KJZT Family Life Society No. 31 Social Held Nov. 6

The 116th Anniversary of St. Frances of Rome, Society No. 31, KJZT Family Life of La Grange took place on Nov. 6, the annual social and meeting was held at 4 p.m. at Sealand Restaurant. President Elizabeth Kallus called the brief meeting to order and led opening prayers and pledges to the U.S. and Texas flags.

Reading of the August minutes were dispensed, treasurer Barbara Eilert filed her report, and bills were approved for payment.

Secretary Marilyn Kothmann read correspondence from the KJZT State Office monthly newsletters that included information on the feast day of the Holy Family on Dec. 28 and Scholarship applications maybe requested beginning on Nov. 1 from the State Office, KJZT Clerical Endowment Fund enrollments report was given by Vice President Nicole Vasut and showed four special birthdays by Society No. 31, and fifteen enrollments by individuals. Kallus gave the publicity and KJZT Traveling Unity Rosary reports.

Unfinished business: reminders were given about the Catholic Schools Week Jan. 25-31, 2026 project; Sacred Heart Spring Festival March 29, 2026, plant wheel project; and Thanksgiving food basket for the Family Crisis Center that will be delivered November 20.

New business: KJZT State Christmas gifts for seminarians and Catholic Schools donation forms were discussed. Election of 2026 Society No. 31 officers took place, and current officers were re-elected President Elizabeth Kallus, Vice President Nicole Vasut, Secretary Marilyn Kothmann, and Treasurer Barbara Eilert District V State Director Joy Kovar informed members that the KJZT continues to be a very strong fraternal, encouraged membership, and thanked members for all they do for the fraternal.

Attendance prize was won by Jason Vasut, and the meeting was closed with the Memorare Prayer and the prayer before the meal. All in attendance received gifts of appreciation.