Court Holy Rosary #1476 Catholic Daughters of the Americas

Fall weather brings us pumpkins, fall colors, Thanksgiving day and Memorial remembrances of our loved ones.  We have a lot to be thankful for: good family, good health, good friends, and a very kind and caring CDA Chaplain.  Additionally, I am thankful that so many members are coming forward to help me in accomplishing the various tasks of the Court.  Also, I am thankful for the patience and cooperation of the members with the extended meetings in September and October for various reasons.  I hope this forgiving spirit continues because “together we are strong”.

November is the time when we remember our deceased members with a Memorial mass.  Our memories might well be expanded to include deceased Clergy, deceased spouses, and other deceased family members who have been very dear to us.  It is by remembering all of these souls that we appreciate the gift of life. Let us remember them in our prayers.

Norma N. Locker

Worthy Regent  

Local News 

CDA Sunday

The Court celebrated CDA Sunday on October 19 by attending Holy Mass in body which was celebrated by our Chaplain Rev Bill Bartniski.  The members sat in a group and wore their white sashes.  The officers brought the gifts during offertory.

Members enjoyed a variety of kolaches, cheese, punch and coffee for breakfast in Marian Hall.  Twenty three life time members were honored during the program by reading a brief biographical sketch of each.  Due to health and other personal commitments, only 9 were present at the ceremony (as shown below).  Each was given a rose as a token of appreciation for their continued support to CDA.  The roses were delivered to those who were not present.  A jumbo raffle and door prizes were also enjoyed by the members.

The following committee members planned this affair and we want to thank them for a job well done: Martha Krolczyk, Violet Poncik, Kathy Poncik, Margaret Ainsworth, Virginia Gurecky, and Lillian Kujawa. We also want to thank Jeannette Hudec and her husband for taking the pictures.

L-R Front row:  Adelle Anders (56 yrs), Joyce Bartos (51 yrs), Lydia Eicher (60 yrs), Lydia Mahlman (59 yrs) , Margilyn  Prihoda (51 yrs),

L-R Back row:  Dorothy Ryan (60 yrs), Violet Vacek (50 yrs), Earline Hollas (53 yrs), Georgia Bergen (52 yrs).

Not in picture:  A. Dziedzic, J. Elmore, M. Humpola, G. Lehmann, K. Lindsey, A. Mensik, G. Meith, V. Miller, S. Stavinohoa, Wilma Stryk, I. Sulak, L. Vincik, D. Wendel, and C. Wleczyk.

Needy Family

Mary Beth Haas and Gloria Zdunkewicz have reported that the electric bill of our needy family has been paid.  The Committee Chairs are requesting everyone to be generous with their donations of non-perishable goods to keep an ample pantry supplies for them. Please be generous with the monthly contributions also. 

Highlights of the October meeting:

Budget for 2008-2009

The Court’s operating budget proposed for 2008-2009 was approved by a unanimous vote of members present.

Aid to Hurricane Ike Victims

The members approved a monetary donation for our fellow sisters in the Houston/Galveston area who were victims of the damaging hurricane.  This money will be sent to Peggy Rosales, State Secretary.

Membership

Denise McIntyre took the pledge as a new member.  There were also 2 new members in September e.g. Melissa Mican and Kathy Poncik.

Two members, Violet Vacek and Adelle Mensik, who have reached 50 year-membership were recognized with their pins and carnation flowers.  They were voted in as Life Time Members.

Catholic Daughter of the year is Janey Schumacher.  Unfortunately she was not present at the meeting so the plaque and flower bouquet will be delivered to her.  Janey was the past Regent of the court.  We thank her for the wonderful work she contributed to the court.  Job well done.

Refreshments were provided by Pam Labay, Lucille Antrich, Violet Poncik and Carol Hollas.  Thank you ladies for the tasty cookies and refreshing drinks.

Correction

Correction to September Newsletter, p 4, 2008 Bazaar Cake Spin Booth, 2nd paragraph should have read "...The actual token count was 2569 tokens which equals to $1284.50..."

The Editor apologizes for the mistake.

Memorial Mass

There will be a Memorial Mass at  6:30 pm on November 5 in Marian Hall.  We shall remember our deceased Chaplains, Regents, Spouses and Members.  The meeting will follow after refreshments.

Financial Review

The books were reviewed for the period April 1, 2008 through September 30, 2008 and they were found to be in good order.  Rose Pederson, Ginger Pawlak, Betty Overgoner, and Alma Slawinski, District Deputy No. 10 conducted the financial review.  The officers were also present for support.  Thank you very much to everyone.

Scholarship Contest

Application forms for Scholarship Contest may be obtained from Doris Gurecky, Chairman of this committee.  Deadline for submission is January 31, 2009.  For more details you may call her at 281-342-8747.

Christmas Party, Dec 2, 2008

We shall be serving Chicken Fried Steak from Lad’s Smokehouse with all the trimmings.  Jeanette Rehak, Chair for this event is asking for more volunteers to bring the appetizers and desserts.   More details will be discussed during the meeting.

Member News 

Pray For the Sick

Jacque Holchak, Charlotte Carlson, Della Metz, Agnes Dziedzic, Frank Krolczyk, Terri Vacek, Julius Nowak, Pete Collette.

Sympathy Notes To:

• Grace Guidry on the death of her nephew.
• Marie McFarland on the death of her mother, Ozite F. Viator
• Lenora Moreno and Pam Gubbels on the death of  Pete Moreno, husband and father, respectively.
• Dorothy Pospisil on the death of her brother, Raymond Pyka.
• Rose Pederson on the death of her mother, Lucille Garland.

Birthdays

National News

Bylaws 

ByLaws book will be reprinted in its entirety because there were large numbers of pages affected.  They can be ordered @$2.50 per copy when they become available.

National Election

National Regent, Libby Ramirez encourages everyone to exercise their right to vote on November 4, 2008.  The CDA organization cannot endorse or support a political candidate or a political party.  We CANNOT advise our members to “vote for the pro-life candidate”.  Instead she advises everyone to know the issues, to know the candidate’s position on issues, and to vote their moral conscience on pro-life issues.

State News

National Election 

Peggy Supak, Texas State Legislative Chairman also urges all CDA members to vote their conscience in the coming election, keeping in mind the dignity of life and human values.  She states that “As Catholics, our cause is the defense of human life and dignity and the protection of the weak and vulnerable….”

Mass/Dinner Reception for Libby Ramirez sponsored by Texas State Board and members, September 27, 2008

Mass was celebrated by Rev Bob Dunn, Pastor of the Most Precious Blood Church in Corpus Christi.  Reception immediately followed at the Omni Hotel.  It was a well attended affair.  Seven Court Holy Rosary members attended with their families.  After the meal, family members, clergy, and CDA officers spoke of her accomplishments as mother and a Catholic Daughter leader.  She was portrayed as a kind, caring person who touches the lives of all those that she comes in contact with and does so in a disciplined manner.

Congratulations to the members of

Court St. Bernadette No. 1108, East Bernard, TX 

on their  

80^th anniversary on November 15, 2008. 

May you have many more to come.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Next Meeting

Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Marian Hall

6:30 pm  Memorial Mass

7:15 pm  Meeting

Note: November meeting will be on Wednesday, November 5, 2008, due to the election. 

Rosaries

3rd Saturday, 7:00 am

November - Dolores Wolff

December - Joyce Bartos

CDA Sunday pictures

Life-time Members of CDA Court Holy Rosary 1476 

L-R Front row:

Adelle Anders (56 yrs), Joyce Bartos (51 yrs), Lydia Eicher (60 yrs), Lydia Mahlman (59 yrs) , Margilyn  Prihoda (51 yrs),

L-R Back row:  Dorothy Ryan (60 yrs), Violet Vacek (50 yrs), Earline Hollas (53 yrs), Georgia Bergen (52 yrs).

Not in picture:  A. Dziedzic, J. Elmore, M. Humpola, G. Lehmann, K. Lindsey, A. Mensik, G. Meith, V. Miller, S. Stavinohoa, Wilma Stryk, I. Sulak, L. Vincik, D. Wendel, and C. Wleczyk.

Past Past Regents of the Court :  L-R  Joyce Bartos, Dorothy Ryan, Violet Vacek, Violet Poncik, Janey Schumacher, Ruth Kendziora, Alma Slawinski, Dorothy Posposil, and Cathy Bittner

Adelle Anders accepted the rose from V. Poncik as N. Locker, Worthy Regent reads a brief biographical sketch.  Violet Poncik is one of the committee members.

CDA Mass with officers, Banner Bearers and members.

Picture Violet Vacek and Adelle Mensik, 50 year members and life time members.

Committee Members:  Martha Krolcyzk, Virginia Gurecky, Violet Poncik, and Kathy Poncik.
 
CDA Sunday - Regent with committee

Libby Ramirez Reception in Corpus Christi

Amelia Burke in front of the sign of Most Precious Blood Church, Corpus Christi where the mass was held.

Court Holy rosary 1476 members who attended: Cathy Bittner, Janey Schumacher, Norma Locker, Katherine Frybert, Amelia Burke, Beverly Waddle, and Helen Torres in front of the statue of Most Precious Blood.

Head Head Table -  Joanne Tomassi, National Regent Elect, Libby Ramirez, National Regent, and Clergies

Head Table - C. Malik, P. Rosales, E. Trevino (State Officers) and guest.

Cathy & Larry Bittner 

Collins, Nat'l Director, D. Collins and N. Locker

Beverly Waddle and Helen Torres.

Newsletter Entries 

This is an Official Publication of Court Holy Rosary # 1476, Rosenberg, TX. If you have information that you would like included in the newsletter, please submit all information to Norma Locker by the 15th of each month. Please call her at

281-232-3150/832-372-6152

or email her at alwings98@yahoo.com.

Questions, comments, or suggestions are welcome.