January 2016 - Catholic Union of Texas, The KJT

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NEWS
The Official Newsletter of the Catholic Union of Texas
Volume 47, No. 204
www.kjtnet.org
Thank You For All That You Do For The KJT . . .
regarding financials, we do
have a little bad news in that
we’ve seen membership fall
again this past year. We saw a
net decrease of 121 members
and membership now sits at
17,173. Death claims remain the
major portion of the decrease.
The good news is we have seen
a steep decline in lapses and
surrenders due to removing
state dues from all insurance
and annuity certificates. This
INSIDE
12TH ANNUAL
EAST BERNARD
MEMORIAL MASS
Page 6
CHRISTOPHER L. URBAN
KJT State President
THOUGHT OF
THE MONTH
"On matters of style,
swim with the current,
on matters of principle,
stand like a rock."
--Thomas Jefferson
would like to take this
opportunity to wish all
KJT members, society and
district officers, insurance
representatives, Home
Office staff, and state directors
and officers a Happy New Year!
Thank you for all that you do
for the KJT!
Financials
I am happy to report that
the KJT’s financials continue
to improve. While we do not
have the final numbers for 2015,
through the 3rd quarter of 2015,
surplus had increased by 4.3%
to $3.545 million and now sits
at its highest level since the 3rd
quarter of 2006. Additionally,
the KJT’s assets eclipsed the
$70 million mark for the first
time in the KJT’s history. This
is an increase of 54% or $25
million since 2010. This has
been good, healthy, steady
growth as we have maintained
a solvency (ratio of assets to
liabilities) between 105 and
105.5% throughout.
Membership
While we have good news
is the result that the KJT Board
of Directors expected when
proposing this change at the
convention, and we are happy
to say that we are achieving
this result.
Sadly, three of our societies
disbanded in 2015. Society #113
of McCook disbanded early in
2015 with the majority of their
members being transferred to
Society #72 of Corpus Christi.
Corpus Christi maintains its
position as the 2nd largest society
with a total of 839 members
after the transfers. Later in the
year, Society #5 of Hallettsville
and Society #15 of Smothers
Creek both disbanded with
the majority of their members
transferring to Society #43 of
Wied. Wied now becomes the
KJT’s 6th largest society with
a total of 559 members as of
December 31, 2015.
(Continued on page 2)
KJT STARS AWARDS
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•February 10, 2016
KJT News Deadline
•February 13, 2016
12th Annual Fraternal
Alliance of Texas Bowling
Tournament
January 2016
STATE OF THE UNION MESSAGE
GO
GREEN!
Subscribe to the
KJT News at
www.kjtnet.org.
Receive your issue
through email!
IMPORTANT
DATES TO
REMEMBER
Currey Lands At #1 For 2015
with 8 issued life insurance
applications, over $8,700 in
life premium, over $4,800 in
adjusted annualized premium,
and $170,000 in life insurance
Important2016KJTDates
DEBORAH CURREY
BY DAVID M. WAGNER
STATE VICE PRESIDENT
n 2015 the KJT welcomes
7 repeat winners to
the KJT Stars. We
congratulate our 2015
award winners and look
forward to honoring them at
our upcoming SDOR meetings. Deborah Currey earns the
number one Star spot for
2015. She ended the year
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MONTH
DAY
EVENT
January
31
AnnualSocietyReportDue
February
13
FraternalAllianceofTexasBowlingTournament
March
1
KJTCollegeScholarshipFormsDue
April
15
KJTDiscountedSplashwaySeasonPassDeadline
April
30
IRSForm990-NDue
May
7
JoinHandsDay
May
31
CatholicSchoolTuitionGrantEntryFormsDue
June
14
FlagDay
June
24
KJTYouth&TeenCampApplicationsDue
June
30
OfficerMemberRecruitmentApplicationDeadline–1stPeriod
July
1
SeminarianScholarshipApplicationsDue
July
24
KJTStateFamilyDay
July
24
KJTYouthCampStarts–EndsJuly28
July
28
KJTTeenCampStarts–EndsAugust1
October
TBD
9thAnnualKJTStateGolfTournament
October
15
KJTAnnualTarokyTournamentatTCHCC
December
12
DeadlineforStatewideCharityProjectDonation
December
31
OfficerMemberRecruitmentApplicationDeadline–2ndPeriod
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Catholic Union Of Texas
News
January 2016
State Of The Union Message From The State President . . .
Continued from page 1
I ask that all KJT members
assist us in recruiting new
members to our ranks. Think
back . . . Has the KJT assisted
you with a mortgage loan or
with your insurance or annuity
program? Has the KJT hosted
your children for KJT Youth
Camp at some point in time?
Have one or more of your
children received a KJT state or
local scholarship? If the answer
to any of these is yes, please
pass the word on to friends
and family members that the
KJT just may have a way to
help them out as well. We will
be happy to speak with your
referrals to discuss the many
benefits of being a KJT member
and perhaps in the meantime
help your society grow!
Donations
A heartfelt “thank you” goes
out to all societies and districts
KJT COOKBOOK
SALE!
Looking for a delectable Super Bowl
party recipe or the perfect birthday
gift or? Look no more ..."Cooking with
the KJT" is the ultimate gift for the
chefs on your gift list!
To order, send check
or money order to:
Catholic Union of Texas, the KJT
P.O. Box 297
La Grange, TX 78945
Please send me ___ copies of
Cooking with the KJT
SALE PRICE
$10.00 plus $3.00 shipping/handling
per book for general delivery
($13 per book)
SPECIAL BUNDLE SALE PRICE
3 books for $25.00 plus $4.00 shipping/handling
($29 for 3 books)
Enclosed is my check or money order for $________
Mail books to:
________________________________________________
Name
________________________________________________
Address
________________________________________________
City, State, Zip
that contributed to our three
statewide charities for 2015 –
the Religious Retirement Fund,
the Seminarian Education Fund
and Camp for All. The goal
of $30,000 was exceeded by
$3,909.32 for a grand total of
$33,909.32. We look forward to
presenting these checks in the
very near future.
Happy 100th To . . .
The KJT has a 126+ year
history and many of its societies
are “growing up!” KJT #77 of
Megargel (June 12), KJT #78
of Rowena (June 26), KJT #79
of Hungerford (September
24) and KJT #80 of Sealy
(November 1) will all reach the
100-year milestone in 2016.
We look forward to celebrating
with these societies as their
anniversaries approach.
2016 Programs
The KJT’s programs for 2016
remain relatively unchanged.
Please refer to www.kjtnet.org
and the KJT News for details
on the various program events
as the dates draw near. You
can find information regarding
the deadlines and dates for
important events in the table
on page 1 of this issue.
We still encourage our local
societies to hold Matching
Grant Fundraisers for worthy
causes where the society is
located. This program is a great
way to get your KJT society
involved in various projects
in your parish or community
so be sure to ask your officers
how you can be a part of this
program.
The KJT is offering another
avenue to raise funds for a
DISTRICT VI FAMILY
DAY & MEETING
Sunday, March 6, 2016
Ball Park Pavilion, Sealy
Just past the Hill Center on Main Street
Registration – Noon
Food Served – 12:30 p.m.
Fun & Games For All Ages!
Sponsored by Sealy Society #80
KJT COOKBOOK
SNEAK PREVIEW
charity and it is so new, we do
not even have a name for it yet.
This program does not have to
be sponsored by a KJT society
but rather, a single KJT member
can put together a project and
request funds. This program
will promote the opportunity
for more volunteerism from
both KJT members and nonmembers and get the KJT’s
name out in the community
as well. More details will be
forthcoming in the KJT News
and www.kjtnet.org when
available. We are very excited
about the prospects for this new
program.
Join Hands Day and Flag
Day are two events that societies
can get involved in to show
support of some local charity or
project as well as support of the
American Flag. These events are
great avenues to get publicity
for your local society so please
ask your local society officers
how you can get involved!
KJT State Family Day – KJT
Youth and Teen Camps
The Annual KJT State Family
Day will be held on Sunday, July
24 and we invite everyone to
come join us. We have moved
Family Day back to July, the
same day that the KJT Youth
Camp starts, so that families
can come out and enjoy the
day with us and then drop their
“little campers” off at camp
before proceeding home.
And good news kids!!! You
told us you had so much fun
last year we have extended each
camp by one day. Youth Camp
will be from July 24-July 28 and
Teen Camp will be from July
28- August 1.
If you have friends that are
SEALY
SOCIETY #80
is offering
scholarships
to graduating
seniors who are
insured members
of Society #80.
Go to
www.sealykjt.org
for an application.
Deadline
is March 15, 2016.
January 2016
News
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State Of The Union Message From The State President . . .
not KJT members and may
be interested in joining us for
camp, please give us a call to
see if we can assist them in
becoming a member.
KJT Scholarships
We still offer scholarships
to graduating high school
seniors. $15,000 is allocated
for presentation to qualifying
scholarship applicants who will
be continuing their education
at the college level. Additional
scholarships (the number to
be determined at the annual
meeting in February) will be
available through the KJT
Memorial Foundation for
students who will continue their
education at a vocational or
technical college. The deadline
for scholarship applications is
Tuesday, March 1.
KJT
Kruise
KJT Kruise Directors State
Director Ray Pokorney and his
wife Shirley have spoken and
it is once again time to set sail!
They are currently putting the
package together and we will
have all the details in the KJT
News and at www.kjtnet.org
as more information becomes
available.
KJT Stars Awards . . .
PerkSpot
(New Member Benefit)
The KJT is pleased to
announce its newest member
benefit, PerkSpot. PerkSpot
offers a huge number of
discounts from a wide range of
merchants throughout the U.S.
More information will likely
be available in the next issue
of the KJT News and at www.
kjtnet.org as more details will be
available upon implementation.
Member benefits are an
important attraction in joining
a fraternal benefit society and
we are happy to have teamed
up with PerkSpot in order to
enhance being a member of the
KJT. We at the Home Office,
as well as your state directors,
look forward to making 2016
a successful year. I thank you
for giving me the opportunity
to serve you as president of the
KJT. I ask God’s blessings upon
the KJT and its members as we
move forward in 2016!
volume. Deborah has one
previous trip to the Stars,
with this being her first time
to take home the #1 spot. In
addition to taking the top spot
in the Star Award standing,
Deborah also qualified for
multiple other incentives
and contests throughout the
year. She has done an excellent
job representing Society #130 of
Elgin and overall the KJT. We
look forward to what Deborah
and Society #130 will accomplish
in 2016. Congratulations to
Deborah for being the best of
the best! Kathleen accounted for 8
applications, over $3,100 in
life premium, over $1,300 in
adjusted annualized premium
and $135,000 in life insurance
volume. Congratulations on a
great year Kathleen!
JOHN KANA
Coming in third place on
our Star Awards list was John
Kana. This is John’s eighth year
being a Star. He accounted for
over $9,900 in life premium,
KATHLEEN CHOVANETZ
Earning the second place Star
Award in 2015 was Kathleen
Chovanetz, Society #5
of Hallettsville. This is
Kathleen’s sixth trip to the
Stars Award list. In 2015
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$1,000 in adjusted annualized
premium, 6 issued life insurance
applications and $125,000
in life insurance volume.
Congratulations to John on
another stellar year!
Rounding out the Star Award
winners list is fourth place Dan
Stavena, Society #139, Bay
City, ninth time winner; fifth
place, Ernest Bezdek Sr., Society
#31, West, sixteen-time winner;
sixth place, Eugene Maroul,
Society #107, Abbott, fifteentime winner and seventh
place, Linda Gaas, Society #12,
Frenstat, sixth time winner.
We are very proud with the
efforts that all of our Stars put
forth in 2015. Without their dedication
and efforts, our goals
would have greatly
suffered. Congratulations to
all of you and we look forward
to seeing which one of you will
take the top honor in 2016! PACESETTER AWARD
Zdansky Recognized
T
he Pacesetter Award
is an award that was
implemented in 2002 to
reward those representatives
that sold $12,000 in premium
for the year and 12 applications.
Repeat winners could qualify
with $2,000,000 in new coverage
or $7,500 in premiums along
with a minimum of 12 insurance
applications issued during the
year. We congratulate Ellen
Zdansky for qualifying for
the KJT Pacesetter Award in
2015. She will add another
diamond to her KJT Pacesetter
Ring for her achievement. We
applaud Ellen for her efforts
and look forward to her 2016
achievements!
DANCE
Bexar County Czech Heritage Society
Sunday March 6, 2016
2:00-6:00 pm
Music by
MARK HALATA & TEXAVIA
Martinez Social Club
7791 FM 1346 at FM 1516
San Antonio, TX
ADMISSION $10.00
Admission for Children 14 & Under – Free
Refreshments:
Sausage on a Bun
Kolaches
For More Information Call 648-2681
WANTED
Human Interest
Stories Involving
KJT Members
An expert in a specialized field?
A special child and their circumstance?
Community or workplace achievements?
Person with exceptional talent?
Dedication to charitable works & volunteering?
Fishing & hunting adventures?
Story of first responders' special efforts?
Chili or barbecue cook-off winners?
Service in the military?
Unknown interesting KJT history tales?
Please submit articles for our
Human Interest Story Section!
ELLEN ZDANSKY
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News
January 2016
MESSAGE FROM THE STATE ATTORNEY
A HandWritten Will's Validity . . .
Question: If I only have a
handwritten will, is that a valid
will?
PHILIP J. HUNDL
KJT State Attorney
Answer: A handwritten will
or “holographic will” may be a
valid will that can be probated
after your death, if certain
requirements are met. The
holographic will must be wholly
or entirely in your handwriting.
Before the will can be “probated”
or made effective by a probate
court, two witnesses familiar
with your handwriting must
testify that the handwriting in
the will is your handwriting. In
Another Wonderful
Member Benefit!
While the KJT has had the ScriptSave prescription drug
discount card for many years, ScriptSave now has some
additional savings opportunities for our members.
Vision Care
Save 40% off the retail price of frames, save on lenses
and lens options (a complete pair of glasses purchase is
required), 15% savings on conventional
(non-disposable) contact lenses, 15% off the retail price
of LASIK and PRK Vision Correction Procedures, $5 off
eye exam with dilation, $10 off contact lens exam.
No limits on usage and savings at over 13,000 locations
including both private practice providers and optical
retailers such as LensCrafters, Target Optical, Sears
Optical, JC Penney and most Pearle Vision locations.
Hearing Care
15% savings on over 70 hearing aid models at 1,400
preferred providers. FREE, 10-step hearing evaluation to
diagnose the extent of hearing loss. Beltone's exclusive
BelCare Aftercare Program offers members lifetime
cleanings, inspections, adjustments and service for any
Beltone hearing instruments purchased at any Beltone
location throughout the United States.
Daily Living Products
ActiveForever.com offers a wide selection of assistive daily
living aids at guaranteed low prices!
Cardholders receive a 10% discount.
If you would like to take part in the ScriptSave program
and you don’t have your original card that was sent out
at the inception of the program, you can contact us
at [email protected] or you can call the office
at 800.245.8182 to get your discount card.
Additionally, you can go to www.kjtnet.org to download
your card. All household members of a KJT member
may take part in the program.
my experience, coordinating two
witnesses that are familiar with
another’s handwriting to testify
in court can be time consuming
and challenging for a lawyer.
A handwritten will, just as a
formal will, must still identify
your spouse and children, if
any, your property, and the
way you want your property,
both personal and real, to pass
after your death. Although a
handwritten will may seem
simple and easy it is typically
costlier to probate than a will
that is “self-proved” or signed
and executed under all the
formalities of the Texas Estates
Code. A testator, or the person
making the will, may make his
will “self-proved” by including
an affidavit stating that the will
is in fact his last will; he is at least
18 years of age; that he was of
sound mind; and that he has not
revoked this will. It also contains
a statement of the witnesses.
As an alternative to the self-
proving affidavit, a will may
be simultaneously executed,
attested, and made self-proved
before a notary. A will that is
“self-proved” does not require
the testimony of witnesses
regarding the testator or the
events surrounding the execution
of the “self-proved” will, and
therefore, takes less time and
expense to probate.
The most frequent problem
with a holographic will is the
failure to name an executor and
to provide for no bond. The lack
of a named-executor and no bond
requirement in any will greatly
increases costs of probate. Many
people attempt to save money
by purchasing inexpensive wills
online; however, in order to be
effective, these wills will still
need to comply to with necessary
formalities. If you are on a
limited budget, I would suggest
finding a pro bono clinic that
offers simple will preparation, as
an alternative to a handwritten
will or purchasing a will from an
online source without consulting
an attorney.
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 (main office), 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
attorneys for advice on their
particular circumstances.
Submit your questions for this
column via email to phundl@
wphk-law.com or via U.S. Mail
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
A
Welcome 2016 . . .
nother great year
awaits us as we look
forward to bringing
in new members,
new goals and
new ideas, and of course new
challenges. With team work,
KJT members, societies and state
officers – societies can always
meet the challenges that they
may face throughout the year.
We are members of a fraternal
organization boasting 126 years.
I am looking forward to
visiting with the officers and
members at the SDOR meetings
LIFE PREMIUM
CHALLENGE
this year. I always welcome your
emails and phone calls with
fundraiser ideas, efforts and
society activities.
As always, thank you for the
opportunity to serve and will be
looking forward to hearing from
your society this year.
Call me at (409) 771-8101 or
email mareznicek@sbcglobal.
net.
2015 Winning Agents
At the beginning of the year,
the KJT sales agency force was
challenged to write $3,000 in
Life Premium for 2015. Several
agents answered the call and
achieved the goal in front of
them. The KJT Home Office
would like to recognize the
following agents who rose to the
challenge and submitted at least
$3,000 in Life Premium:
Thomas Arellano
Kathleen Chovanetz
Deborah Currey
Margaret Hanslik
John Kana
Frances Toman
Ellen Zdansky
We congratulate the 7 agents
who made the cut.
Thank you! In 2016, we will
once again challenge our agents
to reach the $3,000 Life Premium
mark.
MICHAEL REZNICEK
KJT State Fraternal
Activity Manager
January 2016
News
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NOVEMBER & DECEMBER 2015 TOP PRODUCERS
Ellen Zdansky
Society #72, Corpus Christi
•First Place November 2015
Top Producer
•November 2015 New
Application Producer – 131
months
•November 2015 New Member
Producer – 128 months
•December 2015 New
Application Producer – 132
months
•December 2015 New Member
John Kana
Society #4, Ammannsville
•Sixth Place November 2015
Top Producer
•Fourth Place December 2015
Top Producer
Robert Nors
Society #31, West
•November 2015
Application Leader
Deborah Currey
Society #130, Elgin
•Second Place November 2015
Top Producer
•First Place December 2015
Top Producer
Application Producer – 2 months
•December 2015
Application Leader
•December 2015 Volume Leader
Stephanie Prihoda
Society #129, Schulenburg
•Seventh Place December 2015
Top Producer
Thomas Arellano
Societies #27, Taylor, #28,
Granger, #55, Corn Hill, #141,
Georgetown
•November 2015 Volume Leader
•November 2015 Premium
Leader
W.K. Leonard
Society #119, La Marque
•Fourth Place November 2015
Top Producer
•Second Place December 2015
Top Producer
Dan Stavena
Society #139, Bay City
•Seventh Place November 2015
Top Producer
•Fifth Place December 2015
Top Producer
Kathleen Chovanetz
Society #5, Hallettsville
•Fifth Place November 2015
Top Producer
•Third Place December 2015
Top Producer
•December 2015 Premium
Leader
Ernest Bezdek Sr.
Society #31, West
•Eighth Place November 2015
Top Producer
•November 2015 New
•Sixth Place December 2015
Top Producer
Application Leader
Frances Toman
Society #71, Ganado
•Eighth Place December 2015
Top Producer
Robert Leopold
Society #84, El Campo
•Ninth Place December 2015
Top Producer
Sue Watzlavick
Society #20, Shiner
•Tenth Place December 2015
Top Producer
Margaret Hanslik
Societies #38, Moulton,
#43, Wied & #1, Praha
•Third Place
November 2015
Top Producer
Valentine's Day
Trivia . . .
•Gift preference – it's a draw
– 50% want chocolate and 50%
want flowers.
•Price tag – 17% spend more
than $100.
•Where to eat – 58% eat
at home and 42% head to a
restaurant.
•Planning for Valentine's Day
– 22% leave the planning until
the last minute.
•What's for dinner – 66%
something fancy, 29% something
comforting and 5% something
quick and easy.
IMPORTANT
REMINDER
FOR MEMBERS
The KJT asks members
to always check their
certificates to note
whether they have
the proper beneficiaries
designated.
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News
January 2016
SOCIETY SPECIAL EFFORT
12th Annual Memorial Mass Held In East Bernard
BY EDWIN C. MARIK
PRESIDENT, SOCIETY #40,
EAST BERNARD
t. Wenceslaus
Society #40 of East
Bernard and KJZT
St. Anne Society #20
of East Bernard held
S
their 12th Annual Memorial
Service on Thursday, November
12, 2015 with Chaplain Rev.
Don Ruppert presiding. Prior
to the service Ann Kramr and
Helen Mica lead the rosary.
Society members served as
greeters, altar servers, lector,
At the 12th Annual Memorial Service were (left to right) Society #40
officers Vice President Sandy Logan, Secretary Mark Dujka, President Edwin
C. Marik, Treasurer Dennis Viktorin, Chaplain Rev. Don Ruppert, KJZT
Society #30 officers Treasurer Emilie Svoboda, Vice President Gladys Dusek
and Secretary Angeline Grigar. Not pictured is President Sophie Korenek.
Society #40 member Jeff Vacek lights a candle in memory of his father
Francis “Jr.” Vacek, as Society #40 Vice President Sandy Logan who served
as candle lighter assistant, looks on at the 12th Annual Memorial Service
held in East Bernard.
HEAVY HITTERS
Zdansky Strikes Silver
T
he Heavy Hitters
is an incentive that
measures the sales
representative’s
production based on
adjusted annualized premium
and the number of applications
that are sent in. It rewards
those representatives that not
only submit a lot of premium,
ELLEN ZDANSKY
but those that also submit a
fair number of applications
throughout the year. The four
designations are Platinum,
Gold, Silver and Bronze.
Ellen Zdansky struck Silver
in 2015! We congratulate Ellen
on her achievement and she will
receive a check in the amount of
$250 for her efforts.
The Bronze category
welcomed 9 winners for
2015. Thomas Arellano,
Ernest Bezdek Sr., Kathleen
Chovanetz, Deborah Currey,
Linda Gaas, Margaret Hanslik,
John Kana, Eugene Maroul and
Robert Nors all qualified for
our Bronze designation. A huge
thank you to each one of our
Bronze qualifiers as they will
receive a check for $100.
Congratulations to all of our
2015 Heavy Hitter winners
and we look forward to a very
successful 2016!
gift bearers and Eucharist
Ministers. Mark and Suzanne
Dujka provided the music.
A special altar with candles
representing each deceased
member for the past five
years and two larger candles
representing all deceased
members from the two societies
was erected in front of the main
altar.
Society #40 President Edwin
C. Marik and KJZT Society #30
Treasurer Emilie Svoboda read
the names of each deceased
member, at which time a family
member or the candle lighter
assistant lit a candle in honor
of the deceased member. Those
honored were:
KJT
Sylvester Vacek
Benjamin Oldag
Robert Olson
Syl “Mitch” Michulka
Richard Morris
Rudolph Klecka
Charles Michulka
Leon S. Hlozek
Bessie Kramr
Stanley Rejcek Sr.
Joe Szymanski
Josephine K. Vacek
John R. Vacek Jr.
Jerome Viaclovsky
Christine Hlavinka
Francis “Jr” Vacek
Bernard “Bennie” Orsak
Henry J. Hlavinka
Oscar J. Litvik Sr.
Lucille Ferguson
William “Bill” Marik
Daniel “Danny” Pilcik
Norbert J. Janis
Theodore Keprta
KJZT
Annette Wheeler
Hedwig Mitchon
Louis Rejsek
Helen Rihn
Agnes Polak
Berta Smaistrla
Lena Brandl
Rosalie Konvicka
Linda Ovesney Sewell
Bertha Landers
Bessie Kramr
Louis Macha
Janell Barta
Elvira Kulhanek
Mildred Repka
Agnes Smaistrla
Lucy Talas
Dorothy Toman
Lillian Karasek
Jeanette Kalina
Betty Wicke
Betty Jean Kubala
Christine Hlavinka
Eva Mae Dusek
Dorothy Sulak
Georgie Wicke
Rosie J. Rogers
Edith Krenek
Annie Macha
Mary Miculka
Irene Mican
Lucille Ferguson
Mary Jochec
Evelyn Howard
Following the impressive
service, a social was held at
Riverside Hall. A meal of turkey
and dressing and trimmings,
along with many homemade
desserts was served.
Special guests were KJT State
Treasurer-Secretary Kevin Kana
and KJZT State Director Arlene
Cloyd. Door prizes were given
away to complete the evening.
East Bernard Society #40
meets every second Tuesday
of the month at Riverside Hall.
BOARD HIGHLIGHTS
BY KEVIN KANA
STATE TREASURERSECRETARY
he Board of Directors
meeting of the
Catholic Union
of Texas, the KJT,
was held at the
Home Office in La Grange on
Wednesday, December 9, 2015.
State Spiritual Director Fr.
Bob Knippenberg offered Holy
Mass for all enrolled in the KJT
Memorial Foundation.
State President Christopher
L. Urban welcomed the board
members and distributed the
agenda that would be followed.
All financial reports,
investment reports and
marketing reports were
accepted as presented.
Ronald Briggs, PC, from
Rosenberg was approved
to audit the 2015 financial
statements.
The 2016 KJT programs were
approved. Most will be the same
T
as the 2015 programs but there
was one notable change to the
Catholic School Tuition Grant
Program.
Those who home school
their children will be eligible to
participate for the grants to help
purchase Catholic educational
curricula.
It was suggested to have the
State Family Day close to the
starting date of camp, probably
Sunday, July 24.
State Director Ray Pokorney
mentioned that he and his wife
Shirley are working on getting
another KJT Kruise organized
for 2016.
Shop Smarter . . .
Divvy up your cart – Your
shopping cart contents should
match the proportions of the
ideal dinner plate: 50% fruits
and veggies, 25% lean plant and
animal protein and 25% whole
grains.
January 2016
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DIAMONDS OF THE KJT
Active Caldwell Society #100 Member Honored For 75 Years
BY DONNA RYCHLIK
SOCIETY #100, CALDWELL
avid Valigura was
born to Joe and
Millie (Becvar)
Valigura on July
14, 1930 in the
small Czech community of Gus.
D
At age six the family moved
to town (Caldwell) where he
graduated from Caldwell High
School and then worked in his
father’s grocery store. During
this time, he married Rose
Marie Koudelka and shortly
after David was drafted into the
David Valigura’s family members present for his 75-year membership
pin presentation were (from left to right) Steve and Kathy Kocurek, Santa,
David, Michael, Rose and Mark Valigura. Hillsboro Society #109 member William M. Kozlovsky received his 75year membership pin from Society President Milton Peterson and State
Director Robert Nors. The pin recipient was honored at a meeting and
pizza meal held on Sunday afternoon, November 22, 2015 in Hillsboro.
Congratulations William!
Seventy-five-year membership pin recipient William M. Kozlovsky
is shown with (left to right) his son Greg Kozlovsky and his daughter and
William’s granddaughter Lauren, pin recipient William Kozlovsky, his
wife Josephine, his granddaughter Brenda Hernandez, and his son Jeff
Kozlovsky and finance Mayra. Both of his sons shown are KJT members
and another son, Brian, from Rusk is also a member. They also have a
daughter Monica. The Kozlovskys are also blessed with one grandson
and four granddaughters.
United States Army. There first
son, Michael, was born before
David returned to Caldwell
to work with his father. After
several years of being in business
with his father, David built his
own grocery store, known as
Valigura’s Food Market. Shortly
after their family began to grow
as another son Mark and a
daughter Kathy were born.
In February of 1965 Valigura’s
Food Market celebrated their
first anniversary in their new
home at 104 West Highway in
Caldwell with a big anniversary
sale. Joe Valigura and his son
David, owners and operators
of the business, made extensive
preparations for the first
anniversary celebration. They
invited many friends and
customers to celebrate with
them, offering free prizes and
bargains for the celebration.
Among the special attractions
advertised was a coupon good
for 100 free trading stamps with
a purchase of $2.50, free soda’s
and a special invitation to all to
register for free prizes and free
groceries. (From the Burleson
County Tribune, 1965)
After 27 years in the grocery
business David sold the store
and “retired”! After a short
while he became a substitute
rural mail carrier. Several years
later his son Mark bought the
two Texaco stations in Caldwell
and David became his partner.
Mark soon became a substitute
rural mail carrier and as the
opportunity arose to be a full
time postal employee, Mark
sold the stations and David
FINALLY RETIRED!
Now at the age of 85 and
married 64 years, he and Rose
enjoy their children, Michael
and wife Cari, Mark and wife
Connie, and daughter Kathy
and husband Steve Kocurek.
They are also blessed with
three granddaughters, Hannah,
Kaylee and Kimberly, and two
great-grandchildren Kadie and
Jake.
David and Rose are involved
and active members of St.
Mary’s Parish in Caldwell as
well as KJT Society #100 of
Caldwell. David and Rose said
that with God’s Blessings they
have had a long, beautiful and
happy life.
Caldwell Society #100 member David Valigura receives his 75-year
membership pin from Santa, aka Vice President Anthony Motloch. David’s
wife Rose is giving instructions.
West Society #31 officers and State Director Robert Nors presented a
75-year membership pin to Daniel F. (Zero) Svrcek. The presentation was
made at the society’s annual Christmas meeting and party held on Sunday,
December 13, 2015. Also present was Daniel’s wife Judy and Father Paul
Hudson, Priest of St. Mary’s Church of the Assumption in West. Pictured
are (left to right) Vice President Sherry Pavlas, Secretary Cathy Kraemer,
President Michael Kraemer, Father Paul Hudson, pin recipient Daniel
Svrcek, his wife Judy, and State Director and Society Treasurer Robert
Nors. Congratulations, Daniel!!!
State President Christopher L. Urban had the pleasure of presenting
Honorary KJT State Director Marvin Marek with his 75-year membership pin
at the Missouri City Society #133 Christmas party. Also pictured is Marvin’s
wife of 55 years, Judy. When he was three-years-old, Marvin was enrolled
by his father in the KJT. At first he was a member of Shiner Society #20 in
1940 and subsequently transferred to Society #79 in Hungerford in 1946,
New Taiton Society #36 in 1953 and in 1987 to Holy Family Society #133
in Missouri City which he organized that year. Congratulations Marvin!
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KJT STATE CHARITIES PROGRAM
Society #40 Donates To Charities
St. Wenceslaus Society #40 of East Bernard presented a check
to State Treasurer-Secretary Kevin Kana. The check is for the
Religious Retirement Fund, Seminarian’s Fund and Camp for All.
At the presentation were (left to right) Secretary Mark Dujka, Vice
President Sandy Logan, State Treasurer-Secretary Kevin Kana,
President Edwin C. Marik and Treasurer Dennis Viktorin.
Hungerford Gives To Fund
Hungerford Society #79 Secretary/Treasurer Charles Orsak and
Vice President Frank Miculka Jr. present State Director Margaret
Holik $500 for the Religious Retirement Fund.
Nada Donates $1,375 To Charities
Society #63 Donates To Charity
Smithville Society #63 presents a check for the Religious
Retirement Fund which is its charitable donation for 2015. Funds
were raised by two garage sales held in Smithville and Austin. Much
thanks for the work of members, especially Beno and Jane Hellinger
and family. At the presentation were (left to right) Treasurer Nancy
Janecek, Vice President Daniel Drab, Secretary Frank Bohuslav,
President William Psencik and State Vice President David Wagner.
Nada Society #34 held a Harvest Season Dinner Fundraiser in July
to benefit the KJT State Charities. President Don Naiser presented a
check for $1,375 to State Director Margaret Holik at the December
meeting which will benefit the Diocese of Victoria’s Seminarian
Education Fund and Religious Retirement Fund. Also pictured are
(left to right) Vice President Sean Korenek, Chaplain Rev. Joseph
Vrana and Treasurer Kelly Korenek.
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Featuring 6–day ground tour & 7-day Mediterranean Cruise
Round trip from DFW International Airport
For more information, please visit
www.czechheritagetours.com
Contact Steavy Jakubik or Renee Valek
[email protected] or 972.878.2929
219 W. Ennis Avenue
Ennis, Texas 75119
Society #134 Presents Check For Fund
St. William’s Society #134 of Round Rock presented State President
Christopher L. Urban a check for the Religious Retirement Fund
at the Saturday, December 12, 2015 meeting. At the presentation
were (left to right) Vice President Leon Barton, State President
Christopher L. Urban; Treasurer Janie Zbranek, President Tina
Risinger, and Secretary Margie Thompson.
Encourage Youth to Participate
at the Local, District
& State Level.
They Are the Future
of This Great Fraternal Family!
January 2016
Victor Peter
Memorial
Scholarship
The Victor Peter Memorial
Scholarship is a $500 scholarship
granted by the Czech Heritage
Society of Texas to a graduating
Texas high school senior. The
applicant must submit the
following:
1. A copy of his or her high
school transcript.
2. Two letters of
recommendation. One
should be from a high school
teacher attesting to the
student’s academic promise. The
other should be from an adult
attesting to the student’s interest
in Czech culture.
3. A 200-word autobiography
(Times New Roman font, 14
point, one inch margins on
a separate sheet of paper.)
4. A 100-word statement
explaining what he or she plans
to study in college or university,
and what he or she plans to do
in terms of a career. Include the
name of the college or university
you plan to attend. (Times New
Roman font, 14 point, one inch
margins on a separate sheet of
paper)
5. A list briefly explaining
up to ten ways in which he or
she has had contact with Czech
culture or The Czech Heritage
Society of Texas organization.
The list should be in order of
importance, with the first item
as the most important. Even
seemingly small things may be
included, such as learning how to
make kolaches or visiting Czech
festivals. (Times New Roman
font, 14 point, one inch margins
on a separate sheet of paper. A
line should be skipped between
each numbered item in the list.)
6. An original 300-word essay.
Topic may be either: A Family
Member Who Represents Czech
Heritage or A Family Member
Who Contributed to the Czech
Heritage in the United States.
(Times New Roman font, 14
point, one inch margins on a
separate sheet of paper.)
7. A cover sheet including the
student’s name, address, phone
number, and high school’s name,
address and phone number.
All items must be submitted
together in one envelope
postmarked no later than
February 28, 2016, and sent to:
The Czech Heritage
Society of Texas
Victor Peter Memorial
Scholarship
Pat Parma
3311 Carolina Way
Richmond, Texas 77406-9680
January 2016
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KJT GRANT PROGRAM
Corpus Christi #72 presented two checks to Father Tomasz at St. Thomas
More Church. Shown presenting the checks were (left to right) Society
President Rosalie Bohuslav and Vice President Rosalie Williams. A check
for $1,471 was presented from the annual Bake Sale and Matching Grant
and $200 for the Missionaries of the Poor/Kenya School Project. Father
Tomasz was very grateful of the society’s donations.
Corpus Christi Society #72 sponsored their Annual Matching Grant
Bake Sale at St. Thomas More Catholic Church on Saturday and Sunday,
December 5 and 6, 2015 after all Masses. The KJT members and St. Thomas
More Catholic Church parishioners both donated baked items which made
for a successful bake sale. Shown are (left to right) Treasurer Kara Johnson,
junior member Kyla Johnson, President Rosalie Bohuslav, junior members
Alana and Kendall Williams, Vice President Rosalie Williams, State Director
Ellen Zdansky and Charles Zdansky.
St. Sylvester Society #119 of La Marque presented Martha Cantu
a check for the Religious Education grant for the Queen of Peace CCE
program in La Marque. At the presentation were (left to right) Society
Sales Representative W.K. Leonard, Society President Mike Reznicek, CCE
Coordinator Martha Cantu, Society Vice President Mandy Reznicek and
Society Secretary/Treasurer Melba Reznicek.
St. Sylvester Society #119 of La Marque presented the Matching
Grant check to the Gulf Coast Sentinels. At the presentation were (left
to right) Society Sales Representative W.K. Leonard, Society President
Mike Reznicek, Gulf Coast Sentinel Director Debi Ray, Gulf Coast Sentinel
Chairman, Board of Director John “Spike” Garcia, Society Vice President
Mandy Reznicek and Society Secretary/Treasurer Melba Reznicek.
Let's All Welcome
Laine Elle Measom
To The KJT Family
L
aine Elle Measom
daughter of Marianna
and Russell Measom of
Victoria, is the newest
member of St. Augustine Society
#129 of Schulenburg after being
signed up by her aunt Stephanie
Prihoda, Society #129 sales
representative, in December
2015. Laine is the granddaughter
of proud grandparents Raleigh
and Debbie Measom of Waelder
and James and Carolyn Prihoda
of High Hill. Welcome to our
great fraternal family!
Adjust Your Lights . . .
Lighting accounts for about
12 percent of the annual energy
bill for a household!
50-Year
Membership
December 2015
Society #35, Ennis
Nicklas Wayne Dixon
Society #40, East Bernard
Brittany Carole Hajovsky
Jerry Fred Hajovsky
Kole Matthew Kubicek
Society #139 of Bay City held a holiday baked goods sale during the
weekend of Saturday-Sunday, November 21-22, 2015 after the Masses
at Holy Cross Catholic Church. A total of $355 was raised during the sale.
The society applied for a matching grant and was awarded a check for
$300 from the KJT Home Office. A check was presented to Holy Cross
Catholic School for a total of $655. At the presentation of the check on
Friday, January 8, were (left to right) Society Sales Representative Dan
Stavena, Society President Larry Browning, Holy Cross Principal Inez Kucera,
Society Secretary/Treasurer Vince Nemec and Society Vice President
James Engbrock. Not present at the time of the presentation was Society
Chaplain Msgr. Casimir Jarzombek. The donation will be used to upgrade
the school’s technology program.
La Grange Society #46 Treasurer Gailynne Zapalac (left) and Secretary
Linda Templin (right) present Debbie Green, Sacred Heart Catholic Church
DRE (center) with the Society #46 Ticket Sales donation and the KJT Home
Office Matching Grant Bake Sale Funds donation to the SHOCK group held
in conjunction with the Society’s Fajita Dinner Fundraiser. Debbie also
accepted donations to the Sacred Heart Church and to the CCD Teacher’s
Program.
Society #72,
Corpus Christi
Bartholomew Odilo
Bohuslav
Tyler Lee Collette
Jennifer Ashley Janosek
Society #100, Caldwell
Everard Micha Perry
Society #122, Freeport
John Daniel Hundl III
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12th Annual Fraternal Alliance of
Texas Bowling Tournament
Saturday l February 13, 2016
News
MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Celebrate 50th Anniversary
H
Come out and bowl!
It’s always a fun afternoon
when fraternalists get together
for fun and games!
Please make sure that your registration materials are received by
Friday, January 29, 2016 l Entry Fee Per Person is $10
Entry fees will pay for bowling and awards.
Fiesta Lanes (Behind HEB off of I-35)
1202 Huisache Avenue
New Braunfels, Texas
Please see back of this flyer for complete tournament guidelines and entry form.
Entry Form
Name__________________________Male___Female___ Lodge________________________
Address__________________________Bowling for (Fraternal)_________________________
appy 50th wedding anniversary to James and Jerryline Holacka. Mrs. Holacka
is the former Jerryline Gajdosik. They were married at St. Mary’s Church
of the Assumption in West on October 30, 1965 by Father Jerry Smith.
They celebrated their anniversary with family and friends with a reception
and dinner at St. Martin’s Parish Hall, Tours. Music was provided for
everyone’s listening
and dancing
pleasure by the
Jerry Haisler Band.
James is retired
from Parkland
Hospital and
Jerryline is
employed by Dallas
Metrocare Services,
formerly Dallas
County Mental
Health and Mental
Retardation. They
reside in Dallas.
Special guest was
Evelyn Gajdosik,
mother of Jerryline.
The late Jerry
Gajdosik and Jim
and Regina Holacka
of West are parents
of James and
Jerryline.
The anniversary
celebrants are
members of Society
#111 in Dallas.
Congratulations on
50 years!
JERRYLINE AND JAMES HOLACKA
Tournament Guidelines
1.
One must be a member, at least 16 years of age, in good standing of one of the fraternal or
ganizations participating in the Fraternal Alliance of Texas. Challenge is open to bowlers
and non-bowlers.
2.
Teams will consist of five members-any combination of men and women. Although teams
are encouraged, individual entries will be accepted. You do not have to have a full team to
enter the tournament. Lodges are encouraged to enter multiple teams.
3.
Winning organization will be determined by pin fall. The total pin fall for each
organization will be divided by the total number of participants for that organization to
determine an average for the three games bowled. The organization with the highest
average will be declared the winner.
4.
Each participant must bowl three games.
5.
If a participant is a member of more than one fraternal society, he/she must decide which
organization that he/she is bowling for before bowling.
6.
Awards will be presented to the top three males and top three females for high series and
high game.
7.
Cost will be $10 per person, or $100 for a team of five bowlers.
8.
Registration is from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. with the tournament beginning at 12 noon.
9.
Walk-in will be accepted from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. on the day of the tournament, provided
lanes are available.
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Mail entry form and $10 entry fee per bowler to: FAOT Bowling Tournament
c/o Frank Horak
PO Box 100
Temple, Texas 76503
Deadline is January 29, 2016. Make checks payable to
Fraternal Alliance of Texas (FAOT)
January 2016
10. Teams will be assigned lanes at check-in table on the day of the tournament.
11. Any questions about the tournament should be directed to Tournament Coordinator
Frank Horak (254) 534-0681 or email: [email protected]
Entry Form on next page:
January 2016
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HE WILL BE MISSED . . .
Charlie J. Tomek
We pay tribute to the passing
of yet another of the “Greatest
Generation”. On Thursday,
December 17, 2015, Charlie
J. Tomek of Cameron passed
from this world to the next.
“Charlie”, as he was known
to all, was born October 14,
1920, in the community of Elm
Ridge to parents Frank Tomek
and Annie Chernosky. He spent
six years in the Army where he
saw combat throughout France
(D-day +1), Belgium, Germany
and Czechoslovakia. Except for
his time in the Army and 25
years in Killeen, a part of his 37
years in civil service at Ft. Hood,
Charlie lived in Cameron with
his wife Cornelia of 55 years
(d. 2002).
Because he spoke fluent Czech,
at the conclusion of World War
II, Charlie stayed behind in
Pilsen, Czechoslovakia to run
the brewery and restart the local
economy. Charlie told the story
that the Pilsen townspeople had
hidden the best beer from the
Germans, but brought it out for
the Americans. Pilsen was the
only town in Czechoslovakia
liberated by the Americans and,
to this day, the Americans are
beloved by the people of the
area because of GI’s like Charlie.
In 2011, Charlie was one of six
U.S. WW II veterans awarded
the Czech Republic’s Minister
of Defense’s highest decoration,
the Cross of Merit, first class.
Charlie also retired from
Circle-K where he was the
longest tenured part-time
employee in the company’s
history. Charlie was a member
of the VFW and was the last
surviving WW II veteran of
Post 2010 in Cameron, where
he volunteered at bingo until
age 93. He was also a member of
the KJT, RVOS and St. Monica’s
Catholic Church since moving
to Cameron in 1972.
Charlie is survived by
his two daughters, Colleen
Provasek and husband Ernie
of Livingston and Judy Pilotte
and husband David of Plano.
Grandchildren include Susan
Lewis and great-grandson
Brandon of Splendora, and
Ja re d Pro va s e k a n d wif e
Kayla stationed with the U.S.
Navy at Bangor Naval Base
in Bremerton, Washington.
Additional family members
include brother Clem Tomek of
Elm Ridge, sister Rosa Leonard
of Texas City, and many nieces
and nephews. Charlie never had
a cross word for anyone, and
was loved by all who knew him.
Charlie J. Tomek
2016 Czech
Summer Study Program
June 28 to July18, 2016
Depart US: June 27, 2016
Praha, Ceská Republika
Housing:
Group participants will be housed in dorms of the Agricultural School at Suchdol with
double occupancy rooms sharing a bath. Single rooms are available at an extra
charge. The dorm is situated in the northwestern part of Praha, linked to downtown
by bus and subway.
Food Service:
Three meals a day will be served featuring authentic Czech cuisine.
Czech Language Instruction:
Class size will be depend on enrollment. Your level: Beginning, or intermediate will
be evaluated informally for placement into the proper class. The class will meet five
days a week for four hours before lunch and once a week for two hours of
conversation after lunch. The classes are non-credit courses.
Instructors:
Professors will be from the Filozfická Fakulata of Charles University and a linguistic
institute in Praha.
For detailed information, please contact
Thadious Polášek: email: [email protected]
Call cell: 979.561.7571
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January 2016
SOCIETY HAPPENINGS
JOHN DUJKA
Those attending the Society #141 party were (left to right) Gary and
Daphne Gentz, guests Bob and Anna Kukla, Rhiana Close, Elizabeth and
Clarence Meyer, Bernice and Pat Ermis, Pat and Larry Gregoire, Jeannie
and Thomas Arellano, Monica and Albert Rychlik, Virginia and Dan Berto,
Jeanette and Rick Nemec, and Victor Mokrey. Seated on Santa’s left knee
was Barbara Mokrey and on his right knee Lillian Naizer.
Monsignor Louis Pavlicek shown with Santa at the Georgetown Society
#141 Christmas party.
New Society #141 officers for 2016 are (left to right) Rick and Jeanette
Nemec, Gary Gentz, Dan Berto and Msgr. Louis Wozniak, Chaplain
#141, GEORGETOWN
By Bernice Ermis
Georgetown Society #141
held its annual Christmas
party on Friday, December 4 at
the SRAC. They invited Dean
Higginbotham, an employee
from the Sheriff’s Department
who plays “Santa” for several
organizations in town. He
turned out to be an excellent
one and they will call on him
again.
The group prepared a
delicious meal with plenty of
desserts for all. Msgr. Louis
Wozniak said the blessing and
everyone said the Pledge of
Allegiance. After the meal, President Pat
Ermis started the meeting with
Msgr. Louis Pavlicek saying the
opening prayer. President Ermis had asked
Dan Berto at the last meeting
to get together a committee
to select nominations for the
new year. The nominees were Gary
Gentz as president, Rick Nemec
as vice president, Jeanette
Nemec as secretary and Dan
Berto as treasurer. There were
not any other nominations
from the floor so they were
elected by acclamation. Ermis
turned the meeting over to
Gary, and he announced that
they would have their first
meeting in January. The date
will be decided later. Several of the members have
had surgeries and one will be
having a procedure done so
the group prayed for all of
them. After the meeting they
drew for door prizes. Seven
people won a poinsettia.
There were nine children
there to visit with Santa. The
boys got a ball with lights inside
and the girls got Christmas
socks.
. Youth pictured with Santa at the Georgetown Society #141 Christmas
party.
Monsignor Louis Wozniak with Santa at the Society #141 Christmas
party.
Hostyn Society #3 presented a donation to the La Grange Volunteer Fire
Department. Available for the presentation were (left to right) Treasurer
Brenda Fietsam, Fire Chief Frank Menefee, Secretary Joyce Muras and
President Benedict Kallus.
Treat Your
Sweetheart
For Valentine's!
E
njoy a formal evening
at the Valentines
Dinner and Piano
Concert sponsored
by the Texas Czech
Heritage and Cultural Center
in La Grange on Saturday,
February 13. The evening will
begin at 4 p.m. with a social
which will include appetizers
and featured wines and Czech
mead from local Texas wineries.
Dinner will be at 6 p.m. in
the Hanslik Banquet Hall. A
delicious four course meal and
desserts will be served to your
table as you dine with friends.
The highlight of the evening will
follow with the Grand Piano
Concert featuring well known
pianist John Dujka.
Pianist John Dujka will be
presenting a varied program of
classical and Czech favorites.
A well-known entertainer and
musician throughout Texas
and nationally, John Dujka
earned his Bachelor and Master
of Music degrees in Music
Performance at the University
of Houston Moores School
of Music where he studied
with Albert Hirsh, Ruth
Tomfohrde and Abbey Simon.
A member of the Blinn College,
Brenham, faculty since 1990,
Dujka is an active recitalist and
collaborative pianist and also
maintains a private piano studio
in Brenham.
Advance ticket reservations
only by Monday, February
8. Tickets are $75 per person
and includes all drinks,
appetizers, dinner, concert and
roses for attendees. For more
information or to reserve your
tickets, contact the TCHCC
at (888) 785- 4500 or email
[email protected]. Mail to
TCHCC, P.O. Box 6, La Grange,
Texas 78945 and include the
names of those attending.
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SOCIETY HAPPENINGS
Corpus Christi Society #72 Vice President Rosalie Williams (center)
is shown presenting the $10 Society Bonus Incentive Award for bringing
in a new member to Society President Rosalie Bohuslav (left) and State
Director Ellen Zdansky (right).
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.
Corpus Christi Society #72 Vice President Rosalie Williams is shown
with junior members at the society meeting on Sunday, December 6, 2015
holding their $10 society Christmas gift. Lots of smiles!
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.
November 2015
Corpus Christi Society #72 Treasurer Kara Johnson is shown helping
junior members decorate Christmas cookies at the meeting on Sunday,
December 6, 2015. Not all the icing went on the cookies – oh, what fun
they had!
State Director Ellen Zdansky is shown addressing members at the Corpus
Christi Society #72 meeting on Sunday, December 6, 2015. The meeting
was followed by bingo, fellowship, a wonderful meal and desserts.
Corpus Christi Society #72 Chaplain Father Tomasz was presented
with a monetary Christmas gift at the society meeting on Sunday, December
6, 2015. Father acknowledged the gift which he appreciated and gave a
short informative talk to the members. Shown at the presentation were
(left to right) Secretary Connie Williams, President Rosalie Bohuslav, Father
Tomasz, State Director Ellen Zdansky and Vice President Rosalie Williams.
Society #114, Temple
Billy T. Goonan
Date of Death: 08/26/2015
Age 84
Society #49, Needville
Florine M. Kulcak
Age 86
Society #35, Ennis
Jeffrey M. Estein
Age 39
Society #39, Marak
Cyril Vaculin
Age 90
Society #14, Bryan
Waldemar C. Sosolik
Age 97
Associate Member
Society #134, Round Rock
York Clamann
Age 73
December 2015
Society #50, Penelope
Eugene E. Knapek
11/09/2015
Age 63
Society #20, Shiner
Daniel S. Pokluda
Age 74
Theodore Keprta
Age 85
Society #15, Smothers Creek
Marcus Janak
Age 77
Society #111, Dallas
Johnny S. Divin
Age 79
Larry M. Schlesinger
Age 66
Society #15, Smothers Creek
Leon Opela
Age 91
Society #87, Jourdanton
Albert E. Marek
Age 82
Society #3, Hostyn
Robert E. Pesl
Age 77
Society #79, Hungerford
Laddie A. Svatek
Age 75
Society #80, Sealy
John W. Konarik
Age 92
Associate Members
Society #16, Wallis
Albina Tobola
Age 101
Society #14, Bryan
Willie J. Luza
Age 62
Society #35, Ennis
Daniel E. Kubin
Age 64
Isidoro Trevino
Age 66
Evelyn Mayes
Age 84
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January 2016
SOCIETY HAPPENINGS
#46, LA GRANGE
By Shirley Antosh
St. Ignatius Society #46 of La
Grange started its year off with
its annual youth hot dog and
ice cream party for SHOCK
(Sacred Heart Organization
of Catholic Kids) at the Msgr.
Harry Mazurkiewicz Center
on Wednesday, May 6, 2015.
Society #46 officers Gary Antosh
and Linda Templin served
approximately 125 children a
grilled hot dog meal with all the
trimmings which was topped
off with ice cream for dessert.
The annual chicken fajita
dinner fundraiser benefitting
Society #46 high school
scholarships was held on
Wednesday, October 21,
2015, at the Msgr. Harry
Mazurkiewicz Center. Prep
and BBQ crew consisted of J.K.
Brandt, Mike Wagner, Richard
Stolle, Lawrence Urban, Paula
Urban, Paulette Urban and
Gary Antosh, and from the KJT
Home Office, State President
Christopher L. Urban, State
Vice President David M.
Wagner and Fraternal Activity
Manager Mike Reznicek. Filling
50-Year Membership
plates and assisting with the
drive-thru line were Shirley and
Gary Antosh, Susan Kaspar,
Doris and Lambert Lidiak,
Linda and Donald Templin,
Linda Wagner, Susan Wall and
Gailynne Zapalac. 668 plates
were sold.
Society #46 joined hands with
the Texas Czech Heritage and
Cultural Center on Saturday,
October 16, 2015 at their
Annual Heritage Festival and
Muziky held in La Grange. The
KJT Home Office sponsored
a kiddie-train with Society
#46 driving the kids train and
manning a booth. Helping with
the event were Gary Antosh,
Jessica and Michelle Recek,
Katherine and Becky Leer,
State Vice President David
M. Wagner, State President
Christopher L., Kelly and Laney
Urban.
Society #46 participated
in the annual Veteran’s Day
program and celebration at
Sacred Heart Catholic School
in La Grange. 200 U.S. flags
were handed out by Michael
Chovanec and State Vice
President David M. Wagner to
students, parents and veterans
attending the celebration.
The society closed the year
with their annual Christmas
Social and Meeting held on
Saturday, December 5, 2015 at
the Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz
Center. First, Mass was
celebrated at Sacred Heart
Church, followed by bingo, a
catered meal of Chicken Breast
Supreme and all the trimmings
followed by a business
meeting. Officers elected were
Interim President Gary Antosh,
Treasurer Gailynne Zapalac and
Secretary Linda Templin. Santa
left $5 for each child attending.
Approximately 53 members and
guests attended.
#119, LA MARQUE
By Melba Reznicek
Society #76, Dime Box
Edward A. Muzny
Society #112, Austin
Thomas F. Zvonek
La Marque Society #119
brought 2015 to a close with their
annual KJT/KJZT Christmas
party at Queen of Peace Life
center on Sunday, December 13
with Santa to visit with all the
children. The society had a very
good turn out with lots of food
and everyone enjoyed visiting
with one another.
There was a drawing for door
prizes, raffled off a Christmas
sweater donated by Rosalie
Leonard and drew the name
for the Infant Jesus of Prague.
The society has a statue of the
Infant Jesus of Prague and the
group traditionally draws a
name each year allowing that
person to take the statue home
for the year.
Before the end of the gathering,
Society #119 presented the
Religious Education Grant to
Martha Cantu (Coordinator of
Religious Education/Queen of
Peace CCE). The society also
had the pleasure of presenting
its Matching Grant to the Gulf
Coast Sentinels as well. Debi Ray
(Director) and John “Spike”
Garcia (Chairman, Board of
Director) were in attendance
to except the funds. It was such
a privilege to work with them
this year as the recipient of the
matching grant.
As the society brings 2015 to
a close, it looks forwards to the
new challenges of 2016.
Society #79, Hungerford
Donald G. Miculka
Johnnie R. Svatek
Leonard R. Vitek
Did You Know?
January 2016
Society #1, Praha
Paul A. Jasek
Society #9, Fayetteville
John J. Becka
Randall W. Canik
Gilbert A. Gerik
Jerome P. Gerik
Edward Joseph Sula Jr.
Society #20, Shiner
James D. Sofka
George E. Technik Jr.
Society #35, Ennis
Wesley E. Parma Jr.
Society #43, Wied
Michael A. Gerlich
Timothy J. Janak
Society #46, La Grange
Gregory W. Kaspar
Society #49, Needville
Daniel R. Rainosek
Society #56, Houston
Larry W. Tobias
Society #72,
Corpus Christi
George Matula Jr.
Louis J. Zarsky
Rev. Brion C. Zarsky
Society #581, Poth
James A. Kroll
Allan J. Wiatrek
Benedict J. Wiatrek
Harvey T. Wiatrek
Society #82, Eastgate
Alan Kulak
Steven L. Biskup
Don G. Merta
Society #96, Sinton
Ronnie C. Peters
La Grange Society #46 members joined hands with the Texas Czech
Heritage and Cultural Center on October 16, 2015 at the Annual Heritage
Festival and Muziky.
-- Photo by Gary E. McKee/polkabeat.com
Society #101, Danbury
Eugne R. Bartosh Jr.
Clarence S. Kucera
John H. Olsovsky
Edward S. Pavlik Jr.
Russel G. Polasek
Mark J. Prihoda
Society #102, San Antonio
Thomas E. Cole Jr.
Thomas E. Cole
Joseph Allen Kutach
La Grange Society #46 members are shown enjoying bingo at their
annual Christmas Social and Meeting held on December 5, 2015.
Society #107, Abbott
Richard T. Nors
Society #109, Hillsboro
Kenneth B. Peterson
Milton N. Peterson
Philip J. McGann
Michael Zmolik
Society #115, Victoria
Kevin P. Storm
Society #139, Bay City
Jeffrey P. Biskup
La Grange Society #46 members are shown filling plates for the Annual
Chicken Fajita Dinner Fundraiser held on October 21, 2015.
Brown rice and whole-grain
pastas give you more than
3 times the fiber and many
more nutrients than their white
counterparts.
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SOCIETY HAPPENINGS
#112, AUSTIN
By Sarah Vitek
The meeting of St. Stephen’s
Society #112 of Austin was held
on Wednesday, December 9,
2015, at Sacred Heart Church.
President Kenneth Klanika
opened the meeting with a
prayer followed by the Pledge
of Allegiance.
The joint Christmas party
was held at St. Louis Wozniak
Hall on Saturday, December
5, 2015. Pastor James Misko,
along with St. Nicholas, made
an appearance. They asked the
children to come up and they
all discussed the meaning of the
Christmas season and each was
given a bag of gold coins. Later
they were each treated to a bag
of goodies.
It was also discussed that
the society needs to get some
new people to help with the
committee in planning and
working at this annual event. It
was a great success with good
food, fellowship and music.
A Mass for all deceased
members of the society was held
on Sunday, November 1, 2015,
at St. Albert the Great Church.
It was well attended and then
the members met at Pok-e Jo’s
for lunch. The society was asked
to participate at the church
Hostyn Society #3 presented a donation to the Fayette County Deputy
Santa Program. This program enables underprivileged children across the
county to experience the true meaning of Christmas. Available for the
presentation were (left to right) Chief Deputy Randy Noviske, Treasurer
Brenda Fietsam, Sheriff Keith Korenek, Secretary Joyce Muras and President
Benedict Kallus.
Ethnic Festival. The Policy and
Procedures Handbook was
revised and it was voted on,
adopting the necessary changes.
The society will make the
usual donation to Sacred
Heart Church for the use
of the facilities for the year.
The CROP Hunger Walk is
requesting sponsorship. St.
Stephen’s Society #112 has
been an active participant in
this charitable cause for many
years. It was voted on to again
make a donation and get the
exposure in the handout given
to the walkers. The walk will
be on Sunday, February 28 at
Camp Mabry.
President Klanika appointed
an Audit Committee consisting
of Sarah Vitek, Eileen Rosipal
and Bernard Tupa. They will
give their report at the February
meeting.
The Nominating Committee,
consisting of Chairperson
Darlene Chapa, Jennifer
Klanika and Bernard Tupa,
presented the slate of officers.
The current Vice President
Anne Hyzak, Secretary Shirley
Macik, Treasurer Nick Macik
and Reporter Sarah Vitek were
willing to serve another year.
Since no one wished to take the
presidency, Ted Vitek stepped
up to serve as Interim President.
Rev. Matt Iwuji will continue to
serve as the Society Chaplain.
Thanks to everyone for a job
25-Year
Membership
January 2016
Society #3, Hostyn
Theresa A. Muras
Society #13, Yoakum
Rev. Michael Petering
Hostyn Society #3 presented a $1,000 donation to the Scholarship
Breakfast Fund of the Queen of the Holy Rosary and Sts. Peter and Paul
parishes. Parishioners have come together and formed committees to help
raise funds to benefit the students from both parishes as they continue
their education after high school. Members from the Hostyn KJT wanted
to show their support to the investment of these young adults’ futures by
contributing to the efforts made by the committees. The presentation was
made at the monthly scholarship breakfast held in December at the Hostyn
Parish Hall. Receiving the check was Doug Janda along with members from
the scholarship breakfast committee preparing the breakfast. Making the
presentation from Hostyn KJT Society #3 were President Benedict Kallus
along with Vice President Patrick Janda, Secretary Joyce Muras and
Treasurer Brenda Fietsam.
Society #29, Frydek
Irene A. Blazek
Bea Chalupa
Mildred Ondruch
Society #35, Ennis
Dustin Ray Mach
Christopher John Vacek
Tyler Wayne Gibson
Luke Anthony Vacek
well done in the past and for
stepping up to again serve the
membership.
Donations to the officers and
chaplain were approved.
The society raffle drawing
benefiting the Statewide
Charities Project was held. The
winners were:
$250 Visa Gift Card – Aaron
Macik
$150 Visa Gift Card – Martin
and Tessy Dorantes
$100 Wal-Mart Gift Card –
Mary Motloch
$50 Target Gift Card – Ken
Kuhr
$50 HEB Gift Card – Rebecca
Adams
Congratulations to all of the
winners and thanks to their
generosity, the society is able
to make a substantial donation
to this very worthwhile cause.
The meeting adjourned with
a closing prayer. Glenn Vitek
was the winner of the society
drawing.
The delicious chicken
spaghetti meal and sides were
furnished by the officers and
members.
25-Year Membership
December 2015
Society #13, Yoakum
Victor E. Chumchal
Society #16, Wallis
Dennis J. Vykukal
Society #27, Taylor
Edward J. Steffek
Society #28, Granger
Franklin J. Bohac
Jonathan T. Knapek
Society #31, West
Benjamin L. Doskocil Jr.
Allan W. Kubacak
Anthony G. Kubacak
James F. Kubacak
Society #35, West
Robert L. Blazek
Joseph D. Doskocil Jr.
Phillip E. Doskocil
Stephen Paul Doskocil
James A. Galetka
Ernest R. Gerich
Timothy C. Harper
Kenny D. Novak
Society #39, Marak
Bruce G. Tepera
Richard D. Ballou
Stephen A. Macha
Society #43, Wied
Christopher Janak
Gary S. Doskocil
Gregory L. Doskocil
Lawrence E. Doskocil
Jimmie J. Hanzelka Jr.
Steven T. Hanzelka
Theodore E. Hanzelka
Frank J. Jezek
Keith B. Kalina
Rodney G. Kalina
John D. Kubala
Rodney L. Faldyn
Society #72, Corpus Christi
Stephen R. Watkins
Bradley C. Baker
Society #90, Rosenberg
Frances R. Havelka
James H. Havelka
Society #92, Damon
Timothy G. Buchta
Society #101, Danbury
John J. Vrazel
Society #102, San Antonio
Edward C. Aniol
Lester W. Johns Sr.
Society #107, Abbott
Edward J. Muehlstein III
Jeffrey D. Muehlstein
Society #46, La Grange
David A. Matula
Society #109, Hillsboro
Patrick R. Doskocil
Ramon A. Doskocil
Society #48, Hillje
Eugene L. R. Socha
Thomas L. Brown
Society #54, Fort Worth
David L. Doskocil
Society #120, Beaumont
John E. Sudela
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January 2016
SOCIETY HAPPENINGS
#31, WEST
By Georgie Nors
Santa Claus with Imrich Beebe and his father, Society #35 President
Jean Paul Beebe.
Incoming Society #35 officers are (left to right) Vice President Ashley
Holland, President Joe Block and Secretary Joe Landsfeld.
#35, ENNIS
By Cy Svrcek
Adolph Honza was presented his 50-year membership pin by Society
President Jean Paul Beebe.
St. Joseph Society #35 of
Ennis held its final meeting for
2015 on Sunday, December 6,
2015 in the meeting room of
the KJT Hall. The meeting was
opened by President Jean Paul
Beebe. Secretary Joe Landsfeld
led the prayer and Pledge of
Allegiance. Approximately 30
members were in attendance.
Danny Zapletal presented
the 2016 officer nominations.
At this time Jean Paul Beebe
announced that he would not
seek re-election. He has served
as vice president five years
and as president for five years.
Members thanked him for his
service by a round of applause.
The following were
nominated and elected by
acclamation – President Joe
Block, Vice President Ashley
Holland and Secretary Joe
Landsfeld.
Various committees were
appointed for 2016. Josephine
Hickman was thanked for her
14 years of service on the Get
Well and Grief Committee.
Members of the E-Board were
also elected.
The social membership was
raised to $20 per year.
The annual Christmas party
and meal followed the meeting.
All the children met with Santa
Claus and were presented with
gifts from the North Pole.
Outgoing Society #35 officers are (left to right) Jean Paul Beebe, Joe
Block and Joe Landsfeld.
Attending the Victoria Society #115 meeting held on Sunday, November
22, 2015, were (left to right) President Lawrence Yanta, State Director
Margaret Holik and Charles Holik.
#115, VICTORIA
By Barbara Yanta
Children are shown visiting with Santa Claus at Society #35’s annual
Christmas party.
Victoria Society #115 met at
Holy Family Catholic Church in
Victoria on Sunday, November
22, 2015. The business meeting
was held with Lawrence Yanta
leading the opening prayer and
Pledge of Allegiance.
Treasurer Joseph Pustka gave
the treasurer’s report and asked
for a report from Donald Dusek
about the outcome of the local
Czech Fest. It was reported by
Robert Stryk that the society had
the most pastries and volunteers
to work at the event. The funds
raised will pay local expenses
and donations were made to
various organizations.
State Director Margaret Holik
attended the meeting with
special guest Charles Holik
The joint Christmas party
with KJZT #101 was held on
Sunday, December 6, 2015 at
Our Lady of Victory Cafeteria.
West Society #31 held a
meeting after the 7:30 a.m.
Mass. Vice President Sherry
Pavlas opened the meeting with
a prayer and led the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Attendance prize winners
were Bill Veselka and Cody
Kraemer.
Treasurer Robert Nors
reported that it was decided
earlier in the year to buy another
fish fryer, and also with the
Christmas Party coming up,
expenses would be adding up.
At the last meeting in
October, it was decided to table
a decision on contributing to
the St. Mary’s School “Bridging
the Gap” fundraiser. After some
discussion, it was decided to
make a one-time donation of
$100.
Vice President Pavlas noted
that the Christmas Meeting and
Party would be held on Sunday,
December 13 at Tours Hall
starting at 2 p.m. with a regular
meeting. Help would be needed
that morning with the frying
of the turkeys at the Kraemer’s
home. Treasurer Nors stated
that Michael Kraemer and
Louis Pavlas had talked about
frying on Saturday instead.
Since neither was present, it
was decided to let people know
for sure of the date. Members
were reminded to bring either a
dessert or salad and a raffle prize
for adults or youths. Most of
the preparation of the dressing
would be done the day before.
George Meurer asked about
getting additional door prizes
like last year for the meeting.
He would ask President Michael
Kraemer to get with him about
this. Vice President Pavlas
stated in the past she had gotten
a poinsettia as one of the prizes.
Treasurer Nors stated that
he was able to secure Santa
Claus to be at the meeting. He
has also ordered the apples and
oranges from the FFA and asked
the KJZT to provide the bags
and candy. He talked with the
KJZT members about helping
and bagging the candy and fruit.
Vice President Pavlas noted
that the society would have
a ceremony for the deceased
members, and will recognize
any 25, 50 and 75-year
January 2016
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Youth Activity Corner
October 2015 Who Am I?
Contest Winners
Brock A Lincks, Age 10, Society #35, Ennis
Heath Emmert, Age 12, Society #60, Tours
Joseph Holy, Age 12, Society #31, West
(Continued on from 16)
membership pin recipients. The
society would have the election
of officers at the December
meeting. At the October
meeting, President Kraemer
appointed a nominating
committee and they will
present the slate of officers at
the December meeting.
Cathy Kraemer reported that
the Pumpkin Carving event
scheduled for Sunday, October
25 was cancelled due to the
weather and a burst water pipe.
The vice president stated that
she had sent get well cards to
Charlie Holy, Sandy Kidwell,
Cathy Smith, Newt Smith and
Michael Kraemer. She asked
if there was anyone else to let
her know.
Ernest Bezdek presented new
member David Cunningham,
husband of long-time member
Nancy Cunningham.
Raffle prize winners were
Marvin Cepak and Ernest
Bezdek. Cathy Kraemer led the
closing prayer.
Who Am I?
II was the son of wealthy parents, who renounced the idea of marriage and devoted
myself even from my youth to all kinds of good works, and especially to care for
the poor. When I became Bishop of Bourges, France in 624, I fought for the rights
of my people against King Dagobert's minister, Lullo. I am known for my austerities
and holiness, and I converted all the inhabitants of Bourges to Christianity with my
holiness and charity. I resigned my bishopric late in life to devote myself to the poor.
A very seminary in Paris is named after me. My feast day is January 17. Who am I?aint
of the Catholic press and Germany. My feast day is December 21. Who am I?
November/December 2015 Who Am I?
Answer: Saint Peter Canisius
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 FEBRUARY 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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January 2016
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
2016
JAN
ANNUAL SOCIETY
REPORT DUE
Sunday, January 31.
2016
FEB
GROUNDHOG DAY
Tuesday, February 2.
DANCE AND MUSICAL
ENTERTAINMENT, ENNIS
Friday, February 5, 7:30-11 p.m.,
KJT Hall, 1216 South Paris St.,
Ennis. Musical entertainment
by Alex Meixner featuring
Grammy-nominated Hank
Guzevich, Joe Tierney and Tom
Haller. Admission $10.
(888) 785-1500 or info@
czechtexas.org.
SOCIETY #87, JOURDANTON
Saturday-Sunday, February
13-14, bake sale before and
after all weekend Masses. This
is the society's Matching Grant
program in which all proceeds
will go toward the St. Matthew's
CCD Program.
VALENTINE'S DAY
Sunday, February 14
12TH ANNUAL FRATERNAL
ALLIANCE OF TEXAS
BOWLING
TOURNAMENT,
NEW BRAUNFELS
Saturday, February 13, Fiesta
Lanes, 1202 Huisache Avenue
(behind HEB off of I-35), New
Braunfels, noon. Entry fee per
person $10. Entry fees will
pay for bowling and awards.
Deadline is Friday, January 29.
Entry form can be found on
page 10 of this issue.
TREAT YOUR SWEETHEART
FOR VALENTINE'S,
TEXAS CZECH HERITAGE
AND CULTURAL CENTER,
LA GRANGE
Saturday, February 13, Hanslik
Banquet Hall. Social at 4 p.m.
Dinner served at 6 p.m. Concert
begins at 7 p.m. Appetizers,
drinks featuring local wines
and a delicious four-course
dinner will be served. Enjoy a
concert performance by Pianist
John Dujka. Donation of $75
per person. Advance tickets by
Monday, February 8. Formal
evening attire requested. Enjoy
an evening you will never forget!
For more information contact
the bun and kolaches will be
available. For more information,
call 648-2681.
SOCIETY #35, ENNIS
Sunday, February 28, meeting,
KJT Meeting Room, 1:30 p.m.
SOCIETY #80, SEALY,
SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION
DEADLINE
Tuesday, March 15. Go to www.
sealykjt.org for an application.
SOCIETY #112, AUSTIN
Sunday, February 28, CROP
Hunger Walk, Camp Mabry.
ASH WEDNESDAY
Wednesday, February 10.
Thursday, February 11, Sacred
Heart Reception Room, 6:30
p.m. Note: Date changed due
to Ash Wednesday.
available for purchase prepared
and served by the Knights of
Columbus of St. Thomas More
Catholic Church – Sausage,
sauerkraut, potatoes, green
beans and bread plate, chicken
noodle soup, barbecue beef
sandwich and refreshments.
There will be a raffle, silent
auction and of course, kolaches.
For more informatiof contact
Sam Morris at (361) 2159163 or Catherine Mokry at
(361) 877-9932 or visit www.
chssouthtexas.org. Czech fun,
food and dancing!!!
CZECH HERITAGE SOCIETY
OF TEXAS VICTOR PETER
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Sunday, February 28.
PRESIDENT'S DAY
Monday, February 15
CZECH EX-STUDENTS
ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
MEETING
Saturday, February 20, Blinn
College, Schulenburg, 10 a.m.
Members who have paid their
dues will have the opportunity
to be a part of this meeting via
the internet.
SOCIETY #3, HOSTYN
Sunday, February 21, 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.
31ST ANNUAL POLKA FEST,
CORPUS CHRISTI
Saturday, February 27, Sokol
Hall, 5502 Kosztoryz, sponsored
by the Czech Heritage Society
of South Texas. Doors open
at 10 a.m. and admission is
$10. Musical entertainment
throughout the day includes
Czechaholics, Red Ravens and
the Majeks. There will be a Sokol
Gymnastic Demonstration and
a Grand March. Meals will be
2016
MAR
KJT COLLEGE
SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION
FORMS DUE
Tuesday, March 1.
Wednesday, March 2, second
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.
DISTRICT IV MEETING
AND FAMILY DAY
Saturday, March 5, Old Settlers
Reunion Hall, Round Rock.
DISTRICT VI FAMILY DAY
AND MEETING
Sunday, March 6, Sealy Ball Park
Pavilion. Registration at noon
and lunch served at 12:30 p..m.
Sponsored by Sealy Society #80.
More details to follow.
BEXAR COUNTY CZECH
HERITAGE SOCIETY DANCE
SAN ANTONIO,
Sunday, March 6, Martinez
Social Club, 7791 FM 1346 at
FM 1516, San Antonio, 2-6
p.m. Music by Mark Halata
and Texavia. Admission $10,
children 14 and under-free.
Refreshments of sausage on
SOCIETY #72, CORPUS CHRISTI
Sunday, March 6, meeting,
Moravian Hall, 5601 Kostoryz
Road, 2 p.m.
We d n e s d a y , M a r c h 9 ,
Hamburger Cookout, Sacred
Heart Cafeteria, 6 p.m.
SOCIETY #119, LA MARQUE
Sunday, March 13, meeting.
SOCIETY #129, SCHULENBURG
Sunday, March 20, meeting.
Wednesday, March 23, third
regular meeting, St. Matthew's
Classroom No. 1, 6 p.m. After
brief meeting, members will
assemble Easter baskets for the
youth activity to be held on
Easter Sunday.
S a t u rd ay - Su n d ay, Ma rc h
26-27, members to pass out
Easter baskets to children of
St. Matthew's Catholic Church
after the 6 p.m., 7:15 a.m. and
10:30 a.m. Masses and 9 a.m.
St. Ignatius Catholic Church
Sunday morning Mass.
2016
APR
SOCIETY #134,
ROUND ROCK
S a t u r d a y, A p r i l
2, meeting, St.
William's Parish
Hall.
Saturday, April 2, will compete
in Schulenburg Sausage Festival
and will sponsor the ice tea and
lemonade booth.
DISTRICT III ANNUAL MEETING,
HALLETTSVILLLE
Sunday, April 3, St. Mary's
Catholic Church, beginning
with a 9:15 a.m. Mass for
living and deceased members.
Registration will follow Mass in
the St. Mary's Hall. There will
be a brunch, meeting and youth
activity. For more information,
contact Wanda Zabransky,
District III Secretary-Treasurer,
(361) 293-5193.
Sunday, April 3, Matching Grant
Turkey Shoot, High Hill Store.
KJT DISCOUNTED SPLASHWAY
SEASON PASS DEADLINE
Friday, April 15.
IRS FORM 990-N DUE
Saturday, April 30.
2016
MAY
JOIN HANDS DAY
Saturday, May 7.
SOCIETY #87,
JOURDANTON
Saturday-Sunday, May 7-8,
Mother's Day Bake Sale before
and after all weekend Masses.
Wednesday, May 11, meeting,
Sacred Heart Reception Room,
6:30 p.m.
Sunday, May 15, meeting.
SOCIETY #3, HOSTYN
Sunday, May 15, quarterly
Breakfast.
59TH ANNUAL NATIONAL
POLKA FESTIVAL, ENNIS
Friday-Sunday, May 27-29.
More details to follow.
CATHOLIC SCHOOL TUITION
GRANT ENTRY FORMS DUE
Tuesday, May 31.
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
Classroom No. 5, 7:30 p.m.
2016
JUNE
SOCIETY #119,
LA MARQUE
Sunday, June 12, meeting.
FLAG DAY
Tuesday, June 14.
January 2016
News
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(Continued from page 18)
Tuesday, June 14, Flag Day
Ceremony at the Jourdanton
Community Center, 9 a.m.
KJT YOUTH AND TEEN CAMP
APPLICATIONS DUE
Friday, June 24.
SOCIETY #134, ROUND ROCK
Saturday, June 26, meeting, St.
William's Parish Hall.
OFFICER MEMBER
RECRUITMENT APPLICATION
DEADLINE – FIRST PERIOD
Thursday, June 30.
2016
JULY
SEMINARIAN
SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATIONS DUE
Friday, July 1.
SOCIETY #3, HOSTYN
Wednesday, July 13, annual
charity fundraiser, La Grange
KC Hall.
Sunday, July 17, meeting.
Sunday, July 17, St. Matthew's
Catholic Church Czech Day
Celebration.
KJT STATE FAMILY DAY
Sunday, July 24.
KJT YOUTH CAMP
Sunday, July 24-Thursday, July
28.
KJT TEEN CAMP
Thursday, July 28-Monday,
August 1.
#3,
2016 SOCIETY
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.
AUG
Wednesday, August 10, meeting,
Sacred Heart Reception Room,
6:30 p.m.
Sunday, August 21, Society
Challenge Turkey Shoot, High
Hill Store.
SOCIETY #87,
JOURDANTON
We d n e s d a y,
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.
2016
SEPT
Sunday, September 11, meeting.
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.
2016
OCT
SOCIETY #112,
AUSTIN
Wednesday, October
12, meeting, Sacred
Hear t Reception
Room, 6:30 p.m.
KJT NINTH ANNUAL TAROKY
TOURNAMENT, TEXAS CZECH
HERITAGE AND CULTURAL
CENTER, LA GRANGE
Saturday, October 15.
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.
Sunday, October 16, meeting.
SOCIETY #87,
JOURDANTON
We d n e s d a y,
November 2,
election of officers
meeting, Formation Center
of St. Matthew's Religious
Education Facility, Classroom
No. 5, 7:30 p.m.
2016
NOV
S a t u r d ay, No ve m b e r 1 2 ,
meeting.
SOCIETY #3, HOSTYN
Sunday, November 20, quarterly
Breakfast.
SOCIETY #87,
JOURDANTON
Sunday, December
4, KJT/KJZT Annual
Christmas Social, St.
Matthew's Parish Hall, noon-4
p.m. This is the society's second
youth activity as Santa will
make his appearance after the
meal is served. Members are
asked to be there at 10 a.m. to
2016
DEC
help with set-up.
SOCIETY #119,
LA MARQUE
S u n d a y, D e c e m b e r 1 1 ,
Christmas Party.
DEADLINE FOR STATEWIDE
KJT CHARITY
PROJECT DONATION
Monday, December 12.
SOCIETY #129,
SCHULENBURG
Sunday, December 18, meeting.
OFFICER MEMBER
RECRUITMENT
APPLICATION
DEADLINE – 2ND PERIOD
Saturday, December 31.
SOCIETY #112,
AUSTIN
We d n e s d a y , D e c e m b e r
14, meeting, Sacred Heart
Reception Room, 6:30 p.m.
BOOK REVIEW
C
Pilsen Snow By Philip Kolin
BY SISTER LOU ELLA HICKMAN
hicago, the Windy
City, was home to
the second largest
population of
Czechs in the world.
Philip Kolin, the Distinguished
Professor in the College of Arts
and Letters at the University
o f S o u t h er n Mi ssi ssi p p i ,
celebrates the history of that
neighborhood in his book of
poems, Pilsen Snow.
Perhaps the best word to
describe the collection is real.
The immigrants who came at
the turn of the century took
what jobs they could get, made
Reduce Junk
Mail . . .
Resolve to save time, conserve
energy and preserve trees by
opting out of junk mail.
Households and businesses
receive over 80 billion pieces of
junk mail each year and most of
it ends up in our landfills.
You can easily opt out
of offers for credit on the
Consumer Credit Reporting
Industry web site. Visit the
Direct Marketing Association's
Mail Preference Service to stop
receiving commercial mail from
many national companies.
Important Note: Both
secured sites will ask for
personal information, such as
your address.
do with what they had and
attended Mass faithfully on
Sunday. Kolin reflects on those
virtues with such poems, “Eden
in Pilsen,” “The Procession,”
“First Confessions,” and “The
Glamour Mass.”
Few people know that the
famous actress Kim Novak
hailed from Pilsen and she is
honored with her own poem,
“Kim.”
Kolin’s respect for his topic
shines through each poem.
Thus the book is more than
a feel good collection down
memory lane. To know where
we are going, we must know
where we have come from.
Kolin’s poems can help point
a reader in the right direction.
To order a copy at $14.49,
check on-line for either amazon.
com or Finishing Line Press.
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HELP US FIND THESE MEMBERS
January 2016
NEWS
Official Newsletter of the Catholic Union of Texas
information concerning any
of the names listed below,
please call the Home Office
at 800.245.8182.
MISSING
MEMBERS
SOCIETY #14, BRYAN
Don L. Rosoprim
Frank J. Lero
Michael J. Zak
John T. Habarta
John J. Patke
Michael K. Kosh
Robert P. Scamardo
Please help us find
members that no longer
have a correct address on
file with the KJT. Contact
with our members is very
important to us. We need to
deliver important papers to
these members. If you have
SOCIETY #16, WALLIS
Larry J. Jemela
Herman J. Bilski Jr.
Edward J. Jurek
Kevin D. Marik
Clarence Georg Vrazda Jr.
Brian J. Dibala
Eric J. Dibala
James J. Dibala
Dennis R. Kosik
SOCIETY #20, SHINER
Donald A. Zissa
Mark D. Malinovsky
Louis J. Patek Jr.
Debra A. Patek
Dennis R. Brosh
Eugene J. Svoboda
James A. Simper
Barbara J. Trlicek
Rev. Gabriel Davi Esponsa
Matthew Sosa
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214 E. Colorado • P. O. Box 297 • La Grange, Texas 78945–0297
979/968–5877 • 800/245–8182 • [email protected] • www.kjtnet.org
JANUARY 2016
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]
David M. Wagner, State Vice President
P.O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945
Business 979/968-5877 or 968-5878 • Cell 979/250-3282
[email protected]
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]
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]
Ray Pokorney
10100 Bennett-Pokorney Lane, Manor, Texas 78653-4706
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Thomas Arellano
2949 Saint Paul Rivera, Round Rock, Texas 78665
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Margaret Holik
1828 County Road 382, Louise, Texas 77455-4160
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Ellen Zdansky
701 Meadowbrook Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-3020
Larry L. Kuciemba
5119 Prairie Creek Drive, Houston, Texas 77084
KJT FRATERNAL ACTIVITY MANAGER
Michael Reznicek
3870 FM 949, Cat Spring, Texas 78933
409/771-8101 • [email protected]
KJT NEWS EDITOR
Cynthia V. Taylor
4403 Bob Wire Road, Spicewood, Texas 78669

January 2016 - Catholic Union of Texas, The KJT

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