Church-Charity

St. Rose School, area Catholic churches take part in Souper Bowl of Caring

St. Rose School, area Catholic churches take part in Souper Bowl of Caring

St. Rose School, area Catholic churches take part in Souper Bowl of Caring

“Lord, as we enjoyed the Super Bowl football game, we were mindful of those without even a bowl of soup to eat” – this reflects the prayer that launched the Souper Bowl of Caring in 1990 in Columbia, S.C. St. Rose of Lima Catholic School and St.
Birth days – Out of 27 members celebrating birthdays in February, these three braved the ice-cold temperatures to get a slice of cake brought by Cynthia Trojacek. Shown are (from left) Kitra Ruiz and her husband Steve, and Cindy Villarreal. All of the birthday honorees will receive a birthday card signed by many members to brighten their day.

Birth days – Out of 27 members celebrating birthdays in February, these three braved the ice-cold temperatures to get a slice of cake brought by Cynthia Trojacek. Shown are (from left) Kitra Ruiz and her husband Steve, and Cindy Villarreal. All of the birthday honorees will receive a birthday card signed by many members to brighten their day.

Sr. Connections welcomes March with activities, spring spirit

Stepping into March, Senior Connections, the vibrant senior activities center with satellites in Flatonia and Weimar, is gearing up for a month filled with fun, friendship and the welcoming warmth of spring.

Hernandez gets certificate from Stevens Chapel UMC

Elaine Hernandez was among those receiving certificates of appreciation from Stevens Chapel United Methodist Church in conjunction with its Texas Historical Marker unveiling and dedication celebration on Saturday, Feb. 8.

Animal Shelter statistics

As of Feb. 21, total intake at the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter for 2025 stood at 224 – 117 dogs and 107 cats in need.As of Feb. 21, the shelter had 81 animals in its care – 66 dogs and 15 cats.
Adopt me!

Adopt me!

Adopt me!

Available for adoption from the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter:Can your love heal a broken heart? Tripp (left), a 2-year-old shepherd, and Buddy (right), a 3-year-old bully, are only two of many heartworm-positive dogs currently residing at the shelter.
Fayette Savings Bank is holding a Matching Funds Campaign for the St. Rose of Lima Catholic School renovation project. On hand as KJZT-Praha presented a $200 donation were (from left) Brandi Rerich, FSB personal banker; KJZT representatives Phyllis Teykl, member, Georgia Cerny, president, and Patricia Masek, treasurer; Rosanne Gallia, St. Rose School principal; Nancy Jasek, KJZT secretary; Cheryl Brossmann, FSB lobby manager; and Very Rev. Jasper Liggio, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church pastor.

Fayette Savings Bank is holding a Matching Funds Campaign for the St. Rose of Lima Catholic School renovation project. On hand as KJZT-Praha presented a $200 donation were (from left) Brandi Rerich, FSB personal banker; KJZT representatives Phyllis Teykl, member, Georgia Cerny, president, and Patricia Masek, treasurer; Rosanne Gallia, St. Rose School principal; Nancy Jasek, KJZT secretary; Cheryl Brossmann, FSB lobby manager; and Very Rev. Jasper Liggio, St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church pastor.

Praha KJZT donates toward St. Rose School renovation

A $200 donation from the KJZT St. Anne’s Society No. 4 of Praha was recently deposited into the Matching Funds Campaign account at Fayette Savings Bank (FSB) for the benefit of the St. Rose of Lima Catholic School renovation campaign.
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CCA Meals

Combined CommunityAction’s “Meals on Wheels,” located at First Baptist Church, serves frozen congregate meals or frozen meals to the homebound. Meals should be ordered two weeks in advance and will be delivered to the homebound, or may be picked up at the center on Mondays.

FUNERAL NOTICE - Walter James Hermis (Jan. 7, 1940-Feb. 16, 2025)

Funeral services for Walter James Hermis, age 85, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025 at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in St. John. Interment will follow in St. John Cemetery with military honors conducted by the Schulenburg American Legion.
Work progressing on Habitat home for Wrights

Work progressing on Habitat home for Wrights

Work progressing on Habitat home for Wrights

Fayette County Habitat for Humanity is delighted to share the latest milestone in the construction of the Wright family’s new home in La Grange.Businesses and volunteers have united to bring Johnny Wright and his children closer to their dream of a stable, safe and loving home.

Animal Shelter statistics

February is Spay & Neuter Awareness Month! How in the world has the Gardenia E. Janssen Animal Shelter taken in almost 200 dogs and cats in six weeks?There is only one way to stop the cycle – spay or neuter is the solution.