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., DECEMBER 17, 2014 NUMBER 5032 A Joyous Christmas Season To All Our Members and Friends
Virgin born, we bow before you; Blessed was the womb that bore you; Mary, Mother meek and mild, Blessed was she in her Child, Blessed was the maid that fed you; Blessed was the hand that led you; Blessed was the parent’s eye That watched your slumbering infancy.
The Virgin and Child with Saint Anne Leonardo da Vinci, Musee Du Louvre, Paris
Našim členom a čitateľom prejeme požehnané a veselé Vianoce! PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014
From the Desk of the Supreme President 2014 CHRISTMAS GREETING “When Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of Thoughts on Fraternalism King Herod, behold, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, say- by Larry M. Glugosh ing, ‘Where is the newborn king of the Jews?’” (Matthew 2:1-2) As I write my fi nal message to and give thanks for our families, sors, our home offi ce staff and our Dear Sisters and Brothers of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, our Slovak Catholic Sokol mem- friends and health. As part of this external sales agents to achieve our For years, these particular verses have portrayed my favorite bership for 2014, I have to pause refl ection, we should thank our Su- goals. Christmas scene. It presents much for one’s re- and refl ect on the fact that another preme Offi cers, local offi cers and The annual sales results are noth- fl ection. year has come and gone. It is hard youthful leaders for their tireless ing short of remarkable. As an ex- The powerful did not consider it below to believe that a full year of memo- and devoted efforts throughout the ample, our annual premium income their status to submit themselves to a greater rable fraternal activity has occurred past year. We should also thank our has doubled Power. Science (in this case, astronomy) served and in just a few weeks, we hope- home offi ce staff for all of their sup- this year and to give direction to a deeper discovery of God. fully will all celebrate a joyous port, commitment and dedication they have in- No diffi culty was too much in order to journey Christmas holiday. Where has the to our membership. Everyone con- creased the in search of the ultimate Truth. year gone? Have you made any tributed to our 2014 success and I face value of The wise went in search of true Wisdom 2015 New Year resolutions yet? would personally like to thank you. our life insur- because they were truly wise. I would imagine that many of As many of you have seen from ance by over Our lives are destined to be very much like that journey of the our Slovak Catholic Sokol mem- our recent results the organization $50 million Magi. Years after Jesus’ birth, we still seek a bers are quite busy preparing for has grown positive membership dollars. To put deeper knowledge of and a closer relationship the Christmas holiday season with for the 2nd consecutive year. It is this in context, with God. And, as did the Magi, we ought to be their shopping, wrapping, baking indeed an incredible accomplish- before the new willing to put into service all that is about us for and cooking. Like many of you, ment that has been primarily driven sales and marketing plan was cre- that search. we will also begin to decorate our from our sales and marketing pro- ated our society would typically I pray that this year of 2014 has been for homes, Christmas trees and install gram that we launched a few years sell about $3 million each year with all of you a coming closer to that precious goal. our colorful house lights as we pre- ago under the leadership of Direc- our recommenders. Therefore, the May the new year of 2015 present us with new pare to host our family events and tor of Sales and Marketing, Brother external sales and marketing team signs showing direction so that one day you and create some wonderful memories. Albert J. Suess Jr. and our Supreme basically sold 15 times our previous I may enter “the house” and see “the Child with Mary his mother” As part of this seasonal prepara- Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec. annual sales. In addition, Brother [Matthew 2:11]. tion, we should also take a moment They have worked closely with our Steve has managed to support this In this vein, I wish you a very BLESSED and MERRY to appreciate all of God’s blessings professional life and annuity advi- (Continued on page 7) CHRISTMAS and a very HOLY and HAPPY NEW YEAR! Christmas Ornaments Fraternally yours in the Lord, The Christmas tree represents a Thoughts from our Supreme Chaplain symbolic ladder to the heavens. As a result of this, ornaments are hung on the tree depending on what their A New Message of Hope symbolic positions are in life. As an Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic Most Reverend Joseph V. Adamec example, vegetables and fruits are We live in a society that is despairing of hope. We have seen all Bishop Emeritus of Altoona-Johnstown closest to the earth. Therefore, they of man’s ideas fall short. Protector, Slovak Catholic Sokol are hung on the lowest third of the For many, Christmas is the most depressing Christmas tree. Houses, church- time of year - more suicides than any other time es, people and animals should be of year. Happy 22nd Anniversary! placed in the middle region of the The angels announced a new message of tree. Birds, angels, moons, and stars hope to the shepherds - Lk 2:10-14 -good news should be hung from the middle of for all people-a savior - not a dictator, political the tree to the top to symbolize their leader, great prophet -peace - man’s greatest closeness to the heavens. quest is for true peace-good will - satisfaction, Angel: Represents the angel who delight, a kind wish or purpose, good pleasure, appeared to the Blessed Mother, ask- an easily-produced longing for it -many people have lost the desire ing her to be the mother of Jesus. for good will - sinners and Christians. Popcorn: Signifi es the rope Jo- There is a message of hope today that is older than the earth seph held as he led the donkey to and yet new each time it is heard-the message is as real today as it Bethlehem. was 2,000 years ago -Jesus Christ is the only source of hope we have Walnuts: Are for the gift of the -in Jesus there is good news, salvation, peace and good will. three wise men. The spirit of Christmas is a spirit of hope . Oranges: A special fruit only available during the Christmas sea- son. Wheat: A symbol of life, prosper- ity and nourishment. Cloth at the base of the Christmas Extending Merry Christmas tree: Represents Jesus’ swaddling in different languages clothes. Peace on Earth to those on whom God’s favor Apples: Remind us of Adam and rests, we read in Luke’s Gospel. Not even language dif- Eve. ferences constitute a barrier. White dove: Placed near the top Living in our cosmopolitan society, it will be well of the tree to evoke peace. to know a few of the ways of expressing “Merry Christ- Carrot: Often given to a new wife mas” in various languages. to bring good luck in the kitchen. Slovak ...... Veselé Vianoce Mushrooms: Considered to be Polish...... Wesolych Swiat lucky and means good fortune to be Italian ...... Buon Natale at hand. French ...... Joyeux Noel Pickle: Hidden on the Christmas German ...... Frohliche Weihnachten tree whoever fi nds it gets a special Spanish ...... Felice Navidad gift. Russian ...... Christos Razhdaetsya Corn: Symbolizes prosperity and Romanian ...... Sarbatori Fericite fertility. Hungarian ...... Boldog Karacsonyi Unescket January 1, 2015 marks the 22nd anniversary of the independence Pineapple: Symbol of friendship of Slovakia. We rejoice with the land of our ancestors, located in the Croatian ...... Sretan Bozie and hospitality. Lithuanian .....Linksmu Kaledu very heart of Europe, as it commemorates this milestone in its storied Owl: A symbol of wisdom. history. Millions of Americans and Canadians who trace their ances- Ukrainian...... Hristos Rozdajetsia Musical instruments: Symbolize Swedish ...... Glad Julen try to Slovakia are justifi ably proud of the country’s achievements the joy that music and singing brings and accomplishments as it stands among the free and independent Serbian ...... Kristos Se Rodi during the Christmas season. Hawaiian ...... Mele Kalikimaka nations of the world. As our American ally and NATO partner, we Stars, Moons and Angels: sym- pray that 2015 may bring continued economic and social success. bolize the closest you can get to Happy anniversary and Zdar Boh! heaven. A blessed Christmas to all! SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014 PAGE 3
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A Very Merry Christmas and a Happy, SAT.DEC.20 hosted by the Slovak American Healthy, Grace-Filled New Year Q Assembly 79 children’s Christ- Cultural Center of New York at mas party at the Slovak Catholic The Royal Manor, Garfi eld, N.J. from the Home Office Staff Sokol Club, Lilly, Pa. beginning at beginning with cocktail recep- 2 p.m. tion at 7 p.m., dinner, dancing and SUN.DEC.21 open bar until 1 a.m.,$130.00 per Q Assembly 162 annual meeting person; call Zuzana Krcmar at tel. and Christmas party in SS.Cyril (973)357-1209. and Methodius Church Hall, 235 Q Wreath 93 Christmas season Ackerman Ave., Clifton, N.J. be- roller skating children’s party at ginning at 12:30 p.m. St. Pius Grade School, 2520 North Q Annual adult Christmas party Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa, Wis. for members of Assembly 25 and beginning at 5:30 p.m. refreseh- Wreath 15 at the Slovak Catholic ments will be served; RSVP to Lisa Sokol Club, Perryopolis, Pa. from at [email protected]. 4 to 6 p.m., food, refreshments, and FEB.6-8 Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. Albert J. Suess, Jr., F.I.C. Scott T. Pogorelec Daniel F. Tanzone music. Q Supreme Physical Fitness Board Supreme Secretary Director of Sales Underwriter Editor WED.DEC.31 annual meeting at the Embassy & Marketing Q Traditional New Year’s Eve cel- Suites Hotel, Pittsburgh, Pa., meet- ebration “Silvestrovska zabava” ing open Friday evening at 7 p.m. hosted by the Domovina Slovak SAT.FEB.14 Society at SS. Cyril and Metho- Q Pre-Lenten “Fasiangy” celebra- dius Church Hall, 218 Ackerman tion hosted by Assembly 20 of Ave., Clifton, N.J. beginning with the Slovak League of America in reception at 7:30 p.m., music by Milwaukee, Wis. at WG’s Ban- the Joseph Jurasi Band, $75.00 per quet Center, 3200 South 103rd St., person; for reservations call Lou Greenfi eld, Wis.(103rd & Okla- Machovsky, tel. (973)471-5320 or homa Avenue) from 6 to 11 p.m., Michael Zihal tel.(973)706-8493. Slovak culinary and bakery speci- FRI.JAN.9 alities; music for dancing and lis- tening pleasure with cultural pro- Clarissa Serrano Livia Karak Melanie M. Sasiela Lorrie Pinck Q Traditional Oplatek Dinner host- gram at 7:30 p.m., tickets $5.00, Secretary to the Editorial Staff Bookkeeper Clerical Staff ed by the Holy Name Society of Supreme Secretary SS. Cyril and Methodius Church for information call Betty Valent in the church hall, 218 Ackerman (414)425-6137. Ave., Clifton, N.J. beginning at 7 SAT.FEB.21 p.m., $25.00 for adults, $10.00 for Q Martenitsa - A Celebration of the children; for reservations call Peter Coming of Spring, hosted by the Walentowicz at (973)340-9078. Raritan Valley Slavic Cultural & SUN.JAN.11 Heritage Society, at the Manville Q Assembly 219 annual meeting Public Library, 100 South 10th in the rectory of Most Holy Trinity Ave., Manville, N.J beginning at 11 Church, 18 Trinity Plaza, Yonkers, a.m., free admission with refresh- N.Y. immediately following the ments to follow presentation; R 9:30 a.m. Mass. SVP needed, call Irene Amitrani, SUN.JAN.18 tel. (908)526-3514. Children ac- Kelly D. Movilla Kevin R. Guillen Frank Revisore Q Assembly 78 annual meeting in companied by an adult are espe- Clerical Staff Clerical Staff Custodian the social hall of Incarnation of Our cially encouraged. Lord Parish, 617 Pierce St., Beth- Holiday Home lehem, Pa. beginning at 1:30 p.m. THURS.JAN.22 Offi ce Closing Q 42nd annual March for Life In observance of Christmas, the commemorating the infamous Home Offi ce will be closed for Supreme Court decision allow- business on Thursday, December ing abortion in the United States, 25 and Friday, December 26. The Washington, D.C. Home Offi ce will reopen for busi- SAT.JAN.24 Join us for the ISSN: 0897-8107 ness on Monday, December 29, Q 22nd annual Slovak Winter Ball 42nd March for Life 2014. Washington, D.C. Established April 15, 1911 Likewise, to commemorate the Translation of a traditional January 22, 2015 New Year’s observance, the Home Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol Slovak greeting “vinš”from the Offi ce will be closed for business Saris region of Eastern Slovakia Issued Bi-Weekly on Thursday, January 1 and Friday, Oplatek dinner on “On this glorious feast January 2. The Home Offi ce will Jan. 9 in Clifton, N.J. of the birthday of Christ our Lord, reopen for business on Monday, The Holy Name Society of SS. Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor I wish you from God January 5, 2015. Regular offi ce Cyril and Methodius Church in Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 good health, happiness, hours are Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to Clifton, N.J. will host its traditional and abundant blessings. Annual Subscription Rates 4 p.m. A joyous Christmas obser- Oplatek Dinner on Friday, Janu- May it be yours to enjoy, United States $40.00 – All others countries $45.00 vance as well as a happy, healthy ary 9 in the church hall located at comfort from your children, New Year 2015 to all our members 218 Ackerman Avenue beginning salvation for your soul, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, and friends. at 7 p.m. The evening features the P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, the kingdom of heaven after death, wonderful tradition of sharing the Passaic, New Jersey 07055 and for the family’s welfare, Oplatky, the Christmas wafers eat- OUR NEXT ISSUE may you have whatever en with honey which is a beloved Member of the Catholic Press The issue of December 31, you ask of God! tradition of Slovaks and Poles. A Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's 2014 will be our traditional Association of America buffet supper will be enjoyed. Tick- Review of Fraternal Activi- ets are $25.00 for adults and $10.00 ties in magazine format. The for children. Tickets are available Proprietor and Publisher next regular issue of the Slo- SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL following the weekend Masses in vak Catholic Falcon will be the church vestibule or by calling P.O. Box 899 that of January 14, 2015. Peter Walentowicz at tel. (973)340- 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 Deadline for all photos and 9078 or David Bulwin at (973)546- Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 information for this issue is 4864. Area Sokol members are in- WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Thursday, January 8. vited to enjoy the evening of faith and fellowship in the New Year. PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014
REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God ... and Slovak life Life Committee, as principal celebrant and homilist. Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Advent The blessing of homes is a Hundreds of bishops and priests will concelebrate wonderful Epiphany tradition - December 21st the liturgy. Through the night, a variety of religious devotions will be held throughout the shrine conclud- A reading fromthe holy Gospel according to John ing with a 7:30 a.m. morning Mass in the great upper church. The angel Gabriel was sent from God On Thursday, January 22 the March for Life to a town of Galilee called Nazareth, commences at 12 noon. For nearly a quarter of a to a virgin betrothed to a man named century, members of our four Slovak Catholic frater- Joseph, of the house of David, and the nals, including the Slovak Catholic Sokol, the First virgin’s name was Mary. And coming Catholic Slovak Union, the First Catholic Slovak to her, he said, “Hail, full of grace! Ladies Association, and the Ladies Pennsylvania Slo- The Lord is with you.” But she was vak Catholic Union, have marched under the banner greatly troubled at what was said and “Slovak Catholic Fraternals for Life” have been part pondered what sort of greeting this of the line of march. Slovak Catholic fraternalists will might be. Then the angel said to her, once again gather at 12 noon on January 22 at the “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street to join found favor with God. the line of march. We encourage our Sokol members “Behold, you will conceive in your from various parts of the country to participate in the womb and bear a son, and you shall March for Life. name him Jesus. He will be great and A bus will depart at 7 a.m. on January 22 from will be called Son of the Most High, the home offi ce of the Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak and the Lord God will give him the Catholic Union, in downtown Wilkes-Barre, Pa. For throne of David his father, and he will reservations, call Theresa Kluchinski at tel. (888)834- rule over the house of Jacob forever, 6614. A bus will also depart from the home offi ce of 20 + C + M + B + 15 While the blessing of homes and of his kingdom there will be no the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, located end.” But Mary said to the angel, in honor of the feast of the Epiphany of the Lord is not at 24950 Chagrin Boulevard in Beachwood, Oh. a distinctly Slovak tradition but is rather common to all ‘How can this be, since I have no on the evening of January 21. Call the home offi ce relations with a man?” And the angel of central and eastern Europe. The blessing of homes at (216)464-8015 or 800 464-4642 for reservations during the month of January takes place when we cel- said to her in reply, “The Holy Spirit and details. We hope to see many of our members in will come upon you, and the power ebrate Christ’s Epiphany. This tradition was common in Washington, D.C. to once again affi rm our support years past among our Slovak parishes. Some continue of the Most High will overshadow of and respect for the unborn, celebrating life from you. Therefore the child to be born this beautiful faith tradition. We celebrate the feast of the conception to natural death. Epiphany on Sunday, January 4, 2015. will be called holy, the Son of God. If a priest or deacon is not available to visit and And behold, Elizabeth, your relative, 11th Consular tour to Slovakia has also conceived a son in her old bless an individual home, blessed chalk may be used by set for August 23 - September 2 the residents themselves to mark the doorposts. Bring age, and this is the sixth month for her Slovak Honorary Consul in Pennsylvania, Jo- the chalk to church and ask your priest or deacon to who was called barren; for nothing seph T. Senko has visited Slovak 25 times since bless it. When you are ready to consecrate your home will be impossible for God.” Mary 1995, including ten tours which he has arranged and for the New Year 2014 mark each doorpost with the said, ”Behold, I am the handmaid escorted. His wife, Albina, was born and raised in chalk and the above numerals. The initials remind us of of the Lord. May it be done to me Slovakia. With their experience, they have created a the legendary names of the Magi - Caspar, Melchoir and cording to your word.” Then the customized tour for 2015 which will take you across Balthasar - and also stand for the Latin motto Christus angel departed from her. Slovakia. Each night we will stay at a fi rst class hotel. Mansionem Benedicat (May Christ bless this house). Over 270 people from the United States have enjoyed The following prayer may be said to bless your The Gospel of the Lord. these past tours escorted by Joe and Albina Senko. home. Mark in your bible, Matthew 2:1-12. Pause for a In addition to touring many historic towns in moment to remember that God is near. Read the scrip- Slovakia, the tour will visit famous historic sites in Gospel for the Feast of The Holy ture slowly. Then say this prayer. You may then wish to neighboring countries - Vienna in Austria and Bu- inscribe your doorpost. With a piece of chalk, write 20 Family – December 28th dapest in Hungary. The tour will take us from west + C + M + B + 14. The Epiphany of the Lord God of to east through Bratislava, the sparkling new and Bethlehem and Cana, God of Jordan’s leaping waters, A reading from the holy Gospel according to Luke restored capital of Slovakia; Trnava, known as the in baptism you bring us into your family. You wed us “Little Rome of Slovakia” with its many important and embrace us as your beloved. May we fi ll our home When the days were completed churches; Modra, famous for its pottery, where will with kindness to one another, with hospitality to guests, for their purifi cation according to see a demonstration in a ceramic factory; the world- and with abundant care for every stranger. By the gentle the law of Moses, they took him up famous spa town of Piestany; historic Banska Bys- light of a star, guide home all who seek you on paths to Jerusalem to present him to the trica, the majestic High Tatras, the famous shrine of faith, hope and love. Then we will join the angels in Lord, just as it is written in the law town of Levoca, Bardejov which is includes in the proclaiming your praise: Glory in heaven and peace on of the Lord, Every male that opens UNESCO list; Presov, the sister city of Pittsburgh; earth, now and forever. Amen. the womb shall be consecrated to and Kosice, Slovakia’s second largest city. the Lord, and to offer the sacrifi ce of In addition to visiting several famous castles a pair of turtledoves or two young 42nd Annual March for Life and museums, we will also enjoy listening to live folk pigeons, in accordance with the set for Washington, D.C. music, tour many churches and enjoy topnotch dining dictate in the law of the Lord. 2015 marks 43 years since the Supreme Court de- in several typical Slovak restaurants. Now there was a man in jerusalem cision, known as Roe v. Wade, which legalized the tak- Unique to this tour is: receiving a spa treatment, whose name was Simeon. This man ing of innocent life in abortion in our country. Pro-life attending a mock Slovak wedding, several wine tast- was righteous and devout, awaiting proponents from across the country ings, meeting with Slovak dignitaries and enjoying the consolation of Israel, and the will gather in Washington, D.C. on rafting on the Dunajec river which forms the natural Holy Spirit was upon him. It had been Thursday, January 22, 2015 to par- boundary between Slovakia and Poland. revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that ticipate in the 42nd annual March As we travel through the various regions of he should not see death before he had for Life. The program begins with Slovakia, arrangements can be made to visit relatives seen the Christ of the Lord. He came the National Prayer Vigil for Life or discover ancestral towns and villages where one in the Spirit into the temple; and one the evening of Wednesday, January 21 at the larg- can learn about one’s ancestors at an additional cost. when the parents brought in the child est Catholic church in the United States, the Basilica of These are just some of the highlights of this wonder- jesus to perform the custom of the law the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception lo- ful tour. The 11 days you will spend with us will be in regard to him, he took him into his cated at 398 Michigan Avenue, North West in the heart enjoyable, educational, pleasantly surprised at the arms and blessed God, saying: of our nation’s capital. The liturgy begins at 6:30 p.m. wonderful sites and sounds which Slovakia has to of- “Now, Master, you may let your with Cardinal Timothy Michael Dolan, Archbishop of fer visitors. servant go New York and chairman of the U.S. Bishops Right to (Continued on page 5) (Continued on page 9) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014 PAGE 5
For students currently attending a Catholic High School Sokol Birthdays DECEMBER 23 N.J., a member of Assembly 162, Clif- Slovak Catholic Sokol Barbara Bodenschatz, Summer- ton, N.J. Abbot Jerome M. Koval, O.S.B. Memorial hill, Pa., a member of Wreath 14 in JANUARY 6 Johnstown, Pa. Mary Ann Krolik, Morris Plains, High School Grant Alexis Victoria Benjamin, Yon- N.J., a member of Wreath 168, New As a fraternal benefi t, the Slovak Catholic “WHAT DOES THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC kers, N.Y., a member of Assembly York, N.Y. Sokol is pleased to offer $500.00 grants to one SOKOL MEAN TO ME?” This essay must be 219, Yonkers, N.Y. JANUARY 7 young Sokol or Sokolka in each of our organi- submitted along with the application. Roger J. Manyak, East Douglas, Michael T. Pogorelec, Wayne, zation's nineteen Groups. These 19 Grants are This application must be received on or Mass., Honorary Supreme Offi cer, N.J., a member of Assembly 162, available to any qualifi ed Sokol member currently before, March 31, 2015 with a clear, small (2"x3" a member of Assembly 28, East Clifton, N.J. attending a Catholic High School. wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. Douglas, Mass. JANUARY 8 Stephanie R. Kaczor, Wyomiss- Brianna Marie Geissler, Phila- Application is also available on the Internet @ Eligibility ing, Pa., a member of Wreath 155, delphia, Pa., a member of Assembly www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Reading, Pa. 48, Philadelphia, Pa. A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak Disqualifi cation DECEMBER 25 John T. Grovola, Secane, Pa., a Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a Frank A. Brincka, Wantage, N.J., member of Assembly 186, Drexel permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the An applicant who neglects to submit or com- plete any part of these requirements before a member of Assembly 1, Passaic, N.J. Hill, Pa. amount of not less than $3,000, and has Anna Korcak, Waldwick, N.J., JANUARY 9 been a member for at least fi ve year. the established deadline will automatically be disqualifi ed. fi nancial secretary of Assembly 182, Klaudia Bodo, Brooklyn, N.Y., New York, N.Y. a member of Assembly 182, New B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. Acknowledgment An acknowledgment of the Grant should be John Toskovich, Great Falls, Va., a York City. member of Assembly 1, Passaic, N.J. Frank Maslar, Davidsville, Pa., a C. The principal of the Catholic High School made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- sible, if you are awarded a Grant. Anthony C. Rasimas, Wilkes- member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, Pa. must verify the enrollment of the applicant. Barre, Pa., a member of Assembly Cynthia L. Scott, Sewickley, Pa., Application Return of Grant 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. a member of Assembly 127, Mones- If for any reason the Grant is not used by sen, Pa. ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION you Florence Skurka, Highland, Ind., the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not JANUARY 11 must submit a typed or written essay DOUBLE a member of Wreath 81, Whiting, Ind. utilized must be returned. DECEMBER 26 SPACED in 100 to 200 words on the following Larry M. Glugosh, Missis- Peter Kolozi, Newfoundland, topic: sauga, Ont., Canada, our esteemed N.J., a member of Assembly 162, Supreme President and member of Clifton, N.J. Assembly 227, Toronto, Canada. Dr. William T. Kitsko, Pitts- ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ DECEMBER 27 Anne R. Kakos, Yonkers, N.Y., burgh, Pa., a member of Wreath 14, (Detach here) a member of Assembly 219, Yon- Johnstown, Pa. kers, N.Y. Stephen F. Papcun, Clinton DECEMBER 28 Twp., Mich., a member of Assembly SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL ABBOT JEROME M. KOVAL, O.S.B. MEMORIAL Jozef Bodo, Brooklyn, N.Y.,vice- 36, Detroit, Mich. HIGH SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION president of Assembly 182, New Robert D. Raichel, Hillsbor- York, N.Y. ough, N.J., a member of Assembly Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______Daniel J. Driscoll, Bethlehem, 162 in Clifton, N.J. JANUARY 12 Name______Pa., a member of Assembly 219, Yonkers, N.Y. John R. Benyak, Jr., Monessen, Address______Rita Mrosko, New Midd- Pa., president of Assembly 127, letouwn, Oh., a member of Wreath Monessen, Pa. City______State______Zip Code______54, Youngstown, Oh. James T. Genosky, Minneapolis, DECEMBER 29 Minn., Financial Secretary of Assem- Date of Birth______Current Age ______Eric R. Awramko, Little Falls, bly 34, Minneapolis, Minn. N.J., a member of Assembly 162, JANUARY 13 Home Phone (_____)______High School Phone (_____)______Clifton, N.J. Charles D. Matlon, Blooming- area code area code Stephen J. Kubasek, Jr., Yon- ton, Minn., a member of Assembly kers, N.Y.,a member of Assembly 34, Minneapolis, Minn. S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______219, Yonkers, N.Y. Joseph Korcak, Waldwick, N.J., Patricia M. Pjontek, Pittsburgh, a member of Assembly 182, New S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Pitts- York, N.Y. burgh, Pa JANUARY 14 S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______John Sipos, Estero, Fla., a mem- Mary B. Snyder, Monessen, ber of Assembly 1, Passaic, N.J. Pa., a member of Assembly 127, Father's name______Are you a member? ______DECEMBER 30 Monessen, Pa. Peter S. Costolanski, Dunedin, Mary W. Falatok, Akron, Oh., Mother's name______Are you a member? ______Fla., a member of Assembly 25, Financial Secretary of Wreath 43, Perryopolis, Pa. Akron, Oh. Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Dr. Mary Z. Gasparik, New York Christine Toskovich, Garfi eld, City, our Honorary Supreme Offi cer N.J., a member of Wreath 2, Pas- Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______and President of Wreath 168, New saic, N.J. Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______If yes, please York City. Patricia A. Warrick, West New- (yes/no) Carl V. Gogolak, Basking Ridge, ton, Pa., a member of Assembly 127, indicate Grade School or High School. What year?______N.J., a member of Assembly 219, Monessen, Pa. Yonkers, N.Y. DECEMBER 31 High School verifi cation (to be completed by High School Principal) Gail Jankowski, Yonkers, N.Y., a 11th Consular tour to Slovakia member of Assembly 219, Yonkers, I,______Principal of______N.Y. (Continued from page 4) (Principal's signature) (Name of School) Mary Madar, East Stroudsburg, For a detailed itinerary and pay- Catholic High School, verify that______is a student at Pa., a member of Assembly 32, ment schedule, contact Joe Senko at (Name of student) Palmerton, Pa. Happy 94th birthday! tel. (412)956-6000 or jtsenko@aol. the above school and will be attending ______Grade in the 2015-2016 school year. JANUARY 2 com. He will provide you with a list Tony L. Scuglik, Kenosha, Wis., of hotels, fl ight schedules, payment Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No_____ president of Group 4 and Assembly schedule and restrictions. Joe and 113, Kenosha, Wis. Albina are veteran travelers and as- JANUARY 4 sure all a delightful visit to the land Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2015. Noah Vargoshe, Shelton, Conn., of our ancestors. Both are our So- Return completed application to: a member of Assembly 9, Bridge- kol members in Pittsburgh, Assem- Slovak Catholic Sokol High School Grant port, Conn. bly 16 and Wreath 22, respectively. 205 Madison St., P.O. Box 899, Passaic, NJ 07055 JANUARY 5 May your 2015 new year’s resolu- Steven M. Pogorelec, Jr., Wayne, tion be to visit Slovakia. PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014
An outstanding fraternal benefi t Lodge Jottings $63,000 in S.C.S. Scholarship Grants MILWAUKEE, WIS. Wreath 93 Available to Eligible Members in 2015 Our Wreath will host its chil- by Julie Ann Dobbs dren’s Christmas season party on Supreme Vice President Saturday, January 24. All children and their families are welcome to We are pleased to announce that the Slovak Catholic Sokol will Julie Dobbs join us for a roller skating party at make available a total of $63,000 in scholarship grants to eligible Supreme Vice-President St. Pius Grade School located at members in 2015. Previous recipients of Slovak Catholic Sokol schol- Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee 2520 North Wauwaosa Avenue in arship grants may reapply for a 2015 grant; how- [email protected] Wauwatosa, Wis. Festivities be- ever, per Convention mandate - a student may re- (262)498-2571 gin at 5:30 p.m. and will continue ceive a maximum of two (2) Slovak Catholic Sokol until 9 p.m. An enjoyable evening scholarship grant awards in each category. Deadline for submission of all scholarship applications has been planned. We will meet A total of 30 Slovak Catholic Sokol college is March 31, 2015 in the side classroom for snacks, grants of $1,000 each, two Theodore and Mary gathering and presents upon ar- Jane Rich Memorial Scholarships one for a male In addition to our college grant program, we make available 19 Catho- rival. Beginner skete is from 6 to and female in the amount of $2,500 each, two Emil lic High School Grants in the amount of $500 each as well as 38 Catholic 7 p.m. and regular skate is from 7 Slavik Memorial Scholarships one for a male and Grade School Grants in the amount of $250 each. Please fi nd these scholar- to 9 p.m. Parents are asked to pro- female in the amount of $2,000 each, one The Doc- ship applications and directives in each of the next issues of the Falcon. vide an appeizer to share with all. tors’ Lesko Medical Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000, In order to make the necessary ar- one Krista L. Glugosh Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000 Slovak Catholic Sokol College Scholarship- rangements, parents are asked to and three Slovak Catholic Sokol (SCS) Memorial Scholarships in the contact Lisa Hoeck and RSVP to amount of $1,000. Tips for Success Lisa at [email protected] with the I just wanted to take a moment to highlight the recent changes made With one application you may apply for all college scholarship total number of attendees, as well to the Slovak Catholic College Scholarship Program. Last season, we have grants for which you are eligible. Note that only one grant per ap- as he names and ages of the chil- moved to a completely on-line process and had a few issues with the pro- plicant will be awarded. dren who will participate. We hope cess. With the help of our technical webmaster, we have redesigned the to see a great turnout of Sokols and application process and you should fi nd it to be much more user friendly. College scholarship eligibility requirements: Sokolky at this family-oriented fun You will fi nd the on-line application on our website at www.slovakcatho- Slovak Catholic Sokol (a total of 30, $1,000 grants will be awarded) evening. licsokol.org beginning November 1, 2014. • Must have a minimum of $3,000 permanent Life Insurance We are all looking forward to To be best prepared for this process a successful applicant should: Coverage a busy year 2015. Our 47th Inter- • Review the application on-line for required content and gather • Must be a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol for at least national Slet is scheduled for July prior to beginning to complete the form fi ve years. 14-18 at Slippery Rock University • Be prepared to attach both your essay (in PDF or Word format) • Must have completed one semester of undergraduate stud- in Slippery Rock, Pa. We hope to and a color head and shoulders picture of yourself (in .jpeg ies as a FULL TIME student at an accredited college, uni- send a team of our athletes to com- format). versity or professional school, or be enrolled in a graduate pete in this traditional Sokol com- Please note, you may want to print a copy for your records prior to or professional degree program. petition. In addition, our organiza- submitting. All applicants will receive confi rmation that their e-mail has • Must have an accumulated grade point average of at least tion’s 32nd quadrennial convention been received. 2.5 or better is scheduled for August 1-5 in It really isn’t that diffi cult to qualify for one of our many college • One parent must be a Slovak Catholic Sokol member Pittsburgh, Pa. We hope to be rep- scholarships. With now three years of the new College Scholarship Appli- • Essay- “How has being a member of the Slovak Catholic resented there as well. cation process behind us, it is clear that there are a few ways to assure that Sokol infl uenced my life?” Looking forward to seeing a your application will be reviewed. great turnout of our members at our 1. Answer all questions on the application. Theodore and Mary Jane Rich (one male and one female grant in the skating party and wishing all a very For example- if something does not apply to you- say N/A. If amount of $2,500 will be awarded) happy and healthy New Year 2015, you are fully independent from your parents- as in, you are not • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship may I remain claimed by them on their tax return, you should indicate that in AND Zdar Boh! the space asking for total parent income. Leaving this blank does • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry Lisa Hoeck • Must be majoring in medical curriculum not tell the whole story. 2. Include all requirements for the application- i.e. photo; tran- Recording Secretary script; essay Emil Slavik (one male and one female grant in the amount of $2,000 PERRYOPOLIS, PA will be awarded) Start the process for requesting your transcript NOW. I have • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship found that sometimes this is the hold up for some applicants. Assembly 25 AND • Transcripts- please note that “offi cial transcript” means Wreath 15 • Both parents must be members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol that you have requested it from your University or Col- Both our lodges will host our tra- • Must be majoring in liberal arts, the sciences, pre-law, pre- lege and that is has been sent directly to me in a sealed ditional Christmas party for adults medical or business curriculum. envelope. We have not been as strict in the past on this on Sunday, December 21 at our issue, but began holding each applicant to this require- Slovak Catholic Sokol from 4 to 6 The Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in the ment last season and will continue to do so moving for- p.m. An entertaining and enjoyable amount of $1,000 will be awarded) ward. evening has been planned. There • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship 3. Submit all required elements prior to the deadline. will be plenty of delicious food, re- AND The application is clear and I just want to prevent a waste of your freshments and music for listening • Majoring in Nursing or Medical curriculum time and energy. and dancing pleasure. All members • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry are invited to join us. Failure to include/complete any of the above items will result in the We extend thanks and gratitude Krista L. Glugosh Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in the amount of application being disqualifi ed. To be honest, it is not easy for our commit- to all who assisted in our highly $1,000 will be awarded) tee when we need to disqualify applicants for simple yet important missing successful children’s Christmas • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship requirements. party which was enjoyed by a good AND Lastly, apply for all college scholarships for which you qualify in or- number of our junior Sokol mem- • Majoring in curriculum with a focus in computer graphics, de- der to give yourself the best chance at receiving something. There were bers this past Sunday, December sign or layout several applicants who limited themselves to a particular scholarship. 14. Our youngsters and their par- Competition was fi erce for the larger $ scholarships, but there seems to be ents enjoyed the afternoon of tradi- Slovak Catholic Sokol Memorial Scholarship (3 grants in the amount more opportunity with the other scholarship offerings. tional Sokol fellowship topped off of $1,000 will be awarded to the applicant that best exemplifi es the Not every applicant receives a scholarship every time they apply. If by a visit from Santa. spirit of volunteerism) you have not received one in the past, I encourage you to apply again this In February of 2015, we expect • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship year. Before submitting your application- take some time to review the bul- to host an offi cial open house and • Essay- “Describe the one volunteer experience that made the let points above in order to assure that your application will be included for dedication of our new Sokol Club biggest personal impact on you- how/why”. consideration. facility. The month of February is Good luck and Zdar Boh! dedicated to our great patrons, SS. The process of applying for any of the above college level scholar- Cyril and Methodius. ships is completely on-line. Applications and instructions are ONLY avail- Julie Ann Dobbs Zdar Boh! able on our website @ www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Supreme Vice President Michael T. Matras Questions regarding the Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Program Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee may be directed to: (Continued on page 7) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014 PAGE 7
For students entering a Catholic Grade School (Grades 2-8) Thoughts on Fraternalism Slovak Catholic Sokol Catholic Grade School Grants (Continued from page 2) betterment of our membership. In growth and volume with roughly the general, our Board of Directors are same home offi ce staff and budget. pleased that our ongoing efforts and As a fraternal benefi t, the Slovak Catholic This is an incredible accomplish- leadership to control our discretion- Sokol is pleased to offer $250.00 Grants to ment that needs to be highlighted. I ary spending, grow our sales results our young Sokols and Sokolky in each of our wish to extend my deepest and heart- and make sound fi scal investment organization's nineteen Groups. Two grants felt thanks to everyone involved in decisions have all contributed to each per Group are available to any qualifi ed our 2014 success and we wish them our fi nancial success in 2014. Sokol member entering a Catholic Grade School the very best in 2015. Keep up the Given these positive results, our (Grades 2 through 8). great work! membership has a great deal to So as the year comes to a close, be thankful for in 2014, so let us Eligibility we should all take a moment to look all take a moment to give thanks, A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak ahead to the New Year and begin to while we truly enjoy the wonderful Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a consider changes in our daily lives Christmas season and embrace its permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the to improve our quality of life. Re- magical spirit. From our family to amount of not less than $3,000, and has cently the Board of Directors held yours, we would like to extend our been a member for at least fi ve years. Disqualifi cation our fi nal quarterly meeting in Or- sincerest best wishes to all of you An applicant who neglects to submit or com- lando Florida. The board reviewed during this glorious holiday season. B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. plete any part of these requirements before our overall fi nancial health, life in- May you continue to experience the established deadline will automatically be surance and annuity sales results, good health and prosperity in the C. The principal of the Catholic Grade School disqualifi ed. new products and our athletic fra- coming year and hope all of our members have a safe, joyous and must verify the enrollment of the applicant. Acknowledgment ternal programs. We also focused memorable Christmas holiday sea- An acknowledgment of the Grant should be our attention to our future growth son and a happy New Year! Application made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- prospects, forecasts and discussed May God bless all of you! This application must be received on or sible, if you are awarded a Grant. new improvements that we can before, March 31, 2015 with a clear, small (2"x3" incorporate into our society for the Zdar Boh! wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. Return of Grant Application is also available on the Internet @ If for any reason the Grant is not used by the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not Lodge Jottings www.slovakcatholicsokol.org utilized must be returned. (Continued from page 6) ner will follow in our parish social ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ hall. Our parish is slated to be closed (Detach here) YONKERS, N.Y. effective August 1, 2015. We hope Assembly 219 that many of our members who no SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION The annual meeting of our lodge longer reside in Yonkers will make under the patronage of St. Michael every effort to attend the Trinity Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______the Archangel will be held on Sun- Sunday celebration. Our Assembly day, January 11 in the rectory of has been active in the parish since its Name ______Most Holy Trinity Parish following founding in 1925. the 9:30 a.m. Mass. all members are Election of offi cers to serve our Address ______invited to attend. lodge in 2015 will also be on our Reports of the offi cers will be meeting agenda. At this meeting we City______State______Zip Code ______presented and plans for our various will elect delegates who will repre- fraternal and social activities will be sent our Assembly at the upcoming Date of Birth______Current Age ______discussed. Input from our members 32nd quadrennial convention sched- will insure the success of our vari- uled for August 1-5 in Pittsburgh, Home Phone (_____)______School Phone (_____) ______ous activities. We look forward to Pa. Those interested in serving as a area code area code participating in the Trinity Sunday, delegate should be present for our May 31 Mass and dinner of our par- January 11th meeting. S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______ish which will celebrate its 120th Wishing all a very merry Christ-
anniversary. The special Mass will mas and a New Year fi lled with S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______be celebrated by our parish son and God’s blessings of good health and
fellow Sokol of our lodge, Father happiness, may I remain S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Emil R. Tomaskovic, S.A. former Zdar Boh!
minister general of the Society of Darlene Fata Father's name______Are you a member?______the Atonement of Graymoor. A din- Recording Secretary Mother's name______Are you a member?______Supreme Physical Fitness Board Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______Annual Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa. The annual meeting of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board is Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______scheduled for the weekend of February 6-8 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Pittsburgh, Pa. The meeting opens on Friday evening at 7 Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______p.m. The meeting affords the opportunity to review and discuss the (yes/no) past year’s numerous accomplishments and our various sports activi- If yes, what Year?______ties. This meeting fi nalizes the various sporting activities hosted by the Slovak Catholic Sokol in 2015. It offers the opportunity to discuss School verifi cation (to be completed by Grade School Principal) how our future events might be improved. Input from our Groups is essential to the success of our sports I,______Principal of______activities, highlighted by our 47th International Slet scheduled for (Principal's signature) (Name of School) July 2014. Any Group, Assembly or Wreath or individual member, who has any thoughts or recommendations as to how we can go Catholic Grade School, verify that______is a student at about this task is invited to forward in writing their ideas for chang- (Name of student) es or improvements to the Home Offi ce prior to January 23, 2015. the above school and will be entering ______Grade in the 2015-2016 school year. Suggestions or recommendations should be addressed to: Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., Supreme Secretary, Slovak Catholic Sokol, P.O. Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No____ Box 899, 205 Madison St., Passaic, NJ 07055. We look forward to hearing your thoughts as to what went well this past year along with ideas as to how to improve or increase participation at our various Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2015. tournaments. Thanks for being a part of the greatest Slovak Catholic Return completed application to: Athletic Fraternal in the United States and Canada. Slovak Catholic Sokol For the Supreme Physical Fitness Board, may I remain Grade School Grant Zdar Boh! 205 Madison St.,P.O. Box 899 Edward D. Moeller Passaic, NJ 07055 Supreme Director of Sports & Athletics PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014
Thoughts for Christmas Exhibition features Study: 30 percent of households Slovak artists in Slovakia are single-member Jesus, Our Gift Wrapped in Simplicity KADS NY, a New York City by Sister Maria Theresa Hronec, SS.C.M. based fi ne arts print dealer special- Almost 30 percent of all house- study along with INFOSTAT’s Jesus is the Joy of Christmas. His birth is a glorious promise-fulfi lled izing in original Central and East- holds in Slovakia are currently Demographic Research Center and contrasted by the paradox of the profound simplicity of His coming. ern European contemporary prints constituted of only one person, a and the Faculty of natural Sci- Bethlehem - a most ordinary village, was His is hosting an exhibit “Celebrating Prognosis of Family and House- ences of Comenius University in birthplace, the straw in the manger His unique cradle. Print 2014” at the Bohemian Na- hold Development in Slovakia by Bratislava. But even the darkness of midnight could not hide the tional Hall located at 321 East 73rd 2030 has revealed. The growth in he number of arrival of God’s Son on earth. A brilliant new star ap- Street in Manhattan, December 9 to The study, which foresees a single-member households is due peared to mark the place where he could be found. The January 15, 2015. The exhibit will further growth of the phenome- to several factors, including rising silence of the hillside was broken by the Glory to God feature fi ne art prints by 24 artists non, states that most single-mem- incomes of individuals, a boom sung by the angels, guiding the shepherds to the stable. from Slovakia, the Czech Republic, ber households are in Bratislava in apartment construction in the Now each year, we relive this mystery of Jesus’ birth. Germany and the United States. and Kosice, in the south of cen- 1970s and 1980s. Women made tral Slovakia and in the eastern up as many as 65 percent of such Slovaks enjoy an abundance of beautiful and mean- Highlights of the exhibition include ingful Christmas hymns. This is one of the hymns that the work of Slovak artist Kamila part of the Kosice region - the households in 1991, however this evokes the image of that holy night. These words and Stanclova’s mysterious etchings districts of Sobrance, Trebisov ratio shrank to 59 percent in 2011. melody are undoubtedly the legacy of simple peasants. We treasure this gift “Compliment is Something like a and Michalovce. “It’s due to a reduced dispro- as annually we recall the birth of Christ! May I extend to all of the members Kiss Through the veil(V.Hugo)” “Conversely, the lowest num- portionality in male mortality in of the Slovak Catholic Sokol my warmest greeting of peace and joy during and “Dance with Wolves.” bers of single-member house- recent years(in effect, men are this wonderous Christmas season. The opening reception was held holds appear in the north of cen- living longer than they used to tral and eastern Slovakia, mainly but still not as long as women) on December 9. The opening was CHRIST IS BORN IN BETHLEHEM supported by Vino z Cziech - som- in border areas,” said Branislav and an increase in the number of NARODIL SA KRISTUS V BETLEME, - položený v jasliach na melier selected wines from south- Sprocha from the Slovak Acade- divorces, which frequently result slame. - Ej, slama, slama premilá, ern Moravia. On Monday, January my of Sciences(SAV) Prognostics into men remaining alone in a - vzácnejšia nikdys’ nebola. 12, 2015 an Exhibition Guided Institute, which conducted the household,” added Sprocha. 1. Christ was born in lowly Bethlehem, Tour will be featured with curator Laid upon the straw, where cattle fed. Katrina Kyselica who will discuss O blessed straw of manger-bed the exhibited works, printmaking 22nd annual Slovak Ball Favored to hold his precious head. methods and current development The Slovak American Cultural Center of New York has announced in printmaking. This tour is free plans for its annual gala Slovak ball in 2015. The 22nd annual Slovak 2. Tak prorokovali proroci - že sa nám narodí and open to the public. RSVP is re- Winter Ball will be held on Saturday, January 24, 2015 at The Royal v polnoc svätá, premilá, - svätejšia nikdys’ nebola. quired for the tour. Email celebrat- Manor in Garfi eld, N.J. The black-tie gala brings together New York- [email protected]. New Jersey Slovak cultural activists for an evening of music, dancing 2. Th us the prophets spoke so long ago, Viewing hours of the exhibition and camaraderie. Christ would come at midnight here below. which is free of charge and open to The glittering evening begins with a cocktail reception at 7 p.m. O holy night and God’s own hour, the public are Monday-Friday 10 Dinner will be served at 8 p.m. with music and dancing to follow until Chosen and blest by His great power. a.m. to 4 p.m. on the third fl oor of 1 a.m. Tickets are $130.00 per person and tables of 8 or 10 may be re- 3. Na nebi sa hviezda zjavila - a nebeským svetlom the Bohemian National Hall. The served. Zuzana Krcmar, our Sokolka of Assembly 182, extends a cordial žiarila - Ej, hviezda jasná, premilá, - jasnejša nikdys’ nebola. exhibition is made possible by the invitation to area Sokol members to join the group for an evening of Slovak and Czech Consul Generals music, dance and elegance in the best traditions of the winter ball season. 3. Suddenly a wondrous star appeared, in New York in cooperation with For reservations, call Zuzana Krcmar at (973)357-1209 or zuzana11@ Radiant beauty, vast celestial sphere. the Bohemian Benevolent & Liter- optonline.net. or send check payable to S-ACC to her at 33 Weasel Drift O star most glor’ous, star so bright, ary Association. Road, Woodland Park, NJ 07424. Never was seen such brilliant light. 4. Pastieri hned’ zo sna povstali, - anjelský hlas z neba počuli. - Ej, pieseň krásna, premilá, - krajšie si nikdy neznela. 4. Quickly rose the shepherds from their sleep, Our Ever-Popular, 304-Page Heard the angels’ song, so fi lled with peace. O song so beautiful and grand, Sokol Cook Book Spreading great joy throughout the land. 5. Sláva bud’ vždy Bohu na nebi, - pokoj ľud’om dobrým na is Now in its Fourth Edition zemi! - Ej, doba slávna, premilá, slávnejšia nikdys’ nebola. 5. Glory be to God in heaven above, Peace on earth for all who truly love. For all your holiday feasts! Era of glory, sacred space, God’s gift ed time, so fi lled with grace.
(Sister Maria Theresa Hronec, SS.C.M., a native of Gary, Indiana was raised in the former Holy Trinity Slovak Parish there. Her childhood pas- tor was Father Andrew G. Grutka, who later became the fi rst Bishop of ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ Gary. Sister Maria Theresa is currently assigned to Villa Sacred Heart, 580 Railroad St., Danville, PA 17821-1698. She is a frequent contributor to our Just $14.50 which includes postage and handling publication.) Sokol Assemblies and Wreaths can order a case of 12 cook books for just $160.00 – Place your order today! Researchers protest in Kosice Make check or money order payable to: against underfunding of science Slovak Catholic Sokol More than 300 researchers, nial underfunding of SAV, instabil- P.O. Box 899 – 205 Madison Street mainly from the Slovak Academy ity in the funding of grant schemes Passaic, N.J. 07055 of Sciences(SAV), protested in of the Agency for the Support of (Canadian orders kindly add an additional $15.00 for postage) downtown Kosice on November Research and Development and the 27 against the underfunding of Slo- need to exempt SAV from the pub- vakia’s major scientifi c institute, lic administration reform known as TASR learned on the same day. ESO. NAME______“Science wants to live, not scrape Ivanicova added that they con- along,” the scientists shouted out- tinue to view it as necessary to ADDRESS______side the State Scientifi c Library on highlight the lack of wherewithal Hlavna(Main) Street. in science. “It’s got to a point when CITY, STATE & ZIP______Lucia Ivanicova of SAV’s even we have taken to the streets,” Geotechnology Institute said that she added. NUMBER OF BOOKS______grounds for the protest are akin to The protest featured a small ro- (Effective January 1, 2012) those prompting a similar gathering bot that stood on a pedestal and in Bratislava on November 26. She held a makeshift banner reading as said that the reasons are the peren- ‘Invest in me. I’ll pay you back!’ SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014 PAGE 9
Held in Minneapolis, Minn. Pre-Lenten celebration Gospel for the Feast of Minutes of the Annual Meeting of in Milwaukee on Feb. 14 The Holy Family Group 11, St. John Nepomucene Assembly 20 of the Slovak League of America of Milwaukee, (Continued from page 7) Group 11, under the patronage sented his report as the sports di- Wis. will host its traditional Pre- of St. John Nepomucene, hosted rector. He indicated that Charles, Lenten “Fasiangy” celebration on in peace, according to your word, its annual meeting on Sunday, Mary and Rachel Matlon partici- Saturday, February 14 from 6 to for my eyes have seen your salvation October 12 in Minneapolis, Minn. pated in the Supreme Clinic - Kurz 11 p.m. An enjoyable evening has which you prepared in sight of all Hosting this year’s meeting were in preparation for next summer’s been planned. The celebration will the peoples, Assembly 34 and Wreath 47 of 47th International Slet at Slip- be held at WG’s Banquet Center, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, Minneapolis. The program began pery Rock University in Slippery formerly the Knights of Colum- and glory for your people israel.” with the offi cers and delegates Rock, Pa. The treasurer, Brother bus Hall, located at 3200 South The child’s father and mother were marching in a body to the 9 a.m. James Jacques then presented the 103rd Street in Greenfi eld, Wis. amazed at what was said about him; Mass at the Church of SS. Cyril fi nancial report . ( 103rd and Oklahoma Avenue). and Simeon blessed them and said and Methodius. The parish admin- The president, Brother Dave This year’s celebration falls on the to Mary his mother, “Behold, this istrator, the Rev. Edison Galarza, then appointed the following to day when the universal Church cel- child is destined for the fall and rise O.C.C.S.S. celebrated the liturgy serve on the Auditing commit- ebrates the feast of SS. Cyril and of many in Israel, and to be a sign for the living and deceased mem- tee, Dawn Genosky, chairperson; Metodius, great patrons of the Slo- that will be contradicted-and you bers of Group 11. Lori Matlon and Rick Matlon. vak and family of Slavic nations. yourself a sword will pierce4 so that Following the Mass, the offi cers Appointed to the New Motions Music for dancing and listening the thoughts of many hearts may and delegates enjoyed a continen- committee were Dick Genosky, pleasure will be provided through- be revealed.” There was also a tal breakfast in the Father George chairperson; Marianne Matlon out the evening. A cultural program prophetess, Anna, the daughter Dargay Memorial Hall of the par- and Rick Matlon. will be the highlight of the evening of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. ish. Group 11 President David J. The fi rst session of the annual beginning at 7:30 p.m. featuring the She was advanced in years, having Genosky called the annual meet- meeting was adjourned at 10:50 colorful and entertaining artistry lived seven years with her husband ing to order at 10:20 a.m. He wel- a.m. so that the committees might of the Tatra Slovak Dancers. The after her marriage, and then as a comed all the offi cers, delegates meet. At 11 a.m. the president ensemble will feature the music widow until she was eighty-four. She and guests and thanked the meet- called the second session to order. and dance traditions of the vari- never left the temple, but worshiped ing’s hosts. He called on the secre- The Auditing committee indicated ous regions of Slovakia. At 9 p.m., night and day with fasting and prayer tary James T. Genosky to read the that all the books, bank statements Bury the Basa(Bass Fiddle) will be And coming forward at that very roll call of offi cers and delegates. and the treasurer’s report were featured. An array of homemade time, she gave thanks to God and Offi cers present included: David found to be in good order and Slovak culinary specialities will be spoke about the child to all who J. Genosky, president; Delores moved for the adoption of the re- available throughout the evening were awaiting the redemption Genosky, vice president; James port, Suhlas! including bakery. Tickets are $5.00 of Jerusalem.]’ T. Genosky, secretary; James Under Old Business, the an- per person. For additional informa- When they had fulfi lled all the Jacques, treasurer; David Mat- nual patronal feast day breakfast tion, call Betty at tel.(414)425-6137 prescriptions of the law of the Lord, lon, sports director; Mary Matlon, honoring St. George as well as or Ellen at (262)893-7483. We ex- they returned to Galilee, to their own physical directress; and Charles the parish summer festival were tend a cordial invitation to mem- town of Nazareth. The child grew and Matlon, physical director. Dele- enjoyed by all. The expenses were bers of Wreath 93 to join us for this became strong, fi lled with wisdom; gates representing their respective reviewed and gratitude was ex- traditional evening of Slovak music and the favor of God was upon him. lodges included: Rick Matlon and pressed to the Home Offi ce for the and merriment before the begin- The Gospel of the Lord. Dick Genosky, Assembly 34; Joan fi nancial grants received. ning of the Lenten season. Jacques, Dawn Genosky, Lori Ra- Under New Motions, the com- Zdar Boh! Keep Your Slovak Catholic Sokol chel, Marianne Rachel and Chris- mittee recommends that Group Betty Valent Home Offi ce Numbers Handy tine Matlon, Wreath 47. There offi cers submit New Motions and for the committee were no representatives of Wreath by-law changes to the respective TOLL FREE NUMBER – 1-800-886-7656 21 of Superior, Wis. or Assembly committees of the upcoming 32nd HOME OFFICE – (973) 777-2605 or 777-2606 155 of Ironwood, Mich. The min- quadrennial convention in 2015. The Candy Cane: DIRECTOR OF SALES – 1-855-874-9179 or (412) 381-5431 utes of the 2013 annual meeting Suhlas! A Symbol of Christ were approved as published in the The President, Brother Dave UNDERWRITING – (973) 777-4704 Candy canes are a colorful and Slovak Catholic Falcon. then congratulated the members popular part of the Christmas EDITOR – (973) 777-4010 Offi cers Reports of Group 11 who were recipients observance. We can learn about FAX NUMBER – (973) 779-8245 The president turned the chair of Slovak Catholic Sokol scholar- their origin and over to the vice president so that ship grants in 2014, namely Clar- E-MAIL – [email protected] how they serve he might present his report. Broth- issa Perzel and Andrew Dwinnel. as a symbol of WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org er David Genosky was pleased to All offi cers were re-elected to Christ: report that the Group remained serve in their respective positions * The hard active during the past year includ- for the four-year term. All the of- candy reminds ing hosting the traditional patro- fi cers were thanked for their ef- (Editor’s note: We have noticed a number of returned us that Je- nal feast day breakfast honoring forts and hard work. Thanks and copies of our Falcon due to incorrect ad dress es of our sus is our ROCK, strong and St. George as well as participating gratitude also to the Minneapolis dependable(Psalm 31:3). members. We ask that when individuals move, that they in the annual summer festival of hosts for their traditional hospital- * Peppermint fl avor recalls com plete the form below for a change of address or SS. Cyril and Methodius Par- ity and fellowship. With no further the gift of spices from the wise ish. Founded in 1891, today SS. business, the annual meeting was call the home offi ce. We thank you for your continued men(Matthew 2:11). Cyril and Methodius is the old- adjourned at 11:30 a.m. A prayer co op er a tion) * White stands for Jesus as the est surviving Slovak parish under was recited for our deceased holy, sinless Son of God(John the patronage of the Apostles of members followed by the singing CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR REQUEST 1:7). the Slavs. He was also pleased of our Slovak anthem, Hej Slova- * Red represents God’s love that Group 11 was represented ci. Zdar Boh! FOR SLOVAK CATHO LIC FALCON for us, so great that He sent His at this year’s Supreme Clinic - Respectfully submitted, P.O.BOX 899 • 205 MADISON STREET son to save us, and for Jesus’ love Kurz in West Middlesex, Pa. He David J. Genosky in giving His life for us on the PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 was pleased to announce that the President cross(John 3:16 and Revelation membership of the Group has James T. Genosky T NEW T CHANGE T CAN CEL LATION 1:5). grown. This growth will entitle Secretary * The stripes remind us of Je- the Group to additional delegates sus’ passion - His crown of thorns, Certifi cate No.______at the upcoming 32nd quadren- the wounds in His hands and nial convention scheduled for feet, and the cross on which He Name______August 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pa. died(John 19: 1-30). Brother Genosky concluded by * The cane is shaped like a staff expressing thanks and gratitude to New Ad dress______used by shepherds - Jesus is our all for their continued cooperation Good Shepherd and we are His and support. Following his report, City______State______Zip______fl ock(John 10: 1-18, 27-30). the vice president then turned over * The cane can also form the the chair to Brother Genosky to Old Address______letter J - Jesus, our Savior( Mat- continue the meeting. thew 1:21). Brother David Matlon then pre- City______State______Zip______PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014
Obituaries... In Memoriam Slovak Catholic Sokol extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of deceased members Group 7 activist NOVEMBER 2014 Eleanor E. Venit, former Supreme Assembly/Wreath Member Age Date of Death Physical Directress, laid to rest at 71 Assembly 9 John Billy, Bridgeport, CT 86 October 21, 2014 Assembly 11 Richard Garwell, Chicago, IL 59 November 13, 2014 Eleanor E. Venit, a former long- Physical Fitness Board. At the 22nd Assembly 33 Rita A. Bujnovski, Ansonia, CT 88 September 26,2014 time resident of the North End sec- convention in Youngstown, Oh. in Assembly 36 Anne L. Molnar, Detroit, MI 96 October 22, 2014 tion of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. passed 1975, she was elected as Supreme Assembly 36 Eva Maiuri, Detroit, MI 84 August 2, 2014 away peacefully on Thursday, No- Physical Directress. During the Assembly 36 Linda Sue Nowaczyc, Detroit, MI 40 November 1, 2014 vember 20 at the Kingston Health American Bicentennial in 1976, Assembly 36 Richard M. Zoltowski, Detroit, MI 86 November 18, 2014 Care Center in Kingston, Eleanor led teams of Assembly 59 Mary Stahovec, Wilkes-Barre, PA 78 September 30, 2014 Pa. She was 71. Sokolky in various cel- Assembly 63 Mary J. Kurnet, Sleepy Hollow, NY 92 October 22, 2014 She served as the Su- ebrations, including the Assembly 63 Mary Suchan Kostrubal, Sleepy Hollow, NY 96 September 30, 2014 preme Physical Direc- Slovak American Bi- Assembly 71 Josephine Royer, Edwardsville, PA 91 October 21, 2014 tress of the Slovak Cath- centennial Celebration Assembly 78 Patrick Skelly, Bethlehem, PA 83 November 6, 2014 olic Sokol from 1976 to of the Slovak League of Assembly 82 David D. Single Sr., Dunlo, PA 81 October 4, 2014 1979. America held in Phila- Assembly 108 Robert N. Rock, Youngstown, OH 82 November 18, 2014 A native of Wilkes- delphia, Pa. at Indepen- Assembly 127 William Miller, Monessen, PA 92 October 1, 2014 Barre, Pa., Eleanor was dence Hall. Assembly 136 Chrystine Skovira, Nanticoke, PA 90 November 6, 2014 born there November 9, For many years, El- Assembly 162 Margaret Ann Bruning, Clifton, NJ 93 October 23, 2014 1943, daughter of the late eanor was active in Sa- Assembly 179 John R. Sivak, North Braddock, PA 85 October 20, 2014 George and Emily Chol- cred Heart of Jesus Par- Assembly 182 Vincent Solar, New York, NY 84 October 12, 2014 ish Venit. She attended ish which is presently a Assembly 214 Rosie Losonsky, Rossford, OH 92 October 14, 2014 the former Sacred Heart Eleanor E. Venit component of the Parish Wreath 11 John Skorak, Johnstown, NY 81 October 25, 2014 of Jesus Slovak Parochial 1943 - 2014, R.I.P. of St. Andre Bessette. Wreath 15 Mary Elizabeth Spengler, Perryopolis, PA 58 November 5, 2014 School, where her teach- Eleanor participated in Wreath 15 Rosemarie A. Minerd, Perryopolis, PA 76 November 2, 2014 ers were the Sisters of SS. Cyril numerous activities of the Slovak Wreath 22 Rose T. Jedlinski, Pittsburgh, PA 99 October 27, 2014 and Methodius. She was a 1961 community over the years, includ- Wreath 34 John J. Dailey, Perryopolis, PA 71 November 2, 2014 graduate of the James M. Coughlin ing promoting the work of the Slo- Wreath 34 Victor J. Nesnadny, Perryopolis, PA 91 October 13, 2014 High School also in Wilkes-Barre. vak Catholic Federation, serving as Wreath 39 Anne F. Miazga, Bridgeport, CT 94 November 11, 2014 Until her retirement, she had been secretary of the organization’s 49th Wreath 81 Theresa Mullholland, Whiting, IN 87 April 7, 2014 employed as a social worker by the national convention committee in Wreath 85 Richard W. Hitrik, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 51 November 4, 2014 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 1977. Wreath 168 Anna Balina, New York, NY 94 September 17, 2014 Eleanor was a life-long mem- In addition to her parents, Eleanor ber of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, was preceded in death by a brother, having been enrolled as a child in John Venit, Sr. in 2003 and more re- Feel Christmas Blessings Live Longer? Exercise length of life. the former Wreath 36 which was cently by her sister, Theresa V. Her- Researchers at Harvard and Evidence or not, more Ameri- later merged into Assembly 59. Faith is a blessing - It lets one’s gan in 2012. Theresa served as our Stanford universities have reported cans are exercising. Together with her late sister, The- soul trust in the goodness and organization’s Supreme Assistant the fi rst scientifi c evidence that Almost three-fi fths of American resa M. Hergan, she participated in mercy of the Supreme Being; and Physical Directress and later as an ecercise keeps people alive longer. adults exercise daily, with jogging various area sporting and fraternal through that trust it gives one rea- Honorary Supreme Offi cer. Survi- The universities conducted a study and walking among the nation’s activities. She competed at numer- son to believe that others, too, rea- vors include her sister, Rosemary of the habits and health of 17,000 most popular recreational activities, ous national Slets and served as son as you. Cronauer of Wilkes-Barre; a brother, middleaged and older men and according to a recent Gallup Poll. Physical Directress of Group 7, Hope is a blessing - It lets one’s Aloysius Venit and his wife, Barbara found a direct relationship between The poll found 59 percent of U.S. “Rev. Joseph Murgas.” She led heart anticipate fulfi llment through of Fredericksburg, Va.; a sister-in- the level of physical activity and the adults have a daily exercise routine. many Group 7 teams of Sokolky to law, Florence Venit of Laurel, Md.; reliance on His promise; and even in the daily affairs of living, it gives victories at Group and national Slet numerous nieces, nephews, great- In Memory of.... Announcing the Memorial competition. Under her leadership, nieces and great-nephews. one confi dence in the possibilities the Group 7 Sokolky performed The John V. Morris Family Fu- of many more satisfying tomor- Scholarship Fund!!! at numerous Sokol and Slovak neral Home handled the funeral ar- rows. Julie Ann Dobbs Day observances in the Luzerne rangements. A Mass of Christian Charity is a blessing - It lets Supreme Vice-President County area. Following the merger burial was celebrated for Sister one’s mind reach out with love for of Wreath 36, Eleanor served as the Venit on Saturday, November 22 others, a love fi lled with thoughts Have you found yourself looking for a way to memorialize a Recording Secretary of Assembly at the Church of St. Andre Bessette and acts of kindness and generosity lost loved one or fellow Group/Wreath/Assembly member? Why 59. She was active in numerous in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. with the pas- so that one becomes part of all in not make a donation in their honor to the newly developed Memo- membership campaigns of the Slo- tor, the Rev. Kenneth M. Seegar as peace and brotherhood. rial Scholarship fund? Your donation will assure that an annual vak Catholic Sokol over the years celebrant. Interment with the Rite of Faith, Hope, Charity: These are scholarship be given out to a college age student who best exem- receiving numerous prizes. Follow- Committal followed in Sacred Heart the spirits of Christmas that raise plifi es the meaning of fraternalism and volunteerism. Here’s how ing the ravages of Hurricane Agnes of Jesus Slovak Cemetery of St. An- the human condition to its most it works: in June of 1972, Eleanor served on dre Besette Parish in Dallas, Pa. beautiful and noble heights. Send a check or money order to the Memorial Scholarship the local Sokol committee, which Sister Eleanor was a dedicated Fund clearly indicating the name to be memorialized. You can fi nd together with the Board of Directors and devoted fraternalist all her life. O Little Town a donation form on line at of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, dis- She was a wonderful ambassa- of Bethlehem http://slovakcatholicsokol.org/members/memorialfrmframe.htm tributed more than $67,000 to Sokol dor of the Slovak Catholic Sokol. On Christmas Eve, in 1865, Dr. or simply send your donation to: members whose property had been Serving on the local, Group and Philipps Brooks, rector of Holy Dennis J. Zifcak damaged as a result of the fl ood. Supreme Assembly levels, she al- Trinity Church in Philadelphia, Museum Treasurer She attended numerous Slovak ways and everywhere mirrored the was visiting the Holy Land. He Memorial Scholarship Fund Catholic Sokol conventions. At the highest ideals of the fraternal ben- saw the little town of Bethlehem ly- 205 Madison St. 21st quadrennial convention held efi t system in general and of Sokol ing far below him in the starlight, Passaic, NJ 07055 in Bethlehem, Pa. in 1971, she was fraternalism in particular. May she with shepherds on the surrounding Your bequest will be recognized in the Falcon as well fi rst elected to the Supreme Assem- rest in peace. Our sympathy goes fi elds. This scene, which he never as permanently added to the Memorial Scholarship bly, as a Member of the Supreme out to her family. forgot, inspired him several years Donation Log which will be kept at the Sokol Museum. later to write the Christmas carol, O Little Town of Bethlehem. The Depending on the amount of funds collected, we will YOUR BENEFICIARIES music was composed by the choir be able to award at least two $500 scholarships annu- When was the last time you looked at your desig nat ed bene fi - director and organist, Lewis H. ally. The hope is that the donated funds will begin a cia ries on your valuable Sokol insurance poli cy? How impor tant Redner. self-perpetuating interest bearing scholarship account. is it? Just think about how much your life has changed. Have you On Christmas morning, in 1868, married, divorced, had children, maybe you lost a loved one? This the carol was fi rst sung by the Sun- Have you recently lost a loved one? You might consider ear- is an item you should consid er annu al ly. If you do need to make day School children, for whom the marking donations to this fund in their memory. Keep the spirit of changes to any of your poli cies, contact the Home Of fi ce at 800- carol had been written. your fellow Sokol alive by investing in a way that their fraternal 886-7656. dedication will not be forgotten. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014 PAGE 11 “Christmas Around the World” A cherished Slovak faith tradition Introducing our Sharing the Christmas Eve Oplatky Features Slovak tree in Chicago newest members The head of the household begins hold may recite an Our Father and a Each year the various ethnic ornaments from Slovakia. Under the “Stedry Vecer” (bountiful eve- Hail Mary for the departed members communities of Chicago, Ill. dec- the 12-foot tall tree is a handmade ning) with the sharing of the Oplat- of the family. He or she then recites orate individual Christmas trees tree skirt along with a Slovak vil- ky, the blessed Christmas wafers the following prayer: 0 Lord hear refl ecting their tradition and heri- lage train set and a traditional eaten with honey. He places honey our prayer. All respond: And let our tage featured at the annual display Creche from Slovakia. Decorating on the Oplatky and shares them with cry come unto you. “Christmas Around the World” at the tree has been a wonderful tradi- the family. He then makes the sign Let us pray: Today we celebrate’ the Museum of Science & Indus- tion of the Rev. John J. Spitkovsky of the cross with the honey on the Christmas Eve. It was on this night try. These colorful trees refl ect the District of the First Catholic Slovak foreheads of all present. The Oplat- that God showed ‘His generosity, Christmas traditions of 55 countries Union. This year’s Slovak tree proj- ky, actually Oblatky since the word coming to us in the person of his di- from around the globe refl ecting the ect marks its 20th anniversary. comes from the Latin word “oblata” vine son; being born of the Virgin rich ethnic fabric of Chicago. The The Museum of Science and In- or offering; have been blessed by the Mary in the stable at Bethlehem. To- Christmas exhibit at the museum dustry is located at 57th Street and priest according to the prescribed day our mother has spread our table began 70 years ago and the Slovak Lake Shore Drive in the Hyde Park formula for the blessing of bread in more richly than usual, in honor of the tree has been a part of it since 1995. neighborhood of Chicago’s south the Roman Ritual. They: are eaten at birthday of our Lord. These Christ- This year’s exhibit opened on No- side, near the University of Chi- the Christmas Eve supper according mas wafers remind us of the manna’ vember 7 and will continue until cago. For information on museum to the tradition originating in Slova- from heaven with which God fed His January 5, 2015. Due to the popu- hours call the museum at (773)684- kia, Poland and Lithuania. chosen people in the desert. larity of the annual exhibit, record 1414 or visit the museum’s website Kaius David Roman, born Au- The Catholics in these regions They remind us also of the Eu- attendance has been seen in recent at msichicago.org. Chicagoland gust 5, 2014 is the son of Mat- wished to begin their fi rst meal, af- charist in which God in a mysteri- years. Last year, more than 270,000 Sokols and Sokolky should make thew and Karina Kish Roman of ter the strict fast of Advent in those ous manner, is again born, as truly as people viewed the display. Visiting every effort to visit to colorful ex- Allentown, Pa. He was enrolled days, with food which was blessed He was born of the Virgin Mary in the museum is a perfect holiday hibit. We thank our Sokol, Robert as a member of Assembly 72 in for this purpose. The Oplatky are the stable at Bethlehem. This takes season adventure for every member Tapak Magruder, a member of the Catasaqua, Pa. eaten with honey and remind us of place at every Mass. of the family. Slovak Christmas Tree Committee, the unleavened bread of the Pass- May we partake of the Eucharist The colorful Slovak tree is deco- for sharing this story with our read- over. It also reminds us of the manna frequently, so that God would be rated with imported and handmade ers. which God fed the chosen people in born within our hearts. As the an- the desert following their Exodus gels glorifi ed God and prayed for from Egypt. Most importantly, they peace, so let us repeat with them: remind us of the Eucharist. Glory to God in the highest, and The assembled guests under the on earth peace to men of good will. leadership of the head of the house- Amen
Alexander Thomas Pivovar, born August 14, 2014, is the son of Adam and Shyla Pivovar of Washington, D.C. He was en- rolled as a member of Assembly 113 in Kenosha, Wis.
Some Christmas Trivia MARK YOUR CALENDAR Christians have been celebrating AND SAVE THE DATES! Christ’s birth publicly on Christmas since 336 A.D. It was then known as the Feast of the Nativity. August 1- 5, 2015 Showing Christmas spirit in Bos- ton between 1659 and 1681 could Groups - Assemblies - Wreaths get the offender a fi ne because cel- for the ebrating Christmas was outlawed. Christmas wasn’t declared a fed- eral holiday in the United States Slovak Catholic Sokol until 1870. nd Franklin Pierce was the fi rst 32 Quadrennial Convention president to introduce a Christmas at the tree to the White House in 1856. Doubletree By Hilton That tree was lit by candles, as was the custom of the time. Lights Pittsburgh - Greentree didn’t appear on the White House 500 Mansfi eld Avenue Christmas tree until 1895, when Pittsburgh, PA 15205 Grover Cleveland had electric lights put on it. The earliest Christmas tree lights Zdar Boh! were very expensive, costing up- Plan now to be there! wards of $300.(That is more than $2,000 in today’s dollars). General Electric, the company founded by Thomas Edison, sold hand blown bulbs that needed to be wired to- gether by a “wire man” hired by the homeowner. The fi rst National Christmas Tree was lighted on the White House lawn in 1923 by President Clavin Coolidge. There has been a Christmas tree in Rockefeller Center since 1931 but it was not lighted with electric lights until 1956. PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014
The Velvet Revolution - 25 Years in Retrospect Celebrating the Fall of Communism in Czechoslovakia at a Lecture and Reception Held in New York City on November 21
An important aspect of the history fall of Communism. of freedom and justice in the then The Czech presenter of the eve- Czechoslovakia was observed at a ning, Simon Patek is the founding lecture and reception on Novem- director of the People in Need Orga- ber 21 at the Bohemian National nization. He is a member of the Eu- Hall in New York City. The Consul ropean Council on Foreign Relations General of the Czech Republic in and a member of the Board of the New York, the Hon. Martin Dvorak European Partnership for Democ- and the Consul General of Slovakia, racy. Previously he served at Vaclav Hon. Jana Trnovcova hosted an in- Havel’s Presidential Offi ce at the De- teresting lecture, The Velvet Revo- partment of Foreign Policy and was lution - 25 Years in Retrospect com- the Chair of the Board of the Open memorating the 25th anniversary of Society Fund Prague. Mr. Patek, the fall of Communism in the then a 22 year-old student at the time of Czechoslovakia. Two well-known the Velvet Revolution presented an civic activists who were principals interesting overview of the events of of the events of November 1989 in November 1989 in Prague. Bratislava and Prague, Pavol Demes It was November 17, 1989 that and Simon Patek presented an inter- the beginning of the Velvet Revolu- Principals of the evening included, l-r, Josef Balaz, president of the host, Bohemian Benevolent and Literary esting lecture discussing the events tion took place when hundreds of Association; Dr. Frantisek Ruzicka, Slovakia’s Ambassador to the United Nations; Martin Dvorak, Czech surrounding the Velvet Revolution thousands gathered in Prague and Consul General in New York; Jana Trnovcova, Slovak Consul General in New York; and presenters, Simon and its aftermath including the Velvet Bratislava to peacefully demonstrate Patek and Pavol Demes. Divorce which saw the peaceful split for freedom from the country’s one of Czechoslovakia into the free and party government led by members of independent states of Slovakia and the Communist Party. During these the Czech Republic. Pavol Demes, mass, peaceful demonstrations by in 1989 a professor at Commenius which the Czech and Slovak peoples University in Bratislava, and the fi rst desired to liberate themselves from Foreign Minister of Slovakia, gave a 41 years of Communist oppression. fi rst hand report on the activities of They sought to set out to reclaim November 1989 in Slovakia. Profes- their historic roles as Western demo- sor Demes is currently a Senior Fel- cratic nations. The word “velvet” re- low at the German Marshall Fund fers to the fact that the transition of and a member of the Board of the power took place without any loss European Endowment for Democ- of life. racy, based in Bratislava, Slovakia. The very interesting and stimulat- Previously Mr. Demes served as the ing evening was organized in col- Foreign Minister of Slovakia and as laboration with the Czech Center in an advisor to Slovakia’s fi rst presi- New York and the Bohemian Be- dent, Michal Kovac. Currently, Mr. nevolent and Literary Association Demes hosts his own Internet TV which has been active in New York Pavol Demes, third from the right is shown with, l-r, Dr. Frantisek Ruzicka, Editor Daniel F. Tanzone; Nina program on international relations since 1896 serving as a cultural cen- Holy, secretary of the Slovak League of America; Jana Trnovcova, Slovak Consul General in New York; and diplomacy via the Slovak Press ter for both the Czech and Slovak and Dr. Mikulas Halko, vice president of the Slovak League. Agency. During the lecture, Mr. communities. A number of Sokol Demes recalled the great assistance members were among the turnout of given by the Slovak organizations in New York-New Jersey area member the United States in aiding in the lib- of the Slovak community. A wonder- eration of the Slovaks following the ful reception followed the lecture.
Pavol Demes, third from the left, is shown with, from the left, Nadine Halko and her husband, Dr. Mikulas Halko; Jana Trnovcova, Rosemarie Golia and Editor Daniel F. Tanzone. The Czech Consul General in New York, Hon. Martin Dvorak, left, opens the lecture. With him are, l-r, Simon Patek, the Czech presenter; Pavol Demes, the Slovak presenter and Jana Trnovcova, the Slovak Consul General in New York.
Pavol Demes is shown above offering his refl ections and observations Some of the New York-New Jersey Slovak activists present at the lecture are shown with the presenters. as a witness to the fall of Communism in Bratislava in November 1989. From the left, Martin Dvorak, Jana Trnovcova, Jane Konzelmann, Daniel F. Tanzone, Nina Holy, Pavol The Slovak Consul, Jana Trnovcova looks on. Demes Dr. Mikulas Halko, Sabina Sabatos, Emma Stasko and Simon Patek. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014 PAGE 13 Scenes of the Dinner Honoring Roger J. Manyak Our 2014 Fraternalist of the Year Slovak Catholic Sokol Club + Douglas, Mass. + Saturday, November 15
Brother Manyak’s wife and grandchildren are shown on the above Honorary Supreme Offi cer Roger J. Manyak, seated with his wife, Judy surrounded by his children and photo. their spouses who were present at the tribute.
Brother Roger and his lovely wife, Judy have been married Assembly 28 President Jay Yacino and his wife, Denise. Group 3 President J. Kevin Conway with his wife, Kar- for 51 years. en.
Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. is Brother Roger J. Manyak is shown above offering shown above presenting the 2014 Fraternalist of the his response at the dinner given in his honor as our Year plaque and gift to Brother Roger J. Manyak dur- 2014 Fraternalist of the Year. Looking on are, l-r, De- ing the dinner. nise Yacino and his wife, Judy.
Well-known Group 3 sportsman Robert Hoekstra and his wife, Lisa. PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014
of the ‘third way’ was 51 percent. The fi gure was 50 percent in What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland November and December 1989, shortly after the Velvet Revo- lution that brought about the demise of Communism. The survey was carried out by Focus agency on a sample of 1,215 respondents between May 29 and June 8, with the output then analyzed by the aforementioned institute. “We rejected state bureaucratic socialism in November 1989, and the ideal became the non-totalitarian model of a state such as Sweden or Austria that offered a combination of high standards of living and social certainties,” said Tizik. “People long for this kind of state to this day,” he added. The economic situation wasn’t viewed in an overly nega- tive light, but a different picture is painted when living stan- dards as a whole are considered, including aspects such as so- cial security and the functioning of public authorities. “Nearly News and Views from Slovakia... one fi fth(18.6 percent) said that their lives are far more diffi cult now than in 1989, while 26.4 percent said that their lives are Peter Pellegrini elected as the TASR learned on November 18. a little more diffi cult. Only less than 6 percent have far easier “Nitran is only a type of salami,” grumble many people lives now than in 1989, while another 12 percent of the respon- new Chairman of Parliament dents said that their lives are a little easier now,” said Tizik. Peter Pellegrini became the new Chairman of Slovakia’s from Nitra. Less orthodox inhabitants of the city beneath Zo- Nineteen percent were unable to answer, primarily because parliament on November 25, receiving 120 votes out of the bor hill would allow a compromise solution between their they were too young to make the comparison. 136 members of parliament present in the chamber. Pellegrini, name in the local dialect and the one the codifi ed Slovak lan- who is 39, has thus replaced Pavol Paska, who resigned from guage, producing ‘Nitrancania.’ the post in the wake of the CT(computerized tomography) “We’ll launch a new initiative aimed at changing the rules scanner scandal at Piestany Hospital. of the Slovak language ...From the point of legislation, it’s pos- In his new role Pellegrini wants to promote tolerance, sible to change the existing rules of the codifi ed language, they respect and openness, as he believes that Parliament often wit- aren’t unalterable. The opinion of linguists can’t be viewed as nesses emotional and empty debate, aimed only to trade insults superior to the will of the majority of Nitra residents,” stated and engage in a blame game. “When I sued to be a Member the election program of Dominika Tekeliova, Jan Gresso, Jr. of Parliament, I was under the impression that parliamentary and Lubos Torok. life was mostly about exchange of opinions. Granted, there Meanwhile, proud locals from Nitra hope that the coun- were tough debates, but centered on arguments and not hatred. cillors won’t rest on their laurels if they manage to codify the Political debates need to have a certain culture,” stressed Pel- word ‘Nitrancani.’ They want them to go even further and legini, adding that Parliament these days has sunk to a new low bring about the ‘legalization’ of the local dialect, which is in this regard. called ‘nitrancina.’ The locals don’t let themselves be discour- Pellegrini, currently the education minister, intends to aged even by claims that the dialect, which features no diph- provide room for a balanced debate with the Opposition, while thongs, for example, might be somewhat incomprehensible listening to its arguments and expecting the same in return. to the rest of the country, and they claim that the language of “People often see Parliament as nothing more than a political Slovakia’s oldest city should also be made one of the country’s theatre. It must be our shared goal to engage in fair political offi cial languages. competition aimed at improving the everyday lives of our peo- A petition to change the rules of codifi ed Slovak concern- ple. I, for one, hope that we’ll fi nd common ground on how ing the collective name for Nitra inhabitants was launched to bolster political culture in the Parliament,” he claimed and three years ago. The organizers drew up the petition quite thanked his predecessor, Pavol Paska, for his work as parlia- thoroughly, asking the Culture Ministry and the Ludovit Stur mentary chairman from 2006-10 and for the past two and a Linguistics Institute to change the rules of codifi ed Slovak by half years. adding a third suffi x ‘-ancan’ in the singular to the two existing It was Prime Minister Robert Fico who announced on suffi ces for inhabitants of towns and villages: ‘an’ and ‘-can.’ November 24 that Pellegrini would replace Paska. “Peter Pel- Linguists rejected the notion, however, stating that an ad- legrini is a member of a generation of politicians who have ditional suffi x introduced from a local dialect would mess up a longer political future than my generation. It’s only natural the entire suffi x system of the offi cial Slovak language. to let into positions politicians who may prove to be the right choices. He’s been with the Smer-SD party since its inception, Survey: Siet sympathizers most and he’s been through various levels,” Fico added. happy with Velvet Revolution The Velvet Revolution of 1989, which toppled Com- Kazimir: Slovakia’s 2015 budget munism in the then Czechoslovakia, is evaluated in the most draft among Eurozone’s four best positive terms by sympathizers of the new party Siet(Network) According to an assessment of the European Commis- with 79 percent, followed by those of SDKU-DS with 69 per- sion out on November 28, the 2015 budget drafts of only four cent and the Freedom and Solidarity party(SaS) with 64 per- eurozone countries including Slovakia are fully in accordance cent, according to the results of a survey carried out by the with stringent European rules, said Slovak Finance Minister Focus agency on behalf of the Public Affairs Institute(IVO). Peter Kazimir on the same day. Meanwhile, less than half of the people(46 percent) who “We’re among four countries in the eurozone whose don’t have any preferred political party believe that the change budgets are ranked as the best of all. We’re in company with in the political situation in November 1989 was “worth it”. Germany, Luxembourg and the Netherlands. That’s good This opinion was shared by 49 percent of the Slovak National company,” said Kazimir. Party(SNS) voters. Slovakia’s budgetary plan is fully compliant with the Sta- According to the poll, the changes following the Velvet bility and Growth Pact, and no major deviation from the path Revolution are viewed positively by 62 percent of the Ordi- to a balanced budget is foreseen. Likewise, the EU’s executive nary People party(OLaNO) and the ethnic Hungarian SMK The Christmas season is in full swing in Slovakia’s capi- arm doesn’t expect Slovakia’s budget shortfall to exceed 3 per- party voters, 59 percent of Christian Democrats(KDH) sympa- tal city of Bratislava, continuing with the popular tra- cent of the GDP in any of the next few years. thizers, 58 percent of the governing Smer-SD party supporters dition common in the major cities across Europe. This “I’m sincerely convinced that this is one of the best, if not and 52 percent of Most-Hid voters. year a record 69 colorful stands are fi lled featuring an the very best budget that I’ve submitted or helped to draw up. It array of handmade arts, crafts and other handiwork lays all the groundwork for a sound and sustainable consolida- Poll: Slovaks still favor third way which make for perfect Christmas gift items. These tion of public fi nances in the future,” said Kazimir. between socialism and capitalism stands fi ll the main squares of Old Town. A variety of According to the minister, Slovakia’s budget defi cit will As was the case 25 years ago, Slovaks continue to view delicious refreshments are offered throughout the day. reach 2.3 percent the GDP next year even including expected the so-called third way, or a kind of middle ground between In the evening, the city is aglow with a colorful display changes to it in Parliament, meaning that EU requirements will socialism and capitalism, as the best social arrangement, ac- of a forest of decorated Christmas trees and decorations. be met with 0.2 percentage points to spare. cording to a study on the attitudes of Slovakia’s public towards Every day a variety of musical programs are present- politics, public engagement and November 17, 1989, whose ed with singers, dancers, and musicians from various Siet city councillors want to change results were unveiled on November 19. choirs and folk ensembles who entertain in the best tra- codifi ed name of people of Nitra According to Miroslav Tizik, head of a team in charge of ditions of the Advent and Christmas seasons. The most People from Nitra, an important city of about 85,000 the study at the sociological institute of the Slovak Academy of popular Slovak Christmas carols echo throughout the residents in western Slovakia might see their old dream of be- Sciences(SAV), the proportion of people who were proponents illumined medieval squares. This year, for the fi rst time, ing offi cially called ‘Nitrancani’ instead of the current codifi ed folk ensembles from Norway and other Scandinavian form ‘Nitrania’ come true if their newly elected Siet coun- Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the countries will perform. The stands and entertainment cillors to the Nitra City Council keep their election promise, Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. continue until December 23. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014 PAGE 15
The new premium rates have taken effect as of December 1, 2014. Held in Orlando, Fla. A very lengthy discussion took place and the Board members reviewed the com- munications they received from the Supreme Secretary which he received from the Actu- Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting of the Supreme ary dated October 22, 2014 and November 10, 2014. Brother Steve commented that efforts are being made with the Department of Banking and Insurance in New Jersey to consider Board of Directors of the Slovak Catholic Sokol some relief by allowing this amount to be spread out over two or three years and we are awaiting their decision. F I R S T S E S S I O N Brother Suess continued to report and inform the Board members on the Ad- Friday, December 5, 2014 – 9:00 a.m. ministrative Software, Agent Recruitment, Marketing, Advertising, Life Line Screening Supreme President, Larry M. Glugosh Called to Order the Quarterly Meeting (LLS), Required State Filings as well as his various activities and organizational meetings. of the Supreme Board of Directors at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December, 5 2014 in the Cypress In conclusion the Home Offi ce Staff should be complimented for their profes- Boardroom at the DoubleTree by Hilton Universal in Orlando, Florida and welcomed all sional efforts and dedication in keeping up with the work load and the cooperation and the members of the Board. understanding they share with our recommenders and agents is greatly appreciated. Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic offered the President Glugosh thanked Brother Suess and asked for a motion to accept the Opening Prayer leading the Directors in the reading of the Prayer to Practice the Golden Membership/Sales and Marketing Report for discussion purposes, so moved by Chair- Rule. person of the Supreme Auditors, Michael J. Horvath, seconded by Supreme Physical Di- Supreme Vice-President, Julie Ann Dobbs led the Board members in reciting the rector, Dusan Dorich. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. Brother Glugosh offered his comments regarding the success we are having this Supreme Secretary, Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. was asked to take the Roll Call year improving our membership growth and thanked all those involved. and the following members responded: All the Board members mutually agreed and shared their comments with the Supreme Chaplain ...... Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic positive results the organization is experiencing in 2014. Supreme President ...... Larry M. Glugosh After all the comments were addressed, the report was accepted. Approved. Supreme Vice-President ...... Julie Ann Dobbs Following the Sales and Marketing Report, Brother Suess introduced Mr. Roger Supreme Secretary ...... Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. Gertz of MT Software who made a presentation highlighting the power of an enhanced Supreme Treasurer ...... Dennis J. Zifcak product which we currently offer. Hopefully the revised plan which would offer higher General Counsel ...... John D. Pogorelec, Esq. cash values and the sales tool developed by MT Software will increase the sales of the SPL Chairperson of the Supreme Auditors ...... Michael J. Horvath product. Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics ...... Edward D. Moeller After the presentation, numerous questions were presented and addressed by Mr. Supreme Physical Director ...... Dusan Dorich Gertz and Brother Suess will continue to keep the Board up to date. Acknowledged. Supreme Physical Directress ...... Kathleen S. Watkins The Supreme President then asked Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics, The record will show that all ten members of the Board of Directors are present. Edward D. Moeller to present the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Report. Also present is our Director of Sales and Marketing, Albert J. Suess Jr., F.I.C. Brother Moeller reported that the International Golf Tournament was held on Acknowledged. August 1-3 at Tam-O-Shanter and Oak Tree Golf courses in West Middlesex, PA. A total of President Glugosh thanked Brother Steve and informed the Board members that 109 golfers were in attendance for the weekend. The Financial Report has been completed they all have received the minutes from our last Board of Directors meeting and enter- and forwarded to Headquarters with a refund check. A copy of the Financials has been tained a motion for their acceptance. forwarded to the Falcon for publication. There being no corrections, additions, or deletions to the minutes of the Supreme Brother Ed began to negotiate for sites for the 2015 Season. Some of the fi nal ar- Board of Directors meeting held September 27, 2014 via a Conference Call and published rangements still need to be made. After these few are completed, as per the board’s request, in the October 8th, 2014 issue of the Slovak Catholic Falcon, Supreme Physical Directress, he will begin to secure sites for 2016. Kathleen S. Watkins moved for the acceptance of the minutes, seconded by Supreme Brother Moeller reported that he has been in contact with Christie Petty of the Treasurer, Dennis J. Zifcak. Approved. GCU (Greek Catholic Union) regarding our joint bowling tournament to be held in May President Glugosh inquired if any Communications were received for presenta- 2015. He and Christie made a visit in November to negotiate contracts for the bowling al- tion at the meeting. leys and hotels for the upcoming tournament. They then met to discuss the applications, The Supreme Secretary reported that a written communication was received announcement and logistics of the tournament. He hopes to have an announcement in the from the President of Group 2 headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Sister Eileen S. Falcon very shortly. Wilson on behalf of the offi cers and members of Group 2, that we continue with the prog- Brother Ed further reported the Annual Physical Fitness Board Meeting has been ress we have made during the last four years as we all work for the good and better of our scheduled for February 6-8, 2015 at the Embassy Suites in Pittsburgh, PA. Additionally, he Organization and Membership. To all enjoy a very Holy, Happy, Healthy Christmas season reviewed the schedule of events for 2015. and New Year. Acknowledged. Also, a written communication was received from the President of Group 4, May 15-17, 2015 Bowling Freeway Lanes, Wickliffe, OH headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Brother Tony L. Scuglik on behalf of all the Group Radisson Hotel & Suites 4 offi cers and members extending their greetings, prayers and best wishes to the Slovak Eastlake, OH Catholic Sokol Supreme Board of Directors for a successful and productive meeting along Holiday Inn Mentor, Mentor, OH with their wishes for a Merry Christmas and Prosperous 2015. Acknowledged. A written thank you was received from Honorary Supreme Offi cer Roger J. Man- June 26-28, 2015 Softball Kirby Park, Wilkes-Barre, PA yak the S.C.S. 2014 Fraternalist of the Year for the monetary donation and celebration held Genetti’s Best Western on November 15, 2014 with his family and friends which was greatly appreciated. Wilkes-Barre, PA Acknowledged. (Waiting for fi nal commitments) President Glugosh thanked the Supreme Secretary and called upon the Director of Sales and Marketing, Brother Albert J. Suess, Jr. F.I.C. for the Membership/Sales and July 14-18, 2015 Slet Slippery Rock University Marketing Report. Slippery Rock, PA Brother Suess reported that as of October 31, 2014, a total of 977 new members have joined our organization this year through the purchase of life insurance and annuity August 14-16, 2015 Golf Mountain Valley, Hazleton, PA certifi cates. If sales continue at the current rate we are projected to add 1,172 new members Mainstay Suites, Barnesville, PA by year end, our total membership as of 10-31-14 is 28,219. The 2014 Life Insurance issues include a total of 917 along with 32 life insurance The proposed schedule for 2016 is in progress and more information will be avail- certifi cates being reinstated. The Insurance Certifi cate Outs were 342 deaths, 2 matured, able for the March 2015 meeting. 25 were cancelled 25 expired, 193 were surrendered and 123 lapsed. The total of insurance Supreme Physical Directress, Kathleen S. Watkins offered comments regarding certifi cates gained to date in 2014 total 239. The total amount of life certifi cates as of Octo- the article which is in the Falcon to see how much interest there is in incorporating a Soccer ber 31, 2014 is 31,325. Program with one of our other athletic events. Thus far only eight members have responded Brother Suess addressed several questions to the satisfaction of the board mem- and this will be further reviewed at the Supreme Physical Fitness Board meeting in Febru- bers and continued to review the 2014 New Business Projections and gave an Analysis of ary. the New Business comparing the results with 2013. This included both Life Insurance and Brother Ed thanked Sister Watkins for bringing the Board up to date and con- Annuity Premium Income and Face Amounts based on our controlled growth of around cluded his report stating that there is additional information pertaining to all the Sports 10% per year. Programs on the website. Other items reviewed and discussed included the Sokol Secure Fund with four- After a lengthy and lively discussion, President Glugosh asked for a motion to ac- teen accounts amounting to $295,636.00 as of December 3, 2014, and the status of the cept the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Report, so moved by Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Reinsurance which we are awaiting the formal contract. Andrew S. Hvozdovic, and seconded by General Counsel, John D. Pogorelec, Esq. New Premium Rates, our actuaries informed us that we have a major reserve de- Approved. fi ciency on the Legacy Life, Legacy 10 and Legacy 20 life insurance plans. At the present President Glugosh thanked Brother Moeller and Sister Watkins for their report time they anticipate it to be in the area of $2 million dollars. There are a number of reasons and asked General Counsel, John D. Pogorelec, Esq. for the Legal Department Report. that can be attributed to the problem 1) the high volume and face amounts sold at ages 0-35 Counsel reported that there are four items to report on: and 2) No clause within the life insurance certifi cate allowing adjustment of premium rates 1. Brother John offered comments regarding the recent developments with due to reserve defi ciency. the continuing litigation between Assembly 206 Ambridge, PA and the To rectify the situation we have increased the premium rates on each of these Sokol Club which continues according to the Rules of Civil Procedure plans. We are fi ling new life insurance contracts in all states that will include the clause to of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. We are awaiting a trial date. adjust the premium rate, which also does not require full reserving in regards to defi ciency. (Continued from page 19) PAGE 16 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014
Slovak Catholic Sokol Life Insurance Premiums effective December 1, 2014
Legacy Life Legacy Life
MMaleale NonNon-T Tobaccoobacco MMaleale TobaccoTobacco
Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - 31 18. 11 16. 61 14. 11 13. 11 64 56. 87 55. 37 52. 87 51. 87 Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 & Over Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 &Over& Over 32 18.3318 33 16.8316 83 14.3314 33 13.3313 33 65 59.3859 38 57.8857 88 55.3855 38 54.3854 38 0 6326.32 4824.82 4374.37 3123.12 41 19. 43 18. 33 15. 43 14. 43 33 18.7218.72 17.2217.22 14.7214.72 13.7213.72 66 61.8261.82 60.3260.32 57.8257.82 56.8256.82 16.42 4.92 4.47 3.22 42 20.07 18.97 16.07 15.07 34 19. 16 17. 66 15. 16 14. 16 67 64. 42 62. 92 60. 42 59. 42 2 6.506.50 5.005.00 4.574.57 3.323.32 43 20.7620.76 19.6619.66 16.7616.76 15.7615.76 35 19.7119 71 18.2118 21 15.7115 71 14.7114 71 68 67.2167 21 65.7165 71 63.2163 21 62.2162 21 3 6626.62 5125.12 4674.67 3423.42 44 21. 51 20. 41 17. 51 16. 51 36 20.2920.29 18.7918.79 16.2916.29 15.2915.29 69 70.2370.23 68.7368.73 66.2366.23 65.2365.23 46.75 5.25 4.77 3.52 45 22.30 21.20 18.30 17.30 37 20. 90 19. 40 16. 90 15. 90 70 74. 32 72. 82 70. 32 69. 32 5 6.896.89 5.395.39 4.874.87 3.623.62 46 23.2523.25 22.1522.15 19.2519.25 18.2518.25 38 21.5421 54 20.0420 04 17.5417 54 16.5416 54 71 78.7278 72 77.2277 22 74.7274 72 73.7273 72 6 7047.04 5545.54 4994.99 3743.74 47 24. 04 22. 94 20. 04 19. 04 39 22.2122.21 20.7120.71 18.2118.21 17.2117.21 72 83.4583.45 81.9581.95 79.4579.45 78.4578.45 7 7.24 5.74 5.11 3.866 48 24.98 23.88 20.98 19.98 40 22. 90 21. 40 18. 90 17. 90 73 88. 59 87. 09 84. 59 83. 59 8 7.387.38 5.885.88 5.245.24 3.993.99 49 26.1226.12 25.0225.02 22.1222.12 21.1221.12 41 23.6323 63 22.1322 13 19.6319 63 18.6318 63 74 94.1794 17 92.6792 67 90.1790 17 89.1789 17 9 7487.48 5985.98 5365.36 4114.11 50 27. 00 25. 90 23. 00 22. 00 42 24.3324.33 22.8322.83 20.3320.33 19.3319.33 75 100.25100.25 98.7598.75 96.2596.25 95.2595.25 10 7.6363 6.13613 5.4848 4.23423 511 28.2728 2 27.1721 24.2724 2 23.2723 2 43 25. 23 23. 73 21. 23 20. 23 76 106. 87 105. 37 102. 87 101. 87 11 7.77.733 6.33 5.65 4.44.400 55222299.33222288.22.22 25 25.332224.24.3322 44 26.1926 19 24.6924 69 22.1922 19 21.1921 19 77 114.06114 06 112.56112 56 110.06110 06 109.06109 06 12 7897.89 6496.49 5825.82 4574.57 53 30. 32 29. 22 26. 32 25. 32 45 27.2127.21 25.7125.71 23.2123.21 22.2122.21 78 121.80121.80 120.30120.30 117.80117.80 116.80116.80 46 28. 29 26. 79 24. 29 23. 29 79 130. 12 128. 62 126. 12 125. 12 13 8.05805 6.65665 5.98598 4.73473 54 31.5031 50 30.4030 40 27.5027 50 26.5026 50 47 29.6129 61 28.1128 11 25.6125 61 24.6124 61 80 139.04139 04 137.54137 54 135.04135 04 134.04134 04 14 8.21.21 6.8811 6.1.155 4.4.90 55 3322.71.71 3311..66112288.71.71 27.7127.71 48 30.63 29.13 26.63 25.63 15 8308.30 7207.20 6326.32 5075.07 56 33. 95 32. 85 29. 95 28. 95 16 8.37837 7.27727 6.50650 5.25525 57 35.4235 42 34.3234 32 31.4231 42 30.4230 42 17 8.588.58 7.487.48 6.686.68 5.435.43 58 36.8536.85 35.7535.75 32.8532.85 31.8531.85 18 8868.86 7767.76 6866.86 5615.61 59 38. 37 36. 87 34. 37 33. 37 19 9.10910 8.00800 7.04704 5.79579 60 39.6039 60 38.1038 10 35.6035 60 34.6034 60 Legacy Life 20 9.389.38 8.288.28 7.227.22 5.975.97 61 40.8740.87 39.3739.37 36.8736.87 35.8735.87 21 9649.64 8548.54 7497.49 6246.24 62 42. 01 40. 91 38. 01 37. 01 FFemaleemale NonNon-T Tobaccoobacco 22 9.93993 8.83883 7.76776 6.51651 63 43.4943 49 42.3942 39 39.4939 49 38.4938 49 23 10.2210.22 9.129.12 8.028.02 6.776.77 64 45.0145.01 43.9143.91 41.0141.01 40.0140.01 Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - 24 10. 53 9439.43 8298.29 7047.04 65 46. 60 45. 50 42. 60 41. 60 Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 &Over& Over Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 & Over 25 10.8710 87 9.77977 8.56856 7.31731 66 48.2648 26 47.1647 16 44.2644 26 43.2643 26 0 6056.05 3553.55 3123.12 2682.68 41 17. 13 14. 93 13. 13 12. 13 16.12 3.62 3.21 2.78 42 17.69 15.69 13.69 12.69 26 11.2411.24 10.1410.14 8.818.81 7.567.56 67 50.6150.61 49.1149.11 46.6146.61 45.6145.61 2 6.206.20 3.703.70 3.313.31 2.882.88 43 18.3818.38 16.3816.38 14.3814.38 13.3813.38 27 11. 58 10. 48 9079.07 7827.82 68 52. 96 51. 46 48. 96 47. 96 3 6296.29 3793.79 3403.40 2982.98 44 19. 04 17. 04 15. 04 14. 04 28 11.9711 97 10.8710 87 9.32932 8.07807 69 55.4955 49 53.9953 99 51.4951 49 50.4950 49 46.39 3.89 3.50 3.08 45 19.62 17.62 15.62 14.62 29 12.3912.39 11.2911.29 9.589.58 8.338.33 70 58.6958.69 56.7156.71 54.2154.21 53.2153.21 5 6.506.50 4.004.00 3.593.59 3.183.18 46 20.3720.37 18.3718.37 16.3716.37 15.3715.37 30 12. 84 11. 74 9839.83 8588.58 71 62. 55 60. 35 57. 85 56. 85 6 6616.61 4114.11 3723.72 3303.30 47 21. 16 19. 16 17. 16 16. 16 31 13.3113 31 12.2112 21 10.1810 18 8.98898 72 66.7166 71 64.2764 27 61.7761 77 60.7760 77 7 6.746 4.24 3.84 3.42 48 22.00 20.00 18.00 17.00 32 13.82 12.72 10.53 9.38 73 71.22 68.53 66.03 65.03 8 6.886.88 4.384.38 3.973.97 3.553.55 49 22.8822.88 20.8820.88 18.8818.88 17.8817.88 33 14. 40 13. 30 10. 88 9789.78 74 76. 13 73. 17 70. 67 69. 67 9 7017.01 4514.51 4094.09 3673.67 50 23. 71 21. 71 19. 71 18. 71 34 14.9314 93 13.8313 83 11.2311 23 10.1810 18 75 81.5081 50 78.2478 24 75.7475 74 74.7474 74 10 7.151 4.6546 4.22422 3.7939 511 24.5524 22.5522 20.5520 19.5519 35 15.50 14.40 11.58 10.58 76 87.37 83.78 81.28 80.28 11 7.7.33224.4.88224.4.39 3.96 55222255.60 2233.60 21.21.60 2200.60 36 16. 17 15. 07 12. 21 11. 21 77 93. 78 89. 83 87. 33 86. 33 12 7467.46 4964.96 4564.56 4124.12 53 26. 46 24. 46 22. 46 21. 46 37 16.8516 85 15.7515 75 12.8512 85 11.8511 85 78 100.74100 74 96.4196 41 93.9193 91 92.9192 91 13 7.62762 5.12512 4.73473 4.29429 54 27.3627 36 25.3625 36 23.3623 36 22.3622 36 38 17.45 16.35 13.48 12.48 79 108.29 103.53 101.03 100.03 14 7.7.80 5.30 4.4.90 4.44.455 55 2288.2.299 2266.2.299 24.224.299 2233.2.299 39 18. 07 16. 97 14. 12 13. 12 80 116. 44 111. 23 108. 73 107. 73 15 8018.01 5515.51 5075.07 4624.62 56 29. 26 27. 26 25. 26 24. 26 40 18.7518 75 17.6517 65 14.7514 75 13.7513 75 16 8.10810 5.60560 5.23523 4.75475 57 30.2830 28 28.2828 28 26.2826 28 25.2825 28 17 8.318.31 5.815.81 5.395.39 4.884.88 58 31.3531.35 29.3529.35 27.3527.35 26.3526.35 18 8558.55 6056.05 5555.55 5005.00 59 32. 18 30. 18 28. 18 27. 18 19 8.76876 6.26626 5.71571 5.13513 60 32.7332 73 30.7330 73 28.7328 73 27.7327 73 20 8.998.99 6.496.49 5.885.88 5.265.26 61 33.6133.61 31.6131.61 29.6129.61 28.6128.61 Legacy Life 21 9219.21 6716.71 6116.11 5475.47 62 34. 18 32. 18 30. 18 29. 18 22 9.43943 6.93693 6.35635 5.68568 63 35.1035 10 33.1033 10 31.1031 10 30.1030 10 MMaleale TobaccoTobacco 23 9.739.73 7.237.23 6.586.58 5.905.90 64 36.0636.06 34.0634.06 32.0632.06 31.0631.06 24 9999.99 7497.49 6826.82 6116.11 65 37. 05 35. 05 33. 05 32. 05 Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - 25 10.2810 28 7.78778 7.05705 6.32632 66 38.0838 08 36.0836 08 34.0834 08 33.0833 08 Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 & Over Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 &Over& Over 26 10.5210.52 8.028.02 7.387.38 6.556.55 67 39.1639.16 37.1637.16 35.1635.16 34.1634.16 16 12. 31 10. 81 8318.31 7317.31 49 31. 90 30. 40 27. 90 26. 90 27 10. 88 8388.38 7727.72 6786.78 68 41. 20 39. 20 37. 20 36. 20 17 12.63 11.13 8.63 7.63 50 33.46 31.96 29.46 28.46 28 11.1611 16 8.66866 8.05805 7.01701 69 43.4043 40 41.4041 40 39.4039 40 38.4038 40 18 13.0213.02 11.5211.52 9.029.02 8.028.02 51 34.6434.64 33.1433.14 30.6430.64 29.6429.64 29 11.5711.57 9.079.07 8.398.39 7.247.24 70 45.7745.77 43.7743.77 41.7741.77 40.7740.77 19 13. 41 11. 91 9419.41 8418.41 52 36. 08 34. 58 32. 08 31. 08 30 11. 93 9439.43 8728.72 7477.47 71 48. 33 46. 33 44. 33 43. 33 20 13.84 12.34 9.84 8.84 53 37.58 36.08 33.58 32.58 31 12.3612 36 9.86986 9.00900 7.80780 72 51.1351 13 49.0849 08 47.0847 08 46.0846 08 21 14.3014.30 12.8012.80 10.3010.30 9.309.30 54 39.1239.12 37.6237.62 35.1235.12 34.1234.12 32 12.73 10.23 9.28 8.13 73 54.29 52.05 50.05 49.05 22 14. 79 13. 29 10. 79 9799.79 55 40. 69 39. 19 36. 69 35. 69 33 13. 11 10. 61 9579.57 8478.47 74 57. 70 55. 27 53. 27 52. 27 23 15.18 13.686 11.18 10.18 566 42.166 40.6666 38.166 37.166 34 13.5213 52 11.0211 02 9.85985 8.80880 75 61.4061 40 58.7658 76 56.7656 76 55.7655 76 24 15.5715.57 14.0714.07 11.5711.57 10.5710.57 57 43.7943.79 42.2942.29 39.7939.79 38.7938.79 35 13.94 11.74 10.13 9.13 76 65.43 62.55 60.55 59.55 25 15. 94 14. 44 11. 94 10. 94 58 45. 52 44. 02 41. 52 40. 52 36 14. 38 12. 18 10. 61 9619.61 77 69. 81 66. 69 64. 69 63. 69 26 16.3416 34 14.8414 84 12.3412 34 11.3411 34 59 46.8946 89 45.3945 39 42.8942 89 41.8941 89 37 14.8514 85 12.6512 65 11.1011 10 10.1010 10 78 74.6174 61 71.2171 21 69.2169 21 68.2168 21 27 1166.74.74 1155.24.24 12.7412.74 11.7411.74 60 4488.7.788 47.247.288 44.744.788 4433.7.788 38 15.34 13.14 11.58 10.58 79 79.87 76.18 74.18 73.18 28 17. 06 15. 56 13. 06 12. 06 61 50. 75 49. 25 46. 75 45. 75 39 15. 86 13. 66 12. 07 11. 07 80 85. 58 81. 56 79. 56 78. 56 29 17.3917 39 15.8915 89 13.3913 39 12.3912 39 62 52.9852 98 51.4851 48 48.9848 98 47.9847 98 40 16.5516 55 14.3514 35 12.5512 55 11.5511 55 30 17.7417.74 1166.24.24 1133.74.74 12.7412.74 63 5544..9911 53.41.41 50.99114499.9911 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014 PAGE 17
Legacy Life Legacy 10
FFemaleemale TobaccoTobacco MMaleale TobaccoTobacco
Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 & Over Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 &Over& Over Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 &Over& Over Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 &Over& Over 16 11. 27 9779.77 7277.27 6276.27 49 27. 72 26. 22 23. 72 22. 72 16 26. 62 23. 62 21. 89 20. 10 49 56. 20 53. 20 49. 33 47. 88 17 11.63 10.13 7.63 6.63 50 28.65 27.15 24.65 23.65 17 26.99 23.99 22.10 20.34 50 57.62 54.62 50.32 48.87 18 12.0212.02 10.5210.52 8.028.02 7.027.02 51 29.6229.62 28.1228.12 25.6225.62 24.6224.62 18 27.3827.38 24.3824.38 22.3122.31 20.5820.58 51 59.0459.04 56.0456.04 51.4751.47 50.0150.01 19 12. 39 10. 89 8398.39 7397.39 52 30. 61 29. 11 26. 61 25. 61 19 27. 79 24. 79 22. 51 20. 78 52 60. 54 57. 54 52. 63 51. 18 20 12.82 11.32 8.82 7.82 53 31.65 30.15 27.65 26.65 20 28.20 25.20 22.69 20.99 53 62.14 59.14 53.84 52.39 21 13.2413.24 11.7411.74 9.249.24 8.248.24 54 32.7232.72 31.2231.22 28.7228.72 27.7227.72 21 28.6528.65 25.6525.65 23.2223.22 21.5521.55 54 63.9363.93 60.9360.93 55.1355.13 53.9353.93 22 13. 73 12. 23 9739.73 8738.73 55 33. 83 32. 33 29. 83 28. 83 22 29. 16 26. 16 23. 80 22. 14 55 65. 98 62. 98 56. 98 55. 98 23 14.08 12.58 10.08 9.08 566 34.98 33.48 30.98 29.98 23 29.75 26.756 24.47 22.81 566 67.826 64.826 58.82 57.82 24 14.4514.45 12.9512.95 10.4510.45 9.459.45 57 36.1836.18 34.6834.68 32.1832.18 31.1831.18 24 30.4030.40 27.4027.40 25.1725.17 23.4923.49 57 69.7269.72 66.7266.72 60.7260.72 59.7259.72 25 14. 72 13. 22 10. 72 9729.72 58 37. 42 35. 92 33. 42 32. 42 25 31. 13 28. 13 25. 90 24. 21 58 71. 68 68. 68 62. 68 61. 68 26 15.02102 13.5213 2 11.0211 02 10.0210 02 599 38.7238 2 37.22322 34.7234 2 33.7233 2 26 31.8631 86 28.8628 86 26.7826 8 25.08208 599 73.66366 70.66066 64.6664 66 63.6663 66 27 1155.33 1133.83 11.11.33 1100.33 60 4400.09 38.59 36.09 35.09 27 3322..66112299.661127.27.66442255.9944 60 7755.69 72.72.69 66.69 65.69 28 15. 73 14. 23 11. 73 10. 73 61 41. 94 40. 44 37. 94 36. 94 28 33. 37 30. 37 28. 48 26. 78 61 77. 76 74. 76 68. 76 67. 76 29 16.0316 03 14.5314 53 12.0312 03 11.0311 03 62 43.4543 45 41.9541 95 39.4539 45 38.4538 45 29 34.1634 16 31.1631 16 29.3129 31 27.6127 61 62 79.9379 93 76.9376 93 70.9370 93 69.9369 93 30 1166.4.400 14.14.90 12.412.400 11.411.400 63 4455.552244.44.0022 41.41.55224400.5522 30 3344..96 3311..96 30.1.133 2288.42.42 63 8822.21.21 7799.21.21 73 73.21.21 72.2172.21 31 16. 64 15. 14 12. 64 11. 64 64 47. 23 45. 73 43. 23 42. 23 31 35. 79 32. 79 31. 03 29. 38 64 84. 63 81. 63 75. 63 74. 63 32 16.9616 96 15.4615 46 12.9612 96 11.9611 96 65 49.5649 56 48.0648 06 45.5645 56 44.5644 56 32 36.6536 65 33.6533 65 31.9431 94 30.3430 34 65 87.1387 13 84.1384 13 78.1378 13 77.1377 13 33 17.3617.36 15.8615.86 13.3613.36 12.3612.36 66 51.5051.50 50.0050.00 47.5047.50 46.5046.50 33 37.5537.55 34.5534.55 32.8032.80 31.2631.26 66 89.7189.71 86.7186.71 80.7180.71 79.7179.71 34 17. 67 16. 17 13. 67 12. 67 67 53. 56 52. 06 49. 56 48. 56 34 38. 48 35. 48 33. 67 32. 20 67 92. 37 89. 37 83. 37 82. 37 35 18.0618 06 16.5616 56 14.0614 06 13.0613 06 68 56.3456 34 54.8454 84 52.3452 34 51.3451 34 35 39.4539 45 36.4536 45 34.5434 54 33.1333 13 68 95.1295 12 92.1292 12 86.1286 12 85.1285 12 36 18.6218.62 17.1217.12 14.6214.62 13.6213.62 69 59.3359.33 57.8357.83 55.3355.33 54.3354.33 36 40.4440.44 37.4437.44 35.4735.47 34.0634.06 69 97.9697.96 94.9694.96 88.9688.96 87.9687.96 37 18. 97 17. 47 14. 97 13. 97 70 62. 51 61. 01 58. 51 57. 51 37 41. 45 38. 45 36. 39 34. 97 70 100. 93 97. 93 91. 93 90. 93 38 19.4819 48 17.9817 98 15.4815 48 14.4814 48 71 65.9265 92 64.4264 42 61.9261 92 60.9260 92 38 42.4942 49 39.4939 49 37.2837 28 35.8535 85 71 104.12104 12 101.12101 12 95.1295 12 94.1294 12 39 20.0620.06 18.5618.56 16.0616.06 15.0615.06 72 69.5569.55 68.0568.05 65.5565.55 64.5564.55 39 43.5743.57 40.5740.57 38.1538.15 36.7236.72 72 107.58107.58 104.58104.58 98.5898.58 97.5897.58 40 20. 68 19. 18 16. 68 15. 68 73 73. 42 71. 92 69. 42 68. 42 40 44. 68 41. 68 39. 01 37. 58 73 111. 54 108. 49 102. 49 101. 49 41 21.2621 26 19.7619 76 17.2617 26 16.2616 26 74 77.5777 57 76.0776 07 73.5773 57 72.5772 57 41 45.8045 80 42.8042 80 40.0940 09 38.6538 65 74 116.41116 41 113.03113 03 107.03107 03 106.03106 03 42 21.9321.93 20.4320.43 17.9317.93 16.9316.93 75 82.0482.04 80.5480.54 78.0478.04 77.0477.04 42 46.9546.95 43.9543.95 41.1741.17 39.7339.73 75 121.74121.74 118.42118.42 112.42112.42 111.42111.42 43 22. 63 21. 13 18. 63 17. 63 76 86. 86 85. 36 82. 86 81. 86 43 48. 15 45. 15 42. 29 40. 85 76 127. 60 124. 57 118. 57 117. 57 44 23.5423 54 22.0422 04 19.5419 54 18.5418 54 77 92.0792 07 90.5790 57 88.0788 07 87.0787 07 44 49.4149 41 46.4146 41 43.4143 41 41.9741 97 77 134.25134 25 131.25131 25 125.25125 25 124.25124 25 45 24.3124.31 22.8122.81 20.3120.31 19.3119.31 78 97.7297.72 96.2296.22 93.7293.72 92.7292.72 45 50.7250.72 47.7247.72 44.5844.58 43.1443.14 78 141.36141.36 138.36138.36 132.36132.36 131.36131.36 46 25. 32 23. 82 21. 32 20. 32 79 103. 86 102. 36 99. 86 98. 86 46 52. 06 49. 06 45. 86 44. 42 79 149. 05 146. 05 140. 05 139. 05 47 26.1726 17 24.6724 67 22.1722 17 21.1721 17 80 110.43110 43 108.93108 93 106.43106 43 105.43105 43 47 53.4053 40 50.4050 40 47.0847 08 45.6345 63 80 157.27157 27 154.27154 27 148.27148 27 147.27147 27 48 27.05 25.55 23.05 22.05 48 54.78 51.78 48.24 46.79
Legacy 10 Legacy 10
MMaleale NonNon-T Tobaccoobacco FFemaleemale NonNon-T Tobaccoobacco
Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 &Over& Over Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 & Over Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 & Over Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 &Over& Over 0 15. 50 12. 50 11. 07 9799.79 41 39. 79 37. 19 36. 19 35. 09 0 13. 74 10. 74 9549.54 8298.29 41 36. 36 33. 44 32. 44 31. 34 115.78 12.78 11.43 10.14 42 40.84 38.35 37.35 36.25 1 13.98 10.98 9.74 8.49 42 37.30 34.47 33.47 32.37 2 16.0816.08 13.0813.08 11.7911.79 10.4910.49 43 41.9041.90 39.5039.50 38.5038.50 37.4037.40 2 14.2314.23 11.2311.23 9.959.95 8.708.70 43 38.2438.24 35.4935.49 34.4934.49 33.3933.39 3 16. 39 13. 39 12. 13 10. 83 44 42. 98 40. 66 39. 66 38. 56 3 14. 48 11. 48 10. 15 8908.90 44 39. 20 36. 52 35. 52 34. 42 416.71 13.71 12.50 11.18 45 44.06 41.81 40.81 39.71 4 14.74 11.74 10.36 9.11 45 40.20 37.55 36.55 35.45 5 17.0417.04 14.0414.04 12.8612.86 11.5311.53 46 45.1645.16 43.1643.16 42.1642.16 41.0241.02 5 15.0115.01 12.0112.01 10.5610.56 9.319.31 46 41.2541.25 38.7738.77 37.7737.77 36.6336.63 6 17. 40 14. 40 13. 28 11. 94 47 46. 30 44. 51 43. 51 42. 33 6 15. 29 12. 29 10. 97 9729.72 47 42. 35 39. 99 38. 99 37. 81 7 17.80 14.80 13.72 12.366 48 47.51 45.866 44.866 43.646 7 15.59 12.59 11.37 10.12 48 43.48 41.20 40.20 38.98 8 18.2318.23 15.2315.23 14.1414.14 12.7712.77 49 48.8048.80 47.2147.21 46.2146.21 44.9544.95 8 15.9315.93 12.9312.93 11.7811.78 10.5310.53 49 44.6244.62 42.4242.42 41.4241.42 40.1640.16 9 18. 70 15. 70 14. 59 13. 19 50 50. 16 48. 56 47. 56 46. 26 9 16. 29 13. 29 12. 18 10. 93 50 45. 84 43. 64 42. 64 41. 34 10 19.2119 21 16.2116 21 15.01101 13.6013 60 511 51.5616 50.16016 49.1649 16 47.66466 10 16.6916 69 13.6913 69 12.5912 9 11.3411 34 511 47.08408 45.10410 44.1044 10 42.6042 60 11 1199.74.74 16 16.74.74 1155.5511 14.14.06 5522 5522..99 5511.7.766 50.7.766 4499.06 11 17.1117.11 14.1114.11 1133.004411.711.799 55224488.35 4466.55774455.55774433.8877 12 20. 27 17. 27 16. 02 14. 52 53 54. 45 53. 35 52. 35 50. 45 12 17. 53 14. 53 13. 49 12. 24 53 49. 65 48. 03 47. 03 45. 13 13 20.7920 79 17.7917 79 16.5116 51 14.9814 98 54 55.9655 96 54.9554 95 53.9553 95 51.8551 85 13 17.9517 95 14.9514 95 13.9513 95 12.7012 70 54 50.9750 97 49.5049 50 48.5048 50 46.4046 40 14 21.221.299 1188.2.299 17.17.00221155.44.44 55 5577..50 56.55 55.55 53.2.255 14 1188.36 1155.4.400 14.414.400 1133.1.155 55 5522..3311 50.96 4499.96 47.47.66 15 22. 01 19. 01 17. 79 15. 90 56 59. 09 57. 93 56. 93 54. 83 15 18. 80 15. 85 14. 85 13. 60 56 53. 70 52. 14 51. 14 49. 04 16 22.3122 31 19.3119 31 18.0118 01 16.3416 34 57 60.7560 75 59.3259 32 58.3258 32 56.4256 42 16 19.2519 25 16.2516 25 15.1815 18 14.0314 03 57 55.1355 13 53.3253 32 52.3252 32 50.4250 42 17 22.8222.82 19.8219.82 18.4718.47 16.7816.78 58 62.4662.46 60.7060.70 59.7059.70 58.0058.00 17 19.7119.71 16.7116.71 15.6115.61 14.4614.46 58 56.5956.59 54.5054.50 53.5053.50 51.8051.80 18 23. 37 20. 37 18. 94 17. 23 59 64. 24 62. 09 61. 09 59. 59 18 20. 20 17. 20 16. 04 14. 89 59 58. 07 55. 68 54. 68 53. 18 19 23.9423 94 20.9420 94 19.4119 41 17.6717 67 60 66.0766 07 63.4763 47 62.4762 47 61.1761 17 19 20.7120 71 17.7117 71 16.4716 47 15.3215 32 60 59.5659 56 56.8656 86 55.8655 86 54.5654 56 20 24.5224.52 21.5221.52 19.8819.88 18.1118.11 61 67.9567.95 65.0465.04 64.0464.04 63.0463.04 20 21.2521.25 18.2518.25 16.9016.90 15.7515.75 61 61.0961.09 58.0958.09 57.0857.08 56.0856.08 21 25. 02 22. 02 20. 38 18. 74 62 69. 90 66. 92 65. 92 64. 92 21 21. 79 18. 79 17. 30 16. 30 62 62. 67 59. 67 58. 60 57. 60 22 25.5425 54 22.5422 54 20.8920 89 19.3719 37 63 71.9471 94 68.9468 94 67.7967 79 66.7966 79 22 22.3822 38 19.3819 38 17.8517 85 16.8516 85 63 64.3264 32 61.3261 32 60.1260 12 59.1259 12 23 26.0526.05 23.0523.05 21.4021.40 20.0120.01 64 74.0774.07 71.0771.07 69.6769.67 68.6768.67 23 22.9722.97 19.9719.97 18.4018.40 17.4017.40 64 66.0766.07 63.0763.07 61.6461.64 60.6460.64 24 26. 57 23. 57 21. 91 20. 64 65 76. 29 73. 29 71. 54 70. 54 24 23. 60 20. 60 18. 95 17. 95 65 67. 91 64. 91 63. 16 62. 16 25 27.1327 13 24.1324 13 22.4022 40 21.2721 27 66 78.6078 60 75.6075 60 73.4573 45 72.4572 45 25 24.2524 25 21.2521 25 19.5019 50 18.5018 50 66 69.8469 84 66.8466 84 64.9964 99 63.9963 99 26 27.6927.69 24.6924.69 23.0423.04 21.9821.98 67 81.0081.00 78.0078.00 75.3775.37 74.3774.37 26 24.9324.93 21.9321.93 20.1820.18 19.1819.18 67 71.8571.85 68.8568.85 66.8266.82 65.8265.82 27 28. 29 25. 29 23. 68 22. 68 68 83. 50 80. 50 77. 28 76. 28 27 25. 64 22. 64 20. 86 19. 86 68 73. 91 70. 91 68. 65 67. 65 28 28.8928 89 25.8925 89 24.3924 39 23.3923 39 69 86.1186 11 83.1183 11 79.2079 20 78.2078 20 28 26.3726 37 23.3723 37 21.5521 55 20.5520 55 69 75.9875 98 72.9872 98 70.4870 48 69.4869 48 29 29.5429.54 26.5426.54 25.0925.09 24.0924.09 70 88.8688.86 85.8685.86 81.1181.11 80.1180.11 29 27.1327.13 24.1324.13 22.2322.23 21.2321.23 70 78.0678.06 75.0675.06 72.3172.31 71.3171.31 30 30. 21 27. 21 25. 80 24. 80 71 91. 81 88. 81 84. 31 83. 31 30 27. 91 24. 91 22. 91 21. 91 71 80. 21 77. 21 74. 31 73. 31 31 30.9130 91 27.9127 91 26.6526 65 25.6525 65 72 94.9994 99 91.9991 99 87.5187 51 86.5186 51 31 28.6728 67 25.6725 67 23.6623 66 22.6622 66 72 82.5482 54 79.5479 54 76.3176 31 75.3175 31 32 31.64 28.64 27.50 26.50 73 98.54 95.54 90.72 89.72 32 29.40 26.40 24.41 23.41 73 85.13 82.13 78.30 77.30 33 32. 41 29. 41 28. 35 27. 35 74 102. 51 99. 51 93. 92 92. 92 33 30. 11 27. 11 25. 16 24. 16 74 87. 99 84. 99 80. 30 79. 30 34 33.2233 22 30.2230 22 29.2029 20 28.2028 20 75 106.95106 95 103.95103 95 97.8797 87 96.8796 87 34 30.7830 78 27.7827 78 25.9125 91 24.9124 91 75 91.0591 05 88.0588 05 82.3082 30 81.3081 30 35 34.06 31.06 30.05 29.05 76 112.11 109.11 104.14 103.14 36 34. 92 32. 05 31. 05 30. 03 77 117. 77 114. 77 111. 17 110. 17 35 31.41 28.41 26.66 25.66 76 94.37 91.37 86.56 85.56 37 35.8235 82 33.0533 05 32.0532 05 31.0131 01 78 123.97123 97 120.97120 97 118.19118 19 117.19117 19 36 32. 10 29. 10 27. 61 26. 59 77 98. 05 95. 05 90. 82 89. 82 38 36.76 34.04 33.04 31.98 79 132.04 129.04 125.22 124.22 37 32.9032 90 29.9029 90 28.5628 56 27.5227 52 78 102.34102 34 99.3499 34 95.0795 07 94.0794 07 39 37. 74 35. 04 34. 04 32. 96 80 141. 99 138. 99 132. 99 131. 99 38 33.70 30.70 29.51 28.45 79 107.42 104.42 99.33 98.33 40 38.7538 75 36.0436 04 35.0435 04 33.9433 94 39 34. 53 31. 53 30. 46 29. 38 80 113. 34 110. 34 104. 34 103. 34 40 35.4635 46 32.4632 46 31.4131 41 30.3130 31 PAGE 18 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014 Slovak Catholic Sokol Life Insurance Premiums effective December 1, 2014 Legacy 10 Legacy 20
FFemaleemale TobaccoTobacco MMaleale TobaccoTobacco
Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 &Over& Over Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 &Over& Over Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 &Over& Over Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 &Over& Over 16 22. 97 19. 97 19. 17 18. 02 49 48. 45 45. 45 45. 55 44. 55 16 17. 59 13. 59 13. 01 11. 46 49 37. 09 33. 09 31. 45 30. 15 17 23.40 20.40 19.38 18.23 50 49.70 46.70 46.45 45.45 17 17.81 13.81 13.17 11.64 50 38.17 34.17 32.26 30.96 18 23.8523.85 20.8520.85 19.6119.61 18.4618.46 51 50.9650.96 47.9647.96 47.4947.49 46.4946.49 18 18.0518.05 14.0514.05 13.3413.34 11.8311.83 51 39.2839.28 35.2835.28 33.2033.20 31.9031.90 19 24. 31 21. 31 19. 82 18. 67 52 52. 40 49. 25 48. 51 47. 51 19 18. 30 14. 30 13. 50 12. 00 52 40. 46 36. 46 34. 17 32. 87 20 24.79 21.79 20.03 18.88 53 53.96 50.58 49.57 48.57 20 18.55 14.55 13.65 12.17 53 41.74 37.74 35.20 33.90 21 25.2825.28 22.2822.28 20.4020.40 19.4019.40 54 55.5555.55 51.9351.93 50.9550.95 49.9549.95 21 18.8218.82 14.8214.82 13.9713.97 12.5012.50 54 43.1743.17 39.1739.17 36.3036.30 35.1735.17 22 25. 79 22. 79 20. 97 19. 97 55 57. 17 53. 34 52. 78 51. 78 22 19. 13 15. 13 14. 32 12. 86 55 44. 80 40. 80 37. 80 36. 80 23 26.326 23.32 21.636 20.636 566 58.82 54.79 54.41 53.41 23 19.49 15.49 14.73 13.27 566 46.336 42.33 39.33 38.33 24 26.8426.84 23.8423.84 22.3022.30 21.3021.30 57 60.5160.51 56.3156.31 56.0656.06 55.0655.06 24 19.8919.89 15.8915.89 15.1615.16 13.6913.69 57 47.9447.94 43.9443.94 40.9440.94 39.9439.94 25 27. 36 24. 36 23. 00 22. 00 58 62. 25 57. 94 57. 74 56. 74 25 20. 33 16. 33 15. 60 14. 13 58 49. 63 45. 63 42. 63 41. 63 26 27.90290 24.9024 90 23.8423 84 22.8422 84 599 64.0364 03 59.66966 59.40940 58.40840 26 20.7820 8 16.7816 8 16.1416 14 14.6614 66 599 51.39139 47.39439 44.3944 39 43.3943 39 27 2288.47.47 2255.47.47 24.724.700 2233.7.700 60 65.86 6611.4.433 6611..06 60.06 27 21.2421.24 17.2417.24 1166.66771155.1.199 60 53.2.233 4499.2.233 4466.2.233 4455.2.233 28 29. 09 26. 09 25. 51 24. 51 61 67. 75 63. 30 62. 78 61. 78 28 21. 71 17. 71 17. 19 15. 71 61 55. 17 51. 17 48. 17 47. 17 29 29.7929 79 26.7926 79 26.3226 32 25.3225 32 62 69.7169 71 65.2965 29 64.6264 62 63.6263 62 29 22.2022 20 18.2018 20 17.7117 71 16.2316 23 62 57.2557 25 53.2553 25 50.2550 25 49.2549 25 30 30.56 27.27.56 27.1227.12 2266.12.12 63 71.771.755 6677.41.41 66.60 65.60 30 22.722.700 1188.7.700 1188.22.22 16 16.74.74 63 59.4.499 55.4.499 5522.4.499 5511.4.499 31 31. 37 28. 37 28. 03 27. 03 64 73. 89 69. 65 68. 74 67. 74 31 23. 22 19. 22 18. 79 17. 34 64 61. 91 57. 91 54. 91 53. 91 32 32.1932 19 29.1929 19 28.9328 93 27.9327 93 65 76.1276 12 71.9971 99 70.9970 99 69.9969 99 32 23.7623 76 19.7619 76 19.3619 36 17.9417 94 65 64.5064 50 60.5060 50 57.5057 50 56.5056 50 33 32.9732.97 29.9729.97 29.7929.79 28.7928.79 66 78.4778.47 74.3674.36 73.2873.28 72.2872.28 33 24.3324.33 20.3320.33 19.9119.91 18.5318.53 66 67.2567.25 63.2563.25 60.2560.25 59.2559.25 34 33. 72 30. 72 30. 67 29. 67 67 80. 94 76. 88 75. 63 74. 63 34 24. 92 20. 92 20. 47 19. 13 67 70. 18 66. 18 63. 18 62. 18 35 34.4134 41 31.4131 41 31.5331 53 30.5330 53 68 83.5583 55 79.6279 62 77.9877 98 76.9876 98 35 25.5425 54 21.5421 54 21.0321 03 19.7319 73 68 73.3073 30 69.3069 30 66.3066 30 65.3065 30 36 35.1035.10 32.1032.10 32.4132.41 31.4131.41 69 86.3086.30 82.7082.70 80.3680.36 79.3679.36 36 26.1826.18 22.1822.18 21.6421.64 20.3420.34 69 76.6276.62 72.6272.62 69.6269.62 68.6268.62 37 35. 86 32. 86 33. 25 32. 25 70 89. 29 86. 29 82. 76 81. 76 37 26. 83 22. 83 22. 24 20. 94 70 80. 17 76. 17 73. 17 72. 17 38 36.7436 74 33.7433 74 34.0534 05 33.0533 05 71 92.9092 90 89.9089 90 85.2785 27 84.2784 27 38 27.5127 51 23.5123 51 22.8322 83 21.5321 53 71 84.0284 02 80.0280 02 77.0277 02 76.0276 02 39 37.7637.76 34.7634.76 34.8534.85 33.8533.85 72 96.5896.58 93.5893.58 87.9687.96 86.9686.96 39 28.2228.22 24.2224.22 23.4223.42 22.1222.12 72 88.2288.22 84.2284.22 81.2281.22 80.2280.22 40 28. 95 24. 95 24. 00 22. 70 73 92. 92 88. 92 85. 92 84. 92 40 38. 95 35. 95 35. 63 34. 63 73 100. 27 97. 27 91. 27 90. 27 41 29.7029 70 25.7025 70 24.7324 73 23.4323 43 74 98.2798 27 94.2794 27 91.2791 27 90.2790 27 41 39.9139 91 36.9136 91 36.6436 64 35.6435 64 74 103.98103 98 100.98100 98 94.9894 98 93.9893 98 42 30.4830.48 26.4826.48 25.4725.47 24.1724.17 75 104.48104.48 100.48100.48 97.4897.48 96.4896.48 42 40.9040.90 37.9037.90 37.6637.66 36.6636.66 75 107.79107.79 104.79104.79 98.7998.79 97.7997.79 43 31. 30 27. 30 26. 25 24. 95 76 111. 48 107. 48 104. 48 103. 48 43 41. 90 38. 90 38. 72 37. 72 76 111. 77 108. 77 102. 90 101. 90 44 32.1732 17 28.1728 17 27.0427 04 25.7425 74 77 119.08119 08 115.08115 08 112.08112 08 111.08111 08 44 42.9342 93 39.9339 93 39.8139 81 38.8138 81 77 116.16116 16 113.16113 16 107.79107 79 106.79106 79 45 33.0933.09 29.0929.09 27.8827.88 26.5826.58 78 127.18127.18 123.18123.18 120.18120.18 119.18119.18 45 43.9743.97 40.9740.97 40.9540.95 39.9539.95 78 121.32121.32 118.32118.32 112.99112.99 111.99111.99 46 34. 04 30. 04 28. 80 27. 50 79 135. 88 131. 88 128. 88 127. 88 46 45. 03 42. 03 42. 21 41. 21 79 127. 52 124. 52 118. 66 117. 66 47 35.0135 01 31.0131 01 29.7029 70 28.4028 40 80 145.14145 14 141.14141 14 138.14138 14 137.14137 14 47 46.1446 14 43.1443 14 43.4143 41 42.4142 41 80 135.07135 07 132.07132 07 126.07126 07 125.07125 07 48 36.03 32.03 30.59 29.29 48 47.28 44.28 44.52 43.52
Legacy 20 Legacy 20
MMaleale NonNon-T Tobaccoobacco FFemaleemale NonNon-T Tobaccoobacco
Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 & Over Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 &Over& Over Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 &Over& Over Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 &Over& Over 0 10. 87 6876.87 6746.74 5495.49 41 25. 70 21. 70 20. 88 19. 78 0 8828.82 5825.82 5325.32 4814.81 41 23. 57 19. 57 18. 75 17. 89 1 11.04 7.04 6.93 5.68 42 26.37 22.37 21.52 20.42 19.01 5.96 5.47 4.98 42 24.16 20.16 19.35 18.48 2 11.2211.22 7.227.22 7.127.12 5.875.87 43 27.0527.05 23.0523.05 22.1622.16 21.0621.06 2 9.219.21 6.116.11 5.635.63 5.145.14 43 24.7624.76 20.7620.76 19.9419.94 19.0819.08 3 11. 41 7417.41 7307.30 6056.05 44 27. 75 23. 75 22. 80 21. 70 3 9419.41 6266.26 5795.79 5315.31 44 25. 38 21. 38 20. 54 19. 67 4 11.60 7.60 7.49 6.24 45 28.46 24.46 23.44 22.34 49.62 6.42 5.95 5.47 45 26.02 22.02 21.14 20.26 5 11.8011.80 7.807.80 7.687.68 6.436.43 46 29.1929.19 25.1925.19 24.1524.15 23.0523.05 5 9.839.83 6.586.58 6.116.11 5.645.64 46 26.7026.70 22.7022.70 21.8221.82 20.8720.87 6 12. 02 8028.02 7917.91 6666.66 47 29. 96 25. 96 24. 86 23. 76 6 10. 05 6756.75 6326.32 5865.86 47 27. 42 23. 42 22. 49 21. 49 7 12.266 8.266 8.15 6.906 48 30.78 26.786 25.58 24.48 7 10.28 6.936 6.546 6.096 48 28.166 24.166 23.17 22.10 8 12.5212.52 8.528.52 8.388.38 7.137.13 49 31.6631.66 27.6627.66 26.2926.29 25.1925.19 8 10.5310.53 7.137.13 6.756.75 6.316.31 49 28.9128.91 24.9124.91 23.8523.85 22.7222.72 9 12. 80 8808.80 8628.62 7377.37 50 32. 60 28. 60 27. 00 25. 90 9 10. 80 7357.35 6966.96 6546.54 50 29. 72 25. 72 24. 53 23. 33 10 13.1113 11 9.11911 8.8588 7.6060 511 33.5833 8 29.5829 8 27.84284 26.7426 4 10 11.0911 09 7.599 7.1818 6.7666 511 30.5530 26.5526 25.16216 23.9823 98 11 1133.4.433 9.4.433 9.1.133 7.7.88 5522 3344..60 30.60 2288.68 27.27.58 11 11.11.39 7.7.88447.47.433 7.7.0011 5522 3311.41.41 27.4127.41 2255.7.799 24.24.63 12 13. 75 9759.75 9419.41 8168.16 53 35. 66 31. 66 29. 53 28. 43 12 11. 69 8098.09 7687.68 7277.27 53 32. 30 28. 30 26. 42 25. 29 13 14.0614 06 10.0610 06 9.68968 8.43843 54 36.7736 77 32.7732 77 30.3730 37 29.2729 27 13 11.9911 99 8.34834 7.93793 7.52752 54 33.2133 21 29.2129 21 27.0627 06 25.9425 94 14 14.14.36 1100.36 9.96 8.71.71 55 3377..9922 33.9922 3311.21.21 30.11.11 14 12.212.299 8.59 8.1.199 7.77.788 55 3344.1.155 30.1.155 27.27.69 2266.59 15 14. 67 10. 67 10. 24 8998.99 56 39. 13 35. 13 32. 52 31. 44 15 12. 60 8858.85 8448.44 8038.03 56 35. 13 31. 13 28. 65 27. 57 16 14.9714 97 10.9710 97 10.5010 50 9.25925 57 40.4240 42 36.4236 42 33.8233 82 32.7632 76 16 12.9212 92 9.12912 8.69869 8.24824 57 36.1636 16 32.1632 16 29.6029 60 28.5428 54 17 15.2815.28 11.2811.28 10.7610.76 9.519.51 58 41.7841.78 37.7837.78 35.1335.13 34.0934.09 17 13.2513.25 9.409.40 8.948.94 8.458.45 58 37.2337.23 33.2333.23 30.5630.56 29.5229.52 18 15. 61 11. 61 11. 02 9779.77 59 43. 22 39. 22 36. 43 35. 41 18 13. 59 9699.69 9199.19 8658.65 59 38. 33 34. 33 31. 51 30. 49 19 15.9515 95 11.9511 95 11.2811 28 10.0310 03 60 44.7444 74 40.7440 74 37.7437 74 36.7436 74 19 13.9513 95 10.0010 00 9.44944 8.86886 60 39.4739 47 35.4735 47 32.4732 47 31.4731 47 20 16.3016.30 12.3012.30 11.5411.54 10.2910.29 61 46.3546.35 42.3542.35 39.3539.35 38.3538.35 20 14.3214.32 10.3210.32 9.709.70 9.079.07 61 40.6640.66 36.6636.66 33.8633.86 32.8632.86 21 16. 60 12. 60 11. 88 10. 63 62 48. 07 44. 07 41. 07 40. 07 21 14. 65 10. 65 10. 05 9419.41 62 41. 92 37. 92 35. 32 34. 32 22 16.9116 91 12.9112 91 12.2212 22 10.9710 97 63 49.9249 92 45.9245 92 42.9242 92 41.9241 92 22 15.0015 00 11.0011 00 10.4010 40 9.75975 63 43.2643 26 39.2639 26 36.7636 76 35.7635 76 23 17.2217.22 13.2213.22 12.5712.57 11.3211.32 64 51.9151.91 47.9147.91 44.9144.91 43.9143.91 23 15.3615.36 11.3611.36 10.7510.75 10.0810.08 64 44.7144.71 40.7140.71 38.2138.21 37.2137.21 24 17. 53 13. 53 12. 91 11. 66 65 54. 05 50. 05 47. 05 46. 05 24 15. 74 11. 74 11. 10 10. 42 65 46. 28 42. 28 39. 78 38. 78 25 17.8717 87 13.8713 87 13.2513 25 12.0012 00 66 56.3556 35 52.3552 35 49.3549 35 48.3548 35 25 16.1316 13 12.1312 13 11.4511 45 10.7610 76 66 47.9647 96 43.9643 96 41.4641 46 40.4640 46 26 18.2118.21 14.2114.21 13.6713.67 12.4212.42 67 58.8258.82 54.8254.82 51.8251.82 50.8250.82 26 16.5416.54 12.5412.54 11.8511.85 11.1311.13 67 49.7649.76 45.7645.76 43.2643.26 42.2642.26 27 18. 57 14. 57 14. 09 12. 84 68 61. 48 57. 48 54. 48 53. 48 27 16. 97 12. 97 12. 26 11. 50 68 51. 67 47. 67 45. 17 44. 17 28 18.9418 94 14.9414 94 14.5014 50 13.2513 25 69 64.3564 35 60.3560 35 57.3557 35 56.3556 35 28 17.4117 41 13.4113 41 12.6712 67 11.8811 88 69 53.6753 67 49.6749 67 47.1747 17 46.1746 17 29 19.3319.33 15.3315.33 14.9214.92 13.6713.67 70 67.4667.46 63.4663.46 60.4660.46 59.4659.46 29 17.8717.87 13.8713.87 13.0713.07 12.2512.25 70 55.7755.77 51.7751.77 49.2749.27 48.2748.27 30 19. 74 15. 74 15. 34 14. 09 71 70. 86 66. 86 63. 86 62. 86 30 18. 34 14. 34 13. 48 12. 62 71 58. 02 54. 02 51. 52 50. 52 31 20.1720 17 16.1716 17 15.8115 81 14.5914 59 72 74.5874 58 70.5870 58 67.5867 58 66.5866 58 31 18.8018 80 14.8014 80 13.9013 90 13.0413 04 72 60.5060 50 56.5056 50 54.0054 00 53.0053 00 32 20.62 16.62 16.28 15.09 73 78.73 74.73 71.73 70.73 32 19.25 15.25 14.33 13.46 73 63.28 59.28 56.78 55.78 33 21. 09 17. 09 16. 74 15. 58 74 83. 38 79. 38 76. 38 75. 38 33 19. 68 15. 68 14. 75 13. 88 74 66. 38 62. 38 59. 88 58. 88 34 21.5921 59 17.5917 59 17.2117 21 16.0816 08 75 88.4988 49 84.4984 49 81.4981 49 80.4980 49 34 20.0920 09 16.0916 09 15.1815 18 14.3014 30 75 69.7669 76 65.7665 76 63.2663 26 62.2662 26 35 22.11 18.11 17.68 16.58 76 94.21 90.21 87.21 86.21 35 20.48 16.48 15.60 14.72 76 73.48 69.48 66.98 65.98 36 22. 64 18. 64 18. 19 17. 09 77 100. 63 96. 63 93. 63 92. 63 36 20. 91 16. 91 16. 11 15. 24 77 77. 63 73. 63 71. 13 70. 13 37 23.2023 20 19.2019 20 18.7018 70 17.6017 60 78 108.13108 13 104.13104 13 101.13101 13 100.13100 13 37 21.4021 40 17.4017 40 16.6216 62 15.7515 75 78 82.4382 43 78.4378 43 75.9375 93 74.9374 93 38 23.79 19.79 19.22 18.12 79 117.03 113.03 110.03 109.03 38 21.90 17.90 17.13 16.27 79 88.03 84.03 81.53 80.53 39 24. 40 20. 40 19. 73 18. 63 80 127. 76 123. 76 120. 76 119. 76 39 22. 42 18. 42 17. 64 16. 78 80 94. 48 90. 48 87. 98 86. 98 40 25.0425 04 21.0421 04 20.2420 24 19.1419 14 40 23.0023 00 19.0019 00 18.1518 15 17.3017 30 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014 PAGE 19
in Cash Equivalents, 85.0% or $60,322,463.00 in U.S. Government/Federal Agencies Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting of the Supreme and Corporate Bonds, 14.2% or $10,064,675.00 in Equities. Estimated annual income is Board of Directors of the Slovak Catholic Sokol $3,072,510.00 or a current yield of 4.30%. For the ten months ended October 31, 2014, the portfolio’s total return was 6.66% (Continued from page 15) versus 4.01% for the Weighted Index. The total portfolio has increased 7.05%, 7.78%, 2. Brother John also reported on the foreclosure proceedings of one of the 6.28%, and 7.34%, on a compounded basis, for the three, fi ve, ten and 19.8 years ended Oc- mortgages that continues to be delinquent, a judgment has been tober 31, 2014 versus the 4.55%, 5.35%, 4.71%, and 6.30% returns on the Weighted Index received and a writ of Execution has been signed by the Superior Court respectively. The portfolio was aided by the rise in long term bond prices and continued and items have been forwarded as required in preparation for a Sheriff’s strong equity markets. sale announcement to take place. The bond portfolio is 82.6% invested in corporate bonds and 17.4% invested in 3. Counsel also informed the Board members that he has completed a US Government and Federal Agency Obligations with an average quality rating of A and mortgage cancellation on one of our previous mortgages and the loan an average coupon of 5.17%. The portfolio’s focus on quality and coupon supported the has been paid in full. outperformance of the portfolio versus the benchmark index. During the fi rst ten months 4. Lastly, regarding the Perryopolis mortgage, the fi nal balance of of the year the bond portfolio rose 6.31% which outperformed the 5.12% return of the $100,000.00 was released and the total amount of $350,000.00 approved Barclay’s Aggregate Bond Index. PNC continues to expect the Federal Reserve will begin mortgage loan is now paying principal and interest payments effective increasing short term interest rates, as measured by the Federal Funds Rate, during the October 1, 2014. Payments have been received in a timely manner. third quarter of 2015. The portfolio’s annualized income as of November 30, 2014 was After a brief discussion regarding the above items, Supreme President, Larry M. $3,072,510.00. The bond portfolio has increased 5.17%, 6.31%, and 5.77% on a compound- Glugosh asked for a motion to accept the Report of our General Counsel, so moved by ed basis, for the three, fi ve, and ten years ended October 31, 2014 versus the 2.73%, 4.22%, Supreme Physical Director, Dusan Dorich, and seconded by Chairperson of the Supreme ad 4.64% returns of the Barclay’s Aggregate Index, respectively. Equities had a total return Auditors, Michael J. Horvath. Approved. of 9.22% versus the 10.99% return of the Standard & Poor’s 500 for the ten months ended President Glugosh thanked our General Counsel for his report and called upon October 31, 2014. The dividend focus strategy, is value strategy, which positions the equity Supreme Vice-President, Julie Ann Dobbs, for the Report of the Supreme Vice-Presi- portfolio to invest in companies that have a growing income stream providing them with dent. the ability to grow their dividends and have above benchmark dividend yields. The equity Sister Dobbs reported the On-Line process for the Scholarship Program has been portfolio has increased 19.28%, 17.00%, and 8.99% on a compounded basis, for the three, revised to address last year’s issues; tests have been performed to assure that all items are fi ve, and ten years ended October 31, 2014 versus the 19.77%, 16.69%, and 8.20% returns corrected. The website now has a thirty minute window for an application to be completed of the Standard & Poor’s 500, respectively. Cash Equivalents returned 0.02% compared and sent. The program has been available since November 1st, 2014. to the 0.03% return for the Citigroup 90 day Treasury Bill index for the ten months ended Sister Dobbs reported that articles announcing the scholarship program and “how October 31, 2014. to be successful in completing the scholarship application” have been in the Falcon. The domestic economy continued to rebound in the third quarter of 2014 with Regarding the Disaster Relief Fund there have been no requests and the current GDP growth of 3.9% on an annualized basis. PNC expects the economy to grow 2.3% for balance is $1,565.00. Additionally there were about 25 to 30 participants who participated 2014 and 3.0% in 2015 led by recoveries in housing, consumer spending and business in- in the Kids Corner Reading Program. vestment. Infl ation continues to benefi t from moderate wage gains and most recently lower Lastly, Sister Dobbs asked the Museum Treasurer, Brother Dennis J. Zifcak for oil prices. PNC forecast infl ation, as measured by the CPI, will rise 1.7% for all of 2014 and the balance in the Museum Account. Brother Dennis stated that the current balance of the have a similar 1.7% increase in 2015. PNC expects job growth to maintain its current aver- Museum Account as of November 30, 2014 amounted to $15,345.69. age pace of 230,000 per month to continue into 2015. The unemployment rate is projected Having concluded the report of the Supreme Vice-President, President Glugosh to be 6.2% by year end 2014 and 5.4% by year end 2015. The continued growth in employ- asked for a motion to accept the report, so moved by Supreme Treasurer Dennis J. Zifcak, ment lifting wages, increases in household wealth from rising stock and home prices and a seconded by General Counsel John D. Pogorelec, Esq. Approved. reduced federal fi scal drag supports PNC’s positive outlook for consumer confi dence and President Glugosh thanked Sister Dobbs for her report and welcomed Mr. Thom- spending. Higher levels of consumer spending will benefi t a continued recovery in housing as Calimano, Market Director/Senior Vice-President, PNC Bank, National Association to and business spending on plant, equipment, and inventory. The risks to PNC conservative report on the S.C.S. Investment Portfolio. but positive economic outlook for the balance of 2014 and 2015 may arise from a greater Mr. Calimano stated that as of November 30, 2014 the total assets in the ac- impact than expected from the slowing Euro zone economy, increased worldwide geopo- count amounted to $70,984,151.00. The portfolio structure consists of 0.8% or $597,013.00 litical tensions or unanticipated changes in monetary policy. Stocks are neither undervalued nor overvalued but based on a continued improve- ment in earnings we would expect further moderate appreciation in 2015. The portfolio’s dividend strategy is a conservative strategy that positions the equity portfolio to fully par- Legacy 20 ticipate in market appreciation, manage risk through its focus on value and generates a higher income stream than the benchmark index. Fixed income returns may be moderate FFemaleemale TobaccoTobacco because of an improving economy, the completion of bond purchases by the Federal Re- serve and possible higher short term rates in the third quarter. Although short rates will Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - Issue < $10,000$$, - $25,000$$, - $50,000$$, - rise, we continue to be in a low interest environment. Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 & Over Age $10,000$10,000 $24,999$24,999 $49,999$49,999 &Over& Over Mr. Calimano also discussed the portfolio’s current asset allocation and the year 16 15. 36 11. 36 10. 82 10. 26 49 31. 90 27. 90 26. 71 25. 44 to date historic cash fl ows. He reviewed the equity and fi xed income investments, the cur- 17 15.62 11.62 11.05 10.44 50 32.80 28.80 27.46 26.12 rent investment strategy being employed and potential strategies to add incremental return 18 15.8915.89 11.8911.89 11.2811.28 10.6210.62 51 33.7233.72 29.7229.72 28.1628.16 26.8426.84 to the portfolio. He then reviewed the recent and long term investment performance of the 19 16. 17 12. 17 11. 49 10. 78 52 34. 68 30. 68 28. 87 27. 57 portfolio, the near term and long term growth of the portfolio and concluded his report with 20 16.46 12.46 11.71 10.96 53 35.68 31.68 29.58 28.31 an overall relationship review. 21 16.7616.76 12.7612.76 12.0412.04 11.2711.27 54 36.7136.71 32.7132.71 30.3030.30 29.0529.05 After addressing several questions, President Glugosh asked for a motion to ac- 22 17. 07 13. 07 12. 36 11. 59 55 37. 80 33. 80 31. 04 29. 81 cept the report, so moved by Supreme Treasurer Dennis J. Zifcak, seconded by Supreme 23 17.39 13.39 12.676 11.88 566 38.94 34.94 32.166 30.94 Vice-President, Julie Ann Dobbs. Approved. 24 17.7117.71 13.7113.71 12.9612.96 12.1712.17 57 40.1640.16 36.1636.16 33.2833.28 32.1632.16 The Board members expressed their thanks to Mr. Calimano and we look forward to the 25 18. 03 14. 03 13. 24 12. 45 58 41. 48 37. 48 34. 48 33. 48 continued growth and management of the investment portfolio. 26 18.3618 36 14.3614 36 13.5713 12.7512 599 42.8942 89 38.8938 89 35.89389 34.8934 89 Having completed all the business on the morning agenda, Brother Glugosh called for a motion to adjourn the morning session, so moved by General Counsel, John 27 1188.71.71 14.7114.71 1133.90 1133.0044 60 44.44.38 4400.38 3377..38 36.38 D. Pogorelec, Esq., seconded by Supreme Vice-President Julie Ann Dobbs. Approved. 28 19. 09 15. 09 14. 26 13. 37 61 45. 98 41. 98 38. 98 37. 98 Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic closed the morning session with 29 19.5219 52 15.5215 52 14.6214 62 13.7013 70 62 47.7147 71 43.7143 71 40.7140 71 39.7139 71 a prayer. 30 1199.99 1155.99 1155.03 14.14.0077 63 4499.59 4455.59 42.42.69 41.41.59 The First Session was adjourned at 12:20 p.m. 31 20. 49 16. 49 15. 49 14. 53 64 51. 61 47. 61 44. 69 43. 61 32 21.0021 00 17.0017 00 15.9715 97 15.0015 00 65 53.7753 77 49.7749 77 46.8346 83 45.7745 77 33 21.4921.49 17.4917.49 16.4516.45 15.4815.48 66 56.0356.03 52.0352.03 49.0749.07 48.0348.03 S E C O N D S E S S I O N 34 21. 96 17. 96 16. 94 15. 96 67 58. 48 54. 48 51. 50 50. 48 Friday, December 5, 2014 – 1:00 p.m. 35 22.4022 40 18.4018 40 17.4217 42 16.4416 44 68 61.1861 18 57.1857 18 54.1854 18 53.1853 18 36 22.8422.84 18.8418.84 17.9517.95 16.9816.98 69 64.2364.23 60.2360.23 57.2357.23 56.2356.23 Supreme President, Larry M. Glugosh called the Second Session of the Supreme 37 23. 33 19. 33 18. 46 17. 49 70 67. 77 63. 77 60. 77 59. 77 Board of Directors meeting to order at 1:00 p.m. on Friday, December 5, 2014. 38 23.9023 90 19.9019 90 19.0419 04 18.0818 08 71 71.4571 45 67.4567 45 64.4564 45 63.4563 45 Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic offered the Afternoon Prayer. 39 24.5624.56 20.5620.56 19.6919.69 18.7318.73 72 75.3175.31 71.3171.31 68.3168.31 67.3167.31 President Glugosh thanked Father Andrew and asked the Supreme Secretary to 40 25. 33 21. 33 20. 38 19. 43 73 79. 30 75. 30 72. 30 71. 30 take the Roll Call. 41 25.9725 97 21.9721 97 21.0521 05 20.0820 08 74 83.4183 41 79.4179 41 76.4176 41 75.4175 41 Supreme Secretary, Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. read the Roll Call and reported 42 26.6326.63 22.6322.63 21.7221.72 20.7420.74 75 87.7187.71 83.7183.71 80.7180.71 79.7179.71 that the record will show that all ten members of the Board are present. Acknowledged. 43 27. 31 23. 31 22. 39 21. 42 76 92. 26 88. 26 85. 26 84. 26 President Glugosh thanked Brother Steve and asked the Supreme Secretary to 44 28.0128 01 24.0124 01 23.0723 07 22.0922 09 77 97.2697 26 93.2693 26 90.2690 26 89.2689 26 present the Mortgage Department Report. 45 28.7328.73 24.7324.73 23.7423.74 22.7522.75 78 103.01103.01 99.0199.01 96.0196.01 95.0195.01 The Supreme Secretary reported that as of December 1, 2014 the organization 46 29. 47 25. 47 24. 48 23. 41 79 109. 76 105. 76 102. 76 101. 76 has 4 existing mortgages totaling $942,417.32 as compared to the report presented on 47 30.2530 25 26.2526 25 25.2125 21 24.0924 09 80 117.78117 78 113.78113 78 110.78110 78 109.78109 78 48 31.06 27.06 25.95 24.75 (Continued on page 20) PAGE 20 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014
The Supreme Secretary informed the Board members that the Fraternalist of Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting of the Supreme the Year presentation was held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Douglas, MA to honor this year’s recipient, Brother Roger J. Manyak. Board of Directors of the Slovak Catholic Sokol In attendance were all of his family members as well as many friends. A great (Continued from page 19) time was had by all and Brother Roger was very thankful to all in his remarks. Acknowledged. September 27, 2014 at the last Supreme Board of Directors meeting of 5 mortgages total- The Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic inquired if it is possible to ing $855,254.71. once again have a Calendar List of events for the year 2015 for planning purposes. It was Principal payments received for the eleven months of 2014 total $32,426.60 mutually agreed to continue with this practice and our Supreme Chaplain will handle com- and the interest payments total $41,586.91. Brother Secretary also reported that no new piling the list. Agreed. mortgage applications have been received for presentation. Also, as reported earlier, an ad- Chairperson of the Supreme Auditors, Brother Michael J. Horvath stated that the ditional $100,000.00 had been released for Assembly 25 in Perryopolis, PA and we are now 2014 Annual Audit by the Supreme Auditors will be held March 16, 17, 18, 2015 at the receiving interest and principal payments on the total loan amount of $350,000.00. Home Offi ce in Passaic, NJ. Acknowledged. Lastly, Brother Steve reported that one previous mortgage has been paid in full as The Supreme Secretary reminded the Board that the First Quarterly Meeting of 10/28/14, and our General Counsel has reported on the cancellation of this mortgage. of the Supreme Board of Directors for 2015 will be held on March 20-21, 2015 also at the Brother Glugosh asked for a motion to accept the report, so moved by Supreme Home Offi ce. Acknowledged. Director of Sports and Athletics, Edward D. Moeller, seconded by Supreme Chaplain, Rev. President Glugosh inquired if there is any New Business to be discussed at this Andrew S. Hvozdovic. Approved. time. President Glugosh thanked Brother Secretary for his report and inquired if any The Board members conducted a lively general discussion on numerous items. Donation Requests were received to be addressed at this meeting. Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic as the newly elected President of the Slovak The Supreme Secretary reported that no donation requests were received for Catholic Federation expressed his thanks to the Slovak Catholic Sokol for our continued presentation. Acknowledged. support and representation and he looks forward to our continued promotion and working President Glugosh and the Board members then discussed the issue of declaring relationship with the Federation. Acknowledged. a dividend for the year 2014 to be distributed during 2015. The 2013 dividend declaration Other items discussed by the Board members pertained to improving our publi- issued in 2014 was $50,000.00. cation, the Slovak Catholic Falcon. Invite other Actuarial Firms to give a presentation of After a brief discussion, General Counsel, John D. Pogorelec, Esq. moved that a their services. A review of Bylaw recommendations and possible downsizing of Supreme dividend be declared for the year 2014 in the amount of $50,000.00 payable in 2015 for all Offi cers as well as elimination of the two term rule. Lastly reviewed were dates for con- qualifying certifi cates, seconded by Supreme Treasurer, Dennis J. Zifcak. Approved. sideration of our Board meetings during the year 2015, and items pertaining to the 32nd The Supreme President thanked the Board members and then opened the fl oor for Quadrennial Convention which will be held in Pittsburgh, PA., August 1-5, 2015. discussion regarding the Annuity Interest Rate to be offered for the fi rst quarter of 2015 Acknowledged. on our annuity products. During the Closing Remarks, our Supreme Chaplain informed the Board mem- The Board members discussed the Annuity Interest Rate to be offered, taking bers that he will celebrate Mass on Saturday, December 6, 2014 at 5:30 p.m. for all the into consideration our investment portfolio returns. Supreme Treasurer, Dennis J. Zifcak Board members to fulfi ll our Sunday obligation. moved that we offer the same interest rate for the fi rst quarter of 2015 for the annuities President Glugosh also expressed his thanks and appreciation to the Board mem- that were offered for the fourth quarter of 2014 on all our Vantage Annuity products, sec- bers for all the prayers, best wishes and congratulations on his recent Nuptials on behalf of onded by Supreme Physical Directress, Kathleen S. Watkins. Approved. himself and the families. Both Acknowledged. President Glugosh questioned if there was any Unfi nished Business to address. Having completed all the business items on the afternoon agenda, the Supreme The Supreme Secretary informed the Board members that on Wednesday, De- President inquired if there is any other business to be presented at this time, there being cember 3, 2014 a Conference Call was held with insurance examiners and representatives none, Brother Glugosh entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting, so moved by General of the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance which has been done in the past. Counsel, John D. Pogorelec, Esq., seconded by Supreme Treasurer, Dennis J. Zifcak. Also on the call were our Director of Sales and Marketing, our Actuary, our Accountant, Approved. our Investment Advisor, our Underwriter, and the Supreme Secretary. Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic offered the Closing Prayer for all The Operating Results for 2013 through September 30, 2014 were reviewed and those in need as well as for all the ill and deceased members of our organization. discussed as well as the Company’s expectations for the remainder of 2014 and 2015. Also Acknowledged. discussed was the Department’s review of our request to have the Defi ciency Reserve The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p.m. Zdar Boh! spread out over two or three years rather than all in one year. “Veselé a požehnané Vianoce a v novom roku veľa štastia a úspechov.” Zdar Our Investment Advisor, Mr. Thomas Calimano updated the Department on our Boh! Society’s Investment Strategy and lastly we discussed the Company’s risk profi le as it re- Respectfully submitted, lates to various categories requested by the Department. Everyone involved on the Conference Call was satisfi ed with all of our responses Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. and discussions and the Department thanked us for our cooperation and appreciates all of Supreme Secretary our efforts to remain compliant in all areas of operation. Acknowledged.
enough water to make medium soft ion in lard. Squeeze juice out of the 2 packages dry yeast The Mixing Bowl dough. Knead until blisters appear. cabbage and drop cabbage into the 1/2 cup warm milk Dough should be soft. Divide into lard. Let fry slowly until cabbage is 1/4 pound butter two portions. Roll out one portion cooked. Cool. 1/2 cup vegetable shortening thin. Cut in 2-inch squares. Place 3 eggs beaten BOBALKY Cut with edge of teaspoon into on each 1/2 Potato Filling 1 cup sour cream (A Christmas Eve specialty) small pieces and let rise for 10 teaspoon of 1 cup mashed potatoes 1 tablespoon butter minutes. Bake at 375 degreesF for desired fi ll- 1/2 oz. grated cheddar cheese Dissolve yeast in warm milk. 2 tablespoons sugar 15 minutes or until lightly brown. ing. Fold 1 egg yolk Sift together fl our, salt and sugar. 2 1/2 teaspoons salt When cool, break and place in col- in half to Combine all ingredients and let Add shortening and butter. Mix as 2 cups scalded milk ander. Pour boiling water over bo- make tri- cool before using. for pie crust. 1 yeast cake balky. Place on serving dish, mix angle. Cheese Filling Add beaten 1/4 cup lukewarm water with poppyseed and melted butter, Pinch edges to keep fi lling from 1/2 lb. dry cottage cheese put mixture and 6 to 7 cups sifted, all-purpose fl our and serve. escaping. Follow same method for through a sieve blend well. Into a mixing bowl, place butter, Poppyseed (1/2 cup) should remaining portion of dough. Drop 1 egg beaten Divide dough sugar and salt. Add scalded milk; be ground and cooked in 3/4 cup in boiling water until pirohy come 1/8 teaspoon salt in four parts. let cool until lukewarm. Add yeast water for 10 minutes. Boil 3 cups to the top, about 5 minutes. Af- Combine in ingredients. Let rise 30 dissolved milk and 1 cup sugar and mix ter pirohy are boiled and drained, Sweet Cheese Filling minutes. Roll each part as for jelly in wa- with poppyseed. Instead of using brown butter in skillet and pour 1/2 lb. dry cottage cheese put roll. Spread with nut fi lling(follows). ter. Add sugar in poppyseed mixture, hon- over pirohy. Toss well so that the through a sieve Roll and place on greased pan and enough ey may be used, poured over the pirohy are well buttered. The piro- 1 egg yolk beaten allow to rise for one hour or until fl our to bobalky. If your family is small, hy with each of its fi lling should be 2 drops vanilla extract double in bulk. Bake 35 to 40 min- make a divide the above dough into two boiled separately. 2 tablespoons sugar utes at 350F degrees. soft elas- portions, bake bobalky from one Combine ingredients. tic dough. portion and a loaf of bread from Cabbage Filling Prune Filling Nut fi lling: Turn onto a fl oured board and the other. 1 lb. head of cabbage 1/2 lb. prunes, cooked stoned and 1/2 pound chopped walnuts knead. Place in an area, free from 1 teaspoon salt mashed or 1/2 lb. lekvar from deli- 1/2 cup sugar drafts. Punch dough down with fi n- PIROHY 2 teaspoons lard catessen store. 1 teaspoon vanilla gertips and let rise again(about 45 2 cups fl our 1 medium size onion(chopped fi ne) 1 teaspoon melted butter minutes). Toss lightly on fl oured 2 eggs Cut the cabbage in half, cut out NUT ROLLS - KOLAC 1/4 cup scalded milk board, knead and shape into a 1/2 teaspoon salt the core and grate on vegetable 6 cups sifted fl our Mix together walnuts, sugar, va- roll(like a pipe) about 1/2 inch in 1/2 lb. butter(browned) side of grater; add the salt and let 3/4 teaspoon salt nilla and butter. Slowly blend in diameter. Place on cookie sheet. Mix four, eggs and salt. Add stand for a few minutes. Saute on- 3 tablespoons sugar scalded milk. Mix well. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014 PAGE 21
Report of the Supreme Secretary for the Month of October 2014
ASSETS EXPENSES
YEAR TO DATE OCTOBER YEAR TO DATE Cash - Senior Account $ 416,826.08 Cash - Bank of Montreal 14,891.99 Operating Expense - Sokol Building $ 2,800.03 $ 47,162.14 Cash - Payroll Account 69,937.01 Building Maintenance & Repairs 0.00 5,672.98 Petty Cash 285.00 Rental Area Expenses 207.78 2,493.20 Investments - Bonds & Bills 53,678,768.69 Property Taxes - Sokol Building 30,519.06 120,906.58 Investments - Stocks 7,772,467.36 Depreciation Sokol Building 311.52 2,803.68 Capital Reserve 2,653,184.61 Rent for Space 1,250.00 11,250.00 Stock Adj. to Book Value 2,307,252.24 Pension Plan - Print 563.14 5,068.26 First Mortgage Loans 700,299.09 Salaries - Offi ce Employees 47,586.80 393,912.40 Loans on Certifi cates 207,340.03 Salaries - Editorial Employees 7,680.00 62,206.20 Accrued Interest Receivable 661,000.00 P/R - Taxes Employer 4,192.09 33,646.56 Prepaid Expenses 14,244.36 Hospitalization 17,159.77 75,313.96 Sokol Building 2,701,594.61 Workmen’s Compensation Insurance 779.25 11,812.23 Land 204,108.00 Pension Plan - Offi ce/Offi cers 14,273.01 121,392.63 Furniture & Fixtures 159,040.59 Offi ce Expense 1,104.29 19,915.90 Computer 156,776.79 Supreme Offi cers Travel 50.00 6,904.41 Sokol Baby Spoons 10,075.00 Supreme Auditors 0.00 5,439.27 Due From Groups 3,537.84 Actuarial Expenses 0.00 8,115.00 Accounts Receivable 37,900.16 Accountant Expenses 2,600.00 25,940.28 Non-Admitted Assets -158,364.00 Postage-Offi ce 2.05 7,256.91 Telephone - Offi ce 340.00 3,374.56 TOTAL ASSETS $ 71,611,165.45 Telephone - Editorial 117.18 1,160.56 Printing - Katolicky Sokol 2,800.00 21,725.00 Postage - Sokol Paper 245.00 20,355.00 LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Misc. Publication Expense 1,370.55 2,439.72 Other Printing 0.00 6,318.61 YEAR TO DATE Other Legal Expenses 0.00 13,461.13 Death Benefi t Claims Paid 59,442.00 696,265.05 Life Reserves $ 47,015,824.00 Cash Surrender Values Paid 21,502.39 164,486.73 Reserve Dep. Furn. & Fixtures 150,508.34 Annuity Surrenders 53,259.00 1,411,729.77 Reserve Dep. Sokol Building 2,629,016.88 Annuity Suppl. Contracts 0.00 853,846.77 Asset Valuation Reserve 1,350,170.00 Matured Endowments Paid 0.00 15,509.00 Interest Maintenance Reserve 86,200.00 Reserve Increase 0.00 2,458,000.00 Reserve for Supplemental Contracts 1,981,579.14 Payments-Suppl. Contracts 0.00 3,540.59 Reserve Emp. Retirement Plan 4,742,693.00 State Insurance Dept. Lic./Fee 162.67 4,471.52 Reserve for Convention 270,750.00 Bank Charges - Bond Account 10,955.08 110,081.96 Matured Endowments 78,417.24 Dues & Subscription 0.00 668.75 Annuity Payable 150,709.00 Donations & Contributions 410.00 5,953.27 Claims Payable 213,668.00 Clinic (Kurz) 0.00 22,941.53 Conversion - Canadian Currency 1,533.00 National Bowling Tournament 0.00 7,408.95 Accounts Payable 38,121.00 National Golf Tournament -1,027.39 7,649.79 Sokol Secure Fund 289,789.01 National Softball Tournament 0.00 4,153.46 Mary Jane Rich Scholarship Fund 85,000.00 District Tournaments 0.00 5,100.00 Emil Slavik Scholarship Fund 100,000.00 Other Coaching, Insurance 0.00 1,893.65 Dr’s Lesko Medical Scholarship Fund 20,000.00 Convention Expenses 7,500.00 67,500.00 Krista L Glugosh Memorial Scholarship Fund 24,000.00 Group Assessments Paid 126.22 24,536.06 Dividend Accum. At Interest 320,842.55 Commission Expense 36,672.75 274,141.05 Dividend Payable 36,651.61 Annuity Commissions 8,668.09 92,672.24 Advance Premiums 10,092.00 Advertising/Promotions 295.46 2,740.20 Premium Load 2,900.00 Marketing Expense 1,697.15 3,310.07 Premium Defi ciency Reserve 750,000.00 Agency Expense 2,462.04 25,687.05 Board of Directors Expense 543.43 22,716.77 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 60,348,464.77 Physical Fitness Board Expense 0.00 8,229.18 Scholarship Expense 0.00 48,392.64 Undistributed Funds - Sokol 11,262,700.68 Salaries - Supreme Offi cers 0.00 18,775.00 Supreme Offi cers Insurance Bond 0.00 1,424.00 TOTAL LIABILITIES & SURPLUS $71,611,165.45 Fraternal Congress Expense 1,794.42 15,317.86 Local Fees/ Rebates 52.99 3,922.16 Interest Expense 813.86 9,290.16 INCOME TOTAL EXPENSES $ 341,281.68 $ 7,428,402.40 OCTOBER YEAR TO DATE TOTAL INCOME (LOSS) $ 543,581.42 $ 1,526,816.45 Interest on Bonds and Bills $ 256,235.51 $ 1,958,160.79 Interest Income Accrued 0.00 -23,738.00 Accrued Interest Paid -1,640.21 16,495.64 Amortization of IMR 0.00 11,488.00 Other Investment Income 224.90 2,919.61 Dividends on Stocks 23,234.71 203,549.87 ZDAR BOH! Interest on Mortgages 2,469.01 29,990.27 Interest on Cerfi fi cate Loans 0.00 329.72 Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. Sale of Cookbooks 87.00 880.95 Supreme Secretary Rent Received - Sokol Building 3,585.00 25,915.00 Slovak Catholic Sokol Premium Income 127,890.72 784,363.10 Annuities 452,592.83 5,347,570.03 Miscellaneous Income 120.00 4,004.74 Sale of Securities/Amortization 20,063.63 593,289.13
TOTAL INCOME $ 884,863.10 $ 8,955,218.85 PAGE 22 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, DECEMBER 17, 2014 Report of the Supreme Secretary for the Month of November 2014
ASSETS EXPENSES
YEAR TO DATE NOVEMBER YEAR TO DATE Operating Expense - Sokol Building $ 13,949.16 $ 66,171.07 Cash - Senior Account $ 538,606.65 Building Maintenance & Repairs 0.00 5,672.98 Cash - Bank of Montreal 5,466.99 Rental Area Expenses 82.30 2,874.62 Cash - Payroll Account 60,000.00 Property Taxes - Sokol Building 0.00 120,906.58 Petty Cash 69.00 Depreciation Sokol Building 311.52 3,426.72 Investments - Bonds & Bills 56,170,355.36 Rent for Space 1,250.00 13,750.00 Investments - Stocks 7,403,836.72 Pension Plan - Print 563.14 6,194.54 Capital Reserve 596,992.78 Salaries - Offi ce Employees 40,811.10 472,546.10 Stock Adj. to Book Value 2,384,538.85 Salaries - Editorial Employees 6,690.00 76,040.20 First Mortgage Loans 945,922.52 P/R - Taxes Employer 3,295.16 43,432.02 Loans on Certifi cates 206,838.64 Hospitalization 8,946.37 100,396.47 Accrued Interest Receivable 695,316.00 Workmen’s Compensation Insurance 0.00 11,812.23 Prepaid Expenses 470.70 Pension Plan - Offi ce/Offi cers 13,946.01 153,776.23 Sokol Building 2,707,974.61 Offi ce Expense 499.54 21,901.14 Land 204,108.00 Supreme Offi cers Travel 0.00 7,974.43 Furniture & Fixtures 159,182.34 Supreme Auditors 0.00 7,311.97 Computer 160,165.86 Actuarial Expenses 1,452.00 15,097.00 Sokol Baby Spoons 10,075.00 Accountant Expenses 2,600.00 31,140.28 Due From Groups 766.44 Postage-Offi ce 32.95 12,425.70 Accounts Receivable 39,984.47 Telephone - Offi ce 499.20 4,544.17 Non-Admitted Assets -172,773.00 Telephone - Editorial 97.03 1,370.60 Printing - Katolicky Sokol 1,400.00 25,925.00 TOTAL ASSETS $ 72,117,897.93 Postage - Sokol Paper 2,135.00 29,230.00 Misc. Publication Expense 0.00 2,439.72 Other Printing 67.80 7,532.22 LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Legal Expenses 373.00 773.00 Other Legal Expenses 0.00 14,885.44 YEAR TO DATE Death Benefi t Claims Paid 76,218.00 834,286.25 Cash Surrender Values Paid 9,870.86 308,811.18 Life Reserves $ 48,507,824.00 Annuity Surrenders 51,909.20 1,728,599.91 Reserve Dep. Furn. & Fixtures 150,508.34 Annuity Suppl. Contracts 0.00 854,410.91 Reserve Dep. Sokol Building 2,629,639.92 Matured Endowments Paid 0.00 15,509.00 Asset Valuation Reserve 1,389,821.00 Reserve Increase 0.00 3,900,000.00 Interest Maintenance Reserve 83,162.00 Payments-Suppl. Contracts 0.00 3,540.59 Reserve for Supplemental Contracts 2,023,854.56 State Insurance Dept. Lic./Fee 154.08 4,800.60 Reserve Emp. Retirement Plan 4,751,693.00 Bank Charges - Bond Account 10,837.88 134,064.16 Reserve for Convention 285,750.00 Dues & Subscription 0.00 6,642.75 Matured Endowments 77,983.24 Donations & Contributions 1,265.00 7,538.27 Annuity Payable 150,709.00 Clinic (Kurz) 0.00 22,941.53 Claims Payable 213,668.00 National Bowling Tournament 150.00 8,080.29 Conversion - Canadian Currency 1,533.00 National Golf Tournament 0.00 7,888.47 Accounts Payable 59,376.43 National Softball Tournament 0.00 4,153.46 Sokol Secure Fund 289,789.01 District Tournaments 0.00 5,100.00 Mary Jane Rich Scholarship Fund 85,000.00 Other Coaching, Insurance 515.64 2,409.29 Emil Slavik Scholarship Fund 100,000.00 Convention Expenses 7,500.00 82,500.00 Dr’s Lesko Medical Scholarship Fund 20,000.00 Group Assessments Paid 0.00 36,673.50 Krista L Glugosh Memorial Scholarship Fund 24,000.00 Commission Expense 35,672.70 345,233.47 Dividend Accum. At Interest 322,078.23 Annuity Commissions 6,943.40 116,107.47 Dividend Payable 33,407.06 Advertising/Promotions 3,212.55 6,325.15 Advance Premiums 10,092.00 Marketing Expense 1,277.45 5,349.79 Premium Load 2,900.00 Agency Expense 2,802.37 31,605.37 Premium Defi ciency Reserve 750,000.00 Board of Directors Expense 150.00 27,144.44 Physical Fitness Board Expense 0.00 11,015.75 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 61,962,788.79 Scholarship Expense 0.00 48,392.64 Salaries - Supreme Offi cers 0.00 28,162.50 Undistributed Funds - Sokol 10,155,109.14 Supreme Offi cers Insurance Bond 0.00 1,424.00 Fraternal Congress Expense 3,247.37 18,565.23 TOTAL LIABILITIES & SURPLUS $ 72,117,897.93 Local Fees/ Rebates 32.62 1,232.97 Interest Expense 1,189.92 11,737.14 INCOME TOTAL EXPENSES $ 311,950.32 $ 9,879,796.51 NOVEMBER YEAR TO DATE TOTAL INCOME (LOSS) $ 460,698.73 $ 1,150,670.96 Interest on Bonds and Bills $ 208,266.36 $ 2,414,438.69 Interest Income Accrued 0.00 10,578.00 Accrued Interest Paid -11,699.92 4,795.72 Amortization of IMR 0.00 14,526.00 Other Investment Income 16.42 10,255.82 ZDAR BOH! Dividends on Stocks 12,005.88 250,809.32 Interest on Mortgages 2,715.50 35,957.85 Steven M. Pogorelec, FIC Interest on Cerfi fi cate Loans 0.00 335.99 Supreme Secretary Sale of Cookbooks 348.50 1,330.95 Slovak Catholic Sokol Rent Received - Sokol Building 1,250.00 29,690.00 Premium Income 94,558.19 979,256.14 Annuities 357,867.46 6,397,438.63 Miscellaneous Income 40.00 6,405.90 Sale of Securities/Amortization 107,280.66 874,648.46
TOTAL INCOME $ 772,649.05 $ 11,030,467.47
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Slovenské vianočné tradície Silvestrovská zábava Najväčší betlehem na Slovensku (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) Štedrý večer bol vždy v Clift one, NJ je v Novom Meste nad Váhom Slovenský spolok Domovina neho dal kúsok. Znamenalo to, opradený rúškom tajomstva pri Kostole sv. Cyrila a Metoda, že rodinu tvorí každý jej člen, a vianočných povier. Na stole 235 Ackerman Avenue v Clif- ako kúsky tvoria celé jablko. musel byť prestretý párny počet tone, NJ uspo- Na slávnostnom stole preto tanierov, pri nepárnom by si pre riada v stredu nesmeli chýbať oblátky, med, posledného stolovníka prišla 31. decembra cesnak a jablko, ktoré sa vždy smrť. V niektorých regiónoch silvestrovskú krájalo priečne na polovicu. Ak sa tiež uchoval zvyk prestierať o zábavu. Bude sa sa po prekrojení z jadrovníka jeden tanier a príbor navyše pre konať v kostol- vytvoria hviezda, znamenalo to prípad, že by počas večer prišiel nej hale. Začiatok bude o 7.30 ho- šťastie a zdravie, ak krížik, po- náhodný hosť. Touto formou dine večer. Vstupné je $75.00 za tom rodinu „navštívila“ choroba sa však niekde vzdávala aj úcta osobu (pre tých, ktorí sa zaregis- alebo dokonca smrť. zosnulému členovi rodiny, ktorý trujú za členov Domoviny na roky V rodinách dodržiavajúcich v tom roku zomrel. 2014-2019 je vstupné $70.00). tradície, sa štedrovečerné hodo- Od štedrovečerného stola sa V cene je zahrnutá večera, káva, vanie začínalo jedením oblátky nesmelo počas večer odbiehať, koláče, šampanské na polnočný s medom, resp aj cesnakom, čo platilo aj pre gazdinú, aby Autor: mk, Pravda prípitok a jedlo po polnoci. Bližšie prípitkom a kapustnicou, ale „vinník“ do roka nezomrel. Pre- informácie a rezervácie vstupe- Najväčší betlehem na Sloven- betlehem uložený počas roka. niekde bývalo zvykom namiesto to bolo vždy všetko jedlo buď na niek: Mike a Helena Žihal, tel. č.: sku stojí v centre Nového Mesta Drevený betlehem sa dostal klasickej kapustnice podávať stole, alebo v jeho bezprostred- 973-706-8493, Ľudo Machovský, nad Váhom. Tvoria ho sochy v do Slovenskej knihy rekordov. aj šošovicovú či hrachovú po- nej blízkosti. tel. č.: 973-471-5320. Hrať bude nadživotnej veľkosti vyrezané Vyrezávalo ho šesť umeleckých lievku, pretože tieto strukoviny Po večeri sa rodina opäť krát- skupina Kontakty. z dreva. Na Námestí slobody je rezbárov počas šiestich rokov. symbolizovali blahobyt, teda ko pomodlila a hlava rodiny, ich tridsať, a to sa tam všetky ani Jeho súčasťou sú nielen biblické toľko peňazí ako šošovice či alebo jej najstarší člen sa Bohu 22. slovenský ples nedostali. postavy. Postupne doň pribúda- hrachu v hrnci, kde sa polievka poďakoval za jedlo a pitie, ktoré v Garfi eld, NJ Všetkých sôch je v sku- jú sochy znázorňujúce ľudí z varila. im doprial. Slovensko-americké kultúrne točnosti 38, sú to väčšinou tohto regiónu, ktorí prichádzajú V niektorých regiónoch sa V období Vianoc slobodné stredisko v New Yorku uspo- ľudské postavy, ale aj zvieratá, k jasličkám. Jedinou výnimk- zachovával zvyk, že skôr ako vydajachtivé dievčatá hádzali riada v sobotu 24. januára 2015 pes, ovečky, somár. Osem ich ou je postava Liptáka, muža v sa začalo jesť, hlava rodiny ešte topánku za hlavu smerom k už 22. slovenský ples. Bude zostalo v sklade, kde je celý širokom klobúku. predniesla prípitok s pohárikom dverám. Ak sa špička topánky sa konať v Th e Royal Manor „ostrého“ a až potom nasledo- otočila smerom ku dverám, v Garfi eld, NJ. Začiatok bude Tichá noc valo jedenie oblátok s medom bolo to znamenie, že dievča sa o 7.00 hodine večer. Vstupné Tichá noc, svätá noc! a cesnakom, orechov a jabĺčka do roka vydá. Ak ku dverám je $130.00 za osobu. V cene je Všetko spí, všetko sní, a polievky, najmä hríbovej, smerovala päta topánky, započítaná večera a otvorený sám len svätý bdie dôverný pár, šošovicovej či kapustovej s hu- dievča zostal ešte jeden rok bar. Hrať bude skupina Expres. stráži Dieťatko, nebeský dar. bami a sušenými slivkami. slobodná. Rezervácie: Zuzana Krčmár, tel. Sladký Ježiško spí, sní, 973-357-1209; email: zuzana nebesky ticho spí, sní. Na svätého Štefana chodili koledníci vinšovať [email protected]. Šeky vys- tavené na S-ACC majú byť Tichá noc, svätá noc! Na svätého Štefana 26. decem- vlastnej dediny, ale často aj zo odoslané na adresu: S-ACC, Anjeli zleteli, bra chodili koledníci vinšovať, susedných dedín. c/o Zuzana Krcmar, 33 Weasel najprv pastierom podali zvesť, za čo dostávali výslužku. Svätý Štefan bol prvý Drift Drive, Woodland Park, NJ ktorá svetom dnes dáva sa niesť: Zavčas rána chodievali mlá- kresťanský mučeník a jeden zo 07424. Kristus, Spasiteľ je tu, denci brodiť kone. Tento zvyk siedmych diakonov prvej cirkvi. Tešiteľ sveta je tu! súvisel s tým, že sv. Štefan bol Podľa knihy Nového zákona – Fašiangová zábava patrónom koní. Na Orave obsý- Skutky apoštolov bol v roku 33 v Milwaukee, WI Tichá noc, svätá noc! pali kone ovsom, aby boli silné. v Jeruzaleme ukameňovaný pre 20. zbor Slovenskej ligy v Nežná tvár, lásky žiar Častým zvykom v tento deň vieru v Ježiša Krista na smrť. Milwaukee usporiada Fašian- božsky rozsieva v jasličkách tam: bolo umývanie sa v studenej Uctieva ho katolícka, pra- govú zábavu v sobotu 14. bije záchranná hodina nám vode, aby sa zabezpečilo zdravie voslávna aj anglikánska cirkev. februára vo WG Banquet Cen- v Tvojom zrodení, Boh Syn, a sila v budúcom roku. Sviatok sv. Štefana sa v západnej ter (bývalá K.C. Hall), 3200 S. Ježiško, Láska, Boh Syn! Večer bol vyhradený zá- cirkvi slávi 26.decembra, hneď 103rd Street v Greenfi eld, Wis- bavám. Pokoj a pohoda svia- po vianočných sviatkoch. V by- consin. Začiatok bude o 6.00 Matičný vianočný pozdrav točných dní a večerov bývali a zantskom obrade (v gréckoka- hodine a zábava skončí o 11.00 aj dnes sú príležitosťou na vzá- tolíckej i pravoslávnej cirkvi) sa hodine večer. O 7.30 hodine sa jomné návštevy. Navštevujú sa slávi o deň neskôr 27. decem- v kultúrnom programe pred- príbuzní, známi a to nielen z bra. staví slovenský folklórny súbor Tatra Slovak Dancers. Tradičné “pochovávanie basy” bude o 9.00 hodine. Vstupné je $5.00 za osobu. Na predaj budú slo- venské jedlá, zákusky a koláče. Bližšie informácie: Betty, tel. č. 414-425-6137 alebo Ellen, tel. č. 262-893-7483. ISSN: 0897-8107
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ÚRADNÝ ČASOPIS SLOVENSKÉHO KATOLÍCKEHO SOKOLA - 28 000 ČLENOV - HLAVNÁ ÚRADOVŇA: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, NJ 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org VOLUME CIII PASSAIC, N.J., 17. DECEMBRA, 2014 ČÍSLO 5032 Prezident Andrej Kiska prijal deti z detských domovov Slovenské vianočné tradície Štedrý deň je posledným ktorého sa jedlo málo a výlučne dňom príprav na vianočné sviat- bezmäsité pokrmy. Väčšinou sa ky, ktorých tajomnosť sprevádza nesmelo nič jesť z jedál určených celý vianočný čas. Na Štedrý na večeru. Požadoval sa úplný deň, jeden z najkrajších dní v pôst až do chvíle, keď sa ukáza- roku sa tešia všetci bez rozdielu la na oblohe prvá hviezda. To veku. Je nielen oslavou narode- bol signál, že rodinu už môže nia Ježiša Krista, ale aj momen- zasadnúť k štedrovečernej hos- tom, keď sa môžeme po roku tine. Podľa tradície sa malo na opäť v neopakovateľnej atmos- stole objaviť „devätoro jedál“ zo fére stretnúť so svojimi blízky- všetkého, čo sa počas roka uro- mi pri jednom stole i nádielke dilo. Viacerým jedlám sa prisud- darčekov od Ježiška. Pretože, zoval magický význam a na stole keď môže byť rodina spolu, to nesmel chýbať chlieb, vianočka, je hodnota, akú nemá nijaký iný cesnak a cibuľa. Súčasťou večere deň, ale ten Štedrý áno. boli i čerstvé jablká a orechy. Kračún, Vilija, Štedrý deň... Štedrý deň, rovnako ako Božie Na Štredý deň 24. decembra narodenie (25. 12.) a Nový rok, začíname sláviť Vianoce. Na boli považované za začiatok východnom a čiastočne aj st- novej etapy života... rednom Slovensku sa tento deň Štedrá večera Prezident SR Andrej Kiska (vpravo) počas mikulášskeho stretnutia s deťmi z detských domovov, krízových nazýva „vilija“ alebo „vigílija“, čo Podľa starých vianočných centier a zo sociálne slabých rodín. – Foto: SITA znamená „predvečer sviatku“. zvykov sa pod obrus na šted- Naši predkovia poznali aj rovečernom stole dávali šupiny V Prezidentskom paláci v podobe tanca či piesní. Veľkých Kapušian, Turzovky, názov „Kračún“ čiže krátky z kapra alebo peniaze. Niekde sa Bratislave zavládla 2. decembra „Ja som veľmi rád, že práve v deti z krízových centier zo Žiliny, deň a pripisovali mu veľký šupiny kládli pod taniere a pe- veselá predvianočná atmosféra. tejto miestnosti, kde sú prijímané Nitry, Košíc a deti z Nadácie Ús- kres-ťanský význam i zvláštnu niaze pod obrus. Oba zvyky však Prezident Andrej Kiska privítal tie najdôležitejšie osobnosti z mev ako dar. Deti z každého moc, a preto sa v tento deň znamenali jediné, aby ich rodina deti z viacerých detských domo- celého sveta, som mohol prijať detského domova či krízového dodržiavalo mnoho zvykov a mala v budúcom roku dostatok. vov a krízových centier. Spolu podľa mňa tých najcennejších – centra odovzdali Andrejovi magických úkonov. Mali zaistiť Štedrá večera bola odjakživa rozsvietili vianočný stromček a s malé deti,“ komentoval stretnu- Kiskovi poväčšine vlastnoručne predovšetkým bohatú úrodu, rodinnou záležitosťou. Predchá- ním aj vianočnú výzdobu celého tie s deťmi prezident. zhotovený darček a sami si dobrú úžitkovosť domácich dzala jej spoločná modlitba, Prezidentského paláca. Deti hla- Na podujatí sa zúčastnili deti odniesli mikulášsky balíček so zvierat a tiež zdravie a šťastie po ktorej gazdiná namočila do ve štátu pripravili program v z Detských domovov z Trnavy, sladkosťami. rodiny. Štedrý deň, resp. večer medzu strúčik cesnaku a uro- je u nás známy od 14. storočia bila ním krížik na čelo mužovi a ako napovedá názov, spojený a deťom. Gazda potom rozkro- Matičný vianočný pozdrav je najmä s obdarovávaním. Bol jil najkrajšie jablko a každému z Blížia sa najkrajšie sviatky brušiek i radosti z toho, čím Slovák svojou nohou nevkročil. však aj pôstnym dňom, počas (Pokračovanie na str. 19) roka... V kalendári ostalo už len nás obdarovali najbližší. Pri Pri práci v Matici slovenskej si pár posledných strán. Bilancu- štedrovečernom stole pripravu- každodenne pripomíname cesty jeme, porovnávame i vážime jeme tanier i pre tých, ktorí už našich krajanov, denno-denne – to, čím sme počas roka prešli, s nami byť nemôžu. Pre tých, sa stretávame so stopami po ich to, čomu sme čelili, to, čo nás ktorí dali život nám, či našim činnosti a každodenne sme hrdí spravilo šťastnými i to, čo nás rodičom. Spomíname na pred- na to, že celé roky, a v mnohých zarmútilo. Všetko negatívne kov, ktorí svoje korene mali na prípadoch i celé stáročia sa naši však postupne vytláča čarovná Slovensku. Tí starší si možno krajania pevne držali svojej pos- atmosféra, ktorú koncom roka mnohokrát spomenú i na tra- tate a nezabúdali, kam siahajú prinášajú najkrajšie sviatky roka dičné slovenské Vianoce a tí ich korene. – Vianoce. Sú to sviatky dobra, mladší, pri príbehoch o tom, ako Vážení krajania, i v ťažkých šťastia, súdržnosti i pocitu, že na to kedysi bývalo v chudobnej podmienkach, ktoré máte ako svete vládne ľudskosť silnejšie, domovine, si v mysliach utvárajú menšinový národ ďaleko od ako zloba. Mnohí sa vraciame do nejeden obraz, do ich pamäte sa svojej vlasti, hrdo pokračujete v detstva, spomíname na našich vrýva nejedna spomienka na ro- ťažkej práci na poli roli dedičnej predkov, v mysliach si pertrak- zprávanie starých mám a dedov. a snažíte sa o to, aby Váš koreň tujeme tie najkrajšie spomienky. V tomto čase si i my, na Slo- nikdy nevyschol. Nejedna z nich sa viaže práve vensku, spomíname na naše My, Matičiari, Vašu prácu os- na čas Vianoc. Čas splnených roztratené „dietky“ po šírom tro sledujeme. Tešíme sa z Vašich Požehnané vianočné sviatky všetkým prianí, detskej radosti, plných svete. Niet azda krajiny, kde by (Pokračovanie na str. 19) našim členom a čitateľom