Court Holy Rosary #1476 Catholic Daughters of the Americas

A Note From the Regent

“Women Embracing the Gift of Humanity” is the theme we are celebrating for CDA Sunday on October 19.  We are going to honor 23 members who have completed 50 years or more of continuous service to our court and who have been voted in as life members. These are the ladies who had the vision and dedication to see the usefulness and value of the organization.  Through continuous support of membership and loyalty, they became the backbone of the organization.  Some may have contributed a little, some more, but all of these were valuable.  Without them the court will not be as it is today.

October 7 is also the feast of our Lady of the Holy Rosary, Patron of our Parish.  Let us always pray to our Lady, our Mediatrix, that Jesus may help us in all our undertakings, be it in our family, work, church or community.

                  Norma N. Locker

                       Worthy Regent
 

National News

National Officers, 2008-2010

National Regent -  Libby Ramirez

National Regent-Elect -  Joanne Tomassi

1^st Vice National Regent – Anne Nelson

2^nd Vice National Regent – Shirley Seyfried

National Secretary-Treasurer -  Theresa Kocer

National Clergy Consultant –  Rev. Donald Rupert, East Bernard, TX

National Chaplain -  Most Rev. David Felhauer, Victoria, TX

National Directors, 2008-2010

Duchess Collins -  Sugar Land TX

Lois Nelson -  Medford MN

Evelyn Saxton – Newalia OK

Helene Shepard – Washingtonville NY

Janet Martineau – Sidney MT

Maryann Grabasky – Greensboro NC

Lorayne K. Zimmerman - Corvallis OR

Helen Arndorfer – Woolstock IA

9^th To be appointed by National Board

Who are the Territorial Courts?

Why can’t they belong to a State Court?  Where are they located?

Territorial Courts are those courts organized in a state but lack the required number of courts and membership to form a State Court.  Per our by-laws, it is required to have a minimum of at least 5 local courts with a membership of at least 200 to form a State Court.

There are 21 territorial courts located throughout the Americas, namely:

Importance of the Bylaws

Anne Nelson, one of the National Directors and National Bylaws Chairman stated that Bylaws keep us organized and allow the members to have a voice.  By careful study, editing and updating an organization can stay viable, current and in step with modern times.

Bylaws are the voice of the members as they can only be changed when the membership is gathered in convention.  It is the responsibility of each member to know, to study, to give voice to and adhere to the bylaws.

Smile Train – National Project

This is a National Charitable Project dedicated to helping millions of children in the world who suffer from cleft lip and palate.  At the last convention Claudia Bosch presented a check amounting to $25,000 to Michelle Daworsky, representative of Smile Train.  At a cost of $250 per surgery, this amount will correct defects in about 100 children.

Million Rosaries for the Unborn Worldwide

The Saint Michael the Archangel Organization is asking for all to join in saying the rosary on October 18, 2008.  It is hoped that people throughout the world will pray the Rosary for an end to the surgical and non-surgicalkilling of unborn babies.

More...

More news is available at the National CDA website at http://www.catholicdaughters.org.

What is the meaning of life here on earth?

What is its purpose, and what is its worth?

God has the answers in His Holy book;

That is the first and the best place to look.   Hess

State News

Texas State Officers, 2007-2009

State Regent -  Carolyn Bachmann, Scotland TX

First Vice Regent -  Sheila Martinka, Houston TX

Second Vice regent -  Carolyn Malik, Shiner TX

State Secretary -  Peggy Rosales, Austin TX

State Treasurer -  Eve Trevino, Corpus Christi TX

State Chaplain -  Rev. Donald Rupert, East Bernard, TX

State Website:  www.texascda.org

State Mission Statement

The members of the Texas State Court love Christ and His Church and are dedicated to leading others to Christ and to His service through the Catholic Daughters of the Americas.

Prayer Intentions for the Quarter

• For the world’s leaders, that they may strive to bring peace and security to all people.
• For the physically and the spiritually hungry, that their hearts may be satisfied in God and their bodies cared for and fed through the efforts of those who serve.

State Ways and Means

Chairman Cathy Bittner is looking for beautiful hand-made items as prizes for the State Convention Raffle.  Several Courts or Districts may combine efforts for a bigger prize.  Raffle tickets will be available in January 2009.  The 46^th Biennial State Convention will be in McAllen on April 23-26, 2009.

Memorial Scholarship

Carolyn Malik, State Chairman of this committee is requesting local courts who have mass cards in their possession and are not intending to use them to return them to her immediately because the current inventory is very low.  She also reported that the total money turned in does not account for all the mass cards issued.

Missions of Mercy -TX Projects

Missions of Mercy (MOM) has listed 6 possible charities which the State Court supports: 

a)  Casa Juan Diego Mission, Houston

b)  Covenant House, Houston

c)  Cameron Colonia, Brownsville

d)  Annunciation Maternity Home, Georgetown

e)  Our Lady of Guadalupe Women’s Shelter, Dallas

f)  La Clinic Guadalupana, El Paso

“We should not serve the poor like they were Jesus.  We should serve the poor because they are Jesus.” -   Mother Teresa

Financial Review

Regents and District Deputies are reminded of the financial review for the period April 1 through September 30, 2008. Reviews are held in October.  Every court must have a District Deputy or state representative present at this review.

Texas Awards

Texas was recognized for Leadership, Spiritual Enhancement, National Projects, Education, and Youth at the 52^nd Biennial Convention in Albuquerque, NM. 

Texas CDA members donated $59,977.39 to the National Charitable projects in 2006-2008.  This is the largest  CDA donation by any state in the nation.

Local News 

The Memorial Scholarship Mass cards are available to everyone (CDA and non-CDA members) who wishes to offer masses on behalf of relatives and friends. The mass cards may be used for deceased relatives and friends, birthdays, get well cards, anniversaries, or “just because”.  The money collected supports the scholarship program of the State Court.  Cards maybe obtained from Norma Locker or Margaret Ainsworth for a donation of $2.50. 

Court members are encouraged to participate in this worthy program

CDA Sunday – October 19th

Court members will attend the 9:00 am Mass in body.  Breakfast reception will immediately follow in Marian Hall for all members, their families and guests.  Life members will be honored during this celebration.

Needy Family

Mary Beth Haas reported that the children were provided with school clothes for the coming school year.  As of the present time the family needs help with electric and rental bills.  Mary Beth also reported that the mother did not have any income this past summer because the school cafeteria where she works is closed.  

The family is very appreciative of the gifts, school clothes, canned goods and financial help afforded  them .

Court members are reminded to bring non-perishable goods to the meeting for our needy family.  It will be nice to see the table full of bags of groceries for them.

Wherever a human being exists, there is an opportunity to do a kindness.  Seneca

By Rose Pederson

First of all, I thank Norma Locker, Irene Cervenka and Joan Rhemann for helping to co-chair our CDA Cake Spin Booth.  Thank you to all members who gave their time to work in the booth, those who donated cakes and pies and gave monetary gifts to support our fund raising efforts for Holy Rosary Church. We did not win a prize this year but had many comments on how pretty our booth was. 

We received 104 cakes and pies along with $210.00 in checks and $75.00 in cash donations. The token count was (tentatively) 2404 tokens which equals to $1202.00.

We raised  $1569.50 with no expenses incurred. This will be donated to the Church.  We had 120 CDA members participate in this event .

Morality in Media                                         

The Court is going to participate in the White Ribbon Against Pornography (WRAP) campaign from October 26 to November 2.  Chairman for this project is Sharon Krystinik who will discuss our participation in the next meeting.

Rosary in Marian Hall

Catholic Daughters will lead the rosary at the 7:00 am mass in Marian Hall every 3^rd Saturday of the month.  This will also include the prayers for vocation which is found at the back of the missallette. The following have agreed to lead the rosary:

September -  Barbara Jurek

October -   Lydia Eicher

November -  Dolores Wolff

December -  Joyce Bartos

Rosaries

Chairman Janey Schumacher has reported that our Court sent 1800 rosaries with the Medical Mission to El Salvador in August, 2008.  To this date we have contributed 27,040 rosaries to charity.

A Pat on the Back! Thank you! Muchas gracias!

Merci beaucoup!

*To Rose Pederson for helping in copying the program for the 60^th anniversary celebration and the prayers for the military.

*To Cathy Bittner for donating the 2 clocks given to Father Dan and Father Pat as retirement gifts.

*To all the 62 members who baked cookies for the Wake Service Reception of Deacon Jim Bonura.  The cookies that were not consumed were used for the refreshments at the September meeting and hospitality on 1^st Saturdays of the month.

*To Margaret Ainsworth and Jo Short for their help in calling the members to bring cookies for Deacon Jim’s Wake Service Reception.

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Ed’s note:  This section of the newsletter is open to all members who want to show appreciation to a fellow sister who has helped them in their assignments.

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Adieu, Auf Wiedersehen, Goodbye

It is with mixed feeling that we have to say goodbye to our Chaplain Rev. Daniel Warden who was with our Court for 20 years.  We are going to miss him.  Also to be missed is Rev. Pat Warden, his brother, who for the past 7 years helped in celebrating the Sunday liturgies and among other things  had said the 9:00 am mass for CDA Sundays.

May you have a very happy retirement and may Jesus shower his grace upon you in your future endeavors.

Member News

Pray For The Sick

Waline Sebesta, Judy Janecka, Leona Novak, Jacque Holchak, Dorothy & Herman Pospisil, Clarence Myers, Raymond Pyka, Ozite Viator, Violet Vacek, Pete Collette, Christa Garland,  Charlotte Carlson, Della Metz, Art Arrington

Sympathy Notes To The Families Of:

Vickie Matocha -  Mother of Vera Wehring & sister of Pauline Havelka

Viola Hundl – Mother & grandmother

Ann Sopchack  – Sister-in-law  of Martha Krolczyk

Theodore Kopicinski -  Uncle of Maxine Phelan

Norbert Wick – Husband of Clara Jonnell Wick

Regine Collins -  sister-in-law of Martha Krolczyk

Deacon Jim Bonura – husband of Velma Bonura

++++We say goodbye to our beloved Deacon Jim Bonura who was called to be with the Lord on August 25^th.  For the last 4 years he has been a friend, a brother, and an important resource person for us.  May you rest in peace.++++

Congratulations to the following:

Bessie & Bob Fagan -  60^th  wedding anniversary

Birthdays for October:

Next Meeting

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Marian Hall

6:45 pm  Refreshments

7:15 pm  Meeting

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

Rosaries

3rd Saturday, 7:00 am

September - Barbara Jurek

October - Lydia Eicher

November - Dolores Wolff

December - Joyce Bartos

Calendar of Events

September 27 - Dinner/Reception for Libby Ramirez, Corpus Christi

October 7 - Court Meeting (7:15pm); Feast of Our Lady of the Rosary

October 9 - Financial audit, 6:30pm Cafeteria

October 18 - Million Rosaries for the Unborn (campaign)

October 19 - CDA Sunday, Mass & Breakfast

November 4 - Election Day

November 5 - Court Meeting 

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.

Officers Training in Mentz, TX on Sept 6, 2008. 

Districts represented were Districts 10, 28, and 37.  Training was conducted by Texas State Officers:  Sheila Martinka, 1st State Vice Regent, Carolyn Malik, 2nd State Vice Regent and Peggy Rosales, State Secretary.

Charlotte Carlson Luncheon

Held September 10th at the Soda Fountain in Rosenberg, Texas.