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KJZT Family Life Journal

INSIDE:

Page 3........Never Let the Gift Go Unused

Page 5....................... Let’s Connect!

Page 6.........Calendar of Events

Page 7...........Helping with your Medical Decisions

Page 8 ....................... 2019 Directory

0.............2019 50-Year Pin Recipients

Page 18.........Society Spotlight

Page 21..Junior News

Page 26......Welcome New Members

Page 28..Sharing Our Best

Celebrating 125 Years

#295 • PUB NO (USPS 585060)Temple, TX 76501

January/February • 2019 It’s Official!KJZT Family Life

Katolicka Jednota Zen Texaskych – Catholic Women’s Union of Texas

For years we have served you as Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas – K.J.Z.T. We are delighted to announce that on January 31, 2019, we are officially known as KJZT Family Life. While our name has changed, our focus on our members and faith remain the same.

Our commitment to our members is still our highest priority. We will continue to provide you with excellent customer service and deliver an exceptional member experience.

Our current structure will operate as usual. Your department contacts, as well as, our location, email ad-dresses, phone/fax numbers and website address will remain the same. This rebranding will not affect or delay any current or future business with the Fraternal. However, all of our invoicing, packaging, and related documents will be rebranded.

We promise to continuously pursue our core values by enriching our members’ lives spiritually and finan-cially. We want to thank our members for their continued support and confidence in our new journey as KJZT Family Life.

KJZT Family liFe Journal January/February 2019

PUBLISHED BI-MONTHLYBY KJZT FAMILY LIFE4604 EAST BEN WHITE BLVD.AUSTIN, TEXAS 78741(512) 444-9586 • www.kjzt.org • [email protected]

PUBLICATION STAFFEditor Editorial AssistantPam Strickland Liz Hernandez4604 East Ben White Blvd. [email protected], Texas 78741

PRINTERTEMPLE DAILY TELEGRAMEntered as Periodicals Postage Paidat Austin, Texas and at additional mailing office.Entered under the Act of August 14, 1912.

STATE OFFICERSPresident/CEO and VP/Insurance Services Pam StricklandVP/Financial Controller Carrie Janecek

STATE DIRECTORSEmma Jean Ribar943 Honeysuckle Dr.Killeen, TX 76549(254) 697-5173

Arlene Cloyd7181 Kiesewetter Rd.Bellville, TX 77418(979) 865-9006

Deborah KasparP.O. Box 1677Brazoria, TX 77422(979) 482-0239

Joyce Kurtz769 Private Road 3077Hallettsville, TX 77964(361) 798-9269

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to:KJZT Family Life Journal, Attn: EditorP.O. Box 18896Austin, Texas 78760-8896

KJZT Family Life Office HoursMonday thru Thursday8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Friday8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

KJZT FAMILY LIFE JOURNAL

Sally Long1105 S. Mulberry St.Ennis, TX 75119(972) 875-9503

Donna Janda2916 O’Quinn Branch Rd.La Grange, TX 78945(979) 247-4511

Betty Vacek5532 FM 893Taft, TX 78390(361) 222-1025

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KJZT Family Life: Our name change is official as of Thursday, January 31, 2019. We will now be doing business as KJZT Family Life. We are excited about this change, and we are anticipating great things for our future.Fraternal Program: We want to give a huge Thank You to the Society Officers and members who took part in our Fraternal Program last year. We appreciate the many hours that are spent planning and participating in the activities, along with the reporting that goes along with it.District Socials: Our Socials will begin in March. These socials will be part of our 125-year celebration. We will be giving away some great prizes. Please make plans to attend and bring a friend!

Congratulations: At the Annual Board Meeting, the Board of Directors chose Anne Wick as our Texans of Czech Ancestry (TOCA) Honoree. Anne has devoted many years nurturing our Czech Heritage within our Junior Program. Congratulations, Anne! You are well-deserving of this award.Junior Division: The Junior Directors met at the State Office on Saturday, January 12, 2019. We informed them of the changes to the Junior Division and the Point and Merit System. We want to thank the Junior Direc-tors who took the time to attend.Monthly Giveaways: We have two different giveaways going on right now. You have a chance to win $125 a month by entering our Let’s Connect Contest. All you have to do is refer a friend, family member or acquain-tance, and you are entered into the contest. We are, also, giving away $25 a month. All you have to do is go to our new website: www.kjzt.org and look for the Monthly Give Away Contest, enter your email address and phone number to be registered to win.Scholarships: Scholarships are available to active participants in the KJZT Family Life Junior Division and its program who are high school graduates planning to advance their education. Active junior members can apply for additional scholarships each year for up to three years.

A one-time scholarship from the KJZT Family Life Memorial Scholarship Fund is awarded to members who are not active in the KJZT Family Life Junior Division and its program. Scholarship amounts are determined by the Board of Directors on the basis of qualifications adopted by the Board of Directors. Our Scholarship deadline is March 1, 2019.

Fraternal FocusBy Pam Strickland, President/CEO

January/February 2019

Congratulations to our Top-Producing Agents of 2018!Thank you for your continued support of KJZT Family Life.

Pictured (L to R) are Joan Johnson, Cynthia Strmiska, Theresa Plsek, and Joyce Kurtz.

By Very Rev. Gary W. Janak, State Chaplain

(USPS 585-060) Never Let the Gift Go Unused The Christmas gifts have longed been opened and my hunch is that you, like myself, received several gift cards that are still

sitting in a desk drawer, in the car console or located somewhere in the house. I actually enjoy the cards, in that I can purchase items that I know I need and will enjoy. In fact, research indicates 39.2 percent of shoppers purchased a department store gift card for family and friends, while 33.4 percent opted for a restaurant gift card for that special person on their Christmas list. To some extent, the same will be true for Valentine’s Day as well, especially for spas. Now, the consideration is whether or not we will actually redeem those gift cards!

According to estimates reported in the Journal of State Taxation, the typical American home has an average of $300.00 in unredeemed gift cards lying around in their homes, cars, wallets, purses, desk drawers and closets. Such cards are also often misplaced, accidently throw out, or only partially redeemed. Since 2005, an estimated $45.7 billion has been floating around in unused gift card balances (Finder.com). What good is a gift card, if it is never used or still has available funds that have never

been redeemed?

I believe the same can be said of our faith—why deny ourselves God’s gift of his Son, and the love and grace he has poured out for us, to go unused? God’s grace always awaits those ready to receive it. It is redeemed, so to speak, when we open our hearts to his love. God’s grace is found in the sacraments, in our daily prayer, in his Word, in our relationships, but God’s grace is also available to us in our struggles, in our temptations and weaknesses, in our spiritual battles, in our family problems, in our fears and anxiety and in other challenging situations, if we are willing to redeem it.

Saint Paul certainly knew how to call upon the grace of Christ to assist him, but only until he realized such grace could be found in the midst of his personal struggles. In 2 Corinthians 8-10 we read: “Three times I begged the Lord about this, that it might leave me, but he said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for power is made perfect in weakness.’ I will rather boast most gladly of my weaknesses, in order that the power of Christ may dwell with me. Therefore, I am content with weaknesses, insults, hardships, persecutions and constraints, for the sake of Christ; for when I am weak, then I am strong.” We all have struggles—physical, emotional and spiritual distress of all kinds—and Christ offers assurance that his grace is with us in the midst of them.

Saint Paul referred to his as “a thorn in the flesh,” but whatever we call them; we are not left alone to carry them. Grace, the ever-present movement of the Spirit of God within us, sustains us. This gift of grace, which can be neither earned nor purchased, is a free gift and our opportunity to participate in the life of God. The Catechism of the Catholic Church defines grace as “…first and foremost the gift of the Spirit who justifies and sanctifies us. But grace also includes the gifts that the Spirit grants us to associate us with his work, to enable us to collaborate in the salvation of others and in the growth of the Body of Christ, the Church (CCC, §2003). The Trappist monk and spiritual writer, Thomas Merton, explained grace in this way: “Grace is not a strange, magic substance which is subtly filtered into our souls to act as a kind of spiritual penicillin. Grace is unity, oneness within ourselves, oneness with God” (The New Man, p.29, Bloomsbury Publishing, 2003).

I have the distinct privilege of daily witnessing the power of God’s grace working within individuals and in the Body of Christ, his Church. Bringing healing to others through sacramental grace reminds me of how small I am and how large God is in our world. The young man battling cancer with courage beyond ordinary, human capacity; the husband and wife healing from overwhelming hurt and brokenness in their marriage; or celebrating Mass and having the opportunity to feed God’s people with the Body and Blood of his Son, reminds me over and over again of the power of his grace. I am humbled by the healing presence of God in our lives, which enables such courage to be exemplified. This grace is available to all of us, if we are willing to trust in our loving Savior and open our hearts to him. Therefore, let us make sure we do not allow the gift of God’s grace to go unused. We are never alone and in whatever we are confronting—physically, emotion-ally, relationally or spiritually—the grace of God is ours, when we open our hearts to receive it. God knows what we need and when we need it. Like a loving parent, God wants only the best for us. He is that close to us—and even more. Saint Augustine said it best: “In my heart of hearts God is closer to me than I am to myself.” God’s grace is available. Why let the Gift go unused?

In Christ,Father Gary JanakState Chaplain

January/February 2019 KJZT Family liFe Journal

State Directors’ Annual Report – 2018 It is hard to imagine that another year has come to an end. The year 2018 has been a busy one for all us Directors, attending Board Meetings in Austin, local society meetings, District Meetings, Officer Meetings and various KJZT spon-sored events such as Junior Camp, Junior Awards Day, and Family Fun Day. In addition to our attendance at the various functions listed above, we had three Directors attend The American Fraternal Alliance annual meeting held in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Several other Directors represented KJZT in vari-ous Czech and/or Catholic organizations such as TOCA, NACC, and CEFT throughout the year. Each year we Directors present scholarships to our receiving youth, sell life insurance policies, IRA’s and annuities, help to recruit new members and insur-ance agents, serve as local officers in our home societies, participate in local society’s projects, maintain our insurance license through continuing education insurance classes, and all obtain FIC designation. As State Directors we hold ourselves accountable to you, the members. As always we try to make the best financial and policy decisions possible for our organization. We are at your service if and when you need us to help with proj-ects or to answer questions. As we move forward in 2019 with our new name “KJZT FAMILY LIFE” and celebrating our 125th year as a great Fraternal, we sincerely Thank-You, our members and local officers for helping to make KJZT such a great organization. Our grandmothers and mothers, we know would be quite pleased with all of us, continuing the great works of compassion, kindness, and mercy that they all started 125 years ago. Let us all make it a goal in 2019 to help KJZT to grow in membership besides continuing to serve God, His Church and His People. May Mary Assumed into Heaven help us in all our endeavors!Respectively Submitted,Joyce Kurtz, Lead Director

State Officers’ Annual Report – 2018 2018 was a year of change for KJZT Family Life. We were determined to make a fresh and positive start. Our focus has been and will continue to be moving the Fraternal forward. By bringing our mistakes to light, we concentrated on how to learn from them and make the appropriate changes. We embraced change by placing an emphasis on becoming more efficient and resourceful to better help serve our members as well as being more fiscally re-sponsible. On top of that, we promoted teamwork more than ever. Brainstorm-ing, collaboration and joint effort became the norm when completing projects. We took on and succeeded in our most challenging endeavor yet with the rebranding of our organization and the reconstruction of our website. It was important to us to focus on a new name that encompassed who we are and at the same time what we have always been. We work hard every day to hold on to our past as we move toward our future. In addition to the rebranding, we also attended functions that involved our members and possible future members-District Meetings, Family Fun Day, Ju-nior Awards Day and Texas Alliance for Life walks. We began shining more of a light on our loyal and hard-working society of-ficers and members. They are the cornerstone of our fraternal program and volunteer network. We look forward to deepening our relationships with our members. We con-tinue to strive to enrich our members’ lives both financially and spiritually. We thank you for your membership and wish you a prosperous 2019!

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Junior Directors Meet at State Office On Saturday, January 12th, Junior Directors from around the state were invited to the State Office to make plans for the new year! In attendance was Junior Di-rectors and Assistant Junior Directors from Societies 11 West, 12 Sweet Home, 16 Ennis, 18 Granger, 21 Marak, 22 Wallis, 85 Damon, 101 Victoria, 104 Ab-bott, and 126 Palacios. There was a great turn out and new ideas and changes were discussed. Thanks to everyone who was able to attend. The meeting was hosted by State Coordinator of Junior Activities Anne Wick, President/CEO Pam Strickland and VP/Financial Controller Carrie Janecek.

Pictured (L to R sitting in front) are Beth Adams, Junior Emily Polansky, Eileen Parks, Melissa Brown, Diana Jurena, State Director Joyce Kurtz and Linda Pavlicek. Pictured (L to R standing in back) are President/CEO Pam Strickland, VP/Financial Controller Carrie Janecek, Audra Brorsen, Joan John-son, Molly Gerik, Christine Rejcek, Debbie Vansa, State Coordinator of Junior Activities Anne Wick, Marilyn Gaydos, Henrietta Hajda, Lisa Stefek, Josephine Polansky, and Patsy Maroul.

“For we walk by Faith, not by sight.”- 2 Corinthians 5:7

Refer us to your Family and Friends for a chanceto win $125 each month!

You are entered one time for every referral you send in, whether the person joins KJZT or not! All we ask is that you make sure the person you are recom-mending is aware that we will be calling to invite them to be part of us! Who can you recommend? KJZT membership is open to everyone no matter what their religious status is. Remember, the more people you recommend, the better your chances of winning! All qualified entries count! For more information, call the State Office or go to www.kjzt.org.

A Qualified Referral means that the person you are referring is aware that an agent will be contacting them about joining KJZT Family Life. The referral will be given to a KJZT agent to set up an appointment. The Sales Department will keep track of all referrals submitted. Every referral submitted is entered into our monthly drawing!

Contest Rules: Contest runs from January 1 – December 31, 2019• Agents, State Office Staff, Directors, Officers and any members of their households are not eligible for prize drawings.• Winners must agree to have their names and likenesses used in KJZT ads and promotions. Members should contact anyone they refer and advise them an agent will be contacting them offering KJZT life insurance and annuity products. If KJZT finds that a member is submitting names without advising the referral beforehand, that member will be declared ineligible. Rules are administered through the KJZT State Office and can be changed at any time.

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Calendar of EventsMarch 1Deadline for KJZT Scholarship Applications to be turned in at the State Office. Make sure we have yours by calling 1-888-253-2338.

March 3The Bexar County Czech Heritage Society will be hosting a Dance with music by the Czechaholics. Admission is $10.00. Ages 14 and under are free. There will be refreshments of sausage on a bun, sauerkraut and kolaches. Doors open at 1 p.m. Music will be 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. It will be held at the Martinez Social Club at 7791 FM 1346 at FM 1516 in San Antonio (78220). For more information, you can visit www.bexarcountyczechheritagesociety.com

March 9Society No. 31 La Grange will hold their Annual Mass at Sacred Heart Catholic Church at 5 p.m.

March 17Happy St. Patrick’s Day!The first District Social of the year will be held. The District II Social will be hosted by Society No. 66 Weimar. Join us for fun and surprises!

March 19St. Joseph’s Day, the principal feast day of St. Joseph, husband of the Blessed Virgin Mary. He is the Patron Saint of Fathers, Families, the Universal Church, those who desire a holy death, and workers.

March 20Newspaper Deadline for March/April issue.

March 22 - 23Join the Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy, and the Archdiocese of Galves-ton-Houston for an inspiring Mercy & Mary Retreat, featuring bestselling au-thor of 33 Days to Morning Glory and acclaimed speaker Fr. Michael Gaitley, MIC. Take time to recharge and refocus as you learn the secrets of this “Time of Mercy.” Enjoy talks by Fr. Gaitley, Mass, Adoration, testimonies with the Mar-ian Missionaries, and much more! The event will be held at St. Edward Catholic Church in Spring, Texas. There is more information online at https://events.marianmissionaries.org/events/mercy-mary-retreat-houston-tx/

March 24The District I Social will be held, hosted by Society No. 1 Yoakum. Do you live nearby? Come celebrate 125 years with us!

April 7The District VI Social will be held, hosted by Society No. 46 Corpus Christi. You won’t want to miss it!

April 13Society No. 11 West will hold a bake sale at St. Mary’s Parish Center with all proceeds to be donated to the Michael and April Warren family.

May 4Join Hands Day: A national volunteer day that brings young people and adults together to make great contributions to their community. Speak with your fel-low Society members about joining hands with your Junior members for a local work project!May 4Society No. 45 Tours will hold their Annual Mass in the outside Grotto of St. Martin’s Church at 5:30 p.m.. A reception will follow at the CCE Center to honor veterans.

May 5Society No. 32 Houston will hold their 2nd Quarterly Meeting at the Assump-tion Catholic Church, 901 Roselane St. in Houston at the Pope John Paul Build-ing at 1:30 p.m.

May 19The District IX Social will be held, hosted by Society No. 100 Bay City. Come out and join us!

June 5Society No. 53 Wied will hold their 2nd Quarterly Meeting at Wied Hall at 7 p.m.

June 23 - 26Time for Camp Guardian Angel!

June 30The District III Social will be held, hosted by Society No. 10 Fayetteville.

July 9Society No. 37 Hochheim will hold their 3rd Quarterly Meeting at St. Ann’s Pavilion at 2 p.m.

July 14Save the Date for Family Fun Day!

July 21The District VIII Social will be held, hosted by Society No. 30 East Bernard.

July 28Society No. 4 Praha will hold their Annual Mass at St. Mary’s Church at 8 a.m. and the 3rd Quarterly Meeting will follow in the St. Mary’s School Chapel.


Other News

With the new year, it’s a great time to consid-er or review some important documents related to your medical decision-making. I am talking about a Medical Power of Attorney and a Direc-tive to Physicians. These documents help guide you through various scenarios that may involve important choices about your health care, espe-cially if you become seriously ill. Even though one might express wishes verbally to their doctor,

having documents in writing to guide decisions is much more preferable. The Medical Power of Attorney is a document that assigns a person to make health care decisions on behalf of another (principal) should that person be un-able to make such decisions. The agent chosen to make those decisions is of-ten a close family member or trusted person that will make decisions with the knowledge of the principal which may include religious and moral beliefs. The agent must make the decisions according to the agent’s assessment of the prin-cipal’s best interests. When completing a Medical Power of Attorney, alternate agents can be named if the primary agent is unable or unwilling to make decisions. Medical Power of Attorney forms can be obtained from local hospitals, doctors offices, attorneys, the Texas Medical Association, or other places. The form should be notarized or signed in front of witnesses as directed. The document can be revoked or the agents may be changed as situations change. Another important document is a Directive to Physicians. This document ad-dresses medical situations in persons with terminal or irreversible conditions. It has a more limited scope of decision-making than the Medical Power of Attor-ney. Decisions might include what types of aggressive measures will be taken or what treatments might be withheld or withdrawn. Again a trusted agent that knows your values, wishes, and understands the medical condition can be ex-tremely helpful to you and your physicians to help guide your care. These forms are also easily available from the sources listed previously. It is understandable that one may not want to think about the negatives of deal-ing with serious medical situations, but advanced planning can limit some of the stress during those trying times. It can be helpful and comforting to know that someone who knows you well and who you trust will be there to make such decisions for you.


Helping with your Medical Decisions

By Dr. Ralph Wagner, Medical Adviser

State Director Presents CEF Donation KJZT Family Life was pleased to present a check from the Clerical Endow-ment Fund for $1,553.00 to Most Reverend Brendan Cahill, Bishop of the Vic-toria Diocese. The KJZT Family Life Clerical Endowment Fund, Spiritual Bouquets is a way of honoring a living or deceased loved one in a monthly Mass. The funds are appropriated according to contributions from KJZT Societies in their respective Dioceses and then donated to the Dioceses to be used towards the educational needs of our seminarians. The Victoria Diocese presently has 14 seminarians studying for the priesthood.

Pictured (L to R) are Bishop Brendan Cahill of the Victoria Diocese, and State Director Joyce Kurtz.

The Marian Missionaries of Divine Mercy, and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston present:

Mercy & Mary RetreatMarch 22-23, 2019

St. Edward Catholic Church Spring, Texas

See page 6 of this Journal for more details.

Visit www.kjzt.org and register for

our $25 monthly giveaway!

2019 Directory of State Officers, Directors & Staff

2019 Directory of Local Society Contacts

Director:........................................................................................Emma Jean Ribar 943 Honeysuckle Dr., Killeen, TX 76549 (254) 697-5173Director:...............................................................................................Arlene Cloyd 7181 Kiesewetter Rd., Bellville, TX 77418 (979) 865-9006Director:...........................................................................................Deborah Kaspar P.O. Box 1677, Brazoria, TX 77422 (979) 482-0239Director:..................................................................................................Joyce Kurtz 769 Private Road 3077, Hallettsville, TX 77964 (361) 798-9269Director:...................................................................................................Sally Long 1105 S. Mulberry St., Ennis, TX 75119 (972) 875-9503Director:................................................................................................Donna Janda 2916 O’Quinn Branch Rd., La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 247-4511Director:..................................................................................................Betty Vacek 5532 FM 893, Taft, TX 78390 (361) 222-1025

State Chaplain:....................................................................Very Rev. Gary W. JanakPresident/CEO and VP/Insurance Services.........................................Pam StricklandVP/Financial Controller:.....................................................................Carrie JanecekEditorial/Executive Assistant to the President/CEO..........................Liz HernandezAssistant to the VP/Insurance Services:.....................................Catherine SylvesterAssistant to the VP/Financial Controller:.........................................Rebecca GarciaAssistant to the Sales and Marketing Manager:....................................Marie SanMiguelState Coordinator of Junior Activities:....................................................Anne Wick 2332 Sedan Rd., Weimar, TX 78962 (979) 263-5317Legal Adviser:.............................................................................Jennifer Machacek P.O. Box 1216, Shiner, TX 77984 (361) 594-8086Medical Adviser:...........................................................................Dr. Ralph Wagner P.O. Box 965, Shiner, TX 77984Investment Adviser:..................................................Michael Janak (512) 381-6902

Society No. 1 Yoakum:.......................Virginia Ferrell, 995 CR 405, Yoakum, TX 77995 (361) 208-3105Society No. 2 Hallettsville:................Renee D. Hardt, 5069 CR 142, Hallettsville, TX 77964 (361) 772-3595Society No. 3 St. Mary's:......................Jennifer Janik, 960 CR 432, Yoakum, TX 77995 (361) 772-5048Society No. 4 Praha:.............................. Nancy Jasek, P.O. Box 1046, Flatonia, TX 78941 (361) 865-2623Society No. 5 Shiner:.................................Pat Brown, 2400 CR 177, Shiner, TX 77984 (361) 772-1001Society No. 6 Bryan:...........Elizabeth (Liz) Zemanek, 1909 West 28th St., Bryan, TX 77803 (979) 224-2844Society No. 7 Dubina:...............Willie Mae Kristynik, 3424 Dubina Weimar Rd., Weimar TX 78962 (979) 263-5657Society No. 10 Fayetteville:............Mary Jane Toddy, 3041 E. St. Hwy 159, Fayetteville, TX 78940 (979) 249-6231Society No. 11 West:.............................Theresa Plsek, 112 Spring Lake Dr., Waco, TX 76705 (254) 867-1973Society No. 12 Sweet Home:.......Mary Ann Matusek, 4274 CR 392, Yoakum, Texas 77995 (361) 293-5305Society No. 14 Moulton:.................Mary Ann Rother, 5339 State Hwy 95 S, Shiner, TX 77984 (361) 596-7383

Society No. 15 Corn Hill:...................Barbara Danek, 1820 CR 311, Jarrell, TX 76537 (512) 746-2015Society No. 16 Ennis:.......................Lorane Marusak, 7674 FM 660, Ennis, TX 75119 (214) 906-2742 Society No. 17 Nada:....................Catherine Leopold, P.O. Box 9, Nada, TX 77460 (979) 758-3610Society No. 18 Granger:....................Henrietta Hajda, P.O. Box 546, Granger, TX 76530 (512) 859-2993Society No. 19 Taylor:.................................Pat Shirk, P.O. Box 297, Taylor, TX 76574 (512) 352-5965Society No. 20 Cistern:.....................Grace Vinklarek, 16052 N. State Hwy 95, Flatonia, TX 78941 (830) 839-4400Society No. 21 Marak:...........................Patsy Gaines, 511 CR 221, Cameron, TX 76520 (254) 482-0570Society No. 22 Wallis:......................Judith Michulka, 651 CR 289, East Bernard, TX 77435 (979) 335-4081Society No. 23 Hostyn:.................Verlene Kuntschik, 334 E. Radhost School Rd., La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 247-4615Society No. 24 Ammannsville:..............Sharon Kana, 5931 FM 3233, La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 247-4583Society No. 27 Caldwell:.....................Frances Kacer, 5621 St. Hwy 36 N, Caldwell, TX 77836 (979) 567-4215

Society No. 28 Frenstat:................Margaret Polansky, 7525 CR 128, Caldwell, TX 77836 (979) 535-8127Society No. 29 Frydek:.......................Sharlene Havel, P.O. Box 1449, Sealy, TX 77474 (281) 536-4712Society No. 30 East Bernard:...................Julia Kubes, 110 Lake Road, East Bernard, TX 77435 (979) 533-0809Society No. 31 La Grange:...........Marilyn Kothmann, 1025 E. Hwy 159, La Grange, TX 78945 (979) 968-3048Society No. 32 Houston:........................Beverly Foyt, 1614 Huge Oaks, Houston, TX 77055 (713) 465-6927Society No. 34 Hobson:............................Kay Vajdos, 3805 Arroyo Seco, Schertz, TX 78154 (210) 659-7011Society No. 35 Penelope:...................Monica Sinkule, P.O. Box 114, Penelope, TX 76676 (254) 533-5582Society No. 37 Hochheim:.............RoseMary Havlik, 1186 Emil Blank Rd., Yoakum, TX 77995 (361) 293-2908Society No. 40 Poth:............................Frances Hosek, P.O. Box 245, Poth, TX 78147 (830) 484-2845Society No. 41 Ellinger:..........................Mary Vrazel, 203 E. Fayette, Ellinger, TX 78938 (979) 966-8962Society No. 42 Sealy:............................Lari Samford, 873 N. Fowlkes St., Sealy, TX 77474 (979) 270-3432


Society No. 43 Ganado:...........Cecilia French (Pres.), P.O. Box 164, Ganado, TX 77962 (361) 771-3463Society No. 44 Moravia:....................Dorothy Henke, 185 CR 239, Hallettsville, TX 77964 (361) 798-5451Society No. 45 Tours:...............................Hattie Filer, 1120 Rice Creek Rd., West, TX 76691 (254) 822-1212Society No. 46 Corpus Christi:..........Thelma Munoz, 2901 Persimmon, Corpus Christi, TX 78415 (361) 739-7424Society No. 47 Industry:..................Bernadette Jones, 8510 Calverton Pines Ln., Houston, TX 77095 (281) 468-2551Society No. 48 Cameron:...................Ann M. Krenek, 1679 CR 250, Cameron, TX 76520 (254) 697-2332Society No. 49 Needville:.......................Olga Anders, 14926 Hwy 36, Needville, TX 77461 (979) 793-6804Society No. 53 Wied:...........................Monica Peters, 312 W. Church, Shiner, TX 77984 (361) 594-2054Society No. 65 Holman:........................Ann Dobecka, 1000 Grace Place Ln., Weimar, TX 78962 (979) 561-6515Society No. 66 Weimar:......................Sylvia Addicks, 1875 CR 201, Weimar, TX 78962 (979) 263-5268Society No. 69 Smithville:.....................Shirley Ryza, 1172 Pvt. Rd. 3082, Lexington, TX 78947 (512) 273-1125Society No. 72 El Campo:..............Rose Marie Janak, 1310 Donna Dr., El Campo, TX 77437 (979) 578-0185Society No. 75 Jourdanton:..Susan Beatrice Netardus, P.O. Box 45, Jourdanton, TX 78026 (830) 200-6911Society No. 76 Runge:.......................Sherrie Witcher, 1704 Live Oak Lane, El Campo, 77437 (979) 257-8660Society No. 77 Rosenberg:....Bernice Freudensprung, 3019 Sage Grouse Ct., Rosenberg, TX 77471 (281) 232-4502Society No. 83 Flatonia:.................Jeanette Zouzalik, P.O. Box 328, Flatonia, TX 78941 (361) 865-3890Society No. 85 Damon:..........................Carol Buchta, 14614 Shenley, Guy, TX 77444 (979) 793-6179Society No. 88 Vernon:.............................Esther Kajs, 13641 FM 98 N, Crowell, TX 79227 (940) 665-8117

Society No. 89 Sinton:..........................Monica Janda, 923 King Ave., Karnes City, TX 78118 (830) 299-1747Society No. 93 Austin:........................Margie Horton, 8700 Wildridge Dr., Austin, TX 78759 (512) 659-5146Society No. 99 Baytown:..................Helen Bernardin, P.O. Box 285, Mont Belvieu, TX 77580 (281) 385-0686Society No. 100 Bay City:..............Karen M. Owens, 3607 CR 211, Bay City, TX 77414 Society No. 101 Victoria:.......................Irene Brosch, 803 E. Polk, Victoria, TX 77901 (361) 573-2669Society No. 104 Abbott:.Kathleen Pustejovsky (Trs.), 462 FM 1242, Abbott, TX 76621 (254) 582-3024Society No. 108 Dallas:...................Sandra Adamcik, 213 Jobson Rd., Sunnyvale, TX 75182 (972) 203-9128Society No. 111 Edna:.................Doris Andel (Pres.), 642 CR 107, Edna, TX 77957 (361) 782-5359Society No. 114 Houston:.............Mary Kay Dittrich, 2615 Soway St., Houston, TX 77080 (281) 216-1722Society No. 115 Freeport:...Katherine Wishert (Pres.) P.O. Box 621, Brazoria, TX, 77422 (979) 798-7831Society No. 118 Taft:..............................Betty Vacek, 5532 FM 893, Taft, TX 78390 (361) 222-1025Society No. 121 Wichita Falls:...........Evelyn Brown, 4104 Berwick, Wichita Falls, TX 76309 (940) 692-0643Society No. 124 Texas City:....Hattie Houdek (Pres.), 2101 6th Ave N #5, Texas City, TX 77590 (409) 945-9327Society No. 125 Houston:........................Mary Patek, 4029 Skylark Way, Pearland, TX 77584 (281) 684-8643Society No. 126 Palacios:.................Freda Schneider, 4545 FM 1095, Palacios, TX 77465 (361) 972-1297Soc. No. 130 Georgetown:..Mary K. Marusak (Pres.), 138 Camp Dr., Georgetown, TX 78633 (512) 868-6592Society No. 144 Belton:.................Esmeralda Garcia, 1619 Tremont, Belton, TX 76513 (254) 228-8338

Joyce Kurtz - District I 1, 2, 3, 5, 12, 14, 37, 53 - District II 4, 7, 24, 44, 66, 83

Arlene Cloyd - District III 10, 17, 33, 41, 47 - District VIII 22, 29, 30, 42, 49, 77, 85

Donna Janda - District IV 34, 38, 40, 70, 75, 76, 116 - District V 20, 23, 25, 31, 65, 69, 140

Betty Vacek - District VI 46, 89, 118 - District IX 43, 72, 100, 101, 111, 126 - District XIV 123

Sally Long - District VII 86, 88, 121, 134 - District X 11, 16, 35, 45, 59, 104, 108, 117, 127

Jean Ribar - District XI 15, 18, 19, 21, 48, 93, 130, 144 - District XII 6, 27, 28

Deborah Kaspar - District XV115, 124, 147 - District XVI 32, 60, 99, 114, 125

District Assignments for State Directors

Members: Questions? Comments?

Please feel free to contact any of the State Directors listed here or the State

Office.


2019 50-Year Pin RecipientsDISTRICT ISOCIETY NO. 1 YOAKUMKATHLEEN FEESLISA HRNCIRSUSAN C HAGANCAROLYN A HAGANSOCIETY NO. 2 HALLETTSVILLEJUDITH RODGERSKASSIA L KUBENAMARCIA HRNCIRANGELA D SCHINDLERDEBORAH A SEVCIKCAROL A PUSTEJOVSKYTHERESA A (MOORE) WILLIAMSMARTHA L QUASTCLARA K HOBBSMONICA MATULAJOCELYN MARIE WOODBURNSUSAN A JANSKYJOANN M SHIMEKBARBARA A SHIMEKCYNTHIA K (STEFFEK) WHITEREBECCA A MCELROYSOCIETY NO. 3 ST. MARY’SVICTORIA L NETARDUSMARGARET M JANAKSOCIETY NO. 5 SHINERPAMELA M (ROLLER) ZIESCHANGLAURA J KLOZIKLYNETTE PESEKJO ANN ARLITTRHONDA L WHITECAROL J FIEDLERCHARLENE R BAKERDEBORAH E MUELKERPATRICIA S MIKESKAIRENE M ZISSADOLORES SIEGELRENEE A CEJKAJUDITH M CHUMCHALCYNTHIA PETRUDENAE L HEBERTCYNTHIA A BOTARDLAVONNE RANCCHARLOTTE M LUDWIGLAURA E LINGGISHERI L POTH

PAMELA M ELLIOTTSTEPHANIE NEVLUDSOCIETY NO. 12 SWEET HOMEVICKI L (SHERPINSKAS) HOLCOMBEGAYLE PECHACEKVICTORIA SVETLEKSOCIETY NO. 14 MOULTONFAY B MIGLSOCIETY NO. 37 HOCHHEIMKAREN A PALMERCAROLYN NIELSENNANCY S MYLIUSSOCIETY NO. 53 WIEDMIMI (SIMONEAUX) KNEUERAGNES M GERLICHJENNIFER L PARKISONNANCY A (MORISAK) MORENONAOMI A BRADICICHMARIAN DIERSCHKEANNETTE J PROCHASKAEVON T JANAKSHARON MASTERSKELLY A SCHIMCEK

DISTRICT IISOCIETY NO. 4 PRAHAROSEMARY E KLEKARJOAN M KLEKARTHERESA A KLEKARNANCY M JASEKSOCIETY NO. 7 DUBINAREBECCA L RAINOSEKSOCIETY NO. 24 AMMANNSVILLESUSAN DENISE (JENSEN) BENNETTSUSAN D (HOLUB) KINGDIANA R SCIBAJANICE CAMPSOCIETY NO. 44 MORAVIAJACQUELINE S HORRASJOANE M JANAKSOCIETY NO. 66 WEIMARAMY E (MOECKEL) HRACHOVYRITA J SRUBARPAMELA E POWELLSHAUNA P POWELLTOMMIE GUYPATRICIA JANDA SCHMIDT

REBECCA G (HOLLAS) SHANNON

DISTRICT IIISOCIETY NO. 10 FAYETTEVILLEMARGARET A PESCHELJANICE M JOZWIAKJANICE KASMIERSKYSOCIETY NO. 33 HILLJEKATHERINE A SOCHACYNTHIA HACKBARTHDINA M VAJDOSCARRIE J VESELKAANGELINA MALEKNAOMI MALEKSOCIETY NO. 41 ELLINGERROSEMARY (MIKULENKA) SCHNEIDERMICHELLE M MOEHLIGREBECCA M QUINN

DISTRICT IVSOCIETY NO. 34 HOBSONYVONNE R MOYJULIA DONAHOSOCIETY NO. 38 SAN ANTONIOSANDRA G (JIRAL) BURGMARILYN HORNERROSE M ZAMZOWDARLENE MELNARCECILIA A CARROLLSOCIETY NO. 70 KARNES CITYDEBORA L (BANDUCH) GERIKCAROLYN A BANDUCHRHONDA (BROZ) LIVINGSTONALICE JARZOMBEKSOCIETY NO. 75 JOURDANTONMAUREEN S VYVLECKADENELL L (DIVIN) WESTENDORFMERELEE ALTOMSOCIETY NO. 116 SAN ANTONIOMAUREEN F WHITE

DISTRICT VSOCIETY NO. 23 HOSTYNJANICE BRANDTBONNIE JEAN HRACHOVYVICKY L STREETERBIBIANA DEMEL

BRENDA G FIETSAMSOCIETY NO. 25 PLUMANDREA F POPELILLIAN WALLASOCIETY NO. 31 LA GRANGEJUDY M AVISSANDRA J MACHEMEHLELIZABETH A KALLUSTAMMY M BACAAIMEE M KOEHL NOVOSADADELINE KOEHLSHIRLEY JEAN KOCHKATHERINE WINKLERFRANCES DRAWESOCIETY NO. 69 SMITHVILLECECILIA (KUBICEK) LEHMANNSUSAN MENEGHETTIMILDRED M KUBICEK

DISTRICT VISOCIETY NO. 46 CORPUS CHRISTIBEVERLY WHITTCAROLYN J MCCLANAHANJANICE D ZDANSKYELAINE (HUFF) STALLINGSKATHLEEN J SYMAKAREN M (RANDALL) OCHOASUZANNE GREGORCYKMARIAN B VAJDOSKATHERINE M POSPECHJANETTE L SCHOLZROSALIE POYNTERMARETTA K (PAVLICEK) RABEMARIAN TAJCHMANCAROLYN R HAVELKASOCIETY NO. 89 SINTONCATHERINE C HOLLIFIELDJENNIFER HOELSCHERSOCIETY NO. 118 TAFTRACHAL VERMILLION-SALSBURY

DISTRICT VIISOCIETY NO. 86 SEYMOURCHRISTEENA MOOREVALERIE A REEDKATHY A FOWLERROBIN M (BROM) WHITE


LISA PACECLAIRE A MOCEKTAMERYA A HATTERMARY ANN DURONSOCIETY NO. 88 VERNONDIANNA RAE FARLEYAUDREY CARPENTERSOCIETY NO. 121 WICHITA FALLSBARBARA K MAXWELLSOCIETY NO. 134 LUBBOCKJUDITH MARIE CASTROPAULA JEAN SHIELDS

DISTRICT VIIISOCIETY NO. 22 WALLISANN P MAREKDEBORAH (WELCH) REICHERTMIRANDA RAPPAMANDA L (KNESEK) ZARZOURDIANE M JONESJANIE M SPIES LISA M PIERCEDARLENE A DROZDBRENDA M KULHANEKGEORGIE M WRENCATHERINE (VAVRICKA) ROACHSOCIETY NO. 29 FRYDEKCATHERINE SAMOHYLSOCIETY NO. 30 EAST BERNARDDANETTE M TESARMARY ANN WADEMARY L WILLIAMSMICHELLE HINESPATRICIA K BANSEMARY ANN HILLMANNSOCIETY NO. 42 SEALYDONNA L CERNYJACQUELYN (DYCUS) SMAISTRLAKATHY KUGELPAULETTE M (RYCHLIK) CLARKJOAN C SCHAVRDASOCIETY NO. 49 NEEDVILLEBELINDA STRAZNICKYSOCIETY NO. 77 ROSENBERGGLORIA (SECHELSKI) HORELCIACHARLOTTE PEARSONKAREN VACEK

BARBARA ANN VACEKSOCIETY NO. 85 DAMONCATHERINE J BUCHTABRENDA A KELSEYSOCIETY NO. 120 SUGARLANDPATRICIA YONISHMARZELINE A PATEKJUDY T (MAREK) DUNMIRE

DISTRICT IXSOCIETY NO. 43 GANADOTHERESA M SCHOPPEANNE M MOORESOCIETY NO. 72 EL CAMPOLISA BUBELADONNA G MCCLUNGCAROLYN A BLAHAKAREN KOUDELADEBORAH A POLASEKMARIAN J (DOROTIK) GLEIZEMARILYN GLOVERLISA WRIGHTSOCIETY NO. 101 VICTORIAJENNIFER (WAGNER) STEVENSONSUSAN K KALINOWSKISALLY A ROBERTSTRACY L WHEELERMONIQUE S HENNEKESOCIETY NO. 126 PALACIOSJOHNNIE M PECHACEK

DISTRICT XSOCIETY NO. 11 WESTSHARON (HANNES) LASSITERGAIL A DEMPSEYKELLIE D (SNELSON) MERRITTELAINE M GOFFMELISSA K GERIKSTEPHANIE L MATUSPATRICIA E QUINAMANDA K SHIELDESLESLIE A HOLECEKLISA (BEZDEK) PAVELKAMICHELE M HOLECEKTERESA A GLOVERCHARLENE R SULAKDENISE R URBANOVSKY

SARAH DENISE URBANOVSKYJANICE M STEPHENSANNETTE M HYKELJEANETTE L MALERMILLIE KOSTECKATERESA L (MAREK) KRAMOLISKATHRYN (FROST) RULEANGELINE J URBANSHARON WILSONSOCIETY NO. 16 ENNISLANNA M ALMANDDONNA ZABOJNIKCYNTHIA L HATTONJENNY A CHMELARJANICE E LANDSFELDYVONNE C ZAPLETALCYNTHIA J PRUITTCYNTHIA A MAGNANIPAMELA (SPANIEL) ISAACKSTHERESA VAVRANANCY C JURIKMARY A WARRINGTONELSIE SLOVAKPAMELA MALISKABARBARA HORNIKEVELYN A ZMOLIKCOLLEEN A LYNCHLASHELL M HUBACEKVIRGINIA R SVEHLAKKATHLEEN R MATOUSSHARON K COXSOCIETY NO. 35 PENELOPEKATHY J PODSEDNIKSOCIETY NO. 45 TOURSKATHERINE SEMBERASOCIETY NO. 104 ABBOTTSUSANNA HARGROVEMONICA WISEMANHELEN J SZABUNIEWICZRITA MCMORROUGHSOCIETY NO. 108 DALLASSUSAN N PATAKMARY JO ELLARDARLENE M (KAPAVIK) COMBSSHARON (KAPAVIK) PERKINSWENDY K ADAMCIKERIN M JOHNSON

SANDRA GAYLE ATKINSONPAULINE DROZDSOCIETY NO. 117 WACOBARBARA A MCMAHANTHERESA M PELHAMSARAH L KUBACAKMARGARET ROSE WHITESIDESOCIETY NO. 127 ARLINGTONMARY J COEMARGARET LESHIKAR

DISTRICT XISOCIETY NO. 15 CORN HILLKAREN D CAVANAUGHJEANETTE R BROWNINGALICE SIMEKSOCIETY NO. 18 GRANGERVICKI L DUNCANSUSAN MARIE STEFFEKBRIDGET KNAPEKLILLIAN PACHAMICHELE D VRABELSOCIETY NO. 19 TAYLORKELLY S FRANKENYFRANKIE FRANKENYDANNA K KEMBLESTEPHANIE SALASLISA M MORRISPATRICIA A STEFFEKSOCIETY NO. 21 MARAKTRACY L (WEBER) OSTLUNDDEBORAH L KOSTROUNPATRICIA A MASPEROPATRICIA A GAINESANNA M GIVENSSOCIETY NO. 48 CAMERONLAUREN M KOTROLASHARON L (HURTIK) BOGARDSOCIETY NO. 93 AUSTINPATRICIA M HOLCOMBMELISA A KOCSISLAUREN FREDREGILLSOCIETY NO. 130 GEORGETOWNTERESA G GARRETTSTEPHANIE A GARRETTSOCIETY NO. 135 AUSTINDELRUTH ANN WILLIAMS

2019 50-Year Pin RecipientsJanuary/February 2019 KJZT Family liFe Journal

Membership pins and other merit pins are presented to members at their District Socials.

Pin recipients will receive invitations to their District Social so they may be honored.

For recipients not able to attend, their pins will be mailed out to them after it has been held.

We hope you can all join us at the social in your area!

BRIDGET O’BRIEN-VAUGHANBARBARA J GILBERTSUSAN E GARDNERMAURA E HAMMERKELLY I OBRIENDOROTHY C LEADERERRITA L EWINGELAINE MARY O’BRIENMICHELE M DUNLAPDENISE DUNLAPRITA M DUNLAP

DISTRICT XIISOCIETY NO. 6 BRYANKATHERINE A KELLYMARY LOU (CHARAN) SEBESTAIRENE LOPEZELIZABETH A ZEMANEKJOY ANN SMITHWICKMELINDA J HYDENSOCIETY NO. 27 CALDWELLJANICE M EASTERJOAN M POLANSKYAMY F JURICA-HINNANTKIMBERLY A MYNAR

DISTRICT XIVSOCIETY NO. 123 RAYMONDVILLEANNE I WETEGROVESTEPHANIE COSENTINODEBORAH L MALMTHERESA N WHITFIELDMELADEE A MARTINDIANE M PURDYDEBRA A RUTLEDGENORMA L BALLIELIZABETH YAKLINKAREN L BAUER

DISTRICT XVSOCIETY NO. 115 FREEPORTANGELA BACOTDIANE E PEKARPAULA M PHILLIPSLUCILLE M DRABEKTERESA ANN HEARNPEGGY D MATEJOWSKY

DEBORAH L NESTERMELISSA Y TAYLORPAMELA ERMISDEL RUTH ERMISCECILIA A REDDENSOCIETY NO. 124 TEXAS CITYSUSAN MAZZANTINIJUDITH CARMEL RINKERRAMONA F BENTONGENEVIEVE (BENTON) LOVELESSREBECCA ANNETTE SELSORKIMBERLY L KLYNGBARBARA A KAINERSHERYLON ANNETTE SARMANGEORGIA A PERRETT

DISTRICT XVISOCIETY NO. 32 HOUSTONDENISE A BORISKIEANGELA M MCCLANAHANCATHERINE MASDENCONSTANCE PRITCHETTLORETTA J HENRICHSMARY E POLASEKSOCIETY NO. 60 CROSBYCATHLEEN M SLOTSOCIETY NO. 99 BAYTOWNPATTI PAINTERJEANNE A DUBOSETERRI K(BLEVINS) CARNLEYPATRICIA L HAMJEAN M FISHERSTACI L (SEBURN) BONAVENTURASOCIETY NO. 114 HOUSTONLISA M (FAGAN) SURCEKCAREN P (FAGAN) CARROLLPAULA A KUEHNDONNA L (DORNAK) SMITHLESLIE ANN LYN LAMERSDONNA L WILLIAMSKAREN A GLOSSONCOLLEEN (FAGAN) MCGEEVANESSA A BURZYNSKIJANET M KUTYBAKIMBERLY D KIERCECATHY RENDONJACQUELINE K LEMOINE

SOCIETY NO. 125 HOUSTONTHERESA (KAMIERSK) PARKERKATHLEEN CARPENTERDIANNE M RANDALLCONNIE M STRYKDIANE E PORTERCAROLYN R WILLIAMSONHEDY A REININGERHELEN M SCHLITZKUS

998 STATE OFFICELETICIA VALVERDEWINDALENE HINSONAMELIA PUGH BRETTBERNICE L REEVESREGINA (BRYSCH) BOWSHERJEAN MARIE (BRYSCH) CECALAPAULA SALESLAURA SALES WOODWARDMARY ANN PLOCH

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Thank you for your membership!


2019 50-Year Pin Recipients


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without notice and will take effecton anniversary date.

Single PremiumDeferred Annuity

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Other NewsAnnie Mae Janish Celebrates 100th Birthday!

Annie Mae Janish, long-time member of Society No. 10 Fayetteville, celebrat-ed her 100th Birthday in 2018. Many KJZT members were able to attend her open house 100-year birthday party. Happy Birthday to Annie Mae from all of us here at KJZT Family Life!

Pictured at left is Annie Mae with her cake. Pic-tured below is Annie Mae surrounded by fellow KJZT members who were able to join her to cel-ebrate this momentous occasion.

District Socials All members of KJZT Family Life and their families are invited to attend and participate in the activities of the District Socials. Merit Pins of Recognition are presented to eligible Members in recognition of their dedication and years of service and membership. The Junior Divisions of the various Societies will participate, and a meal will be provided. Come join us for fellowship, fun and surprises to celebrate our 125th Anniversary!

District I: 1 Yoakum - March 24th - 11 a.m. - St. Joseph’s Parish Family Center, 210 Schrimscher St., Yoakum

District II: 66 Weimar - March 17th - 11 a.m. - St. Michael’s Family Center, 410 N. Center St., Weimar

District III: 10 Fayetteville - June 30th

District IV: 34 Hobson - August 17th

District V: 69 Smithville

District VI: 46 Corpus Christi - April 7th

District VIII: 30 East Bernard - July 21st

District IX: 100 Bay City - May 19th

District X: 104 Abbott

District XI/XII: 93 Austin - August 10th

District XV: 115 Freeport

District XVI: 99 Baytown

More details coming soon!

Let’s Connect! - $125 Prize-January: Darlene Simcik, #117 Waco

BIG Giveaway - $25 Prize-January: Michael Guresky

See p. 5 and the back page of the Journal for more information on how you can enter today!

Contest Winners!

Minimum Guaranteed Interest Rates on new certificates is 1.65%

Society NewsThe Society held a com-munity work project to

benefit the St. Nicholas Ministry. Members pur-chased items for needy families in the community that were nominated through the program.

Pictured (L to R) are Mary Ann Pavliska, Mary Ann Janca, Jennifer Golsch, Renee Hardt, and Brynna Hardt.

2 Hallettsville

The Society held their Annual Meet-

ing on December 2, 2018. Guest speaker was Lucy Rubio, Nueces County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1; Place 3.

Pictured (L to R standing) are Treasurer Eleanora Zdansky, Sec-retary Thelma Munoz, Vice-President Sofie Perkins, and Presi-dent Catherine Mokry. Pictured seated is Lucy Rubio, Nueces County Justice of the Peace, Precinct 1; Place 3.

46 Corpus Christi

Guardian Angel Society No. 114 held its Fall Bake Sale

before and after Masses on October 27th & 28th at St. Jerome Catholic Church in Houston. Proceeds, benefiting St. Jerome’s Fall Festival, were presented to Msgr. Dan Scheel along with new U.S. and Texas flags for St. Jerome’s Catholic School. In Septem-ber, the Society received their Platinum Status at the District XVI meeting, and on December 2nd mem-bers enjoyed a joint Christmas Party with Society No. 32 Houston and KJT Societies 56 and 121.

Pictured (L to R) are Treasurer Mary Lee Machacek, Vice-Presi-dent Dorothy Podsednik, President Irene Dittrich, Secretary Mary Kay Dittrich, and State Director Deborah Kaspar.

Pictured (L to R) are Father David Angelino, Mary Lee Machacek, Jeanette Bruegging, Irene Dittrich and Janna Krus.

114 Houston The Society delivered dinners to six needy

shut-in families at Christmas time. The meals were delivered to families in East Bernard, Hungerford and Wharton. The meals consisted of turkey and all the trimmings. One of the meals was delivered to the Georgia and Roman Sliva Family. Georgia is con-fined to a wheelchair. Georgia is a life-long KJZT member.

Pictured (L to R) are Trea-surer Emilia Svoboda, Roman Sliva and Vice-President Gladys Dusek.

30 East Bernard

The Society held their Christ-mas party on December 2,

2018 at the Our Lady of Victory cafeteria. The party was co-hosted with local K.J.T. Society #115. There were about 50 people in attendance. Ham and many side dishes were served and were very good! Door prizes of poinsettias were given away and State Di-rector Betty Vacek gave some gifts also. The Soci-ety was really happy that Betty and Stan Vacek were able to join them and also helped them. At the event, the Society presented a check for $500.00 to State Chaplain Father Gary Janak for a TV Mass.

Pictured (L to R) are State Chaplain Father Gary Janak, Local Society President Evelyn Dierlam and State Director Betty Vacek.

101 Victoria

May 4, 2019


Recently, members of the Society gave a donation to

the Religious Education Program at the Immacu-late Conception Catholic Church of Industry. The donation was from proceeds earned at the Society’s Annual Bake Sale. This donation was part of the Society’s People Helping People Parish Fundraiser. Additional donations this year were given to the West End Library, West End Christian Community Organization (WECCO), and Washington County Healthy Living Association, a senior citizens orga-nization in Brenham (WCHLA). The Society also donated their $100 from the 2018 Fraternal 100 Project to the Industry Volunteer Fire & Rescue.

Pictured (L to R) are Neely Vasicek, RE Coordinator Emma Jack-son, and Julie Kenjura.

47 Industry The Society recently made two do-nations to community programs in

their area. The Lavaca County Deputy Santa pro-gram was the recipient of a $600 donation. The Lavaca County Senior Citizens Program was the re-cipient of a $1,200 donation, which will be used to purchase meals for homebound clients.

Pictured is Chief Deputy JR Peters with Society officers and mem-bers.

Pictured is Becky Janak with Society officers and members.

53 Wied The Society held their So-cial Christmas Party on

Sunday, December 9th from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Approximately 50 members including guests were present. A short meeting was held introducing Officers & letting members know what the Society had accom-plished for the year. There was a catered Meal provided by Member Margaret Pozzi & her husband Albert Pozzi consist-ing of roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, glazed carrots and peach cobbler. Member Denise Drozd provided the Christmas mu-sic. Door prizes were awarded, along with gifts to the Priest, Sisters, and Deacons of the Parish. Msgr. John led the prayer before meals and gave a blessing. Father Max Landman led the closing prayer wish-ing all a Blessed Christmas.

Pictured are members enjoying the Social.

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The Society held their An-nual Family Social on Sunday,

October 28th at the Moravia Dining Hall. A short program was given by Elizabeth Kouba, Lavaca County Clerk and State Director Joyce Kurtz. The Society was also able to present donations to three local Fire Departments in Halletsville, Moulton and Schulenburg for the outstanding services they pro-vide for the community. A delicious meal was then enjoyed by all.

Pictured (L to R) are State Director Joyce Kurtz, Theresa Rerich, Stephen Grahmann - Hallettsville Fire Chief, Jeff Proske - Schul-enburg Fire Chief, Dorothy Olsovsky, Dorothy Henke, and Dolores Janak.

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The Society recently made a dona-tion to SS Cyril & Methodius As-

sistance Ministry. They provide a wide variety of social services assistance including a food pantry, emergency lodging, meals, medicine, utilities and much more. They primarily serve those in need within Lavaca County.

Pictured (L to R) are Deacon Joseph Machacek and Society Trea-surer Rita Kurtz.

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The Society held their annual Christmas party at St. Mi-

chael the Archangel Catholic Church in Lake Jack-son. Members and guests were treated to a delicious turkey and ham dinner with all the trimmings. Councilman Gerald Roznovsky was asked to be the guest speaker. He began by explaining that the city council and staff will begin working on the 2019 - 2020 budget and capital project priorities in Mid-January 2019. Councilman Roznovsky encouraged members to be active citizens in voicing changes they would like to see made, so City Council can de-termine if action needs to be taken. There was also discussion about when the next phase of downtown construction will begin and be completed.

Pictured (L to R) are State Director Deborah Kaspar, Councilman Gerald Roznovsky, President Kathy Wishert, and Treasurer Doro-thy Kaspar.

115 Freeport West Society officers for 2019 were re-elected at their annual meeting on Sun-

day, December 9, 2018 and they are: Mary Kallus, President; Dolores Sykora, Vice-President; Theresa Plsek, Secretary and Joyce Nors, Treasurer. Father Timothy Vaverek (not pictured) will serve as Chap-lain. Meeting started at 2:00 p.m. and Sally Long, State Director was present and had positive com-ments to share. After the meeting, there was a memorial for de-ceased members of KJZT who have passed away this past year and also recognition of those who re-ceived 50-year and 75-year pins this past year. There was a visit from Santa followed by dinner consisting of turkey, dressing and all the trimmings.

Pictured (L to R) are the 2019 Officers: Theresa Plsek, Secre-tary; Dolores Sykora, Vice-President; Mary Kallus, President and Joyce Nors, Treasurer.

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On October 14, 2018, St. Anne’s Society No.

30 sponsored the Country Store booth at their An-nual Parish Bazaar. This was the Society’s People Helping People Program Parish Fundraiser. Raised funds were matched by the State Office and will be given to Holy Cross Catholic Church for the pur-chasing of needed sanctuary items.

Pictured is KJZT member and Country Store Booth Manager, Martha Viktorin.

30 East Bernard The Society donated $400 to the AMEN Food Pantry in La

Grange as part of the Feeding Families Across Tex-as Program. The donation included matching funds from the State Office.

Pictured (L to R) are Mary Vasek and Minnie Fritsch-Schmid of the AMEN food pantry with Society Secretary Grace Vinklarek and Society President Betty Danner.

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The St. Agnes Catholic Church Altar Servers were introduced and wel-

comed to the Society’s meeting and for a lunch on December 9, 2018. Father Michael gave thanks to the twelve that were present. Madeline Novian stat-ed that there is great honor and glory of God at the Altar and she presented each of them with a gift card from KJZT.

Pictured (L to R in front) are Jacklyn Marek, Amelia Smiga, Mason Garcia, Harrison Smiga, and Robert Zarate. Pictured (L to R in back) are Rev. Michael Petering, Katelyn Dodds, Vivainna Ro-sales, Lesli Guzman, Sonia Vidal, Brenda Vidal, Martin Guzman, and MiReyna Zarate.

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Members of KJZT No. 37, Hochheim, enjoyed

a Christmas get-together on December 7, 2018, at the St. Ann Pavilion. A delicious meal of taco soup, enchiladas, corn salad, and all the trimmings was hosted by Pauline Kloesel and Beni Gerdes.

Pictured are members Dennis Havlik, Tommy Wenzel, Roberta Wenzel, Don Wigginton, Kenneth Gerdes, Beni Gerdes, Ruby Wigginton, Steve Hoermann, Karen Hoermann, Pauline Kloesel, Charlene Stehle, Joyce Word, and Rose Mary Havlik. Also attend-ing were State Director, Joyce Kurtz and her husband, Jerry.

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Thank you to all of our Society Officers and

members for all your hard work in the name of KJZT Family Life!

St. Elizabeth Society KJZT No. 6 Bryan made a donation to St. Joseph Catholic Church before Christmas in the form of a new altar cloth for the main altar at the request of some members of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Rosary Guild of the parish in charge of changing and ordering altar linens.

At one of our meetings in April our members were asked to choose the lace pattern for a new main altar cloth. Our members chose the cross within wheat and grapes pattern to be ordered from Plauen, Germany. For over 150 years, the city of Plauen and the surrounding villages have been known for the beauty and qual-ity of their lace. Over the last few decades the number of manufacturers has rapidly decreased in the face of increasing competition from Asia. Now only a small handful of manufacturers in Europe, let alone Plauen, make lace with natural materials such as linen and cotton. Compared to other laces, the making of cotton lace requires more thread and more intensive work, which is why it has become so rare today. Sachsen Imports was pleased to bring to us this exclusive line of liturgical lace edging, also known as church lace, used most often as edging for altar cloths. Once the Plauen German lace we had chosen was delivered to Bryan, the ladies then sent it to a specialty seamstress in Chicago, Illinois, to sew the delicate lace onto a new white altar cloth. The cloth was also embroidered in gold in the seam edge with the words “Given by KJZT 2018”. The finished product was delivered to St. Joseph Catholic Church just in time for the Christmas season. The new altar cloth was placed on the main altar, and with the red poinsettias above the altar area and beneath the altar with the fully decorated Christmas tree to the side, the main church was beautiful for the Christmas Masses and into the New Year. Our Society was very impressed with the work that had been done and was pleased to have made such a meaningful donation to the church in praise of God.Submitted by Liz Zemanek, Society Secretary

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Society No. 48 Cameron in conjunction with the Ladies

Society of St. Monica’s Catholic Church recently conducted a Christmas food drive to benefit the Cameron Thrift Shop. This was the Society’s 2018 Community Work Project.

Pictured (L to R) are Bettie Pagach, Thrift Shop Manager Betty McDonald, Renee Mueck, Beverly Angell, Billy Seaton, Mary Ann Seaton, and Ann Krenek.

48 Cameron The Frydek Society held its annual meeting and Christmas Party on Sunday, December 9th, at the St. Mary’s Parish Hall. The meeting was at 11:00 am and was led by President

Mildred Ondruch. Upon opening the meeting, fellow society officers presented their quarterly reports. At the meeting, officers were elected for the 2019 year and there was old and new business. The meeting was followed with a joint Christmas party with the Frydek K.J.T. chapter. There were approximately 100 mem-bers and guests present. Everyone enjoyed a fried chicken dinner with the trimming and desserts. After the meal, door prizes were distributed.

At left: Pictured are K.J.Z.T. members at the Christmas Party. At right: Pictured (L to R) are the 2019 Officers: CEF Chairman Geraldine Hamil, President Mildred Ondruch, Vice-President Maxine Rudloff, Secretary Sharlene Havel, and Treasurer Filothea Eschenburg.

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The Universal KJZT Family Life Prayer Day is once a month on the first Sunday of each month. Please offer a prayer for all KJZT Family Life members and each other’s intentions.


Society Spotlight In honor of National Catholic Schools week 2019, St. Elizabeth Society, KJZT No. 6 in Bryan, brought Koffee & Kolache to the St. Joseph Catholic School teachers and staff on Monday morning, January 28th. One of the teachers, Mary Beth Kopecki, sent the Society an email thank you the same day saying: “Thank you so much for remembering the Early Learning Center Staff in such a thoughtful way. It was so nice enjoying the hot coffee, juice and kolache this morning. The thank you card, prayer cards and other KJZT (promotional) items were very much appreciated. You certainly started Catholic Schools Week in a wonderful way for all of us.”

Pictured (L to R) are Helen Metzer, Society President, Stephanie Hubacek, St. Joseph Catholic High School Principal, and Alisa Zubik, Society Treasurer.

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For their Catholic Schools Week project, KJZT Society No. 31 La Grange took cookies for dessert to Sacred Heart Catholic School - La Grange on Thursday, January 31st, for everyone to enjoy at the school’s parent/grandparent luncheon.

Pictured (L to R) are Society President Liz Kallus and Society Secretary Marilyn Kothmann. Not pictured is Sales Agent/Society Vice-President Joy Kovar.

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On the weekend of January 12th - 13th, KJZT Society No. 77 Rosenberg par-ticipated in their parish’s Ministry Fair. Set-up began on Friday, the 11th and the Society Officers were helped by State Director Arlene Cloyd, and her husband, Alan. Many organizations were present to meet parishioners and the commu-nity. Society Officers were on hand to tell everyone about KJZT.

Pictured (L to R) are Vice-President Elizabeth Prikryl, President Martha Macha, Linda Bradford - Principal of School, Father Orinn Halapeska, Secretary Bernice Freudensprung, and Treasurer Glo-ria Mican.


No. 93 Austin To celebrate Catholic Schools Week in their community, KJZT Society No. 93 Austin was present at Cougar Pride Day at St. Louis King of France Catholic School. On Friday, February 1st, the Society was present at the school’s Grand-parent’s Brunch, offering cups of homemade Trail Mix and KJZT brochures with promotional items. Everyone enjoyed the snacks and some came back for seconds! The Society was very happy to participate in the Brunch and show their pride for their Catholic School.

Pictured (L to R) are the School Principal Cindy Gee, President Jane Hellinger, Phyllis Teykl, Trea-surer Eileen Rosipal, Secretary/Reporter Margie Horton, Alice Kubacak, and KJZT State Office em-ployee and Society No. 93 member, Liz Hernandez.

Thank you to the Societies who participatedin Catholic Schools Week!

Society No. 16 held a Quarterly Meeting on December 2, 2018 at the St. John Cafeteria prior to their Annual Christmas party for the adults and juniors. Opening prayers were led

by President Elsie Marak, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. A motion was made by Joan Johnson to dispense with the minutes from the June meeting and there were no minutes for the August celebration. It was seconded by Deanna Smith. Leon Kubin and his wife Anita were present so the Society could present the St. Joseph Cemetery Com-mittee with a check for $5,253.00 from the community fundraiser held during the annual celebration. Sandra Mikula asked to speak to members about the Ennis Czech Festival to be held in February. This is a non-profit whose goal is to promote and preserve our Czech heritage. The Festival was seeking dona-tions and after discussion by those present the officers decided to adopt the Ennis Czech Festival as their Fraternal 100 project for 2019. The scheduled dates for meetings in 2019 was presented. They are: February 17th, April 7th, June 9th, August 17th - Celebration, and December 8th. State Director Sally Long presented the slate of officers for 2019. They are: President – Elsie Marak, Vice-President – Savannah Gilburt, Secretary – Lorane Marusak, Treasurer – Georgia LaScala, and Junior Leader – Joan Johnson. The official meeting was closed with a prayer and then the Juniors led everyone in an Advent prayer. The Christmas Party then began with Pizza, drinks and sweets being served, while the juniors visited with St. Nick and played games. Door prizes were given out to adult members.

At left: Pictured presenting a check to Leon and Anita Kubin of the St. Joseph Cemetery Committee (L to R) are State Direc-tor Sally Long, Deanna Smith, Anita Kubin, Leon Kubin, Lorane Marusak, President Elsie Marak, Savannah Gilburt, Geor-gia LaScala, and Sandra Mikula. At right: Pictured (L to R) are Society 16 Officers for 2019: John Johnson-Junior Director, El-sie Marak-President, St. Nick, Savannah Gilburt-Vice President, Lorane Marusak-Secretary, and Georgia LaScala-Treasurer.

16 Ennis The Society donated $400 to the Fatima Tuition

Fund. The principal was very appreciative.

Pictured are members presenting the donation.

The Society held their Annual Mass on November 25, 2018 at 9 a.m. After Mass, members went out to breakfast. 2018 was their 56th anniversary year as a Society.

Pictured (L to R) are Emily Maloch, Hattie Houdek, Patsy Layer, Father Clint Ressler, Emilie Sefcik and Mary Clare Blackburn.

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The Society honored their deceased members on November 13, 2018 with an Annual Memorial Mass and Father Don Ruppert of-ficiating. The Memorial Mass was held in conjunction with the local KJT Society. Society members served as greeters, altar servers,

lector and gift bearers. Mark Dujka provided the music. A special altar with candles representing each deceased member for the past 5 years and 2 larger candles representing all deceased members from the 2 Societies were erected in front of the main altar. KJZT Society Secretary Julia Kubes and K.J.T. President Edwin Marik read the names of each deceased member at which time a family member lit a candle in their honor. KJZT members were Christine Hlavinka, Eva Mae Dusek, Dorothy Sulak, Georgie Wicke, Rosie J Rogers, Edith Krenek, Annie Macha, Mary Mi-

chulka, Irene Mican, Lucille Ferguson, Mary Jochec and Evelyn Howard, Gertrude Hillman, Frances Pilcik, Martha Chalupa, Frances Morgan, Josephine Ann Hlavinka, Annie Orsak, Leona Miller, Anna M Kimicek, Judy A Hartfield, Shirley Willrich, Mary “Isabel” Matusek, Dolorea Svatek, Clara Kostka, Irene Hubenek Svatek, Joyce Randolph, Sidonia Janis Miller, Lydia Orsak Stelzel, Celestine Kucera, Bessie Hlavinka, Ag-nes Litvik, Leona Tydlacka, Helen Dusek, John J Grigar, IV, James Dusek, and Evelyn Kubicek. Following the service, a social was held at the Riverside Hall. A meal of pork steaks and the trimmings along with homemade desserts were served. Special guests were KJZT State Director Arlene Cloyd and K.J.T. Director Michael Reznicek. Door prizes were given at the end of the event.

Pictured are the memorial candles at the altar.

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The Society held their Annual Meeting and Social at the Golden Corral in Pearland on December 7, 2018. Everyone enjoyed a good meal with a meeting following.

Seventy-five year pins were given. The election of Officers was held and the 2019 Society Officers are President Carol Zann, Vice-President Joan Hutchison, Secretary Mary Patek, and Treasurer Evelyn Maresh. All present had a great time and the meeting ended with a prayer.

At left: Pictured are Officers, members and guests that were in attendance. At right: Pictured (L to R in front) are 75-Year Pin Recipients Gabriela Gabler and Marjorie Perry. Pictured (L to R in back) are President Carol Zann, Secretary Marie Stryk, Treasurer Evelyn Maresh and Vice-President Joan Hutchison.

125 Houston The Society presented a check to Rev. Michael

Rother from their Parish Fundraiser, the Country Store booth at the St. Philip’s Picnic. The donation included matching funds from the State Office.

Pictured (L to R) are President Janet Holub, Society Chaplain Rev. Michael Rother and Secretary Rose Marie Janak.

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At the Society’s annual Christmas party the members and their families enjoyed the tra-ditional activities — delicious food, beautiful decorations, sing-alongs, guessing games,

children’s Christmas crafts, silent auction, and St. Nicholas. This year a new feature was added — Cher-ished Memories. This idea was born at the November meeting when President Jane Hellinger asked the members present to share a memory of their favorite childhood toy. This prompted special memories of toys from trains to dolls. Treasurer Eileen Rosipal suggested we include a display of the items at our Christmas party so that the children could see the toys of yesteryear and the adults could reminisce. This idea was enthusiastically embraced by all. In addition to a beautiful floral arrangement on each table, Anne Hyzak also included a colorful replica of the traditional costumes of the various regions of the Czech and Slovak Republics. Everyone enjoyed looking for the one that represented their ancestors. Pictured are a few of the toys and one of the table decorations.

93 AustinMembers have many end of year activities… from handing out bake

sale proceed checks, to decorating the Guardian An-gel Church Hall for KJZT and Parish Christmas Par-ties, and decorating the Church Grotto.

Pictured (L to R) are Adela Wadephul presenting a check to HOA Meals On Wheel’s representative, Leah Phillips.

The Society adults and Juniors also participated in the Wallis Christmas parade.

Pictured are Erin Kulhanek, Joleen Phillips, John Wadephul, Eu-genia and Lauren Kulhanek, Riley Jo and Conner Brorsen, Peyton Brorsen, Eileen Parks, Rebecca Colson, Audra and Jared Brorsen.

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Junior NewsOn November 18th, the Marak Juniors made a contribution to St.

Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church as part of the People Helping People Program that Catholic Fam-ily Fraternal has to support various programs in our churches and communities. The Juniors have mul-tiple booths that the kids work at their church picnic. There is a snow cone stand and a drink stand where sodas and water are sold.

Pictured at the presentation are Junior Director Debbie Vansa, Reagan Mueck, Tessa Vaculin, Katy Krenek, Madison Brunson, Father Darrell Kostiha, Joe Mueck, Assistant Junior Director Lind-sey Vaculin, Ian Brunson, Lily Brunson, Kate Kopriva, Claire Ko-priva, and Jett Vaculin.

21 Marak Junior members of Society 16, En-nis, attended a Christmas party host-

ed by the adult members. As the Juniors sat down at beautifully decorated tables, they completed a Christmas craft. The Juniors led the Advent Wreath prayers for the first Sunday of Advent and the bless-ing before the meal. All of the guests enjoyed pizza and dessert for lunch, followed by a visit from St. Nicholas. Everyone present could visit with him and have their picture taken. He brought a bag of treats for each Junior. Then the younger Juniors had a re-lay race and older juniors filled Blessing Bags for homeless people. Members donated items to put in the bags or brought filled bags to add to the dona-tions, and the adult Society gave a donation to pur-chase additional items. The bags contained snacks, toiletry items and gloves/socks/toboggans. The Ju-niors compiled and collected a total of 57 bags. The afternoon of fun ended with the excitement of each Junior choosing a gift from the Society.

Pictured (L to R in front) are Hannah Kriska holding Andie Gil-burt, Madi Matous, Katherine Clark, Molly Clark, Casen Cline, El-lie Clark, Graham Liska, Anaston Payne, Christopher Houston, and Cooper Cline. Pictured (L to R in middle row) are Matthew Cabrera, Kate Chandler, Adrianna Cabrera, KaLynn Long, Mora-via Mikel, Amberly Payne, Easton Ruffin, Nash Ferguson, Charlie Houston, and Katelyn Smith holding Olivia McBurnett. Pictured (L to R in back row) are Carter Kriska, Noah Cabrera, Brenden Ruffin holding Leo Gilburt, Lucas Matous, Coye Ferguson, St. Nicholas, Eli Gilburt, Adelynn Liska, Zoee Juricek, Jake Ruffin, and Hunter Ruffin holding Hudson Ruffin.

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Junior members visited a local nursing home on December

8th. As a People Helping People Community Work Project, the Junior members visited with residents and gave them Christmas cards, magnifying book-marks, and wall calendars for the new year.

Pictured (L to R in front) are Audrey Pustejovsky, Camille Kaska, Quintin Kaska, Bryson Murphy, Molly Lucas, and Joel Lucas. Pic-tured (L to R in middle) are Johnny Pustejovsky, Riley Sustala, Ally Hanaway, Will Gerik, Seth Sustala, and Madison Lucas. Pictured (L to R in back) are Kyle Gerik, Preston Pustejovsky, Katie Han-away, Allison Murphy, Madison Murphy, and Lauren Gerik.

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The Damon Society 85 Juniors met on December 1st at the Sts.

Cyril & Methodius Parish Hall. The meeting was called to order with a special intention prayer. The new business was the election of officers as follows:

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President – Kasi Schneider, Vice-President – Taryn Fojtik, Secretary – Aida & Jenna Vela, Treasurer – Claire & Caroline Jetton, Reporters – Chris & Clay-ton Pavlicek and Card Chairman – Caylie Sebesta. Also, new business is to have the annual soup fun-draiser on January 27, 2019, instead of usual first Sunday of the month. There will also be a meeting. Juniors did a craft of packaging 3 cards to a bundle to send to Veterans. They also decorated picture frames and pinecones. Then everyone enjoyed a covered dish supper with the adult KJZT and K.J.T. Societies. Afterwards, the Juniors enjoyed exchang-ing gifts and a raffle.

Junior Society President Ellen Samford presented a Feeding Fami-

lies check to the Bellville Food Pantry Coordinator Cindy Zorn. Adult Society President and State Di-rector Arlene Cloyd also presented a Feeding Fami-lies donation check on behalf of the adult Society.

Pictured (L to R) are Ellen Samford, Cindy Zorn of the Bellville Food Pantry and State Director Arlene Cloyd.

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Juniors sang Christmas carols for the adults at the annual Christmas

social. After enjoying lunch with the adults, the Juniors left to their own meeting where they did a craft.

Pictured (L to R) are Angelette Siegel, Conner Shaver, Kade Leist, Trinity Garza, Cierra Shaver, and State Director Joyce Kurtz.

The Juniors assisted the Sts. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Assistance Ministry with deliver-ing the Angel Tree gifts to the residents at Shiner Nursing & Rehab.

Pictured (L to R in front) are Cierra Shaver, Seryna Garza, and Eudosio Garza. Pictured (L to R in back) are Betty Siegel, Conner Shaver, Brian Leist, and Kade Leist.

5 Shiner On December 5th, the Juniors of Marak Society 21 went Christmas

caroling to two nursing homes in Cameron. While caroling, they gave each resident an ornament for their door.

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

21 Marak The Juniors of Marak Society 21 bought Christmas gifts for children

that are in the Child Protective Services program. Cade Hubnik made the delivery of gifts.

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

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The Juniors performed the Nativity play at the Church Christmas pot

luck after Mass on Sunday, December 16th.

Pictured (L to R in front) are Bailey Vansa, Lily Brunson, and Ian Brunson. Pictured (L to R in back) are Cutter Hubnik, Jet Vaculin, Madison Brunson, Bryce Givens, Chase Hubnik, Gracen Dach, Adison Dach, Cade Hubnik, and Tessa Vaculin.

Pictured are the Juniors during the performance.

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The Juniors met on January 20th to elect new officers for 2019.

Pictured (L to R) are the new officers: Madison Murphy-Treasurer, Sarah Alexander-Reporter, Lauren Gerik-Secretary and Katelyn Pustejovsky-President. Not pictured is Vice-President Molli Puste-jovsky.

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The 2019 officers were elected for the Marak Juniors on Sunday, Janu-

ary 20, 2019, at their monthly meeting. Elected was: President - Madison Brunson, daughter of Josh and Amy Brunson; Vice-President - Chase Hubnik, son of Carl and Tricia Hubnik; Secretary - Tessa Vacu-lin, daughter of Bradley and Teri Vaculin; Treasurer - Adison Dach, daughter of Michael and Kim Dach; and Reporter - Lily Brunson, daughter of Josh and Amy Brunson. Also discussed at the meeting: On Sunday, Febru-ary 3rd, the Juniors will have a Super Bowl Chip-N-Dip/Bake Sale before and after Mass. The Juniors are planning to have a Palm Sunday Covered Dish Luncheon with meat provided by the Juniors. After lunch, the Juniors and other sponsors will host an Easter Egg Hunt. Please pray for our new officers.

Pictured (L to R) are Lily Brunson, Adison Dach, Tessa Vaculin, Madison Brunson and Chase Hubnik.

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The Juniors helped decorate for the Annual Christmas party. They also

performed a Christmas program.

Pictured (L to R in front) are Alex Acuna, Junior Director Audra Brorsen, and Stephaniah Phillips. Pictured (L to R - back left) are Riley Jo Brorsen and adult Society President Mary Kulhanek. Pic-tured (L to R - back right) are Jared Brorsen and Rebecca Colson.

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On December 1, 2018, the St. Theresa, Society 14 Juniors,

put up the St. Joseph Catholic Church Parish Christ-mas Tree.

Pictured (L to R) are Jack Leonard, Levi Leonard, Sally Machacek and Julia Machacek.

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The Moulton Society 14 Ju-niors sang at the Nursing

Home in Moulton on December 22, 2018.

Pictured (L to R in front) are Sally Machacek, Levi Leonard, and Jack Leonard. Pictured (L to R in back) are Jennifer Machacek, Julia Machacek, and Alice Leonard.

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Sweet Home Society 12 Juniors sponsored and

worked a Nacho stand at the church picnic this past fall. This was their People Helping People project for 2018. Proceeds went to the church picnic fund and their 50% matching funds from the State Office went to the Koerth Cemetery Fund.

Pictured is President Alex Jurena presenting the check to Father Dominic Antwi-Boasiako, Pastor. Also pictured in front are Made-lyn Kurtz, Kayla Kurtz, and Kenzie Kurtz. Pictured (L to R in back) are Assistant Junior Director Diane Jurena, Darren Jurena and State Director/Society Junior Director Joyce Kurtz.

12 Sweet Home The Juniors had their installation of officers, prior to their meeting on Sun-

day, January 27, 2019. Jo Polansky, newly selected Junior Director, installed the following as officers for the year 2019: President – Emily Polansky; Vice President – Tanner Marak; Secretary – Maverick Plsek; Treasurer- Zachary Gerik and Reporter – Ja-cob Divin. The meeting was then held and upcom-ing events were discussed. On March 3rd, Juniors will be making corsages for the ladies of the nurs-ing home for Mother’s Day. Juniors will also be asked to help out at the bake sale on April 13th as proceeds from the bake sale will go to the Michael Warren family to help defray medical bills they have incurred in the last few years. The members were asked to invite a guest to come join them for the next meeting.

Pictured (L to R) are Jacob Divin - Reporter; Tanner Marak - Vice-President; Zachary Gerik - Treasurer; Emily Polansky – President; Maverick Plsek – Secretary; Chris Hovde – Past President, and new Junior Director – Jo Polansky.

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Junior members had their monthly meeting on Sunday

February 3rd. In addition to attending Mass togeth-er, the Juniors worked on a Valentine’s Day project. They colored and decorated signs for a group photo for Valentine’s Day cards for local nursing home residents.

Pictured (L to R in front) are Joseph Alexander, Bryson Murphy, Joel Lucas, Addison Pustejovsky, Audrey Pustejovsky, Rachel Alexander, Molly Lucas, and Zander Kaska. In second row are Grayson Pustejovsky, Will Gerik, Johnny Pustejovsky, Allison Pustejovsky, Dinah Kaska, Sarah Alexander, Izzy Hafercamp, Trevor Kaska, and Lucas Hafercamp. In third row are Madison Lucas, Ally Hanaway, Madison Murphy, Katie Hanaway, Allison Murphy, Paxton Pustejovsky, and Ryan Pustejovsky. In back row are Mariann Pustejovsky, Kyle Gerik, Keaton Pustejovsky, Pres-ton Pustejovsky, Katelyn Pustejovsky, Molli Pustejovsky, Lauren Gerik, and Lydia Pustejovsky.

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Applications for Scholarships are now available and due March 1, 2019.

KJZT Family Life is pleased to announce that scholarship applications for the year 2019 are now available. Written requests for applications must be made by the student in one of the following ways:

E-mail: [email protected] Mail: P.O. Box 18896 Austin, Texas 78760-8896 Fax: (512) 444-6887 To be eligible for a scholarship, an applicant must be a member in good standing for at least one year. Scholarships are available to high school graduates who are planning to attend college or current college students. The Fraternal also offers scholarships to members who are planning to attend or are currently at-tending a technical or vocational school full-time. A one time scholarship from the KJZT Memorial Scholarship Fund is awarded to members who are not active in the KJZT society registered Junior Division and its programs. Members who are active participants in the KJZT Family Life Ju-nior Division and its programs of activities sponsored by an offi-cially registered society can apply for additional scholarships each year for up to three years after the initial year has been completed. Scholarship amounts are determined by the Board of Directors on the basis of qualifications adopted by the Board of Directors. Immediate family members of the Board of Directors and State Officers are eligible for the Pavlu Memorial Scholarship, KJZT Memorial Schol-arship and KJZT General Scholarship. However, they will not be eligible for the KJZT Scholarship from the Junior Expense Account. Applications must be postmarked no later than March 1, 2019.


2019 KJZT Family Life Junior Division State

Project: PhotoAll photos must illustrate a photo of your favorite pet. All photos must be 8 inches x 10 inches. No matting, mounting, or framing is allowed.

Include the following information on the back of the photograph:

Portrait of your favorite pet • The name of your pet and why did you give it that name • Participant’s name • Age • Society’s name, number • City/Town

1. Age pre-school (2) through December 31st of high school graduation year may participate. A Junior must be of pre-school age 2 on January 1,

2019.

2. Age requirement is determined by age as of January 1, 2019 to exhibit the project for that age group.

3. Project (photo) is to be exhibited at the annual KJZT Family Life Dis-trict Social and then be judged on State Level following the end of all the

District Socials.

4. The Junior must be present and in Junior Division Uniform to exhibit project and all work must be that of a Junior member.

5. All work must be done as a KJZT Family Life Junior Division project. The photos will be taken to the State Office for State Judging.

Group A (age 2-4 years) ---- Color Page (is also provided)Group I (age 5-8 years)

Group II (age 9-11 years)Group III (age 12-14 years)Group IV (age 15-17 years)

Judging is based on the photo lighting, technique, and creativity/originality for the age level.KJZT Family Life supports its local Junior Societies.

Junior members have the opportunities for fellowship at Camp Guardian Angel, working together to help those in

need and contributing to their community in a positive way.To start a group or become involved in your area, contact

Anne Wick at (979) 263-5317 or [email protected]

After a very successful Junior Director’s Work-shop that was held at the State Office on Satur-day, January 12th, the Junior Division is prepared to begin the 2019 New Year with a lot of excit-ing and updated activities. A special Thank You to all the wonderful ladies that took the time to attend and accomplish this great opportunity for the Juniors. Junior Division Awards Day will no longer be

held, but the Juniors will still be able to remain active and earn points through-out the year. Instead of the State Royalty, a Junior member from each District who earns the most points will be chosen as the “District Junior Representa-tive”. The Junior will be selected from Group 3, ages 12-14 years and Group 4, ages 15-High School. This award and the other awards will be presented to all the Juniors who participated in the Point & Merit System during the year at their District Social. So please start making plans to attend your Social and check for the date and time of your District Social in this issue of the KJZT Family Life Journal. Even though the revised Point & Merit System is not starting until this year, the leader from each District will be chosen based on the points that will be turned in this year. Camp Guardian Angel will be begin on Sunday, June 23rd and end on Wednes-day, June 26th, 2019 at Camp Kubena in Ledbetter, Texas. The days and the cost remain the same as last year. The camp fee is $187.00 and it is $20.00 for High & Low Ropes per camper. Any Junior member age 7 thru 17 can attend. Raffle tickets are in the process of being mailed. The Juniors are encouraged to sell as many raffle tickets as they can to help absorb the cost of camp and other camp expenses. More plans are in the making for other State activities, such as Family Funday at Splashway in Sheridan, Texas, State Community Service Projects like the Texas Ramp Project and Texas Alliance for Life-Walk for Life, just to give you an idea. Please let me know if you need more information or have any questions. Look-ing forward to seeing you and being with all of you at some of the upcoming events.

Junior ActivitiesJanuary/February 2019 KJZT Family liFe Journal

Junior Division InformationBy Anne Wick, State Coordinator of Junior Activities

Briley Kate Grahmann is a new member of Society No. 4 Praha. She is the daughter of Hilary and Greg Grahmann. Briley is a 4th generation KJZT member after her mother Hilary, grandmother Cynthia Kon-caba and great-grandmother Frances Kubenka.

Iva K Nemec is a new member of Society No. 11 West. She is the daughter of Callie Vrba and Coby Nemec. Iva has a sister, Dani Rose Montgomery. Her grandparents are Shirley and Roy Gann of West, and Larry and Johnnie Faye Nemec, of Tours, Texas.

Carli R. Clayton is a new member of Society No. 77 Rosenberg. She is the daughter of Christopher and Jodi Clayton. Carli is a 5th generation KJZT member.


Carter A. Dulak is a new member of Society No. 6 Bryan. He is the son of James and Breah Dulak of Katy, Texas.

Joshua M. Koll is a new member of Society No. 6 Bryan. He is the son of Jennifer M Koll.

Timothy Hoffma is a new member of Society No. 11 West. He is the son of Stephen and Maribel Hutyra. Timothy’s grandmother is Ana Barcenas of Kerens, Texas and his step-grandparents are Tom and Janice Hutyra of West.

KJZT Family Life New Members

A KJZT Family The Ryan and Josie Davis Family are proud to have all 5 of their children as members in KJZT Society No. 5 Shiner. The newest KJZT member in the family is the recently enrolled youngest daughter, Barbara Jane Davis.

Pictured is the Davis Family.


Dani R. Montgomery is a new member of Society No. 11 West. She is the daughter of Callie Vrba and Michael Montgomery. Dani has a sister, Iva Nemec. Her grandparents are Shirley and Roy Gann of West.

Other NewsMember Presented Merit Pin

Patricia Krenek, a member of St. Anne’s KJZT Society No. 30 East Bernard, was presented a Grandmother’s Pin for having enrolled all 7 of her grandchil-dren into St. Anne’s KJZT Society No. 30 East Bernard.

Pictured (L to R) are Patricia (Patsy) Krenek, and Society President Angeline Grigar.

Beckham Oliver Ruffin is a new member of Society No. 16 Ennis. He is the son of Josh and Alisha Ruf-fin. Beckham’s grandparents are Bernie and Pam Zmolik, and his great-grandparents are Wesley and Norma Juricek, and Benny and Evelyn Zmolik.

SAVE THE DATEIt’s Family Fun Day!

July 14, 2019

Stay tuned for more details!


Remove from oven. Let sit for 10-15 minutes. Remove foil. Serve hot. Yield 12 servings.

Peas and Asparagus DishSubmitted by Arlene Florus,Society No. 83 Flatonia

2 large cans asparagus, drained1 large can sweet peas, drained1 can cream of mushroom soup4 to 6 slices American cheese4 slices bread, cubed1 stick margarine or butter, melted

Layer: Asparagus, peas, soup and cheese in 7 x 11 inch baking dish. Combine bread with butter, tossing to coat. Spread over layers. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes. Yields: 8 servings

Spinach Beef Biscuit BakeSubmitted by Joyce Kurtz,State Director & Junior Director of Society No. 12 Sweet Home

2 tubes (7.5 oz. each) buttermilk biscuits1 ½ lb. ground beef½ c. chopped onion2 eggs1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen chopped spinach, thawed and squeezed dry1 can (4 oz.) mushroom stems and pieces, drained4 oz. crumbled feta or shredded mon terey jack cheese¼ c. grated parmesan cheese1 ½ tsp. garlic powdersalt and pepper to taste1 to 2 T. butter or margarine, melted

Press and flatten biscuits onto the bot-tom and up the sides of a greased 11 x 7 x 2 baking dish. Set aside. In a skillet over medium heat, cook beef and on-ion until meat is no longer pink, drain. In a bowl, beat eggs. Add spinach and mushrooms, mix well. Spoon into pre-pared crust. Drizzle with butter. Bake uncovered at 375° for about 30 min-utes or until crust is lightly browned.

Cheddar Cheese PenniesSubmitted by Mildred Santoro,Society No. 66 Weimar

1 c. shredded sharp cheese½ c. flour¼ c. butter or margarine, softened½ tsp. dry mustard

Preheat oven to 400˚ for 2 to 3 min-utes. Combine ingredients, mix well. Roll into 1-inch balls and place 1-inch apart on ungreased oven pan. Bake on 400˚ for 8 to 12 minutes. Watch browning. Serve hot or cold. Makes 2 dozen appetizers. I flatten mine with a fork as I like them crisp. Also, I bake until a little brown on top. Enjoy.

Broccoli CornbreadSubmitted by Helen Manning,Society No. 1 Yoakum

2 sticks margarine1 medium white onion, chopped4 eggs, slightly beaten1 c. small curd cottage cheese1 box chopped frozen broccoli, thawed2 (8 ½ oz.) boxes of corn muffin mix

Heat margarine and chopped onion in large Pyrex measuring cup in the mi-crowave on high for 2 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Mix well. Pour into 13 x 9 inch lightly greased

¼ c. packed brown sugar1 c. slivered almonds1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) vanilla instant pudding 1 pkg. (3.4 oz.) coconut pudding2 ⅔ c. milk2 c. cool whipfresh strawberries, optional

In a bowl, combine the first five in-gredients; press lightly into a greased 13 x 9 x 2 baking pan. Bake at 350˚ for 25-30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes to form coarse crumbles until golden brown. Cool and take out some of the mixture for topping.

In a mixing bowl, beat pudding mixes and milk. Fold in Cool Whip. Spoon over the crust, and top with remaining crumb mixture. Cover and refrigerate overnight.

Teresa’s Macaroni & CheeseSubmitted by Teresa Alvarado,Society No. 22 Wallis

cooking spray 8 oz. cooked large elbow macaroni1 (12 oz.) can evaporated milk 1 ½ c. whole milk ¼ c. (½ stick) of butter, melted 1 tsp. salt dash of pepper 2 large eggs, beaten 2 (10 oz.) bricks sharp cheddar cheese, grated (about 5 cups)dash of paprika

In a large bowl, mix the cooked maca-roni, evaporated milk, milk, melted butter, salt, pepper, eggs and all but ½ cup of the grated cheese. Pour these ingredients into a casserole dish, sprayed with cooking spray. Level the mixture, being careful not to touch the sides. Sprinkle the remaining cheese over the top of the mixture and then sprinkle with paprika. Cover with foil and bake at 350° for 50 minutes.

S H A R I N GO U R B E S T

If you would like to share a recipe or tip with your fellow members to appear in a future issue, please send them in to the State Office. Please include

your phone number in case we have any questions.Pyrex dish. Bake at 325˚ for 45 min-utes. Yields: 12 servings.

Best Ever Lemon PieSubmitted by Joyce Lenart,Society No. 104 Abbott

1 baked pie shell1 ¼ cups sugar6 T. cornstarch2 c. water⅓ c. lemon juice3 eggs, separated3 T. butter or margarine1 ½ tsp. lemon extract2 teaspoons vinegar

Mix sugar and cornstarch together in top of double boiler. Add water. Com-bine egg yolks and lemon juice and add to rest of mixture. Cook over boil-ing water until thick, about 25 min-utes. This does away with the starchy taste. Add lemon extract, butter, and vinegar. Pour into deep 9-inch pie shell and cover with meringue. Brown in oven.

Coconut Crunch DelightSubmitted by Marian Kram,Society No. 14 Moulton

½ c. melted butter1 c. flour1 ¼ c. flaked coconut


Estelle E. Havelka passed away December 27, 2018. She was 90. Estelle was born June 9, 1928 in Robstown, Texas to Pete and Albina (Marek) Vanecek. Estelle was a lifelong resident of Sinton where she graduated Sinton High School. She was an active member of the community. Estelle was a member at Sacred Heart Church; the Sinton Garden Club; Pioneer Womens Club; and Past President of KJZT Insurance. She loved play-ing Bunko with her friends, sewing and quilt-ing. She was an accomplished cook, enjoyed

baking cakes and had an infectious grin. Estelle was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She will be missed by all who knew her. Preceeding in death is her husband, Joseph H. Havelka; daughter, Janet Priolo; father, Pete Vanecek; and sister, Ruth Valenta. Survivors include her sons: Joe “Sonny” Havelka (Jan) of Calallen, Texas and Steve Havelka (Cindi) of Stockdale, Texas; daughter: Judy Chance (Mickey) of Austin, Texas; grandchildren: Joe Joe Havelka, Justin Havelka, Elizabeth Franks and Sarah Mourer; brother: Peter Vanecek (Margaret) of College Sta-tion, Texas; sister: Marilyn Chevalier of College Station, Texas; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Guestbook and video available online at www.resthavenfunerals.com

Estelle E. HavelkaJune 9, 1928 - December 27, 2018

Memorial Scholarship Fund Sincere thanks to all donors who contribute to the education of our young members through the Memorial Scholarship Fund. (This is an ongoing fund.) To donate, send the name of the person you would like to enroll and their/their family’s address, who the donation is from, and any monetary amount to the KJZT State Office. An acknowledgement card will be sent.

Geraldine Nekuza KJZT Society No. 16 EnnisGeraldine Nekuza David and Sofie PerkinsGeraldine Nekuza Keith and Sally LongGeraldine Nekuza Irene KriskaGeraldine Nekuza Geraldine Kubin and ChildrenGeraldine Nekuza Dianne and Neal LanmanGeraldine Nekuza John and Celeste WheelerGeraldine Nekuza Lynette and Terry DuFreneGeraldine Nekuza Jeanie LiskaGeraldine Nekuza Bart and Cindi KochGeraldine Nekuza Scott and Pam StricklandGeraldine Nekuza Mildred DlabajGeraldine Nekuza Mary CantrellOra Marie Harrell KJZT Society No. 12 Sweet HomeGeraldine Nekuza Matt and Teri McDanielGeraldine Nekuza Randolph RobertsHelen (Mican) Dusek KJZT Society No. 30 East BernardDavid C. Perkins, Sr. KJZT Society No. 43 GanadoDavid C. Perkins, Sr. Jeff and Joan JohnsonDavid C. Perkins, Sr. Frances VeselyDavid C. Perkins, Sr. Sofie PerkinsBertha Lampley Sofie PerkinsMargaret Anders Elizabeth (Betty) Patalik and FamilyDavid C. Perkins, Sr. Joyce and Jerry KurtzMargaret Hermes Joyce and Jerry KurtzJames Dusek KJZT Society No. 30 East BernardGeraldine Nekuza Stevie Berg, Luanne Bailey & Brent LeonardLiving and Deceased Members of Society No. 43 Ganado KJZT Society No. 43 Ganado David C. Perkins, Sr. Curtis and Deborah KasparDavid C. Perkins, Sr. Mary Ann Marek and FamilyGeraldine Nekuza Mary Ann Marek and FamilyMary Ann Kubena KJZT Society No. 30 East BernardElla Spaniel Al and Linda PrachylLeona Shimek KJZT Society No. 30 East BernardDonation KJZT Society No. 3 St. Mary’sWillie Broz Mary CantrellWilemina Broz Mary Ann MarekAdela Morris KJZT Society No. 30 East BernardDeceased Members of Society No. 83 Flatonia KJZT Society No. 83 Flatonia

Wilemina Broz Joyce and Jerry KurtzJohnny E. Svetlik Joyce and Jerry KurtzDeceased Members of Society No. 2 Hallettsville KJZT Society No. 2 HallettsvilleKatherine Kahanek Joyce and Jerry KurtzKatherine Kahanek Greg and Jennifer JanikThomas Wick Greg and Jennifer JanikThomas Michael Wick Mary Ann Pavliska(In Honor of the Retirement of) Loretta Stahl KJZT Society No. 53 WiedMarie Vacek KJZT Society No. 30 East BernardTom Wick Joyce and Jerry KurtzHenry Wick Joyce and Jerry KurtzBernice Watson Scott and Pam StricklandVilemina Broz Scott and Pam StricklandGeraldine Nekuza Eugene and Grace VinklarekDavid C. Perkins, Sr. Eugene and Grace VinklarekVilemina Broz Eugene and Grace VinklarekBernard Hrncir Eugene and Grace Vinklarek

Thank You

“In Memoriam”KJZT Family liFe Journal January/February 2019 January/February 2019

Stazy Hajek passed away November 3, 2018 at the age of 105. She was born in Praha, Texas to John and Anna (Jasek) Okruhlik on April 15, 1913. She attended Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church. Growing up, she attended St. Mary’s School in Praha. She married Frank Hajek, Jr. on October 19, 1937. Farming was their living. She is preceded in death by her parents, hus-band, daughter, 5 sisters, and 6 brothers. She is survived by children Georgia Cerny, Marty Chernosky, Alvin Hajik and wife Caro-

lyn, numerous nieces and nephews, 16 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren and other relatives. She loved the Lord and her church, was a member of KJZT Society No. 4 Praha, and the Altar Society. Her church ministries included leading the Rosary in Czech for many years, Sacriston, Lector, Eucharistic Minister, cleaning, do-ing church linens, and helping with the Pražahá Pout picnic. Later, she enjoyed her grandchildren. They were always asking about how she grew up and old times. She would tell them there were so many changes and she couldn’t keep up with it. She didn’t understand all these different ways. “Spanem Bohem”

Anastazie “Stazy” HajekApril 15, 1913 - November 3, 2018

Martha Tschoerner, age 98, passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2019. Martha was born in Granger, Texas on October 17th, 1920. Martha married Edwin in 1950 at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Corn Hill, Texas. Soon af-ter they married, Martha and Edwin moved to Austin, Texas and became lifelong members of St. Louis Catholic Church. Martha and Edwin were married for 59 years before he went to his heavenly home. Martha is preceded in death by her husband Edwin; their only child Elsie Faye Lynch; all

ten of her siblings; and parents Emilie David and Joseph Frank Sladecek. She is survived by her two grandchildren, James and Emilie Lynch; great grandchil-dren, Coleton, Kendall, Kamryn and Julia; son-in-law Jim Lynch; sister-in-law Verna Tschoerner; and many other nephews, nieces and cousins. Pallbearers were Richard Sladecek, Tommy Sladecek, Bobby Stefek, Frankie Tschoerner, Christopher Kubicek and Jeff Bauer. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Lynch, Hubert Tomasek, Johnnie Vrabel, Walter Taylor and James Kubala.

Martha TschoernerOctober 17, 1920 - January 4, 2019

Odie Emily Hamilton was taken to the Lord on January 9, 2019, at the age of 103. She was born in Granger Texas in 1915, where she grew up with her par-ents and 12 brothers and sisters. She attended Granger High School where she tutored several students in math and was a member of the school’s drama club. Graduating from high school, she attended business college in Dallas, Texas. After college she worked for Texas Old Age Assistance, now named the Texas Department of Human Services. Odie married C.R. (Ross) Hamilton in 1938. She continued to work for the state until her fifth child was born. At that time, she left her state job and de-voted her attention towards raising her children and keeping the books for her husband’s business, Hamilton Electric Works. Odie joined The Catholic Women’s Fraternal of Texas (KJZT) in 1958 and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Maria Galante #115. She was the KJZT treasurer for many years and was recognized for her service in the KJZT membership Drive selling Life Insurance. In 2008, she was recognized for 50 years of membership in both organizations. Being of Czech heritage, she spent many years at Aqua Fest on Czech Night working the Kolache Booth with her KJZT friends and family. Odie was a fun-spirited woman who always had an open door for friends and family. She loved children, enjoyed gardening, travel and entertaining. She is missed by many. Odie was preceded in death by her parents, Marie and Edward Bartosh; husband, Ross, and their first born son, Edward Ross; brothers, Shorty, Jerry, Roman, Henry, Max Ben and Walter Bartosh; sisters, Lillian Cervanka, Anita Bartosh, Eleanor Bartosh and Georgia Blakeslee. Odie is survived by her daughters, Donna Spaar Brune, Sandra H. Roberts, and sons Gary, Dale, and Mike Hamilton, seven grandchildren, three great grand-children, her sister Margie Pustejovsky; and many loved nieces and nephews. Special thanks to all the caregivers that have helped Odie and her family through the last chapter in her life. Eternal rest grant unto her oh Lord and may perpetual light shine upon her, may she Rest In Peace. Amen. ~ Paul Pustejovsky ~

Odie E. HamiltonMarch 31, 1915 - January 9, 2019

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 Himin 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 Israelfor 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 ORASSOCIATE WITH INSURANCE named in our "In Memoriam" column is remembered by KJZT Family Life with an Annual Enrollment in the KJZT Clerical Endowment Fund.

Prayers are requested for the repose of the souls of our members who have gone to their eternal rest.

The State Directors and State Officers of KJZT Family Life offer their deepest sympathy to the bereaved families of our departed members.

SOCIETY NAME DATE OF DEATH AGE“In Memoriam”


4 PRAHA STAZY (OKRUHLIK) HAJEK 11/3/2018 1054 PRAHA MARY ANN (JASEK) LEV 11/16/2018 875 SHINER ADELINE (SHIMEK) KRENEK 11/21/2018 855 SHINER MARTHA (HYBNER) JANOTA 11/30/2018 946 BRYAN EDITH (KOCUREK) BAYER 12/19/2018 926 BRYAN JANE (RENGHOFER) INGRAM 12/16/2018 916 BRYAN NANCY (LERO) MALY 4/13/2018 587 DUBINA BERNICE (CERNOCH) ROHAN 11/24/2018 877 DUBINA JOHN E. JANACEK, SR. 12/15/2018 9210 FAYETTEVILLE APOLLONIA (JANDA) WIED 11/1/2018 8311 WEST DOROTHY (FEDRO) NESLONY 2/10/2018 9111 WEST BERNADETTE ROSE JASKA 2/2/2018 5911 WEST MARY ALICE (MATUS) KAENZIG 12/18/2018 7811 WEST MARIE (MIKULIK) HORAK 6/28/2018 9515 CORN HILL MARTHA (DOMEL) JACOBSON 12/31/2015 9216 ENNIS ADELL MARIE HONZA 10/13/2018 9616 ENNIS KARON (JURIK) BEEBE 10/29/2018 7216 ENNIS BETTY MIKEL TRLICA 11/7/2018 7816 ENNIS FRANCES (ELLEVEN) SLOVAK 12/8/2018 7516 ENNIS HELEN (MARUSAK) MIKEL 6/29/2018 8117 NADA DAVID HENGST 12/12/2018 9019 TAYLOR LOUISE (HRNA) PEPPER 11/25/2018 8619 TAYLOR LIBBIE (SLOVACEK) RUZICKA 11/27/2018 9820 CISTERN MARIE (JANECKA) VINKLAREK 4/25/2017 9221 MARAK MARY ANN (DAVID) PLACHY 11/22/2018 9122 WALLIS ELIZABETH (BOURG) MINKS 11/20/2018 8022 WALLIS MARVIN BERNARD POLASEK 11/10/2018 6730 EAST BERNARD ADELLA (RACHUNEK) MORRIS 11/24/2018 9030 EAST BERNARD MARIE DORNAK VACEK 12/22/2018 9032 HOUSTON BARBARA (KNIGHT) KIMBROUGH 12/9/2018 8638 SAN ANTONIO CHRISTINE (JASIK) PARMA 10/12/2018 9538 SAN ANTONIO LEROY PAUL MUEHLSTEIN 12/17/2018 8241 ELLINGER RUBY (KOEHL) LITZMANN 12/13/2018 9142 SEALY MARGARET (FILIP) SUSTALA 12/13/2018 8844 MORAVIA ANNA MARIE KUTAC 11/15/2018 6546 CORPUS CHRISTI LILLIE (HROCH) KURTZ 10/12/2018 9046 CORPUS CHRISTI THERESA (HYZAK) MAZOCH 10/27/2018 9546 CORPUS CHRISTI THERESA (SCHMIDLKOFER) MORRIS 11/21/2018 7046 CORPUS CHRISTI TILLIE MARIE MOKRY 1/1/2019 8749 NEEDVILLE DOROTHY (BARTOSH) RAINOSEK 10/17/2018 8959 FORT WORTH BESSIE (SHEREK) RINEY 1/7/2019 9069 SMITHVILLE MARTHA (VACEK) MENEGHETTI 7/15/2018 8572 EL CAMPO BEATRICE (NAISER) STANFORD 10/13/2018 9672 EL CAMPO JOCELYN (ROD) SMITH 12/13/2018 8575 JOURDANTON WILMA (FOSTER) IVY 6/1/2018 8789 SINTON ESTELLE (VANECEK) HAVELKA 12/27/2018 9093 AUSTIN FRANCES (KUBACAK) KAJS 7/20/2018 95100 BAY CITY ROSE (FABRYGEL) SMITH 12/10/2018 85101 VICTORIA LUCY (MARTIN) POLASEK 10/30/2018 84101 VICTORIA THERESA (FILER) LACINA 12/21/2018 83108 DALLAS ESTELLE (HOLY) SPANIEL 1/14/2019 99115 FREEPORT EDWARD J. IGLINSKY, JR. 11/11/2018 86130 GEORGETOWN TILLIE (HEJL) EYEINGTON 12/12/2018 91134 LUBBOCK SHARON (HERMES) JOHNSON 11/20/2018 76

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