Za Boha a Národ For God and Nation

Slovensk¥ Katolícky Sokol

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL – MEMBERSHIP 28,000 – HOME OFFICE: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Periodical Postage Paid at original entry of Passaic, N.J., 07055 and additional mailing offi ces VOLUME CV PPASSAIC,ASSAIC, NN.J.,.J., FFEBRUARYEBRUARY 2244, 22016016 NUMBER 5063 Pope Francis, Patriarch Kirill at historic meeting proclaim, ‘We’re brothers. It’s Promoting a healthy way of life clear that this is the will of God’ Our Sokol Walking Program enjoyed By Catholic Online continued success in 2015 Christian brotherhood and unity by Katie Swift were the focus of Pope Francis and Supreme Assistant Physical Directress Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill As the coordinator of our Slovak Catholic Sokol Walking Program, when they met on February 12 in I am pleased to report that 2015 was another successful year for our So- Havana, Cuba. It was the fi rst ever kol walkers of all ages in all parts of the United States and Canada. In meeting of a Pope with the Patriarch 2015, our walkers trekked a total of 87,420.1 miles. Great job!! of Moscow, the world’s largest Or- This year was an exciting and super chal- thodox Church. Pope Francis char- lenging year for me. My husband Nathan and I acterized the meeting as open and welcomed our third child in May. We were hap- authentic. It focused on “a series of py to have another little boy, Colin Richard. We initiatives that I believe are viable also packed our house and moved from Georgia and can be realized.” to Washington DC where my husband started his The Pope praised the patriarch’s new position at the Pentagon. The kids and I were humility, brotherhood, and deep de- able to stay with my family in Pittsburgh for most sire for unity. The fi rst-ever meeting of the summer while we got settled and I could par- between a Pope and a Patriarch of ticipate in the International Slet and Convention. Moscow was held privately. “We Pope Francis is shown above greeting Patriarch Kirill of Moscow dur- As the school year started my baby/now big boy spoke as brothers,” Pope Francis ing their history-making meeting in Havana, Cuba on February 12th. Connor started Kindergarten. It seems like yesterday I was writing to all said. “We have the same baptism. - Photo by Reuters of you announcing that I was pregnant with him. We have all adjusted to We are bishops. We spoke of our the Middle East and North Africa. It died in Rome on February 14, 869 our new area, new house, new school and new friends. We are looking Churches.” Pope Francis went on to lamented the hostilities in Ukraine. and was buried in the basilica. The forward to this three year tour. say “We agreed that unity is created The declaration also voiced concern relic was taken from a larger relic of I am very saddened to report that we lost one of our big walkers this by journeying together,” he told a about the threat of secularism to re- the Slavic apostle found in the cha- year. Brother Jerry Lutz passed away in the Fall. This was a very sad and gathering of Catholic and Orthodox ligious freedom and the Christian pel dedicated to SS.Cyril and Meth- close loss for me as Jerry was from my group and I knew him well. He clergy and reporters after his meet- roots of Europe. odius in the basilica. The altar over will be missed. ing with the patriarch. Other topics of discussion includ- the grave of St. Cyril was restored Thank you all for the many notes. I was excited to see all the re- Afterwards, the Holy Father and ed poverty, the crisis in the family, during the Holy Year of 1952 by the sults and to see the interesting places you have all walked through the Patriarch signed a joint declaration abortion, and euthanasia. The Pope Slovak Catholic Federation. The in- year. Brother John Benyak walked the Golden Gate Bridge for the 6th that focused on several topics. The and the patriarch exhorted young scription over the altar in Latin reads (Continued on page 10) declaration focused at length on anti- Christians to live their faith in the “A gift of the sons and daughters Christian persecution, especially in world. of the Slovak nation resident in the Patriarch Kirill characterized the United States.” The historic meet- private meeting as an open discus- ing took place in anticipation of the sion “with full awareness of the feast of SS. Cyril and Methodius as responsibility of our Churches, for observed in the Western Church on the future of Christianity, and for the February 14th. SS. Cyril and Metho- future of human civilization.” dius are considered as the Apostles He said the conversation “gave of the Slavs and are venerated by us the opportunity to understand and the Orthodox and Roman Catholic hear the positions of the other.” Churches. The brother saints are “The results of this allow me to considered as the bridge between the assure you that the two Churches East and the West. will continue to work closely togeth- It was St. John Paul II’s great de- er with Christians in all the world, sire to visit Moscow since he him- and with full responsibility to work self was an heir of the Cyrilo-Meth- together against war, so that human odian heritage of faith. He had great life can develop in the entire world.” devotion to SS. Cyril and Metho- Their conversation also aimed to dius, issuing an Encyclical in their strengthen “the bases of personal honor in 1985 and proclaiming them and family morality” through “the co-patrons of all of Europe. In the participation of the Church in the 1990s, it was thought that if the Pa- life of modern human society, that triarch of Moscow would not meet glorifi es the name of our Lord Jesus Pope John Paul in Moscow, perhaps Christ.” elsewhere in Eastern Europe. At one Veteran Sokol walkers - Well-known Group 6 Sokol activist, John During the meeting, Pope point, plans had been formulated for R. Benyak, right, is shown with his son, John Russell Benyak fol- Francis presented a relic of St. Cyril the meeting to take place in Nitra, lowing their walk on the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, Ca. to Patriarch Kirill, his patron saint. Slovakia which was the center of It was their sixth trek across the historic bridge. Way to go! Brother The relic was taken from the Basili- the Cyrilo-Methodian mission in the Benyak is the long-time fi nancial secretary of Assembly 127 in Mon- ca of St. Clement in Rome. St. Cyril (Continued on page 12) essen, Pa. PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Wreath 93 Sokolky, Annalise Romine and Juliana Hoeck From the desk of the Supreme Secretary honored by Culver’s National Coloring Contest Hope and Excitement by Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. What is hope? Hope, in its broadest sense, is described as the desire of something together with the expectation of obtaining it. It is to wish for a particular event that one considers possible. It is an emotion in all of us that breeds optimism and creates a positive envi- ronment to achieve a particular goal or expectation. “May the God of hope fi ll you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.” Romans 15:13 I speak of this powerful emotion because I feel it on a daily basis. It is a feeling that can carry you through both the best of times and the worst of times. And this emotion was no stron- ger felt than at our recent Supreme Physical Fit- ness Board Meeting held in Pittsburgh, PA on January 15th-17th. I was fortunate enough to at- tend this meeting, along with our Supreme Pres- ident, Michael J. Horvath, as well as our Honorary Supreme Offi cers, Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. and Larry M. Glugosh. I would like to commend our Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics, James C. Matlon, and the entire Supreme Physical Fitness Board for hosting a well-run and effi cient meeting. The tone of the meeting was one of hope and excitement. Many thoughts and ideas were shared with our wonderful Organization in mind. We are all aware of the challenges set before us, but with drive and determination, we can meet these tasks and our fraternal activities can excel well into the future. But Congratulations to Annalise Romine, age 5, and Juliana Hoeck, age 4, both members of Wreath 93 in simply put, we cannot do it alone. Milwaukee, Wis. for competing in a Culver’s National Coloring Contest and being selected as one of the As many of you know, hosting our fraternal activities can be National Winners. Annalise and Juliana entered into a contest at Culvers in the Fall of 2015 for a chance to a costly and time consuming project. To justify these programs, we be featured in the 2016 Culver’s Calendar.....and won!!! Their artwork is part of the Thank You Farmers need to have the full and enthusiastic cooperation at both the Group Calendar sold at Culver’s restaurants. More than 1,500 entries were received. Annalise’s picture is featured and local levels. We have these events because we believe in them. in October and Juliana’s in April. Contestants could choose from 12 different coloring pages that feature We also believe in YOU. Now is the time for you to promote our Scoopie, The Culver’s Mascot, helping out around the farm. We are so proud of you girls - keep up the good various athletic programs within your own local Sokol Assembly or coloring! Wreath. For the children, we have various basketball, volleyball, or gymnastic programs. And for the adults, our bowling and golf tourna- ments continue to be our most popular events. If you are a Parent or Grandparent, I urge you to reach out to your local leaders and inquire about our various activities. If you are having diffi culty in reaching someone, please contact the Home Offi ce or our Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics, James C. Matlon, and we will gladly point you in the right direction. Our local Assemblies and Wreaths are the heart and soul of our Organization. They are the backbone of our fraternal programs. Active and vibrant lodges are imperative to facilitate inter- est in our fraternal activities and to insure a sound fraternal benefi t society. Please take the time to attend a Lodge or Group meeting and start the dialogue of how we can improve our Society. Finally, with Easter fast approaching, I hope that you have made plans to enjoy the celebration with family and friends. Since it is an opportunity for the gathering of family, why not speak to those who are not members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol about joining our won- derful Society. You all are and will always be our best sales agents. No one knows the benefi ts of this fi ne Organization more than many of you. If you have any questions regarding any of our products, please do not hesitate to call our Home Offi ce and someone will be happy to assist you. The human spirit is strong. It seems to run forever on nothing but a morsel of hope. Without it, you have nothing. With it, nothing else matters. Have a safe and healthy month of March! Zdar Boh!

Easter Egg Hunt in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Assembly 59 will host its tradi- 825-3584 or Nancy at 570 826- tional Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, 0752. Deadline for reservations March 19 at the Hollenback Park is Saturday, March 12th. We look located at Washington Street in Wil- forward to seeing a good turnout kes-Barre, Pa. Festivities begin at 12 at this event. Wishing everyone a noon. Junior Sokol members age 0 joyous and blessed Easter, may I through 8 are welcome to partici- remain pate. Parents and grandparents are Zdar Boh! welcome to join us for the annual Renee Pizzella, Secretary event. Refreshments will be served and a fun afternoon is assured. In order to make the necessary arrangements, reservations are nec- essary. Parents are asked to make reservations indicating the name and age of the youngsters who will participate. Reservations may be made by calling Butch at tel. 570 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 PAGE 3

Slovak Catholic Sokol Sporting An outstanding fraternal benefi t Events Scheduled for 2016 Sokol We are pleased to announce the various sporting events Calendar $63,000 in S.C.S. Scholarship Grants which will be hosted by our organization in Available to Eligible Members in 2016 2016. Exact schedules and details of each of SUN.FEB.28 We are pleased to announce that the Slovak Catholic Sokol will these events have been fi nalized. We recom- Q 11th annual Sokol Children’s make available a total of $63,000 in scholarship grants to eligible mend that our members mark their calendars Bowlingfest hosted by Group 1 at the members in 2016. Previous recipients of Slovak Catholic Sokol schol- and make every effort to participate in one or Garden Palace Bowling Lanes, 42 arship grants may reapply for a 2016 grant; how- more of our exciting sporting events. Partici- Lakeview Ave., Clifton, N.J., 2 to 4 ever, per Convention mandate - a student may pants of each of these events can be assured p.m., free of charge with refreshments receive a maximum of two (2) Slovak Catholic of a memorable and exciting time in the best to follow. Sokol scholarship grant awards in each category. traditions of Sokol fraternalism, good sports- TUES.MARCH 1 A total of 30 Slovak Catholic Sokol col- manship and fellowship. Q Slovak language classes for begin- lege grants of $1,000 each, two Theodore and ners at the Brashear Association, 2005 Mary Jane Rich Memorial Scholarships one for 70th International Bowling Tournament Sarah St., Pittsburgh, Pa., tel.412 431- a male and female in the amount of $2,500 each, May 20-22 at the Airport Bowling Lanes 2236 from 6:30 - 8 p.m. two Emil Slavik Memorial Scholarships one Buffalo, New York SAT.MARCH 5 for a male and female in the amount of $2,000 29th International Softball Tournament Q 64th annual Florida Slovak Day at each, one The Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial July 8-10 at Kirby Park Fields the cultural center of The Slovak Gar- Scholarship in the amount of $1,000, one Krista L. Glugosh Memorial Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania den, 3110 Howell Branch Road, Win- Scholarship in the amount of $1000 and three Slovak Catholic Sokol Supreme Clinic - Kurz in preparation for ter Park, Fla., doors open at 12 noon, (SCS) Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1000. our 48th International Slet luncheon at 1 p.m., cultural program With one application you may apply for all college scholar- July 28-31 at SUNY Brockport, New York at 3 p.m., music for dancing and lis- ship grants for which you are eligible. Note that only one grant (waiting for Board of Directors approval) tening pleasure until 6 p.m., $30.00 per applicant will be awarded. 61st International Golf Tournament per person, for reservations call 407- August 19-21 at Treasure Lake Golf Resort 677-6894. College scholarship eligibility requirements: DuBois, Pennsylvania SUN.MARCH 6 Slovak Catholic Sokol (a total of 30, $1000 grants will be awarded) 22nd International Men’s Basketball Q Annual meeting of The Slovak • Must have a minimum of $3,000 permanent Life Insurance and Coed Volleyball Tournament Garden in the cultural center, 3110 Coverage October - with exact date and location to be announced Howell Branch Road, Winter Park, • Must be a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol for at least Fla. beginning with Mass in Slovak at fi ve years. 2016 will be a busy and exciting sporting year in the life 10 a.m. meeting and luncheon to fol- • Must have completed one semester of undergraduate of our organization. Mark your calendars and I hope to see you low. Call 407-677-6894. studies as a FULL TIME student at an accredited college, all soon. Q Assembly 182 annual meeting university or professional school, or be enrolled in a Zdar Boh! and patronal feast day observance of graduate or professional degree program. James C. Matlon St. Joseph at the Church of St. John • Must have an accumulated grade point average of at least Supreme Director of Sports & Athletics Nepomucene, 411 East 66th St., New 2.5 or better York City beginning with Mass in • One parent must be a Slovak Catholic Sokol member Slovak at 10:30 a.m. followed by the • Essay- “How has being a member of the Slovak Catholic Holy Year of Mercy pilgrimage meeting and luncheon in the parish Sokol infl uenced my life?” set to visit Rome and Slovakia social hall. MON.MARCH 7 Theodore and Mary Jane Rich (one male and one female grant in Our Group 1 chaplain,The Rev. will continue east on to Levoca, Q Slovak Easter Egg Decorating the amount of $2500 will be awarded) Richard D. Baker, pastor of New Spisska Kapitula, Kezmarok and Eggstravaganza by Mike Yanchak at • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship York’s historic parish of St. John Stara Lubovna. A highlight of the the Mount Lebanon Public Library, AND Nepomucene, affectionately known tour will be attending Mass cel- 16 Castle Shannon Blvd., Mt. Leba- • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry as New York’s Slovak basilica, will ebrated by Father Baker in his fam- non, Pa. beginning at 7 p.m. • Must be majoring in medical curriculum host a Holy Year of Mercy Pilgrim- ily’s ancestral church in the village Q Wreath 22 meeting at the Slovak age to Slovakia and the Eternal City of Starina, a quaint hamlet near the Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 East Car- Emil Slavik (one male and one female grant in the amount of of Rome titled “Slovak Faith and Polish border. The group will also son St., South Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. $2000 will be awarded) Heritage Tour in the Footsteps of visit the region of the High Tatras beginning at 7 p.m. • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship SS. Cyril and Methodius.” The tour and will include rafting on the Du- MARCH 8,9,10 AND departs from New York’s JFK In- najec river, which forms the natural Q Annual audit of the S.C.S. Su- • Both parents must be members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol ternational Airport on Friday, Sep- boundary between Slovakia and preme Auditors for the year 2015 at • Must be majoring in liberal arts, the sciences, pre-law, tember 30 and returns on Tuesday, Poland. Visits will also be made to the Home Offi ce beginning at 9 a.m. pre-medical or business curriculum. October 11. The tour will include Presov and Kosice. MARCH 11-12 English speaking guides in Austria, From Kosice, the tour departs Q Quarterly Meeting of the S.C.S. The Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in the Slovakia and Italy. for the Eternal City of Rome. This Board of Directors at the Home Of- amount of $1000 will be awarded) The pilgrimage will include a visit will coincide with this year’s fi ce beginning at 8:30 a.m. • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship full day tour of the Imperial Capi- Holy Year of Mercy as proclaimed SUN.MARCH 13 AND tal of Vienna, once the center of by Pope Francis. A tour of ancient Q Pingpong tournament in SS. Cyril • Majoring in Nursing or Medical curriculum the Austro-Hungarian Empire of Rome will be included. A highlight and Methodius Church Hall, 235 • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry which the Slovaks were a part. Vi- of the visit will be attending Mass in Ackerman Ave., Clifton, N.J. begin- Krista L. Glugosh Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in the amount enna is one of Europe’s most his- the chapel of the Pontifi cal Slovak ning at 2 p.m.; interested participants of $1000 will be awarded) toric and picturesque cities. The College of SS. Cyril and Methodius should contact Mark Homola at tel. • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship tour will then proceed to Slovakia’s followed by a dinner there. The tour 862 703-6220. AND sparkling capital city of Bratislava concludes with return to New York Q Slovak Independence Day obser- • Majoring in curriculum with a focus in computer graphics, on the picturesque Danube River, on Tuesday, October 11. The tour vance hosted by Assembly 1 of the design or layout visiting the historic castle, its pal- includes round-trip air transporta- (Continued on page 12) aces and the Cathedral of St. Martin tion from New York, four star ho- Slovak Catholic Sokol Memorial Scholarship (3 grants in the where Mass will be celebrated. The tels, daily breakfasts and dinners OUR NEXT ISSUE IS amount of $1000 will be awarded to the applicant that best exem- plifi es the spirit of volunteerism) tour will enjoy the area’s historic with visits to museums and guided MARCH 9TH wine tour of the Small Carpathians, tours included. Plan to join Father • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship In keeping with our bi week ly • Essay- “Describe the one volunteer experience that made visiting cultural sites and visiting a Baker and be a part of this once-in- publishing schedule, the next the biggest personal impact on you- how/why”. pottery and ceramics factory. Visits a-lifetime opportunity to visit Slo- issue of the Slovak Catho lic to Trnava, known as “The Rome vakia and Rome during the Holy Fal con will be that of Wednes- of Slovakia” due to its numerous Year of Mercy. Cost of the tour, day, March 9th. Deadline for The process of applying for any of the above college level churches; the great city of Nitra, the which includes airfare, lodging and all pho tos and in for ma tion for scholarships is completely on-line. Applications and instructions are center of the mission of SS. Cyril meals is $3,600 per person, based this is sue will be Thurs day, ONLY available on our website @ www.slovakcatholicsokol.org and Methodius which is Slovakia’s on double accommodation. The March 3rd. View e-Falcon on Questions regarding the Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship oldest diocese as well as a visit to single supplement is $600. For ad- our website: www.slovakcatho- Program may be directed to: the country’s national Shrine of Our ditional information on this historic licsokol.org. Thank ing you for Mother of Sorrows at Sastin are tour, feel free to call the rectory of your con tin ued co op er a tion in (Continued on page 11) also on the program. St. John Nepomucene in New York this mat ter, I re main Zdar Boh! From western Slovakia, the tour City at tel. 212 734-4613. Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor

PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God... and Slovak life Third Sunday of Lent Summer Slovak language This year, the Slovak Bowling Congress looks forward - February 28th scholarship available to seeing many Sokol members from various commu- For the eleventh consecutive year, the Western nities at the tournament. Good sportsmanship, Slovak Luke 13:1-19 Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Association is offering a fellowship and camaraderie will be much in evidence. scholarship to attend the Summer Slovak Language and A reading from the holy Gospel Culture Program at Comenius University in Slovakia’s 64th Florida Slovak Day set according to Luke capital city of Bratislava from August 2 to August 22, for March 5 in Winter Park, Fla. 2016. The Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Asso- Continuing in a fi ne cultural tradition spanning Some people told Jesus about the Galileans ciation will award $2,500 from the Professor Stephanie more than six decades, The Slovak Garden, billed as “A whose blood Pilate had mingled with the Husek Scholarship Fund to cover transportation, tuition, Home for American Slovaks,” will host its 64th annual blood of their sacrifi ces Jesus said to them in reply, “Do you think that because these and room and board to the successful candidate. Florida Slovak Day on Saturday, March 5 at its cultural Galileans suffered in this way they were greater Applicants must meet the following requirements: center located at 3110 Howell Branch Road in Winter sinners than all other Galileans? 1) Must be a full time college student. 2) Must be of Park, just outside Orlando, Fla. By no means! But I tell you if you do not repent Slovak heritage. 3) Must not have previously attended The annual event is an opportu- you will all perish as they did! the program. 4) Must apply to Comenius University for nity for Florida’s growing perma- Or those eighteen people who were killed acceptance. 5) Must be willing to attend Western Penn- nent Slovak population as well as when the tower at Siloam fell on them sylvania Slovak Cultural Association events when re- snowbirds from north of the Ma- – do you think they were more guilty than everyone else who lived quested to discuss the program. son Dixon Line to celebrate their in Jerusalem By no means! But l tell you The SAS Summer School is the oldest summer culture and heritage. The Slovak you do not repent you will all perish as they did! language school in Slovakia and is designed to enable Day program will be held in the cultural center of The And he told them this parable: students to improve and enhance their Slovak language Slovak Garden. Doors open at 12 noon with a luncheon There once was a person who had a fi g tree planted competency as well as increase their knowledge of Slo- featuring Slovak culinary specialities beginning at 1 his orchard and when he came in search of fruit on it vak literature and culture. For additional information on p.m. A cultural program featuring Slovak music, dance but found none he said to the gardener. this summer’s program or for an application, contact Jo- and song will begin at 3 p.m. Live music for dancing For three years now l have come in search of fruit seph T. Senko, the Honorary Slovak Consul in Pennsyl- and listening pleasure will be provided throughout the on this fi g tree but have found none. So cut it down. vania at [email protected], tel. 412 531-2990 or 412 956- afternoon until 6 p.m. Tickets for this year’s Slovak Day Why should it exhaust the soil? He said to him in reply, 6000. Completed applications must be received by the are $30.00 per person. For reservations call The Slovak ‘Sir leave it for this year also and l shall cultivate Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Association on Garden at tel. 407 677-6894 or email at slovakgarden@ the ground around it and fertilize it’ it may or before April 15, 2016, at WPSCA, Manor Oak Two, centurylink.net. An enjoyable afternoon in sunny Flori- bear fruit in the future. If not you can cut it down.’ ” Suite 500, 1910 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15220. da is assured. More information can be found at: http://staryweb.fphil. The Slovak Garden, billed as “A Home for Ameri- The Gospel of the Lord. uniba.sk/index.php?id=899. can Slovaks” has its beginnings in 1950 when a group of Slovak fraternalists decided to build a facility in sun- Fourth Sunday of Lent 74th Annual Slovak Bowling ny Florida where they planned to reside during their re- – March 6th Congress tournament set tirement years. Property was purchased and a complex Continuing in a fi ne sporting tradition of the Ameri- of apartments was constructed in Winter Park, located Luke 15:1-3, 11-32 can Slovak community spanning more than seven de- just outside Orlando. Over the years, the Orlando area cades, this year’s 74th annual Slovak Bowling Congress has enjoyed tremendous growth and has become one A reading from the holy Gospel of America tournament is set for weekends beginning of the premier areas in Florida attracting both tourists according to Luke April 9 continuing over weekends until May 1, exclud- and individuals making the area their year-round home. ing the Easter weekend of March 26. This tournament Today, Florida ranks as the nation’s third most populous Tax collectors and sinners were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, is certifi ed by the United States Bowling Congress. state with a population exceeding 20 million, including but the Pharisees and scribes began to complain, saying, This year’s competition will be staged on the 48 well- many of Slovak ancestry. The fi rst Florida Slovak Day, “This man welcomes sinners and eats with them.” conditioned lanes of the Stonehedge hosted by The Slovak Garden was held in 1952 and So to them Jesus addressed this parable: Bowling Lanes, located at 580 East since then, the annual March observance has grown in “A man had two sons, and the younger son said to his father, Cuyahoga Falls in Akron, Oh. Out- popularity. Today, The Slovak Garden hosts a modern ’Father, give me the share of your estate that should come to me.” So the father divided the property between them. of-town bowlers will be housed at cultural center along with a Slovak Museum. Andrew After a few days, the younger son collected all his belongings the Country Inn & Suites located F. Hudak, Jr., former president of The Slovak Garden, and well-known American Slovak cultural and frater- and set off to a distant country where he squandered his inheritance at 1420 Main Street in Cuyahoga on a life of dissipation. Falls, Oh., tel. 330-926-1233. nal leader, authored a book on the history of the Slo- vaks in Florida. Of special pride to the Florida Slovak When he had freely spent everything, a severe famine struck that country, An entry of more than 700 bowlers from 160 cities and he found himself in dire need. community is Congressman John Mica. Congressman of the United States and Canada is expected. Bowlers So he hired himself out to one of the local citizens will compete for a prize fund in excess of $20,000. Es- Mica, who is of Slovak ancestry, represents Florida’s who sent him to his timated fi rst place prizes include: $1,500 team, $1,000 9th Congressional District in the House of Representa- farm to tend the swine. And he longed to eat his fi ll of the pods Doubles, $600 Singles and $500 All Events. The entry tives which includes the Winter Park area and has ac- on which the swine fed, but nobody gave him any. fee is $18.00 per bowler per event; $5.00 in all-events. tively supported the work of The Slovak Garden over Coming to his senses he thought, Past Slovak Bowling Congress of America Tournaments the years. ‘How many of my father’s hired workers have more than enough food to have enjoyed to date 13,770 teams, 33,468 doubles, The Slovak Garden offers one bedroom effi cien- eat, but here am I, dying from hunger. 77,835 singles and 56,506 all-events. All time prize list cies, as well as two bedroom apartments, poolside to in- I shall get up and go to my father and I shall say to him, payouts have totaled $911,592.01. For entries, contact dividuals age 55 and older. A minimum 12-month lease “Father, I have sinned against Joseph M. Harkulich, SBC Secretary, 1414 Bedford is required. For information contact The Slovak Garden heaven and against you. I no longer deserve to be called your son; Road, SE, Masury, Oh 44438, tel. 330-448-8630. All re- at the telephone and email listed above. treat me as you would treat one of your hired workers.” mittances must be payable to Slovak Bowling Congress On Sunday, March 6, the annual meeting of The So he got up and went back to his father. of SBC. John M.Golias serves as president of the Slovak Slovak Garden will be held. Mass will be celebrated in While he was still a long way off, Bowling Congress of America. In addition to the tour- Slovak at 10 a.m. with the meeting and luncheon to fol- his father caught sight of him, and was fi lled with compassion. nament championship awards, several SBC Tournament low. He ran to his son, embraced him and kissed him. Awards will be featured including the Slovak Catholic His son said to him, ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven and against you; I no longer deserve to be called your son.’ Sokol All-Events award and the Dr. Stephen J. Hletko Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural But his father ordered his servants, ‘Quickly bring the fi nest robe and put it HDCP Series Team award, named for one of the Slo- Association to host language classes on him; put a ring on his fi nger and sandals on his feet. vak Bowling Congress of America founders and former The Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Take the fattened calf and slaughter it. Sokol supreme offi cer, the late Dr. Stephen J. Hletko of Association(WPSCA) will again host it Spring Slovak Then let us celebrate with a feast, because this son of mine was dead, and Chicago. Many Sokols over the years have been active in Language Classes for beginners in Pittsburgh, Pa. These has come to life again; he was lost, and has been found.” the Slovak Bowling Congress of America. Currently our classes are held at the Brashear Association located at Then the celebration began. Now the older son had been out in the fi eld Supreme Secretary Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. and our Su- 2005 Sarah Street in Pittsburgh, Pa.(tel.412 431-2236). and, on his way back, as he neared the house, preme Director of Sports and Athletics James C. Matlon Classes meet every Tuesday evening from 6:30 to 8 he heard the sound of music and dancing. He called one of the servants serve on the SBC Advisory Board. The fi rst SBC tourna- p.m. from Tuesday, March 1 through Tuesday, April and asked what this might mean. The servant said to him, ‘Your brother has ment was held in the spring of 1939. The tournaments 19. Bozena Hilko is the instructor. These are the only were not held during World War II and resumed in 1947. (Continued on page 11) (Continued on page 13) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 PAGE 5

Inaugurating the new administration Lodge Jottings SKS 2020 Committee- Seeking Interested Members Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors During the 32nd Quadrennial Convention held in Pittsburgh, PA set for March 11-12 in Passaic, New Jersey MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. this past summer, the convention attendees endorsed the creation of a Assembly 34 SKS 2020 Committee to make recommendations As per Section 3.2 (F) of the Constitution and Bylaws of the We extend a cordial invitation in regards to the Slovak Catholic Sokol govern- Slovak Catholic Sokol, we hereby offi cially announce the Quarterly to all our members as well as that ing structure for the 2019 33rd Convention. Over Meeting of the Board of Directors scheduled for March 11-12, 2016 of Wreath 47 to join us as we host the next four years, the committees will investi- at the Home Offi ce in Passaic, N.J. This is the fi rst meeting of the new the patronal feast of St. George gate fraternal organization best practices, review administration elected at the 32nd National Convention in Pittsburgh, on Sunday, April 24. Mass will and compare similar fraternal governing bod- Pa. this past August. be celebrated for the living and ies, identify legal and regulatory requirements The meeting will open on Friday, March 11 with a Mass at 8:30 deceased members of Assembly and open dialogue with you, the members of a.m. celebrated for the living and deceased members of our organi- 34 at 9 a.m. at the Church of SS. our organization. Each committee member will zation by our Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic in the Cyril and Methodius, 1315 Second participate in investigative meetings, engage the Board Room of the Home Offi ce. Following the liturgy, the meeting Street, N.E. by our parish admin- membership at large and assist in developing the recommendation re- of the Slovak Catholic Sokol Museum Board will convene. At 10 a.m. istrator, the Rev. Edison Galarza, port for the convention delegates. Per the 32nd Convention, the nine the Board of Directors meeting will be called to order. The retiring O.C.C.S.S. Following the liturgy, member SKS 2020 Committee consists of the following individuals: board members will present their reports. The directors will continue we will enjoy breakfast in the Fa- the meeting until all business brought before the board has been acted ther George Dargay Memorial Hall Chairperson- Julie Ann Dobbs upon. of the parish. There is no charge for On Saturday, March 12, following the conclusion of the meet- the breakfast. We remind all partici- Members- ing, the directors and guests will assemble at St. Mary’s Assumption pants that there is no parking in the • Supreme President Church, located at the corner of Market and Monroe Streets where school lot. We invite all to celebrate • Supreme Secretary the pastor is the Rev. Jorge Rodriquez for the traditional installation with us as we commemorate the • Three group presidents Mass at 5 p.m. Following the liturgy, a buffet supper will be served 107th anniversary of the founding • Three members at large in St. Mary’s Parish Center. Area Assembly and Wreath offi cers and of our Assembly. members are cordially invited to participate in the liturgy and supper. So mark your calendar and join The convention set the committee member guidelines to limit Any Group, Assembly, Wreath or individual member having any us for our annual patronal feast day membership to no more than one member per group and prohibits recommendations for the good of the order should address same by observance on April 24 as we cel- any additional Supreme Offi cers or employees of the Slovak Catholic writing to: Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C., Supreme Secretary, Slovak Cath- ebrate Sokol fellowship and frater- Sokol from membership. olic Sokol, P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison St., Passaic, NJ. 07055 by the nalism in the Twin Cities. A happy In collaboration with the Supreme President, he and I will ap- deadline of March 1, 2016. and healthy new year to all! point the additional 6 members to the committee by April 15, 2016. We ask for the continued prayers and support of the membership Zdar Boh! If you are interested in participating as a committee member, please as the new Board of Directors gathers to labor in the best traditions of James T. Genosky submit a signed letter of application to me by March 31, 2016. The our organization and promote the high ideals of the fraternal benefi t Financial Secretary committee membership request letter must include the following in- system. formation: Zdar Boh! NEW YORK, NY • Applicable experience Michael J. Horvath Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. • Slovak Catholic Sokol involvement at the following levels: Supreme President Supreme Secretary Assembly 182 The annual meeting of our lodge Wreath/Assembly/Group/National is scheduled for Sunday, March 6 • Convention participation- number of conventions at St. John Nepomucene, located at attended/last one attended YOUR BENEFICIARIES the corner of East 66th Street and • A brief description of why you would like to be a member When was the last time you looked at your des ig nat ed ben efi - First Avenue. This year’s annual of the SKS 2020 Committee cia ries on your valuable Sokol insurance poli cy? How impor tant meeting has been scheduled earlier is it? Just think about how much your life has changed. Have you due to the early date of Easter. As Letters of interest may be sent to: married, divorced, had children, maybe you lost a loved one? has been our long-standing frater- Julie Ann Dobbs This is an item you should con sid er an nu al ly. If you do need to nal tradition we will also host the 5314 Agatha Turn make changes to any of your poli cies, contact the Home Of fi ce traditional celebration honoring our Racine, WI 53402 at 800-886-7656. Assembly’s patron, St. Joseph. Our Or via email attachment to [email protected] program begins with attendance at the 10:30 a.m. Slovak Mass which I am looking forward to chairing this committee and working will be celebrated for the living closely with you the members to ensure the success and longevity of and deceased members of our As- the Slovak Catholic Sokol. Feel free to connect with me via email if sembly. Following the liturgy, we you have any questions related to this process. Zdar Boh! will gather in the parish social hall for our meeting and luncheon pro- Fraternally yours, gram. All members are cordially Julie Ann Dobbs invited to attend. SKS 2020 Committee Chairperson ISSN: 0897-8107 In 2015, we enjoyed an active fraternal and social year. Our lodge present at this year’s St. Joseph’s PITTSBURGH, PA Established April 15, 1911 was represented at the 32nd nation- Day celebration. It will be his fi rst Wreath 22 Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol al convention of our organization in since becoming our pastor. Father The next meeting of our Wreath Issued Bi-Weekly Pittsburgh and our members have Baker himself is an active Sokol. under the patronage of St. Cecilia, participated in many local Slovak, He serves as the chaplain of Group is scheduled for Monday, March Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor religious and cultural activities. We 1, whose patron “Msgr. Stephen 7th at the Slovak Catholic Sokol thank all who had a hand in the suc- Krasula served as a beloved pastor Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 Club, South Side beginning at 7 cess of both our St. Nicholas Day of St. John Nepomucene. In 1916, p.m. All members are invited to at- celebration as well as the Vilija we observe the centennial of Msgr. tend. Annual Subscription Rates Dinner held in our parish. Our of- Krasula’s appointment as pastor of On our meeting agenda will be United States $40.00 – All others countries $45.00 fi cers and members were active at St. John Nepomucene. Msgr. Kra- discussion of our traditional spa- both events. sula served for 52 years as pastor ghetti lunch, our St. Cecilia Break- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, This year marks the 93rd anni- until his retirement in 1968. He fast as well as other fraternal and P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, versary of the founding of our As- passed away in 1970. social events during 2016. Now Passaic, New Jersey 07055 sembly. It was in the spring of 1923 Reports of our offi cers will be that winter is behind us, now is that a group of young Slovak men presented and plans for our up- the time to get out and share each Member of the Catholic Press gathered at St. John Nepomucene coming fraternal activities will be Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's other’s company in the best tradi- Association of America Parish to establish a new lodge of discussed. Election of offi cers will tions of Sokol fellowship and fra- the Slovak Catholic Sokol. They also take place. We look forward to ternalism. An enjoyable evening is Proprietor and Publisher selected St. Joseph as patron of seeing a good turnout of our mem- assured. SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL the lodge and over the years, our bers at his year’s patronal feast day Looking ahead, Group 14 will members have enjoyed an integral observance. With best wishes for a P.O. Box 899 host a Lock-In Movie Night for part of the fraternal, religious, and happy, healthy and prosperous new children ages 3 to 12 on Friday, 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 cultural activities of the New York year, may I remain April 29. All children may bring Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 area Slovak community. We have Zdar Boh! one friend to come and stay over- WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org much to be proud of. Anna Korcak Father Richard D. Baker will be Financial Secretary (Continued on page 12) PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Donations to the 2016 Saints Cyril and Methodius Appeal may be sent at any time during the year Donations made to the 37th Annual Saints Cyril and Methodius Appeal of the Slovak Catholic Federation in 2015 in Support of the Ministry of the Pontifi cal Slovak College of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Rome and religious communities of men and women in Slovakia

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN, PA Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic Union SS. Cyril and Methodius, Reading ...... $712.00 Branch 60, Sugarloaf, PA ...... $25.00 St. John Fisher Church, North Catasauqua ...... 152.00 Branch 90, Laurel Run, PA ...... 25.00 $864.00 Branch 124, Hazleton, PA ...... 25.00 DIOCESE OF ALTOONA-JOHNSTOWN, PA Branch 213, Laurel Run, PA ...... 25.00 Our Lady of the Alleghenies, Lilly ...... $637.00 Monsignor Francis J. Beeda District, Sugarloaf, PA ...... 25.00 SS. Cyril and Methodius, Windber ...... 380.00 Board of Directors, Wilkes-Barre, PA ...... 600.00 $1,017.00 $725.00 DIOCESE OF CLEVELAND, OH St. Edward, Parkman...... $287.00 First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association $287.00 Branch 2, Yonkers, NY ...... $100.00 ARCHDIOCESE OF DETROIT, MI Branch 234, Union, NJ ...... 100.00 SS. Cyril and Methodius, Sterling Heights ...... $500.00 Branch 289, Gary, IN $500.00 In honor of the Rev. Joseph Kelchak on the occasion DIOCESE OF GREENSBURG, PA of his 65th anniversary of priestly ordination ...... 100.00 St. Florian, United...... $50.00 Branch 475, Bedford, OH ...... 100.00 $50.00 Magdalen I. Iskra District, Wilkes-Barre, PA ...... 100.00 ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK, NY $500.00 St. John Nepomucene, Manhattan ...... $500.00 Most Holy Trinity, Yonkers ...... 1,201.00 First Catholic Slovak Union Sodality of Our Lady, Most Holy Trinity, Yonkers ...... 100.00 Branch 19, Bridgeport, CT ...... $150.00 $1,801.00 Branch 382, Scranton, PA ...... 100.00 DIOCESE OF PATERSON, NJ Branch 493, Chicago, IL ...... 25.00 St. Mary of the Assumption, Passaic ...... $943.00 Msgr. Stephen Krasula District # 16, New York,NY ...... 50.00 SS. Cyril and Methodius, Clifton ...... 959.00 $325.00 $1,902.00 DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH, PA SLOVAK CATHOLIC FEDERATION CHAPTERS Holy Trinity, West Miffl in ...... $300.00 Cardinal Jozef Tomko Chapter, Bethlehem, PA ...... $100.00 $300.00 Most Holy Trinity Chapter, Yonkers, NY ...... 100.00 DIOCESE OF SCRANTON, PA $200.00 Diocese of Scranton ...... $10,860.30 Church of the Epiphany, Sayre ...... 1,909.0 CLERGY DONORS Our Lady of Hope, Wilkes-Barre ...... 100.00 Most Rev. Joseph V. Adamec, Bishop-emeritus of SS. Cyril and Methodius, Hazleton ...... 488.50 Altoona-Johnstown, Holidaysburg, PA ...... $200.00 St. John the Evangelist, Pittston ...... 150.00 Rev. Leonard M. Bacik, Middleburg Heights, OH ...... 100.00 $13,507.80 Rev. Richard D. Baker, New York, NY ...... 550.00 DIOCESE OF STEUBENVILLE, OH Rev. Richard A. Bay, Green Pond, NJ ...... 50.00 Corpus Christi Church, Caldwell ...... $75.00 Rev. Msgr. John J. Bendik, Pittston, PA ...... 25.00 $75.00 Rev. Sylvester J. Bendzella, Hollidaysburg, PA ...... 200.00 DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN, OH Rev. Msgr. Michael J. Chaback, Northampton, PA ...... 250..00 Christ the Savior Church, Struthers ...... $698.00 Rev. Richard J. Cirba, Clarks Summit, PA ...... 100.00 Christ the Good Shepherd, Campbell ...... 200.00 Rev. Frantisek Conka, C.O., Tappan, NY ...... 100.00 Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Rev. Ralph Coletta, Bath, OH ...... 50.00 Holy Name of Jesus Church, Youngstown...... 318.00 Rev. Edward R. Domin, Reading, PA ...... 75.00 SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, Youngstown ...... 142.50 Rev. Matthew S. Ernest, Yonkers, NY ...... 50.00 St. Matthias Church, Youngstown...... 522.00 Rev. Mark Q. Fedor, Cleveland, OH ...... 50.00 $1,880.50 Rev. Joseph E. Feltz, Prospect, PA ...... 10.00 OUTSIDE THE U.S. Rev. Damian J. Ference, Wickliffe, OH ...... 100.00 Rev. Robert Furcheck, Lady Lake, FL ...... 100.00 ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO, ONT. CANADA Rev. Richard J. Gabuzda, Omaha, NE ...... 50.00 SS. Cyril and Methodius, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada Rev. Msgr. John M. Galyo, Darby, PA ...... 25.00 (US DOLLARS) ...... $ 950.00 Rev. John Joseph Goncar,O.F.M.,Pittsburgh, PA ...... 20.00 Rev. David J. Halaiko, Akron, OH ...... 25.00 RELIGIOUS COMMUNITIES Rev. Bede Hazzo, O.S.B., Latrobe, PA ...... 25.00 School Sisters of St. Francis, Pittsburgh, Pa...... $200.00 Rt. Rev. Gary A. Hoover, O.S.B., Cleveland, OH ...... 125.00 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FRATERNALS Rev. Michael Hoyer, Plantation, FL ...... 100.00 Slovak Catholic Sokol Rev. Richard E. Hudak, Lorain, OH ...... 50.00 Assembly 1, Passaic, NJ ...... $50.00 Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic, Sayre, PA ...... 100.00 Assembly 11, Chicago, IL ...... 100.00 Rev. Joseph Karcinski, Bridgeport, CT ...... 100.00 Assembly 57, Allentown, PA ...... 10.00 Rev. Carl G. Kish, Cortland, OH ...... 50.00 Assembly 59, Wilkes-Barre, PA ...... 100.00 Rev. John E. Komar, Rutherford, NJ ...... 25.00 Assembly 72, Catasauqua, PA ...... 100.00 Rev. Joel M. Kovanis, Sun City, FL ...... 75.00 Assembly 78, Bethlehem, PA ...... 100.00 Rev. Thomas Koys, Lemont, IL ...... 25.00 Assembly 162, Clifton, NJ ...... 50.00 Rev. Micah E. Kozoil, Dunbar, PA ...... 100.00 Assembly 182, New York City ...... 100.00 Rev. Jozef Krajnak, Ph.D., Linden, NJ ...... 50.00 Assembly 219, Yonkers, NY ...... 50.00 Very Rev. Eugene Kubina, T.O.R., Newry, PA ...... 50.00 Wreath 11, Johnstown, NY ...... 100.00 Rev. Msgr. Raymond Kupke, Hawthorne, NJ ...... 100.00 Wreath 14, Johnstown, PA ...... 100.00 Most Rev. Joseph E. Kurtz Wreath 147, Larksville, PA ...... 25.00 Archbishop of Louisville, KY ...... 50.00 Group 1, “Msgr. Stephen Krasula,” Passaic, N.J ...... 100.00 Rev. Jerome Lajak, Avon, OH ...... 100.00 Group 6, “Msgr. Andrew Hlinka,” Perryopolis, PA ...... 100.00 Rev. Edward S. Litavec, Pittsburgh, PA ...... 100.00 Group 9, “SS. Cyril and Methodius,” Johnstown, PA ...... 100.00 Rev. Thomas Magary, Steubenville, OH ...... 200.00 Delegates of the 32nd national convention ...... 617.00 Rev. Joseph J. Mattey, Dunmore, PA ...... 25.00 60th International Golf Tournament ...... 314.00 Rev. Msgr. John Mraz, Emmaus, PA ...... 50.00 Board of Directors, Passaic, NJ ...... 300.00 Rev. Lawrence M. Milby, $2,416.00 London, United Kingdom ...... 100.00 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 PAGE 7

Rev. Thomas A. Nasta, Philadelphia, PA ...... 200.00 Rev. Msgr. Thomas J. Orsulak, Reading, PA ...... 25.00 Rev. Andrew Pavlak, Socorro, NM ...... 200.00 Rev. Joseph H. Piskura, Westlake, OH ...... 100.00 Rev. John V. Polednak, V.E., Kingston, PA ...... 50.00 Rev. Msgr. Stephen J. Radocha, Easton, PA ...... 100.00 Rev. Daniel C. Sabatos, White Plains, NY ...... 25.00 Rev. Msgr. John R. Sasway, Lilly, PA ...... 100.00 Rev. Msgr. Joseph P. Semancik, Whiting, IN ...... 100.00 Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Siffrin, V.G,, Youngstown, OH ...... 100.00 Most Rev. Richard J. Sklba Auxiliary Bishop-emeritus of Milwaukee, WI ...... 100.00 Very Rev. Andrew Stanko, Johnstown, PA ...... 50.00 Rev. Joseph E. Vamos, Crown Point, IN ...... 25.00 Rev. Vincent P. Velas, McKeesport, PA ...... 50.00 Rev. Gary Yanus, Brook Park, OH ...... 50.00 $5,005.00 INDIVIDUAL DONORS Dr. John Adan, Henderson, NV...... $100.00 Anonymous, Dover, NH ...... 100.00 Anna Balash, Bridgeport, CT ...... 50.00 The Rev. Richard D. Baker, pastor of the parish of St. John Nepomucene in New York Paul Berish, Kingston, NY ...... 100.00 City and chaplain of Group 1, is shown praying in the Chapel of the Pontifi cal Slovak Cyril F. Brendza, Blue Bell, PA ...... 50.00 College of SS. Cyril and Methodius in Rome during a recent visit there. Father Baker Margaret and John Ferri, Bethlehem, PA ...... 100.00 has fi nalized his Holy Year of Mercy Pilgrimage, September 30 - October 11, 2016 Marie A. Golias, Lakewood, OH ...... 25.00 which will visit Slovakia and Rome. A highlight of the visit to the Eternal City will be Anita and John Gregory, Sugarloaf, PA ...... 25.00 Mass celebrated in the Pontifi cal Slovak College’s chapel on October 9. Patrica A. Gregus, Exeter, PA ...... 20.00 Andrew and Margaret Hvozdovic, Wilkes-Barre, PA ...... 25.00 Donations to this year’s 38th annual Saints Cyril and Methodius Appeal will be Mary Cervenansky Kane, Trumbull, CT ...... 250.00 accepted throughout 2016. Funds raised in this appeal aid the Pontifi cal Slovak College of Theresa and Len Kluchinski, Laurel Run, PA ...... 50.00 Saints Cyril and Methodius in Rome which this year celebrates its 53rd anniversary of its Mr. & Mrs. David J. Kmetz, West Harrison, NY ...... 50.00 dedication. Built principally through the generosity of the Slovak communities in the Unit- James and Michele Knis, Canton, OH ...... 25.00 ed States and Canada, the college serves as a graduate residence Joseph Kocab, Cleveland, OH ...... 100.00 for Slovak priests pursuing graduate degrees at the various Pon- George J. Kostelnik, Bethlehem, PA ...... 100.00 tifi cal universities in the Eternal City. In addition, a percentage of Joseph A. Kovalyak, Palm Coast, FL ...... 20.00 the funds raised aid religious communities of men and women in Joseph Kushner, High Point, NC ...... 25.00 Slovakia. This year marks the 1,153rd anniversary of the arrival In memory of Dr. Ervin Lepko, of Saints Cyril and Methodius in Slovakia and the beginning of by his wife, Judith Lepko, Englewood Cliffs, NJ ...... 300.00 their evangelization efforts among our ancestors. It was in 863 In memory of Blessed Bishop Basil Hopko, by LaRabida A.D. that the brother saints arrived in the area of Nitra in what was Council #166, Knights of Columbus, Yonkers, NY ...... 100.00 then the Great Moravian Empire. In gratitude to Almighty God Shirley Lucas, Niagara Falls, NY ...... 100.00 for the gift of faith which we have received, let us do our part to assist the Church in Slova- Robert A. Magruder, Louisville, KY...... 25.00 kia by supporting this year’s 38th annual Saints Cyril and Methodius Appeal of the Slovak Attorney Cynthia M. Maleski, Natrona Heights, PA ...... 200.00 Catholic Federation. What Saint Patrick is to the Irish, Saint Boniface to the Germans and Andrew J. Merkovsky, Bayonne, NJ ...... 500.00 Saint Augustine to the English, that is what Saints Cyril and Methodius are to Slovaks and Joseph Neslusan, Portsmouth, NH ...... 50.00 the family of Slavic nations. North End Slovak Citizens Club, Wilkes-Barre, PA ...... 100.00 Tax deductible donations, however large or small, will be much appreciated. Send Betty C. Pirnick, WilkesBarre, PA ...... 100.00 checks payable to: SLOVAK CATHOLIC FEDERATION to the national secretary-trea- Sue Ann and Jack Seich, Canton, OH ...... 100.00 surer, Dolores M. Evanko, 173 Berner Ave., Hazleton, PA 18201. We thank all of the do- Thomas Stolarek, Minneapolis, MN ...... 40.00 nors who so generously supported the 2015 appeal and we look forward to their continued Patrice Swartz, Allentown, PA ...... 20.00 support in 2016. In memory of Daniel J. and Mary Yancus Tanzone, Pan Boh Zaplat! May God repay your generosity! Daniel F. Tanzone, Yonkers, NY ...... 100.00 Thank you and Zdar Boh! Mr. & Mrs. David Tarantini, Harveys Lake, PA ...... 50.00 Edward S. Ungvarsky, United, PA ...... 25.00 Reverend Andrew S. Hvozdovic Reverend Thomas A. Nasta Jana Mihal Waitkus, Mountain Top, PA ...... 25.00 National President, National First Vice President, In memory of Joseph M. and Mary P. Salamon, Slovak Catholic Federation Slovak Catholic Federation by daughter, Eileen Salamon Wilson, Stratford, CT ...... 100.00 Appeal Coordinator Mary E. Wing, Saratoga Springs, NY ...... 50.00 Dolores M. Evanko Rosemary Wisnosky, Naperville, IL ...... 25.00 National Secretary-Treasurer $3,145.00 Slovak Catholic Federation The total amount raised in the 2015 Slovak Catholic Federation’s 173 Berner Ave. Saint Cyril and Methodius Appeal was ...... $35,650.30 Hazleton, PA 18201

27th World Youth Day The theme of the 28th World Youth Days, scheduled for Krakow, Po- land in August 2016 is “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for they will receive mercy,” (Matthew 5:7). Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven(Matthew 5:3) and “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God”(Matthew 5:8) are themes for preceding Youth Days, which are go- ing to be organized locally. In 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Pope Francis said: “Look, read the beatitudes: that will do you good!” He asked the young people to read the beatitudes again and to make them the action plan for their lives. World Youth Days were begun by St. John Paul II in 1986. The fi rst World Youth Day was held in Rome. We have hosted World Youth Days in the United States on two occasions. For information on the 2016 World Youth Day, visit www.worldyouthday.com/krakow-2016. PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 24, 2016

What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland freedom and freedom of conscience, it will face ever bigger threats and pay an ever higher price for not helping human- ity enough,” said Figel, adding that his initiative has already been welcomed by German Chancellor Angela Merkel and former French President Nicholas Sarkozy, for example. Lajcak in Slovenia: migration crisis needs European solution Migration is a problem of all of Europe and so it needs a solution concerning the whole of Europe, Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajcak said at talks with top Slovenian offi cials in Ljubljana on January 29. Lajcak met Slovenia’s President Borut Phor, Prime Minister Miro Cerar and his own counterpart Karl Erjavec. News and Views from Slovakia... “Slovakia and Slovenia are close friends and partners with similar opinions. Our bilateral agenda isn’t burdened Lajcak hands over humanitarian with any problems, so we can jointly focus on European is- worth $50,000 in Ukraine State budget ends January sues,” said Lajcak, adding that in bilateral cooperation there’s Slovak Foreign Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajcak with surplus of $9 million still scope for more intense economic relations, however. handed over humanitarian assistance worth $50,000 in The state budget posted a surplus of $9 million to the The Slovenian offi cials told Lajcak that Slovenia is Kiev on February 1, TASR learned on the same day. end of January, the Finance Ministry reported on February 1. thankful to Slovakia for helping it to deal with the migration “We’re seeking to help concrete people who are The state budget ended the same period of last year $61 crisis by providing accommodation containers for migrants, suffering, as the situation in Ukraine is complicated. We million in the red. as well as police forces to guard the outer Schengen border. mustn’t lose sight of ordinary people even in national poli- Budget expenditures in January were $175 million or “We’re ready to continue helping Slovenia and other tics, let alone children, who’ve lost their parents as a result 15.9 percent lower than a year ago. Incomes also saw a year- European partners. Migration isn’t a national problem, but a of the confl ict” said Lajcak. on-year decline, by $110 million. European one. So it requires a comprehensive pan-European A symbolic check worth $30,000 was handed over The year-on-year increase in tax revenues amounted to solution that must be found and enforced jointly as soon as to the chairperson of the ‘Ukraine - Slovakia SOS’ charity $57 million. Corporate tax collection improved by $16 mil- possible,” said Lajcak, praising the Slovenian authorities in Hana Svacka. The organization will use the funds for two lion, VAT collection by $17 million, year-on-year in January. (Continued on page 10) children’s homes, and to build a playground and buy furni- The cost of servicing the state debt also posted positive ture and hygienic aids. developments, going down by $115 million, or 35.5 percent, Two health care facilities in Uzhhorod, near the Slovak year-on-year, TASR learned from the Finance Ministry. Ex- border, are also to benefi t from the Slovak assistance. The penditures related to the drawing of European Funds reported head of a regional hospital for infectious diseases Mikhail a year-on-year decline of $63 million in January. Payments Polyak received a grand worth $9,500 that is to be used to to the EU budget fell by $53 million when compared to the buy a high-tech diagnostic tool called the elisa analyser in same month of last year. detecting infectious diseases. Meanwhile, the head of the city obstetrics clinic Oleg European Commission forecast: Onopko was presented a check to the tune of $9,000. The Slovak GDP growth at 3.2% in 2016 funds will buy medical equipment used in dealing with Growth in Slovakia’s GDP should reach 3.2 percent high-risk pregnancies and to look after prematurely born this year and 3.4 percent in 2017, while the public debt babies. should decrease to 51.9 percent this year and to 51.2 percent Apart from granting aid worth close to $3.2 million to the year after, according to a current economic forecast for Ukraine since 2014, Slovakia has also received over 140 Slovakia that the European Commission(EC) published on Ukrainians for rehabilitation programs in an effort to help February 4. them recover from their mostly mental ailments caused by “Economic revival in the eurozone and the European the confl ict there. Union is to continue at a moderate pace for the fourth con- secutive year, while the main incentive for growth is domes- Minsk agreements must be tic consumption,” stated the forecast. met thoroughly says Lajcak “Low oil prices, favorable conditions for fi nancing and Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Minister Miro- the low rate of the euro are supporting economic growth, and slav Lajcak, speaking during a working visit to Liev on their infl uence appears to be more long-term than in a previ- February 2, appealed for a thorough implementation of the ous prognosis,” stated the EC, adding that it expects sound Minsk Agreements. economic growth for Slovakia. Slovakia insists on establishing peace and restoring The situation on the jobs market should develop posi- the territorial integrity of Ukraine, noted Lajcak. tively, as well. The unemployment rate in Slovakia is set to Despite the ceasefi re, clashes between pro-Russian decrease to 10.3 percent this year and to 9.3 percent in 2017. separatists and government forces have been occurring in The commission expects that infl ation in Slovakia will eastern Ukraine. Individual points of the Minsk Agreement, stand at 0.3 percent this year and at 1.7 percent in 2017. adopted in February of last year, should have been imple- mented by the end of the year. The agreements should have Figel: EU needs special representative culminated in the restoration of Kiev’s full control over its for religious freedom borders with Russia, but as virtually no point of the agree- European Commission President Jean-Claud Juncker ments has been carried out to the full, the meeting of its on January 27 met the chairman of the Slovak Christian stipulations has been postponed to the end of 2016. Democratic Movement(KDH) Jan Figel concerning an ini- Lajcak at a meeting with his Ukrainian opposite num- tiative presented by the latter last year for creating the post of ber Pavlo Klimkin supported Ukraine’s European aspira- special EU representative for religious freedom worldwide, tions and he praised the fact that the economic part of an TASR learned that same day. association agreement entered into force as of January 1. “It’s a reaction to the current situation in the Middle “We view it as a step in the right direction. It could East, but also in other corners of the world that are witness- help both Ukraine and the EU,” said Lajcak. The agreement ing a decline in religious freedom....with this resulting in per- on free trade between the EU and Ukraine, which is part of The region of the High Tatras is a year-round tourist at- secution, liquidation and even genocide,” Figel told TASR, the association’s agreement signed in June 2014, entered traction. The current winter season affords an abundance adding that the EU should be a worldwide herald of funda- into force as of the beginning of 2016. Russia subsequent- of activities which attracts tourist from across Europe and mental freedoms, including the protection of human dignity. ly suspended its free trade contract with Ukraine signed even North America. Strbske pleso is a picturesque moun- Figel noted that Juncker had known about his initiative, as part of the Commonwealth of Independent States and tain lake of glacial origin and is a top tourist destination in and that he promised to debate it with European Parliament banned imports of Ukrainian products. Kiev reciprocated the High Tatras. Bordering Slovakia and Poland, the high President Martin Schulz in order to gain broader political and when it came to imports of certain Russian goods. Tatras, it includes about two-thirds of its area in Slovakia institutional support for it. Lajcak also voiced support for the introduction of full and one third in Poland. Strbske pleso is the second largest “I believe that also with respect to the ongoing and visa liberalization between the EU and Ukraine and praised glacial lake on the Slovak side, after Velke Hincovo pleso, growing migration crisis, this proposal is one of the possible Kiev for steps that have already been taken. with a maximum depth of 66 feet. It is on the municipal and necessary answers. If Europe doesn’t prevent fundamen- “I believe that Ukrainian citizens will soon be able to lands of the village of Strba, after which Strbske pleso(Lake tal rights in the world from weakening, including religious travel to the Union without visas,” said Lajcak. The minis- Strba) is now named. The word “pleso(tarn) is applied only ters also debated energy and the reverse fl ow of gas from to mountain lakes. The locals used to call it “the puddle” Slovakia to Ukraine, with Lajcak confi rming that gas sup- Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the or “pond(mlaka) in the past. Strbske pleso lake is fed by plies via this route will continue. Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. underground springs and has no visible outfl ow stream. Its surface remains frozen for about 155 days a year. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 PAGE 9 Scenes of the 23rd Annual Slovak Ball Hosted by the Slovak American Cultural Center of New York Held at The Royal Manor in Garfi eld, N.J., January 30 PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 24, 2016

Our Sokol Walking Program enjoyed continued success in 2015 (Continued from page 1) to make the walk with me..well half Way to go to Kristy Peterson, get active. Great Job this year to all of you! time! Brother Olinzock once again of it. Other new members include: Nathan Swift, Cindy Walkowiak, This year I am going to try and I am so proud of each and every went to the Philippines. Jane Krause Marlene McCauley, Jaque Manyak, Melissa Golini, and Jane Krause for encourage many more of our young- one of you. I know most of us live participated in several marathons. I and Alyssa Peterson. Welcome to the walking over 2,000 miles is year! er members to become a member in areas that the weather is not the love hearing what you are doing so group and keep up the great work! Amazing job and I hope to see the of the walking program. SPREAD greatest during parts of the year but please drop me a note when you ac- Way to go to Paula Swoboda, continued success. THE WORD!! I know most of you still manage to get out and get complish a goal so I can share it with Rich Walkowiak and Gigi Krisak We have 25 walkers that have them belong to sports and activities. walking. the other many walkers! for walking over 3,000 miles this walked between 1000 and 1099 If they start keeping track of their I hope your 2016 year has already We have added 4 new members to year! This is a huge accomplish- miles this year! This is great! It miles now, they will continue in to started amazingly and you are on the walking program. My daughter ment and one that I know you feel means we are striving to hit high do so in the future which will keep track for a successful walking year! Hailey Swift is fi nally old enough healthier for achieving! numbers and trying to get out and them on a healthy path. Keep Walking! Zdar Boh! 2015 Sokol Walking Program Results Exercise - for Life The fi tness levels of youngsters First Name Name Group 2015 Year End Total First Name Name Group 2015 Year End Total have not improved despite the great Gigi Krisak 3579.12 Marty Zemanek 5 725 emphasis on exercising. Adults are Rich Walkowiak 14 3279.5 Suzanne Zeman 4 715 working out more, but kids are just Paula Swoboda 3015 Gary Watkins 14 710 not getting enough physical activ- Kristy Peterson 4 2905 Chris Zemanek 5 700 ity. Find out what your school or Nathan Swift 14 2780 Jennifer Zemanek 5 700 recreation center offers for youth. Cindy Walkowiak 14 2404 Marlene McCauley 5 700 Youngsters should have 30 minutes Melissa Golini 5 2300 Matthew Jozwiak 14 688 of vigorous exercise every day. And Jane Krause 1 2061.67 Delores Genosky 11 670 it’s a habit they should developed at Bob Roepke 1 1972.33 Amber Radtke 4 659 an early age. Jennifer Romine 4 1867 Ryan Jozwiak 14 622 Justin Bioni 14 1856 Travis Watkins 14 610 Michelle Mager 5 1800 Anthony Macurak 14 601.75 Kevin Zelina 5 1729 Monica Heap 13 601.57 Pat Kelly 2 1640 Rosemarie Csubak 5 600 Joe Zelina 5 1550 Judy Hromada 5 600 Katherine Zelina 5 1515 Jim Krasky 11 600 Honest Abe Sue Naelitz 5 1500 Dolores Ganobcsik 5 550 Hannah Jozwiak 14 1328 Evan Radtke 4 545 in Action Abe Lincoln’s inauguration took Linda Sevcik, SM 8 1311 Annalise Romine 4 519 place on March 4, 1861. March 5 of James Sankovich 6 1277.5 Julia Jozwiak 14 502 that year, therefore, was Lincoln’s Larry Sevcik 8 1260 Kathleen Trifi letti 5 500 fi rst full day as President of the John Zelina 5 1245 Jaque Manyak 3 456 United States. Brad Hoeck 4 1237 Tina Hellinger 5 450 On the following month, Lincoln David Olinzock 6 1219 Helen Zemanek 5 450 was handed a document for his sig- Andrew Peterson 4 1126 Zach Jozwiak 14 433 nature that indicated his salary as Lisa Hoeck 4 1116 Glenice Zelina 5 425 President started on March 1. Hon- Nancy Sankovich 6 1095 JoAnn Antosy 12 420 est Abe crossed out the March 1 Eric Jozwiak 14 1059 Chris Antosy Sr. 12 405 date and changed it to March 5, the Matthew Zelina 5 1055 Sarah Bioni 14 402 actual day his offi cial duties began. Noah Romine 4 1023 Regina Davies 5 400 At his annual salary of $25,000, John Benyak 6 1008.5 Helen Virant 5 350 the correction he made saved the Jeanne Bombara 3 1001 Bryce Watkins 14 347 taxpayers $273.97. Annika Romine 4 1001 Heidi Bioni 14 335 Michelle Hiatt 5 990 Riana Hoeck 4 324 Michael Zelina 5 975 Juliana Hoeck 4 320 Marge Kurta 5 969 Cindy Novak 9 308 Alex Jozwiak 14 925 Kathleen Watkins 14 301 Gavin Watkins 14 922 Alyssa Peterson 4 298 Melissa Deenan 5 900 Nathan Radtke 4 268 Tricia Radtke 4 895 Annie Pogorelec 1 258 Alaina Seifert 14 867.16 Steven Pogorelec 1 243 Kyle Peterson 4 842 Connor Swift 14 228 Sandy Wilhelm 5 800 Carissa Hoeck 4 201 James Genosky 11 728 Hailey Swift 14 110 2016 Slovak Catholic Sokol Walking Program SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 PAGE 11 26th Slovak Mass and Easter Customs For students entering a Catholic Grade School (Grades 2-8) Breakfast in Pittsburgh on March 19 Prince of Peace Parish, located on and crafts demonstrations, a bake Slovak Catholic Sokol Catholic Grade School Grants Pittsburgh’s historic South Side, will sale, a “Slovak Auction,” and unique host its 26th annual celebration of imported gift items from Slovakia As a fraternal benefi t, the Slovak Catholic a traditional Slovak Mass and Eas- will be available for sale. An Eas- Sokol is pleased to offer $250.00 Grants to ter Customs Breakfast on Saturday, ter basket fi lled with lots of holiday our young Sokols and Sokolky in each of our March 19. This wonderful celebra- goodies needed for one’s own Slo- organization's nineteen Groups. Two grants tion of our Slovak Easter traditions vak Easter breakfast, under a unique each per Group are available to any qualifi ed begins with the recitation of the Ro- hand-embroidered basket cover, will Sokol member entering a Catholic Grade School sary in Slovak beginning at 10:45 be raffl ed off. An enjoyable time is (Grades 2 through 8). a.m. in St. Adalbert’s Church locat- assured as we celebrate the wonderful ed at 160 South 15th Street. The Slo- Easter traditions brought to our shores Eligibility vak Mass will follow at 11 a.m. with by our Slovak immigrant ancestors. A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak Rev. John Joseph Gonchar, O.F.M. For more than a quarter of a century, Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a as celebrant. All prayers and hymns the Slovak Customs Group of Prince permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the are in the beautiful language of our of Peace Parish has hosted this annual amount of ancestors. The Pittsburgh Diocese event. It is a wonderful opportunity not less than $3,000, and has was once home to dozens of Slovak for our children and grandchildren been a member for at least fi ve years. Disqualifi cation churches, most of which have either to learn more about their Slovak faith An applicant who neglects to submit or com- been closed or merged. The Slovak traditions. Prince of Peace Parish was B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. plete any part of these requirements before Mass offered at St. Adalbert’s in formed as a result of the merger of the established deadline will automatically be conjunction with the Slovak Eas- seven South Side parishes, including C. The principal of the Catholic Grade School disqualifi ed. must verify the enrollment of the applicant. ter Customs Breakfast is the only the former St. Matthew’s Slovak Par- Acknowledgment church in the Pittsburgh area where ish. An acknowledgment of the Grant should be Application the liturgy is celebrated in Slovak. There is NO CHARGE for ad- made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- This application must be received on or Following the impressive liturgy, mission to the breakfast, however sible, if you are awarded a Grant. guests are invited to gather at the donations are gratefully accepted. before, March 31, 2016 with a clear, small (2"x3" Prince of Peace Parish Center located Doors to the breakfast hall open fol- wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. Return of Grant at 81 South 13th Street to sample a tra- lowing the Mass(approximately at Application is also available on the Internet @ If for any reason the Grant is not used by ditional breakfast enjoyed at Easter in noon). For more information about www.slovakcatholicsokol.org the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not a Slovak home. The breakfast will in- hosting a cultural display, demon- utilized must be returned. clude sunka(ham), klobasy(sausage), strating a folk craft or to donate ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ pysanky(dyed eggs), paska(sweet sweets for the bake sale, please call bread), syrek(Easter cheese), Paul Zatek at tel. 412 488-8238. Or (Detach here) hrin(beets and horseradish) followed for any additional information, call SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION by homemade kolace(sweet cakes). the coordinator of the breakfast, There will be cultural displays, arts Connie Zatek at tel. 412 657-6364. Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______

Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Name ______Association to host language classes Address ______(Continued from page 4) language classes will be offered for children. Classes are held ev- Slovak language classes for begin- City______State______Zip Code ______ners in Pittsburgh. Intermediate and ery Saturday from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Mount Lebanon Public Library advanced Slovak languages classes Date of Birth______Current Age ______will be offered in the fall. For reser- located at 16 Castle Shannon Bou- levard in Mt. Lebanon, Pa., tel. 412 vations for the fi rst class on March Home Phone (_____)______School Phone (_____) ______531-1912. Children must be able to 1 contact Joe to reserve a place at area code area code [email protected] or tel. 412 956- read. Instructor Bozena Hilko is ask- ing interested parents to contact her 6000. S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______at [email protected]. These classes A new innovation by the WPSCA will be free of charge, however there will be a summer language camp for S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______will be a nominal charge for materi- kids. Starting Saturday, June 4 and als. continuing through July 23, Slovak S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______

News and Views from Slovakia... Father's name______Are you a member?______(Continued from page 8) Mother's name______Are you a member?______protecting the outer Schengen border and registering migrants properly. “Slovakia has been pointing as of the very beginning of the crisis to Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______the need of protecting the outer border as a key part of a comprehensive and sustainable solution. So we now demand the European Border and Coast Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______guard begin working as soon as possible, and the schengen border protec- tion and checks of persons entering the EU be carried out properly,” said Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______Lajcak. (yes/no) If no Europe-wide solution is introduced, individual countries will in- If yes, what Year?______creasingly resort to their own ways of protecting their borders. This can re- sult into a domino effect in closing borders, which can have a very adverse School verifi cation (to be completed by Grade School Principal) impact on non-EU countries on the so-called Balkan migrant route - Serbia, Macedonia and Bosnia and Herzegovina, warned Lajcak. I,______Principal of______(Principal's signature) (Name of School) $63,000 in S.C.S. Scholarship Grants Available to Eligible Members in 2016 Catholic Grade School, verify that______is a student at (Name of student) (Continued from page 3) the above school and will be entering ______Grade in the 2016-2017 school year. Edward D. Moeller Supreme Vice-President Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No____ Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee [email protected] (412)881-3506 Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2016. Deadline for submission of all scholarship Return completed application to: applications is March 31, 2016 Slovak Catholic Sokol In addition to our college grant program, we make available 18 Catho- Grade School Grant lic High School Grants in the amount of $500 each as well as 36 Catholic 205 Madison St.,P.O. Box 899 Grade School Grants in the amount of $250 each. Please fi nd these schol- Passaic, NJ 07055 arship applications and directives in each of the next issues of the Falcon. PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 24, 2016

FRI. APRIL 29 Sokol Calendar Q Lock-In Movie Night for Children, School Sisters of St. Francis set ages 3 to 12 hosted by Group 14 at annual Spring Festival for April 24 (Continued from page 3) tournament at Stonehedge Bowling the Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 The School Sisters of St. Francis of Pittsburgh announce with Slovak League of America along Lanes, 580 East Cuyahoga Falls, Ak- East Carson St., South Side, Pitts- great enthusiasm their annual Spring Festival scheduled for Sunday, with the local lodges of the Slovak ron, Oh. tel. 330 928-2161 for infor- burgh, Pa. beginning at 6 p.m. April 24 at their Motherhouse, Mount Assisi Convent located at 934 Catholic Sokol and the First Catholic mation contact SBC Secretary Joseph MON.MAY 2 Forest Avenue in the Ross/Bellevue section of the city. Festivities be- Slovak Union beginning with Mass M. Harkulich at tel. 330-448-8630. Q Lecture titled “The Religious Per- gin at 12 noon and will continue until 5 p.m. An enjoyable afternoon celebrated in Slovak at 10:30 a.m. in Tournament continues over week- secution in Slovakia - 1948-1989” is assured. This special day will include delicious the Church of St. John Nepomucene, ends until May 1. by the Rev. Valarian Milchik, pastor homemade dinners, a plant sale, bake sale, bingo, 66th St. and First Ave., New York Q 6th annual Slovak Wine Tasting of St. Gregory Byzantine Catholic great prizes, kids games along with activities for City followed by cultural program afternoon featuring Slovak wines Church at the Mount Lebanon Li- all ages and every member of the family. and luncheon in the parish social hall. with American wines at the Sonoma brary, 16 Castle Shannon Blvd., Mt. Sister Bernadine Marie Stemnock, O.S.F. SAT.MARCH 19 Grille(947 Penn Ave.) in the Cultural Lebanon, Pa. beginning at 7 p.m. provincial minister along with Nicole Knupsky, Q Annual Easter Egg Hunt for chil- District of downtown Pittsburgh be- this year’s festival chairperson, extend a cordial in- dren ages 0 to 8 years of age hosted ginning at 1 p.m. featuring appetizers Lodge Jottings vitation to area Sokols and Sokolky to turn out for by Assembly 59 at Hollenback Park, and live music, $35.00 per person, for this year’s exciting Spring Festival. For additional information on this reservations call Joe at jtsenko@aol. year’s festival, call (412)761-6004, fax(412)761-0290 or www.school- Washington St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (Continued from page 5) beginning at 12 noon, for reservations com or 412 956-6000. sistersosf.org. The 2015 festival generated more than $42,000 for the call Butch at 570 825-3584 or Nancy SUN.APRIL 10 night as well. Snacks and drinks congregation’s ministries. This year’s goal is to reach the $50,000 at 570 826-0752. Q Annual Spaghetti Dinner hosted will be provided. The gymnastics mark. This goal can be achieved with the cooperation of all, especially Q 26th annual Slovak Easter Customs by Group 1 in SS. Cyril and Method- mats will be out so that all the alumni from schools where the School Sisters of St. Francis taught. Mass and breakfast hosted by Prince ius Church Hall, 235 Ackerman Ave., youngsters need is a sleeping bag The School Sisters of St. Francis have enjoyed a rich ministry of Peace Parish at the Church of St. Clifton, N.J. beginning at 4 p.m., and pillow for some overnight fun. within the American Slovak community since their arrival from Eu- Adalbert, 160 South 15th St., South $7.00 adults, $6.00 seniors, and $4.00 The group will view the movie, rope during the summer of 1913. Their American beginnings were at Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. beginning with for children ages 6-12, free of charge “Inside Out” and others as well. the former St. Gabriel’s Slovak Parish on Pittsburgh’s North Side and Rosary at 10:45 a.m. followed by for children under age 6. A light breakfast will be provided at St. Clement’s Slovak Parish in Tarentum, Pa. They have provided Mass at 11 a.m., breakfast to follow SUN.APRIL 24 before pickup in the morning. A outstanding educational and catechetical service in many Slovak par- at the Prince of Peace Parish Center, Q Annual St. George patronal feast sign up sheet for this activity will ishes from Westfi eld and Webster, Mass. to Pittsburgh and Erie, Pa. 81 South 13th Street; free of charge; day observance hosted by Assembly be available at the Sokol Club on Over the years, many of the Sisters were teachers to Sokols and So- call Connie Zatek at 412 657-6364 for 34 beginning with Mass at 9 a.m. at Wednesday and Thursday eve- kolky in many communities. The Sisters are active in the American further information. the Church of SS. Cyril and Metho- nings. Children under the age of 7 Slovak community. They were among the founders of the Conference MON.APRIL 4 dius, 1315 Second St., N.E., Minne- must attend with an adult. For ad- of Slovak Religious, an affi liate of the Slovak Catholic Federation. Q Easy to Make Slovak Cookies apolis, Minn. followed by breakfast in ditional information on this unique At present, a member of their community, Sister M. Aurelia Cerny, demonstration by Otila Golis, the the Father George Dargay Memorial activity for our children, feel free to O.S.F., a New York City native and daughter of SS. Cyril and Metho- Slovak Cookie Lady at the Mount Hall of the parish, free of charge. contact Carmella Marzec at tel.412 dius Parish in Clifton, N.J., serves as the Chairperson of the Confer- Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Q Annual Spring Festival hosted 414-9249. ence of Slovak Religious. We pray that the School Sisters of St. Fran- Shannon Blvd., Mt. Lebanon, Pa. be- by the School Sisters of St. Francis So we look forward to seeing a cis may be blessed with many vocations and continue to beautiful ginning at 7 p.m. at their Motherhouse, Mount Assisi great turnout of Sokol sisters at our mirror the best traditions of the Poverello. Let us all assist the Sisters SAT.APRIL 9 Convent, 934 Forest Ave., Pittsburgh, March 7th meeting. in their various outreach projects. Let us all consider making a direct Q Opening of the 74th annual Slo- Pa.(Ross/Bellevue area) 12 noon to 5 Zdar Boh! donation to the Sisters at this time so they can reach their festival goal. vak Bowling Congress of America p.m. for further information tel.412 Carmella (Suess)Marzec Make check payable to: School Sisters of St. Francis and send same to 761-6004, www.schoolsistersosf.org. Recording Secretary Mount Assisi Convent, 934 Forest Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15202.

Pope Francis, Patriarch Kirill at historic meeting proclaim, ‘We’re brothers. It’s Our Ever-Popular, 304-Page clear that this is the will of God’ Sokol Cook Book (Continued from page 1) bishops, most notably Archbishop ninth century in Great Moravia. The John Ireland of St. Paul and Minne- is Now in its Fourth Edition Cyrilo-Methodian period predates apolis. Led by the Rev. Alexius Toth, the split of East and West in 1054 a former Greek Catholic priest of the when the Church was one. Unfortu- Eparchy of Presov, the ties continued nately, the Nitra meeting never took between the American Orthodox place. Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and the Moscow Patriarchate until For all your Lenten continued to seek an opportunity for the rise of Communism. Father Toth and Easter recipes a meeting with the Russian patriarch was in recent years canonized a saint which never came about. by the Orthodox with the blessing of We rejoice that this historic meet- the Patriarch of Moscow. Thus, the ing took place during the pontifi cate familial and ethnic ties continue to of Pope Francis during this Jubilee abound in the contemporary Ameri- can Slavic community. In many ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ Year of Mercy. Those of Slovak an- cestry have enjoyed a close associa- communities the local Russian Or- Just $15.50 which includes postage and handling tion with those of the Orthodox faith thodox church may be found just a both here and in Slovakia. Today, the stone’s throw from the local Slovak Sokol Assemblies and Wreaths can order a case of majority of members of The Ortho- and Greek Catholic churches. 12 cook books for just $170.00 – Place your order today! dox Church in America are descend- We pray that the cause of Chris- Make check or money order payable to: ed from former Greek Catholics in tian unity and brotherhood might be strengthened and advanced as a Slovak Catholic Sokol Slovakia and what today is western Ukraine. Beginning in the 1890s, result of the February 12th meeting P.O. Box 899 – 205 Madison Street former Greek Catholics were forced between Pope Francis and Patriarch Passaic, N.J. 07055 to become Orthodox due to the ig- Kirill through the intercession of SS. (Canadian orders kindly add an additional $15.00 for postage) norance of many Roman Catholic Cyril and Methodius.

2016 Year of the Monkey NAME______Were you born in 1920, 1932, 1944, 1956, 1968, 1980? Then along with those born this year, your birth year symbol was the monkey, accord- ADDRESS______ing to the ancient Chinese. What doe that mean? You are skillful, talented and fl exible, a prac- CITY, STATE & ZIP______tical decision maker with a lot of common sense. This also makes you strongwilled, but any resulting temper fl areups die quickly. You are also blessed with an ability to make people laugh, which you enjoy doing. NUMBER OF BOOKS______So “sung hay fat choy” to you, which is the Chinese way to wish you (Effective January 1, 2015) happiness and prosperity this year of the monkey, 4714, which began on February 4th. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 24, 2016 PAGE 13

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

Assembly/Wreath Member Age Date of Death Helen R. Kostelnik, 96 Assembly 9 John A. Mojcher, Bridgeport, CT 96 October 29, 2015 was active in Bethlehem, Pa. Assembly 10 Peter Paul Waleff, Farrell, PA 91 October 25, 2015 Helen R. Kostelnik passed activities over the years. She was a Assembly 10 Paul Holodnak, Farrell, PA 86 August 6, 2015 away peacefully on February 13 delegate to our Sokol conventions Assembly 10 Alfred Risavi, Farrell, PA 87 August 20, 2015 at her home at Moravian Village in and was active in Group 10. She Assembly 36 Margaret Iacobelli, Detroit, MI 85 September 25, 2015 Bethlehem, Pa. was also active in the work of the Assembly 48 Mary McDowell, Philadelphia, PA 90 September 8, 2015 She was 96. A Slovak Catholic Federation. Assembly 64 Anthony J. Lackovic, Erie, PA 83 August 25, 2015 native of Beth- Sister Kostelnik will be sorely Assembly 64 Theodore P. Crynock, Erie, PA 75 November 3, 2015 lehem, Helen missed by her siblings, Mary Ayl- Assembly 72 John Roman, Catasauqua, PA 68 October 8, 2015 was born there ward, her brother our former Su- Assembly 78 Michael E. Hudock, Bethlehem, PA 86 October 15, 2015 October 24, preme President and currently our Assembly 79 Lawrence A. Lucas, Lilly, PA 84 November 19, 2015 1919, daughter Honorary Supreme Offi cer, George Assembly 108 Richard Michael Spotts, Youngstown, OH 58 August 23, 2015 of Slovak im- J. Kostelnik; and Dr. Francis Kostel- Assembly 162 Helen Vlack, Clifton, NJ 88 October 10, 2015 migrant parents, the late Urban nik; her two nephews; a great niece Assembly 162 Raymond Halupka, Clifton, NJ 79 September 27, 2015 Kostelnik and the former Anna and three great nephews. Helen was Assembly 261 Joseph Kunstek, Reading, PA 85 September 30, 2015 Balik. She was educated locally preceded in death by her sisters, An- Assembly 261 Kenneth H. LeVan, Reading, PA 94 September 25, 2015 and was raised in the former SS. namae and Irene Kostelnik. Assembly 261 Alice Eshmont, Reading, PA 93 November 6, 2015 Cyril and Methodius Slovak Parish Family, friends and fellow frater- Wreath 1 Mary B. Prusak, Bridgeport, CT 95 October 19, 2015 on the city’s South Side. The Slo- nalists paid their respects to Sister Wreath 1 Arlene Hazel Liscinsky, Bridgeport, CT 85 October 13, 2012 vak parish is now the worship site Kostelnik at The Connell Funeral Wreath 14 Joseph J. Prebola, Johnstown, PA 79 November 11, 2015 of the new Parish of the Incarnation Home. A Mass of Christian burial Wreath 14 Emil J. Vavrek, Johnstown, PA 92 August 7, 2015 of Our Lord. was celebrated on February 19 at Wreath 15 Michael P. Shotter, Perryopolis, PA 89 November 18, 2015 Helen retired from the Beth- the Church of the Incarnation of Wreath 54 Mary F. Kopsic, Youngstown, OH 93 November 13, 2015 lehem Steel Company after over Our Lord in Bethlehem. Burial was Wreath 54 Mary Ann Bibbee , Youngstown, OH 76 November 19, 2015 40 years of service at the Homer private. Wreath 54 Joan York, Youngstown, OH 80 October 29, 2015 Research Department. She was a Sister Kostelnik was life-long Wreath 69 Maryann K. De Martin, Niagara Falls, NY 61 November 2, 2015 parishioner of Incarnation of Our ambassador of the high ideals of Wreath 85 Edward Hancovsky, McKees Rocks, PA 75 November 3, 2015 Lord and was active in the Golden Sokol fraternalism. She beautifully Wreath 85 Rose Mary Wertz, McKees Rocks, PA 95 July 13, 2015 Age Group there. She was a life- mirrored our Cyrilo-Methodian Wreath 85 Carl Schaukowitch, McKees Rocks, PA 64 October 22, 2015 long Sokolka, initially enrolled as heritage of faith throughout her life. Wreath 93 Yer Lee, Milwaukee, WI 55 November 16, 2015 a member of the former Wreath 32. May she now rest in peace. Wreath 93 Richard Kempen, Milwaukee, WI 83 September 9, 2015 At the time of her death, she was a Susan Knoblauh Wreath 103 Dolores J. Miskie, Barberton, OH 84 October 28, 2015 member of Assembly 78. She took Recording secretary, Wreath 111 Betty Jean Ward, Lorain, OH 82 October 17, 2015 part in numerous Sokol and Slovak Assembly 78 Wreath 157 Helen M. Choley, Nesquehoning, PA 95 November 1, 2015

Anna M. Crepack, 97 Family, friends and fellow frater- Anna Mae Wietecha, 86 Nanticoke, Pa. member nalists paid their respects to Sister Member in Bethlehem, Pa. Crepack at the Mayo Funeral Home Anna M. Crepack of Shick- Anna was our long-time Sokolka in Shickshinny. A Mass of Christian Anna Mae Wietecha of Hill- tion. She was a long-time mem- shinny, Pa. passed away peacefully of Assembly 136 in Nanticoke, Pa. burial was celebrated on January 22 town Township, Pa. passed away ber of Our Lady of the Sacred on January 18 at Signature Health and participated in numerous Sokol in St. Mary’s Church in Mocanaqua peacefully at her residence in re- Heart Parish in Hilltown, Pa. Care in Bloomsburg, Pa., where she and Slovak activities over the years. with the pastor, the Rev. Louis Ka- cent months. She was 86. Anna Mae loved to read and do had been a resident. She was 97. She was a devoted member of the minski offi ciating. Interment fol- A native of Bethlehem, Pa., word and crossword puzzles. A A native of Red Hill, Fairmount former Ascension Slovak Parish lowed in Ascension Cemetery. Anna Mae was the daughter of bird lover, she especially enjoyed Township, Pa., she was born there in Mocananqua, Pa. and following May our Sister Anna, who lived a the late John A. Kanuck and the the beauty of the cardinal. She most June 27, 1918, daughter of the late the parish’s closing was a member full and enriching life, who touched former Anna Polencar. Her dad loved spending time with her fam- George and Hasay and the former of Holy Spirit Parish/St. Mary’s so many individuals lives with her served for many years as the ily. She is survived by her husband Mary Paciga. She was graduated Church in Mocanaqua. At Ascen- kindness and generosity now rest in Chairperson of Supreme Audi- of 59 years, Fred M. Wietecha. She from the former Huntington Mills sion, she was an active member of peace. She beautifully mirrored our tors of the Slovak Catholic So- is also survived by her two sons, High School. She cleaned houses the Altar and Rosary Society; the Sokol way of life and our Cyrilo- kol. She was raised in the former Gregory F. Wietecha and his wife, when she was young, then worked Shickshinne American Legion Post Metodian heritage of faith. SS. Cyril and Methodius Slovak Sheila, of Nazareth, Pa.; Gary T. at the former Cragle’s Restaurant Ladies Auxiliary, and the Hunting- Parish on the city’s south side, Wietecha, M.D. and his partner, on Red Rock Mountain for three ton Mills Volunteer Fire Company now known as the Parish of the Calvin Jenkins of Lansdale, Pa.; years, and then ran the former Auxiliary. Eagle - A Symbol Incarnation of the Lord. She was a sister, Justine Edelman of Beth- Hotel Morten in Berwick, Pa. for She was preceded in death by her of Courage a graduate of the former St. Cyril lehem; and the two grand dogs, four years during World War II, at husband, George Crepack; broth- Academy in Danville, Pa. Anna “Gus” and “Stella.” She was pre- which time she wrote to hundreds ers: Andrew G. Hasay, John Hasay Mae was a homemaker. She was ceded in death by her sister, Irene of soldiers to keep their spirits up. and Joseph Hasay; sister, Mary Ha- a life-long member of Assembly Denes. May our Sister Anna Mae, Anna then bought a restaurant in say; and nephew Andrew Hasay. 78 of the Slovak Catholic Sokol who beautifully mirrored our Cyri- West Hazleton and ran that for sev- Sister Crepack will always be and of Branch 74 of the First lo-Methodian heritage of faith, now eral years. She last worked at the remembered for her love of fam- Catholic Slovak Ladies Associa- rest in in peace. former Luzerne Outerwear Plant in ily by those members she left Shickshinny until she retired. After behind, who include her three her retirement, she ran a garage sale sisters: Helen Heller and Irene Fourth Sunday of Lent at her home for 30 years. Kropiewnicki, both of Blooms- Anna welcomed everyone into burg, Pa., and Sophie Gabana of (Continued from page 4) her home with an offer of food or Shickshinny; nephews: retired returned and your father has slaughtered the fattened calf baked goods. She loved to have State Representative George Ha- because he has him back safe and sound.’ parties and good times with family say; District Judge Johnny Hasay, He became angry, and when he refused to enter the house, his father came out and pleaded with him. and friends with music from Lefty Joseph Hasay, John Kropiewnicki, The eagle, “seal” of the United and his accordion. Anna never Joseph Kropiewnicki and Dr. He said to his father in reply, States, has been universally re- ‘Look, all these years l served you and not once did I disobey your orders; turned down the chance to do a pol- Paul Kropiewnicki; and nieces: garded as the emblem of might ka with anyone standing near her or Dr. Mary Kropiewnicki, Cathy yet you never gave me even a young goat to feast on with my friends. and courage since ancient times. But when your son returns who swallowed up your property to sing Slovak songs. She always Kropiewnicki, Dr. Theresa Gabana, It was fi rst associated with Ju- offered to help those in her family Dr. Nancy Gabana, Irene Nardone, with prostitutes, for him you slaughter the fattened calf.’ piter in Roman mythology and He said to him, ‘My son, you are here with me always; whom she thought could use some Maryann Klaips and Joanie Fer- later became the ensign for stan- everything l have is yours. But now we must celebrate and rejoice, help getting a start in life. She was rance. She had many grand-nieces dards of some Roman legions. because your brother was dead and has come to life again; frugal with herself but generous and nephews, who loved their Aunt It is also a part of the national he was lost and has been found.’ ” with others. Anna dearly. ensigns of Germany and Russia. The Gospel of the Lord. PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 24, 2016

For students currently attending a Catholic High School Sokol Birthdays Slovak Catholic Sokol Abbot Jerome M. Koval, O.S.B. Memorial MARCH 1 Pleasant, N.J., a member of As- Margaret Kalis, Uniontown, sembly 162, Clifton, N.J. High School Grant Pa., a member of Wreath 15, Per- Tessie A. Oros, Reading, Pa., a As a fraternal benefi t, the Slovak Catholic “WHAT DOES THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC ryopolis, Pa. member of Wreath 155 in Read- Sokol is pleased to offer $500.00 grants to one SOKOL MEAN TO ME?” This essay must be Joseph J. Sovcik, Jr., Santa Fe, ing, Pa. young Sokol or Sokolka in each of our organi- submitted along with the application. N.M., a member of Assembly 257, Frank J. Pavlica, Clifton, zation's nineteen Groups. These 19 Grants are This application must be received on or Chicago, Ill. N.J., a member of Assembly 162, available to any qualifi ed Sokol member currently before, March 31, 2016 with a clear, small (2"x3" MARCH 2 Clifton, N.J. attending a Catholic High School. wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. Zachary A. Banaszek, Wilkes- MARCH 10 Application is also available on the Internet @ Barre, Pa., a member of Assembly Michael J. Kostolansky, Do- Eligibility www.slovakcatholicsokol.org 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. nora, Pa., a member of Assembly A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak Christine Hill, Watertown, 25, Perryopolis, Pa. Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a Disqualifi cation Conn., a member of Assembly 219, MARCH 11 permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the An applicant who neglects to submit or com- Yonkers, N.Y. Phyllis J. Flynn, Pittsburgh, amount of not less than $3,000, and has plete any part of these requirements before Anna Jurbala, Henderson, Pa., a member of Wreath 22, been a member for at least fi ve year. the established deadline will automatically be Nev., a member of Wreath 81, Pittsburgh, Pa. disqualifi ed. Whiting, Ind. MARCH 12 B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. Acknowledgment Joseph M. Oros, Reading, Pa., Livia Polanski, Morris Plains, An acknowledgment of the Grant should be fi nancial secretary of Assembly N.J., a member of Assembly 162, C. The principal of the Catholic High School made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- 261, Reading, Pa. Clifton, N.J. must verify the enrollment of the applicant. sible, if you are awarded a Grant. Nancy A. Ramirez, Pittsburgh, MARCH 13 Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Pitts- Larraine King, Bethel Park, Return of Grant Application burgh, Pa. Pa., a member of Wreath 22, If for any reason the Grant is not used by MARCH 3 Pittsburgh, Pa. ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION you the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not Paul J. Hackash, New Ring- Allison Iancale, Hamden, must submit a typed or written essay DOUBLE utilized must be returned. SPACED in 100 to 200 words on the following gold, Pa., President of Group 18. Conn., a member of Wreath 1, topic: Angela P. Kurnath Hoffer, Ft. Bridgeport, Conn. Lauderdale, Fla., a member of As- Patricia Iancale, Holland, sembly 162 in Clifton, N.J. Mass., a member of Wreath 1, ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ Jillian M. Krasauskis, Plain- Bridgeport, Conn. (Detach here) fi eld, Ill., a member of Assembly Jennifer M. Salt, Belford, 11 Chicago, Ill. N.J., a member of Wreath 147, Ladislav Kolozi, Woodland Larksville, Pa. Park, N.J., a member of Assembly John P. J. Lazor, Minneapolis, SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL ABBOT JEROME M. KOVAL, O.S.B. MEMORIAL 162, Clifton, N.J. Minn., a member of Assembly 34, HIGH SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION Jeffrey Mangan, Wilkes-Barre, Minneapolis, Minn. Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______Pa., a member of Assembly 59, Helen Wangerien, Oldsmar, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Fla., a member of Wreath 111, Name______MARCH 5 Lorain, Oh. Cheryl L. Chuba, Dauphin, MARCH 14 Address______Pa., a member of Assembly 59, Steven Bucko, Oakdale, Minn., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. a member of Assemby 34, Min- City______State______Zip Code______Elizabeth A. Hennis, Bridge- neapolis, Minn. view, Ill., a member of Assembly Stephanie Eckenrode, Lillz, Date of Birth______Current Age ______11, Chicago, Ill. Pa., a member of Assembly 79 in MARCH 6 Lilly, Pa. Home Phone (_____)______High School Phone (_____)______Paula Ferrato, Barrington, R.I., Susan Noblitt, San Diego, area code area code a member of Wreath 15, Perryopo- Ca., a member of Assembly 162, lis, Pa. Clifton, N.J. S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Ted Grzybowski, Clifton, Kristin Quigley, Dallas, Pa., a N.J., a member of Assembly 162, member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Clifton, N.J. Barre, Pa. S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______MARCH 7 MARCH 15 Michele Banaszek, Scranton, Carol Bombich, Pittsburgh, Father's name______Are you a member? ______Pa., a member of Assembly 59, Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa. Mother's name______Are you a member? ______Kayla L. Troxil, Canfield, Christopher J. Koval, Pitts- Oh., a member of Wreath 54, burgh, Pa., a member of Assembly Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Youngstown, Oh. 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. MARCH 8 David J. Marion, Florida, Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Lynn M. Flore, West Miffl in, N.Y., a member of Assembly 162, Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Clifton, N.J. Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______If yes, please Pittsburgh, Pa. Amanda Maslar, Grosse Ile (yes/no) MARCH 9 Mich., a member of Assembly 36, indicate Grade School or High School. What year?______Cassandra Johnson, Point Detroit, Mich.

High School verifi cation (to be completed by High School Principal) Keep Your Slovak Catholic Sokol I,______Principal of______(Principal's signature) (Name of School) Home Offi ce Numbers Handy Catholic High School, verify that______is a student at TOLL FREE NUMBER – 1-800-886-7656 (Name of student) HOME OFFICE – (973) 777-2605 or 777-2606 the above school and will be attending ______Grade in the 2016-2017 school year. DIRECTOR OF SALES – 1-855-874-9179 or (412) 381-5431 Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No_____ UNDERWRITING – (973) 777-4704 EDITOR – (973) 777-4010 Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2016. FAX NUMBER – (973) 779-8245 Return completed application to: E-MAIL – [email protected] Slovak Catholic Sokol High School Grant WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org 205 Madison St., P.O. Box 899, Passaic, NJ 07055 SLOVENSKÝ KATOLÍCKY SOKOL, 24. FEBRUÁRA 2016 PAGE 15

Vpísaný zlatým písmom do slovenských Pracovné víza do USA Na Slovensku prudko rastie počet i matičných dejín platia pre Slovákov po voľných pracovných miest novom na päť rokov (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) založenie Zahraničnej Matice Pracovné víza do USA možno Napriek tomu, že neza- Celkovo podľa údajov Šta- Talianska. Tu prežil viac ako dva slovenskej, no jej prvého výročia po novom získať na päť rokov. mestnanosť na Slovensku klesá tistického úradu SR bolo na roky. Venoval sa kresleniu i písa- sa už nedožil. Dňa 13. júla 1960 Zmenu dĺžky udelenia víz pre oveľa pomalšie ako v iných kra- Slovensku k decmebru minulého niu. Na nátlak československej umrel na mozgovú príhodu. Slovákov zabezpečilo Minister- jinách Európskej únie, prudko roku zamestnaných 3 033 cu- polície bol v roku 1948 opäť Prvotne jeho pozostatky boli stvo zahraničných vecí a európ- rastie počet voľných pracovných dzincov s udeleným povolením uväznení vo väznici Regina Co- uložené na cintoríne v Jauregui, skych záležitostí SR (MZVaEZ) miest. Za rok 2014 vzrástli o na zamestnanie. eli. Za pomoci priateľov sa mu v Argentíne a po 33 rokoch, za s konzulkou Spojených štátov trojnásobok a ku koncu októbra Slovensko sa už teraz spo- podarilo získať palubný lístok do spolupráce Matice slovenskej, amerických na Slovensku Sele- minulého roku ich bolo takmer lieha na migrantov a ked’ sil- Argentíny, kde 11. februára 1948 boli prevezené na Národný cin- nou Nelson-Salcedo prostred- 33-tisíc. Vyplýva to z analýzy Ad- né populačné ročníky začnú odcestoval bez rodiny a tiež bez torín do Martina. níctvom verbálnych nót. Tie sú eco. odchádzať do dôchodku, tak znalosti španielčiny. Dnes v jeho dome, ktorý si dal účinné od januára 2016. Firmy preto podľa agentúry dopyt po pracovnej sile bude Prvý polrok v cudzine bol na- postaviť na vlastný návrh, zriadila Pracovné víza boli predtým čoraz častejšie vzužívajú pra- narastať. ozaj veľmi ťažký. Po niekoľkých Matica slovenská na jeho počesť Slovákom udeľované na dva covnú silu zo zahraničia. Na Rodí sa tiež menej detí ako v mesiacoch sa mu podarilo za/ i pamiatku stálu expozíciu, ktorú roky. “Ide o iniciatívny krok pozíciách vo výrobe pracujú minuklosti. Jedným z dôvodov mestnať v textilnej fabrike, kde rok čo rok navštívi niekoľko ti- Spojených štátov amerických, Srbi, Chorváti, Slovinci a Poliaci. je zmena hodnôt, ľudia nechcú sa živil návrhmi na textílie, síc žiakov a študentov z celého ktorým recipročne reagujú na Finanční a IT špecialisti sú najmä deťom natoľko obetovať svoj dokonca navrhoval aj ženské Slovenska i z mnohých krajín legislatívnu zmenu Sloven- z Poľska a Rumunska. život, ako to bolo v minulosti. plavky. Onedlho si založil vlast- Európy. V priestoroch domu sídli skej republiky,” vysvetlil Metod Počet penzistov sa v SR za 10 rokov zvýšil nú keramickú dielňu, naďalej aj Krajanské múzeum Matice Špaček, riaditeľ odboru medz- maľoval akvarely, olejomaľby, slovenskej, ústredné pracovisko inárodného práva MZVaEZ. o 143-tisíc na 1,36 milióna perokresby, navrhoval vitráže, MS pre styk a spoluprácu so Novela zákona o službách Sociálna poisťovňa evidovala ku koncu minulého roka na Slov- pracoval aj ako kreslič a projek- zahraničnými Slovákmi. Pivnice v zamestnanosti podľa neho ensku 1,36 milióna dôchodcov. Od konca roka 2005, teda počas tant. V Argentíne sa začlenil do ukrývajú krajanský archív, mi- zjednodušila prístup štátnych desiatich rokov, sa ich počet zvýšil o 143,4 tisíc. Počet vyplácaných života Slovenského kultúrneho estnosti, ktoré Hronský kedysi príslušníkov tretích krajín dôchodkov, ktorých môže penzista dostávať aj viacero súčasne, za spolku v Buenos Aires. 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V druhom februáro- vysielania a slovenskej národnej T V západnej časti Tatranského vom týždni hygienici zazname- knižnice. narodného parku podľahlo ná- nali 36-percentný nárast chorob- V roku 1945 však jeho život poru silného vetra približne nosti. Dôvodom je najmä mierna zasiahol nečakaný zvrat. V roku 2 000 stromov. zima, ktorá žičí chrípkovým víru- 1944 bol obvinený s protištátnej T Slovenská ekonomika v po- som. Odborníci zatiaľ hovoria o činnosti – s kolaborácie s fašiz- slednom štvrťroku vlaňajšieho lokálnych epidémiách, nie je však mom a v noci z 1. na 2. septem- roku výrazne zvýšila tempo. vylúčené, že príde k celonárodnej bra 1944 Hronského zatkli a Medziročný rast prekročil epidémii. uväznili v Martine, v pivnici vily štvorpercentnú hranicu. V 4. T Minulý rok bol najúspešnej- neďaleko jeho vlastného domu. štvrťroku 2015 vzrástol hrubý ším rokom v cestovnom ruchu Azda pre históriu Matice slo- Osudovým momentom v ži- domáci produkt (HDP) v stálych v histórii samostatného Slo- venskej nejestvuje väčšej osob- vote Hronského bola návšteva I napriek tomu, že ho ihneď ráno prepustili, na rodnej pôde cenách v porovnaní o 4,2 per- venska. Na Slovensko prišlo v nosti akou bol zvolenský rodák, Štefana Krčméryho, vtedajšieho centa. Uviedol to Štatistický úrad minulom roku vyše 4,3 milióna Jozef Cíger Hronský. Multitalen- matičného tajomníka, ktorý mu sa prestal cítiť bezpečne. V roku 1945 zo strachu o jediného syna Slovenskej republiky. turistov, čo je absolútny rekord. tovane založený učiteľ, redaktor, ponúkol publikačný priestor T Projekt dobrovoľnej vojenskej V medziročnom porovnaní spisovateľ, výtvarník, projektant, v Slovenských pohľadoch. 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Jeho románová tvorba Petra Pavla Cígera a ženy v kulminuje dielami Na krížnych domácnosti, Jozefíny, rodenej cestách (1939), Pisár Gráč (1940). Markovej, sa Hronský narodil Tvorbu v domovine uzatváril ako druhé dieťa. Prvé štúdiá románom Na Bukvovom dvore absolvoval v rodnom Zvolene, (1944). V tomto čase vrcholí aj neskôr v Krupine. Štyri roky jeho tvorba pre deti a mládež navštevoval Maďarský kráľovský (Smelý Zajko, Smelý Zajko v Af- štátny učiteľský ústav v Leviciach. rike, Budkáčik a Dubkáčik, Jožko Svoje prvé pedagogické snahy Mrkvička Spáč, ...). vyvíjal v Horných Mladoni- Popri literárnej tvorby sa ciach a v Senohrade. Tu uzavrel naplno venoval matičnej čin- manželstvo s Annou Valériou nosti, zatiaľ len ako člen Matice Ružinákovou, dcérou majiteľa slovenskej, no neskôr už aj ako krupinskej kníhtlačiarne. Po vo- jej zamestnanec – tajomník. Dňa jne (zúčastnil sa bojov na Pijave) 27. februára 1933 ho zvoli za sa zamestnal v Krupine, neskôr správcu Matice slovenskej. 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