucille Drabek.
The Society met at the home
of Curtis and State Director
Deborah Kaspar for an Annual Summer Social in
Brazoria on June 14, 2015. Society members and
their families enjoyed a fun afternoon of hamburgers and hotdogs, games and fellowship.
115 Freeport
The Society recently collected items to donate to
Casa Juan Diego. This organization was founded in
1980 following the Catholic Worker model of Dorothy Day and Peter Maurin, to serve immigrants and
refugees and the poor.
32 Houston
Pictured (L to R) are President Dorothy Saha, Treasurer Margaret
Hicks, Mr. Eugene Davis and Secretary Karen Owens.
Pictured (L to R in front) are Dorothy Novosad, Alice Martinets,
Veronica Bohuslav, Dorothy Kaspar and Grace Godinho. Pictured
(L to R in back) are Kathy Wishert, Alice Drapela, Addie Berry,
Sophie Galvan, Kaley Kaspar, Cassidy Carruthers, State Director
Deborah Kaspar, Karch Kaspar and Colin Berry.
Pictured (L to R) are Gracie Perrard, Gladys Foyt, Louise Widacki,
Henrietta Nevlud, Alene Hein, Bernice Schramm and Beverly
Foyt.
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CATHOLIC FAMILY
NEW MEMBERS
Anaston Payne is a new member of Society No.
16 Ennis. She is the daughter of Jeanine and Scott
Payne. Anaston’s grandparents are Joan and James
Nors, Terri Johnson and the late Danny Payne. Her
sisters are Alexis and Amberly
Parker A. Grigar is a new member of Society No. 30
East Bernard. She is the daughter of Shane Grigar
and Sarah Estrada and the granddaughter of Tim and
Janice Grigar of Gig Harbor, WA. She is also the
great-granddaughter of Angeline Grigar, Secretary
of Society No. 30 East Bernard.
Stop. Call. Confirm.
As your life situation changes through the years, so does your insurance needs. A regular review of your
life insurance coverage is important.
Have you recently gotten married, welcomed a baby, adopted a child, undergone a divorce or suffered a
death in the family? If the answer that question is “Yes.” it is probably time to update your beneficiary.
Tips on Beneficiaries:

If your primary beneficiary is incorrect or non-existent, the payment could pass on to your estate where it could be subject to taxes and fees.

Be sure to list a contingent beneficiary in the event your primary beneficiary precedes you in death.

List the full name of each beneficiary instead of “son”, “spouse”, “wife,” etc. This will avoid co-
mplications down the line.

Think carefully before naming minor children as Life Insurance beneficiaries. Minor Heirs cannot receive benefits from a life insurance policy until age 18 unless there is a named Legal Guardian.
Don’t underestimate the importance of keeping designated beneficiaries up to date. If you would like
to verify your current beneficiary or review your life insurance coverage, please call 1.888.253.2338
and we would be happy to assist you.
July/August 2015
Kendall M. Herring is a new member of Society No.
11 West. She is the daughter of Matt and Rebecca
Herring. Kendall is the grandaughter of Michael and
Janet (Jennie) Kunkel of Waco, Texas and Winston
and Gaye Dixon of Granbury and Mike and Dee Ann
Herring of Burleson. She is the great-granddaughter
of Chris Doskocil of West, Texas and William and
Ann Kunkel of Waco, Texas.
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.)
Parker A. Grigar
Kendall M. Herring
Anaston Payne
July/August 2015
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Memorial Scholarship Fund
Sincere thanks to all donors who contributed to the education of our young
members through the Memorial Scholarship Fund. (This is an ongoing fund.)
Mary Pratka
Mary Pratka
Mary Louise Pratka
Mary Pratka
Mary Pratka
Mary Pratka
Mary Pratka
Mary Pratka
Mary Pratka
Mary Pratka
Mary Pratka
Mary Pratka
Mary L Pratka
Mary Louise Pratka
Mary Louise Pratka
Mary Pratka
Mary Pratka
Mary Pratka
Mary Louise Pratka
Mary L Pratka
Mary Pratka
Mary L Pratka
Mary L Pratka
Mary L Pratka
Stanley Duplessius
Fred Kaspar, Jr.
Mary Pratka
Feliciano Hernandez, Jr.
Mary Pratka
Fred Kaspar, Jr.
Mary Pratka
Joyce and Jerry Kurtz
Mary Ann and Harvey Matusek
Danette Siegel
Patrick and Kim Jalufka, Ronnie and Agnes Huser
Mr. and Mrs. Leon C Steffek
John Pratka, Jr.
Keith and Nancy Guidry
Jason and Amanda Kurtz and Daughters
Mark and Melissa Pilat
Larry Denton
Vlasta Bartos Family
Emmett and Cherie Coufal
Brian and Denise Leist and Sons
Louis, Debbie, Conner and Cierra Shaver
Diane and Ron Broussard and Family
Mike and Linda Ward
Joyce and John Chunda
Randy and Jeannie Mican Family
Marcus and Sharon Tomas
Mary Ann Marek
Evelyn Petru
Laddie and Evelyn Berkousky
Earlene Zabransky
Joe and Betty Siegel
David and Sofie Perkins
Scott and Carrie Janecek
Scott and Carrie Janecek
Henrietta Mican
Curtis and Deborah Kaspar
Deceased Members of Society No. 2 Hallettsville Society No. 2 Hallettsville
Ann Morris
Jerry and Joyce Kurtz
Danny Pless
Ann Morris
Joan and Jeff Johnson
Danny Pless
Joan and Jeff Johnson
Bobby Strickland
Eugene and Grace Vinklarek
Dorothy Wiest
Molly Peters
Ann Morris
Danny Pless
Regina Liska
Liz Hernandez
Daniel Pless
Ann Morris
Ann Morris
Carrie and Scott Janecek and Family
Danny Pless
Carrie and Scott Janecek and Family
Society No. 118 Living and Deceased Members
Society No. 118 Taft
Tammy LaScala Koch
Wesley and Vera Jo Betik
Deceased Members of Society No. 3 St. Mary’s
Society No. 3 St. Mary’s
Ike Brzymialkowicz
Alan and Arlene Cloyd
Ann Morris
Daniel Pless
Al Hechler
Shirley Babin
Delrose Kana Hatterman
Elsie Pospisil
Diane Wright
Tammy LaScala Koch
Tony and Jeanie Liska
Danny Pless
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Strickland and Family
Ann Morris
Mr. and Mrs. Scott Strickland and Family To donate, fill out the form below and send it in to the State Office with your
Ruby Orsak
Society No. 12 Sweet Home donation. An acknowledgement card will be sent to the name and address of the
Terry Wick
Society No. 12 Sweet Home family submitted on the form.
AnonymousAnonymous
Clarence Wick
Lawrence and Sylvia Addicks
CATHOLIC FAMILY FRATERNAL OF TEXAS-K.J.Z.T.
Rosie Janssen
K.J.Z.T. Society No. 120 Sugarland
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
Rosie Janssen
Lucille Ligotino Rosie Janssen
Mary and Jerry Marks In memory of:
Rosie Janssen
Harry and Theresa Stollmack
Given by:
Donald Laas
Henry Vesely
Curtis and Deborah Kaspar Address:
Alice Meuth
Curtis and Deborah Kaspar Acknowledgement
to
be
sent
to:
Clarence Wick
Emma Wick
Jerry and Joyce Kurtz Name:
Peggy Hermes
Jerry and Joyce Kurtz Address:
Henry Vesely
Family and Friends
Mary L. Polasek Pratka
Mary Ann Pavliska
Mary Polasek Pratka
K.J.Z.T. Society No. 4 Praha Any amount accepted: $
Emma Wick
K.J.Z.T. Society No. 12 Sweet Home
David and Sofie Perkins Please complete and mail to: Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas
Mary Polasek Pratka
David and Sofie Perkins P.O. Box 18896
Mary Pratka
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Hoke
Austin, Texas 78760
Mary Louise Pratka
Janis Rollins
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