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NEWS
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Volume 47, No. 208
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Congratulations To College, High School Graduates
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DISTRICT V
FAMILY FUN DAY
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CHRISTOPHER L. URBAN
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May 2016
MESSAGE FROM THE STATE PRESIDENT
INSIDE
IMPORTANT
DATES TO
REMEMBER
would like to congratulate
all of you graduating
college and high school
seniors that have reached
another milestone in your
lives. A list of the KJT State
Scholarship recipients can be
found on pages 8-11 of this
issue of the KJT News. God
has given each of us individual
talents with which to use so stay
focused, take advantage of your
opportunities and make the
most of them. Whether your
next step in life is beginning
a career in the workforce or
continuing on to the next level
of education, God has great
things in store for you. Have a
great summer!
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The 9th Annual KJT State
Golf Tournament has been
scheduled for Saturday, October
1 at the Flatonia Golf Course in
Flatonia located at 1245 Hwy
90 East. The format will be a
4-person scramble at $200 per
team (including mulligans)
once again. Call us at the Home
Office to reserve your team’s
spot in the tournament.
(Continued on page 6)
2016 KJT STATE
FAMILY FUN DAY
CAUSE FOR
CANONIZATION
Sunday, July 24, 2016
KJT Activity & Fraternal Center
10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Begins For Father Kram
Holy Mass
11:00 a.m.
BY REV. ROBERT E.
KNIPPENBERG, KJT STATE
SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR
n Friday, January
22, 2016, the Most
Rev. Brendan
J. Cahill, S.T.D.,
Bishop of the
Diocese of Victoria in Texas,
formally initiated the Cause
for the Canonization of Father
Charles W. Kram Jr., an associate
member of KJT Yoakum Society
#13 from December 1, 1987
until his death on August 13,
2000, with the appointment of
the Rev. Robert E. Knippenberg,
KJT State Spiritual Director,
as Postulator for the diocesan
phase of the Cause for Father
Kram’s sainthood. Father Kram was born on
September 30, 1929 to Charles
and Emma Zander Kram in
O
Shiner and was reared on the
family’s farm as a normal,
active healthy boy who had
a good sense of humor and a
desire to learn as much as he
could about everything. Charles
attended local Lavaca County
schools until graduation in 1946
and then enrolled at St. John
Seminary in San Antonio. In
May 1952, he was ordained a
sub-deacon for the Archdiocese
of San Antonio, but within a
few weeks was stricken with
paralytic polio that left him
paralyzed from the neck down
for the rest of his life. He spent
many months in an iron lung. Later he was taken to a
rehabilitation center where
he spent many more months
learning to use the usual devices
for feeding himself and for
Celebrated by State Spiritual Director
Father Bob Knippenberg
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Attendance prize drawings throughout the day
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Please contact the Home Office
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by July 15 to let us know how many will be
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We look forward to seeing all of you
there on July 24!
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Cause For Canonization of a KJT Associate Member Begins
Continued from page 1
writing, etc. and to control a
battery-operated wheelchair
that was operated by Charles
pushing a ball-covered stem
with his chin. He also learned
to hold a stick in his mouth to
type and to operate his ham
radio and to turn pages of
books. He slept in a rocking
bed that helped keep his lungs
clear and make his breathing
easier. Later, Charles returned
to the family farm and to the
care of his parents until his
mother’s health forced her to go
into a nursing home. Charles’
father then single-handedly
cared for him. Any hope of
ordination to the priesthood
seemed impossible. But, perhaps by Divine
intervention, in 1975
Archbishop Francis Fury
decided that Charles could be
ordained a priest so he could
more effectively continue
his ministry of giving advice,
encouragement and spiritual
direction to visitors as well
as to people from all over the
world via his ham radio. He
was ordained a deacon and
the following day, December
5, 1975, Father Charles Kram
was ordained a priest at the age
of 46, almost 24 years after the
onset of polio and almost total
paralysis. He celebrated his first
Mass the next day. Father Kram returned home
with his father who continued
to care for his son and the son
readily accepted his condition as
the Will of God for him. Except
for celebrating Holy Mass with
assistance, life was much like
it had been before when his
days were spent in meditation,
prayer, practicing great patience
and using his ham radio until
1977 when Father Kram’s father
died in a tragic accident. Father
Kram was then moved to Huth
Memorial Hospital in Yoakum
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FATHER CHARLES W.
KRAM JR.
and became the chaplain there.
This opened a whole new world
for his ministry and he found
great joy in being able to visit
and to console, to counsel,
and bring his special sense of
hope and peace to everyone
who came into the hospital as
patients, their families or even
guests. With assistance, Father
Kram celebrated daily Mass
when he was strong enough
even though he was subject
to infections, pain and great
difficulty in breathing. He
never complained or felt sorry
for himself but proved that
his weakness was actually his
greatest strength. Father Charles Kram died on
August 13, 2000 at the age of
70 and having spent 47 years
as a quadriplegic and totally
dependent upon others. But
his greatest joy was being able
to help everyone he could as his
way to give glory to God. The canonization process
is twofold. The first phase of
the process takes place on the
diocesan level and the second
at the Sacred Congregation for
the Causes of Saints in Rome.
The diocesan phase has only
just begun. The diocesan phase
is a period of gathering
information. The first task
is to assemble information
about the life of Father Kram.
Deacon Anthony Warzecha
has written a biography of
Father Kram entitled Gladly
Will I Glory in My Infirmities:
A Joyful Journey through Life
Despite Enormous Suffering. It
is available from the Association
Kram or on the Amazon
or Barnes and Nobles web
sites. From this information,
reasons for the canonization
May 2016
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Cause For Canonization of a KJT Associate Member Begins
ORDINATION OF FATHER CHARLES W. KRAM JR.
Saints. Both theologians and
are formulated. Once these
experts discuss these miracles. reasons are formulated, further
Once information reaches
investigation is necessary.
Rome, the Sacred Congregation
Anything that Father Kram
for the Causes of Saints verifies
wrote is being gathered and
that the rules of law have
will be scrutinized by a censor.
been followed. A position on
This censor checks the writings
the virtues of Father Kram
for sound doctrine. A list of
is prepared. Theological
witnesses is also formulated.
consulters examine the
These are people who would
documents. These consulters
have firsthand knowledge of
then vote on whether there is
Father Kram and his work.
ample and compelling evidence
These witnesses are then
for the case to continue. Once
interviewed. Information
an affirmative vote is reached,
from the witnesses will be
votes and documents are
gathered together and added
submitted to the designated
to the information on Father
Cardinals and Bishops for the
Kram that has already been
recommendation to the Pope. collected. Once information
The canonization process
and documentation of Father
is quite extensive and
Kram’s life is compiled, a
will not happen overnight.
paper is written, promoting
The Association for the
the position held for his
Canonization of Father
canonization. Copies of this
Kram has been established
paper are sent to Rome for the
to help promote the cause of
beginning of the Roman phase
Father Kram and to act as a
of this process. During this
means of gathering necessary
time, an inquiry into any alleged
information about his life and
miracles also takes place. alleged miracles. There is a set procedure for
The Association will publish
the investigation of miracles.
a newsletter from time to time
Experts are used in determining
to keep people informed on
the authenticity of the alleged
the progress of the cause. The
miracle. Documentation of
Association will also collect
miracles is also sent to the Sacred
interviews with those who
Congregation for the Causes of
personally knew Father Kram
or who believe they have been
blessed by a miracle or favor due
to Father Kram’s intercession.
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to share, please contact the
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The City of Ennis in Ellis
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Legislature in 1997.
Much of the process is being
handled by good people who are
volunteering their time, talents
and treasure to the cause of
Father Kram. The Association
is funded by donations only. If you would like to contribute
to the Father Kram fund, or
again, to provide information,
please contact the Association
Kram. Please send requests for
additional information or
donations to: Association for the
Canonization of Father Kram c/o Sts. Cyril and Methodius
Church 306 S. Avenue F Shiner, Texas 77984-8208
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May 2016
MESSAGE FROM THE STATE ATTORNEY
Filing A Property Tax Protest . . .
Question: I received a notice
of the 2016 appraised value for
my property, and I believe the
new appraised value is too high.
What do I need to do in order to
file a tax protest?
PHILIP J. HUNDL
KJT State Attorney
In order to file a property
tax protest, you will first need
to comply with the prescribed
deadlines. A written protest
must be filed on or before May
31 or not later than the 30th
day after the date a notice was
mailed to the property owner.
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In order to do so, you should be
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The ARB hearing is open to
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before the ARB who will hear
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to the SOAH must be filed within
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An appeal to the SOAH would
be decided by an appointed
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of an elected district court judge.
Whichever option you choose,
good luck!
Philip J. Hundl is State Attorney
for the KJT and a shareholder
in the law firm of Wadler,
Perches, Hundl & Kerlick with
offices in Wharton, El Campo
and Richmond, Texas. State
Attorney’s note: The information
in this column is not intended
as legal advice but to provide a
general understanding of the law.
Readers with legal problems,
including those whose questions
are addressed here, should consult
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to Wadler, Perches, Hundl &
Kerlick, Philip J. Hundl, KJT State
Attorney c/o KJT Legal Column,
101 W. Burleson Street, Wharton,
Texas 77488 or at www.wphklaw.com.
FRATERNAL ACTIVITY REPORT
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ruling, known as the ARB order.
You may appeal the ARB order
by filing a petition (lawsuit) in
the district court of your county,
where the property is located,
within 60 days from the date you
receive the ARB order.
You can file the petition pro se
and represent yourself but I would
strongly recommend hiring an
attorney that is experienced in
litigating appraisal appeals. As
an alternative to filing a district
court appeal, you may have a
right to appeal through binding
arbitration, if your property is
a residential homestead or a
property with an appraised value
of $1 million dollars or less.
An arbitration appeal must be
filed with the appraisal district
within 45 days of receiving
the ARB order. An arbitration
appeal would be decided by an
arbitrator.
Finally, another option, for
property valued over $1 million
dollars and meeting several
criteria, a property owner can
file an appeal of the appraised
value to the State Office of
Administrative Hearings
(SOAH). Please note an appeal
MICHAEL REZNICEK
KJT State Fraternal
Activity Manager
honored our Mothers on their
special day.
Further into the month the
school year was coming to a close
and we will be looking at high
school and college graduation.
With graduation brings a new
chapter to our children’s life and
opens new pathways for their
future.
Towards the end of the
month we would be celebrating
Memorial Day and the 50th
annual National Polka Festival
in Ennis. Society #35 has one of
the host halls for this great event,
and beside the great hospitality
there is always lots of food, cold
drinks and of course great music
to enjoy. I’m looking forward
to attending the National Polka
Festival in Ennis this year.
Also on Memorial Day we will
be remembering all the men and
women who died serving our
country. Thank you Lord for all
that we are and all that we have.
As always keep in touch and
thank you for the opportunity to
serve as your Fraternal Activity
Manager. You can contact me
at (409) 771-8101 or email
[email protected]
Home Office
Hours
To better serve our
membership, the KJT Home
Office is open from 7:30 a.m.
to 4:30 p.m.
Monday through Thursday,
and from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
on Fridays.
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May 2016
DISTRICT NEWS
Spence Farm In Ennis Is Site For District V Family Day
D
BY CY SVRCEK
istrict V held
its Family
Day
in
Ennis at the
Ray Spence
Farm. There were 88
members and guests
participating in various
events. District societies
represented were #35
Ennis, #31 West, #111
Dallas and #107 Abbott.
Awards and trophies
were awarded to winners
in the events. Craft
winners were Shayne,
Tandy and Haydn
Schlottman, Aden
Kapavik and Jack and
Annalis Mach.State
Director Robert Nors
ended the meeting with
Home Office news about
the KJT State Family
scheduled for Sunday,
July 24 at the KJT Activity
and Fraternal Center.
Most important member at the event – Chef Tim
Schlottman!
Adult Divison – Largest fish 5 lbs. 4 oz. caught by Sherry
Pavlas and weighed in by Todd Kapavik. Way to go Sherry!
Youngest Fishing Contestant – Four-year-old Brynlee
Adamcik. Way to go Brynlee!
Largest contest fish – 5 lbs. 7 oz. caught by Ethan Kapavik
(center) with his uncle Todd Kapavik and cousin Aden Kapavik.
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HAVE A SAFE & HAPPY
SUMMER
I wish all of you a safe
and happy summer and I
hope you all enjoy your
travels if vacations are in
your future. Stay cool!
Group of young participants at the District V Family Day
in Ennis.
May 2016
News
Page 7
KJT KRUISE 2017
Second Destination – St. Thomas
BY SHIRLEY POKORNEY
KJT KRUISE KOORDINATOR
t. Thomas, gateway
to the U.S. Virgin
Islands known for
beaches, snorkeling
and sport fishing,
is our second stop on the next
KJT Kruise and is also one of
our personal favorites.
My fondest memory of this
port is hiring a private driver at
the pier to show us her favorite
highlights of the island (far
cheaper and more personal
than excursions offered by the
cruise line and you can see more
in less time). She immediately
took off down a road that winds
around Magen’s Bay, a beautiful
cove now frequented by the
uber rich and the Hollywood
crowd, then up the highest
point called Drake’s Seat which
offers one of the very best views
of St. Thomas and surrounding
islands. Supposedly Queen
Elizabeth, after making Francis
S
Drake an admiral, gave him
orders to go to Central America
and loot the ships of her enemy,
Spain. Drake would climb high
on this mountain to a bench
overlooking Magen’s Bay to
view hundreds of miles of ocean
and identify ships to plunder.
The ships that had very little
keel above the water were
carrying gold back to Spain
from the Inca Empire of Peru.
Drake was later knighted by the
queen for his brilliant strategies
against the Spanish Armada.
This area is rich in fascinating
17th-19th century pirate
history. Here you can also
visit Blackbeard’s Castle, a
1679 Danish Watchtower.
Known as a historic jewel of the
Caribbean, the island is a great
way to travel back in time over
350 years to the last days of the
Carib Indians or to learn about
how during different times in
history this island went from
a den of thieves to a critical
strategic military location and
then to a playground for the
rich and famous.
The top reason for the current
popularity of St. Thomas is the
natural white sand beaches and
coral reef. The 5-acre Coral
World Ocean Park is a great
place to see marine life, swim
with sea turtles, pet a shark, or
feed stingrays, wild iguanas and
tropical birds. Here we did the
semi-submarine tour but I was
disappointed. It’s pricey and
quarters are cramped. What
I have found throughout the
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Prepay Beverages
On The KJT Kruise?
RAY POKORNEY
KJT STATE DIRECTOR
n interesting debate
has come up on
whether to prepay
for your drinks
aboard ship or
pay on a drink-by-drink basis.
As an ongoing service to our
wonderful KJT Kruise mates,
Shirley and I embarked on
a 3-day cruise last week to
Freeport, Bahamas, carefully
itemizing the expenses.
First understand that you
cannot bring, other than one
bottle of wine per person, any
alcoholic beverage aboard from
any of the destinations.
With the prepay option, you
will receive up to 10 drinks of
any beverage per day. Everyone
in your cabin must purchase the
plan as well.
Most drinks are $8 to $12, but
you can typically buy a bucket
of beer (5) for $22, and often the
price is reduced during happy
hours. The cost of prepaid is
$57.45 per person and must be
purchased for all 7 days of the
cruise.
A
Not shabby, but here’s the
kicker. When ashore, as we
were in Freeport, the beer was
as little as $2 for 16 oz., and
really tasty tropical drinks cost
$2 to $5. Some day when we
do a relocation sailing across
the Atlantic, I may opt for
the prepaid, but our Southern
Caribbean cruise will stop at 5
islands, giving us only one full
sea day.
For 5 days, the ship will be in
port from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. I’m
certain that the island drinks
will be, as we found in Freeport,
of the highest quality at very
reasonable prices.
So, my research and
recommendation is this – on
cruises with this many long
shore excursions, save your
money.
Drink the freshly made
tropical drinks on the island
and a share a bucket of beer
onboard at night.
My work is done here. It
has once again been a pleasure
bringing you only the best in
Member Services.
BLACKBEARD'S CASTLE
MAGEN'S BAY
GOVERNMENT HILL
99 STEPS
Caribbean is that the morning
sun provides the most brilliant
colors of coral, shells, flora and
amazing fish that you won’t
believe until you see. But in the
afternoon, those colors fade and
it looks like watching your black
and white TV back in the 50’s.
Because of the depth, everything
was in gray tones from the sub
windows. If you want to see
the reef without getting wet, a
better option is the Underwater
Observatory. If you choose to
go into the water but can’t really
swim, you can walk the ocean
floor with a Sea Trek Helmet
Dive or ride on Underwater
Scooters.
Is fishing more to your liking?
Some of the best game fish
anywhere in the world are
found here. Hook up with a
500-800 lb. marlin or a 50 lb.
tarpon, shark or snapper. For
a tamer experience, try inshore
or kayak fishing. Shore fishing
from the beach can also snare
fish that will put up an exciting
fight.
In downtown Charlotte
Amalie (the capital), it is fun
to do a little shopping in the
cute shops, have a drink or
lunch in one of the quaint
waterfront restaurants, or just
wander and explore the historic
Frenchtown. I am told that
Government Hill has mustsee landmarks including 99
Steps, Hotel 1829, the Lutheran
Parsonage and Government
House. You can also catch the
700 ft. sky lift to the top of the
mountain for more breathtaking views.
Whether you choose duty free
shopping, stunning panoramic
views, adventure or just peaceful
relaxation, you are sure to deem
this one of YOUR favorite ports
as well!
Great cabins are still available
for the KJT Southern Caribbean
Kruise on October 1-8, 2017,
but you must reserve soon to
avoid being left out. This is a
small ship and Carnival’s most
popular route so the boat fills
quickly. Departing Puerto Rico,
the itinerary includes stops at St.
Thomas, Barbados, St. Lucia, St.
Kitts and St. Maarten. For more
information, contact Shirley
by phone at (512) 251-1185 or
email [email protected].
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2016 KJT SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS
The KJT fraternal family wishes to congratulate
all of the 2016 scholarly accomplishments
of its talented members and wishes them only the very best
as they continue their educational endeavors and careers!
Sarah Bohac
Grace Banik
Grace is a member of Society #31 in West, graduated
from Reicher Catholic High School and will attend the
University of Mary Hardin-Baylor. Her parents are
Darrin and Victoria Banik.
Sarah is a member of Society #28 in Granger,
graduated from Taylor High School and will attend
Texas A&M University. Her parents are Franklin and
Kimberly Bohac.
Thomas Bell
Michael Chomout III
Thomas is a member of Society #20 in Shiner,
graduated from St. Paul High School and will attend
Texas Lutheran University. His parents are John Lee
and Loretta Bell.
Michael is a member of Society #13 in Yoakum,
graduated from Yoakum High School and will attend
the University of Houston–Victoria. His parents are
Michael Jr. and Stacy Chomout.
Christine Janak
Christine is a member of Society #43 in Wied,
graduated from St. Josehp Catholic High School and
will attend Blinn College. Her parents are Chris and
Stephanie Janak.
Amber Klepser
Amber is a member of Society #80 in Sealy, graduated
from Sealy High School and will attend The University
of Texas at Austin. Her mother is Diane Klepser.
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Tyler Millsap
Logan Kuenstler
Logan is a member of Society #80 in Sealy, graduated
from St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School and will
attend The University of Texas at Tyler. His parents are
Douglas and Gina Kuenstler.
Colton Machart
Colton is a member of Society #20 in Shiner,
graduated from St. Paul High School and will attend
either the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor or Abilene
Christian University. His parents are Mark and Julia
Machart.
Tyler is a member of Society #111 in Dallas, graduated
from Horn High School in Mesquite and will attend the
University of North Texas. His parents are Sharon and
Thomas Millsap.
Jeremy Macik
Memorial Scholarship
Recipient
Amber Mullinnix
Jeffrey Nemec
Jeremy is a member of Society #112 in Austin,
graduated from Del Valle High School and will attend
Universal Technical Institute. His parents are Chad and
Kassandra Macik.
Amber is a member of Society #12 in Frenstat,
graduated from Caldwell High School and will attend
Blinn College then transfer to Texas A & M University.
Her mother is Barbara Schrader.
Jeffrey is a member of Society #13 in Yoakum,
graduated from Cuero High School and will attend Blinn
or Texas A & M Kingsville. His parents are Gregory and
Linda Nemec.
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May 2016
Clay Nors
Memorial Scholarship
Recipient
Clay is a member of Society #31 in West, graduated
from West High School and will attend Texas State
Technical College. His parents are Bradley and Jeannie
Nors.
Dylan Nors
Dylan is a member of Society #31 in West, graduated
from Blooming Grove High School and will attend Texas
A&M University in Commerce. His parents are Robert
A. and Judy Nors.
Jace Peacock
Chase Stavinoha
Jace is a member of Society #133 in Missouri City,
graduated from Fairport High School in New York and
will attend the University of Pittsburgh. His parents are
Jeff and Tiffany Peacock.
Chase is a member of Society #79 in Hungerford,
graduated from East Bernard High School and will
attend Wharton County Junior College. His parents are
Sharon and Bryan Parnell.
Cade Prihoda
Cade is a member of Society #16 in Wallis, graduated
from Sealy High School and will attend Blinn College.
His parents are Alan and Dwan Prihoda.
Tyler Vasut
Tyler is a member of Society #16 in Wallis, graduated
from East Bernard High School and will attend Wharton
County Junior College. His parents are Tracy and Joyce
Vasut.
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Jacob Warschak
Jacob is a member of Society #9 in Fayetteville,
graduated from Columbus High School and will attend
Texas A&M University. His parents are Donald and
Gail Warschak.
Caitlin Veselka
Kayla Wallace
Caitlin is a member of Society #31 in West, graduated
from Abbott High School and will attend McLennan
Community College. Her parents are Mark Veselka and
Sandy Kidwell.
Kayla is a member of Society #129 in Schulenburg,
graduated from La Grange High School and will attend
Blinn Junior College in Bryan. Her mother is Juliana
Prihoda.
Congratulations & Best Wishes To All Our Scholarship Winners!
Jordan Williams
Jordan is a member of Society #72 in Corpus Christi,
graduated from Industrial High School and will attend
Texas A&M University. Her parents are Chris and
Leanne Williams
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
May 2016
KJT CHARITIES
Ted And Eleanor Sedlar
Celebrate 50 Years Of Marriage
T
ed and Eleanor
(Henke) Sedlar were
married on June 4,
1966 at Sacred Heart
Catholic Church in
Hallettsville. They made their
home in Houston. They have
three children – Timothy Sedlar
and wife Crystal of Katy, Ted W.
Sedlar of Houston and Tracy
(Sedlar) Nolasco and husband
Gabe of Temecula, California.
TED & ELEANOR SEDLAR
Their three grandchildren are
Dylan Sedlar, and Julia and
August Nolasco.
What a wonderful example
they are of a strong and
committed couple as they
continually offer service to their
children and grandchildren,
and to their church.
Ted and Eleanor, Tim, Ted
W., Dylan Sedlar, and Julia and
August Nolasco are members
of Society #121 of Katy-Spring
Branch.
Their children wish them
many more years of happiness
and most of all good health.
Mom and Dad, we love you!
Congratulations!
How America Grills . . .
95% grill at least once a
week. Go to charcoal is 69%
like briquettes and 31% like
hardwood/lump. The best
way to grill corn is 48% in the
husk, 32% shucked and 20%
say neither – cook it inside.
Preferring a marinade were 58%
and 42% prefer a rub.
Bishop Mulvey Receives Check
State Director Ellen Zdansky and Corpus Christ Society #72
President Rosalie Bohuslav presented Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey,
STL, DD, of the Corpus Christi Diocese checks for the Religious
Retirement and Seminarian Education Funds. Again this year Rosalie
baked kolaches and presented them to Bishop Mulvey during their
visit. Bishop Mulvey smiled with joy, was very grateful and looked
forward to enjoying them.
San Antonio Archdiocese Given Check
State Director Ellen Zdansky and husband Charles of Corpus
Christi Society #72 presented Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller,
MSpS, of the San Antonio Archdiocese with checks for the
Religious Retirement and Seminarian Education Funds. Their
visit with the Archbishop was short, due to his busy schedule,
yet very refreshing. As always he graciously shows his appreciation for
the KJT State Charities program.
26th Annual Czech
Kolache Klobase Festival
Saturday, June 11, 2016 (10:30a-8:00p)
Riverside Hall – East Bernard, TX
Admission $8 per person * Children 12 & under FREE
Fortnight for Freedom 2016:
Witnesses to Freedom
“The martyrs give voice to what we already feel and they declare what we would like to have the
strength to express.” (Pope Saint John Paul II, Fides et Ratio, 1998)
What is the Fortnight for Freedom?
Each year dioceses around the country arrange special events to highlight the importance of
defending religious freedom. The Fortnight for Freedom is from June 21 – the vigil of the Feasts
of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More – to July 4, Independence Day. Check your diocesan and
parish websites to see what activities may be happening locally in observance of the Fortnight for
Freedom sponsored by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops.
Also, learn more about our Catholic Witnesses to Freedom and the Fortnight for Freedom at
http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/fortnight-for-freedom/index.cfm.
------------------------------------------------------------------Inside air conditioned hall, wood dance floor:
Ennis Czech Boys (10:30-1)*Czech & Then Some (1-2,5-6)
Dujka Bros. (2-3, 6-7) * Red Ravens (3:30-4:30, 7-8)
Flag/Vet Tribute & Grand March of Costumes (3-3:30)
Three Band Concert (4:30-5)
Under pavilion in water-fan cooled comfort:
Texas Sound Check (11a - 12:30p, 2:30p - 4p)
Odessa (12:30p - 2p, 4p - 5:30p)
A Time to Dance Dancers (2p - 2:30p)
------------------------------------------------------------------Sausage/BBQ Chicken plate lunch avail. @ 11 am
Drive thru plates & kolaches to go avail. from 11-1p
Sausage Sandwiches/Hamburgers in afternoon
Lotsa Kolaches *Arts/Crafts * Raffle * Family Fun
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Booth info: 979-531-9747 or email [email protected]
General info: 979-335-7907 or kkfest.com
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SOCIETY HAPPENINGS
#35 ENNIS
By Cy Svrcek
Pflugerville Society #132 celebrated Mother’s Day with mimosas,
chocolate covered strawberries and an appetizing pancake breakfast.
Most of all, everyone enjoyed great fellowship! Boxes of chocolate candy,
floral arrangements, decorative crosses and bouquets of roses, and gift
certificates for pancake breakfasts were given as door prizes to some lucky
mothers. The Knights of Columbus celebrated Corporate Communion and
joined in the festivities. Shown above (left to right) are Rosalinda Hernandez,
Liz Thweatt, Shirley Pokorney and Alice Bosquez. Shown below is Lee Lara
(second from left) and Bea Morse on the right with her champagne bottle.
Ennis St. Joseph Society #35
held its meeting on Tuesday,
May 3. Several important items
were on the agenda. There
would be a general clean-up
of the KJT Hall on Monday,
May 23 at 7 in the evening
in preparation for the 50th
Ennis National Polka Festival
on May 27-29. The KJT was
to be hosting the Friday night
polka dancing contest to name
the best polka dancers. The
winning couple will be named
the King and Queen for the
Festival for the entire year
representing Czech traditions
and polka music at various state
and national events.
The KJT Hall was to also be
the site of the Sunday morning
polka show with host Danny
Zapletal on Radio KBEC
with live polka music by the
Mark Vyhlidal Polka Band of
Wisconsin. Society #35 would
have a float in the Saturday
morning parade in downtown
Ennis. The Ennis Czech Boys
would be performing on the
float. It was designed and built
by the KJT members hoping for
a parade trophy.
Also on the meeting agenda
was the name of one of the
Society #35 local scholarship
winners. He is Lance
Schlottman, son of Tanner and
Brandi Schlottman. Tanner is
the current president of District
V. A round of applause was
given member Danny Zapletal
for being named a director of the
International Polka Association
headquartered in Chicago. His
band Czech and Then Some was
invited to perform at the Czech
Embassy in Washington, D.C.
on Saturday, May 14.
The meeting ended with
remarks by State Director
Robert Nors. He gave a report
on the State Family Day planned
for Sunday, July 24 at the KJT
Activity and Fraternal Center
near La Grange. He also gave
a report on the youth camps
for the summer. He noted
the overall enthusiasm and
participation of all the members
present at the meeting.
#117 WACO
By Evelyn R. Skopik
Waco Society #117 held
its spring meeting on Palm
Sunday, March 20 at the K.C.
Hall in Waco. A fried chicken
dinner was served at noon and
the members brought salads
and desserts.
President Frankie Muehlstein
opened the meeting with a
prayer and the Pledge of
Allegiance. He welcomed all the
members and guests present.
Also recognized were special
guests State Director Robert
Nors and his wife Georgie along
with KJZT members.
State Director Nors spoke on
the growth of the KJT, summer
youth camps offered to KJT
On Saturday, April 23, Al and Gayle Albano celebrated 61 years of
marriage. Society #132 presented Al and Gayle with a beautiful bouquet
of roses and champagne to mark the occasion. Shown above (left to right)
are Al and Gayle Albano, Jim Krahula, Liz Thweatt and Barbara Kolinek,
all KJT members.
Corpus Christi Society #72 President Rosalie Bohuslav, Treasurer
Kara Johnson and Secretary Connie Williams participated in a Join Hands
Day event during a bake sale at OLPH Catholic Church.
Frenstat Society #12 members Joined Hands with the Frenstat 4-H group
for trash pickup on Wednesday, May 4. They all met at the church and
divided up for different sections of the two-mile stretch. Once completed
everyone met at the end of the road for a picture. All gathered back at the
hall for hot dogs, hamburgers and sides. Thanks to all who helped with
this event!
youth members and other
activities of interest to members
throughout the year. A few of
these activities include:
Sunday, April 3 – District
V Family Day being held this
year by Ennis Society #35 at a
location to be announced.
Join Hands Day – As
determined by each society.
Sunday, July 24 – State
Family Day at the KJT Activity
and Fraternal Center near La
Grange.
Saturday, October 15 – State
Taroky Tournament.
KJT Appreciation Day – For
area societies combined at one
location for each area and on a
date to be announced.
It was decided to donate $500
to the Religious Retirement
Fund. On another matter,
President Muehlstein suggested
the society sponsor an activity
to benefit the youth trip to
Poland. The sponsorship was
approved by members.
President Muehlstein
thanked Evelyn Skopik for
timely completion of the 2015
Society Report to the Home
Office and preparing reports for
the KJT News. Bernice Sykora
was also recognized for sending
out notices of society meetings
to all members.
Following the meeting, the
youth hunted Easter eggs. Then
everyone present participated
in a Cake Walk. The members
brought baked goods and other
treasured food items used as
prizes. The Cake Walk consisted
of members walking to music
and standing on numbered
tiles placed on the floor that
circled the room. When the
music stopped, numbers were
called and those standing on the
winning numbers then selected
a baked good item. A lot of fun
was enjoyed by all and winners
went home happy.
The next society meeting
was to be Sunday, May 22 to
honor the 2016 High School
Graduates.
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May 2016
SOCIETY HAPPENINGS
#141 GEORGETOWN
By Bernice Ermis
Georgetown Society #141 held
its April meeting and hosted a
youth activity. Msgr. Louis
Wozniak opened the meeting
with a prayer. President Gary
Gentz asked everyone to say
three Hail Mary’s for Clarence
Meyer and George Marusak
who both are soon to undergo
surgeries.
Treasurer Dan Berto
reported that Clarence Meyer
had donated $300 toward the
purchase of ice cream supplies
and unused funds will be used
for the Fall Festival. Gary and Daphne reported
on Family Day and the games
that they led. They were joined
Shown are (left to right) State Director Thomas Arellano, Msgr. Louis
Wozniak, Treasurer Dan Berto, Secretary Jeanette Nemec, Vice President
Rick Nemec and President Gary Gentz at the Society #141 April meeting.
by Virginia Berto, Thomas and
Rhiana helping the kids enjoy
them. Bernice Ermis reported
that the bingo games were fun
and they had some nice prizes.
George and Mary K. Marusak
won a couple. The members thanked
Rick Nemec for making the
beautiful mantle clock that was
raffled during the Lenten Fish
Frys. The proceeds were shared
with the the KCs.
It was discussed and decided
that Flag Day would again be
shared with the KJZT with
Mass, a flag ceremony and then
they all would go to the Sirloin
Stockade in Taylor for lunch
and a short meeting.
State Director Thomas
Arellano told the members
that the Home Office is looking
at ideas to recruit new members
and would keep the society
informed. The society hosted a youth
activity with the adults playing
bingo with the children and
letting them choose a prize
without seeing it from a tote
bag.
Msgr. Louis Wozniak closed
the meeting with a prayer and
also led in saying the Bless Us
Oh Lord before the meal of a
fruit plate, blondies, Texas sheet
cake, ice cream, coffee, tea and
juice.
.
Shown are Virginia Berto, Daphne Gentz and Pat Gregoire play bingo
with Tristan, Laney and Quinn Arellano at the April meeting of Society #141.
IN MEMORIAM OF OUR
DECEASED MEMBERS
The members of the Catholic Union of Texas, the KJT, wish
to express their sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the families
and friends of the departed members
who are listed below. May their souls rest in peace.
April 2016
Society #38, Moulton
Michael L. Panus
Date of Death: 02/28/2016
Age 45
Society #4, Ammannsville
Benjamin V. Bohac
Age 82
Society #115, Victoria
Matthew S. Vanek
Age 89
Society #84, El Campo
Edward J. Bartosh
Age 78
Society #35, Ennis
Albin J. Dlabaj
Age 85
Society #2, Cistern
John W. Mares
Age 90
Society #13, Yoakum
William Janak
Age 73
Clement Mokry
Age 83
Society #115, Victoria
Bernard Gaas
Age 85
Society #28, Granger
Bennie Bartosh
Age 87
Patrick A. Kotara
Age 67
Society #139, Bay City
Orlando Schraub
Age 90
Society #34, Nada
Pete Merta Jr.
Age 91
Society #3, Hostyn
Charles W. Chamrad
Age 68
Society #68, Weimar
Leroy E. Slubar
04/30/2015
Age 85
Society #111, Dallas
Martah Elizabeth Hunt
Age 87
Society #48, Hillje
Albert S. Kubala
Age 87
Society #35, Ennis
Stanley A. Liska
Age 79
Tristan Arellano chooses a prize out of the bag held by Virginia Berto while
Quinn looks on during the bingo games held at the Georgetown meeting.
On Saturday, April 23, East Bernard Society #40 youth and parents
met at the 9er’s at noon to eat before going to Avalon Nursing Home. The
youth made ornaments to give to the patients at Avalon Nursing Home.
Participating were (left to right) Youth Leader Gloria Buxkemper, Youth Club
President Eric Kubena, member Jonah Kubena, Youth Club Vice President
William Bohacek, Youth Leader Frank Buxkemper and Youth Club Treasurer
Taylor Buxkemper.
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SOCIETY HAPPENINGS
#141 GEORGETOWN
By Bernice Ermis
Austin Society #112 had a Hamburger Fundraiser benefiting Down Home
Ranch, St. Louis Food Pantry and Sacred Heart St. Vincent de Paul. It was
very successful and it was great to see members, friends and beneficiaries
of these very worthwhile causes join us for good food and fellowship.
(Above) Rodney and Christopher Zurovetz are shown preparing the burgers
while Michael Hyzak and his family wait for them hot off the grill. Other
helpers included Susan Zurovetz, Ben and Darlene Chapa, Ted and Sarah
Vitek, Michael Hyzak, Nick and Shirley Macik, Kenneth Klanika and we
appreciate all who brought desserts. (Below) Society #112 members are
shown enjoying the meal.
Georgetown Society #141
and KJZT Society #130 sell
ice cream at the KC Fish Fry’s
during Lent each year. This
year the money they earned
came from the ice cream sales
along with snacks which were
donated by members and also
some parishioners. One of the
members, Rick Nemec, built a
beautiful mantel clock to raffle
off. Tickets were sold during
the whole Lenten season and
the winner was drawn on the
last Friday. The money from
the raffle was split with the KCs.
The money made from
the sales was matched by a
matching grant from the Home
Office for a total of $850 which
was donated to the youth group
for electronic equipment. Presenting the check to Tim
Jara, the youth minister at
St. Helen’s Catholic Church,
was President Gary Gentz and
Treasurer Dan Berto. The KJZT
was represented by Bernice
Ermis. Also present were Larry
Gregoire and Pat Ermis who ran
the ice cream sales. Shown at the check presentation were (left to right) Dan Berto, Bernice
and Pat Ermis, Tim Jara, Larry Gregoire and Gary Gentz.
Application for 2016 KJT Summer Teen Camp
SPJST ENC (COOPER FARMS) NEAR WALDECK
JULY 28TH THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2016
(13 - 15 Year Age Group)
Applicants must be KJT members between the ages of 13 and 15, but less than 16 years of
age as of July 1, 2016 to be considered. Applications must be completed and forwarded to
the KJT Home Office, PO Box 297, La Grange, Texas, 78945 by June 24, 2016. Parents
must furnish transportation to and from the campsite and approve of their child’s participation. A
$100 registration fee is required. The registration fee will be returned ONLY if the Home
Office is notified by July 10, that the child will not be able to attend. Forty (40) campers will
be selected. If more than 40 applications are received, we will use first come/first serve to
determine the attendees. (Pleasae print or type the following information.)
Camper's Legal Name: ___________________________________________________
25-Year Membership
May 2016
Society #13, Yoakum
Ashley Denise Kloesel
Society #31, West
Jonathan Henry Johnson
Society #35, Ennis
Kaylee Michelle Adamcik
Donovan Roger Pechal
Shaina Marie Pechal
Society #40, East Bernard
Joshua R. Schwartz
Jennifer Juliet Hajovsky
Society #43, Wied
Stephen Daniel Janak
Society #46, La Grange
Heather Nicole Kristoff
Linda A. Morgan
Ariana Nicole Escamilla
James Joseph Petru
Michael Wayne Petru
Sarah Kelly Petry
Society #76, Dime Box
Amber Nicole Christen
Simek
Society #84, El Campo
Stacey Marie Bain
Carrie Lynn Bammert
Kelly Renee Cheddie
Nathan Paul Koenig
Jeffrey Steven Supak
Luke Adam Supak
Lindsay Rose Till
Society #90, Rosenberg
Rev. Daniel L. Warden
Camper’s Preferred First Name: _________________________________ male
female
Age: ____ Birthday: Mo._____ Day ____ Yr. _____ T-Shirt Size:
S
Adult/
M
L
XL
Parent/Guardian’s Name: _________________________________________________
Home Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________
Home City, State, Zip: ____________________________________________________
E-Mail address: _________________________________________________________
(If an e-mail is listed, you will receive confirmation from this office by e-mail)
Daytime Phone: _____________________ Evening Phone: _________________
If you previously attended a KJT Camp circle year(s) attended:
2013
2014
2015
Campers may request ONE cabin mate of the same sex. Your child’s name must also appear
on the cabin mate’s registration. Only reciprocal requests will be honored.
Cabin mate (Name & City): ________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature:_____________________________ Date: ___________
Camper’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ___________
I, ________________________, the parent/guardian of ___________________, a minor,
hereby agree and authorize the CATHOLIC UNION OF TEXAS, THE K.J.T., to use any
photographs of my son/daughter taken during the Annual KJT Summer Camp for publication in
the KJT News or on the KJT Website.
__________________________
Parent Signature
Society #112, Austin
Carolyn Elizabeth Stryk
Child
Submit
Submit
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Print
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Society # _____________
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May 2016
SOCIETY HAPPENINGS
#31 WEST
By Georgie Nors
West Society #31 members
were treated to a breakfast of
eggs, bacon, biscuits and gravy
after the 7:30 a.m. Mass on
Sunday, March 13. Afterwards,
the regular meeting was held.
President Michael Kraemer
welcomed everyone and led the
opening Prayer and the Pledge
Hostyn Society #3, along with other Hostyn organizations, celebrated
Join Hands Day on Sunday, April 3. The other organizations included were
KJZT #23 Adults and Juniors, Young Neighbors in Action, Just5Days,
Hostyn Catholic Daughters, Hostyn Christian Mothers and Hostyn Living
Rosary. Together they worked at the Hostyn Holy Rosary Parish grounds at
the prayer garden, church grounds, parish office and rectory in preparation
of the annual May picnic. The groups fertilized all plants and roses around
the church grounds and hall, rocks and dirt were hauled in, and old plants
were replaced with new ones.
of Allegiance. A drawing was
held for the attendance prizes
and Georgie Nors and Ervin
Laubert were the winners.
Robert Nors gave the
treasurer’s report and reported
on the Fish Fry Fundraiser
which was held on the first
Friday of Lent, February 12. He
reported $200 more in income
than last year.
Sherry Pavlas reported that
she sent a sympathy card
to the family of Raymond
Snokhous. She also sent get
well cards to Michael Kraemer,
Eugene Kraemer, Sierra Veselka
and Georgie Nors, a thinking of
you card to Kenneth Kubala,
and happy birthday cards to
George Meurer and Chris
Doskocil. She also sent thank
you cards to the City of West
for the use of their traffic cones
at the fundraiser and to Agnes
and Terry Timmons.
There was a discussion
on scholarships. Two $500
scholarships will be awarded to
students who are members of
West Society #31. It was decided
that the applications should
be due by Thursday, April
28. One of the requirements
of the scholarship was for
the applicant to do volunteer
work. Due to the officers having
family members involved in
the upcoming applications,
a committee was selected to
vote on the applicants. The
committee members were
Albert Charanza, Ervin Laubert
and Marvin Cepak.
Two Hamburger Fundraisers
were discussed to raise funds
for the scholarships. Saturday,
May 7 and Saturday, June 11
were the days set up for the
fundraisers. Also a Bake Sale
will be held. Cathy Kraemer
reported that she will apply for
a matching grant. It was agreed
that the prices will stay the same
as last year’s. Sherry Pavlas will
see if it could be held again in
front of the Pointwest Bank by
the old drive-through. It was
decided to start around 10 a.m.
to set up and to start serving
from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The District V Family Day,
which would be sponsored and
held in Ennis on Sunday, April
3, was discussed. Registration
would be held at 11 a.m., with
the events of fishing, horseshoes
and washer throws taking place
from noon to 3 p.m. Food
consisting of hamburgers and
hot dogs and drinks would be
available before and all through
the events. Robert Nors stated
that he would put it into the
church bulletin.
Robert Nors reported that
the society received the Level
2 Society Recognition Award
in 2015. He reported that new
member policies are needed to
keep up the Society Recognition
Level awards. Members were
reminded to recommend new
members.
Everyone commented
that the breakfast was very
good. Thanks to Louis, Brent
and Travis for cleaning up after
the breakfast. Cathy Kraemer
reported that she will mail
out reminders to the society’s
youth about the upcoming
swim party, which will be held
on Sunday afternoon, June 12. George Meurer and Michael
Kraemer won the door prizes. The meeting was adjourned and
closed with a prayer led by Don
Urbanovsky.
On behalf of St. Stephen’s Society #112 of Austin, Honorary State
Director and Interim Society President Ted Vitek and Reporter Sarah Vitek
presented a check to Rev. Mark Hamlet benefiting the Sacred Heart Fiesta.
Fr. Mark was most appreciative of the KJT.
$9 per plate
May 2016
HAVE A SAFE FANTASTIC SUMMER!
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Youth Corner
Who Am I?
April 2016
Who Am I? Contest Winner
Brock Lincks, Age 11, Society #35, Ennis
50-Year Membership
May 2016
Society #3, Hostyn
Daniel C. Faldyn
Society #43, Wied
Anthony J. Pesek
Society #4, Ammannsville
Andrew C. Srubar
Society #46, La Grange
David G. Sumbera
Robert J. Svrcek
Society #9, Fayetteville
Darryl J. Nitschke
Society #13, Yoakum
Earl E. Seitz
Society #16, Wallis
Andrew M. Drozd
Michael J. Zurek
Society #20, Shiner
Robert W. Adamek
Society #55, Corn Hill
James K. Kubacak
Society #56, Houston
Ivan R. Gaiennie
Society #59, Seymour
Stephen Kuehler
Christopher K. Mocek
Ronald J. Pechacek
John Smajstrla
Society #28, Granger
Craig A. Pepper
Michael R. Stefek
Daniel R. Sumbera
John J. Sumbera
John C. Ebner
Society #31, West
Michael Joseph Kaska
Randall Kocian
Theodore C. Kocian
Timothy Kocian
Richard Joseph Nors
James A. Snelson III
Charles F. Snelson
Thomas R. Wolf Jr.
Society #102, San Antonio
Larry D. Pechacek
Society #35, Ennis
Lance C. Hickman
Adolph W. Honza
David W. Maliska
Daniel Victor Slovak
Steven J. Slovak
Victor Milton Slovak
Kelly M. Vavra
William H. Hillman
Society #78, Rowena
Rodger L. Pechacek
Society #103, Baytown
Elbert F. Miller Jr.
Society #112, Austin
Glenn H. Vitek
Society #117, Waco
Wilbert A. Morris Jr.
Society #119, La Marque
Stephen D. Salsbury
Society #121, KatySpring Branch
Charles T. Everrett
John L. Ondrey
Society #141, Georgetown
Michael W. Bales
I appeared several times to the three children near Fátima, Portugal in 1917 asking
them to pray the Rosary daily for the conversion of sinners. My feast day is May 13.
Who am I?
April 2016 Who Am I?
Answer: Pope Saint Pius V
Answer the question correctly and three winners ages 9-12
will be eligible for a drawing of a $5 cash prize.
Entrants must be KJT members.
Send in form below by MAY 13
to the KJT Home Office, P.O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945.
Who Am I? Answer: _________________________________________________________
Name: __________________________________________________________ Age: ______
Address: _____________________________ City: ___________________ Zip: _________
Phone: _____________________________________ Society # ______________________
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SOCIETY #87,
JOURDANTON
Wednesday, June
1, fourth regular
meeting, Formation
C e n te r o f S t . Ma t t h e w ' s
Religious Education Facility,
Classroom No. 5, 7:30 p.m.
2016
JUNE
SOCIETY #84, EL CAMPO
Saturday, June 4, Annual
Society Information Dinner
and Social, St. Phillip's Parish
Family Activity Center, El
Campo. Registration begins
at 6 p.m. Meal will be served
between 6:15-6:30 p.m. A
Saturday evening Mass is held
at 5 p.m. at St. Phillip's Catholic
Church. Please come and enjoy
dinner with us! Please RSVP
by Thursday, June 2 by calling
Robert Leopold (979) 543-3535,
Leonard Leopold (979) 6482894 or the Home Office (800)
245-8182.
SOCIETY #63, SMITHVILLE
Saturday, June 4, annual Garage
Sale, Sausage Wrap Sale and
Bake Sale.
SOCIETY #48, HILLJE
YOUTH GROUP
Sunday, June 5, Pork Steak
Dinner and Bake Sale, St.
Andrew's Parish Hall, Hillje,
11 a.m. until sold out. Drivethru only at $9 a plate. Funds
will be used for church and
youth activities along with
community donations. Society
#48 is sponsoring this event
and matching funds are being
provided by the Home Office.
SOCIETY #119, LA MARQUE
Sunday, June 5, short meeting,
10 a.m. prior to the Queen of
Peace Church Parish Festival.
The society will be sponsoring
the KJT Beer Booth serving
delicious sausage on a stick,
turkey legs, corn on the cob,
funnel cakes and cold beer and
wine.
SOCIETY #72,
CORPUS CHRISTI
Sunday, June 5, meeting ,
Moravian Hall, 5601 Kostoryz
Road, 2 p.m.
DISTRICT VII YOUTH
APPRECIATION DAY
Monday, June 6, Splashway
Water Park, Sheridan, 10 a.m.-
6 p.m. For more information
call Margaret Holik at (979)
541-3303.
26TH ANNUAL CZECH
KOLACHE KLOBASE FESTIVAL,
EAST BERNARD
Saturday, June 11, Riverside
Hall. Plenty of music, dancing
and lively entertainment with
bands and entertainers. Arts,
crafts, plate lunch, hamburgers,
raffle prizes, kid games and
family fun. Plenty of kolaches
for sale. For information call
(979) 335-7907 or (979) 5319747 or visit web site www.
kkfest.com.
SOCIETY #31, WEST
Saturday, June 11, Second
Hamburger Fundraiser for
Scholarships. There will also be
a Bake Sale.
SOCIETY #34, NADA
Saturday, June 11, meeting with
Flag Day celebration.
beginning at 10:30 a.m. Plates
arae $9 with dine-in or drivethru available. Action at the
auction begins at 1 p.m. with
hundreds of items including
antiques, handmade quilts,
arts and crafts and livestock. A
country store will offer items
such as homemade canned
goods, crafts, fresh vegetables
and homemade goodies to
take home. Live music will be
provided from 10:30 am.-9
p.m. featuring Texas Sound
Czech, The J&S Playboys and
the Red Ravens. There will
be plenty of games for both
children and adults including a
cake and plant walk, ball throw,
fish pond, bean bag throw, ring
toss and train ride. Ice cold
drinks will available throughout
the day; hamburgers will also
be available in the evening.
Everyone is invited out to the
country to enjoy a fun-filled
day under the many trees of the
picnic grounds of St. Mary's!
SOCIETY #80, SEALY
Saturday-Sunday, June 1112, Flag Day ceremonies after
all Masses at Immaculate
Conception Church.
SOCIETY #31, WEST
Saturday-Sunday, June 1112, Flag Day Ceremony at all
Masses.
SOCIETY #43, WIED
Sunday, June 12, society's annual
fundraiser – toy spinning wheel
at the St. Mary's Picnic. Come
on out and support us!
SOCIETY #31, WEST
Sunday, June 12, meeting after
7:30 a.m. Mass with coffee and
kolaches. Flag Day ceremonies
will be held at all the Masses.
SOCIETY #31, WEST
Sunday, June 12, KJT Youth
Club Swim Party.
ST. MARY'S CATHOLIC
CHURCH ANNUAL
PARISH PICNIC
Sunday, June 12. The parish is
located 1.5 miles off of 90A west
on FM 340 west of Hallettsville.
The day begins at 9:15 a.m.
with the celebration of Mass.
A meal consisting of special St.
Mary's stew and sausage will all
the trimmings will be served
FATHER'S DAY
Sunday, June 19.
126TH ANNUAL ST. JOHN
THE BAPTIST CHURCH
PICNIC, AMMANNSVILLE
Sunday, June 19 (Father's Day),
FM 1383. Mass at 6:30 p.m.
Saturday. Golden fried chicken
and sausage dinner, served
from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Adults $9,
children $4.50, adults plates-togo. Country auction at 1 p.m.
Cake walk, bingo, ring toss,
surprise packages, fish pond,
country store and snow cones.
Hamburgers served beginning
at 4 p.m. Music during the
day and night by Ennis Czech
Boys and Fritz Hodde and the
Fabulous Six. You are all invited
to celebrate with us!
thru plates-to-go from 10:30
a.m. to noon. Adults and to
go $9, children under 12 $4.
Sausage sold on the ground or
to go. Music by Ken Brothers
from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., country
store, penny raffle with many
prizes to win, cake walk, plant
wheel and lots of children's
games. Country auction with
lots of unique homemade crafts
beginning at 1:30 p.m. Bingo
in air-conditioned hall starting
at 2 p.m., hamburgers served
4 -7:30 p.m. and free dance at
7-10:30 p.m. with music by
Incredible Music Makers. Fun
for all ages, come enjoy a great
day! Five percent of the profit
from this feast will be donated
to the Texas Ramp Project and
Combined Community Action.
OFFICER MEMBER
RECRUITMENT APPLICATION
DEADLINE – FIRST PERIOD
Thursday, June 30.
2016
JULY
FLAG DAY
Tuesday, June 14.
SOCIETY #3, HOSTYN
Tuesday, June 14, Flag Day.
SOCIETY #141,
GEORGETOWN
Tuesday, June 14, 12:05 p.m.
Mass, St. Helen's Catholic
Church, Flag Day Ceremony,
business meeting and joint
lunch with KJT/KJZT.
SOCIETY #87,
JOURDANTON
Tuesday, June 14, Flag Day
Ceremony at the Jourdanton
Community Center, 9 a.m.
SOCIETY #34,
NADA
Thursday, June 16, local military
veterans will be honored with
a luncheon for their service. If
a veteran served and was from
Nada/Garwood please call (979)
758-3119 to submit your name
to attend. There is cost for the
meal.
FIRST DAY OF SUMMER
Monday, June 20.
SOCIETY #133, MISSOURI CITY
Thursday, June 23, business
meeting, Room 1, Holy Family
Catholic Church, 1510 Fifth
Street, Missouri City, TX 77489,
2:30 p.m.
KJT YOUTH AND TEEN CAMP
APPLICATIONS DUE
Friday, June 24.
SOCIETY #134, ROUND ROCK
Sunday, June 26, meeting, St.
William's Parish Hall.
SOCIETY #112, AUSTIN
Sunday, June 26, Family Night
w ith Tailg ate Par t y, Del l
Diamond.
119TH STS. PETER & PAUL
PARISH FEAST, PLUM
Sunday, June 26, Polka Mass at
10 a.m., fried chicken, "Plumstyle" sausage, dressing, buttered
potatoes, sauerkraut, green
beans with dessert. Serving
from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in airconditioned dining hall. Drive
SEMINARIAN
SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATIONS
DUE
Friday, July 1.
Su n d ay, Ju l y 3 , S t a f f o rd
Fundraiser, Stafford Complex.
SOCIETY #3, HOSTYN
Wednesday, July 13, annual
charity drive-thru fundraiser,
La Grange KC Hall.
SOCIETY #13, YOAKUM
Sunday, July 17, meeting after
9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Family
Center.
SOCIETY #87, JOURDANTON
Sunday, July 17, St. Matthew's
Catholic Church Czech Day
Celebration.
SOCIETY #129, SCHULENBURG
Sunday, July 17, meeting.
SOCIETY #63, SMITHVILLE
Tuesday, July 19, meeting, KC
House behind the church, 7
p.m.
KJT STATE FAMILY DAY
Sunday, July 24, KJT Activity
and Fraternal Center, near La
Grange, 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Holy
Mass, 11 a.m., celebrated by
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(Continued from page 18)
State Spiritual Director Father
Bob Knippenberg . Lunch
noon-1:30 p.m. Water slide,
face painting, washers, fishing,
dominoes, taroky. Attendance
prize drawing throughout the
day with final "Big Drawing" at
the end of the day. Bring lawn
chairs, towels and sunscreen.
Please contact the Home Office
at (800) 245-8182 or info@
kjtnet.org by Friday, July 15 to
let us know how many will be
attending so that we can order
ample food. We look forward
to seeing all of you there on
July 24!
Assumption Catholic Church,
1:30 p.m. followed by social,
bingo and meal. We encourage
all members to mark the date
and plan to attend and be
involved.
KJT YOUTH CAMP
Sunday, July 24-Thursday, July
28.
Wednesday, August 10, meeting,
Sacred Heart Reception Room,
6:30 p.m.
SOCIETY #80, SEALY
Tuesday, July 26, officers
meeting, 6 p.m. Meal served
at 7 p.m. followed by regular
meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the
Immaculate Conception
Church Center.
Thursday, July 28, business
2:30 p.m.
KJT TEEN CAMP
Thursday, July 28-Monday,
August 1.
CZECH HERITAGE SOCIETY
OF TEXAS SUMMER STATE
MEETING AND GENEALOGY
CONFERENCE, BRYAN
Saturday, July 30, St. Joseph
Parish Activity Center, 700
East 26th St., Bryan, 77803.
Registration will begin at 8:30
a.m. and event will conclude
at 3 p.m.
SOCIETY #141,
2016 GEORGETOWN
Tuesday-Wednesday, August 2-3,
Czech Priests Visit,
breakfast and lunch. Dates
subject to change. Location
of meeting and Mass will be
confirmed at a later date.
AUG
SOCIETY #56, HOUSTON
Sunday, August 7, meeting, Pope
John Paul Building, second
floor right beind the rectory,
SOCIETY #35, ENNIS
Sunday, August 7, meeting, 1:30
p.m.
SOCIETY #3, HOSTYN
Sunday, August 7, quarterly
meeting, Hostyn Hall, 9:30 a.m.
Mass is at 8 a.m. for the living
and deceased members followed
by a free-will Scholarship
Breakfast.
SOCIETY #31, WEST
Sunday, August 14, Church
Festival, KJT in charge of
auction.
SOCIETY #115, VICTORIA
Sunday, August 21, meeting.
SOCIETY #117, WACO
Sunday, August 21 meeting,
Waco Knights of Columbus
Hall, 5515 Sanger Avenue. This
meeting will be the summer
meeting and social. Details will
follow.
Sunday, August 21, Society
Challenge Turkey Shoot, High
Hill Store.
Thursday, August 25, business
2:30 p.m.
100TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY
CELEBRATION OF SOCIETY #79,
HUNGERFORD
Sunday, August 28, Hungerford
Hall.
SOCIETY #72, CORPUS CHRISTI
Wednesday, August 31, meeting,
5381 Bonner Drive, 7 p.m.
2016
SEPT
SOCIETY #87,
JOURDANTON
Wednesday, September 7, fifth
regular meeting,
For m a t i on Cen ter of S t .
Matthew's Religious Education
Facility, Classroom No. 5, 7:30
p.m.
SOCIETY #72, CORPUS CHRISTI
S u n d a y, S e p t e m b e r 1 1 ,
Appreciation Dinner, Moravian
Hall, 2 p.m.
SOCIETY #31, WEST
S u n d a y, S e p t e m b e r 1 1 ,
Corporate Communion at 7:30
a.m. Mass followed by meeting
with coffee and kolaches.
Sunday, September 11, meeting.
SOCIETY #80, SEALY
Sunday, September 18, Member
Appreciation Day, Hill Center.
Registration starts at 1 p.m.
and catered meal will be served
at 5 p.m.
Thursday, September 22,
business meeting, Room 1, Holy
Family Catholic Church, 1510
Fifth Street, Missouri City, TX
77489, 2:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 24, Join
Hands Day project. Members
to help with clean-up and setup of St. Matthew's Catholic
Church Picnic, St. Matthew's
Parish Hall, 9 a.m.
SOCIETY #141, GEORGETOWN
Friday, September 30, meeting,
St. Helen's Catholic Church,
6 p.m. Fall Church Festival
planning and Christmas Party
planning.
ANNUAL KJT
STATE GOLF
TOURNAMENT
Saturday, October
1, Flatonia Golf
Course, Flatonia. More details
to follow. If you want to register,
please call the Home Office.
2016
OCT
SOCIETY #12, FRENSTAT
Saturday, October 1, trash pickup, 8 a.m. (weather permitting).
Meet in front of church. Short
meeting afterwards.
SOCIETY #31, WEST
Sunday, October 9, meeting
after 7:30 a.m. Mass with
breakfast served.
We d n e s d ay, O c t o b e r 1 2 ,
meeting, Sacred Heart
Reception Room, 6:30 p.m.
KJT NINTH ANNUAL TAROKY
TOURNAMENT, TEXAS CZECH
HERITAGE AND CULTURAL
CENTER, LA GRANGE
Saturday, October 15, Hanslik
Hall, 250 West Fairgrounds
Road, La Grange.
Sunday, October 16, Turkey
Bingo, St. Matthew's Parish Hall,
Jourdanton. Games begin at 1
p.m. KJT members are asked to
be there at 11:30 a.m. for set-up.
Refreshments of hamburgers,
hot dogs, drinks, etc. will be
available sponsored by the St.
Matthew's Soup Kitchen and
Knights of Columbus. Bingo
proceeds to benefit the KJT
Religious Retirement Fund.
SOCIETY #43, WIED
Sunday, October 16, meeting,
10:30 a.m., meeting/brides
room, St. Mary's. All members
are encouraged to attend.
SOCIETY #13, YOAKUM
Sunday, October 16, meeting
after 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph
Family Center.
Sunday, October 16, meeting.
Thursday, October 27, business
2:30 p.m.
SOCIETY #87,
JOURDANTON
Wednesday, November 2, election of
officers meeting,
For m a t i on Cen ter of S t .
Matthew's Religious Education
Facility, Classroom No. 5, 7:30
p.m.
2016
NOV
SOCIETY #115, VICTORIA
Sunday, November 6, meeting.
DISTRICT VIII ANNUAL
FALL SOCIAL, FRENSTAT
Sunday, November 13, Frenstat
Activity Center, registration at
11:30 a.m. and meal at noon.
Door prizes are welcome. Notice
will be sent out to officers
prior to the event to put in the
bulletin so the district can get
a head count. Hope to see you
there!
SOCIETY #79, HUNGERFORD
Sunday, November 13, Annual
Turkey and Dressing Dinner.
SOCIETY #56, HOUSTON
Sunday, November 6, meeting,
Pope John Paul Building,
second floor right beind the
rectory, Assumption Catholic
Church, 1:30 p.m. followed
by social, bingo and meal. We
encourage all members to mark
the date and plan to attend and
be involved.
S a t u r d ay, No ve m b e r 1 2 ,
meeting.
SOCIETY #31, WEST
Sunday, November 13, meeting
after 7:30 a.m. Mass with coffee
and kolaches.
SOCIETY #63,
SMITHVILLE
Friday, November 18, Christmas
Party. Place to be determined.
SOCIETY #3, HOSTYN
Sunday, November 20, quarterly
meeting, Hostyn Hall, 9:30 a.m.
Mass is at 8 a.m. for the living
and deceased members followed
by a free-will Scholarship
Breakfast.
SOCIETY #80, SEALY
Tuesday, November 22, officers
meeting, 6 p.m. Meal served at 7
p.m. followed by regular meeting
at 7:30 p.m. at the Immaculate
Conception Church Center.
SOCIETY #117, WACO
Sunday, November 27 meeting
and Christmas social, Waco
Knights of Columbus Hall,
5515 Sanger Avenue, noon. The
catered meal will include roast
beef and all the trimmings.
Members are to bring desserts.
A Christmas bingo will follow
the lunch and business meeting.
Members are asked to bring a
prize for bingo and grocery/
canned good items for the
Caritas Food Pantry. Mark your
calendars to plan to attend and
invite a guest!
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SLOTS OF FUN
NEWS
Official Newsletter of the Catholic Union of Texas
District IV To Celebrate
Independence Week In Coushatta
BY SHIRLEY POKORNEY
DISTRICT IV PRESIDENT
he answer to the
most asked question
in Central Texas can
now be answered.
District IV KJT
members can begin booking
for the Tuesday-Wednesday,
July 5 – 6, overnight craziness
known as our annual Coushatta
Slots-Of-Fun-Run.
We will meet the bus
T
again at the Pflugerville ISD
Administrative Parking Lot in
Pflugerville on Tuesday, July 5
and leave punctually at 7 a.m.
If you are opposed to loud
and rowdy conduct, do not
bother to apply. That too
begins at 7 a.m. Fun, food
and the pursuit of happiness
(A BIGGGG WIN) are all the
reasons the 55-passenger bus
will be filled to capacity within a
week with the fun-loving, wacky
folks that I love being able to
call friends.
To reserve your seat, mail
your $110 per couple check
(made out to “KJT District IV”)
to: Shirley Pokorney, 10100
Bennett Pokorney, Manor,
Texas 78653 – first come, first
seated basis.
Camper's Legal Name: ___________________________________________________
Camper’s Preferred First Name: _________________________________ male
female
Age: ____ Birthday: Mo._____ Day ____ Yr. _____ T-Shirt Size:
S
Child
Adult/
M
L
XL
Home Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________
Home City, State, Zip: ____________________________________________________
E-Mail address: _________________________________________________________
(If an e-mail is listed, you will receive confirmation from this office by e-mail)
Daytime Phone: _____________________ Evening Phone: _________________
2013
2014
2015
Campers may request ONE cabin mate of the same sex. Your child’s name must also appear
on the cabin mate’s registration. Only reciprocal requests will be honored.
Cabin mate (Name & City): ________________________________________________
Parent/Guardian’s Signature:_____________________________ Date: ___________
Camper’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ___________
I, ________________________, the parent/guardian of ___________________, a minor,
hereby agree and authorize the CATHOLIC UNION OF TEXAS, THE K.J.T., to use any
photographs of my son/daughter taken during the Annual KJT Summer Camp for publication in
the KJT News or on the KJT Website.
Submit
Submit
FOR OFFICE USE ONLY:
Print
Print
Society # _____________
Clear
STATE OFFICERS
Rev. Robert E. (Bob) Knippenberg, Spiritual Director
Holy Family Catholic Church
2011 Briar Lane, Wharton, Texas 77488-4470
979/532-3593 or Fax 979/532-2781
[email protected]
Christopher L. Urban, State President
P. O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945
Business 979/968-5877 or 968-5878
Residence 979/968-5118
[email protected]
Philip J. Hundl, State Attorney
Wadler, Perches, Hundl & Kerlick,
101 W. Burleson St., Wharton, Texas 77488
Business: 979/532-3871 • Residence: 979/253-0908
[email protected]
STATE DIRECTORS
Robert Nors
1298 John Nors Road, West, Texas 76691-2531
Residence 254/826-3451 • [email protected]
Margaret Hanslik
121 CR 193A, Moulton, Texas 77975-4809
Cell 361/772-1973 • [email protected]
Parent/Guardian’s Name: _________________________________________________
Parent Signature
MAY 2016
Kevin D. Kana, State Treasurer & Secretary
P.O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945
Business 979/968-5877 or 968-5878 • Cell 979/249-6887
[email protected]
Applicants must be KJT members between the ages of 9 and 12, but less than 13 years of
age as of July 1, 2016 to be considered. Applications must be completed and forwarded to
the KJT Home Office, PO Box 297, La Grange, Texas, 78945 by June 24, 2016. Parents
must furnish transportation to and from the campsite and approve of their child’s participation. A
$100 registration fee is required. The registration fee will be returned ONLY if the Home
Office is notified by July 10, that the child will not be able to attend. Eighty (80) campers will
be selected. If more than 80 applications are received, priority will be given to those who
have not attended in previoius years. (Pleasae print or type the following information.)
__________________________
214 E. Colorado • P. O. Box 297 • La Grange, Texas 78945–0297
979/968–5877 • 800/245–8182 • [email protected] • www.kjtnet.org
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