Slovensk¥ Katolícky Sokol

Za Boha a Národ For God and Nation

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 CIII PASSAIC, N.J., JANUARY 15, 2014 NUMBER 5008 Assembly 162 among parish founders Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish in Clifton, N.J. Concludes Centennial Year Observance With Impressive Pontifi cal Concelebrated Liturgy and Banquet with children of the parish attired in traditional Slovak kroj. Concele- brating with Bishop Serratelli were the Most Reverend Frank J. Rodi- mer, Bishop-Emeritus of Paterson; the Rev. John T. Connolly, pastor of the parish; the Rev. Msgr. John J. Demkovich, who is in residence; the Rev. Martin Kertys, C.O., a member of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri in Tappan, N.Y., who is in charge of Slovak ministry at the parish; the Rev. Richard A. Bay, a son of the parish; the Rev. Hector R. Melendez, parochial vicar along with other visiting clergy. Assisting at the Liturgy was Deacon Eugenio Morales. Refl ecting the current di- versity of the parish community, the readings and hymns were in English, Slovak and Spanish. Dur- ing the homily given by Bishop Serratelli, he commended the parish for its great witness of faith under the leadership of Father John T. Connolly. The Bishop announced The beautiful Centennial year that he had named Father Connolly banner which graced the Clifton, Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli, center, was principal celebrant of the Mass of Thanksgiving concluding the pastor of the parish. It was also Fa- centennial-year observance of Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish in Clifton, N.J. Flanking Bishop Serratelli N.J. church over the past year, ther’s birthday and the appointment features its patrons, the apostles are Father John T. Connolly, pastor and Bishop Frank J. Rodimer, the retired Bishop of Paterson. With was received with great joy. Father them are the concelebrating priests and assisting deacons. of the family of Slavic nations, (Continued on page 10) Saints Cyril and Methodius. Sunday, November 3, 2013 was a memorable day in the life of Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish in Clifton, N.J. The parish turned out to conclude the Centennial Year observance of its founding, coincidentally during this year’s observance of the 1150th anniversary of the arrival of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Slovakia. Through- out the year, the parish hosted a number of activities to commemo- rate a century in the life of faith in the well-known Slovak parish. The 100th anniversary celebration on November 3rd began with a Pontifi cal concelebrated Mass of Thanksgiving at 10:30 a.m. A capacity crowd of more than 700 fi lled the beautiful church to capacity. The parishioners welcomed the Most Reverend Arthur J. Serratelli, Bishop of Paterson as principal The Most Rev. Arthur J. Serratelli, Bishop of Paterson, center is shown with prominent Sokols and guests celebrant of the liturgy. Bishop Ser- following the Centennial Liturgy in Saints Cyril and Methodius Church in Clifton, N.J. on November 3rd. ratelli was greeted at the beginning Shown on the photo are, l-r, our General Counsel, Attorney John D. Pogorelec, Supreme Secretary Steven of the liturgy with the traditional M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., life-long members of the parish; Father Richard A. Bay, parish son and chaplain of Slovak welcome of bread and salt Slovak Catholic Sokol, Assembly 162; Father John T. Connolly, pastor of the parish; Congressman Bill presented by Sister Maria Glodava, Pascrell, Jr., Monsignor John J. Demkovich who is in residence at the parish; and Attorney John D. Pogor- O.S.F., a parish vocation, along elec, Jr., Chairperson of the Centennial Committee and President of Assembly 162. PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JANUARY 15, 2014

Introducing our newest members BABY SPOONS Supreme Physical Fitness Board Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa. OCTOBER 2013 The annual meeting of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board is Assembly Name scheduled for the weekend of January 31 thru February 2 in Pitts- No. burgh, Pa. The meeting will be held in the Embassy Suites Hotel. The 34 Jayden Thao annual meeting offers an opportunity for the Board to discuss the past 48 Harper Sevick year’s numerous accomplishments in our various sporting activities. 78 Charlee Sicinski The meeting also affords the opportunity to discuss how future events 162 Devin O’Sullivan can be improved upon. The Board will also fi nalize the 2014 interna- 162 Kaylee Stormes tional Slovak Catholic Sokol tournament schedule. 167 Carson Sveda In preparation for the annual meeting, any Group, Assembly or 201 Charles Dunbar Wreath is welcome to submit any thoughts or suggestions on how to improve our sporting activities. Such suggestions or recommen- Wreath dations must be submitted in writing and sent to the Home Offi ce 22 Jillian Di Renna prior to January 24, 2014. All correspondence should be addressed 47 Kaylin Moua to our Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., 205 Madison 47 Sanaki Xiong St., P.O. 899, Passaic, NJ 07055 and submitted by the deadline date. 93 Joziah Kaoher We look forward to hearing from our members as to what went 93 Patrick Lee well at our sporting events in 2013 along with ideas on how to improve or increase the involvement at our 2014 tournaments. We thank NOVEMBER 2013 you for being a part of the greatest Slovak Catholic athletic fraternal Assembly Name in the United States and Canada. Evelyn Mary Tremaine, born Members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board include: Ed- Michael Joseph Ulichney, No. August 9, 2013, is the daughter of ward D. Moeller, Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics; Kathleen born November 9, 2011, is the 59 Dominic Savero Matthew Edward and Julie Beth S. Watkins, Supreme Physical Directress; Dusan Dorich, Supreme son of Michael and Ruth Ann 86 Jacob Hulse Frieko Tremaine of Pittsburgh, Physical Director; James C. Matlon, Supreme Assistant Director of O’Donnell Ulichney of Wilkes- 255 Millie Dunn Pa. She was enrolled as a mem- Sports and Athletics; Katie Swift, Supreme Assistant Physical Direc- Barre, Pa. He was enrolled as a ber of Assembly 82 in Dunlo, Pa. tress; John M. Underation, Supreme Assistant Physical Director; and member of Assembly 59 in Wil- Wreath Denise DiMartino, Nancy Kropolinsky, Jennifer A. Romine, Martin kes-Barre, Pa. 22 Brenna Macurak 47 Alisanee Lee Degnan, Frank P. Laury, III, and Damain J. Suess, Members. 93 Sophia Yang Looking forward to another successful year of Sokol good sportsmanship and camaraderie in the best traditions of our organization’s slogan of “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body,” may I remain SEZ YOU... Zdar Boh! Letters to the Editor Edward D. Moeller Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics Dear Mr. Tanzone and members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, For a Happy New Year... * Into each day put equal parts My God bless you during this Take 12 fi ne, full-grown months; of faith, patience, courage, work, holy Advent and Christmas season! see that these are thoroughly free hope, fi delity, liberality, kindness, Thank you so much for sending from all old memories of bitternes, rest, common sense, and medita- me copies of the Slovak Catholic rancor, hate and jealousy. tion. Falcon and for the very nice edito- Cleanse from them completely * Add about a teaspoonful of Daniel Santos, born August 2, rial on page 4 of the November 27, every clinging bit of spite; pick off good spirits, a dash of fun, a pinch 2002, is the son of Chue Lee and 2013 issue. all specks of pettiness. of folly, a sprinkling of play, and a Kon Xiong Lee of Appleton, Wis. I am deeply honored that the Cut 11 of these months into 30 or heaping cupful of good humor. He was enrolled as a member of body of bishops has elected me to 31 equal parts.(February has 28 this * Pur ove into the whole and mix Wreath 93 in Milwaukee, Wis. serve as President of the United year). Do not attempt t make up the with vim. States Conference of Catholic whole btch at one time, but prepare * Serve with quietness, unself- Bishops. As Pope Francis calls us one day at a time, as follows: ishness, and cheerfulness. to witness to the Gospel of Jesus Christ, I look forward to serving Slovakia’s Youngest Bishop Visits the U.S. Sunny Lee, born June 16, 2006, my brother bishops as together we is the son of Chue Lee and and seek to serve our Lord. Kon Xiong Lee of Appleton, Wis. I am very proud of my Slovak He was enrolled as a member of heritage and your recognition and Wreath 93 in Milwaukee, Wis. communication to the Slovak Cath- olic community is especially meaningful. Please know of my prayers for you as well as for all the members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol. Thank you for your service on behalf of the Church. Please keep me in your prayers. Sincerely yours in our Lord, + Joseph E. Kurtz Archbishop of Louisville

OUR NEXT ISSUE IS JANUARY 29TH In keeping with our biweek- Melissa Lee, born August 2, 2009, ly publishing schedule, the next is the daughter of Chue Lee and issue of the Slovak Cath o lic At age 40, the Most Reverend Milan Lach, S.J., shown above right, is Kon Xiong Lee of Appleton, Wis. Fal con will be that of Wednes- Slovakia’s newest and youngest bishop. He serves as the Auxiliary of She was enrolled as a member of day, January 29thDead line for the Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Archdiocese of Presov. Bishop Wreath 93 in Milwaukee, Wis. all pho tos and in for ma tion for Milan visited the United States for the ﬁ rst time to participate in the this issue will be Thursday, Episcopal ordination and installation of the new Eparch of Passaic, the January 23rd. View e-Falcon Most Reverend Kurt Burnette on December 4, 2013. Following the in- on our website: www.slovak- stallation in Passaic, N.J., Bishop Milan traveled to Pittsburgh to visit Allisa Lee, born January 21, catholicsokol.org. Thanking the headquarters of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Pittsburgh, Byz- 2008, is the daughter Chue Lee you for your contin ued coop- antine Rite and its Metropolitan, Archbishop William Skurla. Shown and Kon Xiong of Appleton, Wis. er a tion in this mat ter, I re main above left is Monsignor Peter Sturak, Dean of the Catholic Theologi- She was enrolled as a member of Zdar Boh! cal Faculty at the University of Presov. The two clergy visitors from Wreath 93 in Milwaukee, Wis. Daniel F. Tanzone Editor Presov received a warm welcome in Pittsburgh from Honorary Slovak Consul, Joseph T. Senko. Presov is the Sister City of Pittsburgh. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JANUARY 15, 2014 PAGE 3

dancing; $30.00 for adults, $20.00 for students and seniors, $40.00 at the door. SUN.FEB. 16 Q Assembly 167 annual meeting at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Center, 888 West Hopocan Ave., Barberton, From the Desk of the Supreme Secretary Oh. beginning at 2 p.m. SAT.MARCH 1 Q Traditional Pre-Lenten “Fasiangy” My Fraternal View celebration hosted by Assembly 20 by Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. of the Slovak League of America at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 3200 South 103rd St.,(103rd & Oklahoma Ave.) Greenfi eld, Wis. from 6-11 p.m.; traditional Slovak food, entertainment and dancing; $5.00 per person; for information call Betty Valent RESOLVING TO MAKE THE NEW YEAR SUCCESSFUL anything happen to you. Some people believe they don’t need life in- (414) 425-6137. This is my fi rst column for this New Year of 2014 and I am es- surance because they are in good health and their family would receive SUN.MARCH 9 pecially honored and privileged to greet all of our members and friends more if they invested elsewhere. Well, let me share with you some old Q Celebration of the 75th anniversary at this time as our organization begins its 109th year of fraternal ser- fashioned advice. When you are in good health, it is the perfect time to of the independence of the fi rst Slo- vice. I hope you all enjoyed the last issue which was our traditional purchase more life insurance. When you’re in good health is when you vak Republic hosted by Assembly 1 Review of Fraternal Activities for 2013 in magazine format. In glancing can better qualify for life insurance. Purchasing new or additional life of the Slovak League of America at through the colorful and attractive edition, I hope that you were a part insurance gives you the peace of mind knowing that if something hap- St. John Nepomucene Parish Hall, of the many activities which our organization hosted during 2013 and pens to you, your family is going to be O.K. fi nancially. Owning life 406 East 67th St., New York, N.Y., saw your smiling face. If you were not a part of our 2013 sporting or insurance allows you to invest freely without worry. You won’t need to Slovak Mass in church at 11 a.m., so- fraternal gatherings, may I recommend that one of your fi rst New Year’s fret about the stock market being up or down because the foundation cial program to follow at 1 p.m., free Resolutions is to make an effort to participate in one or more of our en- of your fi nancial plan is life insurance. Remember, life insurance is 100 admission. joyable 2014 sporting and fraternal events. We certainly have a variety percent guaranteed and the proceeds are paid to your benefi ciary tax- SAT. MARCH 22 of activities to suit a variety of interests for every age and walk in life. I free. So, I would recommend that one of your resolutions for 2014 is to Q Slovak fi lm festival (with English would like to thank those of you who were a part of our 2013 activities sit down with your spouse and determine whether you have suffi cient subtitles) hosted by the Western Penn- and look forward to seeing you and many more of our members at our life insurance coverage for yourself and your family. Your coverage sylvania Slovak Cultural Association 2014 events. with our organization assures you with the best life insurance coverage begins at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Lebanon In making New Year’s Resolutions, the key to their success around as well as access to some of the fi nest fraternal benefi ts avail- Public Library,16 Castle Shannon is to be selective and not make many but just a few which are relevant, able. So if you have any questions regarding our insurance or annuity Blvd., Mt. Lebanon, Pa., the fi rst fea- meaningful, and will contribute to your happiness, prosperity and con- products, feel free to give a call to our Director of Sales and Marketing, ture is titled Night Riders. tinued success in the new year. Albert J. Suess, Jr., F.I.C. at tel. 1-888-381-5431 or (412) 381-5431 and SUN.MARCH 23 Now that we are slowly emerging from the economic diffi - he will be pleased to assist you. Q St. Joseph’s Day Celebration, pa- culties of the past few years, I am very enthusiastic about the future As you know, from our earliest beginnings, we have been a tronal feast day observance of As- growth and development of our organization. The past year has been family-oriented organization. Over the years, we have been blessed sembly 182 at St. John Nepomucene one of the best in the area of membership, premium income, insurance by the support and enthusiasm of many families. Some of us hail from Parish, 411 East 66th St., New York in force and investment return. You can be part of our continued suc- families which are second, third or even fourth generation Sokol mem- City beginning with Slovak Mass in cess in 2014 by resolving to make an effort to enroll new members. bers. I again thank all those faithful Recommenders who have shared church at 11 a.m. followed by lun- When was the last time you looked just within your own family to see the Sokol family tradition by enrolling new members in 2013. Will you cheon and fraternal program in the who is or is not a member of our organization? If we had more 100 continue that fraternal tradition? I hope so. Make sure that one of your parish social hall. percent Sokol families, our membership would continue to grow by 2014 resolutions is to sign up a new member this year, your efforts are leaps and bounds. It is a given that all of us need the benefi ts which truly appreciated. Pre-Lenten celebration only life insurance ownership can provide. Then it makes perfect sense Until next time, have a great week, and in the name of my in Milwaukee on March 1 that you look to have the Slovak Catholic Sokol provide all your life lovely wife, Annie my children and grandchildren, may you and your Milwaukee’s Assembly 20 of the insurance and annuity needs. Remember, life insurance is an excellent family enjoy a very happy, healthy, prosperous New Year of 2014. Peace Slovak League of America will host way to make sure your family has money to meet their needs should be with you and May God bless you and yours. Zdar Boh! its traditional pre-Lenten Slovak celebration of “Fasiangy” on Saturday, Suites Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pa. begin- TUES.FEB.11 March 1. The festivities will be held ning on Friday evening at 7 p.m. Q Slovak language classes hosted at the Knights of Columbus Hall lo- Sokol Calendar SAT.FEB.1 by the Western Pennsylvania Slo- cated at 3200 South 103rd Street at Q Marian Hall Night at the Races vak Cultural Association begin at the the corner of 103rd and Oklahoma SUN.JAN.19 corner of Constitution and 9th St., benefi t for the School Sisters of St. Brashear Association, 2005 Sarah St., Avenue from 6 to 11 p.m. An enjoy- Q Assembly 78 annual meeting in the N.W. Francis, Mount Assist Convent, 934 Pittsburgh, Pa. from 6:30 to 8 p.m.; able evening has been planned and social hall of Incarnation of the Lord SUN.JAN.26 Forest Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa., 6 to 11 classes continue every Tuesday until the Milwaukee area Sokols and So- Parish, 617 Pierce St., Bethlehem, Pa. Q Lecture on Dr. Milan Hodza, Slo- p.m., for information call (412)761- April 1; for information call Albina kolky are invited to celebrate in the beginning at 1 p.m. vak Statesman, journalist and pro- 6004. Senko at (412)531-2990 during offi ce Mardi Gras tradition before the be- Q Assembly 219 annual meeting in fessor, by Dr. Susan Mikula at Klas SAT.FEB.8 hours or Joseph Senko at (412)956- ginning of the Lenten season. Most Holy Trinity Rectory, 18 Trin- Restaurant, 5734 West Cermak Rd., Q Group 1 offi cers meeting at Slo- 6000 to reserve a place. Delicious Slovak culinary speci- ity Plaza, Yonkers, N.Y. following the Cicero, Ill., reception at 12:30 p.m. vak Catholic Sokol headquarters, 205 FRI.FEB.14 alities will be available from 6 to 10 9;30 a.m. Mass. followed by dinner and lecture; tick- Madison St., Passaic, N.J. beginning Q Assembly 11 annual meeting at the p.m. In addition homemade Slovak Q Annual observance of the Week of ets $25.00 per person, for reservations at 12 noon. home of Therese M. Buc, 9024 Del pastries will be available for sale. Prayer for Christian Unity hosted by call (847)362-9036. Q 33rd annual Czech & Slovak Prado Dr., Palos Hills, Ill. beginning Music for dancing and listing plea- the churches of Passaic, N.J. at St. Q Assembly 113 annual meeting, Dancing Ball at The Astoria Manor, at 1 p.m. sure will be provided throughout the John’s Episcopal Church, 215 Lafay- under the patronage of St. Anthony 25-22 Astoria Blvd., Astoria, N.Y. SAT.FEB.15 evening. A highlight of the program ette Ave., corner of Passaic and Lafay- and St. Ann, in St. Anthony of Padua beginning at 8 p.m., dinner, open-bar, Q Fasiangy - Lenten food cooking will be a performance at 7:30 p.m. ette Avenues, Passaic, N.J. beginning School hall, 2223 51st St., Kenosha, entertainment, live music, $110.00 and tasting demonstration hosted by by the talented Tatra Slovak Folk at 3:30 p.m. in church with a recep- Wis. beginning at 2 p.m. per person, for reservations call Zlata the Western Pennsylvania Slovak Dancers who will present the color- tion and social to follow in the church Q Assembly 79 annual meeting at the Praha Productions, tel. (646)641- Cultural Association at St. Gregory ful and entertaining music and dance hall; the public is invited to attend; for Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, Rail- 6079, [email protected]. Byzantine Catholic Church Hall, traditions of the various regions of information call Kathy Levendusky road St., Lilly, Pa. beginning at 2 p.m., SUN.FEB.9 2005 Mohawk Dr., Upper St. Clair, Slovakia. (973)772-5918. refreshments will be served following Q Annual Patronal Feast Day obser- Pa. from 2-4 p.m., $15.00 for mem- Tickets are just $5.00 per person Q Assembly 162 meeting in SS. Cyril the business meeting. vance of Assembly 162 beginning bers, $20.00 for non-members, for and are available at the door. An and Methodius Church Hall, 218 FRI.JAN.31 with 10:30 a.m. Slovak Mass at the reservations and information call enjoyable evening is assured. For Ackerman Ave., Clifton, N.J. begin- Q Deadline for submitting 2013 So- Church of SS. Cyril and Methodius, Albina at (412)343-5031 or Joe at additional information about this ning at 12:30 p.m. kol Walking Program totals to Su- 218 Ackerman Ave., Clifton, N.J., (412)956-6000. traditional celebration, call Betty at WED.JAN.22 preme Assistant Physical Directress luncheon and fraternal program to Q Assembly 182 pre-Lenten celebra- (414)425-6137 or Ellen at (262)893- Q Annual March for Life commemo- Katie Swift at email at Katie70@aol. follow in the church hall. tion in the Slovak tradition of ostatne 7483. We hope to see many Sokols rating the 41st anniversary of the in- com Q Assembly 9 annual meeting in the fasiangy at St. John Nepomucene and Sokolky of Wreath 93 at this famous legalization of abortion in our JAN.31 - FEB.2 meeting room of Holy Name of Jesus Parish Social hall, 406 East 67th St., year’s festivities. country, Washington D.C., Slovak Q Supreme Physical Fitness Board School, 1950 Barnum Ave., Stratford, New York City beginning at 7 p.m. Zdar Boh! fraternalists meet at 11:30 a.m. at the Annual Meeting at the Embassy Conn. beginning at 1 p.m. with reception followed by dinner and Betty Valent PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JANUARY 15, 2014 REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God ... and Slovak life Gospel for the Second Sunday Sister Miriam Teresa Demjanovich pastor of St. Mary’s Assumption Parish in Passaic, N.J. of the Year – January 19th Beatifi ed by Pope Francis is currently active in the work of the League of Prayer John 1:29-34 On December 17, 2013 Pope Francis following promoting the sainthood cause of Sister Miriam Teresa. A reading from the holy Gospel a meeting with the members of the Congregation for As the cause advanced, the body of Sister Miriam Te- according to John the Causes of Saints, issued a decree declaring one resa was exhumed from the Motherhouse cemetery and of his favorite Jesuits, Blessed Peter Faber, a saint. In placed in the Chapel of the Holy Family in 1979. John the Baptist saw Jesus addition, several other saints’ causes were advanced, The major step in the cause came on May 10, 2012 coming toward him including that of Sister Miriam when the Congregation of Saints, with the concurance and said, Teresa Demjanovich, a member of the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, declared that “Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world. of the Sisters of Charity of St. Sister Miriam Teresa Demjanovich had exercised he- roic virtues. Following that announcement, she was ac- He is the one of whom I said, Elizabeth in Convent Station, “A man is coming after me N.J. who died in 1927. By recog- corded the title of “Venerable.” who ranks ahead of me nizing a miracle attributed to her The miracle accepted which had led the Vatican because he existed before me.’ intercession, the Pope cleared the to declare Sister Miriam Teresa “Blessed” is a case in I did not know him, way for her Beatifi cation. which a young boy who was declared legally blind due but the reason A native of Bayonne, N.J., to bilateral macular degeneration. Though the interces- why I came baptizing with water Sister Miriam Teresa was born sion of Sister Miriam Teresa, his sight was restored. was that he might be made known there March 26, 1901, the young- This case was reviewed and approved by the medical to Israel.” est child of Alexander and Johanna Suchy Demja- experts, the theologians and the ordinaries(Bishops and John testifi ed further, saying, novich, Greek Catholics who had emigrated from Cardinals) of the Congregation for Saints Causes in Rome that there is an unexplainable medical cure and “I saw the Spirit come down Bardejov in eastern Slovakia, settling in Bayonne in like a dove from heaven the early 1890s. It was from her devout parents with that the cure is attributed to prayers to Sister Miriam and remain upon him. daily religious practices that Miriam Teresa fi rst ac- Teresa and her intercession. I did not know him, quired a clear knowledge to want to fi nd in every cir- We rejoice at the announcement of the Beatifi ca- but the one who sent me cumstance the desire of God and to be directed toward tion of Sister Miriam Teresa Demjanovich, an heir of to baptize with water told me, a consecrated life. She was Baptized and Chrismated our Cyrilo-Methodian heritage of faith. Coincidentally, ‘On whomever you see the Spirit come down and received her fi rst Holy Communion at St. John her beatifi cation comes as we conclude the great jubilee and remain, the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Bayonne in year of SS. Cyril and Methodius, the 1150th anniver- he is the one who will baptize the Byzantine Catholic Ruthenian rite of her parents. sary of the arrival of the brother saints in what is today with the Holy Spirit.’ Now I have seen and testifi ed During her formative years, she also worshipped at St. Slovakia beginning the evangelization of the family of Slavic nations. that he is the Son of God.” Joseph Slovak Roman Catholic Church in Bayonne. The Gospel of the Lord. One of Sister Miriam Teresa’s siblings, Msgr. Charles Demjanovich was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese Bishop Kurt Bernette installed as of Newark. He was a long-time pastor in East Ruther- 5th Byzantine Catholic Bishop of Passaic Gospel for the Third Sunday ford, N.J. and taught the Slovak language at the former Archbishop William C. Skurla, Metropolitan of the Year January 26th Newark major seminary of the Immaculate Concep- Archbishop of Pittsburgh of the Byzantine Rite, pre- Matthew 4:12-23 tion in Darlington, N.J. Another sibling, a sister, Cath- sided at the Consecration and installation of the Most A reading from the holy Gospel erine was married to the brother of the fi rst Bishop of Reverend Kurt Burnette, J.C.L. as the 5th Bishop of the according to Matthew Paterson, Thomas H. McLaughlin who introduced the Eparchy of Passaic on December 4th. The ceremony cause of Sister Miriam Teresa in 1946. was fi lled with the ancient traditions of the Byzantine When Jesus heard After attending Bayonne public schools, she be- Catholic Church and took place at that John had been arrested, gan studies at the College of St. Elizabeth in Convent the Byzantine Catholic Cathedral he withdrew to Galilee. Station, graduating with an undergraduate degree in of St. Michael the Archangel in He left Nazareth and went to live 1923. Two years later, she entered the Sisters of Char- Passaic, N.J. located in the heart in Capernaum by the sea, ity at Convent Station. She wrote a series of spiritual of the Dundee section of the city, in the region of Zebulun and Naphtali, that what had been said conferences, which were collected and published after once the home of the waves of through Isaiah the prophet her death as a book, “Greater Perfection.” She died in Slovak, Polish and Ukrainian im- might be fulfi lled: 1927 at the age of 26. She was declared venerable by migrants. Present at the consecra- “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, the Vatican in May 2012. tion was the Most Rev. Carlo Ma- the way to the sea, beyond the Jordan, Since Beatifi cations are no longer done in Rome ria Vigano, Apostolic Nuncio to Galilee of the Gentiles, but in the local Church, more than likely the Beatifi ca- the United States and personal representative of Pope the people who sit in darkness tion ceremony, the fi nal step before Canonization, will Francis. Assistants to the Principal Consecrator were have seen a great light, take place in the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart the Most Rev. John M. Kundrick, Bishop of the Epar- on those dwelling in a land in Newark, the metropolitan cathedral in the state of chy of Parma, Oh. and the Most Rev. Gerald N. Dino, overshadowed by death light has arisen.” New Jersey. The offi cial announcement regarding Sis- Bishop of the Eparchy of Phoenix, Ariz. From that time on, Jesus began to preach and say, ter Miriam Teresa’s sainthood advancement came in a Bishop Kurt will oversee the 84 Byzantine Cath- “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.” document received from Rome sent by Cardinal An- olic parishes on the Eastern Seaboard from Maine to As he was walking by the Sea of Galilee, gelo Amato, S.D.B., Prefect of the Congregation for Florida, served by 77 priests. He will serve as the fi fth he saw two brothers, Simon who is called Peter, the Causes of the Saints. ordinary of the Byzantine Eparchy of Passaic. Estab- and his brother Andrew, The promotion of the cause of sainthood of Sis- lished in 1963, the fi rst Eparch was Bishop Stephen casting a net into the sea; ter Miriam Teresa was inaugurated by the Sisters of Kocisko who served until 1968. He was succeeded by they were fi shermen. Charity of St. Elizabeth in 1946 when the Sister Mir- Bishop Michael J. Dudick who served until 1995. In He said to them, “Come after me, iam Teresa League of Prayer was established at their 1996, Bishop Andrew Pataki was appointed as the third and I will make you fi shers of men.” Motherhouse in Convent Station, N.J. They felt that Eparch of Passaic. In 2007, Bishop William C. Skurla At once they left their nets and followed him. she should be considered for sainthood by the Catho- was appointed in 2007 and remained as the ordinary He walked along from there and saw two other brothers, lic Church because of her saintly life, her striving for until his appointment as Metro- James, the son of Zebedee, and his brother John perfection in her religious life, her spiritual writings, politan Archbishop of Pittsburgh They were in a boat, with their father Zebedee, the mystical privileges accorded her by God during in 2012. mending their nets. life and the favors received by others after her death Born at Sculthorpe Royal Air He called them, and immediately through her intercession with God. Sister M. Zita Force Base in Norfolk, England they left their boat and their father Geis, S.C., a classmate of Sister Miriam Teresa, was on November 7, 1955, Bishop and followed him. appointed the fi rst director of the League of Prayer. Kurt was raised in Texas. He was He went around all of Galilee, Over the years, our organization has been very sup- ordained a priest for the Eparchy teaching in their synagogues, portive of Sister Miriam Teresa’s cause. A number of the Holy Protection of Mary in Phoenix on April 26, proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom, of our members have been active in the work of the 1989 by the late Bishop John M. Bilock. He is a mem- and curing every disease and illness among the people. League of Prayer, including our late Supreme Chap- ber of the California Bar Association and has licentiate lain, Msgr. Emil R. Suchon and our late Editor John C. in Canon Law from the Pontifi cal Oriental Institute in The Gospel of the Lord. Sciranka. Currently, Msgr. John J. Demkovich, retired (Continued on page 15) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JANUARY 15, 2014 PAGE 5

Plan to participate in 2014 Lodge Jottings Announcing Our College Sokol Walking Program Update Scholarship Grants for 2014 CHICAGO, ILL. by Katie Swift by Julie Ann Dobbs Supreme Assistant Physical Directress Assembly 11 Supreme Vice President The annual meeting of our As- Welcome to a New Year! 2014 is already here! I believe that We are pleased to announce that the Slovak Catholic Sokol will sembly, under the spiritual patron- this is going to be a great year for our organization in general and our make available a total of $62,000 in scholarship grants to eligible age of SS. Cyril and Methodius, will Sokol Walking Program in particular. members in 2014. Previous recipients of Slovak Catholic Sokol schol- be held on Friday, February 14 at 2013 came to a great conclusion for me arship grants may reapply for a 2014 grant; however, per Convention the home of Financial & Recording and my family. Connor, Hailey and I welcomed mandate - a student may receive a maximum of two (2) Slovak Catho- Secretary Therese M. Buc, 9024 Del home my husband and their father, Nate after a lic Sokol scholarship grant awards in each category. Prado Drive in Palos Hill, Ill. begin- seven-month deployment in Afghanistan. Na- A total of 30 Slovak Catholic Sokol college grants of $1,000 ing at 1 p.m. than made it home on December 17th, so we each, two Theodore and Mary Jane Rich Memorial Scholarships one All members are urged to attend were able to celebrate the Christmas holiday for a male and female in the amount of $2,500 each, two Emil Slavik and have input about the future of together as a family. It was an amazing present Memorial Scholarships one for a male and female in the amount of Assembly 11. There is a critical need for all of us. $2,000 each, one The Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial Scholarship for members to serve as offi cers Well, now is the time for our Sokol walk- in the amount of $1,000, one Krista L. Glugosh Memorial Scholarship In recent years, we have hosted ers to get back on track and set some goals for in the amount of $1,000 and two Slovak Catholic Sokol (SCS) Memo- the centennial celebrations of our the New Year. I hope adding a few miles to rial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Assembly our former Wreath 9 as your walking plan is on the top of your resolutions list. Getting out With one application you may apply for all college scholar- well as Group 4. At these celebra- and moving will keep you healthy and young. Have you thought ship grants for which you are eligible. Note that only one grant tion as many as 100 members of our about meeting a group to walk or joining a walking club? Many areas per applicant will be awarded. Assembly have pariticipated. We in- of the country have a Meet Up group. This will help encourage you to College scholarship eligibility requirements: vite those members who showed in- walk more and to stay on track, especially during the winter months. Slovak Catholic Sokol (a total of 30, $1,000 grants will be award- terest in these celebrations to join us I know myself, if I am meeting someone to work out or walk with it ed) at this year’s annual meeting. Those serves as a great motivation. In this way, I am more likely to get my • Must have a minimum of $3,000 permanent Life planning to attend should call me at workout in that day because someone else is waiting to meet as well. Insurance Coverage. 708-598-1468. In addition, it is more fun to walk or workout with another. If you • Must be a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol for at least Zdar Boh! do not have a “walking buddy” or a group, think about starting one. fi ve years. Therese M. Buc I am sure there are others in your area who would love to join. They • Must have completed one semester of undergraduate just need a leader. Why not be that leader. I extend a warm fraternal Fin. & Rec. Secretary studies as a FULL TIME student at an accredited college, invitation to those of our members who have not as yet been a part of university or professional school, or be enrolled in a our Sokol Walking Program to consider joining us in 2014. CLIFTON, NJ graduate or professional degree program. Finally, I ask that our current Sokol Walkers send me their totals Assembly 162 • Must have an accumulated grade point average of at least from 2013 by the end of January. You can mail them to me: Katie The fi rst meeting of our Assem- 2.5 or better. Swift, 2813 Weatherly Drive, New Bern, NC 28562 or email me at bly under the patronage of SS. Cyril • One parent must be a Slovak Catholic Sokol member. [email protected]. Join us as we celebrate our organization’s great and Methodius in the New Year of • Essay- “How has being a member of the Slovak Catholic slogan of “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body” in 2014. Keep up the 2014 is scheduled for Sunday, Janu- Sokol infl uenced my life?” great work and keep walking to good health! Again, Happy New ary 19 at 12:30 p.m. in SS. Cyril and Theodore and Mary Jane Rich (one male and one female grant Year and Zdar Boh! Methodius Church Hall. All mem- in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded) bers are invited to attend. • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship On our meeting agenda will be AND fi nalizing our plans for our annual • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry patronal feast day observance which • Must be majoring in medical curriculum will be held on Sunday, February 9. Emil Slavik (one male and one female grant in the amount of On that occasion will be commemo- $2,000 will be awarded) rate our great patrons, SS. Cyril and • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship Methodius and also honor our senior AND Sokol members at our traditional • Both parents must be members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol Mass and fraternal program. In ad- • Must be majoring in liberal arts, the sciences, pre-law, pre- dition, other lodge business will be medical or business curriculum. discussed. We anticipate a busy fraternal and sporting year for our As- The Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in sembly. the amount of $1,000 will be awarded) We look forward to seeing a good • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship turnout at our meeting. Come join us AND for an enjoyable fraternal afternoon. • Majoring in Nursing or Medical curriculum. Wishing all a happy and healthy • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry. New Year 2014, may we remain Krista L. Glugosh Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in the amount ISSN: 0897-8107 Zdar Boh! of $1,000 will be awarded) John D. Pogorelec, Jr. • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship Established April 15, 1911 President AND Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol David Bulwin • Majoring in curriculum with a focus in computer graphics, Issued Bi-Weekly Recording Secretary design or layout Slovak Catholic Sokol Memorial Scholarship (2 grants in the Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor amount of $1000 will be awarded to the applicant that best ex- KENOSHA, WIS. Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 emplifi es the spirit of volunteerism) Assembly 113 • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship Annual Subscription Rates Due to confl icting problems as • Essay- “Describe the one volunteer experience that made United States $40.00 – All others countries $45.00 well as health problems with As- the biggest personal impact on you- how/why”. sembly 113 offi cers, we have to The process of applying for any of the above college level POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, cancel our annual meeting under the P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, patronage of St. Joseph and St. Ann, scholarships is completely on-line. Applications and instructions are Passaic, New Jersey 07055 scheduled for Sunday, January 26, ONLY available on our website @ www.slovakcatholicsokol.org 2014. A rescheduled date will be an- Questions regarding the Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Member of the Catholic Press nounced in the future. Program may be directed to: Julie Dobbs, Supreme Vice-President, Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee, vp@slovakcatholicso- Association of America We extend our best wishes to all our Sokol members throughout the kol.org, (262)498-2571 country for a joyful and healthy Deadline for submission of all scholarship applications is Proprietor and Publisher March 31, 2014. SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL New Year in 2014. May our activities in the new year continue to re- In addition to our college grant program, we make available P.O. Box 899 fl ect the best of Sokol fraternalism. 19 Catholic High School Grants in the amount of $500 each as well 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 Zdar Boh! as 38 Catholic Grade School Grants in the amount of $250 each. Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 Tony L. Scuglik Please fi nd these scholarship applications and directives in each of WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org President the next issues of the Falcon. 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For students currently attending a Catholic High School Fraternal Activities in Connecticut Slovak Catholic Sokol Group 2 Corner Abbot Jerome M. Koval, O.S.B. Memorial by Eileen S. Wilson High School Grant Application Join Hands Day Project As per the decision of the delegates at the In keeping the fraternal philosophy of serving the needs of others, we in 26th National Convention held in New Haven, ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION you Group 2 once again demonstrated that belief with our traditional Join Hands CT in August, 1991, and amended at the 28th must submit a typed or written essay DOUBLE Day effort. Although the implementation was delayed this year, it is still BET- National Convention held in Buffalo, NY in 1999, SPACED in 100 to 200 words on the following TER LATE THAN NEVER, or so the saying goes. Coordinated by Judy Sal- the Slovak Catholic Sokol is pleased to offer topic: amon, President of Slovak Catholic Sokol Assembly No. 9, Inc. and Wreath 1 $500.00 grants to one young Sokol or Sokolka “WHAT DOES THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC President Eileen Salamon Wilson and Cathy Tringhese, coordinator of Project in each of our organization's nineteen Groups. SOKOL MEAN TO ME?” This essay must be Linus at Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Stratford, Conn., we once again joined These 19 Grants are available to any qualifi ed submitted along with the application. hands in our efforts to assist Blessed Sacrament Parish in Bridgeport, Conn. Sokol member currently attending a Catholic This application must be received on or The Rev. Joseph (Skip) Karcinski, currently the parish administrator and soon High School. before, March 31, 2014 with a clear, small (2"x3" to be installed as pastor, extended a very warm welcome when we met him in wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. October. Eligibility Disqualifi cation Judy, Eileen, Joseph Goda, Kevin Sabovik and John Tkacik delivered A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak An applicant who neglects to submit or com- about 500 containers of jars, bottles, boxes, cans and packages of non-perish- Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a plete any part of these requirements before able food items, including lots of baby food. Betty Daley, a dedicated quilter permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the the established deadline will automatically be from Project Linus(also our Sokolka of Wreath 39) brought along four large amount of not less than $3,000, and has disqualifi ed. bags of hand-crafted baby blankets for the parish. been a member for at least fi ve year. Acknowledgment Father Skip’s thank you letter follows and seems to sum it all. We hope Application is also available on the Internet @ An acknowledgment of the Grant should be everyone is listening! Father Skip’s uncle was the late Rev. George Karcinski www.slovakcatholicsokol.org made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- and both are of Slovak ancestry. “Dear Judith and Generous Patrons, In this season of compassion and B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. sible, if you are awarded a Grant. thanksgiving, I offer you my sincere gratitude for your support of our Parish C. The principal of the Catholic High School Return of Grant Food Pantry and our many families in crisis. Please extend our thanks also to must verify the enrollment of the applicant. If for any reason the Grant is not used by the members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol Wreath 1 and to the talented and the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not tireless members of Project Linus of Holy Name of Jesus Parish. The groceries utilized must be returned. are a constant need, and the blankets are a priceless comfort. As the new administrator of this spirit-fi lled but needy parish, I am a bit ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ overwhelmed by the demands of my position. I ask for your prayers as I hum- (Detach here) bly try my very best to serve this community. God is good, and continues to send us the help that we need. Thank you, so much, for hearing His call. Know that you are in our prayers. Blessings be yours in abundance, Z SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL ABBOT JEROME M. KOVAL, O.S.B. MEMORIAL Bohom! - Rev. Joseph Skip Karcinsky, administrator, Blessed Sacrament Par- HIGH SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION ish, Bridgeport, Conn.” Another Join Hands Day Project Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______Slovak Catholic Sokol Assembly No. 9, Inc. joined hands with Project Linus at Holy Name of Jesus Parish by donating some 40 pounds of yarn so Name______the women, who meeting weekly on Wednesdays in the parish center, can Address______make additional blankets for children in hospitals and other children who are needy, thus completing the circle of CARING and SHARING TIME, TAL- City______State______Zip Code______ENT AND TREASURE.

Date of Birth______Current Age ______

Home Phone (_____)______High School Phone (_____)______area code area code

S.C.S. Insurance Certiﬁ cate #______Face Amount______

Father's name______Are you a member? ______

Mother's name______Are you a member? ______

Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certiﬁ cate #______Face Amount______Shown presenting cases of non-perishable food items to Father Joseph Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certiﬁ cate #______Face Amount______“Skip” Karcinski, far right, for the Blessed Sacrament Parish Food Pantry in Bridgeport, Conn. are Group 2 fraternal activists, l-r, Jo- Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______If yes, please seph Goda, John Tkacik and Kevin Sabovik. (yes/no) indicate Grade School or High School. What year?______

High School veriﬁ cation (to be completed by High School Principal)

I,______Principal of______(Principal's signature) (Name of School) Catholic High School, verify that______is a student at (Name of student) the above school and will be attending ______Grade in the 2014-2015 school year.

Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No_____

Father Joseph “Skip” Karcinski, is shown, second from the right, Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2014. with Group 2 Sokolky who helped fi ll the shelves of the Blessed Sacra- Return completed application to: ment Parish Food Pantry in Bridgeport, Conn. , including, l-r, Group Slovak Catholic Sokol High School Grant 2 President Eileen S. Wilson, Betty Daley, Judy Salamon and Sandy 205 Madison St., P.O. Box 899, Passaic, NJ 07055 Milhalek, a member of the parish staff. (Continued page 7) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JANUARY 15, 2014 PAGE 7 Group 2 Corner 41st March for Life set for (Continued from page 6) Lodge Jottings January 22 in Washington, D.C. Care and Share As has been the practice of Group 2 for many years now, in the best tradi- January 22, 2014 marks the 41st bers of the Slovak Catholic Sokol tions of fraternal outreach and service, Care and Share is an integral part of all (Continued from page 5) anniversary of the infamous Roe will journey from various parts of our meetings and programs. Concern for others has been a mark of being a true v. Wade decision of the Supreme the country to our nation’s capital Court which legalized abortion in to participate in the Pro Life March. fraternalist and we in Group 2 do our best to refl ect that tradition. This year was NEW YORK, N.Y. no exception as all participants of our Group 2 annual meeting held in Stratford, our country. Since this landmark Our members will join those of our Conn. on September 29 brought along non-perishable food items earmarked Assembly 182 decision more than 55 million abor- brother and sister Slovak Catholic for the Sterling House Community Center Food Pantry in Stratford. We thank We would like to thank all of tions have been performed in the fraternals, namely the First Catholic all our annual meeting delegates for this outreach effort to the community. our members who had a hand United States. Each year, tens of Slovak Ladies Association, the First in the success of our annual St. thousands of supporters of the Pro Catholic Slovak Union and the La- Nicholas Day observance for our Life movement journey to our na- dies Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic children held in December at St. tion’s capital on Janu- Union in this annual John Nepomucene Parish Hall. A ary 22 to participate demonstration on wonderful time was had by all. in the March for Life, behalf of life. Under On Saturday, February 15 our voicing their constitu- the banner, “Slovak lodge will host a pre-Lenten cel- tional right to protest Catholic Fraternal- ebration in the Slovak tradition against abortion and ists for Life, they will of ostatne fasiangy in St. John support the overturn- join the line of march Nepomucene Social Hall, 406 ing of the Roe v. Wade decision. and participate in the day’s activi- East 67th Street. Festivities begin Many Americans believe that abor- ties. The members of the four Slo- at 7 p.m. followed by a wonderful tion is a defi ning human rights issue. vak Catholic fraternals will meet at buffet supper featuring tradition- This year’s 41st annual March the corner of Constitution Avenue al Slovak culinary specialities. for Life will be held on Wednesday, and 9th Street at 11:30 a.m. to join Music for dancing and listening January 22, 2014. The event begins the line of march to the Supreme pleasure will be provided our with the National Prayer Vigil for Court where the Roe v. Wade deci- Group 2 annual meeting delegates with some of the food collected for the D.J. Jozef Pavlik. A cash bar will Life on Tuesday, January 21 in the sion was made on January 22, 1972. Sterling House Community food pantry are shown above and include, be available. Tickets for the cel- Basilica of the National Shrine of On a continuing positive note, from the left, Thomas Marticek, Catherine Karosy, Bob Sheehy, Toni ebration are $30.00 per person the Immaculate Conception located abortions in the United States have Landor, and Irene Sinanis. and $20.00 for students and se- at 398 Michigan Avenue, North continued to decline. Figures re- niors, age 65 and older. Tickets West, Washington, D.C. The vigil leased on November 27 by the Cen- Raymond O’Donnell, program at the door will be $40.00. For begins with a concelebrated liturgy ters for Disease Control and Preven- director of the Sterling House reservations call Anna Korcak in the upper church at 6:30 p.m. Car- tion show that the number and rate is shown collecting some of the at (201)670-81622, Jozef Bodo dinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop of reported abortions fell 3 percent in many bags of non-perishable (718) 975-4987 or Larry Korcek of Gavelston-Houston, Tex. and 2010, the most recent year for which food items from the Group 2 an- (845)440-7334. chairman of the United States Con- statistics are available. Those statis- nual meeting. A note of thanks Looking ahead, on Sunday, ference of Catholic Bishops Secre- tics fell 5 percent in 2009 - the big- to Eileen S. Wilson, President of March 23 we will host our tradi- tariat of Pro-Life Activities will be gest one year decrease in a decade. Group 2 who delivered all of the tional St. Joseph’s Day Celebra- principal celebrant and homilist. He Before 2009, abortions seemed to food read: “Dear Slovak Catho- tion. Our program begins with will be joined by many of the na- have leveled off. The agency draws lic Sokol: A heartfelt thank you Slovak Mass celebrated at 11 tion’s bishops, led by Archbishop its statistics from about 45 states and for the generous donation to our a.m. in church followed by our Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville, Ky. cities that sent in data consistently Food Pantry. This act of kindness luncheon and fraternal program and president of the U.S. Bishops for at least 10 years. They reported enables us to provide emergency in the parish hall. Mark your cal- conference. Throughout the night, about 753,000 abortions in 2010. assistance to many individuals endars and plan to join us as we a variety of religious devotions will About 60 percent of the women and families. Please know that host our traditional celebration be held in the various chapels of the who had abortions were in their 20s. your support enables Sterling honoring our lodge’s patron and shrine. The vigil concludes with the Thank God, the statistics are wel- house to nurture the body, mind honor all the Josephs and Jose- celebration of a 7:30 a.m. morning comed, however Pro Life Ameri- and spirit of youth and adults in phines among us. Wishing all a Mass in the great upper church. The cans will not be deterred in their the heart of Stratford and sur- very happy, healthy and prosper- shrine is the largest Catholic church quest to halt all abortions. rounding areas. Again, thank ous New Year, may I remain in the United States. We ask all our members to join you.(signed) Most sincerely, Raymond O’Donnell, Program Director, Zdar Boh! As a pro-life organization, and us in the January 22 March for Sterling House Community Center, 2283 Main Street, Stratford, CT Anna Korcak continuing a time-honored tradition Life. Those who cannot journey 06615. Financial Secretary or more than twenty years, mem- to Washington, D.C. are asked instead to spend the day in prayer- Make a Difference Day ful remembrance of the millions Again, in keeping with Group 2’ s tradition of community outreach, we generous folks like you to ensure we will be able to meet the needs of those of babies who have been killed. once again participated in the annual Make a Difference Day observance on who visit us for help. Those who are able are invited to October 26. For many years now, under the leadership of Group 2, we solicit As always, we will certainly put these funds to good use. We continue to join our members in our nation’s the support of our brother and sister Slovak fraternalists from local lodges of see more and more people come through our doors for help. Unfortunately, we capital for the actual march. Free their organizations. This year, funds collected were earmarked for The Thomas don’t expect that to change anytime soon due to the cuts in “food stamps” that bus transportation from Cleveland, Merton Center, a facility supported by Catholic Charities of the Diocese of many of our guests have experienced. Ohio is available for our members Bridgeport. Monetary donations are collected from the participating Slovak Again, thank you, and we wish you and everyone with the Slovak societ- provided by the First Catholic Slo- lodges and we prepare a special luncheon for the guests. The smiles on the ies all of the best! Sincerely, Mark W. Grasso, MS, vice president, The Thomas vak Ladies Association. The bus faces of the Merton House guests beautifully reward the Slovak fraternalists Merton Center, Catholic Charities, Bridgeport, Conn.” departs from the Zenska Jednota who prepare and serve the meal. home offi ce located at 24950 Cha- We thank the following who collectively supported this year’s Make a grin Boulevard in Beachwood, Oh. Difference Day effort: Slovak Catholic Sokol, Group 2, “Rev. Stephen Panik,” For details and reservations, call Assembly No. 9, Inc., Wreath 1, Wreath 39 and Assembly 308, all of Bridge- Kelly at the First Catholic Slovak port; National Slovak Society, Region 15 of Connecticut, Leaf 2 and Assem- Ladies Association home offi ce bly 28, all of Bridgeport; First Catholic Slovak Union, Jednota, Rev. Matthew at 1-800 464-4642, ext. 1051 or Jankola District 1; Slovak Gymnastic Union Sokol, Sokol U.S.A., Lodge 2, email her at [email protected]. For Bridgeport; the First Plavecky Society of the Holy Trinity, Inc. and the Slovak those in northeastern Pennsylvania, Alliance of Greater Bridgeport and Eileen S. Wilson. Checks totaling $600.00 the Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak were presented to Mark Grasso, director of the Merton Center and vice presi- Catholic Union will sponsor a bus dent of Bridgeport Catholic Charities. We once again thank all our local Slo- from their home offi ce in Wilkes- vak fraternal lodges for their generosity and interest in this effort. It beautifully Barre, Pa. with a stop in Hazleton, celebrates the high ideals of the fraternal benefi t system in general and Slovak Pa. For information on this bus, call fraternalism in particular. 1-888 834-6614 or (570)823-3513. The following thank you follow up was received from The Thomas We hope that we see many of our Merton House. “Dear Eileen, On behalf of everyone at The Thomas Merton Connecticut Slovak fraternalists who prepared and served a luncheon for veteran Sokol pro-lifers as well as Center, I’d like to thank you and everyone with the different Slovak societies the guests of Merton House in observance of Make a Difference Day are many new faces who will join us for coming here to serve lunch to our guests on October 23, 2013, as well as shown above and include, from the left, Carol and Nelson LaDue, Lor- in Washington on January 22 for the wonderful donations you folks provided. Organizations like the ones you raine Kelley, a cook at Merton House; Group 2 President Eileen S. Wil- the march as we celebrate life from represent are in many ways our backbone, as we rely on the support of many son, Joseph Goda, John Golias, Judith Salamon and John Tkacik. conception to natural death! PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JANUARY 15, 2014 For students entering a Catholic Grade School (Grades 2-8) 11th Consular Tour to Slovakia August 10, to August 20, 2014 Slovak Catholic Sokol Catholic Grade School Grants Escorted by Joseph and Aibina Senko As per the decision of the delegates at the Slovak Honorary Consul Jo- 28th National Convention held in Buffalo, NY in UNESCO World Heritage Site. seph Senko has visited Slovakia August, 1999, a fraternal benefi t is being offered During our two nights in the Tatras, 25 times since 1995, including ten to our young members attending a Catholic we will visit many historic sites in- tours which he has arranged and Grade School. The Slovak Catholic Sokol is cluding the Tatra Museum and we escorted. His wife, Albino, was pleased to offer $250.00 Grants to our young will have dinner at a Koliba, a shep- born and raised in Slovakia. With Sokols and Sokolky in each of our organization's herd hut with gypsy music. We will their experience, they have cre- nineteen Groups. Two grants per each Group are travel to the Pieniny National Park ated a customized tour for 2014 available to any qualifi ed Sokol member entering and go rafting on the Dunajec River which will take you across Slova- a Catholic Grade School (Grades 2 through 8). which separates Poland and Slova- kia from the West (Bratislava) to kia. After the rafting, a Goral lunch the East (Kosice), stopping each Eligibility with entertainment will be served. day to visit the numerous historic On our way to Presov, the sister A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak sites of Slovakia. Each night,we city of Pittsburgh, we will tour Le- Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a will stay at a four star hotel. Over voca, as well as Bardejov, which permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the 270 people from the United States is another UNESCO heritage site. amount of not less than $3,000, and has Disqualifi cation have enjoyed these tours with Joe The next day, we will visit Kosice, been a member for at least fi ve years. An applicant who neglects to submit or com- and Albina. the second largest city in Slova- plete any part of these requirements before When we land in Vienna, we kia. It is a great place to shop as B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. the established deadline will automatically be will board our private bus and meet the main street is full of exclusive disqualifi ed. our famous tour guide, Jana Pato- boutiques, restaurants, and historic C. The principal of the Catholic Grade School Acknowledgment prsta, who will conduct a city tour buildings including the 12th cen- must verify the enrollment of the applicant. An acknowledgment of the Grant should be of this beautiful and historic city. tury St. Elizabeth Cathedral. As we made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- We will then travel to the capital are in the Eastern region of Slova- Application sible, if you are awarded a Grant. of Slovakia, Bratislava, During our kia where the world famous Tokaj This application must be received on or stay there, we will tour Old Town wine is produced, we will have a before, March 31, 2014 with a clear, small (2"x3" Return of Grant and other historic buildings. We wine tasting in a cave in the small wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. If for any reason the Grant is not used by will also tour outside of Bratislava town of Mala Trna. Application is also available on the Internet @ the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not where we will have lunch and a As we travel through the various utilized must be returned. wine tasting in an authentic wine www.slovakcatholicsokol.org regions of Slovakia,we can make cellar. We will also visit a ceramic arrangements for you to visit rela- ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ workshop and tour Cerveny Ka- tives or family towns and villages (Detach here) men, a monumental castle with a at an additional cost. These are just collection of antique and historic some of the highlights of our tour. SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION furniture. The 11 days you will spend with us A unique experience offered will be enjoyable, educational and Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______only on our tour is a stay at the fa- you will be pleasantly surprised mous Trencianske Teplice Spa. On what Slovakia has to offer to visi- Name ______our way to the Spa, we will visit the tors. historic city of Trencin. When we For a detailed daily itinerary, Address ______arrive at the spa complex, we will contact Joe Senko at 412-956-6000 have a tour of all the facilities, and or at [email protected]. City______State______Zip Code ______have an opportunity to receive all Of the four advertised tours to of the Spa treatments. Slovakia from the United States, Date of Birth______Current Age ______The following day, we will tour our tour has the best dollar value at the medieval castle of Bojnice. $3,699 per person including airfare Home Phone (_____)______School Phone (_____) ______Before traveling to the Tatra and all taxes. For a list of hotels, area code area code Mountains, we will overnight fl ight schedules, payment schedule at Banska Stiavnica, which is a and restrictions, contact Joe Senko. S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______

S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______YOUR BENEFICIARIES S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______When was the last time you looked at your des ig nat ed ben efi cia ries on your valu able Sokol insurance pol i cy? How im por tant is it? Just Father's name______Are you a member?______think about how much your life has changed. Have you married, divorced, had chil dren, may be you lost a loved one? This is an item Mother's name______Are you a member?______you should con sid er an nu al ly. If you do need to make chang es to any of your poli cies, contact the Home Of fi ce at 800-886-7656. Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______Assembly 282 to be consolidated with Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______Assembly 182 in New York City Effective February 1, 2014, the 82 members of Assembly 282 (yes/no) If yes, what Year?______in Passaic, N.J. will be consolidated with Assembly 182 in New York City. This reorganization has been agreed upon and approved by the School verifi cation (to be completed by Grade School Principal) Home Offi ce in Passaic, N.J. I wish to thank Mr. John A. Holy as well as all the past offi cers I,______Principal of______of Assembly 282 for their cooperation and dedicated efforts over the years and for all they have done for the Assembly and our organi- (Principal's signature) (Name of School) zation. I encourage the members of Assembly 282 to remain active Catholic Grade School, verify that______is a student at within our organization and their new Assembly. If there are any questions or concerns that need to be addressed, (Name of student) please feel free to contact the Home Offi ce between the hours of 8 a.m. the above school and will be entering ______Grade in the 2014-2015 school year. and 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday, at tel. no. 800-886-7656. If any member of Assembly 282 would like to be placed into a Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No____ different Assembly or Wreath other than Assembly 182, kindly let me know. Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2014. Once again, I thank everyone for their cooperation and under- Return completed application to: standing during this transition. Zdar Boh! Slovak Catholic Sokol Fraternally yours, Grade School Grant Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. 205 Madison St.,P.O. Box 899 Supreme Secretary Passaic, NJ 07055 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JANUARY 15, 2014 PAGE 9

In Lombard, Illinois Cardinal Jan Chryzostom Korec, S.J. Czecho-Slovak Genealogical Society Hosts Conference celebrates his 90th birthday The Czecho-Slovak Genealogi- ern Slovakia. A number of Sokol Magruder, Helene Cincebeaux and A bishop for the past 62 years cal Society International hosted its members participated in the two others. Among those presenting and Slovakia’s senior prelate, Jan biennial conference in Lombard, day gathering. Among the present- entertainment were the members Chryzostom Cardinal Korec, S.J. Illinois in late October, 2013. The ers was Dr. Michael J. Kopanic, of the Veselica Slovak Folk En- celebrates his interesting and informative con- Jr., a respected American Slovak semble of Chicago who presented 90th birthday ference attracted more than 400 historian and author. Dr. Kopanic an array of music and dance from on January 22. people who were interested in the is a regular contributor to our pub- the various regions of Slovakia. He is the Bish- genealogy of Bohemia, Moravia, lication. Also participating were The next conference of the op-emeritus of Slovakia, Carpatho-Ruthenia, former United States Ambassa- Czecho-Slovak Genealogical So- Nitra in Slo- Silesia and the Sudetenland. A dor to Slovakia, the Hon. Vincent ciety will be held in Cedar Rap- vakia, the old- number of seminars were present- Obsitnik, the Honorary Slovak ids, Iowa in October 2015 at the est diocese on ed about Slovak genealogy and the Consul for Chicago, Rosemary National Czech and Slovak Mu- the territory of the western Slavs. Carpatho-Rusyn people of east- Macko-Wisnosky, Robert Tapak seum. - Robert Tapak Magruder His life and ministry is one of the most unique in Church history. He represents the bridge between the dark days of Communism and the rebirth of the Church in a free and independent Slovakia. A native of Bosany in western Slovakia, he was born there Janu- ary 22, 1924 and educated locally. On September 15, 1939 he entered the Society of Jesus in Ru- Supreme Secretary Steven M. zomberok and began his studies as Pogorelec, F.I.C. is shown wel- a Jesuit. He pursued his philosophi- coming Cardinal Jan Chryzos- cal studies in Brno in the Czech tom Korec, S.J. during his visit to Republic. He studied theology in our home offi ce on February 25, Trnava where he served on the edi- 1992. torial staff of the Jesuit magazine, rec visited the United States to re- Rosemary Macko-Wisnosky, the Posol(messenger). Following the ceive an Honorary Doctorate of Honorary Slovak Consul for Chi- liquidation of all religious houses Humane Letters, honoris causa, cago. Rosemary’s late aunt was in the summer of 1950, he was ar- from Sacred Heart University in an outstanding Slovak Catholic rested and imprisoned. He pursued Bridgeport, Conn. During that his- Sokol activist, Irene Matuschak. his priestly studies clandestinely. toric visit, Cardinal Korec had the He was secretly ordained a priest opportunity to visit our Home Of- on October 1, 1950 by Bishop fi ce in Passaic. On February 25, Dr. Michael J.Kopanic, Jr. is shown with former U.S. Ambassador to Robert Pobozny in Roznava. He 1992, Cardinal Korec at the invita- Slovakia, the Hon. Vincent Obsitnik. served his ministry secretly and tion of Monsignor John J. Demkov- then on August 24, 1951 at the age ich, celebrated Mass in St. Mary’s of 27 was consecrated a Bishop by Assumption Church. Presiding at the late Bishop Pavol Hnilica, S.J. the Mass was the Bishop of Pater- He was an important fi gure in the son, the Most Rev. Frank J. Rodi- underground Church in Slovakia mer. Following the liturgy, the fi rst during the Communist period when ever celebrated in the Passaic Slo- he labored as an elevator mechanic vak church by a Cardinal, His Emi- and during his eight years of im- nence then visited our Sokol Home prisonment which began on March Offi ce where a special program 11, 1960. During the Prague Spring was held. Following the program, of 1968, he was released from pris- Cardinal Korec was honored at a on and on July 8, 1969 following dinner hosted by our organization an audience with Pope Paul VI of at the Sevilla Restaurant in Passaic. blessed memory, was offi cially and Again in November 1993, Car- openly proclaimed a Bishop by the dinal Korec returned to the United Vatican. Unfortunately following States where he received the de- his return to the then Czecho-Slo- gree Doctor of Humane Letters, vakia and the collapse of the Prague honoris causa, from The Catholic Spring movement led by Alexander University in Washington, D.C. As Dubcek, he was denied permission part of the academic convocation, a Members of the Veselica Slovak Folk Ensemble of Chicago enter- to serve actively in ministry. During special Conference on the Slovak these years he served in the under- tained during the conference. Helene Cincebeaux National Identity was held at The ground Church. Catholic University of America at He was an active leader in the op- which a number of Slovak Catholic position to the Communist regime Sokol offi cers were presenters and in the late 1980s. Following the fall participants. of Communism in 1989, he was fi - Cardinal Korec authored a num- nally able to function actively as a ber of books over the years. A num- bishop. He was initially appointed ber of them have been translated the Auxiliary Bishop of Trnava and into English. One of these is “The named the rector of SS. Cyril and Night of the Barbrians, Memoirs Methodius Seminary in Bratislava. of the Communist Persecution of On February 6, 1900, Blessed Pope the Slovak Cardinal” published by John Paul II named him Bishop of Bolchazy-Carducci Publishers, Inc. Nitra, Slovakia’s oldest diocese es- of Wauconda, Ill. tablished in 880 A.D. Then to the Our congratulations and prayer- delight of all Slovaks, the same ful good wishes go out to Cardi- Pope named him a Cardinal in the nal Korec on the occasion of his consistory of June 28, 1991, Slo- 90th birthday. May God continue vakia’s fi rst residential Cardinal. to bless him with good health and Cardinal Korec served as ordinary happiness in the years ahead as of Nitra until his retirement was ac- he beautifully refl ects our Cyrilo- cepted on July 16, 2005. Since then Methodian heritage of faith among he has been residing in the Bishop’s Participants in the traditonal Parade of Kroj us. Ad multos annos and Zdar Residence in Nitra. Boh! In February 1992, Cardinal Ko- PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JANUARY 15, 2014 Scenes of the 100th Anniversary Liturgy & Banquet of Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish Clifton, New Jersey + Sunday, November 3rd + The Venetian (Continued from page 1) gram opened with greetings offered munity as well. Saints Cyril and by Attorney John D. Pogorelec, Jr., Methodius is a vibrant faith com- Connolly has been serving as ad- president of Slovak Catholic Sokol munity, appreciating its rich past ministrator of the parish for the past Assembly 162 and General Chair- and anticipating a bright future. two years. man of the Centennial Commit- The speakers program conclud- In his remarks at the liturgy, Fa- tee who served as the very affable ed with the benediction offered by ther John T. Connolly who is pastor toastmaster during the banquet. the Rev. Richard A. Bay followed of both Saints Cyril and Methodius Following the singing of the Na- by the singing of the anthem of Slo- and nearby Sacred Heart Parish in tional Anthem, the toastmaster in- vakia, Nad Tatrou sa blyska, the pa- Clifton, noted that the parish is a troduced Bishop Frank J. Rodimer, triotic hymn, Hej Slovaci and God vibrant faith community tending to the retired Bishop of Paterson to bless America. Entertainment was needs of generations of Slovaks and offer the invocation. Bishop Rodi- provided throughout the afternoon those of Slovak ancestry as well as mer recalled his long association by Ray DeBrown. the newly arrived Hispanics. The with the Slovak community and in Heading the delegation of the parish has been reaching out to the particular with the people of Saints Slovak Catholic Sokol members Spanish speaking since the inaugu- Cyril and Methodius Parish. at the centennial celebration were ration of a Spanish language Mass A welcome was offered by John Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pog- beginning in 1997. The parish is J. Termyna, parish trustee and well- orelec, F.I.C. and General Counsel, home to a vibrant Slovak speaking known Sokol activist. A toast on Attorney John D. Pogorelec, both community who gather regularly Parish trustees and our Sokol activists, John J. Termyna and Anthony the occasion of the centennial was of whom were raised in the parish Glodava were active members of the Parish Centennial Committee. for the Sunday Slovak Mass as well offered by parish son, Rev. Richard and continue to enjoy membership; as other Slovak liturgies, prayer A. Bay, pastor of St. Simon Parish as well as offi cers of Assembly 162 groups and various celebrations. in Green Pond, N.J. and chaplain of and Group 1. Following the impressive liturgy, Assembly 162. Rich History about 300 enjoyed the gala recep- Attorney John D. Pogorelec, In the late decades of the nine- tion and dinner at The Venetian Jr. then introduced the numerous teenth century, Slovaks began set- in Garfi eld, N.J. After enjoying a civic leaders in attendance. Each tling in nearby Passaic where they bountiful reception, the guests sat had high praise for the parish’s rich found employment in the numerous down to a delicious dinner. The pro- religious, civic and cultural legacy factories. In 1893, St. Mary of the over the course of the past century. Assumption Parish was established Heading the list of dignitaries was to serve the growing Slovak com- Representative Bill Pascrell, Jr. munity. By the early years of the who represents New Jersey’s 8th twentieth century, Slovaks began Congressional District in the House settling in Clifton. In 1913, a group of Representatives. Also offering of 32 Slovak families petitioned greetings were the Hon. James the Bishop of Newark to establish Anzaldi, Mayor of Clifton; the a Slovak parish in Clifton. Among Hon. Thomas Giblin, an Assembly- the early Slovak families were a man; and the Hon. Richard Berd- number of the original founders nik, Passaic County Sheriff and our of the Slovak Catholic Sokol who Parish Trustee John J. Termyna offers a warm welcome to the guests Sokol of Assembly 162. had settled in Clifton. The found- at the centennial banquet. Looking on is Attorney John D. Pogorelec, The response was offered by the ers chose the Apostles of the Slavs, Jr., Centennial Committee Chairperson who served as the toastmaster. pastor, Father Connolly who ex- Saints Cyril and Methodius as pa- pressed thanks and gratitude to all trons of the new parish. Permission who had a hand in the success of was given and on September 11, the centennial year observance. He 1914, Bishop John O’Connor in- thanked Attorney John D. Pogor- corporated the new parish. On the elec, Jr. chairman and members of feast of Our Mother of Sorrows, the Centennial Committee which patroness of Slovakia, September included many members of Assem- 15, 1914, the Rev. Anthony Gracik bly 162. Sokols and Sokolky were arrived as fi rst pastor of the parish. among the founders of the parish The fi rst church and school com- and have continued their loyalty plex was completed in 1923. Dioc- and support over the past 100 years. esan priests served the parish until Father Martin Kertys, C.O., who The parish beautifully refl ects our 1921 when the parish was entrusted serves in Slovak ministry at the Cyrilo-Methodian heritage of faith to the ministry of the Franciscan parish, offers remarks during the and in recent years has reached out Friars Minor, initially from the centennial banquet. to the Spanish speaking of the com- Commissariate of the Holy Cross

Well-known parish and Sokol activists, Thomas J. Krack and David Bulwin, who serve as ofﬁ cers of both Group 1 and Assembly 162, were active members of the Centennial Committee. in Lemont, Ill. and beginning in pastor from 1979 until 1994. Many 1926 from the Vice Province of the Sokol celebrations have been held Most Holy Savior in Pittsburgh, Pa. in the parish over the years, in- The Slovak Franciscans staffed the cluding the Mass of Thanksgiving parish until 1995, when priests of celebrating the 75th anniversary of the Diocese of Paterson began their the founding of the Slovak Catholic ministry. Sokol in 1980. Assembly 162 has In 1956, the current church was been an integral part of the fabric solemnly blessed and dedicated. of parish life over the past centu- The School Sisters of St. Francis of ry. Also active in the parish is the Pittsburgh opened the parish school Domovina Slovak Society which in 1929. The school served the par- was founded by the current young- ish until 1995. er generation of Slovaks in 2002. The parish has been home to We congratulate Father Connolly Assembly 162 since its founding. and the faithful of Saints Cyril and Father John T. Connolly, pastor and Attorney John D. Pogorelec, Jr., Centennial Committee Chairperson, are Many prominent members of our Methodius Parish on the occasion shown with civic and Sokol leaders present at the celebration. Seated ﬂ anking Father Connolly and Attorney organization have been active in of its centennial. We pray that as it Pogorelec are N.J. Assemblyman Thomas Giblin and Clifton Mayor James Anzaldi. Standing, l-r, Passaic County the parish. Our late Supreme Chap- begins its second century of minis- Freeholder Pat LePore, Clifton Councilman and our Brother Sokol Peter Eagler, Passaic County Sheriff and our lain, and son of the parish, the Rev. try, its future might be as successful Brother Sokol Richard Berdnik, Passaic County Freeholder Terry Duffy, Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogor- Jerome J. Pavlik, O.F.M. served as as its past. Zdar Boh! elec, F.I.C., Clifton Councilman Joseph Kolodziej and our General Counsel, Attorney John D. Pogorelec. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JANUARY 15, 2014 PAGE 11

A Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus Honor Guard welcomed Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli and Father John T. Connolly.

The impressive facade of Saints Cyril and Methodius Church, which was dedicated in 1956, is the second church to serve the parish.

Bishop Frank J. Rodimer, seated third from the left, is shown with clergy and guests at the festive banquet.

Enjoying the dinner are, l-r, Maria Hudakova, Soﬁ a Jurkowsky, and Jozef and Maria Gnida.

Paterson Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli is shown with Sokol and parish activists, including, l-r, Attorney John D. Pogorelec, Jr., president of Assembly 162 and chairperson of the Centen- nial Committee; Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. and is wife, Annie; and Phyllis and Attorney John D. Pogorelec, our General Counsel. All smiles from Helen and Michael Zihal, Olga Havlasov and and George Sipko.

Bishop Arthur J. Serratelli and Bishop Frank J. Rodimer are shown with concelebrat- Children of the Domovinka singers and dancers entertained during the banquet. ing priests and deacons of the liturgy. PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JANUARY 15, 2014

be tortured. What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland (The Uyghurs are a Turkic ethnic group living in central and eastern China as well as other neighboring countries in that region. - ed. note) Slovak soldiers killed in Afghanistan to be buried with full Military Honors The two Slovak soldiers who lost their lives in a bomb attack against a military convoy in Kabul on December 27, 2013 will be buried with full military honors, TASR was told by Defense Min- istry spokesperson Martina Ballekova on December 30. The spokesperson did not disclose any further details con- cerning the exact date of the funeral, however. On January 5, the remains of the two soldiers were transported back to Slovakia. The special government aircraft was used for News and Views from Slovakia... the fi nal stage departing from the U.S. Ramstein Air Base in Ger- many. A memorial service was held after the aircraft landed at ‘Slovak students to have degrees suspected or convicted of terrorism. Bratislava’s M.R. Stefanik Airport, attended by the families of the recognized from Czech schools According to further information acquired by TASR, the deceased and their comrades from the 5th Special Task Battalion Slovak students who have graduated from a school in the former inmates have already been transported to Slovakia. based in Zilina. In addition, the Defense Ministry has set up a spe- neighboring Czech Republic will soon be able to have their This is the second time that Slovakia has accepted former cial book of condolences accessible to the pubic on its premises. diplomas and certifi cates recognized by Slovak offi ces free of prisoners of the Guantanamo base. Another three men of Egyp- The two Slovak soldiers have been indentifi ed only as Ed- charge, following the signing of an agreement on mutual rec- tian, Tunisian and Azerbaijani origin were brought to the country mund M. and Patrik F., 34 and 39, respectively. One trooper was ognition of education certifi cates by the prime ministers of the in 2010. All of them had spent eight years imprisoned at Guanta- killed instantly during the ambush, while the other died en route two countries in Prague on November 28. namo as the American authorities suspected them of cooperating to the hospital. Another Slovak soldier in the convoy emerged “Those who had acquired a degree abroad and then with terrorist organizations. According to the available informa- from the incident unscathed. The two were part of a fi ve-member wanted to have their diplomas and certifi cates offi cially rec- tion, at least two of them have already left Slovakia, where they Slovak group that was making preparations for the arrival of an- ognized by authorities at home know that it is a very demand- had been under a form of protective watch. other contingent of 78 Slovak soldiers at the military camp close ing and complicated procedure,” conceded Slovak Premier “The Slovak Republic in 2009 welcomed the decision of to Kabul, scheduled for January 1, 2014. At present, a total of 289 Robert Fico after signing the agreement. Fico added that the U.S. President Barack Obama to close down the controversial Slovak soldiers serve in Afghanistan. scrapping of fees as introduced by the agreement is a big step prison in Guantanamo. Back then we joined an initiative of a forward. number of NATO-member countries, EU-member countries According to Czech Premier Jiri Rusnok, this will make and other states, accepting three people formerly imprisoned at the exchange within the education sectors of the two countries this jail and providing them with all the conditions to start a new easier. life in Europe in 2010,” reads the Ministry’s statement. Nonetheless, the fees(approximately $130) will stay The ministry didn’t want to provide any further details re- in place for some ‘regulated professions’ such as physicians, garding the identities of the latest prisoners or the decision to ac- lawyers and tax consultants. “This is because of the European cept them. legislation in this fi eld,” explained Slovak Education, Science, Research and Sport Ministry spokesperson Michal Kalinak. Figel welcomes Latvia’s adoption The Czech government okayed the document last month of the euro on January 1 and the Slovak government gave it a green light back in April. I welcome Latvia’s adoption of the euro on January 1, 2014, Slovak Deputy Parliamentary Chairman and Christian Ambassador Chlon: joint bid to host Democrat(KDH) leader Jan Figel expressed in a statement sent 2022 Winter Olympics realistic to TASR on January 1. Poland and Slovakia rank among the front-runners to Latvia is thus the second Baltic country - after Estonia in host the 2022 Winter Olympic Games and should set up a gear January 2011 - to join the eurozone. “Expanding the zone af- and try to achieve their goal, Polish Ambassador to Slovakia ter the admission of Latvia, the area of the common European Tomasz Chlon said during a working visit to the Slovak ski currency now covers 18 countries and 333 million people. It’s resort Jasna(Zilina region of northeastern Slovakia) on De- a great advantage for our economic and business cooperation,” cember 11. said Figel, adding that Slovak fi rms operating in the Baltic states If the bid of the two countries succeeds, Jasna may well will have better chances of doing business with their Baltic col- become the venue for disciplines such as alpine skiing in 2022. leagues. “The prime ministers of the two countries estimated In addition, Figel praised the center-right government of at the beginning of this year that our chances for hosting the Valdis Dombovskis for the “respectful efforts with demanding games are a approximately 40 percent; but our prospects have reforms” on the country’s way to adopting the common cur- increased since then,” according to Chlon. He adds that it rency. would be a shame not to make use of the fact that one of our most serious competitors-Munich-passed on the original idea Foreign Ministry: cooperation with to bid for the games host following a failed referendum in Mu- China not limited to one issue nich last month. Cooperation between the Slovak Republic and China is He went on to say that hosting the Winter Olympic wide-ranging and doesn’t hang on just one issue, according to Games in Krakow(Poland) and in the High and Low Tatra a statement issued by the Slovak Ministry of Foreign and Euro- Mountains(Slovakia) is realistic and can be carried out without pean Affairs on January 2. engaging in large investment plans such as those seen in Sochi, Ministry spokesman Boris Gandel was responding to Bei- Russia for the Winter Olympic Games in February. jing’s opposition to the United States’ decision to move three “Just take a look at Jasna, where a great deal of work has Uyghur prisoners detained at the U.S. military prison at Guanta- been already carried out in building infrastructure,” said the namo Bay to Slovakia, TASR learned on the same day. ambassador. “Our cooperation with China has a much broader scope Chlon further stated that regardless of the result of the than just one issue. We consider China to be a strategic partner bid, the joint project will help boost the cooperation between with whom we plan to continue to develop mutually benefi cial Slovakia and Poland as concerns tourism, for example. “I hope relations in all areas.” said Gandel, downplaying any suggestion that this issue could present a major obstacle in Slovak-Chinese that ever more Slovaks will chose Poland for their holiday des- Slovensky raj - Slovak Paradise is one of the most beautiful re- relations. tination, and vice versa. Jasna can become a ski resort for both gions of Slovakia. Located in the northwestern part of the coun- Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Qin Gang said that Slovaks and Poles. As many as one-third of all the resort’s visi- try in the heart of the Tatra Mountains, this area is protected as Beijing was seeking repatriation of these men as, according to tors are currently from Poland, and the fi gure can go up even a national park. There are few other places in the country where China, the men are suspected terrorists. Qin added that these men further in the near future,” added Chlon. it is possible to encounter within such a small area such an en- “pose a threat not only to the Chinese national safety, but also chantingly varied landscape, chasms, canyons, gorges, caves for the safety of the country that accepts them,” according to the Slovakia accepts three former and waterfalls. The area is known for its exceptional natural Associated Press. Quantanamo Bay prisoners beauty and variety of rare fl ora and fauna. Its ravines along The three prisoners were arrested in 2001 during the U.S. Slovakia announced on December 31, 2013 that it would the walking trails are relatively demanding - and are a popu- invasion of Afghanistan following 9/11 and were detained at the accept another three men formerly imprisoned at the U.S. mili- lar tourist activity. The area contains many caves and chasms. military prison at Guantanamo Bay in Cuba. The U.S. authorities tary base in Quantanamo Bay, Cuba according to a report by The Stratena jaskyna system includes Slovakia’s longest cave, have refused to send them to China due to fears that they could the public-service broadcaster RTVS. the Psie diery cave and the Dobsinska ice cave. Slovak Paradise The Interior Ministry in a statement published that day, is popular all year long. Many hotels,pensions, camp-sites and added that none of the three-detainees - all Chinese citizens Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the private homes offer accommodations. The glory of winter in and members of the Uyghur ethnic group - have ever been Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. Slovak Paradise is shown in the above photos. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JANUARY 15, 2014 PAGE 13

Sokol Birthdays Welcome to Slovak Catholic Sokol JANUARY 17 Agnes E. Sulek, Deltona, Fla., Introducing our New Members Enrolled During the Month of November 2013 David Bakita, Norton, Oh., a a member of Assembly 162, Clif- ASSEMBLY/ member of Assembly 167, Bar- ton, N.J. WREATH MEMBER CITY/STATE RECOMMENDER berton, Oh. Irene M. Tupy, Chicago, Ill., S-036 Carleigh J. Chang Detroit, MI Authorized Agent Kevin J. Matlon, Whippany, a member of Assembly 11, Chi- V-093 Hayley M. Chang Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent N.J., a member of Assembly 24, cago, Ill. V-093 Joannah H. Chang Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Boonton, N.J. JANUARY 24 S-036 Jordan T. Chang Detroit, MI Authorized Agent S-036 Samuel T. Chang Detroit, MI Authorized Agent Thomas J. Matlon, Andover, Nancy J. Fedor, Hudson, Pa., S-036 Xia Mee Cheng Detroit, MI Authorized Agent Minn., a member of Assembly 34, Financial Secretary of Group 7, S-255 Millie Jane Fabian Dunn Egypt, PA Gerald J. Fabian Minneapolis, Minn. and a member of Assembly 59, S-059 Salvina M. George Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent Margaret Siska, Chicago, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. S-059 James Grady III Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent Ill., a member of Assembly 11, Charles J. Holodak,Yonkers, S-059 Darron Grady Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent Chicago, Ill. N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, S-059 Larissa Grady Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent JANUARY 19 Yonkers, N.Y. Happy 50th birthday! S-059 Rosalie Grady Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent James L. Mudrak, Carteret, Hon. Vincent Obsitnik, S-036 Chai Her Detroit, MI Authorized Agent N.J., a member of Assembly 162, Peachtree City, Ga.., a member V-093 Chaj Dominic Her Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Clifton, N.J. of Assembly 219, Yonkers, N.Y. V-093 Ka Her Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent V-093 Kao Sheng Her Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent John J. Pavlica, Clifton,N.J., a JANUARY 25 V-093 Laura P. Her Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent member of Assembly 162, Clifton, N.J. Brianna Gordulic, Youngstown, V-093 Lily Pajncha Her Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Geraldine Sabol, Massillon, Oh., a member of Wreath 54, V-093 Mai Ka Ying Her Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Oh., a member of Assembly 127, Youngstown, Oh. V-093 Mai Youa Her Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Monessen, Pa. JANUARY 26 V-093 Nyaj Kub Isaiah Her Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent JANUARY 20 Richard B. Janosik, Lake V-093 Pahoua Her Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Rev. Thomas G. Gallagher, Mills, Wis., a member of Assembly V-093 Sawang Her Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Ph.D., Seaford, N.Y., a member 127, Monessen, Pa. V-093 Seng Thomas Her Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent of Assembly 219, Yonkers, N.Y. Brian M. Hill, Meriden, Conn., S-086 Jacob Hulse Port Griffi th, PA Authorized Agent George W. Hizny, Exeter, Pa., a member of Assembly 219, Yon- V-015 Patricia E. Karbowsky Perryopolis, PA Authorized Agent S-016 Ronald W. Krsul Pittsburgh, PA Albert J. Suess Jr. a member of Assembly 86, Port kers, N.Y. V-047 Alisanee Lee Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Griffi th, Pa. Wendy L. Adams, Pittsburgh, S-034 Johnny Lee Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Richard Shedlock, Wilkes- Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Pitts- V-093 Ke Lee Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Barre, Pa., a member of Assembly burgh, Pa. V-093 Lisa Nkosee Lee Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. JANUARY 27 V-047 Nong Lee Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent JANUARY 21 Anthony J. Kubasek, Shick- V-093 Patcharee Lee Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Joseph W. Matlon, Springfi eld, shinny, Pa., a member of Assembly V-093 Sirirat Lee Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Va., a member of Assembly 34, 136, Nanticoke, Pa. V-022 Brenna Grace Macurak Pittsburgh, PA Edward D. Moeller Minneapolis, Minn. JANUARY 28 S-059 Suzanne Mazzillo Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent Gail G. Jarnigan, Morristown, Agnes M. Evanko, Canton, Oh., V-093 Joua Moua Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent V-015 Elizabeth A. Ray Perryopolis, PA Authorized Agent Tenn., a member of Wreath 22, Vice-President of Assembly 180, V-047 Chia Sangwang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Pittsburgh, Pa. Canton, Oh. V-047 Dao Sangwang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent JANUARY 22 JANUARY 29 V-047 Diana Sangwang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Fred A. Graham, Wilkes- Brian F. Casey, Dallas, Tx., a S-034 Seeha Sangwang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Barre, Pa., 2ndVice-President of member of Assembly 257, Chi- S-034 Simon Sangwang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Group 7, and a member of Assem- cago, Ill. S-059 Dominic Andrew Savero Wilkes-Barre, PA Msgr. Francis J. Beeda bly 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Kathleen M. Gigliotti, Monon- S-034 Arnold T. Thao Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Diane Janis, Orland Park, Ill., gahela, Pa., a member of Assem- S-034 Brandin Thao Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Treasurer of Assembly 11, Chi- bly 127, Monessen, Pa. V-047 Debra B. Thao Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent cago, Ill. JANUARY 30 V-047 Kimberly G. Thao Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent V-047 Meredith P. Thao Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Vincent T. Solar Jr., West Ny- Margaret M. Jacobbauski, V-093 Nkauj Nag Thao Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent ack, N.Y. a member of Assembly Van Nuys, Ca., a member of As- S-034 Sonny T. Thao Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent 182, New York City. sembly 188, Lansford, Pa. S-059 Michael Joseph Ulichney Wilkes-Barre, PA Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic Pauline P. Kubiniec, Des Patricia Latshaw, Reading, V-047 Arielle Vang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Plaines, Ill., a member of Assembly Pa., a member of Wreath 155, V-093 Chou Vang Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent 257, Chicago, Ill. Reading, Pa. S-034 Chou Vang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent JANUARY 23 JANUARY 31 V-047 Choua Vang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Jennie Irene Matuschak, Theresa Hanrahan, Katonah, V-047 Christina Vang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Marblehead, Mass., a member of N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, S-034 David Vang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Wreath 15, Perryopolis, Pa. Yonkers, N.Y. V-047 Gao Hmong Vang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent S-034 Ger Vang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent V-093 Jessica Vang Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent V-093 Kong Vang Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Ecumenical prayer service in Passaic, N.J. on Jan. 19 S-047 Malinee Vang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent The Rt. Rev. Joszef Vasarhelyi, pastor of the Hungarian Re- V-093 Mee Vang Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent formed Church in Passaic, N.J. will be the homilist at the Annual S-034 Nathan Vang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent S-034 Richard K. Vang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Prayer Service in celebration of the Week of Prayer of Christian Uni- V-047 Rosemary Vang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent ty to be held at 3:30 p.m. on Sunday, January 19 in St. John’s Epis- S-034 William Vang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent copal Church located at 215 Lafayette Avenue, corner of Passaic and S-036 Yen Yu Yeng Vang Detroit, MI Authorized Agent Lafayette Avenues, in Passaic, N.J. The public is invited to attend. V-047 Layla Vue Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent The Prayer Service is sponsored by the Passaic Ecumenical S-059 Kaleb Walker Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent Committee in which about twenty churches participate. This year the S-059 Kaleigha Walker Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent theme for the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, which is observed S-136 Kaitlin Wolfe Nanticoke, PA Authorized Agent from January 18 to January 25 is “Has Christ been divided?” (cf. V-047 Coua Xiong Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent 1 Corinthians 1:13). The annual observance of the Week of Prayer V-047 Gaozong Xiong Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent for Christian Unity was fi rst initiated by the Franciscan Friars of the V-093 Ger Xiong Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent S-034 Kingston Xiong Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Atonement of Graymoor, New York under the leadership of their V-093 Lerseng J. Xiong Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent founder, the Rev. Paul Wattson, S.A. S-034 Neng Xiong Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent The Ecumenical Choir, made up of members of the participat- V-047 Nong Xiong Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent ing churches, will lead the congregation in song. The choir of St. V-047 Shouana M. Xiong Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Mary’s Assumption Slovak Church in Passaic will participate. V-093 Yenchen J. Xiong Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Those attending are asked to bring non-perishable food items to S-034 Coolidge Hmoozong Yang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent be distributed to the needy of the Passaic by the Salvation Army and S-034 Dylan Kong-Cheng Yang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent the United Passaic Organization Food Bank. V-093 Ger Yang Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Refreshments will be served following the service in the social S-034 Lucas Yeng-Kong Yang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Hall of St. John’s Church. All are invited to attend. for information S-047 Mai Xw Yang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent S-047 Mila Ci Yang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent call Kathy Levendusky at tel. (973)772-5918. (Continued on page 15) PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON,JANUARY 15, 2014

KIDS’ CORNER “Detský kútik ” January, 2014

The Meaning of the Snowflake

Every new snowflake comes to the earth is a picture of our Saviour’s birth, because they are sent from up above and remind us of God’s care and love. Each one is so intricate and small because Christ sees the details of us all, and just as two are never the same the Lord knows and calls us each by name. Snowflakes gently cover the world in white and hide what’s unlovely from our sight, showing us how He covers our sin and gives us His grace when we come to Him. So may every snowflake bring Christ to mind and in every bit of white may you find a reason to celebrate anew and a reminder of His love for you. Salt and a String HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Kids can perform a “magic trick” with an ice cube, a string, and salt. Place an ice YOU!!!!! cube in a cup of water. Cut a piece of string a few inches long. Have the kids Kenadi Aleigha Erdely 1/2 try to pick up the ice cube using just the Gavin Watkins 1/3 string and not their fingers. They will Julia Jozwiak 1/13 see that it does not work. Andrew Sipos 1/19 By Dr. Michael Kopanic Now dip the end of the string in the wa- Mackenzie Cyr 1/24 ter and lay it across the ice cube. Sprin- Trevor Wilson 1/27 kle some salt on top of both the ice Surprise your parents and grandparents by wishing Dylan Himes 1/30 cube and the string. Wait a minute or so them Happy New Year, Šťastlivý nový rok!, in Slo- vak. It would mean a whole lot to them. and then try to pick up the ice again using just the string. It should work this

time because the salt will have melted Happy New Year = Šťastlivý nový rok! [shtyaast the ice slightly and the water will have -lee-vee no-vee roke] refrozen around the string. winter = zima [ zee - mah ] snow = sneh [snekh] ice = ľas [lyaad] Be careful. = Dajte si pozor. [Die-tye see poe- zore] SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JANUARY 15, 2014 PAGE 15

Bishop Kurt Bernette installed as DO YOU KNOW THE WHERE ABOUTS OF THESE PEOPLE? 5th Byzantine Catholic Bishop of Passaic PLEASE CALL US AT 1-800-886-7656 (Continued from page 4) Catholic faith. When our organi- Rome. He served as pastor in sev- zation was founded in 1905, our UNPAID ENDOWMENTS BY STATE eral parishes including St. Nicholas original name was the Roman and Name Lodge Name Lodge of Myra, Fontana, Ca.; St. Irene the Greek Catholic Slovak Gymnastic Virgin and Great Martyr, Portland, Union Sokol, testifying to the ap- ILLINOIS Melissa Ann McFadden S-239 Ore.; St. Gabriel the Archangel, Las peal to Greek Catholics. In 1933, Robert Zubel S-011 Caara Madeline Shopa V-013 Vegas, Nev. and Our Lady of Per- the name of organization was short- Jo Ann Vermette S-011 Kristen Lynn Shevetz V-029 petual Help in Albuquerque, N.M. ened to Slovak Catholic Sokol. Jacqueline Dolores Byrne V-032 Since October 2012, he has been Our prayerful best wishes go MASSACHUSETTS Patricia Pedone S-189 serving as the rector of SS. Cyril out to Bishop Kurt on the occa- Brian D. Richard S-028 Bradley Roy Webb S-082 and Methodius Byzantine Catholic sion of his appointment as Eparch John T. Nieviedgal, IIII S-028 Christopher Plaviak S-059 Seminary in Pittsburgh, Pa. of Passaic. Since its establishment Howard Andrew Kiesel S-016 Following his consecration and in 1963, we have enjoyed a cor- NEW JERSEY William John Shupp Byrne S-078 installation, Bishop Kurt was hon- dial and warm relationship with Steven Michael Grivalsky S-024 Dennis Francis Keller S-048 ored at a dinner at the Hilton Mead- the Eparchy of Passaic. May God Mellissa Greffe V-006 Phyllis J. Graham S-206 owlands Hotel in East Rutherford, bless his ministry among us and Jason Leonard Wynne S-312 Jeffrey Michael Lippert S-016 N.J. may we continue to refl ect our Joseph Andrew Gallo S-288 Matthew Stephen Tomko S-048 From our earliest beginnings, the common Cyrilo-Methodian heri- Roseanne Crocitto S-162 Brien Leigh Fraser S-056 Slovak Catholic Sokol has included tage of faith. Na mnohaja a bla- Nina Kvartek S-162 Amber Rose Nemchik V-032 many members of the Byzantine haja leta vladyko! Joanne Kuchta V-022 NEW YORK Laura Plaviak S-059 Slovak celebration on Kevin Michael Killoran S-185 Norman Charles Farland S-206 March 9 in New York City Eric John Killoran S-185 Elizabeth M. Kassell S-206 Alexandra Ilona Rodriguez V-025 Derek Matthew Husar S-048 Assembly 1 of the Slovak League featured. The annual celebration is S-182 Theresa Marie Keller S-048 of America will host its traditional hosted by Assembly 1 along with Jamie R. (Smith) Johns S-239 Slovak Independence Day celebra- Assembly 182 of the Slovak Catho- OHIO David John Husar S-048 tion on Sunday, March 9 in St. John lic Sokol, Branch 45 and Branch 716 Michael J. Pavelek S-039 Vanessa Rose Schaefer S-189 Nepomucene Parish, 411 East 66th of the First Catholic Slovak Union. Joseph John Cassese S-026 Devon Elizabeth Husar S-048 Street in New York City. This year’s The celebration recalls the histor- James Anthony Campana S-026 Rosemary Finkel V-022 celebration honors the 75th anniver- ic fact of Slovakia declaration of its Justine Pezzone Bissell S-026 sary of the declaration of indepen- fi rst republic in 1939. The fact of the Charles S. Motosko S-108 CANADA dence of the Slovak parliament in fi rst Republic laid the foundations Joyce H. Motosko V-054 Patricia Lynn Oliva S-227 Bratislava on March 14, 1939. for the current Independent Slovak Jessa Aron Matt V-034 Cynthia Veronica Raytek S-227 The celebration begins with Mass Republic of January 1, 1993. Area Ciara J. Ganoe S-108 James Edward Siman S-227 celebrated at 11 a.m. in the church. Sokols and Sokolky are invited to Kathy Raytek S-227 The civic and cultural program will attend an enjoyable afternoon cel- PENNSYLVANIA Paul Raytek S-227 commemce at 1 p.m. in the parish ebrating Slovak culture and pride. Edward Albert Kassak S-189 Jimmie Gmaz S-227 social hall. An interesting program There is free admission and is open Lynn Butczynski S-059 Greg Grys S-227 has been planned. A luncheon of to the public. For additional infor- Karen Marie Kaminski S-083 Caroline Gmaz S-227 traditional Slovak culinary speciali- mation call Milan R. Dait (201)641- Mark Edward Kaminski S-083 Tim Turosky S-227 ties along with an open bar will be 8922 or Jozef Bilik (718)463-2084. Stephen James Markley S-032 Susan Ann Babinchak S-227 Kiley Beth Shevetz V-029 33rd Dancing Ball on Feb. 8 in Astoria,N.Y. Lynn Kassak S-189 FLORIDA Anastasia Roditis V-013 Matthew G. Mensching S-313 Zlata Praha Productions will host deadline date of January 26, 1014, its 33rd annual Czech & Slovak $120.00 afterwards. The evening is Slovak heritage discussion groups meet in Pittsburgh Dancing Ball on Saturday, February black or white tie with ladies attired 8th at The Astoria Manor located at in ball gowns. For those interested in learning niques of how eggs are decorated. Clair, Pa. will acquaint us with church 25-22 Astoria Boulevard in Astoria, Tables for 8, 10 or 12 guests may more about the rich history and cul- On March 3 the topic will be “The history in Slovakia. Queens, N.Y. The annual gala in the be reserved. Order tickets by E- ture of the Slovak people, the West- History of Slovak Music.” Jerry The spring season schedule will pre-Lenten tradition will feature an Mail: [email protected], Online: ern Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Jumba, a noted area musician, will conclude on June 2 with an evening all night open bar with a deluxe one http://www.Zlata Praha.cc. or or- Association hosts regular monthly be back to present his translation of devoted to the 75th anniversary of hour buffet and seated gourmet din- der tickets by telephone (646)641- evenings to discuss a variety of topics Slovak songs. He started this program the formation of The Czechoslovak ner. Festivities begin at 8 p.m. Live 6079. The evening promises to be a related to this subject. The Monday last winter, however the heavy snow Room at the Cathedral of Learning music for dancing and listening wonderful opportunity to celebrate cultural evenings are held at Mount prevented many from attending. It’s a at the University of Pittsburgh. Attor- pleasure along with a special guest the pre-Lenten tradition of “fasian- Lebanon Public Library located at wonderfully entertaining evening. ney Joseph Bielecki, president of the - the Czech “Elvis Presley” imper- gy” with the New York area Slovak 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard in Mt. On April 7, the topic will be “Slo- Czechoslovak Room Committee will sonator, Vlada Lichnovsky. Tickets and Czech community. An enjoy- Lebanon outside, Pittsburgh, Pa., tel. vakia - Who, Why and Where?” John discuss the room’s interesting history. are $110.00 per person before the able evening is assured. (412) 531-1912. from 7-9 p.m. These Richetti will make his third presenta- No sessions are held during the evenings are free of charge and open tion clarifying the misconception summer months, however the eve- Slovak Film Festival returns in Pittsburgh to the public. about why people came from eastern ning resume on October 6 when Da- On Monday, February 3, “Egg Slovakia and why they Settled where vid R. Grinnell, reference and Access The Western Pennsylvania non, Pa. The fi rst feature in 2014 Decorating Eggstravaganza” will they did. Archivist at the University of Pitts- Slovak Cultural Association is titled Night Riders. It is about feature Mike Yanchak who will On May 5, the topic will be Greek burgh will discuss the topic “Slovaks hasn’t shown any of its Slovak two men of principle who face show the different styles of decorated Catholic Churches in Slovakia: Past, on the North Side.” Pittsburgh area fi lms(with English subtitles) each other. One is backed by a eggs(pisanky) from various central Present & Future.” The Rev. Valarian Sokols and Sokolky should mark their since 2009. The WPSCA is whole, however, poor village, the European countries including Slo- Michlik, pastor of St. Gregory Byz- calendars and plan to attend these in- pleased to announce that the fes- other by the law. It is a confl ict vakia. He will demonstrate the tech- antine Catholic Church in Upper St. teresting and informative evenings. tival will begin once again this that reaches its climax in the clos- year. The fi rst fi lm will be shown ing shoot out. Instead of the Wild Introducing our New Members Enrolled During the Month of November 2013 on Saturday afternoon, March 22 West, the gunshots go off on the (Continued from page 13) at 1 p.m. at the Mt. Lebanon Pub- Slovak-Polish border. Additional ASSEMBLY/ lic Library located at 16 Castle Slovak fi lms to be featured this WREATH MEMBER CITY/STATE RECOMMENDER year will be announced shortly. V-093 Ryan Yang Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Shannon Boulevard in Mt. Leba- V-093 Sophia Paj Hnia Yang Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent S-011 Norman L. Chandler Chicago, IL Authorized Agent Slovak language classes in Pittsburgh V-093 Dorothy S. Jameson Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent The Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Association (WPSCA) S-036 Mary Ann Johnson Detroit, MI Authorized Agent will conduct spring Slovak language classes in Pittsburgh. The classes meet S-011 Marie J. Midyett Chicago, IL Authorized Agent every Tuesday evening from February 11 thru Tuesday, April 1 from 6:30 S-011 Merlyn G. Midyett Chicago, IL Authorized Agent to 8 p.m. at the Brashear Association located at 2005 Sarah Street in Pitts- S-011 Norma L. Moore Chicago, IL Authorized Agent burgh, Pa. The instructor will be Bozena Hilko. S-016 Daniel J. Morgan Pittsburgh, PA Authorized Agent Tuition for the classes are $15 for members of the WPSCA and $20 V-155 Linda K. Nace Reading, PA Authorized Agent for non-members. Call Albina at (412)531-2990 during offi ce hours or Joe V-093 Bryon L. Radtke Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent at (412)956-600 to reserve a place. S-036 Barbara J. Trepanier Detroit, MI Authorized Agent PAGE 16 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JANUARY 15, 2014

Obituaries... In Memoriam Slovak Catholic Sokol extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of deceased members consin as well as the annual Slovak Rev. Louis P. Luljak, 78 Day celebrations at The Slovak NOVEMBER 2013 was Wreath 93 member Garden in Winter Park, Fla. Dur- The Rev. Louis P. Luljak, a priest ing his retirement years in Florida, Assembly/Wreath Member Age Date of Death of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, he assisted at several parishes. He Assembly 1 Thomas Durako, Passaic, NJ 76 September 19, 2013 passed away peacefully on August enjoyed visiting the village of his Assembly 1 Harold Swistok, Passaic, NJ 61 October 27, 2013 13 at his retirement residence in parents in Slovakia on numerous Assembly 9 John Yasak, Bridgeport, CT 78 November 7, 2002 Delatona, Florida. He was 78. occasions. Assembly 16 William F. Walker, Ill, Pittsburgh, PA 29 October 26, 2013 A native of South Milwaukee, A Mass of Christian burial was Assembly 36 Henry C. Bardy, Detroit, MI 82 November 24, 2013 Wis., Father Luljak was born there celebrated on September 21 at Di- Assembly 39 Mary Ann Lampert, Bellaire, OH 89 October 25, 2013 to Slovak immigrant parents, Paul vine Mercy Church in South Mil- Assembly 48 Richard Dezura, Philadelphia, PA 70 November 7, 2013 Luljak and the former Paulina Kuz- waukee. He was interred locally. Assembly 59 William C. View, Wilkes-Barre, PA 74 November 12, 2013 ma. He was raised in the former St. In addition to his parents, Father Assembly 78 George J. Anthony, Bethlehem, PA 88 April 11, 2013 Stephen the Martyr Slovak Parish Louis was preceded in death by Assembly 78 Charles Tomko, Bethlehem, PA 85 October 4, 2013 in Milwaukee, Wis. He began his his brothers, Anthony and Laddie. Assembly 86 Rose Marie Rosiak, Port Griffi th, PA 90 November 1, 2013 priestly formation in 1950 at St. He is survived by his sister, Mary Assembly 108 Thomas J. Omasta, Youngstown, OH 90 October 24, 2009 Francis de Sales Minor Seminary, Moscisker of Milwaukee, as well Assembly 108 Janet Chicone, Youngstown, OH 58 October 13, 2013 continuing his theological studies as several nieces and nephews. Assembly 108 Michael Janek, Youngstown, OH 89 November 10, 2012 at St. Francis de Sales Seminary Father Louis was a dedicated Assembly 136 Ambrose Michael Tomko, Nanticoke, PA 83 October 28, 2013 from 1955-1961. He was ordained and holy priest. His priestly minis- Assembly 136 Pauline Martin, Nanticoke, PA 90 December 12, 2011 a priest on May 27, 1961 by Arch- try touched many lives. He was a Assembly 162 Mary O’Reilly, Clifton, NJ 90 November 11, 2013 bishop William E. Cousins at the credit to the American Slovak com- Assembly 162 Anne Marie V. Pustay, Clifton, NJ 86 November 4, 2013 Cathedral of St. John the Evange- munity and beautifully mirrored Assembly 163 Valeria Olivieri, Donora, PA 84 November 15, 2013 list in Milwaukee. His fi rst priestly our Cyrilo-Methodian heritage of Assembly 167 Alexander Stavarz, Barberton, OH 70 August 29, 2013 assignment was at St. Anthony of faith. May his priestly soul rest in Assembly 179 Peggy Ann Sestak, North Braddock, PA 57 October 17, 2013 Padua Slovak Parish in Kenosha. peace. May he enjoy the beatifi c vi- Assembly 179 Florence A. Sivak, North Braddock, PA 85 November 3, 2013 In addition to his parish duties, be- sion. R.I.P. Assembly 180 Andrew P. Hussar, Canton, OH 82 October 7, 2013 ginning in 1963, he served as an Assembly 219 Joanne Parry Cazin, Yonkers, NY 69 September 3, 2013 instructor of religion at Kenosha’s Rudolph J. Bentz, Sr. 91 Assembly 255 Irene Andrews, Egypt, PA 92 October 29, 2013 St. Joseph’s High School. In 1966, Assembly 261 Rudolph Bentz, Reading, PA 91 November 21, 2013 he was given permission to enlist in Member in Reading, Pa. Assembly 282 Joseph Kozak, Passaic, NJ 73 September 23, 2013 the Reserve Chaplain’s Corps of the Rudolph J. “Rudy” Bentz, Sr. of Assembly 295 Helen B. Klich, Duquesne, PA 91 October 1, 2013 Armed Services. He was activated Leesport, Pa. passed away peace- Assembly 312 Frank A. Balkun, Passaic, NJ 91 October 23, 2013 to military service to serve as an fully on November 21 in St. Jo- Assembly 312 Margaret J. Wayda, Passaic, NJ 83 November 15, 2013 Army chaplain on June 27, 1967. seph’s Medical Center in Reading, Assembly 312 Emily Eleanor Chase, Passaic, NJ 82 August 2, 2013 Resigning from active duty in De- Pa. He was 91. He was a long-time Wreath 1 Eleanore A. Kudey, Bridgeport, CT 75 November 11, 2013 cember of 1974, Father Louis be- member of Assembly 261 in Read- Wreath 18 Frances K. Hippert, East Douglas, MA 88 November 15, 2013 gan graduate studies in January of ing. Wreath 81 Marilyn Fritz, Whiting, IN 66 September 13, 2013 1975. On October 27, 1977, he was A native of Birdsboro, Pa., he Wreath 81 Mary A. Murzyn, Whiting, IN 84 September 17, 2013 appointed associate pastor at St. was born there May 20, 1922, son Wreath 85 Samuel Nicklaus Iocca, Jr.,McKees Rocks, PA 84 October 30, 2013 Roman Parish in Milwaukee and of the late George and Rose Mayzel Wreath 85 Donald A. Ludovico, McKees Rocks, PA 72 November 17, 2013 on July 1, 1980, he was appointed Bentz. He was educated in Read- to his fi rst pastorate at the Parish ing schools and was employed as of Leesport, Pa.; also one daugh- of the Divine Word in Cedarburg, a machinist for 31 years at the for- Peace Parish. rest in peace. ter, Rosemary and her spouse, Dr. Wis. He was released for a year of mer Bethlehem Steel, Fabricating Anna Mae was the wife of the Mark Anthony of Elmira, N.Y.; a service to the Diocese of Honolulu Division, in Pottstown, Pa., retiring late Albert Suess, Sr. and in addition Margaret L. Pacacha, 87 sister, Mary Chabak, wife of Ed- on July 1, 1991. Upon his return to in 1976. Then for 17 years, he was to Brother Albert, Jr. and his wife, ward Chabak of Virginia; and six Paula; was the beloved mother of member in Yonkers, N.Y. the Archdiocese of Milwaukee, he employed at Holy Guardian Angels Margaret L. Pacacha passed grandchildren. Judy Sekowski and her husband, was appointed the administrator Elementary School in Reading, re- away peacefully on Christmas Day, May our Brother Sokol, who so Frank; and Richard Suess and his on June 23, 1992 of Holy Trinity tiring in 1995. Raised in SS. Cyril 2013 in Cortlandt Manor, N.Y. She beautifully mirrored our fraternal wife, Lisa. She was the grand- Slovak Parish in Racine, Wis. One and Methodius Parish in Reading, was 87. way of life, now rest in peace. mother of Alicia(Chris) Wielock week later on June 30, 1992 he he became an active member of A native of Yonkers, N.Y., she and Member of the Supreme Physi- was appointed to serve also as the Holy Guardian Angels Parish lo- was born of Slovak immigrant par- cal Fitness Board Damian J. Suess administrator at St. Stanislaus Par- cated in the Hyde Park section of Anna Mae Suess, 85 ents, the late John Joseph Pacacha and great-grandmother of Gia Ni- ish in Racine. Father Louis served Reading, Pa. member in Pittsburgh and the former Katarina Seman cole. In addition, she was the step- these two parishes until being ap- Brother Bentz was proud of his Anna Mae Suess passed away on May 31, 1926. Margaret was grandmother of Raymond(Carrie), pointed pastor at St. Peter Parish military service having served in peacefully at her home in Pitts- raised in Most Holy Trinity Parish Brian(Autumn) Iwanonkiw, and in East Troy on June 16, 1998. He the U.S. Navy during World War burgh, Pa. on January 3 at the age and was graduated from its former Amy(Shane) Checkan; step-great- retired from active ministry on June II. He was a Third Class Petty Offi - of 85. She was the mother of our parochial school. After graduation grandmother of Isabel, Simon and 30, 2002 and spent much of his re- cer with one stripe serving for four Director of Sales and Marketing from high school in Yonkers, she Ty; sister of Bud, Tom, Lefty, Jack tirement in Florida. years. He earned a Good Conduct Albert J. Suess, Jr. entered the Congregation of the Yanosick, Minx Schmotzer, and the During his 25-year military min- Ribbon, American Theater Medal, A native of Pittsburgh, she was Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius late Bertha and Bob Yanosick, Julia istry, Father Louis was stationed and a Victory Medal. born there October 11, 1928 daugh- in Danville, Pa. where she minis- Schmotzer, and Frannie Pluto. in Vietnam, Korea, West Germany He was a past president, vice ter of the late Andrew Yanosick and tered in their education apostolate Family, friends and fellow fra- and several military bases in the president, secretary, and librarian the former Julia Harnyak. She was for nearly thirty years. She received ternalists paid their fi nal respects to United States. Father Louis rose of the Reading Phlatelic Society, educated locally and was active both her undergraduate and gradu- Sister Anna Mae at the Thomas J. to the rank of Colonel before his where he was a life member. in the South Side Slovak commu- ate degrees in Education. Upon her Gmiter Funeral Home, South Side. retirement from the U.S. Army re- Family, friends and fellow fra- nity. She was a long-time member departure from religious life, she A Mass of Christian burial was cel- serves in 1992. ternalists paid their fi nal respects to of Wreath 22 and has participated was a teacher in Yonkers, N.Y. and ebrated on Monday, January 6 at He initially became a member Brother Benta at the Milkins Giles in many Sokol activities over assisted her late brother, the Rev. the Church of St. Peter, Prince of of the Slovak Catholic Sokol in our Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian the years. She most recently par- Joseph E. Pacacha during his years Peace Parish with the pastor, the former Assembly 290 in Cudahy, burial was celebrated on November ticipated in the annual Children’s as pastor of Most Holy Trinity Par- Rev. Bernard Hancarik offi ciating. Wis. At the time of his death, he en- 30, 2013 in Holy Guardian Angels Christmas party hosted by Wreath ish there. joyed membership in Wreath 93 in Church. Interment followed in 22 on December 14. In addition to Interment followed locally. Head- ing the delegation of Sokols and Margaret was a long-time mem- Milwaukee. He was also a member Gethsemane Cemetery where full our organization, Sister Anna Mae ber of Assembly 219 of the Slovak Sokolky at the funeral rites was of the First Catholic Slovak Union. military honors were performed by enjoyed membership in the First Catholic Sokol. A Mass of Chris- Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pog- Always proud of his Slovak heri- Post 217, Topton American Legion Catholic Slovak Union. In previous tian burial was celebrated for Mar- orelec, F.I.C. tage, Father Louis participated in Honor Guard. years, Anna Mae was active at the garet at Most Holy Trinity Church May our Sister Anna Mae, who many Slovak gatherings and cele- Brother Bentz is survived by his former St. Matthew’s Slovak Parish on December 30. Offi ciating at beautifully mirrored our Sokol brations. Fluent in Slovak, he regu- wife, Barbara, two sons, Dr. Ru- where she sang in the choir and en- the liturgy was the Rev. Richard fraternal way of life, enjoy eternal larly celebrated Mass in Slovak at dolph J. Bentz, Jr. and spouse, Jill of joyed membership in its Christian D. Baker, pastor of St. Malachy’s the Milwaukee Slovak Days, the Santa Fe, N.M.; and Lawrence S. Mothers society. In recent years, peace in the heavenly kingdom. Slovak Historical Society of Wis- “Larry” Bentz and spouse, Dee she was a member of Prince of She will be sorely missed. May she (Continued on page 17) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JANUARY 15, 2014 PAGE 17 VANTAGE 1 ANNUITY – ENHANCEMENT ANNOUNCEMENT In Memory of.... Announcing the Memorial For a number of years the invest- the certifi cate earning the guaranteed withdrawal occurs. Due to the power ment climate has had its ups and credited interest rate declared at that of compound tax-deferred growth, Scholarship Fund!!! downs. Everyone is waiting and time for the upcoming year; or 3) your retirement savings will accumu- Julie Ann Dobbs expecting the interest earning rates transfer all or specifi ed portion of the late quicker compared to a fully tax- Supreme Vice-President to increase, it just has not happened. total deposit to a new annuity contract able account. Have you found yourself looking for a way to memorialize a Without a crystal ball or being able to with the Slovak Catholic Sokol or an- Cost lost loved one or fellow Group/Wreath/Assembly member? Why predict the future no one is sure when other fi nancial institution. With all of our Annuity plans your not make a donation in their honor to the newly developed Memo- these changes will occur. Our current Not only will you fi nd the Vantage investment can grow rapidly since rial Scholarship fund? Your donation will assure that an annual short-termed annuity plans the Van- 1 Annuity Plan competitive, but also there are no initial service, contract, scholarship be given out to a college age student who best exem- tage 1, Vantage 2 and Vantage 3 are it outperforms the current short-term transaction or premium fees. Every plifi es the meaning of fraternalism and volunteerism. Here’s how designed for this purpose. These plans market offerings and is tax deferred. dollar you pay in premiums goes di- it works: are for the individual looking for a The Vantage 1 is currently earning a rectly into your annuity’s cash value Send a check or money order to the Memorial Scholarship solid short-term investment alterna- yield of 1.25% APY. and earns interest immediately. Fund clearly indicating the name to be memorialized. You can fi nd tive that affords them the fl exibility Vantage 1 Features: Safety a donation form on line at to make fi nancial decisions without a The Vantage 1 Annuity is tax- Your annuity deposits are protected http://slovakcatholicsokol.org/members/memorialfrmframe.htm long term commitment and crediting deferred annuity, with a minimum by the total resources of the Slovak or simply send your donation to: an excellent interest rate. guaranteed interest rate of 1%. What Catholic Sokol. Information regard- The Slovak Catholic Sokol is mak- makes this annuity special is a unique ing the solvency can be readily veri- ing a change to further enhance the feature, the “30 Day Window”, that fi ed by our fi nancial statements fi led Dennis J. Zifcak Vantage 1 Annuity, it is designed and allows the certifi cate holder to notify with the New Jersey Insurance De- Museum Treasurer tailored primarily for the individual the Slovak Catholic Sokol of their in- partment. These fi nancial statements Memorial Scholarship Fund that is not quite sure what investment tentions to withdraw their deposit and are accompanied by the required 205 Madison St. vehicle is right during these low in- interest earned, penalty free, at the end Actuarial Certifi cation and Opinion Passaic, NJ 07055 terest rate times, is undecided what of each certifi cate anniversary date. of an independent Certifi ed Public length of time they want to invest, This option is available for the life Accountant. Your bequest will be recognized in the Falcon as well waiting for the stock market to take- of the annuity certifi cate. Any with- Early Withdrawal as permanently added to the Memorial Scholarship off, or looking for a good short-term drawal made outside the timeframe of Each of the Vantage Collection of Donation Log which will be kept at the Sokol Museum. Investment alternative with numerous the “30-Day Window” and exceeds Annuity Products has a 10% penalty Depending on the amount of funds collected, we will options and fl exibilities. the annual 10% annual withdraw will free withdrawal feature after the fi rst be able to award at least two $500 scholarships annu- With this in mind, the enhanced result in a penalty charge as follows: anniversary year. ally. The hope is that the donated funds will begin a version of the Vantage 1 Annuity now During 1st year – 6% Guaranteed Income Option self-perpetuating interest bearing scholarship account. includes a “30-Day Window”, which 2nd year – 5% Each of the Vantage Plans has an starts on the anniversary date of the 3rd year – 4% option that allows the Annuitant at Have you recently lost a loved one? You might consider ear- annuity certifi cate. During this period 4th year – 3% any time to settle/annuitize the con- marking donations to this fund in their memory. Keep the spirit of the annuitant/owner can exercise a 5th year – 2% tract. When the annuity contract is your fellow Sokol alive by investing in a way that their fraternal number of options that meets their As with our entire Vantage Col- settled/annuitized a guaranteed pay- dedication will not be forgotten. investment needs. Annually prior lection of Annuity Plans the Slovak ment is established pays a specifi ed to the certifi cate anniversary date, a Catholic Sokol allows a 10% pen- periodic distribution or for a lifetime Margaret L. Pacacha notice is sent to the annuitant/owner alty free withdrawal, annually after of income. that presents each of the available op- the fi rst year. However, the 10% free (Continued from page 16) tions, which consists of the following: withdrawal may be subject to IRS The settlement options available - the Actors’ Chapel in New York 1) continue as a Vantage 1 earning penalty. are: • Life Only, • Specifi ed Period, City’s theatre district and chaplain the guaranteed credited interest rate Vantage Annuity • Life and Period Certain and • Pay- of Group 1 of the Slovak Catholic declared at that time for the upcom- Plans Features ments for Life for both situations on Sokol. Interment followed at Oak- ing year; 2) withdrawing a portion of Tax-Deferred Earnings a single individual or as a joint and land Cemetery. the certifi cate amount and continuing Earnings grow tax-free until a survivor. In addition to her parents and brother, Father Joseph, Margaret was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine and brothers, Francis, John and George. Survivors include nieces and nephews, Diana, Andrea, Jacqualine, Marguerite, ANNUITY RATES Pamela, Frank, Ellen, Lisa and George. May our sister Margaret, who EFFECTIVE SINCE:JULY 1, 2012 so beautifully mirrored our Cyrilo- Methodian heritage of faith, now MINIMUM rest in peace. Our sympathy goes CURRENT GUARANTEE out to the Pacacha family. VANTAGE 1 1.25% 1.00% VANTAGE 2 1.50% 1.00% VANTAGE 3 2.25% 1.00% Figure on Figure Skating Ice skating has been around a VANTAGE 5 3.25% 2.00% long time. In the beginning, peo- VANTAGE 7 3.50% 2.00% ple strapped animal bones to their feet and went gliding across fro- SINGLE PREMIUM IMMEDIATE ANNUITY zen ponds. When greater speed while racing became desirable, SPIA wood or metal blades replaced the bones. 5 THROUGH 9YEARS 2.75% Then Jackson Haines, in the 10 YEARS OR MORE 3.50% 1800s, created fi gure skating by combining dancing with skating. ______skaters etched shapes like fi gure eights in the ice, becoming fi gure skaters. NO LONGER OFFERED EFFECTIVE:AUGUST 31, 2011

MINIMUM CURRENT GUARANTEE FLEXIBLE 3.00% 3.00% SINGLE PREMIUM 3.00% 3.00% PAGE 18 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JANUARY 15, 2014

children’s Christmas party and then Minutes of the Annual Meeting of hosted a meeting of the treasurer Cleveland Slovak Institute Group 17, “Rev. Francis Skutil” and auditors at his house to audit offers a variety of ethnic items the books. He indicated that all the Group 17 President James Jerek activities whenever possible. On a books were found to be in order. The Slovak Institute, a reference Cardinal Jan Chryzostom Korec’s called the annual meeting to order motion by Sister Nancy Kropolin- Brother Hodos moved for adoption library and archival center located book, The Night of the Barbarians at 12 noon on Sunday, October 27, sky, seconded by Brother Dick Ho- of the fi nancial report of the trea- at the Benedictine Abbey of St. An- costs $28.00 and Cleveland’s Buck- 2013 in the Father Snock Center dos, the report of the vice president surer, seconded by Brother Hlebovy drew Svorad in Cleveland, Ohio, eye Neighborhood, a collection of of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in was accepted. and accepted. President Jerek asked offers a number of items for those early ethnic photos and captions by Youngstown, Oh. Brother Jerek Brother Jerek then called on the three times if there were any ques- interested in the Slovak language as John T. Sabol costs $22.00. An inter- then called on Sister Edie Babik to Secretary, Carol Gonda for her re- tions regarding the fi nancial report well as history and culture. esting book of English translations lead the assemblage in prayer for port. Sister Gonda reported that on and hearing none, asked for a vote Many items which make won- of Slovak poems, Driftwood Poems two of our members who regularly November 21, 2012, she mailed the by the body. The report was unani- derful gifts for those interested in of the noted, late Slovak poet, Rev. attended the meeting in the past, minutes of the annual meeting as mously accepted. their Slovak heritage include a large Mikulas Sprinc is available at the namely Brother Greg Hodos and well as the offi cers’ list to the home The president than called for map of Slovakia which includes all cost of $12.00 per copy. These and Brother Bill Babik, who passed offi ce. She attended the annual chil- the report of the Physical Fitness the country’s villages and towns at other titles as well as a number of away this year. Brother Jerek then dren’s Christmas party where chil- Board. Sister Judy Babik presented $10.00; a small fl ag of Slovakia (4 books in the Slovak language are led the delegates in the Pledge of dren and adults all had a great time. the report. She indicated that they inches by 5 1/2 inches) at $4.00 and available. For a book list contact the Allegiance to the Flag. In August, she attended the Group were very busy this past year plan- $20.00 for a large fl ag of the Slovak Slovak Institute at www.slovakinsti- Brother Jerek then called on picnic again where young and old ning and participating in a varity Republic, 3 by 5 feet. Christmas tute.com. the Secretary, Sister Carol Gonda alilke enjoyed themselves during of local and national activities. She Oplatky enjoyed at the Christmas Orders may be made by making to read the roll call and found that perfect summer weather. She re- expressed special thanks to Mem- Eve supper are available at $1.00 checks payable to: Slovak Institute Sister Sue Babik was absent due to ported that in September she mailed ber of the Supreme Physical Fit- for a package of three. A number of and sent to 10510 Buckeye Road, work and was excused. In addition, the notice to the home offi ce and of- ness Board Nancy Kropolinsky for books in English on Slovak history, Cleveland, OH 44104, tel.(216)721- we also had fi ve members in atten- fi cers regarding this year’s annual her help and guidance. The board language and culture are also avail- 5300 ext. 294. Remember to include dance, namely Sister Pat Gordulic, meeting. She also sent the notice organized and assisted at the chil- able. The 4th edition of Philip A. $4.00 for shipping and handling Sister Elaine Kana, Sister Nancy of the meeting for the bulletin of dren’s Christmas party and held an Hrobak’s Let’s Learn Slovak costs with each order. Our well-known Kropolinsky who serves as a Mem- Our Lady of Sorrows Parish. She informational meeting with parents $5.00; the original edition of Slo- Slovak cultural activists and Sokol ber of the Supreme Physical Fitness also attended the Group golf tourna- and children regarding the 46th vak Songs and Dances by Michael members, Andrew F. Hudak serves Board, Brother Ken Hlebovy and ment, while not golfi ng but merely Intrenational Slet. Sister Judy and Sinchak costs $7.00; Andrew F. Hu- as the Institute’s director with Joseph Brother Joe Adams. socializing. On a motion by Sister Sister Sue Babik participated in dak’s Slovaks in Florida is $10.00; J. Hornack as the assistant director. The president then called for the Ann Adams, seconded by Sister the international bowling tourna- acceptance of the minutes of the Edie Babik, the report of the secre- ment in Buffalo, N.Y. in May where chased for our Slet participants. implemented. She asked for $50.00 annual meeting held on November tary was accepted. they placed second in the women’s President Jerek also noted that dur- for the participants who need water 11, 2012 and published in our offi - The president then called on the doubles competition. They then ing the Group Presidents Meeting, in the summer or Hot Chocolate in cial publication, the Slovak Catho- Brother Tom Shirilla to present the qualifi ed the Slet participants at the body congratulated Group 17 the winter. A motion in support of lic Falcon. On a motion by Sister report of the Financial Secretary- the Struthers Field House. They for job well done at the Slet by such the Camp Fitch project was sec- Elaine Kana, seconded by Sister treasurer. Brother Shirilla reorted attended the 46th Slet in Slippery a small group of participants. onded by Sister Virginia Bartos and mary Olexa, the minutes were ac- that since the last annual meeting Rock, Pa. where Sister Judy and Brother Kramer then gave his accepted by all. A motion for the cepted. he attended the Vilija Dinner as Sister Sue served as judges for the report on the Mixed Golfer Outing. walking program was seconded by Brother Jerek then called for well as the children’s Christmas men’s and women’s competition. The committee included Sister Judy Sister Mindy Shirilla and accepted the activity reports of the offi cers. party, where he served as the pho- In August they organized the sum- Babik, Brother Jim Jerek, Brother by all. Brother Hlebovy made a mo- Brother Jerek vacated the chair to tographer. These photos were later mer picnic at Mill Creek Park. Then Ken Hlebovy as well as Brother tion to donate 50.00 to the Slovak the vice president, Brother Glen published in our offi cial publication, in September they helped organize Kramer. He indicated that by chang- Catholic Sokol Museum in memory Kramer so that he might present the Slovak Catholic Falcon. He at- and participated in the 2nd Annual ing the date of the outing to a Sun- of Greg Hodos. Seconded by Sis- his report as president. In his report, tended the meeting regarding the Group 17 Golf Outing at Mill Creek day, this year’s turnout was 14 more ter Gordulic and accepted. Brother Brother Jerek reported that he at- 46th Slet as well as the Group 17 Golf Course. On a motion by Sister than the previous year’s. He also Hodos made a motion to donate tended the annual Vilija Dinner at golf tournament. While he attended Olexa, seconded by Sister Kana, the noted that the Supreme Director of $100.00 to the Krista Glugosh Me- St. Matthias as well as the children’s the golf tournament, he did not com- report of the Physical Fitness Board Sports and Athletics, Brother Ed- morial Scholarship fund in memory Christmas party at Camelot Lanes. pete due to his ailing shoulder. He was accepted. ward Moeller made a surprise ap- of Bill Babik. Seconded by Sister He also attended the meeting to pre- also passed out the fi nancial activity President Jerek then appointed pearance at the golf outing. Brother Kana and accepted. President Jerek pare for the 46th International Slet. list to everyone. Brother Jerek then the members of the following com- Kramer indicated that there were than asked for any other New Mo- He called a special meeting to dis- called for a motion to accept Brother mittees. Members of the New Mo- only a few minor changes from the tions. There were none. He asked cuss plans for the second local golf Shrilla’s activity report. The fi nan- tion Committee would consist of previous year’s competition and that he might vacate the chair so that tournament held in September. He cial report would be accepted after Brother Hodos, Sister Judy Babik that any suggestions for next year’s he might make a motion. The chair attended this event and noted that we hear from the auditors. On a mo- and Brother Hlebovy. The Budget outing are welcome. was turned over to Vice President everyone had a great time. In Au- tion by Sister Elaine Kana, seconded Committee would include Brother President Jerek than called for Glen Kramer. Brother Jerek moved gust, he attended the Group Presi- by Sister Patty Gordulic, the activity Shirilla, Brother Kramer and Sister any New Business. He reported that to give the Babiks a bonus stipend dents Meeting held in Pittsburgh. report of the treasurer was accepted. Kropolinsky. as of now, the 31st national conven- of $100.00 for all their hard work He then attended the Group 17 pic- Brother Jerek then called on the At this point, the president an- tion is scheduled for Pittsburgh in and participation at the 46th Slet. nic and the Group 17 Golf Day. He Sports Director, Brother Ronnie nounced that a luncheon would be 2015. Sister Kropolinsky reported Seconded by Sister Shirilla and ac- engaged in a number of phone calls Trimble to present his report. He served. After lunch, the president that the Board of Directors will cepted. related to Group 17’s preparation indicated that he participated in a called the second session of the host a camp for children ages 7-16 President Jerek then returned to for the Slet. On the national level, number of Group 17 activities. In annual meeting to order. He asked at Camp Fitch in North Springfi eld, the chair and inquired whether there he indicated that he was in contact March, he attended the information- whether there were any communi- Pa. The cost of the camp is $240.00 was anything further for the Good with our Supreme President, Su- al meeting for the parents and chil- cations. Sister Gonda indicated that per participant. The home offi ce of the Order. Brother Kramer com- preme Secretary and General Coun- dren to see if we had any young- there were none. will pay $120.00 for each partici- mented on all of our activities that sel on two separate conference calls, sters interested in competing at the President Jerek than called for pant. Sister Kropolinsky comment- we host and asked that all work to one of which was 2 hours and the 46th Slet. In April, he participated any Old Business. Sister Nancy re- ed that one boy has signed up to keep them going and to endeavor second, 5 hours in length. He noted in a conference call regarding the ported about the Slet and our three date and hopefully we can attract to build on them. Sister Gonda re- that he is there to help the Group Eastern District Basketball and Vol- participants in which Group 1 and additional youngsters in the future. ported that she was one of the lucky whenever he is needed. On a mo- leyball competition. He then quali- Group 7 took them under their She indicated that it would be ben- winners of the Presidents Puzzle. tion by Judy Babik, seconded by fi ed Slet participants in the track and wings due to the fact the Group efi cial if the Group could assist the Brother Hlebovy made a motion Brother Dick Hodos, the report of fi eld events. He held track and fi eld 17 does not have a Physical Direc- youngsters and chaperones fi nan- to make a donation to Our Lady of the president was accepted. practice for the Slet participants at tor or Directress. She also reported cially. Sister Kropolinsky is asking Sorrows Parish as well as a stipend Returning to the presidential the Struthers Field House. He also that they were invited to participate for $750 if needed to help pay for be given to the pastor and celebrant chair, Brother Jerek then called on participated in the family day picnic in the opening ceremonies next to the camp. Sister Edie Babik made a of the annual meeting liturgy, Rev. the Vice President Glen Kramer at Mill Creek Park. On a motion the torch bearers. Candice Krakov- motion for $750.00 for the Christ- Martin Celuch. Seconded by Broth- for his report. Brother Kramer in- by Sister Judy Babik, seconded by ich was invited to participate in the mas party. er Hlebovy and accepted. With no dicated that during the past year, he Sister Mary Olexa, the report of the gymnastic exhibition and on the President Jerek then called on further business, the annual meet- fulfi lled all the duties as vice presi- sports director was accepted. closing exhibition night, she was the New Motions Committee for ing was adjourned on a motion by dent and assisted the president in The president then called on able to perform which made her their report. Sister Judy Babik was Sister Olexa, seconded by Sister a variety of matters. His activities the auditors to present their report. very excited. Sister Nancy also in- spokesperson for the committee. Bartos. President Jerek then called included the local Group 17 Golf Brother Dick Hodos, spokesper- dicated that our Group 17 Slet par- She recommended that Group 17 on Sister Babik to offer the closing League and a committee member son for the auditors indicated that ticipants were presented the John J. continue hosting the golf outing, the prayer. Zdar Boh! of the Group 17 mixed golf outing he attended the Mass for the living Stofko Memorial Spirit Award for picnic, the Christmas party and sup- Respectfully submitted, held at Mill Creek. He also made and deceased members at St. Mat- their efforts. She also expressed port Camp Fitch. She also suggested Carol Gonda appearances at other Group-related thias Church. He also helped at the thanks for the new uniforms pur- that a seasonal walking program be Group 17 Secretary SLOVENSKÝ KATOLÍCKY SOKOL,15. JANUÁRA, 2014 PAGE 19

V Afganistane zahynuli dvaja slovenskí vojaci Fašiangová zábava Slovenské občianstvo plánujú vrátiť tým, (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) sa naplánovalo. v New Yorku ktorí oň požiadajú „Nemáme záujem byť v Af- 182. zbor a 168. veniec pri Zákon, ktorý má vyriešiť si- bili. V Afganistane boli od konca farnosti sv. Jána Nepomuckého Minister vnútra Robert Ka- novembra. ganistane ani o deň dlhšie, ako tuáciu so stratou občianstva a je nevyhnutné. Na druhej strane v New Yorku usporiadajú v so- liňák avizoval, že vďaka jeho Telá obetí priviezol na Sloven. vrátiť slovenský pas ľuďom, ktorí pripravenej norme by už ľudia chceme po sebe zanechať stabil- botu 15. februára o 7.00 hodine oň prišli, je pripravený. Agentúre sko vládny špeciál. večer fašiangovú zábavu spojenú neprichádzali o slovenské ob- Slovenskí vojaci, ktorí zahynu- nú vládu,“ dodal. TASR to povedal hovorca minis- Slovensko sa do medzinárod- s prvou výstavou poľovníckych čianstvo, ak prijmú iné. Tí, ktorí li 27. decembra pri bombovom terstva vnútra Ivan Netík. oň prišli pre súčasný zákon, by ho nej operácie ISAF zapojilo v roku a rybárskych trofejí. Bude sa Predpokladá, že novela príde útoku na vojenský konvoj v af- konať v kostolnej hale na rohu mohli získať späť. ganskom Kábule, sa nachádzali v 2002. Odvtedy v krajine zomreli na vládu a do parlamentu počas štyria slovenskí vojaci. 1st Avenue a 67th Street. prvom vozidle, ktoré bolo panci- prvej polovice tohto roka. Keď Minister priznal, že pod- V júli zomrel tridsaťpäťročný Na večeru budú podávané bude schválená, bude možné erované. V druhom aute konvoja slovenské špeciality - slovenský mienky straty a navrátenia slo- tiež sedel slovenský vojak, tomu čatár Daniel Kavuliak po útoku získať občianstvo späť, nie afganského teroristu, ktorý sa in- tanier, poľovnícky guláš, pečené venského štátneho občianstva by sa však nič nestalo. však automaticky. “Tí, ktorí o mali byť podobné ako tie, ktoré sa fi ltroval do afganskej armády. kura s ryžou, šišky, káva a čaj. Na občianstvo prišli, budú musieť oň Minister obrany SR Martin predaj bude pivo a alkoholické i už v parlamente objavili v posla- Glváč potvrdil, že jeden zo slov- Pred tromi rokmi tam prišiel znovu požiadať,” povedal Netík. o život desiatnik Robert Hutník, nealkoholické nápoje. neckom návrhu. Opozičný návrh enských vojakov zahynul na mi- Sporný zákon o štátnom bol podľa neho iba 20 percent z pôvodom zo Slovenska. Nebol O hudbu do tanca sa postará občianstve pripravil za vyše tri este incidentu a druhý počas pre- DJ Jozef Pavlík. Počas večera toho, čo má pripravené minister- vozu do nemocnice. Vyšetrovanie príslušníkom slovenskej armády, roky, v období od 17. júla 2010 ale členom francúzskej légie. bude losovaná tombola. stvo. útoku prebieha pod záštitou USA. do 2. januára 2014, o slovenský Doposiaľ poslednú novelu Na prvý pohľad do štatistík Vstupné je $30.00, hostia vo pas 701 ľudí. Najviac z nich (284) Zapoja sa doň aj Slováci. veku nad 65 rokov a študenti zákona, ktorá však neprešla, “Išlo o bežnú rutinnú prácu, by sa mohlo zdať, že sa situácia v stratilo slovenské občianstvo pre Afganistane v trinásty rok vojny pod 18 rokov majú vstupné za predložil v máji Daniel Lipšic s ktorú uskutočňujú niekoľkokrát prijatie českého. Janou Žitňanskou. zlepšuje. Rok 2013 bude pre zá- $20.00 za vstupenky kúpené O slovenský pas prišli aj osoby, za deň pod vedením líderskej vopred. Pri dverách budú vstu- Navrhovali, aby slovenský pas krajiny, v tomto prípade USA. padné vojská najmenej krvavý za ktoré prijali občianstvo: posledných osem rokov. Do 26. penky stáť $40.00 a $30.00. získali späť tí, ktorí prijali cudzie Išlo o teroristický útok, keď nemecké (137) občianstvo v štáte, v ktorom mali decembra zahynulo v minulom- Rezervácie vstupeniek: Anna rakúske (89) civilné auto naložené trhavinami a Jozef Korčák, tel. 201-670-8161 v tom čase “povolený, registro- bolo odpálené pravdepodobne roku podľa portálu icasualties. britské (60) org 161 západných vojakov, čo je a 845-353-7792, Jozef Bodo, tel. vaný alebo inak evidovaný pobyt na diaľku,” uviedol dnes šéf maďarské (47) najmenej šesť mesiacov”. menej ako polovica vlaňajšieho 718-975-4987 a Ladislav Korček, americké (17) rezortu obrany s tým, že útok sa tel.: 845-440-7334. Žiadateľ ďalej nemal mať v stal v husto osídlenej časti mesta, počtu. V rekordnom roku 2010 holandské (13) zabilo hnutie Taliban 711 voja- čase prijatia cudzieho občianstva kadiaľ prechádzajú vojenské kon- nórske (11) trvalý pobyt na Slovensku. Po- voje pravidelne. kov. Ples v Astoria, NY belgické (7) Straty armád v Afganistane slanci tiež zavádzali výnimky, V Afganistane momentálne Zlata Praha Productions us- írske (6) ktoré mali umožniť ľuďom prijať pôsobí v rámci operácie NATO od roku 2001: poriada v sobotu 8. februára o švajčiarske (5) Spojené štáty 2301 cudzie občianstvo a neprísť tým 232 Slovákov, z toho v Kábule 8.00 hodine večer 33. Česko- austrálske, francúzske, kanad- o slovenské. boli ôsmi. Zvyšní vojaci sú podľa Veľká Británia 447 slovenský ples. Bude sa konať ské, talianske (4) Kanada 158 Na najbližšej schôdzi sa pokúsi ministerstva v poriadku. v Th e Astoria Manor na 25-22 islandské, švédske (2) zákon zmeniť poslanec a kan- Minister zahraničných vecí Francúzsko 86 Astoria Boulevard v Astoria čínske, dánske, novozélandské, Nemecko 54 didát na prezidenta za SaS Peter Miroslav Lajčák oznámil, že Queens, NY. Vstupné je $110.00. ruské a ukrajinské (1) Osuský. Slovensko sa nenechá „týmto Poľsko 38 V cene je započítaný otvorený Slovenský pas strácajú ľudia Maďarsko 7 Súčasná právna norma je na zbabelým aktom“ zastrašiť a slov- bar a večera. na základe zákona o štátnom Ústavnom súde. enskí vojaci v Afganistane ostanú Česko 5 Do tanca bude hrať živá hud- občianstve, ktorý prijala prvá Slovensko 3 Skupina poslancov Národ- až do konca budúceho roka, ako ba. Počas večera sa predstaví vláda Roberta Fica (Smer). nej rady, ktorú vedie Gábor Gál, spevák Vlad’a Lichnovský, ktorý Niekdajší kabinet reagoval namieta, že ustanovenie záko- napodobňuje Elvisa Presleyho. právnou normou v roku 2010 na na hovoriace o strate štátneho Písací stroj oslávi 300 rokov Rezervácie do 26. januára: maďarský zákon, ktorý od roku Od patentovania prvého písacieho stroja ubehne tento rok 300 občianstva tým, že občan prijme e-mail: [email protected]; on- 2011 zjednodušuje udeľovanie rokov. História sa začala písať v roku 1714 vo Veľkej Británii. Vtedy štátne občianstvo iného štátu, je v line: http://www.Zlata Praha.cc; dvojakého občianstva zahranič- kráľovná Anna uznala vynálezcovi Henrymu Millovi prvý pat- rozpore s Ústavou. telefonicky: 646-641-6079. ným Maďarom. Na základe ent písacieho stroja. Jeho riešenie sa však nezachovalo a na d’alších Hovorkyňa Ústavného súdu súčasného zákona prichádzajú viac ako 150 rokov boli strojčeky a písacie gule niekoľkých d’alších Anna Pančurová v decembri Fašiangová zábava o slovenský pas tí, ktorí prijali vynálezcov výsadou len kráľovských dvorov a boháčov. 2013 informovala, že verejné občianstvo iného štátu. Sériová výroba a s ňou väčšie rozšírenie písacích strojov začala v Milwaukee, WI pojednávanie, na ktorom má 20. zbor Slovenskej ligy v Mil- Počas uplynulých rokov sa ob- takmer o 150 rokov neskôr v USA. Za návrhom prvých modelov pri- súd rozhodovať o súlade zákona waukee usporiada fašiangovú javilo niekoľko pokusov o úpravu pomínajúcich moderné písacie stroje stáli vynálezcovia Christopher o občianstve s Ústavou, je nap- zábavu v sobotu 1. marca v tohto zákona, ani jeden však Sholes a Carlos Glidden, ktorí ho v roku 1873 predali zbrojárskej fi rme lánované na 22. januára 2014. Knights of Columbus Hall, 3200 neuspel. Remington. Táto spoločnosť potom písacie stroje s úspechom vyrábala - TASR S. 103rd Street v Greenfi eld, Wis- až do 50. rokov minulého storočia. Pred druhou svetovou vojnou sa consin. Začiatok bude o 6.00 písacie stroje Remington krátko montovali v zbrojovke v Brne. Na likvidáciu sýrskych chemických zbraní hodine a trvať bude do 11.00 hodiny večer. V kultúrnom pro- dala SR stotisíc eur grame sa predstaví folklóry súbor Slovensko dalo na likvidáciu zahraničných vecí. Tatra Slovak Dancers. Vstupné je chemických zbraní zo Sýrie sto- Plán likvidácie chemic- $5.00. Na predaj budú slovenské tisíc eur. Minister zahraničných kých zbraní v zmysle rezolú- jedlá, zákusky a koláče. vecí Miroslav Lajčák podpísal v cie Bezpečnostnej rady OSN Bližšie informácie: Betty Va- utorok list, ktorým sa sformal- a rozhodnutia výkonnej rady lent, tel. 414-425-6137 a Ellen izovala dohoda medzi Sloven- OPCW počíta so zničením ISSN: 0897-8107 Tavela. te. 262-893-7483. skou republikou a Organizáciou chemických zbraní do konca pre zákaz chemických zbraní júna. Úradn¥ ™asopis (OPCW) o poskytnutí príspe- Slovenská republika je zak- SLOVENSKÉHO KATOLÍCKEHO SOKOLA Svokra ide na výlet a predtým sa Zalo¢en¥ 15. apríla 1911 – Vychádza ka¢dú druhú stredu vku na likvidáciu chemických ladajúcim členom OPCW. K jej zastaví u zaťa na kávu. Zrazu zbraní zo sýrskeho arzenálu. práci prispieva aj tým, že školí Majitel« a vydavatel«: pozrie na hodiny: Informoval o tom tlačový odbor inšpektorov a expertov zmluv- SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL “To už sú tri? Tak to musím hneď rezortu diplomacie. ných strán Dohovoru o zákaze Daniel F. 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ÚRADNÝ ČASOPIS SLOVENSKÉHO KATOLÍCKEHO SOKOLA - 28 000 ČLENOV - HLAVNÁ ÚRADOVŇA: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, NJ 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org VOLUME CIII PASSAIC, N.J., 15. JANUÁRA, 2014 ČÍSLO 5008 Farnosť sv. Cyrila a Metoda v Clift one, NJ Krátke správy oslávila storočnicu zo Slovenska Y V hlavnom meste Azerbaj- Skonštatoval to prezident Zvä- džanu v Baku na sklonku roku zu automobilového priemyslu 2013 zaradili do prestížneho Slovenskej republiky (ZAP SR) Reprezentatívneho zoznamu ne- Jaroslav Holeček. “Všetky tri hmotného dedičstva UNESCO automobilky, teda Volkswagen tradičný hudobný ľudový prejav Slovakia, KIA Motors Slovakia a - terchovskú muziku. Dosiaľ tam Peugeot Citroën potvrdili svoje bola zaradená slovenská fujara. postavenie v rámci koncernov a Y Exprezident Rudolf Schuster pravdepodobne dosiahnu svoje sa 4. januára dožil 80 rokov. Bol historické maximum, čím sa preztidentom Slovenskej repub- blížime k miliónu vyrobených áut liky v období 1999-2004. na Slovensku,“ povedal. Y Na 26-ročného muža, ktorý Y Pri bratislavskej mestskej časti sa prechádzal v lese nad Pribi- Jarovce sa chystá investícia za viac linou, zaútočil medved’. Zahryzol než 1,5 miliardy eur. V rámci pro- sa mladému mužovi do nohy a jektu Metropolis by sa mal postaviť ten začal silno kričať. Medved’ akvapark, kongresové centrum a následne svoju korisť pustil a viacúčelová hala. Mesto Bratisla- odišiel do lesa. Napadnutému va spolu s mestskými časťami už našťastie rana nekrvácala, lebo bol pred tromi rokmi projek Metro- polis zamietli, lebo vtedy malo byť Nedeľa 3. novembra sa zapísala do histórie far- v šoku. K svojmu autu musel so nosti sv. Cyrila a Metoda v Clift one, NJ. V tento deň zranením prejsť asi tri kilometre, jeho súčasťou aj najväčšie kasíno v sa konala oslava storočnice od založenia tejto známej potom zavolal priateľa, ktorý ho strednej Európe. Nový dokument, slovenskej farnosti. Na svätej omši, ktorú celebroval previezol do nemocnice. o ktorom má rozhodnúť vláda, už patersonský biskup Arthur J. Serratelli (na hornej Y Slovensko prijalo ďalších troch megakasíno neobsahuje. snímke, tretí zľava), bolo prítomných vyše 700 ľudí. väzňov z americkej vojenskej zá- Y Policajné štatistiky z minulého Biskupa Serratelliho privítali soľou a chlebom deti kladne Guantánamo. Minister- roku potvrdzujú viacročný trend i dospelí zo slovenskej komunity v krojoch. Svätú stvo obrany USA oznámilo, že poklesu trestnej činnosti na Slo- omšu koncelebrovali biskup-emeritus Frank J. Rodi- všetci traja sú poslednými troma vensku. V provnaní s rokom mer, duchovný farnosti sv. Cyrila a Metoda Rev. John čínskymi občanmi ujgurskej ná- 2012 sa stalo menej trestných T. Connolly, Mons. Ján Demkovich, Rev. Martin Ker- rodnosti, ktorých z Guantánama činov. Najväčšia kriminalita je v tys, ktorý slúži v Clift one slovenské sväté omše, Rev. prepustili. Bratislavskom kraji, v okresoch Richard A. Bay, Rev. Hector Mendez, vikár a deakon Y Augenio Morales. Rok 2013 bol najúspešnejším Ružinov a Petržalka. Najmenej Po skončení svätej omše sa konala v reštaurácii rokom v dejinách automobilo- zločinov bolo spáchaných v Th e Venetian v Garfi elde, NJ slávnostná recepcia vého priemyslu na Slovensku. Trančianskom kraji. a večera, na ktorej sa zúčasťnili aj mnohí politickí činitelia. Po príhovoroch a pozdravoch, ktoré boli počas popoludnia prednesené, sa v kultúrnom pro- Počasie na Slovensku láme teplotné rekordy grame predstavila slovenská detská folklórna skupina Na Slovensku majú tento 11,6 stupňa, čím bol prekonaný Domovinka (na hornej snímke), ktorá pôsobí pri kos- rok nadpomerne teplú zimu. rekord pre 6. január tiež z roku tole sv. Cyrila a Metoda. Na dolnej snímke zo svätej Súčasné neobvyklé teploty ne- 1975 v hodnote 10,7 stupňa. omše v krojoch sú (zľava): Martina Szotáková a Irena prajú najmä milovníkom zim- Rekord padol aj v Žiline, kde 11 Hurtíková. Za nimi je Rev. Martin Kertys. ných športov, a na druhej strane stupňov prepísalo predchádzajú- to vyzerá, ako keby záhradkári ci rekord z roku 1970 v hodnote V Afganistane zahynuli dvaja slovenskí vojaci mohli začať s jarnými prácami. 10,6 stupňa Celzia. Na viacerých miestach už totiž „Rozbité sklo, pokrčené ple- obchodníci hovorili o chaose a Teplé počasie však znepo- čenícky nasledovník islamského rozkvitli napríklad púpavy či zlatý chy a časti ľudských tiel boli ro- zmätku, pretože dym a prach za- kojuje záhradkárov, vinohrad- emirátu“ odpálil nálože na kon- dážď. V Bratislave kvitnú čerešne, ztrúsené pozdĺž cesty,“ opísal temnili okolie výbuchu. níkov i poľnohospodárov. Ak voj zahraničných vojakov o jed- fi laky a snežienky a v hornej Nitre miesto bombového útoku, pri Cestu, ktorá bežne tvorí hlav- príde mráz, tak zničí úrodu na nej popoludní miestneho času. narástli huby. ktorom v Kábule zahynuli aj nú dopravnú tepnu smerujúcu rozpučaných stromoch a obilni- Tragédia sa stala asi kilometer od Teploty sú vysoko nad nor- dvaja slovenskí vojaci, afgan- na východ do mesta Džalalabád, nách, ktoré zasiali na jeseň a základne NATO Camp Phoenix. málom. V Piešťanoch boli 6. ský korešpondent denníka New na tri hodiny po výbuchu uzat- väčšina z nich už klíči. Dvaja vojaci zo Slovenska januára denné teploty 11,7 York Times Azam Ahmed. vorili,“ pokračoval Ahmed. Teplým počasím trpia aj hor- patrili k elitnej jednotke, ktorá stupňa Celzia a bol prekonaný Napísal, že výbuch po sebe K útoku sa prihlásil Taliban. ské lyžiarske strediská, ktoré pre plní špeciálne úlohy. Armáda rekord z roku 1975 s hodnotou zanechal scénu, ktorú obyvatelia Jeho hovorca Zabihulláh Mu- nepriaznivé lyžiarske podmien- odmietla zverejniť, čo presne ro- 10,6 stupňov. V Nitre namerali Kábulu dobre poznajú. „Miestni jahid vydal vyhlásenie, že „mu- (Pokračovanie na str. 19) ky zaznamenali fi nančné straty.