Court Holy Rosary #1476 Catholic Daughters of the Americas

A Note from the Regent 

This is our last issue for this year before we go on a 2-month vacation.  I hope you enjoyed every issue of the newsletter because the editor has enjoyed sharing the news and events every month.  Enjoy your summer with your family and friends.  We hope we do not forget our spiritual obligations however we use our time.

This coming 2 months will be a good time to reflect upon the activities we did the past 10 months, both what was good and what was not so good.  It was a productive and fruitful 10 months and a very enjoyable journey as we learn and work together as a team.  My heartfelt thanks to everyone for making my job a satisfying experience.

At the last state convention, Sheila Martinka was elected as the next State Regent for 2009-2010.  She is a very energetic, quick and talented 3^rd generation CDA member from Deer Park.  Gone will be Carolyn Bachmann’s motto of “Together We are Strong” ( Eccl. 4:9).  Enter Sheila’s motto of “Do whatever He tells you…” (John 2:5).

Norma N. Locker 

Worthy Regent

“Mary is blessed most of all because she heard the word of God and carried it out.”

St. Augustine

National and State News

For the Record

2008-2010 National Board

National Chaplain -  Most Rev David Fellhauer

National Clergy Consultant –  Rev Donald Ruppert

National Regent -  Libby Ramirez

National Regent-Elect -  Joanne Tomassi

First Vice National Regent – Anne Nelson

Second Vice Nat’l Regent -  Shirley Seyfried

National Secretary-Treasurer -  Theresa Kocer

2009-2011 Texas Executive Board

TexasState Chaplain – Rev Donald Ruppert

State Regent -  Sheila Martinka

First Vice State Regent -  Carolyn Malik

SecondViceState Regent -  Peggy Rosales

State Secretary -  Eve Trevino

State Treasurer -  Minnie Rodgers

Immediate Past State Regent -  Carolyn Backmann

“What you can do, maybe I can’t do – and what I can do, maybe you can’t do.  But together we can do something beautiful for God and for His Blessed Mother”.                                       Mother Theresa.

Future Convention Locations 

Texas State Convention Sites

2011 -  Houston, Texas

2013 -  San Antonio, Texas

National Convention Sites

2010 – Buffalo, New York

2012 -  Omaha, Nebraska

National CDA website                 http://www:catholicdaughters.org

TexasState website            http://www.texascda.org

Outstanding dues - Help needed! 

We are now assessed for membership dues for 223 members as of March 2009 by National Headquarters.  Soon to follow will be the assessment from the State Court.  Charlotte Carlson, Financial Secretary, reports that 42 members or 18.8% have not paid.  This does not include those who are life-time members or those whom the court voted to be exempt from paying.  If you have not paid please do so now.  We need your help!!!

More State Convention News

At the May meeting  the delegates gave their 2-minute reports and here are some of salient points reported:

• Items included in the budget and approved by the court members do not need to be approved again when disbursements occur.
• “Whose job is it anyway?”  When this question arises, the answer is “Everyone”;  not just the chair and the members of the committee.
• A very informative and humorous skit was presented illustrating do’s and don’ts to observe during the fund raising process.
• Regents should not express their opinion in the meeting, nor vote.  Those at the head table should not talk while the meeting is going on, nor the members in the floor.  Always seek recognition of the Regent before speaking.
• Ways & Means Chair reported almost $28,000 was raised from the fund raising (some figures still not in.  188 courts participated in the raffle.  The first prize in the raffle ($1,000) was won by Christ the King Court in Houston. 

Court Holy Rosary Expenses to the 46th Biennial State Convention, McAllen, Texas, April 23-26, 2009

Expenses:

Hotel Arrangements    $1,005.93

Registration                  $315.00

Meals                          $567.00

                                                 Sub total expenses      $1,887.93

Less 1 meal sold           $29.00

Less forfeited deposit     $50.00

                                                 Total Expenses            $1,808.93

Budgeted Amount:                                                                         $2,000.00

Mass & Reception for Sheila Martinka 

Remember the mass and reception for Sheila Martinka on June 6, 2009 at St. Hyacinth Catholic Church in Deer Park.  Cathy has offered her van for this affair. (seats 9 including driver).  Let us fill up her van & show our support to our new State Regent.  Call Cathy if you are planning to come  (713-419-7620).

Local News

June Salad Supper & Meeting

Members are reminded of the Salad supper on June 2, 2009 in the Cafeteria at 6:30 PM before the meeting.  We shall also honor the Education Contest winners and the Mary Parsons Scholarship winners.  Let us make these fine young people welcome to our court. 

The first Sunday of June has been designated by the Catholic Daughters of the Americas as PRIEST APPRECIATION DAY.  We have included the name of Father Bill in the Eucharistic Liturgy offered monthly at Catholic University of America in Washington, DC.  We shall also honor him at our meeting in our own humble way.  Everyone come and be a part of these events.

Remembering the homebound

We have a number of sisters who are homebound in nursing homes or their own homes who would appreciate an occasional visit.  This would be a good ministry since one can do it in their free time with no requirements on how often it is accomplished.   A volunteer will be needed to coordinate the visits and as well as volunteers to make the visits.

Here is a list of our homebound sisters.  If anybody was missed, please let us know.

Vlasta Miller & Georgia Lehman – Cambridge Nursing Home (near George Library)

Leona Vincek -  Greatwood Retirement Center

Margaret Humpola, Hattie Ries, Kathleen Lindsey – In their own homes.

4^th Annual fund Raiser

Come and join in the fun!  May 31, 2009, noon to 5:00PM at Rosenberg KC Hall.

There will be a Shrimp and Fish Dinner (served at 12:00 noon), Raffle drawing (3:00PM), Flags up (2:15PM), and a silent auction. Meal tickets can be obtained from Teleflora (281-342-5551), Bee Unique (713-419-7620), Jeanette Rehak (281-232-0386), or Norma Locker (281-232-3150).  $12.00/ticket. 

Member News 

Pray for their recovery

Mary Ann Sembera, Daniel Lev, Grace Guidry, Kathleen Lindsey, Georgia Krejci, Jacque Holchak, Pete Collette, Charlotte Carlson, Julius Nowak, Hattie Ries, Agnes Dziedzic, Harry Wolff, Edward Bartniski, Ron Hollas, Dorothy & Herman Pospisil, Margaret and James Ainsworth.

“Cast thy burden upon the Lord, and he shall sustain thee;  he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.”

Psalm 55:22.

June and July Birthdays

May you have many more to come!

Humor Section-   The Sneeze

Contributed by Jo Short

They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-two students filing into the already crowded auditorium.  With their rich maroon gowns flowing… and the traditional caps, they looked almost ... as grown up as they felt. 

Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and Moms freely brushed away tears. 

This class would NOT pray during the commencements----not by choice, but because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it. 

The principal and several students were careful to stay within the guidelines allowed by the ruling. They gave inspirational and challenging speeches, but no one mentioned divine guidance and no one asked for blessings on the graduates or their families. 

The speeches were nice, but they were routine.....until the final speech received a standing ovation. 

A solitary student walked proudly to the microphone. He stood still and silent for just a moment, and then, it happened. 

All 92 students, every single one of them, suddenly SNEEZED!!!! 

The student on stage.. simply looked at the audience and said,  “GOD BLESS YOU, each and every one of you!' And he walked off stage.... 
The audience exploded into applause. This graduating class had found a unique way to invoke God's blessing on their future with or without the court's approval. 

Next Meeting

Tuesday June 2, 2009

School Cafeteria

Salad Supper 6:30 pm

7:15 pm  Meeting

Hospitality

May-August: Helen Torres

Confirmation

The Court sponsored a reception to 20 HR School students who were confirmed on May 1, 2009.  Reception was held at the new Parish Hall.  Asst Archbiship Rizzoto confirmed the confirmants; assisted by Father Bill Bartniski and Father Dan Warden

Alma Slawinski was chairman of the reception being helped by Court members

Cake was served to all confirmants, their families and friends.

Cake, Punch and cookies were served

More servers at the Reception

Father Bill's Birthday

The Court celebrated Father Bill's birthday on April 7 before the meeting.  His actual birthday is April 3, 2009"  Cake, Ice cream and sandwiches were served at this celebration

More State Convention pictures

Additional pictures from the 46th state convention in McAllen Texas, April 23-26, 2009

Carolyn Backmann conducting the meeting with banners behind her.

Sheila Martinka making her acceptance speech as State Regent Elect.

Delegates and Alma at the banquet 

 Helen Torres, Beverly Waddle and Norma Locker at the convention banquet.

Head table at the convention banquet.