CATHOLIC FAMILY FRATERNAL J...May/June 2018 CatholiC Family Fraternal Journal Page 3 By Very Rev. Gary W. Janak, State Chaplain Mary, Mother of the Church This year, the Catholic Church

Join Hands Day is a national day of service endorsed by Fraternals and is designed to strengthen relationships across generations. The goal is to bring together youth and adults through helpful projects meant to benefit the community. This event is officially celebrated on the first Saturday of May each year, but these types of projects may occur at any time during the year. Performed as a test site, from District X, Society No. 16 Ennis enlisted their Juniors to work with Texas Ramp Project (texasramps.org). With team lead direction from skilled Rotarians, the job was to build two ramps in Ennis for two elderly individuals unable to use the steps at their homes. These ramps literally open up a whole new world for the previously home-bound. The State Office would like to offer this as a State-wide activity for all Districts and Societies to embrace and consider. Originally slated for the “official” day of May 5th, a deluge of rain and wind the day before rendered the sites too wet. Not skipping a beat, all those involved happily moved it to the following Saturday, May 12th. Approximately 15 Juniors learned the finer points of ramp building, and working together with their leaders, finished the build in a little more than 4 hours! They now know how to use a power drill! Good job, Ennis Juniors! More pictures on page 21. Texas Ramp Project builds in 200 counties in Texas. There is an existing backlog in these counties for ramps to be built. If your District/Society is interested in volunteering or for more information on how your District/Society can participate, contact Mary Poché, Event Coordinator. [email protected]; 888-253-2338.

JOIN HANDS DAY Community Service Project:Ennis Juniors Connect with Those in Need

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Mary, Mother of the Church .................................. page 3

2018 Scholarship Recipients .................................. page 8

Family Fundays ................................. page 15

District News ................................ page 16

Society News ................................ page 22

Junior News .................................page 25

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Nothing but Teamwork. Our first staff meeting during the Interim focused on teamwork and communication. Our members and Society officers are a part of our team. Together we can do great things! The State Office is here to support you in every way. If we can be of help to you, please don’t hesitate to call us.Congratulations to our 2018 Scholarship Recipients! We wish you the best of luck in your future. “Be who God meant you to be, and you will set the world on fire!” - Saint Catherine of Siena Thank you, Ennis Juniors! You made our Texas Ramp Project a success, and we couldn’t be more proud. The Texas Ramp Project is a State-wide Event open to all members of our Fraternal. If you, your family, or Society would like to take part in this great cause, please call Mary Poché.Join us for Junior Division Day. On Saturday, July 28, 2018, we will be celebrating and awarding our active Junior members. The ceremony will begin with 10 a.m. Mass with a lunch and awards presentation following. There will also be fun and games for everyone to enjoy.Slide into Family Fun day with us! We are hosting Family Fun Day for the North, at Hawaiian Falls in Waco, Tx and for the South, at Splashway in Sheridan, Texas on Sunday, July 22, 2018.We appreciate you! To our Society officers and active members who donate their precious time working to support their parishes, communities, and members in need, we want to thank you for all you do.In loving memory. This year we lost some influential past State Officers and Directors who had a positive impact on our Fraternal. Let’s continue the dedication they started as we follow in their footsteps.

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*The following poem was read at the funeral of retired State President Geraldine Nekuza.

The Dash by Linda Ellis I read of a man who stood to speak at the funeral of a friend. He referred to the dates on her tombstone from the beginning… to the end. He noted that first came her date of birth and spoke the following date with tears, but he said what mattered most of all was the dash between those years. For that dash represents all the time that she spent alive on Earth… and now only those who loved her know what that little line is worth. For it matters not, how much we own; the cars… the house… the cash, what matters is how we live and love and how we spend our dash. So think about this long and hard… are there things you’d like to change? For you never know how much time is left, that can still be rearranged. If we could just slow down enough to consider what’s true and real, and always try to understand the way other people feel. And be less quick to anger, and show appreciation more, and love the people in our lives like we’ve never loved before. If we treat each other with respect, and more often wear a smile… remembering that this special dash might only last a little while. So, when your eulogy’s being read with your life’s actions to rehash…

Would you be proud of the things they say about how you spent your dash?

Fraternal Focus

By Pam Strickland, Interim President/CEO

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By Very Rev. Gary W. Janak, State Chaplain

Mary, Mother of the Church

This year, the Catholic Church has a new entry into its liturgical calendar and an additional way for us to celebrate our love for Mary, our Blessed Mother. The Prefect for the Congregation of Divine Worship and the Discipline of the Sacraments issued the following statement on February 11, 2018: “Having attentively considered how greatly the promotion of this devotion might encourage the growth of the maternal sense of the Church in the pastors, religious and faithful, as well as a growth of genuine Marian piety, Pope Francis has decreed that the Memorial of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of the Church, should be inscribed in the Roman Calendar on the Monday after Pentecost and be now celebrated every year. This celebration will help us to remember that growth in the Christian life must be anchored to the Mystery of the Cross, to the oblation of Christ in the Eucharistic Banquet and to the Mother of the Redeemer and Mother of the Redeemed, the Virgin who makes her offering to God.”

Actually, this liturgical celebration honoring our Blessed Mother as Mother of the Church has been in the Roman Missal since 1975 as a votive Mass option, but the recently issued decree now inserts this celebration into the universal Church’s liturgy as a memorial on the fixed date of the Monday after Pentecost. As stated in the decree, Saint Pope Paul VI “declared the Blessed Virgin Mary as ‘Mother of the Church, that is to say of all Christian people, the faithful as well as the pastors, who call her the most loving Mother’ and established that ‘the Mother of God should be further honored and invoked by the entire Christian people by this tenderest of titles’”.

In these months of May and June, when we honor our Blessed Mother and the special women and men in our lives we lovingly call our mothers and fathers, Mary points the way to how we can be authentic witnesses to our faith in the Lord Jesus. As Mary is the Mother of the Church, we are encouraged to also make her the Mother of the domestic church—our homes and families.

Like so many of you, Mary has always had a prominent role in my life and it was my parents who first introduced me to her. My family home had statues of our Blessed Mother strategically located throughout the house, to ensure we would always have an image of Mary before us. I vividly recall praying the rosary together and seeking Mary’s intercession, especially in times of difficulty and tribulation. My parents ensured Jesus, and his Mother, was the center of our home and our lives. Praying the rosary, and the Scripturally-based Hail Mary, brings solace to so many. On pilgrimages I have made to Lourdes, Fatima, La Salette, Mexico, Czestochowa and Medjugorje, I fondly recall the image of thousands of pilgrims praying the rosary either alone or in unison. As a priest, we have been encouraged to offer our priesthood to Mary, Queen of the Clergy, and to ask for her intercession to be faithful priests for her Son.

Our fraternal is placed under the protection and patronage of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. The statue of Our Lady in her Glorious Assumption, the Patroness of K.J.Z.T. since 1894, located in the entrance hall of the State Office, reminds us of the spiritual tenets of our organization. Let us; therefore, join together in prayer, asking our Blessed Mother to intercede for our fraternal, as we seek to grow in faith and membership:

REMEMBER, O most gracious Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who fled to thy protection, implored thy help, or sought thy intercession was left unaided. Inspired with this confidence, I fly to thee, O Virgin of virgins, my Mother; to thee do I come; before thee I stand, sinful and sorrowful. O Mother of the Word Incarnate, despise not my petitions, but in thy mercy hear and answer me. Amen.

Mary, Mother of the Church, pray for us.

In Christ, Father Gary Janak, State Chaplain

State Directors Present CEF Donation State Directors Deborah Kaspar and Arlene Cloyd attended the Arch-Diocese Council of Catholic Women Convention. They presented a check to Rev. Trung Nguyen from the Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas - K.J.Z.T. Clerical Endow-ment Fund. The CEF is a fund consisting of donations from members, Societies and oth-ers. The purpose of the fund is to benefit those studying for the priesthood. The State Chaplain offers Masses for both the donors and enrollees of the CEF.

Pictured (L to R) are State Director Deborah Kaspar, K.J.Z.T. member Marie Novak of Society No. 77 Rosenberg, Rev. Trung Nguyen - Rector of St. Mary’s Seminary, and State Director Arlene Cloyd.

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Awards of Service Presented A retirement party was held for Sofie Perkins. She received a Texas-shaped plaque “in appreciation of [her] 19 years of dedicated service”. Mrs. Perkins retired from the Board of Directors at the end of 2017. As a member of Society No. 46 Corpus Christi, she held various posi-tions. She has been a Directress of the Juniors, Financial Secretary of the adult group, and President of the Society for many years, along with being State Director of Districts VI, IX, and the Valley. She is currently the Vice-President of Society No. 46 Corpus Christi.

A retirement party was also held for Loretta Stahl. She, too, received a Texas-shaped plaque “in appreciation of [her] 32 years of dedicated service”. Ms. Stahl retired from the position of President/CEO at the end of March 2018. Loretta has held many positions in the Fraternal, including Junior Director, Society President, State Co-Ordinator of Junior Activities, Assistant to the State Secretary and State Financial Secretary, State Vice-President, and President/CEO.

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On May 12, 2018, visitors and supporters gathered at the Our Lady of Vic-tory Cathedral Center in Victoria for the First Annual event. An event that staff and volunteers hoped would raise much-needed funds to help them continue God’s work. The Emmaus Center, which operates in the Diocese of Victoria, offers “counseling in the Catholic tradition”. This amazing ministry project was brought to life with the help of Father Gary Janak. He is one of the founders, Executive Director, and this year’s Roast and Toast Honoree. Attendees began the evening with bidding on the many silent auction items. Tours of the Center were given and a live auction also took place. A wonderful dinner was served, after which the “Roast” began! “Roasters/Toasters” included Bishop Brendan Cahill, Rev. Kirby Hlavaty, Lisa Bowen, Janice Cox, and Sharon Foltyn, otherwise known to everyone she meets as “Father Gary’s little sister”. Everyone enjoyed the funny stories and anecdotes they all had to share. But all those who spoke also showed great respect and admiration for the man sitting on stage. Father Gary had a dream that became The Emmaus Center. The money raised from those who attended the Roast that night, and all those who contributed, will keep this valuable resource, called The Emmaus Center, thriving. A note in the program from Father Gary concluded with the following, “Christ is the Great Counselor and Divine Spiritual Director. At The Emmaus Center, we are only instruments of His grace. Please pray for us, as we pray for you. In Christ, Father Gary”. Anyone wishing to make donations to the Emmaus Center can call Annie Cof-fey at 361-212-0830.

Fr. Gary Janak Honored at “Roast and Toast”

Pictured (at right; L to R) are VP/Financial Controller Carrie Janecek, Father Gary Janak, State Of-fice employee Liz Hernandez and State Director Joyce Kurtz. Also able to attend the event, but not pictured, were State Director Arlene Cloyd and husband, Alan, State Director Joyce Kurtz’s husband, Jerry, and Mrs. Janecek’s husband, Scott. They were all happy they were able to attend.

Pictured (at left) is a marker with Father Gary’s photo. Attendees were able to buy a marker for $20.00 to play a game of “Heads or Tails”. Whoever won, would receive half the pot of money. Mr. Cloyd was in the running until the last round! Next time, Mr. Cloyd!

Pictured (top left) is a beautiful piece of artwork hanging in the hall at the Emmaus Center.

Pictured (top right) is a picture from a slideshow shown at the event of Father Gary. Pictured are Father Gary with a few family members, including sitting in front, his mother, Rose Marie Janak, Secretary of Society No. 72 El Campo.

Pictured (bottom right, L to R) are VP/Financial Controller Carrie Janecek, and her mother, Carolyn Nevlud. Mrs. Nevlud works at the Emmaus Center and helped put on the wonderful event!

Pictured (bottom left) is a gift tree, a great fundraising idea! Each cross orna-ment showed an amount that could be donated and what it could help pay for. For example, a $5 donation could cover a ream of paper, and a $25 donation could help cover the costs of a printer. The star at the top of the tree was a pic-ture of Father Gary! You could also purchase a stuffed bear for $5 to be used in the children’s play therapy program.

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XI/XII 06-10 Mass at 10 a.m., Registration, Meal and Meeting to follow;St. Monica’s Catholic Church/Parish Hall 48 Cameron III/VIII 07-15 Reg. at 11:30 a.m. with Meal & Meeting to Follow Needville Family Life Center 85 Damon X 07-15 Reg. at 11 a.m. with Meal & Meeting to Follow St. Mary’s Parish Center 11 West XVI 09-15 Reg. at Noon with Meeting & Meal to Follow St. Edward Catholic Church 2601 Spring Steubner, City of Spring 32 Houston V 09-30 Reg. at 12:30 p.m. with Meal & Meeting to Follow Sacred Heart Parish Center, 539 E. Pearl St. 31 La Grange IV 10-07 TBA TBA 40 Poth

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. Come out to meet your fellow members!

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The Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas – K.J.Z.T. is pleased to honor retired State Director Grace Vinklarek as the Fraternal’s Texans of Czech Ancestry (TOCA) honoree for 2018. Grace was born on June 10, 1942 in Austin, Texas to parents Charlie and Cecelia (Supak) Goertz. She attended St. Mary’s School and graduated from St. Mary’s Academy in 1959. Grace married Eugene Vinklarek on August 31, 1963 and they made their home on the family farm near Cistern. They were blessed with seven children, a son, Charles, and six daughters, Vir-ginia, Beverly, Nancy, Donna, Rose and Jane. They have 10 grandchildren. Grace has been a member of K.J.Z.T. since 1960, joining when she got her first full-time job. She was a member of Society No. 93 in Austin until she trans-ferred to Society No. 20 in Cistern. She has been Secretary of her local Society for 35 years and has attended 10 State Conventions. After the children were older, Grace went to work at the K.J.Z.T. State Office in Austin. She started as an assistant to the State Secretary and was then appointed to that office in 1996. She held that office for 12 years retiring in 2008. She was elected to the K.J.Z.T. Board of Directors in 2009 and held that position for two terms, retiring this past December. Eugene and Grace are active members of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Cistern. She is a member of the Altar Society, leads the Rosary on Sunday mornings and was a CCD teacher when their children were in school. She is on the Cemetery Committee and she coordinates the Lenten schedule. She volunteers at the nursing home in Flatonia by leading the Rosary and help-ing with parties. She also bakes many cakes and cookies for various fundraisers throughout the year. Grace has always been very proud to represent K.J.Z.T. at various Czech func-

2018 TOCA Honor Awarded to Grace Vinklarek

Pictured (L to R in front) are Eugene Vinklarek, Honoree Grace Vinklarek and retired President/CEO Loretta Stahl. Pictured (L to R in back) are State Director Arlene Cloyd, State Director Jean Ribar, Nancy Jasek, Rose Stein, Jane Rohde, State Director Donna Janda, Wayne Janda, Beverly Vinklarek and State Director Joyce Kurtz.

tions. She has attended every TOCA awards ceremony since the first one. She was honored to attend both the groundbreaking and dedication of the beautiful Czech Heritage and Cultural Center. Congratulations Grace!


Amber Adamcik, daughter of William and Karen Adamcik of Wallis, is a member of 22 Wallis. She will be a junior next fall at Texas A&M University where she will continue to study Agribusiness.

Anna Adamek, daughter of David and Amy Adamek of Shin-er, is a member of 14 Moulton. She will be a freshman next fall at Texas A&M Universi-ty where she will ma-jor in Media Studies.

Mallory Ballew, daughter of Randall, Jr., and Annette Ballew of Abbott, is a member of 104 Abbott. She will be a freshman next fall at Texas A&M Univer-sity where she will ma-jor in Horticulture.

Allen Barton, son of Roger and Julia Bar-ton of Needville, is a member of 85 Da-mon. He will be a se-nior next fall at Texas A&M University where he will continue to study Accounting.

Andrew Barton, son of Roger and Julia Barton of Needville, is a member of 85 Damon. He will be a freshman next fall at San Jacinto College where he will major in Diesel Technology.

Lillie Bell, daughter of John and Loretta Bell of Shiner, is a member of 5 Shiner. She will be a fresh-man next fall at Tex-as State University where she will major in Business.

Carsen Berry, son of Kevin and Angie Ber-ry of Lake Jackson, is a member of 115 Freeport. He will be a freshman next fall at Brazosport College where he will major in Architecture.

Conner Blahuta, son of Steven and Dana Bla-huta of Moulton, is a member of 14 Moulton. He will be a freshman next fall at Texas A&M - Kingsville where he will major in Range and Wildlife Management.

Abigail Blaschke, daughter of Chris and Holly Blaschke of Bra-zoria, is a member of 115 Freeport. She will be a sophomore next fall at Brazosport College where she will continue to study Science.

2018 Scholarship Recipients

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Jenna Bratton, daugh-ter of Brandon and Gina Bratton of Bryan, is a member of 83 Flatonia. She will be a sophomore next fall at Texas A&M University where she will continue to study Nuclear Engineering.

Payton Brorsen, daughter of Andy and Audra Brorsen of Fuls-hear, is a member of 22 Wallis. She will be a freshman next fall at the University of St. Thom-as where she will major in Biology.

Kenneth C. Brothers, son of Kenneth A. and Darlene Brothers of West Point, is a mem-ber of 4 Praha. He will be a freshman next fall at Texas State Technical College where he will major in HVAC.


Miles Buchta, son of Mark and Marilyn Bu-chta of Damon, is a member of 85 Damon. He will be a junior next fall at Texas A&M Uni-versity where he will continue to study Envi-ronmental Architecture.

Margaret Castanon, daughter of Isidro and Angelina Castanon of Palacios, is a member of 126 Palacios. She will be a senior next fall at Texas A&M University - Kings-ville where she will con-tinue to study Accounting.

Theresa Castanon, daugh-ter of Isidro and Angelina Castanon of Palacios, is a member of 126 Palacios. She will be a sophomore next fall at Texas A&M Uni-versity - Kingsville where she will continue to study Pre-Veterinary Medicine.

Thomas Castanon, son of Isidro and Angelina Castanon of Palacios, is a member of 126 Palacios. He will be a senior next fall at Texas A&M Uni-versity - Kingsville where he will continue to study Chemical Engineering.

Kyla Chandler, daugh-ter of Joe and Heather Chandler of Waxahachie, is a member of 16 En-nis. She will be a junior next fall at Texas A&M - Corpus Christi where she will continue to study Environmental Science.

Nathan Chupik, son of Kevin and Phillis Chupik of West, is a member of 11 West. He will be a senior next fall at University of North Texas - Tyler where he will contin-ue to study Nursing.

Claire Courteman-che, daughter of Ka-thie Courtemanche of Smithville, is a mem-ber of 69 Smithville. She will be a sopho-more next fall at Blinn College. Her major is undecided.

Johanna Drews, daugh-ter of Daniel and Linda Drews of Sanger, is a member of 11 West. She will be a freshman next fall at Houston Baptist University where she will major in Multime-dia Art.

April Dvorak, daugh-ter of Danny and Jenni-fer Dvorak of Ennis, is a member of 16 Ennis. She will be a freshman next fall at Boston Uni-versity where she will major in Communica-tions.

William Fojtik, son of Quentin and Stephanie Fojtik of Damon, is a member of 85 Damon. He will be a sophomore next fall at Texas State University where he will study Economics.

Eudosio Garza, IV, son of Eudosio, III and Janell Garza of Shiner, is a member of 5 Shiner. He will be a sophomore next fall at Texas State University where he will continue to study Nurs-ing.

Ryan Gearson, son of Christopher and Tracey Gearson of Yoakum, is a member of 1 Yoakum. He will be a freshman next fall at Texas State University. His major is undecided.

Triston Giesie, son of Carl and Angela Giesie of Brazoria, is a member of 115 Freeport. He will be a junior next fall at Texas State University where he will continue to study Public Rela-tions.

Rachel Givens, daugh-ter of Kevin and Anna Givens of Round Rock, is a member of 21 Marak. She will be a sophomore next fall at Texas Tech University where she will continue to study Psychology.

Ashley Harbin, daughter of Donald and Theresa Harbin of Hallettsville, is a member of 2 Halletts-ville. She will be a junior next fall at Texas A&M University - Kingsville where she will continue to study Animal Science.


Brennan Harrison, son of Clark and Jeri Lynne Harrison of Ennis, is a member of 16 Ennis. He will be a freshman next fall at Navarro College where he will major in Business.

Hanna Harrison, daughter of Clark and Jeri Lynne Harrison of Ennis, is a member of 16 Ennis. She will be a sophomore next fall at Navarro College where she will continue to study Veterinary Medicine.

Haylie Hicks, daughter of James and Deborah Hicks of Ganado, is a member of 43 Ganado. She will be a sophomore next fall at University of Houston - Victoria where she will continue to study Supply Chain Management.

Krystin Hodges, daugh-ter of Montgomery, IV and Nancy Hodges of Shiner, is a member of 5 Shiner. She will be a fresh-man next fall at the Uni-versity of Texas at Austin where she will major in Business.

Chris Hovde, son of Dennis and Angie Hovde of Waco, is a member of 11 West. He will be a freshman next fall at a college yet to be determined where he will major in Business.

Nicolas Hovde, son of Dennis and Angie Hovde of Waco, is a member of 11 West. He will be a sopho-more next fall at the University of Dallas where he will contin-ue to study Business.

Claire Hutyra, daughter of Mark and Amy Hutyra of West, is a member of 11 West. She will be a junior next fall at Tex-as State University where she will contin-ue to study Finance.

Justin Hutyra, son of Matt and Amy Hutyra of Ennis, is a member of 16 Ennis. He will be a freshman next fall at Sam Hous-ton State University where he will major in Criminal Justice.

Katie Hutyra, daugh-ter of Mark and Amy Hutyra of West, is a member of 11 West. She will be a freshman next fall at McLennan Community College where she will major in Physical Therapy.

Matty Hutyra, daugh-ter of Matt and Amy Hutyra of Ennis, is a member of 16 Ennis. She will be a senior next fall at El Centro College where she will continue to study Sur-gical Technology.

Abby Irvin, daughter of Douglas and Mar-lene Irvin of Shiner, is a member of 14 Moulton. She will be a senior next fall at Tex-as A&M University where she will contin-ue to study Business.

Jennah Janak, daugh-ter of David and Debo-rah Janak of Angleton, is a member of 115 Free-port. She will be a junior next fall at Texas A&M University where she will continue to study Horticulture.

Thomas Janak, son of David and Deborah Janak of Angleton, is a member of 115 Freeport. He will be a sophomore next fall at Texas A&M University where he will continue to study Busi-ness Administration.

Jacob Janda, son of Wayne and Donna Janda of La Grange, is a mem-ber of 23 Hostyn. He will be a freshman next fall at Universal Tech-nical Institute where he will major in Auto.

Joshua Janda, son of Wayne and Donna Janda of La Grange, is a mem-ber of 23 Hostyn. He will be a senior next fall at Franciscan University where he will continue to study Theology and Catechetics.


Chad Janicek, son of Chris and Charlene Janicek of Sealy, is a member of 4 Praha. He will be a sophomore next fall at Texas A&M University where he will continue to study Elec-trical Engineering.

Charlette Janicek, daughter of Chris and Charlene Janicek of Sealy, is a member of 4 Praha. She will be a senior next fall at University of Texas at San Antonio where she will continue to study Ki-nesiology.

Karch Kaspar, son of Curtis and Deborah Kaspar of Brazoria, is a member of 115 Freeport. He will be a freshman next fall at Texas A&M University - Kingsville where he will major in Business.

Mclane Kolacny, son of David and Michele Ko-lacny of Hallettsville, is a member of 2 Hallettsville. He will be a freshman next fall at Texas State Univer-sity where he will major in Construction Science and Management.

Miranda Kolwes, daugh-ter of Thomas and Rebec-ca Kolwes of Bellville, is a member of 7 Dubina. She will be a sophomore next fall at Blinn Junior College where she will continue to study Occu-pational Therapy.

Amy Koncaba, daugh-ter of Edward and Cyn-thia Koncaba of Flatonia, is a member of 4 Praha. She will be a junior next fall at Sam Houston State University where she will continue to study Special Education.

Hailey Kriska, daugh-ter of Tony and Melanie Kriska of Palmer, is a member of 16 Ennis. She will be a junior next fall at the University of Tex-as at Austin where she will continue to study English.

Hannah Kriska, daugh-ter of Tony and Melanie Kriska of Palmer, is a member of 16 Ennis. She will be a freshman next fall at Navarro College where she will major in Child Development.

Lauren Kulhanek, daughter of Dennis and Eugenia Kulhanek of Wallis, is a member of 22 Wallis. She will be a ju-nior next fall at Wharton County Junior College where she will continue to study Dental Hygiene.

Sarah Kulhanek, daughter of Chris and Brenda Kulhanek of Sealy, is a member of 22 Wallis. She will be a freshman next fall at Blinn College where she will major in Biology.

Reagan Lamp, daugh-ter of Mark and Wendy Lamp of Bellville, is a member of 42 Sealy. She will be a sophomore next fall at the University of Texas at Austin where she will continue to study Public Relations.

Noah Leist, son of Bri-an and Denise Leist of Yoakum, is a member of 5 Shiner. He will be a sophomore next fall at Texas A&M University where he will continue to study Kinesiology.

Lindsay Morris, daugh-ter of Douglas and An-gela Morris of Damon, is a member of 85 Damon. She will be a senior next fall at University of Day-ton where she will con-tinue to study Operations and Supply Management.

Alexandria Nagle, daughter of Thomas and Patricia Nagle of Goliad, is a member of 5 Shiner. She will be a freshman next fall at Lyon College. Her major is undecided.

Delaney Orsak, daughter of Ben and Valerie Orsak of Needville, is a member of 85 Damon. She will be a freshman next fall at University of Texas at Ty-ler where she will major in Nursing.


Louis Pavlicek, son of John and Jacqui Pav-licek of Guy, is a mem-ber of 85 Damon. He will be a junior next fall at Texas A&M Univer-sity - Galveston where he will continue to study Marine Engineering.

Marie (Ariet) Pavlicek, daughter of John and Jacqui Pavlicek of Guy, is a member of 85 Da-mon. She will be a fresh-man next fall at Wharton County Junior College where she will major in Social Work.

Robert (Cameron) Pavlicek, son of Rob-ert Pavlicek and Crys-tal Dodge, is a member of 85 Damon. He will be a freshman next fall at Brazosport College where he will major in Music.

Klayton Pavliska, son of Harvey and Cheryl Pavliska of Hallettsville, is a member of 2 Hal-lettsville. He will be a freshman next fall at Blinn College - Bryan where he will major in Mechanical Engineering.

Brittany Pless, daughter of Leigh Pless of Whar-ton, is a member of 115 Freeport. She will be a sophomore next fall at Blinn College - Bryan where she will continue to study Nursing.

Bridget Polasek, daugh-ter of Benjamin and Kim Polasek of Taft, is a member of 118 Taft. She will be a senior next fall at Texas A&M Uni-versity where she will continue to study Allied Health.

Bailey Isabella Prachyl, daughter of Jeffrey and Erin Prachyl of Waxa-hachie, is a member of 16 Ennis. She will be a sophomore next fall at Trinity University where she will continue to study International Business.

Payton Pustejovsky, daughter of Phil and Kathy Pustejovsky of Abbott, is a member of 104 Abbott. She will be a freshman next fall at Texas A&M University where she will major in Kinesiology.

Morgan Reinecker, daughter of Bradley and Roxanne Reinecker of Wallis, is a member of 115 Freeport. She will be a junior next fall at Whar-ton County Junior Col-lege where she will con-tinue to study Nursing.

Collin Schraven, son of Anthony and Martina Schraven of Danbury, is a member of 126 Palacios. He will be a freshman next fall at Brazosport College where he will major in Chemical Tech-nology.

Cole Seevers, son of Matthew and Melissa Seevers of Waxahachie, is a member of 16 Ennis. He will be a freshman next fall at Navarro Col-lege where he will major in Business.

McKinley Seevers, daughter of Matthew and Melissa Seevers of Waxa-hachie, is a member of 16 Ennis. She will be a senior next fall at University of Texas - Arlington where she will continue to study Communications.

Juliette Siegel, daughter of Donald and Berna-dette Siegel of Yoakum, is a member of 5 Shiner. She will be a junior next fall at Texas A&M Uni-versity where she will continue to study English.

Sara Sopchak, daughter of George and Amanda Sopchak of Needville, is a member of 85 Da-mon. She will be a fresh-man next fall at Wharton County Junior College where she will major in Radiology.

Erin Tomek, daughter of George and Veronica Tomek of Cameron, is a member of 21 Marak. She will be a freshman next fall at Blinn College - Bryan where she will major in Agribusiness.

As you are preparing your summer time plans, the Fraternal has some activities lined up for you to include and consider!

On Sunday, June 24th, the Juniors and their adult counselors will be leaving to attend Camp Guardian Angel which will be held at Camp Kubena in Ledbetter, Texas. After checking in at 3:00 p.m., the Juniors will begin their camp with a Holy Mass at 4:30 p.m. The Juniors, during their stay at camp, will be participating in a wide variety of spiritual and exciting activities. The campers will check out on Wednesday, July 27th, after breakfast.

An added activity this summer, a Family Fun Day! It will be held on Sunday, July 22nd, at two locations: Splashway Waterpark in Sheridan and Hawaiian Falls in Waco. Take

time as a family and join us at this fun event! More information is published in this journal.

Come to the party and join in the fun! The 2018 Junior Division Day will honor Junior members, this year in Hostyn, Texas, at the Holy Rosary Parish in Hostyn, hosted by the Hostyn Society No. 23. The event will begin with Holy Mass at 10:00 a.m., followed by Award Presentations to the Juniors who participated in the Point and Merit System throughout the year. A reception including a catered meal and other activities will take place at the Parish Hall and Pavilion immediately after the award presentation. Any other Junior members who are not active can attend. If you have some time to spare and have someone who is a Junior member, we would like to invite you to join us and come to Hostyn and enjoy this special event with us.

We would like for YOU to be a part of these events. So please make plans to attend for the continued growth of our great organization. If there is anything I can do to assist you, please don’t hesitate to let me know.

Wishing everyone a safe summer!

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Dylan Varley, son of Mark and Melissa Var-ley of Weimar, is a member of 7 Dubina. He will be a freshman next fall at Texas State University where he will major in Business.

Ashlyn Vitovsky, daughter of Bryan and Evette Vitovsky of En-nis, is a member of 16 Ennis. She will be a sophomore next fall at Navarro College where she will continue to study Nursing.

Cameron Wolf, son of Floyd and Mary Wolf of West, is a member of 11 West. He will be attend-ing Texas A&M Univer-sity and Blinn College - Bryan next fall where he will be a junior and studying RPTS.

Coleman Robert Wolf, son of Floyd and Mary Wolf of West, is a mem-ber of 11 West. He will be a sophomore next fall at Texas State Technical College where he will continue to study Avion-ics Technology.

Travis Zetka, son of Ken and Brenda Zetka of Houston, is a member of 69 Smithville. He will be a freshman next fall at Texas State Univer-sity where he will major in Business.

By Anne Wick,State Co-Ordinator of Jr. Activities


By Dr. Ralph Wagner, Medical Adviser

The Latest on High Blood

PressureBy Jim Wiest FIC, CFFM, Sales and Marketing Manager

Managing Your Financial

Life

High blood pressure should be treated earlier with changes in lifestyle and in some people with medication according to the American Heart Association. The new guidelines released several months ago are tightening recommendations for better blood pressure control for most Americans. This first comprehensive set since 2003 lowers the definition of high blood pressure to allow for earlier intervention and attempt to better control complications that can occur at lower numbers. Blood pressure is reported in two numbers; the upper, higher number is systolic and the lower number is called diastolic pressure, both measured and reported in millimeters of mercury (mm Hg).

Blood pressure categories for the new guidelines:• Normal: less than 120/80 mm Hg;• Elevated: Systolic between 120-129 and diastolic less than 80;• Stage 1: Systolic between 130-139 or diastolic between 80-89;• Stage 2: Systolic at least 140 or diastolic at least 90;• Hypertensive crisis: Systolic over 180 and/or diastolic over 120, with patientsneeding prompt changes in medication if there are no other indications ofproblems; hospitalization if there are signs of organ damage.

Home blood pressure monitoring using validated devices is now being more commonly recommended along with proper technique and training to detect “white-coat hypertension” or blood pressures elevated in the doctor’s office. Medication is recommended for stage I hypertension if a person is high risk for stroke or heart attack, or has had one of these complications, is diabetic, has chronic kidney disease, or is high risk based on other measures. Many persons requiring medical treatment for blood pressure will need two or more medica-tions for improved control. Fortunately, multiple drugs can be combined into a single pill for convenience, cost control, and improved compliance. The new, lower definition of high blood pressure will mean almost half of the U. S. adult population will be hypertensive (46 percent). The prevalence of high blood pressure is expected to triple among men under age 45, and double among women under 45. However, the number of persons requiring medica-tion is expected to increase by a small amount as diet, weight loss, and exercise modifications are recommended early on. It is wise to know your blood pressure numbers by having them professionally checked periodically and then following them with home blood pressure moni-toring. Your doctor should be able to recommend a good, cost-effective device for home monitoring. Do what you can with lifestyle changes, but don’t hesitate to be treated with medication if it’s needed. Good blood pressure management can save a lot of future complications.

Everybody tells us what to do with our money, from Dave Ramsey to Suze Orman to practically every commercial spokesman on tv, but what should you do in your own situation? That is one of the great questions we face here in a free society and that is why it is important to know where you stand and to have a financial plan. Young people should learn to have a financial plan, but unfortunately, people at every age could learn a few things. That is why I am offering a free Life Guide called, Managing Your Financial Life. People don’t plan to fail… they fail to plan. Taking control of your fi-nances and your financial future can help you reach your desired destinations in life. You want to control your finances, not let them control you. You can do this by creating a strong financial foundation upon which you then build in order to work toward your long-term goals. Managing Your Financial Life is available on line or by mail. It provides worksheets and records of where you stand and shows what is needed to reach your goals and dreams. Get it for your kids as they leave the house, or if you know someone who could use it. Order as many copies as you wish. Just contact me. Local: 512-444-9586Toll Free: 844-KJZT-TEX (844-559-8839)Mobile: [email protected]

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Mass with State Chaplain Fr. Gary Janak at 10:00 a.m.

in the Pavilion marked for CFFT-KJZT.

Waterpark Tickets/Wristbanda $23.99/ Guest – Over 42 inchesa $20.99 / Guest - Under 42 inchesa Children under the age of 2 - Free

*Lunch Included

Water Park opens at 12 p.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m.

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9:30 a.m. Mass at St. Louis Catholic Church,

200 N. 25th St. in Waco.

Waterpark Admissiona $15.00 /Adult & Children

over the age of 2a Children under the age of 2 – Free

*Lunch Included

Water Park opens at 10:30 a.m. and closes at 6:00 p.m.

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JULY 22, 2018

A total attendance response and Waterpark tickets/wristbands must be pre-purchased by July 17th by sending cash or check payable to:

CFFT-KJZT, PO Box 18896, Austin, Texas 78760-8896 Attn.: Mary Poché


75-Year Membership Pin RecipientsPictured (L to R in front) are Adella Kutac, Barbara Lloyd, Lorene Nerada, Mary Koen-ning, Anita Schulte, Marie Schumacher and Mary Ann Pavliska. Pictured (L to R in back) are Ida Bludau, Georgia Haas, Angeline Wagner, Angeline Jalufka, Helen Janak, Mary Ann Stock, Patricia Jurica, Gussie Kelnar and State Director Joyce Kurtz.

50-Year Membership Pin Recipients Pictured (L to R) are Georgia Motal (who also picked up the pin for her daughter, Dorothy Motal Kilgore), Evon Janak, Patricia Kapavik and State Director Joyce Kurtz.

Status CertificatesPictured (L to R) are Helen Manning for 1 Yoakum, Mary Ann Janca for 2 Hallettsville, Dorothy Marcak for 5 Shiner, Dorothy Schneider for 3 St. Mary’s, Katherine Kahanek for 53 Wied, Ruby Wigginton for 37 Hochheim, Gladys Hermes for 12 Sweet Home, Mary Ann Rother for 14 Moulton and State Director Joyce Kurtz.

DISTRICT NEWS The District I Annual Meeting, hosted by Society No. 37, St. Ann’s, Hochheim, was held on Sunday, March 4, 2018 at the St. Joseph Family Center in Yoakum. One hundred and twen-ty-one adult members, Junior members and guests attended. The meeting began with the Memorial Service. Deacon Den-

nis Kutach offered the prayer and Rose Mary Havlik read the names of the deceased while Junior members placed roses in their honor at the statue of the Blessed Mother. Lunch was then served. After lunch, the meeting was called to order by Society No. 37 President Ruby Wigginton. She welcomed everyone and led the group in saying the Our Father and the Pledge to the Flag. Pauline Kloesel introduced the State Officers, Hosting Society Officers, and other guests in attendance. They were President/CEO Loretta Stahl, VP/Insur-ance Services Pam Strickland, Sales and Marketing Manager Jim Wiest, Event Coordinator Mary Poché, State Coordinator of Junior Activities Anne Wick and State Director Joyce Kurtz. Hosting Society Officers from No. 37 Hochheim were President Ruby Wigginton, Vice-President Pauline Kloesel, Secretary Rose Mary Havlik and Treasurer Roberta Wenzel. Anne Wick introduced the Junior Directors in attendance. They were State Di-rector/Junior Director for 12 Sweet Home – Joyce Kurtz, for 5 Shiner – Denise Leist and for 14 Moulton – Alice Leonard and Jennifer Machacek. Anne spoke about Junior activities and then the Junior members entertained the group with the Chicken Dance. Janet Zabransky called the roll call: 1 Yoakum – 14, 2 Hallettsville – 5, 3 St. Mary’s – 2, 5 Shiner – 34, 12 Sweet Home – 10, 14 Moulton – 14, 37 Hochheim – 15, 53 Wied – 20, State Office – 5 and Clergy – 2. It was moved to dispense with the reading of last year’s minutes. There was no old business. Societies No. 1 Yoakum and No. 12 Sweet Home agreed to host the District I Meeting in 2019. All visitors from the State Office spoke. State Director Joyce Kurtz presented the 50-year and 75-year membership pins, achievement pins and Fraternal Status certificates. After the drawing for door prizes, Ruby Wigginton led the group in final prayer, and the meeting was adjourned.

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Achievement Pin Recipients Pictured (L to R) are Pauline Kloesel, Ruby Wigginton and State Director Joyce Kurtz.


75-Year Membership Pin RecipientsPictured (L to R in front) are Gloria Miksch, Marjorie Grunewald, Mary Ann Lev, Lillian Rabel, Bernice Schoenfeld. Pictured (L to R in back) are State Director Joyce Kurtz, Beatrice Patek, Mary Ann Demel, Georgia Cerny, Naomi Staha, Emma Mergele, Mary Miller, Mary Ann Kana, Katherine Bertsch, and Mary Demel.

Status CertificatesPictured (L to R) are State Director Joyce Kurtz, Georgia Cerny for 4 Praha, Alice Mi-chalke for 66 Weimar, Ann Bratton for 83 Flatonia, Dorothy Henke for 44 Moravia, Gloria Miksch for 24 Ammannsville, and Gladys Muras for 7 Dubina.

Junior Directors: Past and PresentPictured (L to R) are current Junior Director Darlene Brothers, State Coordinator of Ju-nior Activities Anne Wick, current Assistant Junior Director Charlene Janicek, past Junior member Tracy Lev, past Junior Director Frances Kubenka, another past Junior Director Cynthia Koncaba and past Junior member, Catherine Sylvester. All are from Society No. 4 Praha.

The District II Annual Meeting was held on Sunday, March 18, 2018 hosted by Society No. 4 Praha at St. Mary’s Parish Hall in Praha. Georgia Cerny, Society No. 4 Praha President, wel-comed everyone to the meeting.

The Memorial Service was held. Nancy Jasek, Society No. 4 Praha Secretary, read the gospel and names of the deceased while Society No. 4 Praha Junior members placed a white carnation in a vase in their memory. State Coordinator of Junior Activities, Anne Wick, was introduced and spoke about upcoming events. Society No. 4 Praha Junior Director, Darlene Brothers, led Junior members in singing songs with a clarinet solo. President Georgia Cerny introduced the Hosting Society Officers: herself, Vice-President Frances Kubenka, Secretary Nancy Jasek and Treasurer Patricia Masek. State Officers and guests in attendance were State Director Joyce Kurtz, VP/Insurance Services Pam Strickland, Event Coordinator Mary Poché, and Sales and Marketing Manager Jim Wiest. State Director Joyce Kurtz and President Georgia Cerny awarded the 50-year and 75-year membership and merit pins. It was moved to dispense with the reading of last year’s minutes. Society No. 66 Weimar agreed to host the District II Meeting in 2019. Roll call was held with: 4 Praha – 23, 7 Dubina – 9, 24 Ammannsville – 4, 44 Moravia – 3, 66 Weimar – 6, 83 Flatonia – 2 and State Office – 4. State Director Joyce Kurtz presented Fraternal Status Certificates. All visitors from the State Office spoke. There was no old or new business. Nancy Jasek led the members in the closing prayer and program. The meeting was adjourned. There was a drawing for door prizes and a meal was served.

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Achievement Pin Recipients and Door Prize WinnerPictured in the photo at left (sitting L to R) are Chase Janicek and Charlette Janicek. Pictured (standing L to R) are Chad Janicek, Chris Janicek and Society No. 4 Praha Assistant Junior Director, Charlene Janicek. Pictured in the photo at right is Emil Lev with his door prize.


75-Year Membership Pin RecipientsPictured (L to R) is Event Coordinator Mary Kocurek-Poché. Mary’s mother, Rosalie Ko-curek, was unable to attend, so Mary accepted the pin on her mother’s behalf. Next to her is, Catherine Mokry, retired State Director Sofie Perkins, Geraldine Dieringer and State Director Betty Vacek.

Status CertificatesPictured (L to R) are State Director and Society Secretary for No. 118 Taft, Betty Vacek. Next to her is, Teri Mutchler - President of 118 Taft, Catherine Mokry - President of 46 Corpus Christi, Sofie Perkins - retired State Director and Vice-President of 46 Corpus Christi and Estelle Havelka - President of 89 Sinton.

District VI JuniorsPictured (L to R) are Wyatt, Easton, and Gemma DeVos with Junior Director Marie De-Vos. Not pictured is JP DeVos.

The District VI Meeting was held on Sunday, April 8, 2018 at the Holy Family Parish Hall in Taft, Texas. The hosting society was #118, Taft, Holy Family. The registration totaled to twenty-five members and four junior members.

Since the meeting took place on Divine Mercy Sunday, Ervin Polasek, Vice-President, and Junior members, Wyatt, E.C., and Gemma DeVos, led the Divine Mercy Chaplet for the Spiritual Devotion. The Memorial Service followed as eleven members were honored. State Di-rector Betty Vacek, Juniors Wyatt, E.C., Gemma, and Joseph DeVos, and Sarah Ring took part. State Coordinator of Junior Activities Anne Wick gave a report about Camp, Junior Awards Day and the State Craft Contest. The four Juniors present, Junior Director Marie DeVos, State Director Betty Vacek, and State Coordinator Anne Wick, then presented a dance to “Annie in the Cabbage Patch”. The District meeting was then called to order by State Director Betty Vacek. Holy Family Society President, Teri Mutchler, welcomed all of the members and recognized Pam Strickland - Interim President/CEO, Mary Poché - Events Coordinator, and Jim Wiest - Sales and Marketing Manager. She also recognized retired State Director Sofie Perkins, State Director Betty Vacek, and the 118 Taft officers which included Ervin Polasek, Betty Vacek, Sarah Ring, Fr. Paulsen Panaka, pastor, and Deacon Bill Boostrom, both of Holy Family parish. The reading of the minutes was dispensed. The next District Meeting will be hosted by Society No. 46 Corpus Christi. Those present then celebrated the loyalty of members of 50-years and 75-years. State Director Betty Vacek, Interim President/CEO Pam Strickland, Events Co-ordinator Mary Poché, and Sales and Marketing Manager Jim Wiest, all spoke. As there was no old business, the plans for a Tarocky Tournament were briefly discussed. Finally, Platinum Status certificates were awarded to all Societies present. The meeting was adjourned with a closing prayer of the Memorare at 3:54 p.m.

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Pope Francis’ Prayer Intentions

July 2018Priests and their Pastoral Ministry. That priests, who experience fa-tigue and loneliness in their pastoral work, may find help and com-fort in their intimacy with the Lord and in their friendship with their brother priests.

August 2018The Treasure of Families. That any far-reaching decisions of econo-mists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of humanity.


75-Year Membership Pin RecipientsPictured (sitting L to R) are Georgia Hickl, Mary Ann Dluhos and Helen Dornak. Pictured (standing L to R) are State Director Betty Vacek, Mildred Babik, Elizabeth Orsak, Beatrice Porche, Alice Wright, Catherine Cerny and VP/Financial Controller Carrie Janecek.

50-Year Membership Pin RecipientsPictured (L to R) are State Director Betty Vacek, Charlotte Carlson, Theresa Henkes, Sharon Foltyn, Mary Jo Beery, Diane Dluhos, and Karen Owens.

Status CertificatesPictured (L to R) are VP/Financial Controller Carrie Janecek, Irene Brosch for 101 Vic-toria, Janet Holub for 72 El Campo, Cecilia French for 43 Ganado, Doris Andel for 111 Edna, Melissa Brown for 126 Palacios, Margaret Hicks for 100 Bay City and State Direc-tor Betty Vacek.

The District IX Meeting was held on Sunday, April 15, 2018 at the Mikeska Family Center. Soci-ety No. 72 El Campo hosted the meeting. Registra-tion began at 11:30 a.m. Janet Holub, 72 El Campo President, welcomed

all the guests. State Director Betty Vacek introduced visitors, Events Coordina-tor Mary Poché, Sales and Marketing Manager Jim Wiest, VP/Financial Con-troller Carrie Janecek, State Coordinator of Junior Activities Anne Wick and State Chaplain Rev. Gary Janak. Very Rev. Gary Janak welcomed members and led the prayer for the meal. A Memorial Service was held with Rev. Gary Janak leading the prayers, 72 El Campo Secretary Rose Marie Janak reading the names and Junior members lighting candles. State Coordinator of Junior Activities Anne Wick introduced the Juniors pres-ent and their Junior Directors, Melissa Brown of 126 Palacios and VP/Financial Controller Carrie Janecek, of 101 Victoria. The Juniors gave a program about the fruits of the Holy Spirit. State Office visitors and State Director Betty Vacek spoke. Roll call was held with 29 from 72 El Campo, 7 from 43 Ganado, 4 from 126 Palacios, 8 from 101 Victoria, 7 from 100 Bay City and 4 from 111 Edna. The total was 66 with State Officers. Society Status Awards were presented, as well as, 50-year and 75-year mem-bership pins, and achievement pins. A closing prayer was given by 72 El Campo Chaplain, Rev. Michael Rother. Door prizes were given. The next District IX Meeting will be hosted by Society No. 100 Bay City.

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District IX JuniorsPictured in front is Griffin Janecek. Pictured (L to R in back) are VP/Financial Controller and Junior Director for 101 Victoria, Carrie Janecek, Matthew Brown, Evan Janecek, State Coordinator of Junior Activities Anne Wick and Junior Director for 126 Palacios, Melissa Brown.

The next issue's deadline is July 18th.

Please send your articles and photos to: Pam Strickland, Editor P.O. Box 18896, Austin, TX 78760-8896

Editors Note: - The Fraternal Journal will not return photos.- Articles may be sent to [email protected]

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75-Year Membership Pin RecipientsPictured (L to R) are State Director Deborah Kaspar, Martha Schaatt, Helen Carrig and Interim President/CEO Pam Strickland.

50-Year Membership Pin RecipientsPictured (L to R) are State Director Deborah Kaspar, Deborah Woodley and Interim President/CEO Pam Strickland.

Status CertificatesPictured (L to R) are State Director Deborah Kaspar, Hattie Houdek for 124 Texas City, Kathy Wishert for 115 Freeport and Interim President/CEO Pam Strickland.

The 2018 Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas - K.J.Z.T. District XV Annual Meeting was held on Saturday, April 21, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in Texas City at the Reef Restaurant. There were 20 members present, 3 members representing the State Office

(1 spouse), 7 members representing the Freeport Society #115 and 9 members representing the Texas City Society #124. The meeting began with an Introduction and Welcome by the State Director, Deborah Kaspar. Director Kaspar introduced the hosting society, Texas City of-ficers, the Freeport officers and the State Office guests present. While lunch was being prepared, the Memorial Service was conducted, re-membering the nine members lost since the last District XV Annual Meeting. Jim Wiest delivered a Sales and Marketing message to the members present. The blessing was recited, and a delicious lunch was served. The meeting continued with Director Kaspar updating the members regarding new business, including the Juniors, the 2017 Convention, the Traveling Rosary. The Fraternal Program Awards were presented to the Freeport #115 and Texas City #124 for both attaining the Platinum Status in the 2017 year. Mary Poché delivered an exciting speech about the projects and events hap-pening in the Fraternal. The 50-Year Pin recipients were recognized with Director Kaspar present-ing Deborah Woodley, Texas City Society #124 her 50 Year Pin. The 75 Year Pin recipients were also recognized. Director Kaspar presented Martha Schaatt, Freeport Society #115 (formerly of the Danbury Society), her 75-Year Pin and Helen Carrig, Texas City Society #124 her 75-Year Pin. Interim President/CEO Pam Strickland shared a very informative message from the State Office, updating the members about the many great things hap-pening in the Fraternal. Kathy Wishert made a motion to dispense with the reading of the minutes from the 2017 District XV Annual Meeting and Alice Drapela seconded the motion. Motion carried. The 2019 Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas - K.J.Z.T. District XV Annual Meeting will be hosted by Freeport Society #115. There was no Old Business discussed. The meeting concluded with a Prayer, Surveys, Trivia Prizes and Door Prizes.

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CALENDAR OF EVENTSJune 14Celebrate Flag Day!

June 24-27Camp Guardian Angel

July 4The State Office will be closed in ob-servance of Independence Day.

July 22Family Fun Days to be held in Sheri-dan and Waco. See page 14 and 15.

August 15The State Office will be closed in ob-servance of The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary.


District I Juniors

Pictured are Junior members from District I. The Juniors participated in the memorial service, performed the chicken dance, did a butterfly craft and listened to a reading of the Lenten meaning of the butterfly.

District II Juniors

Pictured (L to R in front) are Chase Janicek, Megan Brothers, Quade Brothers, Matthew Sylvester, Lily Sylvester and State Coordinator of Junior Activities, Anne Wick. Pictured (standing in back) is Junior Director Darlene Brothers.

I & II JOIN HANDS DAY:Bringing Communities Closer

Join Hands Day is a national day of service endorsed by Frater-nals and is designed to strengthen relationships across generations. The goal is to bring together youth and adults through helpful projects meant to benefit the community. This event is officially celebrated on the first Saturday of May each year, but these types of projects may occur at any time during the year. Performed as a test site, from Dis-trict X, Society No. 16 Ennis enlisted their Juniors to work with Texas Ramp Project (texasramps.org). Texas Ramp Project builds in 200 counties in Texas. There is an ex-isting backlog in these counties for ramps to be built. If your District/Society is interested in volunteering or for more information on how your District/Society can participate, contact Mary Poché, Event Co-ordinator. [email protected]; 888-253-2338.


NSociety w s The ‘Our Lady of Mount Car-mel’ Society held a no-bake

bake sale and the proceeds went to the victim mem-bers of Hurricane Harvey. The total collected was $940.00 and the State Office matched the funds up to 50 percent.

Pictured (L to R in front) are Marie Stryk, Evelyn Maresh, Carol Zann and Joan Hutchison. Pictured (L to R in back) are Elizabeth Wagner, Carolyn Williamson, Sharon Parker, Mary and Dennis Patek, and Bernice Matusek accepting for her daughter, Sandra Matejka.

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The money raised from an event the Society held in

September was given to St. Wenceslaus Catholic Church.

65 Holman

On April 12th, the Society prepared and served lunch to senior adults

at a retreat sponsored by the Senior Ministry of St. Louis Catholic Church. A delicious lunch featuring a Chicken Alfredo casserole and a variety of salads was served to 42 attendees. The lunch was “topped off” with scrumptious homemade desserts. Eigh-teen members participated in the parish project by preparing a dish and/or serving the seniors. Several attendees said they KNEW they were in for a real treat since the meal was provided by the ladies of the K.J.Z.T.

Pictured (L to R) are Annette Kohoutek, Linda Johnson, Mary To-bolka, Sarah Vitek, Diane Wright, Eileen Rosipal, Alice Kubacak, Phyllis Teykl, Vlasta Vitek, and Jane Hellinger.

Pictured (L to R) are Diane Wright, Alice Kubacak, Sarah Vitek, Vlasta Vitek, and Phyllis Teykl.

93 Austin The Society held a bake sale on Sat-urday, March 24th and total made on the bake sale was $2,154.00 which was matched by $1,000.00 by the State Office making a total of $3,154.00. This was divided equally between His-tory of West Museum and West Senior Citizens. Each received $1,577.00. These were presented at the History of West Museum Fundraiser on Sunday, April 15th.

Pictured (L to R in front) are Georgia Hutyra, Daniel Moravec, Sylvia Marek, Dolores Sykora, Geraldine Laubert, Evelyn Skopik, Nancy Vidrine and Patricia Cloud. Pictured (L to R in back) are Steve Soukup, Nancy Hykel, Theresa Plsek, Al Vanek, Toni Snap-ka, Mary Kallas, Jeanette Karlik, and Lillian Filer.

Pictured (L to R in front) are Mary Kallus and Via Talbor. Pictured (L to R in back) are Theresa Plsek, Sylvia Marek, Dolores Sykora, and Geraldine Laubert.

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Society members helped pre-pare fish plates during Lent for

the KC Fish Fry.

Pictured are ladies of the parish, including Society officers Shirley Kaminski and Jeanette McDaniel.

49 Needville The Society donated stuffed animals to the residents of a local nursing home to be used as Bingo prizes.

Pictured are Vice-President Vivian Jedlicka with her grandchil-dren, M’Lynn and Michael Palermo.

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Members of St. Elizabeth Society No. 6, Bryan, worked at the annual St. Jo-seph Parish Festival on Tabor Road in

Bryan held on Sunday, May 6, 2018. The Festival included a raffle, silent auction, main auction, game and wheel booths, bar-b-q meal, food booths of all varieties, and a lot of children’s games and activi-ties. The Society was responsible for setting up and running the Cake Wheel booth during the Festival from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and then for disman-tling the booth and cleaning the area. Other mem-bers set up and ran the Game Ticket booth the entire day, selling tickets to be used for games, wheels and other food items. The Society also donated $500.00 as one of the main raffle items. Everyone enjoyed a sunny Festival Day commemorating the Feast of St. Joseph the Worker, patron saint of St. Joseph Parish in Bryan. The theme of the Festival was ‘TAKE ME OUT TO THE BALLGAME’ so many people were wearing Texas A&M Softball/Astros Baseball T-Shirts cel-ebrating their champion seasons last year. The So-ciety’s K.J.Z.T. blue tablecloth was put on the back table which was used to set the cakes. The Cake Wheel is always real successful, and the cakes were beautiful and delicious this year.

Pictured (L to R) are Janet Krupa and Liz Zemanek at the K.J.Z.T. sponsored Cake Wheel booth at the St. Joseph Parish Festival on May 6, 2018.

Pictured are members Loretta Lanicek and Mary Hovorak working the early shift at the Game Ticket booth at the St. Joseph Parish Festival on May 6, 2018.

Page 23CatholiC Family Fraternal JournalMay/June 2018The Society presented outgoing Vice-President, Ellene Vrazel, a beautiful

rosary, as a token of appreciation for her NINE-TEEN (19) years of dedication to the Society.

Pictured (L to R) are President Georgia Cerny, retired Vice-Presi-dent Ellene Vrazel and present Vice-President, Frances Kubenka.

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Member Hattie Stryk was unable to at-tend her District Meeting to receive her

75-year membership pin. President Georgia Cerny paid Hattie a visit to present her with her pin. Hattie was happy to make 75 years with K.J.Z.T.

Pictured (L to R) are President Georgia Cerny and Hattie Stryk.

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St. Mary’s students of St. Mary’s Catholic School in West donated a

check in the amount of $226.00 to the Food Pantry that is sponsored by West Society of K.J.Z.T. The 8th grade class presented the check at their apprecia-tion breakfast. Students were asked to give up things during Lent and put money toward the food pantry.

Pictured are Landra Hobbs, Brianna Kolar, Jacob Divin, Tanner Marak, Dolores Sykora, Kris Casey, Chris Doskocil, Elizabeth Vanek, Camen Talamantez, Joyce Nors, Maverick Plsek, Beatrice Nors, Marisa Kapavik, Andrew Watson, and Kane Kolar.

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The Society held a Country Bake Sale on March 24th

and 25th at St. Ann Church and St. Joseph Church in Yoakum. Proceeds of the sale will benefit the St. Ann Building Fund.

Pictured busily helping customers are Margaret Baros, Ruby Jiral, Beni Gerdes, Pauline Kloesel, Janet Zabransky, Tommy Wenzel, and Nancy McNease. Also working, but not shown, are Joyce Word, Don Wigginton, Dennis Havlik, Rose Mary Havlik, and Ro-berta Wenzel.

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The Society donated to two fire departments, the Pleak

Volunteer Fire Department and the Fairchild Fire Department.

Pictured at the Pleak Department’s check presentation are Vivian Jedlicka, Lamar Walley, Jordan Blegen and Marsha Goates.

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The Universal Catholic Family Frater-nal 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.

hosting the District V meeting on September 30th. Deacon Andrew Dinh will be ordained to the priest-hood on June 23rd and will be given a monetary gift. It was voted to donate the Fraternal 100 Project $100.00 to the Knights of Columbus Council #2574 for the continued renovations of their community center in La Grange. (The Fraternal does not encour-age donations to other Fraternal organizations, but in this case, the center mentioned is greatly used by the community and was devastated by the Harvey floods.) Loretta Stahl will be remembered with a C.E.F. enrollment and thank you card. State Director Donna Janda was present. All four officers had been present at the District V Officers’ Luncheon held March 17th hosted by Janda. The traveling Unity Rosary was a new program started this year. Each Society has been given a Rosary and it is to be passed amongst the membership – there-fore all societies are unified in praying for the mem-bers and the needs of the CFFT-KJZT. Attendance prize was won by Eilert. The meeting closed with the Memorare prayer, after which mem-bers visited while enjoying finger foods. The next quarterly meeting will be Thursday, August 9th.

Sacred Heart School Principal LaDonna Voelkel, accepted a $500 check from the Society as part of their People Helping People Parish Fundraiser Project. Making the presentation on May 10th from left, Vice-President Joy Kovar, Treasurer Barbara Eilert, and Secretary Marilyn Kothmann.

AMEN representative Garry Schellberg, second from right, ac-cepted the Society’s Feeding Families Across Texas donation from left, Vice-President Joy Kovar, Treasurer Barbara Eilert, and Secretary Marilyn Kothmann.

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The Society had a Toy Booth at the parish May Fest. Various toys were

sold and funds benefit ministries of the Church.

Pictured are members that worked the Saturday evening shift: Marcy Krieger, Joan Johnson, and Sherry Vrana.

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The Society presented a check to Lavaca Coun-

ty Transit “Meals On Wheels” as part of a People Helping People Community Project for 2018.

Pictured (L to R) are Mary Ann Matusek, Gladys Hermes, Erica Furnace - representative of Meals on Wheels, Irene Szwarc, and State Director Joyce Kurtz.

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On Sunday April 15, 2018, the adult Society, in conjuction with

the Frydek K.J.T. Juniors, performed at the Nursing Home in Sealy. The residents enjoyed Czech sing-ing and dancing by the Juniors and were treated to kolache desserts. The residents really enjoyed the performances and the desserts.

In attendance from Frydek K.J.Z.T. were Mildred Ondruch, Edith Mlcak, Filothea Eschenburg, Sharlene Havel, and Geraldine Hamil.

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Society #31 met Thursday, May 10th in the Sacred Heart

Parish Msgr. Harry Center at 4:30 p.m. Marilyn Kothmann, Secretary, conducted the meeting and led members in opening prayers for living and de-ceased members, especially Denise Drawe Johnson who passed away February 16th. Pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags were recited. La Grange Mayor Janet Moerbe was guest speaker and gave an informative talk about the happenings in La Grange in the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and continuing city improvements. Afterwards, she signed the American Fraternal Alliance Flag Day Proclamation with National Flag Day to be celebrat-ed June 14th. The Feeding Families Across Texas donation was made to AMEN food pantry. Receiving the $400.00 was AMEN representative Garry Schellberg. The People Helping People Parish Project donation was made to Sacred Heart School Principal LaDonna Voelkel. The Plant Wheel at the Sacred Heart School Spring Festival was sponsored by Society #31 and 50% of net funds raised was matched by the State Office. The $500.00 donation will be used to help improve the cafeteria serving line. Reading of the February meeting Minutes was dis-pensed, Treasurer Barbara Eilert gave her report, and bills were presented for payment. Kothmann read State Office news. The Fraternal now has an Event Coordinator and she is Mrs. Mary Kocurek-Poche. Effective March 31st, Loretta Stahl, President/CEO retired after dedicating over thirty-two years of service to the Fraternal; and Pam Strickland, Vice President/Insurance Services has been appointed Interim President/CEO. Upcoming Junior Events include Camp Guardian Angel to be held June 24-27 and Awards Day for Juniors and their families on July 28th in Hostyn. She also read two letters, one informing the Society that they achieved Platinum Status in 2017 and the other that they earned the Fraternal 100 Project extra $100.00 to be given to a charity of choice. Joy Kovar, Vice President, reported on Clerical En-dowment Fund enrollments, nine made by Society #31 and thirty-three by individuals; and deceased member Denise Drawe Johnson was remembered with a Mass intention. She also sent four cheer cards during the second quarter. Publicity report was read by Kothmann. The Annual Feast Day Mass for the intention of liv-ing and deceased members was March 17th with the officers serving as Gift Bearers. The Society will be

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CatholiC Family Fraternal JournalMay/June 2018On Sunday, May 13th, So-ciety President Ruby Wig-

ginton presented the proceeds of the 2018 Country Bake Sale to Father Matthew Huehlefeld. The bake sale, which was held in March, was co-sponsored by the Society and St. Ann Parish.

Pictured are Joyce Word, Carol Kengle, Margaret Baros, Nancy McNease, Pauline Kloesel, Janet Zabransky, Beni Gerdes, Den-nis Havlik, Roberta Wenzel, Thomas Wenzel, Don Wigginton, and John Kengle. Not pictured is Rose Mary Havlik.

37 Hochheim The Society presented stu-dent Elizabeth Eversole with a check for 2018 Pro-Grad. Elizabeth is a senior at Needville High School and will at-tend Sam Houston University after graduation.

Pictured (L to R) are President Shirley Kaminski and Elizabeth Eversole.

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The Society celebrated members’ March birthdays at Colonial Belle

nursing home.

Pictured are Bernice Harlan, Lorene Berckenhoff, State Director Arlene Cloyd, Marie Stastny, Mary Vicenik, and Jeanette Klekar.

Pictured are Marie Stastny and her great-great-niece, Ellen Sam-ford.

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Junior News

The St. Mary’s Star of the Sea Juniors sponsored the

Country Store at St Joseph’s On the Brazos Catholic Church Bazaar on April 29, 2018.

Pictured (L to R) are Kathy Wishert, President of 115 adult So-ciety, Erin Reed, State Director/Junior Director Deborah Kaspar, Luke Blaschke, Colin Berry, Jonathan Janak, Taylar Laughlin, Ad-die Berry, and Tommy Janak (a soon to be Aggie). Not pictured but also helped are Evan Reed, Caroline Reese, Sophie Galvan, Abigail Blashcke, Karch Kaspar, and Kaley Kaspar.

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Shiner K.J.Z.T. Juniors attended the March for Life in Washington D.C.!

Pictured (L to R) are Delynn Pesek, Hope Kapavik, Trinity Garza, and Angelette Siegel.

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On May 7th, State Direc-tor Joyce Kurtz presented

scholarships to 2 Hallettsville High School graduates.

Pictured (L to R) are Klayton Pavliska, State Director Joyce Kurtz and Mclane Kolacny.

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St Paul High School scholarship win-ners for 2018 were recognized on

May 9th at the Annual Awards Banquet.

Pictured (L to R) are Anna Adamek, State Director Joyce Kurtz, Lillie Bell, and Krystin Hodges.

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State Director Arlene Cloyd pre-sented Payton Brorsen with a schol-

arship. Payton aspires to be an Anesthesiologist and will be going to The University of St. Thomas.

Pictured (L to R) are Payton Brorsen and State Director Arlene Cloyd.

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The Juniors held their monthly meet-ing on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 4:00

p.m. and after the meeting they made boutonnieres for the men residents of West Rest Haven. The bou-tonnieres will be delivered for Father’s Day. After-wards, they enjoyed pizza and cookies.

Pictured (L to R in front) are Nicolas Hovde, Caleb Gerik, and Ra-chel Zacharias. Pictured (L to R in back) are Jacob Divin, Tanner Marak, Maverick Plsek, and Zachary Gerik.

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On May 4th, Junior members at-tended the DVD presentation of

“Heart of the Tin Trunk”, a play written by La Grange native, Virginia Mika Leech. The presentation was hosted by the McLennan-Hill County Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society of Texas. The play tells the story of one Czech family’s immigration to Texas and the hardships they endured along the way. Some of the characters are based on the author’s family members who settled in La Grange.

Pictured are Madison Murphy, Ally Hanaway, Jocelyn Kolar, Mrs. Leech, Lauren Gerik, Allison Murphy, Katie Hanaway, Will Gerik and Kyle Gerik.

104 AbbottThe Juniors had a meeting on April 15th and made a craft. They were also in charge of the rosary, offertory, ushering and readings at Mass.

Pictured (L to R in front) are Gracen Dach, Ian Brunson, Kate Ko-priva, Jet Vaculin, Claire Kopriva, and Kenley Harris. Pictured (L to R in middle) are Junior Director Debbie Vansa, Madison Brunson, Cutter Hubnik, Joe Mueck, Lily Brunson, Reagan Mueck, Katie Krenek, and Assistant Junior Director Lindsey Vaculin. Pictured (L to R in back) are Chase Hubnik, Cade Hubnik, Tessa Vaculin, and Adison Dach.

The juniors busy working on their spring craft. They love to paint!

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Several Junior members volun-teered at the First Communion

breakfast hosted by Society 104. Juniors helped serve kolaches, juice and coffee. They also helped clean the kitchen and hall afterward.

Pictured are Madison Murphy, Will Gerik, Kyle Gerik, and Mallory Ballew, filling beverage cups.

Pictured are Riley Sustala, Mariann Pustejovsky, and Seth Sus-tala, washing dishes.

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Juniors from Soc. 16, Ennis, crowned a statue of Mary outside of church

after Mass the first Sunday in May.

Pictured in front are Joan Johnson-Assistant Junior Director, Tra-cen Tobola, Casen Cline, Tinsley Tobola, Eli Gilburt, and Andie Gilburt. Pictured in second row are Brenden Ruffin holding Leo Gilburt, MacKenzie Tobola and Zoee Juricek. Pictured in the third row are Conner Rejcek, Jake Ruffin, Easton Ruffin, and Adrianna Cabrera. Pictured in the fourth row are Matthew Cabrera, Justin Hutyra, and Katelyn Smith. Pictured in the last row are Noah Ca-brera, Hunter Ruffin, and Hannah Kriska.

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Junior member Christopher Pav-licek received his Confirmation.

Pictured (L to R) are Christopher Pavlicek, Father Marty, Auxiliary Bishop George Sheltz and Christopher’s Sponsor, James Pav-licek.

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Three Junior members received their First Communion.

Pictured (L to R) are Allison Pustejovsky, Grayson Pustejovsky and Dinah Kaska.

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CatholiC Family Fraternal JournalMay/June 2018Marisa Lander-Kapavik, Junior member of West Society #11 was

chosen from the St. Mary’s 8th grade class to crown the Blessed Virgin Mary at the May Crowning at the school Mass on May 4, 2018.

Pictured is Marisa during the Crowning.

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Junior members hid eggs for the Easter Egg Hunt and helped

serve at the donut breakfast sponsored by Abbott Society #104 on Sunday April 8th.

Pictured are the youth who participated in the egg hunt, including several Junior members.

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The Juniors made and delivered treat bags for parishioners in the 4 Ennis

nursing homes. The recipients enjoyed the treats, but were especially happy to get to visit with these sweet, cheerful young people.

Pictured are Ennis Juniors before leaving to deliver the bags. Front row-Liam Shockley, Coye Ferguson, Tracen Tobola, and Levi Lytle (seated); second row-Nash Ferguson, Landon Shockley, Easton Ruffin, Jake Ruffin, Casen Cline, Tinsley Tobola, MacKenzie To-bola, Zoee Juricek, and Marley Lytle; back row-Conner Rejcek, Brenden Ruffin, Hunter Ruffin, Justin Hutyra, Matthew Cabrera, Adrianna Cabrera, Katelyn Smith, Noah Cabrera, Leo Gilburt held by Hannah Kriska, Savannah Gilburt, and Eli Gilburt.

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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

A Special Prayer This prayer to Saint Dymphna, printed below, succinctly identifies her as the well-known Patron Saint of those with mental or nervous disorders or mental illness. Good Saint Dymphna, great wonder-worker in every affliction of mind and body, I humbly implore your powerful intercession with Jesus through Mary, the Health of the Sick, in my present need (Mention it.) Saint Dymphna, martyr of purity, Patroness of those who suffer with nervous and mental afflictions, beloved child of Jesus and Mary, pray to them for me and obtain my request. (Pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary and one Glory Be.)

Saint Dymphna, Virgin and Martyr,

pray for us.

Junior member Jacob Divin was named Valedictorian, and Maverick

Plsek was named Salutatorian, of their 8th grade class at St. Mary’s School in West, Texas. Both Ja-cob and Maverick are active members in their Soci-ety. Jacob is the son of Jeff and Carrie Divin of West, and Maverick is the son of Jennifer Plsek of West and Rob Plsek of Clifton.

Pictured (L to R) are Maverick Plsek and Jacob Divin.

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CATHOLIC FAMILY NEWEW MEMBERS

Liam Shockley is a new member of Society No. 16 Ennis. He is the son of Keri and Joshua Shockley. Liam’s grandparents are John and Karen Waedekin.

Landon Shockley is a new member of Society No. 16 Ennis. He is the son of Keri and Joshua Shockley. Landon’s grandparents are John and Karen Waedekin.

Riley Snodgrass is a new member of 16 Ennis. She is the daughter of Megan and Patrick Snodgrass. Riley’s grandparents are John and Karen Waedekin, and Bill and Betty Snodgrass.

Johnathan Snodgrass is a new member of 16 En-nis. He is the son of Megan and Patrick Snodgrass. Johnathan’s grandparents are John and Karen Wae-dekin, and Bill and Betty Snodgrass.

Hughston J. Gibson is a new member of Society No. 126 Palacios. He is the son of Jason H. Gibson. Hughston’s grandparents are Patsy E. Gibson and James A. Gibson.

Laer Abram Kloesel is a new member of Society No. 37 Hochheim. He is the son of Ryan and Kellyn Kloesel. Laer’s grandparents are Laurie and Rick Jahn, and Sandra and Greg Kloesel.


Memorial Scholarship Fund 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 on the opposite page 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. Thank you.

(In Honor Of) Henrietta Nevlud’s 90th Birthday Bruno and Anita GrabarkievtzFlorence Williams K.J.Z.T. Society No. 20 CisternDeceased Members of Society No. 2 Hallettsville K.J.Z.T. Society No. 2 HallettsvilleDeceased Members of Society No. 118 Taft K.J.Z.T. Society No. 118 TaftLiving and Deceased Members of Society No. 83 Flatonia K.J.Z.T. Society No. 83 FlatoniaDeceased Members of Society No. 3 St. Mary’s K.J.Z.T. Society No. 3 St. Mary’s- Blasé and Deberah KonvickaDaniel J. Grahmann Greg and Jennifer JanikFrances Drabek Reuther Adela and John WadephulAileen Vilim Lydia EicherDeceased Members of Society No. 6 Bryan K.J.Z.T. Society No. 6 BryanAgnes Cinek Mike and Sharon PerkinsWanda O’Leary Scott and Carrie JanecekEvelyn Brzozowski K.J.Z.T. Society No. 1 Yoakum(In Honor Of) Frances Bollom’s 98th Birthday Bruno and Anita GrabarkievtzJohn Bitterly Johnnie Mae LahodnyWanda O’Leary Scott and Pam StricklandVirginia Markert K.J.Z.T. Society No. 12 Sweet HomeWilma Ebner K.J.Z.T. Society No. 12 Sweet HomeAgnes Cinek Al and Linda PrachylJoe Ben Macalik Al and Linda Prachyl- Additional Silent AuctionEdwin Kusak Johnnie Mae LahodnyEstelle Hanna K.J.Z.T. Society No. 1 YoakumEstelle “Lee” Pfuhl K.J.Z.T. Society No. 1 Yoakum(In Honor of the Retirement of) Loretta Stahl Mary Ann Marek(In Honor of the Retirement of) Sofie Perkins Mary Ann Marek(In Honor of the Retirement of) Grace Vinklarek Mary Ann MarekWanda O’Leary Mary Ann MarekEffie Piwetz Lydia Piwetz Eicher(In Honor of the Retirement of) Loretta Stahl K.J.Z.T. Society No. 11 West

Louise Kaspar Mokry, age 93, passed away peacefully on March 22, 2018. She was born on January 15, 1925 to Frank and Frances (Ur-banek) Kaspar in the small farming commu-nity of Polonka, near Taylor, Texas. She is preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Edward R. Mokry, her parents, sis-ter Bertha Kubicek and brothers Frank, Elick, Ben, Joe, Chris and Mike. In 1944, she moved to Corpus Christi with her cousin Betty to pursue prospects of employ-ment. Due to her sewing skills, Louise secured

a seamstress job at a local dress shop. A short time later she went to work as a cashier at Naval Air Station-Corpus Christi. In 1947, she met Edward Mokry, and they were married on June 2, 1948, at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Both she and Edward were charter members of Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church, and Most Precious Blood Catholic Church. She was a farmer’s wife, homemaker, avid gardener, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was proud of her Czech heritage and was a devoted member of Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas (KJZT) Society #46 St. Veronica. She loved to play dominoes. The family always looked forward to her baked goods, especially her apple strudel & kolaches. She is survived by her four children, Ed (Nasa) Mokry, Bernie Mokry, Larry (Jonna) Mokry, and Beverly (James) Holman. Grandchildren, Melodie (Seth) Vise of San Antonio, Jessica (Toby) Robertson of Robstown, Jake (Lauren) Martini of Corpus Christi, Madison and Morgan Mokry of Corpus Christi, and Kim Brunkenhoefer (Bob Kubala) of Corpus Christi. Great –grandchildren, Ry-land and Avelyn Vise, Luke Martini, Emily and Logan Brunkenhoefer. In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions to be made to your favorite charity. The family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks and appreciation to Serenity and Grace Hospice Care, especially Tiffany, Joe, John and LaToya. Special thanks go out to Maria Sears for her love and tender care of our Mom during her last days. A Funeral Mass was held on Monday, March 26 at Most Precious Blood Catho-lic Church. Interment followed at Seaside Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Jake Martini, Seth Vise, Toby Robertson, Brian Scholz, Raymond Polasek, and Rich-ard Polasek. Honorary pallbearers were Fred Mokry, Ted Kallus, Ruben Tamez, Mark Henson, James Nemec, and David Lemmon.

Louise Kaspar MokryJanuary 15, 1925 - March 22, 2018

Note: In the March/April 2018 issue of the Catholic Family Fraternal Journal, the In Memoriam section stated Clara Zapalac was a member of Society No. 4 Praha. She is actually a member of Society No. 22 Wallis, not Praha. The Fraternal Journal regrets the error.

Note: In the March/April 2018 issue of the Catholic Family Fraternal Journal, the In Memoriam section stated one of the deceased members as Josephine (Elisa) Schneider. Josephine’s maiden name is actually “Elias”. The Fraternal Journal regrets the error.


"In Memoriam" On May 16, 2018, Geraldine G. ‘Kubin’ Nekuza, age 86, peacefully entered her Heav-enly home, surrounded by her family in Cedar Park, Texas. Geraldine was born to John F. and Rosie ‘Zajic’ Kubin on October 26, 1931 in the Rice community of Texas. She was the seventh of eight children born into the Czech family. Her baptism began her

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