Slovak Catholic Falcon, September 1, 2020
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SKS ZZaa BBohaoha a nnárodárod FForor GodGod andand NNationation SSlovaklovak CCatholicatholic FFalconalcon SSLOVENSKÝLOVENSKÝ KKATOLÍCKYATOLÍCKY SOKOLSOKOL OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL • MEMBERSHIP 30,000 • HOME OFFICE: 205 MADISON ST., PASSAIC, NJ 07055 Periodical Postage Paid at original entry of Passaic, NJ 07055 and additional mailing offices VOLUME CIX PASSAIC, NJ, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 NUMBER 5143 SSLOVAKLOVAK CCATHOLICATHOLIC SOKOLSOKOL IINTERNATIONALNTERNATIONAL GGOLFOLF WEEKWEEK – AUGUSTAUGUST 1010TTHH – 1166TTHH SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 MMessageessage fromfrom oourur SupremeSupreme PresidentPresident Slovak Catholic Falcon MMichaelichael J.J. HorvathHorvath Slovenský Katolícky Sokol How was everyone’s summer? Co- to be a success and I want to thank ev- vid-19 did change our normal summer to ery member who helped keep the Slovak ISSN:0897-8107 one that required us to take precautions Catholic Sokol golfi ng spirit alive. Established April 15, 1911 in mostly everything Each year all fraternals are asked we did from vacation, to recognize one of their own as their Official Publication shopping, eating out Fraternalist of the Year (FOTY). I ask all of the Slovak Catholic Sokol and many other ways Groups, Assemblies and Wreaths to fi ll of life. One activity out a Fraternalist of the Year application Issued Monthly missed was attending and send it in to the Home Offi ce. Only in person Mass. Tech- you know who that member is who sup- Editor: Daniel F. Tanzone nology saved the day ports the Slovak Catholic Sokol ideals, Editorial Office: 973-777-4010 giving us the ability to does outstanding work for the community attend Mass virtually and helps with their Catholic faith and the Annual Subscription Rates: via Face Book. What efforts of the Church. Let us recognize our United States $40.00 we did this summer is now history, and member, so that every member knows All others countries $45.00 we will be able to explain to future gen- who this person is and given the honor erations, what the summer of 2020 was they deserve. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to like. We have to continue to pray that we The Slovak Catholic Federation is Slovak Catholic Falcon overcome and conquer Covid -19, soon. requesting articles from individuals on all P.O.Box 899, 205 Madison Street The hot summer of 2020 is ending things Slovak, Catholic, faith, culture and Passaic, NJ 07055 as it does every year with Labor Day. This heritage, the arts, and personal essays Labor Day should have a special mean- or other topics the writer wishes to share Member of the Catholic Press Association ing since all who worked and labored did with the readers for their 2021 edition of and the more this year as they stepped up to face The Good Shepherd. Anyone interested Slovak Newspapermen’s the Covid-19. They were also asked to do in writing an article is encouraged to do so Association of America more to keep all of us as safe as possible and can send it to Sister Barbara Sable, and provide us with the daily items we SSCM, at Villa Sacred Heart, Danville, Proprietor and Publisher needed to live our lives as normal as pos- PA 17821 or [email protected]. SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL sible. We have to thank the many essen- After the deadline of December 31, 2020 P.O.Box 899 tial workers, those who we already knew is reached all articles received will be re- 205 Madison Street were essential and the newly identifi ed viewed and those selected will be printed Passaic, NJ 07055 essential workers. Also we recognize the in the Good Shepard publication for ev- workers who were laid off or lost their jobs eryone to read. HOME OFFICE HOURS: because of Covid-19. As they have to ad- This is the time of the year all Slo- MONDAY THROUGH THURSDAY just their lives to this situation, it is with vak Catholic Sokol Groups are asked to 8:00 a.m. – 4.30 p.m. hope they will return to their jobs or fi nd a hold their annual meetings. It is important FRIDAY new and better job in the near future. that every Group hold an annual meet- 8:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Our Society faced the same chal- ing, since our By Laws require it and all lenges over the summer as other busi- members should know what their Group PHONE NUMBERS: nesses and individuals did this summer. has done in the past year. It also offers all TOLL FREE NUMBER: 1-800-886-7656 The biggest disappointments were can- members to come together for the better- HOME OFFICE: (973) 777-2605 or 777-2606 celing our fraternal activities since they ment of the Society and allow members DIRECTOR OF SALES: 1-855-874-9179 bring together Sokol members from all of to seek offi ce to help the Society continue or (412) 381-5431 our Groups to partake in fraternalism and its purpose and existence. Remember all Sokol life. Once a situation is out of any- Groups should announce the date, loca- UNDERWRITING: (973) 777-4704 one’s control, thinking out of the box is a tion and time of their annual meeting in FAX NUMBER: (973) 779-8245 must so that some form of continuity and the Falcon. Any Group that needs help in normalcy can exists. All members should holding their annual meeting call me or E-MAIL: [email protected] again be proud of the effort made by the our Supreme Secretary, Scott T. Pogor- WEB SITE: www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Supreme Physical Fitness Board to fi gure elec, F.I.C. for assistance. out something to replace our successful Our Director of Sales, Brother Albert FOLLOW US ON: International Golf Tournament. The Board J. Suess, Jr, F.I.C. has developed a great TWITTER: www.twitter.com came up with the Slovak Catholic Sokol campaign that all Groups and members INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com International Golf Week which opened up will want to become involved with. The any type of golfi ng that members wanted campaign is “Drive to 50” a theme in cor- FIND US ON FACEBOOK: to do and to post their fraternal efforts on Slovak Catholic Sokol the Society’s Face Book page. It proved (Continued on page 3) – 2 – SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 MMessageessage fromfrom oourur From the desk of the Supreme Secretary SSupremeupreme PPresidentresident (Continued from page 2) WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS... relation to our 50th Slet which will be held next July 2021 at Kutztown University in by Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. Kutztown, PA. I have heard our Supreme Physical Fitness Board is planning to make the 50th Slet one that will have members relive their memories of past Slets and For I consider that the sufferings of this campaign designed to educate Ameri- celebrate the Society’s historic milestone present time are not worthy to be com- cans about the importance of life insur- of being able to have a 50th Slet. With the pared with the glory which shall be re- ance and helping them get the coverage ”Drive to 50” campaign I hope all members vealed in us. Romans 8:18 they need. In honor of this month, I urge will get behind this effort and recommend all our members to examine your current individuals so they can join our great Slovak Greetings from the Home Offi ce! I life insurance and fi nd out if you are ade- Catholic Sokol family. If anyone has ques- hope you all are doing well while adjust- quately covered. Unfortunately, I can tell tions regarding the “Drive to 50” campaign ing to this unorthodox you that most of our membership is un- contact our Director of Sales at 855-879- time we are living in. der insured, but we can fi x that. We are 9179 or www.scslife.org or our Supreme September is usually currently running our Drive to 50 Cam- Secretary, Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. at the a time when the kids paign that offers wonderful benefi ts to all Home Offi ce. go back to school and our current members. For more informa- Stay safe and healthy, And, With God’s fall schedules begin to tion regarding the campaign, check our Blessings to All! fi ll up quickly. Unfortu- website, www.slovakcatholicsokol.org. Zdar Boh! nately, the year 2020 If you have any questions and need as- has not cooperated sistance, please contact our Director of with those plans as we Sales and Marketing, Albert J. Suess, have seen remote learning schedules Jr., F.I.C., at (412) 381-5431 or give me In observance of the Labor Day hol- being prepared for the kids and many a call at the Home Offi ce at (800) 886- iday, the Home Offi ce will be closed events being postponed. The important 7656, and we would be more than happy on Monday, September 7th. The thing is, Sokols take things in stride and to assist you. Remember, life insurance Home Offi ce will reopen for busi- make the best out of every situation! coverage protects the people that are ness on Tuesday, September 8th. The cancellation of our International most valuable to you, your loved ones! Bowling and Golf Tournaments was a Finally, I know that we are entering tough pill to swallow. But our Physical the time of year for our Annual Group Fitness Board persevered and tried to Meetings. If you are safely able to meet “make the best out of a situation.” You in person and take the proper CDC and Group 5 announces that their normal annu- can tell by the smiling faces in this issue State recommended precautions, then al meeting held in October will be cancelled that everyone enjoyed participating in please do so.