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Slovensk¥ Katolícky Sokol 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 CIII PASSAIC, N.J., FEBRUARY 26, 2014 NUMBER 5011 Patron of our Group 7 International Slovak Catholic Sokol 2014 Marks the 150th anniversary Sporting Events Scheduled for 2014 APRIL 25 - 27 of the birth of the Rev. Joseph Murgas 23rd International February 17, 2014 marked the man, advanced physics and astron- cause of his pro-Slovak sentiments, Basketball & Volleyball Tournament sesquicentennial of the birth of the omy. He was ordained a priest of the his works were banned. Some of his Dubois High School + Dubois, Pennsylvania Rev. Joseph Murgas, one of the most Diocese of Banska Bystrica in 1888. paintings were covered or painted Participants housed at the Fairfi eld Inn & Suites dynamic, prolifi c and gifted Slovak He continued his studies in draw- over. MAY 16 - 18 immigrants ing and painting. Father Murgas’ Father Murgas knew of the spiri- 68th International Bowling Tournament to come to reputation as an artist grew and he tual needs of the many Slovaks who SuperBowl Lanes + Canton, Michigan America. He was recognized as one of the fi nest were emigrating to the United States. Participants housed at the Holiday Inn Express was a spiritual in the Kingdom of Hungary, where At the age of 32, he embarked on JUNE 27 - 29 mover and the Slovaks were among the subject his journey to America. He arrived 27th International Softball Tournament shaker as well minorities. He was commissioned in New York on April 6, 1896, and Kirby Park Fields + Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania as a pioneer to create great murals in the newly journeyed to the Diocese of Scran- Oaktree Golf Club + Tam-O-Shanter Golf Club in wireless completed parliament building in ton. He stayed briefl y in Pittston, Pa. Middlesex, Pennsylvania telegraphy. Budapest. As a Slovak, he refused to but then moved to Wilkes-Barre. He Participants housed at the Park Inn by Radisson The 150th create these murals which depicted completed a church that was already AUGUST 14 - 17 anniversary a fallacy of history. They portrayed started by his friend, Father Matthew International Clinic - Kurz in preparation of Father Murgas’ birth is certainly the duplicity of the Hungarians and Jankola, and became the founding for the 47th International Slet worthy of note. Father Murgas was the prostration of the Slovaks. Be- pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Par- Camp Fitch + North Springfi eld, Pennsylvania born on February 17, 1864, son of Jozef and Mary Murgas in Tajov, a Celebrate your membership in America’s Greatest village located in the heart of Slova- Slovak Gymnastic and Athletic Fraternity. kia, just outside Banska Bystrica. He Mark your calendars and plan to participate! was a man of diverse talents. During his high school years, he took an in- Zdar Boh! terest in the fi ne arts and electricity. Edward D. Moeller He began his theological studies for Supreme Director of Sports & Athletics the priesthood as well as studies at the celebrated Academy of Art in ish. A new gothic church was dedi- Agreement, signed in the presence Munich. In 1886, he began his stud- cated in 1908 and he himself created of Thomas G. Masaryk in 1918 ies and experimentation in wireless many of the interior paintings and which would guarantee the rights of telegraphy. During these years, he decorations. That year, he invited the Slovaks within the framework gained knowledge of French, Ger- the Sisters of SS. Cyril and Metho- of the newly proposed Republic of dius to staff his new parish school, Czecho-Slovakia. At that time, Ma- the fi rst mission of the then fl edging saryk himself invited Father Murgas congregation. In 1911, he founded to return home and be a part of the the Slovak Catholic Federation, the new republic which he helped to es- representative body of American tablish. He spearheaded the drive of Slovak Catholics. the Slovak League of America and On the parish property, he built a raised more than one million dol- private laboratory and at his own ex- lars on behalf of Czecho-Slovakia. pense erected two transmitting and In 1920, Father Murgas traveled to receiving towers for wireless com- Czecho-Slovakia. During his visit to munication. His experiments led to Prague, he sought an audience with the discovery of the radio spark gap, President Masaryk, who had initial- which became a basic device in ra- ly invited him to be a part of the new dio transmission. Father Murgas’ state. He was dismayed to learn that invention was patented in 1905. His Masaryk refused to receive him. experiments with wireless telegra- Upon his return to America, Fa- phy preceded those of Marconi. As ther Murgas devoted his fi nal years a matter of fact, G. Marconi made a of service and leadership within special visit to Wilkes-Barre to study the Slovak community, support- Father Murgas’s system. ing the work of our Slovak frater- In addition to his scientifi c and nals as well as the Slovak Catholic spiritual activities, Father Murgas Federation and the Slovak League Our Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic, right, and the labored on behalf of the Slovaks of America. Group 7 of the Slovak Rev. Philip A. Altavilla national president of the Slovak Catholic who were then part of the Austro- Catholic Sokol chose Father Murgas Federation, are shown in front of the plaque honoring Father Jo- Hungarian Empire. He played and as its patron. He died at Sacred Heart seph Murgas at the main post offi ce in Bratislava, Slovakia, dur- important role in the emancipation Rectory in Wilkes-Barre on May 15, ing a recent visit to the Slovak capital. The plaque was erected of the Slovaks from Hungarian 1929. His funeral on May 18 was through the efforts and leadership of our Honorary Supreme Of- rule following the First World War. one of the largest in the city’s his- fi cer, Monsignor Francis J. Beeda, S.T.L. He was a signator of the Pittsburgh (Continued on page 7) PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, FEBRUARY 26, 2014 24th Slovak Easter Irene S. Tupy celebrates her 101st Birthday! Introducing our newest members Customs Breakfast Our well-known and beloved parish at Our Lady Mother of the and Mass in Pittsburgh Chicago Sokolka, Irene M. Tupy Church rectory. The Slovak Customs Group celebrated her 101st birthday on Irene has been a life-long Sokol- and Cultural Diversity Commit- ka, competing in our Group 4 and tee of Prince of Peace Parish on national Slets in her youth. In 1934, Pittsburgh’s historic South Side she married the love of her life, John will host the 24th annual Slovak S. Tupy at the former Sacred Heart Mass and Easter Customs Break- Slovak Church. Their 55-year mar- fast on Saturday, March 29. This riage concluded with John’s pass- annual event celebrates Slovak ing in 1989. She and John were Easter traditions and heritage. The active in our organization for many program begins in St. Adalbert’s years in the Chicagoland Slovak Church located at 160 South 15th community. She served for many Street, South Side. The Rosary years as an offi cer of our former will be recited in Slovak begin- January 23rd. She is shown on the Wreath 92. Her husband John was ning at 9:45 p.m. At 10 a.m., above photo with a relative and our an offi cer of our former Assembly Mass will be celebrated in Slo- Pittsburgh Sokol, Tom Lench. Irene 150. Together, they were regulars at vak with the Rev. Peter Haledaj, was born in the Windy City on various Group 4 activities and were a priest of the Youngstown Dio- January 23, 1913, daughter of im- delegates to many national conven- cese, who is currently serving in migrant parents, Joseph and Mary tions. Our congratulations and fra- East Liverpool, Oh. as celebrant Susek who were natives of Bojnice ternal best wishes go out to Irene as Delaney Liliana Buck, born Jacob Taylor Wolski, born Janu- and homilist. located in the heart of central Slo- she celebrates this milestone in her March 20, 2013 is the daughter ary 22, 2010, is the son of Chris- After Mass, everyone is invit- vakia. Irene was educated locally very fruitful life. Happy birthday of Christopher and Megan Buck topher and Christine Kasper ed to the Parish Center, located and served for many years as the and Zdar Boh! of Poland, Oh. She was enrolled Wolski of Jeferson Hills, Pa. He at 81 South 13th Street to en- as a member of Wreath 54 in was enrolled as a member of As- joy a brunch featuring the foods Youngstown, Oh. sembly 16 in Pittsburgh, Pa. enjoyed by Slovaks at Easter: Sunka(ham), Syrek(egg cheese), Chren(beets and horseradish), klobasy, paska(sweet bread), fol- lowed by nut and poppyseed kol- ace. The brunch is free of charge, however donations will be ac- cepted. At the Parish Center there will be colorful cultural displays depicting village life in Slovakia and a shop for hand made gifts imported from Slovakia for sale. In addition, demonstrations of folk crafts will be featured. There will be homemade baked goods for sale as well as a Slovak Auc- tion and raffl es. An enjoyable time is assured as the folk arts New England fraternalists collected non-perishable food items dur- traditions and music of Slovakia ing the annual meeting of the New England Fraternal Alliance(NEFA) come to life on Pittsburgh’s South held in North Falmouth, Mass.
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