For unto us a child is born!

Winter 2015
For unto us a child is born!
MEMBER APPRECIATION DAYS ANNOUNCEMENT
TOP PRODUCERS
ALL AMERICAN SCHOLAR INFORMATION
MAKE A DIFFERENCE DAY
IN THE KITCHEN
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
Thomas (Tom) Berger, FIC
Chairman, Magnolia, Texas
Gladys Haecker
Vice Chairman, Schertz, Texas
Doris Short
Secretary, Arlington, Texas
Tommy Hoelscher, FIC
St. Lawrence, Texas
Robert (Lester). Moczygemba, Sr.
Floresville, Texas
Michael Stolowski
St. Hedwig, Texas
Sandy King
Llano, Texas
Jo Ann Shimek
El Campo, Texas
J. Michael Belz, LLIF
President/Chief Executive Officer
SPIRITUAL ADVISOR
President/CEO – J. Michael Belz
Most Reverend Gustavo García-Siller
San Antonio, Texas
SPIRITUAL ADVISOR EMERITUS
Most Reverend José H. Gomez
Los Angeles, California
Dear Member:
On behalf of Catholic Life Insurance, I want to wish all our members and friends a
blessed Holiday Season. Our cover artwork reminds us that Jesus is the reason for
this holy season.
As we have been blessed, it is only fitting that we remember those who have been
good to us. For the 54th consecutive year, Catholic Life remembered our priestmembers with a small stipend. Additionally, we made donations in 21 dioceses to
the Retirement Fund for Religious so that those who have given so much to us can
live in dignity when they retire.
As we celebrate this special season, we are reminded that our Branches keep the
spirit of Christmas alive throughout the year. We invite you to turn to page 15 to
learn about the Make a Difference Day projects that our members took part in and
again on page 20 to see the projects that our Branches have performed over the
past few months.
As 2015 winds down, it is with great pride that I announce that Catholic Life
Insurance is on target for another successful year. Our assets, insurance in force and
reserves continued to grow this year as we welcomed new families to our family.
We are excited about 2016 and the opportunities that it will bring. Foremost,
Catholic Life will celebrate our 115th year of operation. We are announcing two
special Member Appreciation celebrations in this publication. All are available on
a first come, first served basis. Look for details inside. We’ve also introduced a new
member benefit called PerkSpot to help you save money.
In closing, my family and I wish you a very merry Christmas. We look forward to
serving you for many years to come. May God bless you!
Sincerely,
J. Michael Belz
President/CEO
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EXECUTIVE OFFICERS
J. Michael Belz, LLIF
President/Chief Executive Officer
Colleen Z. Berger, CPA, CGMA
Vice President/Controller
R. Dennis Best, CLU, ChCF, LLIF
Vice President/Director of Agencies
Scott D. Brant, FLMI, ACS, AAPA, AIAA
Vice President/Information
Technologies
Barbara A. Cheaney, CSA, FIC
Vice President/Marketing-Communications
Frank Gentile, AALU, FLMI, MBA
Vice President/Chief Underwriter
Patricia G. Gutierrez
Vice President/Operations
Marty M. Mabe
Vice President/Corporate Secretary
Thomas M. Petri, CPA
Vice President/Treasurer
OFFICERS
Ramiro Flores, RPA
Asst Vice President, Property Manager
Mildred Foerster
Asst Vice President/Operations
Janet Friesenhahn, FIC, CSA, LUTCF
Asst Vice President/Asst Director of
Agencies & Training
Michele Littlefield
Asst Vice President/Accounting Manager
Patrick Massey FLMI, ACS, ARA
Asst Vice President/Programming
Tricia Michalek, FLMI, ACS, ARA
Asst Vice President/Quality Assurance
Johnny Salazar
Asst Vice President/Systems Administrator
Susan M. Skrzycki
Asst Vice President/Operations
Peggy von Kaufman
Asst Vice President/Operations
Kristy Winkler
Asst Vice President/Accounting Manager
Corporate Headquarters: 1635 N.E. Loop 410,
San Antonio, Texas 78209 • Mailing Address: P.O. Box
659527, San Antonio, Texas 78265-9527 • Phone: (210)
828-9921 • Fax: (210) 828-4629 • Toll Free Number:
1-800-262-CLIU
The Catholic Life Magazine (USPS 094-120) is published
quarterly by Catholic Life Insurance, P.O. Box 659527, San
Antonio, Texas 78265-9527. Periodical Postage Paid at San
Antonio, Texas and additional mailing offices. POSTMASTER:
Send all address changes to Catholic Life magazine, P.O. Box
659527, San Antonio, Texas 78265-9527.
Editor: Barbara A. Cheaney
Staff Assistants: Briana Frantz, Danna Morgan
Designed and Produced by: Lynn Design
WINTER 2015
FEATURES
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CALLING ALL HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS! WE WANT YOU!
Are you a high school senior thinking about attending college
after you graduate? Do you have what it takes to be an All
American Scholar? Find out about Catholic Life’s college scholarships.
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JOINING TOGETHER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
On Saturday, October 24, millions of people around the nation
gathered to participate in Make a Difference Day, a celebration of
neighbors helping neighbors. Learn about what Catholic Life Branches did to
reach out to others.
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BRANCHES IN ACTION
Catholic Life Branches sponsored projects that
benefitted hundreds of community programs. We invite
you to review a few of the projects that occurred during the fall.
DEPARTMENTS
IN THE NEWS..........................................................................................................4
FAITH IN ACTION............................................................................................11
IN THE KITCHEN...............................................................................................23
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IN THE NEWS
LEADERSHIP
TEAM
CHANGES
Marty Mabe
SCHOLARSHIP FOR CATHOLIC LAITY
NOW AVAILABLE
Recent changes have taken place in the Home
Office leadership team. Effective December 31,
Vice President and Corporate Secretary Marty
Mabe is retiring after 35 years with Catholic Life.
Mabe joined the team in 1980 as an assistant to
then Vice President Michael Belz. She served as
an Assistant Vice President and Vice President
before adding the title of Corporate Secretary
to her title in 2004. Through the years, she lent
her talents to a variety of departments, most
recently as the Human Resources Director.
“Marty has been my right hand for 35 years,” said
President Belz. “She has been a huge contributor
to Catholic Life’s phenomenal growth in the
past three decades. We will miss her terribly but
wish her great happiness in her retirement.”
Shanna Smith
Dawn Fanfelle
Shanna Smith has been hired to fill the position
of Executive Assistant to the President. Smith
will work directly with President Belz and the
Catholic Life Board of Directors.
Meanwhile, Agency Recruiter Dawn Fanfelle has
been promoted to Human Resources Director.
She is responsible for the hiring of Home Office
team members. Additionally, she will continue
to recruit Agents for the Sales team.
Those who want to serve the Church in a professional
capacity, but need additional education, have a
scholarship opportunity through the Rev. Msgr. Larry
J. Droll scholarship fund. The annual scholarship
is designed to financially assist Catholic laymen and
women who want to pursue graduate education in
theology and church-related professions.
The applicant does not have to be a Catholic Life
member. He or she must be a practicing Roman
Catholic, and must reside in a state where Catholic
Life Insurance operates. Individuals seeking to
become Catholic schoolteachers, Catholic school
administrators, seminarians, and members of religious
orders or permanent deacons are not eligible to apply.
“Students may attend any graduate school that is
recognized officially by the Roman Catholic Church
and is located in the states where Catholic Life
operates,” said Msgr. Droll. “Applicants may also be
enrolled in an extension program or in The Catholic
University of America School of Canon Law.”
HOW DO YOU APPLY
Applications can be downloaded from our website at
www.cliu.com. The deadline to apply is February 15,
2016. For more information or to have an application
sent by mail, please call the Communications
Department at 1-800-292-2548 or e-mail
[email protected].
PAYING WITH ONLINE CHECKS If you are paying your life insurance, IRA or annuity premium with an online check, be sure
that you enter the correct payment amount. Don’t forget to include the account number that the funds are to be applied to in the memo
section of the check. This insures that your payment is applied to the correct certificate to avoid an error or possible termination of your
certificate. If the payment is to be applied to several accounts, make sure you include all account numbers.
Having your premium automatically taken out of your bank account is the best way to insure that you don’t miss a payment. To set up a
bank draft, please contact our Membership Service Dept.
C O N T AC T US
Phone: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (210) 828-9921
Toll free: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (800) 262-2548
Fax: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . (210) 828-4629
Website: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . www.cliu.com
General Email: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [email protected]
Office Hours: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 a.m.–5 p.m. Monday–Thursday; 8 a.m.–3 p.m. Friday
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 WATCH FOR 1099S IN YOUR MAILBOX
FORMS TO ARRIVE IN LATE JANUARY
Among the credit card bills, post-holiday sales flyers and
junk mail that arrive following the first of the year will be
a number of letters that members will want to save. These
contain the W-2s, 1099s, and other forms that you’ll need to
file your income tax in mid-April.
Computer software has enabled Catholic Life to issue a
1099 form that is printed on an 8½ x 11 sheet of paper with
the form number 1099 printed at the top of the page. To
make it easy to identify, the 1099 form comes in a special
envelope labeled IMPORTANT TAX INFORMATION.
When you receive this envelope, be sure to put it in a safe
place with all your other incoming tax documents so you’ll
be ready when the time comes to fill out income tax forms
that are due April 15.
HELP US CELEBRATE
115…
Is your family a 100% Catholic Life family? If so, we’d like
to hear your family’s story of how they got started in this
organization. Send your story to [email protected] along
with a family photo and we’ll post it on Facebook.
HONORING LONG TIME MEMBERS
FREE 2016
CALENDAR
As part of our 115 celebration,
we’re giving away special
Catholic Traditions calendars.
The calendar has a photo of Pope
Francis on the front and includes
all the Holy Days of Obligation
and Feast Days. Supplies are
limited so contact us at branch@
cliu.com or call us at 1-800-2622548. One per household please.
Giving
Thanks
to Clergy
For more than 50 years,
Catholic Life Insurance
has said “thank you”
to approximately 200
Archbishops, Bishops
and priests with a gift
during this blessed season.
These individuals, who
are members, spiritual
advisors and supporters
of Catholic Life, receive a
small cash gift and a letter
of appreciation.
“We are very proud for
everything that these men
do for us and the people
of their communities,”
said President J. Michael
Belz. “We are so proud to
be able to give these gifts
every year at
Christmas time.”
Family surrounds Bertha Holley of McKinney as she receives her golden certificate
and gold rosary from General Agent David Walker. In 1940, Mrs. Holley (then Miss
Tschoepe) was a 20-year-old housekeeper when she purchased her original certificate
from local Agent William F. Boerner in Pilot Point, Texas.
Catholic Life also
participates in the annual
Retirement Fund for
Religious collection sending
a stipend to the bishop of
each diocese where we
operate.
Just six years later in 1946, Agnes Schreiber (then Miss Hilbers) obtained her original
certificate Agent Henry J. Ostermann of Windthorst, Texas. At the time she purchased
this policy, she was a 26-year-old clerk. Agent Ricky Schroeder, who currently serves
the Windthorst area, made the presentation to Mrs. Schrieber.
We encourage our
members to let a priest
know how much his service
is appreciated.
Bertha Holley and Family
Agnes Schreiber
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IN THE NEWS
District 8 Director Doris Short and General Agent David Walker
present a $1,000 check on behalf of Catholic Life Insurance to Fr. Kyle
Walterscheid. Fr. Walterscheid has been tasked by the Diocese of
Fort Worth with establishing a new parish in downtown Denton. The
donation will be used to help build a new church. Called St. John Paul
II , the parish will minister primarily to university students, faculty and
staff of the University of North Texas and Texas Woman’s University.
Helping Those in Need in Bastrop County Agent Gerri
Martinez of Rockne presents a $1,000 check to the Ladies
of Charity of Bastrop County. In her presentation Gerri said,
“Bastrop County has had its share of devastating events,
including fires and then floods. The Ladies of Charity have
been here to lend a helping hand. Catholic Life is pleased
to present this check to be used to further your assistance
to anyone who enters your door needing help. Jesus said
‘whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine,
you did for me.”
In Memoriam
STEVE NASKRENT
Longtime Southeast Houston Branch Officer Steve Naskrent died Sept. 22, 2015. He was 89.
A World War II veteran and Purple Heart recipient, Naskrent served as a Branch Officer for more than 25 years.
He is survived by his wife of 64 years, Clarine Boenisch Naskrent; five daughters; one son; 13 grandchildren and 14 great
grandchildren.
A funeral Mass was celebrated on September 29 at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church. Interment followed at Forest Park
Lawndale Cemetery.
BRITTENY MARTIN HUSEMAN
Carson County Branch Secretary-Treasurer Britteny Martin Huseman of Pampa died October 8, 2015 following a long
illness. She was 29.
A lifetime member, Mrs. Huseman volunteered to serve as Secretary-Treasurer when the office was suddenly vacated. She
is the daughter of longtime Branch Officers Kenny and Meleney Martin and the granddaughter of Branch President Aloise
Martin.
Besides her parents and grandmother, her husband Andy and her children Franklin and Abigail survive her.
A Funeral mass was offered October 12, at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church. Burial followed in St. Mary’s Catholic
Cemetery in Groom.
CHARLES A. KLEPAC
Longtime Temple Branch Officer Charles A. Klepac died Oct. 19 following a long illness. He was 79.
A native of Corn Hill, Texas, Klepac served as an officer for more than 30 years. He inspired his family to service. His
daughter Marilyn Krumnow is the Branch Secretary-Treasurer, son-in-law Russell Krumnow is an Agent, daughter Melissa
Hill is a Vice President and granddaughter Katie Waller is President.
A funeral mass was offered Oct 22 at St. Mary’s Catholic Church. Interment followed at Bellwood Memorial Cemetery.
In addition to his children and grandchildren, he is survived by his wife Mathylda.
Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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IN THE NEWS
 FLAG DAY POSTER CONTEST
We are excited to announce the 2016 Flag Day Children’s Poster Contest. The theme is:
What does freedom look like to you? All children in grades K-5 are invited to participate and show us
what freedom means to them. Posters must include the American Flag and must have a completed entry
form attached.
To get an entry form, poster criteria, and mailing instructions, call the Communications
Department at 1-800-262-2548, send an email request to [email protected], or download a form
on our website at www.cliu.com/CommunityInvolvement/FlagDayAndPosterContest.
Tickets are limited.
ACT TODAY!
You’re invited to join Catholic Life Insurance at the
following special event. Tickets are free. Members in
good standing can obtain up to 4 tickets while supplies
last to this exciting event:
March 10, 2016
San Antonio Spurs vs. Chicago Bulls
Free Tickets
Tickets are free, but there is a service and handling fee of $5 per ticket. You may obtain your tickets by mailing your check
made payable to Catholic Life Insurance or by credit card by calling the Home Office during regular business hours.
Because we have a limited number of tickets, members are limited to one game only per address.
Tickets are available on first-come, first served basis.
To order your tickets by check, complete and send this form along with your check.
Member Appreciation Days
Member’s Name
Address
City, State, Zip
Telephone number
Email address
# of tickets requested
Mail to Catholic Life Insurance, PO Box 659527, San Antonio, TX 78265-9527.
To order by credit card, call 1-800-292-2548 during regular business hours.
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Top Producers
AS OF SEPTEMBER 30, 2015
LEADING
AGENCIES
2. Jimmy Tirres, CLU, LUTCF, FIC
San Antonio General Agency
San Antonio, Texas
3. Darrell Labus, FIC
Smart & Associates
Houston, Texas
1. Michael Scardino, FIC
2. Charlene Mainz, FICF, CLU
3. Wilbert Jost, FIC
1. Eugene Smart, CLU, MBA, FIC
Labus Insurance Agency
Floresville, Texas
LEADING
PERSONAL
PRODUCING
GENERAL
AGENTS
Weimar, Texas
San Antonio, Texas
Wall, Texas
LEADING REPRESENTATIVES
1. Geraldine Martinez, FIC
Bastrop, Texas
2. Elaine Labus
Floresville, Texas
3. T.J. Sbrusch, FIC
Angleton, Texas
4. Mike Dieter
Lindsay, Texas
7. Alvin J. Hollas, FIC
Houston, Texas
8. Wendy Janak, FIC
Hallettsville, Texas
9. Charlotte M. Grobe
Fredericksburg, Texas
10. Mike Williams
Lewisville, Texas
5. Debora Slavinsky
Magnolia, Texas
6. Loretta Schmidt. FIC
Fredericksburg, Texas
11. Francis Lutz, FIC 12. Clarence Moczygemba, FIC
Castroville, Texas
Karnes City, Texas
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FIVE REASONS YOU SHOULD CONSIDER
LIFE INSURANCE AS A CHRISTMAS GIFT
By R. Dennis Best, CLU,
ChCF, LLIF, FIC, CSA Vice
President/Director
of Agencies
As 2015 comes to an end, everyone is looking for that perfect Christmas gift for the people that matter the
most to you. We are bombarded with advertisements on television, radio, the internet, and even on our smart
phones. I know purchasing life insurance is may not be the highest item on most people’s shopping list, but it
should be, especially since so many people procrastinate when it comes to this most important purchase. Think
about doing something that can have an impact not only on this generation but also on many generations to
come. I have compiled a short list (I could give a much longer list of reasons) of five reasons you should buy life
insurance now.
1 Your life insurance coverage at work isn’t enough to handle all your family’s needs. Most group life
coverage is substantially less than the 7 to 10 times your annual wages financial experts recommend.
Additionally, when you leave employment, your group coverage ceases, leaving your family unprotected.
2 Life insurance costs less than you think. Recent surveys indicate people think life insurance costs 3 times
more than it actually costs. The fact is premiums for life insurance are typically lower than monthly bills
for cable TV or cell phones.
3 You still have student loans to repay. Life insurance is a great tool to use upon retirement or to eliminate
your children’s student loans, thereby not passing that obligation on to your heirs.
4 Make sure there’s enough money for your children’s food, clothing and shelter. If your children’s access to
higher education is important, you’ll need enough extra to pay for that as well.
5 You’re not getting any younger. Often younger people put off purchasing life insurance because they
think they are bullet proof and buying cars and going on vacation is more exciting. That is immature
thinking; life insurance is about taking care of your responsibilities to your loved ones. Your parents aren’t
going to take care of your obligations. It’s time for you to accept your responsibilities and take care of
your family because no one else will. Every birthday brings higher life insurance rates; buy now before
your rates go any higher.
Have a peaceful new year.
TIRED OF WATCHING YOUR
MONEY VANISH IN
THE STOCK MARKET?
Don’t kiss your hard-earned retirement dollars goodbye.
Instead, roll them over to a Catholic Life Annuity or IRA
and watch them grow! We’re safe, strong and secure.
3.40
%*
APY
*Includes Current Yield + 1.35% First Year Additional Interest
For Information Call Your Local Agent or the Home Office at:
1-800-262-2548
12/15
*Interest rates are subject to change & vary by plan.
The minimum interest rate guaranteed is 1.50%.
Annuities • IRAs • 401(k) Rollovers
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FAI
H IN ACTION
HOLD THE HOLY INFANT.
Most Reverend
Gustavo García-Siller
Catholic Life Insurance
Spiritual Advisor
Bright colored lights, shining stars, and flickering candles are among the many
festive symbols that we see throughout the Advent and Christmas seasons. For
me, the many nativity scenes displayed in churches, homes and even on front
lawns are the most endearing.
When I see the Baby Jesus lying in the manger, I am reminded of a photo of
Pope Francis holding a statue of the Holy Infant in his arms and kissing it
during a procession at Midnight Mass. The pope has taught us much about
God’s mercy as he has lovingly kissed and blessed many babies during his
travels around the world. So in that context, Pope Francis’ gentle gesture of
faith and love, helps us to better understand the real vulnerability of the Baby
Jesus as God entered into the world as one of us.
In his Christmas homily, the Holy Father proclaimed a message about Jesus
and this humble but glorious moment for all mankind. He said, “You are
immense, and you made yourself small; you are rich, and you made yourself
poor; you are powerful and you made yourself vulnerable.”
Jesus is truly sympathetic of the human condition, because he lived it,
completely and fully. As he grew in wisdom and understanding, he taught us
how to see him in all people, but certainly in the children. He told us, “Bring
the children to me, and do not hinder them.”
As the pope says, “You are immense and you made yourself small.” Jesus lives
in the baby that is in the womb, so let us do all that we can to preserve and
protect the most defenseless. Jesus lives in the babies who suffer the pain of
poverty, so we must bring them to Him for consolation. When we see them
sick for lack of love, we see the suffering Christ in their sadness. We must
bring them to Jesus so he can bless them with His grace, holding their hearts
in his hands.
This Christmas season, may we all follow the example of the shepherds and
the Magi, who sought the infant Jesus living among us. Let us pray for the
intercession of the Blessed Mother and St. Joseph so that we may be like the
Holy Family, providing God’s love and protection to the most vulnerable,
especially the children. As we continue our journey through the Christmas
season, let us bring the kiss of peace and the peace of Christ to the infants in
whom we see Jesus’ light and life. May you have a blessed Christmas and may
God’s mercy and love be the true source of your joy.
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35 College Scholarships
Now Available from Catholic Life!
GOAL
To award 35 non-renewable college or trade school scholarships worth
$1,000 each to graduating seniors who are Catholic Life Insurance members.
“Like” us on Facebook to
receive instant updates on the
All American Scholarship.
ELIGIBILITY
Students must plan to enroll full-time in a public or private college/university or trade school for the Fall 2016 semester.
The $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to deserving students to help offset the cost of post-secondary education.
CRITERIA
All applicants:
▷ Must be a Catholic Life Insurance member in good standing at time of application. Members insured under the
Family Plan do not qualify.
▷ Must maintain membership during the scholarship period.
▷ Must be a graduating high school senior attending a university, college or accredited trade school in the fall.
▷ Must have at least a 3.0 grade point average on a scale of 4.0.
▷ Must display leadership skills.
▷ Must be an active volunteer.
▷ Must complete the application, submit an essay, submit one letter of recommendation and provide a photo
suitable for publication.
▷ Executive Officers’ and Directors’ children are not eligible.
PRESENTATION
▷ Payment will be made directly to the school and not the student.
▷ Funds must be used by Dec. 31, 2016.
▷ News releases will be sent to local newspapers.
▷ Winners will be announced in Catholic Life Magazine.
For more information, contact the Communications Department
at (210) 828-9921 or by email at [email protected]
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All American Scholar Award Application
Please type or print all information. Must be received by March 1, 2016.
Student must be a Catholic Life Insurance Member.
Certificate #:
GENERAL INFORMATION
Name
SS #DOB
Mother’s Name
Father’s Name
Mailing Address
City
StateZip
Daytime Phone
Email*
Local Newspaper(s)
*This is our primary form of communication with applicants. Please provide an email address that you check frequently, as you will receive important notifications from us
regarding your application status via email. We do not share this information with any other company, and we do not send spam.
COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY/TRADE SCHOOL INFORMATION
Intended School for Fall Semester
Mailing Address
CityStateZip
(If you are applying for more than one school, please indicate your top choice above.)
HIGH SCHOOL INFORMATION
School Name
Street Address
CityStateZip
Graduation DateClass Rank
Class SizeCumulative GPA (4.0 scale)
SIGNATURES
I hereby apply for a Catholic Life All American Scholar Award and acknowledge that I am a member in good standing. I attest that all of the
information above is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.
Student’s SignatureDate
Parent’s SignatureDate
Annuities
• IRAs
• 401(k)
Rollovers
(See next
page for
additional
information.)
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All American Scholarship, continued
COMMUNITY SERVICE
On a separate sheet of paper (typed and double spaced), list volunteer hours for service activities. Include name of organization, activity or
event, dates of participation, and total hours worked.
EXTRACURRICULAR/OUTSIDE ACTIVITIES/EMPLOYMENT
On a separate sheet of paper (typed and double spaced), list organizations/activities in which you participated during your high school
years. Examples could include student government, school newspaper, athletics or band. Include leadership positions. Also list all
employers, job/type of work and average number of hours worked per week.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
1. You will need one letter of recommendation. Ask your recommender to give the letter to you in a sealed envelope with his or her
signature written across the seal. You are responsible for submitting the sealed recommendation with your application. Please ask that
a daytime phone number be included in or with the letter.
2. Submit a 250-word or less essay (typed and double spaced) describing the volunteer experience you found to be the most meaningful.
Explain why you chose this particular experience for your topic. What did you learn about yourself and about others? How has this
experience changed you, changed how you interact with others, changed your community? Print your name and Social Security
Number at the top of each page.
3.Include an official high school transcript.
4. Include a recent photo that is either professionally developed or sent via email. Photos printed on copy paper and/or from an at-home
printing device will not be accepted. Digital files (jpeg or tif) are acceptable, and must be at least 2x2 inches and 300 dpi.
All materials become property of Catholic Life Insurance. If emailing photos, send to [email protected]. Please do not use staples to
attach application materials.
MAILING INFORMATION
TRADITIONAL MAIL:OVERNIGHT DELIVERY:
Catholic Life InsuranceCatholic Life Insurance
Attn: All American Scholar Award
Attn: All American Scholar Award
P.O. Box 659527
1635 NE Loop 410, Suite 100
San Antonio, Texas 78265-9527
San Antonio, Texas 78209-1694
Completed applications must be received by March 1, 2016.
No exceptions will be made.
For information call: (210) 828-9921 or email: [email protected]
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Millions of people across the United States
rally together in volunteer activities for
“Make A Difference Day,” our nation’s
largest recognized day of service. Many
of our Catholic Life Branches, who
perform thousands of hours of volunteer
service annually, celebrate the day by
organizing special projects in their parish
and community. We invite everyone to
participate in these events.
The Cestohowa Branch sponsors a fun Bingo outing for the
residents of Floresville Nursing and Rehabilitation. The leftover
Bingo prizes, pictured here in baskets in the foreground, were
then delivered to those residents who were not able to attend.
Hallettsville Branch volunteers join the Sacred Heart Catholic
School Home & School Association in making approximately
2,400 apple strudels as part of an annual fundraiser for the
school. The Branch, which also made a donation towards
expenses, participates in this event every year.
The Cemetery Board and religious education students join the
Castroville Branch on an extensive clean-up project at St. Louis
Cemetery in preparation of the special Mass held on November
1st. Old flowers were removed to be replaced by new flowers,
holes were filled, trash picked up, and luminaries were places on
all of the graves.
Baytown Branch
Officer Felix Skarpa
hands bags of
Halloween candy
donated by the Branch
to Director of Religious
Education Kari Bartee.
The Branch hosted a
Halloween Tailgate
Party with the St. Joseph
and Methodist youth
groups for the Dayton
community.
Honey Creek Branch Members Dawn Hughes and Gary
Neil Peterson receive instructions to present awards to
participants at the Special Olympics Bowling Tournament in
San Antonio. Branch volunteers attended to assist during the
event.
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The Moulton 4-H Club joins the Moulton-Flatonia Branch for a
group photo before spending the day cleaning up yards for the
elderly and disabled in the community. This is a project that they
have performed annually for several years.
Bay Area Branch Officers Mike Carr, Joe Dominguez, Joann
Truman, and Yolanda Dominguez, along with several 8th Grade
Faith Formation students of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic
Church, assemble toiletry kits to support the mariners of the
Galveston Seafarers Center.
Volunteers with the Muenster Branch and students from
the Sacred Heart Religious Education 10th Grade Class work
together to stock shelves at the Muenster Sacred Heart Food
Pantry. The Branch donated food to the pantry, as well.
Greg Biediger, Julia Rihn, David Kohlleppel, Mykayla and Kaitlyn
Morrow, Ben and Jacob Rihn (pictured right to left), and Tim
Rihn (not pictured), of the LaCoste-Devine Branch assist an
elderly community member with her yard work and other tasks.
The Nada Branch, assisted by the Colorado County 4-H Club,
hosts a food drive to collect canned goods for the Blessing Cup
Storehouse located in nearby El Campo.
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Nazareth Branch President Peggy Birkenfeld (center) presents
several packages containing food and household items to Castro
County Extension Agent Felice Acker (left) and Castro County
Healthcare Patient Liaison Cynthia Betz (right). The Branch, along
with the Castro County 4-H Club, assembled these packages for
the Castro County Hands of Hope to give to patients who need
a little extra help.
The North Central Houston and Northwest Houston
Branches join together with area youth groups to assemble
hygiene packages for the Christian Community Center.
The Pecan Valley Branch volunteers at the St. Margaret Mary
Catholic School Carnival, where they also sponsored a ride. The
proceeds from the carnival went towards building a new gym at
the school.
The Pilot Point Branch sponsors a Murder Mystery Dinner
(volunteers are pictured here in costume) at the St. Thomas
Aquinas Parish Center to benefit the kids who will be attending
World Youth Day in Poland next year.
Poth Branch Vice President Lawrence Jansky and his daughter
pose next to several bags of donations collected during the
Branch-sponsored Food Drive. They received help collecting
these donations from Blessed Sacrament altar servers, ushers,
and ACTS members.
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The San Angelo Branch makes a donation to
Angelo Catholic School benefiting the Concho Valley
Humane Society. The Branch also helped set up for
the children’s “blessing of the animals” performed by
Bishop Sis.
Volunteers from the Rowena Branch prepare and serve a
benefit meal for the Wounded Warrior project along with CCD
students and the local 4-H Club, Catholic Daughters, Knights of
Columbus, and VFW volunteers.
The Victoria Branch partners with the Girl Scouts to make “senior
packs” at the Food Bank of the Golden Crescent for distribution
to senior citizens in the community. They also packaged rice and
beans for the food bank as they do every year.
The Scotland Branch takes a group of youth
volunteers to the Wichita Faith Mission to help serve
dinner to the patrons of the mission (pictured in the
serving line: Branch Vice President Dennis Hilbers and
2nd Vice President Dena Wolf along with three of their
youth volunteers).
Holy Cross Catholic Church has volunteers from the 6th-10th
Grade religion classes, teachers, aides, and parents along with the
Yorktown Branch help to clean up the Holy Cross Cemetery and
San Luis Cemetery in preparation for All Souls Day.
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Area Boy Scouts and Pleasanton Branch members proudly display handheld U.S. flags
before placing the flags on the graves of 300 veterans in honor of Veteran’s Day. This annual
event teaches the Scouts about Veteran’s Day. They also learn how to locate a veteran’s
grave and how to be respectful in a cemetery.
The Floresville Branch partners with the Children’s
Alliance of South Texas and Sacred Heart youth
volunteers to collect baby blankets, stuffed animals,
and children’s books to help the young children of less
fortunate families in the community.
To honor the more than 170 souls laid to rest at the Sts. Peter &
Paul Cemetery, the Frelsburg Branch hosts a project to place
flowers on all of the graves for All Soul’s Day. They were joined
by CCE and EDGE Group youth volunteers, as well as their
teachers and parents.
St. Anthony Catholic School students
invite veteran Paul Devin to eat
with them during a special Military
Appreciation Breakfast, which was held
on Veterans Day and sponsored by the
Hereford Branch.
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High Hill Schulenburg Branch Officers pose for a photo at their
annual social, where members in attendance enjoyed a delicious
meal, refreshments, door prizes, and games. (Pictured left to right:
Royce Shimek, Ann Florus, Director Sandy King, Lynette Vyvjala, Larry
Schwenke, and Doug Behlen.)
The George West Branch is joined by St. George altar servers,
their parents, and Dragon Slayers youth to clean up the parish
grounds and prayer garden by replanting the flower beds with
fresh flowering plants, removing debris, and trimming the grass.
All of the altar servers from Holy Family Catholic Church,
from the newly trained to the graduating seniors,
were invited by the Nazareth Branch on a trip to
Wonderland Park in Amarillo, Texas. Everyone enjoyed a
hamburger and hotdog cookout, as well.
The Muenster Branch hosts a pizza party for the
Sacred Heart Catholic Church altar servers in the
school lunchroom. They all started with a prayer to
bless the food, and then everyone enjoyed pizza,
cookies, and drinks.
The Seguin Branch collects 50 lbs. of nonperishable food items during “Hunger Awareness
Month” in September, along with a donation, for the
Christian Cupboard.
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St. Hedwig Branch volunteers assist the Sara Strey Foundation
with their Adopt-A-Highway trash collection day in the city of
LaVernia. The foundation has perceived an increase in volunteers for
this event since the Branch began providing food and refreshment
as encouragement.
Southeast Houston President George Harrison presents a flag
to the local Knights of Columbus Council for their hall. The flag
will fly for a month in memory of deceased members of the
Southeast Houston Branch.
The Robstown Branch presents a donation to Fr. Gerry Sheehan to
help with repair costs for a broken air conditioner in the CCD and Boy
Scouts meeting room at St. Anthony Catholic Church. The Boy Scout
troop was in attendance for the presentation.
The Poth Branch makes a donation to the local
ACTS program. This donation will enable a Blessed
Sacrament parishioner to attend an ACTS retreat.
Fourth grade CCD students and teachers from St. Ambrose
help the Wall Branch fill up several cream-colored,
ready-to-be-decorated activity bags with crayons, markers,
pencils, glue, notebooks, stickers, and puppets. These bags
are given to children in the pediatric ward in a hospital in
San Angelo, Texas.
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Pleasanton Branch Officers pose with students from Our
Lady of Grace Academy following an early morning Veteran’s
Day Prayer Service. The Branch donated new U.S. and Texas
flags for the school’s flag pole.
Following a special prayer service related to reading the Bible,
Castroville Branch Vice President Francis Lutz presents a
new Bible to each of the Level 1 Confirmation students of the
St. Louis Catholic Church.
OUR STATEMENT OF OWNERSHIP, MANAGEMENT AND CIRCULATION
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In addition to being a dedicated Catholic Life employee for
35 years, retiring Vice President and Corporate Secretary
Marty Mabe is also a talented cook and baker. Through the
years, she has shared many treats with the Home Office staff.
Here are some recipes that she’s made with her children and now
grandchildren. In retirement, she plans to spend more time in the
kitchen (at least her husband Bob hopes she will.) Enjoy!
in the
KITCHEN
with Marty Mabe
Chocolate Dream Cookies
My son has always loved these easy-to-make cookies and I still make
them for him during the holidays.
2 cups sugar
4 level tablespoons cocoa
1 stick margarine
½ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups quick rolled oats (uncooked)
1 cup coconut
½ cup chopped pecans
Put first four ingredients in a saucepan and heat, stirring
constantly until mixture reaches a rolling boil. Remove from heat
and stir in last four ingredients. Drop by teaspoon full on waxed
paper. Cookies set as they cool.
I found this recipe a few years ago in a magazine. My grandchildren love
their “Christmas Mice.” Tip: Google Christmas mice for a picture and
variations of this recipe.
Georgia Pecan Pie
My mother shared this recipe with me many years ago. It is a must
have during the holidays, at least that’s my husband’s opinion.
3 eggs lightly beaten
¾ cup dark corn syrup
¾ cup sugar
¼ teaspoon salt
2½ teaspoons vanilla
3 tablespoons melted butter
1 cup pecans (whole or half)
1 unbaked 9 inch pie shell
Combine eggs and syrup. Mix well. Add sugar. Stir in salt and
vanilla. Sir melted butter into syrup mixture. Spread pecans
on bottom of pie shell. Pour mixture over pecans. Bake at 375
degrees for 40 to 45 minutes or until center is firm.
CALLING ALL
COOKS!
Christmas Mice
10 oz. jar of Maraschino cherries with stems
Oreo cookies (I use the “red” Christmas Oreos)
Hershey chocolate kisses
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
2 teaspoons Crisco shortening
Sliced almonds
1 tube of red or pink decorative icing gel
1 tube of green decorative icing gel
Carefully twist Oreo cookies apart and set aside halves with cream
filling. Save plain halves for another use. Unwrap Hershey kisses.
Melt chocolate chips and shortening in microwave; stir until
smooth. Holding cherry by stem, dip in melted chocolate and shake
off excess. Set cherry on flat side of chocolate kiss and position on
cream side of Oreo. Place two almonds between chocolate kiss and
cherry for ears. If needed, refrigerate until set. Decorate with gel for
eyes, nose and holly leaf.
WE WANT YOUR RECIPES! Submit your recipes to us today for a chance to appear as a
featured chef in the next edition of our quarterly Catholic Life Magazine! If your recipe is
chosen for publication, we will send you a check for $15 and a Cooking With Catholic Life
apron. Email your recipe to [email protected], fax to (210) 828-4629, or mail to:
Catholic Life Insurance, Attn. Recipes, P.O. Box 659527, San Antonio, Texas 78265
We would like to thank all of those who share their favorite recipes with us, so that we may
in turn, share them with the entire base of our members and their families, our agents, our
branches, and our own families.
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