Volume 4: Issue 2: November/December/January

KTB SERVES One of the pillars of our sisterhood is service, something

that is near and dear to our hearts. This year, KTB sisters

have gone above and beyond to put others before

themselves. From volunteering in the Habitat for

Humanity Pumpkin Patch, Project Linus Baby Drive, and

Catholic Charities

Day, countless

hours of service

benefited the

greater Bryan-

College Station

area. KTB put

others before

themselves, serving

in love, to help

make someone’s

holiday better.

KTB Weekend The Xi Class was officially initiated as actives on

November 11. On Saturday, we welcomed back former

members to BTHOolemiss and feast on Rudy’s BBQ

(yum!). The weekend brought us all closer together, past

and present, in sisterhood and spirituality. May we

continue to serve God after we graduate and go our own

ways.

KTB Times

Sisterly Advice Lindsey Groff

Class of 2015

KTB Iota Class

Hello radiant ladies,

The future can

sometimes be a

terrifying place. We,

as women, sometimes

get caught up in the future so much and can forget

about the present. I know this was true for me

during my undergrad years at Texas A&M. I often

caught myself dreaming of programs for post-

graduate training while I was in undergrad classes.

We can get so fixated on the future that we fail to

embrace the current season of our life. It is in these

daily happenings that we come to discern where

God desires us to serve Him. For me, I found God’s

calling for my life by living out my vocation as a

student. I would try to offer up each of my study

sessions as a prayer for my future vocation. Each

study session I would light a candle as a constant

reminder of my vocational prayer. Due to the large

amount of study time my major required, I often had

ample amount of time to pray for my future

vocation. I am sure y’all can relate. Through my

discernment God lead me toward a career in the

medical field. I am currently a pharmacy student at

The University of Texas at Austin. I would have

never dreamed that God would place me in burnt

orange but I am completely at peace with where He

lead me. My prayer for each of you is to embrace

the current season of your life. Laugh, cry, and be

present in the moment. Do not let fear of the future

paralyze you in the present.

You are all beautiful and I love each of you. If there

is anything I can do for any of you, please do not

hesitate to let me know. I will see each of you in the

Eucharist.

Sister Spotlight

Juana Robles

Class of 2017

Nu Class

This past summer I had

the opportunity to

Study Abroad in

Alicante, Spain. For

my major it is required

for us to go outside of

the US and work,

study, or volunteer, but

the cost of Studying

Abroad can be very high and it was something that

worried me but did not discourage me from going. I

knew that God would provide me with whatever I

needed and that it was going to be fine, I would

figure it out. I ended up applying for all the

scholarships that I could apply for and thanks to

God my entire trip was paid for. My experience

abroad was absolutely amazing. The first week

abroad was tough because of jet lag and trying to

figure things out, but once I was situated I felt right

at home. I lived in Alicante and went to school at the

Universitat d' Alicant. On our past time, we would

go to the beach, hike to the castle and travel around

Europe since it was so cheap. I got to visit some of

the world’s best museums and places like the

Vatican, Rome, Switzerland, Morocco, The United

Kingdom and many other places. I got to see one of

my favorite painters, Salvador Dali,

Picasso portraits, and was able to celebrate Real

Madrid's win in the streets of Madrid. Studying

abroad has completely changed my views on

everything. Like how to approach difficult

situations, my confidence, thinking bigger, and more

importantly it has reinforced what we as humans

share which is our humanity. I traveled by myself to

many countries that I did not know the language and

it was difficult and scary at the same time but

because of this experience I believe more in myself

and my capabilities. During my stay I met some of

the most incredible people and got to hear some of

their stories. Connecting with all these different

people increased my empathy for them, it showed

me that we share one common thing which is our

humanity. I would encourage you all to think about

studying abroad if you all have a chance. It is a life

changing experience and you get to see what is truly

out there. The beauty of God’s creation is

indescribable and captivating, try to get out of your

comfort zone and see what life really has to offer.

Lake Bryan Social

KTB took a weekend off and traveled to Lake Bryan

for a much needed break from school. There were

fun games, cute photo ops, and a beautiful sunset. It

was a perfect way to spend time together, introduce

friends to our sisters, and enjoy God’s creations,

Formal 2016

Rustic Romance

Aggie Ring Day

Congratulations to our sisters who

received their Aggie Ring on November

4!

Graduate Spotlight Congratulations to the Class of 2016!

Rachel Lucette Blount

Major: Poultry Science

(Masters of Science)

KTB Class: Mu

Favorite Memory: Meeting all

my sisters, spending time with

them, and keeping in touch!

Erin Drinkwater

Major: Allied Health (Pre-

Nursing) and Spanish

Class: Lambda Class

Favorite KTB Memory: Going

to eat dinner with Kaitlin

Hesse after general meetings.

Liesel Denise Raabe

Major: Interdisciplinary

Studies (Math/Science 4-8)

KTB Class: Mu

Favorite Memory: Spring

Retreat. Everything about it is

beautiful and full of memories.

Kaitlin Hesse

Major: Kineseology

KTB Class: Lambda

Favorite Memory: Star-gazing at

spring retreat.

Ashley De La Garza

Leslie Thomas

Caroline Castor

Patricia Coronado

Andrea Angulo Diaz

Alyssa Zessin

Angelina Vasquez

Gaby Anciola

Living the Faith: Christmas and

Epiphany

0It’s that time of year where we get out, start

shopping for presents, and getting ready to eat all of

those wonderful Christmas cookies. Christmas is a

wonderful time to reflect on the year and our many

blessings, specifically the blessing of the birth of

Jesus Christ. Advent is a time of preparation to

receive Jesus in our hearts and lives. As the

celebrations continue past December 25 and into the

New Year, celebrating Solemnity of Mary as well,

we move on to Epiphany.

What exactly is Epiphany? A priest from my home

parish (kudos Fr. Joaquin!!) explained it as this: An

epiphany is a revelation or something being finally

made clear. There are three parts to Epiphany, the

first being the obvious Three Wise Men. They knew

from studying stars and prophecy that the star

signified a king to be born. They had the courage

and followed the star, a bright star that could be

easily seen by anyone around the world. Reaching

the baby Jesus, it was clear that this child, born in

humble dwellings, was the Savior and King of all.

After Epiphany Sunday, we will hear the Gospel

where Jesus is baptized. The final part of Epiphany

is the Wedding at Cana, where Jesus turns the water

into wine. This miracle is the first public

manifestation of Christ and was the beginning of the

many Jesus would perform throughout his life.

These events are joined together to signify that Jesus

is for all and we need to continue spreading his

message and his love. God sent His Son to save the

world through love and that should never be

forgotten when the decorations and presents come

around. Love others as God and Jesus loves us. He

was born in a manger with the poorest of the poor

and foreigners being the first to welcome him into

the world. A savior for all. And that, my sisters, is

what Christmas is all about.

Love.

Upcoming Events:

SPRING RETREAT

February 10-12

Time to bust out those sleeping bags once again!

Most would say that Spring Retreat is their favorite

time of the year. It truly is a beautiful weekend

where you can grow in your faith with your sisters

without the distractions of the world.

Father-Daughter Baseball

February 18

My dad when I first mentioned it: Wait. I actually

have to play baseball?

Not that kind of a baseball game but this is way

better. Bring your dad, brother, grandpa, uncle, or

anyone who loves baseball (yes Mom can come

too!) and we’ll have a tailgate and watch our Aggies

take on the Bowling Green Falcons!

Megan Rund President KTBPresident@gmail.com Ashley de la Garza Vice President KTBVicePresident@gmail.com

Robyn Moses Secretary KTBSecretary@gmail.com Becky Novak Treasurer KTBTreasurer@gmail.com Alie Gonzales Chaplain KTBChaplain@gmail.com

Liesel Raabe Standards & Enrichment

KTBStandards@gmail.com

Hannah Hensarling Service KTBServes@gmail.com Hannah Kowpak Philanthropy KTBPhilanthropy@gmail.com Kylie Brommel Publicity KTBPublicity@gmail.com Maggie Sykes Initiation KTBInitation@gmail.com Mary Skinner Historian KTBHistorian@gmail.com

Hilary Whitaker Social KTBSocial@gmail.com Evelina Guerrero Pledge KTBPledge@gmail.com

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