Czech Day this Sunday




Annie Netardus, Audrey Netardus, Erin Soward, Thomas Netardus, Molly Netardus and Olivia Netardus were helping with the annual sauerkraut making for the upcoming Czech Day at St. Matthew Catholic Church this Sunday, July 20. They gathered at their Aunt Susan Netardus’ home, where it has been fermenting for the past few weeks.

Annie Netardus, Audrey Netardus, Erin Soward, Thomas Netardus, Molly Netardus and Olivia Netardus were helping with the annual sauerkraut making for the upcoming Czech Day at St. Matthew Catholic Church this Sunday, July 20. They gathered at their Aunt Susan Netardus’ home, where it has been fermenting for the past few weeks.

The sauerkraut is almost ready, kolaches are being baked, and the Markmann Polkateers are gearing up to play lots of polka music while visitors enjoy a fabulous Czech meal. That could only mean one thing: CZECH DAY!!! Yes, indeed, St. Matthew Catholic Church in Jourdanton will hold its annual Czech Day Celebration on Sunday, July 20, 2014, at the church and parish hall.

The celebration begins with Mass at 10:30 a.m. St. Matthew’s pastor, Fr. Kazimierz Oleksy, will be the celebrant for the Mass.

After Mass, an authentic Czech meal – including sausage, Czech potatoes, homemade sauerkraut (homemade by St. Matthew’s parishioners), green beans, peaches, dessert, and tea – will be served from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (or so). The cost is $7.00 per plate. Czech music will be played throughout the meal by the Markmann Polkateers. Before you sit down to enjoy the delicious meal and wonderful music, be sure to pick up your homemade kolaches which will be sold by the local Catholic Family Fraternal of Texas (The KJZT) – St. Rosalie Society #75. Also, homemade “ready to eat” sauerkraut will be sold after the meal has been served.

Finally, a raffle sponsored by the local Catholic Union of Texas (The KJT) – St. Jerome Society #87 will be held. Top prize is an Element 40” LED HDTV and RCA Home Theater Sound Bar. Other prizes include a 3D/WIFI Blue-Ray/DVD player, two $100 Wal-Mart gift cards, Corinthian chimes (Made in the USA), a Czech crystal pendant and earrings, a cobalt blue mouth-blown Bohemian glass vase, four $50 Wal- Mart gift cards, and a $25 Wal-Mart gift card.

All proceeds from this Czech Day Celebration will benefit St. Matthew’s Building Fund. Come join us as we celebrate Czech heritage in faith, food, music, and fun. “Vítáme Vás!” (“Welcome!”)


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