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INSIDESecond Annual Turkey Shoot ChallengePages 6-7

IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER•October 4-5, 2014Annual State KJT Golf Tournament & KJT 125th Anniversary Celebration and State Family Day

•October 10, 2014KJT News Deadline

THOUGHT OF THE MONTH

"As we express our gratitude, we must

never forget that the highest appreciation is not to utter words, but to live by them." ~John F. Kennedy

Volume 47, No. 190 www.kjtnet.org September 2014

NEWS The Official Newsletter of the Catholic Union of Texas

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DAVID M. WAGNERKJT State Vice President

STATE VICE PRESIDENT'S MESSAGE

Connected At The Palm . . .

The Catholic Union of Texas finally has a Facebook page!!!

Check it out and "Like" our page! Invite your friends to "Like" our page also!

As I sit here typing this article my phone lights up! No, it’s not my turn to play

have been saved if our fellow Texans would have had a little more information.

It’s simply amazing how connected we are today with Skype, MySpace, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram,

text messaging and mobile email. Many times my father would tell me that all I do is “Play on that darn phone!” Well, many of those times he was right because I was

“Words with Friends” yet. It’s a weather alert message stating that a cool front is on the way. My thoughts immediately turn to the Hurricane of 1900 that hit Galveston, Texas on September 8, 1900. How many lives could

TEXAS CZECHS

Rooted In Tradition Exhibit OpensBy DAWN ORSAK

The nonprofit organiza-tion PolkaWorks is pleased to announce the premiere of the

multimedia exhibition Texas Czechs: Rooted in Tradition, which will be on display at the Museum of the Coastal Bend (MCB) in Victoria, September

11–December 6. Exhibit co-producers are Texas Czechs Lori Najvar and Dawn Orsak. The project has major support from the KJT, as well as from Humanities Texas and KJZT.

The exhibition highlights the 21st century cultural and community traditions of Texans of Czech descent through photography, films and text. Since 2012, Lori, Dawn and the PolkaWorks team have traveled the state interviewing, researching, photographing and filming people and events. The exhibition will be shown at museums, schools, libraries and special events statewide and beyond.

Texas Czechs: Rooted in Tradition is presented at the MCB in partnership with the Victoria Chapter of the Czech Heritage Society. The Victoria CHS’s 29th annual Czech Heritage Festival will be held Sunday, September 28. Public programs held at the MCB will feature Texas Czechs from the Victoria area and include:

October 9 – Workshop: Documenting family stories in

Catholic Union Of Texas News September 2014

ATTENTION KJT Members

Silent Auction items are needed for the

KJT State Family Day 125th Anniversary

October 4 & 5, 2014

All proceeds will be donated to the KJT State Charities

Volunteers to help are welcome

Please contact Ellen Zdansky 361.992.4501

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KJT STATE FAMILY DAY WEEKEND

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Kolache Eating Contest

Saturday, October 4, 2014KJT 125th Anniversary

CelebrationTentative Times:

Youth 3 p.m. • Adults 4 p.m.5 Flights – 10 People per Flight

Flights: Age 6-8 • Age 9-12 • Age 13-18Adult Women (19 & Up) • Adult Men (19 & Up)

Call the Home Office to sign up!

Rooted In Tradition . . .Continued from page 1

the digital age. P o l k a W o r k s ’ m i s s i o n

i s t o h i g h l i g h t u n i q u e cultural traditions through documentaries, photography and public programs designed t o e d u c a t e a n d i n s p i r e . PolkaWorks continues to

KJT Society #40 members working at the East Bernard Kolache-Klobase Festival on June 2014. Photo taken during fieldwork for the exhibit.

fundraise for additional films for the exhibit. If you’d like to make a donation, contact Dawn at [email protected] / 512-825-2249 or Lori at [email protected] / 512-799-6842. To learn more, visit www.polkaworks.org.

State VP Message . . .Continued from page 1

“playing” while many of those times he was wrong. I can’t count how many times I’m working or communicating with KJT members and others via my cell phone. I’ll even boast that I can easily stay connected to my friends, classmates, peers and even strangers. I believe it’s

safe to say that I’m not alone.We live in a world where we

can share thoughts, pictures and video with our friends, family and peers within seconds of hitting “send”. This makes you think, “What’s next?” With a world that is becoming ever


KJT 125th Anniversary Celebration and

State Family Day

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Golf Tournament @ Stephen F. Austin Golf Course 1130 Park Road – Sealy, Texas 77474

8:30 a.m. Registration with 9 a.m. Shotgun Start

Family Day – 1:30 p.m. Registration & Silent Auction

Knights of Columbus Hall 1390 Highway 90 W – Sealy, Texas

Children’s Activities:

Video Games * Laser Tag * Bounce Houses Face Painting

Kovanda’s Czech Band 2-5 p.m. Kolache Eating Contest 3-4 p.m.

Dinner 5-6 p.m. Silent Auction Ends

Dujka Brothers 6-10 p.m.

More Video Games 6-9 p.m. Attendance Prizes throughout the Day

Sunday October 5, 2014

Mass – Immaculate Conception Catholic Church – 9 a.m.

600 4th Street – Sealy, Texas

Lunch – K of C Hall – 10:45 a.m.

Bingo Games with Prizes – Approx. 11:30 a.m.

Please RSVP by calling the KJT Home Office at 800.245.8182 or emailing [email protected]

by Friday, September 26 so we can order ample food.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

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KJT 125th Anniversary Celebration and

State Family Day

Saturday, October 4, 2014

Golf Tournament @ Stephen F. Austin Golf Course 1130 Park Road – Sealy, Texas 77474

8:30 a.m. Registration with 9 a.m. Shotgun Start

Family Day – 1:30 p.m. Registration & Silent Auction

Knights of Columbus Hall 1390 Highway 90 W – Sealy, Texas

Children’s Activities:

Video Games * Laser Tag * Bounce Houses Face Painting

Kovanda’s Czech Band 2-5 p.m. Kolache Eating Contest 3-4 p.m.

Dinner 5-6 p.m. Silent Auction Ends

Dujka Brothers 6-10 p.m.

More Video Games 6-9 p.m. Attendance Prizes throughout the Day

Sunday October 5, 2014

Mass – Immaculate Conception Catholic Church – 9 a.m.

600 4th Street – Sealy, Texas

Lunch – K of C Hall – 10:45 a.m.

Bingo Games with Prizes – Approx. 11:30 a.m.

Please RSVP by calling the KJT Home Office at 800.245.8182 or emailing [email protected]

by Friday, September 26 so we can order ample food.

We look forward to seeing you all there!

so connected I’m very happy and excited to say that the Catholic Union of Texas, the KJT, is also staying connected! We have recently updated our web site www.kjtnet.org as well as launched our own Facebook page (don’t forget to “Like” us). We will soon be on Twitter (tweet tweet) and will continue to look for ways to stay connected with our officers, members and prospective members.

Once upon a time I would have used the word “innovative” in the paragraphs above. Well, when innovation becomes the norm then it’s not new any longer. Our parents used the slogan, “Connected at the hip” while in today’s world being “Connected at the palm” hits much closer to home. Makes you wonder, what’s next!

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Ode To The KJT

The Catholic Union of Texas, the KJT, is here to stay – no doubt

125 years of faith, protection and strength has proved its clout

Times of depression and disasters only fue led i t s protection

And expanding to accept women and any good Christian was a wise acceptance

Continued faith and great leadership will keep things in tow

And with God at the helm, progress will always be so

By Rosalie Bohuslav, President Corpus Christi Society #72


Another Wonderful Member Benefit!

While the KJT has had the ScriptSave prescription drug discount card for many years, ScriptSave now has some

additional savings opportunities for our members.

Vision CareSave 40% off the retail price of frames, save on lenses

and lens options (a complete pair of glasses purchase is required), 15% savings on conventional

(non-disposable) contact lenses, 15% off the retail price of LASIK and PRK Vision Correction Procedures, $5 off

eye exam with dilation, $10 off contact lens exam. No limits on usage and savings at over 13,000 locations

including both private practice providers and optical retailers such as LensCrafters, Target Optical, Sears

Optical, JC Penney and most Pearle Vision locations.

Hearing Care15% savings on over 70 hearing aid models at 1,400

preferred providers. FREE, 10-step hearing evaluation to diagnose the extent of hearing loss. Beltone's exclusive

BelCare Aftercare Program offers members lifetime cleanings, inspections, adjustments and service for any Beltone hearing instruments purchased at any Beltone

location throughout the United States.

Daily Living ProductsActiveForever.com offers a wide selection of assistive daily

living aids at guaranteed low prices! Cardholders receive a 10% discount.

If you would like to take part in the ScriptSave program and you don’t have your original card that was sent out

at the inception of the program, you can contact us at [email protected] or you can call the office at 800.245.8182 to get your discount card.

Additionally, you can go to www.kjtnet.org to download your card. All household members of a KJT member

may take part in the program.

MESSAGE FROM THE STATE ATTORNEY

Motor Vehicle Tax . . .

PHILIP J. HUNDLKJT State Attorney

Qu e s t i o n : M y g r a n d m o t h e r recent ly passed away and I found out that she left me

her automobile in her will. I have been told that I could owe motor vehicle tax to the State of Texas when I receive the vehicle. Is this true, and if so, is there a way to avoid the tax?

Generally, when a used motor

vehicle is transferred between individuals or entities (other than licensed dealers) for some

form of consideration, motor vehicle tax is owed to the State of Texas in connection with the transfer. In most cases, the tax will be 6.25% of the standard presumptive value (SPV) of the vehicle or the sales price, whichever is higher.

The standard presumptive value is determined by the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles based on certain publications by nationally recognized motor vehicle value guide services. However, there are various exceptions to the general rule,

and inheriting a vehicle is one of them.

An unencumbered inherited motor vehicle – that is, a motor vehicle that is not subject to any outstanding lien – is treated as a gift, and is subject only to a $10 gift tax.

However, if you were to assume a lien on the vehicle or give some other form of consideration to your grandmother’s estate in exchange for the vehicle, the SPV may apply and motor vehicle tax would be due.

Keep in mind that, should you decide to transfer the vehicle to another individual or entity on a subsequent date, the buyer would be subject to the general rule and 6.25% tax, unless the

transaction falls into some other exception.

Philip J. Hundl is State Attorney for the K.J.T. and a shareholder in the law firm of Wadler, Perches, Hundl & Kerlick with offices in Wharton, El Campo and Richmond, Texas. State Attorney’s note: The information in this column is not intended as legal advice but to provide a general understanding of the law. Readers with legal problems, including those whose questions are addressed here, should consult attorneys for advice on their particular circumstances.

Submit your questions for this column via email to [email protected] or via U.S. Mail

to Wadler, Perches, Hundl & Kerlick, Philip J. Hundl, KJT State Attorney c/o KJT Legal Column, 101 W. Burleson Street, Wharton, Texas 77488 or at www.wphk-law.com.

AUGUST 2014 TOP PRODUCERS

Ellen ZdanskySociety #72, Corpus Christi

•August 2014 New Application Producer – 116 months

•August 2014 New Member Producer – 113 months


Ronald HostasSociety #59, Seymour

•Second Place August 2014 Top Producer

Joe LandsfeldSociety #35, Ennis

•Fifth Place August 2014 Top Producer

Lois JirkovskySociety #13, Yoakum

•Fourth Place August 2014 Top Producer

•August 2014 New Application Producer – 200

months

W.K. LeonardSociety #119, La Marque•First Place August 2014

Top Producer

Mildred MachacekSociety #20, Shiner

•Ninth Place August 2014 Top Producer

Dan StavenaSociety #139, Bay City

•Tenth Place August 2014 Top Producer

Eugene MaroulSociety #107, Abbott

•Third Place August 2014 Top Producer

Daniel LevSociety #90, Rosenberg•Eighth Place August 2014

Top Producer

Tammy PlanteSociety #102, San Antonio

•Sixth Place August 2014 Top Producer

Frankie Joe CernosekSociety #42, Holman

•Seventh Place August 2014 Top Producer

•August 2014 Volume Leader

Donald DusekSociety #115, Victoria

•August 2014 New Application Producer – 2 months

•August 2014 New Member Producer – 2 months

Ray PokorneySociety #132, Pflugerville•August 2014 Application

Leader•August 2014 Premium Leader

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Available

Charles MockSociety #29, Frydek•August 2014 New Application Producer

– 2 months

Society #9, FayettevilleBrooke Nicole Fritsch

Society #14, BryanKimberly Ann Zemanek

Society #27, TaylorKeith Ray Knapek

Society #28, GrangerJessica Lynn Wolf

Society #112, AustinHolt R. Giesen

25-Year Membership

September 2014

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2ND ANNUAL TURKEY SHOOT CHALLENGE

Hostyn Society #3 Outlaws Grab First Spot With 150 Points

KJT COOKBOOK SNEAK PREVIEW

To order, send check or money order to:Catholic Union of Texas, the KJTP.O. Box 297La Grange, TX 78945

Please send me ___ copies of

Cooking with the KJTSALE PRICE$10.00 plus $3.00 shipping/handling per book for general delivery ($13 per book)

SPECIAL BUNDLE SALE PRICE3 books for $25.00 plus $4.00 shipping/handling ($29 for 3 books)

Enclosed is my check or money order for $________

Mail books to:

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KJT COOKBOOK SALE!

Looking for the perfect tailgate recipe or birthday gift for family

and friends? Look no more ... "Cooking with the KJT"

is the ultimate gift for the chefs on your gift list!

By JAMES PRIHODA

Th e S c h u l e n b u r g Society #129’s 2nd Annual Turkey Shoot Challenge turn out was a tremendous

success with seven teams competing for “Bragging Rights as Best Shooters.” The Home Office Hoodlums led by State Vice President David Wagner arrived early with their sails full of hot air as they strutted

around the grounds going as far as asking that trophies be

Team members participating in the 2014 2nd Annual Turkey Shoot Challenge

awarded to their team before the event started.

After the first five rounds

of the shoot, the Home Office Hoodlums were on target holding the lead over the other

six teams by 11 points. That’s when the atmosphere became boisterous as the friendly bragging, ribbing, taunting and teasing among the teams stepped up several levels.

Then after 10 rounds it really warmed up as Hoodlums fell back by two points as team Hostyn KJT Society #3 Outlaws led by Helen Kruppa and team St. Augustine Schulenburg Society #129 Mishmash led by Anthony Prihoda tied for the lead.

The 15 rounds resu l t s tabulated a second place finish for the Home Office Hoodlums as Team Hostyn Society #3 Outlaws finished strong by strengthening their lead to seven points for first place finish taking the Team Trophy and individual team member’s trophies.

The final tallies for the teams were as follows:

First Place – Team No. 4 Hostyn Society #3 Outlaws

– 150 pointsSecond Place – Team No. 1

La Grange Society #46 Home Office Hoodlums – 143 points

Third Place – Team #5St. Augustine Schulenburg

Society #129 Mishmash – 137 points

Fourth Place – Team #2 St. John Nepomucene Weimar

Society #68 Tavern Boys – 124 points

Fifth Place – Team #7 Hallettsville Society #5 Meximans – 109 pointsSixth Place – Team #6

St. Augustine Schulenburg Society #129 Shockers

– 95 pointsSeventh Place – Team #3 St. Augustine Schulenburg

Society #129 Double D – 69 points

First Place Team Hostyn Society #3 Outlaws – (Left to right) State President L. Urban, Patrick Prihoda, team members Helen Kruppa, Allen Holub, Jeff Melnar, Brandon Pavlica and Andy Kruppa; Matthew Prihoda and State Vice President David M. Wagner are “Best Shooters” of 2014 2nd Annual Turkey Shoot Challenge.

Second Place Team La Grange Society #46 Home Office Hoodlums – (Left to right) State President Christopher L. Urban, State Vice President David M. Wagner, State Director Ray Pokorney, Jim Petter and Reece Cernoch winning the $100 Bonus Round.



District IX Family Fun Day

Saturday, October 11, 201410 a.m.-2 p.m.

Bane ParkWest Little York at Hwy. 290

•Food •Fishing •Horseshoes•Free Throw Basketball

•Cards/Dominoes •VolleyballSocieties

#56 Houston#82 Eastgate#103 Baytown

#119 LaMarque#120 Beaumont

#121 Katy Spring Branch

Information – Pat Nevlud 281.599.1057

Human Interest Stories Involving KJT Members An expert in a specialized field?

A special child and their circumstance?Community or workplace achievements?

Person with exceptional talent?Dedication to charitable works & volunteering?

Fishing & hunting adventures? Story of first responders' special efforts?

Chili or barbecue cook-off winners? Service in the military?

Unknown interesting KJT history tales?Please submit articles for our NEW

Human Interest Story Section!

In appreciation for the 35 team members that came out to make the challenge a great success, the group was given a bonus round shoot-off to compete for a $100 prize for the team. The Home Office Hoodlums did not go home empty as team member Reece Cernoch won the round and the prize.

Schulenburg Society #129 members wish to thank all the shooters that came out to benefit the society’s programs.

Society #129 youth sold hot dogs and nachos to raise funds.

Society #129's Second Annual Turkey Shoot Challenge . . .Continued from page 6

Shooting competition continues . . .

KJT youngsters have their own competitions as parents have fun . . .

Shooting competition continues . . . and everyone watches to see who the winners will be!

Back To SchoolT o a l l o u r K J T y o u t h

membersAs you embark on a new

year, Maybe even a new school,New subjects and new

challengesRemember who you are and Where you come from.Be a friend, do not criticize, Share a smile and a helping

handWe are all God's Children.Good luck in a l l your

endeavors Submitted by

State Director Ellen Zdansky

Blessings Of Wisdom

If you wish . . . you can be wise;

If you apply yourself,You can be shrewd.If you are willing to listen,You will learn;If you pay attention,You can be instructed.Sirach 6:32-33

Submitted by State Director Ellen Zdansky

Home office Hours

To better serve our membership, the KJT Home

Office is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and from 7:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Fridays.


ANNUAL SLOTS OF FUN RUN

The Fun Rolls On For District IV

Katy/Spring Branch Society #121 Religious Retirement Fundraiser

10 1/2 x 20 Red, White & Blue Hand Crafted Wooden State Flag of Texas

$20 per flag plus $7 shipping/handling Free delivery in Houston area

Call Pat Nevlud to order: 281.599.1057 (Limited quantity available)

HOLY CROSS PARISH

BAZAAR Riverside Hall, East Bernard

Sunday, October 12, 2014

Meal Served at 11:00 A.M.

*BAR-B-QUE BEEF * CHICKEN * SAUSAGE*

WITH “HOMEMADE DRESSING” & ALL THE TRIMMINGS

Hamburgers Served at 3:00 P.M.

Plenty of Czech Pastries, Refreshments & Country Store Items

**Pony Rides & Bounce House**

**Velcro Wall**

Games from Noon–5:00 P.M.

Grand AUCTION

at 12:30 P.M.

Entertainment from Noon til?

The Dujka Brothers (noon to 3:00 P.M.)

The Red Ravens (3:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.)

No Limit (Country/Rock 6:00 P.M. til ?)

Raffle Drawing at 8:00 P.M. Mass Schedule – Holy Cross Church

Sunday, October 12th - 7:00 A.M. and 9:00 A.M.

EVERYONE INVITED!

Whether floating in a tube or lounging on deck, the evening Dream Pool concert was the perfect way to chill on a hot evening in July.

“We won money before we even set foot in the casino!” Joke contest winners on the District IV bus trip included Sarah Vitek (first), Marie Pavelka (second), Dominic Dobias (third) and Connie Dickinson (fourth). Winners of the first ever Rebus contest were Patty Sanders and Joe Banda

‘Little Richard’ and District IV members Frances and Jim Petter had a Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On! (hands, that is) after the lively Legends In Concert show.

BY SHiRLEY POKORnEY,DISTRICT IV PRESIDENT

For 18 years District IV has organized the annual Slots of Fun Run for its members, but it just continues

to get more exciting and entertaining each year! Along with a few new personalities added into the mix of riders

this year, there were also some surprises aboard the bus and at the casino.

A new rebus word game played enroute warmed up our brains for the strategic thinking called for at those challenging table games. Of course the casino always has some new machines to entice us with their beckoning lights, clanging bells

and wacky whistles, but now when we need a break from feeding greedy slots, there are other forms of amusement as well.

Upon arrival a fabulous dream pool invited us to float, swim or simply relax and enjoy the live music of the Molly Ringwalds in their final performance before they return to Sheffield, England. Some of us chose to be fooled by the new Legends in Concert Show featuring unbelievably convincing Lady Gaga, Elvis and Little Richard impersonators. Others entered the slot tournament for a quick try at easy money.

Most of us were able to take advantage of the $5.50 Cajun buffet feast to stuff our faces (again – as if we really needed it after the entire-trip eating marathon along the way!)

But whether our individual pockets were fuller or thinner on the return ride, ALL of us returned with some fresh jokes to entertain our families and friends that were not fortunate enough to join us on this adventure. Despite the changes, one thing about this experience is a welcome and much anticipated constant – the relaxing time to visit with KJT friends, both old and new, along the way!

Trim 1,000 Mg Of SodiumMake your snack pack with

carrots instead of pretzels!

Septemer 2014 Catholic Union Of Texas News

DON'T MISS THE MAGIC – SAIL AWAY WITH THE KJT

You Still Have Time To Hop AboardBY SHiRLEY POKORnEY,KJT KRUISE KOORDINATOR

I’ll never forget my first cruise, coincidentally this very same route. Ray had been in the Navy, and despite the fact that I could not swim and was terrified of water (much less an entire ocean of it!), he was going on a cruise for our 20th anniversary – with or without me. It was the beginning of a love affair . . . with sailing.

October’s voyage will be our tenth and if real life had not gotten in the way, there would have been twice that. For my dollar, there is not a greater vacation bargain anywhere since the price includes luxurious cabins, bountiful gourmet food, top quality entertainment, no constant packing and unpacking, and someone else does all the driving between destinations, all the cooking, and the entire cleanup as well!

Cruises ships are incredibly quiet and very smooth. You have very little perception of movement, unless you’re on deck or at a window. That’s

where you’ll find me. The ocean is so relaxing and beautiful! Here are some of my observations and pleasures:Pampered white linen

service in the dining room or a casual smorgasbord on the Lido Deck – 24 hours a day of food, food and more food!Las Vegas quality floor

shows nightlyCasino with table games

and slots that deliver a high pay outBingo with large cash

prizes including the chance to win another cruiseTours of the ship and its

workingsClasses on everything

from folding towel animals to martini mixology to fruit and ice carvingFull service spas, large

swimming pools and hot tubs to wash away any cares that you packed from home W o r k o u t m a c h i n e s

overlooking the sparkling waters and sports decks with putting greens and ball courts for the even more active

Opportunity to participate onstage in a game show or just observe and laugh from the audience

That’s on the ship. At port you’ll have plenty of time to explore Montego Bay in Jamaica, Georgetown on Grand Cayman, and Cozumel in Mexico.Take in the laid back

ambiance of Jamaica while duty-free shopping and sipping your favorite tropical drink. Don’t leave without Blue Mountain Coffee and Appleton RumClimb up Dunn’s River

Falls or admire their beauty from the observation decksZip line or take in the

mountains and Fern Gully in an air-conditioned tour bus Relax on a river raft ride

down the Martha Brae RiverExperience the interior

of Jamaica with breath-taking panoramic mountain views at the Croydon Plantation while nibbling on the pineapple, citrus, sugarcane and coffee grown thereAt beautiful prist ine

Cayman Island enjoy white sands and crystal warm waters of Seven Mile Beach. Try it on horseback for a more unique beach experience. For those who like to peek under the water, this is a favorite among divers and marine biologistsStingray City is a must-do

on this trip. Touch and feed the stingrays while snorkeling amongst magnificent coral reefs and tropical fish, or just stand and view them in the 3-foot water of the sandbar.

Visit the turt le farm and watch the Ridleys being hatchedSend a postcards from Hell

to prove that you have been there and backShop for great prices on

diamonds and Black Opals (very rare)Stop into a local pub – it’s

really fun to have a pint or two with the congenial Brits

There are so many things to do, it’s impossible to list, but the point I want to make is that if you have never cruised before,

this is a great opportunity to see if it’s for you. The price is great on a new ship (the two-year-old Magic) departing out of Galveston (no airline expense) and you’ll be meeting, partying, celebrating daily Mass, winning great prizes and visiting exotic destinations – with your KJT brethren. It’s a win-win-win-win situation! Don’t get left behind on October 19 (returning October 26). Call me, Shirley Pokorney, at (512) 251-1185 for group number and booking details.


9TH ANNUAL RECEPTION

Society #133 Celebrates With Czech Deacon/SeminariansBY MARVin MAREK, STATE HONORARy DIRECTOR& CHAIR OF THE ST.BARTHOLOMEW THE APOSTLE PVC

On Wednesday night, July 30, members of Holy Family Society #133 of M i s s o u r i C i t y

joined in celebrating the 9th annual reception held in Katy for visiting seminarians from the Archdiocesan Seminary of Olomouc in the Czech Republic.

A Mass in the Czech language held in St. Bartholomew the Apostle Catholic Church

preceded the reception. Fr. Paul Chovanec of St. Justin Martyr Catholic Church of Houston was the main celebrant with Frs. Stephen Nesrsta of Holy Trinity Church in Corn Hill and Desmond Daniels of St. Luke the Apostle Catholic Church in Houston concelebrating.

The Houston Czech Singers led by Al Stryk of Pearland provided traditional Czech hymns. Attendance at the Mass comprised 146 people that included parishioners as well as others from surrounding parishes, including Holy Family Church in Missouri City.

The reception followed in the

new Parish Center and included a potluck dinner with plenty of Czech beer as well as wine. An improvised band of musicians: Charlie Janecek of East Bernard,

Henry Repka of Sealy, Leonard Laitkep of El Campo, Delores Petru Rivera of Katy and Bruce Brosch of Houston donated their time to provide the polka

music and share their allotted time with the Czech Singers of Houston that sang some of the “old time” Czech folksongs. Even Fr. Desmond Daniels of Chennai, India, now serving in Houston, joined the musicians. At least 170 people attended the reception. This event was organized by the Parish Vocations Committee with the support of Knights of Columbus Council 6950, Joseph M. Walla Columbian Squires Circle 2738 and the parish youth group.

A Mass in the Czech language was held at St. Bartholomew the Apostle Church before the reception.

Enjoying the 9th annual reception for visiting seminarians were (left to right) Harvey Koudelka, Marvin Marek, Al Janda, Ben Machalac, Alvin Steffek, Gene Steffek and Danny Svoboda.

Enjoying the 9th annual reception for visiting seminarians in Katy were (left to right) Barbara Janda, Judy Marek, Linda Koudelka, Margaret Slanina and Delores Steffek.

Society #133 members are pictured with the visiting seminarians.

The Houston Czech Singers provided traditional Czech hymns during the Mass.

Society #3, HostynRobert A. Kallus

Society #16, WallisRonald G. MinksDaniel L. Scheel

Society #20, ShinerRonald L. Roznovsky

Society #31, WestEdmond J. Rauschuber

Society #35, EnnisMichael W. Patak

Society #39, MarakJames E. Marak

Society #43, WiedKenneth L. Zarsky

Society #72, Corpus ChristiDaniel R. ValentaPatrick R. Valenta

Society #81, PothRobert J. Swize

Society #96, SintonGerald A. Valenta

Society #102, San AntonioTodd D. Meuth

Society #121, Katy-Spring Branch

Victor J. Janak IITheodore J. JanakTimothy F. Janak

Society #122, FreeportJames D. Dornak

50-Year Membership

September 2014

STATE CHARITIES


Frenstat Holds Flag Day Ceremony

Society #3 Attends Flag Day

Frenstat Society #12 had its Flag Day ceremony on Sunday, May 25. President Karasek talks to the parish about the meaning of the flag and recognizes all of our veterans.

Father blesses the flag before it is put on the flagpole during the Society #12 Flag Day.

Even the youngest participate as everyone says the Pledge of Allegiance and Taps is played during the Society #12 Flag Day ceremony. Flags were handed out to all parishioners after Mass.

Hostyn Society #3 members attend Flag Day events on Saturday, June 14 at the Fayette County Courthouse. At the event were front row (left to right) Robert A. Kallus, Albert Kozel and Bethany Kallus; back, Theo Svec, Robert (Bobby) Kallus, Patrick Janda, Patsy Janda, Joyce Muras and Brenda Fietsam.

(Above and below) Manor Society #131 held their second annual Flag Day ceremony at the Manor City Cemetery on Saturday, June 14. The ceremony consisted of reading the “History of the Flag,” the singing of a few patriotic songs and the reading of names of veterans buried at the cemetery. After the ceremony, members and guests went throughout the cemetery, placing small U.S. Flags at the gravesites of the veterans.

Manor Members Honor Flag

St. Elizabeth of Hungary Society #132 of Pflugerville belatedly celebrated Flay Day on Sunday, July 13, as part of the monthly pancake breakfast. Henrik White (above) enjoys KJT pancakes and also likes Super Heroes and Mind Craft. Henrik is five years old and will be starting school this year. Paul Detzel conducted the Flag Day Ceremonies. Rev. Craig DeYoung, Associate Pastor, attended his first KJT event at St. Elizabeth and is pictured (below) with Rosalinda Hernandez (left) and Alice Bosquez (right). Rev. DeYoung was ordained Saturday, June 7, by Bishop Joe Vasquez at St. Helen’s Parish in Georgetown.

Society #132 Celebrates Flag

On the first Sunday on July, the East Bernard Society #40 Youth Club had a pastry raffle after each Mass to raise money to donate to the Religious Retirement Fund and Steven Vacek who will be going on to become a priest. On Tuesday, August 12, Society #40 had its meeting and the youth presented a check for $251 to State Director Larry Kuciemba for the Religious Retirement Fund. At the presentation were (left to right) Youth Leader Gloria Buxkemper, Youth Vice President William Bohacek, State Director Larry Kuciemba, Youth Treasurer Eric Kubena, Youth Leader Frank Buxkemper and youth member Jonah Kubena.

Society #40 Youth Give To Fund


75 YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP

The Diamonds Of The KJT

Hostyn Society #3 President Benedict Kallus had the honor of presenting a 75-year membership pin to his first cousin Alois Kozel of Katy. Alois is a member of Sts. Cyril and Methodius and St. George Society #3 of Hostyn. Congratulations!

Kozel Honored For 75 Years

Robert M. Repka of Society #95 of Kaufman is shown proudly wearing his 75-year membership pin. He loves to play taroky and came to Westfest to be in the Annual Taroky Tournament. State Director Robert Nors came and met the pin recipient and congratulated him on his 75 years with the KJT. Also pictured is his daughter Linda Towns. Congratulations!

Society #95 Member Recognized

Charlie Mazoch received his 75-year membership pin at the quarterly meeting of Society #4 in Ammannsville on Sunday, September 7. State Secretary/Treasurer Kevin Kana presented Charlie with his pin and thanked him for his many years of service to KJT. Congratulations Charlie!

Charlie Mazoch Receives Pin

State President Christopher L. Urban presented Jimmy Vecera from Fort Worth his 75-year membership pin. Jimmy is a member of Megargel Society #77. Congratulations Jimmy!

Vecera Receives Membership Pin

St. Martin’s Society #43 of Wied was proud to present a 75-year membership pin to Guntram Janak Jr. on Sunday, June 1 at St. Mary’s. Guntram has been an officer and active member for 40 plus years. We thank you and appreciate all you have done for the Wied society throughout these years! All of his family was in attendance to mark this special occasion with him shown (left to right) Ryan, Gage and Janna Tobola; his wife Elaine and Guntram; Easton, Gary and Tracey Olivarez. In front are Lacie and Kaylie Olivarez. Congratulations and God bless you Guntram!

Wied Member Presented Pin

The KJT fraternal family wishes to congratulate all of the 2014

scholarly accomplishments of its talented members and wishes them

only the very best as they continue their educational endeavors and careers!

KJT SCHOLARS

IMPORTANT REMINDER

FOR MEMBERSThe KJT asks members

to always check their certificates to note whether

they have the proper beneficiaries designated.

St. Stephen Society No. 29 of Frydek awarded three scholarships to youth members who graduated this year – Trey Bartholomaus, Kaye Flores and Laura Bily. Laura Bily is shown receiving the award from Society #29 Sales Representative Charles Mock. Congratulations!

Laura Bily Receives Scholarship

Shown are (left to right) Hillje Society #48 Secretary Arlene Koudela, Society #48 scholarship recipient Amber Lutringer and State Director Margaret Holik. Congratulations Amber!

Hillje Presents Scholarship


BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING HIGHLIGHTS

Web Form

7th

Annual State Golf Tournament

Saturday, October 4, 2014 Stephen F. Austin Golf Course

1130 Park Rd Sealy, Texas 77473

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PHONE _________________________________________________________ EMAIL ________________ _________________________________________ Mail entry form to: KJT Home Office, PO Box 297, La Grange, TX 78945-0297

8:30 a.m. - Registration 9:00 a.m. – Shotgun Start

4 Player Scramble - $50 / golfer

Includes 2 mulligans (At least one team player must be a KJT Member)

18 Team Limit

(First come, first serve) Deadline – September 30, 2014

Call 800-245-8182 and talk to David or Chris to register

For details on discounted hotel rates, call the home office.

Twins Nolan (left) and Rylan (right) Surman are new members of Society #3 in Hostyn. Their parents are Jared and Laura Surman. The members of the KJT are proud to have these handsome young men as a part of its fraternal family!

Welcome To Our Newest Members!

BY KEVin KAnA, STATE TREASURER/SECRETARy

The Board of Directors m e e t i n g o f t h e Catholic Union of Texas, the KJT, was held at the Home

Office in La Grange on Tuesday, August 26. State Spiritual Director Fr. Bob Knippenberg

offered Holy Mass for all enrolled in the KJT Memorial Foundation.

State President Christopher L. Urban welcomed the board members and distributed the agenda that would be followed. The roll call indicated that all directors and officers were present.

A l l f i n a n c i a l r e p o r t s ,

i n v e s t m e n t r e p o r t s a n d marketing reports were accepted as presented.

During the meet ing , a conference call was held with Clark Thomson, managing partner of the accounting firm Calhoun, Thomson & Matza, LLP. He gave an overview of the audit that was recently performed and noted that KJT received the highest performance rating possible.

D i s c u s s i o n w a s h e l d concerning the 41st General Convention that was recently held in Houston. Overall, the comments were extremely positive from the delegates.

The Board of Directors voted to not charge state dues for life insurance or annuity products

effective January 1, 2015. It will be up to each society if they want to charge local dues. There will be a $10 charge per year for state dues for associate members.

The KJT 125th Anniversary and State Family Day will be held in Sealy from October 4-5. Look in this issue of the KJT News for the full schedule of activities on pages 2 and 3.

Encourage Youth to Participate at the Local,

District & State Level. They Are the Future

of This Great Fraternal Family!


THEY WILL BE MISSED

(Left) Dalton R. Ervin, son of Lisa Ervin and Ryder Ervin, was awarded a KJT Religious Scholarship. He is a member of Yoakum Society #13. He is entering his second year in the Holy Trinity Seminary. This is Dalton’s first year to receive the scholarship funds. Congratulations! (Right) Ryan Kapavik, son of David and Patricia Kapavik, was accepted into the Holy Trinity Seminary in the Fall of 2013 and was a recipient of the KJT Religious Scholarship. He will be entering into his second year at the seminary and his second year to receive the scholarship funds. He is a member of Society #20 of Shiner. Congratulations!

RELIGIOUS SCHOLARS

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Receives Pilot's Wings2LT Jeramie Vecera of Plum

Society #23 received his U.S. Air Force pilot’s wings at Randolph AFB on Friday, June 27. Attended by family and friends, 2LT Vecera showed them how to fly on a warplane simulator and fire rockets at targets, just as Air Force fighter pilots do. 2LT Vecera’s father, Lt. Col. (USA Ret) Eugene Vecera, RN, also a member of Plum Society #23 and a retired US Army officer

2LT JERAMiE VECERA & HiS FATHER LT. COL (USA RET) EUGEnE VECERA, Rn

attended the ceremony and helped in pinning on Jeramie’s flight wings. Less than two percent of all U.S. Air Force personnel are pilots.

2LT Vecera is the grandson of Edwin Vecera, also of Plum Society #23 and a veteran of WWII.

2LT Vecera will now go on to further training at Hollowman AFB in New Mexico for weapons employment. Congratulations!

By REV. STEPHEN DUyKA

On Sunday, June 22, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, the Catholic Community of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Bay City gathered to honor the Rev. Msgr. Gerard Cernoch on the 50th Anniversary of his priestly ordination in the

presence of Bishop David Fellhauer, Bishop of Victoria. Former parishioners from Msgr. Cernoch’s previous assignments

in the Diocese of Victoria and members of Msgr. Cernoch’s family came from many different towns and cities to join in the celebrating this milestone of service to God’s people.

Msgr. Gerard Cernoch was ordained May 28, 1964, the Solemnity of Corpus Christi, at San Fernando Cathedral in San Antonio, by Most Rev. Robert Lucey, Archbishop of San Antonio.

Msgr. Cernoch is a long-time member of the KJT and is shown being presented with an enrollment in the KJT’s Perpetual Mass Society by Fr. Stephen Duyka (right), his cousin.

50TH ANNIVERSARY

Of Priestly Ordination

Eugene E. “Butch” Bissonnet, 72, of Rockett, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014 at Ennis Care Center under the care of his loving family and hospice of Ellis County. He was born in Alice on November 18, 1941.

After retiring from the Navy with 30 years of service, Butch settled in Rockett.

He was the founder of the

Rockett Cafe and Club and Bissonnet Construction and Roofing Co.

He is survived by his wife Darlene Bissonnet and his children Glenda Comeaux and husband Jeff Comeaux, Kristina Davis and husband Gary Davis, Dwayne Bissonnet and Sandra Smith.

He is also survived by 14 grandchi ldren, 14 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

Butch is also survived by his two sisters Ellen Zdansky of Corpus Christi and Irene Bissonnet of Atascosa.

A graveside service with military honors by the U.S. Navy was held at 10 a.m. Thursday, August 28 at Dallas-Fort Worth National Cemetery.

He was a member of Corpus Christi Society #72.

Eugene E. "Butch" Bissonnet

Estelle V. Janda

Estelle V. Janda passed away on Tuesday, July 29, 2014 in Santa Rosa, California at the age of 96. Estelle was born in Fayetteville, Texas on June 9, 1918. She had lived in San Jose, California since 2000.

Estelle was preceded in death by her parents Frances Baca Zapalac and Emil Zapalac as well as her husband George A. Janda and son Ronald G. Janda.

She is survived by her son Michael F. Janda and his wife Nancy A. Janda. In addition, she is survived by grandsons Christopher M. Janda and Robert G. Janda along with step-granddaughters Cara Cassidy, AndreAnn Broglia and Alycia Broglia along with five great-grandchildren.

Estelle is also survived by nephew Jerry Kubala and his wife Margaret Kubala of Fayetteville, sisters-in-law Ann Wessels, Delores Prilop, Gertie Janda, Victoria Kolaja and brothers-in-law Leo Janda and Vit Janda. She is also survived by numerous nieces, nephews and godchildren.

Following a funeral Mass at Holy Ghost Church, Estelle was laid to rest at Forest Park Cemetery in Houston on Friday, August 8, 2014.

Estelle's husband George A. Janda was a member of Society #3 in Hostyn.

RemindeR . . .Please note that articles

and photos for the KJT News can be mailed to: KJT News, P.O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945, or can be sent via e–mail to [email protected].

Dead line for articles, photos and ads for the News is the 10th of every month. We welcome and appreciate your interest in KJT journalism.

A Day In The Life Of Your Body . . .

Your blood flows about 12,000 miles through more than 60,000 miles of blood vessels.


SOCIETY HAPPENINGS

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

August 2014

IN MEMORIAM OF OUR

DECEASED MEMBERS

Society #46, La GrangeMsgr. Harry MazurkiewiczDate of Death: 07/05/2014

Age 87

Society #20, ShinerAnthony Jalufka

Date of Death: 07/17/2014Age 79

Society #108, BrenhamCharles Ogrodowicz


Society #111, DallasLou Ann Motl


Society #12, FrenstatHenry Gaas


Society #113, McCookCecilia Rivera


Society #114, TempleBernard E. Kruppa


Society #130, ElginYvonne Martinez

08/04/2014Age 51

Society #35, EnnisJoseph Spaniel Jr.


Society #48, HilljeEugene Bezdek


Society #27, TaylorLouis E. Huff


Society #119, La MarquePhillip A. Janacek


Society #20, ShinerAlois Patek Sr.


Associate MembersSociety #20, ShinerVernell Machacek


Society #134, Round RockEdwin LeBreton


Yoakum Society #13 had a youth outing at the Ten Pin bowling alley in Schulenburg on Sunday, August 10. Shown front row (left to right) Constance and Tristan Chomout, Lillieana and Jordan Bludau, Briahna Mayfield, Will and Clare Harper; back row, Society President Robert Hybner Michael Chomout, Gabe Garcia, Luke Harper, Ella Harper, Dorothea and Trinity Harper, Society Treasurer Anthony Harper and Society Vice President Ann Marie Bludau.

Yoakum Society #13 presented 10 fans to the Yoakum Police Department on Thursday, August 14 for distribution to the needy of Yoakum. Shown area (left to right) Society Secretary Patti Nordstrand, Society Secretary Dorothy Zabransky, Society President Robert Hybner, YPD Investigator Collin Campbell and YPD Officer John Paul Barrera.

Sealy Society #80 again sponsored the silent auction at the Sealy Immaculate Conception Church Bazaar on Sunday, August 31. The silent auction was a great success with an increase of over $1,000 in revenue. This year the parishioners donated around 300 items, and the auction made almost $4,600. These funds as well as the matching funds from the Home Office will be most useful to the parish for covering future expenses. Shown (above) is the large crowd of people viewing the items. Shown with Chairperson Barbara Hajdik (below) are some of her helpers: Diane Hajdik (holding sign), Donna Schmidt and Joan Orsak.

#112 AUSTinBy Sarah Vitek

The meeting of St. Stephen’s Society #112 of Austin was held on Wednesday, September 10 at Sacred Heart Church. President Kenneth Klanika opened the meeting with a prayer followed by the Pledge of Allegiance.

Vice President Anne Hyzak reported that a sympathy card was sent to Curtis and Annette Felfe on the death of her mother, a get-well card was sent to Annette Kohoutek who broke her elbow and a sympathy card to Jerrilynn Hajek on the death of her husband Johnnie. Anne also reported that Michelle Hyzak had an accident with a chainsaw and had to have stitches in her finger. May God continue to bless all of you!

Sarah Vitek reported that the annual tailgate party and evening at Dell Diamond in Round Rock was another success with about 45 members and guests in attendance. Everyone enjoyed seeing an exciting, winning game. A flag ceremony was also held prior to the game.

Several of the convention delegates gave a brief report of the happenings during the convention.

A report was given on the Christmas party, which will be held on Saturday, December 6, the Feast of St. Nicholas. The party will have a different theme and format this year, so watch the KJT News for further updates. It should be exciting for all the youngsters and others that are young at heart.

The raffle that the society offers benefits the Statewide Charity Project. The society will have the same kind of prizes as last year and if anyone would like to help out with the expenses, please let the president or treasurer know. President Klanika will have the

tickets printed and several of the members will prepare the mail out. The drawing will be held on Wednesday, December 10 at the regular meeting.

The meeting and event s c h e d u l e f o r 2 0 1 5 w a s discussed.

President Klanika appointed a nominating committee, which

consists of Vlasta Vitek, Gene Kutach and Sarah Vitek. The election of officers will be held at the December meeting.

The meeting adjourned with a closing prayer. Nick Macik won the door prize. The delicious meal of meatballs, noodles and side dishes was furnished by all the members.


SOCIETY HAPPENINGS

St. Joseph Society #122 of Freeport celebrated its 50th anniversary on Sunday, June 29 at St. Jerome’s Hall in Clute. Society #122 member Betty Bartos received her 25-year membership pin with her granddaughter Brianna Bartos and State President Christopher L. Urban looking on.

Ken Kaspar of Society #122 was recognized with his 50-year membership pin at the anniversary event.

Freeport member Justine Keprta was honored with her 25-year membership pin at the 50th anniversary celebration.

(Above and below) Freeport members are shown enjoying a meal and kolaches at the 50th Anniversary celebration of Society #122 on Sunday, June 29 in Clute.

Victoria Society #115 Convention Delegates at the 2014 General Convention in Houston are (left to right) Joseph Pustka, Donald Dusek and Robert Stryk.

Fayetteville Society #9 recently presented a check for $250 to the Fayetteville St. John’s CYM from a Matching Grant event sponsored by the KJT. The fundraiser was a City Wide Garage Sale that helps fund the youth programs at St. John's.

#119 LA MARQUEBy Melba Reznicek

St. Sylvester Society #119 of La Marque is gearing up for the annual KJT Fall Expo and Crafts show to be held on Saturday, October 11 at the Queen of Peace Life Center from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This is the society’s largest fundraiser each year and members are looking forward to this year’s event.

The society is looking for vendors interested in reserving a space to present their business and/or items for sale. If interested please contact Pat Krc at (409) 935-5700, email [email protected] or Cindy Quintela at (409) 927-4054 (nights and weekends) for question or forms.

Keep in mind this is a wonderful time to advertise your business as well an excellent time to do some Christmas shopping as well. The society will be selling raffle tickets with 10 great raffle items that will go on sale in the next couple of weeks. If interested in the raffle ticket you can also contact any of the Society #119 members.

The society will also have a food court at the time of the show for all those who may be looking for a quick bite to eat and drink while manning a booth or shopping around.

#126 nEWBRAUNFELSBy Elaine Babula

New Braunfels Society #126 held a meeting on Sunday, August 10. Ray Martini, delegate to the 2014 General Convention, spoke about the changes in the By-Laws. Bernice Martini, alternate delegate, spoke about the Convention in general.

A kolache sale to benefit St. John Paul II High School will take place on Saturday and Sunday, October 25 and 26 at St. Peter and Paul Church in New Braunfels after all the Masses or until they are all sold. A matching grant will be applied for.

The society is hosting the District XI meeting next year and it will be held Sunday, April 12, 2015 at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in New Braunfels in the family room.


Color the "HALLOWEEN" picture and mail your entry in by OCTOBER 13 to be eligible

for a drawing of three $5 cash prizes. Children must be ages 2-8 to enter and are

limited to 2 wins per year. HURRY AND GOOD LUCK!

(If you have more than one child in your household wishing to enter the contest, please feel free to make copies of the picture. Must be a

KJT member to enter contest.)

Mail the picture and your name, age, society #, address and phone number to the:

KJT Home Office, P. O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945

Youth Activity Corner

Koi Prihoda, Age 4, Society #129, Schulenburg

Fall Contest Winner

I was a Roman priest who was eventually elected to succeed Pope Fabian. I proclaimed that the Church had authority to forgive lapsed Christians and could readmit them to the sacraments and the Church after they had performed proper penances. In 253, when persecutions of the Christians started up again, I was exiled by Emperor Gallus to the modern-day Italian city of Civita Vecchia where I died a martyr because of hardships I was forced to endure. Along with St. Cyprian, Bishop of Carthage, my feast day is September 16. Who am I?

August 2014 Who Am I? Answer: St. Maximilian Kolbe

Answer the question correctly and three winners ages 9-12 will be eligible for a drawing of a $5 cash prize. Entrants must be KJT

members. Send in form below by OCTOBER 13 to theKJT Home Office, P.O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945.

Who Am I? Answer: _________________________________________________________

Name: __________________________________________________________ Age: ______

Address: _____________________________ City: ___________________ Zip: _________

Phone: _____________________________________ Society # ______________________

Who Am I?

August 2014 Who Am I? Contest Winner

Joseph Holy, Age 10, Society #31, West


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

SEPT2014

CZECH JAM SESSIONS 2014

KJT Bar – Ennis TX

Friday nights 7PM

March 7

May 2 July 11

Sept 5 Nov 14

Come out and listen to some great polka music played by local musicians

Bring your instruments if you'd like to join in the fun!

K.J.T. #35 1216 S. Paris St. Ennis, TX 75119

ph: 972-875-7982 www.kjt35.org



Friday nights 7PM

March 7

May 2 July 11

Sept 5 Nov 14




ph: 972-875-7982 www.kjt35.org



Friday nights 7PM

March 7

May 2 July 11

Sept 5 Nov 14




ph: 972-875-7982 www.kjt35.org

SOCiETY #87, JOURDANTONSaturday, September 27, Join Hands Day, St. Matthew's Parish

Hall, 9 a.m. Members to help with clean-up and set-up of St. Matthew's Church Picnic.

SOCiETY #115, ViCTORiASunday, September 28, annual fundraiser in conjunction with the annual Czech Fest, Victoria Community Center. Members are asked to provide baked goods and give of their time to help the cake wheel beginning at noon.

7TH ANNUAL KJTSTATE GOLFTOURnAMEnT,SEALySaturday, October 4,

Stephen F. Austin Golf Course, 1130 Park Road. More details on page 3 of this issue.

SOCiETY #12, FRENSTATSaturday, October 4, quarterly t rash pick-up and shor t meeting the day before the church bazaar. Meet at 8 a.m. weather permitting in front of the church. Watch the church bulletin for any changes.

KJT STATE FAMiLY DAY,SEALySaturday, October 4-Sunday,

October 5. More details on page 2 and 3 of this issue.

ANNUAL FRENSTATHOMECOMING BAZAAR AnD PiCniC, FREnSTATSunday, October 5, grounds of Holy Rosar y Cathol ic Church. Activities will be held throughout the day including polka music under the trees, a barbecue meal with all the trimmings from 11 a.m.-1 p.m., a live and silent auction, a pastry stand, games, raffle and cold beverages. We hope you can join us for a day of fun and fellowship! Frenstat is located 11 miles south of Caldwell on FM 2774.

31ST AnnUAL CZECHFEST2014, ROBSTOWnSunday, October 5, church grounds of St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church, 16602 FM 624. St. Thomas is located 3.5 miles west of the Five Points Shopping Center in Calallen, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Czechfest Mass will be at 11 a.m. on Sunday morning dedicated to all of the volunteers and parishioners of St. Thomas. There will be a meal of barbecue beef, potato salad, beans or a traditional Czech meal of sausage, sauerkraut, green beans and homemade kolaches, price $9 per plate, with serving starting in the parish hall at 11 a.m. until 2

p.m. Drive-thru meal serving is from 11 a.m. until no food is left. There will be games for the children, a little crazy train for the little children to enjoy. There will be a country store which will sell kolaches by the half dozen while they last. Come and enjoy the cake walk, arts and crafts booths, bingo and snacks. The silent auction begins at 1 p.m. and the big live auction will begin immediately following the silent auction until all items are sold.

ST. JOHN'S CATHOLICCHURCH AnnUAL BAZAAR, HUNGERFORDSunday, October 5, Hungerford Hall. Sunday Mass is at 9:30 a.m. There will be a barbecue beef-chicken-sausage dinner with all the trimmings. Drive-thru or dine-in serving begins at 10:30 a.m. Auction begins at noon. Grand drawing will be held after the auction.

SOCiETY #141, GEORGETOWnFriday, October 10, meeting, home of Pat and Larry Gregoire. Ca l l (512) 869-0091 for directions.

DISTRICT IX FAMILy FUN DAySaturday, October 11, Bane Park, West Little York at Hwy. 290, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Food, fishing, horseshoes, free throw basketball, cards/dominoes and volleyball. District IX societies are #56 Houston, #82 Eastgate, #103 Baytown, #119 La Marque, #120 Beaumont and #121 Katy-Spring Branch. For more information contact Pat Nevlud, (281) 599-1057.

SOCiETY #119, LA MARQUESaturday, October 11, Fourth Annual Expo and Craft Show in conjunction with the Matching Grant Program, Parish Life Center & Pavilion, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, 1224 Cedar Drive, La Marque. Start your Christmas shopping! Booths include: Jewelry, soaps, purses, Ambit Energy, seasonal items, Scentsy candles, Avon, seasonings, crafts, wreaths, cloth and crocheted items and much more! Come hungry! Food items, desserts and drinks will be available for purchase. Raffle tickets are also available for

purchase. For more information, call (409) 935-5700, (409) 927-4054 or (409) 771-8101.

HARRIS COUNTy CHAPTER OF CZECH HERITAGE SOCIETyOF TEXAS ANNUALCZECHOSLOVAKIAN SOUPTASTinG, HOUSTOnSaturday, October 11, SPJST Lodge #88, 1435 Beall St. The event begins at 2 p.m. till 6 p.m. There will be five varieties of soups to taste. All you can eat is just $7 for adults, children under 10 years of age $3.50. There will be kolaches, cookies and cakes for sale. Music and songs for your entertainment will be available while you eat. Proceeds to benefit the Czech/Slovak Genealogy Library located at 4117 Willowbend Blvd. in Houston. The library is free to all that are interested.

SOCiETY #31, WESTSunday, October 12, meeting after 7:30 a.m. Mass with coffee and kolaches.

AnnUAL FEST-OF-ALL,KILLEENSunday, October 12, St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2903 E. Rancier, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Come and join in this family day activity. Food booths including Filipino, Mexican, sausage, funnel cakes, Puerto Rican, cakes and more. There will be DJ music, entertainment groups throughout the day, game booths, a silent auction, white elephant (garage sale), book store, pony rides, cake walk, face painting, drinks, crowning of Fest Queen and much more. Raffle drawing at approximately 6 p.m.

HOLy CROSS PARISHBAZAAR, EAST BERnARDSunday, October 12, Riverside Hall. Meal of barbecue beef, chicken and sausage with homemade dressing and all the trimmings will be served at 11 a.m. Hamburgers will be served at 3 p.m. Plenty of Czech pastries, refreshments and country store items. Pony rides, bounce house and Velcro wall. Games from noon-5 p.m. Grand auction at 12:30 p.m. Entertainment from noon til ? Dujka Brothers (noon-3 p.m.),

Red Ravens (3-6 p.m.) and No Limit (country/rock 6 p.m. til ?). Raffle drawing at 8 p.m. Mass schedule at Holy Cross Church – 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. Everyone is invited!

COLUMBUS DAyMonday, October 13.

SOCiETY #87, JOURDAnTOnSunday, October 19, Turkey Bingo, St. Matthew's Parish Hall, Jourdanton. Games begin at 1 p.m. KJT members are asked to be there at 11:30 a.m. for set-up. Refreshments of hamburgers, hot dogs, drinks, etc. will be available sponsored by the St. Matthew's Soup Kitchen and Friends of St. Matthew's. Bingo proceeds to benefit the Religious Retirement Fund.

SOCiETY #129, SCHULEnBURGSunday, October 19, meeting, home of James and Carolyn Prihoda, 2 p.m.

SOCiETY #13, YOAKUMSunday, October 19, meeting, St. Joseph Family Center after the 9 a.m. Mass.

GUARDIAN ANGELCATHOLICH CHURCH FALLHARVEST FESTIVAL & BAZAAR, WALLiSSunday, October 19, 5610 Demel Street. Thanksgiving Masses at 7:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Barbecue, homemade dressing and all the trimmings will be served starting at 10:30 a.m. Grand auction begins at 1 p.m. under the pavilion. Lots of entertainment, music all day, sausage in a boat being served, raffle, rides, games and booths. For more information, call the Parish Office at (979) 478-6532 or email [email protected].

HERiTAGE DAY, STATE FAiR OF TEXAS, DALLASSunday, October 19. Czech activities include the Dallas Czech Concert Orchestra, SPJST Beseda Dancers, Sokol Gymnastics, food catered by


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Bessie Petr and music by local Czech musicians outside the African American Museum from 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

SOCiETY #126, NEW BRAUNFELSSaturday-Sunday, October 25-26, kolache sale to benefit St. John Paul II High School at Sts. Peter and Paul Church, New Braunfels, after all the Masses or until all the kolaches are sold. A matching grant will be applied for.

SOCiETY #81, POTHSunday, October 26, quarterly meeting, Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Parish Hall, 8:30 a.m. Refreshments will be served.

BEXAR COUNTy CZECHHERITAGE SOCIETy CZECH HERiTAGE FESTiVAL,SAN ANTONIOSunday, October 26, San Antonio KC Hall, 5721 Rigsby (Hwy. 87 E/Loop 410). Opens at 11:30 a.m. Dance with music by Chris Rybak from 12:30-4:30 p.m. Czech-style meal of pork roast, sausage, sauerkraut, potatoes, peaches and tea for $8.50, $4 for child. Lots of kolaches for sale. Big silent auction/cultural display. Genealogy resources. Call for more information (210) 649-2703. Everyone is welcome! Free admission!

SOCiETY #133, MISSOURI CITyMonday, October 27, meeting, A&B Meeting Room, Holy Family Catholic Church, 1510 Fifth Street, Missouri City, 7:30 p.m.

HALLOWEENFriday, October 31.

SOCiETY #43,WIEDSunday, November 2, St. Mary's Hall, 10:30 a.m.

DAyLIGHT SAVINGS TIME ENDSSunday, November 2,

SOCiETY #112, AUSTinSunday, November 2, Mass for KJT members, St. Albert the Great Church, 10 a.m. After Mass, there will be a pancake breakfast and meeting. Please mark your calendar.

ELECTION DAyTuesday, November 4.

SOCiETY #87, JOURDAnTOnWednesday, November 5, election of officers meeting, Classroom No. 5, Formation Center of St. Matthew's Religious Education Facility, 7:30 p.m.

2014 FALL CZECH HERiTAGESOCiETY STATE MEETinG,TAyLORS a t u r d a y, No v e m b e r 8 , Cottonwood Hall, South Czech Hall Road, Cottonwood, 8 a.m.

DISTRICT VIII FALL SOCIALSunday, November 9, Frenstat Hall with sign-in starting at 11:30 a.m. Turkey and dressing with the trimmings will be served at noon. Door prizes welcomed. There will be a nominal fee at the door to help cover the cost of the meal. Notices will be sent to District Presidents at a later date to get a head count for each society. Mark your calendars now and reserve the date

SOCiETY #81, POTHSunday, November 9, Annual Member Appreciation Dinner and Meeting, Parish Hall, 10:30 a.m. Following the KJT and KJZT meetings, a catered lunch will be served. Children's activities and bingo are planned. Please RSVP to Lawrene Jansky

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(Continued from page 18) at (830) 484-3723 or Jackie Moczygemba at (210) 325-2692 by Tuesday, November 4. All members of the KJT and KJZT are invited to attend.

SOCiETY #122, FREEPORTSunday, November 9, annual St. Jerome's Church Festival, Clute, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. KJT members will help at the festival.

SOCiETY #56, HOUSTOnSunday, November 9, meeting, Assumption Catholic Church, Pope John Paul Building, second floor right behind the rectory, 1:30 p.m. The meeting will be followed by a social, bingo and a meal. We encourage all members to mark the date and plan to attend and be involved.

SOCiETY #31, WESTSunday, November 9, meeting after 7:30 a.m. Mass with coffee and kolaches.

SOCiETY #119, LA MARQUESunday, November 9, tentative meeting, Parish Life Center.

SOCiETY #115, ViCTORiASunday, November 16, meeting, St. Mary's Catholic Church, 8 a.m.

SOCiETY #3, HOSTYnSunday, November 16, meeting, Hostyn Parish Hall, 9:30 a.m. after the Scholarship Breakfast. Guests are always welcome!

SOCiETY #63, SMiTHViLLETu e s d ay, No v e m b e r 1 8 , Christmas Party and meeting.

SOCiETY #122, FREEPORTTuesday, November 18, meeting, St. Jerome's Father O'Malley Room, Clute, 6 p.m.

SOCiETY #80, SEALYTuesday, November 25, meeting, Immaculate Conception Church Center. Officers meet at 6 p.m., snacks or light meal served at 7 p.m. followed by the regular meeting.

SOCiETY #117, WACOSunday, November 30, meeting and Christmas party, Waco Knights of Columbus Hall, 5515 Sanger Avenue, noon. Lunch will be catered roast beef. Members bring side dishes and

desserts. A Christmas bingo will follow the lunch and meeting. Members bring a prize for bingo. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Bring a guest!

SOCiETY #12,FRENSTATMonday, December 1, quarterly meeting and meal, 6 p.m.

Mark your calendars. More informationn will be available in the church bulletin.

SOCiETY #141, GEORGETOWNFriday, December 5, Christmas party and youth activity, Room 103 SRAC, 5-9 p.m.

SOCiETY #112, AUSTinSaturday, December 6, the Feast of St. Nicholas, joint Christmas party with KJZT #93, Wozniak Hall, St. Louis Church. The party will have a different theme and format this year. It should be exciting for all the youngsters and others that are young at heart. More details to come!

SOCiETY #43, WiEDS a t u r d a y, D e c e m b e r 6 , Christmas caroling at the local nursing homes.

SOCiETY #133,MISSOURI CITySaturday, December 6, St. Mikulas Youth Social, A&B Meeting Room, Holy Family Catholic Church, 1510 Fifth Street, Missouri City, 6:30 p.m. after the 5:30 p.m. Mass.

SOCiETY #72, CORPUS CHRISTISunday, December 7, matching grant bake sale, St. Thomas More followed by a meeting at Moravian Hall at 2 p.m. There will be a Christmas party for junior members. Reminder: Bring your mail-out card for special drawing.

SOCiETY #119, LA MARQUESunday, December 7, Christmas Party with Santa come to visit all the children.

SOCiETY #87, JOURDAnTOnSunday, December 7, KJT/KJZT Annual Christmas Social, St. Matthew's Parish Hall, noon-4 p.m. This is the society's second

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youth activity as Santa will make his appearance after the meal is served. Members are asked to be there at 10 a.m. to help with set-up.

SOCiETY #56, HOUSTOnSunday, December 7, annual Christmas party co-hosted by Katy-Spring Branch Society #121, St. Jerome Catholic Church in the outback house/room which is located behind the church across the parking lot. Party will start around 1 p.m. followed by a social, caroling and a meal. There is a rumor that Santa Claus might be making a surprise visit. We encourage all members to mark the date and plan to attend and be involved.

SOCiETY #122, FREEPORTSunday, December 7, KJT-KJZT Christmas party, St. Joseph Hall, Brazoria, 1-3 p.m.

SOCiETY #13, YOAKUMSunday, December 7, Christmas Brunch.

SOCiETY #112, AUSTinWednesday, December 10, meeting, Sacred Heart Reception Room, 6:30 p.m.

SOCiETY #129, SCHULEnBURGSunday, December 14, meeting, home of James and Carolyn Prihoda, 2 p.m.

SOCiETY #34, nADASunday, December 14, meeting, Family Life Center's St. Joseph Room, 11 a.m. following 10 a.m. Holy Mass.

SOCiETY #31, WESTSunday, December 14, meeting at 2 p.m. followed by Christmas Program and meal.

SOCiETY #119, LA MARQUESunday, December 14, tentative Christmas Party, Parish Life Center.

SOCiETY #134, ROUnD ROCKS a t u rd ay, D e cem b er 2 0 , Christmas dinner and party in the Pavilion.

SOCiETY #119, LA MARQUESunday, December 28, hosting hospitality at the Queen of Peace Life Center after each Mass.

MISSING MEMBERS

Please help us find members that no longer have a correct address on file with the KJT. Contact with our members

is very important to us.

HELP US FIND THESE MEMBERS

We need to deliver important papers to these members.

If you have information concerning any of the names listed below, please call the Home Office at 800.245.8182.

SOCiETY #50, PEnELOPEBenedict P. Firasek

Joe W. Jaska Jr.Paityn Elizabeth Machac

SOCiETY #54, FORT WORTHKenneth R. Arnold

Clarence Doskocil Jr.Joseph A. Gehringer Jr.

Willis Jerome GehringerSteven T. HanzelkaDavid F. Oujesky

Charles J. SmaistrlaRobert J. Snapka

Joseph Alphonse Tesar

SOCiETY #55, CORn HiLLBilly J. Jansen

SOCiETY #56, HOUSTOnHien-Van Do

Rev. Son Tron Doan C.S.R.Gregory L. Havelka

Victor H. HernandezJerome J. Janak Jr.

Rev. Thanh Duc NguyenDavid Ryan Patterson

Lewis Ladislav PattersonTracy J. Powell

Frank E. SchattelLeslie S. Schooley


STATE OFFICERSRev. Robert E. (Bob) Knippenberg, Spiritual Director

Holy Family Catholic Church2011 Briar Lane, Wharton, Texas 77488-4470

979/532-3593 or Fax 979/[email protected]

Christopher L. Urban, State PresidentP. O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945Business 979/968-5877 or 968-5878

Residence 979/968-5118 [email protected]

David M. Wagner, State Vice PresidentP.O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945

Business 979/968-5877 or 968-5878 • Cell 979/[email protected]

Kevin D. Kana, State Treasurer & SecretaryP.O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 78945

Business 979/968-5877 or 968-5878 • Cell 979/[email protected]

Philip J. Hundl, State AttorneyWadler, Perches, Hundl & Kerlick,

101 W. Burleson St., Wharton, Texas 77488Business: 979/532-3871 • Residence: 979/253-0908

[email protected]

STATE DIRECTORSRobert Nors

1298 John Nors Road, West, Texas 76691-2531Residence 254/826-3451 • [email protected]

Margaret Hanslik121 CR 193A, Moulton, Texas 77975-4809Cell 361/772-1973 • [email protected]

Ray Pokorney10100 Bennett-Pokorney Lane, Manor, Texas 78653-4706

Residence 512/251-1185 • [email protected]

Thomas Arellano1303 Old Meadow Court, Round Rock, Texas 78665


Margaret Holik1828 County Road 382, Louise, Texas 77455-4160

Cell 979/541-3303 • [email protected]

Ellen Zdansky701 Meadowbrook Drive, Corpus Christi, Texas 78412-3020


Larry L. Kuciemba5119 Prairie Creek Drive, Houston, Texas 77084


KJT NEWS EDITORCynthia V. Taylor

P. O. Box 297, La Grange, Texas 789454403 Bob Wire Road, Spicewood, Texas 78669


214 E. Colorado • P. O. Box 297 • La Grange, Texas 78945–0297979/968–5877 • 800/245–8182 • [email protected] • www.kjtnet.org

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