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CATHOLIC FAMILY
FRATERNAL JOURNAL
#271 • PUB NO (USPS 585060) • Temple, TX 76501 • March/April • 2015
Congratulations to the 2014
Status Societies!
Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas - K.J.Z.T. is proud to announce that 40 Societies have
achieved the new Platinum Status, 23 Societies achieved Diamond Status, 3 Societies achieved
Ruby Status and 1 Society achieved Turquoise Status for the year of 2014. Each recognized
society will receive a funding check to be used to help with operations.
The Board of Directors, State Officers and State Staff extend their gratitude to these dedicated
societies who give so much of their time and service to their churches and communities.
The following are the winning societies:
The Great Joy of the
Resurrection
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District News
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75-Year Pin Recipients
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Paying for College
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Society News
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Junior News
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PLATINUM STATUS
Society No. 1 Yoakum
Society No. 2 Hallettsville
Society No. 4 Praha
Society No. 5 Shiner
Society No. 6 Bryan
Society No. 7 Dubina
Society No. 10 Fayetteville
Society No. 11 West
Society No. 12 Sweet Home
Society No. 16 Ennis
Society No. 18 Granger
Society No. 20 Cistern
Society No. 21 Marak
Society No. 23 Hostyn
Society No. 24 Ammannsville
Society No. 30 East Bernard
Society No. 31 La Grange
Society No. 32 Houston
Society No. 37 Hochheim
Society No. 42 Sealy
Society No. 43 Ganado
Society No. 46 Corpus Christi
Society No. 49 Needville
Society No. 53 Wied
Society No. 65 Holman
Society No. 69 Smithville
Society No. 77 Rosenberg
Society No. 85 Damon
Society No. 93 Austin
Society No. 101 Victoria
Society No. 104 Abbott
Society No. 108 Dallas
Society No. 111 Edna
Society No. 114 Houston
Society No. 115 Freeport
Society No. 118 Taft
Society No. 123 Raymondville
Society No. 125 Houston
Society No. 126 Palacios
Society No. 130 Georgetown
Society No. 29 Frydek
Society No. 34 Hobson
Society No. 40 Poth
Society No. 41 Ellinger
Society No. 44 Moravia
Society No. 47 Industry
Society No. 48 Cameron
Society No. 66 Weimar
Society No. 72 El Campo
Society No. 83 Flatonia
Society No. 89 Sinton
Society No. 99 Baytown
Society No. 100 Bay City
Society No. 120 Sugarland
Society No. 124 Texas City
DIAMOND STATUS
Society No. 3 St. Mary’s
Society No. 9 St. John’s
Society No. 14 Moulton
Society No. 15 Corn Hill
Society No. 17 Nada
Society No. 22 Wallis
Society No. 27 Caldwell
Society No. 28 Frenstat
RUBY STATUS
Society No. 19 Taylor
Society No. 38 San Antonio
Society No. 45 Tours
TURQUOISE STATUS
Society No. 75 Jourdanton
Catholic Family Fraternal Journal
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A Letter from
ThePresident
By Loretta Stahl, President/CEO
Congratulations to the local Societies who achieved Platinum, Diamond, Ruby and Turquoise Status thru
the Fraternal Program. The Platinum level is a new status added during the 2013 Regular General Convention to encourage growth within the Societies. The many community events and parish projects held and
volunteer hours donated prove once again the generous and charitable spirit of our Membership. Our hat is
off to the local Society Officers who have guided each of these Societies in their endeavors to be leaders in
both their communities and parishes. It takes many hours of planning to ensure the success of these events.
Growing the Membership of Catholic Family Fraternal is our focus and with the continued cooperation
of all Members we will be successful. Sharing our story about the many positive ways our Membership
activities impact others is always a great opportunity to invite a new Member to join our good works. Our
Marketing and Sales Department is always willing to assist you in any way with either insurance or annuity
products. Please call the State Office or the Agent in your area, if we can be of assistance.
Please make plans to join us for our summer activities. The District Meetings are well underway and attendance has been great at the meetings so far. We have Summer Camp for Juniors and Fundays planned
for all Members and their families.
Happy Spring!
O
n Saturday, February 7, 2015, members of Catholic Family Fraternal of
Texas - K.J.Z.T. participated in the 11th Annual Fraternal Alliance of Texas
Bowling Tournament. The event was held in New Braunfels at Fiesta Lanes.
Pictured (L to R) are State Co-Ordinator of Junior Activities Anne Wick, Scott
Strickland, Liz Hernandez, Christopher Wick holding Matthew Sylvester and
VP/Insurance Services Pam Strickland. Not pictured are President/CEO Loretta
Stahl and Catherine Sylvester.
March/April 2015
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STATE OFFICERS
President/CEO Loretta Stahl
VP/Insurance Services Pam Strickland
VP/Financial Controller Carrie Janecek
STATE DIRECTORS
Emma Jean Ribar
6704 FM 2269
Buckholts, TX 76518
(254) 697-6349
Sofie Perkins
3104 Traylor Blvd.
Rockport, TX 78382
(361) 729-7310
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7181 Kiesewetter Rd.
Bellville, TX 77418
(979) 865-9006
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P.O. Box 1677
Brazoria, TX 77422
(979) 482-0239
Grace Vinklarek
16052 N State Hwy 95
Flatonia, TX 78941
(830) 839-4400
Joan Johnson
7446 FM 1181
Ennis, TX 75118
(214) 728-6160
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Hallettsville, TX 77964
(361) 293-7688
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K.J.Z.T. Office Hours
Monday thru Thursday
8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Friday
8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
March/April 2015
CALENDAR
OF EVENTS
April 26
Society No. 29 Frydek will be sponsoring the cake walk
booth at the St. Mary’s Parish Bazaar. Come and stop
by!
May 1
Society No. 3 St. Mary’s will hold their 2nd Quarterly
Meeting at 5:30 p.m. in the St. Mary’s Church Sacristy.
May 2
Join Hands Day: a national volunteer day that brings
young people and adults together to begin a year-round
process of relationship building and to make great contributions to your community. Make sure to send us stories of your projects!
May 10
Happy Mother’s Day!
May 25
The State Office will be closed in observance of Memorial Day.
June 7
Society No. 46 Corpus Christi will hold their 2nd
Quarterly Meeting at 2 p.m. at the Moravian Hall in
Corpus Christi.
June 12
Society No. 75 Jourdanton will hold their Flag Day
ceremony at 9 a.m. at the Jourdanton Community
Center in Jourdanton.
June 14
Celebrate Flag Day in your community!
June 21
Happy Father’s Day!
June 25
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Catholic Family Fraternal Journal
Guardian Angel Camp begins this day! To sign up for
Camp, contact State Co-Ordinator of Junior Activities
Anne Wick. Then make plans to attend Junior Division
Awards Day on July 25th in Abbott and celebrate the
accomplishments and hard work of our Fraternal’s Juniors!
The Great Joy of
the Resurrection
This article was previously published in the March/April 2009 edition of
the Catholic Family Fraternal Journal.
By Rev. Msgr. Joseph Hybner, State Chaplain
Our English word for Easter derives from an ancient root that means “to shine,” or “dawn,” or “the
direction of the sunrise.” In the Easter Season, the Church gives us 50 days to let the light of Christ’s
Resurrection dawn in our hearts and minds until it burns brightly in the fire of Pentecost.
It is ironic, but in some ways Lent is easier than Easter. It is easy enough to acknowledge our need
for spiritual renewal. It is all too easy to make a list of our bad habits. It is even easy to make an
attempt to eliminate one or another of them, at least for the 40 days of Lent. But it is hard to know
how to respond to the Good News of the Resurrection. On Easter Sunday, the sight of the empty tomb
sent the disciples scurrying here and there, all the way to Emmaus and back again, from Jerusalem to
Galilee. They weren’t sure what to do with themselves. Even a week later, they were hiding behind
locked doors. We are like that sometimes. We hear the dismissal at the end of Mass – “Go in peace
to love and serve the Lord, alleluia, alleluia!” – and we hurry forth, not entirely sure what we are
supposed to do.
This is why we spend the Easter Season with the Acts of the Apostles, which we will hear from
every day between now and Pentecost. Acts is the sequel to the Gospel according to Luke, and in it
the evangelist shows how the life, death, and Resurrection of Jesus Christ gradually reached beyond
Jerusalem to touch the whole of the known world. The precious message is carried in earthen vessels – in Peter, the rock who keeps changing his mind; in Paul, the persecutor of the Church who
becomes her greatest preacher; and in countless others, named and unnamed, saints and sinners, all
of them flawed and all of them chosen. In some places the word spreads like wildfire; in others it
seems to drop like a stone. Little by little, the Church grows. The Acts of the Apostles is filled with
Luke’s absolute faith in the message of Jesus. Although Luke’s account ends with Paul’s arrest in
Rome awaiting trial, it ends in joy, for the Good News is reaching both Jews and Gentiles; nothing
can stop the spread of the Gospel.
From as early as the third century, the celebration of Easter has overflowed into a 50-day season of
celebration. That means Easter is older than Lent! The Church Fathers described this period in different ways. Saint Athanasius called it the “great Sunday.” Saint Hilary of Poitiers referred to it as a
“week of weeks” – that is, seven weeks of seven days, an emblem of eternity.
Recent Church documents echo the language of the Church Fathers. “The 50 days from Easter Sunday to Pentecost are celebrated in joyful exultation as one feast day, or better, as one ‘great Sunday.’”
These are “sacred days”; “these above all others are the days for the singing of the Alleluia.”
Since Christ rose from the dead, Heaven is open to everyone, if we choose to accept our redemption
in Christ. God is all mercy, He sent his Son to die for us freeing us from evil and sin; He never refuses
his grace, but He never forces us either.
The Easter Season flows into the month of May, which we dedicate to Mary, the Mother of Jesus,
who was Assumed into Heaven. She is our Patroness! We pray to her, asking her intercession
through her Risen Son.
Jesus said, “I am the Resurrection and the Life, those who believe in me shall live forever” John
11:25. May you have many blessings this Easter Season and always!
He is Risen!
Tell the Good News!
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ANNUAL BOARD OF
DIRECTORS’ MEETING
January 26 - 28, 2015
Monday, January 26, 2015
The Annual Board Meeting was called to order following Mass on Monday,
January 26, 2015. All Board Members were present. Pam Strickland, VP/Insurance Services, Carrie Janecek, VP/Financial Controller, and Monsignor Joseph
Hybner, State Chaplain were also in attendance.
The minutes of the 2014 October Quarterly Board Meeting and the 2014 December Special Board meeting were reviewed.
Loretta Stahl, State President/CEO presented the Investment Report.
The Consent Agenda was reviewed.
Pam Strickland, VP/Insurance Services, reported on membership, annuities
and the 2015 Exchange Program. Mrs. Strickland informed the Board on the
new “One-Per-12-Month Rollover Limitation” and new NAIC regulations on
annuities.
David Hughen, with Austin HR, joined the meeting. Mr. Hughen, provided the
Board with information on the services Austin HR could provide to assist with
employee relations.
Carrie Janecek, VP/Financial Controller, presented the profit and loss statement, reviewed the budget and reported on past due loans, and marketing expenses. Mrs. Janecek informed the Board that her department would be using
new accounting software, Sage 50, as of January 1, 2015.
Jim Wiest, Sales and Marketing Manager, joined the meeting. Mr. Wiest updated the Board on Sales Seminars and presented the 2014 Sales Report.
Loretta Stahl, State President/CEO, reported on the TDI audit and updated the
Board on the Positive Pay Fraud Protection that was recommended by Gary
Davis, Auditor. There was a brief discussion on the need for a security system
to safeguard the State Office.
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
The Meeting was called to order following Mass on Tuesday, January 27,
2015. All Board Members were present. Pam Strickland, VP/Insurance Services, Carrie Janecek, VP/Financial Controller and Monsignor Joseph Hybner,
State Chaplain were also in attendance.
Barbara Taylor, Human Resources, joined the meeting. Mrs. Taylor presented
changes to the Employee Handbook.
Jennifer Machacek, Legal Advisor, joined the meeting. Mrs. Machacek went
over past due loans and informed the Board of new loans being processed. Jennifer advised the Board on “Event Accident Liability/Procedures.”
Lunch was provided by Mike Janak, Investment Advisor.
Mike Janak, Investment Advisor, joined the meeting. Mr. Janak presented and
reviewed the Investment report.
Arlene Cloyd, State Director, reported on Texans of Czech Ancestry (TOCA).
Kirk Gravely, with Allen Bailey and Associates (ABA), joined the meeting.
Mr. Gravely informed the Board on the current problem with the Exchange Program that the 1983 Bonus is causing. He let the Board know how the problem
will affect our Fraternal’s Reserves. Kirk advised the Board on paying renewal
commissions for annuities, and he discussed raising the Fraternal’s reinsurance
retention and adjusting our current Term Rates.
The Strategic Plan was reviewed.
The Business Continuation Plan and the Loan Guidelines were reviewed.
Wednesday, January 28, 2015
The meeting was called to order following Mass on Wednesday, January 28,
2015. All Board Members were present. Pam Strickland, VP/Insurance Services
and Carrie Janecek, VP/Financial Controller, and Monsignor Joseph Hybner,
State Chaplain were also in attendance.
Catholic Family Fraternal Journal
March/April 2015
Statement of Condition
Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas - K.J.Z.T.
December 31, 2014
STATEMENT OF CONDITION
December 31, 2014
Assets
December 31, 2014
Bonds and Stocks
December 31, 2013
$111,892,529
$106,430,038
$9,756,051
$10,960,743
Real Estate
$397,631
$440,845
Certificate Loans
$165,540
$283,705
$12,391,965
$7,683,130
$134,603,716
$125,798,461
$110,201,004
$105,575,285
$143,790
$145,807
Investment Reserves
$3,049,059
$3,218,192
All other Liabilities
$8,757,597
$4,165,069
$122,151,450
$113,104,353
$12,452,266
$12,694,108
$134,603,716
$125,798,461
Mortgage Loans
Cash and Other Assets
Total Assets
Liabilities
Certificate Reserves
Accumulated Dividends
Total Liabilities
Surplus
Total Liabilities & Surplus
Anne Wick, Junior Coordinator, joined the meeting. Mrs. Wick announced the
date for Junior Awards Day will be July 25, 2015, in Abbott, TX. Registration
will take place at 9:00 am with Holy Mass or a Spiritual Activity beginning
at 10:00 am. After the awards, hamburgers will be served. Anne let the Board
know that the 2015 Photo Contest will be a Patriotic Theme. After a brief discussion about Camp Guardian Angel, the Board requested that Anne send them
a camp schedule.
There was a brief discussion on PTO “carry over” hours.
The Board advised that Personal Time Off (PTO) be transferred to the VP/
Financial Controller’s Department in order to track in the new accounting software (Sage 50). The Board also advised that the PTO be documented on all
employees’ pay stubs.
Respectfully submitted,
Pam Strickland, VP/Insurance Services
March/April 2015
Catholic Family Fraternal Journal
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Request Date: 3/2/2015
Hyperthyroidism
Plan Sponsor: 414 CATHOLIC FAMILY FRATERNAL OF TEXAS, KJZT
Group Savings Report for February, 2015
Year To Date 2015 Aggregate
Prescriptions Filled:
By Dr. Ralph Wagner, Medical Adviser
The thyroid gland puts out thyroid hormones which help regulate our bodies’ metabolism. This gland is located in the lower part of our neck and when
it becomes overactive, the condition is called hyperthyroidism. This is a fairly
common condition that most commonly affects younger women.
Most cases of hyperthyroidism are caused by an autoimmune disorder when
the body’s immune system produces antibodies that affect the body’s own tissues or organs. Grave’s disease is the name given to this autoimmune reaction
producing an overactive thyroid gland. Less common causes of hyperthyroidism are overactive thyroid nodules that make too much hormone and thyroiditis,
when a viral infection inflames the gland, releasing extra thyroid hormone.
The symptoms usually begin slowly and are variable, but may include weight
loss, rapid or irregular heartbeats, tremors of the hands, increased sweating, nervousness and changes in bowel or menstrual functions. Other symptoms may be
fatigue, difficulty with appetite or sleep, and muscle weakness. The gland may
become enlarged, called a goiter, and the condition may lead to an abnormality
of the eyes, causing them to appear enlarged.
An overactive thyroid gland is usually very easy to detect by the doctor’s examination and simple blood tests. Further testing of the blood and scans of the
thyroid gland may be necessary to isolate the condition and devise a treatment
plan.
There is effective treatment for hyperthyroidism. The best choice of treatments
should be made based on a person’s age, condition, and how severe the condition is. Radioactive iodine treatment may be prescribed where the iodine is
taken up by the gland, causing the gland to be less active over several months. If
the gland becomes underactive, a thyroid supplement is prescribed to normalize
thyroid hormone levels. Most adults in the United States are treated with radioactive iodine. Anti-thyroid medications can be used which block the thyroid
gland’s ability to produce hormone. These drugs may need to be used for at least
a year. Surgery can be an option in certain situations where most of the gland
is removed and usually a thyroid supplement is needed later when the hormone
levels fall to a low level. Beta-blocker drugs are frequently used early on to
control hyperthyroidism symptoms no matter what other treatments are chosen.
Complications of untreated hyperthyroidism may include heart failure, rapid
heart rate, or irregular heart rhythms. Dry or a bulging appearance of the eyes is
not uncommon. Osteoporosis or brittle thinning of the bones can occur. Thyrotoxic crisis refers to sudden worsening of hyperthyroidism with rapid pulse and
even mental confusion or agitation.
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$3,174.36
Discount Program Pricing:
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$2,385.91
$416.31
$788.45
$26.02
$19.28
30.95%
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The next issue's deadline is May 20th.
Please send your articles and photos to:
Loretta Stahl, Editor
P.O. Box 18896
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-Please type or neatly print your entries to insure that
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Catholic Family Fraternal Journal
DISTRICT NEWS
The District II Annual Meeting and Social was hosted by Society No. 7 Dubina on Sunday, March 8, 2015 at the Dubina Community Hall in Dubina,
Texas. Registration began at 1:30 p.m. and the meeting started at 2 p.m.
A Memorial Service for the deceased members of District II was held with
the assistance of the Praha Junior members. A white carnation was placed in
a vase by the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary as the names of the twelve
deceased members were read. Society President Elizabeth Kloesel read the names and read the
scripture readings.
After the Memorial Service, State Co-Ordinator of Junior Activities Anne Wick reported of the
Junior Division’s upcoming activities. The Praha Juniors performed for the members and guests
present. It was enjoyed by everyone. After the program, they were dismissed to their own meeting and activities.
The meeting was called to order by President Elizabeth Kloesel. Elizabeth welcomed everyone
to the meeting and introduced the State representatives. Attending was VP/Financial Controller Carrie Janecek, State Director Joyce Kurtz, State Co-Ordinator of Junior Activities Anne
Wick and Sales and Marketing Manager Jim Wiest. The local officers attending were President
Elizabeth Kloesel, Secretary Willie Mae Kristynik, Treasurer Gladys Muras and Junior Director
Wendy Syrinek. Roll call of Societies was St. Anne Praha No. 4 with 12, St. Anne Dubina No. 7
with 8, Holy Rosary St. John No. 9 with 2, St. Agnes Ammannsville No. 24 with 2, The Annunciation Moravia No. 44 with 1, St. Ludmila Weimar No. 66 with 1, Little Flower Flatonia No. 83
with 3. A motion was made by Georgia Cerny of 4 Praha and seconded by Barbara Brandt of 7
Dubina to dispense with the reading of the minutes of the last meeting. Motion carried. Society
No. 83 Flatonia accepted to host the next District Meeting and Social.
VP/Financial Controller Carrie Janecek presented President Elizabeth Kloesel a check to defray
the expense for hosting the meeting and social. She also spoke on the success of the K.J.Z.T.
last year. State Director Joyce Kurtz welcomed all present and thanked everyone for coming.
She thanked the Societies for a great job in achieving the Platinum and Diamond Status’. She
presented the certificates to each Society present. Societies receiving the Platinum Status were
4 Praha, 7 Dubina and 24 Ammannsville. Diamond was 9 St. John, 44 Moravia, 66 Weimar and
83 Flatonia.
Mrs. Kurtz presented the 50-year membership pins to the following Societies: 4 Praha with
4 members, 7 Dubina with 2 members, 24 Ammannsville with 1 member, 44 Moravia with 4
members, 66 Weimar with 2 members, 81 Schulenburg with 1 member and 83 Flatonia with 1
member. Society No. 44 Moravia also had 1 75-year membership pin recipient.
Sales and Marketing Manager Jim Wiest spoke about insurance sales. He urged everyone to
solicit new members.
President Elizabeth Kloesel led everyone in the prayer for world peace and said the blessing
before the meal. President Kloesel thanked everyone for coming. Door prizes were given and the
meeting adjourned. The refreshments were served.
March/April 2015
Status Certificates
Pictured (L to R) are State Director Joyce Kurtz, Clara Christ for 24 Ammannsville, Dorothy Olsovsky for 44 Moravia, Bessie Dornak for 9 St. John, Georgia
Cerny for 4 Praha, Gladys Muras for 7 Dubina and Doris Garbade for 83 Flatonia.
50-Year Membership Pin
Pictured (L to R) are State Director Joyce Kurtz and Monica Mican.
Juniors
Pictured (L to R) are Quade Brothers, Megan Brothers, Cole Brothers, Amy
Koncaba, Junior Director Cynthia Koncaba, State Co-Ordinator of Junior Activities Anne Wick, Chelsea Brothers and Assistant Junior Director Darlene Brothers. All are from the Praha Society No. 4.
March/April 2015
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Catholic Family Fraternal Journal
DISTRICT NEWS
The District I Annual Meeting and Social was hosted by St. Mary’s Society
No. 3 and Wied Society No. 53 on March 22, 2015.
Registration opened at 10:30. At 11:15 there was an opening prayer said by
Society No. 3 St. Mary’s President Deborah Konvicka and then a memorial
service for the deceased members of the district’s Societies. The lights were
cut off. As each member’s name was said and the date of their death, a Junior member brought up
a candle and it was lit by a Junior member. It was encouraged a family member take the candle
home with them at the end of the meeting.
Anne Wick was then introduced as the State Co-Ordinator of Junior Activities. She talked
about Camp and Junior Division Awards Day. The photo contest winners were recognized for
this district: Sally Machacek, Cade Leist, and Nicolette Siegel. The Junior leaders were introduced-Denise Leist (Shiner) and Marlene Irvin (Moulton). Juniors then did a program and sang
“America the Beautiful”.
Deacon Joey Targac lead the prayer before the meal. A delicious meal was served by Werner’s
Restaurant consisting of breaded chicken breast, twiced baked potatoes, corn casserole, broccoli
salad, and rolls. The Societies hosting provided the sweets.
After the meal, Deborah Konvicka called the meeting to order and introduced the special guests.
Monsignor John Peters opened the meeting with a prayer. Other special guests introduced were:
President/CEO-Loretta Stahl, Legal Advisor for K.J.Z.T.-Jennifer Machacek, Deacon Joey Targac and Mary Targac, Deacon Jacob Koether, and Father Barnabas Kyeah.
Next, an introduction of the hosting society officers were mentioned as followed: PresidentDeborah Konvicka St. Mary’s Society #3, Vice President-Katherine Kahanek Wied Society #53,
Secretary-Monica Peters Wied Society #53, and Treasurer-Jennifer Janik St, Mary’s Society #3.
A roll call of the societies in District 1 was next on the agenda. A total of 114 adults and 19 Juniors were present. Included in the count were 2 State Officers and 5 clergy.
State Director Joyce Kurtz awarded the 75 year pins, and 50 year pins of recognition. She presented each Society with their Certificate of Excellence.
A motion by Mary Ann Marek and a second by Rose Mary Havlik to dispense of the minutes
were made.
There was no old business or new business discussed. A selection of a new meeting place and
a hosting Society for the next district meeting was accepted by Moulton Society #14.
President/CEO Loretta Stahl and State Director Joyce Kurtz spoke about the K.J.Z.T. message.
Next, Msgr. John Peters spoke highly of the great work K.J.Z.T. members and Societies are doing for the surrounding areas.
Door prizes were handed out and a closing prayer for world peace was said. The meeting was
adjourned.
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Status Certificates
Pictured (L to R) are State Director Joyce Kurtz, Jennifer Janik for 3 St. Mary’s,
Helen Manning for 1 Yoakum, Mary Ann Rother for 14 Moulton, Mary Ann Marek
for 5 Shiner, Anna Wiggington for 37 Hochheim, Rhonda Syamken for 2 Hallettsville, Gladys Hermes for 12 Sweet Home and Katherine Kahanek for 53 Wied.
75-Year Membership Pins
Pictured (L to R) are State Director Joyce Kurtz, Helen Janik, Mary Jane Patek,
Mary Jones and Anita Grabarkievtz.
Juniors
Pictured (L to R in front) are Levi Leonard, Jack Leonard, Sally Machacek and
Cierra Shaver. Pictured (L to R in middle
row) are Ted Machacek, Kade Leist, Trinity Garza, Seryna Garza, Conner Shaver,
Julia Machacek, Shiner Junior Director
Denise Leist and Moulton Junior Director
Marlene Irvin. Pictured (L to R in back)
are Shiner Assistant Junior Director Brian
Leist, State Co-Ordinator of Junior Activities Anne Wick, Noah Leist, Eudosio Garza, IV, Katarina Leist, Grace Irvin, Abby Irvin, Anna Adamek and Moulton Assistant
Junior Director Alice Leonard.
50-Year Membership Pins
Pictured (L to R in front) are Sheri Grohmann, Peggie Sustr, Mildred Siegel,
Sandra Konvicka and State Director Joyce Kurtz. Pictured (L to R in back) are
Rhonda Syamken, Diane Broussard, Karen Groenhuyzen, Juliet Monk and
Sandy Maldonado.
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Catholic Family Fraternal Journal
March/April 2015
Congratulations to the 2015 Recipients
of the 75-year Membership Pin!
1 YOAKUM
JANICE BOWER
BETTY JOAN HLOZEK
EVELYN GRIFFIN (deceased)
MARY J AUSTIN
MARY LOUISE HUNT
89 SINTON
HELEN RICHTER
2 HALLETTSVILLE
JO MARIE PRASEK
PATRICIA A HESSLER
VERNELL M BOZKA
MARY H BUJNOCH
23 HOSTYN
LILLIE M NASH
53 WIED
ANITA GRABARKIEVTZ
HELEN M JANIK
3 ST. MARY’S
LEONA ZIEGLER
30 EAST BERNARD
GERTRUDE HILLMANN
BERNADETTE DOBIAS
ISABEL ROBERTSON
CAROLINE J LOCHRIDGE
MARY ANN KRAMR
HELEN E MICA
ANNIE MACHA
CLARICE A MARIK SNOKHOUS
DONNA A STEWART
57 HUNGERFORD
MARTHA CHALUPA
93 AUSTIN
MARTHA WATKINS
FRANCES KAJS
ALEXIS DAVIS
MARY ANNE BROWN
CHRISTINE J TOUNGATE
70 KARNES CITY
CECILIA B VAJDOS
99 BAYTOWN
PATRICIA HERRIN
72 EL CAMPO
LAVERNE WENDEL
MARY TRISKA
ANNIE TAMEZ
NELL MARIE KIGHT
ALICE NEIMAN
IDA MAE MACH
JOYCE MCCLURE
BETTY PARMA
BETTY ANN BITTLE
BEATRICE STANFORD
ANNIE SUPAK
101 VICTORIA
EDITH KRENEK
ELEANOR CONTI
MILDRED PETRUSEK
73 ROBSTOWN
CAROLINE A NEELY
MARIE C MALOY
109 PASADENA
LORRAINE MICHALEK
5 SHINER
LUCY VANA
MARY J PATEK
6 BRYAN
BARBARA MERKA
MARIE THACKER
MARY F ZEMANEK
LOUISE BOND
11 WEST
JOSEPHINE KUBALA
LILLIAN KRAMOLIS
MARY FRANCES RENZE
GEORGIA KRAMER
WILLIE M EAGAN
HENRIETTA GERIK
12 SWEET HOME
EMILY FRANZ (deceased)
14 MOULTON
MARIE JONES
16 ENNIS
AGNES HARPER
GEORGIA WARE
18 GRANGER
HYACINTH KNAPEK
19 TAYLOR
VLASTA MEKOLIK
21 MARAK
MARTHA STUHFF
22 WALLIS
ANNA J MYER
29 FRYDEK
BEATRICE CHALUPA
32 HOUSTON
LOUISE WIDACKI
ELIZABETH (BETTIE) DEDMON
HENRIETTA NEVLUD
33 HILLJE
FRANCES (MILDER) MCALPINE
34 HOBSON
VALERIE PAWELEK
38 SAN ANTONIO
EDITH KATZFEY
AGNES E ROHAN
40 POTH
GERTRUDE H SELLS
41 ELLINGER
ADELLE LINKE
43 GANADO
LILLIE BURES
IRENE MALCIK
44 MORAVIA
DOLORES A MCCULLOCH
46 CORPUS CHRISTI
MARGIE KURECKA
AGNES WADE
75 JOURDANTON
MARY ANN POLANSKY
GEORGIE M POLANSKY
MARGARET M LACHUT
86 SEYMOUR
EMMA M KRUPPA
ALICE M GLEICH
DOROTHY M MATUS
JO ANN CARPENTER
MARCELLA M FORD
BERNICE GOWENS
GERMAINE HOELSCHER
ELIZABETH RAY
GENEVIA A KUEHLER
88 VERNON
AGNES MORGAN
N LOUISE HONKOMP
104 ABBOTT
MARY ANN MARAK
108 DALLAS
AGNES KOZLOVSKY
ANNA M DOKUPIL
ANNA MACH
111 EDNA
MARY A SHEBLAK
113 ANGLETON
BETTY J KLASEL
114 HOUSTON
LILLIAN BOONE
115 FREEPORT
EVELYN BOWLING
116 SAN ANTONIO
MARIE MC CAIN
119 BELLAIRE
AGNES LILLIE COOK
125 HOUSTON
BERNICE MATUSEK
DELORES A LAITKEP
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Catholic Family Fraternal Journal
Paying for
College
By Jim Wiest FIC, CFFM,
Sales and Marketing Manager
At the top of parents’ long-term goals for their children is making sure their
children receive a high-quality education.
But as college costs climb and climb with no end in sight, it’s become harder
each year to afford a high-quality college education without taking on a cratersized debt.
The most popular vehicle parents use to save for their children’s college education is the 529 College Savings Fund. But lately, a newcomer has entered
the picture: Whole Life Insurance. Well, it’s hard to call whole life insurance
a “newcomer” because it’s been around since the Civil War – before a college
education was even considered a possibility for middle-class families.
Nevertheless, Whole Life Insurance has also become a popular way to save for
college – giving parents two strong options. Although there is no inexpensive
alternative, I would like to show you the pros and cons of both and show you
which one is truly the best way to save for your children’s college education.
College saving plans (commonly referred to as 529 plans) have gained much
fanfare in the past decade – especially as tuition costs rise while the average
American’s salary remains stagnant.
Indeed, there’s a lot to like about them. First, as most know by now, accumulated earnings are tax-deferred and withdrawals are exempt from federal income
tax when used for “qualified higher education expenses.”
Other benefits include:
• Friends and family members can also contribute to a 529 plan.
• The account holder can change the beneficiary if the original beneficiary decides not to go to college or does not use all the funds.
• 529 plan funds can be used at the vast majority of most colleges and universities in the United States.
But there are drawbacks:
• Plans vary from state to state. And many states allow you to open a 529 Plan
in their state without even being a resident in it. This element alone multiplies
the time and effort a family has to spend researching the different plans offered
by each state.
• If money from a 529 plan is withdrawn and not spent on what’s considered
a “qualified higher education expense,” it would likely be subjected to income
taxes and a penalty tax as high as 10%. We all know that college expenses don’t
stop at room, board and books.
• Finally, a 529 plan can reduce your beneficiary’s ability to receive incomebased financial aid. If this happens, it can render the savings plan useless since
it just increased the total amount of money you’ll pay for higher education.
whose stars have fallen dramatically. Less than a decade later, we’re living in a
very different world. And more and more people are starting to realize that 529
Plans may not bring all they expected.
Not only that, they are also realizing that Whole Life cash value life insurance,
as a college savings tool is a better option.
For example, take the case of former stock broker Brian Solik. Given his profession, if anyone would know firsthand that we’re not living in the mid-2000s
anymore, it’s him. After the stock market crash in 2008, he stopped contributing
to the three 529 plans for his children and instead began using cash value life
insurance for college savings.
His reason – no surprise – was safety. Taking a hit to your investment portfolio is one thing. You have to expect that to a certain degree. But when your
children’s college savings starts losing value, it’s time to rethink your strategy.
Whole life insurance is hands down the better college savings plan than
actual college savings plans.
Among Whole Life Insurance benefits:
• Whole Life allows you to save for any person, business or charity regardless
of their relation to you. You can also choose multiple beneficiaries, divided up
to receive whatever percentage you set for each.
• Whole Life plans offer unlimited ways to spend your money. Money withdrawn from a college savings plan is only allowed to be spent on pre-qualified
college expenses or else be subjected to federal income tax and possibly a 10%
federal tax penalty. Last time I checked, college students ate food, buy clothes,
put gasoline in their cars, etc. Whole Life plans can help pay for this without
penalizing the student.
• Whole Life plans won’t jeopardize a student’s chances of getting additional
financial aid. This is because the coverage is on the parents’ lives, not the student. Compare that to money in a college savings fund, which is factored into
the financial aid calculator.
• And most importantly, guaranteed results. Whereas many college savings plans
are subject to the turbulent stock market. Can you imagine putting money away
for years only to find out that what you cash out is less than the amount you put
in? The cash values, while not projected into the stratosphere, are absolutely,
unconditionally guaranteed, as is the death benefit should you die before having
the chance to pay for your children’s college yourself.
Now you know what few people know! Whole Life can do so much more than
insuring the loss of loved one – for everything that happens in life, from college
to retirement.
For more information and assistance about college savings, please contact me
and ask for my free “Paying for College” life guide. It has 19 pages of information covering everything you need to know to get ready for college, no matter
what age your children are. You can request a printed copy or the computerbased version with individual cost calculators that you can use right at your
keyboard.
Jim Wiest FIC, CFFM
Sales and Marketing Manager
Mobile: 512-897-8338
You’d think that with the ever growing importance of a college education – [email protected]
combined with wildly escalating tuition prices – the popularity and reliance on
529 College Savings Plans would increase as well.
When you think about it, the mid-2000s were the heyday for a lot of things
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Society
News
The Society held a raffle with pro-
17 Nada ceeds and matching funds from the
State Office going to pay for new light posts in front
of St. Mary’s Church for their People Helping People Parish Project. Members presented the check to
Father Joe Vrana after Sunday Mass.
Pictured (L to R) are Ernestine Schneider, Treasurer Leona Brzozowski, Virgina Pavlovsky, Father Joe Vrana, Pauline Leopold,
Grace Korenek, and Secretary Cathy Leopold.
Members participated in the
Hostyn 2nd Annual Living Rosary and March for Life on Wednesday, January
21st. Lillian Kallus welcomed everyone in the
church narthex and opened with a prayer for life.
The walk began with a rosary from statue to statue,
in the church due to inclement weather, and ended
at the altar. Deacon John McCourt ended with a special prayer. The First Eucharist students, teachers
and mothers joined the prayers and walk. Members
that participated included Lillian Kallus, Verlene
Kuntschik, Joyce Muras, Eileen McCourt, Bethany
Kallus, Linda Wagner, Margie Janda, Deacon John
McCourt and Monica Muras.
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The Society’s 2015 first
quarterly meeting was held
Thursday, February 12th, in the Msgr. Harry Mazurkiewicz Parish Center. President Elizabeth Kallus
called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m. with opening prayers for living and deceased members and
Pledges of Allegiance to the U.S. and Texas Flags.
Secretary Marilyn Kothmann read the November
meeting minutes, thank you notes, and correspondence from the State Office; and Treasurer Barbara
Eilert sent her report read by Kallus.
Committee report - Vice President Joy Kovar reported Beatrice Sumbera, Felicia Chovanec, Betty
Baca, and Agnes Niemeyer were remembered on
their special birthdays, five get well cards were sent,
there were twelve C.E.F. enrollments by members,
and she arranged for a Mass to be said for the intention of recently deceased member Evelyn Sevcik.
Under new business, Fr. Joseph Varickamackal
will be remembered for his ordination anniversary
and birthday on March 3rd; People Helping People
parish project will be the plant wheel at the Sacred
Heart Spring Festival on April 12th; Juniors have
raffle tickets for sale with the drawing to be held
at Camp Guardian Angel in June; the annual Mass
for living and deceased members will be March 8th
at 9:00 a.m.; and the next quarterly meeting will be
May 7th at 4 p.m.
State Director Grace Vinklarek informed members
of upcoming events: officer and delegate workshop
on February 28th in La Grange, District Meeting
on August 9th hosted by Society No. 20 of Cistern,
area Family Fun Day on June 13th at Splashway,
and the Junior coronation event July 25th in Abbott.
She also congratulated the members for obtaining
the Platinum status in 2014.
Meeting attendance prize was won by Joy Kovar,
and a door prize donated by State Director Grace
Vinklarek was won by Mary Louise Hernandez.
The meeting closed with the Memorare prayer. A
social with light refreshments was enjoyed.
Members manned the des77 Rosenberg sert table at the Czech Heritage Society meal.
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March/April 2015
Society members met on Saturday, January 24th in the Holy Rosary Church narthex for their first quarterly meeting.
President Lillian Kallus called the meeting to order. The junior members led the opening prayer and
pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags. Secretary Verlene Kuntschik read the minutes and Treasurer Helen Janda gave the financial report. There were 13
CEF enrollments since the last meeting. The People
Helping People Parish Fundraiser, which was the
Chicken Noodle Soup and Bake Sale, was a huge
success.
President Kallus requested the charity reports to be
turned in as soon as possible. Thank you notes were
read from AMEN and Faither Dan Kahlich. She reminded members about Junior Summer Camp to be
held July 25th – 28th, Awards Ceremony to be held
July 25th and Funday at Splashway on June 13th.
She talked about the Junior Division State project
qualifications. Junior raffle tickets were made available to members.
Meeting dates for the year were set.
President Kallus encouraged members to attend
special services in Lent and to attend DIM bible
studies.
State Director Grace Vinklarek shared information on the upcoming junior activities for the year.
She explained various insurance policies. She gave
a report on the health of Msgr. Joseph Hybner. She
informed the members the District Meeting will be
held on August 9th.
The attendance prizes were won by Ann Janda and
Jacob Janda. The meeting closed with a prayer.
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The Society presented checks
to the Boy Scout Troop 228 and
Cub Scout Pack 124.
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Pictured (L to R in front) are Boy Scout Leader Brent Hoskins, boy scout Cole Hoskins, Society Treasurer Evelyn Thuemler, cub scout Michael Koeth and Cub Scout Leader Michelle Koeth.
Pictured (L to R in back) are Society President Mildred Santoro, Vice-President Marjorie Grunewald and Secretary Sylvia Addicks. Pictured is the group of participants.
Pictured (L to R) are Bernice Freudensprung and Ethel Arrington.
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The Society presented a 75-year
43 Ganado membership pin to Jo Ann The-
resa Everett of El Campo. She is a member of Society No. 43, The Purification, Ganado.
Society No. 43 Ganado Celebrates Centennial
The Society held its Centennial Celebration on October 19, 2014. They had a Mass, meal and a guest
speaker. Guests were all the State Directors and President/CEO Loretta Stahl. Frances Vesely spoke about
the organizing of the Society and she named the charter officers and how much this organization meant to
the first members and continues to present day.
Pictured presenting the pin is Society President Cecilia French.
For a People Helping People
project, the Society held a Valentine party at the Ganado Nursing and Rehabilitation
Center. Refreshments of angel food cake, strawberries, cool whip and punch were served to approximately 75 residents and guests. Several Society
members are residents at this facility. Entertainment
was provided by Carl Wright who played tunes appropriate for Valentine’s Day.
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Pictured (L to R) are Frances Vesely, Mary Ann Peters, Society
President Cecilia French, Kathryn Wesselski, Alice Wright, Lanoe
Macha, Helen Andel and Charlotte Andel.
Happy 100th Anniversary!
2015 District Meeting Schedule
All Members and their families are invited to attend and participate in the activities of the District Family Socials and Meetings. Merit Pins of Recognition and
50-Year and 75-Year Membership Pins will be presented to eligible Members in recognition of their dedication and years of service and membership. The Junior
Divisions of the various Societies will participate in their District's Meeting and Activities.
District
VI
IX
X
XI/XII
III/VIII
Date
04-19
04-26
05-03
06-14
08-02
Event Times
Meeting Place
V
08-09
Registration at 11:30 a.m.; Meal and Meeting to Follow at Cistern Parish Hall
Registration at 1:30 p.m., then Meeting, Benediction & Meal at Holy Family Parish Hall
Registration at 11:30 a.m.; Meal and Meeting to Follow at St. Agnes CCD Center, 202 Cedar St.
Registration at 11 a.m.; Meal and Meeting to Follow
Abbott Parish Hall
Registration at Noon; Meal and Meeting to Follow
St. Mary’s School Cafeteria
Registration at 11:30 a.m.; Meal and Meeting to Follow at Holy Rosary Life Center, Rosenberg
Hosting Society
118 Taft
111 Edna
104 Abbott
19 Taylor
77 Rosenberg
20 Cistern
IV 10-11TBASt. Cornelius CCD Center70 Karnes City
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The Society held its first meeting of
the year on February 8th. The Junior members joined in for opening prayers for sick
members, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.
Secretary Alene Eggers read the minutes from the
last meeting. Dorothy Prachyl made a motion to accept the minutes and Janis Wensowitch seconded.
In the absence of Treasurer Georgia LaScala, President Elsie Marak gave the treasurer’s report. The
Society donated a $50 gift card for a raffle held at
the Annual Ennis Czech Music Festival on February 7th. The Society bake sale last December raised
$996.50.
The Cheer committee read the names of the sick
and deceased members who were enrolled in the
Clerical Endowment Fund. Thank you notes were
also read.
Last year a raffle was held for the St. Joseph Cemetery. Those present voted to request the Cemetery
Committee to use the funds to purchase new fencing. Amy Hutyra made the motion and Janis Wensowitch seconded.
Members discussed projects for this year. The Society will continue providing refreshments for the Life
Teen program. The parish project will be a booth at
the Annual St. John Nepomucene Festival in May.
The community project will be the food pantry at
Helping Hands of Ennis. Plans will be finalized at
the April meeting.
President Marak gave the dates for upcoming local meetings, the District meeting in Abbott on May
3rd and the annual Mass and celebration on August
15th.
Members discussed increasing membership to qualify for the Platinum status.
The Juniors joined in for closing prayers for deceased members. Names were drawn for door prizes, followed by a social with refreshments.
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123 Raymondville The Society held a 29 Frydek The Society presented a check to
Disaster Relief project on Saturday, February 21, 2015. Money raised partment.
went to a member of the community that was involved in an auto/pedestrian accident for medical
expenses. A steak lunch was served and then the
attendees played Bunco with each participant paying to play. A small silent auction was held and door
prizes were given out. Prizes for the most wins, least
wins, most Buncos and most wipe outs were given.
The Society raised $465.00 and this will be matched
at 100% by the State Office.
Pictured are officers and members making the presentation.
St. Elizabeth Society sponsored a
table at the recent 40 Days/Coalition
for Life Annual Fundraising Banquet on Thursday,
Feb. 26, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Brazos County
Expo Center in Bryan. The Friend Table Sponsorship of Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas was
prominently visible and recognized in the program
for the evening and on the Sponsor Boards outside
the hall. The Society was pleased to have in attendance three of their officers: Loretta Lanicek, Mary
Hovorak, and Liz Zemanek, as well as members Lorraine Roesler, Jo Ann Zaeske, Fred Wenck, Adam
Wenck, Irmie Goode, Anita Fickey, Frank Zemanek,
Marcia Zemanek, Linda Holubec, and Mary Frances
Zemanek, and some of their family members.
After a prayer and the recitation of the Pledge of
Allegiance, a catered dinner by Ricky’s Catering of
Somerville was served. After dinner, Shawn Carney,
Campaign Director of 40 Days for Life, gave an organization update, stating that since the first vigil
was held in 1998 to close the Planned Parenthood
Abortion Facility in Bryan, Texas, responses from
many prayerful people have traveled far beyond the
Brazos Valley to cities across America and internationally. The Facility in Bryan is now closed and has
been purged, blessed, and purchased by Hope Pregnancy and 40 Days for Life to further their commitment to LIFE and to assist many women who need
a place to turn in time of need and decision making.
R. C. Slocum, former Coach of Texas A&M University, introduced the Speaker for the Event, Bobby
Bowden. Bowden is former football coach at Florida State University. Having coached and mentored
young men for seven decades, he is the coach with
the most wins in NCAA Division I football history.
Coach Bowden, now 85 years of age, has been an
outspoken Christian and has written many books
about the importance of faith. His faith, passion and
humor were very inspirational for the 1,000 attendees supporting 40 Days for Life. According to Bobby Reynoso of Coalition for Life in Bryan, Coach
6 Bryan
The Society collected canned
goods for the St. Vincent de
Paul pantry at Assumption Church in Houston at the
February 1, 2015 meeting.
Pictured are participants playing Bunco.
32 Houston
Pictured (L to R) are Gracie Perrard, Kenneth Bollom, Louise Widacki and Henrietta Nevlud.
the San Felipe-Frydek Fire De-
The Universal Catholic Family Fraternal
of Texas – K.J.Z.T. Prayer Day will be
once a month on the first Sunday of each
month.
Please offer a prayer for all Catholic
Family Fraternal of Texas – K.J.Z.T.
members and each other’s intentions.
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Bowden was moved by the fact that 40 Days for Life
started in Bryan and spread to 559 cities, including
his home town of Tallahassee, Florida. He encouraged the crowd, saying, “Keep going – God is using
the work you are doing…and you have responded to
His call to save lives and it’s changing the world!”
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Pictured are members (L to R): Lorraine Roesler, Linda Holubec,
Loretta Lanicek, Mary Hovorak and Liz Zemanek.
Pictured are guests serving themselves at the Lenten Meal.
Pictured is the Evening’s Speaker, Coach Bobby Bowden.
Pictured (L to R) are Wendy Hrncir, Carolyn Nevlud, Evelyn Dierlam, Rosie Olsovsky and Irene Brosch.
The Society held their first quarterly meeting on March 8, 2015 at the
St. Agnes Center.
111 Edna
The Society held a Lenten
Soup at St. Mary’s after the
Stations of the Cross. They served creamy vegetable
soup and pinto bean soup, fruit tray, devil eggs, pimiento and tuna sandwiches, corn bread, crackers,
coffee and tea. The meal was enjoyed by all.
The Society donated $500.00
for the TV Mass to Our Lady
of Victory. The check was presented to Father Gary
Janak.
101 Victoria
Pictured is Treasurer Georgia Orsak enjoying a cup of coffee.
Pictured (L to R) are Evelyn Dierlam, Father Gary Janak and
Carolyn Nevlud.
Pictured (L to R) are President Doris Andel and Secretary Barbara
Durocher discussing K.J.Z.T. business.
The Society held
a very successful
Community Fundraiser Project on Sunday, March
8th at the La Quinta Inn in Raymondville. The Society raised $1,212.00! This amount will be matched
at 50% by the State Office. All of these proceeds
will be given to a local seminarian, Jacob Quilantan,
studying at Assumption Seminary in San Antonio.
After a warm welcome from Vice-President Dena
Salinas, Jacob gave the opening prayer. A children’s
bingo was played and a special bingo was also
played for an additional $5.00 to win gift baskets.
Refreshments were served and there were door prizes. The Bingo ended with a closing prayer.
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Pictured top to bottom are attendees, the centerpieces and some
of the day’s prizes.
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Kitchen Corner
Fiesta Guacamole Dip
Submitted by Mary Beth (Motal) Byers,
Society No. 101 Victoria
2 cans refried beans
1 pkg. taco seasoning mix
1 tbsp. lemon juice
½ tsp. seasoned salt
Shredded Cheddar cheese
Sliced green onions
1 (16 oz.) sour cream
3 ripe avocados, pitted and peeled
⅛ tsp. garlic salt
Chopped tomatoes
Sliced ripe olives
In small bowl, combine sour
cream and taco seasoning. Refrigerate while preparing other items.
In small bowl, mash avocados and
stir in lemon juice. On serving
platter, spread refried beans out
evenly. Spoon sour cream mixture
evenly over refried beans and
next spread on avocados. Cover,
chill several hours. Just before
serving, garnish with cheese, to-
Hints & Tips
Spices
Store spices in a cool, dark place, not
above your stove. Humidity, light and
heat will cause herbs and spices to
lose their flavor.
Garlic Odor
After working with garlic, rub your
matoes, green onions and olives.
Serve with chips. Refrigerate
leftovers.
“Kvasaky” Crock Pickles
Submitted by Martha Sitka,
Society No. 3 St. Mary’s
½ c. ice cream salt
½ c. vinegar
2 qt. water
Cucumbers
2 cloves garlic
3 red hot peppers
3 shallots
Dill
Combine salt, vinegar and water;
boil and cool. Peel medium size
cucumbers and put into a gallon
jar. Add garlic, red hot peppers,
shallots and dill. Pour cooled
brine over this and let set out on
cabinet top until milky (about 3
days). Then put in the refrigerator.
They are ready to eat.
March/April 2015
Puff Pastry Chicken Bundles
Submitted by Gracie Pyron,
Society No. 49 Needville
1 beaten egg
1 can cream of mushroom soup
2 c. cooked macaroni
1 (17 ¼ oz.) pkg. frozen puff
pastry sheets, thawed
1 (6 ½ oz.) container garlic and
spice Alouette cheese
4 boneless, skinned chicken
breast halves
¼ tsp. salt and pepper
1 egg, beaten
1 tbsp. water
Place tuna in casserole dish with
onion, celery, egg and soup; mix
well. Cook macaroni in salted water and drain. Put macaroni over
tuna in casserole dish and place
Velveeta cheese strips over top of
casserole. Tomato slices can be
added over cheese strips. Bake in
350 degrees oven for 30 minutes.
Unfold pastry sheets, roll each
sheet to 12 x 10-inches. Cut into
four (6 x 5-inch) rectangles;
shape each into an oval by trimming off corners. Spread each
oval with about 1 ½ tablespoons
of cheese. Sprinkle chicken with
salt and pepper and place in
center of pastry oval. Fold pastry
around chicken, completely enclosing. Moisten edge with water
and press firmly to seal. Place
seam side down on baking sheet.
Use remaining pastry to decorate
bundles, making twisted ropes or
heart shapes. Combine egg and
water, brush over bundles. Bake
at 400 degrees for 25 minutes or
until golden brown. Serves four.
Garnish with curly endive.
Aunt Lisbet’s Pralines
Tuna-Macaroni Casserole
Submitted by Bernice Herzik,
Society No. 81 Schulenburg
Submitted by Jane Hellinger,
Society No. 93 Austin
1 pkg. (4 serving size) butterscotch pudding mix (regular, not
instant)
1 c. granulated sugar
1 c. brown sugar
1 tbsp. butter or margarine
1 ½ c. broken pecans
½ c. evaporated milk
Cook and stir all ingredients
except pecans over low heat in
a heavy 2-quart saucepan until
sugar dissolves. Add pecans, cook
and stir to a full boil, then lower
heat and boil slowly 3 to 5 minutes, stirring often until soft ball
stage. Remove from heat, beat by
hand until candy begins to thicken. Drop by spoonful onto waxed
paper. Set aside to cool and finish
hardening.
1 can (9 ¼) oz. tuna
¼ c. chopped onion
¼ c. chopped celery
hands vigorously on your stainless stop it from sticking to the pot or the Test it Out
steel sink for 30 seconds before wash- other food.
When making meatballs or meatloaf,
ing them. It will remove the odor.
you need to know how the mixture
tastes before you cook it. Make a little
Sandwich Time!
Deep-Frying
To make a great sandwich, spread the patty and fry it in a pan like a mini
When you deep-fry, hold each piece mayonnaise from corner to corner on hamburger. Then you can taste it and
of food with long tongs as you add it the bread. People rush this step and adjust the seasoning.
to the oil. Hold it just below the oil’s just do a swoosh down the middle.
surface for five seconds before releas- Every bite should be flavorful. Now
ing it. This will seal the exterior and that’s a sandwich!
Credit: www.foodnetwork.com
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$10,000 - $49,999 = 2.00%
$50,000 or more = 2.00%
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Deferred Annuity
$10,000 - $49,999 = 2.10%
$50,000 or more = 2.35%
(Rates are guaranteed
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charge period)
$10,000 - $49,999 = 3.65%
$50,000 or more = 3.90%
3-Year Single Premium
Deferred Annuity
Flexible Annuity &
IRA Rates
June 2015
Immigrants and refugees. That immigrants and refugees may find
welcome and respect in the countries to which they come.
Vocations. That the personal encounter with Jesus may arouse in
many young people the desire to offer their own lives in priesthood
or consecrated life.
(No Bands)
4.0%
$10,000 - $49,999 = 1.50%
$50,000 or more = 1.75%
Security Plus
5-Year Single Premium
Deferred Annuity
The Minimum Rate Credited
to IRA & Annuity Accounts is
3.5% Pursuant to Contract
Terms.
$10,000 - $49,999 = 1.75%
$50,000 or more = 2.00%
(Rates are guaranteed
for 3 or 5 year surrender
charge period)
May 2015
Care for the suffering. That, rejecting the culture of indifference, we
may care for our neighbors who suffer, especially the sick
and the poor.
Openness to mission. That Mary’s intercession may help Christians
in secularized cultures be ready to proclaim Jesus.
(No Bands)
4.25%
Czech Heritage Tours
Presents
Our Fall 2015 European Tour!
September 13 - 25, 2015
Please note interest rates may be changed without notice and will take effect on anniversary date.
Germany, Czech Republic, Poland & Hungary
Memorial Scholarship Fund
• Czech Republic: Prague, Roznov, Frenstat & Moravia
• Germany: Nuremberg
• Poland: Krakow, Czestochowa, Auschwitz
• Hungary: Budapest
Sincere thanks to all donors who contribute to the education of our young
members through the Memorial Scholarship Fund. (This is an ongoing fund.)
To donate, simply fill out the form below and send it in to the State Office with
your donation. An acknowledgement card will be sent to the name and address
of the family submitted on the form.
CATHOLIC FAMILY FRATERNAL OF TEXAS-K.J.Z.T.
MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND
In memory of:
Given by:
Address:
Acknowledgement to be sent to:
Name:
Address:
Any amount accepted: $
Please complete and mail to: Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas
P.O. Box 18896
Austin, Texas 78760
(Genealogical research & side excursions are available)
**Limited availability on June 2015 summer tour**
For more information, please visit
www.czechheritagetours.com
Contact Steavy Jakubik or Renee Valek:
[email protected], 972.878.2929
DANCE
SPONSORED BY THE CZECH HERITAGE
SOCIETY OF SOUTH TEXAS
SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2015
4:00 pm. - 8:00 p.m.
MUSIC BY CHRIS RYBAK
MORAVIAN HALL
5601 KOSTORYZ ROAD
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX
Admission: $7.00
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Junior News
Juniors had their installation of ofJuniors made donations to the
85
Damon
ficers before their January 11th
Souper Bowl of Caring. Items
meeting at St. Mary’s Parish Center. The new Junior collected went to the Needville Food Bank.
Director, Sherri Zacharias, installed the following as
officers for the year 2015: President Nathan (Tiger)
Chupik; Vice-President Coleman Wolf, Secretary
Mikayla Kaluza; Treasurer Nicolas Hovde and Reporter Cameron Wolf.
11 West
March/April 2015
The Juniors participated in the ProLife Eucharistic Procession held on
January 18th. They, along with other local organizations and parishioners, prayed the rosary as they
walked from Welhausen’s Park to SS Cyril & Methodius Church. At church, they had benediction and
presented roses to Mary for the unborn.
5 Shiner
Pictured (L to R in front) are Patsy Maroul, Caylie Sebesta, Caroline Jetton, Claire Jetton, Abby Barton, Taryn Fojtik, and Trevor
Fojtik. Pictured (L to R in back) are Tyler Prihoda, Joe Pavlicek,
Linda Pavlicek and Carol Buchta.
The Juniors met in January to
elect and induct new officers
Pictured (L to R) are Junior Director Sherri Zacharias, Cameron
for
2015.
They
also
colored crosses to give to nursWolf, Nicholas Hovde, Mikayla Kaluza, Coleman Wolf, Tiger Chuing home residents.
pik and outgoing President, Eric Kostecka.
Juniors helped at the Czech Heri85 Damon tage Society’s meal held in Needville. They helped with the raffle and carried plates
for the elderly.
104 Abbott
Pictured (L to R in front) are Kade Leist, Trinity Garza, Seryna
Garza and Eudosio Garza IV. Pictured (L to R in back) are Denise
Leist (Junior Director), Hope Kapavik, Noah Leist, Katarina Leist
and Brian Leist (Asst. Junior Director).
Using People Helping People
matching funds from the State
Office, the Juniors were able to purchase three televisions with DVD players for the CCD program at
the Immaculate Heart of Mary parish.
104 Abbott
Pictured are the new officers (L to R in front) Mallory Ballew-Vice
President and Madison Murphy-Reporter. Pictured (L to R in
back) are Katelyn Pustejovksy-Treasurer, Payton PustejovskyPresident and Lauren Gerik-Secretary.
The Juniors met on February 8, 2015.
making a calendar of events
for the year, the juniors made treat bags for K.J.Z.T.
The Juniors met in early January and members in 3 local nursing homes. The adult members provided items for the bags and the juniors
elected the 2015 officers.
formed teams to deliver them after the meeting.
Pictured are Lindsay Morris and Cameron Pavlicek with Mr. Clarence Meyer. All are members of the Czech Heritage Society of
Fort Bend County.
5 Shiner
Pictured (L to R in front) are Krystin Hodges, Eudosio Garza IV
and Katarina Leist. Pictured (L to R in back) are Juliette Siegel
and Noah Leist.
16 Ennis After
Members making the presentation were (L to R in front) Madison
Murphy, Will Gerik, Paxton Pustejovsky, Ally Hanaway, Keaton
Pustejovsky, Mariann Pustejovsky, Katie Hanaway and Kyle Gerik. Pictured (L to R in back) are Mallory Ballew, Payton Pustejovsky, Lauren Gerik, Katelyn Pustejovsky, Lydia Pustejovsky, Carly
Pustejovsky, Allison Murphy and Director of Religious Education
Traci Pustejovsky.
Guardian Angel Camp
will be June 25 – June 29,
2015, in Ledbetter, Texas.
Pictured (L to R in back) are Hannah Kriska, Katelyn Smith, Brendan Ruffin, Hunter Ruffin, and in front, Jake Ruffin.
More information on page 17.
March/April 2015
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2014 Junior Division
State Craft and
Scrapbook Winners
By Anne Wick,
State Co-Ordinator of Jr. Activities
Spring means warmer temperatures and its time to get out and discover all the
events that are going on now and during the rest of the year.
ATTEND ---- The District Meetings and Socials already have begun, so take
time to ATTEND your District Meeting and Social. The Juniors are encouraged to participate in the Junior Program and are asked to display their Patriotic
photo.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Group A
Ellen Samford
- Society No. 42 Sealy
Stephaniah Phillips
- Society No. 22 Wallis
Braedyn Roach
- Society No. 118 Taft
Kayson Roach
- Society No. 118 Taft
Owen Kaminski
- Society No. 49 Needville
EXPERIENCE ---- EXPERIENCE spiritual, traditional, and fun activities at
Camp Guardian Angel. The camp will begin on Thursday, June 25th and end on
Sunday, June 29th. It will be held at Cooper Farm in Ledbetter, Texas. The cost
Group 1
of camp is $157.00 and is open to Junior members ages 7 thru 18 (High School).
1.
Sally Machacek
It is an excellent opportunity to learn about our Catholic Faith, Czech Heritage,
- Society No. 14 Moulton
Fellowship and make a lot of friends along the way.
2.
3.
4.
FUN --- Two Family Fundays are scheduled for this year for all the Juniors and 5.
their families. One will be held at Splash Way Waterpark in Sheridan, Texas, PLAN ---- The Junior Division Day and Awards Ceremony will be held this
year at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish, in Abbott, Texas, on July 25,
2015. Registration will begin at 9:00 a.m., followed by Holy Mass (Spiritual Activity) presentation of awards, and a meal. Please PLAN to attend and
support the Junior members who participated in the Point and Merit System
throughout the year.
on Saturday, June 13th, 2015 and one will be held at Hawaiian Falls in Waco,
Texas on Sunday, July 19, 2015. Join in the FUN.
Hoping you have a Blessed Easter Season and looking forward to seeing you at 1.
the upcoming events.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Caylie Sebesta
- Society No. 85 Damon
Julia Machacek
- Society No. 14 Moulton
Paxton Pustejovsky
- Society No. 104 Abbott
Will Gerik
- Society No. 104 Abott
Group 2
Molli Pustejovsky
- Society No. 104 Abbott
Clayton Pavlicek
- Society No. 85 Damon
Connor Brorsen
- Society No. 22 Wallis
Kade Leist
- Society No. 5 Shiner
Marisa Lander-Kapavik
- Society No. 11 West
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
1.
2.
3.
Group 3
Kasi Schneider
- Society No. 85 Damon
Bethany Kallus
- Society No. 23 Hostyn
Lauren Gerik
- Society No. 104 Abbott
Anna Adamek
- Society No. 14 Moulton
Katy Harman
- Society No. 23 Hostyn
Group 4
Nicolette Siegel
- Society No. 5 Shiner
Tiger Chupik
- Society No. 11 West
Payton Pustejovsky
- Society No. 104 Abbott
Lindsay Morris
- Society No. 85 Damon
Molly Brown
- Society No. 126 Palacios
Scrapbooks
Society No. 104 Abbott
Society No. 85 Damon
Society No. 23 Hostyn
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Saturday, June 13, 2015
Bring the family and come enjoy a day outdoors at Splashway Waterpark and Campgrounds!
This summer is going to be one of the best yet! Splashway is proud to introduce to you our
giant 30,000 square foot wave pool. This pool will be an experience of a lifetime for all
ages.
Your discounted tickets are only $18.99 (plus tax) per person over 42” tall and $15.99 (plus
tax) per person under 42“ tall. That’s $9 off Splashway’s general admission rate! Tickets
for children under 36” tall are $5.99 (plus tax). Splashway tickets are available for purchase
online or at the gate.
KJZT will provide a meal band to each member at no cost to you! Meal bands are a great
option because they are simple to use! Meal band food options are chicken strips, chicken
nuggets, or pizza. All options include chips and a drink.
www.SplashwayWaterpark.com/KJZT
This link will expire on June 13, 2015, and all tickets purchased will only
be valid on June 13, 2015.
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Catholic Family Fraternal Journal
K.J.Z.T. Family Funday - Waco
Sunday, July 19, 2015
A hot dog lunch will be served at the Hawaiian Falls Pavilion at Noon. The park opens at 11 a.m.
Tickets are $15 for adults and children over the age of 2.
Children under 2 are free.
A pre-purchased ticket includes admission to the park, a hot
dog lunch, cookie, chips and a soft drink.
For your convenience, Mass will be held at 9:30 a.m. at St.
Louis Catholic Church, 2001 N. 25th St. in Waco. Attendance
is optional.
Please R.S.V.P. to the K.J.Z.T. Home Office at (888) 253-2338 by July 10th.
When calling, please indicate whether or not you need lunch only ie., you
already have season passes. Tickets are cash or check only. Please make
checks payable to: Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas - K.J.Z.T.
For more information about the park, visit hfalls.com/waco
Hawaiian Falls - Waco, 900 Lake Shore Drive, Waco, TX 76708
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D
March/April 2015
Other News
istrict III and District VIII held a joint Officers Meeting on February 7,
2015 at Immaculate Conception Center in Sealy. Many topics were covered and fellowship was enjoyed.
M
ember Stephaniah Jessie Phillips of Society No. 22 Wallis was recently
baptized at Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Wallis, Texas.
Saint’s relic with miraculous tendencies does it again for Pope Francis
by Alvaro de Juana, EWTN News/CNA, Rome, Italy, March 21, 2015
While Pope Francis was giving some advice to the religious, priests and seminarians of Naples on Saturday, a miracle occurred: a vial of dried blood from a fourth
century saint liquefied.
This stunning but locally known and accepted phenomenon is said to happen three times a year: May 1, Sept. 19, which is the saint’s feast day, and Dec. 16.
The last time this occured with a Pope was in 1848 with Pius IX. It didn’t happen when St. John Paul II visited the city in October of 1979, or when Benedict
XVI went in October of 2007.
The blood belongs to St. Januarius, Patron of Naples and former bishop and martyr of the city, whose bones are also preserved in the cathedral. He’s believed to
have been martyred during the infamous persecution of Christians during the rule of the Roman emperor Diocletian, who retired in 305.
On March 21, at the end of the meeting with priests, religious and seminarians in the cathedral of Naples, the Pope gave a blessing with the relic. When received
by the cardinal of the diocese, Crescenzio Sepe, the blood was still solid on one side of the vial.
When Pope Francis returned the reliquary, the cardinal told him: “It seems that St. Januarius loves the Pope, because the blood is already half liquefied.”
For the miracle to occur, it’s necessary to wait several minutes before the dried, red-colored mass confined to one side of the reliquary becomes blood that covers
the entire glass.
Francis quipped in response: “you can see that the saint only loves us a little. We have to convert more,” drawing laughter from those within earshot.
March/April 2015
CATHOLIC FAMILY
NEW MEMBERS
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Jack C. Davis is a new member of Society No. 16
Ennis. He is the son of Joshua and Natalie Davis of
Rockwall. Jack’s grandparents are Tim and Ginger
Bush, Joey and Karen Glaspy of Ennis and JC and
Karon Davis of Rockwall. His great-grandparents
are Edward and Adail Parma and Joan Glaspy of Ennis and Mary Nell Witt of Palmer and Jean Tinney
of Quitman.
Evyn M. Regian is a new member of Society No.
117 Waco. He is the son of Michael and Amanda
Regian. Evyn has an older brother, Adyn, and an angel brother in Heaven, Easton. He is the grandson of
Dwight and Barbara Wiedman and John Regian of
Waco and the late Delores Regian of Waco.
Jerimy J. Miller is a new member of Society No. 83
Flatonia. He is the son of Christopher and Elizabeth
Miller. Jerimy is the grandson of Richard and Evelyn Miller and Paul and Maria Olmos.
Listing of Newly Enrolled
Members and Associates
with Insurance
(The following have given permission in accordance
with regulations to have their names published in the
Catholic Family Fraternal Journal. None are published
Ellie Brianne Clark
Jack C. Davis
Jerimy J. Miller
Evyn M. Regian
Ellie Brianne Clark is a new member of Society No. 16 Ennis. She is the daughter of Beth and Brian Clark. Ellie’s sisters are Katherine and Molly. Her grandparents are Tommy and Anita Clark and Kenny and Deanna Smith.
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Junior Activities
March/April 2015
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"In Memoriam"
SOCIETY
NAME
DATE OF DEATH
Prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of
our members who have gone to their eternal rest.
AGE
2HALLETTSVILLE
VIOLA (KUBENKA) STRAUSS2/28/201594
4PRAHAGERALDINE (MENDEL) JASEK1/2/201566
5SHINERBARBARA (JALUFKA) JANAK12/15/201476
10
FAYETTEVILLELILLIAN (KLIMEK) SKLAR12/26/201491
11
WESTVIRGINIA KUTSCHEROUSKY1/17/201568
11
WESTALBINA (BILEK) BILLIE1/4/201596
11
WESTMARY HAMMOND10/3/201485
14
MOULTONANGELINE (KOZELSKY) KEOUGHAN12/15/201488
15
CORN HILLJACKIE
(GREEN) PECHACEK12/23/201484
16
ENNISDOROTHY (KRAJCA) TOUPAL2/26/201579
16
ENNISHELEN
(DOLEZALIK) ZMOLEK1/21/201589
18
GRANGERAGNES
(MICHALEK) STOJANIK9/12/201491
19
TAYLORMARY (VANEK) JOHN1/19/201596
22
WALLISEVELYN (REPKA) GRIFFIN1/27/201589
24
AMMANNSVILLE
GRACE
(STAVINOHA) GREENSHIELD12/23/201485
29
FRYDEKWILLIE
(MLCAK) JEZ10/21/201491
30
EAST BERNARDGEORGIA (SEVCIK) WICKE10/13/201498
31
LA GRANGEEVELYN (EVANICKY) SEVCIK1/28/201584
32
MAREKFRANCES (HANEL) MAREK12/8/201487
32
HOUSTONJUSTINE (CINADR) JANAK10/31/201494
32
HOUSTONMARGARET (VINKLAREK) GERLICH11/11/201490
38
SAN ANTONIOMARGARET (CHRISTEN) KELLER9/20/201479
40
POTHHENRIETTA (SCHWERTLICH) GILLES1/2/201589
42
SEALY EMIL REZNICEK9/13/201482
46
CORPUS CHRISTI
VERONICA KLEFFNER2/13/201568
46
CORPUS CHRISTI
VIRGINIA (GANEM) SAHADI3/7/201093
49
NEEDVILLEJOSEPHINE (ANDEL) WETZ12/13/201493
65
HOLMANRITA (TUMIS) MAZOCH1/12/201588
66
WEIMARBARBARA (HUFFMEYER) WATSON11/29/201480
75
JOURDANTONLILLIAN (JASIK) RAKOWITZ7/11/201391
81
SCHULENBURGMARY (BUJNOCH) KRISCHKE12/26/201490
81
SCHULENBURGGLORIA (MAROUL) JOCHEN1/2/201587
85
DAMON HELEN
(BIGON) MIKESKA1/1/201584
91
GALVESTONANITA SARAGOSA1/6/201595
99
BAYTOWNANTONIA (VESELKA) HOFFMAN12/30/201495
108
DALLASEMIL CHMELAR12/11/201484
108
DALLASLILLIAN (JEZEK) CASSIDY12/10/201497
108
DALLASANN (MANAK) MELIN2/6/201585
108
DALLASJANIE (DLABAJ) NEMIC1/2/201592
108
DALLASHELEN
(VINKLAREK) KUBACEK1/5/201594
108
DALLASJANIE (MECHEL) SKOTAK12/8/201496
116
SAN ANTONIOEMILY (VALENTA) HAVELKA12/29/201492
123
RAYMONDVILLE
MILDRED (KAJS) KASPER2/6/201592
124
TEXAS CITY
GERTRUDE (SKRIPKA) CASTONGUAY
11/20/2014
91
125
HOUSTONIRENE (KLOSS) KASPER2/3/201591
140
BASTROPSHIRLEY (KUEHN) WILHELM1/25/201577
998
STATE OFFICE
DOLORES (DE LA ROSA) REYES
11/25/2014
72
Tracie Marie Smajstrla
November 23, 1929 - March 8, 2015
Tracie Marie Smajstrla, 85, passed away peacefully on March 8, 2015, in Houston, Texas.
She was born to Frank and Rosie Kallus on November 23, 1929, in Abbott.
She was preceded in death by both parents and 3 brothers, Raymond, Albin, and John Kallus.
Tracie is survived by her loving husband of 66 years, Edward H. Smajstrla; daughter, Monica
Greene and husband Richard; grandchildren, Christina Greene and Jonathan Greene and his
wife Leslie Greene and great-grandchild, Charlotte Greene, and many other loving family
members and friends.
Tracie was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother, she will be missed by everyone
that knew her. She had a variety of interests, which included Polka dancing, sewing, and traveling the world. She was a member of the Red and White Polka Club, The American Legion’s
Women’s Auxiliary, K.J.Z.T. Society No. 11 West, SPJST Fraternal Order and a member of St.
John Vianney Catholic Church.
Tracie semi-retired in 1989, from her 37 years of being in retail, notably as a buyer with
their Ben Franklin Variety Stores and grocery and fabric stores. She was very devoted to her
family and spent most of her time in retirement enjoying her family and grandchildren. Donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or St. John Vianney Catholic Church-Mass
intentions.
The State Directors and State Officers of
the Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas K.J.Z.T. offer their deepest sympathy to
the bereaved families of our departed
members.
THE MAGNIFICAT
CANTICLE OF
MARY
My soul proclaims the greatness of the Lord,
my spirit rejoices in God my Savior,
for he has looked with favor on his lowly
servant.
From this day all generations will call me
blessed: the Almighty has done great things
for me, and holy is his Name.
He has mercy on those who fear Him
in every generation.
He has shown the strength of His arm,
He has scattered the proud in their conceit.
He has cast down the mighty from their
thrones, and has lifted up the lowly.
He has filled the hungry with good things,
and the rich He has sent away empty.
He has come to the help of His servant Israel
for He has remembered his promise of mercy,
the promise He made to our fathers,
to Abraham and his children for ever. Amen.
EACH DECEASED MEMBER,
SOCIAL MEMBER OR
ASSOCIATE WITH
INSURANCE
named in our "In Memoriam" column is
remembered by the Catholic Family
Fraternal of Texas with an Annual
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Endowment Fund.
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