July 2014 - Catholic Union of Texas, The KJT

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NEWS
The Official Newsletter of the Catholic Union of Texas
Volume 47, No. 188
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July 2014
MESSAGE FROM THE STATE PRESIDENT
July 4 Marked 125th Birthday Of The KJT
A
s I write this, we are
gearing up for the
41st KJT General
Convention to
be held from
Thursday-Saturday, July 24-26
in Houston. There will be a full
write up on the proceedings of
the convention in the August
issue of the KJT News. We look
forward to seeing all of the
delegates and their guests in
Houston.
Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz
passed away on Saturday, July 5.
He served as KJT State Spiritual
Director from 1979 to 1982 and
was likely the KJT Society #46 of
La Grange Chaplain for most
of his 58-year tenure at Sacred
Heart in La Grange. I personally
had the opportunity to hunt on
the same deer lease with Msgr.
Harry and his two brothers,
Msgr. Ben and J.T. back in the
80's and it was always a pleasure
to be at the lease at the same
time as them. Having both
Msgrs. Harry and Ben on the
lease with us meant we never
had to look far as to where
we would fulfill our Sunday
obligation.
Msgr. Harry served as my
pastor here at Sacred Heart
in La Grange from June 1994
after Kelly and I married until
his retirement in 2006 and he
baptized both of my children
during this time span. He will be
missed by me on a personal level
as well as by his Sacred Heart
Parish family, the community
of La Grange and the KJT.
Please keep Msgr. Harry and his
family in your prayers!
125th KJT Anniversary
& State Family Day
Weekend Planned
July 4, 2014 marked the
KJT’s 125th anniversary. In
celebration of this milestone, the
KJT State Family Day and the
KJT State Golf Tournament will
be a combined two-day event on
Saturday and Sunday, October 4
and 5, 2014 in Sealy.
CHRISTOPHER L. URBAN
KJT State President
7th Annual KJT Golf Tourney
The weekend will kick off
with the golf tournament being
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
IMPORTANT
DATES TO
REMEMBER
•August 10, 2014
KJT News Deadline
•September 7, 2014
Annual KJT State KJT
Taroky Tournament
THOUGHT OF
THE MONTH
"A small body of
determined spirits fired
by an unquenchable faith
in their mission can alter
the course of history."
~Mahatma Gandhi
KJT Played A Vital Role In New Priest's Life
Dear Friends and Family
in the KJT,
I am so happy to announce
that I am now a Catholic
priest with the Society of Our
Lady of the Most Holy Trinity
(SOLT). The ordination was
on Saturday, May 31, the Feast
of the Visitation. This is a very
difficult letter for me to write
because it marks the end of
a major chapter of my life, a
chapter where the KJT played
an important role.
All of my life has been
preparing me for this moment,
but I needed a lot of help. In
1997, KJT State Director Stanley
Cernoch first represented the
KJT in my life as he officially
handed me a KJT Scholarship,
which began my college career
at Texas A&M. That KJT
Scholarship plus a job at a
Catholic church were how I
made it through to graduation
in 2002 with almost no debt.
In 2006, a new education began
as I joined SOLT and moved to
Belize, Central America, for
a year, followed by Novitiate
in Colorado. But again, when
I started studies in seminary
in 2008 in Corpus Christi, the
KJT came through. I was given
another KJT Scholarship that
lasted for the past six years to
the present.
The KJT has walked with
In 1997, State Director Stanley Cernoch hands Michael Slovak a KJT College
Scholarship, which was the beginning chapter of his road to priesthood.
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News
July 2014
KJT Played Vital Role In Father Slovak's Road To Priesthood
Continued from page 1
me from College Station to
Corpus Christi to Rome (Italy)
and finally to my final years in
Detroit. Last year I became a
Deacon, and when I was able
to baptize my little niece Lily
Lafferty, only days after she was
born . . . I knew that the time was
about here that I could finally
start giving back. In several
weeks, I will be celebrating the
wedding of my cousin Kyle
Slovak to Leslie Bell in Ennis.
It will be the start of hopefully
many events where I can share
my blessings with my family and
the Czech community that has
supported me for so long.
Thank you KJT and thank you
to everyone who has kept my
Czech heritage alive in my life
and the lives of so many others
. . . from polka and kolache
festivals around Texas to the
Annual KJT Summer Youth
Camp held near La Grange
. . . to the KJT Scholarship
programs that help so many
college students and religious
priests and sisters! Thank you
all for blessing my life, so that I
can now bless others.
May God Bless You All!
Father Michael Slovak,
SOLT
SLOTS OF FUN RUN
Deacon Michael Slovak baptized his niece Lily Lafferty last year.
District IV Readies For Casino Trip
By Shirley Pokorney,
District IV President
t’s finally here – the time
to reserve your seat on
the bus for District IV’s
18th annual overnight
“Slots of Fun Run” to
Coushatta Grand Casino in
Kinder, Louisiana! Mark
your calendar for July 29-30,
and set your
alarm now
for ‘bright
and early’
to avoid
missing the
bus and
thus the fun
and games along the way.
Note that this year we are
arriving in the middle of the
week to take advantage of more
casino incentives (besides your
boss is more likely to believe
you are telling the truth if your
sick days are not connected to
a weekend!).
I
Father Michael Slovak with proud parents John and Grace Slovak.
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 NEW
Human Interest Story Section!
Here is a snapshot agenda:
Depart Pflugerville –
Tuesday, July 29
at 7 a.m.
Arrive Coushatta –
Tuesday, July 29
at 1 p.m.
Depart Coushatta –
Wednesday, July 30
at 1 p.m.
Arrive Pflugerville –
Wednesday, July 30
at 7 p.m.
Spaces will be reserved in
MONTH
September
October
October
DAY
7
4
4-5
the order checks are received.
No verbal reservations will be
accepted. Non-KJT members
may send in a check, but will be
placed on standby until all KJT
members have been confirmed.
Checks will be returned to
couples that do not make it onto
the final bus roster.
Make check out to “KJT
DST IV” in the sum of $110
per couple. This fee includes
one double occupancy room,
portage fees, $46
complimentary
casino free-play,
driver tip and a
variety of prizes for bus games
and contests. No refunds can
be issued, but you
may find your own
substitute if you
need to cancel.
Mail reservation checks along
with names of riders, current
mailing address, phone number
and dates of birth (all must be
over 21) to:
Shirley Pokorney
10100 Bennett-Pokorney
Manor, Texas 78653
For more info:
(512) 251-1185
This year we will repeat the
ever-popular joke contest along
will a few new surprise games.
You won’t want to miss out on
this one!
Katy/Spring Branch Society #121
Religious Retirement Fundraiser
10 1/2 x 20 Red, White & Blue Hand Crafted
Wooden State Flag of Texas
$20 per flag plus $7 shipping/handling
Free delivery in Houston area
Call Pat Nevlud to order: 281.599.1057
(Limited quantity available)
EVENT
KJT Annual Taroky Tournament
7th Annual KJT State Golf Tournament
KJT State Family Day, Sealy
July 2014
News
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SOCIETY SPOTLIGHT
S
Freeport Society #122 Celebrates 50th Anniversary
By James Mikes
t. Joseph Society
#122 of Freeport
celebrated its 50th
anniversary on
Sunday, June 29 at
St. Jerome’s Hall in Clute. Fortythree members and guests were
in attendance. The event began
at 1 p.m. with the welcome by
President James Mikes followed
by the Pledge of Allegiance to
the Flag and prayer before the
meal.
The society was also observing
Flag Day as the tables were
Welcome To
New Member
decorated with red, white and
blue streamers and vases of
American, Texas and Czech
flags. A delicious Czech meal
of sausage, sauerkraut, green
beans, buttered potatoes, bread
and tea was served and catered
by Ben’s Chuckwagon of Wallis.
A variety of kolaches were made
by Emilia Svoboda of East
Bernard and were served for
dessert and enjoyed by all.
After the meal, a presentation
by President Mikes was given.
First, he introduced the officers
of the society – Secretary and
insurance representative L.V.
Keprta who is also an original
officer since the society began
50 years ago, Treasurer LeRay
Niekamp, Vice President Jerome
Bartos, President James Mikes,
and Chaplain Rev. Jim Lynes
who is also pastor of St. Jerome’s
in Clute. He also introduced
State President Christopher
L. Urban as well as Honorary
State Director Stanley Cernoch
and East Bernard Society #40
President Edwin Marik.
This year the society has
21 members receiving either
25- or 50-year membership
pins. Members receiving 25year pins that day were Betty
Bartos, Justine Keprta and Paul
Joseph Huehlefeld. Kenneth
Kaspar also received his 50year pin. Father Lynes blessed
the pins. Fifty-year members
that will receive their pins later
in the year were presented
certificates stating they are 50year members of the society.
Gilbert Bohuslav, who was
the first president of the society,
talked about how the society
was organized and who the local
and state officers were.
Please note that articles
and photos for the KJT
News can be mailed to:
KJT News, P.O. Box 297,
La Grange, Texas 78945,
or can be sent via e–mail
to [email protected].
Deadl ine for articles,
photos and ads for the
News is the 10th of every
month. We welcome and
appreciate your interest in
KJT journalism.
K J T News
(USPS 585–040)
(ISSN 0896–338X)
is published monthly for $6.00 per year
in Texas and U.S. by KJT News, 214 E.
Colorado, P.O. Box 297, La Grange,
Texas 78945. Periodicals Postage Paid
at La Grange, Texas and at additional
mailing offices. POSTMASTER: Send
address changes to include entire zip
+ 4 code to KJT News, P.O. Box 297,
La Grange, Texas 78945.
Stanley Cernoch mentioned
how he enjoyed coming to
meetings and events of Society
#122 of Freeport the last 25
years and wished them all the
best for years to come.
The society will never forget
this special day, especially after
looking at pictures taken 50 years
ago and seeing how everyone’s
looks have changed.
Congratulations Society
#122!
KJT COOKBOOK
SALE!
Reminder . . .
KJT COOKBOOK
SNEAK PREVIEW
Luke Patrick Detzel appears
awed and thrilled to become the
latest addition to Pflugerville
Society #132. This little cutie was
welcomed into his Round Rock
home by parents Matthew and
Rebecca Detzel on December 23,
2013. His ecstatic grandparents
are Daniel and Susan Dorrance
and Paul and Denice Detzel.
Luke, Society #132 is thrilled to
have you too!
State President Urban gave
a nice talk congratulating the
society on 50 years and all it has
done to be successful.
The state president also
talked about the 41st General
Convention, which is fast
approaching and spoke about
the 125th upcoming anniversary
of the KJT, which will be
celebrated in Sealy on SaturdaySunday, October 4-5.
Honorary State Director
Looking for the perfect birthday
gift for family and friends?
Look no more ...
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is the ultimate gift for the chefs
on your gift list!
To order, send check or money
order to:
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La Grange, TX 78945
Please send me ___ copies of
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per book for general delivery
($13 per book)
SPECIAL BUNDLE SALE PRICE
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($29 for 3 books)
Enclosed is my check or money order for $________
Mail books to:
________________________________________________
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________________________________________________
Address
________________________________________________
City, State, Zip
Page 4
News
July 2014
MESSAGE FROM THE STATE ATTORNEY
Appraisal Review Board Ruling May Be Appealed
Question: I filed a tax protest
with my appraisal district
(CAD) because I thought the
new appraised value was too
high. At the protest hearing, the
appraisal review board (ARB)
upheld the new 2014 value.
What are my options now? Do
I have to accept the new 2014
value?
You do have a few options.
However, once again, timing is
everything. After your protest
hearing, the ARB will send you a
copy of its 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 to the
SOAH must be filed within 30
days of receiving the ARB order.
An appeal to the SOAH would
be decided by an appointed
administrative law judge instead
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.
Philip J. Hundl is State Attorney
for the K.J.T. 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 attorneys
for advice on their particular
circumstances.
Submit your questions for this
column via email to phundl@
PHILIP J. HUNDL
KJT State Attorney
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.
WELCOME
Adams Is New Sales Representative
T
he Catholic Union of
Texas, the KJT, would
like to introduce its
newest insurance
agent, Ricky E. Adams
Sr. He will be the representative
for West Society #31.
Ricky was born in the West
area and has lived there all his life.
He and his wife Gladys have been
married for 41 years, have three
children and six grandchildren.
They are members of the Church
of Assumption parish in West.
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.
of an elected district court judge.
Whichever option you choose,
good luck!
He has been a member of the
KJT for about 40 years and they
live in the little town of Birome
about 10 miles east of West.
KJT ANNUITY
PORTFOLIO
RATES
FPD Annuity 5*/Kapital Account 4*
(Issued on/after July 1, 2014)
Minimum Deposit of $250 to Open Kapital Account or FPDA
(additional premiums are required)
or opening deposit of $500
with no additional premiums required
Deposits of $250 - $749 – 1.5%
Deposits of $750 - $24,999 – 2.75%
Deposits larger than $25,000 – 3%
*Guaranteed Rate 1.5%
IRA 4*/Roth IRA 4*
(Issued on/after July 1, 2014)
RICKY E. ADAMS SR.
Did You Know?
Your heart thumps around
100,000 times, pumping
approximately 2,000 gallons of
blood every day.
Minimum Deposit of $2,000 to Open IRA 4 or Roth IRA 4
Deposits larger than $25,000 – 3%
Deposits smaller than $25,000 – 2.75%
*Guaranteed Rate 1.5%
*RATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE
WITHOUT NOTIFICATION*
July 2014
News
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JUNE 2014 TOP PRODUCERS
Ronald Hostas
Society #59, Seymour
•First Place June 2014
Top Producer
•June 2014 Premium Leader
•June 2014 Volume Leader
Lois Jirkovsky
Society #13, Yoakum
•Sixth Place June 2014
Top Producer
•June 2014 New Application
Producer – 198 months
Eugene Maroul
Society #107, Abbott
•Second Place June 2014
Top Producer
Dan Stavena
Society #139, Bay City
•Third Place June 2014
Top Producer
Joe Landsfeld
Society #35, Ennis
•Fourth Place June 2014
Top Producer
W.K. Leonard
Society #119, La Marque
•Fifth Place June 2014
Top Producer
Daniel Lev
Society #90, Rosenberg
•Seventh Place June 2014
Top Producer
•June 2014 Application Leader
Mildred Machacek
Society #20, Shiner
•Eighth Place June 2014
Top Producer
Deborah Currey
Society #130, Elgin
•Ninth Place June 2014
Top Producer
Ernest Bezdek Sr.
Society #31, West
•Tenth Place June 2014
Top Producer
Texas Czech Heritage & Cultural Center
Mluvíte
Česky?
Mluvíte
Česky?
Mluvíte
Česky?
Can you speak Czech?
Mluvíte
Česky?
Can you speak
Czech?
could?
CanWish
you you
speak
Czech?
Wish you could?
Wish
could?
Can
you you
speak
Czech?
An informal beginning
to understanding
the
basic Czech terms needed
An
informal
beginning
to
understanding
the
basic
Czech terms
needed
Wish
you could?
for
travel, speaking
with
researching
genealogy,
An informal
beginning
tograndparents,
understandingsinging,
the basic
Czech terms
needed
Ellen Zdansky
Society #72, Corpus Christi
•June 2014 New Member
Tammy Plante
Society #102, San Antonio
•June 2014 New Member
Did You Know?
Meditation can be intimidating,
but taking a three-minute break
to close your eyes and breathe
deeply is one of the fastest ways
to boost mood, stabilize blood
pressure and clear your head.
for
travel,
grandparents,
singing,
researching
and
just forspeaking
fun, willwith
be offered
at the Texas
Czech
Heritage genealogy,
& Cultural
for travel,
speaking
with
grandparents,
singing,
researching
genealogy,
just
for
fun,
will
be
offered
at
the
Texas
Czech
Heritage
Cultural
Anand
informal
beginning
to
understanding
the
basic
Czech
terms
needed
Center
La fun,
Grange.
will
theCzech
alphabet
and &
and justinfor
will beClasses
offered
at include
the Texas
Heritage
& Cultural
La Grange.
Classes
will include
the alphabet
and genealogy,
forCenter
travel,inspeaking
with
grandparents,
singing,
researching
conversational
Czech,
enjoy
children’s
literature,
and examine
the
Center
in La Grange.
Classes
will include
the alphabet
and
conversational
Czech,
enjoy
children’s
literature,
and
examine
the
and
just
for
fun,
will
be
offered
at
the
Texas
Czech
Heritage
&
Cultural
Czech
song lyrics
so prevalent
in this area.
conversational
Czech,
enjoy children’s
literature, and examine the
Czechinsong
lyrics so prevalent
in this
area.the alphabet and
Center
La Grange.
Classes will
include
Czech song
so prevalent
in this of
area.
Classes
will lyrics
be every
second Sunday
the month beginning June 8
conversational
Czech,
enjoy children’s
literature,
and
examine
Classes
will
be
every
second
Sunday
of
the
month
beginning
Junethe
8
from
1-4
pm.
The
fee
is
only
$10
for
per
class
and
includes
handouts.
Classes
will
be
every
second
Sunday
of
the
month
beginning
June
8
Czech
song
lyrics
sofee
prevalent
in this
area.
from
1-4 pm.
The
is only
$10
for Center
per class
and includes
handouts.
The
Texas
Czech
Heritage
&
Cultural
is
located
at
250
West
from 1-4 pm. The fee is only $10 for per class and includes handouts.
The
Texas Czech
Heritage
& Cultural
Center
is Bypass
located71
at in
250
Fairgrounds
Road
onsecond
US HWY
77 justof
north
of
LaWest
Grange
Classes
will be
every
the month
beginning
June 8 at
The Texas
Czech
Heritage
& Sunday
Cultural
Center
is located
at 250
West
Fairgrounds
Road
on
US
HWY
77
just
north
of
Bypass
71
in
La
Grange
at
the
Fayette
from
1-4
pm. Co.
TheFair
fee
is only
for per
class
and includes
Fairgrounds
Road
onGrounds.
US
HWY$10
77 just
north
of Bypass
71 in Lahandouts.
Grange at
the Fayette Co. Fair Grounds.
The
Czech
Heritage
& Cultural Center
is located at 250 West
the
Fayette
Co. Fair
Grounds.
ToTexas
register,
call
toll free
888-785-4500
(or 979-968-9399)
To register,Road
call toll
888-785-4500
(or 979-968-9399)
Fairgrounds
onfree
US HWY
77 just north
of Bypass 71 in La Grange at
To
register,
call toll free 888-785-4500 (or 979-968-9399)
email:
[email protected]
the
Fayette
Co. Fair Grounds.
email:
[email protected]
email: [email protected]
To register, call toll free 888-785-4500 (or 979-968-9399)
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News
July 2014
SOCIETY SPECIAL EFFORT
Schulenburg Society #129 Supports Veterans
T
A group of bikes attending the rally in Weimar.
Shown are emblems of attending American Legion Bike Rider
organizations.
13th Annual
San Antonio
Czech Gala
Friday, Sept. 12, 2014
6:30-10:30 pm
St. Luke’s Catholic Church
Parish Hall, San Antonio
Dance to the music of
Chris Rybak
By James Prihoda
he Tri-County
American Legion
Riders hosted the
Department of Texas
American Legion
Riders State Rally on May 16,
17 and 18 at the Veterans Hall
in Weimar. Bikers arrived
Friday and the program
included Karaoke Night Friday
evening and Saturday and
Sunday bike rides to the area
Painted Churches, historical
courthouses and Washingtonon–the-Brazos Independence
Park.
Registration revealed
a hundred plus riders from
throughout Texas and a group
from Colorado attending.
Proceeds from the Rally and
events are used to benefit
the Boys and Girls Club of
Champion Valley and the
American Legion Legacy
Scholarship Fund.
St. Augustine Society #129 of
Schulenburg members prepared
and cooked the breakfast
consisting of scrambled eggs,
hash brown potatoes, breakfast
patties, bacon and biscuits for
the participants on Saturday
and Sunday morning.
The Weimar Knights of
Columbus cooked and prepared
hamburgers for the Friday
evening meal and the Weimar
Veterans BBQ Cookers prepared
and barbecued chicken and
sides for the Saturday evening
meal.
KJT Society #129 member
Julianna Prihoda also provided
photography services for the
host Tri-County American
Legion Riders.
Home Office
Hours
Tickets $30 Per Person
$60 Couple
Dinner included.
Silent Auction & Raffle
Info (210) 410-8840
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.
Schulenburg Society #129 members who helped prepare and cook
the Saturday and Sunday morning breakfasts are front (left to right) Isaac,
Shantelle, Joanna, Rhett; back, Matthew, Julianna and Nicklos.
July 2014
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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT
Berans Celebrate 60th Anniversary
Ernest Edward Beran and
Georgia Josephine Holubec
were united in marriage on
May 15, 1954. Father Sylvester
Fuchs officiated the wedding
Mass held at St. Joseph Catholic
Church in Bryan.
Ernest was employed by the
Rockdale Alcoa Works in 1954
and remained with the company
for 38 years upon his retirement.
He farmed raising corn, milo
and cotton. Georgia worked
on the farm as well as being
a homemaker and canning
produce from the garden. Many
long days were spent and late
nights also canning, sewing and
keeping the home going.
They were blessed with four
children – son Edward and wife
Bernadette, daughter Georgia
Ann and husband Michael
Perry, daughter Carolyn and
husband Anthony Motloch, and
son Stephen and wife Susan. The
Beran’s have ten grandchildren
and one great-granddaughter.
Georgia was active teaching
Sunday School at St. Mary’s
when their children were young.
To present day, she remains
involved in St. Mary’s Altar
Society.
Ernest and Georgia continue
raising cattle, chickens and
a vegetable garden. Ernest’s
first love is his wife and family.
Second would be polka music
and next – PECANS! Ernest
cares for his pecan orchard and
has grafted stock for people in
Burleson County and adjoining
counties.
In 1993 Ernest and Georgia
were able to visit the Czech
Republic. Many fond memories
of their trip are shared with
family and friends.
Ernest and Georgia are
members of St. Mary’s Catholic
Church of Caldwell. Ernest is
a member of KJT St. Benedict
Society #100 of Caldwell
and Georgia is an associate
member.
Ernest is a veteran of the
Korean War.
Congratulations on your
60th!
7th Annual
State Golf Tournament
GEORGIA & ERNEST BERAN
Saturday, October 4, 2014
Stephen F. Austin Golf Course
1130 Park Rd
Sealy, Texas 77473
8:30 a.m. - Registration
9:00 a.m. – Shotgun Start
4 Player Scramble - $50 / golfer
Includes 2 mulligans
(At least one team player must be a KJT Member)
18 Team Limit
(First come, first serve)
Deadline – September 30, 2014
Call 800-245-8182 and talk to David or Chris to register
For details on discounted hotel rates, call the home office.
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TEAM CAPTAIN _____________________________________________________
ADDRESS _________________________________________________________
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MAY 15, 1954
PHONE
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EMAIL
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Mail entry form to: KJT Home Office, PO Box 297, La Grange, TX 78945-0297
Web Form
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July 2014
DISTRICT NEWS
District V Family Day Held At Slovak Farms
By Joseph Block,
District V Secretary/
Treasurer
t was a very beautiful
day for the KJT District
V Family Day outing
at the Slovak Farms in
Ennis (Bardwell). Great
thanks to Robert Slovak for the
availability of his facilities for
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this event. There was a great
turnout of families from all of
the District V societies, with
attendance of 98 members and
guests. Everyone got a chance
to visit with each other and
exchange memories and stories
from their areas. Thanks to all
that showed up.
Dallas Society #111 was the
District VII Youth Appreciation Day at
Splashway Water Park in Sheridan
host for this year’s festivities –
many thanks to their hard work
in the preparations for the event
and cooking the food.
Many thanks to Mike
Landsfeld of Waco Beef &
Pork Processors (Holy Smoked
Sausage) for his donations.
Thanks to State Director
Robert Nors and his wife for
participating in the day’s events.
It was great to hear from him
with news and updates on the
KJT.
There was a great turn out of
people that participated in the
games, contest, and arts and
crafts from the “Youngest to
the Young” with the horseshoe
throwing, washer tossing and
fishing. There were a lot of
arts and crafts that really stood
out – these kids have some
great talent. President Tanner
Schlottman, Vice President
Keith Kapavik and SecretaryTreasurer Joe Block presented
all the awards to the finalists
from the games and crafts in all
age groups.
Great job to all that
participated in the day’s event!
Lane Schlottman and Joseph Valek presented the flag for the Pledge
of Allegiance since there was no flag pole available for the District V
meeting.
25-Year
Membership
July 2014
Society #13, Yoakum
Roxanne Lynn Pokluda
District IX
Family Fun Day
Saturday, October 11, 2014
10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Bane Park
West Little York at Hwy. 290
•Food •Fishing •Horseshoes
•Free Throw Basketball
•Cards/Dominoes •Volleyball
Societies
#56 Houston
#82 Eastgate
#103 Baytown
#119 LaMarque
#120 Beaumont
#121 Katy Spring Branch
Information – Pat Nevlud
281.599.1057
Society #16, Wallis
Venessa Renee Sliva
Wyatt James Vykukal
Society #38, Moulton
Bryan John Filipp
Karin Kay Filipp
Kenneth Charles Filipp
Renee Michelle Filipp
Society #40, East Bernard
Ann M. Kramr
Katherine M. Kresta
District V's newest member is Bradyln Salik.
Society #42, Holman
Christopher Frank Neiser
Nathan Daniel Neiser
Society #46, La Grange
Keith Edward Janish
Lisa A. Janish
Wayne E. Marek
Jeremy Ross Hoelscher
Society #84, El Campo
Christine Rebecca Kocurek
State Director Robert Nors informed the District V members of new
upcoming programs from the Home Office.
July 2014
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MAGIC IN THE CARRIBEAN
The KJT Sails Again On Carnival's Luxurious Flag Ship Magic
By Shirley Pokorney,
KJT Cruise Coordinator
he KJT sails again!
Sailing on Carnival’s
newest luxury liner,
the Flag Ship Magic,
will make you feel
as though you are waking up
in Paradise every day. Sailing
has become the most popular
vacation in the world. You are
pampered all day long.
There are so many activities
on board that it would fill the
newspaper to recount them all.
But just the experience of gazing
out onto the tranquil Caribbean
waters on a beautiful moonlit
night . . . well there’s nothing
better.
Experience live shows that are
every bit as good as Vegas. Have
all your meals in a beautiful,
scenic dining room or enjoy
the endless offerings of culinary
delights on the Lido deck 24
hours a day.
If you have a taste for Lady
Luck, there’s the Casino and
daily Bingo that pay off very well.
Into crafts? Experts demonstrate
creative towel folding, martini
making, carving fruit, veggies
and even ice.
There will be entertainment
ranging from comedy and magic
to the music of piano, western
or vintage bands throughout
the day and night and in venues
throughout the ship. Total
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relaxation or partying hearty –
for either, choices abound.
We depart from Galveston
to save our members airline
cost, so take a leisurely drive
and save a bundle. Galveston
is a destination of its own. The
Strand, Moody Gardens, the
Railroad Museum, the Bishop’s
Palace, Seawolf Park, a ferry
trip to Bolivar, and fabulous
seafood are but a few of its many
attractions.
Even though Ray and I have
been to Jamaica and Grand
Cayman before, we are excited
to return. There are so many
interesting choices of things to
do in each port that you can’t fit
it all in. But you won’t want to
miss Stingray City in Cayman.
Here are the details for the
cruise:
SAIL AWAY: Sunday,
October 19
RETURN: Sunday, October
26
SHIP: Carnival Cruise Line
“Magic”
PORT: Galveston
DESTINATION: Montego
Bay, Jamaica; Grand Cayman,
Cayman Islands, and Cozumel,
Mexico
MASS: Daily with Fr. Bob
Knippenberg, KJT Spiritual
Director
CABINS: Your choice. Inside,
outside or balcony cabins
CONTACT: Shirley Pokorney
at (512) 251-1185 for THE
VERY LOWEST RATES
using our GROUP NUMBER
(combining this with any other
discounts such as military,
super-saver, or VIFP club will
save you even more than using
these alone)!
CZECH CLASSES
Study Czech At Blinn College
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By Thadious Polasek
onversational Czech
featuring Moravian
dialects spoken
in Texas will be
offered in the fall at
Blinn College in Schulenburg
and Sealy via interactive
videoconference. The following
classes will be offered: Beginning
Czech on Thursdays, September
18-November 13; Intermediate
Czech on Wednesday,
September 17-November 12,
and Advanced Czech, September
16-November 11. To register
for the classes please call (979)
743-5237 Pre-registration is
required.
The instructor, Thadious
Polasek, has been teaching
Czech at Blinn for more than 16
years. The intermediate classes
will include discussion on how
the names of Texas Czech
communities reflect Czech
history. The advanced class will
read articles from Texas Czech
newspapers and the internet in
Czech covering many topics of
Texas Czech history, culture,
Moravian dialects and music.
The beginning Czech class
will begin with the alphabet
and progress through the
Czech grammar with a focus
on vocabulary development.
Come and join our
Community Education Czech
classes at Blinn College in
Schulenburg or Sealy.
~ Annual Feast ~
St. John ~ Fayetteville
Sunday, August 31, 2014
10:00 a.m.
MASS
with
Polka
Music
St. John The Baptist Catholic Church
Meal served inside Air-Conditioned Hall 11:OO A.M. ’Til 1:30 P.M.
with Music by D.J. Ricky Canik from 11:00 A.M. - 1:30 P.M.
Plates To Go and Drive Thru Line Served From 10:30 A.M. - 1:00 P.M.
BARBEQUE DINNER
BEEF • PORK • SAUSAGE
MEAL TICKETS
ADULTS — $10.00
CHILDREN (Under 12) — $5.00
FROM THE PIT — Barbecue and Sausage To Go at 11:00 A.M.
Barbecue Beef and Sausage Sandwiches Served at 2:30 P.M.
and
Kolaches
Pastries
•
Country
Store
Ice Cold
Country • Grocery Wheel • Refreshments
Auction • Children's Games • Ice Cream
Bingo
UNDER PAVILION
Including Antiques
1:30 P.M.
• Silent Auction
• Plant Wheel
• Cake Walk-1:30
• Concessions
• Train Rides
• Moon Walk
In Air-Conditioned Hall
2:00 P.M.
LIVE MUSIC starting at 11:00 a.m. under the Pavilion
by Larry Sodek and local Parish Musicians
and a FREE DANCE after the Auction until 10:00 p.m.
Music By
Charles & The Fabulous Four
Donated By: Doris Matocha Family and Main Printing, Inc., (Mike & Janice Marek)
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July 2014
2014 KJT SCHOLARS
The KJT fraternal family wishes to congratulate all
of the 2014 scholarly accomplishments of its talented members
and wishes them only the very best as they continue
their educational endeavors and careers!
Justin Tyler Kolinek Wins Society #132 Scholarship
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Justin Kolinek happily accepts the Pflugerville Society #132 Agnes
Pokorney Memorial Scholarship from Scholarship Chair Shirley
Pokorney at the Taylor High School Senior Awards Ceremony.
By Shirley Pokorney
flugerville Society
#132 was pleased
to present its 2014
Agnes Pokorney
Memorial Scholarship to Justin Tyler Kolinek.
This award recognizes
exemplary character, leadership
and scholarship coupled with
outstanding service to the
church, community and the
KJT.
At Taylor High School,
Justin was a member of the
National Honor Society, Silver
Cord, Student Council, as
well as the state and national
award-winning Odyssey of the
Mind team. He was a fouryear letterman in baseball,
earning district honors in his
sophomore year.
Justin’s activities continued
into the community where he
volunteered with the Chamber
of Commerce, Kiwanis and
Rotary Clubs, the local food
pantry and nursing home,
helped organize a city-wide
basketball tournament, coached
youth pitchers at a baseball
camp and worked the Taylor
Community Rodeo concession
stand and the city Haunted
House.
His church appreciated
his service as altar server and
usher. In the summertime, he
volunteered with Vacation Bible
School. He enjoyed being an
active member of the St. Mary’s
Youth Club and FCA.
Oh, and when he finished
all of the above, he reported to
his job with the school district!
No wonder his parents Larry
and Kim Kolinek and his
grandparents W.C. and Barbara
Did You Know?
Compose an epic tale – you
speak an average of 16,000
words a day, about onesixth the number in a typical
novel.
Kolinek find it impossible to hide
their pride! Congratulations
and best wishes, Justin, as you
take that next big step in your
academic and athletic life at
Temple College!
East Bernard Scholarship Recipients
On Tuesday, June 10, the youth who received East Bernard Society
#40 scholarships and their parents were invited to the Society
#40 meeting and meal. At the presentation were (left to right)
Youth Leader Gloria Buxkemper, Jonathon Hlavinka, Miranda
Lehmann, Matthew Kubena, Justin McGuire and Youth Leader
Frank Buxkemper. Scholarship recipient Brandi Hajovsky was
unable to attend.
Immaculate Conception
Church Bazaar
Sealy KC Hall
Sunday, August 31, 2014
BBQ Dinner of Pork, Beef,
Chicken & Sausage
Beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Mexican food also available
Live Music
Beginning at 10:30 a.m.
Live Auction at 1 p.m.
Large Silent Auction in KC Meeting Room
(Sponsored by KJT Society #80)
Entertainment throughout the day
Kiddie Games & Rides • Plant Stand • Grocery Stand
Country Store • Cake Walk • Gift Card Stand
Many more fun games, stands & booths!
July 2014
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HE WILL BE MISSED
Msgr. Harry is survived by
two sisters: Esther Kubeczka
and husband Joe of Conroe and
Sister Florentine Mazurkiewicz,
a Sister of the Divine Providence
at Our Lady of the Lake Convent
in San Antonio; brother, J.T.
Mazurkiewicz and wife Irene of
Brenham; nieces and nephews:
Greg Kubeczka and wife Lorene
of Conroe, Mary Krolczyk and
husband Tom of Conroe, Karen
Wierzbicki and husband Roy
of Cypress, Robert Kubeczka
and wife Carole of Cypress,
Barbara Jaloway of Sealy, Mary
Holtcamp and husband Charles
of Brenham, Clara Grundy
and husband Paul of Tucson,
Arizona.
He was preceded in death by
his parents, Tony and Josephine
Mazurkiewicz; brother, Msgr.
Ben Mazurkiewicz, sister-inlaw Patricia Mazurkiewicz,
and nephews Christopher and
Edward Mazurkiewicz.
ST. AUGUSTINE SOCIETY #129, SCHULENBURG
Msgr. Harry
Mazurkiewicz
Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz,
87, of La Grange passed away
on Saturday, July 5 at College
Station Medical Center in
College Station.
was born in Chappell Hill on
September 18, 1926, the son
of Tony and Josephine (Bilski)
Mazurkiewicz. Msgr. Harry
attended St. Mary’s School
in Brenham and went on to
graduate from St. Edward’s
High School in Austin before
entering St. Mary’s Seminary
in La Porte. He was ordained
May 26, 1951, at St. Mary’s
Church in Brenham. He was
briefly assigned to St. Monica’s
in Cameron before returning to
St. Mary’s in Brenham where he
served as an Associate Pastor. In
June of 1956, he was assigned
Associate Pastor of Sacred
Heart in La Grange, and in 1966
he became Pastor of Sacred
Heart where he served until his
retirement in 2006.
Msgr. Harry served as
Chaplain in the 871st Engineer
Battalion U.S. Army Corps
with the rank of Captain.
Msgr. Harry served in different
ranks in the diocesan level
including Presbyteral Council,
Clerical Endowment Fund and
Diocesan Development Fund
Advisory Committee. He was
appointed Domestic Prelate on
May 9, 1982. He served as the
Dean of the Eastern Deanery
and Consulter and member of
the Personnel Committee for
Bishop Aymond. He also served
as the State Chaplain of the KJT.
Locally, Msgr. Harry served as a
charter member of the Fayette
Library Museum and Archives
Board and as Chaplain of the
La Grange Fire Department
for over 44 years. He served
as a member of the Hospital
Foundation Board.
TURKEY SHOOT
2nd ANNUAL SOCIETIES CHALLENGE
SUNDAY, AUGUST 17, 2014
HIGH HILL COUNTRY STORE
2911 FARM TO MARKET 2672, HIGH HILL, TEXAS
STARTING AT 2 P.M.
ANY SOCIETY WISHING TO PARTICIPATE IS URGED
TO PRE-REGISTER SHOOTERS AND SEND IN THE
FOLLOWING REGISTRATION FORM AND DEPOSIT.
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Rules and Policies of Challenge
CHALLENGE IS FOR A PLAQUE AND BRAGGING RIGHTS.
NO MONETARY PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN.
ALL PARTICIPATING SHOOTERS QUALIFY FOR EACH ROUND PRIZE.
Five (5) person teams (2 KJT members). Team cost $75.00 ($15.00 per person).
Cost includes three (3) non- consecutive rounds with one person from each team
allocated per round. TEAM with most points after 15 rounds wins. A round consists of
twenty (20) shooters with shells provided. (Approved guns are 12, 20, and 410 gauges)
TURKEY SHOOT is open to non-participating shooters and participants may purchase
additional targets if desired. Shooters are called in numerical order (2 times) for
assigned targets and if shooter does not appear before last target is shot, their target is
forfeited. Scoring is based on number of pellets within target circles (2 points, 1” circle
& 1 point – 3” circle) and any shot breaking circle line will be scored at higher point.
TARGETS from each round will be judged overall for the round prize, followed by
team targets being judged for the challenge. A team member needs to be present to
confirm the count. Any tied scores will be decided by a one target shoot-off until tie is
broken. JUDGE’S RULING IS FINAL.
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SOCIETY NAME_______________________________#__________
Participant Name______________________ Fees: $15.00
Participant Name________________________________Fees: $15.00
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Total deposit……………………………………………………...$75.00
Mail to: St. Augustine KJT Society #129, c/o President Matthew Prihoda
2421 FM 2672, Schulenburg, Texas 78956 Cell # 979-505-0293
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Jourdanton Society #87
Coordinates Flag Day Ceremony
With County Fraternal Societies
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By Henry Netardus
t. Jerome Society #87 of Jourdanton
coordinated a Flag Day ceremony with
all of the fraternal societies in Atascosa
County on Friday, June 13 at the Jourdanton
Community Center and Library at 9 a.m.
Those participating were Atascosa County Judge
Diana Bautista, Jourdanton Mayor Susan Netardus
and Jourdanton City Council member Robert “Doc”
Williams, and Donna Fisher and Karen Collins with
the Atascosa County Family Crisis Center.
Organizations present were members of KJT Society
#87, KJZT Society #75, Catholic Daughters of America,
Knights of Columbus No. 3266, Hermann Sons Lodge
3102, members of SPJST Lodge and VFW Post 6970.
The Jourdanton Library donated the new flag for the
flag raising.
The VFW raised the flag, which was followed by the
Pledge of Allegiance. While County Judge Bautista and
Mayor Netardus were signing the proclamation, KJZT
member Melany Shearrer read the proclamation. Society
#87 thanked all for participating.
News
July 2014
Schulenburg Society #129
Observes Flag Day
St. Augustine Society #129 of Schulenburg observed
Flag Day by attending the Memorial Day Services held
by the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and
the Vietnam Veterans organizations on Monday, May
26 at Wolters Park in Schulenburg. The St. Augustine
KJT Youth provided free water and helped hand out
poppies for all in attendance at the services.
Frydek Youth Members Hand Out
Flags At Ceremony
Frydek Society #29 held a Flag Day Ceremony at
the beginning of Mass on Saturday, June 14. (Above)
Daniel Eschenburg reads the history of the flag while
Colby Eschenburg presents the colors. (Below) St.
Stephen youth members handed out flags to all those
who attended Mass.
County Judge Diana Bautista and Mayor Susan
Netardus sign proclamation as Melany Shearrer
reads the proclamation at the Jourdanton Flag Day
ceremony.
Members of VFW Post 6970 prepare to raise the
American flag at the Jourdanton Flag Day ceremony.
Victoria Participates In Raising
Of New Flag
Caldwell Members Distribute
Flags On June 14 And 15
Society #115 in Victoria participated in the raising of a
new flag with VFW Post 4146 on Flag Day. KJT members
attending the event were front row (left to right) Barbara
Yanta, Irene Brosch, Wendy Hrncir; (back) Lawrence
Yanta and Joe Pustka. The VFW Auxiliary provided
refreshments after the Pledge of Allegiance.
Fr. Bernard Hung joins Society #100 member Joe
J. Rychlik as members distributed flags at all Masses
the weekend of Saturday and Sunday, June 14 and 15.
Caldwell Society #100 has participated in this project
for many years and members of St. Mary's in Caldwell
proudly display their flags throughout the year.
July 2014
Shown at the Society #141 Flag Day event were front
row (left to right) Daphne Gentz, Millie Powell, Pat
Gregoire, Lil Oppie; (back row) Gary Gentz, Pat Ermis,
Larry Gregoire, George Marusak, Virginia Pargmann,
Virginia Berto and Dan Berto. Reading the proclamation
is Mary K. Marusak. Not pictured Bernice Ermis taking
the picture.
News
Ammannsville Flag Ceremony Honored Military Personnel Worldwide
Society #4 of Ammannsville held a Flag Day ceremony
immediately following the 6:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday,
June 14. Fr. George Kunnath led the prayer for all of our
military personnel throughout the world. The flag
was lowered and folded by John Kana (Marine Corps
League), Larry Osina (Vietnam Veterans of America),
Henry Miksch (American Legion) and Wesley Holub
(American Legion). The ceremony ended with everyone singing “God
Bless America.”
KJT Society #141,
KJZT Society #130 Honor Flag
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By Bernice Ermis
eorgetown Society #141 along with KJZT
Society #130 celebrated Flag Day on
Saturday, June 14. The day started with
Mass at 8:30 at St. Helen’s Catholic Church
after which the groups went to the VFW
Hall in San Gabriel Park. They listened to the reading
of the proclamation by KJZT President Mary K.
Marusak. It was followed by the Pledge to the Flag there
and the singing of the hymn “God Bless America.”
Society #141 President Pat Ermis led the group in
prayer and a meeting was held. They then went inside to enjoy delicious hamburgers
with all the trimmings, potato salad and chips. A
beautiful flag cake was enjoyed by all, along with peach
cobbler, donated by KJZT member Virginia Pargmann
and ice cream.
Kolache-Klobase Festival Flag Day
Ceremony, Veteran Tribute
KJT Members Present U.S. Flags
To All Military Members, Veterans
KJT youth members, accompanied by several adult
members, along with State Director Ellen Zdansky
presented a U.S. Flag to all military members and
veterans present at the June Zdansky Reunion. KJT
member Tammy Plante had each one introduce
themselves and tell what branch of the military they were
in or served in. Everyone gave them a standing ovation
after receiving the flags. This was just another way to
show our appreciation as one of our many functions
as a fraternal, plus introduce the KJT to other relatives
and guests.
Shown at the Society #141 Flag Day event were
front row (left to right) Gary Gentz, Daphne Gentz,
Pat Gregoire, Mary K. Marusak, Millie Powell, Lillian
Naizer, Lil Oppie; (back row) Pat Ermis, Larry Gregoire,
George Marusak, Bob Pargmann, Virginia Pargmann,
Virginia Berto and Dan Berto. Not pictured is Bernice
Ermis taking the picture. Page 13
A Flag Day Proclamation signing at the recent Kolache
Klobase Festival in East Bernard featured front row (left
to right) KJT Society #40 President Edwin C. Marik,
East Bernard Mayor Marvin Holub, Society #40 Vice
President Sandy Logan; back row, Society #40 Treasurer
Dennis Viktorin, Society #40 member John Kramr
as Uncle Sam, Texas Czech Slovak Queen Christiana
Gentry and Society #40 Secretary Mark Dujka.
Veterans display the flags of the various armed
services at the recent Kolache Klobase Festival Flag
Ceremony and Veteran Tribute.
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July 2014
SOCIETY HAPPENINGS
#3 HOSTYN
By Dianna Kallus
Sts. Cyril and Methodius
and St. George Society #3 of
Hostyn held its second quarterly
meeting of the year on Sunday,
May 18 at the Hostyn Parish
Hall. Twenty members were
present for the meeting.
President Benedict Kallus led
the members in the opening
prayer, followed with the Pledge
of Allegiance.
During the meeting, the
society members voted to give
$200 towards youth member
Joshua Janda’s prayer garden.
Joshua chose to create a prayer
garden below the Hostyn
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.
June 2014
Society #35, Ennis
George Spaniel Sr.
Date of Death: 05/03/2014
Age 86
Society #87, Jourdanton
Augusta Spacek
Age 92
Society #34, Nada
Ben Pavlu
Age 93
Lawrence W. Ryza
Age 78
Society #29, Frydek
Steve Sliva
Age 93
Evelyn B. Ulbrich
Age 84
Society #107, Abbott
Paul Grmela
Age 76
Society #117, Waco
August G. Kocian
Age 83
Society #79, Hungerford
Rev. Henry Rachunek
Age 80
Society #84, El Campo
Clarence Kofron Sr.
Age 87
Society #57, Cyclone
Anton Doskocil
Age 73
Society #63, Smithville
Frank Rainosek
Age 87
Society #35, Ennis
William E. Divin
Age 73
Society #63, Smithville
Bernice Rainosek
Age 86
Society #35, Ennis
Mark H. Valek
Age 56
Church parking lot for his
Eagle Scout project. The Hostyn
society helped build the prayer
garden for their Join Hands
Day project. The prayer garden
is a beautiful place for prayer
and meditation for anyone
to use. It has a statue of the
Blessed Virgin Mary, benches
and flowers.
Former Secretary Ted
Hoffmann was presented a KJT
Perpetual Enrollment plaque
for his forty years of dedication
and service as Secretary for
Hostyn Society #3. Thank you
and congratulations on a job
well done!
President Kallus recently
presented a 75-year membership
pin to Alois Kozel of Katy.
Congratulations Alois!
Johnny and Lorenda Polasek
were thanked for finding a
business to preserve the
125-year old St. Cyril and
Methodius banner and the
121-year old St. George banner
belonging to Hostyn Society
#3. The Collection of Weimar
mounted the beautiful banners
in their individual shadow
box frame. The banners were
donated to the Texas Czech
Heritage and Cultural Center
in La Grange and are receiving
a lot of attention on display.
So take the time, as it’s worth
the stop to look at the beautiful
banners in their new home – at
the Texas Czech Heritage and
Cultural Center!
Lastly, Chaplain Deacon
John McCourt spoke a few
words on the upcoming KJT
General Convention, on youth
retreats and on how our parish
is blessed. He said faith plays a
big roll in our Catholic life. He
than led the members in the
closing prayer.
Door prize winners were
Edward Kozel and Brenda
Fietsam.
Hostyn Society #3 President Benedict Kallus (left) presented
former Secretary Ted Hoffmann of 40 years as a society officer with a
Perpetual Enrollment in the Book of Remembrance of the KJT Memorial
Foundation.
Hostyn Society #3 and YNIA participated in the Join Hands Day by helping
Joshua Janda with his Eagle Scout project of creating a prayer garden at
Hostyn. Shown are (front row) Hostyn Society #3 President Benedict Kallus
presenting the $200 check to Joshua Janda to use towards his project
expense; (back row) Helen Janda, Arnold Janda, Wayne Janda, Douglas
Janda, Chase Fietsam, Harold Fietsam, Theo Svec, Helen Faldyn, Clarence
Faldyn, Brenda Fietsam and Dianna Kallus.
#80 SEALY
By Bernice Stolarski
The Tuesday, May 27 meeting
of Sealy Society #80 began with
a prayer before the pizza meal
and ice cream served by Steven
Kutra and Larry Kuciemba. The
meeting resumed around 7:30
p.m. with a prayer and Pledge
of Allegiance.
The members were pleased
to have State Vice President
David M. Wagner attend
the meeting. The State Vice
President congratulated Larry
Kuciemba on becoming a new
KJT board member.
Father Eric mentioned that
the Immaculate Conception
Church in honor of our 125th
anniversary is sponsoring a
free concert by the Kovanda
Band at the Liedertafl Hall on
Wednesday, June 11 from 7
to 9 p.m. Society members
approved a monetary donation
towards the event.
The Join Hands Day project
was a success with a total of 32
people participating from five
fraternal organizations and
three groups of Girl Scouts. Flag
Day ceremonies are scheduled
for the weekend of June 14
and 15 after each Mass. The
society is providing flowers for
the weekend and sponsoring
the 9 a.m. Mass for living and
deceased members of Society
#80. The society agreed to give
away as a door prize a $100
ticket to the KC Gala event
scheduled for Saturday, July
26. Bernice Stolarski was the
lucky winner. The ticket entitles
the winner to a steak meal for
two and free refreshments.
Any prize winnings associated
with this ticket will become the
property of the KJT.
Bennie and Bernice Stolarski
are responsible for preparing
the meal for the Tuesday,
July 22 meeting. The meeting
adjourned with a prayer.
Encourage Youth
to Participate
at the Local, District
& State Level.
They Are the Future
of This Great
Fraternal Family!
July 2014
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SOCIETY HAPPENINGS
#31 WEST
By Georgie Nors
West Society #31 held a
meeting on Sunday, June 8 after
the 7:30 a.m. Mass. President
Michael Kraemer called the
meeting to order with a prayer
and then lead the Pledge of
Allegiance.
Ervin Laubert and Albert
Charanza won door prizes. The
society had thank you cards
from the Michael Maler Family
for the memorial and Brent
Pavlas for the scholarship he
received.
George Meurer asked about
having alcohol as door prizes
since the society meets in the
school now. Since it is not
opened nor consumed, it is
acceptable.
Greeters at the Masses –
President Kraemer reminded
everyone that KJT is scheduled
for the third weekend of each
month and that anyone can
help – just show up about 15
minutes before Mass to hold
the door, greet people and then
after Mass, pass out bulletins,
etc. Next weekend the society
will need people, and Michael
St. Stephen’s Austin Society #112 enjoyed a tailgate party at the Dell
Diamond in Round Rock.
Georgetown Society #141 made a donation of a wheelchair to St. Helen’s
Catholic Church on Sunday, May 11. It will be on hand for anyone who
needs help getting from their car at the drop off entrance of the church
and back. Accepting the wheelchair from President Pat Ermis is Head
Usher Al Iannone.
and Cathy Kraemer will be out
of town.
Hamburger Cookout – The
society made a profit of $821.10,
with $202.50 from the bake
sale and $618.61 from the
hamburger sale. Funds were
designated for the scholarship
fund, so the society did not
quite cover the amount it paid
out this year, but still did well.
(Note: The society was later
reminded after the meeting
that the bake sale money was
supposed to be for the youth.)
District Family Day held
on Sunday, May 4 – It was
reported that on the District
Family Day it was a little windy,
but went well. There were a
lot of fish caught. They served
hamburgers and hot dogs, and
had a short meeting. Society #31
was represented.
President Kraemer informed
the members that the society
gave two scholarships of $500
each to Brent Pavlas and Katy
Campbell. The society received
a total of four applications,
discussion was held at the
hamburger fundraiser and a
decision was made.
The president let everyone
know that the society will have
a new insurance representative
– Ricky Adams. It was also
mentioned that Eugene Maroul
would also be representing the
society.
There will be a going away
party for Fr. Ed today at the
KC Hall. There was discussion
about giving Fr. Ed a gift from
the KJT. It was decided to give
him a $100 monetary gift.
There was a discussion about
Flag Day ceremonies on Friday
and Saturday, June 14 and 15.
Present Kraemer asked Don
Urbanovsky if he would take
care of getting Scouts to help
and contacting the church
office.
The KJT General Convention
will be held Thursday-Saturday,
July 24-26 at the Omni Hotel
in Houston. Delegates should
have received their packets by
now. The president reminded
delegates to reserve their hotel
rooms and return the ticket
reservations to the Home Office.
The annual Summer Youth
Camp will be held SundayWednesday, July 27-30, right
after the convention. It will be
held just north of La Grange at
the SPJST campsite.
The Parish Festival is on
Sunday, August 10. As usual,
the KJT will be in charge of the
auction. President Kraemer
asked State Director Robert
Nors if he would contact Ed
Sykora to see if his office staff
could make the calls again for
the society.
Nors also stated that last
year the society put together an
auction item. It was decided to
donate an auction item with a
limit of $125 and to also donate
two boxes of chicken.
Don Urbanovsky noted that
there would be a benefit for Ann
Vanek for medical expenses on
Sunday, August 3.
The society will have a
Corporate Communion on
Sunday, September 14 at the
7:30 a.m. Mass.
President Kraemer asked
about having breakfast after
the October meeting. The
members agreed and will make
the decision at the September
meeting on whether they serve
breakfast burritos instead of
pancakes.
State Director Nors reported
that effective July 1, there would
be a new KJT Kapital Account,
with $250 to open and minimum
of $120 contributed annually,
and another with $500 to open,
with no commitment for yearly
deposit.
The minimum interest rate
will be 1.5%, 2.755% and 3%.
The interest earned is reported
on a 1099.
The Youth Club is trying to
schedule the swim party, but
there are insurance issues with
using the Czech Inn. There was
an idea about going to Lofer’s
Bend Day Use area, but there
is no shaded area for those who
wish to stay out of the heat.
They will pursue further.
State Director Nors presented
Michael Lee Kidwell as a
reinstated member.
Raffle prizewinners were
Marvin Cepak and George
Meurer.
Meeting was adjourned with
a prayer led by State Director
Nors.
West Society #31 members
and the youth participated with
the Boy Scouts and had the Flag
Day activities at all the Masses,
honoring the Flag.
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July 2014
SOCIETY HAPPENINGS
#80 SEALY
By Bernice Stolarski
The annual Sealy Society #80
Join Hands Day project was
held Saturday, May 3 beginning
at 9 a.m. at the Sealy Cemetery.
This project is sponsored by five
local fraternal organizations –
Sealy KJT Society #80, SPJST
Lodge 141, Woodmen of the
World Chapter 105, Knights of
Columbus #3313 and Hermann
Sons Lodge #239-2.
Assisting at the Sealy
Cemeteries were members of
Girl Scout Troops #2304 and
#2294 along with their parents
and members of the above
organizations. Over 300 small
U.S. flags were placed on the
graves of veterans at the Sealy
Cemetery and Immaculate
Conception Cemetery.
Bennie and Bernice Stolarski
coordinated the project and
wish to thank everyone for their
participation.
#134 ROUND ROCK
By Margie Thompson
Round Rock Society #134 met
on Saturday evening June 14 for
its quarterly meeting. Pizza was
served and members brought
desserts to share.
President Tina Risinger
called the meeting to order,
members opened with the
Pledge of Allegiance. Guests
were introduced. Meeting
dates for the coming year were
announced.
Leon Barton gave the
members an update of members
he has heard from and have not
been able to attend meetings
due to health, and gave some
history of Society #134 for
attending guests.
The KJT General Convention
will be held Thursday-Saturday,
July 24, 25 and 26. Delegates
Next stop of the Join Hands Day group was the Frydek St. Mary’s Church Cemetery. Helping with the project
of placing small U.S. flags on the graves of veterans was Girl Scout Troop 261. Pictured are Mason Dziadek and
Scouts Lindsey Dziadek, Madison Maughan, Kendall Young, Courtney Dziadek and M’Lynn Koetting. In the back row
are Scout Leader Sheri Dziadek, Johnnie Klatt, Gene Leschper, and Barbara Brandes. The group then traveled to
the two San Felipe cemeteries. Around 200 flags were distributed at these three cemeteries. Refreshments were
served upon completion of this project. Flags were placed on the graves of veterans at two additional cemeteries
– the Polish Cemetery on Stockold Road and the Hartsville Cemetery on S.H. 36 between Sealy and Wallis for a
total of around 550 flags being put out.
Pictured are Girl Scouts AnnaMarie Burroughs, Ellie Hajovsky, Emma Juarez, Madison Klotz, Kendall Krenek,
Rryanne Laredo, Brittany Luttrall, Jordan Murray, Brianna Pittillo and Jasmyn Trejo. Adults representing the
organizations are Johnnie Klatt, Bennie Stolarski, Ivy and Leon Konvicka, Gene Leschper, Billie Jean Nichols,
Wilbert Leschper, Barbara and Waddel Brandes and Scout Leader Collette Burroughs. Freda Jemela and Bernice
Stolarski also assisted as well as the parents of the scouts. Refreshments were provided for the group upon
completion of the project.
for #134 are Leon Barton and
Less Miller.
Bingo was played and
door prizes drawn.
On Thursday, June 12, Georgetown Society #141 donated a check to
the Religious Education Program for $404. It was part of the money they
earned selling ice cream during the Lenten fish fry’s and was matched by
the Home Office. President Pat Ermis and Treasurer Larry Gregoire are
shown handing the check to RE Director Marianne Perry. It will be used
for the DCYC conference. Society #115 from Victoria attended a family fun day at Splashway in
Sheridan in June. Pictured with Society President Lawrence Yanta (center
back), Barbara Yanta (far right center) and Wendy Hrncir (center right) is
Irene Brosch surrounded by her children and grandchildren who enjoyed a
day of water activities in tubes and under water “dump” surprises.
Society
Member
Spotlight
Evelyn Jackson, La
Grange Society #46
member, made her First
Communion at St. Mary
Catholic Church in
League City on Saturday,
April 26. Evelyn is the
great-granddaughter
of Ruth Chovanec,
the granddaughter
of Shirley Koch and
daughter of Angie
Jackson, all members
of La Grange Society
#46. Congratulations
Evelyn!
July 2014
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Youth Activity Corner
Color the "BACK TO SCHOOL" picture
and mail your entry in by AUGUST 13 to be
eligible for a drawing of three $5 cash prizes.
Children must be ages 2-8 to enter and are
limited to 2 wins per year. HURRY AND
GOOD LUCK!
(If you have more than one child in your household wishing to enter
the contest, please feel free to make copies of the picture. Must be a
KJT member to enter contest.)
Mail the picture and your name, age, society #, address
and phone number to the:
KJT Home Office, P. O. Box 297,
La Grange, Texas 78945
Who Am I?
I was chosen by Jesus to be one of the twelve apostles along with my brother, John.
Jesus gave us a special name: “Boanerges” meaning “Sons of Thunder.” I was one
of the first martyrs of the Church. King Herod Agrippa I killed me with a sword.
Tradition teaches that I evangelized Spain before I died and I am the patron saint of
hatmakers, rheumatoid arthritis sufferers, and laborers. My feast day is July 25. Who
am I?
June 2014 Who Am I? Answer: St. Aloysius Gonzaga
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 AUGUST 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 # ______________________
June 2014 Who Am I? Contest Winners
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Kaboose.com
Joseph Holy, Age 10, Society #31, West
Rileigh Chumchall, Age 12, Society #13, Yoakum
Fourth of July Coloring Contest Winners
Mark Kostecka Jr., Age 8, Society #31, West
Blake Adams, Age 8, Society #112, Austin
Aiden Adams, Age 5, Society #112, Austin
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July 2014
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
SOCIETY #141,
GEORGETOWN
Wednesday, August
6, Czech Priest's
meeting with the
KJZT in the SRAC Room 103.
No business meeting at this
event. We will be preparing
the meals and attending the
meeting with the seminarians.
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SOCIETY #117,
WACO
Sunday, August 10, meeting,
Waco Knights of Columbus Hall,
5515 Sanger Avenue. Honoring
the 2014 high school graduates
who are KJT members. A $200
scholarship will be presented to
each graduate. Meeting starts at
noon with a hamburger lunch
and trimmings. Members bring
side dishes and desserts. Also
bring dominoes and games to
play.
SOCIETY #56,
HOUSTON
Assumption Catholic Church,
Pope John Paul Building, second
floor right behind the rectory,
1:30 p.m. The meeting will
be followed by a social, bingo
and a meal. We encourage all
members to mark the date and
plan to attend and be involved.
SOCIETY #31, WEST
Sunday, August 10, Church
Festival, KJT in charge of
auction.
SOCIETY #13, YOAKUM
Sunday, August 17, meeting, St.
Joseph Family Center after the
9 a.m. Mass.
SOCIETY #129,
SCHULENBURG,
2ND ANNUAL SOCIETIES
CHALLENGE TURKEY SHOOT,
HIGH HILL
Sunday, August 17, High Hill
Country Store, 2911 Farm
to Market 2672, 2 p.m. Preregistration sheet can be found
on page 11 of this issue of the
KJT News.
SOCIETY #3, HOSTYN
Hostyn Parish Hall, 9:30 a.m.
after the Scholarship Breakfast.
Guests are always welcome!
ANNUAL HOMECOMING
PICNIC, MARAK
Sunday, August 24, Sts. Cyril
and Methodius Church, seven
miles northwest of Cameron,
FM Road 2269. Mass 10:15 a.m.,
dinner 11 a.m., games noon. The
meal will consist of home-fried
chicken and sausage with all
the trimmings. Meal tickets $9
each, drive-thru line for platesto-go. Continuous serving
while it lasts. Entertaiment
by the Praha Brothers from
12:30-3:30 p.m. Auction at 3:30
p.m. inside the air-conditioned
hall. Entertainment for the
entire family with games and
refreshments!
CZECH JAM SESSIONS
2014
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ph: 972-875-7982
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STS. CYRIL & METHODIUS
CATHOLIC CHURCH PICNIC,
CISTERN
Sunday, August 24, under
shady pavilion at Sts. Cyril and
Methodius Catholic Church in
Cistern off of Hwy. 95 between
Smithville and Flatonia. Holy
Mass is at 10 a.m. Dinner of
fried chicken and V&V sausage
is served from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
(eat-in, plates-to-go, walk up
or drive-thru) with adult plates
and plates-to-go $9 and children
plates $4. Auction starts at
1 p.m. featuring homemade
items, crafts, livestock and
more. Trail Ride starts at 9
a.m. leaving intersection Hwy.
95N and Anchor Ranch Loop
Road – contact David at (361)
865-2301 or Joey Velasquez at
(979) 702-9159. Country store,
cake spin, air conditioned bingo
from noon-4 p.m., horseshoes
registration from noon-1:30
p.m. and start time at 2 p.m.,
balloon artist Bobby Cordell
from 1-3 p.m., games and magic
show at 3:30 p.m. Live music
by Incredible Music Makers
11:30 a.m.-3 p.m. and Krazy
Kirbs DJ 5-8 p.m. Something
for everyone! Come and enjoy
the day! For more information
call (361) 865-3568. Portion of
net proceeds donated to Cistern
Fire Station Building Fund.
SOCIETY #133,
MISSOURI CITY
Monday, August 25, meeting,
A&B Meeting Room, Holy
Family Catholic Church, 1510
Fifth Street, Missouri City, 7:30
p.m.
SOCIETY #115, VICTORIA
St. Mary's Catholic Church,
Victoria, 7:30 am.
ST. JOHN CHURCH PICNIC,
FAYETTEVILLE
Sunday, August 31, St. John
Recreation Hall, Fayetteville is
right in the middle of the Central
Texas South Golden Triangle
Area and is conveniently located
between Austin, Houston and
San Antonio. Mass with Polka
music at 10 a.m.. All-you-caneat barbecue beef, pork and
sausage dinner with trimmings
prepared on the church grounds
and plates to beginning at 11
a.m. Country auction at 1:30
p.m. Bingo, music and other
events throughout the day.
Come join an old-fashioned
feast! For further information
call (979) 378-2244.
SOCIETY #122, FREEPORT
Tuesday, September 2, meeting,
St. Jerome's Father O'Malley
Room, Clute, 6 p.m.
IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
CHURCH BAZAAR,
SEALY
Sunday, August 31, Sealy KC Hall.
Barbecue dinner of pork, beef,
chicken and sauage beginning
at 10:30 a.m. Mexican food also
available. Live music begins
at 10:30 a.m. Live auction at
1 p.m. Large silent auction in
KC Meeting Room sponsored
by KJT Sealy Society #80.
Entertainment throughout the
day including kiddie games and
rides, plant stand, grocery stand,
country store, cake walk, gift
card stand and many more fun
games, stands and booths.
SOCIETY #87, JOURDANTON
Wednesday, September 3,
m e e t i n g , C l a s s ro o m No.
5, Formation Center of St.
Matthew's Religious Education
Facility, 7:30 p.m.
SACRED HEART PARISH FALL
PICNIC, HALLETTSVILLE
Sunday, August 31, KC Hall.
Dinner will be served from
10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Drive thru
plates-to-go sold 10:30 a.m.-1
p.m. Dining in the KC Hall. Meal
consists of country fried chicken,
stew, homemade cornbread
dressing with all the trimmings.
Adults $8.50, children (10 and
under) $4.50. Short memorial
at 1 p.m. given by Rev. Msgr.
John Peters. Auction on the
Main Pavilion at 1 p.m. Inside
the air-conditioned KC Hall
there will be bingo (noon-6
p.m.), cake walk, country store
and religious articles booth.
Music on the Main Pavilion
with Kovanda Czech Band
11 a.m.-1 p.m. Free dance on
the Polka Pavilion/Biergarten
with Dujka Brothers and the
Red Ravens 1-9 p.m. Dance
in KC Hall with music by the
Emotions 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $10
per person. Kiddie games and
rides all afternoon, and cool
off in the water slide. Washer
pitching tourney at 5 p.m.
Delicious hamburgers, french
fries, nachos, popcorn, funnel
cakes, snow cones, lemonade
and sodawater all afternoon.
Come join in the fun!
NATIONAL GRANDPARENT'S
DAY
Sunday, September 7.
2014
SEPT
LABOR DAY
Monday, September 1.
SOCIETY #34, NADA
Saturday, September 6, meeting,
Family Life Center's St. Joseph
Room, 7 p.m. following 6 p.m.
Holy Mass.
KJT ANNUAL
TAROKY TOURNAMENT
Sunday, September 7.
SOCIETY #4, AMMANNSVILLE
Sunday, September 7, quarterly
meeting, at the rector y
immediately following the 9:30
a.m. Mass.
SOCIETY #72,
CORPUS CHRISTI
Sunday, September 7, meeting,
Moravia Hall, 2 p.m. Food and
door prizes.
SOCIETY #112, AUSTIN
Wednesday, September 10,
meeting, Sacred Heart Reception
Room, 6:30 p.m.
13TH ANNUAL SAN ANTONIO
CZECH GALA
Friday, September 12, St. Luke's
Catholic Church Parish Hall,
San Antonio, 6:30-10:30 p.m.
Your are invited for an evening
of Czech music and Czech
food. The versatile Chris Rybak
will provide the music. Come
enjoy good food, good music,
a great raffle and silent auction.
Tickets are $30 per person, $60
for a couple. This evening is
benefiting the statewide Texas
Czech Heritage and Culturall
Center in La Grange. For more
information, call (210) 4108840.
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(Continued from page 18)
SOCIETY #31, WEST
S u n d a y, S e p t e m b e r 1 4 ,
Corporate Communion at 7:30
a.m. Mass followed by meeting
with coffee and kolaches.
SOCIETY #119,
LA MARQUE
Sunday, September 14, tentative
meeting, Parish Life Center.
SOCIETY #63,
SMITHVILLE
Tuesday, September 16, meeting
with potluck meal.
SOCIETY #134, ROUND ROCK
Saturday, September 20, meeting
in the Pavilion. A chili supper
will be served with Chris Lively
as the cook.
SOCIETY #80,
SEALY
S u n d a y, S e p t e m b e r 2 1 ,
Member Appreciation Dinner,
Hi l l Com mu n i t y Cen ter.
Registration begins at 1 p.m.
Catered meal will be served at
5 p.m.
SOCIETY #13,
YOAKUM
Sunday, September 21, meeting,
St. Joseph Family Center after
the 9 a.m. Mass.
SOCIETY #133,
MISSOURI CITY
Monday, September 22, meeting,
A&B Meeting Room, Holy
Family Catholic Church, 1510
Fifth Street, Missouri City, 7:30
p.m.
SOCIETY #87, JOURDANTON
Saturday, September 27, Join
Hands Day, St. Matthew's Parish
Hall, 9 a.m. Members to help
with clean-up and set-up of St.
Matthew's Church Picnic.
SOCIETY #115, VICTORIA
Sunday, September 28, annual
fundraiser in conjunction with
the annual Czech Fest, Victoria
Community Center. Members
are asked to provide baked
goods and give of their time to
help the cake wheel beginning
at noon.
2014
OCT
7TH ANNUAL
KJT STATE GOLF
TOURNAMENT
Saturday, October
4.
TAROCK TOURNAMENT
Sunday, September 07, 2014
KJT Activity Center
116 S. Hwy. 71
La Grange, TX 78945
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Entry Fee--$25 includes noon meal and other snacks
throughout the day
Four 1 ½ hour rounds will be played
Registration at 8 am, play begins at 9 am, meal after the
second round
Top four (4) scorers after four rounds receive trophies and
cash prizes-First through fourth place
Table winners paid $5 after each round; door prizes to be given
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All players welcome—pass the word
Cash door prizes
Pre-registration is requested for meal preparation
purposes
Entry Fee will be refunded if unable to attend
If you have any questions or for more information
contact: Stanley Cernoch @ 281-422-9954,email
[email protected] or Frankie Joe Cernosek @
979-743-3486, email [email protected]
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SOCIETY #141, GEORGETOWN
Friday, October 10, meeting,
home of Pat and Larry Gregoire.
Call (512) 869-0091 for
directions.
KJT Sales
Representatives
Eugene G. Maroul
John D. Kana
Ted J. Vitek
Dan L. Stavena
Henry C. Zapalac, Jr.
Ellen Zdansky
Dominic Muras, F.I.C.
Timothy B. Prasifka
Frank L. Buxkemper, F.I.C.
Robert G. Leopold
Deborah A. Currey
Joe E. Landsfeld
L.V. Keprta
Linda M. Gaas
Valentine J. Eschenburg
Charles I. Mock
Frances M. Toman
Kathleen B. Chovanetz
Margaret A. Holik
David L. Cernosek
Frankie Joe Cernosek
Victor J. Janak II
Daniel J. Tesar
Pat J. Nevlud
Gilbert Barratachea
Joe Banda
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Saturday, October 4-Sunday,
October 5.
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Milan Dujka Jr.
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Charles Zdansky
Tammy Plante
Bobby Terpstra
Mark Stolarski
Jeannie Arellano
Lawrence Yanta
Patrick Valenta
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#107, Abbott
(254) 580-8102
#4, Ammannsville
(979) 247-4583
#112, Austin
(512) 928-0960
#139, Bay City
(979) 245-2157
#14, Bryan
(979) 822-5833
#72, Corpus Christi
(361) 992-4501
#111, Dallas
(972) 224-4086
#111, Dallas
(972) 225-2551
#40, East Bernard
(979) 335-7318
#84, El Campo
(979) 543-3535
#130, Elgin
(512) 775-0977
#35, Ennis
(972) 875-5443
#122, Freeport
(979) 265-5687
#12, Frenstat
(979) 596-2606
#29, Frydek
(979) 627-0045
#29, Frydek
(979) 885-3961
#71, Ganado
(361) 782-6644
#5, Hallettsville
(361) 798-9999
#48, Hillje
(979) 648-2025
#42, Holman
(979) 263-5533
#42, Holman
(979) 743-5318
#56, Houston
(713) 518-1573
#79, Hungerford
(979) 532-2006
#121, Katy-Sp. Branch (281) 599-1057
#128, Killeen
(254) 699-5535
#131, Manor
(512) 272-5801
#38, Moulton
(361) 596-7133
#43, Wied
#1, Praha
#34, Nada
(979) 758-3642
#132, Pflugerville
(512) 251-1185
#90, Rosenberg
(281) 232-2777
#90, Rosenberg
(281) 232-3667
#134, Round Rock
(512) 255-1165
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(979) 885-7814
#80, Sealy
(979) 885-7814
#80, Sealy
(979) 885-2186
#59, Seymour
(940) 889-4440
#59, Seymour
(940) 889-3421
#20, Shiner
(361) 594-2552
#114, Temple
(254) 773-6300
#119, Texas City
(409) 935-2500
#115, Victoria
(361) 578-6730
#117, Waco
(254) 772-2424
#31, West
(254) 826-5435
#60, Tours
(254) 822-1217
#31, West
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(361) 293-2206
#87, Jourdanton
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(979) 335-4861
#16, Wallis
#27, Taylor,
(512) 422-7767
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#55, Corn Hill
#141, Georgetown
#101, Danbury
(281) 431-0791
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(254) 829-2441
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(972) 875-9669
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(361) 992-4501
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(210) 823-4663
#114, Temple
(254) 642-3830
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(979) 877-5254
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(361) 575-7280
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#111, Dallas
(940) 624-3773
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Message From State President . . .
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held at the Stephen F. Austin
Golf Course in San Felipe (near
Sealy).
A four-person scramble will
be played with a limit of 18
teams. A shotgun start will
begin at 9 a.m.
State Family Day & 125th
Anniversary Celebration
The celebration will begin at
2 p.m. on Saturday at the K of
C Hall in Sealy at 1310 Highway
90 West. There will be activities
for the kids, music 2-5 p.m.
by the Kovanda Czech Band,
dinner and then music from
6-10 p.m. by the Dujka Brothers
to end the evening. We will
again be drawing for attendance
prizes throughout the day as we
have in the past.
Mass will be celebrated
on Sunday at Immaculate
Conception Church in Sealy at
600 4th St. at 9 a.m. and then
we will reconvene at the K of
C Hall for brunch and then
end the day with a free bingo
game with many prizes to be
awarded. More details will be
forthcoming in the next issue
of the KJT News.
Society #12, Frenstat
John E. Kacer
Marvin F. Kacer
Society #16, Wallis
Kenneth J. Matej
Daniel A. Orsak
Society #20, Shiner
Jerome C. Holub
Ronald D. Matias
Nathan D. Molnoskey
Ronald L. Molnoskey
Robert A. Nevlud Jr.
Jeffrey P. Wagner
Thomas J. Wagner
Timothy J. Wagner
Society #28, Granger
Gregory F. Pekar
Society #29, Frydek
Larry Wayne Blazek
Michael C. Blazek
Patrick A. Blazek
Douglas J. Treybig
Society #31, West
A.F. Kubacak
Society #35, Ennis
Joseph Lamer Jr.
Paul D. Nekuza
Society #43, Wied
Dennis R. Janak
David W. Pesek
Society #49, Needville
Christopher J. Filip
Society #55, Corn Hill
Kevin P. Sukup
Society #56, Houston
Chris P. Matula
Society #60, Tours
Clarence J. Straten
David E. Straten
Robert W. Straten
Society #71, Ganado
Albert D. Andel
Patrick J. Andel
Charles James Psencik
Milton J. Venglar
Raymond F. Dlabaja
James L. Krupala
Gary J. Vahalik
Aaron L. Valenta
Society #73, Wichita Falls
Gregory A. Peters
Samuel C. Peters
Society #80, Sealy
Steven Charles Cerny
Albert Sustala
Edwin James Sustala
Raymond A. Sutala
Society #39, Marak
David R. Vaculin
Society #81, Poth
Wildfred A. Wiatrek
Edward J. Mihalko Jr.
Edward Sprencel
Lawrence Sprencel
Society #40, East Bernard
Paul K. Vacek
Society #82, Eastgate
Brian J. Hanel
214 E. Colorado • P. O. Box 297 • La Grange, Texas 78945–0297
979/968–5877 • 800/245–8182 • [email protected] • www.kjtnet.org
JULY 2014
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]
July 2014
Society #4, Ammannsville
Randy F. Holub
Daryl A. Weyand
NEWS
Official Newsletter of the Catholic Union of Texas
50-Year Membership
Society #1, Praha
Douglas E. Jasek
Sidney J. Jasek
George C. Migl
July 2014
Society #87, Jourdanton
Paul E. Divin
Society #90, Rosenberg
Mark A. Prihoda
Society #108, Brenham
James A. Holub
Charles P. Majewski
David C. Majewski
Society #111, Dallas
Mark A. Adamcik
Patrick J. Snapka
Michael D. Zabojnik
Society #112, Austin
David L. Motloch
Johnny L. Motloch
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]
Society #113, McCook
Raymond A. Moczygemba
Margaret Hanslik
121 CR 193A, Moulton, Texas 77975-4809
Cell 361/772-1973 • [email protected]
Society #115, Victoria
Glenn A. Spann
Kenneth W. Spann
Ray Pokorney
10100 Bennett-Pokorney Lane, Manor, Texas 78653-4706
Society #120, Beaumont
Steven A. Chvatal
Thomas Arellano
120 Retama Drive, Georgetown, Texas 78626-6351
Society #121, Katy-Spring
Branch
Donald L. Zapalac
Duane L. Zapalac
Society #122, Freeport
Kenneth R. Kaspar
Society #133, Missouri City
William J. Hickl III
Margaret Holik
1828 County Road 382, Louise, Texas 77455-4160
Ellen Zdansky
701 Meadowbrook Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-3020
Larry L. Kuciemba
5119 Prairie Creek Drive, Houston, Texas 77084
KJT NEWS EDITOR
Cynthia V. Taylor
P. O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945
4403 Bob Wire Road, Spicewood, Texas 78669

July 2014 - Catholic Union of Texas, The KJT

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