CATHOLIC FAMILY. FRATERNAL JOURNAL #252 PUB NO (USPS ) Temple, TX January/February Welcome to the Family!

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1 CATHOLIC FAMILY FRATERNAL JOURNAL #252 PUB NO (USPS ) Temple, TX January/February 2012 Carrie Janecek Appointed State Treasurer Lent! A Season for New Life!... page 3 Mrs. Julia Hrncir-Quinn s Retirement Party... page 4 Kitchen Corner... page 10 Society News... page 12 District Meeting Schedule... page 17 Junior News... page 22 Carrie Nevlud Janecek began her career with Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas K.J.Z.T. in August 2010 assisting State Treasurer, Julia Hrncir-Quinn. She graduated from the University of Houston-Victoria with a Bachelor s Degree in Accounting. Mrs. Janecek brings with her a vast amount of experience in accounting within multiple industries such as mutual funds, retail and restaurants. Her accounting experience includes QuickBooks, Excel, payroll, expense tracking, budgeting and general ledger maintenance and reconciliation. Carrie has been preparing for her promotion by taking online classes for Annual Statement preparation and the many schedules that are included as well as getting more familiar with the life insurance industry. Carrie is a third generation K.J.Z.T. member. She has been a member of Society No. 101 Victoria since She has fond memories of attending and participating in many K.J.Z.T. activities and functions as a junior member and now as an adult member. Carrie is thrilled to be a part of Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas K.J.Z.T. and truly feels at home here. She is looking forward to meeting and serving our membership as well as watching and helping our Fraternal grow. Carrie and her husband, Scott stay busy raising their three sons, Evan 9, Cullen 7 and Griffin 2. They are members of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Austin, TX. Carrie enjoys antiquing, estate sales, home improvement projects and traveling and exploring our great state of Texas. Turn to p. 4 and 5 to see pictures of Mrs. Julia Hrncir-Quinn s retirement party... Welcome to the Family! (see back page)

2 Page 2 A Letter from ThePresident Catholic Family Fraternal Journal January/February 2012 CATHOLIC FAMILY FRATERNAL JOURNAL (USPS ) PUBLISHED BI-MONTHLY BY CATHOLIC FAMILY FRATERNAL OF TEXAS 4604 EAST BEN WHITE BLVD. AUSTIN, TEXAS (512) us at info@k.j.z.t..org By Loretta Stahl, State President We began the year by welcoming Mrs. Carrie Janecek, newly appointed State Treasurer to office. Mrs. Janecek, holds a vast amount of accounting experience and has worked very closely with Mrs. Hrncir- Quinn, retired State Treasurer to assure a smooth transition upon her retirement on January 1, We are off to a busy start in the new year with plans for our Welcome to the Family referral program from our Marketing Department. We encourage each of you to participate in this wonderful plan to bring growth to the Fraternal. As you have heard many times, replacing deceased Members is very important for the ongoing success of Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas-K.J.Z.T. This program has a part for everyone to participate in, including, the Junior Members. We look forward to hearing from each of you. Please see the back page for details. We are mailing a Members Only Whole Life Insurance offer to all Members between the ages of 20 and 49. We are very excited to present this $25, offer to current Members. Please review this information and if you have any questions, feel free to contact the State Office for assistance. This is a time sensitive offer so it must be completed by the April 30, 2012 deadline. Thank you to the Society Officers for completing all the forms for the Fraternal Program. Many wonderful projects were completed and many lives were touched in 2011, by the wonderful caring Members of this Fraternal. Thank you for your continued dedication to your local Societies. The District Meetings will begin in March so please check the District meeting schedule and make plans to attend. There will be a presentation by the Marketing Department on Membership at each meeting. We look forward to seeing you there! Completed Scholarship applications are due on February 15, If you have requested an application, please be sure that it is returned to the State Office with all necessary documentation. We wish all of you a happy, healthy and successful 2012! Do you know any former active K.J.Z.T. juniors? We would like to feature our successful juniors in a Where are they now? column in the Catholic Family Fraternal Journal. Have they become a firefighter? Author? Teacher? Please let them know about this project and have them send in a biography and photo. Pass the word along and/or let us know their contact information and hopefully this will be a great feature for all members to enjoy! PUBLICATION STAFF Editor Editorial Assistant Loretta Stahl Liz Hernandez 4604 East Ben White Blvd. lhernandez@k.j.z.t..org Austin, Texas PRINTER TEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAM Entered as Periodicals Postage Paid at Austin, Texas and at additional mailing office. Entered under the Act of August 14, STATE OFFICERS President Loretta Stahl Secretary Pam Strickland Treasurer Carrie Janecek STATE DIRECTORS Mary Ann Marek 1577 CR 355 Shiner, TX (361) Emma Jean Ribar 6704 FM 2269 Buckholts, TX (254) Sofie Perkins 3104 Traylor Blvd. Rockport, TX (361) Arlene Cloyd 7181 Kiesewetter Rd. Bellville, TX (979) POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Catholic Family Fraternal Journal Attn: Editor P.O. Box Austin, Texas 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. Deborah Kaspar P.O. Box 1677 Brazoria, TX (979) Grace Vinklarek N State Hwy 95 Flatonia, TX (830) Joan Johnson 7446 FM 1181 Ennis, TX (972)

3 January/February 2012 Cat h o l i c Fa m i ly Fr at e r n a l Jo u r n a l Page 3 LENT! A SEASON FOR NEW LIFE By Rev. Joseph Hybner, State Chaplain It s easy to identify a Catholic on Ash Wednesday. Our signature cross of ashes on our forehead tells the truth. After Ash Wednesday, and during the forty days that follow, how do we understand and make known what it means to be a Catholic? What is the significance of the penitential time the Church has designated as Lent in the Liturgical year, and how do we participate in Christ s sacrifice so as to fully experience his Resurrection during the Easter season? During the Season of Lent, the Church asks us to spend more time in intentional prayer, to fast and abstain from meat on designated days and to practice charitable giving for the sake of others. Recalling Jesus forty days and our participation in our own practice is a form of purification that deepens our spiritual center by stripping away all that is unnecessary and by reminding us of our sole reliance on God. In one of his famous homilies, St. Peter Chrysologus, in the year 420 A.D. stressed the unity of the three spiritual practices of Lent: There are three things, my brethren, by which faith stands firm, devotion remains constant, and virtue endures. They are: prayer, fasting and mercy. Prayer knocks at the door, fasting obtains, mercy receives. Prayer, fasting, mercy: these three are one, and they give life to each other. Prayer The bible tells us, In these days he went out into the hills to pray; and all night he continued in prayer to God. Luke 6:12 The cross of ashes on our foreheads is a reminder that at the center of the Lenten Season stands the cross. Meditating on the meaning of the Crucifixion means examining our own sinfulness and praying for the grace and courage to change our ways and walk more closely with Christ. Throughout Lent, we are called to deepen our prayer life. This means a habit of daily prayer, setting aside time each day to share our hopes, joys, fears and frustrations with God. Praying first thing in the morning, while the house is still quiet, to begin each Lenten day and encourage the practice of continual prayer. Fasting He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterward he was hungry. And the tempter came and said to him, If you are the Son of God, command these stones to become loaves of bread. But he answered, It is written, man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds from the mouth of God. Matt 4:2-4. The discipline of fasting helps us recognize our true hunger, for Christ, and seek a closer relationship to him to satisfy that hunger. Fasting, then, becomes more than merely exercising self-control; it can be spiritual and physical purification. In the U.S.A., fasting from food is a reminder of our abundance and a way to walk in solidarity with people around the world who struggle with daily hunger and starvation. Almsgiving Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the thongs of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke? Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, and bring the homeless poor into your house? Isiah 58:6-6 One of the central lessons of the cross is compassion; the heavy burdens we carry help us to appreciate the sufferings in others. When Jesus encourages us to help our neighbor, he means anyone who suffers from poverty, brokenness, loneliness, anxiety or fear. While this authentic giving is not easy, sharing what we have been given, through the forty days of Lent and beyond, reminds us that everything we have, even our very life itself, comes from God. In light of this glorious reality, our penances may seem small and insignificant, yet we know they are not. We may have done small things, but if we do them with love, they unite us in a very real way with the Sacrifice of Jesus. Our sacrifices bring grace and healing to our world, sanctity to our souls and a deep enduring joy that allows us to experience Resurrection and conversion at Easter, and for everlasting life. Embracing the cross, enriches life! These ancient practices are beneficial to our physical and spiritual health! Meditation prayer has proven to help lower blood pressure and stress, contributing to better heart health and peace of mind. Refraining from overconsumption leads to a healthier body, a sharper mind, and a spirit more open to the will of God. Giving is good for your health! People who give of their time and treasure have more energy, a stronger immune system, and a sense of overall well-being! Blessings to all and have a rejuvenating Lenten Season! Peace, Love and Joy!

4 Page 4 Cat h o l i c Fa m i ly Fr at e r n a l Jo u r n a l Mrs. Julia Hrncir-Quinn s Retirement Party Mrs. Julia Hrncir-Quinn was honored for 33 years of service as an employee of Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas - K.J.Z.T. State Office. A retirement celebration was held on Tuesday, February 17, 2012 at 12 Noon at Texas Land and Cattle Steakhouse in Austin in her honor. The tables were beautifully decorated with red roses and silver floating candles. Red roses are Julia s favorite flower and color. There were approximately 50 guests in attendance including old family friends, extended family and those who have worked with Julia over the years. Guests mingled with each other until the party began. President Loretta Stahl asked everyone in attendance to stand and introduce themselves and to tell the crowd how they knew Julia. State Chaplain Father Joseph Hybner offered a prayer before the meal. Lunch was then served, followed by the presentations of Julia s many gifts. State President Loretta Stahl presented Julia with a Texas-shaped plaque as an Award of Service. State Secretary Pam Strickland presented her with a beautiful bouquet of roses. State Treasurer Carrie Janecek presented her with a monetary gift, all on behalf of the Fraternal. For many years, Julia spoke of never having received a watch for all her years of service. Well, on this day, she was presented with two! As well as being offered one from Father Joseph Hybner, his own, before the others were presented. The crowd really enjoyed the list put together by the State Officers and read by State Secretary Pam Strickland titled, The Top 10 Reasons We at the State Office Will Know Julia Retired. All of the State Directors joined together to give Julia presents of their affection. The gifts included a crystal vase and a new piece of luggage that was received with great happiness! Julia has always said she looks forward to traveling during her retirement with her husband Chuck. The Directors also gave Julia a large ceramic figure of Mary. Julia thanked them all with hugs. Julia received many more gifts of love from her friends and colleagues. It was truly a joyous and special occasion. January/February 2012 Pictured (L to R) are State President Loretta Stahl, retired State Treasurer Julia Hrncir-Quinn and State Secretary Pam Strickland. Pictured with Mrs. Hrncir-Quinn are her attending family members. Pictured (L to R) are State Directors Mrs. Deborah Kaspar, Mrs. Jean Ribar, Mrs. Arlene Cloyd, Retiree Mrs. Julia Hrncir-Quinn and State Directors Mrs. Grace Vinklarek, Mrs. Joan Johnson and Mrs. Sofie Perkins. Not pictured is State Director Mrs. Mary Ann Marek. Pictured is State Chaplain Father Joseph Hybner at the party. Pictured is Julia Hrncir-Quinn caught in an emotional moment during a speech by Carrie Janecek.

5 January/February 2012 Catholic Family Fraternal Journal Page 5 Pictured (L to R) are State President Loretta Stahl presenting Mrs. Hrncir- Quinn with her award of service for 33 years of dedication to K.J.Z.T. Pictured (L to R) are newly appointed State Treasurer Carrie Janecek, newly retired State Treasurer Julia Hrncir-Quinn and previously retired State Treasurer Vilemina Broz. Pictured (L to R) are Mrs. Hrncir-Quinn s grandson Zach and her daughter, Sheri Shelton. Pictured is Julia Hrncir-Quinn with her award of service for 33 years of dedication to K.J.Z.T. Pictured with Mrs. Julia Hrncir-Quinn are her sister Annette Tomas (in pink) along with two friends they ve known since high school. Pictured (L to R) are 2010 retiree from the State Treasurer s Department, Mrs. Charlotte Franklin and Mrs. Julia Hrncir-Quinn. Pictured (L to R) are Chuck and Julia Hrncir-Quinn. Husband and wife and best friends. Pictured (L to R) are retired State Treasurer Julia Hrncir-Quinn and newly appointed State Treasurer Carrie Janecek. Julia presented Carrie with her own State Officer pin. Pictured (L to R) are Julia Hrncir-Quinn and State Secretary Pam Strickland with a bouquet of roses from the State Officers.

6 Page 6 Cat h o l i c Fa m i ly Fr at e r n a l Jo u r n a l P.O. Box Austin, Texas info@k.j.z.t..org (512) Directory of State Officers, Directors & Staff STATE CHAPLAIN:...Rev. Joseph Hybner STATE PRESIDENT:...Loretta Stahl STATE SECRETARY:...Pamela Strickland STATE TREASURER:...Carrie Janecek SALES AND MARKETING MANAGER:...Jim Wiest SALES ASSOCIATE:...John McDermott (512) HR/UNDERWRITER...Barbara Taylor CO-ORDINATOR OF JUNIOR ACTIVITIES:...Anne Wick, 2332 Sedan Rd., Weimar, TX (979) LEGAL ADVISER:...Jennifer Machacek, P.O. Box 1216, Shiner MEDICAL ADVISER:...Dr. David Watson, P.O. Box 488, Yoakum, TX INVESTMENT ADVISER...Michael Janak (512) Society No. 1 Yoakum:...Virginia Ferrell, 995 CR 405, Yoakum, TX (361) Society No. 2 Hallettsville:...Renee D. Hardt, 5069 CR 142, Hallettsville, TX (361) Society No. 3 St. Mary's:...Jennifer Janik, P.O. Box 489, Marion, TX (361) Society No. 4 Praha:... Nancy Jasek, P.O. Box 1046, Flatonia, TX (361) Society No. 5 Shiner:...Dorothy Blackman, 303 S Avenue E, Shiner, TX (361) Society No. 6 Bryan:...Elizabeth (Liz) Zemanek, 1909 West 28th St., Bryan, TX (979) Society No. 7 Dubina:...Willie Mae Kristynik, 3424 Dubina Weimar Rd., Weimar TX (979) Society No. 9. St. John:...Patricia Otto, 4689 W. County Line Rd., Schulenburg, TX (979) Society No. 10 Fayetteville:...Mary Jane Toddy, 3041 E. St. Hwy 159, Fayetteville, TX (979) Society No. 11 West:...Theresa Plsek, 112 Spring Lake Dr., Waco, TX (254) Society No. 12 Sweet Home:...Mary Ann Matusek, 4274 CR 392, Yoakum, Texas (361) Society No. 14 Moulton:...Mary Ann Rother, 5339 State Hwy 95 S, Shiner, TX (361) January/February 2012 ASSISTANT STATE SECRETARY: Bernadette Lytle ASSISTANT TO THE SECRETARY AND TREASURER: Catherine Wick ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT/EDITORIAL ASSISTANT: Liz Hernandez ASSISTANT TO THE SALES AND MARKETING MGR: Beverly Cunningham DIRECTOR:...Mary Ann Marek, 1577 County Rd. 355, Shiner, TX (361) DIRECTOR:...Emma Jean Ribar, 6704 FM 2269, Buckholts, TX (254) DIRECTOR:...Sofie Perkins, 3104 Traylor Blvd., Rockport, TX (361) DIRECTOR:...Arlene Cloyd, 7181 Kiesewetter Rd., Bellville, TX (979) DIRECTOR:...Deborah Kaspar, P.O. Box 1677, Brazoria, TX (979) DIRECTOR:...Grace Vinklarek, N State Hwy 95, Flatonia, TX (830) DIRECTOR:...Joan Johnson, 7446 FM 1181, Ennis, TX (972) Directory of Local Society Contacts Society No. 15 Corn Hill:...Barbara Danek, 1820 CR 311, Jarrell, TX (512) Society No. 16. Ennis:... Anne Ludwig, 243 Valek Rd., Ennis, TX Society No. 17 Nada:...Catherine Leopold, P.O. Box 9, Nada, TX (979) Society No. 18 Granger:...Henrietta Hajda, P.O. Box 546, Granger, TX (512) Society No. 19 Taylor:...Pat Shirk, P.O. Box 297, Taylor, TX (512) Society No. 20 Cistern:...Grace Vinklarek, N. State Hwy 95, Flatonia, TX (830) Society No. 21 Marak:...Emma Jean Ribar, 6704 FM 2269, Buckholts, TX (254) Society No. 22 Wallis:...Judith Michulka, 651 CR 289, East Bernard, TX (979) Society No. 23 Hostyn:...Verlene Kuntschik, 334 E. Radhost School, La Grange, TX (979) Society No. 24 Ammannsville:...Sharon Kana, 5931 FM 3233, La Grange, TX (979) Society No. 26 Cyclone:...Denise Cook, 3224 Cen-Tex Loop, Temple, TX (254) Society No. 27 Caldwell:...Frances Kacer, 5621 St. Hwy 36 N, Caldwell, TX (979) Society No. 28 Frenstat:...Margaret Polansky, 7525 CR 128, Caldwell, TX (979) Society No. 29 Frydek:...Edith Mlcak, 6996 FM 1458, Sealy, TX (979) Society No. 30 East Bernard:...Angeline Grigar, 2414 Hwy 60 N., East Bernard, TX (979) Society No. 31 La Grange:...Rose Recek, P.O. Box 413, La Grange, TX (979) Society No. 32 Houston:...Beverly Foyt, 1614 Huge Oaks, Houston, TX (713) Society No. 33 Hillje:...Marie Matcek (Pres.), 784 CR 313, Louise, TX (979) Society No. 34 Hobson:...Kay Vajdos, 3805 Arroyo Seco, Schertz, TX (210) Society No. 35 Penelope:...Monica Sinkule, P.O. Box 114, Penelope, TX (254) Society No. 37 Hochheim:...RoseMary Havlik, 1186 Emil Blank Rd., Yoakum, TX (361) Society No. 38 San Antonio:...Joyce Hons, 5023 Clark Ave., San Antonio, TX (210) Society No. 40 Poth:...Frances Hosek, P.O. Box 245, Poth, TX (830) Society No. 41 Ellinger:...Mary Vrazel, 203 E. Fayette, Ellinger, TX (979)

7 January/February 2012 Society No. 42 Sealy:...Arlene Cloyd, 7181 Kiesewetter Rd., Bellville, TX (979) Society No. 43 Ganado:...Cecilia French (Pres.), P.O. Box 164, Ganado, TX (361) Society No. 44 Moravia:...Dorothy Young, 2670 CR 247, Moulton, TX (361) Society No. 45 Tours:...Janice Otto P.O. Box 183, Leroy, TX (254) Society No. 46 Corpus Christi:...Veronica Kleffner, 5405 Whitemarsh Dr., Corpus Christi, TX (361) Society No. 47 Industry:...Bernadette Jones, 8510 Calverton Pines Ln., Houston, TX (281) Society No. 48 Cameron:...Ann M. Krenek, 1679 CR 250, Cameron, TX (254) Society No. 49 Needville:...Olga Anders, Hwy 36, Needville, TX (979) Society No. 53 Wied:...Molly Peters, 312 W. Church, Shiner, TX (361) Society No. 65 Holman:...Ann Dobecka, 1000 Grace Place Ln., Weimar, TX (979) Society No. 66 Weimar:...Sylvia Addicks, 1834 CR 240, Weimar, TX (979) Society No. 69 Smithville:...Shirley Ryza, 1172 Pvt. Rd. 3082, Lexington, TX (512) Society No. 70 Karnes City:...Vivian Urbanczyk, 4095 Highway 80, Karnes City, TX (830) Society No. 72 El Campo:...Rose Marie Janak, 1310 Donna Dr., El Campo, TX (979) Society No. 73 Robstown:...Sofie Perkins (Act. Sec.) 3104 Traylor Blvd., Rockport, TX (361) Society No. 75 Jourdanton:..Susan Beatrice Netardus, P.O. Box 45, Jourdanton, TX (830) Society No. 76 Runge:...Regina Liska, 514 CR 318, Runge, TX (830) Society No. 77 Rosenberg:...Adelle Anders, 1316 Bernie Ave., Rosenberg, TX (281) Society No. 83 Flatonia:...Jeanette Zouzalik, P.O. Box 328, Flatonia, TX (361) Society No. 85 Damon:...Marilyn Buchta, P.O. Box 148, Damon, TX (979) Catholic Family Fraternal Journal Society No. 86 Seymour:...Delores Kolacek, 5612 FM 1152, Seymour, TX (940) Society No. 88 Vernon:...Esther Kajs, 4367 CR 291, Crowell, TX (940) Society No. 89 Sinton:...Estelle Havelka, CR 984, Sinton, TX (361) Society No. 91 Galveston:...Ms. Mary Ann Welch, 3400 Ave. R, Galveston, TX (409) Society No. 93 Austin:...Phyllis Teykl, 4607 Rosedale Ave., Austin, TX (512) Society No. 94 La Salle:...Barbara Jones, P.O. Box 35, Vanderbilt, TX (361) Society No. 95 Wharton:...Lorena J. Taylor, 1423 CR 107, Wharton, TX (979) Society No. 97 Temple:...Doris Bruggman, 2576 Primrose Trail, Temple, TX (254) Society No. 99 Baytown:...Helen Bernardin, P.O. Box 285, Mont Belvieu, TX (281) Society No. 100 Bay City:...Karen M. Owens, 3607 CR 211, Bay City, TX (979) Society No. 101 Victoria:...Irene Brosch, 803 E. Polk, Victoria, TX (361) Society No. 104 Abbott:...Frances Pustejovsky, 430 FM 1242, Abbott, TX (254) Society No. 108 Dallas:...Sandra Adamcik, 213 N. Jobson Rd., Sunnyvale, TX (972) Society No. 109 Pasadena:...Stella Stewart, 2717 Huckleberry Ln., Pasadena, TX (713) Society No. 111 Edna:...Doris Andel (Pres.), 642 CR 107, Edna, TX (361) Society No. 113 Angleton:...Betty Smith, P.O. Box 2844, Angleton, TX (979) Society No. 114 Houston:...Effie Piwetz, 1306 Centennial Dr., Houston, TX (713) Society No. 115 Freeport:...Katherine Wishert (Pres.) P.O. Box 621, Brazoria, TX (979) Society No. 118 Taft:...Kim Polasek, 6400 CR 3677, Taft, TX (361) Society No. 120 Sugar Land:...Aurelia Cerny, 506 Alcorn, Sugar Land, TX (281) Page 7 Society No. 121 Wichita Falls:...Betty Bohac, 2602 Ruskin Rd., Wichita Falls, TX (940) Society No. 122 Beaumont:...Patricia Wakefield, 875 E. Tram Rd., Vidor, TX (409) Society No. 123 Raymondville...TBA Society No. 124 Texas City:...Edna Hasserd, th Avenue N., Texas City, TX (409) Society No. 125 Houston:...Delores Laitkep, 3749 Wingtail Way, Pearland, TX (281) Society No. 126 Palacios:...Barbara Hlavaty, 1181 CR 426, El Campo, TX (979) Soc. No. 130 Georgetown:..Mary K. Marusak (Pres.), 138 Camp Dr., Georgetown, TX (512) Mildred Powell, (Sec.) 3213 Primrose Trl., Georgetown, TX (512) Society No. 134 Lubbock:...Betty Bessire, th Street, Lubbock, TX (806) Society No. 144 Belton:...Ersia Marie Harley, 2013 S. Wall St., Belton, TX (254) Our local society officers are very dedicated individuals. They work hard all year long to improve their communities and help their parishes. If this sounds like something you would like to help with, please contact any of the names listed here or visit org to find meeting times of the society in your area. Some of our officers have been in their positions for more than 10 years. Please make plans to attend a society meeting and see how you can help out. Many generations of families have worked very hard to get the societies where they are today. We need more members to be involved to keep the tradition of the local societies alive! Please see p.11 for State Directors District Assignments.

8 Page 8 Cat h o l i c Fa m i ly Fr at e r n a l Jo u r n a l State Directors Annual Report 2011 Greetings! The year 2011 was another challenging year for many Americans and businesses. However, some improvements were seen in the financial world this past year. Our organization, Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas K.J.Z.T., once again, appeared to do well. Our K.J.Z.T. societies throughout Texas helped their parishes, schools, and communities tremendously by their hard work in doing fraternal projects, through their volunteerism, and in their monetary contributions matched by the State Office. Many K.J.Z.T. societies and members were called upon to help their fellow man during the disastrous fires in Bastrop. We, State Directors, want to acknowledge the members good works and express sincere gratitude to all of you who have helped our communities and parishes and have kept our organization strong and viable. You are all to be praised for a job well done. As State Directors, we participate in Board Meetings and special called meetings in Austin, visits to our societies in the districts we serve, as well as their District Meetings, and attend the Fraternal Alliance of Texas Convention, where we learn about new trends and practices as well as learn what other fraternals in Texas are doing. We participate in continuing education classes for license renewal, One Hundred Year Celebrations of Societies, and the State Juniors Division Day and Awards Ceremony. Some Directors attend and participate in the Juniors Summer Camp and meetings of the Czech Education Foundation of Texas and the Texans of Czech Ancestry Organizations. Also, the Directors present scholarships to our youth and help in obtaining financial aid for our needy, deserving members beset by some tragedy. On the financial side, the State Directors try to keep abreast of economic trends in order to be better able to make the best sound and profitable investments for our organization so that we can continue to grow. We, also, do inspections of houses and property that are connected to mortgage loans made to our members, and we sell life insurance policies, IRAs, and Annuities. We try to recruit new members for our organization and are there to help our members in the districts we are assigned. Many of us, Directors, hold positions in our local societies such as, President, Treasurer, Secretary, or Youth Director. We enjoy serving in these capacities as well. We continue to stress the Spiritual and Fraternal benefits of our society and participate in them as well. We feel that these endeavors are important to our members and societies. We are grateful for all the many blessings and benefits we have received in 2011, and we look forward to working with our members this coming year. We are always available to be of assistance to our members and societies whenever necessary. Once again, we thank you for allowing us to serve as your State Directors. We look forward to seeing many of you at our K.J.Z.T. functions this year. January/February 2012 Annual State Officer s Report Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas-K.J.Z.T. has accomplished what many businesses and organizations have been unable to do. That is to prosper and grow for a period in excess of 118 years. Many changes have taken place, products have been enhanced, procedures for conducting the business have improved and growth and membership have continued. However, the Fraternal Spirit of the Members of this great organization has remained as strong and reliant as it was in the beginning. The gifts our Membership share with others, the needs they recognize, and the solutions offered to problems both in our parishes and our communities, only mirror those of long ago. The belief in being there for others is still a priority for all who are active within our local Societies. It is with great pride that the State Officers represent this Fraternal throughout the year. We have attended the Board of Directors Meetings, both scheduled and special called meetings. We have traveled throughout the State of Texas attending District Meetings and Society celebrations and have had the pleasure of meeting so many wonderful Members. We have attended seminars to enhance our knowledge and to keep the business in compliance with the many regulatory bodies we are governed by such as the Texas Department of Insurance and the National Association of Insurance Counselors. We attended the Fraternal Alliance of Texas convention in La Grange, meeting with fellow Fraternalists from all over the State and the annual bowling tournament in New Braunfels. The State Officers also enjoyed attending the Junior Awards Day during the summer hosted by Society No. 23, Hostyn. The summer camp for the Junior Members was also a great success due to the number of Members and Junior Directors who participated. We are very proud of our Junior Members and recognize them as the future of this organization. As State Officers, we must follow the guidelines of the Constitution and Bylaws and complete any tasks assigned by the Board of Directors, in addition to the day to day responsibilities of each of our respective offices. In conjunction with the State Directors and Marketing Department, we assist in promoting the Fraternal and increasing membership through the sale of insurance and annuities. We could not achieve these tasks and duties alone. We are blessed with dedicated staff members who strive to assist the State Officers and provide excellent customer service to the Members. We also wished long time friend and colleague, Julia Hrncir-Quinn farewell. Mrs. Hrncir-Quinn retired after serving Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas-K.J.Z.T. for thirty-three years. We appreciate her years of service and wish her and her husband Chuck a wonderful retirement. We thank you for the opportunity to serve as your State Officers. We look forward to seeing you at the meetings and functions throughout the year and welcome your calls if we can be assistance to you or your family.

9 January/February 2012 Submitted by Dr. David H. Watson, Medical Advisor Catholic Family Fraternal Journal Caring for Minor Burns What causes burns? In young children, most burns happen when a hot object or liquid is pulled off of the stove or countertop. Older children and teenagers typically get burns from playing with lighters, firecrackers or gasoline. Adults can get burns from sun exposure, touching hot objects and accidents. How can I prevent burns? Most burns are accidental, so it s important to be careful in situations where you or your children can be exposed to the sun, flames and hot objects and fluids. Set the temperature on the water heater in your house to less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit or 48.9 degrees Celsius. Always test bathwater. Never leave a child alone in the bathtub or near water faucets. Use the back burners of the stove when children are present. Never hold a child when working with or around hot objects. Do not leave a child around a fireplace without an adult. Check smoke alarms in your home every month. Keep matches, firecrackers, gasoline and other explosives out of reach of children. How can I treat minor burns at home? If you get a minor burn (one that is red and painful, but does not blister), apply cool water (not ice) to the area for five to 30 minutes. Do not put butter or oil on the burned skin. Cover the damaged skin with aloe vera or an antibiotic ointment (like Neosporin) and apply gauze or a bandage. Do not pop blisters. You can take over-the-counter pain medicine such as ibuprofen. Should I go to the doctor? Call your doctor right away if you think your burn might be serious, if you have blisters, or if the area is very painful or does not heal quickly. Go the emergency room if you have an electrical burn or a burn on your face. This information is provided to you by your doctor and the American Academy of Family Physicians. Other health-related information is available from the AAFP online at This information provides a general overview and may not apply to everyone. Talk to your family doctor to find out if this information applies to you and to get more information on this subject. Copyright 2012 American Academy of Family Physicians. Welcome to the Family! By Jim Wiest FIC, CFFM, Sales and Marketing Manager Page 9 In the 1800 s, the family farm was the mainstay of the economy in Texas, but that economy was tough and unforgiving. The family farm was usually selfsustaining, but every now and then help from others was needed, such as when a barn needed to be built. The community would then step in friends, relatives, neighbors and just plain townspeople would then come to help out by having a Barn-Raisin. Not only would the barn be built, but usually everyone enjoyed working with each other and sharing food and drink as well as building friendships and relationships. This activity spawned the Mutual Aid Societies and soon after the Fraternal Benefit Societies. Welcome to the Family 2012 is K.J.Z.T. s version of a barn-raisin! Everyone benefits when K.J.Z.T. grows and this program enables everyone to have a part in that growth! It is an effort that involves all aspects of K.J.Z.T. from the Officers and Directors, Marketing Dept., Agents, Local Societies, Junior Societies and individual members all striving toward one goal increased membership! A statewide goal of 500 Issued Certificates (which is more than double 2011 count) has been set as our ultimate goal. This is where we need YOU! It is a long-held belief that greatness comes from within and in our case from within our members! I am sure that you have family members, friends, neighbors, co-workers and others who would be great members of K.J.Z.T. but are not. Why aren t they members? Because you have not invited them! K.J.Z.T. is asking you to recommend someone to join! Simply fill out the card on the back page and send it in or give to any K.J.Z.T. officer or agent. We will contact the folks you recommend and invite them to become members, no high pressure, just an invite! As I said earlier, everyone benefits when K.J.Z.T. grows, so how do you benefit when you recommend someone? For every card you submit, you are entered into $50 drawings every 2 months and prizes at year end including a Grand Prize of a Las Vegas Vacation, $1,000 and $500 gift cards! You are entered one time for every card you send in, whether or not the person joins K.J.Z.T. or not! All we ask is that you make sure the person you are recommending is aware that we will be calling to invite them to be part of us! But that is not all! All Junior members are being asked to invite their friends, family, and others in a similar contest with the Grand Prize of a Disney Vacation, with similar second and third prizes. Who can you recommend? K.J.Z.T. membership is open to all Catholics, their non-catholic family members, and any relatives to any degree by blood or marriage, no matter what their religious status is. Remember, the more people you recommend, the better your chances of winning a Grand Prize! You can recommend present members as well as non-members all qualified entries count! For more information or to get some more recommender cards, call the State Office or go to The Drive has started! The Race is on! Make it so we can tell everyone, Welcome to the Family

10 Page 10 Cat h o l i c Fa m i ly Fr at e r n a l Jo u r n a l Kitchen Corner Fruit Pizza Glaze for Fruit Pizza: Submitted by Beverly Ponder, Society No. 83 Flatonia 1 refrigerated sugar cookie roll dough 1 medium container Cool Whip 1 (8 oz.) cream cheese ½ c. powdered sugar 1 pt. fresh strawberries 2 bananas 1 can sliced peaches, drained 1 can chunk pineapple, drained Other fruits of choice can be used Spray pizza pan with Pam. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread cookie dough and press down on pizza pan. Bake until lightly brown, then cool. Mix together sugar and cream cheese. Add Cool Whip, mix and spread over cookie dough crust. Cool in refrigerator. Cut strawberries in half and arrange them around outer edge of crust. Then arrange bananas, peaches and pineapple to your choice. Can add a kiwi for center. Also can add cherries wherever needed. Hints & Tips Pillow Covers Recycle those old sweaters that are taking space in your closet. Use them as pillow covers. You can snuggle up to that favorite sweater in the form of a new pillow making your favorite spot on the couch even more cozy. ½ c. sugar ½ c. orange juice 1 ½ Tbsp. lemon juice ¼ c. water 1 Tbsp. cornstarch Stir all ingredients in saucepan. Bring to boil. Cool. Pour over fruit and chill until ready to serve. Then cut as a pizza. For a fun Valentine s treat, cut your pizza into the shape of a heart! Party Salad Submitted by Marie Repa, Society No. 18 Granger 2 c. crushed pineapple 2 small pkg. lime, cherry or strawber ry Jell-O 2 c. cold water 1 large can evaporated milk, chilled and whipped ½ c. sugar 2 small pkg. cream cheese 1 c. pecans. Boil pineapple and sugar 5 minutes. Remove from heat and add gelatin. Cool. Towels at the Ready Mount hooks on the sides of your kitchen island or counter tops. You ll be giving purpose to an unused spac and wiping up a spill or grabbing a hot pad are quick and easy tasks. Blend in cream cheese, water, nuts and whipped milk. Pour in pan or mold and chill until firm. Serves 12. Broccoli-Stuffed Chicken Submitted by Mary Beth (Motal) Byers, Society No. 101 Victoria 1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen chopped broccoli, cooked 4 oz. (1 c.) Monterey Jack cheese, shredded 3 large chicken breasts, skinned, boned and cut in half 3 (1 oz.) slices cooked ham, cut in half 1 c. bread crumbs ½ tsp. paprika 3 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted 1 Tbsp. all-purpose flour ¼ tsp. pepper 1 c. milk Drain broccoli well. Place in large bowl. To broccoli, add half the shredded cheese; mix. Pound each chicken breast to ¼-inch thickness. Top each with 1 piece of ham and an equal amount of broccoli mixture. Carefully fold chicken in half over broccoli filling: neatly tuck ends under. In pie plate, combine bread crumbs and paprika. Brush chicken with melted butter using about 1 tablespoon. Coat chicken with bread crumbs. Place chicken in baking dish. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Bake 20 to 30 minutes. Let stand, covered, while preparing sauce. In small pot, place remaining melted butter. Add flour, salt and pepper; mix well. Gradually stir in milk. Cook until boiling, stirring constantly. Add remaining cheese, stirring until melted. Protect your Silverware Shallow drawers lined with tarnishcontrolling flannel provide the right environment for silver, Martha Stewart says. The pieces rest in a single layer on the fabric -- no dividers or stacking necessary. Strengthen Your Bones Our bones carry us around our whole lives; they need a little love in return. Women start to lose bone mass as early as age 35. Keep your skeleton strong by eating the right foods including spinach, tomatoes, carrots, peas and January/February 2012 Spoon sauce around chicken. Mac and Cheese Casserole Submitted by Jeanette Klekar, Society No. 42 Sealy 1 ½ c. warm milk 1 c. soft bread crumbs ½ c. melted butter 1 ½ c. grated Velveeta cheese ½ tsp. salt and pepper 3 eggs 1 c. cooked macaroni Cheese slices Pour milk over soft bread crumbs in a large bowl. Add melted butter. Add grated melted cheese, salt and pepper; mix. Add slightly beaten eggs and macaroni. Pour in greased 9x9 inch shallow pan. Bake 30 minutes at 325 degrees. Remove from oven and add slices of cheese. Return to oven until cheese has melted. Serves 6 to 8. Mom s Cherry Cake Submitted bymary Cantrell, Society No. 135 Austin 1 (20 oz.) can cherry pie filling 1 (20 oz.) can crushed pineapple 1 pkg. yellow cake mix 2 sticks margarine, melted 1 c. flaked coconut 1 c. chopped pecans Pour pie filling and pineapple in bottom of greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Sprinkle cake mix on top. Pour margarine on top. Sprinkle with coconut and pecans. Bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes. corn. Cutting back on alcohol and caffeine helps as well as exercising 2 to 3 times a week. Ease Congestion A cup of tea made with ginger can help ease congestion and warm the body, which helps your system fight infection. Its anti-inflammatory properties also help with sore throats. Credit:

11 January/February 2012 Catholic Family Fraternal Journal District Assignments for State Directors Page 11 Director District Societies Sofie Perkins VI 46, 73, 89, 118 IX 43, 94, 100, 101, 111, 126 XIV 123 Mary Ann Marek I 1, 2, 3, 5, 12, 14, 37, 53 II 4, 7, 9, 20, 24, 44, 65, 66, 83 Arlene Cloyd III 10, 17, 33, 39, 41, 47, 72 VIII 22, 29, 30, 42, 49, 77, 85, 95, 120 Jean Ribar XI 15, 18, 19, 21, 26, 48, 97, 130, 144 XII 6, 27, 28 Deborah Kaspar XV 91, 113, 115, 124 XVI 32, 99, 114, 122, 125 Grace Vinklarek IV 34, 38, 40, 70, 75, 76 V 23, 31, 69, 93, 140 Joan Johnson VII 86, 88, 121 X 11, 16, 35, 45, 104, 108 Members: Questions? Comments? Please feel free to contact any of the people listed here or the State Office. 3-Year Single Premium Deferred Annuity $10,000 - $49,999 = 2.15% $50,000 or more = 2.40% 5-Year Single Premium Deferred Annuity $10,000 - $49,999 = 2.85% $50,000 or more = 3.10% (Rates are guaranteed for 3 or 5 year surrender charge period) Interest Rates effective March 1, 2012 (Rates for certificates issued after 09/01/10) Flexible Premium Deferred Annuity $2,000 - $9,999 = 3.45% $10,000 - $49,999 = 4.15% $50,000 or more = 4.40% Single Premium Deferred Annuity $10,000 - $49,999 = 4.15% $50,000 or more = 4.40% (Rates for certificates issued before 10/01/09) Annuity & IRA Rates $50 - $750 = 3.50% $751 - $4,000 = 3.50% $4,001 or more = 4.50% The Minimum Rate Credited to IRA & Annuity Accounts is 3.5% Pursuant to Contract Terms. Universal Life Insurance Certificates 4.50% Current Universal Life No Lapse Guarantee $25,000 - $99,999 = 6.50% $100,000+ = 7.00% Please note interest rates may be changed without notice and will take effect on anniversary date. The next issue's deadline is March 28th. Please send your articles and photos to: Loretta Stahl, Editor P.O. Box Austin, TX Editors Note: -The Fraternal Journal will not return photos. -Please type or neatly print your entries to insure that the information is correct. -Journal entries are accepted on a journal news report form or by at info@k.j.z.t..org Visit us online at

12 Page 12 Cat h o l i c Fa m i ly Fr at e r n a l Jo u r n a l Society News Helen Pustejovsky of Society No West West is a 2011 recipient of the 75-year membership pin. Helen is 95 years old and resides at West Rest Haven. Julia Zacek of Society No. 94 La 94 La Salle Salle was presented her 75-year membership pin on August 2, 2011 at the society s Annual Meeting and Social held at the Sky Restaurant in Victoria. Her daughters Agnes Gabrysch and Beatrice Porche, who are also members, presented the pin to their mother. Vice-President Kathy Jennings presented Mrs. Zacek with one dozen red roses. Julia Zacek joined K.J.Z.T. on April 20, 1934 at the age of 16. January/February 2012 Senior Citizen meals, ARC Dance and the Needville Food Bank. With all business concluded, the meeting was adjourned with a prayer followed by the drawing of door prizes. Note: All officers were re-elected by acclamation. Society No. 53 Wied held their annual bake sale on Sunday, November 53 Wied 6, 2011 at St. Mary s Catholic Church in Hallettsville before and after the 9:15 a.m. Mass. Over 65 members participated in the bake sale benefitting the Manna Pantry of Hallettsville and Sts. Cyril and Methodius Assistance Ministry in Shiner. Pictured (L to R) are Helen s great-granddaughter Katelyn Pustejovsky and Helen Pustejovsky. Society No. 101 Victoria held 101 Victoria their Christmas party on December 4th. Pictured are attendees. Society No. 48 Cameron presented a check of $ to 48 Cameron Father Dimitrij Colankin of St. Monica s Church. The amount was the matching funds received from the State Office for the society s parish fundraiser. Pictured (L to R) are Secretary Ann Krenek, Treasurer Clara Marak, Father Colankin and President Bettie Pagach. Pictured (L to R) are Helen s great-granddaughter Katelyn Pustejovsky and Helen Pustejovsky. Society No. 49 Needville held 49 Needville their Annual Meeting and Social on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at St. Michael s Family Life Center with 53 members and guests attending. A catered meal of chicken fried steak was served. After the meal, President Shirley Kaminski opened the meeting with prayer. Introduction of local officers followed, including special guest State Director Arlene Cloyd and her husband, Alan Cloyd. Mrs. Cloyd then presented 75-year membership pins to Georgie Sury and Viola Russie. Recipient Georgie Lehman could not attend and her pin was taking to the nursing home where she resides. 50-year membership pins were then presented. For those not present, the pins were mailed. Recipients included Renee Guidry, Phyllis Bosak, Jacqueline Mikel, Brenda Zwahr and Annette Harr. Mrs. Cloyd then had a special scholarship to present to member Ashlen Smolik. Ashlen was very honored to receive the Fraternal Alliance of Texas scholarship. Mrs. Cloyd took the opportunity to remind all junior members that its time once again to apply for the scholarships K.J.Z.T. offers. Stephanie Webb and Barbara Smolik, Junior Directors, introduced the juniors and then the juniors presented Father Joseph with a check for a new chalice and bowl for the altar from the parish fundraiser. Mrs. Webb announced that the Junior Awards Day would be held in July and in Needville. President Kaminski reminded everyone of the Annual Strudel Bake Community Fundraiser on November 18th and 19th. She also explained that the money raised benefits community organizations, including: 3 Fire Departments, Project Graduation, Pictured (L to R) are Anita Grabarkievtz, Bea Butschek, Molly Peters, Katherine Kahanek, Helen Janak, Margaret Dornak and Lucille Klekar. Society No. 124 Texas City 124 Texas City met on December 10th to present a check to St. Vincent De Paul to help feed the hungry. Pictured (L to R) are Jane Crochet of SVDP, Hattie Houdek, Dorothy Christ, Edna Hasserd, Emilie Sefcik and Helen Carrig. Society No. 120 Sugarland 120 Sugarland held their quarterly meeting on October 4, 2011 and the last meeting for 2011 was on November 2nd. An opening prayer was said for the members on the sick list, followed by the pledge. Minutes from the previous meetings were read and approved and Treasurer Patsy Kalmus gave her report and all bills were paid. Committee Chairperson reported on the Novena to St. Theresa. This is a 9-day Novena with all of the organization from St. Theresa participating in reciting the Rosary and Holy Mass. The society was responsible for the Mass on September 23rd. The final night of the Novena was on October 1st with a procession to church followed by the Rosary and Holy Mass with a reception in the com-

13 January/February 2012 munity center after the Mass. The society donated food towards the reception. The society held their Communion Mass on September 18th, followed by breakfast at Kelly s Restaurant. Twenty-three members attended the Mass and the breakfast. Members were asked to donate food to St. Vincent De Paul of St. Theresa s in Sugarland. The society will donate $200 towards the food pantry. The check and 160 lbs. of food were delivered to St. Vincent De Paul on November 7th. Members voted to donate $500 to the Disaster Relief Fund. A donation was made to Holy Family Catholic Church for their bazaar that was held on October 16th. A similar donation was made to St. Theresa s Catholic Church in April for their bazaar. Plans were finalized for the quilt raffle to be held on November 6th in conjunction with the local chapters of the Knights of Columbus and Catholic Daughters of America Turkey Dinner. Election of officers were also held with the following being elected: President Janie Sitka, Vice President Johnny Rychlik, Treasurer Patsy Kalmus, Secretary Aurelia Cerny and Chaplain Rev. Jose Tharavil. The raffle in November was very successful and the society hopes the funds that were made will enable them to continue with their projects. There were several members on the sick list and prayers will continue to be said for their recovery. The meetings ended with the Memorare and praying for rain. Society No. 23 Hostyn held their 23 Hostyn annual Christmas party on the evening of December 10, 2011 after Mass. A good-sized crowd enjoyed fellowship, socializing, supper and games of bingo. Santa Claus stopped by for a visit with the children and handed each a goodie bag. Christmas music played during the social and meal. Catholic Family Fraternal Journal On Saturday, September 24th the 108 Dallas Catholic Czech Club held a Fun Fest to raise money for Club expenses and maintenance. The day started at 4 p.m. with a Mass for all sick and deceased members. After Mass, the fun began with music, food and games. Society No. 108 Dallas helped in the fundraising by running a cake booth, silent auction and pastry booth will all proceeds going to the Czech Club. Sadie Liska, Estelle Smith, Helen Macik and Trudy Matula ran the pastry booth. Gary and Valerie Kral and Brenda Podrouzek ran the cake booth. Lil Divin, Helen Vrba and Maryanne Roznovsky ran the silent auction. Pictured (L to R) are Sadie Liska, Estelle Smith, Helen Macik and Trudy Matula running the pastry booth. St. Veronica s Society 46 Corpus Christi No. 46 Corpus Christi honored their 75-year pin recipients with a rose and dinner at Moravian Hall. The recipients were very pleased with the gold pins presented to them. Those who were able to attend reminisced about their early years as members where the entire meeting was held in the czech language and meetings were held every month. They remembered how they always looked forward to the meetings so that they could socialize with their friends and fellow members. They were appreciative of the recognition given to them. They also, enjoyed a game of Bingo with cash prizes. Some of the recipients family members were able to attend. Page 13 Society No. 28 Frenstat, held its annual bake sale on November 20th. 28 Frenstat The funds will be used for cemetery upkeep. Pictured are members with Fr. Brion Zarsky buying his thanksgiving pies from the sale. Society members presented $ Holman that was raised at the organization s Parish fundraiser. Pictured (L to R) are President Janie Neiser, Fr. Tim Kosler of St. Wencelaus Church in Holman and Secretary Ann Marie Dobecka. 85 Damon Society No. 85 Damon held a food drive for Mission on the Hill. The State Office matched the funds raised with $200 as part of the Feeding Families program. Pictured are members and their families and children enjoying the party. Pictured (L to R) are Ben Mooring and Theresa and Ben Winebrenner representing Mission on the Hill. Pictured are members and their families with Santa Claus. Pictured (L to R) are State Director and local President Sofie Perkins, Melody Conner receiving her mother s, Margaret Mayne, pin in her memory, Lorraine Nemec, Theresa Mazoch, Geneva Strimiska and Nancy Kennedy. Recipients that were not able to attend were Annie Kresta, Josephine Regmund, Loretta Boerner, Helen Rasmussen, Olga Stryk, Malvina Slovak and Martha Matula. 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.

14 Page 14 Cat h o l i c Fa m i ly Fr at e r n a l Jo u r n a l Society No. 115 Freeport participated in the Feeding Fami- 115 Freeport lies program by donating groceries to the St. Mary s Star of the Sea Catholic Church Food Pantry. Members collected and contributed grocery items for the need of the food pantry. At the Society No. 1 Yoakum Annual Meeting and Christmas social, 1 Yoakum members elected officers for Cistern January/February 2012 The society presented 75-Year Membership Pins to their members. Pictured (L to R) are Mary Rodriguez, Fr. Edmund Eduarte, Jimmy Mikes, Dorothy Novosad, Alice Drapela and Cecilia Kutach. Not pictured are Alice Martinets and Veronica Bohuslav. On Dec 17th, Society No. 22 Wallis 22 Wallis took on a project of making a better Christmas for 4 families in the Wallis area. The week before this project took place a family in Wallis lost everything except the clothes on their back in a house fire. Even the family s transportation was burned in the fire. Judith and Stanley Michulka collected money or items from around 50 members and took care of purchasing what was needed. The things bought included food, toilet paper, laundry soap, dish soap, cleaning products, blankets, pillows, personal products for adults and kids, and all kinds of other stuff. Tables were set up in a garage to organize the different things for each family. Pictured are Judith and Stanley Michulka working. Pictured (L to R) are Vice-President Lorene Barton, President Helen Manning, Treasurer Marilyn Beyer and Secretary Virgi Ferrell. Society No. 12 Sweet 12 Sweet Home Home presented a check to the Manna Food Pantry. Pictured (L to R) are Treasurer Irene Swarc and Jackie Robertson of Manna Food Pantry. The society held a Christmas 37 Hochheim party at the home of Thomas and Roberta Wenzel on December 9th. After time spent socializing, a meal was provided by the Wenzel s with desserts provided by attendees. A fun game of Chinese Gift Exchange was played. On January 10th, the society held its 1st Quarterly meeting at the home of Don and Ruby Wiggington. Dates were set for upcoming meetings and possible future events were discussed. Roberta Wenzel was appointed as Treasurer to fill the term of Anita Drozd who passed away in December. Pictured (L to R in front) are Della Brosch and Veronica Robbins (now deceased). Pictured (L to R in back) are Marie Vinklarek and Rosie Boehnke. The society held their 130 Georgetown annual Christmas party at the Sirloin Stockade restaurant in Taylor on Dec 14th. Members and their spouses enjoyed a delicious meal. They held their election of officers meeting in November and all of the officers retained their positions for another year. Pictured are members including Clarence and Elizabeth Meyer, Virginia and Bob Pargmann, George and Mary Marusak, Millie Powell, Lillian Naizer, Evelyn Werchan, Georgia Howry and Bernice and Pat Ermis. The society met on January 72 El Campo 10, 2012 for their 1st quarterly meeting. 12 members were in attendance. Father Albert led the members in prayer. President Josephine Rucka welcomed everyone. Correspondence and thank you notes were read by Secretary Rose Marie Janak. The treasurer s report was given by Jeraldine Socha. People helping people projects were discussed. The meeting was closed with prayer. The next meeting will be on April 11th at 6:00 p.m. Search Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas - K.J.Z.T. Pictured (L to R) are Thomas Wenzel, Charlene Stehle, Roberta Wenzel (Trs.), Ruby Wiggington (Pres.), Pauline Kloesel (VP) and Rose Mary Havlik (Sec.). Pictured are Josephine Rucka, Shirley Schneider for her sister Liberty Pollard, recipient Laverne Charbula and member Mary Sohrt.

15 January/February 2012 Helen Sustala received her Abbott year membership pin at the annual meeting of the Abbott society on Sunday, December 11th. Pictured (L to R) are Helen Sustala and President Jeanette Urbanovsky. Catholic Family Fraternal Journal For the society s community 49 Needville fundraiser, members gathered on November 18, 2011 to make and bake apple strudels. Yum! Page 15 The last meeting of the year was 11 West held on December 11, 2011 at the West Fraternal Auditorium. The following were re-elected as 2012 officers: President Mary Kallus, Vice-President Angeline Sykora, Secretary Theresa Plsek, Treasurer Helen Rauschuber, Betty Kostecka as Junior Director and Father Ed Karasek as Chaplain. Afterwards, members joined with their families and K.J.T. members to have a Memorial Service for all deceased members of the past year. Seventy-five year membership pins were presented, followed by a program and a visit from Santa. Everyone then enjoyed a turkey and dressing supper with the trimmings. Members were asked to bring a dessert, salad or a gift for the raffle. Four-generations of K.J.Z.T. members enjoyed a visit with Santa Claus at the Christmas Party. The society presented a check 66 Weimar to the Weimar volunteer fire department from the funds raised at the society s community project. 120 Sugarland The society held a raffle on November 6, Pictured (L to R in front) are Mary Ann Neckar, Maverick Plsek, Santa and Lillie Mynar. Pictured (L to R in back) are Noah and Jennifer Plsek. The society presented a 75-year 66 Weimar pin to Mrs. Agnes Struve. Pictured (L to R in front) are Treasurer Evelyn Thuemler, Fire Chief Paul Billeck and Secretary Sylvia Addicks. Pictured (L to R in back) are Fireman Danny Smith, Assistant Fire Chief Roy Ulrich and Fireman Justin Hollek. Pictured is Helen Pustejovsky of Society No. 11 West. A 2011 recipient of 11 West the 75-year membership pin. Standing behind Mrs. Pustejovsky is her great-granddaughter and Society No. 104 Abbott junior member, Katelyn Pustejovsky. Helen is 95 years young and resides at West Rest Haven. Pictured (L to R) are Cathy Moller and Doretta Rychlik. Pictured below are two of the winners of the raffle. Gerry Czenski won a $100 gift card and Glen Redding won a handmade quilt. Pictured (L to R) are the recipient s granddaughter Pam Blondahle, recipient Agnes Struve, recipient s daughter Carol Johnson and society secretary Ann Marie Dobecka. The society presented a 75-year pin 53 Wied to Lucille Klekar at the annual meeting. Over 80 members and guests were in attendance. Pictured (L to R) are Gerry Czenski and Glen Redding. Pictured (L to R) are Fr. John Peters, Lucille Klekar, President Katherine Kahanek and Treasurer Molly Peters.

16 Page 16 Cat h o l i c Fa m i ly Fr at e r n a l Jo u r n a l 100 Bay City Seventy-five year pins were recently awarded to three members. Member Theresa Pesek recently received her 75-year membership pin. 5 Shiner She was presented this pin at the annual social that was held in Shiner on December 4, January/February 2012 Members collected food items and 1 Yoakum monetary donations to give to the local food pantry as one of their People Helping People Projects for the year of Pictured are Eleanor Knebel and Martha Huston with President Dorothy Saha receiving their pins. Not pictured is Frances Klepac. On Saturday, January 7, 2012, 23 Hostyn members met for their 1st quarterly meeting in the Holy Rosary Church Narthex at 6:00 p.m. with President Lillian Kallus calling the meeting to order. Bethany Kallus led members in opening prayers and Pledge of Allegiance to the United States and Texas flags. Filing officer reports were Secretary Verlene Kuntschik and Treasurer Helen Janda. 21 CEF cards sent out were also reported. Thank you notes from AMEN pantry and Father Dan Kahlich were read. District V State Director Grace Vinklarek was in attedance. The District V meeting will be hosted by No. 23 Hostyn in 2012 and details were discussed. A schedule of events received from TCHCC was read. A flyer on the Eighth Annual Fraternal Alliance of Texas Bowling Tournament was read. The tournament will be held on February 11th in New Braunfels. The upcoming People Helping People parish fundraiser project was discussed. Noodles will be made on January 8th and the soup, sandwich and bake sale will be held on January 15th. Meeting dates for 2012 were set for April 29th, August 14th and October 21st. The Christmas party is scheduled for December 8th. Requests for food donations for the St. Joseph s Table will be made on March 17th - 19th. The Memorare closed the meeting. Pictured (L to R) are State Director Mary Ann Marek and Theresa Pesek. Pictured is Mrs. Pesek with her daughter and her granddaughter. They are a 100% K.J.Z.T. family. Society Officers for 2012 were elected at the annual meeting held on De- 11 West cember 11, Pictured (L to R) are Treasurer Helen Rauschuber, Secretary Theresa Plsek, Vice-President Angeline Sykora and President Mary Kallus. On Tuesday, January 130 Georgetown 24, 2012, the Georgetown Society No. 130 hosted a birthday party at the Wesleyan nursing home in Georgetown. They served punch and a birthday cake for all January birthdays along with some peanut butter crackers to the residents. Then the members sang happy birthday along with several employees and the residents, while a guest played the piano. She played many different old favorite tunes. Everyone seemed to have a happy time. Pictured (L to R) are Georgia Howry, Mary K. Marusak, Lillian Naizer, Virginia Pargmann, Millie Powell, Elizabeth Meyer and Bernice Ermis. Pictured (L to R) are Georgia Howry, Lillian Naizer, Elizabeth Meyer, Millie Powell, Bernice Ermis, Virginia Pargmann and Mary K. Marusak.

17 January/February 2012 Catholic Family Fraternal Journal MOSAICS OF FAITH TO FOCUS ON THE CZECH REPUBLIC The Center for International Studies at the University of St. Thomas, Houston, TX, will present its annual program called Mosaics of Faith in Spring, It will focus on the Czech Republic and will be coordinated by Dr. Rogelio Garcia-Contreras, Assistant Professor for International Studies at UST. It will begin with a concert of Czech music on Feb. 28, 2012, at 7:30 p.m. in the Chapel of St. Basil on the UST campus. The concert will be presented by Dr. Michael Sust, an accomplished Czech bass-baritone. It will include a variety of music related to the Mosaics of Faith conference. The core of Mosaics of Faith will be a four-person panel discussion on Wednesday, Feb. 29, 2012, at 7 p.m., in the Ahern Room of the Crooker Center at UST. A reception will be held there at 6 p.m. prior to the program. The concert, reception and panel discussion are free and open to the public. The theme of the panel discussion will be the resurgence of Orthodox, Jewish, Catholic, and Protestant faith communities in the Czech Republic today and their influence on society there. The four members of the panel will be: Dr. Michael Sust, pastor of Harvest Bible Church, St. Louis, MO., Rev. Elias Rafaj, pastor of St. John Chrysostom Byzantine Catholic Church, Houston, TX, Most Rev. Peter Esterka, STD, Auxiliary Bishop of Brno, the Czech Republic, and Dr. David Brenner, Visiting Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature at the Honors College, the University of Houston. In connection with the Mosaics of Faith conference, there will be a display of related materials in the Doherty Library on the UST campus. The display will feature each of the four participating faith communities, and will highlight each one s early heroes, symbols, photographs of the speakers, typical hymns, pictures of principal places of worship, and publications authored by the four panelists. The display will run from Feb. 20 to Mar. 2, Mosaics of Faith is an annual conference geared towards stimulating active interest in the vast universe of social, anthropological, and political manifestations resulting from the intertwined relationship between culture and faith, according to Dr. Garcia. The conference is meant to explore connections and divisions between the U.S. and other parts of the world by considering the spiritual journey of different cultures and their long-standing struggles to live according to their faith and conscience. The University of St. Thomas ( is located at 3800 Montrose near the intersection of Montrose and Alabama. Paid parking is available in the garage on Graustark, near Graustark and Alabama Streets District Meeting Schedule CALENDAR OF EVENTS Page 17 February 11 8th Annual Fraternal Alliance of Texas Bowling Tournament in New Braunfels. 12 Noon at Fiesta Lanes, 1202 Huisache Avenue in New Braunfels. February 14 Happy Valentine's Day! Society No. 43 Ganado will host a Valentine Party for the residents at Jackson Nursing and Rehab Center. Refreshments and entertainment will be provided. February 15 Deadline for K.J.Z.T. Scholarship Applications to be at State Office. March 1 Deadline for Fraternal Alliance of Texas Scholarship Applications. Send completed application and to: Fraternal Alliance of Texas Scholarship Program, P.O. Box 1941, San Antonio, TX Visit for more information. March 17 Happy St. Patrick's Day! March 28 Newspaper Deadline for March/April issue. April 6-9 State Office Closed for Easter. 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, Achievement Pins, 50-Year Membership Pins and 100% Family 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. Attention Secretaries of Hosting Societies - It is important that the State Office have a record of the minutes of each District Meeting. Please forward these to the State Office as soon as possible after the meeting to provide current information for publication in the Catholic Family Fraternal Journal. The Hosting Societies of the 2012 District Family Social and Meetings have contacted the State Office and reserved the specified dates and have made the following arrangements: District Date Registration Time Meeting Time Meeting Place I :30 a.m. After Meal 306 S. Ave. F, Shiner 5 Shiner II :30 p.m. 2:00 p.m FM 957, Schulenburg 9 St. John s III :30 a.m. After Meal 815 St. Mary s Church Rd. 41 Ellinger V :30 a.m. After Meal 936 FM 2436, Hostyn 23 Hostyn IX :00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 408 W Putnam, Ganado 43 Ganado X :00 a.m. 1:00 p.m Military Pkwy 108 Dallas XI :30 p.m. 1:00 p.m E. University Ave. 130 Georgetown

18 Page 18 Cat h o l i c Fa m i ly Fr at e r n a l Jo u r n a l Year Pin Recipients DISTRICT I SOCIETY NO. 1 YOAKUM EVELYN S KURTZ KATHERINE KURTZ MARGARET E MOTAL LISA ANN (MOTAL) GRIMSLEY JANICE M BALLAS SOCIETY NO. 2 HALLETTSVILLE MARY J ROTHBAUER CYNTHIA ANN ANDERSON CAROL T BOZKA VIOLA HAJEK TERRY L BLUDAU CYNTHIA M MATULA LAURIE A PUSTKA ELROSE L EHLER ROBERTA J JURENA MELISSA R PAVLICEK ELAINE M KLEKAR BARBARA K NELSON SOCIETY NO. 3 ST. MARY S MARSHA HOUSE CARLINE BURRIER SOCIETY NO. 5 SHINER TERESA A PATEK ROSE A LAQUA JACQUELINE SCHREIBER SUSAN E LIPIEC DELORES A PANUS MARILYN J MRAZ DIANA M JANAK CHARLENE A ALVARADO SUSAN SEMBERA BETTY J MICULKA SOCIETY NO. 12 SWEET HOME JEANETTE TOVAR LAURIE SHERPINSKA ADAMCIK DORIS M RILEY SOCIETY NO. 14 MOULTON JACQUELINE HOLUB JEAN M BOCHAT SOCIETY NO. 53 WIED SALLY A BUJNOCH KELLY D JANAK MACHICEK JEAN A McGEE LINDA (BROZ) PAYNE SUSAN K OPELA SOCIETY NO. 67 GONZALES SANDRA G PHILIPS GERALDINE BOHMANN KAREN DESROCHERS DIANAH PINNEY DISTRICT II SOCIETY NO. 4 PRAHA BEATRICE FLATO ANNETTE LOCKSTEDT JEANETTE A CAULEY SANDRA M KOKES THERESA A TOUSEK SOCIETY NO. 7 DUBINA REBECCA L (MURAS) KOLWES DIANE RUTH HOLUB CYNTHIA K KRAUSE SOCIETY NO. 9 ST. JOHN S EVELYN M JANSKY SOCIETY NO. 20 CISTERN PATRICIA A KELLER CONNIE M HOLDER BONNIE S VINKLAREK SOCIETY NO. 24 AMMANNSVILLE REBECCA A GERECKE LINDA GRAVES BRIDGETTE BARNETT SHIRLEY A ROSSON GRACE M ROBINSON SOCIETY NO. 44 MORAVIA JACKIE L BLUDAU REGINA C HALATA SOCIETY NO. 65 HOLMAN JO ANN FRIEMEL SHARON A HELLER SOCIETY NO. 66 WEIMAR RENEE DOMANIC JUANITA F WALKER JOAN RICHARDSON JUDITH RENGER SOCIETY NO. 81 SCHULENBURG CAROLINE M BEHRINGER SHARON A JOHNSON SOCIETY NO. 83 FLATONIA MELANIE A BACA CAROLYN L FAJKUS GRACE JANCA TIMMONS DISTRICT III SOCIETY NO. 10 FAYETTEVILLE CYNTHIA D KOVAR HALE BRENDA SVRCEK HAKEMACK SHARON N JANDA CLARA FRANCES GERIK JOAN M GERIK EDITH ADALINE KOVAR DARLA K (TREYBIG) ZABODYN SOCIETY NO. 17 NADA ETHELYN POPP GALE TRUMAN PHYLLIS J LESAK JO ANN LURKER SOCIETY NO. 33 HILLJE DELORES A HRNCIR DONNA C GARCIA SOCIETY NO. 47 INDUSTRY ANNETTE BILSKI ROSA BUGAJ SOCIETY NO. 72 EL CAMPO LILLIAN WENGLAR MELAUDY STAVINOHA MARJORIE MERTA PATRICIA BRISCOE NANCY MOORE DOROTHY DETTLING THERESA M JANISH RENA DLUHOS REBECCA WISNIESKI DONNA BARRETT DISTRICT IV SOCIETY NO. 34 HOBSON NANCY PEARSON MARGARET HALLEY KATHRYN SUE ONDREJ TILLIE DZIUK NANCY A WACLAWCZYK SOCIETY NO. 38 SAN ANTONIO CHARLOTTE S MINNICK GEORGIA MOELLER TERRI D MEUTH EILEEN HEATH SOCIETY NO. 40 POTH ROSIE LEE MOCZYGEMBA CYNTHIA ADIANO MARY S BRANDESKY DONNA L STAVINOHA YVONNE R GAWLIK GENEVA L VALCHAR SOCIETY NO. 75 JOURDANTON KATHLEEN M VYVLECKA MARTHA F ULCAK SOCIETY NO. 76 RUNGE BARBARA A BILY SOCIETY NO. 116 SAN ANTONIO TARRI O LEARY MILLER January/February 2012 DISTRICT V SOCIETY NO. 23 HOSTYN SUSAN SVEC DENISE EDMONDS BARBARA Janecek SOCIETY NO. 25 PLUM KAREN K FALDYN CATHERINE WALLA ANGELINE F SRUBAR SOCIETY NO. 31 LA GRANGE ROBIN W HATTER SOCIETY NO. 69 SMITHVILLE SHARON A ZETKA LIGHTFOOT HARRILYN PITCOCK SOCIETY NO. 93 AUSTIN CHRISTINE GRUENER ANN PETERSON MARYLYN R WYLLIE KATHRYN A TOMASEK THERESA K VEILLEUX SALLY E (PSENCIK) McNEIL DAWN MARIE HORYZA ATWELL JAMIE (ZUROVEC) PERRIN JENNYNE (ZUROVEC) MARKUS SOCIETY NO. 135 AUSTIN BEVERLY ZAPALAC GEORGIE MOTAL KATHERINE BUNN SOCIETY NO. 140 BASTROP TAMARA J FRERICH DISTRICT VI SOCIETY NO. 46 CORPUS CHRISTI DIANE (WADE) SANDERS CAROL MEREDITH DEBRA MOKRY KIM YOURICK JANA L VANCE DORIS FEALY DIANE L (PESEK) FRAZIER LORI L GREEN BEVERLY MAUGHAN JENNICE HOLTOM ROSALIE BOHUSLAV NORMA BIRMINGHAM ELIZABETH M HANNA SOCIETY NO. 73 ROBSTOWN CHARLOTTE A KNESEK SOCIETY NO. 78 ALICE SANDRA GIBBS GONZALEZ

19 January/February 2012 SOCIETY NO. 89 SINTON MONICA ANN MCNEESE RUBY MUELLER ANNETTE M MEREDITH MARY KAY POLASEK WAKELY FLORENCE (MOKRY) MACNARY LAURIE J VALENTA DISTRICT VII SOCIETY NO. 86 SEYMOUR MARJORIE E BARTON SHARON K LAWRENCE IRENE T MOKRY ANNA M THERRIAULT SOCIETY NO. 121 WICHITA FALLS JANICE JACKSON JANE MARIE THOMAS CECILIA FORSYTH MARGARET MINCHIN DISTRICT VIII SOCIETY NO. 22 WALLIS ROSE MARIE THUMANN BERNADETTE WHITE PATRICIA REUTER NANCY JORDAN MARGIE (GALLIA) SCHUENEMANN CHARALENE A YOUNGBLOOD CYNTHIA M PRIBYL RHONDA F MINKS LINDA TOMAN THERESA M KULHANEK SOCIETY NO. 29 FRYDEK JANICE BELUNEK ROBERTS TERESE Y (CARDENAS) LANDRY BRENDA K WACHEL SOCIETY NO. 30 EAST BERNARD DOROTHY SULAK HELEN SANCHEZ EVELYN KRAMR JANE M SLAUGHTER LINDA A (BLAZEK) EBERT MICHELLE H FUSSELMAN BERNADETTE BARTA LUCILLE J FERGUSON SOCIETY NO. 42 SEALY JOYCE A (CERNY) JUNCO JOAN C STUESSEL MARY A KMIEC ANNIE MAE SODOLAK SOCIETY NO. 49 NEEDVILLE GRACIE PYRON SHIRLEY KAMINSKI Catholic Family Fraternal Journal SOCIETY NO. 77 ROSENBERG JOAN ANKROM MARIE ALICE NOVAK ROXIE A HOLLAS STROTHER MARILYN A EICHER RIOS ROSE MARIE DRABEK KIMBERLY (KUJAWA) ANDERSON SOCIETY NO. 85 DAMON JANET M LITTLEFIELD DARLINE BARTA TAMMY (BROZ) BOCLAIR ANNETTE M ELSTER FRANCES PAVLICEK DIANNE (JANCZAK) LABAY SOCIETY NO. 95 WHARTON KATHERINE KUNKEL KAREN D COX VERONICA R STAPPER LORETTA MATTHYS CYNTHIA GUILLOT SOCIETY NO. 120 SUGARLAND REGINA E (SMOLIK) HAND LILLIAN TALAFUSE DISTRICT IX SOCIETY NO. 43 GANADO VIRGINIA A FOWLER EVELYN E FOWLER MICHELE J BURES CYNTHIA L GERMANY JUDITH K NYEGAARD CARLA I SCHAFFER JANE P (EVANS) TUMLINSON CAROLYN J ZAFEREO CEANNE (MCMILLIAN) HONS SUSANNE PAPE CYNTHIA D VIKTORIN FAYE L YOUNG JO ANN ANDEL CAROL LOCKHHEAD KAREN J KNEBEL REBECCA G (POPP) ADAM DENISE M LESIKAR HELEN J ANDEL MARGARET S SEMBERA PAULA M DORNAK CHARLOTTE R LIBERDA SOCIETY NO. 94 LA SALLE PAMELA A REEVES LAURA F MCGREW SOCIETY NO. 101 VICTORIA JANEL S MALIK MILDRED A WEAVER JUANITA BOLLMAN MARIAN C NIESNER THERESA A PEKAR JO ANN BONE GLADYS O EISMAN PATRICIA A MAREK EVELYN R EISMAN ROSEMARY KAHANEK ELIZABETH A JASCHKE KAREN J ALLUMS ANTOINETTE M KIRKSEY CHERYL L ORSAK GLADYS M STOCKBAUER MARIE ANN GASCH BETTIE J WENDEL MARIE KALLUS WITTS LILLIE M (BEDNORZ) VOELKEL DOROTHY JANAK EVELYN M KALISCHKO LYNN B MORRIS BERNICE I HONC ANNIE A ORSAK JOAN M HAIRELL ELIZABETH J JORDAN SOCIETY NO. 111 EDNA AGNES V DOELITSCH SOCIETY NO. 126 PALACIOS SUSAN ELAINE BASS LUCAS TAMMY EVANS DISTRICT X SOCIETY NO. 11 WEST THERESA ANN SLOVAK SHARON (SULAK) KOLAR LAURIE (KUBACAK) MORRISON DOROTHY (CHUDEJ) SHILLING JANICE M RUSSELL ELIZABETH A CLEMENTS CLARINE BLAHUTA MARY E (NESLONY) JORDAN DOROTHY NESLONY DONNA K PUSTEJOVSKY JOAN SINKULE KATHLEEN L HORTON SYLVIA A LEDNICKY MARGARET SINKULE CARLA A (HYKEL) RUIZ DOLORES QUIN LISA C (FLOOD) RUE ELAINE M (QUIN) HUDSON AMY (DEITERMAN) PODSEDNIK JANICE A HUTYRA GENEVIEVE QUALLS ANGELINE HOVDE DEBBIE K KEEL Page 19 SOCIETY NO. 16 ENNIS GERALDINE HORAK DOLORES D HUMPHRIES RITA J MacPHERSON ELIZABETH M HABA BELL ANITA A ZMOLEK DONNA M BRANCH DELORIS KAPAVIK SUSAN EVANS ANNETTE HARRIS CHERYL BEUTAS KATHLEEN M MEADOR ROSE M PECHAL JACQUELINE R PHILLIPS CAROL A ALSTON EVELYN SLOVAK KARI A DIXON MELISSA A HUGHS PHYLLIS K WARD DEANNA SMITH JOAN M JOHNSON SHERRY L VRANA JOAN M RYNTIES SOCIETY NO. 35 PENELOPE MONICA SINKULE SOCIETY NO. 59 FORT WORTH ELLA GREER GENE RAYNELL (GREER) DEAN SHARON SIMS JANE M DAMON DIANE (BURNS) MILLS DIANA GRAVES KATHERINE (PHILPOT) STONER ELLEN ROSE MALLORY BARBARA FRANKO SUSAN GREER LYONS SOCIETY NO. 104 ABBOTT LUCILLE HODGKINSON IRENE GRMELA MARY BESEDA LEONA TAYLOR SOCIETY NO. 108 DALLAS KATHLEEN POTTKOTTER ELIZABETH (CEPAK) GENSCHOW CARRIE VALENTA CATHERINE HOLDER SUSAN COOK MILDRED ADAMCIK SUSAN VITA CELESTE MICHALEC PHYLLIS SUMNER CYNTHIA KUBACEK MARY (FEHMER) CLEAR MARY SANDERS EDWINA B CERNOSEIK

20 Page 20 Cat h o l i c Fa m i ly Fr at e r n a l Jo u r n a l KAREN NORS KAREN A ADAMCIK SHIRLEY MINDOCK DEBORAH JURCIK SOCIETY NO. 117 WACO SHARON A (SYKORA) POWELL THERESA PICHA ANDERSON KIMBERLY BOLFING SOCIETY NO. 127 ARLINGTON KAREN L KNIGHT DISTRICT XI SOCIETY NO. 15 CORN HILL JACKIE ALLISON CATHI HUIZAR DOLLY G DANEK DIANNE M PEACE SUSAN M KLEPAC REBECCA M MERTINK ALICE MORGAN SOCIETY NO. 18 GRANGER BERNICE TESMER DOROTHY HYZAK PEGGY M (HYZAK) WOOLDRIDGE PATRICIA KADERKA DEBRA KADERKA BRENDA RENE ZRUBEK DEBORAH (VRABEL) PARKER THELMA NAIZER GLADYS SMOAK MARIE JOYCE HALUZAN ARLEEN DANEK DIANE M (PAUSEWANG) HOGAN IRENE CAVANAUGH LINDA (PEKAR) VRABEL GEORGIA JAROSEK CAROLYN J JAROSEK SIMPSON LINDA J GRIGSBY THERESE STRMISKA ANNE SHIROCKY SOCIETY NO. 19 TAYLOR PEGGY S KUHL MARGARET ROBERTS BETTY ANN POLASEK DONNA L FARR JANICE M YOUNGBLOOM LORETTA A KNAPEK ANGELINE L MOKRY LOUANN MOKRY DEBBIE M HANSEN SOCIETY NO. 21 MARAK ELIZABETH STREHLER ANDREA ELLISON SOCIETY NO. 26 CYCLONE NANCY M PECHAL SOCIETY NO. 48 CAMERON THERESA SHEELER ANN ELIZABETH MAGUIRE SOCIETY NO. 97 TEMPLE LAURA M FREYTAG RITA A SLAYBAUGH PATRICIA A FUCHS DISTRICT XII SOCIETY NO. 6 BRYAN SUZANNE (LAREY) ACCORDINO LORETTA S WALDROP NANCY A (LERO) MALY MARY JANE WARD KAREN M KUCERA ELIZABETH STOREMSKI ELLEN D KUCERA LISA A HABARTA BETTY J HUBACEK ELIZABETH A SCHILHAB DIANE BENBOW BEVERLY A (NEMEC) WIGGINS JULIA (MIKULIN) PERMENTER CELINA A SCHULTZ ALICE P LERO CATHERINE A ENGLEMAN SOCIETY NO. 27 CALDWELL GEORGIA E RACKEL ROSE T PAVLAS DISTRICT XIV SOCIETY NO. 123 RAYMONDVILLE LINDA MCNALLEN ANN AUSTIN CHARLOTTE M WYMORE DELIA A DELEON JOANNA M NAVARRO CAROLYN M MARTIN LORRAINE STUDEBAKER JUANITA CAMPBELL TRACY ZAMORA (ZDANSKY) DORA S DURHAM DISTRICT XV SOCIETY NO. 91 GALVESTON CECILIA D HARTNETT SOCIETY NO. 96 ALVIN BEVERLY PUCEK JAN SMITH JEAN M AMADOR SOCIETY NO. 113 ANGLETON NOEL C (PEKAR) JETER SOCIETY NO. 115 FREEPORT DEBORAH A CRASS, CHRISTINE M NIEKAMP PATRICIA CECILIA KELLEY CAROL L WRIGHT PATRICIA LUBOJACKY SOCIETY NO. 124 TEXAS CITY CAROLINE A COX ETHEL MARIE HOLSTEIN GRACE A NOVAK MARY CATHERINE MOTL MARY LOUISE WHEELER JAMI A WAGNER GERMAINE KVINTA NANCY (ROGERS) FOX LAURIE THOMPSON CYNTHIA THOMPSON JOAN E NEATON KATHY M NELSON EMILIE M SEFCIK MILDRED HAYES HATTIE M HOUDEK DISTRICT XVI SOCIETY NO. 32 HOUSTON SUSAN L JUREK ALENE HEIN CONSTANCE A JOHNSON RUTH M FOREHAND THEO MARIE (WARREN) SZUREK PHYLLIS M CHATMAN JANET WELLS CAROLE PRYOR AGNES G MCCLOSKY JANICE REYNOLDS BEVERLY A FOYT REBECCA (SCHULZE) STILTNER SOCIETY NO. 60 CROSBY JOANNA MALCHAR SARAH (SIKORA) FUNDERBURK DONNA K (OLDAG) LEIBHAM SOCIETY NO. 99 BAYTOWN JUDY ORSAK LORI B ENTRINGER SOCIETY NO. 109 PASADENA BETTY A NEWMAN RENEE M PERKINS SOCIETY NO. 114 HOUSTON LORENE FRANK MARCELLA FRITSCH JUSTINE ZAPALAC BETTY VOGTMAN January/February 2012 BARBARA J LATHAM MARY L MAAS PHYLLIS STERNADEL DELORES OPELA SOCIETY NO. 119 BELLAIRE JO ANN MILLER MAXINE (COUFAL) ELLEDGE KATHERINE A HARWELL JANIS GAYLE BARNARD MARY (LYLE) OLIVER JOYCE L SARAHAN THERESA NOWLIN TINA MARIE HOFFMAN KAREN SMAISTRLA SOCIETY NO. 122 BEAUMONT MARY E PITCHER GLORIA ANN WHITELEY ERICA KEPRTA SOCIETY NO. 125 HOUSTON DEBORAH A NOVAK SOCIETY NO. 138 KATY GLADYS TOMASEK 50-Year Pins are presented to members at their annual District Meeting. If the member is unable to attend, their pin will be mailed to them following the meeting by the State Office. If you believe you or someone else has been overlooked, please let the State Office know. Congratulations to all Year Membership Pin Recipients from the State Officers and State Directors!

21 January/February 2012 Catholic Family Fraternal Journal Who Do You Know? By Jim Wiest FIC, CFFM, Sales and Marketing Manager These days, business growth is essential. Companies all over are scrambling to find ways to grow, even though times are getting tougher. Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas K.J.Z.T. is no different in this respect. Fraternal societies must grow in membership to survive and thrive. But where do you find people to join? It has been a problem plaguing Fraternals for a long time, but this year is going to be different! Please note. Page 21 The picture shown here appeared in the November/ December 2011 edition of the Catholic Family Fraternal Journal. The pin recipients were incorrectly named. It was reported that Betty Kubala was pictured in the back row while Veronica Bohuslav was pictured seated in front. In fact, Veronica Bohuslav is standing in the middle of the back row, while Betty Kubala is seated in front. The Catholic Family Fraternal Journal regrets the error. This year CFFT-K.J.Z.T. is tapping it s best source of business YOU! You are a valuable part of CFFT-K.J.Z.T. and we are asking for your help in our new Welcome to The Family membership drive! Like me, I am sure you know K.J.Z.T., you love K.J.Z.T. and have probably been a part of K.J.Z.T. for a very long time. All we are asking is that you share that love with others by inviting them to be part of this fine organization also! Membership requirements are simple. We are open to all Catholics, their Non- Catholic family members and extended family members, related either by blood or marriage, to any degree. Just tell your friends, relatives, fellow parishioners, anybody, about CFFT- K.J.Z.T. and if they are interested in getting more information, simply fill out a card, such as on the back page, or online at A CFFT-K.J.Z.T. representative will contact that person and invite them to join, no pressure or obligation whatsoever. Here s the good part! For every card you submit, whether or not your referral joins, you will be entered into several drawings throughout the year, from $50 gift cards all the way to our GRAND PRIZES! A Las Vegas Vacation plus $500, and also $1,000 and $500 gift certificates! Junior members are encouraged to participate to win a Disney Vacation plus $500 and also the $1,000 and $500 gift certificates! Remember, you are entered into these drawings once for every card you submit, so the more you send in, the better your chances! Who can you invite? How about Family members Fellow parishioners Neighbors Co-Workers Kids Friends Business Associates Do you receive too much mail? Would you like to save a few trees? The Catholic Family Fraternal Journal is available online! Just visit and click on the Fraternal Journal link. You can even read past issues of the Journal back to Please call the State Office at any time to stop the Fraternal Journal from arriving at your home and start enjoying your subscription online! Support Seminarians and Postulates by donating to the K.J.Z.T. Clerical Endowment Fund (CEF) Cost: Annual Enrollment is $1 per individual. Perpetual is $25 per individual. Our State Chaplain offers Masses for both the donors and enrollees of the CEF once a month. Please contact the State Office for more enrollment forms and cards that can be sent to the person enrolled. All donated money is given to the Diocese designated for the education of seminarians and postulates in that area. Classmates Clergy Sports Colleagues Facebook Friends People who have just moved, got promoted at work, laid off from work, recently or just about to get married, just had a baby, started sending kids to school, just bought or sold a house, just went into business or just sold a business, is about to have or just had a birthday, about to retire or just retired, or just practically anybody! It never hurts to ask, and in our case, it really helps to ask!

22 Page 22 Cat h o l i c Fa m i ly Fr at e r n a l Jo u r n a l Junior News The juniors met on October 30, 104 Abbott 2011 to make small white crosses to decorate the graves of infants, children and young adults at Fatima Cemetery. After placing the crosses on the graves, the juniors then placed new U. S. flags on the graves of the deceased veterans buried there. Junior Members of the society attended the annual Christmas social 5 Shiner on December 4th. The juniors made ornaments for a craft, then they enjoyed lunch and sang Christmas carols for the adults. January/February 2012 The society juniors went caroling 85 Damon on the night of their Christmas social. One stop included The Svoboda family who served their great hot chocolate to the juniors upon their finish. Pictured (L to R) are Lydia Pustejovsky, Katelyn Pustejovsky and Allison Murphy sorting crosses. Pictured (L to R in front) are Jackson Davis, Katarina Leist, Krystin Hodges, Angelette Siegel, Julianna Davis and Joseph Davis. Pictured (L to R in back) are Brett Hodges, Katelynn Leist, Cierra Shaver, Noah Leist, Jacob Davis, Juliette Siegel, Kade Leist, Nathan Wagner, Conner Shaver and Hope Kapavik. Junior members along with adult 11 West members of both K.J.Z.T. and K.J.T. presented a program at the annual Christmas party. Pictured (L to R in front) are Taryn Fojtik, Coy Cook, Claire Jetton, and Mark Pavlicek. Pictured (L to R in middle) are Kasi Schneider holding Kami Wilson, Harlee McElveen, Christopher and Clayton Pavlicek and Shane Gordon. Pictured (L to R in back) are Rebecca Pavlicek, Sara Sopchak, Kristine Martin, Gunnar Mendez, Lindsay Morris, Cameron Pavlicek, and William Fojtik. On the far right are the honorees of the Christmas caroling, Arnold and Tillie Svoboda and their daughter Eileen Svoboda. Younger juniors of the society enjoyed themselves during the first 22 Wallis meeting of With the help of new Assistant Director Audra Brorsen (behind the camera), Wendy Melnar helped the juniors color a picture and then insert it into a plastic mug as a keepsake. Pictured (L to R) are Madison Murphy, Emily Pustejovsky and Lauren Gerik. The juniors decorated the Guardian 22 Wallis Angel Parish Grotto for Christmas on Saturday, Dec 3rd. They also put up the Christmas tree in the Parish Hall. Juniors who participated were Eric Kostecka, Nicolas and Christopher Hovde and Noah and Maverick Plsek. Juniors presented Father Joseph a check of $500 from the 49 Needville society s parish fundraiser. Pictured (L to R) are Connor Brorsen, Trinity Melnar, Amanda Walger, Ashlynn Vojtek, Wendy Melnar, Leyton Dunham, Jared Brorsen and Riley Jo Brorsen. On December 2nd, juniors attended 85 and 49 the Needville Country Christmas. Pictured (L to R) are Mary Kulhanek and Riley Brorsen. Helpers not pictured are Audra Brorsen, Payton Brorsen, Lauren Kulhanek, Eugenia Kulhanek, Stanley Michulka, Judith Michulka and Adela Wadephul. Pictured (L to R) are Junior Director Stephanie Webb, Brittany Fojtik, Katelyn Zwahr, Jacinda Webb, Audrey Brumbelow presenting the check, Shane Brumbelow, Dustin Mikel and Father Joseph. Pictured (L to R seated) is State Director Arlene Cloyd, Jailyn Webb, Jacob Webb and Joseph Mikel. Pictured (L to R in front) are Jacob Webb, Caroline and Claire Jetton and Jailyn Webb. Pictured in back are two friends who participated in the parade.

23 January/February 2012 Juniors had their installation of officers prior to their January 8th meeting. 11 West Junior Director Betty Kostecka installed the following as officers for 2012: Tiger Chupik as President, Richard Zacharias as Vice-President, Nicolas Hovde as Secretary, Rachel Zacharias as Treasurer and Eric Kostecka as Reporter. After the installation, a meeting was held at the St. Mary s Parish Center. A discussion was held regarding the Feryn Schulte Benefit to be held on January 15th whereby the juniors sponsored the bake sale. All were asked to bring items for the sale and also to help make buchtas Friday after school at the St. Mary s Parish Center. The juniors were to wear their blue t-shirts and help at this benefit. The next meeting will be in March and after the meeting, juniors will make corsages and boutonnieres for the women and men residents of West Rest Haven and West Assistant Living to help them celebrate Mother s Day and Father s Day. Pictured (L to R) are Rachel Zacharias, Nicolas Hovde, Richard Zacharias, Tiger Chupik and Eric Kostecka. Juniors participated in the people 22 Wallis helping people community project that took place on December 17th. It was decided to help the Zavala family who lost everything in a fire before Christmas. Some of the juniors donated their own belongings and collected gift cards to give to the family. Items collected included dishes, furniture and bedding to help them have a wonderful Christmas season. Lisa Zavala thanked these juniors for everything that the organization did to help them after the fire. Catholic Family Fraternal Journal Pictured are the adult members 85 Damon and the junior members from the society with a few of their collected food donations that will be donated to Mission on the Hill in Damon. This was a Feeding Familes Across Texas Project. 22 Wallis On Sunday January 8th, the junior division elected officers for Pictured (L to R) are Co-Secretary Ashley Kulhanek, Vice-President Amber Adamcik, Co-Secretary Sarah Kulhanek, Treasurer Payton Brorsen and President Lauren Kulhanek. Juniors contributed to a canned 85 Damon good basket for the bazaar auction by bringing or donating items. Pictured counter clockwise starting in the back are Lindsay Morris, Kasi Schneider, Clayton Pavlicek, Trevor Fojtik, and Taryn Fojtik. Page 23 Juniors volunteered once 115 Freeport again to ring the bell for the salvation army at Stewarts grocery in Brazoria during the holiday season. Pictured (L to R) are Tommy Janak, Kathy Wishert, Karch Kaspar, Erin Reed, Caroline Reese, Della Pustka and in back Society Junior Director and State Director Deborah Kaspar. This King size Quilt was made by 21 Marak a group of the xx parish that call themselves The Stitch Witches. They generously donated their time and talent to this junior division. Cecilia Marek pieced the top of the quilt together and arranged for the group to complete it. Anyone can win this quilt as it is a prize in the 2012 Camp Raffle. You can purchase a ticket from any junior! Making your community a better place Helping those in need Socializing with the youth in your area that carry the same values Attend summer camp Potential for scholarships Learn leadership skills Pictured (L to R) are Connor Brorsen, Payton Brorsen, Felina Zavala, Riley Jo Brorsen, Jared Brorsen with Lisa Zavala in back. Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas supports its local junior groups. To start one, contact State Co-Ordinator of Junior Activities Anne Wick at (979)

24 Page 24 Cat h o l i c Fa m i ly Fr at e r n a l Jo u r n a l St Paul. Alumni Give Back to the IWBS Sisters January/February 2012 By Anne Wick, State Co-Ordinator of Jr. Activities For the past 8 years a group from the St. Paul High School in Shiner, Class of 1989, have been giving the IWBS Sisters a Christmas gift to show their appreciation from their days at St. Ludmila. They purchase and deliver Shiner Strudels just in time for the Christmas Holidays. This year they delivered 39 strudels to the sisters assuring they would have a good supply of homemade goodies. All the Sisters in the IWBS Motherhouse in Victoria are very appreciative of this gesture but the Sisters that have taught in Shiner often say we get a little taste of Shiner again. The former students enjoy this once a year visit with the sisters and are happy to give something back to them. Pictured (L to R in front) are Sister Elaine, Philip Pilat ( 89), Halle Pilat, Bobby Kneifel ( 89), Gracie Pilat, Noah Leist, Kade Leist and Sister Sylvia. Pictured (L to R in back) are Sister Frances Cabrini, Sister Marietta, Monica Peters ( 89), Sister Ana Marie, Denise (Siegel) Leist ( 89), Sister Esther, Jennifer Pilat and Charlie Pilat. Other Alumni from the class of 89 not pictured are Dwayne Maly and Clarice (Thibodeaux) Butler. Denise Leist is the Junior Director for Society No. 5 Shiner and Noah and Kade are active members. Monica Peters is a member of Society No. 53 Weid. Join Hands Day 2012 is Saturday, May 5, Have YOU started planning yet? Ideally, your junior division should be connecting with different groups, organizations or businesses in your area. This will bring attention to K.J.Z..T. and demonstrate the good work you do! One idea is to collect chairs of various shapes and sizes, paint them and offer them for auction for a worthy cause! Or collect stuffed animals, write messages to include and give them to the local police department for comforting children or make cards for children s hospitals. These are just a few suggestions. You can find more ideas at Raffle tickets for sale! Cookbooks for sale! Support the juniors by purchasing these items and help them get to camp. Pope Benedict XVI's Prayer Intentions March 2012 General Intention: Contribution of Women. That the whole world may recognize the contribution of women to the development of society. Missionary Intention: Persecuted Christians. That the Holy Spirit may grant perseverance to those who suffer discrimination, persecution, or death for the name of Christ, particularly in Asia. April 2012 General Intention: Vocations. That many young people may hear the call of Christ and follow him in the priesthood and religious life. Missionary Intention: Christ, Hope for Africans. That the risen Christ may be a sign of certain hope for the men and women of the African continent. If you haven t already, turn your Point and Merit Forms in. These points will get you to Junior Division Awards Day, hosted by 49 Needville on July 21st. This year s camp will be June 21st-24th. Active and non-active juniors who are age 7-18 may attend. It is a great way to get to know K.J.Z.T. juniors from around the state! Father, I thank you for the night and for the pleasant morning light, for rest and food and loving care, and all that makes the world so fair. Help me to do the things I should, to be to others kind and good, in all I do in work or play, to be more loving every day.

25 January/February 2012 Catholic Family Fraternal Journal Page 25 CATHOLIC FAMILY NEW MEMBERS Peyton Rose Valek is a new member of Society No. 16 Ennis. She is the daughter of Matthew and Ashley Valek and the granddaughter of Larry T. and Kathy Valek and Curtis and Dee Dee Deegan. Brox Carter Colunga is a new member of Society No. 16 Ennis. He is the son of Jordan and Ashley Colunga. His proud grandparents are Diane Liska and the late Gary Doherty, James Colunga and Milly Alcala. He is the great-grandson of Leslie and Geraldine Spaniel and Mildred Banks. 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 without written permission.) Society No. 7 Dubina Zackary J. Klesel Society No. 16 Ennis Brox Carter Colunga Peyton Rose Valek Society No. 22 Wallis Sean Felkel Sean Felkel is a new member of Society No. 22 Wallis. He is the son of Vicki and Landry Felkel and the grandson of Duwayne and Cheryl Engelhardt and Joe and Carol Felkel. Society No. 114 Houston Christopher G. Keller

26 Page 26 Cat h o l i c Fa m i ly Fr at e r n a l Jo u r n a l Junior Activities January/February 2012 March comes in like a Lion and goes out like a Lamb!

27 January/February 2012 Catholic Family Fraternal Journal Page 27 Fraternal Alliance of Texas Scholarship Program Established in 1948, the purpose of the Fraternal Alliance Of Texas is to coordinate the statewide outreach efforts of Fraternal Benefit Societies in Texas in cooperation with the American Fraternal Alliance. The Fraternal Alliance Of Texas Scholarship Program is intended to recognize commitment to the fraternal ideal and to encourage and assist graduating seniors in furthering their education and helping them to achieve career goals. Two scholarships in the amount of $200 each will be awarded to graduating high school seniors belonging to the following fraternal benefit societies: Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas (KJZT), Catholic Life, Catholic Union of Texas (KJT), Grand Court Order of Calanthe, Knights of Columbus, Order of the Sons of Hermann, SPJST, Thrivent for Lutherans, Western Fraternal Life, Woodmen of the World. Scholarship recipients may only be awarded one scholarship from the Fraternal Alliance Of Texas. Scholarships will be presented at the Annual Convention in October. Scholarship applicants must: -Be classified as a high school graduating senior or equivalent at the time of application. -Have an active fraternal life insurance certificate in force for at least one year prior to January 1st, of the year in which the scholarship is being applied. -Enter college in the fall term following the announcement of their award. In memory of: Given by: Address: CATHOLIC FAMILY FRATERNAL OF TEXAS-K.J.Z.T. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Acknowledgement to be sent to: Name: Address: Any amount accepted: $ Please complete and mail to: Happy Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas P.O. Box Austin, Texas Application: must be completed and signed. -SAT/ACT Scores: All applicants must submit an official verification of SAT or ACT scores. -These scores should be submitted along with a current official high school transcript. Applications must be received by March 1st. Late applications will not be accepted. Valentine s Day!

28 Page 28 Cat h o l i c Fa m i ly Fr at e r n a l Jo u r n a l Sister Rebecca Janecek Rotu Catholic Mission P.O. Box 105 Marigat Kenya, E. Africa Please note new address. rebeccajanecek@yahoo.com Sister Rebecca Writes... January/February 2012 Dear everyone, May you receive many blessings during this season of Christmas when we celebrate Love having entered our world in the form of a man who taught us what it means to love and be loved! I hope this letter finds all of you doing well despite the economic problems that many experienced this past year. I am grateful that although many of you had difficulties meeting your own obligations at home, you still had the heart to help others across the world. May I assure you that I tried to be a good steward and your gifts reached those who needed them. I just noticed that April was the last time I wrote a newsletter. Where has the time gone? Many things have taken place since that last letter. The main thing being that on the 17th of November Fr. Sean McGovern, CSSp, officially joined me here in Rotu. We are now living and working here on a permanent basis. Barpello is still our base community as both his Holy Ghost brothers and my Incarnate Word sisters are our core communities. Our intention is to keep in very close contact with them visiting on a regular basis and daily communication via satellite telephone. We have been here (I am writing this while in Rotu) for 10 days now and the people are delighted with our more permanent presence. Last Sunday we celebrated Eucharist in a newly constructed shade with a group of 50 men, women and children. We are in early days of Christian pre-evangelization so the service was one mainly of instruction. The drought that hit Kenya earlier this year continued unabated until mid- August. A cry went out across the world and people responded generously with food and funds. The Catholic Missions in East Pokot were able to help alleviate the hunger by passing on the world s generosity. Here in Rotu we have been feeding 1,500 families from 7 communities that are within the Mission s immediate reach. These include 2 communities from neighboring Turkana with whom we share a boundary and an access road. Since August, we have distributed 22,500 kilograms of food in the form of dehydrated vegetables, beans, maize (corn), finger millet flour, maize flour, salt and cooking oil. In December, we will bring another 17,500 kilograms the week before Christmas. Even though we have had rain, the people are still recovering from the drought because many of their animals died. With Fr. Foley continuing to build the classrooms for the primary school and Fr. Sean coming to take up permanent residence, I decided we needed more sleeping accommodations at the Mission. Thus earlier in the year I began seeking a way to build guest bedrooms. God is good, and with the help of some generous donors, I was able to build a 2-room, 4-bed guest house during the month of October. It is equipped with solar electricity, water from two 6,000 liter rainwater catchment tanks and a solar hot water system that provides the opportunity to take a hot shower in the outdoor, open-to-the-sky shower. Another noteworthy activity that took place during the year was the Shoes for Africa project that was initiated by the school children of the Victoria Catholic Diocese in Texas. During the months of Lent, the children gathered their pennies together to buy shoes for the children in and around Rotu. Children of all ages and sizes came to get their pair of shoes or waited along the road as I drove by. Somehow the parents decided that those children who were able to find a pair of shoes to fit them were destined to go to school. When the Rotu Community Primary School opened under the shade of a tree on September 20th, all those who had shoes were automatically allowed to attend. A discovery was made a few months ago that there is mobile telephone network from our local Kenyan Safaricom provider in a place 3 kilometers from the Mission. We quickly marked the spot with a dab of paint and recently have constructed a small hut within which we can make phone calls or access the internet on our laptop computers with a bit of comfort and protection from the equatorial sun. The internet access is not all that great (sometimes it is very slow or non-existent), but it is better than nothing! Thus is the continuing story of the developments in Rotu. Have a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Know you are loved and remembered in my prayers! - Sister Rebecca Top Left: Learning the sign of the cross from Fr. Sean. Top right: The 1st Rotu Catholic Mission Church. In the background is the new primary school. Bottom left: Outdoor shower with solar hot water and solar electricity. Bottom right: Paint marks the spot where there is reception for cell phones and internet access for computers. Sister Rebecca Janecek is a member of Society No. 101 Victoria. She has worked as a nurse in Kenya, East Africa since 1987 with the small nomadic Pokot tribe of people helping them establish a health care system. In 2004, the medical program was handed over to the local community. Now, she has started another health education program among the same people, but in another more remote area that is without regular medical services. If you would like to share in this African endeavor, please send donations payable to Incarnate Word Sisters--African Mission Fund, 1101 N.E. Water Street, Victoria, Texas Please indicate whether the funds are to be used for the new medical project, for a well in a remote village, or for training of our African Incarnate Word Sisters. Your prayers are appreciated, as well as any monetary donations that you are able to send.

29 January/February 2012 Catholic Family Fraternal Journal 100th Birthday Celebrated A reception in honor of Mrs. Elsie Zimmerhanzel in celebration of her 100th Birthday which was on December 27, 2011, was hosted by her family at the St. Paul Parish Hall, Smithville, on Sunday, January 15, A large number of St. Paul Parish along with her family enjoyed this joyous occasion! Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas - K.J.Z.T. State Director Grace Vinklarek, along with Theresa Zetka, Treasurer for Smithville Assumption Society No. 69, presented Mrs. Zimmerhanzel with a certificate honoring her 100th birthday. Czech Heritage Tours Presents 2 European Tours This Summer 2012 Tour 1: June 4-16, European Countries in 13 Days! Italy, Vatican, Austria, Czech Republic and Germany Depart: June 4 from DFW Airport to Rome. Highlights include the Coliseum, Pantheon and Vatican City in Rome; the enchanting gondolas and canals in Venice; historic Vienna, Austria; majestic Prague as well as several charming Czech towns in Moravia and Bohemia; and the WWII Trials exhibit in Nuremberg, Germany. Tour 2: July 8-20, European Countries in 13 Days! Germany, Czech Republic, Poland and Austria Pictured (L to R) are Theresa Zetka, Mrs. Elsie Zimmerhanzel and Grace Vinklarek. Page 29 Christmas Holidays Bring Visitors To The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center Many travelers took advantage of the unusually warm weather during the Christmas holidays to visit friends and relatives and also to take in a museum or two. Among the visitors to TCHCC were Mr. & Mrs. Charles W. Sandmann of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, friends of Honorary TCHCC Director Bill Melnar and Betty Melnar of Georgetown, Texas. They expressed their appreciation for the progress and work at TCHCC by donating $1, to the Endowment Fund. We are pleased to note that we had many visitors from all parts of the state and also from other states to view the Nativity Art Exhibit this year, said James Doc Ayres, one of the TCHCC Directors and coordinator of the exhibit. Three large nativity scenes painted by Ferdinand Pribyl in the late 1800s and eighty- eight other crèches were on display from November 21-January 20. Doc Ayres expressed his appreciation to all who brought their nativities for the exhibit and especially to Elizabeth Stockbauer, her daughter, Bette Stockbauer-Harris and James Harris, descendants of Ferdinand Pribyl. for sharing these beautiful works of art. The next exhibit at the TCHCC Museum. February 4 to June 25, 2012 is a Textile Exhibit. It will include lace, embroidery, crochet, knitting, tatting and fabrics. As with the crèches, items will be taken on loan for display during that time. The TCHCC invites public participation in this special exhibit. Anyone interested in sharing textiles should TCHCC at info@czechtexas.org,or call at for more information on what the museum committee will accept for display. Visit TCHCC website at for upcoming events and exhibits. Depart: July 8 from DFW Airport to Munich. Highlights include Munich and the WWII Trials exhibit in Nuremberg, Germany; majestic Prague as well as several charming Czech towns in Moravia and Bohemia; Auschwitz Concentration Camp and famous salt mines in Poland; and historic Vienna, Austria. For more information, please visit Contact Steavy Jakubik or Renee Valek: czheritage@hotmail.com, W. Ennis Avenue, Ennis, TX Pictured are Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sandmann of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma who viewed the Nativity Exhibit during the holidays.

30 Page 30 Cat h o l i c Fa m i ly Fr at e r n a l Jo u r n a l CZECH MUSIC MUSEUM OPENING The Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center in La Grange has announced its grand opening of The Czech Music Museum of Texas on Sunday, February 19th, from 2:00 6:00 p.m. The public is invited. The celebration will begin with dedication ceremonies and open house visiting of the museum from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m., featuring music by Mark Hermes on the accordion and George Koudelka on drums. The museum, located just inside the Fayette County Fairgrounds entrance in the restored Kalich House, features exhibits of Czech classical, religious, folk, and polka music. Following the open house activities, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m., the public is invited to the Texas Czech Heritage and Cultural Center to enjoy classical piano pieces by George Koudelka and later dance to the music of Mark Hermes and the Czechaholics. Drinks and light refreshments will be served. For more information call , or info@czechtexas.org. Website: January/February 2012 Bernice Lamp July 13, Dec. 18, 2011 Bernice Lamp, a longtime resident of Sealy, Texas, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, the 18th of December. Born July 13, 1933 in Frydek, Texas, Bernice was the youngest of 7 children to John and Theresa Stastny. Bernice married her sweetheart, Lloyd A. Lamp on April 24, 1953 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sealy. She was an active volunteer within her community and church; however, she believed her most important roles in life were being a wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Bernice is survived by her daughter Arlene Cloyd and husband Alan, and son Mark Lamp and wife Wendy all of Bellville; grandchildren Aimee Wieland and husband Steve of Montgomery, Alabama, Lari Samford and husband Jason of Bellville, Mandie Radcliffe and husband Scott of Austin, and Reagan Lamp of Bellville; and greatgrandchildren Ellen Samford, Clarendon Wieland and Baby Radcliffe. She is preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd A. Lamp; son, John Lamp; granddaughter, Alyssa Lamp; parents, John and Theresa Stastny; sister, Anastasia Mlcak; and brothers John, Louis, Frank, Cyril, and Arnold Stastny. Funeral services were Tuesday, December 20th at noon at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sealy with Father Eric Pitre and Father Tim Bucek officiating. Visitation began on Monday, December 19th at 4:30 pm at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Sealy followed by a vigil and rosary at 6:30 pm. Pallbearers will be Albert Sodolak, Darrin Koym, Andy Felchak, Harvey Ermis, Willie Kutra and Joe John Marusick. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the Immaculate Conception Church, 525 5th Street, Sealy, TX or the K.J.Z.T. Memorial Scholarship fund, P.O. Box 18896, Austin, Texas

31 January/February 2012 Catholic Family Fraternal Journal Page 31 "In Memoriam" Prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of our members who have gone to their eternal rest. SOCIETY NAME DATE OF DEATH AGE 6 BRYAN MARY F (ELBRICH) JANUSE 12/6/ BRYAN HELEN (KAPCHINSKI) MATOUS 11/14/ WEST CHRISTINE (KOCUREK) POLANSKY 1/2/ ENNIS VLASTA (KUBIN) KNIZE 12/21/ ENNIS ROSE MARIE (MARUSAK) TROJACEK 11/10/ ENNIS MARY (LEVASSAR) TOTH 11/17/ ENNIS JOHN ZABOJNIK 12/22/ GRANGER CECILIA (DYKOWSKI) PROVAZNIK 11/22/ CISTERN ZITA (OTAHAL) HUEBEL 12/4/ E. BRNRD ROSALIE KONVICKA 11/24/ E. BRNRD LINDA (OVESNY) SEWELL 10/27/ HOUSTON JANE (JAGODZINSKI) OUJESKY 11/27/ HCHHEIM ANITA (KOLIBA) DROZD 12/18/ HCHHEIM LORENE (JIRAL) HELLER 12/1/ SEALY MARY (HAJOVSKY) HRADIL 11/6/ SEALY BERNICE ( STASTNY) LAMP 12/18/ WIED EMILY (MORISAK) SITKA 10/16/ HOLMAN MARTHA (NAISER) HEINRICH 10/2/ E. CAMPO JOSEPHINE (HLAVATY) WALKER 12/2/ RSNBRG KATHERINE (HUMPOLA) FARRIS 11/29/ FLATONIA LILLIAN (ZAPALAC) MUZNY 11/12/ SYMR ANGELA (MATUS) MOSLEY 11/21/ AG. DLC ANNA (SPRINGER) PODEST 7/19/ AUSTIN ALICE (MATL) DOERR 7/6/ AUSTIN MARTHA HILL (ADAMCIK) POVSE 11/15/ WHRTN AGNES (SMOLIK) STERN 11/26/ ABBOTT ROSE MARIE (CEPAK) HLAVENKA 5/5/ DALLAS LAURA (GALLIA) DAVID 8/5/ DALLAS DOLORES (MOTL) RENKEN 10/7/ RMDVLL REGINA (BAUER) CHOLICK 10/17/ 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 Enrollment in the K.J.Z.T. Clerical Endowment Fund.

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