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 CIV P PASSAIC,ASSAIC, NN.J.,.J., DDECEMBERECEMBER 2, 22015015 NUMBER 5057 Scenes of the 33rd Annual St. Martin Day Celebration Hosted by Group 2, “Rev. Stephen Panik” in Stratford, Conn. on November 15

cluded “A Prayer for Our Country” marks the 150th anniversary of the recited by the assemblage. Special establishment of the fi rst Sokol unit prayers were also offered for the in the United States. He recalled victims of the terrorist attack in the many contributions of Group 2 Paris. This tribute honored all the to our organization over the years. Group 2 veterans who have de- He recalled that it was in 1908 at fended of our American way of life the Bridgeport convention, that over the years. The veterans present the Slovak Catholic Sokol voted were singled out and each received to accept female members, the fi rst a special American fl ag and pin. Slovak fraternal to do so. Wreath The principal speaker at the cel- 1 of Bridgeport was our organiza- ebration was Editor Daniel F. Tan- tion’s female lodge. He spoke of zone who related the rich history the rich traditions associated with of organization over the past 110 St. Martin, who was selected in years. He noted that this year also (Continued on page 7)

Sokol members from across Connecticut gathered at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Stratford, Conn. on Sunday, November 15 to attend Mass celebrated for the living and deceased members of Group 2 at this year’s 33rd annual St. Martin Day Celebration. Father Andrew G. Marus, pastor of Holy Name and frater- nalists are shown on the steps of the church following the liturgy. Continuing in a time-honored Tours in Stratford, Conn. on Sun- ister of the parish. Hymns in Eng- fraternal tradition spanning more day, November 15. Picture-perfect lish and Slovak. Continuing in a than three decades, Sokols and So- fall weather inhanced the St. Martin long-standing tradition, at the con- kolky from lodges across Connecti- Day Celebration hosted by Group clusion of the liturgy, Father Marus cut gathered to honor the patron 2, “Rev. Stephen Panik” of Bridge- and the Sokols and Sokolky gath- of our organization, St. Martin of port, Conn. ered on the church steps for a group This year’s celebration began photo, enhanced by the bright fall with the fraternalists marching in sunshine. a body to the 11 a.m. Mass at the Following the liturgy, almost 100 A special cake was enjoyed by this year’s St. Martin Day guests. Shown Church of the Holy Name of Je- fraternalists traveled to the near-by with the cake are lovely Group 2 activists, including, l-r, Group 2 Vice sus Church led by the Blue Goose Restaurant President Anne Marie Neudeck, Group 2 President Eileen S. Wilson, Group 2 banner and an in Staratford, where a Attorney Martha Dulla Andrade, and Member of the Physical Fitness Honor Guard provided wonderful reception Board Judy Nist. by the color Corps of and luncheon was en- the local Knights of joyed by all. The fra- Columbus assembly. ternal program began The liturgy and sanctu- with a warm fraternal ary decorations beauti- welcome by Group 2 fully refl ected the spirit President Eileen S. Wil- of thanksgiving so ap- son who served as the propriate to the season. very capable mistress The pastor of the parish, the Rev. of ceremonies. She thanked all for Andrew G. Marus celebrated the their continued interest in the work Mass for the living and deceased of the Slovak Catholic Sokol. She members of Group 2. In his open- offered the toast and prayed that ing welcome, Father Marus saluted God would continue to bless the the fraternal efforts of the Slovak work of the organization whose Catholic Sokol and its many con- motto “For God and Nation” con- tributions to the parish in the best tinues to inspire our members. traditions of the fraternal benefi t After enjoying a wonderful lun- system. The impressive liturgy was cheon, a Memorial Service hon- Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius from Holy Name of Jesus Parish were enhanced by the voices of the chil- ored the deceased Sokols and So- welcomed at this year’s St. Martin Day Celebration. Shown on the pho- dren’s and adult choirs of the parish kolky who have passed away since to, l-r, Mary Ann Wells, Sister M. Joseph Therese Pohorenec, SS.C.M., under the direction of Michael J. last year’s celebration. The tribute Sister Gloria Marie Kascak, SS.C.M., Group 2 President Eileen S. Wil- Petreycik, organist and music min- to the Veterans Day observance in- son and Group Assistant Physical Directress Bonnie Landor Rossi. PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 2, 2015

Thoughts from our Supreme Chaplain The Rev. Richard D. Baker Installed as Pastor of Feast of Saint Nicholas New York’s Historic Parish of St. John Nepomucene by Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic

The feast of St. Nicholas, bishop, In most Germanic countries, St. falls on December 6, at the begin- Nicholas comes on December 5. ning of Advent. This day brings Children leave their shoes on the much celebrat- windowsill or outside their bed- ing, especially room door, and St. Nicholas re- in Eastern Eu- wards the children who have been rope and Ger- good all year by fi lling up their manic countries shoes with goodies, such as nuts, such as Ger- fruits and sweets. Sometimes he many, Austria, comes on December 6, his actual Switzerland feast day. and the Nether- In Austria, the good saint will lands. Italy also appear in his fl owing robes and celebrates this saint’s day. bishop’s mitre and carrying a bish- In a time where Christmas com- op’s staff. He carries a thick book mercialism is rampant, a family which has the records the Guardian needs to try to keep the focus on Angels have been keeping all year what Advent and Christmas is — all the good and bad deeds of the all about. Advent is preparing for world’s children. At the appointed Christ’s birth, both internally and time, the whole family is gathered externally. To shift the focus of the materialistic or “give me” common at Christmas, try giving stocking gifts on December 6 instead of Christmas Day. Shoes can be left outside the bedroom door, or stock- ings are hung by the fi re on Decem- ber 5th evening. St. Nicholas (in- stead of Santa Claus) comes by to brings cookies or gifts in the shoes or stockings. In Germanic countries, St. Nich- olas is accompanied by Krampus, an evil spirit or little devil, usually dressed in fur or black with a long tail, and carries a rattling chain, birch branches and a big black bag. In Holland, Sinterklass or Sinterk- for St. Nicholas’ arrival. Krampus laus leaves from Spain on a boat, accompanies the bishop to scold accompanied by Black Peter (Piet), naughty children. The bishop calls his Moor servant. Peter wears ani- each child of the family forward mal skins or the traditional medi- to give an account of the year, and eval Moorish colorful clothing. perhaps to recite their prayers. December 5, St. Nicholas Eve, is When Krampus tries to punish the known in some rural areas of Aus- naughty, St. Nicholas drives him tria as “Krampus Day.” Children away. After each child promises and adults go to the village square good behavior for the next year, he to throw snowballs and try to chase distributes the treats. Sometimes, in off Krampus. Other Krampuses lie addition to the goodies, he rewards in wait, rattling their chains and the children with birch branches threatening to carry off naughty decorated with candy, just as a re- children in their black bags, or minder that Krampus is around if to punish them with their birch they should falter. branches. All this is done in fun; Whether celebrated on the eve or Krampus’ main purpose is remind December 6, this holiday is a great the children to be good. occasion for children and adults.

Christmas concert and dinner in Yonkers, N.Y. on December 20 Our Sokol of Assembly 219, jestic gothic Church of St. Casi- Stephen J. Knoblock will direct mir, under the baton of Maestro the traditional Christmas concert Knoblock will feature an array of of chorus and instru- traditional Advent and mentalists “Journey to Christmas favorites Bethlehem” on Sun- and arrangements. On Sunday, November 22, on the glorious Feast of Christ the King, the Rev. Richard D. Baker was day, December 20 at Following the con- installed as pastor of the historic Parish of St. John Nepomucene in New York City. The 120-year the Church of St. Ca- cert, a buffet supper parish which has served the spiritual needs of generations of Slovak immigrants, welcomed Father simir, 239 Nepperhan will be served in the Baker during a festive liturgy at 12:30 P.M. A capacity crowd welcomed their new pastor. Monsi- Avenue in Yonkers, church hall. Traditional gnor Hilary Franco read the letter of appointment by Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan, Archbishop N.Y. beginning at 3 Slovak and Polish cu- of New York, designating Father Baker as the pastor of the newly established Parish of St. John p.m. The concert will linary specialities will Nepomucene and St. Frances Xavier Cabrini in Manhattan. The top photo includes Father Baker feature the artistry of be enjoyed. Tickets for and concelebrants and deacons. Middle photo l-r includes Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, the choir of the former Most Holy the concert and dinner are $35.00 F.I.C. with Father Baker and other Sokols from the left including Charles J. Holodak, Annie Pogor- Trinity Parish. The Slovak parish or $10 for the concert alone. Res- elec, Stephen J. Kubasek, Jr. and George J. Matthews, Jr. Lower photo includes local Assembly 182 was shuttered on August 1st. For ervations for the dinner are nec- offi cers and members with Father Baker, including, from the left, Dr. Larry Korcek, Judy Glogov- the past 30 years, the concert was essary and may be made by call- sky, Anna Korcak, Dr. Mary Z. Gasparik, our Honorary Supreme Offi cer, Rev. Stefan Chanas, an integral part of the celebration ing St. Casimir’s Rectory at tel. parochial vicar at St. John Nepomucene, and Nina Holy, national secretary-treasurer of the Slovak of Christmas at the parish. This 914-963-1254 or email: offi ce@ League of America. year’s concert, the fi rst in the ma- casimirchurch.com. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 2, 2015 PAGE 3

Q Assembly 54 children’s Christ- mas party at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, Lyndora, Pa. from 1 to 2 p.m. SAT.DEC.12 From the Desk of the Supreme Secretary Q 22nd Annual Slovak Vilija & Jaslickari Program hosted by Prince of Peace Parish at the Parish Cen- My Fraternal View ter,81 South 13th St., South Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. beginning at 5 p.m., by Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. donation $28.00 adults, $12.00 chil- dren ages 3 to 12, advance reserva- tions only 412-481-8380. SUN.DEC.13 Q Assembly 163 semi-annual meet- ing and children’s Christmas party at Dorothy’s Place, Donora, Pa. begin- ENTERING THE MOST MEMORABLE ing me as an Honorary Supreme Offi cer and thank the Slovak Catholic ning at 1 p.m.; for information call SEASON OF THE YEAR Sokol for all that it has done for me and the opportunity to serve as a Theresa Gardner at 724-263-7289. The month of December ushers in the most memorable and Supreme Offi cer for the past 40 years. Q Vilija dinner celebrating the Slo- anticipated season of the year. I speak of course of the Christmas season. I know that many of our local Assemblies and Wreaths will be vak Christmas eve traditions hosted Christmas is not just a single day celebrated on the 25th but actually hosting fraternal get-togethers during the month of December. Be as- by the Parish of St. John Nepomu- an entire season which begins with the celebration of the feast of Saint sured of my thoughts and good wishes for the success of your activities. cene, 411 East 66th St., New York Nicholas on December 6. As you know, Saint Nicholas is the real model During this giving season, let us remember to support our local com- City beginning with Slovak Mass for our Santa Claus. Among our ancestors in eastern Europe, Slovaks munities and contribute to local food banks and other outreach facilities at 11 a.m. in church followed by prepared for Christmas with a number of feast days, including St. Cath- so that those less fortunate than us can enjoy a wonderful Christmas the luncheon and cultural program erine on November 25th, St. Andrew on November 30th, St. Barbara on observance. Outreach to the needy and concern for the poor has been an in the parish social hall, 406 East December 4th, St. Nicholas on December 6th and St. Lucy on Decem- important principal in the fraternal benefi t system. 67th St.; $20.00 per person; for res- ber 13th leading up to Christmas Day on December 25th. Christmas I remind you once again that details of our 2016 scholarship ervations call the rectory at 212-734- celebrations continued, concluding with the celebration of the Epiphany program is now available. Promoting higher education among our youth 4613, New York City. or Feast of the Three Kings on January 6th. Like our ancestors, we too is vital to the continued growth of our organization and country as well. Q Traditional Vilija - Slovak Christ- enjoy the excitement, color and joy of the season, especially if we have In 2016, we will offer a total of $63,000 in scholarship grants to qualifi ed mas Eve dinner and cultural pro- children and grandchildren around us. They give joy to the season and applicants attending a Catholic Grade School, a Catholic High School or gram at Our Lady of Sorrows Par- keep us young. I hope that you and yours will have a memorable, enjoy- a college, university or professional school. Applications for our Catho- ish - St. Matthias site, 915 Cornell able and blessed Christmas. lic Grade School and Catholic High School grants may be found in this St. in the Lansingville section of It’s hard to believe that 2015 is about to conclude. We cer- issue. The process for applying for any of the college level scholarships Youngstown, Oh. beginning at 4 tainly enjoyed an active and memorable year as we celebrated the 110th is completely on-line. Applications and instructions are ONLY available p.m. in the Father Snock Center, Anniversary of our wonderful organization. The two most important on our website @www.slovakcatholicsokol.org. We are proud of our $20.00 per person , advance reserva- and memorable events hosted by our organization in 2015 included the scholarship program which has provided more than 2,000 scholarship tions only; call Loretta Etoniak, 330- 47th International Slet held at Slippery Rock University, July 14-18 and grants totalling more than $1.4 million to our youth since 1972. Dead- 549-3760. our 32nd National Convention held in Pittsburgh, Pa., August 1-5. Our line for all scholarship applications is March 31, 2016. Q Assembly 25 & Wreath 15 adult convention in particular was a showcase of the great democratic tradi- Finally, as we gather at Christmas once again to celebrate the Christmas party at the Slovak Cath- tions of the fraternal benefi t system in action. Decisions made by the feast of the Prince of Peace, let us by example refl ect through our daily olic Sokol Club, Perryopolis, Pa. 4-6 delegates will guide our organization for the coming four year period actions what our faith truly means to us. Peace can be ever-fl eeting as p.m. and beyond. The delegates elected members of the Supreme Assembly is evidenced by recent international events. We live in a very dangerous MON.DEC.14 to guide our organization in the years ahead. As you know, I will retire world. The most recent terrorist attacks in Egypt, in Beirut, and most Q Wreath 111 traditional Christmas offi cially as Supreme Secretary and CEO of our organization beginning recently in Paris testify to the fact that there are people out to destroy our party and dinner at the American on January 1, 2016. While I will retire from the offi cial duties, I assure way of life. Militant Islamic fundamentalists use their warped concept Slovak Club, 2915 Broadway Ave., you that I will not retire from my interest and efforts on behalf of our of faith to justify their barbaric actions. Let us pray that their activities Lorain, Oh., cocktails at 5:30 p.m. beloved organization. I am grateful for all the support and cooperation can soon be overcome and that the precious gift of peace may return to with dinner at 6 p.m. for reserva- given to me by the members of the Supreme Assembly, our Groups, our weary world. Like our ancestors before us, let us always be willing tions call Glenice Zelina at 440-988- our local Assemblies and Wreaths, the Home Offi ce staff as well as the to defend freedom and democracy and our American way of life at all 2339. membership in general. This support is most appreciated over the past costs against those who promote the Islamic State. May Jesus Christ, the SAT.DEC.19 24 years that I have been serving as Supreme Secretary as well as the true Prince of Peace bless our families and friends as well as the Slovak Q Assembly 79 children’s Christ- previous 16 years that I served on the Supreme Physical Fitness Board. Catholic Sokol. mas party at the Slovak Catholic I know that you will continue that same support to our new Supreme In my name, as well that of my lovely wife, Annie, our chil- Sokol Club, Railroad St., Lilly, Pa. Secretary elected, my son Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C.. Fraternals like our dren and grandchildren, may all our members and friends enjoy a won- beginning at 2 p.m. own face many challenges these days and the cooperation between the derful Christmas as well as happy, healthy, and blessed New Year 2016. SUN.DEC.20 Home Offi ce and the membership is essential in overcoming them. I Have a great week, good health to all and peace be with you today and Q Assembly 72 children’s Christ- am grateful to the delegates of our 32nd National Convention for elect- always. Zdar Boh! mas party at the Slovak Club, 5th and Grove Sts., North Catasauqua, Pa. beginning at 1:30 p.m.; Santa 155 beginning with Mass at the $20.00 per person; for reservations will arrive at 2 p.m. For reservations Sokol Calendar Church of SS. Cyril and Methodius, call 216-721-5300, ext. 100. call Margaret Hogan 610-217-4916 corner Sixth and Laurel Sts. at 9:30 Q Assembly 25 & Wreath 15 chil- or Stephen Roman 610-262-8301. SUN.DEC.6 to follow at 1 p.m. in the parish so- a.m., luncheon and fraternal pro- dren’s Christmas party for members Q Traditional Christmas concert by Q Wreath 81 annual meeting and cial center, 406 East 67th St. gram to follow at the Slovak Catho- age 10 and younger at the Slovak the choir of the former Most Holy Christmas party at Johnel’s Res- Q Assembly 167 children’s Christ- lic Sokol Club, 411 Crestmont St., Catholic Sokol Club, Perryopolis,Pa. Trinity Slovak Parish under the di- taurant, 4141 Calumet Ave., Ham- mas party at the Slovak Catholic So- Reading, Pa., for reservations call 1-3 p.m. rection of Stephen J. Knoblock at mond, Ind. beginning at 12:30 p.m.; kol Club, 888 West Hopocan Ave., Kathi at 610-507-3748. FRI.DEC.11 (Continued on page 13) cost for members is $10.00, guests Barberton, Oh. beginning at 2:30 Q Annual St. Nicholas Slovak Ad- Q Quarterly meeting of the S.C.S. welcome at $15.00; for reservations p.m., call Chris Macko for reserva- vent and Christmas Hymn Sing Supreme Board of Directors at the OUR NEXT ISSUE IS call Audrey Filipek 219-659-6444. tions at 330-635-8374. hosted by the Slovak Heritage So- Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Airport DECEMBER 16TH Q Group 17 children’s Christmas Q Assembly 28 & Wreath 18 chil- ciety of Northeastern Pennsylvania Westshore in Tampa, FL beginning In keeping with our bi- party hosted by Wreath 54 and As- dren’s Christmas party beginning at at St. Matthew’s Slovak Lutheran at 9:00 a.m. week ly publishing schedule, semblies 108 & 107 at Camelot the Sparetime Lanes, Whitinsville, Church, North Main St., Wilkes- SAT.DEC.12 the next is sue of the Slovak Bowling Lanes, 628 Bordman- Mass. concluding at the Sokol Hall, Barre, Pa. beginning at 4 p.m., re- Q Annual Children’s Christmas Cath o lic Fal con will be that of Canfi eld Rd., Boardman, Oh. from Route 16, Douglas, Mass. Call Ju- ception to follow. party hosted by Assembly 16 and Wednes day, December 16th. 1-3 p.m.; reservations necessary, dith Manyak at 508-476-2668. Q Traditional Vilija Christmas pro- Wreath 22 for members ages 0-12 at Dead line for all pho tos and call Edie Babik at 330-782-9555; Q Children’s Christmas party gram hosted by the Cleveland Slo- the Slovak Catholic Club, 2912 East in for ma tion for this is sue will deadline for reservations is Nov. 30. hosted by Wreath 93 at The Rock, vak Radio Club and Monks of St. Carson St., South Side, Pittsburgh, be Thurs day, December 10th. Q Traditional St. Nicholas Day cel- 7900 Crystal Ridge Rd., Franklin, Andrew Svorad Benedictine Abbey Pa., doors open at 12 noon, festivi- View e-Falcon on our website: ebration for junior Sokol members Wis.53132 from 2-4 p.m., RSVP to beginning with Mass at 12 noon in ties begin at 1 p.m., reservations nec- www.slovakcatholicsokol.org. of Assembly 182 at the parish of St. Tricia Radtke trciaradtke@tsrnet. the Abbey Church followed by the essary, call Carmella Marec at tel. Thank ing you for your con tin- ued co op er a tion in this mat ter, John Nepomucene, 411 East 66th com. luncheon and program in the caf- 412-414-9249 or email: suesscm@ I remain Zdar Boh! – Daniel F. Q Patronal feast day observance eteria of Benedictine High School, gmail.com, reservation deadline is St., New York City, beginning with Tanzone, Editor Mass at 11 a.m., children’s program hosted by Assembly 261 and Wreath 10510 Buckeye Rd., Cleveland, Oh. Nov. 25th. PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 2, 2015 REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God... and Slovak life Christmas Oplatky 2015 Youngstown Bishop George Murry Second Sunday of Advent The celebration of Christmas in a Slovak home expected at Vilija Dinner on Dec.13 would not be complete without the sharing of the tra- The Most Reverend George V. Murry, S.J., Bishop - December 6th ditional Oplatky, the Slovak Christmas wafers. They of Youngstown, will be the guest of honor at this year’s are a time-honored tradition passed on from generation Vilija Dinner on Sunday, December 13 in Youngstown, Lukde 3:1-6 to generation. Jankola Library and Slovak Museum lo- Oh. Hosted by the American Slovak Cultural Associa- cated at the Motherhouse of the Sisters of SS. Cyril and tion of the Mahoning Valley(ASCA), the annual event A reading from the holy Gospel Methodius in Danville, Pa. has provided these Oplatky recreates one of the most beloved Slovak faith traditions according to Luke for those of Slovak ancestry scattered across the United “Stedry Vecer” (bountiful evening) or Vilija, the tradition- States who cherish this wonderful Slovak faith tradi- al Christmas Eve dinner in a Slovak home. This year’s In the fi fteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, tion. Where in previous times, the Oplatky were avail- Vilija will be held at the Father Snock Center at Our Lady when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, able at one’s local Slovak parish. Sad to say, many of of Sorrows Parish - the former St. Matthias School, lo- and Herod was tetrarch of Galilee, these Slovak parishes have closed or been merged. cated at 2800 Shady Run Road in the Lansingville section and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region Today our members reside in all 50 of our states. Pre- of Youngstown beginning at 4 p.m. according to tradition of Ituraea and Trachonitis, serving this faith tradition is important. Jankola Library with the appearance of the fi rst evening star. and Lysanias was tetrarch of Abilene, accepts orders for Oplatky from October 26 until De- The Christmas Eve dinner is a special meal the during the high priesthood cember 18, 2015. family shares before going to attend Mass which was of Annas and Caiaphas, The Oplatky, fi ve in one package are thermal-sealed celebrated in the past at Midnight. In eastern Slovakia, it the word of God came to John and can be purchased for $5.00 per pack. In addition, is a meatless meal but by no means a meager one. The the son of Zechariah in the minimum cost of shipping and handling is $6.00 the desert. meal will begin with the sharing of the Oplatky, eaten John went throughout the whole region of the Jordan, and upwards depending upon the number of packet with honey. Mushroom soup, fi sh, pirohy, bobalky and proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the ordered and the rising costs of priority mailing. Cus- kolace will be enjoyed. There will be musical entertain- forgiveness of sins, tomized requests can be fi lled to meet your needs. Pay- ment provided by the ever-popular Pittsburgh Area Slo- as it is written in the book of the words ment to Jankola Library is expected before receiving vak Folk Ensemble(PAS) as well as much more, includ- of the prophet Isaiah: an order. ing a Basket Auction and a lotto tree raffl e. Oplatky will A voice of one crying out in the desert: For more information or to place an order contact: be available for sale. The winner of the annual scholarship “Prepare the way of the Lord, Sister Catherine Laboure Bresnock, SS.C.M. at tel. provided by the ASCA will be announced along with de- make straight his paths. 570-275-5606 or write: Jankola Library and Slovak tails of upcoming cultural projects of the Mahoning Val- Every valley shall be fi lled Museum, 580 Railroad Street, Villa Sacred Heart, Dan- ley’s Slovak community. and every mountain ville, PA 17821-1698. and hill shall be made low. While some still celebrate the Vilija at home on The winding roads shall be made straight, Sharing the Oplatky either at the Christmas eve Christmas Eve,many do not. Attending the December and the rough ways made smooth, supper or on Christmas Day will add a special Slo- 13 Vilija affords the opportunity to continue to appreciate and all fl esh shall see the salvation of God.” vak dimension to your celebration of Christ’s birth at and celebrate this Slovak faith tradition, especially among Christmas. Jankola Library, founded in 1968, also has a the younger generations. In any event, an enjoyable eve- The Gospel of the Lord. supply of books, tapes and other material related to the ning is assured. The price of the ticket remains a very af- study of the Slovak language as well as Slovak music fordable $20.00 for adults and $10.00 for children under and song are available. Call for a booklist. Such items age 12.Children age 4 and younger are welcome free of make wonderful gifts at Christmas for those who cher- charge. Advance reservations only as no tickets will be Third Sunday of Advent- ish their Slovak heritage. available at the door. Deadline for reservtions is Decem- December 13th ber 7th. For tickets and information, contact: Ron Garchar Newest edition of Slovakia published at tel 330-533-7077 or Loretta Ekoniak at 330-549-3760 Luke 3:10-18 or email Loretta at: loretta.ekoniak@gmailcom. by the Slovak League of America A reading from the holy Gospel The Slovak League of America, a civic and cul- according to Luke tural federation of Americans of Slovak ancestry, is 22nd Vilija & Jaslickari program pleased to announce the publication of the 2015 edition on December 12 in Pittsburgh, Pa. The crowds asked John the Baptist, of Slovakia, a scholarly annual devoted to the history, The Slovak Customs Group of Prince of Peace Par- “What should we do?” literature and culture of the Slovaks the world over. Ed- ish on Pittsburgh’s historic South Side, will host its 22nd He said to them in reply, iting this year’s edition is Dr. M. Mark Stolarik, profes- annual Slovak Vilija & Jaslickari Program on Saturday, “Whoever has two cloaks sor and chairholder of the Chair in Slovak History and December 12 in the parish center located at 81 South 13th should share with the person who has none. Culture at the University of Ottawa. Street beginning with a social hour at 4 p.m. followed by And whoever has food should do likewise.” This year’s Volume XLII, numbers 78-79 includes Even tax collectors came to be baptized dinner at 5 p.m. and they said to him, interesting and informative articles related to Slovak Continuing in the timely tradition, the Vilija recre- “Teacher, what should we do?” history by scholars and authors as well as book reviews. ates the Christmas Eve meal in a Slovak home. It begins He answered them, Contributors of this year’s edition include Rebekah as the fi rst star rises with a short reading from Scripture “Stop collecting more than what is prescribed.” Klein-Pejsova of Purdue University; Dr. Stefan Kucik of Christ’s birth and the sharing of the oplatky eaten with Soldiers also asked him, of the faculty of education at the Catholic University honey. Scrumptious baked fi sh, mushroom soup, pirohy, “And what is it that we should do?” in Ruzomberok in Slovakia; Dr. Miroslav Michela, an bobalky made with poppyseed or sauerkraut, followed by He told them, assistant professor at the Institute of Czech and Slovak traditional Slovak pastries to crown the menu. The high- “Do not practice extortion, History at Charles University in Prague and a Senior light of the evening will be the cultural program featuring do not falsely accuse anyone, Researcher at the Institute of History, Slovak Academy the artistry of the Pittsburgh Slovakians - the tri-state’s and be satisfi ed with your wages.” of sciences in Bratislava, Slovakia; and Dr. Dalibor Mi- Now the people were fi lled with expectation, oldest Slovak folk ensemble. The group, under the direc- and all were asking in their hearts kulas, a linguist who specializes in English at the Uni- tion of our well-known Sokols, Sue and Rudy Ondrejco, whether John might be the Christ. versity of Zilina in Slovakia. Also contributing to this will present a variety of traditional Slovak dances, songs John answered them all, saying, year’s edition are Tom Nicholson, an investigative and hymns, culminating with the story of the Jaslickari “I am baptizing you with water, journalist for the daily Sme in Bratislava; and Profes- - the re-telling of the story of the Shepherds’ visit to the but one mightier than I is coming. sor Marian Mark Stolarik, who before being named the newborn Christchild. A bake sale and marketplace will I am not worthy to loosen Chairholder of Slovak Culture and History in Ottawa also be featured. An enjoyable evening is assured. the thongs of his sandals. served as president and CEO of the Balch Institute for Tickets for the dinner are $28.00 for adults and He will baptize you with the Ethnic Studies in Philadelphia. $12.00 for children under 12. A group discount is avail- Holy Spirit and fi re. This scholarly annual was founded by the Slovak able. Advance reservations only, no tickets at the door. His winnowing fan is in his hand League of America in 1951, initially as a quarterly and to clear his threshing fl oor For reservations call 412-481-8380. Deadline for res- and to gather the wheat into his barn, later as an annual, to promote a better understanding and ervations is December 8th. The social center is handi- but the chaff he will burn appreciation for Slovak culture and history. The 2015 edi- cap accessible. The Vilija is a wonderful opportunity with unquenchable fi re.” tion of Slovakia is available at just $10.00 per copy, postage to share our beloved Slovak Christmas traditions with Exhorting them in many other ways, included. Write: Slovak League of America, 205 Madison the younger generations. We commend Connie Zatek, he preached good news to the people. St., Passaic, N.J. 07055. Make check payable to Slovak the event coordinator, as well as the members of the League of America. Slovakia makes for the perfect Christ- Slovak Customs Group of Prince of Peace Parish for The Gospel of the Lord. mas gift to those interested in learning more about their rich their efforts in helping to preserve our beloved Slovak Slovak heritage and culture. faith traditions. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 2, 2015 PAGE 5

be enjoyed by all. The highlight of Children’s Christmas Parties set the afternoon will be the arrival of An outstanding fraternal benefi t Santa who will have gifts for all the children. Parents and and grand- Barberton, Oh. - Assembly 167 $63,000 in S.C.S. Scholarship Grants names and ages of children who parents are welcome to join us for will host its traditional Christmas will be attending this annual event. this traditional celebration of the Available to Eligible Members in 2016 party for junior Sokols and Sokolky We are pleased to announce that the Slovak Catholic Sokol will As always, parents are encouraged Christmas season. An enjoyable af- on Sunday, December 6th at the make available a total of $63,000 in scholarship grants to eligible to attend the meeting and join us for ternoon is assured. Slovak Catho- members in 2016. Previous recipients of Slovak the festivities and fellowship after- Zdar Boh! lic Sokol Club Catholic Sokol scholarship grants may reap- wards. Elizabeth Phillips located at 888 ply for a 2016 grant; however, per Convention Zdar Boh! Financial Secretary West Hopocan mandate - a student may receive a maximum of John J. Termyna Lyndora, Pa. - The annual chil- Avenue in Bar- two (2) Slovak Catholic Sokol scholarship grant Chairperson dren’s Christmas party for junior berton. Festivi- awards in each category. members of Assembly 54, age 14 ties at the club begin at 2:30 p.m. A total of 30 Slovak Catholic Sokol college East Douglas, Mass. - The an- and younger, is set for Saturday, and an enjoyable afternoon has grants of $1,000 each, two Theodore and Mary nual children’s Christmas party December 12 at the Slovak Catho- been planned. Refreshments and Jane Rich Memorial Scholarships one for a male hosted by Assembly 28 and Wreath lic Sokol Club from 1 to 2 p.m. lunch will be served and entertain- and female in the amount of $2,500 each, two 18 is scheduled for Sunday, De- We will enjoy pizza and beverages ment will be provided. The high- Emil Slavik Memorial Scholarships one for a male and female in the cember 6th. Members ages 12 before the arrival of the guest of light of the afternoon will be the amount of $2,000 each, one The Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial and younger are welcome to par- honor, Santa himself. Santa will visit from Santa himself. In order to Scholarship in the amount of $1,000, one Krista L. Glugosh Memorial ticipate. Our program begins with distribute bags of goodies to all ensure that Santa will bring along Scholarship in the amount of $1000 and three Slovak Catholic Sokol bowling at the Spartime Bowling the youngsters. In order to make enough gifts for the children, we (SCS) Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1000. Lanes in Whitinsville, Mass. at 11 the necessary preparations, par- ask parents to indicate the names of With one application you may apply for all college scholar- a.m. After bowling, we will gather ents need to indicate the names the children who will attend. They ship grants for which you are eligible. Note that only one grant at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Hall of the youngsters who will attend may do so by listing the children’s per applicant will be awarded. located on Route 16 in Douglas on the sign-up sheet at the Sokol names on the sign-up sheet located where pizza and ice cream sundaes Club. Deadline for reservations is at the Sokol Club or by calling College scholarship eligibility requirements: will be enjoyed. A visit from Santa Sunday, December 6. Parents and Chris Macko at tel. 330-635-8374. Slovak Catholic Sokol (a total of 30, $1000 grants will be awarded) will complete the afternoon of fun grandparents are welcome to join We look forward to seeing a good • Must have a minimum of $3,000 permanent Life Insurance and Sokol fellowship. An enjoy- us as we enjoy this celebration of turnout of children and their parents Coverage able afternoon is assured. In order Sokol fraternalism and fellowship. at this year’s event. Wishing all a • Must be a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol for at least to make the necessary prepara- An enjoyable afternoon has been very Merry Christmas and a happy, fi ve years. tions, parents are asked to call Ju- planned. Wishing all a very joyous healthy New Year, may I remain • Must have completed one semester of undergraduate dith Manyak at tel. 508-476-2668 Christmas season, may I remain Zdar Boh! studies as a FULL TIME student at an accredited college, indicating the names and ages of Zdar Boh! Chris Macko children who will attend. Deadline university or professional school, or be enrolled in a Cecilia George graduate or professional degree program. for reservations is Wednesday, No- President Clifton, N.J. - Assembly 162 vember 25. We look forward to a • Must have an accumulated grade point average of at least will host its traditional children’s 2.5 or better wonderful celebration of Christ’s Milwaukee, Wis. - We would Christmas party on Sunday, De- • One parent must be a Slovak Catholic Sokol member birth in the best traditions of Sokol like to extend a cordial invitation cember 20 in SS. Cyril and Metho- • Essay- “How has being a member of the Slovak Catholic fraternalism. to all to attend our annual Group 4 dius Church Hall, 213 Ackerman Sokol infl uenced my life?” Zdar Boh! Children’s Christmas Party on Sun- Avenue following the 12:30 p.m. Judith Manyak day, December 6th. The festivities meeting. An enjoyable afternoon Theodore and Mary Jane Rich (one male and one female grant in will be hosted by Wreath 93 of Mil- has been planned. Refreshments the amount of $2500 will be awarded) Lilly, Pa. - Assembly 79 will waukee. Please join us from 2 to 4 will be served and a visit from San- • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship host its traditional Christmas party p.m. for a fun-fi lled two hours of ta will top off the afternoon of holi- AND for its junior Sokol members on Snowtubing. This will be a new and day fellowship. In order to make • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry Saturday, December 19 at the Slo- exciting adventure for children and the necessary preparations, parents • Must be majoring in medical curriculum vak Catholic Sokol Club located parents of all ages. An afternoon are asked to call John Termyna at on Railroad Street. Festivities be- of fun and fraternalism has been tel. 973-773-3818, indicating the gin at 2 p.m. and refreshments will Emil Slavik (one male and one female grant in the amount of planned at The Rock located at $2000 will be awarded) 7900 Crystal Ridge Road in Frank- • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship lin, Wis. 53132. The Wreath will AND cover half of the $15.00 cost for • Both parents must be members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol the junior members and their par- • Must be majoring in liberal arts, the sciences, pre-law, ents’ snowtubing. All Seniors and pre-medical or business curriculum. non-members are welcome to join us at their own cost. Please R.S.V.P. The Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in the to Tricia Radtke by the deadline amount of $1000 will be awarded) ISSN: 0897-8107 of Sunday, November 22nd at tri- • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship [email protected] and let her AND Established April 15, 1911 know the number of children, their • Majoring in Nursing or Medical curriculum Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol names and ages as well as the num- • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry ber of adults who will be attending. Issued Bi-Weekly Krista L. Glugosh Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in the amount An enjoyable afternoon is assured of $1000 will be awarded) in the best traditions of Group 4 Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship Sokol fellowship and fraternalism. AND Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 Wishing all a joyous Christmas sea- • Majoring in curriculum with a focus in computer graphics, son, may we remain design or layout Zdar Boh! Annual Subscription Rates Tricia, Lisa and Brad United States $40.00 – All others countries $45.00 Slovak Catholic Sokol Memorial Scholarship (3 grants in the Wreath 93 amount of $1000 will be awarded to the applicant that best exem- plifi es the spirit of volunteerism) POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, New York, N.Y. - Assembly 182 P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship Passaic, New Jersey 07055 will host its traditional St. Nicholas • Essay- “Describe the one volunteer experience that made Day party for junior Sokols and the biggest personal impact on you- how/why”. Member of the Catholic Press Sokolky on Sunday, December 6 Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's in the social hall of St. John Nepo- Association of America The process of applying for any of the above college level mucene Parish located at 406 East scholarships is completely on-line. Applications and instructions are 67th Street. The program includes ONLY available on our website @ www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Proprietor and Publisher Mass in Slovak at 11 a.m. or Mass SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL Questions regarding the Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship in English at 12:30 p.m. Festivities Program may be directed to: P.O. Box 899 begin in the social hall at 1 p.m. Julie Dobbs 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 A wonderful program has been Supreme Vice-President Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 planned. Refreshments will be en- Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee joyed by all. St. Nicholas will visit WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org (Continued on page 7) (Continued on page 6) PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 2, 2015

Place dough on lightly fl oured The Mixing Bowl board or pastry cloth. Cut dough Children’s Christmas Parties set into four pieces and let rest about 15 minutes. Roll each piece of BOBALKY ion in lard. Squeeze juice out of the (Continued from page 5) An enjoyable afternoon is assured. dough out about 12 inches or 15 Continuing in our outreach tradi- (A Christmas Eve specialty) cabbage and drop cabbage into the inches. Spread with fi lling and roll and distribute gifts to the young- 1 tablespoon butter lard. Let fry slowly until cabbage is sters. An enjoyable afternoon is tion and spirit of caring and shar- up as for jelly roll. Repeat with ing, we ask that participants con- 2 tablespoons sugar cooked. Cool other 3 pieces. Place rolls on lightly assured. Parents are asked to call 2 1/2 teaspoons salt Potato Filling Anna Korcak at tel. 201-670-8162 sider bringing along non-perishable greased pan. Brush with unbeaten food items which will be given to 2 cups scalded milk 1 cup mashed potatoes egg whites. Let rest about 20 min- indicating the names and ages of 1 yeast cake 1/2 oz. grated cheddar cheese children up to age 12 who will par- our local food pantry. We look for- utes. Bake in 400degreesF oven for ward to another year of fun during 1/4 cup lukewarm water 1 egg yolk 30 minutes. ticipate. Wishing all a very blessed 6 to 7 cups sifted, all-purpose fl our Combine all ingredients and let and enjoyable Christmas season, this holiday season in the best tra- Poppyseed fi lling: ditions of Pittsburgh Sokol fellow- Into a mixing bowl, place butter, cool before using. 1 lb. ground poppyseed may I remain sugar and salt. Add scalded milk; Zdar Boh! ship and fraternalism. 1 cup milk Zdar Boh! let cool until lukewarm. Add yeast Cheese Filling 1 cup sugar Anna Korcak dissolved in 1/2 lb. dry cottage cheese, Financial Secretary Carmella(Suess)Marzec Heat milk. Add poppyseed, stir- Chairperson water. Add put through a sieve ring until milk is absorbed. Remove enough fl our 1 egg beaten Pittsburgh, Pa. - Assembly 16 from heat and add sugar and 1 ta- Youngstown, Oh. - The annual to make a soft, 1/8 teaspoon salt blespoon vanilla. and Wreath 22 will host its tradi- elastic dough. Combine ingredients. tional Christmas party for junior Group 17 Children’s Christmas party hosted by Wreath 54 and Turn onto a fl oured board and SLOVAK CHRISTMAS SOUP members, ages 0-12 on Saturday, knead. Place in an area, free from Sweet Cheese Filling December 12 at the Slovak Catho- Assemblies 108 and 107 is sched- 1 lb. mushrooms uled for Sunday, December 6 at the drafts. Punch dough down with fi n- 1/2 lb. dry cottage cheese 1/2 lb. sauerkraut lic Sokol Club, located at 2912 East gertips and let rise again(about 45 put through a sieve Carson Street on Pittsburgh’s South Camelot Bowling Lanes, located at 2 tablespoons onion, 628 Boardman-Canfi eld Road in minutes). Toss lightly on fl oured 1 egg yolk beaten chopped fi ne Side. Doors open at 12 noon and board, knead and shape into a 2 drops vanilla extract festivities begin at 1 p.m. Children Bordman, Oh. Festivities begin at 1 quart milk 1 p.m. and will conclude at 3 p.m. roll(like a pipe) about 1/2 inch in 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon butter who will participate need to be reg- diameter. Place on cookie sheet. Combine ingredients. istered. Registration will be held An afternoon of fun and fraternal- 3 tablespoons shortening ism has been planned. Members Cut with the edge of a teaspoon 2 tablespoons fl our every Wednesday and Thursday into small pieces and let rise for 10 Prune Filling evenings at the Sokol Club begin- can enjoy two hours of bowling paprika to garnish followed by pizza, pop and other minutes. Bake at 375degreesF for 1/2 lb. prunes, cooked, stoned Wash mushrooms well and cut ning September 23rd until Novem- 15 minutes or until lightly brown. and mashed or 1/2 lb. lekvar from ber 25th. Those who wish to call in refreshments. The highlight of the up into small pieces. Cook in 2 afternoon will be the visit from When cool, break and place in col- delicatessen store quarts of water for half an hour, registrations may do so by contact- ander. Pour boiling water over bo- ing Carmella(Suess) Marzec at tel. Santa who will have gifts for all then add sau- the youngsters. Reservations are balky. Place on serving dish, mix KOLAC - NUT ROLLS erkraut and 412-414-9249 or email: suesscm@ with poppyseed and melted butter, 6 cups sifted fl our gmailcom. Due to space limita- necessary to insure the success of cook for an- the party. Parents should call Edie and serve. 3/4 teaspoon salt other 15 min- tions, a limit of 150 children has Poppyseed (1/2 cup) should 3 tablespoons sugar been set for the party. Therefore, Babik at tel. 330-782-9555 indicat- utes. Melt in ing the number of youngsters who be ground and cooked in 3/4 cup 2 packages dry yeast saucepan 2 the fi rst 150 children to register are water for 10 minutes. Boil 3 cups 1/2 cup warm milk welcome to participate. Therefore, will attend. Deadline for party res- tablespoons shortening. Add fl our, ervations is November 30. An en- milk and 1 cup sugar and mix with 1/4 pound butter brown lightly and stir constantly early registration is recommended. poppyseed. Instead of using sugar 1/2 cup vegetable shortening No names will be taken after No- joyable afternoon is assured in the while you pour in your milk. best traditions of Group 17 Sokol in poppyseed mixture, honey may 3 eggs beaten Cook until smooth. Add to the vember 25th. Refreshments will be be used, poured over the bobalky. 1 cup sour cream served along with entertainment. fellowship and fraternalism. mushrooms and sauerkraut. Fry Zdar Boh! If your family is small, divide the Dissolve yeast in warm milk. onion in the tablespoon of butter. The highlight of the afternoon will above dough into two portions, Sift together fl our, salt and sugar. be the visit from Santa himself. Edie Babik When lightly brown, pour into Wreath 54 bake bobalky from one portion and Add shorten- soup. Cook together for a minute a loaf of bread from the other. ing and but- and salt to taste. Sprinkle paprika Joseph J. Hornack to present lecture ter. Mix as for over all. Makes six servings. PIROHY pie crust. Add Our well-known Slovak activ- Project(SLRP), an online database 2 cups fl our beaten mix- LIPTOV CHRISTMAS ist and fraternalist, Joseph J. Hor- of immigrants from Slovakia, to 2 eggs ture and blend EVE SOUP nack will be the guest speaker at assist fellow Slovak researchers. 1/2 teaspoon salt well. Divide dough in four parts. Sauerkraut juice the Cuyahoga Valley Genealogy He is currently the interim-di- 1/2 lb. butter(browned) Let rise 30 minutes. Roll each part Dried mushrooms Society on Monday, December rector of the Slovak Institute and Mix fl our, eggs and salt. Add as for jelly roll. Spread with nut Rice 7th beginning at 7 p.m. The lec- Reference Library located in St. enough water to make medium soft fi lling(follows). Roll and place on Smoked fi sh ture will be held at the Indepen- Andrew Svorad Benedictine Ab- dough. Knead until blisters appear. greased pan and allow to rise for Empty can of 16 oz. sauerkraut dence Civic Center in the Willow bey, at Benedictine High School Dough should be soft. Divide into one hour or until double in bulk. with juice(if sauerkraut juice from Room,6363 Selig Boulevard in in Cleveland. The Slovak Institute two portions. Bake 35 to 40 minutes at 350de- barrel is unobtainable), add about Cleveland. The topic of Mr. Hor- was founded in 1952 by the abbey. Roll out one greesF. one quart of water according to nack’s lecture will be “The Im- Brother Hornack is our long-time portion thin. Nut fi lling: taste. If too sour, add more water. portance of the Slovak Institute, Sokol of Wreath 34 in Cleveland. Cut in 2-inch 1 lb. chopped walnuts Cook for few minutes and strain. Now and in the Future.” Joseph J. The lecture is open to the public squares. Place 1 1/2 cups sugar Now place carefully washed Hornack has been researching his and coffee and refreshments will be on each 1/2 1 teaspoon vanilla smoked fi sh(whole) into soup(one Slovak paternal lineage for sever- served. For additional information, teaspoon of desired fi lling. Fold in 4 egg whites, stiffl y beaten for each guest) and cook until ten- al decades. In 1995, he developed call President Mary Boehnlein at half to make triangle. Pinch edges 1 teaspoon melted butter der, slowly about 7 minutes de- the Surname Location Reference tel. 440-736-7180. to keep fi lling from escaping. Fol- Mix together walnuts, sugar, pending on type and size of fi sh. low same method for remaining vanilla and butter. Slowly blend in When fi sh is cooked, remove portion of dough. Drop in boiling scalded milk. Mix well. onto a platter and set aside, ready Feel Christmas Blessings and acts of kindness and generosity water until pirohy come to the top, for serving. Into the soup add Faith is a blessing - It lets one’s so that one becomes part of all in about 5 minutes. After pirohy are KOLAC - POPPYSEED ROLLS dried mushrooms which have been soul trust in the goodness and peace and brotherhood. boiled and drained, brown butter in 4 cups sifted all-purpose fl our washed well in warm water. Season mercy of the Supreme Being; and Faith, Hope, Charity: These are skillet and pour over pirohy. Toss 1 cup salted butter or oleo(1/2 lb.) with salt, pepper, and paprika and through that trust it gives one rea- the spirits of Christmas that raise well so that the pirohy are well but- 2 tablespoons sugar add rice(from 1/4 to 1/2 cup de- son to believe that others, too, rea- the human condition to its most tered. The pirohy with each of its 1 teaspoon salt pending on quanity of soup). son as you. beautiful and noble heights. fi llings should be boiled separately. 2 egg yolks When mushrooms and rice are Hope is a blessing - It lets one’s Pirohy Fillings 2 cakes yeast cooked, thicken soup with white heart anticipate fulfi llment through Cabbage Filling 1 cup lukewarm water Christmas Gifts for Free sauce made by frying chopped on- reliance on His promise; and even 1 lb. head of cabbage Crumble yeast into a cup, add The most precious gifts are ion in butter until golden and add- in the daily affairs of living, it gives 1 teaspoon salt sugar and water. Let stand while not wrapped in ribboned pack- ing fl our and milk. When thick, add one confi dence in the possibilities 2 teaspoons lard mixing oleo into fl our and salt as ages. They are the gifts wrapped to soup. Simmer a few minutes and of many more satisfying tomor- 1 medium size onion(chopped fi nd) for a pie. Make a well in center of by thought, by glance, by word, serve. rows. Cut the cabbage in half, cut out fl our mixture and drop in unbeaten and presented from one heart to On the table should be a Charity is a blessing - It lets the core and grate on vegetable yolks and yeast. Mix thoroughly another. dish of cooked dried peas. From one’s mind reach out with love for side of grater; add the salt and let with hands until dough leaves sides Such are the gifts of friendship this, each adds some peas to his or others, a love fi lled with thoughts and love. And they cost nothing. stand for a few minutes. Saute on- of bowl about 5 minutes of mixing. her soup, according to taste. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 2, 2015 PAGE 7

WHITING, IND. Traditional Vilija Program on Lodge Jottings Wreath 81 December 6 in Cleveland, Oh. Greetings to all our Wreath 81 St. Andrew Svorad Benedictine only. Send check payable to St. members. The holidays are rapidly Abbey in Cleveland will once again Andrew Abbey to: St. Andrew Ab- CLIFTON, NJ host are traditional raffl e for mon- approaching and the offi cers are play host to the traditional Christ- bey - Vilija, 10510 Buckeye Road, Assembly 162 etary prizes. This raffl e serves as planning our traditional Christmas mas Vilija luncheon and cultural Cleveland, OH 44104. Or for more The annual meeting of our As- a benefi t for the various charities party and annual meeting. Our par- program on Sunday, December 6. information, call 216-721-5300, sembly is scheduled for Sunday, supported by our lodge. Needless ty and annual meeting will be held The Vilija recalls the traditional ext. 100, Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to December 20 in SS. Cyril and to say, an enjoyable evening is as- on Sunday, December 6 at Johnel’s Christmas eve dinner held in a Slo- 3:30 p.m. Methodius Church Hall, 213 Ack- sured. In order to make the neces- Restaurant, located at 4141 Calu- vak home. All the favorite culinary Our Sokol, Joseph Hornack, erman Avenue beginning at 12:30 sary preparations, reservations are met Avenue in Hammond, Ind. Fes- specialities enjoyed on Christmas director of the Slovak Institute ex- p.m. All members are invited to at- necessary. Deadline for reserva- tivities begin at 12:30 p.m. All our Eve will be featured. This tradi- tends a cordial invitation to area tend. tions is Monday, December 7th. members and friends are invited tional meatless meal is prepared Sokol members to turn out for this On our meeting agenda will be Those planning to attend should to join us for this annual fraternal by the members of the Cleveland year’s Vilija. The Slovak Institute the reports of the offi cers as well as call our President, Glenice Zilina event. The cost for members is $10 Slovak Radio Club and served by Library was founded by the Bene- other lodge business. Plans for our at tel. 440-988-2339. and guests are welcome at a cost of the Monks of St. Andrew Svorad dictine Monks at the Abbey in fraternal activities in the new year In the name of the offi cers of $15 each. Reservations are required Abbey. The event is the traditional 1952. Previously, a Slovak library will be discussed. Election of of- Wreath 111, may I thank our mem- and can be made by calling Audrey start of the Christmas season in was located at the abbey beginning fi cers to serve our lodge in the new bers and friends who have partici- Filipek at tel. 219-659-6444. Pay- the Cleveland area Slovak com- in 1936. The Slovak Institute offers year of 2016 will take place. 2016 pated in our various fraternal ac- ment is expected when reservations munity. This year’s progam begins Slovak Christmas cards, 10 cards to will be a busy year for our Assembly tivities during the past year. May are made. Deadline for reservations with Mass celebrated in the Abbey a package at the cost of $10.00 plus which will observe it centennial. we ask for your continued interest is Sunday, November 29. Church at 12 noon. Following the $3.00 for postage. Also available is As is our tradition, following our and support. May our brothers and This fraternal event is a good liturgy, the luncheon will be en- a large map of Slovakia including business meeting our Christmas sisters, Sokols and Sokolky enjoy way for our members and their joyed in the Cafeteria of Benedic- all the villages, towns and cities at party and raffl e will take place. a bountiful Thanksgiving obser- guests to usher in the holidays and tine High School located at 10510 the cost of $10.00, plus $3.00 for An enjoyable afternoon is assured. vance with family and friends as spend an afternoon together cel- Buckeye Road in Cleveland. postage and fi nally Slovak fl ags, We look forward to seeing a good well as looking ahead to a joyful ebrating Sokol fraternalism. There A cultural program will feature 4” x 5.5” cost $4.00 each and large turnout of members at this annual Christmas season as well. will be door prizes awarded, and a the artistry of the Lucina Slovak fl ags of Slovakia 3 1/2 by 5 feet fraternal gathering. Wishing all our Zdar Boh! few surprises are planned. Folk Ensemble, who will present cost $20.00. Also Philip Hrobak’s members a very Merry Christmas Martin Zemanek As is our custom as fraternalists, the music and songs of the Christ- 4th edition of “Lets Learn Slovak” along with a happy and healthy Recording Secretary will be collecting monetary dona- mas season. In addition, exhibits is available at $5.00 a copy plus New Year 2016, may we remain tions in support of our local food as well as tables featuring various $3.00 for postage and handling. Zdar Boh! READING, PA. pantry. Especially at this time of arts and crafts along with imported Make check payable to The Slovak John D. Pogorelec, Jr. Assembly 261 year, our Wreath wants to show our items from Slovakia will be avail- Institute and send same to: Slovak President Wreath 155 support to those who are most in able for sale. Slovak Christmas Institute, 10510 Buckeye Rd., David Bulwin On Sunday, December 6th our need in our community. As always, cards will also be available. An en- Cleveland, OH. 44104. Or to place Recording Secretary lodges will host a traditional pa- we appreciate the generosity of our joyable afternoon celebrating our an order, call the Slovak Institute tronal feast day observance for our members to this community out- rich Slovak Christmas traditions at 216-721-5300 ext. 294 or email DONORA, PA members. We will commemorate reach program in the best traditions will be enjoyed. [email protected]. We Assembly 163 our patrons, St. Augustine, of As- of the fraternal benefi t system. Tickets for the Vilija are $20.00 thank Brother Hornack for sharing The semi-annual meeting of sembly 261 and St. Theresa the Our Wreath offi cers, President per person. Advance ticket sales this story with our readers. our Assembly is scheduled for Little Flower of Wreath 155. Our Josie Bolek, Treasurer Audrey Fili- Sunday, December 13 to be held program will begin by attending pek and Auditor Dorothy Urbanik 33rd Annual St. Martin Day Celebration at Dorothy’s Place in Donora. the 9:30 a.m. Mass at the Church of and myself, send best wishes for a Our meeting begins promptly at SS. Cyril and Methodius where the Merry Christmas and a happy and Hosted by Group 2 12:30 p.m. Reports of offi cers pastor is the Rev. Charles Sperlak. healthy new year 2016 to all our (Continued from page 1) the program was conducted by the will be presented and plans for The liturgy will be celebrated for members and especially those who 1905 by our organization’s found- Group 2 Physical Fitness Board. our various fraternal activities the living and deceased members cannot attend our meetings and so- ers. The cult of St. Martin was very Guests were awarded door prizes as in the new year will be fi nalized. of both our lodges. Following the cial events because of distance or popular in Slovakia as well as the well as special gifts donated by the Election of offi cers to serve our liturgy, we will gather at the Slovak ill health. Know that your presence neighboring countries. Born in the various Assemblies and Wreaths of lodge will take place. Catholic Sokol Club, located at 411 is missed, and you are always re- fourth century in Pannonia, the an- the Group. Proceeds of this event Immediately following our an- Crestmont Street where we will en- membered in thought and prayer. cient name for what today is Slova- effort was earmarked as a gift of nual meeting we will host our tra- joy our traditional Christmas party. As we approach the birth of Our kia and Hungary, it is thought that Group 2 in support of the Jozef ditional children’s Christmas par- Refreshments will be served and Savior, don’t forget that Jesus is the he may have been born to Slavic Cardinal Tomko Scholarship fund ty beginning at 1 p.m.. We look an enjoyable afternoon is assured. reason for the season. parents. Brother Tanzone went on at the Pontifi cal Slovak College of forward to seeing a good turnout There is no charge for the luncheon, Zdar Boh! to commend Group 2 for its many SS. Cyril and Methodius in Rome. of our young Sokols and Sokolky however reservations are required. Judy Strisko outreach and service projects in A total of $500 was realized for this at this annual fraternal event. An Those planned to attend should call Recording Secretary which it is active especially dur- purpose. The program concluded enjoyable afternoon is assured. Kathi at 610-507-3748 by the dead- ing the Join Hands Day and Make with the gathered fraternalists en- Refreshments will be enjoyed by line date of Tuesday, December 1. Father Charles Sperlak A Difference Day observances. joying a delicious peach cake and all. For additional information on All members are invited to attend. This caring and sharing beauti- traditional kolace as well as tradi- When our organization began as retires in Reading, Pa. tional fraternal fellowship and ca- this year’s annual meeting and The Most Rev. John Barres, fully refl ects the high ideals of the a “Catholic” Sokol group, each of maraderie at its best. Christmas party, feel free to con- Bishop of Allentown, announced fraternal benefi t system. He spoke our lodges chose a particular saint The program closed with the tact Theresa Gardner at 724-263- that effective October 5, the Rev. of our 2016 scholarship program to serve as its patron. Both our singing of Nad Tatrou Sa Blyska, 7289. Looking forward to seeing Charles Sperlak retired as pastor of and encouraged parents to see that lodges were established in and have Hej Slovaci and God Bless Ameri- a good turnout of our members at SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish in their children apply. Every year, been active in life of SS. Cyril and ca. Once again Group 2 recalled the our meeting and extending best Reading, Pa. Father Sperlak, who is members of Group 2 have been Methodius Parish. On February 19, great legacy of our organization’s wishes to all our members for a 76, will reside at Holy Family Villa recipients of this wonderful frater- 1929, a group of Slovak men gath- patron, St. Martin and the spirit of joyous Christmas season, may I for Priests in Bethlehem, Pa. Our nal benefi t. He encouraged Group ered to establish a lodge of the Slo- Sokol fraternalism which continues remain prayers and warm fraternal wishes 2 members and lodges to remain vak Catholic Sokol in Reading. The to inspire us. All in attendance look Zdar Boh! go out to Father Sperlak who has wonderful ambassadors of the Slo- founders chose St. Augustine as pa- forward to next year’s 34th St. Mar- Theresa Gardner served faithfully in his priestly min- vak Catholic Sokol in Connecticut. tron of the lodge. That same year, tin Day Celebration. Zdar Boh! Financial Secretary istry for the past half century begin- The Special Events portion of a group of Slovak women estab- ning in Poland and then in the Allen- lished Wreath 155. They chose St. LORAIN, OH town Diocese at the Reading Slovak Theresa, the Little Flower as their Wreath 111 parish as well as at the former St. $63,000 in S.C.S. Scholarship Grants patroness. Over the years, both Continuing in our long-standing Stephen’s Parish in Shenandoah, Pa. lodges have hosted patronal feast Available to Eligible Members in 2016 fraternal tradition, our lodge will Bishop Barres appointed the day observances for the benefi t of (Continued from page 5) host its annual program, “Celebrat- Rev. Msgr. Thomas Orsulak, pastor their members. We look forward to ing the Birth of Jesus” with dinner of St. Paul’s Parish in Reading to [email protected] seeing a good turnout at this year’s on Monday, December 14th at the serve as administrator of SS. Cyril (262)498-2571 observance. American Slovak Club located at and Methodius Parish effective im- Deadline for submission of all scholarship Zdar Boh! 2915 Broadway Avenue begin- mediately. Msgr. Orsulak is our So- applications is March 31, 2016 Joseph A. Harak ning at 6 p.m. During the dinner, kol of Assembly 188 in his native In addition to our college grant program, we make available 18 Catho- President, Assembly 261 we will observe the various Slovak Lansford, Pa. and is the son of John lic High School Grants in the amount of $500 each as well as 36 Catholic Kathi Smolkowicz Christmas eve traditions. At the and Mary Orsulak, local Sokol ac- Grade School Grants in the amount of $250 each. Please fi nd these schol- President, Wreath 155 conclusion of the dinner, we will tivists. arship applications and directives in each of the next issues of the Falcon. PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 2, 2015

Address of Pope Francis to the Bishops of Thomas J. Ivanec honored at Cleveland’s Slovakia in Rome for their Ad Limina Visit American Slovak Zemplin Club dinner (The following is the English Have great paternal solicitude Well-known Cleveland area Slovak fraternal and cultural leader, translation of the address of Pope towards the priests, your prin- Thomas J. Ivanec was honored at the 74th anniversary dinner host- Francis to the Bishops of Slovakia cipal collaborators in the pasto- ed by the American Slovak Zemplin Club on Sunday, October 18. present in Rome on November 12, ral ministry. They are in need of The festivities began with the members and guests attending a spe- 2015 for their Ad Limina Visit. well-articulated programs of per- cial Mass celebrated in Slovak at 1 p.m. in the former SS. Cyril and Diocesan bishops are obliged to manent formation in the areas of Methodius Slovak Church in Lakedwood, now a part of the Parish of make an ad limina visit(“to the theology, spirituality, pastoral care the Transfi guration. Rev. Justin Dyrwal, O.S.B. of St. Andrew Svorad threshold” of the Apostles) every and the Social Doctrine of the Abbey celebrated the liturgy for the living and deceased members of fi ve years to the tombs of Saints Church, which will enable them the American Slovak Zemplin Club. Peter and Paul, have an audience to be competent evangelizers. In Following the liturgy, the reception and dinner followed in SS. with the Holy Father and consult fact they are, for a great part of the Cyril and Methodius Auditorium. The program opened with a warm with appropriate Vatican offi cials. People of God, the main channels welcome by Zemplin Club president and our Sokol, George Carny. They are required to send a report through which the Gospel passes, The invocation was offered by the Rev. Marek Visnovsky, pastor of on conditions in their jurisdiction and also the most immediate im- St. Mary’s Byzantine Catholic Parish in Cleveland. Vice President to the Congregation for Bish- age through which they encoun- Mary Chura introduced the offi cers of the Zemplin Club who were ops six months before the sched- ter the mystery of the Church. headtable guests, including George Balak, Norma Ruttkay and John uled visit. We thank our Supreme Therefore, their intellectual and Boydos. Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvo- doctrinal preparation must always Following the delicious dinner, a colorful and entertaining pro- zovic for alerting us to this event family. Today more than ever it be united to the witness of an ex- gram was presented by the Lucina Slovak Folk Ensemble of Greater and for the English translation is necessary to illumine peoples’ emplary life, to close communion Cleveland. The ensemble’s founder and long-time director Tom provided by Sister M. Paracleta journey with Christian principles, with the Bishops, to fraternity Ivanec introduced each of the dancers and explained the various Amrich, SS.C.M. The delega- taking the opportunities that the with their brothers in the priest- dance numbers from eastern Slovakia. The young children’s group, tion was headed by the Most Rev. present situation offers to devel- hood, to affability in relations Lucinka performed as well. The Slovenske Mamicky, a popular Slo- Stanislav Zvolensky, Archbishop op an evangelization that, with with everyone, and to that type of vak singing trio performed many beloved Slovak folk songs. Profes- of Bratislava, who serves as presi- new language, renders Christ’s spiritual peace and apostolic ardor sor Rudy Bachna then recited several Slovak poems. Throughout the dent of the Slovak Bishops Confer- message more comprehensible. that only constant contact with the afternoon, the popular John Pastirik Band played for the dancing and ence. A total of 15 bishops were in Therefore, it is important that the divine Teacher can give. In order listening pleasure of the audience. Rome representing Slovakia’s 11 Church infuse hope, so that all the that the priests feel your presence Following the cultural program, Zemplin Club President George episcopal jurisdictions.) changes of the present moment close, it is of great importance that Carny announced that Thomas J. Ivanec had been selected as the are transformed into a renewed you be ready to listen to them and club’s “Fraternalist of the Year for 2015.” Brother Carny presented Dear Brothers in the Episcopate! encounter with Christ, which to relate to them with trust, show- a special plaque as a remembrance of the day. He recalled the many pushes your people to genuine ing attention to the diffi culties that dedicated efforts of Brother Tom in helping preserve Slovak culture I meet you with joy, Pastors of progress. The lay faithful, called so often affl ict them. and heritage over the years, especially his efforts in founding the Lu- the Church in Slovakia, during to animate temporal realities with The Church, sign and instru- cina Slovak Folk Ensemble 35 years ago. Brother Ivanec is a respect- this visit ad Limina, in which you evangelical ferments, cannot ex- ment of men’s unity with God ed and beloved American Slovak cultural and fraternal activist. His go to the tombs of the Apostles, cuse themselves from working as and among themselves, is called many friends in the Slovak Catholic Sokol extend warmest fraternal renewing faith in Christ Jesus and well within the political processes to be house and school of com- wishes to him on this well deserved honor. the bonds of communion with the geared to the common good. To munion, in which one is able to Story & Photos compliments of Jednota Successor of Peter, deepening be joyful witnesses of the Gospel appreciate and receive all that is among other things, the sense of in every environment, they need positive in the other. This attitude collegiality and of mutual col- to feel themselves a living part of is also very useful in reference to laboration among you. I wish the Church. It is your task to ac- the good contacts that must be re- to encourage you in the pastoral knowledge their role in the life of established in Slovakia between work you carry out, even though the ecclesial communities, also in Pastors and consecrated persons, characterized, among the diffi - regard to the elaboration and real- appreciating better the valid con- culties of the present moment, by ization of pastoral projects. tribution of all the Religious in rapid transformations in so many I appreciate very much what pastoral activity. At the same realms of human life and by the you are doing in favor of the fam- time, the Church that is in your great challenge of globalization. ily, which faces so many diffi cul- country is called to take forward Verifi ed in it at times are threats ties and which is subjected to so the pastoral care of the Roma, for the less numerous nations, but many snares. These efforts require with an endeavor of vast evan- also at the same time elements to be accompanied by an integral gelization that seeks to reach all that can offer new opportuni- family pastoral program at the di- these persons that, unfortunately, ties. An opportunity, which has ocesan and national level, which continue to live in a certain social become a sign of the times, is includes adequate support of fam- separation. the phenomenon of migrations, ilies, also those that are not com- I ask you to have the expres- George Carny, president of the American Slovak Zempllin Club which requires being understood plete, especially if there are chil- sion of my affection and my spiri- of Cleveland, right,is shown presenting the club’s 2015 Fraternal- and addressed with sensibil- dren. In the ambit of the pastoral tual closeness reach your ecclesial ist of the Year Plaque to Thomas J. Ivanec during the club’s 74th ity and a sense of justice. The care of the family, it is necessary communities; to offer my gratitude anniversary celebration on October 18 in Lakewood, Oh. Church is called to proclaim and to appreciate the young people, to the priests and to the masculine witness the reception of migrants hope of the Church and of the so- and feminine Religious Commu- in a spirit of charity and respect ciety. Pulsating in them is a strong nities, which with so much gener- of the dignity of the human per- desire of service to their neighbor osity do their utmost to proclaim son, in the context of a necessary and of solidarity, which requires and witness the Gospel, as well observance of legality. the orientation and confi dence of as to the catechists and the other In face of the prospect of an Pastors, to be transformed into a collaborators in the work of evan- ever more extended multi-cultural living encounter with Christ, in gelization; and to communicate environment, attitudes must be as- a determined project of diffusion the Pope’s gratitude to the persons sumed of mutual respect to foster of the Gospel. In fact, despite the and institutions dedicated to chari- encounter. It is hoped that the Slo- many enticements that invite to ty and solidarity with the neediest. vak people will retain their cultural hedonism, to mediocrity and to I entrust your pastoral concerns identity and the patrimony of ethi- immediate success, young people to the Virgin Addolorata, Patron- cal and spiritual values, strongly do not let themselves be easily in- ess of Slovakia, and I invoke her connected to its Catholic tradition. timidated by the diffi culties and maternal intercession so that the Thus it will be able to open itself they are particularly sensitive to country prospers in peace and in without fears to the confronta- conformity with the best values of commitment without reservations, Thomas J. Ivanec, founder and long-time director of the Lucina tion in the widest continental and its Christian tradition. And while I when the genuine meaning of life Slovak Folk Ensemble of Cleveland, rear center, is shown with global horizon, contributing to a ask you to pray for me, to you and is presented to them. Therefore, members of this popular Slovak folk ensemble at the dinner sincere and fruitful dialogue, also to the faithful of every one of the they are in need of having from hosted by the American Slovak Zemplin Club at SS. Cyril and on subjects of vital importance, particular Churches over which you clear doctrinal and moral in- Methodius Auditorium in Lakewood, Oh. Also shown are mem- such as the dignity of human life you preside, I impart my heartfelt dications, to build the city of God bers of the ensemble’s children’s group, Lucinka. and the essential function of the in the city of man. Apostolic Blessing. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 2, 2015 PAGE 9

St. Michael’s Byzantine Catholic Cathedral New England Fraternal Alliance hosts its Oldest Slavic parish in Passaic 91st Annual Meeting in New Haven, Conn. celebrates its 125th anniversary Representatives of 10 fraternal committee reports followed. Pre- the following committees: Projects, benefi t societies doing business in senting the Education & Programs Scholarship, Publicity, Family Life On Sunday, November 8th a bit seating capacity of 600 was built the New England States gathered Report was Eileen S. Wilson, a and Past Presidents. During the of history was made in Passaic, N.J. and dedicated in 1905. The parish in New Haven, Conn. on Saturday, past president of the NEFA. Two luncheon, the winner of the New as the Byzantine Catholic Cathe- enjoyed continued growth over the November 7 for the 91st annual scholarships of $1,000 each were England Fraternal Alliance Harvey dral of St. Michael the Archangel years, becoming one of the largest meeting of the New England Fra- announced and presented to the re- G. Bacque Fraternalist of the Year celebrated its 125th anniversary. Greek Catholic parishes in the New ternal Alliance(NEFA). The NEFA cipients during the luncheon. Other was announced. The individual The festivities began with a 10 a.m. York-New Jersey metropolitan represents more than 300,000 fra- reports were presented on behalf of (Continued on page 14) Pontifi cal Divine Liturgy with the area. The Rev. Michael Jackovich ternalists residing in the six New Most Rev. Kurt Burnette, Eparch served the parish for more than 50 England States. This year’s meeting of Passaic as principal celebrant. years, the long-serving pastor in the was hosted by the Knights of Co- A festival banquet followed at The history of the parish. In 1950, the lumbus in their home offi ce build- Venetian in Garfi eld, N.J. Canoni- parish opened a parochial school ing. Georges Haddad, president of cally established in 1890, St. Mi- staffed by the Sisters Servants of the NEFA offered a warm welcome chael’s is the oldest Slavic parish Mary Immaculate of Sloatsburg, to the assembled fraternalists. The founded in Passaic. Since 1963, St. N.Y. The school closed in 1985. meeting began with the raising of Michael’s has served as the Cathe- Over the years, we have enjoyed the Stars and Stripes at the huge dral Church of the Byzantine Cath- a close collaboration with St. Mi- outdoor fl ag poll in honor of the up- olic Eparchy(diocese) of Passaic. chael’s since many of our earliest coming Veterans Day observance. In the late 1880s, the Rev. Alex- members were Greek Catholic. Tribute was paid to the founder of ander Dzubay of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Founded in 1905 as “The Roman the Knights of Columbus, the Rev. organized the local Greek Catholics and Greek Catholic Slovak Gym- Edward McGivney at the outdoor who had emigrated from the former nastic Union Sokol,” those of the statue erected in his honor. Austro-Hungarian Empire, what is Byzantine Catholic Rite have been Returning indoors, Brother Had- today eastern Slovakia and western among our most active members. dad called the meeting to order. The Ukraine. He served their spiritual Today, many from St. Michael’s opening prayer was offered fol- needs visiting them on a regular continue activity including the co- lowed by the Memorial Service led basis. The Latin Rite Bishop of chairperson of the annual New Jer- by Editor Daniel F. Tanzone who Newark, Michael Wigger gave sey Slovak Heritage Festival and serves as Chaplain of the NEFA. permission to establish a parish for our Sokol of Assembly 1, Attorney The service honored the New Eng- Connecticut State Senator Joseph J. Crisco, center, addressed New Greek Catholics in Passaic. At the John G. Duch and his brother, At- land fraternalists who have passed England fraternal leaders at the Knights of Columbus home offi ce time, Greek Catholic parishes were torney Thomas Duch, and others. away during the past year. The re- on November 7. Flanking him are NEFA offi cers including, l-r, Irene subject to the authority of the lo- The fi rst Slovaks arrived in Pas- ports of the President Georges Had- Grabowy, Polish National Alliance; Georges Haddad, Knights of Co- cal Roman Catholic ordinary. The saic in 1879. By the late 1880s, they dad and Secretary-Treasurer John lumbus; Eileen S. Wilson, Slovak Catholic Sokol; and John M. Kame- parish was incorporated under the had organized local fraternal soci- Kamenitsky followed. The various nitsky, GBU Financial Life, Sokol USA District. laws of the State of New Jersey on eties. Many from eastern Slovakia November 14, 1890. Shortly after were familiar with the Greek Cath- the incorporation, the Rev. Nice- olics and shared a mutually un- phor Chanath was welcomed as the derstandable language. Following fi rst resident pastor. By Christmas, the establishment of St. Michael’s a former evangelical mission was Church many confessed there and purchased at the corner of First and attended the Byzantine Catholic Bergen Streets in the Dundee sec- Liturgy. By 1893, however, the Slo- tion of Passaic. Three years later the vak Roman Catholics established church was enlarged to accommo- St. Mary of the Assumption Parish date 300 people and a rectory was just three blocks from St. Mica- built. The parish soon outgrew the hael’s in the same Dundee section facilities and a new church with a (Continued on page 14)

Delegates of the 91st annual meeting of the New England Fraternal Alliance gather at the monument honor- ing Father Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus on the grounds of the home offi ce of the Knights of Columbus in New Haven, Conn. on November 7.

The Byzantine Catholic Cathedral of St. Michael the Archangel in Offi cers and past presidents of the New England Fraternal Alliance gather for a group photo at this year’s Passaic N.J. 91st annual meeting held at the home offi ce of the Knights of Columbus in New Haven, Conn. on November 7. PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 2, 2015

Rev. Richard D. Baker, new pastor of New York’s historic Parish of St. John Nepomucene Plans Year of Mercy Pilgrimage in 2016 to the Eternal City of Rome and Slovakia

In October, the Rev. Richard Slovak College of SS. Cyril and 2016. The tour will visit Slovakia D. Baker, the new pastor of New Methodius was to fi nalize plans for and Rome. York’s St. John Nepomucene Par- a Pilgrimage in May 2016 during In Rome, it was Father Baker’s ish and Chaplain of Group 1 was the Year of Mercy as proclaimed by fi rst visit to the Pontifi cal Slovak on pilgrimage in the Eternal City Pope Francis. The Year of Mercy College of SS. Cyril and Methodius, of Rome and Slovakia. The pur- will open offi cially on December built by American Slovaks united in pose of the pilgrimage, in addition 8 and will close on December 8, the Slovak Catholic Federation and to a meeting with Jozef Cardinal 2016. Father Baker will lead “The dedicated in 1963 during the jubilee Tomko, retired Prefect of the Con- Slovak Faith and Heritage Tour, year commemorating the eleventh gregation for the Evangelization of in the Footsteps of SS. Cyril and centenary of the arrival of SS. Cyril Peoples and visiting the Pontifi cal Methodius,” May 30 - June 7, and Methodius in Slovakia. As the Slovak spiritual center in the Eternal City, it currently serves as a gradu- ate house of studies for priests from Slovakia who are pursuing gradu- ate degrees at the various Pontifi cal universities. The Slovak Catholic Sokol contributed $55,000 to the college, formerly known as the Slo- vak “Ustav” at the time of its con- struction and continues to support Cardinal Jozef Tomko graciously received the New York delegation at its ministry through the annual SS. his residence in Rome on October 16. His Eminence, second from the Cyril and Methodius Appeal of the right, is shown with l-r, Editor Daniel F. Tanzone, Father Richard D. Slovak Catholic Federation. Baker and Father Stefan Chanas. Following the visit to Rome, Father Baker along with his delega- tion which included his Parochial Vicar, Rev. Stefan Chanas and our Editor Daniel F. Tanzone traveled to Slovakia. In Slovakia, they met with the Most Rev. Joseph Halko, Archbishop Bernard A. Bober is shown receiving Father Richard D. Auxiliary Bishop of Bratislava and Baker and Father Stefan Chanas at his residence in Kosice. Father delegate of the Slovak Bishops Baker’s ancestral village is located in the territory of the Archdiocese Conference for the spiritual care of of Kosice and Father Chanas was ordained a priest of the same arch- Slovaks living in the diaspora and diocese. the Most Rev. Bernard A. Bober, Archbishop of Kosice. In addition Father Baker and the delegation visited the studios in Bratislava of TV Lux, the television station of the Slovak bishops. Father Baker cele- brated Sunday Mass on October 18 which was televised across Slova- kia. This year’s tour included a visit to Father Baker’s ancestral village of Starina located in northeast Slo- vakia near the Polish border. His maternal ancestors members of the Blasko and Palko families emigrat- ed to the United States in the early years of the twentieth century, set- tling in the Hudson River Valley of Rockland County New York. Com- plete details of Father Baker’s 2016 Year of Mercy Pilgrimage will be available shortly. Bishop Jozef Halko met with Father Richard D. Baker and Father Ste- fan Chanas in Bratislava.

Father Richard D. Baker and Father Stefan Chanas are shown above in St. Peter’s Square at the Vatican on October 16.

Archbishop Bober is shown Father Stefan Chanas and Father Richard D. Baker are shown in above presenting a copy of a front of the college’s cornerstone blessed by Saint Pope John XXIII at book on the history of Cathedral his last public audience, on May 13, 1963. of St. Elizabeth in Kosice, Slova- Father Richard D. Baker is shown in prayer in the chapel of the Pon- kia’s largest church. tifi cal Slovak College. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 2, 2015 PAGE 11 Our 32nd National Convention Banquet in Pittsburgh, Pa. on August 2 featured a wonderful evening which included the artistry of our Group 14 Drill team as well as the Vychodna Slovak Dancers from Toronto, Canada

The Drill Team from host, Group 14, “St. Francis of Assisi” of Pittsburgh

The Vychodna Slovak Folk Ensemble of Toronto, Canada PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 2, 2015

What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland The unemployment rate calculated from the total number of jobseekers reached 12.76 in October, down by 0.19 percent- age points and by 1.17 percentage points, year-on-year. UPSVaR had a total of 344,199 on its registry of jobseek- ers in October - an decrease of 4,938, month-on-month and a decrease of 31,779, year-on-year. The unemployment rate in Slovakia stood at 10.98 percent in October. Regarding regions, the highest unemployment rate was recorded in the Presov region(15.72 percent). Also above (Continued from page 13)

News and Views from Slovakia...

Velvet Revolution celebrates “The presidency of the Council of the EU is a unique its 26th anniversary chance for Slovakia to demonstrate leadership and readiness to The Day of the Fight for Freedom and Democracy has take on its share of responsibility for developments in the EU been a Slovak national holiday since 2001, TASR reports as and the whole of Europe. In a way, we can even view it as the November 17. defi nitive fulfi lment of our integration process,” said Lajcak. Around the world, November 17 is celebrated as In- The meeting in the run-up to Slovakia’s preparations for ternational Students Day. It was coined in London by the the rotating presidency is being held within the National Con- International Students Association in 1941 to show solidar- vention on the European Union, which was organized by the ity with Czech students and to condemn the fascist terror ministry in conjunction with the Center for European Affairs. against Czech universities and students from 1939. “The EU presidency concerns our whole country, so Just like 1939, in November 1989, it was again stu- it should be the common ownership of all of us. Therefore, dents who took to the streets and played a signifi cant role in we seek to discuss European affairs within the Convention, Prague and Bratislava - providing a catalyst for all changes too. The Convention is an open platform for political parties, that were to come. Prior to the student demonstrations on the executive branch, Parliament, NGOs, churches, interest November 17, 1989 and the onset of what became known groups, representatives of municipalities, the economic and as “The Velvet Revolution”, students had been meeting il- social spheres. We aim for engagement in the wider civil so- legally in both cities. ciety, the opportunity to be involved in European affairs and At the beginning of November 1989, members of the to endow them with enhanced democratic legitimacy so that Public Security beat students who had marched for in sup- we can’t complain that decisions in Brussels have been made port of basic human rights in Prague. This caused a public in our absence and without knowledge of our problems and outrage and more and more students began demonstrat- priorities,” said Lajcak. ing against the socialist regime, which resulted in the fall The Convention is expected to produce framework stanc- Communism. Czechoslovakia, as well as other central and es on core issues that will also provide the Slovak Government eastern European nations demanded democracy, freedom, with the groundwork for the objectives and roles of Slovakia’s human rights protection and freedom of religion in 1989. presidency of the Council of the EU. A total of 28 nations of The Czechoslovak Federal Assembly approved this Europe belong to the EU. Slovakia’s presidency begins July 1 day to be a memorial day on May 9, 1990. It remained a and concludes December 31, 2016. memorial day even after the separation of Czechoslovakia and the emergence of two new state entities - Slovakia and Wages at Volkswagen Slovakia the Czech Republic. going up by 2.3 percent Slovak legislators have made this day a national holi- The employees of the carmaker Volkswagen Slovakia day on October 25, 2001. The Czech Republic has been cel- will see their wages rise by 2.3 percent effective retroactively ebrating this day as a national holiday since 2000. as of October 1, 2015, TASR learned after collective bargain- We join our brothers and sisters in Slovakia and the ing concluded on November 16. Czech Republic as they celebrate the 26th anniversary of Under the new collective agreement that has been the the fall of Communism. subject of negotiations since the latter half of July will now be in effect until July 2017, a bonus worth $400 will also be paid Canada plans to accept more to each employee in December. immigrants including Slovaks “Notwithstanding the diffi cult conditions, we’ve prov- The new Canadian Government led by Prime Minis- en that Volkswagen Slovakia is an attractive employer. This ter Justin Trudeau plans to accept more immigrants, includ- is true not only for the amount of the remuneration, but also ing those from Slovakia, Peter Green from the Canadian for the extensive social program,” said Volkswagen Slovakia Chamber of Commerce(CCC) in Slovakia informed TASR board member for human resources Eric Reuting. on November 11. The company is also introducing a new kind of paid time Green said that Canada is to give priority to accepting off(two days per year) that apply in the event of natural disas- double the number of immigrant’s family relatives in the so ters or fi res in the employee’s place of residence. Other kinds called “Family Class.” of benefi ts are being increased, such as the one awarded upon According to CCC, Canadian Immigrant, Refugees the birth of an employee’s child($450). The company will also and Citizenship Minister John McCallum wants to raise the increase the night shift differential. quota in the Skilled Workers category signifi cantly, based on which immigrants with professional practice may relo- UPSVaR: unemployment rate cate to Canada. It is in this category that several hundred stood at 10.98 percent in October Slovaks are expected to relocate to Canada. The unemployment rate in Slovakia stood at 10.98 in Canada’s new Liberal party Government also raises October, representing a decrease of 0.40 percentage points, the age limit of children who are able to emigrate to Canada month on month, and a drop of by 1.37 percentage points, together with their parents from 19 to 22. year-on-year, the Labor, Social Affairs and the Family The Krasnahorska Cave is a unique natural wonder lo- The Canadian Cabinet also plans to ease the access Center(UPSVaR) announced at a press conference on Novem- cated in southeastern Slovakia. The Dripstone of Roznava of people with working permission and student visa to be ber 20. Cavers belongs to the highest sinter formations - drip- granted a permanent residence in Canada and subsequently The results were presented by UPSVaR director Marian stones - in the world. It is still registered in the Guinness citizenship. Valentovic and Labor, Social Affairs and the Family Minister Book of Records as the highest sinter column in the world. Jan Richter. It is unique to our temperate climate zone. Large caves and Lajcak: Our EU presidency to The number of jobseekers able to take up a job was big dripstones as well are more often created in tropical round off integration process 296,270 in October. “When compared to September 2015, regions where conditions for their formation are the best. Slovakia’s fi rst ever presidency of the Council of the the fi gure decreased by 10,784 persons month-on-month and Therefore, the highest dripstones are found in tropical ar- European Union in the later half of 2016 will be a milestone dropped by 36,987 persons year-on-year, explained Valen- eas. The highest known dripstone at 229 feet was found in in Slovakia’s EU membership, Foreign and European Af- tovic. China. The dripstone in the Krasnohorska Cave measures fairs Minister Miroslav Lajcak told representatives of state 110 feet high and weighs two thousand tons is a real mira- authorities, NGOs, political parties, academia, municipali- cle of nature. Visiting the Krasnohorska Cave is a popular Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the ties, employers and other stakeholders in Bratislava on No- tourist attraction. A typical tour lasts about two and one Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. vember 19. half hours. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 2, 2015 PAGE 13

Sokol Birthdays Sokol News and Views from Slovakia... (Continued from page 12) vska Sobota district(27.77) while the lowest one was in the Bratislava Calendar Slovakia’s average, the unemploy- DECEMBER 11 district 5(4.66). Dennis J. Zifcak, Uxbridge, ment rate was higher in the Banska Alexander Matuschak, Marble- (Continued from page 12) At the end of October, the number Mass., Supreme Treasurer and Bystrica region(15.47 percent) and head, Mass., a member of Wreath the Church of St. Casimir, 239 Nep- of job vacancies was 32,718, which a member of Assembly 28, East in the Kosice region(14.97). 15, Perryopolis, Pa. perhan Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. begin- is an increase of 1,494, year-on-year. Douglas, Mass. At the district level, out of all 79 Roger Syms, Dupont, Pa., a ning at 3 p.m., dinner to follow in The highest number of job vacan- DECEMBER 19 districts, the unemployment rate member of Assembly 59 in Wilkes- the church hall, $35.00 per person cies was in the Bratislava region, Joseph R. Benek, Jr., Holland, went down in 67 districts and rose in Barre, Pa. concert and dinner or $10.00 for 5,895(18 percent share) and the low- Pa., a member of Assembly 48, 12 districts. The highest unemploy- DECEMBER 12 concert alone available at the door; est number was in the Kosice region, Philadelphia, Pa. ment rate was recorded in the Rima- Julianne Rose Glugosh, Missis- Joseph Edward Kostecke, for reservations call Marge Saladak 2,669(8.2 percent share). sauga, ON, a member of Assembly Fargo, ND, a member of Assembly at 914-476-6711. 227, Toronto, CN 162, Clifton, N.J. Q Assembly 162 annual meeting Zitny: risk of further terrorist attacks is ever-present Sarah C. Kudia, Palos Park, followed by traditional children’s Victoria H. Kurak, Yonkers, by driving over them. Also the per- Ill., a member of Assembly 11, N.Y., a member of Wreath 168, New Christmas party in SS. Cyril and The risk of further attacks similar Chicago, Ill. Methodius Church Hall, 213 Acker- to those that occurred November 13 petrator of petty crimes, Michael York City. Zehaf-Bibeau, committed murder DECEMBER 13 DECEMBER 20 man Ave., Clifton, N.J. beginning at in Parish is still present, although it Jessica Solana, Clifton, N.J., a 12:30 p.m. mainly applies to countries that con- at the Canadian Parliament. Shortly Carly Elizabeth Buck, Delaware, after that an Islamic convert in New member of Assembly 162, Clifton, Oh., a member of Wreath 54, JAN.15-17 duct airstrikes against Islamic State N.J. Q Annual meeting of the Supreme - USA, France, Great Britain, Rus- York assaulted police with an axe. Youngstown, Oh. Bloodshed events such as the one DECEMBER 14 Anne S. Costolanski, Dunedin, Physical Fitness Board at the Home- sia and Iran, the latter two of which Brendan Bagin, Pittsburgh, Pa., wood Suites Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pa. militarily support the Syrian govern- in Paris might provide strong in- Fla., a member of Wreath 15, Per- spiration specifi cally for these lone a member of Assembly 16, Pitts- ryopolis, Pa. FRI.JAN.22 ment. burgh, Pa. Q 43rd annual March for Life in Security analyst Milan Zitny told wolves,” stressed Zitny. DECEMBER 21 Another great risk stems from the Emily Joanne Kubasek, Yon- Jason Hernandez, Homestead, opposition to the scourge of abor- TASR on November 17, adding that kers, N.Y., a member of Assembly tion in our country; march with the “for those countries of the EU that fact that the presence of terrorists Fla., a member of Assembly 162, among immigrants has been con- 219, Yonkers, N.Y. Clifton, N.J. Slovak Catholic Fraternal societies don’t participate in these operations, Emil Kurak, Jr., Yonkers, N.Y., in Washington, D.C.; buses depart the security risk hasn’t gone up tan- fi rmed said Zitny. “Therefore, it’s Ashley Hess, Cedar Grove, N.J., a necessary to expect that more than a member of Assembly 219, Yon- member of Assembly 162, Clifton, N.J. from the home offi ce of the First gibly. Of Course, it still holds that kers, N.Y. Catholic Slovak Ladies Association there’s no such thing as zero risk to- one have come to Europe and their Stephanie Jandura, Drexel current whereabouts are unknown, Sue Naelitz, Amherst, Oh., a Hill, Pa., a member of Wreath 13, in Beachwood, Oh.,reservations at day. After all, one might recall the at- member of Wreath 111, Lorain, Oh. tel. 800-464-4642, 216-464-8015, tacks by the so-called lone wolves in yet they operate with specifi c tasks: Philadelphia, Pa. to prepare further attacks. European Joyce E. Solotruk, Fairfield, Paula Ann Suess, Pittsburgh, www.fcsla.com and the home offi ce recent years: Anders Breivik in 2011 Conn., a member of Assembly 9, of the Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak in Norway murdered 77 people, a intelligence services and police spe- Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Pitts- cial task forces are certainly look- Bridgeport, Conn. burgh, Pa. Catholic Union in Wilkes-Barre, lone wolf in the Canadian province Maria Anne Trethaway, Toms Pa., for reservations call Theresa of Quebec in the past year became ing into them even as we speak,” DECEMBER 22 claimed the security analyst. River, N.J., a member of Assembly Robert R. Begany, Yonkers, Kluchinski at 888-834-6614 or 570- radicalized and killed policemen 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, 823-3515 or email Theresa@lpscu. Michael Zakutny, Mountaindale, Yonkers, N.Y. org. N.Y., Honorary President of Assem- Marilyn F. Montemurro, Yon- SAT.JAN.30 Priesthood Scholarship Grants Available bly 182, New York City. kers, N.Y., a member of Assembly Q 23rd annual Slovak Ball hosted DECEMBER 15 219, Yonkers, N.Y. by the Slovak American Cultural In addition to our regular Formation until ordination. An Kenley Drew Macurak, Ro- DECEMBER 23 Center of New York at The Royal scholarship program for students applicant must be our member swell, Ga., a member of Wreath 22, Barbara Bodenschatz, Summer- Manor, Garfi eld, N.J. reception at 7 on the college, high school and for at least fi ve years and hold a Pittsburgh, Pa. hill, Pa., a member of Wreath 14 in p.m., dinner and dancing to follow grade school levels, as a Catholic minimum permanent insurance Gregory Papcun, Armada, Johnstown, Pa. until 1 a.m.; $130 per person, for organization, we also offer grants certifi cate of $3,000. Mich., a member of Assembly 36, Alexis Victoria Benjamin, Yon- reservations call Zuzana Krcmar tel. to students preparing for the dioc- Those interested in this grant Detroit, Mich. kers, N.Y., a member of Assembly 973-357-1209 or email zuzana11@ esan or religious priesthood. The should write to our Supreme DECEMBER 16 219, Yonkers, N.Y. optonline.net. Bishop Andrew G. Grutka Me- Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvoz- Nicholas J. Babiak, Arlington, Roger J. Manyak, East Douglas, morial Grant of $500 is given an- dovic, Church of The Epiphany, Va., a member of Assembly 219, Mass., Honorary Supreme Offi cer, nually to an applicant beginning 304 South Elmer Ave., Sayre, PA Yonkers, N.Y. a member of Assembly 28, East What’s Yuletide? in his second year of Theological 18840 for an application. Bernadine C. Bednar, Bethle- Douglas, Mass. ‘Tis the yuletide season. That hem, Pa., a member of Assembly DECEMBER 25 means Christmas time according 78, Bethlehem, Pa. Frank A. Brincka, Wantage, to the dictionary. But, moving back (Editor’s note: We have noticed a number of returned Robyn Noelle D’Agostino, Three N.J., a member of Assembly 1, Pas- into history, the word yule can be copies of our Falcon due to incorrect ad dress es of our Bridges, N.J., a member of Assem- saic, N.J. found in medieval English as yol, bly 219, Yonkers, N.Y. Anna Korcak, Waldwick, N.J., and in older Anglo-Saxon days as members. We ask that when individuals move, that they Megan A. Harney, Mahopac, fi nancial secretary of Assembly 182, geol. These are akin to the Icelandic com plete the form below for a change of address or N.Y., a member of Asembly 219, New York, N.Y. jol which meant midwinter feast in call the home offi ce. We thank you for your continued Yonkers, N.Y. John Toskovich, Great Falls, pre-Christian times. And jol is a Jennifer N. Kudia, Palos Park, Va., a member of Assembly 1, Pas- likely ancestor of the contemporary co op er a tion) Ill., a member of Assembly 11, saic, N.J. English word jolly. Chicago, Ill. Anthony C. Rasimas, Wilkes- So, from ancient times, yuletide CHANGE OF AD DRESS OR REQUEST Edward M. Metzinger, Can- Barre, Pa., a member of Assembly meant jolly time, which it still is. fi eld, Oh., a member of Assembly 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. FOR SLOVAK CATHO LIC FALCON 108, Youngstown, Oh. DECEMBER 26 P.O.BOX 899 • 205 MADISON STREET DECEMBER 17 Up, Up and Down Fast Peter Kolozi, Newfoundland, Man took fl ight on December PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 Kevin M. Bly, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. N.J., a member of Assembly 162, 17, 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North a member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- Clifton, N.J. Carolina when Orville and Wil- T NEW T CHANGE T CAN CEL LA TION Barre, Pa. DECEMBER 27 bur Wright got their craft off the Elizabeth M. Kealey, Harrisburg, Anne R. Kakos, Yonkers, N.Y., ground and over the sand dunes. Certifi cate No.______Pa., a member of Assembly 59, Wil- a member of Assembly 219, Yon- The fi rst fl ight, with Orville at the kes Barre, Pa. kers, N.Y. controls, lasted only 12 seconds. Name______Christine Sienicki, Clifton, N.J., DECEMBER 28 Later the same day, brother Wil- a member of Assembly 162, Clif- Jozef Bodo, Brooklyn, N.Y., bur managed to stay aloft for 59 ton, N.J. New Ad dress______vice-president of Assembly 182, seconds. A throng of fi ve braved DECEMBER 18 New York, N.Y. the December cold to watch the Nina W. Holy, Pompron Plains, Daniel J. Driscoll, Bethlehem, historic tryouts. City______State______Zip______N.J., a member Assembly 182, New Pa., a member of Assembly 219, The Wright Brothers actually York, N.Y. Yonkers, N.Y. practiced their early aerodynamic Old Ad dress______Mary R. Page, Newburgh, N.Y., Rita Mrosko, New Midd- experiments and made many of the a member of Assembly 219, Yon- letouwn, Oh., a member of Wreath parts for that fi rst airplane in their City______State______Zip______kers, N.Y. 54, Youngstown, Oh. bicycle shop in Dayton. PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 2, 2015

For students currently attending a Catholic High School New England Fraternal Alliance hosts its 91st Annual Meeting in New Haven, Conn Slovak Catholic Sokol (Continued from page 9) ter during the evening dinner was Abbot Jerome M. Koval, O.S.B. Memorial selected, a member of Catholic Fi- Normand Ouellette, a past presi- nancial Life at age 96 was unable to dent of the NEFA and a member High School Grant be present. The scholarship recipi- of Catholic Financial Life. Princi- As a fraternal benefi t, the Slovak Catholic “WHAT DOES THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC ents were introduced and presented pal speaker at the dinner was Gary Sokol is pleased to offer $500.00 grants to one SOKOL MEAN TO ME?” This essay must be their scholarship grants. Nolan, Vice-President of Training young Sokol or Sokolka in each of our organi- submitted along with the application. Following the luncheon the af- and Ceremonies of the Knights zation's nineteen Groups. These 19 Grants are This application must be received on or ternoon session included presen- of Columbus. Closing remarks by available to any qualifi ed Sokol member currently before, March 31, 2016 with a clear, small (2"x3" tations of interest to fraternalists. Georges Haddad preceded the In- attending a Catholic High School. wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. These included one by the Little stallation of Offi cers. The Special Sisters of the Poor, who were the Projects Drawings which support Application is also available on the Internet @ Eligibility recipients of this year’s Care & NEFA charitable projects fol- www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Share project. Michael Rignoli of lowed. Offi cers installed includ- A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak Camp Rising Sun, a facility pro- ed: President, Georges Haddad, Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a Disqualifi cation viding vacations for children with Knights of Columbus; 1st Vice permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the An applicant who neglects to submit or com- cancer. Connecticut State Senator President, Irene Grabowy, Pol- amount of not less than $3,000, and has plete any part of these requirements before Joseph J. Crisco, who serves as the ish National Alliance; Secretary- been a member for at least fi ve year. the established deadline will automatically be disqualifi ed. Chairman of the State Senate Insur- Treasurer, John M. Kamenitsky, ance and Real Estate Committee, GBU Financial Life, Sokol USA B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. Acknowledgment An acknowledgment of the Grant should be gave a wonderful presentation. He District; Immediate Past President, paid tribute to the important work Thomas King, Catholic Associa- C. The principal of the Catholic High School made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- of fraternal benefi t societies whose tion of Foresters; Chaplain, Daniel must verify the enrollment of the applicant. sible, if you are awarded a Grant. outreach and service in their local F. Tanzone, Slovak Catholic Sokol; Application Return of Grant communities which is vital in to- and Directors, Eileen S. Wilson, If for any reason the Grant is not used by ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION you day’s society. Slovak Catholic Sokol; Joseph the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not Prior to the evening’s recep- Goda, National Slovak Society; must submit a typed or written essay DOUBLE utilized must be returned. SPACED in 100 to 200 words on the following tion and dinner, the winners of the Marion Varga, CSA Financial Life topic: Scholarship Raffl e were selected. Insurance Society; Theresa Goss, This project funds the scholarship Catholic Association of Foresters; program provided by the NEFA Paul Plante, Catholic Financial ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ to deserving young fraternalists. Life and Daniel Michalak, Polish Falcons of America. (Detach here) Serving as the capable toastmas- Oldest Slavic parish in Passaic SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL ABBOT JEROME M. KOVAL, O.S.B. MEMORIAL celebrates its 125th anniversary HIGH SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION (Continued from page 9) in Passaic. After World War 11, a Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______of Passaic. The Poles established Macedonian Orthodox Church was two parishes in the city, St. Joseph’s also built in Passaic. Name______in 1892 and Holy Rosary in 1913. Over the past 125 years, the vari- St. Nicholas Ukrainian Byzantine ous Slavic groups have settled and Address______Catholic Parish was founded in contributed much to the religious, 1910. economic, social and cultural fab- City______State______Zip Code______Due to the diffi culties and mis- ric of the city of Passaic. Their or- understanding especially among the ganized beginnings can be traced Date of Birth______Current Age ______Roman Catholic hierarchy over the to St. Michael the Archangel Byz- tradition of a married clergy, several antine Catholic Parish, the mother Home Phone (_____)______High School Phone (_____)______groups broke away from St. Michael church of the Slavic communities area code area code the Archangel and formed churches of Passaic. As it celebrates its 125th anniversary we extend prayerful S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______affi liated with various Orthodox fraternal greetings and prayerful bishops. Two such parishes included S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______what is today known as SS. Peter best wishes to the current rector of and Paul Russian Orthodox Cathe- the cathedral-parish, the Rev. Jack S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______dral and St. John the Baptist Russian Custer as well as our good neigh- Orthodox Church. In addition the bor, Bishop Kurt Burnette, the Ep- Father's name______Are you a member? ______Russian Orthodox Church of SS. arch of Passaic. Zdar Boh and na Kosma and Damian was established mnohaja and blahaja lieta! Mother's name______Are you a member? ______

Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Fico sees that the opportunity is now for Geece to leave Schengen Area Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Slovak Prime Minister Robert mit. “The strategic interest of Tur- Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______If yes, please Fico hopes the time is coming for key and the European Union lies (yes/no) expelling Greece from the Schen- in coming to an agreement that can indicate Grade School or High School. What year?______gen Area, as it has no business be- substantially restrict the migrant ing there, TASR learned ahead of fl ow to Europe,” said Fico. the EU-Turkey summit in Brussels He also fi nds it important that High School verifi cation (to be completed by High School Principal) on November 29. European leaders have come to When asked as to whether this understand that some issues, to wit, I,______Principal of______events in Iran and Syria, simply (Principal's signature) (Name of School) is being discussed at the EU level, the premier said that, unoffi cially, cannot be resolved without Rus- Catholic High School, verify that______is a student at everybody is convinced about it. sia’s involvement. “Russia plays (Name of student) “We just can’t put up with a mem- a major role in the military opera- the above school and will be attending ______Grade in the 2016-2017 school year. ber country that has openly given tions, and I’m hopeful that coordi- up on safeguarding the Schengen nation of activities between Russia, Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No_____ Area borders. Schengen is of no France and the United States will use then,” said Fico. At any rate, bear fruit. I’d be unhappy to see the the summit on Sunday isn’t the best incident above disrupt the fragile Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2016. consensus on the engagement of Return completed application to: place to address the issue, he added. Nor does he expect the recent the top global players in coming to Slovak Catholic Sokol High School Grant grips with the situation in Syria,” he 205 Madison St., P.O. Box 899, Passaic, NJ 07055 downing of a Russian jet by Turkey to be offi cially addressed a the sum- concluded. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 2, 2015 PAGE 15

For students entering a Catholic Grade School (Grades 2-8) In Memory of.... Announcing the Memorial Slovak Catholic Sokol Catholic Grade School Grants Scholarship Fund!!! As a fraternal benefi t, the Slovak Catholic Sokol is pleased to offer $250.00 Grants to Julie Ann Dobbs our young Sokols and Sokolky in each of our Supreme Vice-President organization's nineteen Groups. Two grants Have you found yourself looking for a way to memorial- each per Group are available to any qualifi ed ize a lost loved one or fellow Group/Wreath/Assembly member? Sokol member entering a Catholic Grade School Why not make a donation in their honor to the newly developed (Grades 2 through 8). Memorial Scholarship fund? Your donation will assure that an an- nual scholarship be given out to a college age student who best Eligibility exemplifi es the meaning of fraternalism and volunteerism. Here’s A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak how it works: Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a Send a check or money order to the Memorial Scholarship permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the Fund clearly indicating the name to be memorialized. You can amount of not less than $3,000, and has fi nd a donation form on line at been a member for at least fi ve years. http://slovakcatholicsokol.org/members/memorialfrmframe.htm Disqualifi cation or simply send your donation to: An applicant who neglects to submit or com- B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. plete any part of these requirements before Dennis J. Zifcak the established deadline will automatically be C. The principal of the Catholic Grade School Museum Treasurer disqualifi ed. must verify the enrollment of the applicant. Memorial Scholarship Fund Acknowledgment 205 Madison St. Application An acknowledgment of the Grant should be Passaic, NJ 07055 This application must be received on or made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- before, March 31, 2016 with a clear, small (2"x3" sible, if you are awarded a Grant. Š Your bequest will be recognized in the Falcon as well wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. Return of Grant as permanently added to the Memorial Scholarship Application is also available on the Internet @ If for any reason the Grant is not used by Donation Log which will be kept at the Sokol Museum. www.slovakcatholicsokol.org the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not Š Depending on the amount of funds collected, we will utilized must be returned. be able to award at least two $1,000 scholarships annu- ally. The hope is that the donated funds will begin a ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ self-perpetuating interest bearing scholarship account. (Detach here) SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION Have you recently lost a loved one? You might consider ear- marking donations to this fund in their memory. Keep the spirit of Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______your fellow Sokol alive by investing in a way that their fraternal dedication will not be forgotten. Name ______

Address ______

City______State______Zip Code ______

Date of Birth______Current Age ______

Home Phone (_____)______School Phone (_____) ______area code area code

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

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

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

Father's name______Are you a member?______

Mother's name______Are you a member?______

Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______

Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______

Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______(yes/no) If yes, what Year?______

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

I,______Principal of______(Principal's signature) (Name of School)

Catholic Grade School, verify that______is a student at (Name of student) the above school and will be entering ______Grade in the 2016-2017 school year.

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

Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2016. Return completed application to: Slovak Catholic Sokol Grade School Grant 205 Madison St.,P.O. Box 899 Passaic, NJ 07055 PAGE 16 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 2, 2015

recitation of the Novena to Saints the three Slovak churches of St. age among American Byzantine 22nd Annual Pilgrimage Honoring the Cyril and Methodius, the great Matthias, SS. Cyril and Metho- Catholics held over the Labor Day Sorrowful Mother held in North Jackson, Oh. Apostles of the Slovaks and the dius and Holy Name of Jesus.; weekend at the Motherhouse of the Story & photos by Timothy L. Wagner family of Slavic nations. This no- the Rev. Daniel Cipar, the Rev. Sisters of St. Basil the Great. Father vena was composed by the Rev. William Kranyak, the Rev. David Misbrener explained how these an- The Youngstown Chapter of the of Our Lady of Lebanon in North George A. Franko, retired pastor Misbrener and the Rev. Melvin nual celebrations, like the pilgrim- Slovak Catholic Federation(SCF) Jackson, Oh. Catholics of Slo- of Holy Name of Jesus Slovak Rusnak, the new chaplain of the age hosted by the Youngstown hosted its 22nd annual Pilgrim- vak ancestry from across the Parish in Youngstown and chap- SCF chapter served as master of Chapter of the SCF honoring Our age honoring Our Mother of Sor- Youngstown Diocese gathered to lain of the Youngstown Chapter ceremonies. The choir, under the Mother of Sorrows, help foster an rows, patroness of Slovakia and honor Our Lady and to foster an of the SCF. The Anointing of the direction of Bernadette Nolfi , appreciation for the heritage shared the Slovak people on Sunday, appreciation of their heritage. Sick then followed. The sacra- provided a preliminary interlude by Slovak Catholics. August 30 at the National Shrine The pilgrimage began with the ment of Reconciliation was then of traditional Slovak hymns prior Following the impressive lit- available in English and Slovak. to the liturgy as well as hymns urgy, the pilgrims enjoyed a de- Prior to the concelebrated pil- sung during the liturgy. licious dinner served in Cedars grimage liturgy, the Glorious In his homily, Father David Mis- Hall at the shrine. Father Melvin Mysteries of the Rosary were brener, pastor of St. Peter of the Rusnak provided some levity recited. Principal celebrant of Fields Parish in Rootstown, Oh., with numerous stories and hu- the liturgy was the Rev.George spoke of the positive infl uence of morous anecdotes. This opportu- A. Franko, founder and long- the pilgrimages he and his family nity for fellowship was a fi tting time chaplain of the SCF chap- participated in during his youth. conclusion to the pilgrimage. As ter. Concelebrants included the The most memorable were the an- Father Misbrener noted, it pro- Rev. Martin Celuch, pastor of nual pilgrimage to Mount Saint vided a chance to strengthen our Our Lady of Sorrows Parish in Macrina in Uniontown, Pa. This Slovak Catholic heritage and Youngstown, which incorporates annual event is the largest pilgrim- faith in a very meaningful way.

U.S.Rights - Revolutionary Note Holiday, Holy Day Who Put X in Xmas? The revolutions of today - success- On holidays, people avoid what- Many people are offended by the ful or unsuccessful - have resulted ever should be done; on holy days, word Xmas. They feel in more power for the state and less they face up to them. this abbreviation for freedom for the individual. And yet, On holidays, people want to Christmas tends to take the demands for greater individual empty their minds; on holy days, Christ out of Christmas. freedom causes these revolts. they replenish their souls. Their concern is that X, Where is that formula that will On holidays, people try to let a modern symbol for deleting ex- maintain suffi cient personal free- themselves go; on holy days, they traneous material, nullifi es Christ. dom within the framework of a state control themselves. This is not true, for the Xmas X just powerful enough to insure it? On holidays, people reach out is the Greek letter Chi, the fi rst let- Perhaps the revolutionists of to- for things they want; on holy days, ter of Christ’s name in the Greek day should read the Bill of Rights.... they reach out for things they need. language. And that abbreviation Incidentally, Bill of Rights Day is Holidays permit a change of was used as far back as the 12th Father George A. Franko, proclaimed the gospel in Slovak and Father December 15th. scene; holy days, a change of heart. century. David Misbrener offered the homily. The painting of Our Lady of Sor- rows is shown before the ambo. It is the work of Timothy L. Wagner, created at the time of the creation of Youngstown’s Our Lady of Sor- rows Parish. Our Ever-Popular, 304-Page Sokol Cook Book is Now in its Fourth Edition

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NUMBER OF BOOKS______(Effective January 1, 2015) Altar server, Robert Rovnak assists Father Martin Celuch and Father George A. Franko. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 2, 2015 PAGE 17

Report of the Supreme Secretary for the Month of September 2015

REPORT OF THE SUPREME SECRETARY EXPENSES SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL Activity for the Month of September, 2015 SEPTEMBER YEAR TO DATE Operating Expense - Sokol Building $ 3,489.58 $ 55,155.69 ASSETS Building Maintenance & Repairs 191.75 5,261.17 Rental Area Expenses 166.20 1,726.02 YEAR TO DATE Property Taxes - Sokol Building 0.00 82,221.62 Cash - Senior Account $ 19,315.05 Depreciation Sokol Building 311.52 2,803.68 Cash - Bank of Montreal 11,322.48 Rent for Space 1,250.00 10,000.00 Cash - Payroll Account 40,000.00 Pension Plan - Print 563.14 5,068.26 Petty Cash 315.00 Salaries - Offi ce Employees 49,204.00 390,138.90 Investments - Bonds & Bills 56,664,000.11 Salaries - Editorial Employees 8,670.00 62,250.00 Investments - Stocks 8,460,533.50 P/R - Taxes Employer 3,698.48 30,718.76 Capital Reserve 4,012,357.91 Hospitalization 6,261.65 69,290.52 Stock Adj. to Book Value 1,423,407.54 Workmen’s Compensation Insurance 0.00 6,387.90 First Mortgage Loans 780,589.57 Pension Plan - Offi ce/Offi cers 13,398.40 140,826.77 Loans on Certifi cates 128,957.09 Offi ce Expense 3,406.40 14,969.46 Accrued Interest Receivable 719,437.00 Supreme President’s-Suppl./Postage 0.00 525.00 Prepaid Expenses 23,686.31 Computer Expense 4,203.20 22,740.09 Sokol Building 2,707,974.61 Supreme Offi cers Travel 1,818.00 4,905.26 Land 204,108.00 Supreme Auditors 1,564.46 9,901.85 Furniture & Fixtures 160,343.43 Actuarial Expenses 4,355.00 44,381.00 Computer 123,637.86 Accountant Expenses 5,200.00 32,462.47 Sokol Baby Spoons 10,075.00 Postage-Offi ce 1,095.00 12,295.07 Due From Groups 20,229.38 Telephone - Offi ce 376.87 4,059.80 Accounts Receivable 19,731.03 Telephone - Editorial 90.00 1,053.63 Non-Admitted Assets -166,073.00 Printing - Katolicky Sokol 4,400.00 26,625.00 Postage - Sokol Paper 980.00 21,775.00 TOTAL ASSETS $75,363,947.87 Misc. Publication Expense 0.00 2,394.04 Other Printing 0.00 3,412.99 Other Legal Expenses 0.00 -0.00 LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Death Benefi t Claims Paid 109,174.00 566,018.00 YEAR TO DATE Cash Surrender Values Paid 9,990.38 194,564.26 Life Reserves $ 56,052,041.00 Cash Surrender Conversion 1,700.45 1,700.45 Reserve Dep. Furn. & Fixtures 150,508.34 Annuity Surrenders 425,956.45 1,905,699.78 Reserve Dep. Sokol Building 2,632,755.12 Annuity Suppl. Contracts 0.00 25,000.00 Asset Valuation Reserve 677,509.00 Matured Endowments Paid 3,100.00 15,603.00 Interest Maintenance Reserve 180,515.00 Reserve Increase 1,186,165.00 4,451,165.00 Reserve for Supplemental Contracts 1,741,017.51 State Insurance Dept. Lic./Fee 0.00 5,133.93 Reserve Emp. Retirement Plan 4,809,025.00 Bank Charges - Bond Account 11,256.60 100,988.19 Reserve for Convention 84,567.42 Dues & Subscription 0.00 2,233.85 Matured Endowments 85,526.24 Donations & Contributions 610.00 15,085.06 Claims Payable 212,938.00 Slet -985.18 111,155.68 IBNR Payable 30,000.00 National Bowling Tournament -605.30 5,675.65 Conversion - Canadian Currency 682.40 National Golf Tournament 1,757.51 7,821.65 Accounts Payable 52,847.20 Other Coaching, Insurance 0.00 2,970.54 Sokol Secure Fund 486,607.14 Group Assessments Paid 10,933.48 35,467.67 Mary Jane Rich Scholarship Fund 85,000.00 Commission Expense 30,223.99 345,755.16 Emil Slavik Scholarship Fund 100,000.00 Annuity Commissions 6,240.58 126,562.77 Dr’s Lesko Medical Scholarship Fund 20,000.00 Advertising/Promotions 298.50 4,134.80 Krista L Glugosh Memorial Scholarship Fund 24,000.00 Marketing Expense 0.00 4,818.50 Dividend Accum. At Interest 328,205.33 Agency Expense 2,714.27 29,070.06 Dividend Payable 46,547.32 Board of Directors Expense 300.00 16,938.02 Advance Premiums 29,539.00 Physical Fitness Board Expense 0.00 12,812.58 Premium Load 2,900.00 Scholarship Expense 0.00 55,154.65 Salaries - Supreme Offi cers 9,387.50 28,162.50 TOTAL LIABILITIES $67,832,731.02 Supreme Offi cers Insurance Bond 0.00 1,424.00 Fratenal Congress Expense 2,496.85 5,409.60 Undistributed Funds - Sokol 7,531,216.85 Local Fees/ Rebates -643.70 41,896.40 Interest Expense 824.41 9,799.32 TOTAL LIABILITIES & SURPLUS $75,363,947.87 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 1,747,640.56 $ 9,191,571.02

INCOME TOTAL INCOME (LOSS) $ -975,532.63 $ -287,513.99

SEPTEMBER YEAR TO DATE ZDAR BOH! Interest on Bonds and Bills $ 298,519.56 $ 2,081,716.44 Steven M. Pogorelec, FIC Interest Income Accrued 6,051.42 30,347.42 Supreme Secretary Accrued Interest Paid 0.00 -32,418.28 Slovak Catholic Sokol Amortization of IMR 9,059.00 23,057.00 Deferred Gain IMR 0.00 -32,981.00 Keep Your Slovak Catholic Sokol Other Investment Income 6,000.00 10,803.09 Dividends on Stocks 37,930.06 221,680.18 Home Offi ce Numbers Handy Interest on Mortgages 4,027.97 55,018.13 TOLL FREE NUMBER – 1-800-886-7656 Interest on Cerfi fi cate Loans 11,000.00 11,000.00 Sale of Cookbooks 15.50 552.15 HOME OFFICE – (973) 777-2605 or 777-2606 Rent Received - Sokol Building 4,820.00 24,635.00 DIRECTOR OF SALES – 1-855-874-9179 or (412) 381-5431 Premium Income 121,899.49 1,264,083.23 UNDERWRITING – (973) 777-4704 Annuities 309,027.35 5,089,510.20 EDITOR – (973) 777-4010 Miscellaneous Income 2,568.77 54,505.24 Sale of Securities/Amortization -38,811.19 102,548.23 FAX NUMBER – (973) 779-8245 E-MAIL – [email protected] TOTAL INCOME $ 772,107.93 $ 8,904,057.03 WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org

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Saint Nicholas Shake and Make Glitter Ornaments In some Slovakian towns and villages, St. Nicholas, or Svaty Materials: Mikuláš arrives in a horse drawn coach, along with an angel and the i 2-3 T white glue devil who rattles a chain. Waiting children fill the streets with i Sealable sandwich bags i Metal cookie cutter singing and dancing. St. Nicholas has a present for each child. In some villages he visits each home. On St. Nicholas Eve all the i Small paintbrush or wooden skewer i 2 T or more glitter (fine or extra children carefully polish their boots to leave on the window- fine) sill or at the doorstep. In the morning they hope to find a nice i 10-12 inches of ribbon or string surprise and not the dreaded coal. Some schools have a special i Waxed paper "Mikul Mail," where children exchange greetings and small  presents. There are small gifts for the teachers, too. 'LUHFWLRQV i 6TXLUWWKHJOXHLQWRDVDQGZLFKEDJ i $GGDFRRNLHFXWWHUVHDOWKHEDJDQGKDYH\RXUFKLOGPXVK European Traditions that have made their way JOXHRYHUHYHU\LQFKRIWKHFRRNLHFXWWHU7KHQXVHWKH SDLQWEUXVKRUWKHVNHZHUWRJHWWKHJOXHLQWRWKHWLSVSRLQWV Into the American holidays RUKDUGWRUHDFKVSRWVRIWKHFRRNLHFXWWHU Candy Canes i 3XWWKHJOLWWHULQDVHFRQGEDJDQGGURSLQWKHJOXHGUHQFKHG These are really candy croziers (bishops staff) , which are shaped FRRNLHFXWWHU6HDOWKHEDJ like a shepherd’s hook, one of St. Nicholas' symbols. All bishop’s i +DYH\RXUFKLOGVKDNHWKLVEDJXQWLOWKHFRRNLHFXWWHULVFRY carry staffs, hooked at the top like a shepherd's crook, showing HUHGZLWKJOLWWHU they are the shepherds who care for, or tend, their people. i 5HPRYHWKHFRRNLHFXWWHUIURPWKHEDJDQGVHWRQZD[HG SDSHUWRGU\FRPSOHWHO\LWWDNHVDERXWDGD\

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Christmas stockings by the fireplace In the story of Nicholas rescuing the poor maidens from being sold What do you get when you cross Santa with a detective? into slavery, the gold money, tossed in through the window, is said Santa Clues to have landed in stockings left to dry before the fire. What did Adam say on the day before Christmas? It’s Christmas, Eve Why does Santa like to work in the garden? Because he likes to hoe, hoe, hoe What happened when the snowwoman got mad at the snowman?

As 2015 ends so does my tenure as a Supreme Officer. I have enjoyed serving in various capacities- most recently as the Vice-President. I have enjoyed even more connecting with the kids of our organization. It has been a pleasure hearing from many of you over the years and actually see- ing you once in while at Slets or other events. I hope that you will resolve to continue your participation in the Slovak Catholic Sokol and the activi- ties of the Kids’ Corner. The Kids’ Corner will resume in the early part of 2016 with a new editor- Ed Moeller our new Vice President. So long for now and Zdar Boh!!! Julie Dobbs

YOU!!!!! YOU!!!!! Katrina Diaz 12/5 Brett Raichel 12/10 Baker Cole Cyr Joshua 12/12 Dominic Roman 12/15 12/13 Ryan Januszko 12/17 Alexis Benjamin 12/23 12/23 Benjamin Alexis Hoeck Riana Alex Diaz 12/24 Jenna Olexa 12/26 12/29 Teresa Hartman Hartman Teresa 12/2 HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Aiden James McCoy 12/15

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Hotel Elizabeth v Trenčíne je najlepším mestským Kyslá kapusta Rada pre Slovákov žijúcich v zahraničí pri Matici historickým hotelom Európy kraľuje jeseni slovenskej opätovne naštartovala svoju činnosť Sezóna kyslej kapusty je opäť v plnom prúde. Táto chutná a (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) 4) RSŽZ pri MS navrhuje, zdravá delikatesa by nemala Kanadskej Slovenskej ligy); za aby MS pomohla podporiť vy- chýbať ani na vašom stole. Kyslá Ukrajinu: Jozef Hajniš (predseda davateľskú a edičnú činnosť kapusta je jedným z najzdravších Matice slovenskej na Ukrajine); krajanov podporou tlače kra- pokrmov sezóny. Vďaka obsahu za Francúzsko: Edita Manáková janských periodík a publikácií v laktobacilov je považovaná za (predsedníčka Spolku francúzs- tlačiarni Neografi a. dokonalé probiotikum. Pôsobí ko-slovenského priateľstva); za 5) RSŽZ pri MS navrhuje, aby priaznivu na trávenie, čistí ste- Poľsko: Ľudomír Molitoris (gen- sa uskutočňovala výmena pub- ny žalúdka a obnovuje črevnú erálny tajomník Spolku Slovákov likácií medzi MS a členskými or- mikrofl óru. Je skvelou v pre- v Poľsku) a ako jeho náhradníčka ganizáciami RSŽZ pri MS. vencii proti rakovine žalúdka či bude v Rade participovať Milica 6) RSŽZ pri MS navrhuje, aby hrubého čreva. Majeriková-Molitoris (redaktor- MS podporovala vlastivedné zá- Pri kyslej kapuste sa zvykne ka krajanského periodika Život). jazdy krajanských detí a mládeže, najčastejšie hovoriť o obsahu Za Čiernu Horu bude mať v Rade a to aj za pomoci využitia kapacít vitamínu C, ale okrem neho je mandát Michal Spevák (predse- matičného nehnuteľného ma- nabitá ďalšími cennými látkami da Čiernohorsko-slovenského jetku. a minerálmi. Obsahuje tiež vita- priateľstva). 7) RSŽZ pri MS navrhuje, aby míny B, E, železo, horčík alebo Svoje zastúpenie v Rade bu- MS vyvinula smerom k vládnym draslík. Lekári ju odporúčajú de mať aj zástupca Úradu pre inštitúciám iniciatívy na podpo- ako preventívnu potravinu v Slovákov žijúcich v zahraničí Pa- ru zvýšenia štátnych dotácií pre chrípkovom období. Práve ob- vol Meleg a predseda Svetového Slovákov žijúcich v zahraničí a na sah vitamínu C z nej robí bojov- združenia Slovákov v zahraničí, podporu prezentácie slovenskej níka proti vírusom a oslabeniu Vladimír Skalský. Za jeho ná- kultúry v zahraničí. organizmu. hradníka bol zvolený Pavel Obr- 8) RSŽZ pri MS navrhuje, Trenčiansky hotel Eliza- Best Adventure Historic Ho- Ideálna kyslá kapusta je cian. Členmi Rady ex off o budú aby Matica slovenská vyvinula beth získal na zasadnutí tel of Europe vďaka dobovým čerstvá a priamo zo suda. tiež zástupcovia Matice sloven- aktivity na podporu sprístupne- predstaviteľov historických ho- hostinám na trenčianskom JEDNODUCHÁ POLIEVKA skej, II. podpredseda MS, Marián nia slovenského vysielania verej- telov Európy na francúzskom hrade. Najvýznamnejšie však Z KYSLEJ KAPUSTY Gešper a riaditeľka KM MS, Zu- no-právnej televízie v zahraničí. zámku Chateau de l’Epinay bolo hodnotenie v tretej kat- Suroviny na 4 porcie: zana Pavelcová. 9) RSŽZ pri MS navrhuje, aby prestížne ocenenie Najlepší egórií Best Historic City Hotel of 1/2 kg kyslá kapusta Zasadania sa priamo zúčast- MS venovala väčšiu pozornosť mestský historický hotel Európy Europe, kde získal prvenstvo. 100 g sušené hríby nilo pätnásť zahraničných dele- prezentácii významných osob- na rok 2016. Stal sa tak víťazom Hotelu Elizabeth sa podarilo 200 g údené mäso gátov z ôsmich štátov Európy ností slovenských dejín doma i hlasovania hotelových hostí skórovať dva roky po sebe, vlani 200 g klobása (Chorvátsko, Švédsko, Maďarsko, osobností slovenských dejín v v jednej z desiatich kategórií to bolo prvé miesto za Najlepší podľa chuti soľ, mleté čierne Francúzsko, Srbsko, Rumunsko, zahraničí. v súťaži, v ktorej bolo nomi- zákaznícky servis v Európe a korenie Česko, Poľsko). Mandát v RSŽZ 10) RSŽZ pri MS navrhuje, novaných viac ako 500 his- teraz ako Najlepší mestský his- 1 ks bobkový list pri MS bude mať aj Kanada, Čier- aby MS a SZSZ spolupracovali torických hotelov Európy. torický hotel Európy. 1/2 KL majoránka na Hora a Ukrajina (ktoré s MS pri projekte vzniku Centra slov- V nomináciách sa ocitli dva Hotel Elizabeth otvorili v trochu mletá červená paprika spolupracovali diaľkovo). Novo- enského zahraničia v Bratislave a slovenské hotely - Grandho- septembri 2012 po takmer + vytvoriť nákupný zoznam zvolení členovia RSŽZ pri MS projekte pri príležitosti predsed- tel Praha z Tatranskej Lomnici dvojročnej rekonštrukcii. Ponú- Čas prípravy: 10 + 40 min. na svojom zasadaní prijali nasle- níctva SR v EÚ. skončil tretí v kategórii Best ka 78 izieb, wellness Caracalla Kyslú kapustu pokrájame na dovné závery: 11) RSŽZ pri MS odporúča Historic Spa Hotel of Europe, spa, secesnú kaviareň Sisi a menšie kúsky. Dáme do hrnca, 1) RSŽZ pri MS navrhuje, aby štátnym orgánom SR zvýšiť trenčiansky Hotel Elizabeth sa originálnu reštauráciu Eliza- pridáme údené mäso a klobásu. pri ďalšom zasadaní RSŽZ pri fi nančnú podporu Matice slo- objavil v troch kategóriách - beth. Kongresové priestory ho- Osolíme, pridáme bobkový list, MS boli prítomní počas celého venskej, najstaršej národnej, kul- tretie miesto za Best Customer tela sú variabilné a vhodné aj majoránku, mleté čierne kore- rokovania všetci vedúci funk- túrnej a vedeckej ustanovizne Care Historic Hotel of Eu- na usporiadanie svadieb a iných nie a varíme. Keď je mäso na- cionári MS. Slovákov, osobitne v prospech rope a štvrté miesto v kategórii spoločenských akcií. poly uvarené, pridáme hríby, 2) RSŽZ pri MS navrhuje aktivít Slovákov žijúcich v za- ktoré sme si predtým na chvíľu zmenu Stanov MS v oblasti hraničí. namočili. Varíme, kým nie je zjednodušenia legislatívy vzniku Rada vo svojom Štatúte de- Mikulášske posedenie v New Yorku mäso hotové. Nakoniec pridáme MO MS v zahraničí a navrhuje fi novala frekvenciu svojho stre- 182. zbor Slovenského katolíckeho sokola v New Yorku uspo- trochu mletej červenej papriky. zníženie poplatku za kolektívne távania sa spravidla raz ročne. riada v nedeľu 6. decembra Mikulášske posedenie v hale Kostola sv. členstvo v MS. A tak o rok, opäť na jeseň, Jána Nepomuckého na 406 East Street. O 11.00 hodine bude sloven- bude môcť novozvolená Rada ACH, TÁ NAŠA SLOVENČINA! 3) RSŽZ pri MS navrhuje, ská sv. omša. O 1.00 hodine začne program. Počas popoludnia bude bilancovať, hodnotiť i vytyčovať ...bola by škoda nevyužiť aspoň aby MS aktívne pôsobila pri oži- podávané občerstvenie a sv. Mikuláš rozdá deťom darčeky. Rodičia votvorení MO MS v zahraničí. si nové ciele. - Zuzana Pavelcová detí vo veku do 12 rokov, ktoré sa podujatia zúčastnia, majú nahlásiť benefi ty - zdravie.sk ich mená a vek Anne Korčak na tel. č. 201-670-8162. Konečne som nabrala odvahu vyskúšať RAW jablkový koláč .... Ingrediencie... 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ÚRADNÝ ČASOPIS SLOVENSKÉHO KATOLÍCKEHO SOKOLA - 28 000 ČLENOV - HLAVNÁ ÚRADOVŇA: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, NJ 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org VOLUME CIV PASSAIC, N.J., 2. DECEMBRA 2015 ČÍSLO 5056 Rada pre Slovákov žijúcich v zahraničí pri Matici slovenskej Tri mrakodrapy pri centre Bratislavy opätovne naštartovala svoju činnosť ponúknu 800 bytov Od roku 2010 nastalo v čin- členstvom v Rade vyjadrili ďalšie dovné, štvorročné obdobie zvo- nosti Rady pre Slovákov žijúcich štyri krajiny (Ukrajina, Česko, lilo priamou voľbou v tajnom v zahraničí pri MS (ďalej len Čierna Hora a Kanada), ktoré na hlasovaní za svoju predsedníčku RSŽZ pri MS) hluché obdobie. rokovanie síce svojho delegáta Katarínu Melegovú-Melichovú Rada prestala zasadať, stratila neposlali, ale príspevky do KM (predsedníčka Matice sloven- svoju činnosť... Podľa Stanov Ma- zaslali elektronicky a priamou skej v Srbsku). Podpredsednícke tice slovenskej je však RSŽZ pri voľbou ostaných zúčastnených s miesta budú zastávať: Alžbeta MS veľmi dôležitý orgán, ktorý volebným právom, boli zvolení za Hollerová-Račková (predsedníč- funguje ako poradný orgán MS členov RSŽZ. ka Celoštátnej slovenskej samo- pre styk a spoluprácu so sloven- Zasadanie RSŽZ pri MS otvo- správy v Maďarsku) a Adrian ským zahraničím. RSŽZ pri MS ril v mene predsedu Matice slo- Miroslav Merka (predseda De- sa spravidla stretávala raz za rok. venskej, Mariána Tkáča, predse- mokratického zväzu Slovákov a Po dlhšej časovej odmlke i ab- da Dozorného výboru MS, Štefan Čechov v Rumunsku). Členmi sencii jej výstupov bolo potreb- Martinkovič, ktorý hostí srdečne RSŽZ pri MS sa stali: za Chor- né nielen opätovne naštartovať privítal a poďakoval im za spolu- vátsko – Mirko Vavra (predseda jej nenahraditeľnú činnosť, ale prácu s MS. Na jeho slová nad- Zväzu Slovákov v Chorvátsku) Radu i legislatívne „podkuť“ – viazal tajomník MS, Marek Ha- a ako náhradníčky boli zvo- opätovne ju kreovať, prijať jej nuska, ktorý pri tejto príležitosti lené: Sandra Kralj Vukšić, štatút a priamou voľbou zvoliť jej dal delegátom vyhotoviť pamätné šéfredaktorka časopisu Premeň a Vizualizácia multifunkčnej zóny s obytnými aj administratívnymi priestormi a viacerými zelenými plochami. - Autor: Zaha Hadid Architects predsedu, podpredsedov, členov listy. Tie delegátom spoločne riaditeľka SKC Našice, Miroslava i prípadných náhradníkov. s knižnými darmi odovzdal. Gržinić, podpredsedníčka Zväzu Tri rezidenčné veže prvej kancelárskou vežou vysokou 116 Krajanské múzeum MS začalo Predseda MS, Marián Tkáč, sa Slovákov v Chorvátsku pre kultú- etapy projektu, ktorý by sa mal metrov, ktorá ešte nemá určený prvotné snahy k jej oživotvoreniu hosťom prihovoril v poobed- ru a Branka Baksa, tajomníčka nachádzať medzi bratislavskými termín výstavby, by tak kance- vyvíjať už v polovici júla tohto ných hodinách, po príchode zo Zväzu Slovákov v Chorvátsku. Za ulicami Čulenova, Továrenská lárska plocha projektu Čulenova roku. služobnej cesty v Čadci. Česko v Rade bude zasadať Peter a Bottova, ponúknu realitnému mala mať rozlohu 55 tis. metrov Dňa 11. novembra 2015 sa Schvaľovanie programu, ro- Lipták (prvý podpredseda Obce trhu viac než 800 bytov. Vyplýva štvorcových. v Martine, na pôde Výborovne kovacieho poriadku, návrhu Slovákov v Českej republike), za to z informácií zverejnených Parkovacie priestory pre rezi- Matice slovenskej, strelo pätnásť štatútu RSŽZ pri MS, volebného Švédsko: Dušan Daučík (čestný skupinou Penta. Autorom pro- dentov troch veží by mali mať ka- delegátov zo zahraničia, spoločne poriadku, kandidačných listín a predseda Švédsko-slovenského jektu je Zaha Hadid Architects. pacitu 1 100 parkovacích miest. s činovníkmi Matice slovenskej. samotné riadenie volieb viedol spolku), za Kanadu: Marry Výstavba a predaj prvých by- V prvej fáze projektu je tiež nap- Kvôli vzdialenosti i zdravot- riaditeľ Členského ústredia MS, Ann Doucette (predsedníčka tov v projekte sú naplánované lánovaná rekonštrukcia fasády ným problémom svoj súhlas s Martin Fejko. RSŽZ si na nasle- (Pokračovanie na str. 19) na prvý polrok budúceho roku. Jurkovičovej teplárne, ktorá Rezidenčné veže by mali mať bude dominantou verejného 31 nadzemných podlaží a výšku priestoru v projekte a má slúžiť 105 metrov. Penta ich plánuje na socializačné účely rezidentov. dokončiť v priebehu roka 2019. Autorom návrhu je kancelária Administratívna budova, známej iracko-britskej archi- ktorá síce nie je súčasťou prvej tektky Zahy Hadid. V roku 2004 etapy, no začne sa stavať súčasne Zaha Hadid ako prvá žena získa- s ňou, by mala dosiahnuť výšku la prestížnú cenu pre architektov 78 metrov. Spolu s druhou Pritzker Architecture Prize.

Slovensko navštívilo viac turistov ako vlani Za prvých deväť mesiacov tohto roka prišlo na Slovensko 3,3 milióna turistov, čo je o 14 percent viac ako v minulom roku. Najviac zahraničných dovolenkárov, 195 tisíc, prišlo v lete z Českej republiky. Maďarov sa na Slovensku rekreovalo 21 tisíc, teda o 28 % viac ako minulé leto, počet Poliakov stúpol o 7 % na 57,5 tisíca, Rakúšanov o 18 % na 23,3 tisíca a Nemcov o 16 % na 53 tisíc. Hranicu desaťtisíc návštevníkov prekročili v lete aj výrazne rastúci dovolenkári zo zá- padnej Európy – z Veľkej Británie (21 tisíc, nárast o 38 %), z Talian- ska (19 200, o 17 % viac), z Francúzska (12 700, plus 11 %) či zo Španielska (10 600, skok o 76 %). Počet dovolenkárov z USA vzrástol o 33 % percent na 14,2 tisíca. Členovia Rady pre Slovákov žijúcich v zahraničí pri Matici slovenskej.