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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SLOVAK SOKOL – MEMBERSHIP 30,000 – 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 CVI PPASSAIC,ASSAIC, NN.J.,.J., OOCTOBERCTOBER 4,4, 22017017 NUMBER 5105 Highlights of the Meeting of the Group Presidents Cleveland Airport Marriott Hotel + Cleveland, Ohio + September 15-17 Groups Represented: Group 1, Passaic, N.J.; Group 2, Bridgeport, Conn.; Group 3, East Douglas, .; Group 4, Chicago, Ill.; Group 5, Cleveland, Oh.; Group 7, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Group 11, Minneapolis, Minn.; Group 14, Pittsburgh, Pa.; Group 16, Detroit, Mich.; Group 17, Youngstown, Oh.; Group 18, Lansford, Pa. and Group 19, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Members of the Board of Directors along with Group presidents pose for a photo above and include, seated, Our Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic celebrated Mass l-r, Kathryn Figard, Group 5; Carmella Marzec, Group 14; Eileen S. Wilson, Group 2; Andrea Ames on September 16. Papcun, Group 16; Jennifer Romine, Group 4; and Amy Degnan Blasco, Group 7. Standing, l-r, Supreme Secretary Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C., Chet Dziuba, Group 19; Leonard Benek, Group 18; Supreme Presi- dent J. Horvath; Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic; Attorney John D. Pogorolec, Jr., Group 1; James G. Jerek, Group 17; J. Genosky, Group 11; J. Kevin Conway, Group 3; and A. Harak, Group 12.

The 3rd National Convention held in Johnstown, Pa. in June 1910 authorized the establishment of Groups to coordinate the efforts and activities of several Sokol lodges within a geographic region. The fi rst Groups were established in 1911. PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 4, 2017 Scenes of the 3rd Annual Johnstown, Pa. Slavic Festival From the desk of the Supreme Secretary Celebrating the rich culture and heritage of the family of Slavic nations in the historic Cambria City section of the city on Sept. 23 Cleveland Rocks! by Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. From 1880 until 1920, thou- The Slovaks founded three Ro- sands of Slavic immigrants came man Catholic parishes, a Lutheran Cleveland, I hope you are ready for the Slovak Catholic Sokol! I to Johnstown to fi nd employment and many belonged to the am excited to announce that the site of the 33rd Quadrennial Conven- in the area’s abundant mines and local Greek Catholic parish. The tion will be held in the beautiful city of Cleveland, OH at the Cleveland mills. By 1920, 25 percent of John- oldest of these churches, St. Ste- Airport Marriott on August 3rd-7th, 2019. We are thrilled to be bring- stown’s residents were of Slavic an- phen was founded in 1891, the ing the Convention to Cuyahoga County, which cestry. They created a rich network oldest Slovak parish in western as many of you know, is home to many of our of churches, fraternal lodges and Pennsylvania. In the early years of most active members. The city happens to be one social clubs to support their way of the 20th century, it was considered of the most up and coming cities in the country life and culture. one of the largest Slovak parishes in and has positioned itself as a wonderful destina- tion for conventions and meetings. The city is located on the southern shore of Lake Erie, approximately 60 miles west of the Pennsylvania border. This central location to our membership should make it easy for our the United States. Its school with delegates’ travel plans. The nightly options will an enrollment of nearly 800 was be limitless for our delegates and families. Downtown Cleveland is among the largest. Its long-time a quick 10-minute shuttle ride and is home to the Rock and Roll Hall pastor, the Rev. John Martvon was of Fame and the Cleveland Theater District, which includes the Play- a pioneer in the life of the Ameri- house Square Center. The city is also blessed to have many award-win- can Slovak community. With the ning restaurants and the nightlife on East 4th St. is a scene to behold. growing number of Slovaks in For our members that are feeling lucky, downtown is also home to the Johnstown the parishes of SS. Jack Cleveland Casino. Peter and Paul and St. Francis of The Cleveland Airport Marriott staff has been a joy to work with Assisi were founded in 1918 and and they will do whatever it takes to make our 33rd Quadrennial Con- 1922 respectively. Today they are vention a success. We will be sending out more information over the both now merged with other lo- next year in preparation for this important event. As we all know, time cal churches. St. Stephen’s was does not wait for anyone, so August 2019 will be here before we know merged with four other Cambria it. Make sure your calendars are marked! city parishes 10 years ago to form Our organization and the entire fraternal benefi t model is an ex- the Parish of the Resurrection us- ample of democracy at work. Just recently, our organization hosted Group 9, “SS.Cyril and Methodius” of Johnstown, Pa. hosted a popu- ing the historic parish plant of St. its traditional Group Presidents Meeting in Cleveland, OH at the lar booth at the festival which offered information on our organiza- Stephen’s. All of our Slovak fra- Cleveland Airport Marriott, the very site where we will be in two short tion and its benefi ts and activities. Our Sales and Marketing Director, ternals organized their local lodges years. I was pleased that we were able to show our Group Presidents Albert J. Suess, Jr., F.I.C.second from the right is shown with Group within these parishes. the accommodations and meeting rooms of this beautiful hotel. We 9 activists, including from the left, Joanne E. Spisak, president; Mary The Slovak Catholic Sokol has were fortunate to have thirteen Groups represented and the input from Ann Workosky an offi cer of Wreath 14 and Nancy Fesko, Group 9 deep roots in the Johnstown area. Presidents was very much appreciated and it allows us to monitor the treasurer. Our 4th national convention was local activities of our respective Groups, Assemblies and Wreaths. You held in Johnstown in 1910. Group will get a chance to read the minutes of the meeting, which will be 9 was founded in 1911. Our fi rst published in a future issue of the Falcon, and examine all of the ob- lodge, Assembly 30 was founded servations and recommendations of our Group leaders. I would like in 1908, with Wreath 14 following to take this opportunity to thank the Group Presidents for all they do in 1909. In recent years, Assembly on behalf of the organization. I would also like to thank our Supreme 30 has been merged with Wreath President, Michael J. Horvath, and our Supreme Chaplain, Rev. An- 14 which remains active. drew S. Hvozdovic, V.F., for their assistance in conducting this suc- The day-long festival included cessful meeting and enjoyable weekend. authentic Slavic music and folk Finally, I would like to ask all of our members to examine how dance presentations along with much life insurance you currently have. If you do not know, please cooking demonstrations, educa- contact the Home Offi ce and we will be glad to help you. Unfortunate- tional speakers, exhibits, work- ly, a large portion of our membership are under insured, leaving them shops and ethnic vendors. A va- one accident or terminal illness away from a fi nancial catastrophe for riety of traditional Slavic culinary their loved ones. What if you were suddenly gone? Would your family specialities were enjoyed all after- have enough fi nancial stability to survive? If you believe that answer noon long. A special feature was to be no or are unsure, please contact our Director of Sales and Market- imported beer from seven Slavic ing, Albert J. Suess, Jr, F.I.C. at (412) 381-5431 or call the Home Of- countries to wash it all down. The fi ce at 800-886-7656, and we would be glad to answer your questions. presentations, speakers and folk Always remember, life insurance is for the living. dance presentations took place in- As the beautiful Fall season begins, I extend my best wishes to side the Heritage Discovery Center. you and your family. May God bless you and have a wonderful month Joanne E. Spisak is shown with Nancy Fesko. Among the folk demonstrations of October! Zdar Boh! was that of Slovak folk pottery presented by our Sokolka, Karen Mesaros. Group 17 Fall Golf Outing on Oct. 15 This festival celebrated the rich Group 17, “Rev. Francis Sku- fellowship and fraternalism will traditions and culture of descen- til” will host its traditional Fall be celebrated. For rates and ad- dants from nations we know today Golf Outing on Sunday, October ditional information, contact Glen as , , , Cro- 15. The fraternal competition will Kramer at tel 330 788-6260 or atia, Belarus, Bosnia and Herze- be heldat the Mahoning Country Judy Babik at 330 793-9310. govina, Montenegro, Russia, Ser- Club Golf Course in Girard, Oh. Zdar Boh! bia, Slovenia, the , Tee times will be assigned at 11 Judy Babik Russia and Macedonia. The Slavs a.m. Our format will be Individual also include the Carpatho-Rusyn play with a variety of skill prizes people who hail from what is today to be awarded. Plus, each Group Slovakia and Ukraine. 17 member is invited to bring The Slovak Catholic Sokol was along one guest. pleased to be a part of this won- Following the action on the derful festival celebrating the rich greens, a traditional victory din- fabric of Slavic diversity which has ner will be enjoyed in the Mahon- contributed so much to the history ing Country Club Clubhouse. An and development of the Johnstown Shown with Chopper, the Johnstown Tomahawks mascot are, l-r, Al- enjoyable afternoon is assured area. ice Podrebarac, Group 9 Secretary; Sister Spisak and Suess. where traditional Group 17 Sokol SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 4, 2017 PAGE 3

John Nepomucene Social Hall, 406 Mark your calendar Sokol Calendar East 67th St., New York, N.Y. for in- formation call 212 734-4613. Children’s Christmas Parties Set SUN.OCT.8 2 p.m., traditional Slovak culinary SUN.OCT.29 Group 17, Youngstown, Oh. - All is in readiness for this year’s Q 35th annual Dinner-Dance benefi t specialities, imported Slovak beer Q Group 1 annual meeting hosted exciting Children’s Christmas and Bowling Party for junior Sokol hosted by the Western Pennsylvania and pastries; music for dancing and by Assembly 24 at SS. Cyril and members of Group 17. This year’s party is sched- Slovak Radio Program at the West- listening pleasure; $20.00 per per- Methodius Parish, 218 Ackerman uled for Sunday, December 3 from 1` to 3 p.m. wood Golf Club, West Miffl in, Pa. son, for reservations call 407 677- Ave., Clifton, N.J. beginning with at Camelot Bowling Lanes, 628 Boardman-Can- beginning with reception at 4 p.m. 6894 or visit slovakgarden@centu- Mass at 10:30 a.m. followed by fi eld Road in Boardman, Oh. The annual holiday followed by dinner at 5 p.m.; music rylinbk.net. meeting and luncheon in the church event is hosted by Wreath 54 and Assemblies 107 by the Joseph Jurasi Band; tickets SUN.OCT.15 hall. and 108. An afternoon of fun and fraternalism is $40.00; for reservations call 412 Q Group 6 annual meeting at the Q Children’s Halloween Bowling planned. Junior Sokol members can enjoy two 421-1204. Clubhouse Grill, 215 State Route Party hosted by the United Slovak hours of bowling, pizza, pop and of course a visit from Santa will cap Q 82nd annual Sokol Day Picnic 985(Cederbrook Golf Course), Societies at the American Slovak off the afternoon. An enjoyable afternoon is assured. Please call Edie hosted by Group 7, “Rev. Joseph Belle Vernon, Pa. beginning at 5 Club, 2915 Broadway Ave., Lorain, Babik at tel. 330 782-9555 by November 30 to register. Murgas” at the Plains Lion Pavilion, p.m., call Anna Mae Warnick 724 Oh. beginning at 1:30 p.m., call 440 Zdar Boh! Clark Lane, Plains, Pa. from 12 noon 736-4032. 244-1293. Edie Babik to 6 p.m., traditional Slovak culinary Q Fall Golf Outing hosted by Group Q Group 18 annual meeting at the Chairperson specialities and baked goods, games 17 at the Mahoning Country Club American Legion Hall, 3 West for all ages. Golf Course, Girard, Oh., begin- Ridge St., Lansford, Pa. beginning hall-Egypt, Pa. beginning at 1 p.m., Q Traditional St. Nicholas Day par- Q Group 11 annual meeting at SS. ning at 11 a.m., dinner to follow at at 12 noon; luncheon to follow, for refreshments will be served. ty - Mikulasova zabava hosted by Cyril and Methodius Parish, 13th the Mahoning Country Club Club- reservations call Len Benek at tel. FRI.NOV.17 the United Parish of St. John Nepo- Ave. & 2nd St., N.E., Minneapolis, house, call Glen Kramer at 330 788- 570 645-4013. Q “An Evening of Science & Mu- mucene, St. John Martyr and St. Minn. beginning with Mass at 9 6260 or Judy Babik 330 793-9310. SUN.NOV.5 sic” 2nd lecture & networking series Frances Xavier Cabrini beginning a.m., meeting and luncheon to fol- OCT.17-21 Q 27th annual Slovak Heritage Fes- hosted by the Slovak American Cul- with Mass at 10:15 a.m. followed by low in the Father George Dargay Q 16th genealogical conference tival at the University of Pittsburgh’s tural Center, at the Village Park Ban- program in St. John Nepomucene Memorial Hall. hosted by the Czechoslovak Genea- Cathedral of Learning, Oakland sec- quet & Catering Hll, 155 Avenue Social Hall, 406 East 67th St., New OCT.11-13 logical Society International(CGSI) tion of Pittsburgh, Pa. 12 noon to 5 A,corner of 10th St., East Village, York, N.Y. at noon; for information Q 84th annual convention of the at the Hyatt Regency Hotel at Pitts- p.m. New York City 6-7 p.m. networking; call the rectory at 212 734-4613. New Jersey - New York Fraternal burgh’s International Airport; cultur- Q Annual meeting of Group 17 be- 7-9 p.m. mini-presentations sug- Alliance at the Tropicana Casino & al exhibits, lectures and programs, ginning with 9:30 a.m. Mass at Our gested donation $5.00, rsvp:Slovak HOLIDAY HOME Resort, 2831 Boardwalk, Atlantic visits to noted local Slovak, Rusyn Lady of Sorrows/Holy Name of [email protected]. Jesus Church, Lakeview Ave., on SAT.NOV.18 OFFICE CLOSING City, N.J. and Czech landmarks; for details In observance of Columbus Day, SAT.OCT.14 contact [email protected]. the west side of Youngstown, Oh., Q Dinner honoring our 2017 Slo- meeting and luncheon to follow vak Catholic Sokol Fraternalist of the Home Offi ce will be closed on Q Pilgrimage of Faith hosted by the SAT.OCT.21 Monday, October 9. The Home Northeast Pennsylvania Chapter Q Annual Benefi t Spaghetti Lun- in the parish Founders Hall in the the Year, Daniel F. Tanzone at St. church basement, call Carol Gonda John Nepomucene Parish, 411 East Offi ce will re-open for business on of the Slovak Catholic Federation cheon hosted by Wreath 22 at the Tuesday, October 10. Regular busi- at Villa Sacred Heart, 580 Railroad Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 at 330 783-0173. 66th Street at the corner of First SUN.NOV.12 Avenue, New York City; Mass at 5 ness hours are Monday-Friday, 8 St., Danville, Pa. beginning at 11 East Carson St., South Side, Pitts- a.m. to 4 p.m. a.m., luncheon, tours concluding burgh, Pa., doors open at 12 noon; Q 35th annual St. Martin’s Day p.m. in church followed by dinner with 4 p.m. Mass in the Basilica of $10 adults, $5 children age 12 and Celebration hosted by Group 2 be- in the parish social hall, 406 East SS. Cyril and Methodius, $15.00 younger; bake sale and Chinese ginning with 11 a.m. Mass at Holy 67th Street. per person, for reservations call or Auction; for tickets call Mary Ann Name of Jesus Church, 1950 Bar- SUN.DEC.3 text Theresa Kluchinski at 570 817- Naple at 412 886-1818 num Ave., Stratford, Conn. followed Q Traditional Stedry Vecer - Slo- 4657; deadline for reservations is SUN.OCT.22 by luncheon at The Blue Goose vak Christmas Eve Dinner hosted October 5. Q Annual Octoberfest celebration Restaurant, Stratford, Conn., mem- by the United Slovak Societies at Q 2017 Slovakfest hosted by the hosted by the United Parish of St. bers $40.00, guests $45.00, children, the American Slovak Club, 2915 The Slovak Garden, A Home for John Nepomucene, St. John Martyr $10.00; for reservations call Eileen Broadway Ave., Lorain, Oh., cock- American Slovaks, 3110 Howell and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini be- S. Wilson at 203 378-8837. tails at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6 p.m., Branch Rd.#100, Winter Park, Fla. ginning with Mass at 10:15 a.m. in * Annual meeting of Assembly 255 entertainment by Ed Klimczak, in the small social hall beginning at church followed by luncheon in St. under the patronage of St. Michael $20.00 per person, advance reserva- the at Holy Social tions only, call Len Zilko 440 988- Hall, 4102 South Church St., White- 3236. Pilgrimage Honors the Sorrowful Mother at Sastin

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Member of the Catholic Press Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's More than 40,000 pilgrims journeyed from all parts of Slovakia to participate in the traditional pilgrim- Association of America age honoring the Seven Sorrows of Our Blessed Mary at her national shrine at Sastin on her feast day, September 15. Main celebrant of this year’s principal pilgrimage liturgy was the Most Reverend Jan Proprietor and Publisher Babyak, S.J., metropolitan of Presov, shown above. Joining him were both Ro- SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL man rite and Byzantine rite from across Slovakia. Participating in the national pilgrimage were P.O. Box 899 Slovakia’s President Andrej Kiska, the Chairman of Parliament Andrej Danko as well as other members 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 of parliament and the judiciary. Also in attendance was the former President Ivan Gasparovic. Devotion to Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 the Sorrowful Mother had its beginnings here 453 years ago. Since 1564, pilgrimages have been held here WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org ever since. The present shrine church, elevated to a minor basilica by Paul VI in 1967, was completed in 1922. PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 4, 2017

REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God... and Slovak life

Msgr. Joseph W. Pekar to retire First Catholic Slovak Union, the First Catholic Slovak Gospel for the Twenty-seventh Sunday as pastor of Bridgeport parish Ladies Association, the National Slovak Society, the of the Year - October 8th Monsignor Joseph W. Pekar, long-time pastor of Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic Union and the historic SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Bridgeport, former First Slovak Wreath of the Free Eagle which is Mt 21:33-43 Conn., will retire in October. He will celebrate his last now a part of the National Slovak Society, in establish- Jesus said to the chief and the elders of the people: Mass in the church located at 79 Church Street on Sun- ing the Slovak Studies Program at the University of “Hear another parable. day, October 8 at 10 a.m. Appointed pastor of this parish Pittsburgh, the fi rst of its kind in the United States. There was a landowner who planted a vineyard, in 1971, he is the longest serving pastor in the Bridgeport put a hedge around it, dug a wine press in it, and built a tower. Diocese. Oktoberfest set for Oct. 22 Then he leased it to tenants and went on a journey. A native of Bridgeport, Msgr. Pekar was born at New York Slovak Parish When vintage time drew near, there February 24, 1931. He was ordained a at St. The United Parish of St. John Nepomucene, St. he sent his servants to the tenants to obtain his produce. Augustine Cathedral in Bridgeport in 1957 by the fi rst John the Martyr and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini - East But the tenants seized the servants and one they beat, of Bridgeport and later Cardinal Archbishop of River Catholics will host a traditional Oktoberfest in another they killed, and a third they stoned. Baltimore, Lawrence Sheehan. Before being assigned the Slovak harvest tradition of “Dozinky”on Sunday, Again he sent other servants, more numerous than the fi rst ones, to the Bridgeport parish, Msgr. Pekar served as associ- October 22 in the social hall of St. John Nepomucene but they treated them in the same way. ate pastor at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Stratford, located at 406 East 67th Street in Manhattan. The pro- Finally, he sent his son to them, thinking, 1957-1968 and St. Joseph’s Parish in Danbury, 1968- gram begins with Mass celebrated in church at 10:15 ‘They will respect my son.’ 1971. In December 1996, Pope St. John Paul II named a.m. Festivities in the hall begin at 12:15 p.m. and con- But when the tenants saw the son, they said to one another, him a Prelate of Honor with the title of Monsignor in tinue until 6 p.m. There will be live music for dancing ‘This is the heir. recognition of his exemplary priestly ministry at the and listening pleasure as well as a raffl e. Come, let us kill him and acquire his inheritance.’ recommendation of the third Bishop of Bridgeport, the The feasting will include a menu beginning with They seized him, threw him out of the vineyard, and killed him. late Edward Cardinal Egan. Msgr. Pekar’s interest and appetizers of Russian eggs, klobasi and various cold- What will the owner of the vineyard do to those tenants when he comes?” support of the work of the Slovak Institute of SS. Cyril cuts and cheeses. Coleslaw, caesar salad and pickles They answered him, and Methodius in , now known as the Pontifi cal follow. A traditional Oktoberfest soup made with lentils “He will put those wretched men to a wretched death Slovak College of SS. Cyril and Methodius, has been and wieners will then be enjoyed. The entrees include and lease his vineyard to other tenants noteworthy. Under his leadership more than $50,000 roast loin of pork with kapusta and bread dumplings; who will give him the produce at the proper times.” has been raised for this cause, one very close to Msgr. a sausage plate consisting of bratwurst, knockwurst, Jesus said to them, “Did you never read in the Scriptures: Pekar’s heart. Over the past six decades, Msgr. Pekar weisswurst with potato salad and sauerkraut; breaded The stone that the builders rejected has been a faithful and dedicated priest. We offer our chicken schnitzel and mixed vegetables as well as mac has become the cornerstone; prayers and warm wishes to him for a happy, healthy and cheese. At 4 p.m., Bavarian pork goulash with spat- by the Lord has this been done, and well-deserved retirement. zle will be served. Dessert will include apple strudel and it is wonderful in our eyes? The historic Slovak parish, founded by the Rev. with whipped cream, coffee and tea. Draft Oktoberfest Therefore, I say to you, Matthew Jankola in 1907, will be administered by the beer, wine and soda will be enjoyed. Live music for the kingdom of God will be taken away from you Institute of Christ the High Priest with the permission dancing and listening pleasure will be enjoyed through- and given to a people that will produce its fruit.” of the Diocese of Bridgeport. It will be known as the out the afternoon. Needless to say, an enjoyable and Oratory of SS. Cyril and Methodius and all Masses and satisfying afternoon celebrating the harvest season is The Gospel of the Lord. sacraments will be administered in Latin according to assured. Tickets are $40.00 per person. Children age 18 pre-Vatican II Council traditions. All Masses will be cel- and younger are welcome at $5.00. The ticket includes ebrated according to the Roman Missal of 1962. the meal, beer, wine and soft drinks. For advance reser- Gospel for the Twenty-eighth Sunday vations only, call Lisa at the rectory at 212 734-4613, or of the Year - October 15th 27th Slovak Heritage Festival email: parishfi [email protected]. at the University of Pittsburgh Father Richard D. Baker, pastor of the parish who Mt 22:1-14 The Slovak Studies Program in cooperation with serves as chaplain of Group 1, extends a cordial invita- Jesus again in reply spoke to the chief priests and elders of the people the Pitt Students’ Slovak Club extends a cordial invita- tion to New York area Sokols and Sokolky to turn out in parables, saying, tion to area residents to turn out for this year’s 27th Anni- for the traditional Oktoberfest festivities of the parish. “The kingdom of heaven may be likened to a king versary Slovak Heritage Festival on Sunday, November who gave a wedding feast for his son. 5. Festivities will be held in the Commons Room of the Pilgrimage of faith set for Oct. 14 He dispatched his servants Cathedral of Learning on the University of Pittsburgh at Villa Sacred Heart, Danville, Pa. to summon the invited guests to the feast, campus in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh from 1 to 5 The recently organized Northeast Pennsylvania but they refused to come. p.m. There is free admission and plenty of free parking Chapter of the Slovak Catholic Federation will host a A second time he sent other servants, saying, at what looks to be an outstanding celebration of Slovak fall Pilgrimage of Faith to the sacred Basilica of SS. ‘Tell those invited: “Behold, I have prepared my banquet, culture and pride. Cyril and Methodius located on the grounds of the my calves and fattened cattle are killed, The festival was conceived by a group of students Motherhouse of the Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius, and everything is ready; come to the feast.”’ who wanted to share their interest in Slovak and Ameri- Villa Sacred Heart 580 Railroad Street in Danville, Pa. Some ignored the invitation and went away, can Slovak culture with the local community. As in pre- The pilgrimage begins with the arrival of pilgrims at one to his farm, another to his business. vious years, the festival will be the culmination of much 11 a.m. The program will include tours of the Basilica, The rest laid hold of his servants, hard work, effort and time, all fueled by Slovak pride. the only one dedicated to the Apostles of the Slavs in mistreated them, and killed them. There will be cultural displays and lectures as well the world; as well as that of Jankola Library and Slovak The king was enraged and sent his troops, as a shop for Christmas featuring an array of Slovak and Museum. Jankola Library, established in 1968, con- destroyed those murderers, and burned their city. East European vendors offering imported arts and crafts. tains the largest collection of Slovakianna in the United Then he said to his servants, ‘The feast is ready, Slovak culinary specialities will be available throughout States and is home to a unique and extensive collec- but those who were invited were not worthy to come. the afternoon, including klobasa, halusky, pirohy and tion of Slovak fi ne art and folk art. A luncheon will be Go out, therefore, into the main roads homemade pastries. A highlight of the afternoon will served. At 4 p.m. Mass will be celebrated in the Basilica and invite to the feast whomever you fi nd.’ be the cultural program featuring the talent of local folk of SS. Cyril and Methodius. This liturgy satisfi es the The servants went out into the streets ensembles and individual artists celebrating the rich mu- Sunday obligation. and gathered all they found, bad and good alike, sic, song and dance traditions of the various regions of Cost of the pilgrimage is $15.00 per person and and the hall was fi lled with guests. Slovakia. Ensembles expected to perform include the includes lunch. RSVP by October 2nd to Theresa But when the king came in to meet the guests, Pittsburgh Slovakians, the city’s oldest Slovak folk en- Kluchinski, national president of the Ladies Pennsylva- he saw a man there not dressed in a wedding garment. semble; PAS(Pittsburgh Area Slovaks), The Singing Re- nia Slovak Catholic Union, call or text her at 570 817- The king said to him, ‘My friend, how is it vilak Family from , Slovakia, the Slavjane Folk 4657 or mail: Theresa Kluchinski, 446 Mountain Oaks that you came in here without a wedding garment?’ Ensemble, Ben Sorenson on the Fujara, the unique Slo- Drive, Laurel Run, PA 18706. Area Slovak fraternalists But he was reduced to silence. vak folk instrument; and Jozef Ivaska, the internationally are invited to come and experience the quiet, peace and Then the king said to his attendants, ‘Bind his hands and feet, celebrated singer from Slovakia. For more information joy of this journey of faith, a treasured Slovak faith tra- and cast him into the darkness outside, on this year’s festival, call Christine Metil at tel. 412 624- dition which has been cultivated over the centuries by where there will be wailing and grinding of teeth.’ 5906 or email [email protected]. our Slovak immigrant ancestors. An enjoyable experi- Many are invited, but few are chosen.” In 1989, the Slovak Catholic Sokol joined with the ence is assured. The Gospel of the Lord. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 4, 2017 PAGE 5

Group Annual Meetings set Lodge Jottings Thoughts from our Supreme Chaplain Group 1, “Msgr. Stephen J. Krasula” - This year’s meeting is set for Sunday, October 29th at SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish, Our Lady of Fatima 235 Ackerman Avenue in Clifton, N.J. The meeting begins with at- PITTSBURGH, PA 1917-2017 tendance at the 10:30 a.m. Mass in Church. Delegates will assemble Wreath 22 by Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic in the church vestibule at 10:20 a.m. so as to march in a body to the We were pleased with the turn- liturgy which will be celebrated for our living and deceased members out of our Sister Sokolky at our In the spring and summer of 1916, nine-year-old Lúcia San- by our Chaplain, Rev. Richard D./ Baker. Following the liturgy, the most recent Wreath meeting under tos and her cousins Jacinta and Francisco Marto were herding sheep annual meeting will be called to order in the church hall. A luncheon the spiritual patronage of St. Ceci- at the Cova da Iria near their home village of Aljustrel in the parish of will be served. Plans for our sporting and fraternal activities in the lia held this past October 2 at the Fátima, Portugal. They later said they were visited three times by an new year will be fi nalized. Hosting this year’s annual meeting will be Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, South apparition of an angel. They said the angel, who identifi ed himself as Assembly 24 of Boonton, N.J. Reservations for the luncheon need Side. the “Angel of Peace” and “Angel of Portugal”, to be made by the deadline date of October 23 with the secretary At this meeting plans were fi - taught them prayers, to make sacrifi ces, and to at tel. 800 886-7656 or 973 777-4010. We hope to see every lodge nalized for our upcoming Annual spend time in adoration of the Lord. represented at this year’s annual meeting. Spaghetti Luncheon scheduled for Beginning in the spring of 1917, the chil- Zdar Boh! Saturday, October 21. This is our dren reported apparitions of an Angel, and start- John D. Pogorelec, Jr., President wreath’s principal fund-raising ef- ing in May 1917, apparitions of the Virgin Mary, Daniel F. Tanzone, Secretary fort during the year and coopera- who the children described as “the Lady more tion by our members will insure its brilliant than the Sun”. The children reported Group 5, “Jan Holly” - This year’s meeting is set for Sunday, success. At the luncheon, everyone a prophecy that prayer would lead to an end to October 8th at St. Mary’s Parish, 1602 Market Ave. South in Canton, is asked to bring along at least one the Great War, and that on 13 October that year Oh. Our program begins registration at 9 a.m. Coffee and donuts/ item for door prizes and also some that the Lady would reveal her identity and perform a miracle “so pastries will be available. We will then attend the 9:30 a.m. Mass in scratch tickets for our lotto frame. that all may believe.” Newspapers reported the prophecies, and church. Following the liturgy, the meeting will be called to order in For those interested and in need many pilgrims began visiting the area. The children’s accounts were the social hall. Hosting this year’s annual meeting will be Assembly of Spaghetti Luncheon tickets, deeply controversial, drawing intense criticism from both local secu- 180 of Canton. We hope to have all Assemblies and Wreath belong- please see any of the wreath board lar and religious authorities. A provincial administrator briefl y took ing to Group 5 represented at this important meeting where we will members. Tickets for the luncheon the children into custody, believing the prophecies were politically fi nalize our sporting and fraternal activities in the new year. Partici- are $10 for adults and $5 for chil- motivated in opposition to the offi cially secular First Portuguese Re- pant are reminded to bring along items for our traditional Arts and dren, age 12 and younger. This tick- public established in 1910. The events of 13 October became known Crafts display as well as contributions of non-perishable products et includes salad, spaghetti, dessert as the Miracle of the Sun. which will distributed to the local’s charity. Deadline for reservations and a few fun games of Bingo! In On 13 May 1917, the children reported seeing a woman “bright- is October 3rd. Call the secretary at tel. 330 877-9136 or 234 262- addition, we will host our famous er than the sun, shedding rays of light clearer and stronger than a 6276. Looking forward to a successful annual meeting in the best bake sale, Chinese Auction, 50/50 crystal goblet fi lled with the most sparkling water and pierced by the traditions of Group 5 fraternalism, may we remain lotto frame and more. Doors open burning rays of the sun.” The woman wore a white mantle edged Zdar Boh! at 12 noon. There are only 150 with gold and held a rosary in her hand. She asked them to devote Kathryn Figard, President tickets available for sale, so early themselves to the Holy Trinity and to pray “the Rosary every day, to Karen Hutnick, Secretary reservations are advised. An enjoy- bring peace to the world and an end to the war”. While the children able fraternal afternoon in the best had never told anyone about seeing the angel, Jacinta told her fam- Group 6, “Msgr. Andrew Hlinka” - This year’s annual meet- traditions of Sokol fellowship and ily about seeing the brightly lit woman. Lúcia had earlier said that ing is scheduled for Sunday, October 15 at the Clubhouse Grille camaraderie is assured. For ad- the three should keep this experience private. Jacinta’s disbelieving located at 215 State Route 985(Cederbrook Golf Course) in Belle ditional information, feel free to mother told neighbors about it as a joke, and within a day the whole Vernon, Pa. Our meeting begins at 5 p.m. A dinner will be served. We contact Carmella(Suess)Marzec at village knew of the children’s vision. have several issues that need to be resolved at this meeting. Report tel. 412 414-9249 or Suesscm@ The children said the woman told them to return to the Cova da of the offi cers will be presented and plans for our future activities gmail.com or of course our Group Iria on 13 June 1917. Lúcia’s mother sought counsel from the parish will be fi nalized. We hope to have every Group 6 lodge represented 14 Facebook page. priest, Father Ferreira, who suggested she allow them to go. He asked at this meeting. An enjoyable evening is assured in the best traditions Zdar Boh! to have Lúcia brought to him afterward so that he could question her. of Sokol fellowship and fraternalism. In order to make the neces- Carmella(Suess)Marzec The second appearance occurred on 13 June, the feast of An- sary preparations, reservations are necessary. For reservations please Secretary call Anna Mae Warnick at tel. 724 736-4032 by the deadline date of thony, patron of the local parish church. On this occasion the lady Sunday, October 8. WHITEHALL, PA. revealed that Francisco and Jacinta would be taken to Heaven soon, Zdar Boh! but Lúcia would live longer in order to spread her message and devo- Assembly 255 tion to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Anna Mae Warnick, President Our Assembly under the patron- Terri Gardner, Secretary During the June visit, the children said the lady told them to age of St. Michael the Archangel say the Holy Rosary daily in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary to will host its annual meeting on Sun- Group 11, “St.John Nepomucene” - Our annual meeting is obtain peace and the end of the Great War. (Three weeks earlier, on day, November 12 in Holy Trinity 21 April, the fi rst contingent of Portuguese soldiers had embarked scheduled for Sunday, October 8 in Minneapolis, Minn. hosted by Social hall located at 4102 South Assembly 34 and Wreath 47. Our meeting will take place at SS. for the front lines of the war.) The lady also purportedly revealed to Church Street in Whitehall/Egypt, the children a vision of hell, and entrusted a secret to them, described Cyril and Methodius Parish, located at 13th Avenue and 2nd Street, Pa. beginning at 1 p.m. Follow- N.E. We will begin our program with attendance at the 9 a.m. Mass as “good for some and bad for others”. Fr. Ferreira later stated that ing our business meeting, Slovak Lúcia recounted that the lady told her, “I want you to come back on in church which will be celebrated for the living and deceased mem- refreshments will be enjoyed with bers of Group 11. Following the liturgy, we will gather in the Father the thirteenth and to learn to read in order to understand what I want Jednota Branch 796 members. of you. ...I don’t want more.” George Dargay Memorial Hall of the parish where our annual meet- Our meeting agenda will include ing will be called to order. Coffee and rolls will be available before In the following months, thousands of people fl ocked to Fátima the election of offi cers for 2018 and and nearby Aljustrel, drawn by reports of visions and miracles. On 13 the meeting and a luncheon will be served at its conclusion. Plans for plans for our various fraternal ac- our future activities will be fi nalized at this meeting. All delegates August 1917, the provincial administrator Artur Santos (no relation tivities will be fi nalized. to Lúcia Santos) intervened, as he believed that these events were po- and guests from Minneapolis and Duluth, Minn. as well as Wreath Zdar Boh! 21 of , Wis. and Assembly 155 of Ironwood, Mich. are re- litically disruptive in the conservative country. He took the children Monica Fabian into custody, jailing them before they could reach the Cova da Iria. quested to register with the Group Secretary at tel. 763 789-9196 by Recording Secretary October 1. Santos interrogated and threatened the children to get them to divulge the contents of the secrets. Lúcia’s mother hoped the offi cials could Zdar Boh! David J. Genosky, President OUR NEXT ISSUE IS persuade the children to end the affair and admit that they had lied. James T. Genosky, Secretary OCTOBER 18TH Lúcia told Santos everything short of the secrets, and offered to ask In keeping with our biweek ly the woman for permission to tell the offi cial the secrets. Group 18, “Rev. Joseph Martincek” - This year’s annual publishing sched ule, the next That month, instead of the usual apparition in the Cova da Iria meeting wil be held on Sunday, October 29 at the American Legion is sue of the Slovak Catho lic on 13 August, the children reported that they saw the Virgin Mary Hall located at 3 West Ridge Street in Lansford, Pa. Our meeting Fal con will be that of Wednes- on 19 August, a Sunday, at nearby Valinhos. She asked them again will be called to order at 12 noon. Following the business meeting a day, OCTOBER 18th. Dead line to pray the rosary daily, spoke about the miracle coming in October, delicious luncheon will be enjoyed. For reservations, call Len Benek for all photos and infor ma tion and asked them “to pray a lot, a lot for the sinners and sacrifi ce a lot, at tel. 570 645-4013. All Assemblies and Wreaths belonging to our for this issue will be Thursday, as many souls perish in hell because nobody is praying or making Group are kindly asked to send their representatives. Plans for the October 12th. View e-Falcon sacrifi ces for them.” new year will be fi nalized. on our website: www.slovak- The three children claimed to have seen the Blessed Virgin Zdar Boh! catholicsokol.org. Thanking Mary in a total of six apparitions between 13 May and 13 October Len Benek, President you for your con tin ued co op- 1917. Amanda Benek, Secretary er a tion in this matter, I remain This year marks the 100th anniversary of the apparitions. Zdar Boh! - Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 4, 2017

At a reception at the Slovak Mission to the UN Slovakia’s President Andrej Kiska Welcomed in New York During the opening of the 72nd the evening of September 19, nity were invited to attend. The General Assembly of the United President Kiska was honored at evening was also an opportunity Nations in New York, the week a reception at the Mission of the to meet the new Ambassador of of September 18-22, among the Slovak Republic to the United Slovakia to the United Nations, many heads of state participat- Nations located at East 67th Street Michael Mlynar. Ambassador ing was the President of the Slo- just off Fifth Avenue. Representa- Mlynar, along with the Slovak vak Republic, Andrej Kiska. On tives of the area Slovak commu- Consul General in New York, Ladislava Begec as well as Slo- vakia’s Ambassador to the United States, Peter Kmec extended a warm welcome to President Kiska as well as other members of the Slovak government who were in attendance. The reception was an opportunity to express the pride of the American Slovak commu- nity for Slovakia’s European and Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak who was presiding over the delib- erations as president of this year’s General Assembly. The Rev. Richard D. Baker, pas- tor of the United Parish of St. John Nepomucene, St. John Martyr and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini and chaplain of Group 1, headed the del- President Andrej Kiska is shown fl anked by Father Richard D. Baker egation of members of the Slovak and Peter Kmec who serves as Slovakia’s Ambassador to the United Catholic Sokol in attendance. States.

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Jankola Library again offers traditional Christmas Oplatky Oplatky, the traditional Slovak Christmas wafers eaten at the Christ- mas supper, will again be available this holiday season from the Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius at Jankola Library and Slovak Museum in Danville, Pa. Orders will be accepted from October 23 until December 15, 2017. The Oplatky are thermal-sealed in packs of fi ve. They can be purchased for $5.00 per package. In addition, the mini- mum cost for shipping and handling is $7.00 and upward, depending upon the number of packs ordered and the cost of priority mail- ing. Orders can be customized to meet your needs. Payment to Jankola Library must be paid before orders will be shipped. For more information as well as a list of books, tapes and other The new Slovak Ambassador to the United Nations, Michal Mlynar, third from the left, is shown welcoming items available at Jankola Library or to place an Oplatky order, contact the delegation from the United Parish of St. John Nepomucene, St. John Martyr and St. Frances X. Cabrini Sister Catherine Laboure Bresnock, SS.C.M., director at tel. 570 275- in New York. Shown with him are from the left, Mark Pacoe, Lisa Calabrese, Father Richard D. Baker, the 5606 or write to Jankola Library and Slovak Museum, 580 Railroad pastor; Katarina Novakova, the former Slovak Counsel General in New York, Jana Trnovcova, and Peter Street, Villa Sacred Heart, Danville, PA 17821-1698. Pindjak. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 4, 2017 PAGE 7 Scenes of the 40th Annual New Jersey Slovak Heritage Festival Middlesex County Fairgrounds + East Brunswick, N.J. + Saturday, September 16 Pontifi cal Byzantine Catholic Liturgy celebrated by Bishop , S.J., Eparch of Parma, Oh and Bishop Kurt Burnette, Eparch of Passaic, N.J.; Miroslav Lajcak, Slovakia’s European and Foreign Minister and President of the 72nd General Assembly of the United Nations guest of honor; celebrating Slovak heritage with spirited entertainment, culinary specialities and colorful exhibits

Bishop Milan Lach, S.J. principal celebrant and homilist at the festival Continuing with a 40-year tradition, the festival began with a concelebrated liturgy, this year celebrated is shown with the guest of honor, Miroslav Lajcak, Slovakia’s Euro- in the Byzantine Rite at 11 a.m. The Most Rev. Milan Lach, S.J., Apostolic Administrator of the Byzantine pean and Foreign Affairs Minister and president of the 72nd General Catholic of Parma, Oh. was principal celebrant and homilist with the Most Rev. Kurt Bernuette, Assembly f the United Nations. Byzantine Catholic Eparch of Passaic, N.J. and concelebrating clergy with festival co-chairpersons, Nina Holy and Thomas Duch and committee members are shown in the above photo.

Welcoming the guest of honor at the festival, Slovakia’a Foreign Minis- ter Miroslav Lajcak, center, are from the left, Editor Daniel F. Tanzone, Rev. Richard D. Baker, pastor of New York’s United Parish of St. John Nepomucene, St. John Martyr and St. Frances X. Cabrini and our chap- lain of Group 1; Minister Lajcak; festival co-chairperson, Nina Holy and Minister Lajcak’s spouse, Jarmila Hargasova Lajcakova.

Bishop Milan Lach, S.J. is shown with Dr. Mikulas Halko, center with his wife Nadezda Halko and daugh- ter, Dr. Nadine Halko. Looking on, far left, is the Rev. Richard D. Baker, pastor of the United Parish of St. John Nepomucene and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini in New York. Dr. Halko is himself a Byzantine Catholic and the son of a Greek Catholic priest, the late Very Rev. Jozef Halko. His nephew is the Most Rev. Jozef Halko, the current Auxiliary Bishop of .

Three generations of festival activists - festival co-chairperson Nina Holy, center, is proud of her family’s contribution to the annual Slo- vak festival. Shown with her is daughter, Jane Holy Konzelmann, who served as the mistress of ceremonies during the cultural program and grandsons, Mark and Andrew Konzelman. Nina’s husband, John A. Holy while not present at this year’s festivities once again edited the festival souvenir book, a he has enjoyed for the past 40 years. PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 4, 2017 Scenes of the Gala 100th Anniversary Celebration of Assembly 167 Prince of Peace Parish + Barberton, Ohio + September 9th

Group 5 sports director is shown chatting with Jay Macko.

Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Julie Chairperson of the Supreme Offi cers, James M. Laury served as the mistress of ceremonies at the G. Jerek was the principal speaker at the ju- celebration. bilee dinner.

Chairperson of Supreme Auditors James G. Jerek with M. Peter Un- deration and Derrick Huntsman.

Chairperson of Supreme Auditors James G. Jerek is shown with Supreme Physical Director John M. Underation and his lovely wife, Kelly.

Former Barberton Mayor, Kenneth Cox offered remarks. He noted that he recalled speaking the Assem- bly’s 50th anniversary when he was 38 and then serving as mayor. Lively entertainment was provided by the Sokol All-Stars led by Rich- ard Underation. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 4, 2017 PAGE 9

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The Slovak head of state also met Slovak born Andrej What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland Karpathy, who is in charge of managing the development of artifi cial intelligence at the American Company Tesla. Karpa- thy showed the president the world’s fastest car, which can accelerate from zero to 62 miles in 2.3 seconds. “We’re still talking about the fact that Slovakia should be proud of its creative young people, and I’m very glad that one of them is now standing next to me. People like this spread a fantastic name for Slovakia all over the world, and we just have to fi nd out what we can do to bring them home,” said the president. As part of his working trip, Kiska also visited Facebook and LindedIn. In addition to a delegation of Slovak entrepre- neurs, the president was also accompanied by the Vice-pre- News and Views from Slovakia... mier for Investments and Information Peter Pellegrini(Smer- SD).

Lajcak assumes UN General The highest number of jobs was available in the Bratislava Assembly presidential post region, while the lowest was in the Kosice region. Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Minister Miro- According to Richter, Slovakia continues to enjoy slav Lajcak(a Smer-SD nominee) assumed the post of presi- a positive trend with falling unemployment. “More and dent of the 72nd General Assembly of the United Nations at more employees have been working in Slovakia. In terms UN headquarters in New York City on September 12. of y-o-y decreases Eurostat has assessed Slovakia as one “The General Assembly president is the individual who of the most successful countries in the eurozone. We also takes the helm of the body for one year. It’s the top post in managed to reduce the unemployment rate among young the United Nations network in terms of protocol. First he people aged under 25 in August, as we recorded a y-o-y sets the General Assembly’s theme, and the one set by me is drop of 5.5 percent in this regard,” said Richter. ‘People in First Place - Peace and a Decent Life for All on a The labor minister added that the number of em- sustainable Planet,’ Lajcak told TASR. ployed people has also increased. “Never in the history Meanwhile, the president also opens UN General As- of Slovakia have so many people been employed in the sembly sessions and leads them. Some 170 documents that country. As many as 1.92 million people were employed need to be discussed are adopted in a year. Lajcak views the in August - almost 80,000 more than in 2008,” said Rich- UN General Assembly as the most representative body on ter, adding that this positive fi gure isn’t only the result of the planet, as it is the only one to which 193 member states good developments in the economy but is also thanks to with equal votes belong. the results of policies and projects introduced by individual “The UN is already working continuously today. I’ve labor offi ces. inherited over 100 events. I’ll try to put my own accents and priorities in them, but my job, naturally, is to move the work Bratislava Airport sets record forward,” stressed Lajcak. for second month in a row The GA president also represents member states in The Milan R. Stefanik Airport in Bratislava processed regular communication with the UN secretary-general and 296,920 passengers in August 2017, which, after a record the chair of the Economic and Social Council. He also rep- July, became the busiest August in the history of the air- resents them in external relations - participating in interna- port, TASR learned on September 21. tional events. In year-on-year terms, August 2017 saw growth of 17 “The most visible peak, a top level general discussion, percent. “We recorded the highest number of passengers began on September 19 attended by 100 heads of state( in- in the entire history of the airport for the second month cluding President Donald Trump who addressed the body in a row. We even surpassed the previous all-time record on September 20 - ed.note), as well as prime ministers and from August 2008 - 296,737 passengers - by a few more foreign affairs ministers. The deliberations lasted the entire people,” said airport general director Jozef Pojedninec, week. During the week, the General Assembly president is who added that the increase in passengers can be attributed expected to take part in up to 80 events a day, which natu- to growth in regular transport as well as a busier holiday One of the most historic and colorful cities in eastern Slo- rally set the pattern for further work,” said Lajcak. One of the charter season. vakia is that of Presov. It is the seat of the administrative fi rst events of the 72nd General Assembly was the traditional “Even other operational parameters went up in Au- Presov Region and center of Saris. With a population of prayer service at the Church of the , often called gust: we recorded 3,333 fl ights - a 21-percent increase 92,000, it is the third largest city in Slovakia. There are the United Nations Parish on September 11 where the UN from August 2016 - and also processed 2,087 tons of fl ight many tourist attractions in Presov such as castles, pools, General Assembly President Lajcak spoke. cargo, which equals a 26-percent y-o-y growth,” claimed churches and the old town. The fi rst written mention dates Lajcak was elected to the post by representatives of the Pojedinec. from 1247. Known as Eperjes in Hungarian, it derives its 193 member-states on May 31, 2017. This the fi rst time that Since the beginning of the year the airport has pro- name from the word eper - a strawberry. Strawberries are a Slovak representative has held such a senior post in the cessed 1.34 million passengers, a y-o-y increase of 9 per- depicted on the city’s coat of arms. Its Slovak root suggests UN. cent. In the fi rst eight months of this year the most popu- a derivation from the Slavic personal name Pres/Presa. In lar destinations for fl ights from Bratislava airport were to 1412, Presov helped create the , a league of London-Stansted, Dublin, Antalya, Milan-Bergamo and Unemployment rate down to fi ve towns, a trading group. Its fi rst school was opened in Moscow-Vnukovo. 6.54 percent in August 1429. In 1572, salt mining began in Solivar(at the time a The unemployment rate in Slovakia stood at 6.54 nearby town, now part of Presov). Beginning in the 16th percent in August, down by 0.16 percentage points(p.p.) Kiska: a third of universities should century, Presov enjoyed an economic boom thanks to month-on-month and by 2.89 p.p. year-on-year, Labor, So- be closed; money given to the best trade with Poland. In 1647 the Hapsburgs designated it the cial Affairs and the Family Center(UPSVaR) general direc- Slovak President Andrej Kiska as part of his working capital of Saros county. In 1870 the fi rst railway was built. tor Marian Valentovic told a press conference in Bratislava visit to the United States met with representatives of the This was a line connecting Presov to Kosice. At the end of on September 20 with Labor, Social Affairs and the Family Volkswagen Research Lab Center in San Francisco, Ca. to the 19th century, Presov introduced electricity, telephone Minister Jan Richter(Smer-SD) in attendance. discuss how research centers are created and what should and sewage systems. On June 16, 1919, the very brief Slo- The number of jobseekers immediately able to take up be done in Slovakia so that such centers could be set up in vak Soviet Republic was declared here. In 1920, after the a job was 178,253 in August, a decrease of 4,501 individuals the country as well. , Eperjes became part of the newly cre- m-o-m and by 3.15 p.p. y-o-y, said Valentovic. “The answer isn’t easy, but it’s always related to ated as Presov. During World War II, the The unemployment rate calculated from the total num- one thing - all research centers need high-quality people. nearby city of Kosice again became part of as a ber of jobseekers reached 7.70 percent in August, down by High-quality people...are mainly concentrated around the result of the First Award. As a result, many institu- 0.21 p.p m-o-m and by 3.at p.p. y-o-y, he added. top-notch universities....At least one third of Slovak uni- tions moved from Kosice, including the seat of the Roman “The total number of jobseekers reached 209,918 in versities should be closed down. From among those that Catholic diocese, to Presov, thus increasing the city’s im- August, falling by 5,577 individuals m-o-m and by 84,803 we close, we should select only the top faculties and give portance. In 1944, a professional Slovak Theatre was es- y-o-y,” said the UPSVaR head. money only to the best institutions. That is probably a way tablished here. Two of its most prominent churches include As for individual regions, all eight regions in Slovakia that could help us to create top research centers like this the Cathedral of St. , seat of the Byzantine recorded cuts in the unemployment rate in August, with the one,” said Kiska after his visit to the Volkswagen Research Catholic Archdiocese of Presov and the Latin Rite Catho- Presov region seeing the most signifi cant drop. Lab. lic co-cathedral of St. Nicholas. Presov is also the seat of On the district level, the unemployment rate was down (Continued on page 11) the of the Orthodox Church of the in 72 districts in Slovakia in August, while increases were and Slovakia. In addition, the old town is a showcase of rerecorded in six districts. Labor offi ces reported 69,104 job Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the Baroque, Rococo and Gothic architecture. The historical vacancies in late August, down by 8,045 vacancies m-o-m. Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. center is lined with buildings built in these styles. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 4, 2017 PAGE 11

Write On, Newspapers Scenes from the 62nd Golf Tournament Sokol Birthdays The independence of newspa- pers is important because newspa- held at Treasure Lake in DuBois, Pa. pers make up the fi rst line of de- OCTOBER 8 Carl E. Gregor, Farmington, fense against encroachment on the Robert Cupper, Belle Vernon, Mich., a member of Assembly 127, right of the people to know. Pa., a member of Assembly 127, Monessen, Pa. Through the Monessen, Pa. Tyler John Kopchak, Park Ridge, centuries of his- Msgr. Michael J. Chaback, N.J., a member of Assembly 1, Pas- tory, people have S.T.D., Northampton, Pa., Chaplain saic, N.J. learned that liberty of Group 10 and a member of As- Marlene Morris, Chillicothe, is never entirely se- sembly 78, Bethlehem, Pa. Oh., a member of Assembly 127, cure against viola- Stephanie Ann Chiaro, Chesa- Monessen, Pa. tions. Even in an open society, there peake, VA, a member of Wreath Anna Bucko Salmonson, Isle, is the ever present threat of “man- 54, Youngstown, Oh. Minn., a member of Wreath 47, aged news,” the efforts to transact OCTOBER 9 Minneapolis, Minn. public business in secret, the con- Hunter Kowatch, Yonkers, Glenn P. Smertka, Monessen, trolled press conference, and end- N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, Pa., a member of Assembly 127, less other devices to hide the truth. Yonkers, N.Y. Monessen, Pa. Today, as in the past, newspa- OCTOBER 10 OCTOBER 19 pers defend your liberty. And that Elizabeth A. Cholewa, Shilling- Joseph Bruno, Sinking Spring, is worth considering this National ton, Pa., a member of Wreath 155, Pa., a member of Assembly 261, Newspaper Week, October 9-15. Reading, Pa. Reading, Pa. Eric Soppi, Uniontown, Oh., a William P. Barber, Forty Fort, ‘Adelante!’ (Sail On!) member of Assembly 167, Barber- Pa., a member of Assembly 59, On August 3, 1492, Christopher ton, Oh. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Columbus started out with three OCTOBER 11 Madeleine Cardamone, Har- ships to fi nd a Jan Slovak, Naples, Fla., a mem- vest, Ala., a member of Assembly short sea route ber of Assembly 162, Clifton, N.J. 188, Lansford, Pa. to the Indies. OCTOBER 12 Margaret A. Dzimiera, Altoona, After three Keith R. Hildebrand, Canfi eld, Pa., a member of Assembly 127, weeks of Oh., a member of Assembly 108, Monessen, Pa. sailing,(the Youngstown, Oh. James J. Hildebrand, longest period OCTOBER 13 Youngstown, Oh., a member of As- of time, claim David A. Bulwin, Clifton, N.J., sembly 108, Youngstown, Oh. the history recording secretary of Assembly Holly A. Oliver, Monessen, Pa., books, that 162, Clifton, N.J. a member of Assembly 127, Mones- anyone had sailed in one direc- Christine M. Dunleavy, Wil- sen, Pa. tion out of sight of land), the crew kes-Barre, Pa., a member of As- OCTOBER 20 wanted to turn back. Columbus sembly 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Nicholas A. D’Agostino, Three persuaded them to sail on. Anna Marie Ondick, Ran- Bridges, N.J., a member of Assem- On October 10, after more de- dleman, NC., a member of Wreath bly 219, Yonkers, N.Y. mands to turn back, all agreed to 14, Johnstown, Pa. Gabrielle Cardamone, Harvest, keep sailing for three more days. Marcella Sliva, Lorain, Oh., a Ala., a member of Assembly 188, Then, if land were not sighted, they member of Wreath 111, Lorain, Oh. Lansford, Pa. would turn back. They sailed on OCTOBER 14 James J. Gresko, Stratford, - and on October 12, they sighted Anne Firca, Avon, Oh., a member Conn., a member of Assembly 9, land. Columbus named it San Sal- of Wreath 111, Lorain, Oh. Bridgeport, Conn. vador. Katherine Zelina, Broadview Joanne F. Koval, Wilkes-Barre, Had Columbus listened to his Heights, Oh., a member of Wreath Pa., a member of Assembly 59, crew and turned back, nobody 111, Lorain, Oh. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. would have blamed him. OCTOBER 15 Martha T. Ogary, Moline, Ill., But nobody would have remem- Msgr. John J. Bendik, Ph.D., a member of Assembly 257, Chi- bered him either. Truckswille Pa., a member of As- cago, Ill. sembly 71, Edwardsville, Pa. Brother Mario Parisi, O.S.B., No Tricks, Just Treats Andrea (Chuba) Kealey Har- Cleveland, Oh., a member of As- According to Celtic tradition, risburg Pa., a member of Assembly sembly 303, Cleveland, Oh. Samain or October 31 marked the 59, Wilkes-Barre Pa. Debra Pudgil, Vista, Ca., a mem- death of the Sun-God Stephanie Marie Malyszka, ber of Wreath 39, Bridgeport, Conn. who then awaited Congers, N.Y., a member of As- OCTOBER 21 his rebirth from the sembly 219, Yonkers, N.Y. Donald A. Shoemaker, Jr., West Mother Goddess at Maria Mitro, Millis, Mass.,a Newton, Pa., a member of Assembly Yule(December 21). member of Assembly 314, Boston, 127, Monessen, Pa. Samhain called for a feast, as it was Mass. OCTOBER 22 also the Celts’ New Year’s Eve. Andrea Singlar, Hillsborouqh, Brian Anthony Macurak, Ac- N.J., a member of Assembly 219, worth, Ga., a member of Assembly Earth Known Yonkers, N.Y. 16, Pittsburgh, Pa. to be Round Laura Ann Polchak, Pueblo, Rev. George Torok, C.O., The Earth is round, not fl at. Colorado, a member of Wreath 54, Sparkill, N.Y., a member of Assem- And Columbus proved it when Youngstown, Oh. bly 182, New York City. he sailed west to reach the East. It Tyler Evan Szluka, Hopatcong, Elizabeth Zaharek, Torrington, wasn’t his fault that a continent un- N.J., a member of Assembly 162, Conn., a member of Wreath 86, Tor- known to Europe was in the way. Clifton, N.J. rington, Conn. But most educated people knew OCTOBER 23 OCTOBER 16 the true shape of Earth long be- Victoria Bodo, New York N.Y., Daniel Kowatch, Yonkers, N.Y., fore Columbus. Erat- a member of Assembly 182, New a member of Assembly 219, Yon- sthenes of Alexandria, York City. kers, N.Y. born about 276 B.C., James G. Holodak, Jr., Yonkers, OCTOBER 17 measured the surface N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, Colleen Koval, Hudson, Pa., a of the Earth and rec- Yonkers, N.Y. member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- ognized it to be part of a great cir- Adrienne M. Pollack, Cortland Barre, Pa. cle. He set the foundation for math- Manor, N.Y., a member of Assembly OCTOBER 18 ematical geography. Scholars since 219, Yonkers, N.Y. Carol Ann Baron, Monon- his time, therefore, knew Earth was OCTOBER 24 gahela, Pa., a member of Assembly round. Jacqueline A. Bacon, Armonk, 127, Monessen, Pa. If you still doubt the fact, look at N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, James J. Dzuricky, Erie, Pa., a the pictures of this round, whirling Yonkers, N.Y. member of Assembly 64, Erie, Pa. landmass taken by the astronauts. PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 4, 2017

SKS 2020 Committee Meeting September 14, 2017 Conference Call The meeting was called to order at 5:30 EST by chairperson Julie Ann Dobbs. Sister Dobbs opened with a prayer, followed by the Pledge of Alle- giance led by Supreme Secretary Scott Pogorelec. All committee members were found to be in attendance. EFFECTIVE DATE: JANUARY 1, 2017 Opening comments and welcome were offered by Sister Dobbs, Su- preme Secretary Scott Pogorelec and Supreme President Michael Horvath. Minutes from the inaugural SKS 2020 Committee Meeting on June 24, 2017 were reviewed and approved. The fi rst order of business was selection of the slate of organizations to be included in our comparison/data collection. Conversation ensued re- garding the optimal number of comparisons and the inclusion rationale for each suggested organization. The committee agreed that we would want a sampling of organizations that were smaller, similar in size and larger than the Slovak Catholic Sokol. We committed to comparing ourselves purposefully to organizations to which we are often compared. After much discussion, we agreed that we would select seven organizations at this time, leaving fl exibility to add or alter our choices throughout the process if that need be identifi ed. Topics of comparison identifi ed in the June, 2017 meeting were re- viewed and updated to include: o Size/ # of members o # of states licensed o Net income x 3-5 years (growth or loss) o Solvency Rating o Other Revenue Streams (aside from Life Insurance and Annuity) o Premium Income- (3 year history) o # of full time offi cers and BOD structure • How are various offi cers/BOD placed?- Elected/hired/appointed • Are all voting members? • What role is the chairperson of the BOD? • Offi cer salaries • Job descriptions o Fraternal program/activities o Governance approach/related bylaws o Publication- yes/no • Electronic/paper; how often; how many members receive o Convention- how often/# of attendees/# of members eligible to attend/process for determining member attendance/how is it supported or paid Sister Dobbs led a review of timeline and deliverables. While the next conference call will be scheduled for January/February 2018, the group committed to ongoing communication via email to share progress or work Our Ever-Popular, 304-Page through barriers. Sister Dobbs will submit a progress report by November 21, 2017 to be shared at the December, 2017 Board of Directors Meeting. Both Brother Scott and Brother Mike offered to assist members with iden- Sokol Cook Book tifying connections for their assigned fraternal organization. The previous meeting timeline was reviewed and remains agreed is Now in its Fourth Edition upon with fl exibility imbedded in regard to how future meetings will be conducted: January/February, 2018- Conference Call July, 2018 Fall, 2018- in person meeting December, 2018- present fi nal report to Board of Directors meeting

Sister Dobbs thanked everyone for their preparation, participation and commitment. Brother Michael offered a closing prayer. The meeting was concluded at 7:30pm. ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ Respectfully submitted, Just $15.50 which includes postage and handling Julie A. Dobbs Sokol Assemblies and Wreaths can order a case of Chairperson- SKS 2020 Committee 12 cook books for just $170.00 – Place your order today! We invite you to send any questions or concerns to our committee at Make check or money order payable to: [email protected] Slovak Catholic Sokol P.O. Box 899 – 205 Madison Street Keep Your Slovak Catholic Sokol Passaic, N.J. 07055 (Canadian orders kindly add an additional $15.00 for postage) Home Offi ce Numbers Handy TOLL FREE NUMBER – 1-800-886-7656 HOME OFFICE – (973) 777-2605 or 777-2606 NAME______DIRECTOR OF SALES – 1-855-874-9179 or (412) 381-5431 UNDERWRITING – (973) 777-4704 ADDRESS______EDITOR – (973) 777-4010 FAX NUMBER – (973) 779-8245 CITY, STATE & ZIP______E-MAIL – [email protected] NUMBER OF BOOKS______WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org (Effective January 1, 2015) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 4, 2017 PAGE 13 In Memoriam Obituaries... Slovak Catholic Sokol extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of deceased members JULY 2017 Assembly/Wreath Member Age Date of Death Bishop Stefan Vrablec, former rector of the Slovak College in Rome, succumbs at 92 Assembly 9 Rev. Msgr. Peter P. Dora, Bridgeport, CT 76 June 5, 2017 Assembly 10 Cyril Marshall , Farrell, PA 83 July 14, 2017 Bishop Stefan Vrablec, retired Assembly 11 Emily Ozimek, Chicago, IL 89 June 23, 2017 auxiliary of the Archdiocese of Assembly 16 Wayne A. Carter, Pittsburgh, PA 67 June 21, 2017 Trnava in Slovakia, passed away Assembly 16 Robert G. Zawicki, Pittsburgh, PA 72 July 15, 2017 peacefully on September 1 at the Assembly 33 Helen Dorosh, Ansonia, CT 89 June 4, 2017 age of 92. Assembly 59 Maria Kosin, Wilkes-Barre, PA 94 May 25, 2017 A native of the village of Zavod Assembly 59 Catherine Asay, Wilkes-Barre, PA 66 July 24, 2017 in the Malacky district of western Assembly 59 William Thomas Halcisak, Wilkes-Barre, PA 57 June 12, 2017 Slovakia, he was born there in Assembly 59 Jacqueline M. Patrick, Wilkes-Barre, PA 86 June 19, 2017 1925 one of six children, two of Assembly 59 James Edward Iskra, Wilkes-Barre, PA 67 July 1, 2017 whom would become priests and Assembly 78 Stanley J. Majewski, Bethlehem, PA 87 July 7, 2017 two entered religious life. Young Assembly 86 Maria M. Conlon, Port Griffi th, PA 90 July 5, 2017 Stefan began his priestly studies in Assembly 86 Andrew J. Janiga, Port Griffi th, PA 88 June 27, 2017 Bratislava and completed his theo- Assembly 108 John Joseph Hudak, Youngstown, OH 80 March 18, 2015 Assembly 108 Dorothy Shirilla, Youngstown, OH 90 July 13, 2017 logical studies at the Pontifi cal Assembly 162 Frantisek J. Andras, Clifton, NJ 66 June 19, 2017 Lateran University in Rome. He Assembly 188 John J. Sediva, Lansford, PA 82 June 27, 2017 was ordained a priest of the Apos- Assembly 188 Al M. Sverchek, Lansford, PA 94 June 9, 2017 tolic Administration of Trnava in Assembly 219 Audrey Sexton, Yonkers, NY 78 July 7, 2017 the eternal city on December 23, Assembly 257 Margaret Masura, Chicago, IL 88 June 24, 2017 1950. Due to the communist take- Assembly 295 John Suhy, Duquesne, PA 98 May 28, 2016 over of the then Czechoslovakia, Assembly 299 Geraldine Pluta, Brooklyn, NY 63 July 16, 2017 he was unable to return home and Bishop Stefan Vrablec Assembly 305 Jean Marie Meinhart, Los Angeles, CA 89 June 4, 2017 began his pastoral ministry in Ita- 1925-2017, R.I.P. Assembly 312 Margaret Burczynski, Passaic, NJ 96 July 16, 2017 ly. He received a graduate degree the work of the Ustav as well as Assembly 313 Agnes Smalkowski, Winter Park, FL 85 May 3, 2017 in spirituality at the Gregorian religious communities of men and Wreath 2 Anna Kovalcik, Passaic, NJ 84 May 24, 2012 University and served on the fac- women in Slovakia. It was during Wreath 15 Marie Trotta, Perryopolis, PA 86 July 11, 2017 ulties of several Italian seminaries. Msgr. Vrablec’s term as rector that Wreath 34 Mary Elizabeth Roman, Cleveland, OH 85 July 9, 2017 In the early 1950s, he joined other the Slovak Institute became the Wreath 34 Dale D. Vavro, Cleveland, OH 58 October 8, 2016 exile Slovak Pontifi cal Slovak College of SS. Wreath 85 Madalen Belcastro, McKees Rocks, PA 82 June 15, 2017 priests in Cyril and Methodius in 1997. He Wreath 86 Catherine V. Kupko, Torrington, CT 95 June 24, 2017 Rome in help- remained as rector of the Slovak Wreath 93 Rudolph J. Filo, Milwaukee, WI 87 June 19, 2017 ing to estab- Institute until 1998. On June 19, Wreath 103 Maria Crow, Barberton, OH 83 June 23, 2017 lish the Slo- 1998, Pope St. John Paul II named Wreath 147 Mary Krakowski, Larksville, PA 89 December 18, 2016 vak Institute him of Tabalta and Wreath 155 Elana Marie Kostival, Reading, PA 80 June 4, 2017 Wreath 155 Christine Maslar, Reading, PA 83 July 2, 2017 of SS. Cyril Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdio-

and Metho- cese of Bratislava-Trnava in Slova- dius, now kia. His episcopal took known as the Pontifi cal Slovak place at the Basilica of the National 14th adult retreat Remember the Memorial Schol ar ship Fund!!! College of SS. Cyril and Metho- Shrine of Our Lady of Sorrows at in Lakewood, Oh. Have you found yourself look ing for a way to memorialize a dius. He became an integral part Sastin on July 26,1998. He then The 14th annual adult retreat lost loved one or fellow Group/Wreath/Assembly member? Why of the Ustav’s publishing aposto- assisted Archbishop Jan Sokol sponsored by The Lakewood Clus- not make a dona tion in their honor to the Memorial Scholar ship late. He remained at the Slovak in episcopal ministry in Trnava. ter of St. Clement, St. Luke, St. fund? Donations made payable to: SCS Memorial Schol ar ship Institute for a total of 32 years. During these years, he served as James and Transfi guration(former Fund may be sent to: During his editorial efforts, a total the president of the Society of St. SS. Cyril & Methodius Slovak par- Dennis J. Zifcak of nearly a thousand titles were Adalbert(spolok sv. Vojtecha), Slo- ish) parishes is set for Wednesday, SCS Museum Treasurer prepared and more than 3 mil- vakia’s largest Catholic publishing October 11 at St. Clement Church 33 Pinecrest Rd., Uxbridge, MA 01569 lion copies printed. These were house. He continued his episcopal & Hall, 14401 Madison Ave., Lake- especially important in the post ministry in Trnava beyond his of- wood, Oh. from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Vatican II period with no religious fi cial retirement in 2002. He most The speaker for the retreat will be (Editor’s note: We have noticed a number of returned publications printed during the recently moved to where he the Rev. Thomas Blau, O.P. whose copies of our Falcon due to incorrect ad dress es of our communist control of the press at passed away. theme will be “Understanding home. All of the Slovak liturgical The funeral liturgy of Bishop God’s Mercy.” members. We ask that when individuals move, that they books used in the U. S. and Can- Stefan Vrablec took place in the A Continental breakfast will be com plete the form below for a change of address or ada as well Slovakia were a result Cathedral of St. John the Baptist served in St. Clement Hall begin- call the home offi ce. We thank you for your continued of the work of the Ustav. in Trnava on September 7 with the ning at 9 a.m., followed with refl ec- co op er a tion) In 1992, he was named the third Most Rev. Stanislav Zvolensky, tions by Fr. Plau. Mass will follow in rector of the Slovak Institute. That Archbishop of Bratislava as prin- church concluding with a hot lunch same year, Pope St. John Paul II cipal celebrant along with bishops and dessert served in St. Clement CHANGE OF AD DRESS OR REQUEST named him a Prelate of Honor from across Slovakia, in the pres- Hall. Cost of the retreat including with the title of Monsignor. Dur- ence of the new Apostolic Nuncio lunch is $12.00. FOR SLOVAK CATHO LIC FALCON ing these years, his sister, Sister in Slovakia, the Most Rev. Gio- For additional information and P.O.BOX 899 • 205 MADISON STREET Galla, a Sister of St. Vincent de como Guido Otonello. During the reservations at Transfi guration, call PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 Paul along with his other religious liturgy, a letter was read from Jozef Kathy Cordonni or Kathleen McEn- sister, served in the domestic de- Cardinal Tomko, retired Prefect of tee at tel. 216 521-7288. An enjoy- T NEW T CHANGE T CANCEL LA TION partment of the Institute. During the Congregation for the Evange- able and spiritually rewarding retreat these years, Msgr. Vrablec en- lization of Peoples in Rome, who is assured. Certifi cate No.______joyed a close collaboration with recalled his many years of close the work of the Slovak Catholic 35th St. Martin’s Day pastoral collaboration with Bishop Name______Federation as well as the Slovak Vrablec. Following the funeral hosted by Group 2 Catholic fraternals in the United rites, the body of Bishop Vrablec on Sunday, Nov. 12 States. He attended several of the was taken to his native village of in Stratford, Conn. New Ad dress______SCF conventions and celebrations Zavod where he was interred. in the United States. He worked May Bishop Vrablec, who so City______State______Zip______closely with Bishop Joseph V. faithfully and zealously served the Adamec who inaugurated the an- Church in general and Slovaks in Old Address______nual SS. Cyril and Methodius Ap- particular, now rest in peace. He peal during his presidency of the was a noble heir of our Cyrilo- City______State______Zip______SCF. This annual appeal supports Methodian heritage of faith. PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 4, 2017

Highlights of the 48th International Slet Held at the State University of New York at Brockport + July 12-16 SLOVENSKÝ KATOLÍCKY SOKOL, 4. OKTÓBRA 2017 PAGE 15

Za komunizmu ho prenasledovali, kňaza Zemana vyhlásili za blahoslaveného Krátke správy zo Slovenska

T Posledné mesiace priniesli Oproti júlu išlo o pokles o 3,5 Slovensku rekordný počet osob- tisíca ľudí, medziročne sa počet ných bankrotov. Do konca au- poberateľov týchto dávok znížil gusta tohto roka vyhlásilo takz- o 18,5 tisíca. vaný malý konkurz 2390 osôb, T Najväčší podiel ľudí pobera- čo je o 284 percent viac ako za júcich dávky v hmotnej núdzi celý rok 2016. Osobný bank- na celkovom počte obyvateľov rot vtedy vyhlásilo 841 ľudí. daného regiónu bol na konci Ukázala to analýza poradenskej minulého mesiaca v okresoch spoločnosti Bisnode. Revúca, Rimavská Sobota a Gel- T Počet osobných bankrotov na nica. Okres Revúca vykázal 6 ti- Slovensku je rekordne vysoký. síc ľudí odkázaných na sociálne V roku 2014 oň požiadalo 582 dávky. Išlo o 14,97 % z celkového osôb, rok na to dovedna 692 ľudí počtu obyvateľov tohto okresu. Legát Svätého otca Františka kardinál počas pontifi kálnej svätej omše blahorečenia sloven- a v roku 2016 bolo číslo osob- V okrese Rimavská Sobota bolo ského saleziána kňaza Titusa Zemana. - Foto: SITA/Diana Černáková ných bankrotov vyššie o necelé 12,1 tisíca poberateľov sociál- dve stovky. nych dávok, čo tvorí 14,35 % z Prezident Kiska sa v New Yorku (Pokračovanie zo str. 16) T Americká sieť pizzerií počtu obyvateľov tohto okresu. režim v bývalom Československu Domino´s Pizza otvorila v V okrese Gelnica bolo v auguste zúčastnil na obchodnom fóre 13. apríla 1950 zrušil mužské Bratislave svoju prvú prevádzku tohto roka 11,59 % ľudí, ktorí kláštory, Zeman zorganizoval a na Slovensku. V blízkej budúc- žili zo sociálnych dávok, čo zod- (Pokračovanie zo str. 16) LP a Bloomberg Philanthro- viedol dva úspešné ilegálne pre- nosti plánuje otvoriť na Sloven- povedá 3,7 tisíca sociálne odká- pies, ktorý fórum otvoril spolu 20. septembra sa zúčastnil chody do Talianska. Pri nich spre- sku niekoľko dálších prevádzok. zaným osobám. s bývalým prezidentom USA na Bloomberg Global Business vádzal najmä mladých saleziánov T Niekoľkodňové pátranie po T Svetová zdravotnícka orga- Billom Clintonom, prezidentom Fórum v hoteli Plaza v New bohoslovcov, aby tam mohli českom turistovi vo Vysokých nizácia (WHO) zoradila krajiny Francúzska Emmanuelom Mac- Yorku. doštudovať a stať sa kňazmi. Tatrách malo tragický koniec, sveta do rebríčka podľa toho, ronom a spoluzakladateľom Ali- “Využil som pozvanie Mi- Tretí prechod 9. apríla 1951 jeho telo našli záchranári 25. ako zdravo sa v nich žije. Sloven- baba Group Jackom Maom. chaela Bloomberga na Global sa pre rozvodnenú rieku Mora- septembra bez známok života. V sko patrí medzi najmenej zdravé Fóra sa zúčastnil aj najbohatší Business Forum, na stretnu- vu nevydaril. Titusa Zemana slabom oblečení neprežil ochla- krajiny na svete. Zaradilo sa na človek sveta Bill Gates a vrcho- tia s investormi, ktorí pôso- spolu s ďalšími zatkli. Nasle- denie a búrku Osudnou sa mu piatu priečku. loví predstavitelia globálnych bia na Slovensku. S vnukom dovalo vypočúvanie spojené zrejme stala zmena počasia, T Až 89 percent úmrtí na fi riem či medzinárodných or- zakladateľa spoločnosti Hyun- s neľudským mučením. Vo silný búrlivý vietor spojený so Slovensku je podľa WHO ganizácií ako prezident Svetovej dai/Kia Čung Eui-sunom sme vykonštruovanom procese ho 22. snežením a teplotami pod nu- zapríčinených civilizačnými banky Jim Kim a šéfk a Medzi- hovorili o ďalších investíciách na februára 1952 odsúdili za špionáž lou. Nezvestného hľadala Hor- chorobami. Za smrť väčšiny národného menového fondu Slovensku v súvislosti so zme- a velezradu na 25 rokov väzenia. ská záchranná služba od 21. sep- Slovákov teda priamo či nepria- Christine Lagardeová. nami, ktorými automobilový Vystriedal väznice v Bratislave, tembra. mo môže cukrovka, srdcovo- Prezident Kiska bol na priemysel prechádza, napríklad Ilave a Leopoldove na Slovensku T Na Slovensku je najmenej cievne ochorenia či rakovina. niekoľkodňovej pracovnej náv- elektromobilita. Viceprezident a v Mírove, Jáchymove a Valdi- ľudí bez práce od roku 1993. Zhruba 27 percent ľudí na Slo- števe USA. Sprevádzajli ho pod- spoločnosti ma ubezpečil, že v ciach v dnešnej Českej repub- Miera nezamestnanosti v au- vensku je obéznych. Vysoká je predseda vlády SR pre investície koncerne má stredná Európa like. Z väzenia ho podmienečne guste klesla na nové minimum aj miera konzumácie alkoholu a a informatizáciu Peter Pellegri- významné rozvojové plány,” prepustili v roku 1964 vo veľmi od roku, kedy vznikla Sloven- cigariet. ni, slovenskí podnikatelia a povedal prezident Kiska po fóre. vážnom zdravotnom stave. Štátna ská republika. V auguste bolo T Tohtoročný august bol na zástupcovia akademickej obce. “S prezidentom spoločnosti bezpečnosť (ŠtB) ho však naďalej na Slovensku nezamestnaných Slovensku tretím najteplejším V San Francisco prezident Honeywell Dariusom - sledovala. len 6,54 percenta ľudí. V porov- augustom od roku 1880. Me- Kiska s jeho dporovod navštívili czykom sme hovorili najmä o V roku 1968 dostal súhlas naní s júlom 2017, keď bola na teorológovia zaznamenali 25 spoločnosť Volkswagen Re- ďalších investíciách do regiónov na verejnú pastoračnú službu úrovni 6,70 percenta, klesla o tropických dní, najviac z nich search Lab a stretli sa aj s An- na Slovensku, kde má fi rma fab- ako kňaz. Utrpenie spôsobené 0,16 percentuálneho bodu (p. namerali na stanici v Dolných drejom Karpathym, ktorý má riky. Diskutovali sme aj o situácií trinásťročným pobytom vo b.). Medziročne sa znížila o 2,89 Plachtinciach - až 21. v spoločnosti Tesla na starosti na trhu práce a nedostatku kva- väzení spôsobilo, že 8. januára p. b. Najviac voľných miest bolo T Každý Slovák dlhoval vlani riadenie vývoja umelej inteli- lifi kovanej pracovnej sily u nás,” 1969 v Bratislave zomrel. v Bratislavskom kraji, najmenej v priemere 6 160 eur, čo je o gencie. Narodil sa na Slovensku, dodal prezident. Po Nežnej revolúcii (1989), ich bolo v Košickom kraji. polovicu viac ako dlh Poliaka ako 15-ročný sa presťahoval Organizátorom podujatia bol pri ktorej padol vo vtedajšej T Výstavba závodu Jaguar Land a dokonca dvakrát viac ako dl- s rodičmi do Toronta, kde Michael Bloomberg, deviaty Československej socialistickej Rover pri Nitre pokračuje podľa huje obyvateľ Maďarska. Dlhy vyštudoval aj univerzitu. Prezi- najbohatší človek sveta, bývalý republike (ČSSR) komunistický plánu. Hlavná výrobná hala je Slovákov patria aj napriek eko- dentovi predviedol najrýchlejšie trojnásobný primátor New režim, začal byť Titus Zeman vní- už postavená. Závod má v prvej nomickému oživeniu medzi auto na svete. Yorku a zakladateľ Bloomberg maný ako mučeník za záchranu fáze vyrábať 150-tisíc áut ročne. najvyššie z krajín strednej a duchovných povolaní. V roku Neskôr by sa kapacita závodu východnej Európy. Výsled- 1991 bol rehabilitovaný. 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Počas dňa mali účastnící fes- lákalo Slovákov z blízkeho, ale Festival navštívili aj viacerí tivalu možnosť navštívit stánky d’alekého okolia. poprední predstavitelia sloven- s bohatým výberom sloven- Festival začal o 10.00 hodine ského politického a kultúrneho ských jedál a koláčov, predajné dopoludnia. O 11. hodine sa života. Prítomných pozdrav- stánky s tovarom dovezeným zo konala pontifi kálna grécko- il aj minister zahraničných Slovenska vrátane slovenských katolícka služba, ktorú slúžil vrecí a európskych záležitostí krojov, keramiky a krzštálu a biskup Milan Lach, S.J. a con- SR a predseda 72. Valného výstavné stánky. Prezident Andrej Kiska (na snímke vpravo) počas stretnutia s celebrovali viacerí kňazi. O 2.00 zhromaždenia OSN Miroslav Počas dňa prebiehal aj futba- Michaelom Bloombergom. - Foto: Kanceôária prezidenta SR hodine začal bohatý kultrúrny Lajčák s manželkou Jarmilou. lový turnaj, v ktorom o titul hrali Prezident Slovenskej repub- om Guterresom, s predsedom program, v ktorom sa predstavil Prítomný bol aj predseda Úradu štyri futbalové mužstvá: Tatry liky Andrej Kiska sa v utorok 72. Valného zhromaždenia OSN folklórny súbor Limbora z New Slovákov žijúcich v zahraničí Slovakia, Slovak Country Club, 19. septembra po príhovore na Miroslavom Lajčákom, rokoval Litmanová a Tretnon New Jer- generálnom zhromaždení OSN s ukrajinským prezidentom Pet- sey. Trofej festivalu si odniesli v New Yorku stretol s generál- rom Porošenkom. hráči mužstva Tatry Slovakia. nym tajomníkom OSN Antóni- (Pokračovanie na str. 15) Za komunizmu ho prenasledovali, kňaza Zemana vyhlásili za blahoslaveného Slovenského saleziánskeho man, kňaz a rehoľník Spoločnosti kňaza Titusa Zemana 30. sep- svätého Jána Bosca, mučeník, tembra v Bratislave vyhlásili za ktorý sa vzdal seba samého až po blahoslaveného ako mučeníka. obetovanie vlastného života, aby V úvode svätej omše v Petržalke vytrvalo chránil i rozvíjal kňazské ho za blahoslaveného vyhlásil povolanie viacerých mladíkov, prefekt Kongregácie pre kauzy nazýva odteraz blahoslaveným. svätých kardinál Angelo Amato, Dňom jeho oslavy nech je ktorého na Slovensko ako svojho každoročne na miestach a for- vyslanca poslal pápež František. mami, ktoré stanovuje právo, 8. Spolupredsedníčka festivalového výboru Nina Holá privítala ministra Na obrad blahorečenia prišlo január, deň, keď vstúpil do neba. Lajčáka a generálnu konzulku SR v New Yorku Ladislavu Begeç okolo 25-tisíc veriacich. V mene Otca i Syna i Ducha Svä- (na snímke vľavo). Dekrét o mučeníctve sloven- tého. Amen,“ prečítal kardinál ského saleziánskeho kňaza Ti- vôľu Svätého Otca. tusa Zemana, ktorý bol za komu- Beatifi kácia, alebo po slov- Saleziánsky kňaz Titusa Zeman nizmu prenasledovaný a zomrel ensky aj blahorečenie, znamená ktorého Boží služobník patril, na následky mučenia a väzne- vyhlásiť toho, kto bol doteraz alebo v určitej skupine veriacich, nia v roku 1969, schválil pápež nazývaný Boží služobník, alebo napríklad v reholi. František na jar tohto roku. ctihodný, za blahoslaveného. Zároveň pápež stanoví aj dá- „Na základe našej apoštolskej Blahorečenie sa deje počas tum liturgického slávenia sviatku právomoci a po porade s Kon- slávnostnej svätej omše. Je to akt, nového blahoslaveného. gregáciou pre kauzy svätých sme ktorým – po uskutočnení pred- Titus Zeman sa narodil sa sa rozhodli splniť prianie nášho písaného procesu – pápež dovolí, 4. januára 1915 vo Vajnoroch, brata Stanislava Zvolenského, aby sa Božiemu služobníkovi dnešnej mestskej časti Bratislavy. bratislavského arcibiskupa – met- preukazoval verejný cirkevný Ako 25-ročný sa stal salezián- ropolitu, ako aj viacerých ďalších kult, na istom území a pred- skym kňazom a pôsobil ako bratov v biskupskej službe a mno- písanými spôsobmi, napríklad kaplán, školský radca a profe- sor chémie. Keď komunistický Súbor Lipka z Linden, NJ počas vystúpenia. - Fotografi e: Generálny kon- hých veriacich. Nech sa teda cti- v diecéze, ktorá proces viedla, zulát SR v New Yorku hodný Boží služobník Titus Ze- alebo aj v celom národe, do (Pokračovanie na str. 15)