Za Boha a Národ For God and Nation

Slovensk¥ Katolícky Sokol

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL – MEMBERSHIP 28,000 – HOME OFFICE: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Periodical Postage Paid at original entry of Passaic, N.J., 07055 and additional mailing offi ces VOLUME CV PPASSAIC,ASSAIC, NN.J.,.J., FFEBRUARYEBRUARY 1100, 22016016 NUMBER 5062 Scenes of the Inaugural Meeting of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Held at the Homewood Suites Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa. - January 15 - 17

Retiring members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board are shown above and include, l-r, Honorary Supreme Offi cer Steven M. Pogor- elec, F.I.C., Damian J. Suess, Denise DiMartino and Supreme Vice President Edward D. Moeller.

New elected and retiring members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board pose for a group photo at the opopening session of the board’s annual meeting.

Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics James C. Matlon and Su- preme Physical Director John M. Underation are shown above.

Honorary Supreme Offi cer Ste- ven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., second from the left, is shown presenting the diamond Supreme Offi cer pin to newly elected Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Philip J. Walsh. Look- ing on are, l-r, Supreme Secre- tary Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C., Supreme President Michael J. Horvath and Honorary Supreme Offi cer Larry M. Glugosh. PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 10, 2016

Celebrating the Feast of Scenes of the Inaugural Meeting of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Supreme Physical Fitness Board Their tribute may be found at the United Nations in New York By Dr. Mikulas A. Halko On February 14th the Universal Church celebrates the feast of the great evangelizers, Saints Cyril and Methodius. Following the res- toration of the Church calendar of saints by Pope Paul VI in 1968, the feast of the brothers saints, who brought the gift of faith to our ancestors in Slovakia more than eleven centuries ago, was transferred from July to that of February 14th, the date of the death of Saint Cyril in Rome in 869 A.D. The brother saints have been portrayed over the years in many works of art and sculptor in many parts of the world. Quite appropriately, a statue honors their legacy on the grounds of the headquarters of the United Nations in New York City. On Tuesday, September 24, 2013, Dr. From the left, Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Martin Degnan, outgoing member Damian Pavol Demes, a noted Slovak historian, presented a lecture titled J. Suess, Members of the Physical Fitness Board Philip J. Walsh, Nancy Kropolinsky and Julie Laury. “In the Footsteps of Saints Cyril and Methodius.” This presentation took place at the Bohemian National Hall in New York City and was sponsored by the Consulate General of Slovakia in New York and the Permanent Mission of Slovakia to the United Nations. Dr. Demes in his very interesting and attractive exhibit showed a picture of the monument dedicated to Saints Cyril and Methodius located on the grounds of the United Nations in New York City. Until that day, the very existence of the statue of Saints Cyril and Metho- dius on the grounds of the UN was not very well known to the Slovak community in the United States. We can speculate that at the time of its creation and installation in 1998 the news of the statue was not widely circulated. It was gift of Slovakia to the United Nations. When I fi rst learned the good news about the presence of such an important monument near the General Assembly building of the United Nations, I fi rst got the idea that we visit the memorial of ut- most importance for Slovak history. It took exactly 23 long months before we were able to visit the monument due to construction on the From the left, Honorary Supreme Offi cer Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., Supreme Secretary Scott T. Pogor- UN grounds where the statue is located. elec, F.I.C., Supreme President Michael J. Horvath and Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics James During a meeting of the Executive Board of the Slovak League C. Matlon. of America, the secretary-treasurer, Nina Holy suggested that a visit to the monument be considered. That visit materialized on October 23, 2015. Arrangements for the visit were handled by Slovakia’s Ambassador to the United Nations, Dr. Frantisek Ruzicka. Ambas- sador Ruzicka arranged the visit for the group which included the new pastor of New York’s Parish of St. John Nepomucene, the Rev. Richard D. Baker and the associate, the Rev. Stefan Chanas, as well as offi cers of the Slovak League of America. Ambas- sador Ruzicka personally welcomed the group and escorted them to the statue. In addition to Ambassador Ruzicka, thanks and grati- tude also go out to Richard Galbavy, an employee of the Permanent Slovak Mis- sion to the United Nations and an intern Miss Barbara Richtarikova who escouted Board members give their full attention to the deliberations. the group. The monument was designed and executed by the noted sculptor, Mae- stro Andrej Rudavsky of Bratislava. The work is made of bronze alloy and named “Apostles.” The work recalls Pope John Paul II’s naming Saints Cyril and Methodius as co-patrons of all of Europe in 1985. The monument was unveiled on September 24, 1998 by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Hon. Zdenka Kramplova as a gift of the Slovak Republic to the United Nations. In addition to the reliefs of the brother saints, the monument includes various inscriptions in the Glagolitic alphabet, the fi rst alphabet of the Slovens, the ancestors of the Slovaks. On the monument, one can read the fi rst verse of St. John’s Gos- pel: “In the beginning was the Word and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. This verse is traditionally considered as the very Basil Wahal, communications director and managing editor of the Greek Catholic Union, second from the fi rst bible text that Saint Cyril translated from the Greek language left,was welcomed to the annual meeting. The Greek Catholic Union will co-sponsor this year’s 70th inter- into Old Slavonic, the language used by our Slovak ancestors in the national bowling tournament in Buffalo, N.Y., May 20-22. Shown with him on the photo are, l-r, Supreme 9th century. (Continued on page 6) Vice President Edward D. Moeller, Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics James C. Matlon and Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Frank P. Laury, III. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 PAGE 3

Message from our Supreme President Sokol Thoughts from our Supreme Chaplain by Michael J. Horvath The Slovak Catholic Sokol, “America’s Greatest Gymnas- Calendar Lent – A Different Option to Fasting tic and Athletic Fraternal Society”, truly became evident to me as I recently attended my fi rst Supreme Physical Fitness Board Days of Fast and Abstinence SUN.FEB.14 Meeting January 15-17, 2016 in Pittsburgh, PA. Like many of our by Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic Q Mass for the deceased members members, I was brought up to enjoy the athletic benefi ts of our or- of Assembly 162 at the Church As a reminder that Ash Wednesday and Good Friday are days of ganization, and even to this day I participate of SS. Cyril and Methodius, 218 fast and abstinence. All Catholics 18 years of age and over are bound in the bowling, golf and softball tournaments. Ackerman Ave., Clifton, N.J. at 9 by Church law to fast; only one large meal and One thing that became very evident to me as a.m. two smaller meals. Which must be meatless. At I attended this meeting was all the planning SUN.FEB.21 the age of 60 (or if one is sick), a person is no behind the scenes that goes on to assure our Q Assembly 162 meeting in SS. longer required to fast. events are executed in the most professional Cyril and Methodius Church Hall, All Fridays during Lent are days of absti- manor. Due diligence is top priority to select 218 Ackerman Ave., Clifton, N.J. nence where all Catholics 14 years of age and the fi nest venues which are within a general beginning at 12:30 p.m. older are required to abstain from eating any proximity of travel of our attendees. Being SUN.FEB.28 meat products. attentive to the cost involved in conducting Q 11th annual Sokol Children’s Lenten fasts have a tendency to be oriented our events, is always the Board’s top priority Bowlingfest hosted by Group toward things like giving up food or television. so that we receive the best “bang for our buck.” 1 at the Garden Palace Bowl- But there are other creative ways we can wel- I commend all members of the Physical Fitness Board, past ing Lanes, 42 Lakeview Ave., come Jesus’ healing touch this Lent. May I offer the following sug- and present, for conducting a most professional meeting. The Clifton, N.J., 2 to 4 p.m., free of gestions. meeting was chaired by our new Supreme Director of Sports and charge with refreshments to fol- 1.Fast from anger and hatred. Give your family an extra dose of Athletics, Mr. James C. Matlon. Along with me also attending low. love each day. the meeting was our Supreme Secretary, Mr. Scott T. Pogorelec, SAT.MARCH 5 2.Fast from judging others. Before making judgements, recall F.I.C. as well as our Honorary Supreme Offi cers: Steven M. Pog- Q 64th annual Florida Slovak Day how Jesus overlooks our faults. orelec, F.I.C., and Larry M. Glugosh. at the cultural center of The Slo- 3. Fast from discouragement. Hold on to Jesus’ promise that he I along with our Supreme Secretary where afforded the op- vak Garden, 3110 Howell Branch has a perfect plan for your life. portunity to greet the participants of the meeting and to offer some Road, Winter Park, Fla., doors 4.Fast from complaining. When you fi nd yourself about to com- remarks. We were followed by words of wisdom and refl ection from open at 12 noon, luncheon at 1 plain, close your eyes and recall some of the little moments of joy their time served on the Board, from our Honorary Supreme Of- p.m., cultural program at 3 p.m., Jesus has given you. fi cers, Mr. Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. and Mr. Larry M. Glugosh. music for dancing and listening 5. Fast from resentment or bitterness. Work on forgiving those Additional remarks where expressed by our new Supreme pleasure until 6 p.m., $30.00 per who may have hurt you. Physical Director, Mr. John M. Underation and our Supreme person, for reservations call 407- 6.Fast from spending too much money. Try to reduce your Physical Directress, Mrs. Kathleen S. Watkins. 677-6894. spending by ten percent and give these savings to your Church. This being my fi rst meeting, I was there to learn and lis- SUN.MARCH 6 During this season of Lent consider praying the following prayer ten and as the meeting progressed ideas and suggestions were Q Annual meeting of The Slo- daily: shared involving all of the upcoming events for this year, for the vak Garden in the cultural center, Loving God, during this sacred season of Lent bring me close to you. Slet in 2017 and beyond. I learned this dedicated Board is hard 3110 Howell Branch Road, Win- Prepare a place in my home and heart for silence and solitude, working and energized and take their responsibilities seriously. ter Park, Fla. beginning with Mass so that I may re-discover the grace of a prayer-full life. I heard the Board’s items of concern from member participants, in Slovak at 11 a.m. meeting and Help me to fast from things that threaten the well-being of my body feedback from Groups and the need for additional communica- luncheon to follow. Call 407-677- and soul and remind me of the grace of simplicity. tions, of which, all concerns will be brought to the attention of 6894. Enlarge my heart so that I give to those in need and, in doing so, the Supreme Board of Directors at their fi rst quarterly meeting in Q Assembly 182 annual meeting re-discover the grace of gratitude and generosity. March. and patronal feast day observance Amen I had been looking forward to have participated with my of St. Joseph at the Church of St. fellow Fraternal Society leaders in the Annual March for Life John Nepomucene, 411 East 66th in our Nation’s Capital last month. However, sad to say, Mother Zatek at 412 657-6364 for further Tournament at Airport Bowling St., New York City beginning information. Lanes, Buffalo, N.Y. Nature had different plans. Despite the fact that the March did with Mass in Slovak at 10:30 a.m. go on, it was decided that in the best interest of those traveling SAT.APRIL 9 AUG.19-21 followed by the meeting and lun- Q Opening of the 74th annual Q 60th International Golf Tour- on our bus, which includes a number of grade school children cheon in the parish social hall. from Epiphany School in Sayre, PA who are led every year by our Slovak Bowling Congress of nament at Treasure Lake Resort, MARCH 8,9,10 America tournament at Stone- DuBois, Pa. Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic, the bus trip was Q Annual audit of the S.C.S. Su- cancelled. For all those who were able to participate in the March, hedge Bowling Lanes, 580 East preme Auditors for the year 2015 Cuyahoga Falls, Akron, Oh. tel. you not only marched for yourself, you marched for all of us, and at the Home Offi ce beginning at 9 we thank you. 330 928-2161 for information OUR NEXT ISSUE IS a.m. contact SBC Secretary Joseph M. As a Fraternal Society, the Slovak Catholic Sokol offers a MARCH 11-12 FEBRUARY 24TH Harkulich at tel. 330-448-8630. In keeping with our bi week ly number of wonderful benefi ts to its members. One such benefi t Q Quarterly Meeting of the S.C.S. Tournament continues over week- publishing schedule, the next is our Scholarship Grant Program. Each year, our membership is Board of Directors at the Home able to apply for the (30) college, (19) Catholic High School, (38) ends until May 1. issue of the Slovak Catho lic Offi ce beginning at 8:30 a.m. SUN.APRIL 24 Fal con will be that of Wednes- Catholic Grade School, and (9) special category scholarships. All SUN.MARCH 13 it takes to be considered for a scholarship is to complete an appli- Q Annual St. George patronal day, February 24th. Deadline Q Pingpong tournament in SS. feast day observance hosted by for all pho tos and in for ma tion cation and remit all the required documents. All scholarship appli- Cyril and Methodius Church Hall, cation forms can be found on the Slovak Catholic Sokol website Assembly 34 beginning with for this is sue will be Thurs day, 235 Ackerman Ave., Clifton, N.J. Mass at 9 a.m. at the Church of February 18th. View e-Falcon at: www.slovakcatholicsokol.org/scholarship.asp. Who can pass beginning at 2 p.m.; interested par- up on receiving a scholarship to help ease their fi nancial educa- SS. Cyril and Methodius, 1315 on our website: www.slovak- ticipants should contact Mark Ho- catholicsokol.org. Thank ing tion burden? Second St., N.E., Minneapolis, mola at tel. 862 703-6220. Minn. followed by breakfast in the you for your contin ued coop- I encourage all members who are eligible to apply for SAT.MARCH 19 er a tion in this mat ter, I re main a scholarship. So a parent, March 31, 2016 is the Deadline for Father George Dargay Memorial Q Annual Easter Egg Hunt for Hall of the parish, free of charge. Zdar Boh! submitting an application for your children in a Catholic Grade children ages 0 to 8 years of age Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor School or Catholic High School. It is also the Deadline for col- MAY 20-22 hosted by Assembly 59 at Hol- Q 70th International Bowling lege applications. So, I also urge you to tell your children in col- lenback Park, Washington St., lege it is their responsibility to apply for their scholarship, today. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. beginning at 12 Let us remember to celebrate Saints Cyril and Methodius noon, for reservations call Butch Group 1 Sokolfest set for February 28 Day, February 14, which is also Valentine’s Day with more than at 570 825-3584 or Nancy at 570 Group 1 will host its 11th annual Sokol Children’s Bowlingfest and just fl owers, candy and cards. 826-0752. youth conference on Sunday, February 28 at the Garden Palace Bowling As we begin the holy Season of Lent, we remind ourselves Q 26th annual Slovak Easter Cus- Lanes located at 42 Lakeview Avenue in Clifton, N.J. from 2 to 4 p.m. that Jesus Christ died on the cross to forgive us of our sins and for toms Mass and breakfast hosted Junior Sokol members up to age 14 are invited to participate in the af- our salvation. He gave us the map on how to live a Christian life. by Prince of Peace Parish at the ternoon of traditional Sokol camaraderie and fellowship. Following the I hope all will use this map during the forty days of Lent, to show Church of St. Adalbert, 160 South action on the bowling lanes, pizza and refreshments will be enjoyed by us the direction of how to live our lives through the coming year. 15th St., South Side, Pittsburgh, all. Parents and grandparents of the youngsters are invited to join us for Just as we made our New Year resolutions, let us resolve to do the Pa. beginning with Rosary at 10:45 this annual fraternal event. An enjoyable afternoon is assured. We hope same this Lent. a.m. followed by Mass at 11 a.m., that youngsters from all our Group 1 lodges will join us. Zdar Boh! breakfast to follow at the Prince of Zdar Boh! With God’s blessings to all! Peace Parish Center, 81 South 13th Eric Topczij Street; free of charge; call Connie Group 1 Sports Director

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74th Annual Slovak Bowling Florida where they planned to reside during their re- First Sunday of Lent Congress tournament set tirement years. Property was purchased and a complex - February 14th Continuing in a fi ne sporting tradition of the Amer- of apartments was constructed in Winter Park, located ican Slovak community spanning more than seven de- just outside Orlando. Over the years, the Orlando area Luke 4:1-13 cades, this year’s 74th annual Slovak Bowling Congress has enjoyed tremendous growth and has become one of of America tournament is set for weekends beginning the premier areas in Florida attracting both tourists and A reading from the holy Gospel April 9 continuing over weekends until May 1, exclud- individuals making the area their year-round home. To- according to Luke ing the Easter weekend of March 26. This tournament is day, Florida ranks as the nation’s third most populous certifi ed by the United States Bowl- state with a population exceeding 20 million, including Filled with the Holy Spirit, ing Congress. This year’s competi- many of Slovak ancestry. The fi rst Florida Slovak Day, Jesus returned from the Jordan tion will be staged on the 48 well- hosted by The Slovak Garden was held in 1952 and and was led by the Spirit into the desert for forty days, conditioned lanes of the Stonehedge since then, the annual March observance has grown in to be tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, Bowling Lanes, located at 580 East popularity. Today, The Slovak Garden hosts a modern and when they were over he was hungry. Cuyahoga Falls in Akron, Oh. Out- cultural center along with a Slovak Museum. Andrew F. Hudak, Jr., former president of The Slovak Garden, The devil said to him, of-town bowlers will be housed at the Country Inn & “If you are the Son of God, command this stone to become bread.” Suites located at 1420 Main Street in Cuyahoga Falls, and well-known American Slovak cultural and frater- nal leader, authored a book on the history of the Slo- Jesus answered him, “It is written, Oh., tel. 330-926-1233. One does not live on bread alone.” vaks in Florida. Of special pride to the Florida Slovak An entry of more than 700 bowlers from 160 cities Then he took him up and showed him all the kingdoms of of the United States and Canada is expected. Bowlers community is Congressman John Mica. Congressman the world in a single instant. will compete for a prize fund in excess of $20,000. Es- Mica, who is of Slovak ancestry, represents Florida’s The devil said to him, “I shall give to you all this power and glory; timated fi rst place prizes include: $1,500 team, $1,000 9th Congressional District in the House of Representa- for it has been handed over to me, Doubles, $600 Singles and $500 All Events. The entry tives which includes the Winter Park area and has ac- and I may give it to whomever fee is $18.00 per bowler per event; $5.00 in all-events. tively supported the work of The Slovak Garden over I wish. All this will be yours, if you worship me.” Past Slovak Bowling Congress of America Tournaments the years. Jesus said to him in reply, “It is written: have enjoyed to date 13,770 teams, 33,468 doubles, The Slovak Garden offers one bedroom effi cien- You shall worship the Lord, your God, 77,835 singles and 56,506 all-events. All time prize list cies, as well as two bedroom apartments, poolside to in- and him alone shall you serve.” payouts have totaled $911,592.01. For entries, contact dividuals age 55 and older. A minimum 12-month lease Then he led him to Jerusalem, Joseph M. Harkulich, SBC Secretary, 1414 Bedford is required. For information contact The Slovak Garden made him stand on the parapet of the temple, Road, SE, Masury, Oh 44438, tel. 330-448-8630. All at the telephone and email listed above. and said to him, “If you are the Son of God, remittances must be payable to Slovak Bowling Con- On Sunday, March 6, the annual meeting of The throw yourself down from here, for it is written: gress of SBC. John M.Golias serves as president of the Slovak Garden will be held. Mass will be celebrated He will command his angels concerning you, Slovak Bowling Congress of America. In addition to the in Slovak at 11 a.m. with the meeting and luncheon to to guard you, and: tournament championship awards, several SBC Tour- follow. With their hands they will support you, lest you dash your foot against a stone.” nament Awards will be featured including the Slovak Jesus said to him in reply, Catholic Sokol All-Events award and the Dr. Stephen J. Summer Slovak language “It also says, You shall not put the Lord, Hletko HDCP Series Team award, named for one of scholarship available your God, to the test.” the Slovak Bowling Congress of America founders and For the eleventh consecutive year, the Western When the devil had fi nished every temptation, former Sokol supreme offi cer, the late Dr. Stephen J. Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Association is offering a he departed from him for a time. Hletko of Chicago. Many Sokols over the years have scholarship to attend the Summer Slovak Language and been active in the Slovak Bowling Congress of Ameri- Culture Program at Comenius University in Slovakia’s The Gospel of the Lord. ca. Currently our Supreme Secretary Scott T. Pogorelec, capital city of Bratislava from August 2 to August 22, F.I.C. and our Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics 2016. The Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural As- James C. Matlon serve on the SBC Advisory Board. The sociation will award $2,500 from the Professor Stepha- Second Sunday of Lent fi rst SBC tournament was held in the spring of 1939. nie Husek Scholarship Fund to cover transportation, – February 21st The tournaments were not held during World War II tuition, and room and board to the successful candidate. and resumed in 1947. This year, the Slovak Bowling Applicants must meet the following requirements: Luke 9:28b-3 Congress looks forward to seeing many Sokol mem- 1) Must be a full time college student. 2) Must be of bers from various communities at the tournament. Good Slovak heritage. 3) Must not have previously attended A reading from the holy Gospel sportsmanship, Slovak fellowship and camaraderie will the program. 4) Must apply to Comenius University according to Luke be much in evidence. for acceptance. 5) Must be willing to attend Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Association events when Jesus took Peter, John, and James requested to discuss the program. and went up the mountain to pray. 64th Florida Slovak Day set While he was praying his face changed in appearance The SAS Summer School is the oldest summer for March 5 in Winter Park, Fla. and his clothing became dazzling white. Continuing in a fi ne cultural tradition spanning language school in Slovakia and is designed to enable And behold two men were conversing with him, more than six decades, The Slovak Garden, billed as “A students to improve and enhance their Slovak language Moses and Elijah, who appeared in glory and spoke Home for American Slovaks,” will host its 64th annual competency as well as increase their knowledge of Slo- of his exodus that he was going to accomplish in Jerusalem. Florida Slovak Day on Saturday, March 5 at its cultural vak literature and culture. For additional information on Peter and his companions had been overcome by sleep, center located at 3110 Howell Branch Road in Winter this summer’s program or for an application, contact but becoming fully awake, Park, just outside Orlando, Fla. The annual event is an Joseph T. Senko, the Honorary Slovak Consul in Penn- they saw his glory and the two opportunity for Florida’s growing permanent Slovak sylvania at [email protected], tel. 412 531-2990 or 412 men standing with him. population as well as snowbirds 956-6000. Completed applications must be received by As they were about to part from him, from north of the Mason Dixon the Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Association Peter said to Jesus, Line to celebrate their culture and on or before April 15, 2016, at WPSCA, Manor Oak “Master it is good that we are here; heritage. The Slovak Day program Two, Suite 500, 1910 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA let us make three tents, will be held in the cultural center of 15220. More information can be found at: http://stary- one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” The Slovak Garden. Doors open at web.fphil.uniba.sk/index.php?id=899. But he did not know what he was saying. 12 noon with a luncheon featuring While he was still speaking, Slovak culinary specialities beginning at 1 p.m. A cul- Contemporary art exhitit set for a cloud came and cast a shadow over them, and they became frightened when they entered the cloud. tural program featuring Slovak music, dance and song February 14 in New York City Then from the cloud came a voice that said, will begin at 3 p.m. Live music for dancing and listening Jana Trnovcova, Consul General of Slovakia in “This is my chosen Son; listen to him.” pleasure will be provided throughout the afternoon until New York, is pleased to announce an exciting exhibit After the voice had spoken, 6 p.m. Tickets for this year’s Slovak Day are $30.00 per of contemporary Slovak artists at the Bohemian Na- Jesus was found alone. person. For reservations call The Slovak Garden at tel. tional Hall. The exhibition, billed as “6 Young Slovak They fell silent and did not at that 407 677-6894 or email at slovakgarden@centurylink. Artists” will introduce the American public to the con- time tell anyone what they had seen. net. An enjoyable afternoon in sunny Florida is assured. temporary art scene in Slovakia. The opening of the The Slovak Garden, billed as “A Home for Ameri- exhibit is set for Thursday, February 14 at 6:30 p.m. can Slovaks” has its beginnings in 1950 when a group of The Gospel of the Lord. Slovak fraternalists decided to build a facility in sunny (Continued on page 7) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 PAGE 5

parish in the United States dedicated Lodge Jottings to the Apostles of the Slavs. SKS 2020 Committee- Our lodge has been active all Seeking Interested Members many areas of our organization. Our During the 32nd Quadrennial Convention held in Pittsburgh, PA and antcipating a glorious Easter, CLIFTON, NJ young people continue their interest this past summer, the convention attendees endorsed the creation of a may we remain Assembly 162 in our Slets. A team of our young- SKS 2020 Committee to make recommendations Zdar Boh! On Sunday, February 14, Mass sters competed at last summer’s in regards to the Slovak Catholic Sokol govern- John D. Pogorelec, Jr. will be celebrated for the deceased 47th International Slet in Slippery ing structure for the 2019 33rd Convention. Over President members of our Assembly who Rock, Pa. and look forward to send- the next four years, the committees will investi- David Bulwin passed away in 2015 at 9 a.m. at the ing representatives to this spring’s gate fraternal organization best practices, review Church of SS. Cyril and Methodius Recording Secretary Supreme Clinic in anticipation of and compare similar fraternal governing bod- in Clifton. This liturgy will be cele- our organization’s 48th Internation- ies, identify legal and regulatory requirements brated on the actual feast of SS. Cyr- MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. al Slet in 2017. We are especially and open dialogue with you, the members of il and Methodius in the church dedi- Assembly 34 proud of the fact that our own Min- our organization. Each committee member will cated to them. The brother saints We extend a cordial invitation to neapols Sokol, James C. Matlon was participate in investigative meetings, engage the are also the patrons of our lodge. We all our members as well as that of elected to serve as our organization’s membership at large and assist in developing the recommendation re- invite all our members to attend the Wreath 47 to join us as we host the Supreme Director of Sports and port for the convention delegates. Per the 32nd Convention, the nine Mass. This year our Assembly 162 patronal feast of St. George on Sun- Athletics and serves as a member of member SKS 2020 Committee consists of the following individuals: observes its centennial. Our offi cial day, April 24. Mass will be celebrat- the Board of Directors. Brother Jim 100th anniversary celebration is ed for the living and deceased mem- hails from one of the pioneer Sokol Chairperson- Julie Ann Dobbs scheduled for Sunday, October 16, bers of Assembly 34 at 9 a.m. at the families of Minneapolis. 2016. We remind our members to Church of SS. Cyril and Methodius, So mark your calendar and join us Members- mark their calendars and plan to join 1315 Second Street, N.E. by our par- for our annual patronal feast day ob- • Supreme President us for this memorable event in the ish administrator, the Rev. Edison servance on April 24 as we celebrate • Supreme Secretary life of our Assembly. Galarza, O.C.C.S.S. Following the Sokol fellowship and fraternalism in • Three group presidents The following members and the liturgy, we will enjoy breakfast in the Twin Cities. A happy and healthy • Three members at large date of their death in 2015, will be the Father George Dargay Memorial new year to all! remembered at the Mass on Febru- Hall of the parish. There is no charge Zdar Boh! The convention set the committee member guidelines to limit ary 14th: Ronald Trella, February for the breakfast. We remind all par- James T. Genosky membership to no more than one member per group and prohibits 18; Steve P. Gaba, March 14; Eric ticipants that there is no parking in Financial Secretary any additional Supreme Offi cers or employees of the Slovak Catholic A. Awramko, March 17; Josephine the school lot. We invite all to cel- Sokol from membership. Costello, April 7; John W. Moss, ebrate with us as we commemorate NEW YORK, NY In collaboration with the Supreme President, he and I will ap- May 23; Elsie Termyna, June 7; the 107th anniversary of the found- Assembly 182 point the additional 6 members to the committee by April 15, 2016. Anna Sitko, August 11; Elizabeth ing of our Assembly. If you are interested in participating as a committee member, please P. Downing, Sepember 6; Francis J. The annual meeting of our lodge Just four years after the founding is scheduled for Sunday, March 6 at submit a signed letter of application to me by March 31, 2016. The Cerny, September 12; Helen Maher, of the Slovak Catholic Sokol in Pas- committee membership request letter must include the following in- September 12; Raymond Halupka, St. John Nepomucene, located at the saic, N.J., interested young Slovaks corner of East 66th Street and First formation: September 27; Helen Vlack, Octo- in Minneapolis decided to establish • Applicable experience ber 10; Katherine Bauer, October Avenue. This year’s annual meeting a branch of this organization which has been scheduled earlier due to • Slovak Catholic Sokol involvement at the following levels: 22; and Marie G. Plucinsky, Decem- emphasized the promotion of gym- Wreath/Assembly/Group/National ber 5. May they all rest in peace. the early date of Easter. As has been nastics and athletics of the Sokol our long-standing fraternal tradition • Convention participation- number of conventions Our next regular meeting of our movement. These young Slovaks, attended/last one attended Assembly 162 will be held on Sun- we will also host the traditional cel- mostly from the area of Liptov in ebration honoring our Assembly’s • A brief description of why you would like to be a member day, February 21 in SS. Cyril and central Slovakia, met at SS.Cyril of the SKS 2020 Committee Methodius Church Hall beginning patron, St. Joseph. Our program and Methodius Church hall on April begins with attendance at the 10:30 at 12:30 p.m. All members are urged 4, 1909. They chose St. George as Letters of interest may be sent to: to attend as we continue to formu- a.m. Slovak Mass which will be cel- patron of the new lodge. Over the ebrated for the living and deceased Julie Ann Dobbs late our plans for our Assembly cen- years, the Sokols and Sokolky have 5314 Agatha Turn tennial as well as any other business members of our Assembly. Follow- been active in SS. Cyril and Metho- ing the liturgy, we will gather in the Racine, WI 53402 that needs to be discussed. dius Parish. This parish, founded in Or via email attachment to [email protected] With best wishes for a good Lent parish social hall for our meeting 1891 is currently the oldest Slovak and luncheon program. All mem- bers are cordially invited to attend. I am looking forward to chairing this committee and working In 2015, we enjoyed an active closely with you the members to ensure the success and longevity of fraternal and social year. Our lodge the Slovak Catholic Sokol. Feel free to connect with me via email if was represented at the 32nd national you have any questions related to this process. Zdar Boh! convention of our organization in Pittsburgh and our members have Fraternally yours, participated in many local Slovak, Julie Ann Dobbs religious and cultural activities. We SKS 2020 Committee Chairperson ISSN: 0897-8107 thank all who had a hand in the suc- cess of both our St. Nicholas Day Established April 15, 1911 celebration as well as the Vilija Din- St. John Nepomucene. In 1916, we discussed. Election of offi cers will Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol ner held in our parish. Our offi cers observe the centennial of Msgr. Kra- also take place. We look forward to Issued Bi-Weekly and members were active at both sula’s appointment as pastor of St. seeing a good turnout of our mem- events. John Nepomucene. Msgr. Krasula bers at his year’s patronal feast day Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor This year marks the 93rd anni- served for 52 years as pastor until his observance. With best wishes for a retirement in 1968. He passed away happy, healthy and prosperous new Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 versary of the founding of our As- sembly. It was in the spring of 1923 in 1970. year, may I remain that a group of young Slovak men Reports of our offi cers will be Zdar Boh! Annual Subscription Rates gathered at St. John Nepomucene presented and plans for our up- Anna Korcak United States $40.00 – All others countries $45.00 Parish to establish a new lodge of coming fraternal activities will be Financial Secretary the Slovak Catholic Sokol. They POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, selected St. Joseph as patron of the P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, lodge and over the years, our mem- Keep Your Slovak Catholic Sokol Passaic, New Jersey 07055 bers have enjoyed an integral part of Home Offi ce Numbers Handy the fraternal, religious, and cultural Member of the Catholic Press TOLL FREE NUMBER – 1-800-886-7656 Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's activities of the New York area Slo- Association of America vak community. We have much to HOME OFFICE – (973) 777-2605 or 777-2606 be proud of. 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Visit Slovakia ---- Inaugurating the new administration “The Old Country” An outstanding fraternal benefi t Remember how your parents Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors or grandparents referred to their $63,000 in S.C.S. Scholarship Grants birthplace as the “the old country.” Available to Eligible Members in 2016 set for March 11-12 in Passaic, New Jersey Well now is the time for you to sit As per Section 3.2 (F) of the Constitution and Bylaws of the We are pleased to announce that the Slovak Catholic Sokol will down and talk with the oldest mem- make available a total of $63,000 in scholarship grants to eligible Slovak Catholic Sokol, we hereby offi cially announce the Quarterly bers of your family to learn about Meeting of the Board of Directors scheduled for March 11-12, 2016 members in 2016. Previous recipients of Slovak Catholic Sokol schol- their birthplaces in the old country. arship grants may reapply for a 2016 grant; how- at the Home Offi ce in Passaic, N.J. This is the fi rst meeting of the new There is so much beauty and charm administration elected at the 32nd National Convention in Pittsburgh, ever, per Convention mandate - a student may in their ancestral land and it’s all receive a maximum of two (2) Slovak Catholic Pa. this past August. there just waiting for your visit. So The meeting will open on Friday, March 11 with a Mass at 8:30 Sokol scholarship grant awards in each category. get your passport and let’s go. A total of 30 Slovak Catholic Sokol col- a.m. celebrated for the living and deceased members of our organi- Join our Sokol members Jim and zation by our Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic in the lege grants of $1,000 each, two Theodore and Kay Bench as they host the 19th Mary Jane Rich Memorial Scholarships one for Board Room of the Home Offi ce. Following the liturgy, the meeting annual Youngstown/Spisska Nova of the Slovak Catholic Sokol Museum Board will convene. At 10 a.m. a male and female in the amount of $2,500 each, Ves Sister cities tour July 8-July two Emil Slavik Memorial Scholarships one the Board of Directors meeting will be called to order. The retiring 22- 2016. We will be celebrat- board members will present their reports. The directors will continue for a male and female in the amount of $2,000 ing The 25th Anniversary of the each, one The Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial the meeting until all business brought before the board has been acted Youngstown/Spisska Nova Ves Sis- upon. Scholarship in the amount of $1,000, one Krista L. Glugosh Memorial ter Cities so get your dancing shoes Scholarship in the amount of $1000 and three Slovak Catholic Sokol On Saturday, March 12, following the conclusion of the meet- ready for the time of your life. ing, the directors and guests will assemble at St. Mary’s Assumption (SCS) Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1000. You will see the capital of Slo- With one application you may apply for all college scholar- Church, located at the corner of Market and Monroe Streets where vakia, Bratislava located on the the pastor is the Rev. Jorge Rodriquez for the traditional installation ship grants for which you are eligible. Note that only one grant Danube River. Since joining the per applicant will be awarded. Mass at 5 p.m. Following the liturgy, a buffet supper will be served European Union, you will see in St. Mary’s Parish Center. Area Assembly and Wreath offi cers and how the villages, towns and cit- members are cordially invited to participate in the liturgy and supper. College scholarship eligibility requirements: ies have been restored to their Slovak Catholic Sokol (a total of 30, $1000 grants will be awarded) Any Group, Assembly, Wreath or individual member having any former beauty. Unique to our trip recommendations for the good of the order should address same by • Must have a minimum of $3,000 permanent Life Insurance is a reception with the mayor of Coverage writing to: Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C., Supreme Secretary, Slovak Cath- our sister cities Spisska Nova Ves olic Sokol, P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison St., Passaic, NJ. 07055 by the • Must be a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol for at least complete with entertainment and a fi ve years. deadline of March 1, 2016. formal signing of the city registry We ask for the continued prayers and support of the membership • Must have completed one semester of undergraduate for all tour participants. You will studies as a FULL TIME student at an accredited college, as the new Board of Directors gathers to labor in the best traditions of enjoy traditional Slovak food, at- our organization and promote the high ideals of the fraternal benefi t university or professional school, or be enrolled in a tend several kolibas, enjoy shop- graduate or professional degree program. system. ping, go whitewater rafting on the Zdar Boh! • Must have an accumulated grade point average of at least Dunajec, the natural border be- 2.5 or better Michael J. Horvath Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. tween Poland and Slovakia, visit Supreme President Supreme Secretary • One parent must be a Slovak Catholic Sokol member villages such as Cicmany where • Essay- “How has being a member of the Slovak Catholic you will see decorated homes, Sokol infl uenced my life?” Easter Egg Hunt visit historic Tichy Potok a village of 324 people, stay in a beautiful Theodore and Mary Jane Rich (one male and one female grant in in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. spa in Sliac and enjoy the ther- the amount of $2500 will be awarded) Assembly 59 will host its tradi- reservations indicating the name mal waters, indoor and outdoor • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship tional Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, and age of the youngsters who will pools, saunas and other amenities. AND March 19 at the Hollenback Park participate. Reservations may be Visit many of the Unesco sites, • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry located at Washington Street in Wil- made by calling Butch at tel. 570 castles, churches especially the • Must be majoring in medical curriculum kes-Barre, Pa. Festivities begin at 12 825-3584 or Nancy at 570 826- oldest church in Slovakia located noon. Junior Sokol members age 0 0752. Deadline for reservations in Nitra. Attend and participate Emil Slavik (one male and one female grant in the amount of through 8 are welcome to partici- is Saturday, March 12th. We look in a mock wedding in traditional $2000 will be awarded) pate. Parents and grandparents are forward to seeing a good turnout Slovak Kroj. Wine tasting is a fa- • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship welcome to join us for the annual at this event. Wishing everyone a vorite to many participants. There AND event. Refreshments will be served joyous and blessed Easter, may I are so many things to see and do, • Both parents must be members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol and a fun afternoon is assured. remain too numerous to mention in this • Must be majoring in liberal arts, the sciences, pre-law, In order to make the necessary Zdar Boh! short article. Remember our trip is pre-medical or business curriculum. arrangements, reservations are nec- Renee Pizzella fourteen days so you really get to essary. Parents are asked to make Secretary see Slovakia, visit family and have The Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in the time for shopping. amount of $1000 will be awarded) Celebrating the Feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius English speaking tour guide, • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship (Continued from page 2) of Saints Cyril and Methodius. Per- large air conditioned bus with rest- AND Through his creation, Maestro haps Bratislava should follow the room, fi rst class hotel accommoda- • Majoring in Nursing or Medical curriculum Andrej Rudavsky introduced the example set by the Slovak sculptor tions, great food and entertainment. • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry world to the Slovak nation as a and Slovak diplomats. For additional information call Krista L. Glugosh Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in the amount nation with a Christian heritage As we celebrate the feast of Jim or Kay Bench. They must be of $1000 will be awarded) and traditions. Maestro Rudavsky, Saints Cyril and Methodius on Feb- doing something right as people are • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship through his creative genius, intro- ruary 14th, let us recall and refl ect returning for their 5th and 6th time. AND duced the legacy of Saints Cyril on the great religious, cultural and The tour makes changes yearly. • Majoring in curriculum with a focus in computer graphics, and Methodius to the world as co- educational legacy left by these Kay and Jim are seasoned travelers design or layout patrons of Europe and founders of great evangelizers. As apostles of and have a luncheon several weeks the Slovak and Slav script and lit- the family of Slavic nations, their before the tour leaves along with Slovak Catholic Sokol Memorial Scholarship (3 grants in the erature. Maestro Rudavsky in an infl uence is world-wide. May their Paul Hudak to answer questions. amount of $1000 will be awarded to the applicant that best exem- interview printed in the September memory be eternal! They tell you what type of clothing plifi es the spirit of volunteerism) 5, 2015 issue of SNN/Slovenske (Dr. Halko is a retired physician to take, how to pack, weather con- • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship Narodne Noviny, publication of residing in Mount Kisco, N.Y. He ditions, money exchange, where • Essay- “Describe the one volunteer experience that made the Matica Slovenska described serves as the national fi rst vice and how to carry your money, the biggest personal impact on you- how/why”. the monument to the brother Saints president of the Slovak League of medications etc. who Christianized our ancestors America and is our Sokol of Assem- Jim Bench cell phone 724-858- The process of applying for any of the above college level more than eleven centuries ago. He bly 219 in Yonkers, N.Y. He is the 5843 e-mail [email protected] scholarships is completely on-line. Applications and instructions are spoke of the various inscriptions. nephew of the late John A. Oleyar Kay Bench cell phone 724-771- ONLY available on our website @ www.slovakcatholicsokol.org He said that the statue is enriched of Youngstown, Oh. who served 7900 e-mail [email protected] Questions regarding the Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship by the use of the Glagolitic script, as our organization’s supreme Travel arrangements are made Program may be directed to: referring to the message from an- president in the 1970s. Dr. Halko’s through Adventure International Travel Call Paul Hudak at 216-228- tiquity. works have appeared in numerous (Continued on page 7) For some reason, Slovakia’s cap- religious and cultural publications 7171 or 800-542-2487 or Fax 216- ital city of Bratislava to this day re- in the United States and in Slova- 228-7174. E-Mail Paul@advintra- sists the public display of the statue kia.) vel.com SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 PAGE 7

Strength Training is for Everyone sistance level that’s heavy enough 27th World Youth Day By Julie Laury for your muscle to feel tired after The theme of the 28th World Youth Days, scheduled for Krakow, Po- Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board about 12 repetitions you should be land in August 2016 is “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for they will receive just barely able to fi nish the mo- Keeping with the theme of a new It is proven that women who mercy,” (Matthew 5:7). tion. When you’re using the proper Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of year with new resolutions, let’s fo- practiced a weight-training pro- weight or amount of resistance, you cus on how to get started on target- gram three times a week increased heaven(Matthew 5:3) and “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see can build and tone muscle just as ef- God”(Matthew 5:8) are themes for preceding Youth Days, which are go- ing your health. Strength Training the amount of calories burned in fi ciently with a single set of 12 rep- is not just for normal daily activity in addition to ing to be organized locally. In 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Pope Francis said: etitions as you can with more sets “Look, read the beatitudes: that will do you good!” He asked the young bodybuilders. those burned during exercise, by of the same exercise. But don’t stay It is very ben- helping them to maintain their cur- people to read the beatitudes again and to make them the action plan for at your starting weight forever. It their lives. efi cial for men rent weight through the process of is suggested that gradually increas- and women continuing to burn calories after a World Youth Days were begun by St. John Paul II in 1986. The fi rst ing the weight or resistance when World Youth Day was held in Rome. We have hosted World Youth Days who are look- strength-training workout. It takes you can easily do more than 12 ing to con- more calories to make and retain in the United States on two occasions. For information on the 2016 World repetitions of a particular exercise. Youth Day, visit www.worldyouthday.com/krakow-2016. trol weight, muscle than it does for fat. Strength And don’t adopt the more is better strengthen training can boost your metabolism philosophy or the no pain no gain bones, in- by 15 percent. mentality. Muscles need time to re- Contemporary art exhitit set for crease lean muscle mass, burn cal- Strength training also can help cover, so be sure to rest one full day February 14 in New York City ories, boost stamina, manage heart increase bone density, which in before working the same muscle disease and diabetes, and improve turn reduces the risk of osteoporo- group. If your muscles feel a little (Continued from page 4) the Consulate General of the Slovak attention in just 20 to 30 minutes sis. You see bone mass diminishes sore after a workout, that’s normal. with a program followed by a re- Republic in New York in coopera- two or three times a week. at a rate of one percent per year af- If you have some sharp pains and ception. Featured artists include tion with the Embassy of the Slovak Men and women, young and ter age 40. Lower bone mass trans- sore or swollen joints, then these - Jana Brisudova, Stanislav Kica, Republic in Washington, D.C. and old can do all of this with free lates into a greater risk of fractures are signs that you’ve overdone it. Martin Pala, Ondrej Zimka, Noemi the Bohemian Benevolent and Lit- weights, such dumbbells and bar- even from something as simple as Always listen to your body. If it is Kolcakova-Szakallova and July erary Association in New York. bells, weight machines or resistance bending over to tie a shoelace. Also telling you to stop, then take heed. Haluzova are members of the Asso- The exhibit will be held in the bands either in the comfort of their for people who aren’t very fl ex- Good luck, and you will soon be ciation of Slovak Artists and have BBLA Gallery located on the third own homes or a gym. Strength ible or have poor balance, strength on your way to get results with just exhibited at numerous exhibitions fl oor of the Bohemian National training is a key component of over- training can reduce risk of falling a little effort. in Slovakia and abroad. Artists Jana Hall, located at 321 East 73rd Street all health and fi tness for everyone. by as much as 40 percent, a very Just a side note: Don’t forget to Brisudova and July Haluzova will in Manhattan. The month-long ex- It has the ability to increase lean important benefi t, especially as check out our Slovak Catholic So- be present at the opening. The ex- hibit is open to the public who will muscle. That’s important because you get older. And while you’re kol website and the Sokol Facebook hibit will be open to the public until have the opportunity to appreciate muscle mass naturally decreases protecting your bones and getting for photos from last year’s sporting March 4, 2016. some of the exciting contemporary with age. And less muscle mass stronger overall, your stamina will programs and the 2016 updated The exhibit is made possible by artistic creations in Slovakia. means more body fat. If you don’t increase, and you won’t tire as eas- sporting events and more. See you do anything to replace the lean ily and your balance is likely to im- on Facebook. Post your favorite muscle you lose it. Strength train- prove too. picture from your favorite Interna- ing can help you control weight by So how to you begin? It is rec- tional or group event from 2015. $63,000 in S.C.S. Scholarship Grants burning calories more effi ciently. ommended to select a weight or re- Zdar Boh! Available to Eligible Members in 2016 (Continued from page 6) Edward D. Moeller Supreme Vice-President Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee [email protected] (412)881-3506 Deadline for submission of all scholarship applications is March 31, 2016 In addition to our college grant program, we make available 18 Catho- lic High School Grants in the amount of $500 each as well as 36 Catholic Grade School Grants in the amount of $250 each. Please fi nd these schol- arship applications and directives in each of the next issues of the Falcon.

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The Passing of Rev. Anton Srholec (1929-2016), Beloved Priest and Former Dissident Michael J. Kopanic, Jr., Ph.D.

On January 7, 2016, the well fi rst imprisoned in the dungeons known Slovak Roman Catholic of the castle in Bratislava and later priest and former dissident, Rev. An- transported to Leopoldov prison. He ton Srholec, passed away at age 86. spent the bulk of his confi nement in Srholec was a popular and charitable the Czech lands, 7 years, laboring at priest who belonged to the Salesian Příbram, but mainly in the uranium order of Don Bosco. His death oc- mines at Jáchymov. He described curred a year after doctors had di- how the camp worked him like a agnosed his suffering from terminal machine. His special devotion to lung cancer. Our Sorrowful Mother, the patron of Father Srholec had served 68 Slovakia, helped him to endure his years as a Salesian, and as a priest own trials and suffering. He stated, for 45 years. He endured a life of “I did not despair, as giving up my Father Srholec is shown center at a commemoration at Devin in No- persecution in former communist life for Christ was a reality, the way vember 2015 to those killed at the border during the communist pe- Czechoslovakia because of his wish that it should be.” He would detail riod. Slovakia’s President Andrej Kiska is shown with him far left. to study theology and serve the his labor camp experienced in the Church and the poor. The regime book Svetlo z hlbín Jáchymovských ishes near the city. Later, the then continued to visit Srholec. Frustrat- imprisoned him for 10 years and he lágrov (A Light from the Depths of Dean managed to get state approval ed by his continuing popularity after spent much of his confi nement in Jáchymov Concentration Camps). for his help with priestly work in three years, the communists insisted forced labor at the dreaded uranium Salesian Father Anton Srholec Published fi rst in Slovak, it would the local church. He soon became a that he be transferred to a more dis- mines at Jachymov in the Czech was a noted Slovak dissident who later also appear in English, Ger- very popular preacher who stressed tant parish in Veľké Zálužie, close to lands, where the communists sent was imprisioned by the commu- man, and Slovenian translations. the power of words, and appealed Nitra, and then as punishment for many priests, brothers, and nuns nists in the then Czechoslovakia. After serving his sentence, the re- particularly to youth. He even cel- his continuing activities, to Záhor- from Slovakia. Even though Pope gime released him with the descrip- ebrated one Mass dedicated to hu- ská Ves about 38 km northwest of Paul VI had ordained him in 1970, As part of his formal education, tion “Schopný vykonávať akúkoľvek he attended secondary schools at man rights, the only one of its kind Bratislava. the communists prohibited him from manuálnu prácu” (Capable of per- at that time in all of Czechoslovakia. By 1985, the communist state de- publicly practicing his vocation. the gymnazia in Skalica, Trnava forming any type of manual labor). and Šaštín. By 1946, he had decid- Srholec often met informally with cided to deny Srholec permission to Following the 1989 Velvet Revolu- After prison, he worked for 10 years youth and even some dissidents, perform any church activities, argu- tion, he was fi nally freed to serve the ed to enter the Salesian Order with as a manual laborer. When a factory the aim of helping to educate poor sometimes in bars (krčme), carrying ing that he was violating the rules of Church and the people of Slovakia, rejected his attempt to work at a fac- on lively discussions. He expressed the Offi ce for Church Affairs. Par- and spent the remainder of his life youth. But politics interfered with tory warehouse, he found employ- his plans, for in 1950, the commu- some of his ideas in a number of ticularly disconcerting to commu- performing acts of charity, including ment in construction and in factories samizdat publications. nist authorities was his involvement his founding of a homeless shelter. nists dissolved all religious orders, which produced precast concrete so he was compelled to graduate The Secret police monitored his in festivities at Velehrad, the former His life exemplifi ed standing up and at the blast furnaces of the steel- activities and decided to take action. capital of the former Great Moravi- for what one believes in and engag- with a secular degree. works in Ostrava in northern Mora- Prison Sentence Concerned about his mounting in- an state, which was home to a huge ing in an ongoing struggle to live via. fl uence on young people and want- monastery and the Baslica of Sts. one’s faith actively, for the better- Frustrated in his efforts to study Both in prison and as a worker, theology, Srholec tried to escape ing him out of the Slovak capital, Cyrill and Methodius. At the time, ment of his fellow man. he secretly continued to pursue his the State Security apparatus (Štátna the Church was hosting a great pil- Background with a group of other Slovaks across studies in theology. While in Ostra- the Austrian border illegally across bezpečnosť) pushed the government grimage in commemoration of the Anton Srholec was born on June va, the regime permitted his study to rescind permission for Srholec to 1100 year anniversary of the death 12, 1929 in the western Slovak city the Morava River, which happened of foreign languages, and he passed to be very high at the time. They remain at his parish in Bratislava. of St. Methodius. Father Srholec of Skalica. One of seven children in state exams in both English and Ger- The regime compelled the bishop to busied himself in organizing a youth a farming family, his parents taught were forced to return to the train man. He then applied for admission station. Aware of their attempt, the reassign him a parish administrator program, and paid a price for do- him that as Christians they were re- to the seminary in Bratislava, but in Pernek, a more isolated village ing so. The 1985 pilgrimage turned sponsible to take care of others. As a border patrol caught him with about never received a reply, as the com- 20 other seminarians and priests; the near Malacky northwest of Bratisla- into a huge religious protest against boy, Srholec noticed the great faith munists again barred him from pur- va. While there, the secret police set the communists, and the state again of Franciscans and Salesians, and State Court in Bratislava could have suing his vocational goals. condemned them all to death accord- him up. One evening in 1975, some- compelled Srholec to perform man- was inspired. He often attended the A Dissident Priest one knocked on the rectory door and ual labor and refrain from all reli- pilgrimages to nearby Šaštín, and ing to the law, but instead sentenced under Communism them to a combined 289 years of requested Father Srholec to secretly gious activities. So he had to spend from the age of 15, he dreamed of Finally, after the thaw of the baptize a child. When he opened the last four years before his 1989 being a priest. prison, and ordered Srholec to serve Prague Spring of 1968 which led 12 years doing hard labor. He was the door, several unidentifi ed men retirement employed in a warehouse to liberal reforms under Alexander pounced on him and beat him up. for Ružin hospital in Bratislava, and Dubček, he obtained permission to Only the quick action of several later for the construction fi rm Do- go to Italy for 3 months. Granted a sympathetic neighbors saved him prastav. year extension by Italy, he graduated from more serious injuries. Freedom at Last with a degree in theological studies During his tenure at the church After the overthrow of commu- from the Pontifi cal Salesian Uni- in Pernek, many faithful and friends versity in Turin. On May 17, 1970, (Continued on page 16) Pope Paul VI ordained him along with several other young men as priests. After the communist regime tightened controls and “normaliza- tion” followed the Soviet-led inva- sion, he could have elected to stay abroad and not return to communist Czechoslovakia like many other emigrants, since he knew foreign languages. But instead he decided that God intended him to go back to Slovakia and serve his Church and the people of his native country. When he returned, the commu- nist regime would not allow Srholec to pursue freely his clerical career. Thus he served as a kostolník (sac- ristan) at the Church of the Assump- tion of the Virgin Mary church in Bratislava, commonly referred to The funeral procession for the Rev. Anton Srholec, S.D.B., a noted Slo- as the Blumentál church; he also Father Srholec is shown at the unveiling of a commemorative plaque vak dissident is shown above in his native village of Skalica in western worked at several other smaller par- in Bratislava honoring those Slovaks deported to gulags in the former Slovakia. Soviet Union for forced labor during the communist period. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 PAGE 9

Slovak Visitors Tour Pittsburgh Happy Anniversary In Danville, Pa. Dr. Jan Varso, newly appointed visit to the United States was his Jubilee of Mercy Holy Year events at president of the Offi ce of Slovaks assistant, Dr. Pavel Meleg and the the Basilica of SS. Cyril and Methodius Living Abroad, with headquar- Slovak Consul General in New The Basilica of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Danville, Pa., ters in Slovakia’s capital city of York, Jana Trnovcova. During their on the grounds of Villa Sacred Heart, has been designated a special Bratislava recently visited several visit in Pittsburgh, the delegation place of pilgrimage during the Jubilee of Mercy Holy Year. While American communities. The Of- had the opportunity to visit the Slo- the Basilica is the daily place of prayer for the Sisters of Saints Cyril fi ce for Slovaks Living Abroad vak Heritage Museum at the Home and Methodius, it is also the site of ecumenical gatherings, pilgrim- coordinates various cultural and Offi ce of the National Slovak So- ages, weekend and week-long retreats and days of prayer, not only educationalprojects among Slovak ciety in McMurray, Pa., they also for the sisters, but for the general public. During this Jubilee of Mer- communities residing outside Slo- visited the Heinz History Center cy Holy Year, the Basilica will also house special Jubilee events, and vakia, including the United States and the Nationality Rooms at the welcome pilgrims throughout the year. and Canada. University of Pittsburgh, including The Basilica is open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. for private prayer During Dr. Varso’s visit to Pitts- the Czechoslovak Room. At the and pilgrimage. Guided tours of the Basilica are available by calling burgh, he presented a medal to Jo- University of Pittsburgh, the group in advance, 570-275-3581. Evening Prayer and Eucharistic Adora- seph T. Senko for his service and met with Professor Martin Votruba, tion take place very Sunday evening from 4:00-4:30 p.m., January effort to spread Slovak culture in head of the Slovak Foundation 10, 2016 – November 13, 2016, there will be public celebration of the United States and keeping the there. Evening Prayer of the Liturgy of the Hours, coupled with Eucharis- American Slovak community in- During their visit to the U.S., tic Adoration. The Sacrament of Reconciliation will be available at formed about activities in Slovakia. Dr. Varso and his delegation also the Basilica of Saints Cyril and Methodius for individuals or groups Brother Senko, who is our Sokol of visited the home offi ce of the First On February 14th, the Most Rev- upon request. For information on any event, about visiting the Ba- Assembly 16 on Pittsburgh’s South Catholic Slovak Union, the First erend John Pazak, C.Ss.R. cel- silica, or to make arrangements for a group pilgrimage, call 570- Side, serves as the Honorary Slovak Catholic Slovak Ladies Associa- ebrates the 15th anniversary of 275-3581. Consul for the State of Pennsylvania. tion as well as the Slovak Catholic his episcopal ordination and en- A retreat for those discerning a vocation to Religious Life, Accompanying Dr. Varso on his Sokol on December 1. thronement as the Second Bishop May 27-29 of the Eparchy of SS. Cyril and Directed 24-Hour Retreats, Feb. 19-20; March 18-19; June Methodius for Slovaks of the Byz- 10-11; Sept. 9-10; Oct. 28-29 antine Rite in Canada. A native of Silent Directed Retreat Weekends, Feb. 19-21; March 18-20; Gary, Indiana, Bishop John was June 10-12; Sept. 9-11; Oct. 28-30 ordained a priest in 1972. On Taize Prayer Services, March 11 from 7-8 p.m., and April 15 December 4, 2000, Pope Saint from 7-8 p.m. John Paul II appointed him as Day-Long Retreats the second bishop of the diocese. March 5 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., “People of the Passion”. His episcopal ordination and sol- April 23 from 10 a.m.-3 p.m., “Compassionate Caregiving: emn enthronement took place on Dimensions of Religion and Spirituality in Health Care Settings”. February 14, 2001 in the Cathe- dral of the Holy Transfi guration Groups may also call to make arrangements for their own pil- in Markham, outside Toronto. grimage program. - Sister Barbara Sable, SS.C.M. Bishop John has been active in the Slovak religious and cultural life of Canadian and Americans of Slovak ancestry. Our congrat- ulations and fraternal best wishes go out to him as he celebrates this important milestone in his episco- pal ministry. May God continue Honorary Slovak Consul for Pennsylvania, Joseph T. Senko, shown to grant him many and happy above left explains some of the artifacts at the Slovak Heritage Muse- years - Na mnohaja a blahaja leta um at the home offi ce of the National Slovak Society, to Dr. Jan Varso, Vladyko! president of the Offi ce of Slovaks Living Abroad.

26th Slovak Mass and Easter Customs Breakfast in Pittsburgh on March 19 Prince of Peace Parish, located in Slovak beginning at 10:45 a.m. ther been closed or merged. The An enjoyable time is assured as on Pittsburgh’s historic South Slovak Mass offered at St. Adal- Rest! Have a Heart in St. Adalbert’s Church located we celebrate the wonderful Eas- Have you any idea how many times Side, will host its 26th annual bert’s in conjunction with the Slo- at 160 South 15th Street. The Slo- ter traditions brought to our shores your heart beats during an average celebration of a traditional Slo- vak Easter Customs Breakfast is vak Mass will follow at 11 a.m. by our Slovak immigrant ancestors. eight-hour work(or school) day? A vak Mass and Easter Customs the only church in the Pittsburgh All prayers and hymns are in the For more than a quarter of a cen- study shown it’s about 63,894 times. Breakfast on Saturday, March 19. area where the liturgy is celebrat- beautiful language of our ances- tury, the Slovak Customs Group of And during an ordinary eight-hour This wonderful celebration of our ed in Slovak. tors. The Pittsburgh Diocese was Prince of Peace Parish has hosted period of sleep, it idles along with a Slovak Easter traditions begins Following the impressive lit- once home to dozens of Slovak this annual event. It is a wonderful average of about 50,357 beats - a load with the recitation of the Rosary urgy, guests are invited to gather churches, most of which have ei- opportunity for our children and reduction of 13,537 beats. at the Prince of Peace Parish Cen- grandchildren to learn more about Awake or asleep, your heart ex- ter located at 81 South 13th Street their Slovak faith traditions. Prince pends a tremendous amount of en- to sample a traditional breakfast of Peace Parish was formed as a ergy. That is why it is essential to get enjoyed at Easter in a Slovak result of the merger of seven South enough sleep each day to avoid build- home. The breakfast will include Side parishes, including the former ing up fatigue and putting extra strain sunka(ham), klobasy(sausage), St. Matthew’s Slovak Parish. on this hardworking muscle machine. pysanky(dyed eggs), paska(sweet There is NO CHARGE for Worth Your Salt? bread), syrek(Easter cheese), admission to the breakfast, how- hrin(beets and horserad- The troops of ancient Rome were ever donations are gratefully paid a sum of money that enabled ish) followed by homemade accepted. Doors to the break- kolace(sweet cakes). There will them to purchase salt - a commodity fast hall open following the essential to health. Or they were given be cultural displays, arts and Mass(approximately at noon). crafts demonstrations, a bake sale, salt instead of wages. For more information about host- Soldiers who performed up to the a “Slovak Auction,” and unique ing a cultural display, demon- imported gift items from Slova- level expected of them were spoken strating a folk craft or to donate of as being “worth their salt.” kia will be available for sale. An sweets for the bake sale, please Easter basket fi lled with lots of This expression is still used today. call Paul Zatek at tel. 412 488- So it is not surprising that “salary” be holiday goodies needed for one’s 8238. Or for any additional in- own Slovak Easter breakfast, un- based on “sal”(salt). formation, call the coordinator of Ever think about what you are der a unique hand-embroidered the breakfast, Connie Zatek at tel. basket cover, will be raffl ed off. worth to your boss, salt-wise and 412 657-6364. other-wise? PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 10, 2016

The legacy of the great Evangelizers as we anticipate their feast on February 14th Churches and Religious Institutions founded by Slovaks under the patronage of Saints Cyril and Methodius in the United States and Canada On February 14th, the universal In 1891, the fi rst parishes honor- enjoyed a unique and vibrant histo- Church celebrates the feast of Saints ing the brother saints were founded ry, remains open under the capable Cyril and Methodius, the great ninth by Slovaks in Minneapolis, Minn. leadership of Monsignor Joseph W. century evangelizers who brought and Bethlehem,Pa. In February Pekar. the gift of faith to Slovaks as well 1891, the Slovaks received permis- New York - The Church of Saints as the family of Slavic nations. Dur- sion from Archbishop John Ireland Cyril and Methodius was founded in ing the reorganization of the Church to establish a Slovak parish in Min- the city of Schenectady in 1913. The calendar by Blessed Pope Paul VI in neapolis. Archbishop Ireland, who parish was closed in 1985. 1968, many of the observances of knew that the brothers were also re- In the city of Binghamton, the the saints were transferred to that of vered by the Orthodox, hesitated to Church of Saints Cyril and Method- the date of their deaths. Therefore, name the parish in honor of Saints ius was established in October 1903. the observance for Saints Cyril and Cyril and Methodius. Instead, he This faith community remains an Methodius was set for February 14, had their parish chartered under the active parish. the date on which Saint Cyril died in title of the Church of Saint Cyril, in New Jersey - The fi rst Slovak Rome in 869 A.D. It was only since his mind honoring Saint Cyril of Al- parish honoring Saints Cyril and 1885 that Pope Leo XIII placed exandria. At the time, he responded Methodius in the state was founded the brother saints on the universal that one saint was suffi cient. How- in Boonton in 1906. This church re- Church calendar. In previous years, ever from the beginning the parish mains open. Hungarian Church authorities pre- honored the Apostles of the Slavs. In 1913, the parish of Saints Cyril vented the brother saints observance This year the parish observes its and Methodius was founded in Clif- in the universal Church and their 125th anniversary. It continues its ton. This church remains active with feast were observed only locally in ministry in the Twin Cities. regular Slovak language Masses and Slovakia, then a part of Hungary. The second Slovak parish honor- other ministries celebrated. What is unique is the fact that their ing the brother saints was founded Pennsylvania - This state con- cult is also observed by the Ortho- in Bethlehem, Pa. In the spring of tains the greatest number of parishes dox Church. They are the true bridge 1891, the Archbishop of Philadel- founded under the patronage of the between the Eastern and Western phia gave permission for the estab- Apostles of the Slavs. Churches. Saint John Paul II, the fi rst lishment of the Parish of Saints Cyril A parish honoring the Apostles Slavic Pope and heir of the Cyrilo- and Methodius. This parish has en- of the Slavs was established in Methodian heritage of faith, often joyed an active ministry within the Edwardsville in Luzerne County observed that the Church breathed Slovak community over the years. in 1901. This parish was closed in with two lungs, one in the West and In 2005, fi ve south side Bethlehem 2001. one in the East. In 1980, he named parishes were merged together In Reading, the Slovaks found- them Co-Patrons of all of Europe with the Slovak church serving as ed their parish of Saints Cyril and and in 1985, he issued his historic the worship site. Today the Slovak Methodius in 1895. This parish con- The Basilica of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Danville, Pa. is of special encyclical “Slavorum Apostoli” The church serves the new parish of the tinues to be open and active. pride to all Americans of Slovak ancestry. Apostles of the Slavs, the highest Incarnation of the Lord. In June 1920, the Slovaks of form of papal teaching document. In addition, the Slovaks estab- Coaldale, located in the heart of the In October 1901, the Slovaks in consecrated. Currently, the church The fi rst churches dedicated to lished the following parishes in the anthracite coal region of Pennsylva- Charleroi organized their parish. serves as a worship site of the new the Apostles of the Slavs in America United States from the northeast, the nia, established their parish honor- It was the fi rst Slovak parish dedi- Parish of the Transfi guration of the were built by the Czechs and Poles. midwest as well as in the south and ing the Slav Apostles. This parish cated to the Slav Apostles in western Lord. The Poles established Saints Cyril plains states. was consolidated into the new parish Pennsylvania. The parish was closed The Slovaks of Barberton located and Methodius Seminary in Orchard Maine - The Church of Saints of St. Catherine Drexel in Lansford several years ago. in Summit County, organized their Lake, Mich. in 1885. Parishes were Cyril and Methodius was founded in in 2002. The Slovaks of New Brighton, parish dedicated to the holy broth- also founded under the patronage of the hamlet of Lisbon Falls, located In October 1905, the Slovaks in located outside Pittsburgh, orga- ers in 1906. The parish was closed these saints by Croatians and Slove- outside Portland in 1923. The parish Lebanon establish their parish of nized their parish of Saints Cyril and in 2010. nians as well as Byzantine Catholic remained independent until its clos- Saints Cyril and Methodius. This Methodius in October 1916. This In August 1923, the Slovaks dedi- parishes within the jurisdictions of ing in 1990. Is is now a component parish was closed in 1995. parish was closed in 1995. cated their new church dedicated the Ukrainians and Ruthenians. Like of the new parish of the Holy Trinity. The Slovaks of Windber orga- The parish of Saints Cyril and to Saints Cyril and Methodius in their fellow Slavs, in many local Connecticut - The Church nized their parish of Saints Cyril Methodius was established by Slo- Rossford in Wood County in north- communities the founders of Slo- of Saint Cyril and Methodius in and Methodius in 1905. This parish vaks in Fairchange in Fayette Coun- west Ohio. This parish was closed in vak parishes chose Saints Cyril and Bridgeport was organized in No- continues to serve the area’s Slovak ty in 1910. This parish remains open 2000. Methodius as their patrons. vember 1907. This parish which has community. and is active. In 1928, the Slovaks of Warren The Slovaks of Winburne in in Trumbull County dedicated their Clearfi eld County founded their parish of Saints Cyril and Metho- parish honoring the Apostles of the dius. This faith community is now Slavs in 1904. This parish remains a component of the parish serving open. Warren. In 2009, Cardinal Justin Rigali, Alabama - One of the oldest Slo- then administrator of the Diocese vak communities in America may of Scranton, named Saints Cyril be found in the town of Brookside. and Methodius as patrons of a new Slovaks organized their parish dedi- parish in Hazleton headquartered at cated to Saints Cyril and Methodius the former Parish of Saint Joseph, in 1896. The church is still used as a the fi rst Slovak parish in the United worship site of the area’s parish. States founded in 1882. Arkansas - Slovaks established Ohio - The oldest Slovak parish extensive farming communities in dedicated to the Apostles of the Slavs the area of Stuttgart in Prairie Coun- was established in Youngstown in ty in the late 1890s. They organized 1900. Currently, this faith commu- Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish nity is part of the new parish of Our in 1900 and convinced the local au- Lady of Sorrows, encompassing thorities to name the community as the churches of St. Matthias, Holy Slovaktown. This is the only hamlet Name of Jesus and Saints Cyril and in the United States which includes Methodius. Slovak in its name. Their parish In 1902, the Slovaks of Lake- church continues to serve the area wood, a Cleveland west suburb, residents. organized their parish of Saints Kansas - The only substantial Cyril and Methodius. Their church, Slovak community in the state was The Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Sterling Heights, Mich., dedicated in 1989, is the newest dedicated in 1930 is the only Slovak established in Kansas City. The par- church built in the United States under the patronage of the Apostles of the Slavs. church in the United States which is ish honoring the Apostles of the SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 PAGE 11

Recalling Our Traditional Hymn Honoring SS. Cyril and Methodius by Sister Maria Th eresa Hronec, SS.C.M. On February 14th, we as Americans of Slovak ancestry, have the joy of celebrating two special feast days. Th e fi rst and most common is Saint Valentine’s Day, which has been commercialized as a time for sending messages of love, care and appreciation. Our primary honor, however, on this day goes to Saints Cyril and Methodius, our Slovak patrons who brought the gospel to our ancestors in Slovakia more than eleven centuries ago. Origi- nally, this feast was celebrated on July 7th until the Church calendar was restructured by Pope Paul VI in 1968 following the Second Vatican Council. In Slovakia, our Saints continue to be honored on July 5th. Th ose who have ever been a member of a Slovak parish or attended its parochial school, may recall the joyous hymn, Dusa Krestanska(Christian Soul), we raise our voices in grateful chorus and praise the Lord for Cyril and Methodius. Th is hymn joyously resounded in our churches and was sung at various celebrations. Saints Cyril and Methodius are truly the foundation and inspiration for the The Church of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Clifton, N.J. steadfast faith of the Slovak nation. In the ninth century, under the guid- ance of the Holy Spirit, they taught and served people spiritually and li- Slavs was organized in 1906. This city’s west side in 1918. This became Slavs in Ontario city of Hamilton turgically in their own language. Th us, the gift of faith was deeply rooted, faith community continues to serve a large and vibrant parish with not in 1945. The parish continues to be survived and spread, despite the 1000 years of Magyar oppression which as a worship site of one of the city’s only a large grammar school but also active and Mass continues to be cel- followed. parishes. a high school. It was the only Slovak ebrated in this faith community. A fi rm devotion to the Mother of God is also a great strength and Illinois - Slovaks settled in sev- parish in America to have a four-year In another Ontario community support. Images and statues, such as Our Mother of Sorrows, as well as eral communities in the state. The high school. The Archbishop of De- of Windsor, Slovaks organized their her triumphant Assumption into heaven, are frequently found in Slovak greatest numbers settled in the area troit gave permission for the parish to parish there in 1940. The parish churches and homes. of Chicago and its immediate envi- be relocated to the suburban commu- continues to be a vibrant center of Now as Slovakia celebrates its 22nd anniversary, we thank God for rons. The oldest Slovak parish dedi- nity of Sterling Heights. In 1989, the Slovak religious life. The Mass con- His continual guiding presence and support for the growth and spread cated to Saints Cyril and Methodius new parish plant was dedicated and tinues to be celebrated in Slovak in of the gift of faith there and among those who are heirs of the spiritual was founded in Joliet in 1900. It today continues to be a center of Slo- Saints Cyril and Methodius Church. legacy of Saints Cyril and Methodius. - Sister Maria Th eresa Hronec, ranked among the largest Slovak vak religious, cultural and fraternal In the province of Quebec, Slo- SS.C.M., Villa Sacred Heart, 580 Railroad St., Danville, PA 17821-1698. parishes in the midwest with a large life. Mass is celebrated in Slovak on vaks began settling in Montreal in We Raise Our Voices parochial school. The parish was a weekly basis in the church. the 1920s. In 1928, they organized Duša Kresťanská closed in 2005. Wisconsin - Slovaks settled in the parish of Saints Cyril and Meth- 1. We raise our voices in grateful chorus, Among the 9 parishes founded in a number of communities in this odius. This parish remains active Praising the Lord for Cyril, Methodius Chicago by the Slovaks, only one state. The fi rst Slovaks arrived in the and Mass continues to be celebrated was dedicated to Saints Cyril and city of Superior in the early years for the faith community. Chorus: O Saint Cyril, Saint Methodius, Methodius. This parish was orga- of the twentieth century. They or- In 1952, the last Canadian Slovak Down through the ages your names are glorious, nized in 1914 and remained an ac- ganized the parish of Saints Cyril parish dedicated to Saints Cyril and You brought to countless souls the living faith. tive center of Slovak religious, cul- and Methodius in August 1911. For Methodius was established in New 2. With ardent zeal you taught the Lord’s message, tural and fraternal life over the years. many years, the parish was staffed Westminster, British Columbia. Shared words of wisdom in their own language. The parish was closed in 1982. by Benedictine priests from St. An- In 1982, Pope Saint John Paul II Slovaks began settling in the city drew Svorad Abbey in Cleveland. established the Byzantine Catholic 3. Preaching God’s mercy, love and redemption of East Saint Louis in the early years The parish was closed in 1984. Eparchy of Saints Cyril and Metho- You helped our faith to grow with conviction. of the twentieth century. They orga- Montana - Slovaks were among dius for Slovaks of the Byzantine nized their parish dedicated to Saints the eastern European immigrant Rite in Canada. This diocese, with 4. You have inspired love for God’s mother, Cyril and Methodius in 1914. With groups who settled in several com- headquarters in Toronto, is the only In joy and sorrow, our intercessor. changing demographics in the city, munities in this state where there one in the world dedicated to the 5. Pray for us daily, strengthen and guide us, this parish was closed in 1970. was abundant opportunities for em- Apostles of the Slavs. The current To follow as God’s Kingdom will call us. Michigan - The city of Detroit at- ployment in the expansive mining Eparch of the Diocese is Bishop tracted numerous immigrant groups industry. Slovaks fi rst settled in the John Pazak, C.Ss.R. 1. Duša Kresťanská, zvelebuj Boha - že nám Cyrila dal i Metoda. in the early years of the twentieth city of Stockett in the late 1890s. In A very important religious institu- century. Slovaks began settling in the 1900, they organized a parish dedi- tion established in the United States Chorus: Svätý Cyril, svätý Metod, ľud kresťanský ctí váš Motor City during the First World cated to Saints Cyril and Methodius. by Slovaks has been the Congrega- príchod, že ste nám priniesli vieru Krista. War. They organized the parish of This parish was merged with neigh- tion of the Sisters of Saints Cyril and 2. Prišli ste k našim pohanským predkom - cvičili Saints Cyril and Methodius on the boring parishes in the 1990s. Methodius with their headquarters ste ich verne vo všetkom. Wyoming - Slovaks like other in Danville, Pa. Since 1909, this eastern European immigrant groups community of women religious has 3. Hlásali Boha ste jediného - Otca Syna were attracted to the state to seek contributed to the spread of the Gos- i Ducha Svätého. employment in the mining industry. pel not only among those of Slovak In 1912, they organized the parish of ancestry but within the whole of 4. Náchylné duše pri svätom krste - Saints Cyril and Methodius in Rock the Catholic faith community in the z hriechu pokuty očistili ste. Springs. This parish is still open. United States. Their Motherhouse 5. Pri birmovaní dar svätodušný - vyprosili Slovaks in several communi- chapel of Saints Cyril and Metho- ste pre l’ud poslušný. ties in Canada chose Saints Cyril dius was raised to the status of a and Methodius as patrons of their Minor Basilica by Pope Saint John Happy Feast of Saints Cyril and Methodius! parishes. The fi rst church dedicated Paul II in 1988. It is the only basilica to them was founded in the city of in the world dedicated to the great Toronto in 1934. This parish be- Apostles of the Slavs. came the center of a vibrant Slovak So as we celebrate the great feast religious, cultural and fraternal life. of Saints Cyril and Methodius on With the permission of the Arch- February 14th, let us recall and re- bishop of Toronto, the parish was fl ect on the great legacy of these relocated to the Toronto suburb of holy brothers who brought the gift Mississauga and a new parish plant of faith to our ancestors in Slovakia The coat of arms of the second was dedicated in 2000. Mass contin- more than 1,150 years ago. May we Bishop of the Eparchy of Saints ues to be celebrated in Slovak on a continue to give witness to this great Cyril and Methodius for Slovaks regular basis. Cyrilo-Methodian heritage as a of the Byzantine Rite in Canada, Slovaks organized their parish beautiful thread within the fabric of the Most Reverend John Pazak, dedicated to the Apostles of the faith in our lives. C.Ss.R. PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 10, 2016

What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland long-term unemployed, among whom are many Roma(gypsy) people who didn’t complete primary school properly. He said that the government has succeeded in matching the eurozone average for unemployment. “We’ve done a great job. The Labor, Social Affairs and the Family Ministry is carrying out successful projects in rela- tion to youth and the long-term unemployed and along with good economic growth and investments contributes positively to developments in the unemployment rate,” said Fico. Slovakia is ready to participate in European Space Agency projects Slovakia’s Ambassador to France Marek Estok on Janu- ary 18 passed a verbal nod to European Space Agency general News and Views from Slovakia... director Johann-Detrich Worner giving notifi cation of the con- clusion of an agreement on cooperation between Slovakia and Korcok: EU wants Slovakia’s ics. Lajcak stated that Slovakia would like to continue this the European Space Agency(ESA), TASR learned on January presidency to be successful dialogue and informed Berschinski about measures that the 19. The European Commission has given assurances to government has approved in the area of human rights and the The agreement was signed by Education, Science, Re- Slovakia that it wants to make Slovakia’s presidency of rule of law, as Berschinski is responsible precisely for these search and Sport Minister Jurak Draxler on February 16, 2015 the EU in the latter half of 2016 a successful one, the For- areas at the US Department of State. and later ratifi ed by Slovak President Andrej Kiska on January eign and European Affairs Ministry told TASR on January Lajcak said that in the wake of the unprecedented mi- 14, 2016. It’s valid as of the day of the verbal note’s submis- 18 in reference to a meeting of the ministry’s state secre- gration crisis it’s diffi cult to fi nd the right balance between an sion. tary Ivan Korcok with EC fi rst vice-president Frans Tim- adequate level of security and human rights protection. Laj- Worner stated that this day is signifi cant for both Slo- mermans. cak explained Slovakia’s stance towards the migration crisis vakia and ESA and is the fi rst step for their further coopera- According to the ministry, Slovakia has entered the and ideas regarding how to resolve it in a sustainable way in tion. Estok said that Slovak entities are ready to participate in fi nal phase of preparations in terms of the presidency’s cooperation with all EU-member states as well as third party ESA projects, which was earlier confi rmed by preparations to content and negotiations with EU institutions. “I have a countries impacted by migration. launch the fi rst Slovak satellite skCUBE. good feeling that we know almost exactly what we’d like Minister Lajcak also praised non-governmental organi- (Continued on page 13) to achieve in several topics - fi nance and budget, Energy zations, civil societies and the media for their role in fi ght- Union and the digital economy,” said Korcok. ing corruption. In the same vein the two offi cials discussed Korcok and Timmermans spoke about the migration developments in Ukraine and the need to take decisive steps crisis and the British referendum on the future of Britain’s towards fi ghting corruption and setting up a law-based state. membership in the EU. “There’s nothing worse than to reiterate what you’ve Bratislava airport saw 15-percent agreed on, not fulfi ll it and then propose new solutions,” increase in passengers in 2015 said Korcok, emphasizing Slovakia’s call for the rapid cre- Bratislava’s Milan R. Stefanik Airport(BTS) handled a ation of a common European border and coast guard. total of 1,560,000 passengers in 2015, with amounts to an With respect to the British referendum, Korcok increase of 15.4 percent over the 2014 fi gure, or 208,686 stressed the importance of the EU summit that is due to people, TASR learned on January 18 from the airport’s gen- take place in February, and where EC president Jean- eral director Ivan Trhlik. Claude Juncker expects a deal on the reforms demanded “This is a trend that’s sustainable,” said Trhlik. It’s es- by Great Britain. Korcok said that it’s important to know timated that 2016 will see a further increase to 1.8 million the exact date of the referendum in order to fi nd out wheth- passengers. As many as 2.1 million passengers should be er it will take place before, during or after Slovakia’s presi- handled by the airport next year. dency. When it comes to regular destinations, London, Dub- lin, Milan, Rome and Brussels were the leading destinations. Lajcak: even disbelieving politicians For charter fl ights, Antalya(Turkey), Burgas(Bulgaria), starting to grasp migration reality Rhodes(Greece), Hurghada(Egypt) and Heraklion(Greece) Foreign and European Affairs Minister Miroslav were the most popular destinations. Lajcak claimed that European migration policy has begun Meanwhile, 24,622 fl ights were recorded at BTS last to record a signifi cant change lately, he said after a Cabinet year - Ryanair was the busiest carrier at BTS. Charter car- meeting on January 20. rier Travel Service carried 396,450 passengers, which was “The reality is starting to be grasped even by those an increase of 4.2 percent on an annual basis. Czech Airlines politicians who were refusing to see it before,” Lajcak posted a decline of 7.7 percent, servicing a total of 31,975 said. The chief of Slovak diplomacy considers it crucial people. for the EU to have a joint strategy to the migration crisis The low-cost carrier Flydubai, which launched service anchored in reality. Lajcak pointed to the January 19 state- between Bratislava and Dubai in December 2014, carried ments of the European Council President Donald Trusk 29,606 passengers last year. The Russian low-cost airline Po- of Poland, who warned of potential disintegration of the beda Airlines has handled 3,338 travelers between Bratislava Schengen area if the current migration crisis isn’t tackled and Moscow since launching its service at the airport last within two months. “The EU will fail as a political project month. if it cannot control its external borders properly, said Tusk. Lajcak estimated that external Schengen borders Fico: unemployment might drop could be secured no sooner than June, and that by then below 10 percent in the summer further hundreds of thousands of migrants could fl ood the The unemployment rate in Slovakia might drop to be- EU. low 10 percent in 2016, said Prime Minister Robert Fico at “We’re also witnessing the fact that the number of a press conference in Bratislava in reference to a report con- individual EU countries leaning towards border checks is cerning unemployment, which dropped to 10.63 percent in on the rise. But that’s not the way to go What we need is a December 2015, TASR learned on January 19. pan-European solution that is neither idealistic nor bureau- “If we sustain this pace, we can attack the magical cratic; but rather enforceable and sustainable,” stressed 10-percent threshold as early as in the summer. This is our Lajcak. resolve. According to private job websites, we have the high- est number of vacant jobs ever. This trend is very good,” em- Winter tourism is especially popular in the mountain slopes Lajcak and Berschinski discuss human phasized Fico. of many areas of northeastern and western Slovakia. One rights, migration and rule of law Fico pointed out that Iveta Radicova’s government of the most popular skiing resorts is located at Martinskych Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign and European managed to increase the number of unemployed people by holiach, in the heart of the lower regions of the small Fatra Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajcak received the United 22,300 between June 2010 and April 2012, while he’s suc- peak of the little Carpathians. The area is convenient to the States Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Robert Ber- ceeded in lowering the fi gures from 14.73 percent to 10.63 city of Martin in central Slovakia. The hills in the area pro- schinski on January 20, the ministry’s press department percent. vide excellent snow conditions for winter sports. Numerous informed TASR on January 21. Fico emphasized that the cabinet’s aim was to focus trams provide access to the best skiing opportunities. With Lajcak and Berschinski spoke about the migration primarily on young people below 29 years of age and the convenient means of transportation, the area with its many crisis, human rights, the fi ght against corruption, develop- resorts is popular not only among Slovaks but among the ments in Ukraine and bilateral Slovak-American relations. Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the Hungarians, Poles and Czechs but of Europeans in gen- The meeting was part of a regular intensive dialogue Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. eral. A variety of languages may be heard among the area’s between Slovakia and the United State on various top- tourists. 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News and Views from Slovakia... (Continued from page 12) Dual education is designed to ensure a smooth transfer 17, seeded as number two in the singles tournament, follow- of students from vocational schools to the labor market with- ing the fi nal match especially regretted losing the second set The skCUBE, which was developed and built by Slo- out the need to complete additional training after school. after having been 4-1 ahead. vak engineers and scientists, will be carried into space by the “The fi nal was very tough. Tereza badly wanted to win Falcon 9 launch vehicle of American aerospace transport ser- Sobotka to convene special and defend her title, but today she was lacking a bit of luck vices company SpaceX from Vandenberg spaceport in Cali- to make a turnaround in the match. Her opponent was play- fornia in May 2016. V4 summit on migrant crisis The Czech Republic will convene an extraordinary ing superbly, on the edge of maximum risk possible, and summit of the Visegrad Four(V4: Czech Republic, Hungary, she managed to win all important balls,” said Mihalikova’s Falling oil prices include Poland and Slovakia) in mid-February to seek solutions to coach, Jan Studenic, for the Slovak Tennis Association web- decline in the price of steel the migration crisis at the European level, Czech Prime Min- site. It isn’t only oil prices that have declined to record lows ister Bohuslav Sobotka announced during his one day visit to Nevertheless, Mihalikova later in the day compensated on the world market; the same has happened to the price of Bratislava on January 26. for the defeat in the singles fi nals with a commanding vic- steel, and this threatens the largest employer in eastern Slo- The V4 summit is scheduled to take place in Prague tory in the doubles together with Kalinskaya by thrashing the vakia - United States Steel Kosice, the daily Pravda reported on February 15, just days ahead of February’s EU summit. Ukrainian duo Dayana Yastremska and Anastasia Zarytska on January 19. Sobotka met with his Slovak counterpart Robert Fico at 6-1 6-1. The steelmaker employs more than 10,000 people, with a luncheon to discuss current issues surrounding the migra- Slovak Tennis Association president Tibor Macko ap- another 2,000 jobs linked indirectly. U.S. Steel has already tion crisis. Sobotka, whose Cabinet currently presides over peared to be happy with Mihalikova’s overall performances reduced the working week by one day, with employees re- the V4, said that the extraordinary summit will allow the cen- in Melbourne. “Terka was in two fi nals, which is a great re- ceiving 60 percent of their salaries for that day. tral European countries to prepare for the upcoming summit sult,” Macko told TASR, prophesying a bright future for the The ongoing decline in steel prices on markets have led of European leaders in Brussels on February 19. young Slovak. to further fears. On one hand, the currently low price of iron “I’d be glad to discuss at the extraordinary V4 summit ore is a positive factor for the company, but the problem is the the specifi c measures we can adopt to bolster the protection President and Premier open now long-term low price of steel due to low demand and high of Schengen’s borders,” said Sobotka. He added that this supply, J & T Banka analyst Stanislav Panis told the daily. Holocaust museum in Sered must feature a backup plan in case Greece and Turkey fail to A holocaust museum that should serve as a memento for In fact, the diffi culties currently faced by oil companies protect their external border. Such a plan should “strengthen contemporary and future generations was ceremonially opened are also affecting steel producers, as the oil fi rms are invest- the protection of borders between Macedonia and Greece or on the site of what was once a labor concentration camp in ing less in pipelines. Bulgaria and Greece in order to lay the groundwork for the Sered(Trnava region of western Slovakia) on January 26. “If this complicated situation on the market continues, regulation of the strong migration fl ow inbound for Europe,” The ribbon was ceremonially cut jointly by President the union council is ready to present further proposals for fi - said Sobotka. Andrej Kiska, Prime Minister Robert Fico, Parliamen- nancial savings at U.S. Steel Kosice,” union shop steward at This sentiment was echoed also by Prime Minister tary Chairman Peter Pellegrini and Culture Minister Marek the company Mikulas Hintos. Robert Fico. “It is particularly Macedonia and Bulgaria that Madaric - just one day ahead of International Holocaust Re- Hintos also complained about the large quantity of steel can play a crucial role in the protection of the Schengen membrance Day. During the ceremony Israeli Knesset Vice sold in Europe by non-European companies at slumping border(even if they are not part of Schengen),” he stressed. President Yitzhak Vaknin thanked Slovakia’s government for prices. U.S. Steel Kosice is currently offering early retire- If Macedonia and Bulgaria protect their borders, “it would supporting the setting up of the Sered museum, stating that ment options to its workers. Retirement will be voluntary, then be completely irrelevant whether or not Greece remains it’s important at a time of resurgent anti-Semitism. The cer- however if a worker opts for this decision, his post will cease part of Schengen because it is in Schengen today, yet fails to emony, also featuring several former inmates from the camp, to exist. comply with expected tasks.” was concluded with the kaddish prayer recited by Bratislava Associations of steelmaking companies Eurofer and In- Fico would like the Prague summit to conclude with as rabbi Baruch Myers. dustri all recently noted that as many as 5,000 jobs were lost specifi c measures as possible. He emphasized that Slovakia The exposition in Sered was organized by the Slovak in Europe’s steel industry in December of last year alone. The is ready to despatch its recently created foreign police unit of National Museum-Jewish Culture Museum in cooperation number of steelworkers in Europe had declined by a total of 300 offi cers. “We want to demonstrate that there are solutions with the Culture Ministry. Using funds from the European 85,000 since 2008. and not just endless cheap politicians’ claptrap,” he said. Regional Development Fund and Slovak state budget for the site reconstruction, the project has been coordinated by the New CEO at Volkswagen Slovakia NBS: Slovak economy to Jewish Culture Museum director Pavol Mestan. Ralf Sacht assumed the position of managing board grow faster than expected Two out of fi ve planned buildings in total have been chairman at Volkswagen Slovakia effective February 1. In The Slovak central bank(NBS) has increased its estimate made accessible in the fi rst stage of the project. They dis- addition, he will serve as board member for technologies, of the country’s GDP growth for 2015 by 0.2 percentage points play an exposition on how the ‘Jewish question’ was being VW Slovakia spokesman Vladimir Machalik told TASR on to 3.5 percent year-on-year, TASR learned on January 26 from dealt with in Slovakia during World War II and an educa- January 21. an updated medium-term forecast released by NBS. tion center. Further expositions, still being prepared, should Sacht is replacing Albrecht Reimold, who is to become As well, the Central Bank has changed its estimate for display how inmates of the camp were accommodated and Porsche managing board member of production and logistics. 2016 from 3.1 percent to 3.2 percent. In 2017, the GDP should sites where they worked - carpentry, brickwork, sewing and Sacht has been heading up VW’s Pre-production Cen- grow by 3.3 percent, which represents an improvement of 0.1 locksmithing facilities. ter in Wolfsburg, Germany since 2010. His main tasks have p.p. compared to the previous prognosis. included supervision over the introduction of new cars pro- As explained by NBS Deputy Governor Jan Toth, the duced by VW and it subsidiary brands at the global level, Slovak agriculture funding highest change in the prognosis was motivated by the low oil prices, and process and product optimization in the early stages of ever in 2014-20 program period among other factors. It’s estimated that the oil prices should fall producing new cars. The largest amount of money ever will fl ow to Slovak by 29 percent, y-o-y in 2016 and a further 23 percent in 2017. Sacht launched his career at VW as a member of the agriculture within the EU’s 2014-20 program period, the Another signifi cant factor should be the arrival of UK staff at a car assembly plant in Wolfsburg in 1984. He’s held Agriculture and Rural Development Ministry announced on carmaker Jaguar Land Rover to Slovakia, as well as expected several managing posts at the carmaker since then, including January 29. voluminous public investments related to the drawing of EU chief of VW’s pilot hall in Bratislava. Compared with the previous period of 2007-13, this is a funds. Wolkswagen Slovakia, with more than 9,900 employ- $400 million increase, noted the ministry. “The low oil prices should be a positive factor for the ees, is one of the largest employers, exporters and investors One signfi cant change in funding Slovak agriculture eurozone economy. On the other hand, there’s a negative ef- in the country. Its plant in Bratislava has produced more than consists in the introduction of the so-called sandwich mecha- fect represented by China, which is important for Slovakia via 4 million vehicles since 1991. nism. “The main sense of the mechanism is a stable setting Germany. These efforts will be neutralized mutually, however, of support for animal and plant production, as guaranteed up so foreign demand will remain unchanged,” said Toth. Nearly 300 new employers to join to 2020. The support increases in an aggregate manner, and Meanwhile, NBS has revised its estimates for infl ation compared to the previous program period it’s up by 35 per- dual education for the next school year downwards. According to an updated prediction, infl ation cent on average,” stated the ministry. A total of 298 employers out of 349 applicants have been should reach 0.4 percent in 2016, while in December it was According to the Agriculture Ministry, the sandwich approved by certifi cation commissions for engaging in dual forecast by NBS to be 0.7 percent. mechanism is the main structural element in restoring do- education projects as of the next school year, TASR learned “An acceleration of infl ation has thus been postponed to mestic agricultural potential, which includes acceleration and from Jaroslav Holecek, head of the newly-established Coun- 2017,” said Toth, adding that it may reach 1.8 percent. multiplication effects. It creates conditions for accelerating cil of Employers for Dual Education Projects, in Bratislava Real wages should increase by 3.3 percent year-on-year the qualitative and quantitative parameters of agricultural on January 18. in 2016 and by 2.1 percent in 2017. Back in December, the production and multiplies these effects over the entire prod- As a result, students attending secondary vocational estimate for 2016 was at 2.9 percent. uct spectrum. schools will be able to pick up 84 study programs involving The mechanism has contributed towards stabilizing em- practical training at 494 facilities operated by employers. Mihalikova in two girls’ fi nals at ployment in agriculture. with the number of staff in the sector “I’m happy to see employers offering 2,763 places Australian Open, champion in Doubles recently going up for the fi rst time since 2002. At the same for the practical training of students taking part in the dual- Young Slovak tennis player Tereza Mihalikova on Janu- time pig breeding has been stabilized, the decline in cattle education system. It’s up to us to convince the students and ary 30 failed to defend the junior girls’ singles trophy at the production has been decelerated, and numbers of sheep and their parents that dual education makes sense and may be of Australian Open, being defeated by 17-year-old Belarusian goats have begun rising. In addition, the cultivated area of immense help in launching the career of a young person,” Vera Lapko in two sets 3-6, 4-6. sugar beets has been growing in a sustainable manner, while said Education, Science, Research and Sport Minister Juraj However, she made up for the loss by triumphing in the the decline in potato production has been halted. It has decel- Draxler. At present, 444 secondary vocational school stu- doubles along with Russia’s Anna Kalinskaya. Mihalikova, erated in fruit, vegetable and wine production. dents and 87 employers are involved in the programs. PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 10, 2016

For students currently attending a Catholic High School Sokol Birthdays Slovak Catholic Sokol Abbot Jerome M. Koval, O.S.B. Memorial FEBRUARY 17 Fl., a member of Wreath 54, Richard J. Chodelka, Antioch, Youngstown, Oh. High School Grant Ill., a member of Assembly 11, Kristen H. Parodi, Maywood, As a fraternal benefi t, the Slovak Catholic “WHAT DOES THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC Chicago, Ill. N.J., a member of Assembly 162, Sokol is pleased to offer $500.00 grants to one SOKOL MEAN TO ME?” This essay must be Amy R. Frink, Schwenksville, Clifton, N.J. young Sokol or Sokolka in each of our organi- submitted along with the application. Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Pitts- FEBRUARY 23 zation's nineteen Groups. These 19 Grants are This application must be received on or burgh, Pa. Rev. Richard A. Bay, pastor, St. available to any qualifi ed Sokol member currently before, March 31, 2016 with a clear, small (2"x3" Maura E. Jobes, Edinboro, Pa., Simon the Apostle parish, Green attending a Catholic High School. wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. a member of Assembly 64, Erie, Pa. Pond, N.J., chaplain of Assembly George J. Kostelnik, Bethlehem, 162, Clifton, N.J. Application is also available on the Internet @ Pa., Honorary Supreme Offi cer and Margaret Glavinic, Johnstown, Eligibility www.slovakcatholicsokol.org A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak President of Group 10. Pa., member of Assembly 82, Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a Disqualifi cation Rachel A. Papcun, Potterville, Dunlo. Pa. permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the An applicant who neglects to submit or com- Mich., a member of Assembly 36, Audrey A. Graham, Wilkes- amount of not less than $3,000, and has plete any part of these requirements before Detroit, Mich. Barre, Pa., a member of Assembly been a member for at least fi ve year. the established deadline will automatically be Msgr. Peter M. Polando, rector 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. disqualifi ed. of the Cathedral of St. Columba, FEBRUARY 24 B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. Acknowledgment Youngstown, Oh., member of As- Margaret M. Rude, Minneapolis, An acknowledgment of the Grant should be sembly 108, Youngstown, Oh. Minn., a member of Wreath 47, Min- C. The principal of the Catholic High School made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- FEBRUARY 18 neapolis, Minn. must verify the enrollment of the applicant. sible, if you are awarded a Grant. Judith A. Kopchak, Walling- FEBRUARY 25 ton, N.J., a member of Wreath 2, Alaina M. Hawranko, Crofton, Application Return of Grant Passaic, N.J. Minn., a member of Wreath 22, If for any reason the Grant is not used by ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION you Edward A. Rakocy, Youngstown, Pittsburgh, Pa. the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not Oh., a member of Assembly 108, Jessica Krasauskis, Plain Field, must submit a typed or written essay DOUBLE utilized must be returned. SPACED in 100 to 200 words on the following Youngstown, Oh. Ill., a member of Assembly 11, topic: Ashley Thomas, Hawthorne, Chicago, Ill. N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, Christopher M. Buck, Canfi eld, Yonkers, N.Y. Oh., a member of Assembly 108, ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ FEBRUARY 19 Youngstown, Oh. (Detach here) Denise Lendacky Di Martino, Mary A. Renna, Lakewood, Havertown, Pa., a member of As- N.J., a member of Wreath 168, New sembly 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. York City. Elizabeth Slivjak, Philadelphia, FEBRUARY 26 SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL ABBOT JEROME M. KOVAL, O.S.B. MEMORIAL Pa, a member of Wreath 13, Phila- Anne Dailidonis, Chicago, Ill., a HIGH SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION delphia, Pa. member of Assembly 11, Chicago, Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______FEBRUARY 20 Ill. Diana L. Martino, Breezy Point, Andrew James Macurak, Ac- Name______Minn., a member of Assembly 11, worth, Ga., a member of Assembly Chicago, Ill. 16, Pittsburgh, Pa. Address______FEBRUARY 21 FEBRUARY 28 Karen E. Bakita, Doylestown, Rev. Philip A. Altavilla, Wilkes- City______State______Zip Code______Oh., a member of Wreath 103, Bar- Barrre, Pa., a member of Assembly berton, Oh. 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa Date of Birth______Current Age ______Kristen King, Berwyn, Pa., a Mary Lou Chojnicki, Pitts- member of Assembly 162, Clifton, burgh, Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Home Phone (_____)______High School Phone (_____)______N.J. Pittsburgh, Pa. area code area code Logan Marie Maloney, Ac- FEBRUARY 29 worth, Ga., a member of Wreath Robert C. Hess, Cedar Grove, S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______22, Pittsburgh, Pa. N.J., a member of Assembly 162, Joanne Testa, Deland, Clifton, N.J. S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______(Editor’s note: We have noticed a number of returned copies of our Falcon due to incorrect ad dress es of our Father's name______Are you a member? ______members. We ask that when individuals move, that they Mother's name______Are you a member? ______com plete the form below for a change of address or call the home offi ce. We thank you for your continued Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______co op er a tion) Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______CHANGE OF AD DRESS OR REQUEST Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______If yes, please (yes/no) FOR SLOVAK CATHO LIC FALCON indicate Grade School or High School. What year?______P.O.BOX 899 • 205 MADISON STREET PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 High School verifi cation (to be completed by High School Principal) T NEW T CHANGE T CAN CEL LA TION I,______Principal of______(Principal's signature) (Name of School) Certifi cate No.______Catholic High School, verify that______is a student at (Name of student) Name______the above school and will be attending ______Grade in the 2016-2017 school year. New Ad dress______Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No_____ City______State______Zip______Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2016. Return completed application to: Old Ad dress______Slovak Catholic Sokol High School Grant 205 Madison St., P.O. Box 899, Passaic, NJ 07055 City______State______Zip______SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 PAGE 15

For students entering a Catholic Grade School (Grades 2-8) 38th Annual SS. Cyril and Methodius Appeal of the Slovak Catholic Federation Slovak Catholic Sokol Catholic Grade School Grants by Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic When our ancestors came to these shores more than a century As a fraternal benefi t, the Slovak Catholic ago, they brought with them few monetary assets. They did in fact Sokol is pleased to offer $250.00 Grants to bring their most precious possession to our country, their strong our young Sokols and Sokolky in each of our faith. The seeds of that faith were nurtured organization's nineteen Groups. Two grants and sustained by the Slovak immigrant priests each per Group are available to any qualifi ed who left their homeland and came to serve the Sokol member entering a Catholic Grade School Slovak immigrants helping to organize nearly (Grades 2 through 8). 300 Slovak parishes in many communities throughout the Northeast, the Midwest and Eligibility even Canada. They helped to build our great A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak Slovak Catholic fraternals as well as religious Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a communities of men and women. In 1911, 36 permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the of those Slovak priests along with more than amount of not less than $3,000, and has 200 of the laity, in the presence of two bishops been a member for at least fi ve years. Disqualifi cation met in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. under the leadership of the Rev. Joseph An applicant who neglects to submit or com- Murgas at Sacred Heart of Jesus Slovak Parish there. That gathering B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. plete any part of these requirements before saw the founding of the Slovak Catholic Federation, which con- the established deadline will automatically be tinues today to promote and coordinate religious activities among C. The principal of the Catholic Grade School disqualifi ed. those of Slovak ancestry, our Slovak fraternals, religious communi- must verify the enrollment of the applicant. ties and parishes in their effort to address themselves to the pastoral Acknowledgment needs of Slovak Catholics in the United States and Canada. Application An acknowledgment of the Grant should be Over the years, we in the United States and Canada have re- This application must be received on or made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- sponded generously to assist the Church in our ancestral homeland. before, March 31, 2016 with a clear, small (2"x3" sible, if you are awarded a Grant. During the 41-year Communist period, the Church in Slovakia suf- wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. Return of Grant fered greatly. For the past 38 years, the Slovak Catholic Federation Application is also available on the Internet @ If for any reason the Grant is not used by has hosted its annual SS. Cyril and Methodius Appeal to assist the www.slovakcatholicsokol.org the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not Church in Slovakia. As we inaugurate this year’s 38th annual ap- utilized must be returned. peal on the feast of SS. Cyril and Methodius, February 14th, we once again ask for your continued support. As the president of the ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ Slovak Catholic Federation, I am especially pleased with the sup- (Detach here) port given this appeal from so many of our Slovak Catholic Sokol Groups, Assemblies and Wreaths. In 2015, donations amounted to SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION a record $2,416. I sincerely thank all of our members and lodges for their continued moral and fi nancial support. Be assured that all of Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______their intentions will continue to be remembered in my Masses and prayers. Name ______The 2015 Appeal collected $35,650.30 and since its inception the Appeal has raised $2,422,682.00. Address ______Funds raised from the Appeal will aid the priest-graduate stu- dents at the Pontifi cal Slovak College of SS. Cyril and Methodius City______State______Zip Code ______in Rome. These fi ne priests are being called upon to be the future leaders of the Diocesan Churches in Slovakia both as Vicars and Date of Birth______Current Age ______Bishops, in addition to providing qualifi ed instructors/professors for the seminaries that educate future priests. In addition, funds Home Phone (_____)______School Phone (_____) ______also benefi t those religious communities of both men and women area code area code in Slovakia which share a counterpart which belongs to the Slovak Catholic Federation and the Conference of Slovak Religious in the S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______United States. In our church today, we are fi nding more and more individu- S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______als of Slovak ancestry no longer attend traditionally founded Slovak parishes with many having been S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______closed or merged. Because of this reality today, the monies raised in Father's name______Are you a member?______this appeal now come from both the collections taken up in existing Mother's name______Are you a member?______Slovak parishes as well as from a good number of individual do- Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______nors. All donations, however large or small, are gratefully received Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______as a token of gratitude for having received the gift of faith from our Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______parents, grandparents and great-grandparents. (yes/no) This year, coordinator of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Appeal If yes, what Year?______is the National First Vice President of the Slovak Catholic Federa- tion, the Rev. Thomas A. Nasta. Father Nasta, a priest of the Arch- School verifi cation (to be completed by Grade School Principal) diocese of Philadelphia, is pastor of the Parish of Our Lady of Ran- som in Philadelphia and serves as the national chaplain of the First I,______Principal of______Catholic Slovak Union. I know that you will give Father Nasta the (Principal's signature) (Name of School) same cooperation and generosity that you have shown me during my years as SS. Cyril and Methodius Appeal Coordinator. Catholic Grade School, verify that______is a student at Tax deductible donations to this year’s appeal, made payable (Name of student) to: Slovak Catholic Federation, noting that it is earmarked for the the above school and will be entering ______Grade in the 2016-2017 school year. appeal, can be sent to the National Secretary/Treasurer of the Slo- vak Catholic Federation: Dolores M. Evanko, 173 Berner Ave., Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No____ Hazleton, PA 18201. Finally, in the name of our Episcopal Moderator, the Most Rev. Joseph V. Adamec, Bishop-emeritus of the Diocese of Altoona- Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2016. Johnstown Pa. as well as all associated with the work of the Slovak Return completed application to: Catholic Federation, may I express thanks and gratitude to you all Slovak Catholic Sokol for your continued support of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Appeal. Grade School Grant Thank you and may God repay your generosity - Pan Boh Zaplat! 205 Madison St.,P.O. Box 899 Passaic, NJ 07055 PAGE 16 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 10, 2016

town citizenship. The Passing of Rev. Anton Srholec October 1999 - he received the (Continued from page 8) remained youthful and optimistic, Cardinal König prize in recognition In Memory of.... nism in the 1989 Velvet Revolu- always smiling and positive about for his work for faith and freedom. Announcing the Memorial tion, Father Srholic became fully what people could do to make so- 1995, 1999, 2002 and 2003 - he engaged in public life, as well as cial change happen. He proved en- was a laureate and in 2001 the chief Scholarship Fund!!! lecturing and writing. During the ergetic in helping people make life winner of the award of the Slovak Julie Ann Dobbs initial stages of the revolution, he brighter, while stressing the need to Humanitarian Council, which orga- Supreme Vice-President spoke at several demonstrations, deal with living in a free modern nizes a variety of activities for the culture in an open manner and cop- benefi t of socially disadvantaged Have you found yourself looking for a way to memorial- and cherished the new found free- ize a lost loved one or fellow Group/Wreath/Assembly member? dom. But with it came responsibil- ing with it in a Christian manner. and handicapped. He talked about living one’s Chris- 2003 - President Rudolf Schuster Why not make a donation in their honor to the newly developed ity and he sought to use his talents Memorial Scholarship fund? Your donation will assure that an an- to assist others. He served on the tian faith, and he practiced what awarded him the Order of Ľudovít he preached. Above all, he stated Štúr. nual scholarship be given out to a college age student who best Helsinki Committee for minor- exemplifi es the meaning of fraternalism and volunteerism. Here’s ity rights in the Slovak section of that he wished for peace and love 2004 - The Federation of Slovak in families, in Europe, and around Christian Intellectuals (Ústredie how it works: the Society for Arts and Sciences, Send a check or money order to the Memorial Scholarship and was a board member of Konta the world. slovenskej kresťanskej inteligencie) Slovakia took note of his unself- granted him the Cyril and Metho- Fund clearly indicating the name to be memorialized. You can nádeje (The Hope Fund). He also fi nd a donation form on line at actively assisted the Confederation ish life and unending service to dius medal. others in need. In October 2015, a 2014 - He received the Crystal http://slovakcatholicsokol.org/members/memorialfrmframe.htm of Political Prisoners of Slovakia or simply send your donation to: (KPVS) and many other social 96 minute fi lm produced by Alena Wing - special Lifetime Achieve- welfare organizations. For instance, Čermáková documented his fasci- ment Award. nating life story. 2015 - Austria awarded him the Dennis J. Zifcak he organized concerts to raise funds Museum Treasurer for charity and was later awarded As he approached certain death Leopold Kunschaka prize for his Memorial Scholarship Fund the humanitarian of the year award. from cancer, Father Srholic re- work and social activity in the area In addition, Father Srholec be- quested that people would not bring of human rights during the commu- 205 Madison St. came an active member of the fl owers to his funeral, but rather nist era. Passaic, NJ 07055 International Ecumenical Associa- “support an act of love,” or donate 2015 - He was granted the White tion (IEF), the Theological Forum, to his homeless shelter Resoty, or Crow Award (ocenenie Biela vra- Š Your bequest will be recognized in the Falcon as well and met with many theologians for some other charitable organiza- na), which “honors Slovaks who as permanently added to the Memorial Scholarship pointed discussions. He promoted tion. An overfl owing crowd of over take personal risks as whistleblow- Donation Log which will be kept at the Sokol Museum. theological research which would 1500 people would attend his Janu- ers by challenging unethical or cor- Š Depending on the amount of funds collected, we will help revive the Slovak nation and ary 12 funeral at his beloved Blu- rupt behavior.” be able to award at least two $1,000 scholarships annu- lead to renewal in the spirit of the mentál church in Bratislava, where Feb. 2015 - At the Slovak Na- ally. The hope is that the donated funds will begin a Second Vatican Council. His Ger- he had spent much of his pastoral tional Theater, he received the pres- self-perpetuating interest bearing scholarship account. man-speaking abilities enabled him life. His body was then transported tigious Crystal Wing Award for his to participate in theological semi- for burial to his hometown of Ska- lifetime of work and humanitarian Have you recently lost a loved one? You might consider ear- nars in Germany, where he culti- lica. contributions. marking donations to this fund in their memory. Keep the spirit of vated friendships with people such The Catholic Church credited (Dr. Kopanic, our Sokol of your fellow Sokol alive by investing in a way that their fraternal as Bishop Kamphaus of Limburg, Father Srholec for providing a Wreath 14 in Johnstown, Pa., is a dedication will not be forgotten. the late theologian Karl Rahner, perfect example of “fi ghting for well-known historian and educa- and the Austrian Ambassador, faith, freedom and humanity.” The tor.) Gabriele Matzner Holzer). He of- Provincial of the Salesians, Jozef ten would discuss and share ideas Isolde, told how he had devoted about how to live out one’s by faith his life to others and reached out in his small, humble country of Slo- to the very weakest in society. vakia. He published his thoughts in Perhaps the Church of Brethren’s Our Ever-Popular, 304-Page several short books: Experiment (Cirkev Bratská) Daniel Pastirčák’s lásky (Experiment in Love, 1989), poignant comments after the Com- Sokol Cook Book Nová rodina v novom svete (A New munion best expressed the humil- Family in a New World, 1989), and ity of Father Srholec. “Here was a is Now in its Fourth Edition Každodenné zamyslenia (Everyday shepherd who smelled like sheep. Meditations, 1995). Although he had no parish of his Many people honored Father own, he was that priest who knew Srholic’s devoted service to others, all of Slovakia...” Despite his age, and he received a host of awards he remained young at heart. “In his For all your Lenten in recognition for his contributions presence it was easy to believe that to improving society. Even Ameri- God is love.” and Easter recipes can Catholics took notice. In 1992, Both Slovakia’s Prime Minister American believers managed to Robert Fico and President Andrej arrange an invitation to President Kiska also offered their condo- Clinton to attend a prayer breakfast lences on his passing, though Fico at the White House. only sent a delegate to the funeral. ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ However, he did not seek President Kiska stated that Srholec awards, but dedicated the bulk of “found God in good deeds and the Just $15.50 which includes postage and handling his efforts towards assisting the smiles of people. Srholec helped Sokol Assemblies and Wreaths can order a case of needy, especially homeless people. make Slovakia a better and nicer 12 cook books for just $170.00 – Place your order today! place, and wanted it to be a true In 1992, he founded a re-socializ- Make check or money order payable to: ing center for the homeless, called home for people, not a home be- Resoty, which was located in the ing abandoned by its inhabitants.” Slovak Catholic Sokol Bratislava quarter of Podunajské Father Srholec has provided Slo- P.O. Box 899 – 205 Madison Street Biskupice. Despite his age, he vakia and the world an example of selfl ess devotion to helping others Passaic, N.J. 07055 worked at the shelter with an Irish (Canadian orders kindly add an additional $15.00 for postage) nun, Sister Sarita from the Presen- and serving God. The Slovak peo- tation Sisters Order, whom he said ple will remember his enchanting had a good heart and used author- and “ever-present” smile, his kind ity wisely. They cared for about 60 and compassionate heart, and his NAME______homeless people in need of shelter boundless devotion to truth and and 40 other non-residents. Father love. ADDRESS______Srholec considered this one of his Awards received greatest accomplishments. by Father Srholec CITY, STATE & ZIP______Conclusion June 1999 - Trnava University In a December 2012 interview awarded him a doctor of humani- NUMBER OF BOOKS______ties for his social work. with RTVS (Slovak Radio and TV (Effective January 1, 2015) Service), Father Srholec had called September 1999 - his hometown himself an old man, but his spirit of Skalica awarded him honorary SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 10, 2016 PAGE 17

In Memoriam Obituaries... Slovak Catholic Sokol extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of deceased members OCTOBER 2015

Assembly/Wreath Member Age Date of Death Georege J. Matthews, Sr., 77 Assembly 10 Raymond F. Susa, Bridgeport, CT 86 September 15, 2015 was member in Yonkers, N.Y. Assembly 16 Joseph V. Rattay, Pittsburgh, PA 55 August 29, 2015 Assembly 24 William Lopata, Boonton, NJ 91 October 15, 2015 Longtime member of Assembly changed marriage vows with the Assembly 28 Richard E. Rivers, East Douglas, MA 62 September 15, 2015 219 in Yonkers, George J. Mat- former Rosemary Maskara at the Assembly 33 Irene Szpak, Ansonia, CT 80 October 19, 2015 thews, Sr. passed away peacefully Church of the Most Holy Trin- Assembly 34 Steven Edward Cisek, Minneapolis, MN 61 September 7, 2015 at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx ity witnessed by the late Mon- Assembly 57 Stephen Stupak, Allentown, PA 82 June 12, 2014 on January signor Stephen J. Hudacek. His Assembly 57 Harold R. Dubbs, Allentown, PA 88 October 5, 2015 15. He was wife, Rosemary passed away on Assembly 59 John Tapajcik, Wilkes-Barre, PA 85 September 17, 2015 77. February 27, 2010. In addition Assembly 71 Helen Wooditch, Edwardsville, PA 85 September 17, 2015 A native of to his membership in the Slovak Assembly 79 Paul F. Phillips, Lilly, PA 81 October 3, 2015 Yonkers, N.Y., Catholic Sokol, he also enjoyed Assembly 82 Helen Skibo, Dunlo, PA 94 October 12, 2015 he was born membership in the First Catholic Assembly 162 Francis J. Cerny, Clifton, NJ 85 September 12, 2015 there Septem- Slovak Union and the Knights of Assembly 188 Mary K. Domines, Lansford, PA 80 October 21, 2015 ber 23, 1938 Columbus. Assembly 295 Paul J. Suhy, Duquesne, PA 92 October 5, 2015 to James Mat- Family, friends and fellow fra- Assembly 312 Janet Marie Ford, Passaic, NJ 68 September 5, 2015 thews, Sr. and ternalists paid their fi nal respects Wreath 2 Helene A. Pavlica, Passaic, NJ 78 October 13, 2015 the former Anna Repicky. He was to Brother Matthews at the Wha- Wreath 54 Mary A. Knapik, Youngstown, OH 98 October 6, 2015 graduated from the former Most len & Ball Funeral Home. A con- Wreath 54 Loretta A. Feller, Youngstown, OH 68 September 21, 2015 Holy Trinity School and was a 1956 celebrated Mass of Christian buri- Wreath 69 Josephine M. Kubik Stephens, Niagara Falls, NY 84 May 19, 2015 graduate of Gorton High School. al was celebrated in the Church of Wreath 81 Margaret Zimmerman, Whiting, IN 78 September 1, 2014 He served his country proudly in St. Casimir with the Rev. Richard Wreath 81 John Durkovic, Whiting, IN 85 September 28, 2015 the United States Navy from 1956 D. Baker, pastor of the Parish of Wreath 85 Ann Kniess, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 83 September 5, 2015 to 1959. Upon his return to civilian St. John Nepomucene and St. Wreath 86 Victoria Zbuska Yurgalewicz, Torrington, CT 97 October 3, 2015 life, he became an accountant for Francis Xavier Cabrini in New Wreath 107 Shirley A. Bukowski, Youngstown, OH 65 October 14, 2015 the Otis Elevator Company(United York as principal celebrant. Con- Wreath 153 Michael Pachuta, Parma, OH 94 September 24, 2015 Technologies) in Yonkers where celebrants included the Rev. Msgr. Wreath 155 Catherine Fegley 84 October 11, 2015 he served for many years prior to Thomas J. Shelley, the Rev. John his retirement. He also served as T. Monaghan, the Rev. Krzysztof the accountant for the parishes of Drybka, O.S.P.P.E. and the Rev. Jozef Valencik, 86 was Cleveland Slovak activist the Most Holy Trinity and St. Ca- Martin, O.S.P.P.E. Interment fol- simir’s in Yonkers. He was a life- lowed at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Jozef Valencik of Brook Park, League of America. He enjoyed ret M.(nee Gersna); loving father long active member of Most Holy May our Brother Sokol, a true Oh. passed away peacefully on De- membership in Wreath 153 of the of Joseph(Tina) Valencik, Janeen Trinity Parish until its closing in Catholic gentleman who beauti- cember 14 at the age of 86. Slovak Catholic Sokol and was a (Pizzagoni, Teresa(Jeff) Mains, August of 2015. fully mirrored our fraternal way A native of Bratislava in Slo- regular at our Sokol bowling tour- Lori Valencik, Carolyn(Michael) On May 31, 1966, he ex- of life now rest in peace. vakia, Jozef naments. He was also a member Gimza, and Margaret Valencik; be- was born there of Branch 450 of the First Catholic loved brother of Stefan(deceased); April 28, 1929, Slovak Union. cherished grandfather of Joseph, John W. Babik, 69 was son of the late Family, friends and fellow frater- Johnny, Jeffrey, Nicholas, Aus- Stefan and Al- nalists paid their respects to Brother tin, Jaret, Jessica, Shari and Todd; Youngstown native zbeta Lorinc Valencik at the Humenik Funeral great-grandfather of Olivia and John William Babik, formerly For 30 years, John made his Valencik. He Chapel in Brook Park, Oh. A Mass James. of Youngstown, Oh. passed away home in Colorado, where he was emigrated to the of Christian burial was celebrated Brother Valencik was a valued peacefully on January 20 at Fill- Vice President of Product Support United States in on December 17 at Mary Queen of and active member of the Cleve- more County for Power Equipment Co, a min- 1948 settling in Cleveland, Oh. He the Apostles Church in Cleveland. land-area Slovak community. He Hospital in ing equipment company. In his became active in the Slovak com- Interment followed at Holy Cross will be sorely missed. May this Geneva, Neb. free time, he loved to golf, fi sh munity there. He was active in the Cemetery. dedicated fraternalist, Catholic He was 69. and travel with his family. work of the Slovak Radio Club, the Brother Valencik is survived gentleman and proud Slovak son, A native of John was preceded in death by Slovak Civic Club and the Slovak by his wife of 58 years, Marga- rest in peace. Youngstown, his parents, John and Helen Babik, John was one a brother, James Babik; and sister, Margaret G. Muraik buried in Yonkers, N.Y. of fi ve chil- Barbara(Babik)Trevis. A well-known Sokol and Slovak Marge was a long time member of T. Muraik, her parents, as well as a dren born He is survived by his wife, activist in Yonkers, N.Y., Margaret Assembly 219 of the Slovak Catho- sister, Mary Dering. there February 27, 1946 to John Dyana Rose(Clow) Babik, whom G. Muraik passed away peacefully lic Sokol all her life and as a youth Family, friends and fellow fra- Babik and the former Helen Popo- he married November 24, 1979; on February 4 at the age of 85. participated in various gymnastic ternalists paid their fi nal respects vich. their two daughters, Kristin A native Yonkers, N.Y., Marga- and fraternal activities. to Sister Marge at the Duchynski- Growing up in the Lan- Babik(Jason Nieznay) of Cypress, ret was born of Slovak immigrant Our Sister Marge is survived Cherko Funeral Home. A Mass of singville area on the city’s South Tex. and Kati Babik and her fi ance, parents, the late John Kolibar and by her son, Robert J. Muraik and Christian burial was celebrated on Side, John attended the former S Thomas Jones, of Geneva; daugh- the former Dorothy Varga, on No- spouse Susan of New York and February 9 at the Church of St. Bar- t. Matthias Elementary School and ter Lisa Berman of Laguna, Ca.; vember 20, 1930. She was raised a daughter, Margaret M. Pearce tholomew in Yonkers. Interment Woodrow Wilson High School. son Jared(Caroline)Babik of Pitts- in the former Most Holy Trinity and her spouse Robert of Wiscon- followed at Mount Hope Cemetery. In his youth, John excelled in burgh; stepson Damian (Angi) Parish and was graduated from its sin; also six grandchildren, Ashlie Our Sister Marge was a beautiful sports, competing in gymnastics Baynes of Phoenix; brother Gene parochial school. She was a gradu- Waite, Kelsey Treadwell, Thomas soul. She beautifully mirrored our and track and fi eld as a member Babik of Youngstown; sister, Ev- ate of the former High School of Pearce, Timothy Pearce, Amy Cyrilo-Methodian heritage of faith. of Group 17. He competed in nu- elyn Babik of Struthers, Oh; and Commerce. She was employed as Pearce and Christopher Pearce and She was blessed with an outgoing merous Sokol Slets and sporting grandchildren, Chiara Lisette a secretary for various doctors. She two great-grandchildren, Andrew and faith-driven personality. May events. He was a longtime mem- Berman-Yuhas and Hunter Grace remained active at Most Holy Trin- and Ryder Waite. She was preced- she now rest in peace. She will be ber of Assembly 108. Babik-Nieznay. John also leaves ity Parish until its closing in August ed in death by her husband, Robert sorely missed. In high school, he was a proud behind numerous aunts, uncles, 2015. She sang in the parish choir member of Woodrow Wilson’s and cousins in the Youngstown for many years and was active in 1964 District Championship Bas- area as well as many nieces and many parish societies including YOUR BENEFICIARIES ketball team, and also competed nephews. the Sodality of Our Lady and the and lettered in track and cross A Mass of Christian burial was When was the last time you looked at your desig nat ed bene fi cia ries local chapter of the Slovak Catho- on your valuable Sokol insurance poli cy? How impor tant is it? Just think country. John was vice president celebrated on January 23 at the lic Federation. There was hardly of the Key Club, a high school Church of St. Joseph in Geneva about how much your life has changed. Have you mar ried, divorced, had an activity of the parish which did children, maybe you lost a loved one? This is an item you should consid er community service organization with the Rev. Thomas Walsh of- not have the wholehearted support and was also treasurer of the Var- fi ciating. May our Brother Sokol annu al ly. If you do need to make changes to any of your poli cies, contact of our Marge. She was an integral the Home Offi ce at 800-886-7656. sity “W” Club. rest in peace. part of parish life for many years. PAGE 18 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 10, 2016

GROUPS –ASSEMBLIES -WREATHS

Many of our assemblies, wreaths SECURE FUND can increase per The SOKOL SECURE FUND For administrative purposes, fund on a quarterly basis by the Slovak and groups today have their funds the approval by the Board of Di- This benefi t is titled SOKOL withdrawals are restricted to no Catholic Sokol Board of Direc- in checking accounts, money mar- rectors, whereas with a Bank CD SECURE FUND, it is designed more than four times a year, howev- tors. They at that time consider the ket accounts, bank certifi cate of de- the interest rate remains the same specifi cally for Not-For-Profi t Cor- er, remember there are no penalties market and fi nancial conditions and posit (cd) and/or savings accounts through the term of the CD contract porations with an Internal Revenue on any withdrawal of funds. The may adjust the rate accordingly. which are currently earning little period. Service designation of 501(c)(3) or minimum amount for a withdrawal The Slovak Catholic Sokol does not or no interest. For the past sev- SOKOL SECURE FUND out 501(c)(8) and cannot be used as an is $250.00. Once the fund is es- invest in “junk or low-grade securi- eral years and into the near future performs Bank CD’s individual account. Currently this tablished, a minimum balance of ties”. Over 85% of our portfolio is these fi nancial vehicles have and Bank CD interest rates obvi- benefi t is only available to Groups, $4,000 must be maintained in high investment grade corporate will continue earn very low interest ously range differently between Assemblies and Wreaths, churches The interest rate is determined bonds and government securities. rates. banking institutions and regions of or associations that are non-for- Within the last couple of years the country. Recent rate numbers profi t and affi liated with the Slovak Plan Features the Slovak Catholic Sokol (Sokol) in the Pittsburgh region show that Catholic Sokol. o No Loading Fees created the SOKOL SECURE a 1-year CD earns .05%, a 2-year How to open a SOKOL o No Withdrawal Penalties FUND as a benefi t program that earns 1%. To earn an interest rate SECURE FUND o High Liquidity offers groups, assemblies, wreaths, anywhere near 2% fi nancial insti- All that is required is to complete o Competitive Interest Rate churches or associations that are tutions will require you to tie your an application (SS0911 Application o Flexibility non-for-profi t and affi liated with money up for at least 4 years. If an for Sokol Secure Fund) and a mini- Minimum Withdrawn - $250.00 the Slovak Catholic Sokol. The emergency occurs and the need to mum deposit of $5,000. Premium Deposit Options - Flexible SOKOL SECURE FUND that access these funds prior to the end Minimum Initial Deposit - $5,000 is combination of a CD, money of your CD term, be prepared to Flexibility of Fund Minimum Balance - $4,000 market fund and saving fund. The pay an early withdrawal fee. With Since this benefi t is structured to Guaranteed Minimum Interest Rate - 1% APY major difference that separates our a Sokol Secure Fund there is not a be fl exible, additional deposits can Surrender Period & Charges – None fund from what banks and other withdrawal fee. The only require- be made at any time providing the Underwriting – Slovak Catholic Sokol Group, Assembly, Wreath, fi nancial institutions offer is the ment is to maintain a balance of minimum deposit is at least $100. churches or associates with an affi liation with the Slo- fl exibility to add funds at any time, $4,000. Following are two charts The SOKOL SECURE FUND in- vak Catholic Sokol that are Internal Revenue Service withdrawal funds without penalty that compare the growing power cludes the following features: No designation of 501(c) (3) or 501(c). and earn an outstanding and hard to of the SOKOL SECURE FUND as Loading Fees, No Withdrawal Pen- For additional information or for SOKOL SECURE FUND Applica- beat 2.5% APY. In the event that compared to a Bank CD and Mon- alties, High Liquidity and a Com- tion and SOKOL SECURE FUND Withdrawal Form, please contact the interest rate should rise the SOKOL ey Market Account: petitive Interest Rate of 2.5% APY. Home Offi ce at 800-886-7656 or the Sales and Marketing Offi ce at 855- 874-9179. SOKOL SECURE FUND – Bank CD: 12th Annual Consular tour of Slovakia scheduled Introducing our Active Slovak fraternalist and cul- newest members tural leader, Slovak Honorary Consul in Pennsylvania, Joseph T. Senko and his Slovak born wife, Albina, have assembled a deluxe tour of Slovakia and its neighbors scheduled for Au- gust 28 to September 10, 2016. The tour will include visits to the coun- try’s history-rich cities of Bratislava, Sastin, Skalica, Trencin, Bojnice, Rajecke, Teplice, Cicmany, the High Tatras, Zdiar, Stara Lubovna, Kosice, Bardejov and Presov. As you travel through the various regions of Slo- vakia, arrangements can be made for individuals to visit relatives or family towns and villages for an additional cost. These are just some of the high- lights of the tour. When makes the tour unique is that Jameson Stephen Myers, born it includes a tour of the Dobsinska ice Emily Haiden Buchheit, daugh- February 9, 2015 is the son of cave, a tour of two castles, a mock ter of Robert and Renee Wier- Stephen and Brittany Shedlock wedding, two wine tastings, rafting zchowski Buchheit of Pittsburgh, Myers of Smithsburg, Md. He on the Dunajec river between Slova- Pa. She was enrolled as a member was enrolled as a member of As- kia and Poland, spa treatments and a of Wreath 22 in Pittsburgh, Pa. sembly 79 in Lilly, Pa. welcome reception with the Mayor of Presov, Pittsburgh’s Sister City. At no extra cost, Joe and Albina have included a tour of Vienna, Austria, once the imperial capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. The tour will also visit Poland. While in Poland, the tour will visit the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa, Za- kopane and Krakow, including tours of Auschwitz and the Wieliczka salt mine. The cost of the tour includes air- fare from Pittsburgh or Newark, two delicious meals daily, four-star hotels, air conditioned tour bus, and a pro- fessional English speaking guide and Chase DeGregorio, born Octo- Timothy Sejba, born August more. At $3,899, this is the lowest ber 28, 2015, is the son of Mario 28, 2015, is the son of Matthew price of any deluxe tour to Slovakia. and Kaitlin Andrews DeGrego- J. and Melanie P. Goss Sejba of For a detailed daily itinerary, contact rio of Pittsburgh, Pa. He was en- Fairlawn, Oh. He was enrolled Joe Senko at [email protected] or tel rolled as a member of Assembly as a member of Assembly 167 in 412 956-6000. 16 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Barberton, Oh. SLOVENSKÝ KATOLÍCKY SOKOL, 10. FEBRUÁRA 2016 PAGE 19

Megan Horensky z Glatington, Cyril a Metod - slovanskí vierozvestci PA, Madison N. Hutchinson z Slovenská liga oznamuje Drowosburg, PA, Jenna Kienzle (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) – bulu Industriae Tuae (jún 880). z Malvern, PA, Dušan Kolesar dal Metodovi list pre slovien- V nej píše veľmi priaznivo voči Slovenská liga udelila Je členkou LPSCU. z Edison, NJ, Rachel Kuzma z skych vladárov, ktorý obsa- Slovanom a Metodovi. Uznáva a 27 štipendií Andrew J. Konzelmann z Elyria, OH, Charles G. Kuchar- huje vyhovenie všetkým trom potvrdzuje ho za nielen panón- Slovenská liga v Amerike Woodland Park, NJ. Študuje zak z West Lafayette, NJ, William požiadavkám: Ustanovenie školy skeho, ale aj moravského arci- poskytla desiatim americkoslo- žurnalistiku a históriu na Rowan Kucharzak z Phoenix, AZ, Han- na čele s Metodom, vysväte- biskupa. No zároveň aj vysvätil venským študentom na univer- University v Glassboro, NJ. Poslal nah Pruzinsky z Whitehall, PA, nie slovienskych učeníkov na Vichinga za biskupa do Nitry. zitách a kolegiách štipendiá v esej pod názvom Spoznávanie Lisa Salley z Lincoln, NE, Mi- rozličné stupne kňazstva a pot- Aj keď mu prikázal poslušnosť obnose $1000.00. Podmienkou Slovenska. Je členom S.C.S. a 1. chael Skvarek z Sharonville, IN, vrdenie slovanskej bohoslužobnej Metodovi, Viching stále kul in- pre udelenie štipendia bolo Katolíckej slovenskej ženskej jed- Tessa M. Sighiatti z Athens, GA reči. Tento dokument patrí k trigy, dokonca falšoval pápežské napísať písomnú prácu o sloven- noty (FCSLA). a James A Staley z Whiting, IN. najdôležitejším v histórii Slov- listy. Metod komunikoval s Rí- skej histórii, kultúre, tradíciách Júlia Kováčová z Fraser, MI, Štipendijný fond Slovenskej enska. Metod sa však na Veľkú mom, pápež mu stále dôveroval a pod., alebo o histórii a práci študuje business a marketing ligy bol založený v roku 1972. Od Moravu nedostal. Medzi Ras- a priaznivo sa vyjadroval voči americkoslovenských spolkov a na Macomb Community Col- toho času Slovenská liga udelila tislavom a Nemcami sa totiž roz- nemu. Metod Vichinga nakoniec inštitúcií. lege. Jej esej má titul Losing Our už vyše 500 štipendií americko- pútala vojna. Metod zostal v Blat- poslal k Vislanom na misie (kra- Písomné práce poslalo 27 Mother Tong, Th e Importance slovenským študentom, ktorí nohrade u kniežaťa Koceľa. Ten kovské kniežatstvo). Potom sa študentov. Z nich komisia vy- of Language. Je členkou FCSU a napísali štúdie a eseje na rôzne vyslal k pápežovi posolstvo so naďalej snažil a vyvíjal veľké brala desať na štipendium v ob- Slovenskej ligy. témy so vzťahom k slovenskej žiadosťou, aby ustanovil Metoda úsilie, aby prehĺbil kresťanskú vi- nose $1000 dolárov. Ďalších 17 Rose M Polney zo Swoyer- histórii a kultúre alebo k ame- za biskupa v Panónii. Pápež vy- eru medzi Slovanmi. Mal vplyv žiadateľov, ktorí poslali písomné ville, PA, študentka farmácie rickoslovenskému životu. Tým- hovel, Metod sa stal v roku 869 aj na Čechov, Maďarov a Visla- práce bolo odmenených obno- na Wilkes University vo Wilkes to programom Slovenská liga biskupom. Pápež ho vymenoval nov. Zachovala sa tradícia, ktorá som $100 dolárov. Barre, PA. Poslala písomnú prácu pomáha zveľaďovať slovenské za arcibiskupa a pápežského hovorí o tom, že pokrstil české Štipendiá boli udelené na uc- s titulom History of Slovak Cul- národné povedomie u mladej legáta s právomocou pre slovan- knieža Bořivoja a jeho manželku tenie pamiatky Dr. Ladislava a ture. Je členkou S.C.S. generácie Slovákov v Amerike. ské národy. Franským biskupom sv. Ľudmilu. Mohlo sa to stať v Dr. Catherine Hinterbuchner, Joachim J. Piskach z Indepen- Dary na Štipendijný fond sa to nepáčilo, a tak sa stala nes- rokoch 874-878. Žitie Metodovo ktorí vo svojej záveti venovali dence, OH, študent strojníckeho SLvA sú odpočítateľné z daní lýchaná vec: Metoda roku 870 spomína, že Metod pokrstil aj fi nančný dar pre Štipendijný inžinierstva na University of Ak- Štipendijný fond Slovenskej uväznili vo Švábsku v kláštore, knieža Vislanov v Poľsku. fond Slovenskej ligy. Obaja boli ron, OH. Jeho práca má titul Slo- ligy (Slovak League of America ktorý bol mimo ciest, a tak tam V roku 882 sa vybral do svojej doživotnými členmi Slovenskej vak Customs and Traditions. Je Scholarship Fund, Inc) je in- bol Metod akoby skrytý. Metod vlasti na pozvanie byzantského ligy a Dr. Ladislav Hinterbuchner členom FCSU a FCSLA. korporovaný ako nezisková protestoval so slovami: „Keby to cisára Bazila I. Ten ho prijal s bol počas viacerých termínov jej Garret Anton Pruzinsky z dobročinná inkorporácia. územie bolo vaše, hneď by som veľkou radosťou a poctou. Metod prvým podpredsedom. Whitehall, PA, ktorý študuje Dane na Štipendijný fond sú vám ho zanechal, ale je sv. Petra.“ však cítil, že mu ubúda síl. Chcel Nasledujúci študenti dostali Business Accounting na Seton odpočitateľné na daňových priz- Napriek všetkým prekážkam sa ešte dokončiť preklad Sv. písma štipendiá v obnose $1000.00: Hall University v South Orange, naniach. Možno ich poslať na istému mníchovi podarilo poslať do staroslovienčiny. Vybral si k Sidney A Bittinger z Marieta, NJ. Napísal štúdiu na tému Slavs doleuvedenú adresu. do Ríma posolstvo, ako sa veci tomu dvoch zo svojich žiakov a Georgia, ktorá študuje architek- to Americans. Je členom FCSLA Nové číslo Slovakie majú. Pápež Hadrián II. dvakrát v priebehu ôsmich mesiacov toto túru na University of Tennessee a FCSU. V novembri 2015 vyšlo ďalšie rázne zakročil, no nič nepomáh- veľké dielo dokončil. Zomrel vo v Knoxville, TN. Poslala esej na Jessica Salley z Lincoln, NE. vydanie Slovakie, ktoré na 150 alo. Až jeho nástupca Ján VIII. veku sedemdesiat rokov 6. apríla tému History of Slovak Lan- Je postgraduálnou študentkou stranách obsahuje štúdie a Roku 873 zakázal dvom bisku- 885. Tesne pred smrťou určil za guage. Je členkou Ženskej penn- v odbore Special Education na články zo slovenskej histórie a pom vykonávať biskupský úrad svojho nástupcu Gorazda, jed- sylvánskej slovenskej katolíckej Univesity of Nebraska v Lincoln, zo súčasnej problematiky slo- a jedného si povolal do Ríma, ného zo svojich učeníkov slovan- jednoty (LPSCU). NE. Poslala esej na tému Slovak venského života na Slovensku a aby sa zodpovedal. Všetci to ského pôvodu. Miesto jeho smrti Julie Ann Gurega z Wald- Castles. Je členkou FCSU. v slovenskej diaspore. Slovakiu oľutovali, Metod bol prepustený a hrobu bolo pravdepodobne wick, NJ, ktorá študuje business Kaitlin N. Trokan z Pewau- 2015 si možno objednať na ad- a v sprievode pápežského legáta hlavné mesto Veľkej Moravy, a médiá na Fordham University kee, WI. Študuje anglický jazyk rese Slovenskej ligy za $10.00, prišiel na Veľkú Moravu. Legát avšak nevieme určiť jeho polohu. v NYC. Poslala prácu s titulom a literatúru na University of Wis- vrátane poštovného. Staršie vy- ho uviedol do úradu arcibiskupa. Sviatok sv. Cyrila pripadol na Proud of Being Slovak. Je členkou consin v Milwaukee, WI. Jej esej dania Slovakie sú na predaj za Kde však presne sídlil, nevieme, 14. februára a sv. Metoda na 6. Slovenského katolíckeho sokola nesie titul Slovak Fairytales. Je $5.00. pravdepodobné sa zdá miesto apríla. Chorvátsko, Čechy, Mora- (S.C.S.) a 1. Katolíckej slovenskej členkou S.C.S. a FCSU. 34. zbor SL v Detroite Hradište pri Mikulčiciach na va a Slovensko však dostali povo- jednoty (FCSU). Študenti, ktorí dostali po $100: oslavuje Morave. Na Morave vtedy už lenie sláviť pamiatku obidvoch Victoriana Hall Kienzle z Randy L. Czankner z Northamp- Predseda 34. zboru Slovenskej vládol Svätopluk, ktorý bol dosť naraz, a to 5. júla. 31. decembra Malvern, PA, ktorá študuje Fa- ton, PA, Rachel Durbin z Low- ligy v Detroite Jozej Krajčovič ovplyvnený nemeckým kňazom 1980 vyhlásil pápež Ján Pavol shion Merchandising na Univer- elville, OH, Mark W. Frantz z oznámil, že oslava stého výročia Vichingom. Toho navrhol za II. solúnskych bratov sv. Cyrila sity of South Carolina. Jej práca Morgentown WV, Lauren E 34. zboru je naplánovaná na biskupa do Nitry. Metoda v a Metoda za spolupatrónov má titul A Slovak Christmas, Th e Getz z Youngstown, OH, Al- nedeľu, 13. marca a bude spojená Ríme obvinili, že neoprávnene Európy. Ich sviatok u nás sa stal Most Beatiful Festival of the Year. exander Holba z Clemson, SC, s tradičnou oslavou slovenskej používa slovanský jazyk pri slávnosťou. Uctievame si ich ako štátnosti. 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Cyril a Metod - slovanskí vierozvestci, Japonci zaradili slovenský Vlkolínec spolupatróni Európy medzi 30 najkrajších dedín v Európe 14. februáara si pripomenieme skeho vplyvu a invázií. Kresťanskí Japonskí odborníci na ces- sviatok slovanských vierozvest- misionári z Východu mohli tovný ruch zaradili slovenský cov, sv. Cyrila a Metoda, ktorí pomôcť Rastislavovi upevniť moc Vlkolínec medzi 30 najkrajších tvoria v dejinách Slovanov a zvlášť v krajine, a to najmä ak hovorili dedín v Európe. Vďaka tomu zís- Slovákov jednu z najdôležitejších slovanskou rečou. ka v Japonsku lepšiu propagáciu kapitol. Pochádzali zo Solúna Roku 863 teda Konštantín Japonská asociácia ces- (Th essaloniké). Ich a Metod spolu s tovných kancelárií (JATA) otec, menom Lev, niekoľkými spoloč- zverejnila pre svojich klien- mal vysoké postave- níkmi (Kliment, tov zoznam najkrajších dedín nie v štátnej správe. Sava, Angelár, v Európe v tomto roku. Jeho O matke nevieme Naum, Vavrinec cieľom je propagovať menej nič. Metod bol zre- a ďalší) opustili známe, ale atraktívne miesta v jme najstarší. Narodil svoju rodnú zem, Európe počas rôznych turistic- sa azda okolo roku aby prišli na Veľkú kých veľtrhov a konferencií, prí- 815. Metod bolo Moravu a šírili tu padne v japonských médiách. jeho rehoľné meno, kresťanstvo a kultú- Do výberu sa najskôr dos- krstným menom sa ru. Správne pocho- talo 41 miest v 28 európskych volal možno Michal. pili, že ak chcú byť štátoch, európska sekcia JATA pencovými terasami (v blízkom tovského múzea v Ružomberku s Cyril bol najmladším úspešní, musia z nich vybrala 30 najlepších. okolí obce Vlkolínec sú prírodné expozíciou pôvodného bývania, z detí, krstným menom sa volal sa prispôsobiť rečou i kultúrou Okrem dedín ponímaní sú však pamiatky, geologické útvary používania predmetov v domác- Konštantín. Narodil sa asi okolo miestnemu obyvateľstvu (tzv. do zoznamu zaradené aj menšie - Doggerské skaly, Vlčia skala, nosti, v poľnohospodárstve. roku 827. Pretože v okolí žilo inkulturácia). Konštantín, ešte mestá ako napríklad české Krkavá skala) a vzácna fl óra (vl- Zaujímavým objektom je aj mnoho Slovanov, predpokladá predtým, než odišli na svoju Mariánske Lázne alebo chor- hké biotopy) a fauna. Vlkolínec budova bývalej školy (dnes sa, že obaja dobre poznali slovan- misiu, zostavil pre Slovanov vátsky Rovinj. je vzdialený od Ružomberka asi Galéria ľudového umenia) v ský jazyk. Metod, starší z bratov, písmo, ktoré je dnes známe ako Japonci Vlkolínec odporúčajú 10 km úzkou cestou cez mestskú ktorej je umiestnená výstava sa stal dôležitým civilným úrad- hlaholika. Tá sa považuje za svojim turistom ako súčasť časť Biely Potok. umeleckých diel a loveckých níkom. Po čase ho však svetské predchodkyňu cyriliky, písmo, Zoznamu svetového dedičstva Vzácnymi stavbami obce trofejí. Vo Vlkolínci existovala záležitosti unavili, a preto sa ktoré dostalo meno práve po UNESCO. Vlkolínec sú dvojpodlažná škola pravdepodobne už od 17. utiahol do kláštora. Konštantín sv. Cyrilovi. Do jazyka starých Vlkolínec je zapísaný v Zoz- zrubová zvonica z roku 1770, z storočia. sa stal učencom a profeso- Slovanov preložili dokonca aj name svetového dedičstva vonkajšej strany obitá šindľom, Vlkolínec je hromadnou ob- rom, známym ako „Filozof“, v celú liturgiu (texty bohoslužieb) UNESCO od 11. decembra zrubová studňa z roku 1860 s cou dvojradovej ulicovej zástav- Konštantínopole. No tiež odišiel a takisto aj časť Biblie. Bola to 1993. Trvalo obývaná osada hĺbkou 13 m a barokovo - klas- by s dlhými otvorenými dvormi za svojím bratom Metodom do veľká revolúcia v tom čase, keďže pod vrchom Sidorovo vo Veľkej icistický kamenný rím.kat. kos- priechodnými do políčok. V toho istého kláštora. V r. 860 sa pri bohoslužbách sa používali len Fatre je formálne mestská časť tol Navštívenia Panny Márie Zozname pamiatkového fondu Konštantín a Metod vydali na tri jazyky: gréčtina, hebrejčina a Ružomberka. Na Zoznam z roku 1875. V tesnej blízkosti je zapísaných celkom 73 objek- misie na územie dnešnej Ukra- latinčina. Keď zistili, že na našom svetového dedičstva UNES- kostola je obecný cintorín so tov, podstatnú časť chránených jiny ku Chazarom. Tam našli území sa slávi liturgia v západ- CO sa dostala kvôli zacho- zachovalými kamennými a ko- objektov vo Vlkolínci tvoria pozostatky pápeža sv. Klementa, nom (latinskom, rímskom) ob- valosti tradičných dreveníc. vovými náhrobnými krížmi. drevenice, respektíve ho- ktorý tam bol vo vyhnanstve rade, prispôsobili sa tomu, hoci Zapísanie do zoznamu pot- V obci je aj muzeálny objekt spodárske dvory. Za domami sa (zomrel okolo r. 100). Domov sa predtým slúžievali v byzantskom vrdzuje výnimočnosť a uni- - Roľnícky dom v správe Lip- nachádzajú humná a maštale. vrátili roku 862. Keď sa byzantský obrade. V roku 867 sa vydali na verzálnu hodnotu kultúrnych panovník Michal III. rozhodol cestu do Ríma, aby získali povo- alebo prírodných lokalít, ktoré vyhovieť požiadavke moravského lenie slúžiť latinskú liturgiu v reči vyžadujú ochranu v prospech Zamestnancov na Slovensku nepribudne kniežaťa Rastislava, aby mu ľudu. So sebou niesli aj pozostat- celého ľudstva. Dodnes v šiestich Počet zamestnaných ľudí na Slovensku bude v dlhodobom ho- na jeho územie poslal mision- ky sv. Klementa. Pápež Hadrián z nich celoročne býva 19 ľudí. rizonte vplyvom demografi ckého vývoja stagnovať. Uvádza sa to v árov, prirodzene boli Metod a II. ich roku 868 s radosťou prijal Ostatné slúžia ako chaty alebo analýze Rady pre rozpočtovú zodpovednosť (RRZ) s názvom Vplyv Konštantín tou najlepšou voľbou; a vyhovel všetkým požiadavkám. na ubytovanie turistov. starnutia populácie na zamestnanosť a ekonomický rast. poznali totiž jazyk, boli schopní Ostatky sv. Klementa slávnostne Vlkolínec je svahová obec, Podľa demografi ckých prognóz je nepriaznivý vývoj posled- po organizačnej stránke a taktiež preniesli do baziliky sv. Klementa. ležiaca v nadmorskej výške ných štyroch rokov začiatkom dlhého obdobia, počas ktorého sa už ukázalo, že sú vhodní Konštantín sa však už nikdy 718 m n. m. v juhovýchodnom bude populácia prechádzajúca do poproduktívneho veku syste- pre misijné poslanie. Za touto nevrátil na územie Veľkej Mora- výbežku Národného parku Veľká maticky početnejšia ako mladšie vekové skupiny, ktoré by ju mali požiadavkou sa však skrývalo vy. V Ríme ochorel, vstúpil do Fatra, v bočnom údolí Revúckej nahradzovať. Výsledný pokles populácie v produktívnom veku omnoho viac, než len žiadosť o kláštora, prijal meno Cyril a za- doliny, na južnom úpätí vrchu bude zároveň sprevádzaný aj nárastom počtu ľudí starších ako 65 pokresťančenie. Rastislav, tak ako krátko tam 14. februára roku Sidorovo, ktorý Vlkolínčania od rokov. “Kým na Slovensku v roku 2014 pripadalo na jedného se- ostatné slovanské kniežatá, bojo- 869 zomrel. Pápež Hadrián II. pradávna nazývali Žiar (1099 niora 5 ľudí v produktívnom veku, v roku 2030 sa očakáva, že to val o nezávislosť spod germán- (Pokračovanie na str. 19) m n.m.), v okolí s členitými vá- budú už len traja,“ upozorňuje sa v analýze.