Wishing All Our Members and Friends a Joyous Easter Celebration This Is the Day the Lord Has Made; Let Us Rejoice and Be Glad, Alleluia!

Za Boha a Národ For God and Nation

Slovensk¥ Katolícky Sokol

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL – MEMBERSHIP 28,000 – HOME OFFICE: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Periodical Postage Paid at original entry of Passaic, N.J., 07055 and additional mailing ofﬁ ces VOLUME CI PASSAIC, N.J., APRIL 4, 2012 NUMBER 4961 Wishing All Our Members and Friends a Joyous Easter Celebration This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad, alleluia!

On the evening of the ﬁ rst day of the week, the disciples were gathered together behind closed doors; suddenly, Jesus stood among them and said: Peace be with you, alleluia!

Radostné a požehnané vel’konočné sviatky všetkým našim členom a priatel’om! PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, APRIL 4, 2012

The Beautiful Easter Basket Tradition 2012 Easter Message One of the most beautiful faith and resurrection. Jesus comes forth abundance of God’s mercy to us. Most Reverend Joseph V. Adamec traditions of the Slovaks and other from the tomb as the chick breaks HAM - Ham celebrates the Slavic peoples is the custom of the shell at birth. Because of this freedom of the Bishop Emeritus of Altoona-Johnstown bringing an Easter Basket to the special meaning, it is fi tting that the New Law which Dear Sisters and Brothers of the Slovak Catholic Sokol: parish church on Holy Saturday to eggs to be blessed be decorated with came into effect The Slovak Catholic Sokol is one of two Slovak fraternals that be blessed by the priest or deacon. symbols of Easter, Alleluia, and so through Jesus’ list me as its Protector. I value that honor and distinction very much. This basket is fi lled with many of forth. resurrection. It Such a position is intended to provide a somewhat the foods enjoyed by Slovaks at the PASKA - The Easter bread, is a is distinct from offi cial connection with the Church - to intercede Easter Sunday feast. The blessing sweet, yeast bread rich in eggs, but- the Old Law which forbade certain for the Society, if necessary. Conversely, it is to of the baskets stems from the desire ter and raisins, meats. Ham is often the principal assure that the society functions in a way that it of the Christian community to ask symbolic of meat of the Easter feast. Some may merits the distinguishing characteristic of being God’s blessing on the foods that will Christ himself prefer lamb or veal. Catholic. Slovak Catholic fraternals are not the break the great fast of Lent and from who is the true CHEESE - The special Easter only organizations to have such an association which they have abstained during bread of life. cheese is known as syrek in Slovak. with a particular Bishop. the holy season of Lent. Many of the It is usually It has a rather During the Easter Season, we celebrate a foods enjoyed at Easter have their a round loaf bland taste. The special Protector; one that intercedes for us in the roots in the Passover observance of baked with a golden crust decorated use of nutmeg Heavenly Kingdom. When we wish to approach the Old Testament, while others are with a symbol indicative of Christ. and sugar in its the Divine Throne in prayer, we do so through Christ, our Lord. It is symbolic of the risen Christ himself, Sometimes a cross( + ) of dough is preparation will He who stands up for us as those with whom He our true Passover. Foods tradition- placed on top encircled by a plait give it a sweeter has a special relationship. Jesus won a victory that ally blessed for Easter, the feast of giving it a crowned effect or Greek fl avor. It is indicative of the mod- gives him the right to claim us as his own. His the Lord’s Passover from death to abbreviations for the name of Christ. eration Christians should have in all victory is ours, thus enabling us to have access to life, include some of the following The letters XB indicate the Old Sla- things. Cream cheese may also be a loving God. listed below. The foods prepared in vonic, the proto-Slav language, for blessed and placed in a small dish. We rejoice that the love of God prompted advance, are placed in a basket, cov- Christ is Risen! Both may be decorated with sym- him to save us through his Son’s suffering, dying ered with a special hand-crocheted KLOBASY - This spicy, garlicky bols made of cloves or pepper balls. and resurrection. By our acceptance of the Sav- cloth, often one which has been sausage of pork products is indica- HORSERADISH - This food ior’s dominion when we are baptized and con- handed down for generations, and tive of God’s made with beets and the hot-tasting fi rmed, and our subsequent lives refl ecting that acceptance, we merit taken to church for the Holy Satur- favor and root is known as the distinguishing characteristic of being Christian. day rite. In addition, children may generosity. It chren in Slovak and Not every organization feels a need to have a “protector.” Nor bring their baskets to church for the is also a sign represents the bitter does every individual feel a need for an intercessor with God. Chris- blessing fi lled with candy and eggs. of abundance and the joy of the Eas- herbs prescribed in tians, however, do. Therefore, we celebrate the Easter Season with EGGS - Brightly ter season. the Passover meal of great joy, for it is the reason for our special status. It is a status of those decorated eggs, called BACON - A piece of uncooked the Old Testament as redeemed from Satan, of those anointed in the Holy Spirit, and of those kraslice in Slovak, are a bacon, known as slani- a reminder of the bit- belonging to Christ’s community. symbol of the new life na in Slovak, which is terness and harshness I pray that, during this Easter Season, all of you will be abun- that is ours in Christ. cured with spices is also of life in Egypt. For dantly blessed with signs of the Lord’s favor in your regard. Alleluia! Eggs are a sign of hope enjoyed. It is symbolic of the over- us, it recalls the bitterness and suffering of Christ which Fraternally yours in the Risen Lord, led to his death on the cross on Good Our Supreme Chaplain with Cardinal Dolan Friday. SALT - This food reminds us to fl avor our dealings with others by the example of Christ. Salt is blessed because it was used to pre- Most Reverend Joseph V. Adamec serve food just as Jesus Bishop Emeritus of Altoona-Johnstown preserves us to eternal life. Protector, Slovak Catholic Sokol BUTTER - This favor- ite dairy product, known as maslo Vel’ka noc, the Celebration of Christ’s in Slovak, is Victory Over Death often shaped The word for Easter in various languages refl ects each particular cul- into a fi gure ture’s attitude toward the feast of Christ’s Resurrection. These words or of a lamb. terms for Easter include “Pasqua,” in Italian; “Oster,” in German, which The lamb is is actually named for the pagan Germanic goddess of spring; “Pascua” in an ancient Spanish; “Paste” in Romanian; and “Plske” in Danish; among others. Passover food by whose blood the What is interesting when comparing terms for Easter is the use of the Israelites were saved. Jesus is our same term among the western Slavs, which include the Slovaks, Poles and Paschal(Passover) lamb by whose Czechs. The term for the celebration of Easter is the Great Night, “Vel’ka blood we are saved. It also reminds noc” in Slovak, “Velikonoce” in Czech and “Wielkanoc” in Polish. The us of the goodness of Christ that we term Great Night so beautifully mirrors the true meaning of Easter. Litur- should have toward all things. gically, on Holy Saturday evening we begin with the Vigil of Easter, the Father Andrew S. Hvozdovic, our Supreme Chaplain, is shown with WINE - Wine is the drink of the Great Night. The vigil or watch gives way to Christ’s resurrection and vic- His Eminence, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York Passover meal as well as the Last tory over death. and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, Supper. Its sparkle re- The Easter vigil, or watch, begins with the building of a fi re outside at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Concep- minds us of the glory of the church to remind us that Jesus is our light in darkness. From the new tion in Washington, D.C. Father Andrew, a priest of the Diocese of Easter. Wine gladdens our fi re, we light the Pascal or Easter candle. The lighted Easter candle is car- Scranton and pastor of the Parish of the Epiphany in Sayre, Pa., hearts and helps us enter ried into the darkened church. This is followed by the glorious Easter proc- was in our nation’s capital attending the annual meeting of the Dioc- into the joy of the resur- lamation known as the Exsultet. The watch continues as we recall salva- esan Pilgrimage Directors. Father Andrew serves as the pilgrimage rection. tion history through the reading of scripture from the Old Testament. We director for the Diocese of Scranton. Within the same time frame of Preserving our wonder- then sing the Litany of the Saints followed by the blessing of water. New that meeting, the Executive Board of the United States Conference ful Slovak faith traditions members of the community are then baptized and the entire congregation of Catholic Bishops was conducting its spring meeting at the US- is one way of enhancing renews its baptismal promises. This is followed by the glorious celebration CCB National Headquarters which is located across the street from our observance of Eas- of the Liturgy. As you can see, we cannot rush the vigil which always be- the Basilica of the National Shrine. On Wednesday, March 14th ter. A blessed Easter to all - veselú gins after nightfall on Holy Saturday. For the western Slavs, the celebration the Executive Board of the USCCB gathered at the shrine to honor Vel’kú noc! enjoys great meaning and is rich in symbolism as this “Great Night” gives their president on the occasion of his being named to the College way to Christ’s overcoming death and his breaking forth from the tomb. So, of Cardinals with a Mass and breakfast reception. Father Andrew those of us of Slovak, Czech or Polish ancestry share many traditions and was honored to have attended the celebration. In the lobby of the one of the greatest one is the common use of the “Great Night” in describ- USCCB headquarters building, a plaque lists the Catholic organi- ing Easter. zations which contributed funds for the erection of the building in So when we greet one another during his holy season, with our joy- 1989. Our organization, along with the other Slovak Catholic fra- ous expression of Easter joy let us also remember that our Slovak fore- ternals are prominently listed. They contributed the funds for the bears greeted one another with the expression “Radostne a pozehnane headquarters Social Gospel wing which is dedicated to the memory vel’konocne sviatky”! Like them, our Easter faith is a refl ection of the of the late Bishop Andrew G. Grutka. Great Night! 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Beachwood, Oh., tel.(216)765- 8066. MAY 4-6 Q Wreath 155 “Twice Upon a Diva” consignment sale at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, 413 Crestmont St., Reading, Pa. con- From the Desk of the Supreme Secretary tact Laura Harak at sokolhallman- [email protected]. MON.MAY 14 My Fraternal View Q Wreath 111 meeting celebrating by Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. its 90th anniversary at the Ameri- can Slovak Club, 2915 Broadway, Lorain, Oh. beginning at 6:30 p.m. SUN.MAY 20 Q 10th anniversary banquet of the Kent-Dudince Sister Associa- OUR CONTINUED FINANCIAL STABILITY ing $58 million and our surplus remains strong at $8,822,822 or tion at the Kent Elks Lodge hall, On March 23-24 our Board of Directors met at the Home 118.99 percent above the statutory standards. Our society’s Sol- Elks Lane, State Route 59, Ken, Offi ce to review the 2011 results and begin the new four-year vency Ratio of 118.99 percent remains one of the strongest of Oh. beginning with reception at 1 administration, it was an opportunity to discuss the past year’s fraternals of our size. This means that for every $100.00 of liability p.m., dinner at 2 p.m., cultural pro- activities and to plan for the future. Continuing in the democrat- we have $118.99 of assets. So I can assure you that we are a gram at 3 p.m.; $20.00 per person; ic process which is the hallmark of fraternalism, the Directors sound fi nancial institution, one that is worthy of your continued for reservations call Rudy Bachna elected by the delegates of the 31st Quadrennial Convention support and promotion. And even with all our many expenses, (330)673-3255. held in Pittsburgh, Pa. last August, take their place in the new we are still able to issue a dividend to our membership speaks JUNE 8-9 administration of our organization. Our Directors are elected for very highly of our fi nancial base. All of this along with our many Q 55th Congress of the Slovak a four-year term and conduct the business of our organization fraternal benefi ts combine to keep our organization one of the League of America at The Holiday from convention to convention. Offi cially, our Directors took offi ce best fraternals in business today. Inn, 1070 Main St., Bridgeport, on January 1, 2012 and will guide our organization through De- One of the important aspects of a fraternal such as ours Conn.; banquet Saturday evening 7 cember 31, 2015. This year’s meeting, previously known as the is our willingness to assist others in need. Whether it is within p.m., $40.00 per person; for reser- Annual Meeting is now offi cially the fi rst quarterly meeting of the your local community, your parish, school or outreach facility, I vations call the Slovak League of- Directors of the new administration of the Slovak Catholic Sokol. am very proud of our many members who volunteer their time fi ce at (973)472-8993. While the ten Directors took their places on the Board, we also and effort in serving others. An important project of fraternals MON.JUNE 11 bid farewell to two former Directors, namely Susan L. Blosser and is the annual Join Hands Day scheduled for Saturday, May Q Wreath 111 meeting with tra- James G. Jerek. We thank both of these Supreme Offi cers for 5. It is the only national volunteer day that specifi cally targets ditional “Indoor picnic - without their years of dedicated fraternal service and we know that they and develops relationships between young people and adults ants” at the American Slovak Club, will continue their efforts on behalf of our organization in the years through neighborhood volunteering. Youths and adults work 2915 Broadway, Lorain, Oh. begin- ahead. Two new Directors were welcomed, namely, Kathleen S. together on an equal basis to plan, organize and implement ning at 6:30 p.m. Watkins and Michael J. Horvath. the day’s activities. Building relationships across generations Beginning in this issue, you will have the opportunity to read restores confi dence, trust and respect for each other and cre- the reports of all our Supreme Offi cers presented at this fi rst ates a sense of community. Join Hands Day is a project of the Home Offi ce closing Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors. Please take the time American Fraternal Alliance. The 125-year-old organization In observance of Good Fri- and see how each of them has labored on your behalf in guid- unites 70 not-for-profi t fraternal benefi t societies, including our day, the Home Offi ce will be ing the direction of our organization. All of us work as a team own, that operate in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and closed for business on April 6. in promoting the work of our organization. On every level of our Canada. These fraternals represent almost 10 million mem- The Home Offi ce will reopen organization, Directors, Honorary Supreme Offi cers, Supreme bers in 37,000 local lodges. I hope that many of our Sokol for business on Monday, April Offi cers, Group, Assembly and Wreath offi cers, each of us pools Groups, lodges and individual members will make it a point 9. Offi ce hours are Monday- our talents and efforts in helping to create a bigger and better to participate in a Join Hands Day effort in their communities. Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. A organization for all. I can assure you that the deliberations of this More information on Join Hands Day can be viewed at www. blessed Easter to all! fi rst Board of Directors meeting of the new administration was joinhandsday.org. positive and fruitful in the best traditions of the fraternal benefi t Again, I thank all of you who do your best to promote our system. You will be able to read all about this meeting when the organization. As you gather for your Easter feasting, I ask that Tag Sale April 21-22 minutes are published in a future issue. you look within your own family and circle of friends and see if all On a sad note, this year’s quarterly meeting was clouded as enjoy membership in our organization. There may have been a at Yonkers, N.Y. parish a result of the recent and sudden death of Krista Louise Glugosh, newborn within the family, and make sure to enroll him/her with The Parish Council of Most Holy wife of our Supreme President, Larry M. Glugosh. The opening us. While we don’t want to think about children dying, we need to Trinity Parish in Yonkers, N.Y. will liturgy of our Board of Directors meeting was celebrated for the remember that life insurance for kids as an investment in their host a Tag Sale on Saturday, April repose of the soul of Krista by our Supreme Chaplain, Rev. An- future. You’re giving that child a fi nancial head start in life and 21 and Sunday, April 22 in the par- drew S. Hvozdovic. We are grateful that our Supreme President with our many fraternal benefi ts, a Sokol insurance certifi cate ish social hall located in Trinity was able to be with us for most of the deliberations of our Board certainly makes good sense. Plaza off Walnut Street. Hours are of Directors meeting. Finally, as I enjoy the Easter meal with my own lovely wife, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day. Pro- Now that our nation’s economy slowly seems to be on a Annie, our children and grandchildren, be assured that all of us ceeds aid the parish. For additional rebound, I want to assure you that your organization continues extend our prayers and fraternal best wishes to all our members information on the event, call Mary to demonstrate its fi nancial strength and stability. All the reports and friends. May the peace of our risen Lord bring joy and hap- Popot at (914)963-3046. We hope found in our society’s annual statement for 2011 indicate that piness to all of you at this festive time. Have a great week, good to see many Sokol members at this we too are on a slow recovery mode. Our assets are approach- health to all, and peace be with you. Zdar Boh! year’s event. Zdar Boh! Alice Potanovic SUN.APRIL 15 Crooks Ave., Paterson, N.J. begin- SUN.APRIL 29 Sokol Q 6th annual Singles Bowling Tour- ning at 12:30 p.m., $20.00 per person; Q Group 3 semi-annual meeting OUR NEXT ISSUE IS nament hosted by Assembly 78 at the women’s teams welcome; call Eric at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Hall, Route 16, Douglas, Mass. begin- APRIL 18 National Sokol Bowling Lanes, 613 Topczij (973)985-0134. In keeping with our bi- Calendar Hillside Ave., Bethlehem, Pa. begin- Q Group 5 Bowling Tournament at ning at 10:15 a.m. Q Spring Festival hosted by the week ly publishing schedule, MON.APRIL 9 ning at 1 p.m., for information call Charger Bowling Lanes, Norton, Oh. the next is sue of the Slovak Q Wreath 111 meeting at the Ameri- Fran Blanar (610)866-8381. beginning at 12:30 p.m., call Marty School Sisters of St. Francis, Mount Assisi Convent, 934 Forest Ave., Catho lic Falcon will be that can Slovak Club, 2915 Broadway, Q Wreath 54 meeting in the Father Zemanek (440)225-8676. of Wednes day, April 18th. Lorain, Oh. beginning at 6:30 p.m. Snock Center of St. Matthias Parish, Q Group 5 semi-annual meeting Pittsburgh, Pa. from noon to 5 p.m. for information call (412)761-6004. Dead line for all pho tos and with the theme “What’s left in your 915 Cornell St., Youngstown, Oh. be- beginning at 9:30 a.m. preceding in for mation for this is sue will Easter basket?” ginning at 1 p.m. the annual bowling tournament MAY 4-6 Q 66th International Bowling be Thurs day, April 12th. View APRIL 13-14 APRIL 21-22 at the Charger Bowling Lanes, e-Falcon on our website: www. Q 22nd International Men’s Bas- Q Most Holy Trinity Tag Sale in the Norton, Oh. which begins at Tournament as part of the 1st An- nual United Slovak Fraternals slovakcatholicsokol.org. ketball and Women’s Volleyball parish hall, Trinity Plaza, off Walnut 12:30 p.m., call Marty Zemanek Thanking you for your con- Tournament at Baldwin High St., Yonkers, N.Y., daily 10 a.m. to 4 (440)225-8676. Bowling Tournament, Freeway Bowing Lanes, 28801 Euclid Ave., tin ued coop er a tion in this mat- School, participants housed at p.m., call Mary Popot (914)963-3046. SAT.APRIL 28 ter, I re main the Quality Suites, 700 Mansfi eld SUN.APRIL 22 Q S.C.S. Scholarship Selection Com- Wickliffe, Oh., tel. (440)585-5800; bowlers housed at the Embassy Zdar Boh! Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa., call Edward Q Group 1 Bowling Tournament mittee meeting beginning at 10:00 Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor Moeller (412)881-3506. at Paul’s Bowling Academy, 377 a.m. Passaic, N.J. Suites Hotel, 3775 Park East Drive, PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, APRIL 4, 2012

REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God ... and Slovak life Gospel for the Second Sunday SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish parish. Clergy currently providing ministry at the parish of Easter– April 15th to inaugurate centennial year include the Rev. John T. Connolly, administrator; Rev. SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Clifton, New Jer- Hector R. Melendez, parochial vicar; Rev. Martin Kertys, John 20:19-31 A reading from the holy Gospel sey will inaugurate its centennial year of ministry this year. Rev. Richard A. Bay, Rev. Msgr. John J. Demkovich and Deacon Eugenio Morales. according to John A 100th anniversary committee has been formed to fi nalize On the evening plans for the centennial year observance. Our well-known Like the great ninth century evangelizers and patrons of the fi rst day of the week, Assembly 162 Sokol, Robert Raichel is serving as general of the parish, SS. Cyril and Methodius, with an infl ux when the doors were locked, chairperson of the Centennial Committee and calls upon of Spanish speaking in the neighborhood, the parish has where the disciples were, all present and former parishioners to participate in the ju- responded by offering ministry to them as well as the for fear of the Jews, bilee festivities. The Centennial year will be inaugurated Slovak and English speaking members of the faith com- Jesus came and stood in their midst with a Pontifi cal concelebrated Mass on Sunday, Octo- munity. Currently Mass is celebrated in English, Slovak and said to them, ber 21, 2012 with the Most Reverend Arthur J. Seratelli, and Spanish at the parish. “Peace be with you.” Bishop of Paterson as celebrant. The year will conclude on Members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, and in par- When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side Sunday, October 20, 2013 with a Mass of Thanksgiving ticular Assembly 162, have played an important role in the life of SS. Cyril and Methodius over the past century. The disciples rejoiced celebrated by Bishop Seratelli followed by a gala banquet. when they saw the Lord. Throughout the centennial year, a variety of events will Anthony J. Glodava and John J. Termyna currently serve Jesus said to them again, be held to commemorate this historic event in the life of as parish trustees and Peter Walentowicz is president of “Peace be with you. the faith community of SS. Cyril and Methodius. For in- the parish council. Sokol members who no longer reside As the Father has sent me, formation on the centennial festivities, feel free to contact in the Clifton area are invited to return and participate in so I send you.” the Chairperson, Robert Raichel at tel. (973)470-5732 or the many activities planned for the centennial year ob- And when he had said this, moonraicheyahoo.com. servance of the parish. In addition to Brother Raichel, a he breathed on them The parish had its beginnings when a group of young number of Sokols and Sokolky are serving the 100th An- and said to them, Slovaks from the Clifton area, including a number of the niversary Committee of the parish. A list of the various “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive original founders of the Slovak Catholic Sokol who had centennial year activities will appear in future issues of the Falcon. are forgiven them, settled in the area, gathered in the Clifton Volunteer Fire and whose sins you retain Company No. 2 Fire House with the intention of establish- are retained.” ing a Slovak parish in Clifton. At this meeting, a commit- Bratislava’s fi rst Auxiliary Bishop Thomas, called Didymus, tee was formed to search for a suitable piece of property consecrated on March 17 one of the Twelve, where a church might be built. At the second meeting of On the feast of St. Patrick, Monsignor Jozef Halko, was not with them when Jesus came the committee, it was decided that the great Apostles of 47, was consecrated as the fi rst Auxiliary Bishop of So the other disciples said to him the Slavs, SS. Cyril and Methodius would be patrons of “We have seen the Lord.” Archdiocese of Bratislava during impressive rites in the But he said to them, the new parish. Property was purchased at the corner of historic Cathedral of St. Martin in the heart of the Slo- Ackerman Avenue and Holden Street for $10,000. The “Unless I see the mark of the nails vak capital. Principal consecrator was the Most Rever- in his hands committee appointed a delegation to visit the Most Rev. end Stanislav Zvolensky, metropolitan Archbishop of and put my fi nger into the nailmarks John J. O’Connor, the Bishop of Newark for permission Bratislava and president of the Slovak Bishops Confer- and put my hand into his side, to establish the parish. At the time, Clifton was a part of ence. Co-consecrators included His Eminence, Jozef Car- I will not believe.” the Diocese of Newark. It would remain so until 1938 dinal Tomko, Prefect emeritus of the Congregation for the Now a week later when the new Diocese of Paterson was created. Bishop Evangelization of Peoples in Rome and the Most Rever- his disciples were again inside O’Connor gave permission and blessing for the establish- end Mario Giordana, Papal nuncio to Slovakia. Bishop and Thomas was with them. ment of a Slovak parish and promised to appoint a Slovak Halko chose as his episcopal motto: “Resurrexit! - Vstal Jesus came, pastor. The new parish was incorporated on September 11, although the doors were locked, zmrtvych”(Christ is Risen). and stood in their midst and said, 1914 and on September 15, 1914, the feast of Our Mother During the impressive rites which began at 11 a.m. of Sorrows, patroness of Slovakia, the parish welcomed its “Peace be with you.” in the famed cathedral which served as the coronation Then he said to Thomas, fi rst pastor in the person of the Rev. Anthony Gracik. And church for more than 150 years for the kings and queens “Put your fi nger here and see my hands, the rest is history! of Hungary from 1663 until 1830 when Bratislava served and bring your hand Diocesan priests continued to serve as pastors until as the country’s capital during the Turkish invasions. and put it into my side, 1921, when the parish was entrusted to the ministry of The music during the liturgy included the participa- and do not be unbelieving, Friars Minor Franciscans, initially from the Commissariat tion of the choir of the Greek Catholic Cathedral of the but believe.” of the Holy Cross in Lemont, Ill. and later by the Slovak Exaltation of the Holy Cross in Bratislava under the di- Thomas answered Franciscans of the Vice Province of the Most Holy Savior rection of Ladislav Sabolcak. Bishop Halko was baptized and said to him, in Pittsburgh. July 1, 1995 was a sad day in the life of the “My Lord and my God! ” and chrismated by his grandfather, the late Very Rev. Jozef Jesus said to him, parish. On that day, the Slovak Franciscans departed from Halko who served for many years as pastor of the Greek the parish. Their bi-lingual ministry in Slovak and English “Have you come to believe Catholic community in Bratislava. During the Commu- because you have seen me? had begun with their arrival on September 4, 1929. Their nist period Father Halko was removed for not agreeing to Blessed are those who have not seen 66-year ministry at the parish bore rich spiritual fruit. The become Orthodox. Beginning in 1950, the Greek Catho- and have believed.” Franciscan presence in the life of the parish was also en- lic Church was suppressed and all Greek Catholics were Now Jesus did many other signs hanced with the arrival of the School Sisters of St. Francis to become Orthodox. Most Greek Catholic priests and in the presence of his disciples who arrived to open the parish school in 1929. The sisters, faithful did not and remained faithful to Rome. Many be- that are not written in this book. whose motherhouse was in Pittsburgh originally came gan worshipping at Roman Catholic churches. But these are written from Slovakia in 1913 to teach the children of Slovak im- A native of Bratislava, Bishop Halko was born there that you may come to believe migrants in parishes in the northeast. The school closed in that Jesus is the Christ, May 10, 1964. He initially pursued studies in economics the Son of God, 1994. Beginning in August 1995, priests of the Diocese and served for two years in the Slovak Army. In 1990, of Paterson were once again assigned to ministry at the and that through this belief he began studies for the priesthood at the SS. Cyril and you may have life in his name. The Gospel of the Lord. Methodius Theological Faculty in Bratislava and was or- dained a priest on July 4, 1994 in Trnava by Archbishop Jan Sokol. He pursued further theological studies at the Gospel for the Third Sunday Pontifi cal University of Santa Croce in Rome where of Easter – April 22nd he was awarded a doctorate in 2000. In his capacity as auxiliary bishop and Slovakia’s youngest bishop, he will Luke 24:35-48 assist Archbishop Stanislav Zvolensky in the pastoral A reading from the holy Gospel administration of the Archdiocese of Bratislava. Bishop according to Luke Halko’s uncle and aunt, Dr. Mikulas and Nadezda Halko The two disciples recounted our members and reside in Mount Kisco, N.Y. His great- what had taken place on the way, uncle was our late Supreme President John A. Oleyar. and how Jesus was made known to them Our congratulations and prayerful best wishes go in the breaking of bread. out to Bishop Halko on his appointment as a successor to the apostles. Ad multos, gloriousque annos a Zdar Boh! (Continued on page 17) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, APRIL 4, 2012 PAGE 5 Adult, Youth awards for Indiana fraternalists Welcome to Slovak Catholic Sokol The Indiana Fraternal Alliance, tivities done within the last 12 which represents fraternal ben- months. Any member between the Introducing our New Members Enrolled During the Month of February 2012 efi t societies in the Hoosier State, ages of 12-22 may be nominated will again offer Adult and Youth for the youth award. Those ages ASSEMBLY/ Fraternalists of the Year awards to 23 and older may apply for the WREATH MEMBER CITY/STATE RECOMMENDER deserving fraternal leaders. Each adult award. A nomination form year, the Indiana Fraternal Alliance is available from Editor Daniel F. 113 Katie Rose Albright Kenosha, WI Tony L. Scuglik presents an award to one adult and Tanzone by calling the home of- 059 Crystal P. Aponte Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent one youth for their outstanding vol- fi ce at 800-886-7656. The com- 059 Heather Bahlmann Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent unteer contributions to their lodge, pleted nomination form must then 059 Douglas Banfi eld Jr. Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent their society and within their re- be postmarked no later than July 059 Douglas Banfi eld Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent spective community. Every society, 13, 2012 and sent to Andrew M. 162 Ryan Barry Clifton, NJ Authorized Agent large or small, knows several indi- Harcar, chairperson of the Frater- 022 Laci Nicole Blanchard Pittsburgh, PA Traci Walkowiak viduals who should be considered nalist of the Year Committee. 018 Katelyn Marie Bonin East Douglas, MA Roger J. Manyak for this recognition. Such individu- Winners will be honored at the 028 Ryan Timothy Bonin East Douglas, MA Roger J. Manyak als who through their example and annual meeting of the Indiana Fra- 079 Keegan Cynthia Callahan Lilly, PA Robert P. Kunrod accomplishment beautifully mirror ternal Alliance scheduled for Fri- 235 Maryann Conrad Exeter, PA Authorized Agent the high ideals of the fraternal ben- day, August 17, 2012. Each honor- 059 Judith A. Cooper Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent efi t system. ee will receive an engraved plaque, 022 Erna R. Cranmer Pittsburgh, PA Traci Walkowiak Any member of the Slovak travel, lodging and meal expenses 016 William Anthony Especto Jr. Pittsburgh, PA Traci Walkowiak Catholic Sokol residing in Indi- along with a check for $100 to a 022 Gyavaunna Mercedes Especto Pittsburgh, PA Traci Walkowiak ana may apply for these awards. designated charity recommended 039 Mason Edward Fino Bridgeport, CT Home Offi ce The awards will be based on ac- by the honoree. 022 Maria J. Healey Pittsburgh, PA Home Offi ce 059 June E. Jones Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent 022 Gianna Keller Pittsburgh, PA Traci Walkowiak The Electronic Falcon - EFALCON! 059 Roy H. 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For the betterment 153 Mirabella Luz Steele Parma, OH Joseph V. Gebura conserve our natural resources by of the organization, we are making 022 Linsey Viglione Pittsburgh, PA Traci Walkowiak eliminating the printing of paper some changes. 018 Molly Catherine Vincent East Douglas, MA Roger J. Manyak and mailing 1. We are committed to deliver 028 Samuel Carl Vincent East Douglas, MA Roger J. Manyak • You will be helping the organi- the Falcon through electronic me- 036 Edward A. Bekemeier Detroit, MI Authorized Agent zation to reduce the excessive cost dia where possible; therefore, ef- 188 Georgine Benek Lansford, PA Leonard Benek of printing and shipping fective April 1, 2012 new members 093 Sue S. Hackner Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent • The quality of the paper is bet- joining the society that provide an 093 Werner Kruse Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent ter email address, will receive the Fal- 036 Richard Sitzer Detroit, MI Authorized Agent • Since it is electronic, it can also con by email, those without will 036 Elfrieda Wickens Detroit, MI Authorized Agent be accessed at the Slovak Catholic receive a hard copy of the Falcon, Sokol website www.slovakcatho- one per family. licsokol.org 2. We are requesting all mem- A few years ago, we introduced bers with an email address receive Scholarships available to our members the opportunity to the Falcon through email. Please for Ohio members receive the Falcon through email. send your request to msasiela@slo- The Ohio Fraternal Alliance, 1. Here is how it works… vakcatholicsokol.org. Please refer- which represents fraternal ben- The Home Offi ce personally ence the Falcon in the subject line. efi t societies in the state of Ohio, sends you an email announcing and 3. We understand that some of annually awards two(2) college highlighting some of the featured our members do not have e-mail scholarships to graduating high articles within the current issue. or internet access. Therefore, if you ISSN: 0897-8107 school seniors. Any member of 2. Within the e-mail is an attach- still wish to receive a copy of the the Slovak Catholic Sokol resid- ment to a PDF fi le containing the paper in the mail, please complete Established April 15, 1911 ing in the state of Ohio who will entire Falcon, as well as a link that the form below and mail it to: Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol be graduating from high school you can select to open the Falcon. 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Box 899, 205 Madison Street, An application for these schol- Passaic, New Jersey 07055 arship grants are available by Name: ______Member of the Catholic Press contacting Editor Daniel F. Tan- Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's zone at the home offi ce at tel. Address: ______Association of America 800-886-7656 or by calling Wal- ter Dudich, chairperson of the ______Proprietor and Publisher Ohio Fraternal Alliance Schol- SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL arship Committee at (330)877- Phone: (______) ______- ______P.O. Box 899 3959. The scholarship applica- ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 tion is also available online at ohiofc.org. Deadline for receipt Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 of the completed application is Our goal is to be completely electronic by September 1, 2012, with the WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org May 20. only exception being members who have requested a hard copy via the form above. PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, APRIL 4, 2012 From our Director of Sales & Marketing From the Supreme Physical Fitness Board DIRECT DEBIT Generations Working Together Albert J. Suess, Jr., F.I.C. by Denise DiMartino In an effort to offer conve- Catholic Sokol at a regular (typi- change the amount or the date of Currently there are multiple(four to be exact) generations work- nience and ease-of-doing-busi- cally monthly) interval. collection we have to notify you ing together in the workforce and organizations like our own. So how ness with the Slovak Catholic How does this work? about it fi rst. do we all work together to reach a common goal when there are so Sokol, we are It’s all done automatically, so Benefi ts! many options and times are changing. Genera- pleased to intro- you don’t have to worry. And not Some of the benefi ts of Direct tional differences can affect everything, includ- duce to our mem- only is it convenient for you, it’s Debit is that you save the cost of ing recruiting, building teams, dealing with bership Direct also really simple and safe! All postage, envelops and checks, change, motivating, managing and maintaining Debit as a form you have to do is complete the saves you time by eliminating writ- and increasing membership. Think of how gen- of paying life Debt Authorization Agreement ing checks, addressing envelops erational differences might affect misunderstand- insurance premi- Form, telling us the premium and getting your payment to the ings, loss of membership, diffi culty in attracting ums or additional payment amount, certifi cate mail box. Another benefi t is that members and gaining membership commitment. deposits to an- number, the frequency and the you are guaranteed that your pre- So who are these four generations? nuity accounts. date of the month you wish the mium payment will never be late! * Radio Babies/Veterans: born between 1922 and 1945; they’re Direct Debit is a type of preau- debit to your account to occur. Complete the Debit Authoriza- conservative, fi scally prudent, and loyal. thorized payment under which an Once that’s done, the money is tion Agreement Form below to * Baby Boomers: born between 1946 and 1964; they’re ambi- account holder (you) authorizes a deducted from your bank account set up an automatic direct debit tious, most are well educated as compared to the other three genera- bank to pay a fi xed amount (your regularly. But don’t worry – we from your bank account to pay tions, they possess a strong work ethic, are loyal to careers and em- life insurance premium or annu- can only take the amount you your life insurance premium or ployers and are multi-taskers. ity deposit) directly to the Slovak have agreed to, and if we need to annuity payment. * Generation X: born between 1965 and 1980; they’re independent, they include the highest number of divorced parents, include dual-income families are self-suffi cient( e.g., took care of chores and DEBIT AUTHORIZATION AGREEMENT FORM other responsibilities after school and before parents returned home from work). COMPANYNAME:SlovakCatholicSokol ID#:22Ͳ1288010 * Generation Ys: they’re born between 1981 and 1990; they grew up in a similar environment as the Generation Xers, but with a I(we)herebyauthorize:SLOVAKCATHOLICSOKOL,herebycalledCOMPANY,toinitiatedebitentriestomy(our) different parenting style(e.g., timeouts, not spankings, very protective of parents); and are extremely conscious of the global environment; CheckingAccount SavingsAccount(selectone)indicatedbelowatthedepositoryfinancialinstitution are open minded and accepting of differences in race, gender, ethnic- namedbelow,hereaftercalledDEPOSITORY,andtodebitthesametosuchaccount.I(we)acknowledgethatthe ity, sexual orientation, etc. They are socially conscious, and are con- originationofACHtransactiontomy(our)accountmustcomplywiththeprovisionsofU.S.Law. cerned with personal safety. So how can we grow the Slovak Catholic Sokol when we have DepositoryName:______Branch:______ obstacles between generations? It’s never going to be perfect but here are some suggestions that I have read which I believe might be useful City:______State:______Zip:______ in helping the future growth of our organization. I hope you fi nd them useful! RoutingNumber:______AccountNumber:______ These recommendations include: 1) If you are in charge, be a good example. ThisauthorizationistoremaininfullforceandeffectuntilCOMPANYhasreceivedwrittennotificationfromme 2) Be open-minded and be fl exible. (us)ofitsterminationinsuchtimeandinsuchmannerastoaffordtheCOMPANYandDEOSITORYareasonable 3) Communicate and work on building trust. opportunitytoactonit. 4) Make sure all generations are present on your board. 5) Be aware of the different generations and understand their characteristics. It will make it easier to work together when you are Certificate Number: ______Date Debited: ______more aware of who you are working with. 6) Listen. Frequency: Monthly Quarterly Semi Annual Annual Amount: $______Have a wonderful Easter and spring season and I hope to see you at some of our upcoming Sokol events. Zdar Boh!

PrintName:______PrintName:______ Slovak summer school set for Bratislava, August 5-25 For the past 47 years, the “Studia the course is to enable students to Signature:______Signature:______ Academica Slovaca”(SAS) has of- improve and extend their Slovak fered the opportunity to study the language competence, as well as Date:______ Date:______Slovak language for individuals increase their level of expertise in residing outside Slovakia. On aver- Slovak literature and culture. The MORE: PLEASE ATTACH A VOIDED CHECK FOR ACCOUNT VERIFICATION PURPOSES age a total of 160 students from sev- course offers the opportunity to visit eral countries, including the United many historic sites in Slovakia and Scholarship grants for Connecticut residents Immigrant letters needed States and Canada, have had the to experience the country’s culture The Immigration History Research opportunity to study the language fi rst hand. Lodge #2 of the Slovak Gymnas- fi cial Application for Scholarship Center of the University of Minneso- and culture of Slovakia in Bratisla- For American participants, the tic Union Sokol(Sokol USA) will Award and submit it with requested ta in Minneapolis, Minn. is currently va. The program is sponsored by Ministry of Education of Slovakia award up to two $1,000 scholarship documentation to the Lodge’s secre- engaged in a research project digitiz- the Center for Slovak as a Foreign offers three scholarships. Americans grants each year to high school se- tary by May 1. Criteria to be used in ing immigrant letters. Preserved early Language by the Faculty of Philoso- of any age, interested in these schol- niors accepted for admission to an judging: overall merits of applicants, letters of Slovak immigrants in the phy of the Comenius University in arships or in the course in general accredited college/university or pro- cumulative grade average, commu- United States from the early decades Bratislava. Lectures and seminars should contact Mr, Vit Koziak, First fessional school who are of Slovak nity activities, college acceptance, of the 20th century. Such letters may are led by professional teachers Secretary of the Slovak Embassy in or Carpatho-Russian descent and are fi nancial need and essay content. be personal ones, including letters be- and lecturers, experts in teaching Washington, D.C.by April 19, 2012. residents of Bridgeport, Stratford, The award will be applied to tuition tween engaged or young couples, be- Slovak as a foreign language. This An application and further details Trumbull, Shelton or Milford, Con- or the purchase of text books in the tween relatives or friends - love let- year’s course will run from August of the program are available by necticut. pursuit of higher education. ters and emotions expressed in such 5 to August 25. The course affords calling the Slovak Embassy at tel. Founded in 1895,the Slovak Entries for consideration must be correspondence. Such letters should the opportunity to study the Slovak (202)237-1054 or email Mr. Vit at Gymnastic Union Sokol is a na- forwarded by May 1 to: Sokol USA be reciprocal, including letters and re- language at any level of profi ciency, [email protected] with interest in tional fraternal benefi t society estab- Lodge #2 - Bridgeport, % John plies. The Slovak collection is being including beginners. The aim of Studia Academica Slovaca. lished to promote physical culture, Kamenitsky, secretary; 485B Com- prepared by a professor in Slovakia. education, patriotism and support manche Lane, Stratford, CT 06614. Any of our members who might and aid to its members. Young men Email: [email protected]. Any have such letters are asked to make YOUR BENEFICIARIES from Bridgeport and New York City member of the Slovak Catholic So- copies available for inclusion in the When was the last time you looked at your des ig nat ed ben efi cia- became friends during gymnastic kol, who is currently a high school archival center of the University of ries on your valu able Sokol insurance pol i cy? How im por tant is it? competitions and founded the soci- and who has been accepted to col- Minnesota should contact Dr. Ste- Just think about how much your life has changed. Have you mar ried, ety. The society is a member of the lege for the fall semester, residing in fan Kucik, PF KU v Ruzomberku, divorced, had chil dren, may be you lost a loved one? This is an item American Fraternal Alliance of the any of the above mentioned com- Hrabovska cesta 1, 034 01 Ru- you should consid er annu al ly. If you do need to make changes to United States of America. munities of Connecticut may apply zomberok, Slovak Republic. any of your pol i cies, con tact the Home Offi ce at 800-886-7656. Applicants must complete the of- for these scholarship grants. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, APRIL 4, 2012 PAGE 7

Sokol Birthdays For All Our Sokol Puzzle Sharpies! APRIL 11 APRIL 19 Let’s Have Some Fun Chase Robert Hazelbaker, Per- Jennifer Anne O’Sullivan Esq., So you think you know a thing or two about It is easy to play, locate the word either highlight ryopolis, Pa., a member of Assembly Pelham, N.Y., a member of Assem- the Slovak Catholic Sokol. Here is your opportunity or draw a line through the word. Once all 48 words are 25, Perryopolis, Pa. bly 162, Clifton, N.J. to have a little fun and the chance to win a prize of found and highlighted, complete your personal infor- Jacob Edward Kostecke, Fargo, John Sinanis, Trumbull, Conn., $25.00, compliments of our Society. We will award mation and mail it to the Slovak Catholic Sokol, ND, a member of Assembly 162 in treasurer of Group 2 and auditor a total of three prizes. To have an opportunity to win Sales & Marketing Offi ce, 2403 Sidney Street, Suite Clifton, N.J. of Assembly 9, Bridgeport, Conn. YOU MUST BE A MEMBER OF THE SLOVAK 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15203. Puzzles must be postmarked APRIL 13 Happy 90th birthday! CATHOLIC SOKOL TO PARTICIPATE AND prior to April 30, 2012. Agnes Hvisc, Yorktown Heights, Ava Szluka, Hopatcong, N.J., a ONLY (1) ONE ENTRY PER MEMBER! How and when will the winner be determined? N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, member of Assembly 162, Clifton, We have developed a Hidden Word Puzzle that Winner will be determined on Friday May 4, 2012. All Yonkers, N.Y. N.J. consists of 48 words. The words consist of things that entries will be placed in a container large enough to Mary E. Wagner, Cincinnati, APRIL 20 relate to the various fraternal events and our life in- hold all entries received by the designated deadline. Oh., a member of Wreath 15, Per- Zofi a Jurkowski, Wayne, N.J., a surance, annuity and fi nancial products. Words run A Slovak Catholic Sokol Insurance and Frater- ryopolis, Pa. member of Assembly 162, Clifton, N.J. vertical, horizontal and on an angle, and can be found nal Puzzle entry will be pulled randomly and verifi ed APRIL 14 APRIL 21 running forward and backwards. Below the Puzzle for correctness. If the entry is incomplete or incorrect, Msgr. Thomas A. Derzack, Tina Hellinger, Lorain, Oh.,a Box is the list of 48 words that you need to fi nd. The another puzzle entry will be pulled and verifi ed until a chaplain of Group 18 and a member member of Wreath 111, Lorain, Oh. Hidden Words are in capital letters. winner is determined. of Assembly 188, Lansford, Pa. Viera Stano, North Chelmsford, Carson Louis Lough, Dana Mass., a member of Assembly 314, Point, Ca., a member of Assembly Boston, Mass. SlovakCatholicSokolInsuranceandFraternalPuzzle 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Dominic Mikula, Youngstown, Glenice Zelina, Amherst, Oh., a Oh., a member of Assembly 211, member of Wreath 111, Lorain, Oh. Youngstown, Oh. NOITCELLOCEGATNA V L H K LOS L APRIL 15 Frank J. Solotruk, Sr., Fairfi eld, OVRMRSELEDASSEMB L Y T OFAGO Rebecca Bagin, Pittsburgh, Pa., a Conn., a member of Assembly 308, members of Wreath 22, Pittsburgh, Bridgeport, Conn. CEANPATJHRPCEFMEMP A SFTNS Pa. APRIL 22 LROSOIDLXOJUIIKRA C E EKVIO James V. Iancale, Jr., Port Char- Dr. Mark M. Stolarik, Ottawa, AUEFTPXIATUCTLTR E A R ENKNF lotte, Fla., a member of Assembly 9, Ont., Canada, a member of Assem- FCSGLSTFTHAOIYALX TWAAURT Bridgeport, Conn. bly 48, Philadelphia, Pa. APRIL 16 Terry Johnson, Franklinville, PEMT0RNEKIMDUCEBUH RVDTAB Darlene M. Fata, Yonkers, N.Y., N.J., a member of Assembly 188, YSCKELTIPROCNARAOOOLHHEA Recording Secretary of Assembly Lansford, Pa. PDOVARFNBAINNGTL P L E R IEDL 219, Yonkers, N.Y. APRIL 23 R. J. Wilson, III, Humble, Tex., a Katherine Hanson, Minneapo- KLNULEUSFMATAEEAS I L SDREL member of Assembly 9, Bridgeport, lis, Minn., a member of Wreath 47, EOTANYLUJAEOTLIWF C T CYIE T Conn. Minneapolis, Minn. CGRCRDNRULNHIDI F I R N I RTT O APRIL 17 Josephine McEvoy, Surfside Joan Yanosick, Pittsburgh, Pa., Beach, S.C., a member of Wreath DOAOI FDASHPFUSAR AM E TAANU recording secretary of Wreath 22 in 22, Pittsburgh, Pa. INCVEKRNSTEPDTRCAT NSIGAR Pittsburgh, Pa. John D. Pogorelec, Jr., Esq., VATAUJNCIASSAPKX B I A ACERN Catherine Yonkoski Gorski, Clifton, N.J., vice president of Group Milwaukee, Wis., a member of As- 1 and president of Assembly 162, IXBTLIFETIMEINCOMEMNIRAA sembly 82, Dunlo, Pa. Clifton, N.J. DIDNLLABYELLOVATD L RMFAUM APRIL 18 APRIL 24 ETACIFITRECSCOTOA S E YELGE Cynthia Ann Bednar, Bethle- Eileen Schweyer, Jenkintown, hem, Pa., a member of Assembly Pa., a member of Wreath 13, Phila- NPOBAUOGFRATERNA L M P GNEMN 78, Bethlehem, Pa. delphia, Pa. DUSHRSRETIREMENT B I A NEAR T Marilyn T. Bergeron, Little Loretta G. Smith, Canfield, SKACASHVALUEYRGNI LWOBHON Falls, N.J., a member of Assembly Oh., a member of Wreath 54, 162, Clifton, N.J. Youngstown, Oh. GYNDEREFFEDXATRA L H T LAEWA FLEXIBLEANNUITYNO I TACUDE Scholarships available for Pennsylvania members ERUSNMUIMERPELGNI S Y CAGEL The Pennsylvania Fraternal Alli- must be postmarked no later than ance, which represents more than 50 September 1, 2012. At least one 1 ANNUITIES 17 SlovakHERITAGE 33 SLOVAKCulture fraternal societies in the Keystone scholarship will be awarded. Ad- state, will again offer $500 scholar- ditional scholarship grants may be 2 ASSEMBLY 18 HomeOfficeͲPASSAIC,NJ 34 SOFTBALLTOURNAMENT ship grants to deserving 2012 high awarded depending upon available 3 BENEFICIARY 19 FoundedJULY4,1905 35 SOKOL when Translated school graduates who have been ac- funds. The completed application 4 BOWLING 20 LEGACYLIFE 36 toEnglishisFALCON cepted at an accredited college, uni- must be sent to the chairperson of versity, trade or professional school the scholarship committee, Char- 5CASHVALUE 21 LEGACYSINGLEPREMIUM 37 SOUNDFinancialProtection for the fall semester. lotte L. Androckitis of the Polish 6 CATHOLIC 22 LIFETIMEINCOME 38 SPIA Applicants must be a resident of National Union of the US of NA, 7 CERTIFICATE 23 LIFEINSURANCE 39 TAXDEFFEREDEarnings Pennsylvania and a member of the P.O. Box 660, Wilkes-Barre, PA Slovak Catholic Sokol. As part of 18703-0660. 8 CONTRACT 24 LOANValue 40 TERMLifeInsurance the application process, the appli- An application is available from 9CONVERTTermtoPermanent 25 OurChaplinFR.ANDY 41 TRACK& cant must submit a 500-word essay our Editor Daniel F. Tanzone at the 10 DIVIDENDS 26 PAIDͲUPAdditions 42 FIELD on the theme of “The impact of a home offi ce, tel. 1-800-886-7656 or Fraternal Organization on your dai- by visiting the website of the Penn- 11 EDUCATIONalScholarships 27 PERMANENTLifeInsurance 43 TRADITIONALIRA ly life, family and community.” The sylvania Fraternal Alliance a www. 12 FLEXIBLEANNUITY 28 RETIREMENTNeeds 44 VANTAGECOLLECTION completed application and essay pafraternal.org. 13 FRATERNALBenefitSociety 29 ROTHIRA 45 VOLLEYBALLTournament 14 GOLFTournament 30 SokolAnnuitiesareSAFE 46 WEALTHTransfer Tour to celebrate Sokol 150th set 15 GUARANTEEDEARNINGS 31 SokolSECUREFund 47 WHOLELIFE A speical tour from the United States to commemorate the 150th anniversary of the founding of the Sokol movement will visit Prague and the 16 GYMNASTICS 32 SLET 48 Women'SWREATH Czech Republic along with a visit to Slovakia, June 29-July12. Name: Preliminary details include the Slet parade through the streets of Prague, where the Sokol movement was founded in 1862 as well as attendance at the Slet performance. Day trips will also visit Karlove Vary, Plzen and Cesky Address: Krumlov. Following the Prague Slet, the tour will then visit Slovakia. Our brother Sokol organization, the Slovak Gymnastic Union Sokol or Sokol USA as it is commonly known, will be sponsoring the tour. For ad- Email: ditional information contact Bea Walko at [email protected] or tel. (203)531-9669. Phone#: Age: PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, APRIL 4, 2012

KIDS’ CORNER “Detský kútik ” April, 2012

Empty Easter Tomb Cookies to Make

These empty Easter Tomb cookies are to be made the evening before Easter.

By Dr. Michael Kopanic You need; Veľká Noc 1 cup whole pecans Easter = [Vell – kaah notes ] - Literally, it means „Great Night,“ i.e, when 1 cup sugar Jesus rose from the dead. 1 teaspoon vinegar

zipper baggie A Happy Easter = Veselá veľká noc [ Veh– 3 egg whites se–lah vell–kaah notes ] wooden spoon Happy Easter! (if wishing someone) = Veselú Pinch salt Veľkú Noc! = [Veh–se–lu vell–ku notes] tape Bible empty = prázdný [ praaz–dnee] Preheat oven to 300 F. cookies = sušienky [shooh–she–en–kee] Place pecans in zipper baggie and beat them with the wooden spoon to break into small tomb = hrobka [hrobe-kaah] pieces. After Jesus was arrested He was beaten by the Roman soldiers. Read John 19:1-3. how = ako [aah–koh] ( o as in Coke) Smell the vinegar. Put 1 teaspoon vinegar into mixing bowl. When Jesus was thirsty on the to make = zarobiť [zah–row–beet] cross, He was given vinegar to drink. Read John 19:28-30. Add egg whites to vinegar. Eggs represent life. Jesus gave His life to give us life. Read John Empty Easter Tomb Cookies to Make = Prázdne Veľkonočné hrobkové sušienky, 10:10-11. ako zarobiť Sprinkle a little salt into your hand. Taste it and brush the rest into the bowl. This represents the salty tears shed by Jesus' followers, and the bitterness of our own sin. Read Luke [Praaz–dneh vell–ko-noche-neh hrobe- 23:27. ko-veh shooh–she–en–kee, aah–koh zah– So far the ingredients are not very appetizing. rowbeet] Add 1 cup of sugar. The sweetest part of the story is that Jesus died because He loves us. He wants us to know and belong to Him. Read Psalm 34:8 and John 3:16. Beat with a mixer on high speed for 12 to 15 minutes until stiff peaks are formed. The color white represents the purity in God's eyes, of those whose sins have been cleansed by Jesus. Read Isaiah 1:18, & John 3:1-3. Fold in broken nuts. Drop by teaspoon onto wax paper covered cookie sheet. Each mound represents the rocky tomb where Jesus' body was laid. Read Matthew 27:57-60. Put the cookie sheet in the oven, close the door and turn the oven OFF. With a piece of tape seal the oven door. Jesus' tomb was sealed. Read Matthew 28:65-66. GO TO BED! You may feel safe to leave the cookies in the oven overnight. Jesus' followers were in despair when the tomb was sealed. Read John 16:20 and 22. On Easter morning, open the oven and take a cookie. Notice the cracked surface and take a bite. The cookies are hollow!

On the first Easter Jesus' followers were amazed to find the tomb open and empty. Read YOU!!!!! Matthew 28:1-9. Now you may have a friend who needs to hear the Easter story. You can quickly make this HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Cookie Box, to take some of your Empty Tomb Cookies to this friend and use them to ex- Chase Hazelbaker HartmanAmanda 4/11 Georgia Holthenrichs 4/12 4/12 Leononny Dixon 4/16 plain the Easter story. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, APRIL 4, 2012 PAGE 9

Message from our Supreme Chaplain TOP MONTHLY RECOMMENDERS The Easter Story FEBRUARY 2011 by Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic FACE NEW For my Easter refl ection His hands and feet were pierced with nails, RECOMMENDERS CITY/STATE AMOUNT MEMBERS POINTS this year, I wish to share with But He did not scream or shout. Roger J. Manyak East Douglas, MA $60,000 6 444 you the following written by “Father, forgive them for this crime; John E. Stanko Jr. Lansford, PA 15,000 319 Joanna Fuchs. They know not what they do.” Traci Walkowiak Pittsburgh, PA 30,000 6 294 Jesus came to compensate He said this despite His torment, because, Dorothy Samsel Bridgeport, CT 30,000 3 269 For all the wrongs we do. He was thinking of me and you. Maryanne Palkovic Erie, PA 5,000 133 He came to earth to die for us, “It is fi nished,” he sighed in His anguish and pain, Tony L. Scuglik Kenosha, WI 10,000 1 80 So we’d be born anew. As His body gave up to death. Robert E. Leso Philadelphia, PA 5,000 67 “This bitter cup, let it pass from me,” The curtain tore, and darkness fell, Anna Mae Gaydosh Lorain, OH 5,000 1 62 He cried, in a plaintive voice; After He took His last breath. Robert P. Kunrod Lilly, PA 5,000 1 54 “Yet not My will, but Thine be done;” The best of the story is the very last part; Joseph V. Gebura Parma, OH 5,000 1 54 He said, in His faithful choice. It’s why on Easter we’re fi lled with pleasure: Leonard Benek Lansford, PA 4,330 1 47 The Judas kiss would seal his fate; Death could not our Savior hold; Michael T. Matras Perryopolis, PA 4,000 41 He faced a hostle crowd. His power is beyond all measure. Albert J. Suess Jr. Pittsburgh, PA 4,214 21 “I wash my hands of all of this,” He rose from the grave, and was seen all around; Ann Marie Silinskie Port Griffith, PA 3,200 16 Said Pilate, “Let Him be.” Ever since, He’s inspired devotion, Home Office Passaic, NJ 3 0 But the crowd yelled “Crucify him now, And we’ll be with Him for eternity, And set Barabbas free!” When we get our heavenly promotion. Pilate yielded to their wish; That’s why Easter is a major event: And Jesus was led away. He suffered and died in our place. Remember the Memorial Schol ar ship Fund!!! Have you found yourself look ing for a way to memorialize a The soldiers beat him, and mocked Him, too, He rose and forgave us and loves us still, Yet He continued to obey. Our Savior of matchless grace. lost loved one or fellow Group/Wreath/Assembly mem ber? Why not make a do na tion in their honor to the Memorial Schol ar ship A crown of thorns lay on His head, A blessed Easter to all - Radostné a požehnané fund? Donations made payable to: SCS Memorial Scholar ship As His sentence was carried out; vel’konočné sviatky! Fund may be sent to: Dennis J. Zifcak Thoughts for this holy season SCS Museum Treasurer 33 Pinecrest Rd. Easter Alleluia Uxbridge, MA 01569 by Sister Maria Theresa Hronec, SS.C.M. Th e beloved Slovak Easter hymn, Jesus Lord, Savior, is Risen(Pan Jezis or Kristus Vstal s mrtvych) is a song of triumph and celebration. Th is beauti- Julie Ann Dobbs ful hymn resounded in our Slovak churches in the past SCS Mu se um Chairperson and its translation off ers so many wonderful thoughts 5314 Agatha Turn, surrounding the glory of Christ’s resurrection. As Jesus Racine, WI 53402 lived and struggled through his life, passion and death, he trusted his Father for the glorious victory. We too believe in the fulfi llment of our faith, hope and achievement of Celebrating the 73rd Anniversary of Slovak Independence a glorious resurrection. God asks that we live daily, to the best of our ability, in faithfulness and gratitude for the love with which he embraces us. His love is ever faithful, as he responds to our simplest request and rewards our smallest act of kindness. How can we ever thank him adequately? I am reminded of a signifi cant quotation from Tolstory’s War and Peace: “Th e most essential, but the most diffi cult thing is, to love life, for to love life is to love God and God is the most essential thing in life.” Have a glorious Easter! Be assured of my prayers, as well as that of all the Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius during this holy Easter season. - Sister Maria Th eresa Hronec, SS.C.M., Villa Sacred Heart, Danville, PA 17821-1698. Jesus Lord, Savior is Rises! (Pán Ježiš Kristus vstal z mŕtvych) Refrain: Alleluia! God, we praise you! God our Savior. 1. Jesus Lord, Savior is risen, 2. Th at we sinners are forgiven, 3. He, a painful death enduring, 4. Rescues us, our souls redeeming. 5. To the gravesite three Marys hasten, 6. Bearing costly spices and ointments. 7. Th ere they saw an angel most glor’ous, 8. Who revealed this message so wondrous: 9. Christ Our Lord this day is risen, 10. As before his death, he told us. 11. Let’s rejoice both day and night, 12. Christ has risen by His own might. 13. Celebrate with song and rejoicing; 14. Laud our God with joy and thanksgiving.

1. Pán Ježiš Kristus vstal z mŕtvych A celebration marking the 73rd anniversary of the declaration of independence of the fi rst Slovak Zbor: Aleluja, chvál’me Boha, Boha svojho. Republic was held on Sunday, March 11 in St. John Nepomucene Parish Hall in New York City hosted by Assembly 1 of the Slovak League of America. Principals and headtable guests at the luncheon are 2. Na potechu všetkých hriešnych. shown above an include, seated, l-r, Dr. Ladislav Korcek, president of Assembly 182 of the Slovak 3. Ktorý ťažkú smrť podstúpil. Catholic Sokol; Joseph Jurasi, president of Branch 45 of the First Catholic Slovak Union; Nina Holy, 4. Aby hriešnych nás vykúpil. national secretary-treasurer of the Slovak League of America, Milan R.Dait, president of Assembly 1 5. Ku hrobu tri Márie šli. of the Slovak League who was the toastmaster; Daniel F. Tanzone, president of the Slovak League and 6. Drahé masti ony niesli. Jozef Bilik, president of Branch 716 of the First Catholic Slovak Union. Standing, l-r, Jozef Korcak, vice 7.Anjela tam uvideli. president of Assembly 1 of the Slovak League; Anna Korcak, fi nancial secretary of Assembly 182 of the 8. Od neho sa dozvedeli. Slovak Catholic Sokol, John A. Holy, Honorary National Secretary of the Slovak League of America; 9. Že Kristus Pán dnes z mŕtvych vstal. Rev. Stefan Chanas, associate pastor of St. John Nepomucene Parish, Henrieta H. Daitova, and Marta 10. Jak pred smrťou to zvestoval. Catalano, national auditor of the Slovak League of America. The celebration recalled the March 14, 11. Preto plesaj vo dne, v noci. 1939 declaration of independence of the fi rst Slovak Republic which continued until the end of 1945 12. Že Kristus vstal v svojej moci. when its was again reincorporated into Czechoslovakia against the wishes of the majority of Slovaks. It 13. Všetci teda prespevujme. would not be until January 1, 1993 that the present Slovak Republic would be proclaimed. 14. Česť a chválu Mu vzdávajme. PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, APRIL 4, 2012

Vincent Obsitnik, former U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia, warmly received at lecture hosted by the First Catholic Slovak Union Inaugurated new Father Stephen Furdek Lecture Series The fi rst U.S. Ambassador to Slo- the United States to Slovakia. He America’s Heritage Abroad. In this vakia of Slovak ancestry received served from 2007 to 2009 as Presi- effort, Ambassador Obsitnik helped a warm welcome during a lecture dent George W. Bush’s offi cial to restore several Greek Catholic and exhibit held on February 27 at representative. He recalled his own wooden churches in eastern Slova- the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Inde- life’s journey which began in east- kia. It was an especially fulfi lling pendence, just outside Cleveland, ern Slovakia. He recalled that he effort since Ambassador Obsitnik is Ohio. At the invitation of the First was born in a thatched log cabin in himself a Byzantine Catholic. Catholic Slovak Union, along with a little village near the town of Hu- At the conclusion of the lecture, the cooperation and participation menne in the old Zemplin region of Ambassador Obsitnik was presented of other Cleveland area Slovak or- Slovakia. His father had previously with the fi rst Father Furdek Lecture ganizations, Ambassador Obsitnik been in America in search of work Series Award from Andrew P. Rajec, provided an interesting and infor- so in 1938 with war-clouds on the who coordinated the evening. The mative evening recalling his tenure horizon, he decided to take his wife award is a replica of the famed Pieta (L-R) Ambassador Vincent Obsitnik accepts the Father Furdek Series as our U.S. Ambassador to Slova- and son to the United States. Like so in the Chapel of Our Mother of Sor- Lecture Series Award from Program Coordinator Andrew P.Rajec. kia. The evening was the premier many other Slovak immigrants be- rows at the Basilica of the National The award is based on the Pieta in the FCSU-supported Our Mother event in the new Father Stephen fore him, Ambassador’s Obsitnik’s Shrine of the Immaculate Concep- of Sorrows Chapel, the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immacu- Furdek Lecture Series hosted by the father found work in the coal mines tion in Washington, D.C. The cha- late Conception, in Washington, DC. First Catholic Slovak Union. Father in the western Pennsylvania town pel was a gift of the First Catholic Furdek founded the organization in of Nanty Glo. Eight years later, the Slovak Union on the occasion of its 1890 and was considered the prin- Obsitnik family left the coal fi elds 75th anniversary in 1965. cipal leader of Slovak Catholics in for life in a New Jersey mill town, In addition to the First Catholic the United States until his death in settling in Linden, where the ambas- Slovak Union, Cleveland-area Slo- 1915. He was known as “The father sador was raised. vak organizations helped sponsor of the American Slovaks.” The Na- Ambassador Obsitnik in an in- the evening including members of tional President of the First Catholic terview with Jednota Editor Teresa the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Slovak Union, Andrew M. Rajec Ivanec, recalled how in fact he was Association, the American Zemplin extended a warm welcome to the appointed Ambassador to Slovakia. Club the Cleveland-Bratislava Sister evening’s participants and expressed He recalled how he and his wife, Cities, the Cleveland Slovak Radio thanks and gratitude to Ambassador Annemarie were traveling down to Club, the Kent-Dudince Sister Cit- Obsitnik for his efforts in making the Florida when the call came from ies, the Cleveland Slovak Dramatic evening memorable. the White House asking him to ac- Club, the Youngstown-Spisska The evening, which drew a ca- cept the position of ambassador to Nova Ves Sister Cities and the Slo- pacity crowd of 140, began with Slovenia. Of course, he accepted. vak Catholic Sokol. a reception from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. However a few weeks later, a bigger During his visit to the Cleveland A capacity crowd of more than a hundred people from the Greater p.m. Hearty hors d’oeuvres, punch miracle occurred when the White area, Ambassador Obsitnik had the Cleveland Slovak-American community attended the fi rst Father Fur- and Slovak pastries homemade by House amended the appointment opportunity to tour the home offi ce dek Lecture Series on the evening of February 27, 2012. Ida Rajec, wife of the President of and instead appointed him as U.S. of the First Catholic Slovak Union the Jednota, Andrew M. Rajec were Ambassador to Slovakia. During and view some of the holdings of its enjoyed by all. In addition to the lec- his tenure in Bratislava, Ambassa- extensive museum. ture by Ambassador Obsitnik, the dor was well-received by the Slovak We commend our brother frater- evening included a colorful slide- people and were especially proud to nal, the First Catholic Slovak Union show and a question and answer welcome home their local son. His on inaugurating the Father Furdek period. The evening’s program was knowledge of Slovak coupled with Lecture Series, affording the op- coordinated by Andrew P. Rajec, a his far-reaching interest in every as- portunity for members of the Slovak member of the Jednota home offi ce pect of Slovak life endeared him to American community to meet and staff. the people of Slovakia. learn about outstanding American During his 45-minute presenta- Before his appointment as am- Slovak personalities. tion, Ambassador Obsitnik treated bassador, Obsitnik was appointed We likewise thank the Editor of the capacity crowd to rare glimpses by President George W. Bush to Jednota, Teresa Ivanec for sharing into the process of becoming and serve as a member of the U.S. Com- this story and photos with our read- serving as an Ambassador from mission for the Preservation of ers.

Guest Speaker and FCSU and Sokol Member Vincent Obsitnik gave an engaging talk on his time as U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia, as well as his views on Slovakia and Europe today.

(L-R) Sponsors of the Father Furdek Lecture Series: Top row, standing: FCSU Executive Secretary Kenneth A. Arendt, FCSLA President Cynthia M. Maleski , FCSLA Past President Mary Ann S. Johanek, Youngstown- Spisska Nova Ves Sister Cities President Robert Petruska, Ambassador Obsitnik, Kent-Dudince Sister Cities President Rudolph Bachna, American Zemplin Social Club President George Carny, Slovak Dramatic Club President Johanna Oros, Fr. Furdek Lecture Series Program Coordinator Andrew P. Rajec, Slovak Radio Club President Henry Horvath, FCSU National President Andrew M. Rajec, Slovak Radio Director Milan Kobulsky; Bottom Row (seated) FCSLA National Vice President Irene Drotleff, Cleveland-Bratislava Sister Cities President Marie Golias, American Slovak Club of Lorain Board of Directors Member Michele Mager, Jednota President Andrew M. Rajec with Ambassador Obsitnik Slovak Radio First Vice President Joseph Oros, Slovak Dramatic Club Treasurer John Buydos viewing the collections at the Jednota home ofﬁ ce. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, APRIL 4, 2012 PAGE 11 Highlights of the First Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors Slovak Catholic Sokol Headquarters + Passaic, N.J. + March 23-23

The Board of Directors for the New Administration, 2012-2015 pose for a photo and include, seated l-r, Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic; Supreme Secretary and CEO, Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C.; Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh and Supreme Vice President Julie Ann Dobbs. Standing, l-r, Chair- person of Supreme Auditors, Michael J. Horvath; Supreme Treasurer, Dennis J. Zifcak; Supreme Physical Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. is shown presenting a Directress, Kathleen S. Watkins; General Counsel, Attorney John D. Pogorelec; Supreme Physical Director, diamond Supreme Ofﬁ cer pin to our new Supreme Auditor James F. Dusan Dorich; and Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics, Edward D. Moeller. Knis who participted in his ﬁ rst audit held prior to the board meeting.

Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., left, presented a plaque to James G. Jerek, an outgoing director who served as Supreme Treasurer, while Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh and Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic look on.

Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., left, is shown presenting a plaque to outgoing director Susan L. Blosser, who served as Supreme Physical Directress, while Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh and Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvoz- dovic look on.

Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh and Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. ﬂ ank three directors who presented new business at the meeting, namely, beginning second from the left, Supreme Sports Director Edward D. Moeller, Supreme Physical Direc- tor Dusan Dorich and Supreme Physical Directress Kathleen S. Watkins.

Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., second from the left, welcomes the Su- Supreme Vice President Julie Ann Dobbs, center, is shown chairing the annual meeting of preme Auditors who will serve our organization for the coming four years. Shown with the Slovak Catholic Sokol Museum which preceded the ﬁ rst quarterly meeting of direc- him are, l-r, Supreme Auditor James F. Knis, Chairperson of Supreme Auditors Michael tors of the new administration. J. Horvath and Supreme Auditor Steven J. Burican. PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, APRIL 4, 2012

age points when compared to the census held ten years ago. What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland The number of people living in the country’s larger cities remains stable at one-quarter of the total population. More Slovaks have a university degree than ten years ago, while 58.8 percent know how to use the internet. The census took place between May 21 and June 6, 2011. All EU-member states held a census at the same time. Further census results will be published on the Statistics Ofﬁ ce’s ofﬁ cial web site.

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Slovakia’s industrial production The data shows that one in 110 employees working in jumped by 6.1 percent in January Slovakia is a foreigner. Only 4,500 are women. Slovakia’s industrial production signifi cantly rose in Janu- The highest number of foreign employees regis- ary, recording an increase of 6.2 percent compared to the previ- tered in Slovakia come from Romania(4,134), followed by ous month, the Statistics Offi ce announced on March 8. Czechs(2,884), Poles(2,125), Hungarians(2,078) and Ukrai- “Industrial growth in January was mainly due to produc- nians(971). tion and supplies of energy, with the month-on-month rise at a When it came to employees from Asia, Koreans make record-breaking 35 percent. The increase in production of en- up the largest group with 946 individuals. The number of ergy was probably due to cold weather,” said UniCredit Bank Vietnamese and Chinese put together reached 600. analyst Lubomir Korsnak. There are also a few people from more exotic countries Meanwhile, manufacturing was up 1.5 percent, month- active on the Slovak labor market such as Equatorial Guinea, on-month and 3 percent year-on-year. The textile and chemical Pakistan, Laos, Somalia and Trinidad and Tobago. industry were also in the black in January. Conversely, the car industry showed poor results, which Komorowski: Slovaks rated as were mainly due to the drop in the sales of cars in Europe(down most-loved nation in Poland 6 percent, month-on-month). Slovaks enjoy the status of the most popular nation in “Despite weaker performance in January, it is still the car Poland, Polish President Bronislaw Komorowski told a press industry and the electronics industry that have been the work- briefi ng after an informal meeting with his Slovak counter- horses of Slovakia’s industry in recent months,” said the ana- part Ivan Gasparovic in Koscielisko-Witow on March 3rd. lyst. “Public opinion polls show that the Polish rank Slovaks Construction in January recorded a drop of 8 percent, the highest. I’m glad to say that we meet each other at the year-on-year(7.2 percent, month-on-month), which also was highest level so often, and we aim to meet even more fre- due to the cold weather. quently. We live side by side in the same political and eco- According to several indicators from Europe, Slovakia’s nomic environment, which naturally bolsters mutual coop- industry has gotten over the hump of the recession at the turn eration,” said Komorowski. 2011/12 said Korsnak. The joint press briefi ng of the two offi cials was held after a cross-border, cross-country skiing race that began in Volkswagen Slovakia’s production Poland’s Koscielisko-Witow and had the fi nishing line in the almost doubled in 2011 Slovak village of Oravice(Zilina region of northwestern Slo- Volkswagen Slovakia’s turnover for 2011 reached $6 bil- vakia). lion, growing by 28.5 percent year-on-year over the 2010 fi g- “As we met in this particular place, our talks mainly ure, the chairman of the company’s board of directors Albrecht revolved around cross-border cooperation at all levels, and Reimold said at a press conference on March 13. we didn’t omit the upcoming NATO summit in Chicago. We Profi ts after taxes saw an 80-percent increase compared agreed to meet in Slovakia prior to the summit to draw up a joint statement on the security in our region,” said the Polish to 2010 to hit $155 million. The number of vehicles manu- One of Slovakia’s most picturesque and historic castles is head of state. factured reached almost 210,500 and was up by 45.6 percent. that of Krasna Horka(beautiful hill). The castle dating from “Our meeting was, as usual, very friendly and mean- Sports utility vehicles represented 93 percent of production. the 14th century is located on an impressive limestone hill ingful. We aim to help boost the development of tourism in “We’re the only Volkswagen plant at the moment that pro- overlooking the village of Krasnohorske Podhradie near the the region. We’ve heard the views of representatives of local duces all fi ve brands,” said Reimold in reference to Volkswa- city of Roznava in the Gemer region of southeastern Slova- municipalities, and their requests concerning the completion gen, Porsche, Audi, Seat and Skoda. “We’ve integrated produc- kia. The castle which had been a famed Hungarian cultural of joint tourist pathways are defi nitely not unattainable,” said tion of the New Small Family cars,” he pointed out, explaining monument for over 500 years is currently located in Slovakia Gasparovic. that this was in reaction to “the increased mobility required by following the Trianon Treaty of June 4, 1920 which set the “This skiing race, which begins in Poland and ends in the market.” boundaries of the new Czecho-Slovak Republic following Slovakia, is a symbol of our cooperation and a positive rap- Gear-box production in Bratislava last year was the high- the collapse of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Beginning in port towards everything we have in common,” said Gasp- est since the assembly plant opened in 1994. The number of 1665, Peter I. Andrassy acquired the castle as his residence arovic. gear boxes manufactured reached 401,000, an increase of 5.8 and thus began four centuries of Krasna Horka as home of “There’s an early general election coming up in Slova- percent, year-on-year. the Andrassy family, one of the great noble families of Hun- kia, and even though there’s a kind of society-wide uneasi- According to Reimold, another record was reported from gary. The Andrassy family provided many political leaders in ness I’ve assured my Polish colleague that whatever the elec- the company’s Martin-based plant(Zilina region of northwest- Hungary including the 19th century Prime Minister, Count tion results and whatever the government that will emerge ern Slovakia), where the overall number of manufactured car- Julius Andrassy who crowned Emperor Franz Joseph I and from it, the new government will be pro-European and pro components reached 34 million(up 7.9 percent year-on-year). his wife Elizabeth(Sissi) as king and queen of Hungary. It was NATO,” said Gasparovic. Volkswagen Slovakia was providing jobs to 8,400 Slo- the same Andrassy who boldly proclaimed in the Hungarian vaks at the end of 2011, which is 20 percent more than the year Parliament Tot nem ember(a Slovak is not a man but merely before. This was linked to the production of the New Small Census results: Slovakia’s chattle) during the darkest days of Magyarization of the Slo- Family models, said Wilfried von Rath, a member of the board population is aging vaks. The last of the Andrassy family left the Krasna Horka of directors responsible for HR. Last year’s census has confi rmed that the Slovak popu- several years following the creation of Czecho-Slovakia. The Preparations for the manufacture of the new models also lation is aging, with the number of people under 14 years of castle’s crypt houses the remains of 16 members of the An- consumed most of the company’s investments, which grew by age declining from 18.9 percent of the total ten years ago to drassy family, the last being interred in 1991. In recent years, almost 32 percent, year-on-year to $270 million in 2011. 15.3 percent, TASR learned from the head of the Slovak Sta- the castle museum housed extensive collections of furniture, Volkswagen Slovakia’s export fi gures stood at $5.40 bil- tistics Offi ce Ludmila Benkovicova on February 29. crystal, porcelain and art which has made it a popular tour- lion in 2011, with 99.8 percent heading abroad, especially to Conversely, the census showed that the share of eco- ist attraction. Since 1996, the castle has been administered by Germany(42 percent), China(21 percent), the United States(8.7 nomically active people(aged between 15-64) increased from the Slovak National Museum, as part of the Betliar Museum. percent) and Russia( 5.3 percent). 68.9 to 72 percent. Tragically, Krasna Horka experienced extensive damage fol- Slovakia’s population is 5,397.000, of which 12.7 per- lowing a fi re on March 10th. The fi re was the result of two Over 21,000 foreigners currently cent are people aged 65 and older, an increase of 1.3 percent- boys, ages 11 and 12 who were trying to light up a cigarette working in Slovakia and because of careless use of safety matches, they set grass at A total of 21,265 foreigners were working in Slovakia in the castle hill on fi re. Slovakia’s Interior Minister Daniel Lip- January, according to the most recent statistics drawn up by the Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the sic indicated that the castle would be restored. Photos shown Labor, Social Affairs and the Family Center(UPSVaR). Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. above include the castle before and after the fi re. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, APRIL 4, 2012 PAGE 13

Reports of the Supreme Ofﬁ cers Presented at the First Quarterly Meeting of the Supreme Board of Directors Held at the Home Ofﬁ ce in Passaic, N.J., March 23-24

REPORT OF THE SUPREME CHAPLAIN “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body”, and we defend our organization’s motto, “For God and Nation”. As we begin our 107th year we can be very proud of our impressive past, may we Pochvalen bud Pan Jezis Kristus! commit ourselves to assure a promising future.

SLAVNA ROCNA SCHODZA ZDAR BOH! In Compliance with Section 4.0 article (g) of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic Slovak Catholic Sokol, I hereby submit my report of activities for the calendar year 2011. Supreme Chaplain The duties, obligations and responsibilities of the Offi ce of the Supreme Chaplain are clearly spelled out in the Bylaws. I tried to the best of my ability to fulfi ll them. Following is a listing and brief explanation of my activities: REPORT OF THE SUPREME PRESIDENT On January 24, 2011, I represented our organization by participating in the 38th National March for Life held in Washington, DC. I organized the transportation from Epiph- Slavna Rocna Schodza! any Parish and School in Sayre, PA, working closely with the President of the Ladies Penn- sylvania Slovak Catholic Union, Mrs. Theresa Kluchinski. I enjoyed traveling with my fellow In compliance With Section 4.1, Article (q) page 23 of the Constitution and Bylaws Slovak Catholic Sokol Group 7 President Mr. Michael Horvath and his family along with local of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, I hereby submit my 2011 written report to the Board of Direc- members of both Fraternals. tors. My fi nal year in my 1st term in offi ce has been a wonderful and challenging experience. I I attended the Annual Board of Directors Meeting of the Slovak Catholic Sokol held am confi dent you will agree that 2011 was full of incredible events including the continued im- March 24-27, 2011 held at our Home Offi ce in Passaic, NJ. I provided the spiritual needs for provement of our global economic markets except for some European countries like Greece, the Annual Meeting; (ie) daily Mass, prayers beginning and ending each session, and a special greater scrutiny and governance on the regulatory/fi nancial environment especially in terms of memorial service remembering all our deceased members since our last Annual Board Meeting. mortgages, annuities and life products and continued consolidation in our sector with several I concelebrated the 100th Anniversary Mass for the Slovak Catholic Federation on fraternal societies merging with other organizations. Given these challenges and changes, I Sunday, May 15, 2011 at Saint Peter’s Cathedral, Scranton, PA and the banquet which fol- am confi dent that our fraternal society will continue to grow and prosper especially with the lowed. The following day the Slovak Catholic Federation held the Spring Board of Directors leadership of our Supreme Assembly, who weathered these domestic and global events with a Meeting at the Clarion Hotel in Scranton, PA. As the National First Vice President of the Slo- great deal of professionalism, focus and dedication to the key objectives in our business plan. vak Catholic Federation I serve as the coordinator for the Annual Saints Cyril & Methodius It has been a true privilege and honor to serve the Slovak Catholic Sokol and represent Appeal. I expressed appreciation to the Slovak Catholic Sokol Board of Directors as well as the membership as the Supreme President. It has also been my pleasure to work with the entire several Groups, Wreaths and Assemblies of the Slovak Catholic Sokol for fi nancially support- Supreme Assembly, especially the Board of Directors and the Supreme Physical Fitness Board. ing the Annual Appeal. I would like to sincerely thank them for their guidance, commitment and support in terms of the June 24-26, 2011 I traveled Pittsburgh, PA for the 2nd Quarterly Meeting of the fraternal, spiritual and fi nancial aspects of the organization. As representatives of our organiza- Board of Directors providing the opening and closing prayer for each session. The Board of tion, you demonstrated a great deal of insight and experience throughout the year which certainly Directors traveled to Uniontown, PA on Saturday, June 25, 2011 for the 24th Annual Softball contributed to our success. In addition, I would sincerely like to thank the local and Group Of- Tournament, during which I provided the Holy Sacrifi ce of the Mass to fulfi ll the fi cers for their continued support, cooperation and contribution to our wonderful society. Sunday obligation for all who participated in the tournament. My duties, obligations and responsibilities are clearly outlined in the Bylaws and I From July 12-16, 2011 I participated both as Spiritual Director and Chaperone or have performed these duties to the best of my ability and objectively keeping in mind the best the 45th International Slet held at Kutztown University in Kutztown, PA. This gave me the interests of our membership. In general the feedback we have received from our members has wonderful opportunity to meet with all the participants and their families, the Group Physical been generally positive and supportive, as we have endeavored to represent the membership and Directors and Directresses along with the members of our Supreme Physical Fitness Board. I listen to all suggestions for the betterment of our organization. With this in mind, the following provided the Holy Sacrifi ce of the Mass for both the opening and closing of the Slet. I com- report outlines my activities in detail for the entire year of 2011 for the Slovak Catholic Sokol. mend the Supreme Physical Fitness Board for conducting a most successful Slet. Quarter 1: (Jan - March) 2011 - In the fi rst quarter, I helped our Supreme Sports The 31st National Convention of the Slovak Catholic Sokol was held July 29-Aug. Director complete his annual 2011 information package. Next I met with our new sales and 3, 2011 at the Radisson Green Tree Convention Center in Pittsburgh, PA. I was responsible marketing director in Pittsburgh, PA (Feb 3-5) to discuss our new 2011 business plan. to make all the preparations for the Opening of the Convention Mass which was held at Saint During the trip, I also attended the monthly meeting of Assembly 206 in Ambridge, Pa. to Paul’s Cathedral with The Most Reverend David Zubik, D.D., Bishop of Pittsburgh and our discuss their fi nancial matters. Following this meeting, we held a planning meeting regard- member as Celebrant. I opened and closed each session of the convention with prayer as well ing our 2011 Convention with our Supreme Secretary (March 10-11) at our home offi ce. I as provide daily Mass. I wish to take this opportunity to thank the delegates of the convention concluded the quarter with the annual meeting of the Board of Directors (Mar 25-26) at our for rescinding bylaw Section 3.0 article (i) which afforded me a third consecutive term as Su- home offi ce in Passaic, NJ. At this meeting we discussed many new initiatives including our preme Chaplain. new sales and marketing program, an external agent sales model, a new marketing campaign, On October l, 2011 I participated in the 3” Quarterly meeting of the Board of Direc- our athletic program/schedule, the operation budget and our fraternal programs. As part of this tors via teleconference. Opening and closing the meeting with a prayer. I found it to be very discussion we agreed to gather input from various members of the board with regards to the productive and most cost effective. I am glad that the Board of Directors has decided to con- annual budget. tinue to conduct at least one of the four quarterly meetings via teleconference. Quarter 2: (April - June) 2011 - To begin the month, was hosted the bylaw and new October 8-11, 2011 I was honored to represent our organization at the 40th National motions committees at the home offi ce (April 7-9). These important committees gathered to Convention of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association in Baltimore, MD along with our discuss the submissions and ideas that were sent to our attention before our deadline in March. Supreme President, Mr. Larry Glugosh and Supreme Secretary, Mr. Steven Pogorelec, F.I.C. Many of these recommendations were presented at the 2011 Convention. I would like to ex- 2011 Fraternalist of the Year as voted by our Board of Directors was my dad, Mr. tend my sincerest appreciation to all of our committee members for their support, sacrifi ce and Andrew (Butch) Hvozdovic, Honorary Supreme Offi cer. On Saturday, October 15, 2011 I was dedication to our society. Following this event, I participated in the 2011 scholarship meeting honored to have celebrated the Mass at Saint Stanislaus Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA and assist in (May 7th) which was held as a conference call with a subsection of board members. We con- making this presentation along with our Supreme President, Mr. Larry Glugosh and Supreme tinue to host this annual meeting in this format which is effi cient and cost effective. There were Secretary, Mr. Steven Pogorelec, F.I.C. at the River Front Restaurant in Plains, PA. Our im- many creative and informative articles from the 2011 applicants. My congratulations to all of mediate family along with the offi cers of Group 7 and Assembly 59 were present. our recipients. On Saturday, November 12, 2011 Group 7 “Reverend Joseph Murgas” celebrated its The following week I attended the 100th Anniversary celebration (May 15-16) of 100th Anniversary. I concelebrated the Mass at Saint John the Evangelist Church, Pittston, PA. the Slovak Catholic Federation in Scranton PA. It was a beautiful program including a mass I was assigned by our Supreme Secretary, Mr. Steven Pogorelec, F.I.C. to serve as the principal of Thanksgiving in St. Peter’s Cathedral followed by a wonderful banquet at the local Clarion speaker at the gala reception which followed at the River Front Restaurant, Plains, PA. Hotel. My congratulations to Father Philip A. Altavilla who is the National The 4th Quarterly meeting of the Board of Directors was held Dec. 2-3, 2011 in President of the organization. He did a tremendous job throughout the weekend event and for Las Vegas, NV. I provided the opening and closing prayers for all sessions. Once all business several months leading up to this milestone event. Next I attended the 65th International Bowl- was completed, the Board of Directors was afforded the opportunity to conduct a site inspec- ing tournament (May 20-21) in Reading PA. This was the fi rst time in over 20 years that we tion for possible consideration for any future Slovak Catholic Sokol events. hosted the event in this wonderful Slovak community. The local members and offi cers worked As per the Duties of the Supreme Chaplain, Section 4.0 (d) I followed through, to the very closely with our Supreme Sports Director and put on a wonderful display of fraternal- best my ability, inviting all our Group Chaplains to submit articles to Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor ism and local hospitality throughout the weekend. The turnout was smaller in numbers but of the Slovak Catholic Falcon, as they wish, concerning matters of our Catholic Faith, or any large in spirit. It was a true fraternal event that brought back warm memories of our past. The other topic they choose to share with our membership for publication. weekend produced some great scores and I would like to congratulate all of the 2011 team and I submitted TWELVE articles for publication in The Falcon, which I trust all found individual champions. A very special congratulation to the 2011 Frank S. Petruff Memorial to be informative. Sports Award winner, Sister Joanne E. Spisak from Wreath 14, Johnstown PA. You have been I recommended EIGHT individuals for membership in the Slovak Catholic Sokol a dedicated fraternalist for many years and this award is very well deserved. My thanks to all this past year. of the bowlers that participated in this year’s event. I sincerely wish to thank my parents for their love and support over this past year. To Next we hosted our quarterly Board of Directors meeting (June 24th) in Pittsburgh the parishioners of Epiphany Parish, Sayre, PA for their patience and understanding during my PA. It was a designed effort to maximize everyone’s travel to the area, since our International absence from the parish in order for me to fulfi ll my duties as Supreme Chaplain. Softball tournament was also happening over the same weekend. In this manner, we saved the I am most appreciative to our Supreme President, Mr. Larry M. Glugosh for his organization some travel and administration costs. It was a successful meeting and our board encouragement and support, along with our Supreme Secretary, Steven M. Pogorelec, FIC for has recommended that we continue this format in the future. It was our mid year meeting, his time, energy, and dedication to the Slovak Catholic Sokol, and his support shown to me. so we spent a great deal of time discussing our performance and how we should modify our I pray that we all commit ourselves to do our part to live our organization’s slogan, (Continued on page 14) PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, APRIL 4, 2012 Reports of the Supreme Offi cers Presented at the First Quarterly Meeting of the Supreme Board of Directors Held at the Home Offi ce in Passaic, N.J., March 23-24

(Continued from page 13) annual business plan for the balance of the year. Following this meeting I attended the 24th In- God bless you and the Slovak Catholic Sokol ternational Softball Tournament (June 25-26) at Nichols and Mullholland Fields in Uniontown Zdar Boh! PA. It was the fi rst time We have ever hosted this event at this location but based on the positive Larry M. Glugosh feedback from the members, we will certainly return. This was a good venue for our society Supreme President and the local hospitality made for a very enjoyable Weekend. My sincere congratulations to the 2011 team champions and individual MVP winners. REPORT OF THE SUPREME VICE-PRESIDENT Quarter 3: (July - September) 2011 - I began the quarter by attending our 45th Inter- national Slet (July 12-15) in Kutztown, PA at Kutztown University. It was a pleasure to address Slavna Rocna Schodza; the youth of our organization and take part in the whole week’s events. I would like to sin- In compliance with the constitution and bylaws of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, I here- cerely thank all of the Slet participants for their remarkable display of talent, enthusiasm, spirit by submit my activity report for the year 2011. and Sokol fraternalism. You performed extremely well and we are very proud of you. My spe- This past year our organization continued down a road of progressive and positive cial congratulations to our 2011 International Slet champions from Group 14 Pittsburgh, PA. change- and our Supreme Board of Directors helped to steer the way by consistently address- In addition, I would like to congratulate the members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board ing the changing economy and the changing face of the insurance business. While change is and those volunteers from the Supreme Assembly for their tireless effort, dedication and com- diffi cult, it is necessary in order for our organization to continue our success into the future. mitment to this wonderful program, especially during the closing ceremonies. Our program That said, I am grateful and blessed to work with and amongst a group of Board members that received some nice local support from our friends in Group 12, Reading PA. My thanks to the have made some of those diffi cult yet necessary decisions. offi cers and members who took the time to get involved with this wonderful event. The Kids’ Corner, a monthly kids’ page in our Slovak Catholic Falcon, continues to Next, we hosted the 31st International Convention (July 30 - August 3) in Pittsburgh be a way for me to connect with the youth of our organization, in particular children that are PA and I conducted the chairperson duties as outlined in our bylaws It was a great experience not involved with active Groups. With the assistance of Kathy Watkins, now Supreme Physi- and I would like to genuinely thank all of the delegates for their vote of support and confi - cal Directress, we have offered reading programs, poster contests and the occasional writing dence, as you elected me to another four year term as your Supreme President. It will be my contest. I am excited to have recently added a Slovak language corner and thank Dr. Michael honor and privilege to continue to represent you. I would also like to congratulate all of the Kopanic for his monthly contributions. His phonetic translation has made learning Slovak newly elected Supreme Offi cers of the Slovak Catholic Sokol and wish them much success words and phrases easy. The Kids’ Corner has been a labor of love and I appreciate the op- in the next four years. Finally I would like to personally thank all of the outgoing Supreme portunity to edit and write something geared toward our youngest members. Offi cers for their years of dedication, sacrifi ce and friendship. You have made a signifi cant One of my responsibilities as Vice-President is as Chairperson of the Scholarship contribution to our society, membership and will be part of our history. Committee. It has been gratifying to be a part of distributing the many thousands of dollars After this event, I attended our 56th International Golf Tournament (August 19-21) given out in the form of hundreds of scholarships to our very deserving student members over at the beautiful Peak and Peek Golf Resort in Clymer NY. This was the fi rst time our society the years. During the 2011 scholarship season we gave out a total of 80 scholarships to grade has ever hosted our golf event at this facility but I know we will be back very soon. It was a school, high school and college students. Improvements to the College Scholarship program fantastic facility with a great atmosphere, warm hospitality and a wonderful part of the coun- were implemented for the 2011 scholarship season, streamlining our process and resulting try. My congratulations to our 2011 golf champions and a very special congratulation to the in the improved quality of our program and our candidates. Plans continue for an all on-line 2011 Frank S. Petruff Memorial Sports Award winner, Loretta G. Smith from Youngstown process- with hopes for implementing for the 2013 scholarship season. We had some key OH. It was a very deserving honor for her years of service and dedication to our organization. learnings in the fi rst year- primarily those that needed to be shared with future applicants- and In September I attended the 125th NFCA Annual meeting (Sept 29 - Oct 1st) in Denver CO. It these were highlighted in an article for the Falcon. Speaking of scholarships, we are blessed was an impressive venue with over 60 fraternal societies in attendance. We gained a great deal to be able to continue to offer at least 2 $500 Memorial Scholarships each year to college of insight and knowledge from the NFCA executive and other fraternal societies in attendance. student/members who live the volunteer spirit of our fraternal history. These scholarships are We plan to implement some new programs that will benefi t our organization including our provided by donations that are made by our members to our Memorial Scholarship Fund- a new agent sales and marketing program. fund developed to offer a way for a member to memorialize a lost loved one or fellow Sokol Quarter 4: (October - December) 2010 - I began the quarter by attending the quar- member. Those memorialized have been noted in the Falcon as well as permanently recorded terly Board of Directors meeting (Oct 1st). The board meeting was successfully conducted via in the SCS Museum. We have accumulated enough consistent funding to allow us to support a conference call format. The quarterly meeting was productive and we managed to reduce scholarships each of my last 6 scholarship seasons. Because of the generosity of our members, more administration cost for the society. The following weekend I fl ew to Baltimore MD (Oct I am confi dent that we will be able to continue to offer this scholarship for years to come. 8-10) to attend the 40th National Convention for the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association. My motivation for continuing in this position was to focus on the fraternal end of I had some travel challenges but did manage to reach my destination and represent our soci- our business. The SCS Facebook page (created by Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness ety. Next I attended the annual Fraternalist of the Year event (Oct 14-15) in Wilkes Barre PA. Board-Damian Sues) has been one way of communicating and connecting with our members The local Group 7 offi cers and friends did a wonderful job hosting a special celebration for .... clearly this is the way to engage much of our membership and it would be my hope that our 2011 recipient. My sincerest congratulations to Andrew “Butch” Hvozdovic from Wilkes our offi cers fi nd more and more opportunities to utilize this tool. This past year we have had Barre PA for winning this prestigious award, which represents his many years of dedication several homeland natural disasters- in particular Hurricane Irene and/or Tropical Storm Lee. and commitment to our society. As in the past, a special mass was hosted in Butch’s honor by The fl ooding that resulted from these storms left some without homes and others struggling his son and our Supreme Chaplain, Father Andrew S. Hvozdovic. It was a beautiful service with loss of property .... .it also left many of us wanting to directly help the members of our and a deserving tribute with many local offi cers and members in attendance. Slovak Catholic Sokol. To this end, I recommended the initiation of the Slovak Catholic Sokol Next on the schedule was a meeting with our Supreme Secretary, our Sales and Mar- Disaster Relief Fund. With the support and approval of the Supreme Board of Directors, I be- keting Director and myself (Oct 19-20) in Topeka Kansas with a company called Se2. They gan advertising this fund to our members in November of 2011. This fund will be used to offer are an outsourcing company who specialize in reducing production costs for insurance com- fi nancial assistance to those who have suffered damages and loss from Natural Disasters. Due panies. Finally I completed the year with the fi nal Board of Directors meeting in Las Vegas, to the generosity of our members, we have already positioned ourselves to be able to lend as- NV (Dec 1-4). The meeting included a site inspection of the newly renovated Harrah’s Casino sistance to our members should there be a future disaster. I continue to celebrate our members and Hotel as a possible 2015 International Convention. Finally I assisted our Editor Daniel who volunteer their time in their communities. It is my hope to initiate a volunteer program Tanzone with the production and distribution of the 2011 annual marketing publication. It is in the year 2012- by which we track the efforts of our SCS volunteers and reward them for a wonderful illustration of our organization’s benefi ts and contribution to the Community, the generously donating their time and talent. By the time you read this, you should have begun to Church and our membership as a whole. see this opportunity advertised within the pages of our Falcon. In addition to the above list of activities and events, I continued to enroll new Sokol I also continue to advertise and promote Join Hands Day held the fi rst Saturday of members, increase my own family’s insurance, attended several conference call and adminis- May each year. It is my hope that the momentum begun the past year will continue to build trative meetings for the 2011 Convention and contributed monthly articles to our newspaper. and that more and more of our groups/wreaths and assemblies will consider partnering with As Supreme Offi cers in the Slovak Catholic Sokol, it is important that we fulfi ll all of our the Special Olympics on one of their many events held on or around the fi rst duties and obligations to the organization by signing up new members, selling life insurance, Saturday of May. annuities and becoming good role models for our youth. Remember our youth is our future! In 2011, I was in attendance at each of the Board of Director meetings with the Once again, I would like to sincerely thank the entire membership for their support exception of the June, 2011 meeting which was in confl ict with my annual family vacation. I and dedication to our blessed society. As in the past, I will continue to work hard on your be- also attended my Group and local wreath meetings. On September 17, 2011 I was invited to half to achieve the key objectives of our organization, namely growth in our fraternal Catholic represent the Supreme Board of Directors as the keynote speaker for the Group 4 100th An- membership, a continued love and understanding of our Slovak heritage, a stimulation of ac- niversary in Chicago, IL. It was an honor to help recognize the efforts of our earliest members tivity for our youth and the continued solvency in our organization. With this in mind, I believe and I thank Group 4 for their gracious invitation. the administration worked productively and effi ciently on behalf of the membership. As part In conclusion, I would like to thank the home offi ce staff for every present support of the process we shared perspectives, maintained a positive outlook and gained insight from and assistance. I would also like to thank my fellow Board of Directors, with special recogni- each other’s experiences. tion to our outgoing members- Jim Jerek and Sue Blosser- for their friendship, teamwork and To conclude, I would like to thank my parents who enriched my life when they en- willingness to make diffi cult decisions and take unpopular stands. Lastly, thank you to my rolled me as a member. I hope many of you will enjoy the same good fortune in the future. Last family for their continued support and encouragement. but not least, I could not have accomplished my goals and represented the organization without Zdar Boh! the constant support, guidance, understanding and love of my wife Krista. In our home, “Life Respectfully submitted, means Family” and my life has been blessed with four beautiful daughters namely Jennifer Julie Ann Dobbs Lynn, Jessica Grace, Julianne Rose and Joanna Gayle. I love you all and I am proud to say, We Supreme Vice-President are a 100% Slovak Catholic Sokol family! (Continued on page 15) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, APRIL 4, 2012 PAGE 15 Reports of the Supreme Offi cers Presented at the First Quarterly Meeting of the Supreme Board of Directors Held at the Home Offi ce in Passaic, N.J., March 23-24

(Continued from page 14) agencies and State Insurance Departments is an enormous task, but necessary to protect our REPORT OF THE SUPREME SECRETARY organization and the membership and, most signifi cantly, to comply with state and government agencies requirements in order to maintain our tax exempt status. Clenom Zboru Direktorov! Looking ahead to the future, I am confi dent that with the support of our Supreme In compliance with Section 4.3, Article (l) page 25 of the Constitution and Bylaws Offi cers, Director of Sales and Marketing and members we will continue to make prudent de- of our great organization, the Slovak Catholic Sokol, I hereby submit my written report for the cisions to meet all the requirements and challenges which will enable us to continue to operate year 2011 to the Board of Directors. in an organized and effi cient manner. My duties, obligations, and responsibilities as the Supreme Secretary are clearly list- During this Board of Directors meeting, I pray that we all will be blessed and in- ed in our Bylaws and I have performed these duties to the best of my ability keeping in mind spired to make the proper decisions during our deliberations in order for our organization to at all times the best interests of our members and organization. I wish to report that I have, continue as we have in the past 106 years to offer fraternal programs, benefi ts, products, and as required, executed and carried into effect all the decisions of the Convention, the Supreme reliable service to our members for countless more years to come and for all future generations Board of Directors, and mandates of state and federal regulators. to benefi t from. In 2011 our organization celebrated its 106th Year as a fraternal benefi t society. This STATISTICS is truly a remarkable accomplishment and achievement for any organization to be proud of. The statistics for the year of 2011 refl ect a decrease of 553 certifi cates and 460 mem- Throughout the year many fraternal programs and activities were conducted by our bers. The amount of Premium Income received during the year was $2,570,877.00 of which Assemblies, Wreaths, Groups, as well as the Supreme Assembly. The success of all of these $594,740.00 was for life insurance premiums and $1,976,137.00 was received as annuity events is due to the dedication, support, and cooperation of the offi cers and members in the income. Insurance written totaled $2,847,342.00 and the amount of Insurance in Force was promotion of our organization’s endeavors which is truly valued. $104,812,561.00. The Society has 28,028 members with 31,337 certifi cates in force and 99 After reviewing all of the fi nancial reports which will be presented during this Board Assemblies/Wreaths. Assets as of 12/31/2011 were $55,294,856.00 and the Unassigned Funds of Directors Meeting, I am certain that you will concur with me that our organization has equaled $8,822,822.00. The Solvency Ratio is a creditable 118.99%. experienced and endured another year fi lled with challenges. The Society continues to remain ACTIVITIES AND DUTIES fi nancially strong and is still able to offer and provide numerous fraternal benefi ts and services As the Supreme Secretary, I was privileged and honored to represent our Society at to our members. many National, Group, Assembly and Wreath functions as well as city and state activities. As HOME OFFICE EFFICIENCY always, I welcomed the opportunity to represent the Slovak Catholic Sokol at all the events The Home Offi ce staff continues to provide experienced and knowledgeable service that my schedule allows. Also, while attending our organization’s events, I look forward to to the membership on a daily basis. The workforce continues to process requests for life insur- meeting and sharing with our members and always encourage them to promote the continued ance, annuities, loans, mortgages, scholarship and seminarian grant information, billing, mail- development and growth of our organization. ing of dividends, verifi cation of insurance coverage for Housing and Nursing Home facilities, As in the past, the Home Offi ce has received and welcomed numerous visitors and updating the newspaper listing, fi lling the requests for cookbooks and, of course, the payment guests from the United States, Canada, Slovakia and from the religious, political, and athletic of death claims in a timely manner. They also update important necessary personal data such fi elds and other Fraternal Societies to our Home Offi ce here in Passaic, New Jersey. We make as Social Security numbers, name changes, addresses, telephone numbers, change of benefi - every effort to see that everyone is welcomed during their visits and we appreciate the compli- ciaries, collecting additional information to keep membership records as up to date as possible. ments regarding our Slovak Catholic Sokol hospitality and facility. In 2011, as in previous years, we continue to advise our members to take advantage I would like to report to the Directors a summary of my attendance and participation of the best certifi cate dividend options offered and recommend that they continue to use their at the meetings and activities during the year 2011. dividends to purchase additional paid-up insurance which is of course benefi cial to the mem- I continue to attend the monthly meetings of the Passaic-Bergen-Hudson Associa- ber and our organization. Most importantly, increasing our membership continues to be our tion of Insurance and Financial Advisors and benefi t from the continuing education classes main concern and our number one objective. To confront this challenge, our Director of Sales that are provided which enables me to keep current with the insurance industry changes and and Marketing continues with his efforts to establish a professional sales force to compli- is mandatory in order for me to maintain my life insurance license. I have attended several ment our current recommenders, thereby generating greater sales which will increase assets, functions at the Permanent Mission of Slovakia to the United Nations in New York, NY when membership, surplus and profi tability for our organization. This past year new applications, invited and attended the Constitution Day Luncheon and the Annual Awards Dinner at the Slo- products and premium rates were implemented that are now more competitive with similar vak Embassy in Washington, D.C. At the Home Offi ce, I have met several times with the rep- fraternal organizations. resentatives from PNC Investment Banking, CPS Actuaries and the Sokol accountant when As recommended by our Director of Sales and Marketing, a Slovak Catholic Sokol necessary to discuss our operations. In addition, I have also met with the Supreme President “Growing our Legacy Membership Campaign” was conducted from April 15, 2011 to August and our General Counsel to discuss organizational matters as members of the Business Devel- 31, 2011 in conjunction with our 31st Quadrennial Convention. The purpose of this campaign opment Committee. I also attended the quarterly meetings of the N.J. Association of Fraternal was to generate sales activity and increase our membership and premium income by allow- Insurance Counselors held in Elizabeth, NJ and Old Bridge, NJ when time allowed and, as an ing family members of our current members who are not members yet to join at a discounted Executive Board member, the quarterly meetings of the New Jersey-New York Fraternal Alli- premium rate. I would like to thank and commend the efforts of the 22 dedicated members, ance in Atlantic City, NJ. recommenders who participated in this membership campaign. A total of 43 life insurance Along with our Director of Sales and Marketing, Albert J. Suess, Jr., F.I.C., we pre- certifi cates were issued of which 37 were for new members and 6 current members increased sented an Insurance Seminar as requested by Group 2 on February 26, 2011 which was held in their insurance with a total face amount of $330,000. Stratford, CT. We continue to revise and update informational brochures and other educational ma- During April and May, in preparation of our 31st Quadrennial Convention, I served terials and make them available to our members and interested parties that inquire at the Home on the Verifi cation and Eligibility Committee and assisted the Bylaws and New Motions Com- Offi ce. In addition due to the efforts of our Marketing Director, we have changed and im- mittees when they met here at the Home Offi ce. In May I participated in the Slovak Catholic proved, and brought up-to-date our S.C.S. Web Site for our members to view and to keep them Federation meeting and attended the 100th Anniversary celebration of the Slovak Catholic informed of events, programs and the various offerings promoted throughout the year. Forms Federation in Scranton, PA. On May 7, 2011, I served on the S.C.S. Scholarship Selection and applications are available on the web-site such as: Change of Benefi ciary, Transfer forms, Committee at the Home Offi ce. Change of Ownership, Proof of Loss, Loan Application, and Death Benefi t Report. Also our The weekend of June 24-26, 2011, the Board of Directors conducted a meeting in Supreme Vice-President has made the College, High School and Grade School Scholarship Perryopolis, PA and we attended the S.C.S. 24th International Softball Tournament. In July, I applications available on the web-site. Our Life Insurance and Annuity applications can now journeyed to Kutztown, PA to attend the 45th International Slet at Kutztown University. The be down loaded as needed. Upon request, our members can view the Slovak Catholic Falcon President and I traveled to Pittsburgh, PA several times to fi nalize the Convention plans at the publication on the Internet at www.slovakcatholicsokol.org instead of receiving the newspaper Radisson Hotel Green Tree. by mail; thus saving the organization postage expenses and enable our members who chose I attended the Pennsylvania Fraternal Congress luncheon in Harrisburg, PA and I to read our publication on the Internet to access it more timely on the publication date. We took part in the Bruce & De Persis Fraternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh seminar held in continue to have four licensed life insurance individuals on staff employed at the Home Offi ce Pittsburgh, PA. and at our Sales and Marketing Director’s offi ce located in Pittsburgh, PA to offer assistance to From July 31-August 3, 2011, the 31st Quadrennial Convention was held at The our members and licensed agents. Radisson Green Tree Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA. A total of 223 delegates attended. I would like to In conformity with Title V of the “Gramm-Leach Bliley Act” we have, as in previ- thank the delegates for re-electing me to my 6th term as the Supreme Secretary. ous years, met the requirements and issued the “Slovak Catholic Sokol Privacy Commitment August 24-25, 2011, I assisted the Supreme Auditors with their Semi-Annual Audit Statement to our Insured’s” during 2011. Our well-known bi-weekly publication, the Slovak conducted at the Home Offi ce in Passaic, NJ. Catholic Falcon, continues to serve as an important means of making information readily September 23, 2011, I assisted the Bylaw Committee with the fi nal draft of the re- available and helpful to keep our members informed of forthcoming meetings and events. It vised Constitution and Bylaws approved at the 31st Quadrennial Convention. also enables the membership to read meeting minutes, offi cer’s reports and various fi nancial September 30, 2011, the minutes of the 31st National Convention were approved for reports. In addition, articles, results and photos regarding the sporting tournaments and ac- publication by the appointed committee. tivities that the organization offers are publicized throughout the year. Our Editor, Daniel F. In October, I attended the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association of the USA Con- Tanzone and I make every effort to discuss ways to continue to manage expenses and provide vention in Baltimore, MD. On October 15, 2011 along with our Supreme President and our up to date information in our publication. I thank Brother Tanzone for his many years as our Supreme Chaplain, we recognized our Slovak Catholic Sokol “2011 Fraternalist of the Year” Editor and for the fi ne job that he does. by honoring our Group 7 Honorary Supreme Offi cer, Andrew J. (Butch) Hvozdovic who is As the Supreme Secretary, it is necessary for me to meet on behalf of our organiza- most deserving of this recognition. tion with state legislators and insurance regulators in our state capital of Trenton, New Jersey. As required by my offi ce, I have recorded the minutes of the Convention and Quar- Also every effort is made to attend various fi nancial and insurance seminars, meetings, and terly Board of Directors meetings. The detailed minutes of our meetings are published in a educational classes as the life insurance industry is constantly changing so our organization re- timely manner as well as monthly fi nancial reports for our membership to review. I continue mains in compliance with these changes. The reporting process to all the life insurance related (Continued on page 16) PAGE 16 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, APRIL 4, 2012

Reports of the Supreme Ofﬁ cers Presented at the First Quarterly Meeting of the Supreme Board of Directors Held at the Home Ofﬁ ce in Passaic, N.J., March 23-24

(Continued from page 15) Directors, Honorary Supreme Offi cers and all the members of the Supreme Assembly for their cooperation and teamwork over the past year. To all our Group, Assembly and Wreath Of- to submit monthly articles to the Slovak Catholic Falcon to keep the membership informed fi cers, I thank you for your devotion and support. and up to date with relevant information, also, I continue to serve as the Financial Secretary/ To all our loyal and supportive members and their families “thank you” for all that Treasurer for Assembly 162 in Clifton, NJ. you do for the Slovak Catholic Sokol. To the Home Offi ce Staff, thank you and may God bless During the year 2011, I was able to enroll fi ve new members into our organiza- each one of you and your families for all of your loyalty, dedication and cooperation which is tion with a total face amount of $35,200.00. very much appreciated. Once again, along with our Supreme President, Supreme Treasurer and General CONCLUSION Counsel we met with the offi cers and members of Assembly 206 in Ambridge, PA in a con- As the organization begins its 107th year as a Fraternal Life Insurance and Benefi t tinuing effort to resolve the illegal transfer of funds from Assembly 206 to the Social Club Society, the administrators of our organization will be confronted concerning the life insurance which litigation is still pending. Several conference calls were also conducted throughout the industry challenges due to regulatory requirements and various other federal, state and city year regarding this matter. mandates. These insurance changes and the resulting actions the administration decides to take COMMENTS will dictate the way that our Society can conduct its day to day business. During the year 2011 several events took place which should be noted. Slovakia As in the past during our Board Meetings, I continue to emphasize the need to gener- celebrated its 18th Anniversary as a free and independent nation and is a member of NATO. ate more premium income through the sale of our life insurance products and annuities instead Our beloved Slovak Catholic Sokol organization reached a milestone year and celebrated its of relying on our investment income to carry on operations. As Directors you are aware that 106th Anniversary. 90% of the certifi cates in force are paid-up and less than 10% of our certifi cates are being Many other successful activities were presented and conducted on the local, group, billed for premium dues. and national levels. The Slet took place in July, at Kutztown University in Kutztown, Pennsyl- I am confi dent that under the direction of our Director of Sales and Marketing, vania. All of the other Slovak Catholic Sokol International Sports and Athletic Tournaments Brother Albert J. Suess, Jr., F.I.C. working with a professional sales force along with our rec- were very successful events conducted under the direction of our Supreme Director of Sports ommenders, we can look forward to the future growth and the continued success of the Slovak and Athletics, Edward D. Moeller and assisted by the members of the Supreme Physical Fit- Catholic Sokol Fraternal Life Insurance and Benefi t Society. ness Board. The Society hosted a highly successful 31st National Convention in Pittsburgh, In closing, it is very important to me to express my appreciation and gratitude to our PA. entire membership, once again, for their cooperation, understanding, and dedication through- During the year of 2011, a total of 242 new members were enrolled in our organiza- out this past year. To my wonderful wife, Annie, and our family, a very special “thank you” tion; there were 193 certifi cates cash surrendered, and an additional 551 death claims were to all of you for your love and encouragement and for being there for me as I performed my processed. Life insurance written during the year totaled $2,847,342.00 dollars. In addition duties on a daily basis. I thank the good Lord for all of his many blessings bestowed upon me to the 242 new members, 48 members increased their insurance with the organization. A total and my family as well as to all of the members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol and their families. of 106 members submitted business throughout the year to the Home Offi ce and the organi- God Bless You, God Bless America and God Bless the Slovak Catholic Sokol! Zdar zation appreciates their efforts. Unassigned Funds for the year ending December 31, 2011 Boh! were $8,822,822.00 and our Solvency Ratio was 118.99%. Refunds to members (Dividends) Respectfully submitted, totaled $52,420.00. We continue to look forward to positive results for the year 2012. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. At this time, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to our Supreme Secretary 22nd International Basketball & Volleyball Tournament Baldwin High School + Pittsburgh, Pa. + April 13-14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, APRIL 4, 2012 PAGE 17

Easter Baking Traditions April - A Big Birthday Month NEW BUSINESS SUBMITTED IN FEBRUARY 2012 Paska in a greased bowl, turning once to RECOMMENDERS CITY/STATE CERTIFICATES VOLUME POINTS 2 packages(1/4 ounce each) active grease top. Cover and let rise in a For many of our members, Anna Mae Gaydosh Lorain, OH 1 $5,000 62 dry yeast. warm place until doubled, about 1 including a BIG ONE for our Joseph V. Gebura Parma, OH 1 5,000 54 1 teaspoon plus 1/3 cup sugar, di- hour. long-time trea- Home Office Passaic, NJ 5 25,000 vided. Punch dough down. Turn onto surer of Group Robert P. Kunrod Lilly, PA 1 5,000 54 4 cups warm water(110 to 115 de- a lightly fl oured surface; divide 2, Bridgeport, Robert E. Leso Philadelphia, PA 1 5,000 67 grees), divided. in half and set one portion aside. Conn., John Sin- Roger J. Manyak East Douglas, MA 6 60,000 444 1 cup nonfat dry milk powder. Divide remaining portion in half; anis, who will be Michael T. Matras Perryopolis, PA 1 4,000 41 13 1/2 to 14 1/2 cups all-purpose press each portion into a well- celebrating his Maryanne Palkovic Erie, PA 1 5,000 133 fl our, divided. greased 10-inch springform pan. 90th birthdy on Dorothy Samsel Bridgeport, CT 3 30,000 269 6 eggs, beaten. Divide reserved dough into six April 19, 2012. Tony L. Scuglik Kenosha, WI 1 10,000 80 1/2 cup butter, melted. balls. Shape each ball into a 30- We thought John would enjoy A John E. Stanko Jr. Lansford, PA 1 15,000 319 1 tablespoon salt. inch rope; make two braids of three Shower of Birthday cards on his Traci Walkowiak Pittsburgh, PA 6 30,000 294 EGG GLAZE: ropes each. Place a braid around the special day. You may send same Totals 28 $199,000 1,817 1 egg edge of each pan, forming a circle. to: John Sinanis, 406 Erwin St., ANNUITIES 2 tablespoon water. Trim ends of braids, reserving Trumbull, Conn. 06611. N.B. We In a large bowl, dissolve yeast dough scraps. Pinch ends of braids thank John’s daughter, Judy Nist RECOMMENDERS CITY/STATE CERTIFICATES VOLUME POINTS and 1 teaspoon sugar in 1 cup to seal. Shape scraps into two long for suggesting this to us. Leonard Benek Lansford, PA 2 $ 4,330 47 warm water. Let stand for 5 min- thin ropes; form into rosettes or Zdar Boh! Ann Marie Silinskie Port Griffith, PA 1 3,200 16 utes. Add remaining water. Beat in crosses. Eileen S. Wilson Albert J. Suess Jr. Pittsburgh, PA 1 4,214 21 the milk powder and 5 cups fl our Place one decoration on the cen- Group 2 president Totals 4 $11,744 84 until smooth. Cover and let rise in ter of each loaf. Cover and let rise a warm place until bubbly, about until doubled, about 1 hour. 20 minutes. Add eggs, butter, salt In a small bowl, beat egg and Lodge Jottings and remaining sugar; mix well. Stir water; brush over dough. Bake at in enough remaining fl our to form 350 degrees for 50-60 minutes or PERRYOPOLIS, PA at least fi ve years. An application is a soft dough. Turn onto a fl oured until golden brown. Remove from Assembly 15 available by calling Michael T. Ma- surface; knead until smooth and pans to wire racks to cool. Makes Wreath 15 tras at tel. (412)691-1306. Deadline elastic, about 8-10 minutes. Place 2 loaves. As has been our fraternal tradition for the completed application form for a number of years now, we are is Wednesday, May 30. pleased to once again offer scholar- We are pleased to assist our ship grants to deserving members young people in their quest for a of either of our lodges. Two(2) good education. This is a benefi t of- scholarship grants of $1,000 will fered members of our Perryopolis be presented to our members who Sokol lodges. Wishing all a very have completed one year of study at enjoyable spring season and look- a college, university or profession- ing forward to seeing our members al, trade or technical school. Ap- at upcoming Sokol sporting and plicants who are members of either fraternal events, may I remain Assembly 25 or Wreath 15 must Zdar Boh! have a minimum of $5,000 perma- Michael T. Matras, President nent insurance and be a member for Assembly 25

Gospel for the Third Sunday of Easter (Continued from page 4) While they were still speaking about this, he stood in their midst and said to them, “Peace be with you.” But they were startled and terrifi ed and thought that they were seeing a ghost. Then he said to them, “Why are you troubled? And why do questions arise in your hearts? Look at my hands and my feet, that it is I myself Touch me and see, because a ghost does not have fl esh and bones as you can see I have.” And as he said this, he showed them his hands and his feet. While they were still incredulous for joy and were amazed, he asked them, “Have you anything here to eat?” They gave him a piece of baked fi sh; he took it and ate it in front of them. He said to them, “These are my words that I spoke to you while I was still with you, that everything written about me in the law of Moses and in the prophets and psalms must be fulilled.” Then he opened their minds to understand the Scriptures. And he said to them, “Thus it is written that the Christ would suffer and rise from the dead on the third day and that repentance, for the forgiveness of sins, would be preached in his name to all the nations, beginning from Jerusalem. You are witnesses of these things The Gospel of the Lord. PAGE 18 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, APRIL 4, 2012

Report of the Supreme Secretary for the Month of February 2012

REPORT OF THE SUPREME SECRETARY EXPENSES SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL Activity for the Month of February, 2012 FEBRUARY YEAR TO DATE Operating Expense - Sokol Building $ 8,364.54 $ 9,702.09 ASSETS Building Maintenance & Repairs 843.96 1,055.96 Rental Area Expenses 338.94 338.94 YEAR TO DATE Property Taxes 0.00 28,234.09 Cash - Senior Account $ 193,481.30 Depreciation Expense Building 311.52 623.04 Cash - Bank of Montreal 14,358.80 Rent for Space 1,250.00 2,500.00 Sokol Secure Funds 30,000.00 Pension Plan - Print 892.52 1,785.04 Cash - Payroll Account 40,000.00 Salaries - Offi ce Employees 38,458.30 76,676.30 Petty Cash 113.00 Salaries - Editorial Employees 6,060.00 12,595.00 Investments - Bonds & Bills 44,972,181.34 SS & Federal Income Tax - Offi ce 4,019.05 7,421.55 Investments - Stocks 6,674,917.98 Hospitalization 8,462.45 17,237.83 Capital Reserve 479,260.88 Pension Plan - Offi ce/Offi cers 5,134.46 10,268.92 Stock Adj. to Book Value 1,401,999.03 Offi ce Expenses 4,557.73 7,771.13 First Mortgage Loans 640,078.43 Actuarial Expenses 1,177.00 1,177.00 Loans on Certifi cates 217,544.79 Accountant Expenses 0.00 5,050.00 Accrued Interest Receivable 618,909.00 Postage - Offi ce 133.04 133.04 Prepaid Expense 6,465.40 Telephone - Offi ce 272.80 578.50 Sokol Building 2,687,146.11 Telephone - Editorial 133.04 243.13 Land 204,108.00 Printing - Katolicky Sokol 4,650.00 9,300.00 Furniture & Fixtures 157,647.14 Postage - Sokol Paper 7,545.00 15,635.00 Sokol Baby Spoons 10,075.00 Miscellaneous Publication Expense 0.00 64.15 Due From Groups 12,541.13 Other Printing 305.22 1,250.82 Accounts Receivable 20,296.06 Other Legal Expenses 13,120.65 14,608.15 Non-Admitted Assets -24,254.00 Death Benefi t Claims Paid 56,306.00 125,221.00 Cash Surrender Values Paid 15,213.85 41,422.03 TOTAL ASSETS $58,356,869.39 Annuity Surrenders 1,788.40 1,788.40 Annuity Suppl. Contracts 190.33 380.66 Matured Endowments Paid 13,646.00 13,646.00 LIABILITIES AND RESERVES State Insurance Dept. Lic./Fee 2,175.00 2,425.00 Bank Charges - Bond Account 11,058.66 21,825.79 YEAR TO DATE Dues & Subscriptions 0.00 1,508.85 Life Reserves $39,236,652.00 Donations & Contributions 100.00 280.00 Reserve Dep. Furn. & Fixtures 149,373.34 Clinic 294.84 294.84 Reserve Dep. Sokol Building 2,619,359.76 Other Coaching, Insurance 336.00 336.00 Asset Valuation Reserve 1,160,803.00 Convention Expense 11,250.00 22,500.00 Interest Maintenance Reserve 99,790.00 Commission Expenses 5,539.92 10,460.63 Reserve for Supplemental Contracts 185,010.12 Annuity Commissions 1,529.66 3,481.33 Reserve Emp. Retirement Plan 4,618,675.00 Advertising - Promotional 105.00 1,513.04 Reserve for Convention 22,500.00 Marketing Expense 300.00 1,439.40 Matured Endowments 109,129.36 Agency Expenses 4,422.09 6,813.48 Annuity Payable 76,715.00 Board of Directors Expense 1,181.35 1,181.35 Claims Payable 212,069.00 Physical Fitness Board Expense 8,874.08 16,123.44 Accounts Payable 148,047.67 Supreme Offi cers/Emp. Bonding 1,315.00 1,315.00 Conversion - Canadian Currency 337.00 Fraternal Congress Expense 0.00 983.43 Sokol Secure Fund 30,000.00 Local Fees/ Rebates -2,713.52 -5,068.59 Mary Jane Rich Scholarship Fund 85,000.00 Interest Expense 986.11 2,054.81 Joseph & Mary Spernoga Scholarship Fund 2,500.00 Emil Slavik Scholarship Fund 100,000.00 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 239,928.99 $ 496,175.57 Dr’s Lesko Medical Scholarship Fund 20,000.00 Dividend Accum. at Interest 324,276.86 TOTAL INCOME (LOSS) $ 188,935.70 $ 277,019.07 Dividend Payable 43,096.88 Advance Premiums 10,609.00 Premium Load 3,083.00 ZDAR BOH!

TOTAL LIABILITIES $49,257,026.99 Steven M. Pogorelec, FIC Supreme Secretary Undistributed Funds - Sokol 9,099,842.40 Slovak Catholic Sokol

TOTAL LIABILITIES & SURPLUS $58,356,869.39 Group 5 Bowling Tournament set for April 22 in Norton, Ohio STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 2012 In the best traditions of Group Slovak Catholic Sokol Center located 5 Spring fraternal activities, we are at 888 West Hoppocan Avenue in Bar- INCOME pleased to announce that this year’s berton, where we will enjoy our tra- bowling tournament is scheduled for ditional victory banquet. Deadline for FEBRUARY YEAR TO DATE Sunday, April 22 at the Charger Bowl- receipt of entry forms and payment is ing Lanes in Norton, Ohio. Competition Thursday, April 12. If there are any fur- Interest on Bonds and Bills $ 186,168.16 $ 315,578.58 on the lanes is set to begin at 12:30 p.m. ther questions, feel free to contact Mar- Dividends on Stocks 15,984.58 27,245.89 Hosting this year’s competition will be tin J. Zemanek, 4460 Oak Hill Boule- Interest on Mortgages 2,866.27 6,343.90 Assembly 167 of Barberton, Ohio. An vard, Apt. 308, Lorain, OH 44053, tel. Sale of Cookbooks 101.50 243.50 enjoyable fraternal afternoon is as- (440)225-8676. While we hope to see Rent Received - Sokol Building 8,180.00 17,399.00 sured. many of our veteran Group 5 keglers Premium Income 50,463.17 99,480.56 Entry forms and maps will be for- at this year’s competition, we likewise Annuities 162,477.01 301,196.23 warded to all Assemblies and Wreaths look forward to welcome many ﬁ rst tim- Miscellaneous Income 24.00 506.98 belonging to Group 5. Cost of the tour- ers among us. A good time is assured. Gain on Sale of Securities/Amortization 2,600.00 5,200.00 nament include: $6.00 bowling fee, a $10.00 banquet fee, and entry fee of Zdar Boh! TOTAL INCOME $ 428,864.69 $ 773,194.64 $9.00 for a total of $25.00 per bowler. Martin J. Zemanek Following the competition at the bowl- Group 5 Physical Fitness Board ing lanes, we will travel to the nearby SLOVENSKÝ KATOLÍCKY SOKOL, 4. APRÍLA 2012 PAGE 19

pálenka a víno. Veľkonočné sviatky na Slovensku K prastarým veľkonočným Čo sú kraslice ? pokrmom patril baranček. Pre- (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) či tkanými ručníkmi, sa nesú do kos- tože si každý nemohol dovoliť malo jesť vždy niečo zelené, aby bol tola a dávajú sa požehnať kňazom. skutočného barančeka, nahrádzal človek zdravý, či to už bola polievka Požehnané potraviny sa potom jedia sa barančekom upečeným z kysnu- z jarných byliniek, špenát, alebo ako veľkonočné pohostenie, ktorým tého alebo treného cesta. Hotový hlávkový šalát. sa končí predveľkonočný pôst. baranček sa zdobí cukrom, jarnou Bežné bolo varenie cestovín, naj- V domácnostiach sa venovali zelenou vetvičkou a mašličkou či mä opekancov, rezancov a šúľancov, vareniu a pečeniu obradných jedál, spiežovcami. Barančekom sa zdobí ktoré mali podporiť rast obilných s ktorých prípravou začali ešte v okno alebo stôl s farebnými kraslica- klasov. Z hospodárskych plodín predchádzajúci deň. Z mäsitých mi, v poslednom období sa pridáva sa odporúčalo siať v tento deň jedál sa pripravovala predovšetkým aj trávička z rýchleného obilia. mak, hrach, bôb, tekvicu a uhorky, bravčovina. Často sa varila šunka, Tradičným veľkonočným jedlom pretože tak, ako sú zvony v tom hoci v minulosti nebola natoľko je mazanec. Sú o ňom správy už od čase zviazané, zaviažu sa aj kvety bežná, ako je to v posledných ro- 14. a 15. storočia. Ešte v 18. storočí ho na spomínaných rastlinách plodov. koch. Gazdiné varili aj iné údené plnili tvarohom, rozmiešaný tvaroh Dobrú úrodu mala zabezpečiť aj mäso, klobásy a huspeninu (používa bol totiž u Slovanov obradným jed- príprava zeleninových jedál, ktoré sa sa aj termín studzenina, kočanina). lom, rovnako ako zvyk jesť vajíčka, v tento deň tradične konzumovali, Masť zo šunky, ktorú nazývali aj považované za symbol nového ži- z čoho podľa ľudového výkladu po- konkanina, odkladali na liečenie rán. vota a plodnosti. Na Veľkú noc sa chádza aj označenie dňa vyjadrené v Vo viacerých oblastiach pri- často jedli uvarené, no nezriedka sa z jeho prívlastku. pravovali na Veľkú noc jahňa, nich pripravovali aj rôzne obradové Pôst sa končí Zeleným štvrtkom. ktoré patrilo k starožidovským jedlá. Najznámejšia bola praženica, Dodržiava sa však až do Bielej so- veľkonočným rituálnym pokrmom jaječnica, pankúch alebo jedlo z va- boty, keď sa večer po slávnosti Vz- a do európskych kultúr sa dos- jec, z údeného mäsa a žemlí - tzv. kriesenia Krista z mŕtvych objaví po talo prostredníctvom kresťanstva. baba, plnina, kurka, stratené kura a dlhom čase na stole mäsité jedlo. Iným cudzím prvkom, s ktorým pod. V oblasti východného Sloven- Veľký piatok sa v poslednom storočí stretávame ska je dodnes rozšírené tradičné ob- Tento sviatočný deň súvisí s predovšetkým v mestách, je zajac radové jedlo nazývané hrudka alebo ukrižovaním Ježiša a s jeho smrťou ako symbol Veľkej noci. sirek (sirec), ktoré sa robí z vajec a na kríži. Platil, a dodnes v cirkvi platí, V južných častiach stredného a mlieka. Podáva sa na Veľkonočnú prísny pôst – trikrát denne možno západného Slovenska dosiaľ pečú nedeľu všetkým členom rodiny a na jesť, z toho iba raz je možné najesť baránka, nie však z baraniny, ale z Veľkonočný pondelok sa ním ponú- sa dosýta a vyhýbať sa mäsitým masy pripravenej z vajec, žemlí a kajú mládenci, ktorí chodia polievať. pokrmom. V niektorých regiónoch klobásy, ktorú vložia do plechovej Typické súčasné veľkonočné jedlá bol jedálny lístok zostavený podobne formy a upečú. sú: údená šunka, natvrdo uvarené ako na Zelený štvrtok. Na väčšine nášho územia je vajíčka, slanina, klobása, hrudka, Na Veľký piatok sa väčšinou nič neodmysliteľnou súčasťou veľ- červená repa, chren, čokoládové nesadilo ani nesialo, pretože v tento konočných jedál obradový koláč. vajíčka, baranček, sladké pečivo. deň sa nesmie zem hýbať. Na východnom Slovensku sa pre- Veľkonočná nedeľa Biela sobota pravoval predovšetkým okrúhly Prvý veľkonočný deň, kedy sa Kraslica vyzdobená vaječná jíčko sa nanáša horúci vosk Deň, keď Ježiš ležal v hrobe. koláč pod názvom paska. Pôvod má oslavuje zmŕtvychvstanie Ježiša škrupina tzv. výdušok (prázdna dvojfarebný alebo viacfarebný, Gazdinky vypekajú koláče pre v starom rituálnom pečive, ktoré Krista. V tento deň sa konzu- vaječná škrupina). Vajce je sym- ktorý vytvára vzor. Kraslice sú očakávaných hostí a oblievačov. V sa k nám i k susedným národom mujú požehnané jedlá. V tomto bol zrodu nového života, preto dodávané na farebných stuhách, sobotu sa na obed jedávala kyslá po- rozšírilo prostredníctvom kres- veľkonočnom čase je celá rodina sa spája s veľkonočnými sviat- aby sa mohli zavesiť ako ozdoba. ťanstva. Okrúhly tvar pasky sym- lievka pripravená z vývaru údeného spolu. Atmosféra Veľkej noci rok kami, kedy sa prebúdza príroda Na vytvorenie voskovaných bolizoval slnko, nový život, snahu čo rok upevňuje v ľuďoch vieru, že mäsa, zahustená vajcom alebo ces- a liahnu sa kuriatka, káčatká, kraslíc sa používajú slepačie, tovinou. Na večeru mohla byť tá istá o zabezpečenie dobrej úrody. Na Kristus vstal z mŕtvych, že vykúpil strednom a západnom Slovensku ľudstvo a zaistil mu tak večný život. húsatká, teda rodí sa nový život. kačacie a husacie vajíčka. polievka alebo kyseľ, teda kapustnica Podľa historických kníh sa Ďalšia technika je tzv. ma- varená s hríbmi, korením, cesnakom majú koláče rôzny tvar, prevládajú Tajomstvo Veľkej noci prežíval slov- a zápražkou. Druhým jedlom bývali podlhovasté záviny. V týchto oblas- enský človek v duchu kresťanských vajcia našli aj v hroboch starých deirová kraslica (na dolnej makové alebo bryndzové opekance. tiach sú zaužívané hlavne tieto tradícií, sviatkom však dával aj svoju Egypťanov a Rimanov, ale do- snímke). Tvorba týchto kraslíc je Ešte aj dnes sa v mnohých re- názvy: Orava a Liptov - baba, Tekov domácu tvár a prenikal do ich hlbín dnes sa presne nevie, či zname- založená na starej technike vos- giónoch Slovenska na Bielu sobotu - calta, Novohrad – mrvaň, Ponitrie svojskými prístupovými cestami. Tie nali bohatstvo zomrelého alebo kovania a dotvorená je novou pripravujú košíky s pokrmami, ich – osúch, inde beluš. prikrášľoval aj folklórom, ale ten mal boli do hrobov dávané preto, aby technikou tzv. dierovaním. Va- obsah je rôznorodý – najčastejšie Pripravené jedlá sa väčšinou kon- vždy iba druhoradé poslanie. mŕtvi nemali pocit hladu. jce sa vysokoobrátkovou mod- je to šunka, klobásky, maľované zumovali až v nedeľu. Veľkonočný pondelok Na Slovensku je kraslica elárskou vŕtačkou vydieruje Na dedinách sa však najviac jedla vajíčka, cvikla s chrenom, biele ko- Na druhý veľkonočný deň sa symbolom plodnosti a nového (napr. krúžky, srdiečka), pričom šunka (šoudra) a klobásy zo zásob začína oblievačka. Okrem oblievačky láče, chlieb, soľ, jabĺčka a pod. V života. Na týchto stránkach Vám sa vytvorí vzor. Potom sa vajce niektorých oblastiach sa zachovala aj po zabíjačke. Niekedy sa mäso na sa traduje aj šibanie korbáčmi z Veľkonočnú nedeľu nahrádzalo vŕbových prútov. Oblievači či šibači ukážeme niekoľko techník zdo- vyčistí chemikáliou a voskuje hrudka (alebo sirec či sirek) - pripra- benia škrupín vajec - kraslíc. Jed- sa tradičným spôsobom. Na vy- vuje sa z vajec a mlieka. Tieto košíky, mliečnymi výrobkami, napríklad dostávali koláče, maľované vajíčka, prikryté háčkovanými, vyšívanými tvarohom, syrom, oštiepkami. Veľ- niekedy ich gazdiná ponúkla niečím nou z najstarších techník je tzv. tvorenie madeirovaných kraslíc konočné pokrmy dopĺňala domáca „ostrým“. voskovaná kraslica, (na hornej sa používajú kačacie a husacie Vajíčka snímke), kde na zafarbené va- vajíčka. K tradičným a najstarším veľ- konočným jedlám v našej krajine Recept na hrudku (sirek) patria predovšetkým vajíčka, ktoré sú symbolom vzkriesenia i nového Na Veľkú noc si na východ- celý obsah vlejeme do gázy. života. Svojou krásou majú potešiť nom Slovensku tradične, Na vrchole urobíme uzlík a ľudí a pripomenúť nástup nových takmer v každej domácnosti zavesíme do takej polohy, aby dní. ľudia pripravujú veľkonočnú to mohlo odtiecť. Pod to dáme ISSN: 0897-8107 Voda a vajíčko zohrávali vo hrudku, sirek, sirec. nádobu, aby to malo kam veľkonočných obyčajoch dôležitú Úradn¥ ™asopis Suroviny: 10 vajec, 1,5 l odtekať. Asi po 2 hodinách úlohu. Symbolickým darom za SLOVENSKÉHO KATOLÍCKEHO SOKOLA mlieka, soľ a podľa chuti dá- hrudku vyberieme z gázy a oblievanie bolo vajíčko, prastarý Zalo¢en¥ 15. apríla 1911 – Vychádza ka¢dú druhú stredu vame cukor prichystáme na požehnanie. kultový a obetný predmet, ktorý je Majitel« a vydavatel«: znakom životného kolobehu. Sur- Postup: Do jednej nádoby SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL ové vajíčka, symbolizujúce zároveň dáme vajíčka a rozšľaháme Šibi-ryby, mastné ryby, plodnosť, boli tradičným darom do- ich. Do druhého hrnca dáme kázal otec aj mamička, Daniel F. Tanzone, redaktor mlieko a počkáme, až kým Telefónne ™íslo: (973) 777-4010 spelej mládeže. abys dala tri vajíčka. Vajíčka dodnes dostávajú sa neprevarí. Potom pomaly Jedno biele, druhé čierne V£etky ™lánky, príspevky a správy treba posielat« na adresu: chlapci aj muži za šibačku a vlievame rozšľahané vajíčka do a to tretie zafarbené. Editor, Slovak Catholic Sokol, P.O. Box 899 oblievačku. Časom sa z jedla stal mlieka, miešame na miernom Alebo iný záver: 205 Madison Street, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 darček lásky, tradícia, ba aj pred- ohni, až kým sa nám nespraví Jedno biele, dve červené, met do zbierky. zrazenina (srvátka). Potom to je moje potešenie. Za Boha a národ For God and Nation

SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON ÚRADNÝ ČASOPIS SLOVENSKÉHO KATOLÍCKEHO SOKOLA - 28 000 ČLENOV - HLAVNÁ ÚRADOVŇA: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, NJ 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org VOLUME CI PASSAIC, N.J., 4. APRÍLA 2012 ČÍSLO 4961 Veľkonočné sviatky na Slovensku Veľkonočné sviatky patria k základu zmenil stravovanie našich za ideálne kontrastné odľahčovacie najstarším sviatkom. Ich základ- predkov. Ešte na prelome 19. a 20. dni po vianočnom a novoročnom nou podstatou z predkresťanských storočia sa v niektorých oblastiach hodovaní. dôb bolo vítanie jari, v prenesenom dôkladne vymyli hrnce, v ktorých V období pôstu nebolo dovolené zmysle slova víťazstvo života nad sa varili tučné jedlá, a dočasne sa jesť mäso, a to ani v nedeľu. Niekto sa smrťou. Predobrazom kresťanskej vyniesli na povalu. V rodinách do- dokonca zriekal i mlieka, syrov a va- Veľkej noci sú aj starožidovské jarné konca vymenili riad, z ktorého jedli, jec – teda potravín, ktoré pochádzali sviatky – Pésach, pri ktorých sa a kovové lyžice nahradili drevenými. z teplokrvných zvierat. Dodržiavanie obradne jedli jahňatá a nekvasený V čase pôstu sa často mastilo len rast- pôstu sa postupne zmierňovalo. chlieb. linným olejom, zväčša konopným Pôst sa začína Popolcovou stredou Veľká noc je pohyblivý sviatok, pre alebo ľanovým, menej už maslom. a trvá štyridsať dní. Toto „bezmäsi- kresťanov jeden z najvýznamnejších. Strava bola veľmi jednoduchá. té“ obdobie prichádza práve vhod Pôst Skladala sa z rôznych múčnych jedál, ľudskému organizmu. Posledný pôst Nevzťahoval sa len na jedlo, ale na kaší, zemiakov, strukovín, sušeného bol predvianočný - v čase adventu - celý spôsob života. Prestali tanečné ovocia. Varili sa jednoduché po- a odvtedy sa jedli mastné, mäsité či zábavy, veselé spoločenské večierky, lievky a omáčky, veľmi sa využívala zabíjačkové pokrmy. Pôstne obdo- Na Františkánskom námestí v centre Bratislavy sa 26. marca začali na vidieku sa skončili priadky a kvasená kapusta, ktorá sa jedávala aj bie znamenalo určité zdržiavanie sa Veľkonočné trhy, ktoré ponúkajú tradičné veľkonočné výrobky, páračky. V čase pôstu každá žena surová s krajcom suchého chleba (z mäsitých pokrmov, zvlášť na Popol- dekoračné predmety i suveníry. Najväčší záujem je o veľkonočné priadla doma sama, umĺkol spev a dnešného pohľadu ideálna kombiná- covú stredu a Veľký piatok. Gazdiné kraslice a korbáče. Stánky sú špeciálne vyčlenené na predaj kraslíc, ozývali sa len vážne pôstne piesne. cia pre zdravú výživu a redukčnú sa dokonca vyhýbali aj bravčovej a veľkonočných vajíčok z rôznych kútov Slovenska. Sedem stánkov slúži Muži odložili fajku a celú dobu sa diétu) – nielen na desiatu či olovrant, husacej masti, zaprážalo sa iba rast- na prezentáciu ľudovoumeleckých darčekov z dreva, šúpolia či hliny. nedotkli alkoholu. Zo ženského ale aj ako hlavné jedlo (obyčajne na linným olejom alebo maslom. Na tohtoročných trhoch nechýbajú ani výrobky z medu a cukrovinky s kroja zmizli pestré farby a bohato večeru). Dospelým sa odporúčalo Začiatok tohto obdobia, známeho motívom veľkonočných sviatkov. Bratislavčania si budú môcť vychutnať zdobené súčasti. celkovo obmedzovať množstvo ako Veľký pôst, značil koniec ra- veľkonočnú atmosféru na námestí do 10. apríla, dokedy trhy potrvajú. Predveľkonočný pôst, ktorý vys- stravy počas dňa, až večer sa zjedlo dovánkam, nasledujúce dni a týždne triedal obdobie vianočného hodova- trochu kyslej kapusty alebo ovocie bolo treba žiť už v tichu a väčšej nia a fašiangovej nestriedmosti, od a chlieb. Dnes by sme to považovali skromnosti. Robert Fico predstavil novú vládu Kvetná nedeľa Nová vláda budúceho pre- viac existovať nebude. Po zmene Opäť zavítal sviatok jari Kvetná nedeľa s bahniatkami, miéra Roberta Fica bude mať kompetenčného zákona sa má ako symbolmi jari i budúceho Kris- vrátane predsedu desať straníkov zamerať na investičné aktivi- Určite každý z nás je rád, že Veľká noc sa blíži, tovho víťazstva nad hriechom a nad a štyroch nestraníkov. Šéf so- ty a obsadí ju Ľubomír Vážny. zima pominula a budeme sa môcť k večeru sa níži. smrťou, bola vstupnou bránou do ciálnych demokratov 20 dní po Ďalšími podpredsedami vlády vyhrievať na jarnom slniečku, Vajíčka si pripravíme posvätného veľkonočného týždňa. Pokrmy konzumované na Kvet- parlamentných voľbách po ro- budú Kaliňák, Kažimír a Lajčák. ktoré je zdrojom veľkej energie. farbičkami zafarbíme. kovaní straníckeho predsedníc- Vláda bude mať štyroch pod- S týmto ročným obdobím súvisí Prídu chlapci s korbáčikmi nú nedeľu mali magicko-ochrannú si-lu. Na obed bývali rôzne up- tva oznámil, že ministrom vnú- predsedov. Budú nimi Lajčák, aj sviatok VEĽKÁ NOC, ktorý je ponúknem ich koláčikmi. ravené cestoviny, často posypané tra bude Robert Kaliňák, kultúre Kaliňák a Kažimír. Pozícia pod- zavŕšením pôstneho obdobia. Do ručičky vajíčko makom, aby na obilí narástli dlhé bude šéfovať Marek Maďarič a predsedu vlády pre ľudské práva O tomto sviatku jari sa spieva- a dievčatám zdravíčko. klasy s množstvom zrna. Niekde fi nanciám Peter Kažimír. Rezort je stále neobsadená, v prvej Fi- jú rôzne piesne a píšu básne ako Vody veľa dostaneme varili okrem cestovín aj strukov- obrany povedie Martin Glváč, covej vláde ju mal Čaplovič. Ak sa napríklad aj táto: a šaty si prezlečieme. iny, ktoré boli v jedálnom lístku agenda rezortu životného pros- bude meniť zákon o ústredných našich predkov po celý rok bohato tredia pripadla Petrovi Žigovi, orgánoch štátnej správy, Smer- zastúpené. Jedlá si ľudia pripra- post šéfa rezortu dopravy získa SD bude zvažovať, že tento post vovali len z takých druhov zelen- Ján Počiatek, rezort školstva zruší a zmení ho na ekonomický iny, pri ktorých si želali, aby čím skôr kvitli - alebo opačne. Preto Dušan Čaplovič. Ján Richter podpredsednícky post. napríklad nejedli kapustu, lebo by bude viesť ministerstvo práce a Dávnejšie je už známe, že záko- vraj nemala hlávky, ale hneď by Ľubomír Jahnátek ministerstvo nodarný zbor povedie predseda vyháňala do kvetu. Mäso nejedli pôdohospodárstva. parlamentu z rokov 2006 – 2010 z obavy, že by úžitkový dobytok Post ministra spravodli- Pavol Paška. Smer-SD si uplatnil museli v dôsledku nepredvídanej vosti pripadne nestraníkovi nárok na dve podpredsednícke okolnosti odpredať na výsek. Tomášovi Borecovi. Nestraník miesta v NR SR, ktoré obsadia Zelený štvrtok by mal viesť aj ministerstvo ho- Renáta Zmajkovičová a Jana Je to deň poslednej večere Ježiša spodárstva Ján Valko, no jeho Laššáková. Krista s apoštolmi a deň ustano- pozícia zatiaľ nie je istá a strana Smer-SD zostavuje vládu na venia Eucharistie. V tento deň sa sa ním ešte bude zaoberať. Z ra- základe výsledkov parlament- tradične konzumovali zeleninové jedlá. V južnejších oblastiach, kde už dov Smeru-SD nepochádzajú ných volieb, v ktorých suverénne vegetácia pokročila, varili na Zelený budúca ministerka zdravot- zvíťazil. V Národnej rade SR bude štvrtok šťaveľ, špenát alebo prívarok níctva Zuzana Zvolenská ani mať Ficova strana pohodlnú z lístkov mladej žihľavy, ktorá vraj oz- nominant na šéfa diplomacie väčšinu 83 hlasov. Smer-SD zos- Našim členom a čitateľom prajeme šťastné dravovala krv. Na Zelený štvrtok sa Miroslav Lajčák. Neobsadená taví vládu sám, nepotreboval k (Pokračovanie na str. 19) je aj funkcia podpredsedu vlády tomu koaličných partnerov. a požehnané Veľkonočné sviatky pre ľudské práva a menšiny, no tá - SITA, TASR