OUR LADY OF THE HOLY TRINITY Court #2661 San Antonio, Texas

In Unity & Charity “With God, alL things are possible” – Matthew 19-26

Our Patroness: Blessed Mother Mary

March, 2016

In this issue… Christmas Social Pictures Charities & Retreat Style Show 2017 Fundraiser Spotlight Member New Members Reflection Corner Members Volunteer SA Live Lenten Prayer Bake Sale Birthdays & Holy Humor Recipe Corner

Mission Statement: Catholic Daughters of the

Americas strive to embrace the principal of faith working

through

love in the promotion of

justice, equality, and the

advancement of human right

and human dignity for all.

Sheryl King, Regent Linda Whitener, Treasurer National Catholic Daughters of the Americas (210)757-3578 (210)378-6483 www.catholicdaughters.org tinkerbelltx1@gmail.com lwhitener@gomezfc.com Edna Bubenik, Vice Regent Deacon David Seguin, Chaplain State of Texas CDA (210)844-2152 (210)365-4902 texascda.org ednabubenik@yahoo.com drsteeth@aol.com Rita Newman, Financial Secretary Marilyn Hoster, Dist. Deputy #62 Court Our Lady of the Holy Trinity #2661 (361)548-3981 (210)885-3194 www.holytrinitysat.org/cda enewman54@att.net olomaj@aol.com Alicia M Mallory, Recording Secretary Lina Ramirez, Newsletter Editor For comments, questions, or suggestions, (210)471-8897 (210)643-2805 please email: cda26612@live.com amallory4@yahoo.com justlinalramirez@gmail.com

Court Our Lady of the Holy Trinity March, 2017

Message from the Regent Dear CDA Sisters!

Can you believe this CDA year is passing so quickly? The holidays are just a distant memory, but it hasn’t really been that long. We are in a New Year: a Saturday spiritual workshop was given in January; we had a successful bake sale in February; our MAJOR fundraiser for the year, the 5th annual style show, is April 2nd ; and the Texas State Convention is the end of April. We have also received and awarded our first Charitable Giving Grant in January. Our Court and its members are VERY busy ladies. In September, I asked each of you to think about what you could do to help OUR court to serve and minister to God’s people as we reflected on Isaiah’s answer.

Message from the Regent Cont…..

Isaiah heard God saying, “Whom should I send? Who will go for us?” Isaiah answered, “Here I am. Send me!” (Isaiah 6:8) I could not be prouder being a part of CDA with all of you. You are certainly answering the calls to help fulfill our mission of service. Let’s ALL keep up the good work and when asked to help answer, “Here I am.” Sheryl

This is the day which the Lord has made; Let us rejoice and be glad in it. Psalms 118:24 Page 2

Our Christmas Social DECEMBER 10TH CLUB AT SONTERRA Rita Farmer, Committee Chair

CHARITIES

Christmas Projects: Angel Tree: The following gifts were donated and delivered to DCSSA before Christmas for the poorest of the poor.

30 bath towel sets 39 cardigan sweaters in various sizes 8 throws 2 scarves 1 footwarmer 1 tea assortment 3 WalMart gift card and 1 Target gift card

Daughters of Charity Services of San Antonio Christmas gift bags for the elderly were prepared on December 7 and 8, 2016. A total of eleven CDA member packed the bags with various hygiene items, bath towels and small gifts. Our court contributed $500 worth of toilet paper and shampoo for these bags. At their Christmas Party, 220 seniors were delighted to receive their gift bags.

Catholic Charities On December 17, 2016 seven CDA members participated in an event sponsored by Catholic Charities. Thirty children from the After-School Program at Guadalupe Community Center were given a $100 Target gift card donated by a retired priest. Each child was paired with an adult volunteer who helped them purchase Christmas gifts for their family using the gift card. After the gifts were purchased, Target pro vided a room supplied with wrapping paper, ribbon, gift bags and tags. After all the gifts were wrapped, everyone enjoyed a pizza party. A good time for all.

Retreat on Vincentian Spirituality

Saturday, January 7, 2017 St. Vincent de Paul offers us a Spiritual Way. “He shows us how we can meet our God in everyday

experiences.” Sister Consuelo, with Daughters of Charity presented this retreat for our CDA court

members. After the retreat, the ladies treated themselves for lunch at Aldaco’s.

Annette Etnyre, Committee Chair Annette.etnyre@att.net

“Man can fully discover his true self only in a sincere giving of himself.” Pope John Paul II Page 3

Court members who participated in one or all

three projects were: Laura Hansbrough, Jean

Troncale, Rita Farmer, Grace Lambert, Annette

Etnyre, Linda Whitener, Geri McCormack, Irene B

Moken, Jane O’Neill, Ann Kippax, Rita McSorley,

Jean Farace, Sheryl King, Edie McAlanis, Jeanne

Dodd, and Edna Bubenik

“ I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. “ Philippians 4:13 Page 4

Court Our Lady of the Holy Trinity #2661

Fifth Annual Brunch & Fashion Show Springtime in River City Club at Sonterra

Sunday, April 2, 2017

RAFFLE

1. 5 Course Dinner for 6 at The Club at Sonterra Fireside Room Value $600 2. Golf for 4 at The Club at Sonterra with Lunch at 19th Hole

Value $420 3. Rialto Jewelry Men’s & Ladies ACTS Fisherman Bracelet

Value $400 4. Coach Handbag Value $350 5. 2 Tickets to Majestic Finding Neverland May 6 at 2 PM & 150 Gift Certificate to Bohanan’s Restaurant Value $330 6. Margarita Basket Value $200 7. RTIC 65 Quart Tan Cooler Value $200 8. 4 Passes to Schlittertbahn Water Park Value $200 9. 10 Full Service Wash Passes to the Wash Tub Value $180 10. Dinner for 4 at the 19th Hole The Club at Sonterra Value $125

Donation: $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00

NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN

Raffle Ticket Sales: 210-492-9950 Style Show Ticket Sales: 210-394-5503

“SPRINGTIME IN RIVER CITY" is the theme of this year's Style Show and the major fundraiser for CDA Court #2661. The date for this exciting event is April 2, 2017. The venue is Sonterra Country Club. Dillard's of the Shops of Canterra will provide the fashions. It will be a fabulous event! VENDORS have been thoughtfully selected. Great SILENT AUCTION items are being gathered and an unbelievable RAFFLE is in place. We will have a cash bar and great live music provided by our parishioner, Jimmy Garcia and photography by Mike Wells. Our emcee will be Fiona Gorostiza from SA Live ! Now ladies, this is an exciting play bill for a memorable event! Ladies be prepare to have a grand time with friends! Our court's participation is vital. EVERYONE is needed to make this event a huge success. Please sell or buy your RAFFLE tickets! This is a very special and important way that all members can participate. Check out our raffle items. They are a great value and gather those AUCTION ITEMS. We need everyone's participation no matter what...one raffle ticket, 10 or 20 raffle tickets one style show ticket or a table or two, items for auction baskets. Let's work together for a successful event. Call Linda Whitener or Grace Lambert for AUCTION , Joyce Ullrich for RAFFLE and Sherry Drury for STYLE SHOW tickets. Geri & Hilda, Committee Chairs

Hilda Lopez Geri McCormack

F U N D R A I S E R

“Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life.” Proverbs 4:23 Page 5

Member Spotlight

Rita Newman

Keep the Faith

Join CDA

Welcome New Members

Jane Reed

Marilym Hoster

My husband of 24 years & I were born and raised in Corpus Christi,

Texas. We moved to San Antonio four years ago this coming May

and love this historic city but we especially love the woodsy

Timberwood Park area where we live. We retired in 2009, I as an

IRS Revenue Agent for over 32 years, he as an oilfield worker for

35 plus years. My widowed father who had a stroke lived with us in

Corpus Christi for his last 2 years of life until he passed away in 2013.

My parents were well involved in our parish church activities growing up and set a

good example of devotion to our Lord God and of volunteerism for my siblings and me.

We love to travel often visiting our children and grandchildren who live in Corpus

Christi and Virginia Beach, VA and one who was living in Anchorage, Alaska for a few

years. Occasionally my husband & I sell arts and crafts at the monthly Helotes

Marketplace. That’s more of a hobby though. In my “spare” time, I enjoy playing my

guitar, going to the movies, eating out, crafting and reading.

I joined CDA in 2009 when living in Corpus Christi and joined our local court in 2013.

I feel proud and blessed to be part this wonderful Catholic women’s group whose

members generously volunteer in so many ways. Thank you for your friendship and

for allowing me to serve as your Financial Secretary.

By Cynthia Gdula Spiritual Advisor joansaint@earthlink.net

REFLECTION CORNER

“This is my beloved son, in which I am well pleased.” Matthew 3:17 Page 6

Humility We are now in Ordinary Time having concluded the beautiful liturgical season of Christmas. I call it the in-between time because we are straddling two extraordinary liturgical seasons, Christmas & Lent. Both seasons mirror the virtue of humility for me. The word humility comes from the same root as humus, that rich soil that yields the most bountiful harvests. The Solemnity of the Nativity of Our Lord Jesus Christ is such a show of humility on the part of God. God could have just saved us from heaven from the stain of original sin. He did not have to send us his Son to dwell among us & take on our human nature in all things but sin, but he did so we can relate to Jesus on a personal level. Secondly, Jesus could have come as a mighty warrior with legions of angels to protect him & do his bidding. Instead, Jesus came as a helpless baby with human parents to care for him because his kingdom is not built on might but on mercy. Lastly, Jesus could have come as a king with all the comforts & trappings of this station in life. Instead, he lived in the most ordinary of circumstances with no advantages, because he was born into poverty, because we are poor of spirit. Jesus came to us as the rich, broken soil of humus, so his life could yield the most bountiful harvest in our lives. St John Vianney reveals how profound humility is at the heart of this great feast of Christmas, & gives us the grace to plant in hope, to persevere through trials of drought & storms of tribulation, so we can reap in joy. Now it is our turn during the Lenten season to embrace humility by allowing ourselves to be touched by Jesus & loving God first from our hearts. We should face the truth of our human condition by assessing the motives behind our actions, & always seeking the truth & a peaceful balance between overarching pride & crippling self-condemnation. From humility, will grow gratitude & the grace to see beyond our own needs & wants to realize everyone is made in the image & likeness of God. Reflection: How are we humbly preparing for Lent?

Court 2661 members are called to volunteer… A hospitality room was organized by Julie Seguin for the visiting Bishops and Priests who were in town for Archbishop Patrick F. Flores’ funeral, rosary and mass on Monday, January 16 and January 17, 2017. The location was at the Plaza de la Cruz next to San Fernando Cathedral . Archbishop Gustavo Siller Garcia, Bishops, Priests, and Seminarian attended.

Archbishop Emeritus Patrick, F. Flores, D.D. 1929-2017

“Whatever you ask for in prayer with faith, you will receive.” Matthew 21:22 Page 7

Court Members go LIVE on SA LIVE Court members were invited to be the audience for the SA Live Show on Friday, February 10, 2017 in the studio located in Market Square. SA Live is a daily variety and feature show televised at 1 pm after the KSAT news at noon. Co-Hosts are Fiona Gorostiza and Mike Osterhage. Jennifer Struski is the booking producer and multimedia journalist. After all the fun at SA Live, members treated themselves at the Mi Tierra Restaurant.

H A P P Y E A S T E R

A Lenten Prayer Lord Jesus, Redeemer of all, hear my prayer. For the love you bear to those who ask forgiveness, look mercifully on me, as once you looked on Mary Magdalene and on Peter who denied you. Look on me, Lord Jesus Christ, as you looked on the thief on his cross and on every sinner whom you have ever forgiven. Look on me, merciful Lord, as you looked on your mother, Mary, standing in sorrow beneath your cross. Let me feel in my heart her compassion for you and let my eyes weep for the sorrows my sins have caused. Call me from darkness to my Father’s house; give me a new heart and at your side at the banquet of your kingdom. Amen

Bake Sale February, 12, 2017

“So whatever you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do it for the glory of God.” 1 Corinthians 10:31 Page 8

From the Sunshine Committee

By Olga M. Gonzales

On behalf of Court Our Lady of the Holy Trinity

Catholic Daughters, we wish the following

sisters “Happy Birthday.” Your Birthday is your

very own Special Blessed Day!

It All Went By So Fast

A husband and wife were celebrating 50 years of marriage with a big anniversary party. At one point they were toasted, then asked what it’s like to be married for 50 years. The wife, known to have a quick wit, replied, “It all seems like five minutes....under water.”

December

1st Deacon David Seguin 5th Edith McAlanis 16th Patty Miketinac 18th Alicia M Mallory 18th Jennifer Ly 20th Cynthia Gdula

January

2nd Jane O’Nei l 4th Lina Ramirez 6th Jeanne Dodd 12th Barbara Nasis 23rd Amanda Gonzales 28th Kim Redding 30th Dora Copeland

February

4th Vicky Pfullmann 5th Veronica Pena Montalvo 12th Maria Ventura 12th Colette Loer 13th Rita McSorley 14th Sherry Drury 18th Adelina Wells 19th Phyllis Martinez

Recipe Corner Zesty Lime Shrimp and Avocado Salad Ingredients: 1 lb cooked shrimp, peeled and deveined, chopped 1 medium tomato, diced 1 large Hass avocado, diced 1 jalapeno, seeds removed, diced fine ¼ cup chopped red onion Juice of 2 limes 1 tsp olive oil 1 tbsp chopped cilantro Salt and pepper to taste Mix all ingredients.