NEWS The Official Newsletter of the Catholic Union of Texas Volume 47, No. 205

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February 2016

STATE VICE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

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Once Again! It's Up To You To Save . . .

ow and behold 2016 is here and it is already February . . . Tax Day is right around the corner and before we know it, the heat of summer will be bearing down while we pray for rain and cooler weather. Yes, it is tax time and many of you will be making contributions into your qualified account with the hope of lowering your taxable income. As we have done in previous years, I feel it is important to share some information as per how much you may be able to contribute. Remember, this information is general and we advise you to

contact your tax professional and discuss what is in your best interest. You may or may not qualify to make deductible contributions, you might make too much money, or you might not make enough. So, call your accountant or CPA to verify what you can and cannot do . . . In finding the following limits I visited www.irs.gov to acquire the information for each Retirement Plan and/or Qualified Plan limit. Remember, you have until April 18, 2016 to contribute to your IRA and/or Roth IRA for 2015 (this is referred to as a “carry back contribution”.) The 2015

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER

IRA carry back contribution limit is $5,500 for age 49 and below while the 2015 carry back contribution limit for age 50 and above is $6,500. The good news is; Roth IRA carry back contribution limits are the same. So, for age 49 and below $5,500 is the 2015 carry back contribution while age 50 and above enjoy a $6,500 2015 carry back Roth IRA contribution limit. In 2016, the IRA and Roth IRA contribution limits will remain the same as 2015 limits. For age 49 and below the contribution limit is $5,500 for a 2016 while age 50 and above contribution limit for 2016 is $6,500. Contribution limits for a 401(k) are unchanged, the contribution limit is $18,000

DAVID M. WAGNER KJT State Vice President

if you are 49 or below. If you happen to be 50 and above, you may contribute up to $24,000 into your 401(k) for 2016 (this is known as a “catch up” (Continued on page 2)

Important 2016 KJT Dates

•March 1, 2016 KJT College Scholarship Applications Due •March 10, 2016 KJT News Deadline

MONTH

DAY EVENT

March

1

KJT College Scholarship Forms Due

March

10

March 2016 KJT News Article, Photo and Ad Deadline

April

15

KJT Discounted Splashway Season Pass Deadline

April

30

IRS Form 990-N Due

THOUGHT OF THE MONTH

May

7

Join Hands Day

May

31

Catholic School Tuition Grant Entry Forms Due

June

14

Flag Day

June

24

KJT Youth & Teen Camp Applications Due

June

30

Officer Member Recruitment Application Deadline – 1st Period

July

1

Seminarian Scholarship Applications Due

July

24

KJT State Family Day

July

24

KJT Youth Camp Starts – Ends July 28

July

28

KJT Teen Camp Starts – Ends August 1

October

TBD 9th Annual KJT State Golf Tournament

October

15

KJT Annual Taroky Tournament at TCHCC

December

12

Deadline for Statewide Charity Project Donation

December

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Officer Member Recruitment Application Deadline – 2 Period

"We must restore hope to young people, help the old, be open to the future, spread love. Be poor among the poor. We need to include the excluded and preach peace." --Pope Francis

Online Applications For Enrollment In The KJT Memorial Foundation Are Now Available – www.kjtnet.org For donations of less than $25 an enrollment card is sent to the designated individual and for donations of $25 or more, they will receive a hard-bound book with a beautiful holy picture. All those enrolled are remembered in daily prayers and monthly Holy Masses. Express your love and remembrance for special occasions such as birthdays, graduations, weddings, anniversaries and times of illness as well as consolation to a loved one’s family by enrolling them today!

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State VP's Message . . . In summary, nothing has really changed in contribution limits between 2015 and 2016. Before contributing, make sure you have reviewed your contribution plan with your Accountant/CPA. IRA headaches are never fun and a little homework can go a very long way come tax time.

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February 2016

HUMAN INTEREST

Continued from page 1 contribution as well). Educators, nurses and/or doctors may have access to contribute to a 403(b) account. This account’s contribution limit for 2016 remains unchanged at $18,000 while if you are age 50 and above your 2016 contribution limit is $24,000.

News

Memories Of Winter In Texas BY CY SVRCEK SOCIETY #35, ENNIS he winter time always reminds me of growing up on a farm in the Cottonwood area east of the city of West. Anytime we got a lot of snow, the school busses would not be able to run on the country roads and since many of us lived in the country, the schools would close. On days like that some of my uncles would come over and with my dad Cyril (who was a KJT State Director and KJT State Vice President for many years) would all go rabbit hunting

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down in our pastures along the creek bottoms. I was fairly young and when they all came to hunt, I would not carry a gun, but a burlap sack to pick up the rabbits they shot.

One of my uncle’s friends had a double barreled shotgun and was not a good shot. When he did see a rabbit, he fired both barrels and usually there was nothing to pick up. They always told me to be sure to walk far behind him since they never knew where he would shoot. I quickly learned proper gun use

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and gun safety. I always carried two burlap bags and when one would get too heavy, I dropped it and used the other one. When we finished hunting, we would go back and pick up the full one. When we got back to the house, they would divide up the rabbits to take home. We did not have a refrigerator at that time, so my mother would cook the rabbits for the next few days in different ways. My favorite was either fried or stewed with gravy. Regardless of the weather, there always were chores to do on the farm. Even in the snow, the animals would have to eat. We would have to shuck corn for the pigs, shell it for the chickens and feed the cattle with baled hay from the barn. On days when it was freezing cold, we would have to go to the farm pond and with an axe chop open the ice that had formed on the edge so that the cattle could drink their water. We would draw water from the well with the water bucket for our drinking and cooking, but also for the pigs and chickens. Even in the worst of the winter, we would still milk the cows both morning and evening and pick the eggs. We had wood heaters and a wood cook stove so we had to bring in enough wood for the day, for the night and the next morning. Those were the so called “good old days.” I don’t know what the kids today would do in those situations, but I know that my family would not have traded that family time in our lives for anything!

SEALY SOCIETY #80 is offering scholarships to graduating seniors who are insured members of Society #80. Go to www.sealykjt.org for an application. Deadline is March 15, 2016.

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Austin Member Has Solo Photographic Exhibition At Pioneer Farms

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ennifer Klanika, a member of Austin Society #112, has a solo photographic exhibition on display at Pioneer Farms in Austin through the end of May 2016. The exhibition is titled HANDCRAFTED: AUSTIN’S MODERN 19 TH CENTURY ENTREPREUNERIAL SPIRIT. This exhibition of 28 images pays tribute to several successful Austin area traditional handcraft artisans, including the blacksmith couple of Earthen Metals in Elgin and Skeeter Sprinkles, saddle maker, of Manor. What began as a final project for her photojournalism class at Austin Community College last spring, has developed into an extensive photographic essay in which Jennifer interviewed and photographed each artisan. Jennifer’s ongoing end goal for this project is to bring awareness of these dying trades to the younger generations, with

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hope that the images and the interviews will generate interest in learning these handcrafts and carry them out as viable means of making a living. HANDCRAFTED is located in the Tate House Gallery on the grounds of Pioneer Farms. Pioneer Farms is located at 10621 Pioneer Farms Drive, Austin, Texas 78754. Hours are Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Regular admission cost into Pioneer Farms (please see www. pioneerfarms.org for further details). You can view exhibition details as well as see Jennifer’s photography at www. jenniferklanika.com. She can be reached at jennifer@ jenniferklanika.com. Did You Know? State Amphibian – Texas Toad named by the 81st Legislature in 2009. State Aquarium – Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi designated by 69th Legislature in 1985. State Dish – Chili was proclaimed by 65th Legislature in 1977.

25-Year Membership December 2015

Society #35, Ennis Nicklas Wayne Dixon Society #40, East Bernard Brittany Carole Hajovsky Jerry Fred Hajovsky Kole Matthew Kubicek Society #72, Corpus Christi Bartholomew Odilo Bohuslav Tyler Lee Collette Jennifer Ashley Janosek Society #100, Caldwell Everard Micha Perry Society #122, Freeport John Daniel Hundl III

Purchase your 2016 Season Pass for $74.99 ($80.43 w/tax) per person until April 15, 2016. You will enjoy unlimited visits to Splashway as a pass holder plus “Pass Perks”.

To take advantage of your season pass offer please contact Shirley at (800) 245-8182. This offer will not be available after April 1, 2016 and is not available online or at the waterpark.

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STATE SPIRITUAL DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE

See What God Wants To Put Inside Your Broken Heart “Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the LORD, your God.” (Joel 2:13)

REVEREND ROBERT E. (BOB) KNIPPENBERG KJT State Spiritual Director

A broken heart begins the Lenten season. Maybe it’s your heart that’s torn. Every heart has its reasons for coming apart: grief over a loss; bad news from a friend; worry over someone important to you, or your own health, or world events, or local conditions; guilt over a bad decision or choice; remorse for a past that went all wrong. Or even the growing sense that we’re just

not the people we are meant to be can shatter our peace. Can any good come from a broken heart? The prophet Joel seems to think so. He urges us to come forward with our hearts

in pieces precisely because such hearts are accessible. Grace and mercy and blessings can easily infiltrate the tattered heart – much better than a hardened one that’s self-satisfied and

feels no need. Some of us spiritual overachievers intend to take a swan dive into Lent. We want our forty-day practices irrevocably set the moment the ashes mark our foreheads. We’ve resolved what we’re “doing” or “giving up” for Lent, and no take-backs. But the sign of Lent is not resolution; it’s the acceptance of death. Mortality is key here. This Lent we have only to die, admitting our weakness and inadequacy and need for rescue. During Lent this year, let your heart break. See what God wants to put inside.

Father Bob Knippenberg State Spiritual Director

Another Wonderful Member Benefit! While the KJT has had the ScriptSave prescription drug discount card for many years, ScriptSave now has some additional savings opportunities for our members.

Vision Care

Save 40% off the retail price of frames, save on lenses and lens options (a complete pair of glasses purchase is required), 15% savings on conventional (non-disposable) contact lenses, 15% off the retail price of LASIK and PRK Vision Correction Procedures, $5 off eye exam with dilation, $10 off contact lens exam. No limits on usage and savings at over 13,000 locations including both private practice providers and optical retailers such as LensCrafters, Target Optical, Sears Optical, JC Penney and most Pearle Vision locations.

Hearing Care

15% savings on over 70 hearing aid models at 1,400 preferred providers. FREE, 10-step hearing evaluation to diagnose the extent of hearing loss. Beltone's exclusive BelCare Aftercare Program offers members lifetime cleanings, inspections, adjustments and service for any Beltone hearing instruments purchased at any Beltone location throughout the United States.

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Papal Recognition Of Marriage

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n Saturday, October 24, 2015, the Jourdanton Civic Center was the scene of a 50th anniversary party in honor of Henry and Florence Netardus. Hosts for the event were their children and spouses – Henry Netardus Jr., Karyn Netardus, Kenneth Netardus, Hillary Netardus, Annette Westbrook and Russell Westbrook, who were assisted by Henry’s and Florence’s grandchildren – Meadow Netardus, Ailee Netardus, Matthew Netardus and Stella Westbrook. The Civic Center was decorated with gold-

flecked burlap, fall flowers and candles. Approximately 120 guests were treated to a delicious meal of roast beef with garlic mashed potatoes, green beans and rolls catered by Becky Dunagan. The white with white anniversary cake with white chocolate raspberry filling and buttercream icing was decorated with gold ribbon and silk flowers in fall shades, and displayed the same wedding cake topper used on the original wedding 50 years ago. This topper was also used by Florence’s parents, Robert and Stella Bartosh, at their wedding reception, as well as each of

Henry’s and Florence’s children at their receptions. After the meal, music was provided for those who wished to dance, and to entertain those who didn’t.

Daily Living Products

ActiveForever.com offers a wide selection of assistive daily living aids at guaranteed low prices! Cardholders receive a 10% discount. If you would like to take part in the ScriptSave program and you don’t have your original card that was sent out at the inception of the program, you can contact us at [email protected] or you can call the office at 800.245.8182 to get your discount card. Additionally, you can go to www.kjtnet.org to download your card. All household members of a KJT member may take part in the program.

Papal recognition of 50 years of marriage signed by Pope Francis was presented to Henry and Florence Netardus after the blessing. IMPORTANT REMINDER FOR MEMBERS

St. Matthew’s Catholic Church Pastor Father Oleksy blessed the marriage of Henry and Florence Netardus after the Sunday evening Mass.

The KJT asks members to always check their certificates to note whether they have the proper beneficiaries designated.

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JANUARY 2016 TOP PRODUCERS

JMKL Appreciates KJT Donation Ellen Zdansky Society #72, Corpus Christi •January 2016 New Application Producer – 133 months •January 2016 New Member Producer – 130 months

Deborah Currey Society #130, Elgin •January 2016 New Application Producer – 3 months •January 2016 New Member Producer – 3 months

DISTRICT NEWS

Ernest Bezdek Sr. Society #31, West •January 2016 New Application Producer – 7 months •January 2016 New Member Producer – 2 months

Lawrence Yanta Society #115, Victoria •Second Place January 2016 Top Producer

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BY JUSTIN ESCHENBURG ealy Society #80 will host this year’s District VI Meeting/ Family Day on Sunday, March 6 with registration beginning at noon, the district meeting at 12:30 p.m. followed by a hamburger/hot dog meal. Planned activities such as fishing, dominoes, horseshoes, bean bags and bingo will follow shortly thereafter. It will be located at the BP&W Pavilion in Sealy which is located on Main St. near the baseball fields.    Each local society is asked to bring an adult and child door prize clearly marked.    The craft competition, which will be judged and prizes awarded, is to have the children make a rattle out of an empty aluminum soda can by filling it about 1/4 full with gravel, rice, beans, etc. Seal it off with duct tape or the equivalent and decorate it however you would like.   This is to go along with the Czech tradition of boys rattling a wooden rattle to chase away Judas during the Green Thursday (Zeleny ctvrtek) holiday the days before Easter. Please RSVP to Joe Bilski at (979) 885-7814 or jcbilski@ sbcglobal.net.

Victor Janak II Society #56, Houston •First Place January 2016 Top Producer •January 2016 Application Leader •January 2016 Volume Leader •January 2016 Premium Leader

Julie Michelle Koch Lyons Corp. (JMKL) would like to extend its appreciation to the KJT for the donation to support the group’s efforts to aid melanoma patients financially and create awareness in prevention of melanoma and skin cancer. One of JMKL’s events each year is to create stockings filled with gift cards and personal items and deliver to melanoma patients at M.D. Anderson celebrating their holidays in the hospital. JMKL was created in memory of Julie Koch Lyons (La Grange Society #46) who passed away in 2007 to melanoma. Pictured are Joe and Shirley Koch, Julie’s parents.

We are excited to introduce KJT’s newest member benefit! PerkSpot is a one-stop shop for exclusive discounts from hundreds of national & local merchants including travel, computers, movies, cell phones, restaurants, clothing, groceries, pet care & much more! Access it on our website www.kjtnet.org or directly at kjt.perkspot.com! Welcome to Your

Catholic Union of Texas Discount Program! Your discount program is a one-stop-shop for exclusive discounts at hundreds of national and local merchants! access your perks at

KJT.PERKSPOT.COM Dozens of great categories like

HOTELS

COMPUTERS

TICKETS

CELL PHONES

RESTAURANTS

AUTOMOTIVE

APPAREL

TOYS & KIDS

GIFTS

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Round Rock Member Leads Team Tacodeli In 2016 BP MS 150

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osh Thompson, member of Round Rock Society #134, is in his fifth year of riding the MS150. His cousin Nathan Scherr who lives in Fargo, North Dakota, has multiple sclerosis. The BP MS 150 is a twoday fundraising bike ride that

was organized by the National MS Society. The ride is the largest event of its kind in North America with 13,000 cyclists, 3,500 volunteers and countless spectators along the route and at the finish line in Austin. The 2015 BP MS 150 had a record breaking year raising $20.3 million dollars, bringing hope

to many who are living with multiple sclerosis. The two-day ride is a 180-mile journey that starts in Houston and ends in Austin. Breakpoints are positioned every 8-15 miles. The ride begins Saturday morning at three convenient starting points: Tully Stadium in Houston, Rhodes Stadium in Katy and Waller Stadium in Waller. Cyclists will follow scenic roads into Bellville for lunch. Day One ends at the Fayette County Fairgrounds and Camp St. Mark’s overnight locations in La Grange. On Sunday morning, Club 300 members, riders living with MS and the team that received the Platinum Safety Award lead the mass of cyclists from the fairgrounds on one of two routes that lead to Bastrop Intermediate School for lunch. Cyclists may take the Bechtel Challenge Route and enjoy the rolling terrain of Bastrop and Buescher State Parks or bypass the parks via the Genzyme One to One Lunch Express Route. After lunch at Bastrop Intermediate School, the route takes cyclists into downtown Austin for exciting Finish Line

Home Office Hours

To better serve our membership, the KJT Home Office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays.

Reminder . . . Please note that articles and photos for the KJT News can be mailed to: KJT News, P.O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945, or can be sent via e–mail to [email protected]. Dead­ line for articles, photos and ads for the News is the 10th of every month. We welcome and appreciate yo u r i n te re s t i n K J T journalism.

festivities at the State Capitol near the Bob Bullock State History Museum. Five years ago when visiting Nathan, Josh saw how MS was progressing in Nathan and he wondered what he could do to help. He started training for the MS150 from Houston to Austin bike ride.   Josh rides for Team Tacodeli and is the ride leader for 2016. This year’s MS150 ride is April

16-17. Tacodeli will sponsor a dinner and silent auction on Saturday, March 19 to raise money for the MS Society. Admission is $20. The link below is more information about Josh, and where donations can be made to sponsor Josh on his ride http:// main.nationalmssociety.org/ site/TR/Bike/TXHBikeEvents? px=10305167&pg=personal& fr_id=27003.

Shown are Society #134 member Josh Thompson (right), his cousin Doug Zinke (left) and his cousin Nathan Scherr who has MS and lives in Fargo, North Dakota.

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TRAVEL ACROSS EUROPE

Rybaks Invite You To Europe April And September 2016 . . .

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o doubt about it, Chris and Edita Rybak are established polka promoters in Texas! Chris, sometimes referred to as the Accordion Cowboy, performs regularly solo, and with his own band all across the state of Texas!  Chris and Edita Rybak invite you to join their Europe Tours in 2016 to Czech Republic, Austria, Italy, Vatican, Germany and Mediterranean Cruise! The tours are scheduled from April 3-17, 2016 and also September 11-23, 2016 and will feature the beautiful scenery of Europe, churches, castles, wine and beer tastings, Mediterranean Cruise,

shopping for souvenirs along with music by Chris Rybak while you travel. There will also be polka parties with local bands and an included dinner cruise in Prague as well.   Whether you want to try the pivo and kolaches in the Czech Republic or visit with the Pope at the Vatican, there is a tour for you! The flight, hotel accommodations, luxury bus, program, meals, drinks, professional tour guide and music are all included!   For information please contact Edita Rybak at (512) 963-6660 or (361) 772-4703 or email at editarybak@hotmail. com . More information on this tour can also be found at

www.chrisrybak.com or www.

texasczechs.com.

Please reserve your seat today as space is limited!

Is Your Family Properly Covered? Insurance coverage for all family members is an essential part of financial planning. Don’t put off taking care of this responsibility. See your society sales representatives or call the Home Office at (800) 245-8182 for additional information.

Shown in Europe (left to right) are Czech tour guides Miroslav and Lenka, and Edita, Kristina and Chris Rybak.

KJT DISTRIC IV ANNUAL MEETING & FAMILY FUN DAY 2016

God, Family, Friends, Tractors, Farming, Dominoes and Polka Music are his Passion...

DATE:

Saturday, March 5, 2016

PLACE:

Old Settlers Reunion Hall

ADDRESS: 3300 Palm Valley Blvd. E, Round Rock LOCATION:

Midway between IH 35 and 130 on Hwy. 79 is Dell Diamond. (RR Express) Palm Valley Blvd. is at the stop light immediately west of the Dell Diamond Parking Lot. Turn north, go 100 yards, then left (west) into the hall parking lot.

AGENDA:

LOVE ALWAYS,

Wife Dianna and Family; Brenda, Harold, Chase & Brittany Fietsam, Steven, Lori, Kenlie, Kirtley & Krislee Kallus, Gregory Kallus, Karen, Mark, Alex and Anabel Matchett, Jill, Brian, Sadie, Rylie & Lexie Noska, Laurie, Neil, Dillon, Luke & Brielle Goedrich

1:30 PM Registration 2:00 PM Welcome and Business Meeting 2:30 PM Fun for All – Silent Auction, Raffle, Bingo, Easter Egg Hunt for the Kids (Bring your own dominoes and taroky cards if you wish) 4:00 PM Complimentary Meal 4:30 PM Silent Auction Ends, Raffle Drawing 5:30 PM Cleanup and Farewell SOCIETY: 1. Bring 1 raffle item from each society (suggested $25 value) 2. Solicit Silent Auction/Bingo Items from members or local merchants 3. Dessert to share would be appreciated but not necessary. 4. Call Shirley @ 512-251-1185 with questions or to volunteer to help REMARKS: The meal, tea, and lemonade will be furnished. Beer and wine may be brought in but no hard liquor. Desserts are completely dependent upon what you choose to bring to share. Kids are encouraged to bring their Easter basket for the big hunt, but don’t turn around and go back home for it if you forget. We’ll be sure to have some sacks for you to collect your goodies in. J



We are keeping it simple and ending early so all ages and abilities can have fun participating. Guests are welcomed and encouraged!

Happy Birthday Benedict! Benedict Kallus of Hostyn was honored on his 70th birthday by his family and friends on Sunday, January 17. Benedict is the president of Hostyn Society #3. Other than himself, all 25 of his immediate family: his wife, six children,13 grandchildren and five in-laws are all members of Hostyn Society #3. Happy Birthday Benedict!

ASSIGNMENTS:

1. Pflugerville - Meal



2. Austin - Silent Auction



3. Temple - Raffle



4. Killeen/Taylor - Registration









7. Georgetown – Kid’s Games



8. Round Rock/Corn Hill - Cleanup







5. Elgin /Granger – Easter Egg Hunt







6. Manor – Bingo

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HE WILL BE MISSED . . . 1932 in Alice to Joe F. Kalinec Sr. and Frances Hlavac Kalinec. He graduated from William Adams High School in Alice in 1950. Later he attended St. John’s and the Assumption Seminaries where so many of his classmates went on to become Catholic Bishops. He returned back to farming in 1954 to help his ailing father on the farm. Charles then was drafted into the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He later served with the U.S. Army Reserve. He was very active in the church as CCD coordinator, member of the choir, a lector, extraordinary minister serving during Mass and delivering communion to the homebound.

Charles J. Kalinec

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harles John Kalinec, age 83, a resident of Kingsville, went to be with our Lord on Sunday, January 10. He was surrounded by his beloved family. Charles was born October 8,

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Charles joined the Kingsville Police Dept. in 1968 and retired on February 29, 1996 and continued his services as Kingsville Police Reservist for years to follow. He was best known as ‘Officer Friendly’ in Kingsville. He was a member of St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Kingsville. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 60 years, a member of KJT Society #72 in Corpus Christi for over 75 years, past president of Local AARP, and president and former board member of the Kingsville Community Federal Credit Union. Charles and his brothers received their KJT 75-year membership pins in Corpus Christi in 2014. As he continued his relationship with the Knights of Columbus, he was able to reach the level of 4th degree Knight. Charlie held the title of District Deputy for the Knights of Columbus working with many state level officers. He is preceded in death by his parents; two older brothers, Joe Jr. of Orange Grove and George of Alice; a sister-in-law, Brenda Kalinec of Alice; a godson, Paul J. Kalinec of San Antonio; and aunt, Betty Moos whom he loved as a mother. He is survived by his beloved wife of 55 years, Margie Truitt

Kalinec; one son, Charles ‘Eddie’ (Elizabeth) Kalinec of Premont; three daughters, Elizabeth ‘Missy’ Kalinec of Spring, Patricia Kalinec of The Woodlands and Deborah (Rick) Zimmerman of The Woodlands; four brothers, Henry (Jane) Kalinec of San Antonio, Jerome (Johanna) Kalinec of Alice, Frank (Linda) Kalinec of Alice and Benjamin (Olene) Kalinec of Waller; two sisters, Fran (Don) Olson of Glendale, Oregon and Dorothy (Ron) Bertagna of Corpus Christi; grandchildren, Ryan and Emily Kalinec, both of Premont; numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his many godchildren, police brothers, KC brothers, his El Tapatio coffee buddies, The R.O.M.E.O.S. (Retired Old Men Eating Out) and special friends J.F. and Bea Dick and Mae Elsik and especially Lee Durbin whom he considered a brother. A Memorial Mass was celebrated on Friday, January 15 at St. Gertrude Catholic Church in Kingsville with Fr. James Stembler as celebrant. Immediately after the Mass, full military honors took place outside of the church. Graveside service was held at the Coastal Bend State Veterans Cemetery in Corpus Christi at a later date.

SPJST LODGE 88 HALL 1435 Beall St. Houston, Texas Sunday April 3, 2016 11 am until 6pm Admission—Adults $8.00 Children under 11 Free

Guest Artist Traditional Czech Sunday Dinner Jaroslav Rod, Drator Served from 11am until 2 pm From Dubnica nad Vahom Adults $10 Children under 11 $7 Slovensko Republic Soup and Sausage w/Sauerkraut Will Demonstrate the Skill of served at 1 pm Dobr ou C hut’ Weaving Jewelry and Other Art Using Copper Wire KOVANDA’S Mark Halata Band Many Items Will Be Available For You

Czech Band

for Your Dancing Pleasure 3pm to 6pm

Playing from 11am until 2 pm

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Sponsored by the Czech Heritage Society of Texas,, Harris County Chapter, a Texas 501 © (3) nonprofit organization For more information, call 713-349-0500 or e-mail [email protected] www.txchshcc.com

Society #130 of Elgin presents a Religious Education Grant of $250 to the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd program at Sacred Heart. At the presentation were (left to right) President Deborah Currey, Doris Gonzalez, Olga Colmenera, Mary Guzman and Director Amy Hamilton. The children are students in the class which is for ages 2-6 – Cori and Elena Hamilton and Loriana Vasquez.

Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship The Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship is a $500 scholarship granted by the Czech Heritage Society of Texas to a graduating Texas high school senior. The applicant must submit the following: 1. A copy of his or her high school transcript. 2. Two letters of recommendation. One should be from a high school teacher attesting to the student’s academic promise. The other should be from an adult attesting to the student’s interest in Czech culture. 3. A 200-word autobiography (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one inch margins on a separate sheet of paper.) 4. A 100-word statement explaining what he or she plans to study in college or university, and what he or she plans to do in terms of a career. Include the name of the college or university you plan to attend.  (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one inch margins on a separate sheet of paper) 5.  A list briefly explaining up to ten ways in which he or she has had contact with Czech culture or The Czech Heritage Society of Texas organization. The list should be in order of importance, with the first item as the most important. Even seemingly small things may be included, such as learning how to make kolaches or visiting Czech festivals. (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one inch margins on a separate sheet of paper. A line should be skipped between each numbered item in the list.) 6. An original 300-word essay. Topic may be either: A Family Member Who Represents Czech Heritage or A Family Member Who Contributed to the Czech Heritage in the United States. (Times New Roman font, 14 point, one inch margins on a separate sheet of paper.) 7. A cover sheet including the student’s name, address, phone number, and high school’s name, address and phone number. All items must be submitted together in one envelope postmarked no later than February 28, 2016, and sent to: The Czech Heritage Society of Texas Victor Peter Memorial Scholarship Pat Parma 3311 Carolina Way Richmond, Texas 77406-9680

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e are proud to announce the birth and membership to Missouri City Society #133. Campbell Cate Koudelka was born at Harris Southwest Hospital in Fort Worth on Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 12 p.m. She tipped the scale at 7 lbs. 15 oz. and was 21 inches. Proud parents are Craig and Megan Koudelka and sister Micaela of Mansfield. Grandparents are Linda and Harvey Koudelka of Stafford, and Jerry and Karen Yeats of Mansfield. Great-grandparents are Rosie Koudelka and the late Eddie Koudelka of Moulton and the late Lillian Charba Poncik and the late Emil Charba of Stafford, Mary Jo Mitchell and the late Raymond Lee Mitchell of Mansfield, Henry Yeats and the late Gertrude Yeats of Alvarado. Campbell is joined as a member of Society #133 by her dad Craig, sister Micaela, her grandparents Linda and Harvey Koudelka, cousins Natalie and Jace Peacock of New York and uncle Todd Koudelka, and cousins, Rhett, Corbin and Lainey of Richmond. Welcome to our great fraternal family!

e are proud to announce the birth and membership to Missouri City Society #133. Lainey Ryan Koudelka was born at Texas Children’s Hospital on Thursday, April 17, 2014 at 10:46 a.m. She tipped the scale at 6 lbs. 10 oz. and was 19 inches. Proud parents are Todd and Lee Koudelka and brothers Rhett and Corbin of Richmond. Grandparents are Linda and Harvey Koudelka of Stafford and Virginia and Ronnie Eakin of Richmond. Great-grandparents are Rosie Koudelka and the late Eddie Koudelka of Moulton and the late Lillian Charba Poncik and the late Emil Charba of Stafford. Her brothers Rhett and Corbin, her dad Todd, grandparents Linda and Harvey Koudelka, cousins Natalie and Jace Peacock of New York, and uncle Craig Koudelka and cousins Micaela and Campbell of Mansfield join Lainey as a member of Society #133. Welcome to our great fraternal family!

George Svatek Gets 75-Year Pin (At left) On Sunday, January 17 at St. Luke Catholic Church in Temple, Society #114, on behalf of Hungerford Society #79, presented a 75year membership pin to George Svatek of Temple. The membership pin is in recognition of 75 years of service to Society #79.

Pin Recipient Surrounded By Family, Friends (At right) Family and friends join Marvin Marek in the 75-year membership award presentation and Missouri City Society #133 St. Mikulas celebration held on Saturday, December 5.

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wenty-five year member Nancy Ann Cunningham would like to welcome her daughter Stephanie Ann and husband David as members of the KJT. Stephanie’s grandparents, Stanley and Sylvia Marek of Abbott, provided a paid up policy for her, and Nancy encouraged David to join St. Joseph Society #31 in West. Our great fraternal family welcomes Stephanie Ann and David to the KJT!

Welcome To Our Great Fraternal Family!

Greggory Kulcak Presented Society #133 Scholarship (At left) Missouri City Society #133 Vice President Jim Kulcak proudly presents the society scholarship check to his grandson Greggory Kulcak at the St. Mikulas event held on Saturday, December 5.

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SOCIETY HAPPENINGS #112 AUSTIN By Sarah Vitek

The meeting of St. Stephen’s Society #112 of Austin was held on Wednesday, January 13 at Sacred Heart Church. President Kenneth Klanika opened the

meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. The society officers for 2016 were installed by State Director Ray Pokorney. They are Chaplain Rev. Matt Iwuji, Interim President Ted Vitek, Vice President Anne

State Director Ray Pokorney installed the Austin Society #112 officers for 2016. They are pictured (left to right) Secretary Shirley Macik, Interim President Ted Vitek, Vice President Anne Hyzak, Treasurer Nick Macik and State Director Pokorney. Rev. Matt Iwuji will continue as the society Chaplain and Sarah Vitek will continue as the reporter. Congratulations to all of you and hope you have another successful year.

Holy Family Society #133 of Missouri City presented a check to Father Joy James of Holy Family Church for the church building fund. Shown at the presentation were (left to right) Chaplain Ben Machalec, Secretary Margaret Slanina, Treasurer Harvey Koudelka, Father Joy James, President Al Janda and Vice President Jim Kulcak. Father Joy was very grateful of the society’s donation.

Hyzak, Secretary Shirley Macik, Treasurer Nick Macik and Reporter Sarah Vitek. Congratulations for a job welldone and for continuing to serve the society. Interim President Vitek presented a plaque to outgoing President Kenneth Klanika for his five years of service as president of the society. Kenneth has done an outstanding job and the members thank him for his dedication and hard work. Vice President Anne Hyzak sent a get-well card to Fr. Matt Iwuji. Everyone hopes all is well and may God continue to give you strength and blessings. The interim president stated that the society officers, district officers and sales reps will be attending a meeting in Pflugerville on Saturday, February 6 to get an update from the Home Office on the events for the coming year. He asked that all officers attend if possible. The revised copy of the Policy and Procedures handbook was passed out. The interim president thanked the committee, which consisted of Louri O’Leary, Vlasta Vitek, Sarah Vitek and Kenneth Klanika. Interim President Vitek announced that Ben Chapa and Rodney Zurovetz will co-chair the Hamburger Cookout on Wednesday, March 9 beginning at 6 p.m. They will have help from Christopher Zurovetz, Aaron Chapa and Glenn Vitek.

Susan Zurovetz and Darlene Chapa, along with Sarah Vitek, will prepare the rest of the meal. Desserts from members will be appreciated. Cynthia Giesen and Darlene Kutach will handle registration. Thanking everyone for their help in this annual cookout. Sunday, June 26 was selected for the Family Day at Dell Diamond. Sarah Vitek will make the contact so members can have the sign-up in March. A Join Hands Day event will be decided at a later date. After some discussion, Kenneth Klanika volunteered to be the KJT representative for the annual KJT/KJZT Christmas party. Thank you Kenneth! Interim President Vitek appointed the Budget and Finance Committee. They are Darlene Chapa, 2-year term and August Motloch Jr., filling out the last year of Ted Vitek’ sterm. Other members are Past President Kenneth Klanika, Treasurer Nick Macik and Interim President Ted Vitek. District IV President Shirley Pokorney thanked the society for inviting her and State Director Ray Pokorney. She announced that the District IV Family Day will be Saturday, March 5 at Old Settlers Hall in Round Rock. She thanked the society for being willing to again be in charge of the silent auction. Other upcoming events are the annual Coushatta trip, which will be planned around July 4, date TBD. A cruise is

DISTRICT VI FAMILY DAY & MEETING Sunday, March 6, 2016 Ball Park Pavilion, Sealy

Just past the Hill Center on Main Street

Registration – Noon Food Served – 12:30 p.m. Fun & Games For All Ages! Sponsored by Sealy Society #80

Honorary State Director and incoming Society #112 Interim President Ted Vitek presented a plaque to Past President Kenneth Klanika for his five years of dedicated service as the Society President. Kenneth has done an outstanding job and always had the society’s best interest at heart in anything he did. He was always willing to go above and beyond what was necessary. Thank you for your service, Kenneth!

also planned to the Southern Caribbean for October. No definite plans made on this yet. State Director Pokorney thanked the society officers in all they do for the KJT. He and Shirley always enjoy coming to Austin to meet with the members. He mentioned annuities and that the KJT is in good financial standing. There will again be two camps broken out by age groups. The State Family Day will be in conjunction with the camp. The Audit and Budget and Finance committees will present their reports at the next meeting. On Wednesday, January 20, Pavel Kosar from the Czech Republic was to be attending the Travis-Williamson Counties Czech Heritage Society meeting at 7 p.m. at the Pflugerville Senior Activity Center. He is writing a book about the Czechs in Texas. Everyone was welcomed to attend. The meeting adjourned with a closing prayer. A.J. Kutach won the society drawing. Additional items were donated for giveaways. The delicious potluck meal of sausage and sauerkraut and other side dishes was furnished by all the members.

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SOCIETY HAPPENINGS #31 WEST By Georgie Nors

Shown is Sales Representative Ernest Bezdek who received a yellow rose in memory of his wife Evelyn at the West Society #31 Christmas Party held on Sunday, December 13, 2015. The day was also special as it was Ernest’s birthday. Also pictured is Society #31 Vice President Sherry Pavlas. Happy Birthday Ernest!

West Society #31 held its Christmas Meeting and Party on Sunday, December 13, 2015. Santa and his elf Zak arrived to hand out goodie bags and listen to children’s requests. Also pictured is Father Paul Hudson, who also gave his request to Santa.

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West Society #31 held a meeting at Tours Hall at 2 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2015. President Michael Kraemer opened the meeting and led the opening prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Door prize winners were Michael Kraemer, Robert Nors, Bill Veselka and Ervin Laubert. Sherry Pavlas stated that she sent a congratulations card to member Don Urbanovsky for winning the town’s Bridge Builder Award. She also sent a congratulations card to Edmond and Dorothy Sykora on their 60th wedding anniversary. She read thank you notes from St. Mary’s School for the $100 donation and from the KJT Home Office for the society’s donation of $1,200 to the Religious Retirement Fund. Georgie Nors gave a report of the members who received their 25- and 50-year membership pins during the year. They will be recognized during the Christmas program if they are present. Daniel Svrcek is also scheduled to receive his 75-year membership pin. Sales Representative Ernest Bezdek was recognized for having a birthday that day. Ernest Bezdek, Ervin Laubert and Marvin Cepak were members of the election committee. They asked if anyone is interested in being an officer. The names of the present officers were read and submitted for re-election.  The present officers were re-elected. An audit committee was needed to audit the books in January, which was due at the end of January. Albert Charanza, Marvin Cepak and Ervin Laubert were selected for the Audit Committee. President Kraemer stated that he has made a Calendar of Events for the society for 2016, also including the youth meetings. Members were urged to pick up a calendar. He also stated that it will be on Facebook. Next was the discussion of the Fish Dinner Fundraiser, which would be held the first Friday of Lent on February 12. The members still have one meeting in January to

finalize the plans. President Kraemer reported that lots of help would be needed. At last year’s Fish Dinner, 406 plates were sold. Youth Director Sandy Kidwell reported that the youth would help with the plates-to-go. They have been a great help in the past, and will be helping again.  Members were asked to bring desserts. Robert Nors stated that Maggie and Ernest Grmela enrolled all their grandchildren into the KJT. New members are Kyleigh Simmons, Ashley Grmela and Andrew “Paul” Grmela Jr. and new infant Blake Grmela, children of Andrew and Susan Grmela, and William F. Banik and Grace Banik, children of Darren and Tory Banik.  Robert Nors reported that the KJT is moving along very well. They are a good investment company and still give good dividends. The KJT offers home, farm and business loans to members, but they have to go through the Home Office and State Attorney. If anyone is interested, they need to call the Home Office at their toll free number and they will have the rates. The raffle prize drawing was next and the winners were Shawn Chudej, Mike Kraemer, Lisa Weber, Ernest Bezdek,

Cathy Smith, Robert Nors, Mike Kidwell and Daniel Svrcek. Robert Nors led the closing prayer. Afterwards, a short program was held and Christmas songs were sung. KJT and KJZT members who received their 25- 50- and 75-year membership pins were named and recognized. Daniel “Zero” Svrcek received his 75-year membership pin. Also present was his wife Judy Svrcek. Congratulations Daniel! A memorial for the deceased KJT and KJZT members was held. Father Paul Hudson opened with a prayer and the families of the deceased members were presented a rose.  KJT members who had passed away during the year were Delia Allen, Lydia Dobecka, James J. Motis, Joe Holy, Charlie Ferguson, Royce Zatopek Sr., Edward Klaus, Edward Soukup, Evelyn Bezdek, Johnnie R. Svrcek, Eleanora Muehlstein and Leo Mynarcik. Afterwards a meal of deep fried turkey, dressing and all the trimmings, and lots of desserts was served to all members present. Then a drawing was held for lots of door prizes.  Special thanks to all officers and members who helped with the meal and thanks to all who brought desserts and door prizes.

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SOCIETY HAPPENINGS #129 SCHULENBURG By James Prihoda

St. Augustine Society #129 of Schulenburg held its membership Family Social and Meeting on Sunday, December 13 at the home of Carolyn and James Prihoda beginning with registration starting at 11:30 a.m. Arriving members enjoyed homemade wine furnished by member Paul Rogers and other

refreshments and condiments. Nineteen members and four guests registered. A meal of homemade chicken noodle soup, chicken salad sandwiches, chips and desserts was served at 12:30 p.m. The meeting was called to order at 1:30 p.m. with prayer led by President Matthew Prihoda. This was followed by the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag.

Those attending the Christmas Caroling on Sunday, December 20 at the Regency Nursing Home in Schulenburg were (above) Society #129 members (kneeling) Isaac Prihoda and (sitting) Sean Rogers; second row (left to right) Carolyn J. Prihoda, Paul Lee Rogers, Koi Prihoda; back row, Juliana Prihoda, Dalton Wallace, Van Prihoda, Nickolas Prihoda, President Matthew Prihoda and Vice President Patrick Prihoda. Taking the photo was Secretary Joanna Rogers. (Below) Society #129 members caroling at Regency Nursing Home.

Reports were given on Join Hands Day projects and the Schulenburg Habitat for Humanity project – Make a Difference Work Day held on Saturday, November 14. Nine members came out to assist the homeowner in putting up exterior siding. A discussion was held on member’s social preparations and the meeting set for Sunday, December 13. Election of officers for 2016 was held with with re-election of current officers to continue their great job. The youth and members Christmas Caroling was set for Sunday, December 20 at 3 p.m. at Regency Nursing Home. During the meeting and after, the youth were preparing Christmas cards for the residents. A large basket of various fruit, candy and cookies was to be given to the nursing home staff. After the members set the meeting dates for 2016, Secretary Joanna Rogers was to contact State Director Margaret Hanslik to set attendance at the meeting in January or March. The members approved participation in the Schulenburg Sausage Competition Festival to be held on Saturday, April 2 and to once again have the iced tea and lemonade booth at the Festival. They also set the Matching Grant Turkey Shoot for Sunday, April 3 at the High Hill Store. The benefit recipient would hopefully be chosen at the Sunday, January 17 meeting for application to the Home Office. The 2015 Annual Report discussion followed with members being reminded to turn in hours worked on fraternal and community projects. The meeting closed with the Prayer of St. Augustine.

Christmas was certainly enjoyable and entertaining for Society #132 in Pflugerville. The society’s Christmas celebration included great fellowship, a friendly exchange of gifts and an appetizing menu personally prepared by Society President Jim Krahula. (Above) Paul Detzel and Jim Krahula are shown presenting Fr. Efrain Villanueva, Pastor of St. Elizabeth Catholic Church, with a Christmas donation. (Below) George and Connie Dickinson’s grandson, a young admirer of Santa Claus, is deciding what to order for Christmas.

#80 SEALY

By Bernice Stolarski As usual the Sealy Society #80 officers met at 6 p.m. to discuss the meeting agenda. A meal of cold cuts, etc., was served at 7 p.m. by Billie Jean and Tom Nichols. This was followed by a short meeting so that members could enjoy games of dominoes, Rummikub and visiting.

Society #129 members enjoy refreshments and ice cream after the Sunday, December 20 caroling.

The meeting began with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Father Eric Pitre reported on upcoming missions at Immaculate Conception Church.  Bernice Stolarski read some thank you notes and then reported that the scholarship information needed to be updated and put on the web site www.sealykjt.org. Tuesday, March 15 is the deadline for Society #80 graduating seniors to submit their scholarship applications to President Joe Bilski.    The remainder of the meeting was spent discussing plans for the Sunday, March 6 District VI Family Day.  Father Eric led the group in the closing prayer. Members the n e n jo y e d ga me s a n d socializing. 

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SOCIETY HAPPENINGS #134 ROUND ROCK By Margie Thompson

Round Rock Society #134 held its quarterly meeting and

Christmas party on Saturday, December 12. A chicken fried dinner was served at 7 p.m. and members brought desserts to share. Society #134 lost two of

Round Rock Society #134 presented St. William’s priests with Christmas checks. At the presentation are (left to right) Treasurer Janie Zbranek, Father Dean Wilhelm, Pastor; President Tina Risinger, Vice President Leon Barton, Msgr. Louis Pavlicek, Father Tim Nolt, Associate Pastor, and State President Christopher L. Urban.

its members recently – Clarence Kellerman and York Clamann. Father Louis led the members in prayer of remembrance. The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance. Leon Barton introduced State President Christopher L. Urban. Donation tickets for the Religious Retirement Fund were offered at the door. State President Urban spoke on the growth of the KJT and youth camps offered to the KJT youth members. He reminded the group that Society #134 was started in 1988 and is looking for new members. Election of officers for 2016 was held. It was voted to keep the same officers from previous years. They are: President Tina Risinger Vice President Leon Barton Treasurer Janie Zbranek Secretary Margie Thompson Leon Barton apologized to the members who received late

25-Year Membership February 2016

Society #3, Hostyn Mary Ann Pesl Society #4, Ammannsville Robert Eugene Pesl Jr. Darrell Pesl

Santa came to visit the children at St. William’s Society #134 Round Rock Christmas Dinner and Meeting held on Saturday, December 12, 2015.

Society #20, Shiner Katherine L. Caka Julie Ann Petru Michele Marie Pokluda Society #31, West Kevin Joseph Rejcek Society #40, East Bernard Christopher Michael Sliva Jacqueline Sue Sliva Society #46, La Grange Casey Michael Kulhanek Society #50, Penelope Ricky Eugene Adams Sr.

Hostyn Society #3 presented a donation to the AMEN Food Pantry in La Grange. This program helps provide food for the hungry in the local area and members of Hostyn Society #3 also volunteer their time. Available for the presentation were (left to right) President Benedict Kallus, Treasurer Brenda Fietsam, AMEN Representative Susie Pylant, Secretary Joyce Muras and Vice President Patrick Janda.

invitations for the December meeting – the post office returned 21 invitations back to him, which he had to resend out. Officers were to have a meeting with the Home Office in January in Pflugerville. Officers will meet with Gerald and Marty Sackett to conduct an audit of the books in January

It was decided to donate $350 to the Religious Retirement Fund. Santa Claus made his grand entrance and all the kids enjoyed meeting with Santa. Less Miller and Steve Scott led all the members in Christmas carols. Door prizes were drawn.

Nada Society #34 President Don Naiser presented a check for $1,000 to Rev. Joseph Vrana, Pastor of St. Mary’s Church of Nada, at the December meeting. The contribution is designated for the parish’s New Hall Fund. Also pictured are (left to right) Treasurer Kelly Korenek, State Director Margaret Holik and Vice President Sean Korenek.

50-Year Membership February 2016

Society #3, Hostyn Patrick N. Hoffmann Gerald A. Janda Society #6, Dubina Craig S. Rainosek Society #13, Yoakum James G. Veselka Society #16, Wallis Steven W. Macha Micahel A. Matej Robert D. Matej Society #20, Shiner Leonard B. Caka Gregory J. Hybner Society #27, Taylor Alan P. Gola Society #28, Granger Clement J. Strmiska Jr.

Society #72, Corpus Christi Adam Ryan Hoelscher

Society #35, Ennis Kevin L. Prachyl Gary C. Spaniel Christopher Alan Valek

Society #112, Austin Chris McCaul

Society #40, East Bernard Douglas A. Pesek

Society #131, Manor Minnie Guajardo

Society #43, Wied James Gerard Pustka

Society #48, Hillje James J. Hubenak Society #56, Houston Tracy J. Powell Society #72, Corpus Christi John D. Gawlik Society #84, El Campo Michael E. Naiser Society #90, Rosenberg Michael Wayne Tydlacka Society #102, San Antonio Charles D. Kuntscher Jessie P. Kuntscher Society #103, Baytown Larry S. Kovalcik David W. McCarty Society #107, Abbott Robert C. Hlavenka Joseph F. Pustejovsky Society #112, Austin Joseph W. Fishar Society #114, Temple Alois F. Buckholt Society #139, Bay City David C. Targac

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SOCIETY HAPPENINGS #29 FRYDEK By Doris Sodolak

Hostyn Society #3 officers for 2016 are (left to right) Treasurer Brenda Fietsam, Secretary Joyce Muras, President Benedict Kallus, Vice President Patrick Janda and Reporter Dianna Kallus.

With Ash Wednesday falling on the society’s normal meeting date, St. Stephen’s Society #29 of Frydek met a week earlier on Wednesday, February 3 at 7 p.m. at St. Mary’s Kitchen. President Shane Eschenburg led the group in the opening prayer and the pledge to the American flag. Under communications, a thank note was received from Deacon Paul Franek.

IN MEMORIAM OF OUR DECEASED MEMBERS The members of the Catholic Union of Texas, the KJT, wish to express their sincere and heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of the departed members who are listed below. May their souls rest in peace.

The society will be having a Pancake, Sausage and Egg Breakfast for St. Mary’s parishioners on Sunday, March 6, following the 7:30 a.m. Mass. CCE children and teachers will be served first. Albert Sodolak will head this up. Frydek KJT and KJZT will have a joint Gift Card fundraiser. Tickets are currently on sale for $20 each from any member. Ten gift card winners will be drawn at the May meeting – with each winner receiving a $200 Visa gift card. The KJT State Scholarship applications are due Tuesday, March 1. The local KJT scholarship application is due Friday, April 1. The KJT Family Day is slated for Sunday, March 6 in Sealy and the Colonial Nursing Home party will be in April. Mass intentions for the living and deceased KJT members will be offered.

Deacon Paul Franek was presented a monetary gift on his one-year ordination anniversary as a deacon. This was made possible through the KJT Home Office religious program. The society remembered Fr. Thuy on his February birthday. At the Sunday, December 13 meeting Deacon Paul became the society’s new KJT Chaplain and Walter Mock was welcomed as a new KJT member. Monetary gifts were given to Fr. Thuy, Deacon Paul and Deacon Jerome Losack. All officers were re-elected. They are President Shane Eschenburg, Vice President Val Eschenburg, Secretary Justin Eschenburg, Treasurer Diane Sodolak and Reporter Doris Sodolak. Emily Eschenburg will be in charge of the KJT Youth. Afterwards, a fried chicken meal was enjoyed and door prizes were distributed.

January 2016 Society #79, Hungerford Joseph Orsak Date of Death: 12/09/2015 Age 86

Society #92, Damon Albert G. Prihoda Date of Death: 11/27/2015 Age 64

Society #128, Killeen Bernard Knapp Date of Death: 12/21/2015 Age 82

Society #49, Needville Antonin Novak Date of Death: 12/12/2015 Age 79

Society #81, Poth Aubrey Bordovsky Date of Death: 11/29/2015 Age 77

Society #4, Ammannsville Michael F. Sabrsula Date of Death: 12/30/2015 Age 59

Society #115, Victoria David Migl Date of Death: 10/25/2015 Age 83

Society #13, Yoakum Alois Pish Date of Death: 12/13/2015 Age 98

Society #39, Marak Charles J. Tomek Date of Death: 12/17/2015 Age 95

Society #46, La Grange Anthony Sevcik Date of Death: 8/31/2015 Age 51

Society #132, Pflugerville Bernice Vrabel Date of Death: 12/16/2015 Age 81

Associate Members

Society #63, Smithville Wilma Vyvjala Date of Death: 12/14/2015 Age 87

Society #16, Wallis Edward R. Vitek Date of Death: 12/03/2015 Age 68

Society #134, Round Rock Clarence Kellerman Date of Death: 11/06/2015 Age 81

Society #31, West Vaclav J. Bezdek Date of Death: 11/17/2015 Age 86

Society #109, Hillsboro Louis Rejcek Date of Death: 12/08/2015 Age 93

Society #72, Corpus Christi Randy J. Havelka Date of Death: 1/27/2015 Age 62

Society #90, Rosenberg Louis Mutina Date of Death: 11/30/2015 Age 91

Society #13, Yoakum Vernon Matusek Date of Death: 12/29/2015 Age 82

Society #114, Temple Lorine Valenta Date of Death: Unknown Age 84

Frydek Society #29 presented its new Chaplain, Deacon Paul Franek of St. Mary’s Catholic Church, with a monetary gift in honor of the one-year anniversary of his ordination to the diaconate. The gift was made possible by the KJT Home Office’s Religious Scholarship Program. Society President Shane Eschenburg (left) presented the gift to Deacon Paul (center) at the recent KJT meeting as other members look on.

Society #103, Baytown Eugene Leibham Date of Death: 1/23/2016 Age 73 Society #139, Bay City Lillian C. Milberger Date of Death: 10/08/2014 Age 90

Caldwell Society #100 held its annual Breakfast with Santa on Monday, December 14, 2015 to fund scholarships for St. Mary’s graduating seniors. Also in attendance was District VIII President Linda Gaas.

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SOCIETY HAPPENINGS #117 WACO By Evelyn Skopik

Ennis Society #35 held a Mardi Gras celebration and dance on Friday, February 5 featuring Alex Meixner and his Grammy nominated musicians. These young ladies are shown selling jambalaya.

Jared Prachyl shown stirring jambalaya for the Society #35 Mardi Gras dance, which he and Keith Kapavik and Wesley Odlozil had made. Cajun food made by Czechs!

Waco Society #117 met on Tuesday, November 29 for its annual meeting and Christmas party at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Waco. Beginning at noon, the catered meal was served consisting of roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans and rolls. Many side dishes and desserts provided by the members completed the meal. After the meal, a brief meeting was held. President Frankie Muehlstein opened the meeting with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. President Muehlstein welcomed the members, KJZT members and guests. Special guests included State Director Robert Nors and his wife Georgia. The meeting consisted of society business and election of officers. The officers for 2016 were elected by acclamation. They are President Frankie Muehlstein, Vice President Eddie Banik, Treasurer Willie Svrcek and Secretary-Reporter Evelyn Skopik. The meeting adjourned with a prayer for all living and deceased members. After the meeting, the members and guests enjoyed a social and playing bingo. The caller was President Frankie Muehlstein. Everyone was excited when they had a bingo especially the youth present. After bingo, President Muehlstein wished everyone a safe trip home, a Merry Christmas and a Blessed New Year. The members of the society collected and brought food items for the Waco Caritas Food Pantry in conjunction with the society’s Join Hands Project. Alvin Sykora and his helpers delivered the food items to Caritas later in the week following the meeting.

Reminder!

Danny Zapletal with an Ennis welcome for Alex Meixner who performed at the Society #35 Mardi Gras celebration and dance on Friday, February 5.

When completing job applications or college entrance applications, there is usually a question inquiring what organizations or clubs to which you belong. This is a fantastic place to list your membership with the Catholic Union of Texas, the KJT. It’s great on resumes, too!

Grandsons of Marvin and Judy Marek enjoy their fruit bags at the Missouri City Society #133 St. Mikulas youth gathering.

50-Year Membership December 2015

Society #13, Yoakum Victor E. Chumchal Society #16, Wallis Dennis J. Vykukal Society #27, Taylor Edward J. Steffek Society #28, Granger Franklin J. Bohac Jonathan T. Knapek Society #31, West Benjamin L. Doskocil Jr. Allan W. Kubacak Anthony G. Kubacak James F. Kubacak Society #35, West Robert L. Blazek Joseph D. Doskocil Jr. Phillip E. Doskocil Stephen Paul Doskocil James A. Galetka Ernest R. Gerich Timothy C. Harper Kenny D. Novak Society #39, Marak Bruce G. Tepera Society #40, East Bernard Richard D. Ballou Stephen A. Macha Society #43, Wied Christopher Janak

Gary S. Doskocil Gregory L. Doskocil Lawrence E. Doskocil Jimmie J. Hanzelka Jr. Steven T. Hanzelka Theodore E. Hanzelka Frank J. Jezek Keith B. Kalina Rodney G. Kalina John D. Kubala Society #56, Houston Rodney L. Faldyn Society #72, Corpus Christi Stephen R. Watkins Society #84, El Campo Bradley C. Baker Society #90, Rosenberg Frances R. Havelka James H. Havelka Society #92, Damon Timothy G. Buchta Society #101, Danbury John J. Vrazel Society #102, San Antonio Edward C. Aniol Lester W. Johns Sr. Society #107, Abbott Edward J. Muehlstein III Jeffrey D. Muehlstein

Society #46, La Grange David A. Matula

Society #109, Hillsboro Patrick R. Doskocil Ramon A. Doskocil

Society #48, Hillje Eugene L. R. Socha

Society #111, Dallas Thomas L. Brown

Society #54, Fort Worth David L. Doskocil

Society #120, Beaumont John E. Sudela

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SOCIETY HAPPENINGS #141 GEORGETOWN By Gary Gentz

Patrick Muras (right) is shown receiving his 50-year membership pin from his proud father Dominic Muras, former KJT Sales Representative. Both are members of Dallas Society #111.

The first meeting of the year for Georgetown Society #141 was held on Friday, January 15 at St. Helen's Catholic Church Frizelle Hall. President Gary Gentz opened the meeting with a prayer and then the members recited three Hail Mary’s for Bernice Ermis who has been hospitalized and Clarence Meyer who has also been hospitalized. The prayers were followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Pat Ermis reported that the Annual Society Report for 2015 was completed. The goal for the society in 2016 is to achieve Society Recognition Level 1 status. Five additional meetings for 2016 were planned. The first service activity for 2016 will be the distribution of Lenten Soup to parishioners following noon Mass on Ash Wednesday. Dan and Virginia Berto are donating all ingredients, supplies and their time to make a Lenten soup. Soup will be cooked in the Church Kitchen and society members will assist in preparation, cooking, packaging and distribution of the soup. Small cups of soup with lids, package of crackers and a spoon will be given to all. It was decided to sell ice cream and desserts at the Knights of Columbus Lenten Fish Fry’s. The members will bring two desserts to sell along with the ice cream. Daphne Gentz will coordinate who is scheduled to bring the weekly desserts. The proceeds would go towards church and/or school projects. A meeting has been requested with Priest Father Brian McMaster to coordinate the society’s fundraising efforts with a project for the church. Dan Berto is contacting church personnel with the request. Firewood Sales Fundraising: Two wood cutting sessions are complete. This wood will be available to be sold and the proceeds used to support charity donations this year. Rick Nemec’s Tractor/Loader/Log Splitter and Trailers is making this endeavor possible.   Planning for the annual Czech Priest visit in early August

was discussed. Jeanette Nemec will coordinate the firm date for their visit. The society has helped in the hosting and food preparation for their visit in the past several years. There was discussion about doing an activity with a class from St. Helen’s School for Join Hands Day. Pat Gregoire and Virginia Berto will look into and plan this activity with school personnel. Planning for the Ice Cream

Booth participation during the Church Fall Festival was discussed. This would be a service type project as all proceeds would be retained by the church. Larry Gregoire will head up this activity. The members also discussed the Christmas Party scheduled for Friday, December 2, 2016. They agreed to have Santa Claus again. This was a big hit at the December 2015 party for the younger members.

Members enjoying the Hillje Society #48 family Christmas party.

Hillje Society #48 Youth Club President Shelby Koudela presents Father Clem with a thank you gift at the Hillje society Christmas party.

Encourage Youth to Participate at the Local, District & State Level. They Are the Future of This Great Fraternal Family!

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Youth Activity Corner January 2016 Who Am I? Contest Winner Grace Dorantes Age 12 Society #112, Austin

Who Am I? Together with our cousin, Lúcia dos Santos, we were the children from Aljustrel near Fátima, Portugal, who witnessed three apparitions of an angel in 1916 and several apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary in 1917. Our feast day is February 20. Who are we? January 2016 Who Am I? Answer: Saint Sulpice

Answer the question correctly and three winners ages 9-12 will be eligible for a drawing of a $5 cash prize. Entrants must be KJT members. Send in form below by MARCH 13 to the KJT Home Office, P.O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945. Who Am I? Answer: _________________________________________________________ Name: __________________________________________________________ Age: ______ Address: _____________________________ City: ___________________ Zip: _________ Phone: _____________________________________ Society # ______________________

WANTED Human Interest Stories Involving KJT Members

An expert in a specialized field? A special child and their circumstance? Community or workplace achievements? Person with exceptional talent? Dedication to charitable works & volunteering? Fishing & hunting adventures? Story of first responders' special efforts? Chili or barbecue cook-off winners? Service in the military? Unknown interesting KJT history tales? Please submit articles for our Human Interest Story Section!

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS 31ST ANNUAL POLKA FEST, CORPUS CHRISTI Saturday, February 27, Sokol Hall, 5502 Kosztoryz, sponsored by the Czech Heritage Society of South Texas. Doors open at 10 a.m. and admission is $10. Musical entertainment throughout the day includes Czechaholics, Red Ravens and the Majeks. There will be a Sokol Gymnastic Demonstration and a Grand March. Meals will be available for purchase prepared and ser ved by the Knights of Columbus of St. Thomas More Catholic Church – Sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes, green beans and bread plate, chicken noodle soup, barbecue beef sandwich and refreshments. There will be a raffle, silent auction and of course, kolaches. For more informatiof contact Sam Morris at (361) 2159163 or Catherine Mokry at (361) 877-9932 or visit www. chssouthtexas.org. Czech fun, food and dancing!!!

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SOCIETY #35, ENNIS Sunday, February 28, meeting, KJT Meeting Room, 1:30 p.m. SOCIETY #112, AUSTIN Sunday, February 28, Austin CROP Hunger Walk, Camp Mabry. Registration at 1:30 p.m. CZECH HERITAGE SOCIETY OF TEXAS VICTOR PETER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE Sunday, February 28. BLESSING, DEDICATION AND RIBBON-CUTTING OF MSGR. JOSEPH M. HYBNER CENTER, LA GRANGE Sunday, February 28, 2 p.m. Center is located directly in back of Polka Lovers Club of Texas Museum – Hoelscher Haus, 250 W. Fairgrounds Road. For more information contact Willie Bohuslav at (512) 347-1078 or (512) 779-8050.

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KJT COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION FORMS DUE Tuesday, March 1.

SOCIETY #87, JOURDANTON Wednesday, March 2, second regular meeting, Formation C e n te r o f S t . Ma t t h e w ' s Religious Education Facility, Classroom No. 5, 7:30 p.m. DISTRICT IV MEETING AND FAMILY DAY Saturday, March 5, Old Settlers Reunion Hall, Round Rock. Registration begings at 1:30 p.m. DISTRICT VI FAMILY DAY AND MEETING Sunday, March 6, Sealy Ball Park Pavilion located on Main St. near the baseball fields, Sealy. Registration begins at noon, district meeting 12:30 p.m. followed by a hamburger/hot dog meal. Planned activities include fishing, dominoes, horseshoes, bean bags and bingo. Pleases RSVP to Joe Bilski at (979) 885-7814 or jcbilski@ sbcglobal.net. Sponsored by Sealy Society #80. SOCIETY #29, FRYDEK Sunday, March 6, Pancake, Sausage and Egg Breakfast for St. Mary's Catholic Church parishioners following the 7:30 a.m. Mass. CCE children and teachers will be served first. BEXAR COUNTY CZECH HERITAGE SOCIETY DANCE SAN ANTONIO, Sunday, March 6, Martinez Social Club, 7791 FM 1346 at FM 1516, San Antonio, 2-6 p.m. Music by Mark Halata and Texavia. Admission $10, children 14 and under-free. Refreshments of sausage on the bun and kolaches will be available. For more information, call 648-2681. SOCIETY #72, CORPUS CHRISTI Sunday, March 6, meeting, Moravian Hall, 5601 Kostoryz Road, 2 p.m. SOCIETY #79, HUNGERFORD Sunday, March 6, Barbecue Chicken Dinner, Hungerford Hall. Serving begins at 10:30 a.m. Drive-thru lane. Auction and free dance with music by the Red Ravens. Everyone is invited!

SOCIETY #112, AUSTIN We d n e s d a y , M a r c h 9 , Hamburger Cookout, Sacred Heart Cafeteria, 6 p.m.

DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS Sunday, March 13. SOCIETY #13, YOAKUM Sunday, March 13, meeting after 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Family Center. SOCIETY #31, WEST Sunday, March 13, meeting after 7:30 a.m. Mass with coffee and kolaches. SOCIETY #119, LA MARQUE Sunday, March 13, meeting. SOCIETY #80, SEALY, SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE Tuesday, March 15. Go to www. sealykjt.org for an application.

at 7 p.m. followed by regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church Center. SOCIETY #87, JOURDANTON Wednesday, March 23, third regular meeting, St. Matthew's Religious Education Facility, Classroom No. 1, 6 p.m. After brief meeting, members will assemble Easter baskets for the youth activity to be held on Easter Sunday. SOCIETY #133, MISSOURI CITY Thursday, March 24, business meeting, Room 1, Holy Family Catholic Church, 1510 Fifth Street, Missouri City, TX 77489, 2:30 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY Friday, March 25. SOCIETY #87, JOURDANTON S a t u rd ay - Su n d ay, Ma rc h 26-27, members to pass out Easter baskets to children of St. Matthew's Catholic Church after the 6 p.m., 7:15 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. Masses and 9 a.m. St. Ignatius Catholic Church Sunday morning Mass.

EASTER Sunday, March 27. ST. PATRICK'S DAY Thursday, March 17. PALM SUNDAY Sunday, March 20.

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SOCIETY #29, FRYDEK, SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION DEADLINE Friday, April 1.

SOCIETY #134, ROUND ROCK Saturday, April 2, meeting, St. William's Parish Hall. SPRING BEGINS Sunday, March 20. SOCIETY #129, SCHULENBURG Sunday, March 20, meeting. SOCIETY #80, SEALY Tuesday, March 22, officers meeting, 6 p.m. Meal served

SOCIETY #129, SCHULENBURG Saturday, April 2, will compete in Schulenburg Sausage Festival and will sponsor the ice tea and lemonade booth. DISTRICT III ANNUAL MEETING, HALLETTSVILLLE Sunday, April 3, St. Mary's Catholic Church, beginning

with a 9:15 a.m. Mass for living and deceased members. Registration will follow Mass in the St. Mary's Hall. There will be a brunch, meeting and youth activity. For more information, contact Wanda Zabransky, District III Secretary-Treasurer, (361) 293-5193. SOCIETY #129, SCHULENBURG Sunday, April 3, Matching Grant Turkey Shoot, High Hill Store. 21ST ANNUAL CZECH SPRINGFEST, HOUSTON Sunday, April 3, SPJST Lodge 88 Hall, 1435 Beall St., 11 a.m.6 p.m. Admission – adults $8, children under 11 free. Traditional Czech Sunday Dinner served from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Adults $10, children under 11 $7. Soup and sausage with sauerkraut served at 1 p.m. Kovanda's Czech Band playing friom 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Mark Halata Band will provide music for your listening and dancing pleasure from 3-6 p.m. Guest artist Jaroslav Rod, Drator from Dubnica nad Vahom Slovensko Republic will demonstrate the skill of weaving jewelry and other art using copper wire. Items available for purchase. Silent auction with over 100 items to bid on. Kolache eating contest. Several vendors selling artwork, handcrafts and jewelry. Country store with kolaches, czech pastries, home canned goods, bread, cakes and cookies for sale. Sponsored by the Czech Heritage Society of Texas, Harris County Chapter. For more information call (713) 349-0500 or email [email protected] or visit www.txchshcc.com. SOCIETY #31, WEST Sunday, April 10, Corporate Communion at 7:30 a.m. Mass followed by a meeting with coffee and kolaches. KJT DISCOUNTED SPLASHWAY SEASON PASS DEADLINE Friday, April 15. SOCIETY #133, MISSOURI CITY Thursday, April 28, meeting, Room 1, Holy Family Catholic Church, 1510 5th St., Missouri City, TX 77489, 2:30 p.m. (Continued on page 19)

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CALENDAR OF EVENTS (Continued from page 18) IRS FORM 990-N DUE Saturday, April 30.

Catholic Church, 1510 Fifth Street, Missouri City, TX 77489, 2:30 p.m.

SOCIETY #56, HOUSTON S u n d a y, M a y 1 , m e e t i n g , Po p e John Paul Building, second floor right beind the rectory, Assumption Catholic Church, 1:30 p.m. followed by social, bingo and meal. We encourage all members to mark the date and plan to attend and be involved.

59TH ANNUAL NATIONAL POLKA FESTIVAL, ENNIS Friday-Sunday, May 27-29. More details to follow.

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SOCIETY #112, AUSTIN Friday, May 6, Hamburger Fundraiser, 13816 Immanuel Road, Pflugerville, 3-7 p.m. Burgers, chips and drink. JOIN HANDS DAY Saturday, May 7. SOCIETY #87, JOURDANTON Saturday-Sunday, May 7-8, Mother's Day Bake Sale before and after all weekend Masses. SOCIETY #29, FRYDEK Wednesday, May 11, meeting. SOCIETY #112, AUSTIN Wednesday, May 11, meeting, Sacred Heart Reception Room, 6:30 p.m. SOCIETY #129, SCHULENBURG Sunday, May 15, meeting. SOCIETY #3, HOSTYN Sunday, May 15, quarterly meeting, Hostyn Hall, 9:30 a.m. Mass is at 8 a.m. for the living and deceased members followed by a free-will Scholarship Breakfast. SOCIETY #43, WIED Sunday, May 22, meeting, 10:30 a.m., meeting/brides room, St. Mary's. All members are encouraged to attend. SOCIETY #80, SEALY Tuesday, May 24, officers meeting, 6 p.m. Meal served at 7 p.m. followed by regular meeting at 7:30 p.m. at the Immaculate Conception Church Center. SOCIETY #133, MISSOURI CITY Thursday, May 26, business meeting, Room 1, Holy Family

CATHOLIC SCHOOL TUITION GRANT ENTRY FORMS DUE Tuesday, May 31. SOCIETY #87, JOURDANTON Wednesday, June 1, fourth regular meeting, Formation C e n te r o f S t . Ma t t h e w ' s Religious Education Facility, Classroom No. 5, 7:30 p.m.

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SOCIETY #72, CORPUS CHRISTI Sunday, June 5, meeting , Moravian Hall, 5601 Kostoryz Road, 2 p.m. 26TH ANNUAL CZECH KOLACHE KLOBASE FESTIVAL, EAST BERNARD Saturday, June 11, Riverside Hall. Plenty of music, dancing and lively entertainment with bands and entertainers. Arts, crafts, plate lunch, hamburgers, raffle prizes, kid games and family fun. Plenty of kolaches for sale. For information call (979) 335-7907 or (979) 5319747 or visit web site www. kkfest.com. SOCIETY #80, SEALY Saturday-Sunday, June 1112, Flag Day ceremonies after all Masses at Immaculate Conception Church. SOCIETY #31, WEST Saturday-Sunday, June 1112, Flag Day Ceremony at all Masses. SOCIETY #31, WEST Sunday, June 12, meeting after 7:30 a.m. Mass with coffee and kolaches. SOCIETY #31, WEST Sunday, June 12, KJT Youth Club Swim Party. SOCIETY #119, LA MARQUE Sunday, June 12, meeting. FLAG DAY Tuesday, June 14.

SOCIETY #87, JOURDANTON Tuesday, June 14, Flag Day Ceremony at the Jourdanton Community Center, 9 a.m. SOCIETY #133, MISSOURI CITY Thursday, June 23, business meeting, Room 1, Holy Family Catholic Church, 1510 Fifth Street, Missouri City, TX 77489, 2:30 p.m. KJT YOUTH AND TEEN CAMP APPLICATIONS DUE Friday, June 24.

SOCIETY #134, ROUND ROCK Saturday, June 26, meeting, St. William's Parish Hall.

SOCIETY #133, MISSOURI CITY Su n d ay, Ju l y 3 , S t a f f o rd Fundraiser, Stafford Complex.

SOCIETY #112, AUSTIN Saturday, June 26, Family Night with Tailgate Party, Dell Diamond.

SOCIETY #3, HOSTYN Wednesday, July 13, annual charity fundraiser, La Grange KC Hall.

OFFICER MEMBER RECRUITMENT APPLICATION DEADLINE – FIRST PERIOD Thursday, June 30.

SOCIETY #13, YOAKUM Sunday, July 17, meeting after 9 a.m. Mass, St. Joseph Family Center.

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SEMINARIAN SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS DUE Friday, July 1.

SOCIETY #87, JOURDANTON Sunday, July 17, St. Matthew's Catholic Church Czech Day Celebration.

Application for 2016 KJT Summer Youth Camp SPJST ENC (COOPER FARMS) NEAR WALDECK JULY 24TH THROUGH JULY 28, 2016 (9 - 12 Year Age Group) Applicants must be KJT members between the ages of 9 and 12, but less than 13 years of age as of July 1, 2016 to be considered. Applications must be completed and forwarded to the KJT Home Office, PO Box 297, La Grange, Texas, 78945 by June 24, 2016. Parents must furnish transportation to and from the campsite and approve of their child’s participation. A $100 registration fee is required. The registration fee will be returned ONLY if the Home Office is notified by July 10, that the child will not be able to attend. Eighty (80) campers will be selected. If more than 80 applications are received, priority will be given to those who have not attended in previoius years. (Pleasae print or type the following information.) Camper's Legal Name: ___________________________________________________ Camper’s Preferred First Name: _________________________________ male

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Parent/Guardian’s Name: _________________________________________________ Home Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________ Home City, State, Zip: ____________________________________________________ E-Mail address: _________________________________________________________ (If an e-mail is listed, you will receive confirmation from this office by e-mail) Daytime Phone: _____________________ Evening Phone: _________________ If you previously attended a KJT Camp circle year(s) attended:

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Campers may request ONE cabin mate of the same sex. Your child’s name must also appear on the cabin mate’s registration. Only reciprocal requests will be honored. Cabin mate (Name & City): ________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature:_____________________________ Date: ___________ Camper’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ___________ I, ________________________, the parent/guardian of ___________________, a minor, hereby agree and authorize the CATHOLIC UNION OF TEXAS, THE K.J.T., to use any photographs of my son/daughter taken during the Annual KJT Summer Camp for publication in the KJT News or on the KJT Website.

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February 2016

NEWS Official Newsletter of the Catholic Union of Texas

James Edward Urbanek Kristina Ann Urbank

deliver important papers to these members. If you have information concerning any of the names listed below, please call the Home Office at 800.245.8182.

MISSING MEMBERS

Please help us find members that no longer have a correct address on file with the KJT. Contact with our members is very important to us. We need to

SOCIETY #28, GRANGER Todd J. Carter Robert Cervenka Curtis Lee Delancey Andrew Joseph Hamende Chandra Jo Hamende Gabrielle Rae Hamende Rev. Robert L. Kincl Lambert J. Matl Gerald M. Mokry Scott J. Naizer

SOCIETY #23, PLUM Daniel R. Fajkus SOCIETY #27, TAYLOR James C. Elliott John D. Grieger Daniel R. Kaspar William J. Klepac Mark D. Roberts Herbert H. Todd Chance Andrew Urbanek James A. Urbanek

SOCIETY #29, FRYDEK Julie K. Bily Amy F. Ondruch Mike W. Zapalac

Applicants must be KJT members between the ages of 13 and 15, but less than 16 years of age as of July 1, 2015 to be considered. Applications must be completed and forwarded to the KJT Home Office, PO Box 297, La Grange, Texas, 78945 by July 1, 2015. Parents must furnish transportation to and from the campsite and approve of their child’s participation. A $100 registration fee is required. The registration fee will be returned ONLY if the Home Office is notified by July 10, that the child will not be able to attend. Forty (40) campers will be selected. If more than 40 applications are received, we will use first come/first serve to determine the attendees. Please print or type the following information: male

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Age: ____ Birthday: Mo._____ Day ____ Yr. _____ Grade in school as of 8/2015:_____ Parent/Guardian’s Name: _________________________________________________ Home Mailing Address: ___________________________________________________ Home City, State, Zip: ____________________________________________________ E-Mail address: _________________________________________________________ (If an e-mail is listed, you will receive confirmation from this office by e-mail) Daytime Phone: _____________________ Evening Phone: _________________ If you previously attended a KJT Camp circle year(s) attended:

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Campers may request ONE cabin mate of the same sex. Your child’s name must also appear on the cabin mate’s registration. Only reciprocal requests will be honored. Cabin mate (Name & City): ________________________________________________ Parent/Guardian’s Signature:_____________________________ Date: ___________ Camper’s Signature: _____________________________________ Date: ___________ I, ________________________, the parent/guardian of ___________________, a minor, hereby agree and authorize the CATHOLIC UNION OF TEXAS, THE K.J.T., to use any photographs of my son/daughter taken during the Annual KJT Summer Camp for publication in the KJT News or on the KJT Website.

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STATE OFFICERS Rev. Robert E. (Bob) Knippenberg, Spiritual Director Holy Family Catholic Church 2011 Briar Lane, Wharton, Texas 77488-4470 979/532-3593 or Fax 979/532-2781 [email protected] Christopher L. Urban, State President P. O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945 Business 979/968-5877 or 968-5878 Residence 979/968-5118 [email protected] David M. Wagner, State Vice President P.O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945 Business 979/968-5877 or 968-5878 • Cell 979/250-3282 [email protected] Kevin D. Kana, State Treasurer & Secretary P.O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945 Business 979/968-5877 or 968-5878 • Cell 979/249-6887 [email protected]

Application for 2015 KJT Summer Teen Camp SPJST ENC (COOPER FARMS) NEAR WALDECK JULY 29TH THROUGH AUGUST 1, 2015 (13 - 15 Year Age Group)

Camper’s Name: _______________________________________

214 E. Colorado • P. O. Box 297 • La Grange, Texas 78945–0297 979/968–5877 • 800/245–8182 • [email protected] • www.kjtnet.org

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Philip J. Hundl, State Attorney Wadler, Perches, Hundl & Kerlick, 101 W. Burleson St., Wharton, Texas 77488 Business: 979/532-3871 • Residence: 979/253-0908 [email protected] STATE DIRECTORS Robert Nors 1298 John Nors Road, West, Texas 76691-2531 Residence 254/826-3451 • [email protected] Margaret Hanslik 121 CR 193A, Moulton, Texas 77975-4809 Cell 361/772-1973 • [email protected] Ray Pokorney 10100 Bennett-Pokorney Lane, Manor, Texas 78653-4706 Residence 512/251-1185 • [email protected] Thomas Arellano 2949 Saint Paul Rivera, Round Rock, Texas 78665 Residence 512/422-7767 • [email protected] Margaret Holik 1828 County Road 382, Louise, Texas 77455-4160 Cell 979/541-3303 • [email protected] Ellen Zdansky 701 Meadowbrook Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-3020 Residence 361/992-4501 • [email protected] Larry L. Kuciemba 5119 Prairie Creek Drive, Houston, Texas 77084 Cell 713/296-9387 • [email protected] KJT FRATERNAL ACTIVITY MANAGER Michael Reznicek P. O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945 3870 FM 949, Cat Spring, Texas 78933 409/771-8101 • [email protected] KJT NEWS EDITOR Cynthia V. Taylor P. O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945 4403 Bob Wire Road, Spicewood, Texas 78669 Cell 512/507-4556 • [email protected]