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., OCTOBER 8, 2014 NUMBER 5027 9,000 Turn Out for the 37th Annual New Jersey Slovak Heritage Festival on September 28 at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J.With Slovakia’s New President Andrej Kiska Participating Bishop Peter A. Libasci of Manchester, N.H. Celebrates Slovak Mass

Slovakia’s new President Andrej Kiska, second from the left, is shown with, l-r, Henrietta and Milan Dait; Stephen Zluky and Vasil Hlinka.

The Most Rev.Peter A. Libasci, center, of Manchester, New Hampshire was principal celebrant of the Slo- vak Mass which opened the 37th annual New Jersey Slovak Heritage Festival on Sunday, September 28 in Holmdel, N.J. Flanking Bishop Peter were festival co-chairpersons, Nina Holy and Attorney John G. Duch as well as other members of the festival committee.

Bishop Peter A. Libasci is shown with, l-r, Jane Konzelman, Nina Holy and Dr. Mikulas Halko and his wife, Nadine.

U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia, the Hon. Theodore Sedgwick, second from the left is shown, with John G. Duch, Anna Korcak, the Rev. Mar- Enjoying the festival are, l-r, Maria Bandjlich, Anna Korcak, Lydia tin Vavrak and Stan Krcmar. Demko, Jozef Korcak and John G. Duch. PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 8, 2014 Slovakia’s New President, Andrej Kiska Honored at a Reception in New York Slovak Mission to the United Nations + New York City + September 25

On his fi rst visit to the United and former Slovak Ambassador of Communism. He commended States, since his election as Slova- to the United States, Martin Bu- the American Slovak community kia’s fourth head of state in June, tora, currently an advisor to the for continuing its love of Slovak President Andrej Kiska participated president. Ambassador Ruzicka culture and heritage. He marveled in the opening and deliberations of welcomed the president. Speaking that after more than a century, Slo- the 69th General Assembly of the at the reception were Slovakia’s vak organizations continue their ef- United Nations in New York City, current Ambassador to the United forts on behalf of the land of their September 22-27. On the evening States, Peter Kmec and the Slovak ancestry. He thanked our American of September Consul General in New York, Jana Slovak organizations for their con- 25, President Trnovcova. In his response, Presi- tinued promotion of various cul- Kiska was feted dent Kiska, speaking in slightly ac- tural and education projects with at a gala recep- cented but perfect English and then Slovakia. tion hosted by in Slovak, recalled his fi rst visit to President Kiska is the fourth Slovakia’s Am- the United States in January 1990 head of state since Slovakia gained bassador to the when he sought to fi nd the “Ameri- its independence on January 1, United Nations, can dream.” During that period, he 1993. He is unique in that he is the Frantisek Ruzicka at his residence, labored sometimes 80 to 100 hours fi rst president who has never had a week outside Philadelphia. While an impressive Beaux Arts mansion any ties with the Communist party. President Andrej Kiska offers remarks at the reception given in his he returned to Slovakia eighteen located just off Manhattan’s Fifth In addition, he was elected as an honor. Looking on,l-r, are Slovak Consul General in New York Jana months later, he credited his expe- Avenue. Representatives of the New independent, belonging to none of Trnovcova, Slovak Ambassador to the U.S. Peter Kmec and Slovak rience in America in helping him York-New Jersey Slovak commu- Slovakia’s more than 20 political Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak. nity were invited to the reception. to learn English but more impor- parties. President Kiska received a Accompanying President Kiska tantly to motivate his future as he warm American welcome and as- at the reception were Slovakia’s strove to make a successful career surances of continued promotion of Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak in business just following the fall USA-Slovak projects.

Slovak Ambassador to the U.N., Frantisek Ruzicka, at the microphone, extends a warm welcome to President Kiska. Also shown, l-r, Ambas- sador Peter Kmec and Slovakia’ Foreign Minister Miroslav Lajcak.

Former Slovak Ambassador to the United States, Martin Butora, third from the left, is shown with, l-r, Edi- tor Daniel F. Tanzone, Nina Holy, Dr. Mary Z. Gasparik, our Honorary Supreme Offi cer and Albina and Joseph Senko. Brother Senko serves as the Honorary Slovak Consul in Pennsylvania.

Slovakia’s Ambassador to the United States, Peter Kmec, third from the left, is shown with from the left, members of the Masi-Holy family, including Tom and Luby Masi and Nina Holy.

Veteran New York Slovak activist, Rudolf Gregus is shown fl anked by Slovakia’s Ambassador to the Unites States, Peter Kmec, is shown with, from the left, Nina Holy, Rosemary our Honorary Supreme Offi cer Dr. Mary Z. Gasparik and his daugh- Golia, Sabina Sabatos and Editor Daniel F. Tanzone. ter, a star of the New York Broadway stage, Luba Mason. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 8, 2014 PAGE 3

at 12:30 p.m., $7.00 adults $3.00 chil- dren; for tickets call Mary Ann Naple at (412)886-1818. SUN.OCT.19 Q Group 10 annual meeting at the Best Western Hotel in Bethlehem, Pa. beginning at 1 p.m., dinner will fol- From the Desk of the Supreme Secretary low, deadline for reservations is Oc- tober 10, contact the secretary, Susan Knoblauh. My Fraternal View Q Group 17 annual meeting at Our by Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. Lady of Sorrows Parish/St. Matthias Church, 915 Cornell St., Youngstown, Oh. beginning with Mass at 11 a.m. in church followed by a luncheon and meeting in the Father Snock Center. Q Wreath 54 meeting in the Fa- ther Snock Center, 915 Cornell St., BEGINNING A NEW SEASON OF FRATERNAL ACTIVITY When have we seen such a large percentage of eligible voters in the U.S.? Youngstown, Oh. immediately fol- Now that fall has fi nally arrived, with crisp cool temperatures, it’s As fraternalists, we need to once again emphasize what we do to promote lowing the Group 17 annual meeting. time to adjust our activities from the great outdoors to that of the in- volunteerism and outreach in the private sector. We need to be visible and Q 73rd dinner dance hosted by the doors. It’s a time to host the many fraternal activities that have made our we need to support candidates who will champion the cause of fraternals. American Slovak Zemplin Club at organization unique and popular over the past 109 years of our history. As you know, fraternals, like our own, enjoy federal tax exempt status. SS. Cyril and Methodius Auditorium, In the past, many of our local lodges had their own Sokol halls. Today, Certainly fraternals deserve this status which enables them to promote so 12608 Madison Ave., Lakewood, some of these clubs continue to exist and provide a wonderful venue for many wonderful service oriented programs. In our own organization, I Oh. beginning with Slovak Mass at 1 our indoor sporting and fraternal activities. am extremely proud of the many efforts of our individual members in p.m. followed by homemade dinner; Now that we have experienced a successful Supreme Clinic or their local communities, in their parishes and in various service-oriented music by the Johnny Pastirik Band, Kurz as it is known in Slovak, and our fi rst Youth Camp experience, efforts. They beautifully mirror our fraternal way of life. If fraternals were $15.00 per person, call George Carny I hope our Groups are motivated to prepare themselves for next year’s to be taxed, many would go out of business with perhaps the largest ones (440)885-5702. exciting 47th International Slet scheduled for Slippery Rock University becoming mutuals. So please remember to get out to vote on Tuesday, Q Assembly 162 meeting in SS. Cyril located in western Pennsylvania. This campus provides an ideal facility November 4th. And remember when you are planning your various fall and Methodius Church Hall, 235 for our Slets and is geographically located for the convenience of most activities, see that you invite your local elected offi cials to attend so that Ackerman Ave., Clifton, N.J. begin- of our Groups. Thus, the fall and winter provides an opportunity for they can learn more about all the wonderful things fraternals do not only ning at 12:30 p.m. our Group Physical Fitness Boards to schedule regular drill classes in for their own members but for the good of their communities as well. Re- OCT.21-24 preparation for the 47th Slet. member, we need to be visible. Q 15th Genealogical & Cultural We encourage our local Groups and lodges to host a vari- And let us always remember the importance of having suffi cient Conference of the Czechoslovak Ge- ety of indoor activities which affords the opportunity for members life insurance and how our organization can help you achieve your fi - nealogical Society International at the to gather and promote sporting and fraternal projects. Remember, nancial goals. Life can take unexpected, unpredictable turns. Toward Marriott Cedar Rapids, Cedar Rapids, we are part of the great Slovak Catholic Sokol family. Meeting with the amusing, the annoying, and, unfortunately, even the tragic. So every Ia. for information contact Paul Mak- each other at these gatherings helps to strengthen the “family ties.” day, you take those little steps to improve the odds that good things will ousky at [email protected]. We remind our Groups and lodges that the Home Offi ce will provide happen and to guard against the bad. You wear seatbelts. You lock your SAT.OCT.25 $100 in support for any of their activities, with a limit of two per year. doors when you leave home. You buy life insurance for the same kind Q Flea Market and Slovak culinary All that we ask is that you announce the date of the activity and subse- of reason - to protect your family fi nancially. It ensures that your loved specialities available for sale at SS. quently if possible, provide a story and photos which can be featured ones will have the kind of lifestyle and opportunities you always hoped Cyril and Methodius Church Hall, in our Slovak Catholic Falcon. We commend those lodges and Groups they’d have, even if you’re not here. So think about your own family South 6th & Laurel Sts., Reading, Pa. which host such gatherings and who exhibit interest in providing assis- and how you can better protect their interests. If you have any questions 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., for information call tance to the needy in their community by collecting donations for food regarding any of our term or permanent life insurance plans, offered at Marge Danowski (610)375-3515. banks and other outreach projects. Remember one of the hallmarks of competitive rates, give a call to our Director of Sales and Marketing, SUN.OCT.26 fraternalism over the years has been social interaction. Brother Albert J. Suess, F.I.C. at tel. 888-381-5431 or (412)381-5431 Q Children’s Halloween Costume At this time of the year, many local lodges are making plans to or call us at the Home Offi ce at 800-886-7656. Thank you for helping Party hosted by the United Slovak So- host their traditional Christmas parties for their junior members. Again, to keep our organization a strong fi nancial institution serving your best cieties at the American Slovak Club, the Home Offi ce assists with a donation of $5.00 for every member, interests. Remember, we are here for you. 2915 Broadway Ave., Lorain, Oh. aged 15 and younger who attends the Christmas party. We commend In the name of our organization, I would like to extend congratula- beginning at 1 p.m., signup list at the our many Groups, Assemblies and Wreaths which host such parties. We tions and prayerful best wishes to the Rt. Rev. Gary A. Hoover, O.S.B. encourage other lodges to make an effort to host a Children’s Christmas on the occasion of his installation as the seventh Abbot of St. Andrew (Continued on page 6) Party this year. Bringing our youth together at these gatherings offers Svorad Benedictine Abbey in Cleveland this past October 5. May God the opportunity to discuss the various sporting events in the coming bless Abbot Gary and the wonderful work of our Benedictine monks HOLIDAY year, including learning more about our Slet and how they can partici- who have contributed so much to American Slovak life. OBSERVANCE pate. For many of us, participating in our Slets was the fi rst opportunity Finally, I wish to congratulate our Supreme Chaplain, Father An- In observance of the Colum- to enjoy Sokol good sportsmanship at its best. We have made friend- drew S. Hvozdovic who was recently elected to serve as the new Na- bus Day holiday, the Home Of- ships which have lasted through the generations. All of this certainly tional President of the Slovak Catholic Federation, the representative fi ce will be closed for business makes fraternals very unique. Commercial insurance companies do not organization of American Catholics of Slovak ancestry. We assure him on Monday, October 13. The provide such activities or the numerous benefi ts we offer. of the continued prayers, good wishes and support of the Slovak Catho- Home Offi ce will reopen for With election day just a few weeks away, it is important that all fra- lic Sokol for the many projects of the Slovak Catholic Federation. We’re business on Tuesday, October ternalists exercise one of their privileges as Americans - the right to vote. proud of you Father Andy! 14. Regular offi ce hours are We also need to encourage our family and friends to vote. It is always sad Until next time, take the time to enjoy the colorful foliage display Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to learn that many Americans do not vote with often less than half of those of mother nature and have a wonderful Halloween celebration with your to 4 p.m. Best wishes for an en- eligible not voting. It was interesting recently during the referendum vote family and friends, especially with your little ones later this month. May joyable Columbus Day Week- in Scotland on the question of its independence to see that 97 percent of God bless each of you with good health, love, and happiness and Peace end. Zdar Boh! the population was registered and nearly that number turned out to vote . be with you. Zdar Boh!

OUR NEXT ISSUE IS Q Annual Chicken BBQ Dinner of Club, Reading, Pa. shotgun start at 1 OCTOBER 22ND Sokol Calendar St. John the Evangelist Parish in the p.m., $70.00 per golfer includes re- In keeping with our bi- Seton Catholic Cafeteria, William St., freshments; call (610)375-4500. week ly publishing sched ule, Pittston, Pa. 12 noon to 3 p.m., take- Q A Slavic Soup Luncheon hosted by beginning with a Slovak Mass in the next issue of the Slovak SAT.OCT.11 outs begin at 11 a.m., $9.00 adults, the Raritan Valley Slavic Cultural & church at 7 p.m. followed by the Cath o lic Fal con will be that Q Traditional Slovakfest celebration $6.00 children, rsvp (570)654-0053. Heritage Society at St. Joseph’s Par- of Wednes day, October 22nd. dinner and dance in the church hall; at The Slovak Garden, 3110 Howell MON.OCT.13 ish Hall, 16 East Somerset St., Rari- Dead line for all pho tos and $40.00 adults at the door, children up Branch Rd.#100, Winter Park, Fla. Q Wreath 111 meeting and social tan, N.J. 12 noon to 3 p.m., $15.00 per in for ma tion for this is sue will to age 15 are free of charge; for infor- with Slovak culinary specialities and “Trick or Treat” at the American Slo- person, reservations necessary, call be Thurs day, October 16th. mation call Sylvia (267)269-2325. entertainment, 4 to 9 p.m. $10.00 per vak Home, 2915 Broadway, Lorain, (908)526-3514. View e-Falcon on our website: person; for reservations call (407)677- SUN.OCT.12 Oh. beginning at 6:30 p.m. Q Annual Spaghetti Benefi t Lun- www.slovakcatholicsokol.org. Q 6894. Wreath 81 meeting at the Sacred SAT.OCT.18 cheon and Chinese auction hosted Thank ing you for your con tin- Q Slovak Octoberfest celebration at Heart Rose Room, 1723 LaPorte Q 3rd Annual Reading Sokol Golf by Wreath 22 at the Slovak Catholic ued co op er a tion in this mat ter, St. Michael the Archangel Church, Ave., Whiting, Ind. beginning at 1 Tournament hosted by Assembly 261 Sokol Club, 2912 East Carson St., I re main Zdar Boh! 1130 Brunswick Ave., Trenton, N.J. p.m. Mary Hric will serve as hostess. and Wreath 155 at the Manor Golf South Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. beginning Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 8, 2014

REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God ... and Slovak life Gospel for the Twenty-Eighth Sunday Monsignor Larry J. Kulick Following the liturgy, the program will be held in SS. Cyril and Methodius Auditorium. A full course of the Year – October 12th honored by Pope Francis The Most Rev. Lawrence Brandt, Bishop of homemade dinner will be served at 2:30 p.m. A cash Matthew 22: 1-10 Greensburg, Pa., announced recently that Pope Francis bar will be available. Music for singing and dancing had honored the Very Rev. Larry J. Kulick, pastor of will be provided by the popular Johnny Pastirik Band. A reading from the holy Gospel St. James Parish in New Alexandria, Pa. Pope Francis A cultural program begins at 3:30 p.m. featuring the according to Matthew named him an Honorary Chaplain artistry of the Lucina Slovak Folk Ensemble of Cleve- of His Holiness with the title of land, who perform the music and dance traditions Jesus again in reply Monsignor. In addition to serving from the various regions of Slovakia. In addition, the spoke to the chief priests as pastor of St. James, Monsignor popular Slovenske Mamicky will perform featuring a and elders of the people Kulick serves as Vicar General traditional sing-along of our popular Slovak folk songs. in parables, saying, and Moderator of the Curia of the Advance ticket sales only. Tickets are $15.00 per per- “The kingdom of heaven Greensburg Diocese. son. Deadline for dinner reservations is Tuesday, Oc- may be likened to a king Monsignor Kulick, a native of tober 14. For tickets and additional information, call who gave a wedding feast Leechburg, Pa. was born there Feb- any of the following: Father Joachim Pastirik, O.S.B. at for his son. ruary 24, 1966, son of Larry and (216)721-5300, ext. 213; M. Chura (440)238-7028; M. He dispatched his servants Myrna Kulick. He was raised in the former St. Martha Cvicela (440) 888-7028; George Carny (440)885-5702 to summon the invited guests Slovak parish there. He was a graduate of St. Joseph’s or M. Kobulsky (330)239-2256. to the feast, High School in Natrona Heights, Pa. He earned a bach- The American Slovak Zemplin Social Club had but they refused to come. elor’s degree in Philosophy from St. Vincent College its beginnings following the Second World War when A second time he sent other servants, in Latrobe, Pa. in 1988. He completed his theologi- a group of recently arrived immigrants from the Zem- saying, ‘Tell those invited: cal studies for the priesthood at St. Vincent Seminary, plin region of eastern Slovakia arrived in Cleveland. “Behold, I have prepared my banquet, where he received a master’s degree in systematic the- They wished to preserve the rich cultural and religious my calves and fattened cattle are killed, ology in 1991 and a master of divinity degree in 1992. traditions of Zemplin, historically the most easterly of and everything is ready; On May 16, 1992, Msgr. Kulick was ordained a the Slovak regions bordering on present day Ukraine. come to the feast.”’ priest of the Diocese of Greensburg at the Cathedral of Over the years, the group has hosted numerous Slovak Some ignored the invitation and went away, the Blessed Sacrament by the Most Rev. Anthony G. cultural, social and religious activities. Many Sokols one to his farm, Bosco, Bishop of Greensburg. He celebrated his fi rst and Sokolky have been active in the group since its another to his business. Mass on May 17, 1992 in St. Martha’s Slovak Church. founding. The Zemplin Club looks forward to seeing The rest laid hold of his servants, His fi rst assignment was as a parochial vicar at the Ca- many current Sokol members at this year’s dinner and mistreated them, and killed them. thedral of the Blessed Sacrament from 1992-1995. He dance on October 19. An enjoyable afternoon of Slo- The king was enraged then served at Immaculate Conception Parish in Irwin vak culture and fellowship is assured. and sent his troops, from 1995-1997. He was appointed to his fi rst pastor- destroyed those murderers, ate at the Parish of the Good Shepherd in Kent, Pa. Annual Abbey Vilija set for and burned their city. where he served until 2002. In 1999, he was appointed December 7 in Cleveland, Oh. Then he said to his servants, as Consultant for Priestly Vocations for the diocese. On St. Andrew Svorad Benedictine Abbey in Cleve- ‘The feast is ready, July 23, 2002, he was appointed pastor of St. Joseph’s land, Oh. will be the site of the traditional Christmas but those who were invited Church in New Kensington, Pa. On January 31, 2008, Eve dinner or Vilija as it is known in Slovak on Sun- were not worthy to come. Msgr. Kulick was appointed Director of Clergy Voca- day, December 7. The annual program begins with Go out, therefore, tions for the diocese and Episcopal Master of Ceremo- Mass celebrated at 12 noon in the Abbey Church into the main roads nies with residence at Our Lady of Grace Church in located at 10510 Buckeye Road. Abbot Gary A. and invite to the feast Greensburg. Msgr. Kulick pursued graduate studies in Hoover, O.S.B., the new superior of the Abbey will whomever you fi nd.’ Canon Law at The Catholic University of America in be celebrant of the liturgy. The servants went out into the streets Washington. D.C. where he was awarded a Licentiate Following the liturgy, the meal and program and gathered all they found, in Church Law(J.C.L.) in 2012. That year, he was also will be held in the Benedictine High School Cafete- bad and good alike, appointed co-director of the Offi ce for the Permanent ria. A meatless meal, all of the foods enjoyed at the and the hall was fi lled with guests. Diaconate. Christmas Eve supper in a Slovak home will be fea- But when the king came in Msgr. Kulick has always been interested in his tured beginning with the sharing of the Oplatky and to meet the guests, heritage and is active in American Slovak life. He is honey. Tickets are $20.00 per person. Advance ticket he saw a man there our Sokol of Wreath 15 in Perryopolis, Pa. and serves sales only. No tickets available at the door. Deadline not dressed in a wedding garment. as chaplain of Group 6, “Msgr. Andrew Hlinka.” He is for reservations is December 1. Orders may be placed The king said to him, also active in the First Catholic Slovak Union, where by mail. Make check payable to: St. Andrew Abbey - ‘My friend, how is it that you came here he serves as chaplain of the George Onda District in Vilija, 10510 Buckeye Road, Cleveland, OH 44104. without a wedding garment?’ western Pennsylvania. He also supports the work of the For additional information or to make reservations by But he was reduced to silence. Slovak Catholic Federation. phone, call the abbey offi ce Monday through Friday, 8 Then the king said to his attendants, In the fall of 2012, Bishop Lawrence Brandt a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at (216)721-5300, ext.0. ‘Bind his hands and feet, appointed Monsignor Kulick as Vicar General and Following the meal which will be prepared by and cast him into the darkness outside, moderator of the curia of the Diocese of Greensburg. the members of the local Slovak Radio Club and where there will be wailing We offer congratulations and prayerful best wishes to served by the monks of the abbey, a colorful and and grinding of teeth.’ Monsignor Kulick on the occasion of his receiving Pa- entertaining program will be enjoyed. The Lucina Many are invited, but few are chosen.” pal Honors from Pope Francis. May God continue to Junior Slovak Folklore Ensemble will perform an ar- The Gospel of the Lord. bless his ministry among us in the best traditions of our ray of songs and dances from the various regions of Cyrilo-Methodian heritage of faith. Ad mutos annos Slovakia. Also performing in a sing-along will be the and Zdar Boh! Slovenske Mamicky Singers. In addition, music for Gospel for the Twenty-Ninth Sunday dancing and listening pleasure will be provided by the American Slovak Zemplin Club to popular John Pastirik Band. There will be exhibits as of the Year – October 19th well as religious articles and imported items from Slo- host 73rd Dinner-Dance on Oct. 19 Matthew 22: 15-2 1 One of the oldest and best known Cleveland area vakia for sale. Abbot Gary and the monks of St. Andrew Svorad Slovak cultural groups, the American Slovak Zem- A reading from the holy Gospel Abbey look forward to seeing many area Sokols and plin Social Club will host its 73rd annual dinner and according to Matthew dance on Sunday, October 19 in Lakewood, Oh. The Sokolky at this year’s Vilija dinner, a treasured Slo- vak faith tradition. The Slovak Benedictines arrived in afternoon’s program begins with the celebration of The Pharisees went of Cleveland in 1922 and established Benedictine High Mass in Slovak in the Church of the Transfi guration and plotted how they School in the fall of 1928. In 1934, the monastery was of the Lord(formerly SS. Cyril and Methodius Slovak might entrap Jesus in speech. elevated to the status of an Abbey. From their earliest Church). Father Joachim Pastirik, O.S.B., Prior of St. They sent their disciples to him, beginnings, the monks of St. Andrew Abbey have al- Andrew Svorad Benedictine Abbey in Cleveland will with the Herodians, saying, be the celebrant of the liturgy. The church is located at ways been active in ministry to the American Slovak 12608 Madison Avenue. community. (Continued on page 17) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 8, 2014 PAGE 5

Our Supreme Chaplain SCF was the Rev. Joseph Murgas at Sacred Heart of Jesus Slovak Par- Annual Group 17 Children’s Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic Elected National ish in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. in 1911. Christmas party set for Dec. 7 President of the Slovak Catholic Federation Father Hvozdovic was born and Continuing a wonderful fraternal tradition of many years by Timothy L. Wagner raised in the former Wilkes-Barre, now, the Physical Fitness Board of Group 17, “Rev. Francis Sku- Pa. Slovak parish. Elected as the til” is pleased to announce that this year’s Children’s Christmas In keeping with its practice of Lady of Sorrows Parish, was cel- new national fi rst vice president of holding fall and spring meetings in ebrant of the evening liturgy and Party is scheduled for Sunday, December 7 at the Camelot Bowl- the SCF was the Rev. Thomas A. ing Lanes in Boardman, Oh. The afternoon of bowling, games various cities around the country extended warm greetings to the Nasta, a priest of the Archdiocese which have a strong Slovak Catho- SCF representatives on behalf of and festivities begins at 1 p.m. and will continue until 4 p.m. of Philadelphia and pastor of Our Children, along with Group 17 members of all ages, are invited lic presence, the Executive Board the Youngstown Diocese and eth- Lady of Ranzom Church in Phila- of the Slovak Catholic Federation nic churches in both English and to participate in the festivities and celebrate the Christmas Sea- delphia. Father Nasta also serves son with their Sokol family and friends. All will be treated to an hosted its fall Executive Board Slovak. Following the Mass, an en- as the national chaplain of the First Meeting in Youngstown, Oh., on joyable meal was enjoyed by all in afternoon of bowling, pizza, snacks and of course a visit from Catholic Slovak Union of the U.S. Santa who will greet all the youngsters will complete the festivi- Tuesday, September 16. The Slo- the parish social center. and Canada. The Most Rev. Joseph vak Catholic Federation(SCF) The SCF Executive Board ties. In addition to Group 17, hosting the annual fraternal event V. Adamec, Bishop-Emeritus of will be Wreath 54 along with Wreath 107 and Wreath 108, all of serves to promote and Meeting opened on Altoona-Johnstown, Pa. and epis- coordinate religious Tuesday morning. Youngstown. copal moderator of the SCF admin- In order to make the necessary preparations, reservations are activities among Slo- The fi rst and most istered the oath of offi ce for Father vak Catholic fraternal important issue on necessary. Parents are asked to call Edith Babik at tel. (330)782- Hvozdovic and Father Nasta. 9555 indicating the number of children who will attend. Deadline societies, religious the meeting agenda The meeting agenda included re- communities and Slo- was the unanimous for reservations is Thursday, November 20. We in Group 17 look ports of the offi cers as well as that forward to celebrating the joyous Christmas season with you at vak ethnic parishes, in election of Father of the various SCF chapters located their effort to address Andrew S. Hvoz- Camelot Lanes. An enjoyable afternoon of traditional Group 17 in various American communities. good fellowship and fraternalism is assured. themselves to the pas- dovic, Supreme The national secretary-treasurer toral needs of Slovak Chaplain of the Zdar Boh! Dolores M. Evanko gave a report Group 17 Physical Fitness Board Catholics in the Unit- Slovak Catholic So- on the 2014 SS. Cyril and Metho- ed States and Canada. kol, as the new national president. Edith Babik, Judy Babik, Susan Babik dius Appeal to date. Donations for and Virginia Bartos Many of the board members ar- Father Hvozdovic has served as the the appeal continue until the end of rived the evening before on Sep- organization’s national fi rst vice this year. Updates on the work of tember 15th which enabled them president and has been active in the the Standing Committees were also Kiska urges Slovaks living in US to participate in the patronal feast work of the SCF throughout his life. presented. Considerable time was day celebration at Our Lady of A priest of the Diocese of Scranton, devoted to discussing plans for next to present ideas to help Slovakia Sorrows Parish, St. Mathias in he serves as pastor of the Church of year’s Pilgrimage of Faith, planned Slovaks living abroad shouldn’t come successful not to forget your Youngstown. The parish main- the Epiphany in Sayre, Pa. Father for Saturday, September 12 at the forget their ancestral homeland; homeland,”said Kiska, address- tains its Slovak identity and also Hvozdovic has served as the coor- Basilica of the National Shrine quite the opposite, they should ing thousands of people of Slovak includes Holy Name of Jesus and dinator of the annual SS. Cyril and of the Immaculate Conception in come up with ideas that would help ancestry who came to the festival SS. Cyril and Methodius Slovak Methodius Appeal which assists Washington, D.C. The pilgrim- Slovakia, Slovak President Andrej from many parts of the USA. churches in Youngstown. Our Lady the Pontifi cal Slovak College of SS. age will mark the 50th anniversary Kiska told the Slovak community For his part, the president pledged of Sorrows was fi rst designated the Cyril and Methodius in Rome and of the dedication of the Chapel of living the United States during his to back all those who come up with patroness of the Slovak people by religious communities of men and Our Mother of Sorrows, patroness visit to the country. ideas for helping Slovakia. Accom- Pope Benedict XIII in 1717. Fa- women in Slovakia. It is providen- of Slovakia. The chapel, dedicated Kiska addressed the community panying Kiska during his US trip, ther Martin Celuch, pastor of Our tial to note that the founder of the in September 1965, was a gift of during the 37th Slovak Heritage Slovakia’s Foreign and European the First Catholic Slovak Union. Festival in Holmdel, N.J. on Sun- Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajcak The 2015 pilgrimage will mark the day, September 28. told visitors of the festival that the centennial of the death of the Rev. “Slovakia is a wonderful coun- Slovak government is pushing for Stephen Furdek and the 125th anni- try with people who work hard, an amendment to the so-called versary of the founding of the First and I’m very proud to be the presi- Dual Citizenship Act, which pre- Catholic Slovak Union. The pil- dent of that country. But Slovakia vents Slovaks from obtaining dual grimage will be coordinated jointly also needs help, it needs improve- citizenship and was passed during by the Slovak Catholic Federa- ments in many aspects. Therefore, tion and the First Catholic Slovak I ask those of you who will be- (Continued on page 17) Union. The Slovak chapel has been the focal point of devotion and spe- The board meeting concluded Jerek, Vicar for Clergy and Reli- cifi c events at the National Shrine with a special liturgy at the Cathe- gious Services for the Youngstown over the years, not only by Slovaks dral of St. Columba in Youngstown. Diocese. Master of ceremonies was but by other groups of eastern Eu- Monsignor Peter A. Polando, rec- Monsignor Peter M. Polando, ca- ropean background. It is one of the tor of the cathedral and a former thedral rector and national chaplain most frequently visited chapels in national president of the Slovak of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies the basilica. Catholic Federation, arranged for Association. The Executive Board also heard numerous members of the local The spring meeting of the Exec- Bishop Joseph V. Adamec, episcopal moderator of the Slovak Catholic a presentation by Monsignor Vladi- Slovak community to participate utive Board of the Slovak Catholic Federation, right, is shown administering the oath of offi ce on Septem- mir Stahovec, rector of the Pon- in the Mass and the dinner which Federation is scheduled for Tues- ber 16 to, Father Thomas A. Nasta and Father Andrew S. Hvozdovic, tifi cal Slovak College of SS. Cyril followed. Principal celebrant of day, March 4, 2015 in Bethlehem, newly elected national fi rst vice president and national president, re- and Methodius in Rome. The col- the liturgy was Bishop Joseph V. Pa. The fall meeting will be held on spectively of the Slovak Catholic Federation. lege serves as a graduate residence Adamec, episcopal moderator of September 11, 2015 in Washing- for priests from Slovakia pursuing the Slovak Catholic Federation and ton, D.C. in conjunction with Pil- graduate degrees at the various one of the founders of the Confer- grimage of Faith marking the 50th Pontifi cal universities in the Eternal ence of Slovak Clergy. The new na- anniversary of the dedication of City. The college is one of the pri- tional president, Father Andrew S. the Chapel of Our Mother of Sor- mary benefi ciaries of the endeavors Hvozdovic was the homilist. Con- rows at the Basilica of the National of the Slovak Catholic Federation celebrants included the Rt. Rev. Shrine of the Immaculate Concep- which was instrumental in the es- Gary A. Hoover, O.S.B., the new tion. tablishment of the college in 1963, Abbot of St. Andrew Svorad Abbey Individual annual dues in the Slo- then known as the Slovak Institute in Cleveland; the Rev. Thomas A. vak Catholic Federation are $15.00 of SS. Cyril and Methodius. Along Nasta, SCF national vice president; and includes a subscription to The with the Conference of Slovak Rev. Msgr. Thomas Derzack, na- Good Shepherd - Dobry Pastier, the Clergy, the Slovak Catholic Fed- tional spiritual advisor of the SCF of religious journal with articles of in- eration provides substantial fi nan- Walnutport, Pa.; Rev. Msgr. Robert terest to those of Slovak ancestry. cial support for the Slovak college. Siffrin, vicar general of the Diocese Tax-deductible donations to the Monsignor Stahovec expressed of Youngstown and chairman of 2014 SS. Cyril and Methodius Ap- thanks and gratitude to the Ameri- the Conference of Slovak Clergy; peal may also be made until the end Newly elected Abbot of St. An- Monsignor Thomas Derzack, can Slovak Catholic community for Rev. Msgr. Vladimir Stahovec, rec- of the year. Make checks payable drew-Svorad Benedictine Abbey national spiritual advisor of its continued support of the college tor of the Pontifi cal Slovak College to Slovak Catholic Federation and in Cleveland, the Rt. Rev. Gary the Slovak Catholic Federa- underwriting the costs of educating in Rome; Rev. Martin Celuch, pas- send same to the national secretary- A. Hoover, O.S.B. addressed the tion, leads the board in Morn- the next generation of priests who tor of Our Lady of Sorows Parish, treasurer, Dolores M. Evanko, 173 SCF executive board. ing Prayer. will serve the Church in Slovakia. Youngstown; and the Rev. John Berner Ave., Hazleton, PA 18201. PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 8, 2014

Plan to participate James T. Genosky SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL Secretary 57TH INTERNATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT Group Annual Meetings Announced Group 14, “St. Francis of As- AUGUST 1ST - 3RD 2014 sisi” - This year’s annual meeting is Group 1, “Msgr. Stephen Kra- Irene M. Kascak Secretary scheduled for Saturday, November TOURNAMENT FINANCIAL REPORT sula” - This year’s meeting is sched- 8th at the Slovak Catholic Sokol uled for Sunday, November 2 in SS. Group 9, “SS. Cyril and Metho- Club located at 2912 East Carson INCOME Cyril and Methodius Parish located Street, South Side, Pittsburgh. The at 235 Ackerman Avenue in Clifton, dius” - Our annual meeting is sched- uled for Sunday, October 19 at the meeting will be called to order at 9 Prize Money Allotment Home Offi ce Allocation - July 2014 $ 3,125.00 N.J. Hosting this year’s meeting will a.m. All Assemblies and Wreaths be- Prize Money Collected from Golfers $ 1,635.00 be Assembly 182 of New York City. Slovak Catholic Sokol Club located on Railroad Street in Lilly, Pa. begin- longing to our Group are invited to Golf Package Collected from Golfers $ 24,960.00 Our program begins with attendance send their representatives. Reports Non Golf Package Collected from Golfers $ 840.00 at the 10:30 a.m. Slovak Mass in ning a 2 p.m. This year’s meeting will be hosted by Assembly 79 of of the offi cers will be presented. We Golf Only Package Collected from Golfers $ 1,200.00 Church. The liturgy will be cel- have enjoyed an active fraternal and Half Package Collected from Golfers $ 570.00 ebrated for the living and deceased Lilly. We ask that all lodges belong- ing to Group 9 make every effort sporting year. Plans for our upcom- Banquet Allotment Home Offi ce Allocation - July 2014 $ 2,500.00 members of Group 1. Following ing fraternal and sporting activities Banquet Fees Collected from Golfers $ 100.00 the liturgy, the annual meeting will to be represented at this important meeting. We enjoyed an active pro- as well as fund-raisers in the new Entry Fees Collected from Golfers $ 1,090.00 be called to order in the church hall. year will be discussed. Our organiza- Souvenir Allotment Home Offi ce Allocation - July 2014 $ 625.00 A luncheon will be served. Reports gram this year and we look to fi nal- ize our plans for our various sporting tion’s 32nd quadrennial convention of the offi cers will be presented and is scheduled for Pittsburgh in August TOTAL INCOME $ 36,645.00 plans for upcoming fraternal and and fraternal activities in 2015. A luncheon will be enjoyed following 2015. In order to make the necessary EXPENSES sporting events in the new year will arrangements, those planning to at- be discussed. We hope to have all our business meeting. An enjoyable afternoon is assured. Zdar Boh! tend are asked to call (412)225-8233 Men’s Prize Money Published and Distributed - Oct 2014 $ 2,550.00 Assemblies and Wreaths belonging or e-mail [email protected]. Women’s Prize Money Published and Distributed - Oct 2014 $ 720.00 to Group 1 represented at this year’s Joanne E. Spisak President We are looking forward to a very suc- Trophies/Prizes Shirts/Brett Harris - # 1763 $ 480.00 annual meeting. Lodge secretar- cessful meeting. Even if you haven’t Trophies/Prizes Petruff Award/TLA Consultants - # 1765 $ ies are asked to call the secretary at Alice Podrebarac Secretary been to a meeting lately, please con- 65.00 (973)777-4010 as to the number of sider attending. Your thoughts and Golf Fees Tam-O-Shanter # 1757 $ 4,845.00 delegates who will represent their input are always very valuable to the Golf Fees Oaktree Country Club # 1758 $ 7,495.00 respective lodge. Deadline for lun- Group 10, “Rev. Francis Sasinek”- The annual meeting of future of our organization. Hotel Fees Park Inn by Radisson - # 1761 $ 12,383.98 cheon reservations is October 27. Zdar Boh! Pre Tournament Work Schedules, Handicaps, etc.- # 1768 $ 150.00 Looking forward to a progressive our Group is scheduled for Sunday, October 19 at the Best Western Hotel Kathleen S. Watkins Friday Hospitality Park Inn by Radisson - # 1759 $ 1,265.00 and successful annual meeting in the President Banquet Fees Park Inn by Radisson - # 1760 $ 4,800.00 best traditions of Group 1 fraternal- in Bethlehem, Pa. Our meeting will be called to order at 1 p.m. Follow- Claudia Borecki Computer Costs Computer Program - # 1766 $ 150.00 ism and fellowship, may we remain Secretary Postage/Courier Prize Money Distribution, etc.- # 1767 $ 150.00 Zdar Boh! ing our business meeting, a dinner will be served. Assemblies belong- Souvenirs HDS Marketing- # 1762 $ 563.63 John D. Pogorelec, Esq. Group 17, “Rev. Francis Sku- President ing to Group 10 need to return their delegate forms to the Secretary Su- til” - Our annual meeting is sched- TOTAL EXPENSES $ 35,617.61 Daniel F. Tanzone uled for Sunday, October 19 at Our Secretary san Knoblauh by October 10. Plans for our various fraternal and sporting Lady of Sorrows Parish/St. Matthias TOTAL INCOME/ activities in the new year will be dis- Church, 915 Cornell Street in the EXPENSES Refund to Home Offi ce - # 1769 $ 1,027.39 Group 7, “Rev. Joseph Mur- Lansingville section of Youngstown, gas” - This year’s annual meeting is cussed. Input from our members will insure their success. We hope to see Oh. Our program begins with atten- scheduled for Saturday, November dance at the 11 a.m. Mass in church 15 in St. John the Evangelist Parish every lodge represented at our annu- Sokol Calendar al meeting. An enjoyable afternoon with the pastor, the Rev. Martin Ce- in Pittston, Pa. The meeting will be luch as celebrant. This liturgy will of traditional Sokol fellowship and (Continued from page 3) East Carson St., South Side, Pitts- called to order in the parish social be celebrated for the living and de- fraternalism is assured. Zdar Boh! Club or contact slovenska.hviezda@ burgh, Pa. beginning at 9 a.m., call hall located at 19 William Street ceased members of Group 17. Fol- George J. Kostelnik hotmail.com. (412)225-8233 for reservations. at 1:30 p.m. Reports of the offi cers lowing the Mass, we will walk over President SUN.NOV.2 Q Lucina Slovak Folklore Ensemble will be presented and discussion of to the Father Snock Center for a light Susan Knoblauh Q Group 1 annual meeting at SS. benefi t dinner and cultural evening at our upcoming fraternal events in lunch. After the luncheon, our annual Secretary Cyril and Methodius Parish, 235 Holy Spirit Party Center, 5500 West 2015 will be fi nalized. 2015 will be meeting will be called to order by our Ackerman Ave., Clifton, N.J. hosted 54th t., Parma, Oh. doors open at 6 an especially active year, in that our president. We will have a report from Group 11, “St. John Nepomu- by Assembly 182, Mass at 10:30 a.m. p.m., dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. 47th International Slet is scheduled our Sports Director regarding the cene” - Our annual meeting is set for followed by luncheon and meeting in followed by cultural program at 7:30 for July and our organization’s 32nd results of our golfers who attended Sunday, October 12 in Minneapolis, the church hall. Deadline for reserva- p.m., $50.00 per person; for reserva- national convention is set for Au- the national golf tournament held at Minn. Hosting this year’s meeting tions is Oct. 27. tions call Tom Evanec (440)668- gust. In addition, our Group will be Tam-O-Shanter/Oak Tree Country will be Assembly 34 and Wreath 47 Q 24th Slovak Heritage Festival host- 7797. hosting a sporting event as well. We Club this past August. We will also of Minneapolis. Mass will be offered ed by the Slovak Studies Program in SUN.NOV.9 hope to have representatives from all be discussing our upcoming frater- for the living and deceased members the Commons Room of the Cathedral Q 32nd annual St. Martin’s Day Cel- our Assemblies and Wreaths at our nal activities for the remainder of the of Group 11 in SS. Cyril and Metho- of Learning on the University of Pitts- ebration hosted by Group 2, “Rev. annual meeting. Any member who year as well as next summer’s Slet dius Church located at 13th Avenue burgh campus, Oakland, Pittsburgh , Stephen Panik.” has not attended in the past may call and convention scheduled for Pitts- and 2nd Street N.E. beginning at 9 Pa.. 1-5 p.m., exhibits, entertainment Q Assembly 255 annual meeting in their Assembly or Wreath secretary burgh, August 1-5, 2015. a.m. Following the liturgy, we will Slovak culinary specialities, free ad- the social hall of Holy Trinity Parish, indicating that they are interested in All offi cers are reminded to sub- assemble in the Father George Dar- mission. 4556 Main St.,Whitehall(Egypt), Pa. attending. In order to make the nec- mit their WRITTEN REPORT of gay Memorial Hall of the parish Q Annual Benefi t for the Benedictine beginning at 1 p.m., social with re- essary preparations, lodge secretaries activities since our last annual meet- where our annual meeting will be Abbey of St. Andrew Svorad at As- freshments to follow. need to contact the Group Secretary ing. We look forward to seeing all called to order. Coffee and rolls will sumption of the BVM parish, 9183 MON.NOV.10 by the deadline date of November our Wreaths and Assemblies repre- be available before the meeting and Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights, Q Wreath 111 meeting and social 7. Following our business meeting, sented at this year’s annual meeting. a luncheon will be served following Oh., Mass at 12:15 p.m., banquet to “Thank a Veteran” at the American we will attend the 4:30 p.m. Mass Due to the death of our Auditor, Dick the conclusion of our business agen- follow in the parish center; for infor- Slovak Home, 2915 Broadway, Lo- in church which satisfi es the Sunday Hodos, a special election will be da. All delegates and guests from mation call (216)721-5300, ext.O. rain, Oh. beginning at 6:30 p.m. obligation. Concelebrating the liturgy held to fi ll this position. All offi cers Minneapolis and Duluth, Minn., as FRI.NOV.7 FRI.NOV.14 will be the pastor, Monsignor John J. and lodge representatives are asked well as Wreath 21 of Superior, Wis. Q Concert of the Slovak band “Hele- Q Annual Freedom Lecture hosted Bendik, our Group 7 Chaplain, Rev. to make reservations by calling the and Assembly 155 of Ironwood, nine oci” at t he Bohemian National by the Friends of Slovakia at the Wil- Richard Cirba and our Supreme Secretary Carol Gonda at (330)783- Mich. are requested to register Hall, 321 East 73rd St., New York son Center, Ronald Reagan Building, Chaplain and Honorary Chaplain 0173. Deadline for reservations is with the Group Secretary, James T. City beginning at 7 p.m., advance Washington, D.C. beginning at 12 of Group 7, Rev. Andrew S. Hvoz- Monday, October 13. Come join us Genosky, tel. (763)789-9196 by the ticket $35, at the door $40, call Marek noon. dovic. After the liturgy, we will take as we anticipate an enjoyable frater- deadline date of Sunday, October 4. (203)536-1908 or www.concert.mul- Q 5th annual Slovak-American care of any unfi nished discussion in nal afternoon. Following our Group We look forward to seeing a good tiharmony.com. Awards Dinner hosted as a benefi t the church hall after which a dinner meeting, Wreath 54 will host their turnout for our annual meeting as we NOV. 7-8 by Friends of Slovakia at the Slovak will be served. We look forward to regular meeting. plan our fraternal activities for 2015, Q 90th annual meeting of the New Embassy, 3523 International Court, seeing a good turnout of members Zdar Boh! including participation in our 47th England Fraternal Alliance in Mystic, N.W., Washington, D.C. beginning from our Assemblies and Wreath in James Jerek International Slet and 32nd Quadren- Conn. with reception at 6:30 p.m. followed the best traditions of Group 7 Sokol President nial Convention. Zdar Boh! SAT.NOV.8 by dinner at 7:30 p.m.; for reserva- fraternalism. Zdar Boh! Carol Gonda David J. Genosky Q Group 14 annual meeting at the tions call Julie Slavik at jljslavik@aol. Michael J. Horvath Secretary President President Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 com. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 8, 2014 PAGE 7

Group 2 to host 32nd St. Martin Day honoring our organization’s great patron. Our Group 2 was the sec- MARK YOUR CALENDAR Celebration on Nov. 9 in Stratford, Conn. ond Group to be organized in the AND SAVE THE DATES! Group 2 “Rev. Stephen Panik” Meal choices include Chicken Cor- Slovak Catholic Sokol in 1911- will host its 32nd annual St. Mar- don Bleu, Baked Salmon or Prime 2014 One hundred and three years tin’s Day Celebration honoring Rib of Beef. Children will enjoy old! Mark your calendar and plan August 1- 5, 2015 the patron of our organization on chicken tenders. A vegetarian menu to join us for this wonderful frater- Sunday, November 9th. This year’s is also available. In order to prop- nal event. Fraternally, Groups - Assemblies - Wreaths celebration of Sokol fraternalism erly prepare reservations, accom- Zdar Boh! for the begins with participants attend- panied by a check(non-refundable) Eileen S. Wilson ing the 11 a.m. Mass made payable to SCS President, Group 2 at Holy Name of Jesus Group 2 by the RSVP Slovak Catholic Sokol Church, 1950 Barnum deadline of Thursday, nd Avenue in Stratford, October 23(strictly ad- 32 Quadrennial Convention Conn. The liturgy will be hered to) and send to Lodge Jottings at the celebrated for the living Group 2 Treasurer, John Doubletree By Hilton and deceased members Sinanis, 406 Erwin St. of Group 2 by the Rev. Trumbull, Conn. 06611. CLIFTON, N.J. Pittsburgh - Greentree Andrew G. Marus, pas- Reservations will be ac- Assembly 162 500 Mansfi eld Avenue tor of this Slovak parish. cepted for tables of 8 or The next regular meeting of our Pittsburgh, PA 15205 We will assemble in the 10 provided all names Assembly under the patronage of church vestibule at 10:45 a.m. so as are listed. SS. Cyril and Methodius is sched- to march in a body for the liturgy. Reservations may be made with uled for Sunday, October 19 in the Zdar Boh! Following the liturgy, a recep- the following lodges: Wreath 1, church hall of SS. Cyril and Metho- Plan now to be there! tion and luncheon will be enjoyed Eileen S. Wilson, (203) 378-8837; dius Parish, Ackerman Avenue be- at the Grassy Hill Lodge in nearby Wreath 39, Larry or Mary Ann ginning at 12:30 p.m. Derby, Conn., where our Sister So- Wells, (203)375-2836; Wreath 86 On our meeting agenda will be kolka, Martha Dulla Andrade, Esq. and Assembly 23, Bonnie Landor the selection of delegates who will is the owner. Music for dancing, lis- Rossi, (860) 482-9062; Assembly represent our lodge at the upcoming tening and sing-along pleasure will 9, Henry Zack, (203)268-4727; or annual meeting of Group 1 sched- be provided by our Brother Sokol, Judith Salamon (203)333-3716; uled for Sunday, November 2nd. Tony Dulla, Party Central DJ of As- Assembly 33, Martha Dulla An- While the meeting will be hosted sembly 33. drade, (203)734-1616. When by Assembly 182 of New York Inasmuch as our celebration is making reservations, members are City, in will be held in our parish. so close to Veterans Day, which is asked to inquire whether there will In addition, any other lodge busi- observed on November 11, we will be any charge if they belong to a ness pending will be discussed. pay tribute to and acknowledge all particular Wreath or Assembly. As Looking forward to seeing a good Veterans in attendance. in the past, Wreaths 1 and 39 and turnout at our meeting and extend- We will also host a memorial ser- Assembly 9 pay for their members. ing best wishes to all, may we re- vice for members who have gone The traditional special events main on to their eternal reward in 2014. raffl e will benefi t the Jozef Cardi- Zdar Boh! Group 2 lodge offi cers are asked nal Tomko Scholarship Fund at the John D. Pogorelec, Jr. Christmas Oplatky 2014 President to advise President Eileen S. Wil- Pontifi cal Slovak College of SS. The celebration of Christmas chased for $4.00. In addition, the David Bulwin son,(203)378-8837 as soon as pos- Cyril and Methodius in Rome. Ad- in a Slovak home would not be minimum cost of shipping and han- Recording Secretary sible the names of their deceased. ditional highlights will make the complete without the sharing of dling is $5.75 and upwards depend- Cost of the luncheon, which celebration very special and memo- the traditional ing upon the number of packets or- includes two drink tickets, has re- rable in the best traditions of Group EGYPT, PA Oplatky, the dered and the rising cost of priority mained the same at $25.00 for mem- 2 fellowship and fraternalism. Assembly 255 Slovak Christ- mailing. Customized requests can bers and $35.00 for guests. Children JOIN US as we observe the 32nd The annual meeting of our lodge mas wafers. be fi lled to meet your needs. Pay- age 10 and younger pay $10.00. annual St. Martin Day Celebration under the patronage of St. Michael They are a ment to Jankola Library is expected the Archangel is scheduled for Sun- time-honored tradition passed on before receiving an order. For more day, November 9 in the social hall of from generation to generation. information or to place an order, Holy Trinity Parish located at 4556 Jankola Library and Slovak Mu- contact: Sister Catherine Laboure Main Street in Whitehall(Egypt) seum located at the Motherhouse of Bresnock, SS.C.M. at tel. 570-275- beginning at 1 p.m. All members the Sisters of SS. Cyril and Metho- 5606 or write to Jankola Library are invited to attend. dius in Danville, Pa. has provided and Slovak Museum, 580 Railroad At this meeting, our regular or- these Oplatky for those of Slovak Street, Villa Sacred Heart, Dan- der of business will be conducted ancestry scattered across the United vile, PA 17821-1698. Sharing the including the reports of the offi cers, States. Where in previous times, the Oplatky either at the Christmas eve ISSN: 0897-8107 concluding with the election of of- Oplatky were available at one’s lo- supper or on Christmas Day will fi cers who will serve our Assembly cal Slovak parish, sad to say many add a special Slovak dimension to Established April 15, 1911 in 2015. We are looking forward to of these Slovak parishes no longer your celebration of Christ’s birth at Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol seeing new faces and hoping for a exist and many of our members Christmas. Jankola Library also has good turnout of members. Issued Bi-Weekly reside in all 50 of our states. How- a supply of books, tapes and other Concluding our business meet- ever, preserving this wonderful material related to the study of the ing, as is our long-standing tradi- Slovak faith tradition is important. Slovak language as well as Slovak Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor tion, we will join our fellow Slovak Orders for Oplatky will be accepted music and song are available. Call Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 fraternal brothers and sisters of from October 20 until December for a book list. Such items make Branch 796 of the Jednota for a tra- 19, 2014. wonderful gifts at Christmas for Annual Subscription Rates ditional luncheon featuring Slovak those who cherish their Slovak United States $40.00 – All others countries $45.00 The Oplatky, fi ve in one package culinary specialities. Good fellow- are thermal-sealed and can be pur- heritage. ship in the best traditions of Slovak POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, fraternalism will be enjoyed by all. P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, May Jesus and our Blessed Passaic, New Jersey 07055 Fall Flea Market at Reading, Pa. parish Mother keep our organization in Member of the Catholic Press their hands. In the name of the of- SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish, Slovak culinary specialities will be Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's fi cers of our lodge, I wish to extend where the pastor is the Rev. Charles available for sale and takeout. A va- Association of America to all, best wishes for a wonderful Sperlak, will host its Fall Flea Mar- riety of homemade Slovak pastries, and blessed Thanksgiving holi- ket and Food Sale on Saturday, Oc- breads and soups will be featured. Proprietor and Publisher day and extend best wishes to our tober 25 in the church hall located All proceeds will aid our Slovak SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL Brother and Sister Sokols and So- at the corner of South 6th and Lau- parish. We hope to see many area P.O. Box 899 kolky throughout the country. With rel Streets in Reading, Pa. from 9 Sokols and Sokolky at the event. 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 every good wish, may I remain a.m. to 2 p.m. For information, call (610)375- Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 Zdar Boh! The fl ea market will feature new 3515. Monica Fabian and used household items, tools, Zdar Boh! WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Recording Secretary and toys. In addition a variety of Marge Danowski PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 8, 2014

KIDS’ CORNER “Detský kútik ” October, 2014

MARBLED SHAVING CREAM PAINTINGS Give your extra toilet tissue a festive look this Halloween. Make some beautiful leaves, a frame, a book cover for school with Pumpkin Roll- this fun art project. It’s a great way to incorporate colors, imagi- What you'll need: nation, and hands on play. Materials needed: Toilet tissue rolls = Orange fabric Paper or cardstock Brown paper bag = Shaving foam Glue = Food coloring or wa- 12-inch green pipe cleaners tercolor paint Green felt leaves(or paper) = Tray or plastic placemat = Eyedropper, small spoon or paint brush How to make it: = Chopstick or small craft stick 1.Set each roll in the center of a 22- by 18-inch piece of fabric, gather = Cardboard or squeegee the fabric around it, and tuck the edges into the top hole (A)

2.For a stem, roll a strip of brown paper bag and glue the edge.  Spray shaving foam on tray, wax paper, or plastic placement. 3.For a vine, glue one end of a pipe cleaner to a felt leaf, then curl the  Level the shaving foarm with a straight edged piece of card- pipe cleaner around the stem Insert the stem in the hole. board (or ruler) so foam is approximately an inch thick.  Place several drops of food coloring, paint, watered down wa- tercolor paint onto the shaving foam. Try only 2-3 colors at first since mixing too many colors can result in muddy color. (eye droppers work great for little hands)  Use a stick or wooden tip of a paint brush (or handle of silver- ware) to swirl the colors around. Don’t push too deep on shav-

ing cream. Just skim the surface and make interesting pat- For terns.  Once you have a pretty design, grab your paper.

 Lay the paper onto the surface of the shaving cream. Gently press down on the paper so that it comes in contact with the https://suite.io/ colors, but do not leave it on too long to soak up too much moisture. [far – be - nee] Sviatok všetkých Sviatok  Carefully lift the paper from the shaving cream. =

 [far – bah]

Place the paper on a flat surface and use a straight edges [lee - stee] predvečer sviatku Všetkých [leest]

piece of cardboard or ruler to scrape off the shaving cream farbený = Dr. Michael Kopanic listy farba list

from the paper. (colors should be “printed” onto your paper) = (literally, All Saints Eve) [svyaa-toke vshet-keekh sve- =

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Let the paper dry completely. Your beautiful marbled paper =

can be framed or made into many things (in fall, we like to =

make them into leaves or if use shades of orange/yellow you svätých [pred-veh-cher svyaat-kooh vshet-keekh sve-teekh] Slovak also uses the English word “Halloween,” but pronounce [Hollow it – veen]. leaf teekh] Halloween leaves color michael-kopanic/4d4s2bf colored All SaintsAll Day svätých can make marbled pumpkins). They can be cards, borders, or in Slovakia, information on Halloween see my article on the web: "Halloween Customs in Slovakia" - anything you like. Just make sure its dry before you begin to cut.  You can lift 2-3 more prints from your colored foam layer. Reading Program Par- The prints will be softer than the original one but they are ticipants: Watch for still quite stunning. your award in the mail  If you wish to reuse the colored foam, mix it until it turns into a single color. Level the foam and start again. soon and recognition in  The colored foam layer will add a background color to your November’s edition of marbled prints. Continue reusing the foam layer until the color the Kids Corner!

gets too dark or muddy. Then, replace with a batch of white 10/22

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YOU!!!!! This project is great for all ages. Little ones find success and old- er ones like to create different patterns/designs. Have fun with this great fall project. 10/31 Grace Magnan HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO Elizabeth Dobbins 10/9 Maddy Lynn Phillips 10/12 Hannah Jozwiak 10/19 Patrick Phillips SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 8, 2014 PAGE 9 Scenes of the Pilgrimage Honoring Our Mother of Sorrows, patroness of Slovakia, on Sept. 14 at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C.

Pilgrims from several parishes to twenty-eight performed a con- and communities in the northeast cert beginning at 10:30 a.m. in the journeyed to our nation’s capital Crypt Church of National Shrine. on Sunday, September 14 to cel- The concelebrated pilgrimage lit- ebrate the feast of Our Mother of urgy was celebrated beginning at 11 Sorrows, patroness of Slovakia and a.m. in the Crypt Church. Principal the Slovak people at the Basilica celebrant of the Slovak Mass was of the National Shrine of the Im- the Rev. Frantisek Conka, C.O., a maculate Concep- member of the Oratory of St. Philip tion. Bus-loads of Neri in Tappan, N.Y. Concelebrants pilgrims traveled included other members of the Ora- from St. John tory, who provide ministry to the Nepomucene Par- Slovak speaking at parishes in New ish in New York York and New Jersey, including City, SS. Cyril the Rev. Vladimir Chripko, C.O., and Methodius in Rev. Martin Kertys, C.O. and Rev. Clifton, N.J. and Roman Palecko, C.O. Other con- St. Michael the Archangel in Tren- celebrants included priests visiting ton, N.J. In addition, participants from Slovakia, the Rev. Jan Dolny hailed from other parishes and so- and the Rev. Stefan Migac. The cieties. The observance was coordi- beautiful Slovak hymns resounded nated by the Embassy of Slovakia throughout the Crypt Church led in Washington and the Consulate by the 26-member, Bratislava Boys General of the Slovak Republic in Choir. New York. This year’s pilgrimage The pilgrims had the opportu- commemorated the 450th anniver- nity to pray in the Chapel of Our Father Frantisek Conka, C.O., center, of Tappan, N.Y., principal celebrant of the pilgrimage liturgy is sary of the establishment of the Na- Mother of Sorrows in the great shown with concelebrants in the Crypt Church of the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate tional Shrine of Our Mother of Sor- upper church of the shrine. This Conception on September 14th. rows in Sastin in western Slovakia. chapel, a gift of the First Catholic Traditionally, Our Lady, under her Slovak Union on the occasion of title of the Seven Sorrows, has been its 75th anniversary was dedicated the patroness of the Slovak people on September 5, 1965. Since then, over the centuries. In 1927, Pope the local branch of the Jednota, has Pius XI offi cially declared Our sponsored an annual Slovak Mass Mother of Sorrows as patroness of and program at the National Shrine. Slovakia. The feast is observed by In September 2015, the Slovak the Universal Church on Septem- chapel will observe its 50th anni- ber 15. This year’s pilgrimage to versary. A great pilgrimage under Washington, D.C. also commemo- the auspices of the First Catholic rated the 50th anniversary of the Slovak Union and the Slovak Cath- elevation of the shrine church of olic Federation, has been planned Sastin as a minor basilica by Pope for September 2015. That pilgrim- Paul VI. The shrine’s most famous age will commemorate the centen- pilgrim was that of Pope Saint John nial of the death of Father Stephen Paul II who visited on July 1, 1995. Furdek, known as the Father of A highlight of the pilgrimage American Slovaks and founder of was the participation of the re- the Jednota. All Slovak Catholic nowned Bratislava Boys Choir fraternals will participate in this who were currently on their fi rst great celebration. American tour. The choir founded This year’s pilgrimage served as in 1982 is part of a music school in a wonderful manifestation of the the Slovak capital. They regularly love of the American Slovak Cath- sing at the Cathedral of St. Martin olic community for Our Lady, un- in Bratislava. The members of the der her title of the Seven Sorrows. choir, ranging in age from seven - Photos by Milan Dait Members of the Bratislava Boys Choir as they performed in concert at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception in Washington, D.C. on September 14th.

Slovakia’s Ambassador to the United States, Peter Kmec, center is Pilgrims from St. John Nepomucene Parish in New York City. shown with some of the pilgrims. PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 8, 2014

Highlights of our fi rst-ever, Sokol Children’s Camp Adventure and Supreme Clinic-Kurz Camp Fitch + North Springfi eld, Pa. + August 14-17 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 8, 2014 PAGE 11 PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 8, 2014

August. This fi gure fell by 21,545, year-on-year and by 3,334, month-on-month. What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland Drops in the unemployment rate were reported in seven out of the country’s eight regions, with the high- est reduction seen in the Presov region. The Bratislava region was the only region to post an increase in unem- ployment in August.

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Kiska accepts Poroshenko’s the belief that sustainable peace in Ukraine can be se- invitation to visit Ukraine cured only through dialogue and diplomatic efforts - Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko has invited with the involvement of Russia - and this is the sphere the Slovak head of state, Andrej Kiska to visit Ukraine, where the UN must play a key role. “Ukraine today with the Slovak president accepting the invitation, TASR needs peace, stability, reforms and guarantees about the learned from the president’s press department on Sep- inviolability of its territorial integrity. Slovakia is ready tember 16. to participate in this process,” said the president. Poroshenko’s invitation was extended by Ukraine’s Within his speech, Kiska pointed to the missions Ambassador to Slovakia Oleg Havashi, whom Kiska re- of Slovak soldiers in Afghanistan as well as the threat ceived at Havashi’s request. believed that the number of confl icts would decrease Meanwhile, Kiska expressed his support for the over time. But today, we’re confronted with the opposite pro-European orientation of Ukraine and pledged for reality - instability is becoming the new status quo. In- Slovakia to stand ready to share with Ukraine its experi- stability, poverty and hatred feed and catalyze terrorism. ence with respect to reform processes. And terrorism represents a threat against which no one is The two offi cials also discussed the situation ahead immune,” stressed the president. of Ukraine’s parliamentary elections as well as the situ- The UN should therefore not give up on its goal to ation regarding security in eastern Ukraine and perspec- serve as the conscience of the world, said Kiska. “Our tives for a peaceful resolution of the confl ict. organization should be an authority capable of defi ning, preventing and solving confl icts and problems. Together, Kukan: ratifi cation of EU-Ukrainian we need to convince people around the world to be- Association Treaty is historic step lieve that we’re protecting international norms and prin- ciples upon which the UN is based,” claimed Kiska. If The European Parliament on September 16 ratifi ed this global organization fails, humankind won’t have any an EU Association Agreement with Ukraine that was guarantees that totalitarianism, injustice and immorality simultaneously approved by the Ukrainian Parliament, won’t take over the world, he added. and this agreement must now be ratifi ed by member states in order to come into effect, Slovak Member of Parliament and two-time Slovak foreign affairs minister, Education Ministry sends old Eduard Kukan(SDKU-DS) told TASR later on the same textbooks to Slovaks in the USA day. Slovaks living in the United States will soon re- Kukan, a member of the European Parliament’s ceive 499 textbooks from their country of origin, TASR Foreign Affairs Committee, said that the vote on the was told by the Education, Science, Research and Sport agreement, approved by a signifi cant majority of law- Ministry spokesperson Beata Dupalova Ksenzighova. makers, was preceded by a debate on EU-Russian rela- This concerns Slovak language, literature and tions, which have reached freezing point at the moment. homeland studies textbooks that have been thought to be “Today’s ratifi cation of the EU Association Agree- outdated compared to the latest curricula. They would ment represents a symbolic and historically correct step have been discarded if they hadn’t been sent to America. in relations between the EU and Ukraine. It’s a step in The books will serve well to our compatriots - stu- the right direction. The EU has been promoting a clear dents of the Czech and Slovak School in Astoria, Queens, long-term policy towards Ukraine based on respecting N.Y. who chose to learn about mastering the Slovak lan- its free and sovereign decisions. The Association Agree- guage as well as the rich history and traditions of Slo- ment is the result of a long process of negotiations that vakia. Included in the shipment of books were primers confi rm this policy,” claimed Kukan. which are used in Slovakia’s primary school, according Kukan voiced his hope that the agreement will to the Education Minister, Peter Pellegrini. The books bring economic benefi ts to Ukraine and inspire further were sent to New York on the presidential plane which reforms. took President Kiska to the 69th General Assembly of “I view the arguments raised against the ratifi ca- the United Nations in late September. tion of this treaty as erroneous, inaccurate and often the product of Russian propaganda,” stressed the Slovak Jobless rate down to 12.56 percent in August MEP, adding that the EU has an interest in Ukraine be- The city of Spisska Nova Ves is located in the heart of the ing a partner - in the economic as well as the political The unemployment rate in Slovakia stood at 12.56 percent in August, which was a drop of 1.14 percent- Spis region of northeastern Slovakia. The area is located sphere. “With today’s ratifi cation we’re signalling our in the foothills of the scenic High Tatra Mountains. It is determination to meet this goal,” claimed Kukan. age points, year-on-year and a reduction of 0.11 p.p. in monthly terms, the Labor, Social Affairs and the Family a popular tourist attraction with its proximity to the me- The MEP emphasized that the current crisis in dieval town of Levoca, Spis Castle and the scenic Slovak Ukraine was not provoked by the prospect of the EU Center(UPSVaR) announced on September 22. Meanwhile, the number of unemployed people reg- Paradise National Park. Slavic tribes fi rst settled in the Association Agreement but rather by Russia’s aggressive region in the 10th century. Many Germans settled in the policies towards its neighbors. istered with job centers who were immediately available to start work stood at 338,825 in August. This fi gure area and as such, became a center of Lutheran faith in went down by 30,811, year-on-year and by 3,057 people, the 1540s. Contacts with Poland helped to stimulate the Kiska: UN must not relinquish its national consciousness of the Slovak people. Its princi- purpose to be conscience of the world month-on-month. When all jobseekers including those who were not pal Catholic church, dedicated to the Assumption of The United Nations was established after World the Blessed Virgin Mary dates from the 14th century. It War II with an aim to prevent military confl icts and en- immediately available to work are taken into account, the unemployment rate in August reached 14.11 percent, contains the work of the noted artist, Master Paul of Le- sure territorial integrity for countries around the world. voca. Its majestic church tower completed in 1893 in the Currently, when there are confl icts erupting in a number which represented a decrease of 0.79 p.p.year-on-year and of 0.12 p.p. on a monthly basis. gothic style is Slovakia’s tallest. A large theatre building of regions - including with Slovakia’s eastern neighbor “Reduta”, built in the art-nouveau style and completed Ukraine - the issue of how the UN is capable to follow- A total of 380,668 people, including those not im- mediately available to take up work, were jobless in in 1902, is a center of theatre arts in the region. Spisska ing through with this needs to discussed, Slovak Presi- Nova Vest enjoys a Sister-City relationship with the city dent Andrej Kiska said after delivering an address at the of Youngstown, Oh. enjoying many cultural exchange 69th General Assembly of the UN on September 25. Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the programs. Many residents of Ohio’s Mahoning Valley The Slovak Republic, according to Kiska, harbors Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. trace their Slovak ancestry to this area. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 8, 2014 PAGE 13

Funding needed for Greek Catholic shrine Give Me Your Tired... Zemplin Club Hosts Slovak Day Picnic Each October 28, America com- Ambassador to Slovakia, Vincent Traditional wooden churches memorates the original dedication Obsitnik informs us that Arch- may be found in many parts of of her most powerful symbol: the bishop Babjak has a project at the Slovakia, however most are found Statue of Liberty. In her honor, both great Greek Catholic pilgrimage in the northeastern area of the the United States and France have is- center located in Lutina, Slovakia. country. Most of these churches sued stamps in recent years. A replica of each of the nearly 30 are Greek Catholic while a few As for the statue herself, the sculp- such churches are being created tor Bartholdi used his mother as the at the pilgrimage site so that pil- model for the face. The seven rays in grims can appreciate this great the crown represent the seven conti- spiritual heritage. Funding for this nents and the seven seas. The torch project has come from the Euro- she carries to welcome new arriv- pean Union. However, he needs als. In her hand is a tablet engraved additional fi nancial assistance to with the date when the Declaration have the last ten built and placed of Independence was signed. At her in Lutina. feet is a broken chain symbolizing A total of $1,300 is needed to freedom. fi nance the construction of an in- And at her base, in bronze, are the dividual church which is all hand- last lines of Emma Lazarus’ sonnet: made and made to scale. Two of Give me your tired, your poor, the churches have already been Your huddled masses yearning to committed and additional spon- breathe free, sors are needed in the United The wretched refuse of your teem- States. At each model, a plaque ing shore. showing the name of the church Send these, the homeless, tempest- and the individual donor is listed. are Orthodox. The Most Rev. Jan tossed to me. If you would like to assist in this Babjak, S.J., Metropolitan Arch- I lift my lamp beside the golden project, contact Ambassador Vin- bishop of Presov, is engaged in a door. project to restore these great spiri- cent Obsitnik, 701 Prestige Point, tual and cultural treasures. Our Peachtree City, GA 30269, email: [email protected]. SUN IS FUN, BUT... Sokol and former United States A healthy tan is fi ne, but a sun- burn can be fatal. Physicians advise - “Take it easy!” Short periods of exposure - 10 to 2014 Scholarship Winners Express Thanks and Gratitude 20 minutes at a time until the skin is tanned to resist the actinic rays - is Thank you very much for Dear Slovak Catholic Sokol, good advice. Mid-morning and late awarding me a 2014 Abbot Jerome I wish to acknowledge receipt afternoon are safest. At the seashore, M.Koval, O.S.B. Memorial Catho- of the check for $1,000 as a 2014 remember that salt water drying on lic High School Scholarship Grant S.C.S. College Scholarship Grant the skin adds to the burning property of $500.00. It will defi nitely help recipient. The grant will assist me of the sun’s rays. Don’t stay in too me with my tuition as I attend Holy with tuition in my studies at Ken- long. Redeemer High School, where I nesaw State University in west Some skin specialists suggest oils, will be a sophomore this year. Once Georgia. Again, thank you so lotions, and sunscreen as protection, again, we thank you and appreciate much. recommend no shower or 15 min- being awarded this scholarship. Sincerely, utes after sun bathing, rubbing on oil Sincerely, Morgan Macurak or lotion, but not heavy creams. Karina Graham Acworth, Ga. Non-irritating salves or lotions, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. such as vaseline or boric acid, are in- dicated for sunburn. From the Supreme Physical Fitness Board

Plans for a Pilot Program of Youth Soccer Suggested The American Slovak Zemplin Club of Cleveland, Oh. hosted its tra- Over the past several years, the Members of the Supreme Physical Fitness have discussed, as a pilot ditional Summer Slovak Day Picnic on Sunday, July 20 at the Slovak program, adding Youth Soccer as part of one of our annual events. The Board of Directors informally dis- Sokol Campgrounds in Broadview Heights, Oh. from noon to 8 p.m. cussed the possibility of such an event if there is enough interest amongst our members. This event may be Plenty of Slovak culinary specialities along with imported Slovak beer planned in conjunction with one of our other adult events, allowing for the possibility of families to attend. were enjoyed. Music for singing and dancing pleasure was provided The youth soccer games (ages 13 and under) could possibly be played during our Annual Softball Tourna- by the popular John Pastirik Band throughout the afternoon. Our So- ment next year. kol, Brother George P. Carny serves as president of the Zemplin Club. If your group does not have a youth soccer team, it is no big deal. The Supreme Director of Sports and Shown on the top photo are Richard Carny with daughter, Stella Car- Athletics and staff may create and combine teams so all members can participate. The Soccer competition ny. Middle photo includes, from the left, Marge Valencik and her dad, is just meant to be a fun event for our junior members. Joseph Valencik; and Tom and Terri Ivanec. Terri serves as the editor So that we can gauge the interest level for adding youth soccer, please e-mail me at kathyw323@ of Jednota, offi cial publication of the First Catholic Slovak Union. The gmail.com (or complete the form below) and return it to me by Thanksgiving. More details will follow once lower photo includes, l-r, George P. Carny, Helen and Marty Zemanek the membership is heard from. and Marge and Joseph Gebura. - Photos compliments of Jednota

Group ______Member’s Name ______Remember the Memorial Schol ar ship Fund!!! Child / Children’s Name: Age Have you found yourself looking for a way to memorialize a lost loved one or fellow Group/Wreath/Assembly mem ber? Why not make a do na tion in their honor to the Memorial Schol ar ship fund? Donations made payable to: SCS Memorial Scholar ship Fund may be sent to:

Dennis J. Zifcak SCS Museum Treasurer 33 Pinecrest Rd. Uxbridge, MA 01569 Would you play on a team with members from other groups? YES ______NO ______or Would you be willing to play on a co-ed team? YES______NO ______Zdar Boh! Julie Ann Dobbs Kathleen S. Watkins, Supreme Physical Directress SCS Mu se um Chairperson 7019 Highland Creek Drive 5314 Agatha Turn, Bridgeville, PA 15017 Racine, WI 53402 PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 8, 2014

Cleveland Slovak Institute Slovak Institute, 10510 Buckeye Road, Cleveland, OH 44104. For Sokol Birthdays offers items for Christma additional information on any items offered by the Slovak Institute call The Slovak Institute, a reference chak costs $7.00 a copy. Books on OCTOBER 13 Lansford, Pa. tel. (216)721-5300, ext. 294 or email library and cultural center located at Slovak history include: “Slovaks in Christine M. Dunleavy, Wilkes- James J. Gresko, Stratford, Conn., [email protected]. St. Andrew Svorad Benedictine Ab- Florida” by Andrew F. Hudak, Jr., Barre, Pa., a member of Assembly 59, a member of Assembly 9, Bridgeport, Founded in 1952 by the late Ab- bey in Cleveland, Oh. offers a vari- $10.00; “Humble Beginnings,” a Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Conn. bot Theodore G. Kojis, O.S.B. and ety of items which make perfect gifts Slovak upbringing in Grassfl at, Pa. OCTOBER 14 Joanne F. Koval, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., others, the Slovak Institute serves as during the Christmas season. by Anne Lucas Ryba, $15.00; “Re- Anne Firca, Avon, Oh., a member a member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- one of the most important deposito- Slovak Christmas cards, 10 to a membrances and Testimony - Dr. of Wreath 111, Lorain, Oh. Barre, Pa. ries of Slovakianna in the U.S. An- package, are available at the cost of Jozef Tiso and the Slovak Republic, Katherine Zelina, Broadview Shirley M. Mascetta, Mone-ssen, drew F. Hudak, Jr. currently serves $10.00, these cards are also avail- 1939-1945 by Karol Murin, $18.00; Heights, Oh., a member of Wreath Pa., a member of Assembly 127, as the Institute’s director with Joseph able to those residing in Canada at “Cleveland Slovaks” by John T. 111, Lorain, Oh. Monessen, Pa. J. Hornack as assistant director. the cost of $12.00 Canadian. English Sabol and Liza Alzo, $22.00; “His- OCTOBER 15 Brother Mario Parisi, O.S.B., Christmas cards are also available at tory of the Slovaks of Cleveland and Msgr. John J. Bendik, Ph.D., Cleveland, Oh., a member of Assem- $10.00 for a pack of ten cards. Christ- Lakewood” by Jan Pankuch $24.00; Pumpkins Truckswille Pa., a member of Assembly bly 303, Cleveland, Oh. mas Oplatky, three to a package “Night of the Barbarians, Experi- 71, Edwardsville, Pa. Debra Pudgil, Vista, Ca., a member are available at $1.00. A large map ences under Communism,” by Car- Pumpkins are 90 percent water. Andrea (Chuba) Kealey Harris- of Wreath 39, Bridgeport, Conn. of Slovakia including all villages, dinal Jan Korec, S.J., $28.00 and Illinois grows more pumpkins than burg Pa., a member of Assembly 59, OCTOBER 21 towns and cities costs $10.00. Small “Icon of Spring” girlhood memories any other U.S. state. Wilkes-Barre Pa. Donald A. Shoemaker, Jr., West Slovak fl ags, 4” x 5.5” are available of Pennsylvania by Sonya Jason, Many people believe that pump- Stephanie Marie Malyszka, Con- Newton, Pa., a member of Assembly at $4.00 each while large fl ags of $10.00. A number of books in Slo- kins are vegetables, but they are re- gers, N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, 127, Monessen, Pa. Slovakia, 3 1/2 by 5 feet cost $20.00. vak are also available. A booklist is ally fruits. Yonkers, N.Y. OCTOBER 22 Slovak language and history books available upon request. Add $4.00 About 90 percent of pumpkins Maria Mitro, Millis, Mass.,a mem- Brian Anthony Macurak, Ac- are also available. “Let’s Learn Slo- to cover shipping and handling sold in the United States are used for ber of Assembly 314, Boston, Mass. worth, Ga., a member of Assembly 16, vak” 4th edition by Philip A. Hrobak when ordering any of the above jack-o-lanterns. Andrea Singlar, Hillsborouqh, Pittsburgh, Pa. is available at $5.00 a copy, Slovak items. Make checks payable to: The Not all pumpkins are orange. N.J., a member of Assembly 219, Laura Ann Polchak, Pueblo, Songs and Dances by Michael Sin- Slovak Institute and send same to: Some unique pumpkins are white, Yonkers, N.Y. Colorado, a member of Wreath 54, yellow, red, tan, green and even Rev. George Torok, Sparkill, N.Y., Youngstown, Oh. blue. a member of Assembly 182, New Joseph Samsel, Stratford, Conn., Keep Your Slovak Catholic Sokol The average sized pumpkin has York City. a member of Assembly 9, Bridgeport, Home Offi ce Numbers Handy about one cup of seeds. Elizabeth Zaharek, Torrington, Conn. There is a word for the fear of Conn., President of Wreath 86, Tor- Laverne J. Stark, Monessen, Pa., TOLL FREE NUMBER – 1-800-886-7656 turning into a pumpkin; apocolo- rington, Conn. a member of Assembly 127, Mones- HOME OFFICE – (973) 777-2605 or 777-2606 cynposis. OCTOBER 16 sen, Pa. DIRECTOR OF SALES – 1-888-381-5431 or (412) 381-5431 The biggest pumpkin pie on re- Daniel Kowatch, Yonkers, N.Y., a Tyler Evan Szluka, Hopatcong, cord weighed 2020 pounds. It used N.J., a member of Assembly 162, UNDERWRITING – (973) 777-4704 member of Assembly 219, Yonkers, 900 pounds of pumpkin, 62 gallons N.Y. Clifton, N.J. EDITOR – (973) 777-4010 of evaporated milk, 155 dozen eggs, OCTOBER 17 OCTOBER 23 FAX NUMBER – (973) 779-8245 300 pounds of sugar, 7 pounds of Colleen Koval, Hudson, Pa., a mem- Marilyn S. Becker, Yonkers, N.Y.,a cinnamon, 2 pounds of pumpkin E-MAIL – [email protected] ber of Assembly 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. member of Assembly 219, Yonkers, spice, and was placed in 250 pounds OCTOBER 18 N.Y. WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org of crust. - Posel Carol Ann Baron, Monon-gahela, Victoria Bodo, Brooklyn, N.Y., Pa., a member of Assembly 127, a member of Assembly 182, New Monessen, Pa. York City. James J. Dzuricky, Erie, Pa., a James G. Holodak, Jr., Yonkers, member of Assembly 64, Erie, Pa. N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, Carl E. Gregor, Farmington, Yonkers, N.Y. Mich., a member of Assembly 127, Remy Olinzock, Star Junetion, Pa., Monessen, Pa. a member of Wreath 15, Perryopolis, Tyler John Kopchak, Park Ridge, Pa. N.J., a member of Assembly 1, Pas- Adrienne M. Pollack, Cortland saic, N.J. Manor, N.Y., a member of Assembly Ann DeSantis Mainiero, Con- 219, Yonkers, N.Y. cord, N.C., a member of Wreath 39, Frank R. Stolar, Justice, Ill., a Bridgeport, Conn. member of Assembly 11, Chicago, Ill. Marlene Morris, Chillicothe, Oh., OCTOBER 24 a member of Assembly 127, Mones- Jacqueline A. Bacon, Armonk, sen, Pa. N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, Glenn P. Smertka, Monessen, Pa., Yonkers, N.Y. a member of Assembly 127, Mones- Richard T. Srnka, Erie , Pa., a sen, Pa. member of Assembly 64, Erie, Pa. OCTOBER 19 Nicholas S. Matuschak, Marble- Joseph Bruno, Sinking Spring, Pa., head, Mass., a member of Wreath 15, a member of Assembly 261, Read- Perryopolis, Pa. ing, Pa. OCTOBER 25 William P. Barber, Forty Fort, Pa., Judy Hromada, Lorain , Oh., a a member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- member of Wreath 111, Lorain, Oh. Barre, Pa. Leslie A. Evanoff, Cambridge Madeleine Cardamone, Harvest, Springs, Pa., a member of Assembly Ala., a member of Assembly 188, 64, Erie, Pa. Lansford, Pa. OCTOBER 26 Margaret A. Dzimiera, Altoona, Pa., Evelyn Catanzarite, Freedom, a member of Assembly 127, Mones- Pa., a member of Wreath 85, McKees sen, Pa. Roacks, Pa. James J. Hildebrand, Youngstown, Theresa K. Belfance, Saugerties, Oh., a member of Assembly 108, N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, Youngstown, Oh. Yonkers, N.Y. Holly A. Oliver, Monessen, Pa., Zachary L. Belfance, Saugerties, a member of Assembly 127, Mones- N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, sen, Pa. Yonkers, N.Y. OCTOBER 20 Anne A. Bokeko, Medford, N.J., a Nicholas A. D’Agostino, Three member of Assembly 188, Lansford, Bridges, N.J., a member of Assembly Pa. 219, Yonkers, N.Y. Frank Radocha, Allentown, Pa., Gabrielle Cardamone, Harvest, a member of Assembly 188, Lans- Ala., a member of Assembly 188, ford, Pa. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 8, 2014 PAGE 15

Held September 27, 2014 Offi ce Staff is to be complimented for their professional efforts and dedication in keeping Minutes of the Supreme Board of Direcotrs up with the work load, and the cooperation and understanding of our recommenders and agents is greatly appreciated. Quarterly Meeting held via Conference Call President Glugosh asked for a motion to accept the Membership/Sales and Marketing Written Report for discussion purposes, so moved by Supreme Physical Di- F I R S T S E S S I O N rectress, Kathleen S. Watkins, seconded by Supreme Vice-President, Julie Ann Dobbs. Saturday, September 27, 2014 – 10:00 a.m. Brother Glugosh offered his comments regarding the success we are having this Supreme President, Larry M. Glugosh Called to Order the Quarterly Meeting of year improving our membership growth and thanked all those involved. Supreme Chap- the Supreme Board of Directors at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, September 27, 2014 and greeted lain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic also complimented our Director of Sales and Marketing all the members of the Board on the call. and the Home Offi ce staff for all of their efforts for the tremendous growth we are experi- Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic offered the Opening Prayer encing. leading the Directors in the reading of the Prayer to Practice the Golden Rule. All the Board members mutually agreed and shared their comments with the Supreme Vice-President, Julie Ann Dobbs led the Board members in reciting the positive results the organization is starting to realize. Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag. After all the comments were addressed, the report was accepted. Approved. Supreme Secretary, Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. was asked to take the Roll Call President Glugosh expressed his thanks to the Supreme Secretary and to Brother and the following members responded: Suess for his extensive report and for a job well done. Supreme Chaplain ...... Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic The Supreme President then asked Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics, Supreme President ...... Larry M. Glugosh Edward D. Moeller to present the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Report. Supreme Vice-President ...... Julie Ann Dobbs Brother Moeller reported that since our last Board of Director’s meeting, we have Supreme Secretary ...... Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. completed our International Softball Tournament which was held in Wilkes-Barre, PA on Supreme Treasurer ...... Dennis J. Zifcak July 11-13, 2014. A total of 5 teams participated. The 5 Men’s teams participating were two General Counsel ...... John D. Pogorelec, Esq. from Group 1 Passaic, NJ, Group 5 Cleveland, OH, Group 6 Perryopolis, PA, and Group 7 Chairperson of the Supreme Auditors ...... Michael J. Horvath Wilkes-Barre, PA. The Tournament Financial Report has been completed and forwarded Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics ...... Edward D. Moeller to Headquarters. A copy of the fi nancial report has also been forwarded to the Falcon for Supreme Physical Director ...... Excused publication. The Womens portion of the tournament was cancelled due to the lack of regis- Supreme Physical Directress ...... Kathleen S. Watkins trations. The record will show that nine members of the Board of Directors are on the The International Golf Tournament was held on August 1-3, 2014 in West Mid- Conference Call, and Supreme Physical Director, Dusan Dorich is excused. dlesex, PA. A total of 109 golfers were in attendance for the weekend. The Financial Report Acknowledged. is in the process of being completed and will be forwarded to the Home Offi ce. A copy of Also, excused from being on the call is the Director of Sales and Marketing, Al- the Financial will be forwarded to the Falcon for publication. Prize monies will be sent out bert J. Suess Jr., F.I.C. Acknowledged. this week. President Glugosh informed the Board members that they all have received the The International Clinic/Kurz was held in conjunction with our fi rst ever Youth minutes from our last Board of Director’s meeting and entertained a motion for their ac- Camp at Camp Fitch in North Springfi eld, PA August 14-17, 2014. Everyone who attended ceptance. indicated they had a wonderful time and the facilities were fantastic. There being no corrections, additions, or deletions to the minutes of the Supreme Brother Ed further reported that the next Annual Meeting of the Supreme Physi- Board of Directors meeting held July 11, 2014 at the Hilton Garden Inn, in Wilkes-Barre, cal Fitness Board is being planned for January 2015 probably in the area where our 2015 Pennsylvania and published in the July 30th, 2014 issue of the Slovak Catholic Falcon, Slet will be held and plans should be fi nalized soon. General Counsel, John D. Pogorelec, Esq. moved for the acceptance of the minutes, sec- Negotiations are in process for all of the 2015 tournaments. Preliminary talks onded by Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic. Approved. have arisen regarding becoming involved in the joint bowling tournament with other fra- President Glugosh inquired if any Communications were received for presenta- ternals. Brother Moeller met with representatives from the other organizations on Thurs- tion at the meeting. day, September 25th and updated the Board members regarding the discussions that took The Supreme Secretary reported that a written communication was received place. He further indicated that he is in negotiations to take our Softball Tournament back from the President of Group 2 headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Sister Eileen S. to the Wilkes-Barre, PA area the weekend of June 26-28, 2015. He also stated that he is in Wilson on behalf of the offi cers and members of Group 2, extending their prayers, greet- the process of fi nalizing contracts for our Golf Tournament to be held August 14-16, 2015 ings, and best wishes for a most productive and successful meeting. Acknowledged. at Mountain Valley Golf Course in Barnesville, PA. Also, a written communication was received from the President of Group 4, He further reported that Wilkes-Barre, PA was being considered for the 2015 headquartered in Chicago, Illinois, Brother Tony L. Scuglik on behalf of all the Group 4 International Bowling Tournament. offi cers and members extending their greetings, salutations and best wishes to the Slovak Supreme President, Larry M. Glugosh voiced his concern that three athletic Catholic Sokol Supreme Board of Directors for a successful and productive meeting. events were being planned in the Wilkes-Barre area for 2015 and might it be better to have Acknowledged. the Bowling or Golf Tournament in a different location. A written communication was received from Supreme Physical Director, Dusan Brother Ed indicated that based on the meeting held with the other fraternal orga- Dorich requesting to be excused from the meeting due to personal reasons. nizations, it is possible and he will look into possibly conducting the 2015 Bowling Tour- Acknowledged and Approved. nament in Cleveland, Ohio on May 15-17, 2015 either on our own or with one of the other In addition a written communication was received from our Director of Sales and fraternals if they so choose since they did indicate their interest and then maybe in 2016 this Marketing, Albert J. Suess, Jr., F.I.C. requesting to be excused. can include several other societies. Acknowledged and Approved. Supreme Physical Directress, Kathleen S. Watkins was asked to report on the Lastly, a letter of thanks and appreciation was received from Rev. John J. Ryan, Camp and Clinic attendance. Sister Watkins reported that 20 individuals attended the Kids C.S.C., Ph.D., the President of King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, PA for our generous dona- Camp August 14-17, 2014 at Camp Fitch in North Springfi eld, PA. tion to support the new Jozef Murgas Room Project in the King’s on the Square. Our dona- Those in attendance had a great time, they were all well behaved and the staff tion will help support a presentation of the important accomplishments of Father Murgas’ and facilities were excellent for this fi rst time event. Three Groups had individuals attend life. Acknowledged. namely, Group 1, Group 5 and Group 14. President Glugosh thanked the Supreme Secretary and asked that since our Di- Regarding the International Clinic there were 22 representatives which included rector of Sales and Marketing, Albert J. Suess, Jr. F.I.C. is unable to be on the call, would 13 women and 9 men. The Male Division had representatives from 5 Groups and the Fe- Brother Steve present the Membership/Sales and Marketing Report. male Division had representatives from 7 Groups. Everything went well and those who The Director of Sales and Marketing, Brother Suess submitted a lengthy written represented their Groups worked hard to prepare for next year’s Slet to be held at Slippery report bringing the Board members up to date with the society’s progress. Brother Secre- Rock University July 14-18, 2015. The facilities which were available were fi ne, however in tary indicated that as of September 1, 2014, a total of 793 new members have joined our the future we would probably return to using those available at the site of our Slets. organization this year through the purchase of life insurance and annuity certifi cates. The Sister Watkins offered comments regarding incorporating a Soccer Program total face amount of insurance issued for the fi rst eight months totaled $42,411,618.00. with one of our athletic events and an article will be appearing in the Sokol publication to Reviewing a year comparison, if our sales continue at the current rate we are see what kind of interest there might be from the membership. projecting to end the year with 1,190 new members. The number of certifi cates processed Brother Ed thanked Sister Watkins for bringing the Board up to date. out totaled 566 and the difference from the number of issues amounted to a gain of 205 After a lengthy and lively discussion, President Glugosh asked for a motion to ac- certifi cates. cept the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Report, so moved by Supreme Chaplain, Rev. The total number of certifi cates in force as of September 1, 2014 is 31,286 and Andrew S. Hvozdovic, and seconded by Chairperson of the Supreme Auditors, Michael J. the total number of members is 28,176. Premium income received totaled $464,379.00 and Horvath. Approved. Annuity income amounted to $4,445,068.00 President Glugosh thanked Brother Moeller and Sister Watkins for their report Life insurance sales continue to grow as compared to the same time frame of and asked General Counsel, John D. Pogorelec, Esq. for the Legal Department Report. 2013. In 2014 we have far exceeded all expectations in regard to life sales; however he Counsel reported that there are four items to report on: cautioned that this growth in sales should not be taken for granted, however we will do our 1. Brother John offered comments regarding the recent developments with best to see that it will continue. the continuing litigation between Assembly 206 Ambridge, PA and the Brother Suess further reported on the analysis of the 2014 New Business, both Sokol Club which continues according to the Rules of Civil Procedure life insurance and annuities, Sales/Marketing, Sokol Secure Fund, which as of September of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. 15, 2014 totaled $260,203.91, Sokol Products, expanding state licensing, agent recruitment, 2. Brother John also reported on the foreclosure proceedings of one of the reinsurance, administrative software and his activities since our last Board meeting which mortgages that continues to be delinquent, a judgment has been re the Board members reviewed. In conclusion, Brother Secretary informed the Board members that the Home (Continued from page 16) PAGE 16 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 8, 2014

on a compounded basis, for the three, fi ve, and ten years ended August 31, 2014 versus Minutes of the Supreme Board of Directors the 20.61%, 16.88%, and 8.38% returns of the Standard & Poor’s 500, respectively. Cash Quarterly Meeting held via Conference Call Equivalents returned 0.02% compared to the 0.03% return for the Citigroup 90 day Trea- sury Bill index for the eight months ended August 31, 2014. (Continued from page 15) Mr. Calimano further reported that the economy rebounded from a cold induced fi rst quarter contraction to grow 4.2% as measured by GDP on an annualized basis, in the ceived and a writ of Execution has been signed by the Superior Court second quarter of 2014. PNC expects the economy to grow 3.5% in the third quarter and and items will be forwarded as required in preparation for a Sheriff’s 2.2% for the full year led by recoveries in housing, consumer spending and business invest- sale to take place in the future. ment. Infl ation, which grew 1.9% in the fi rst quarter of 2014, accelerated to a 2.1% on an 3. Counsel also informed the Board members that he has received and annualized rate in the second quarter. PNC, with the combination of a slow fi rst quarter and reviewed the Statement of Operations for the Slovak Catholic Sokol recovery in the second half expects infl ation to remain moderate with a projected increase Assembly 261 and Wreath 155, Inc. for the fi rst six months of 2014 and of 1.9% for the full year 2014. Employment continues to improve averaging 200,000 jobs the mortgage payments are being received in a timely manner. during the 3 months ended August 31, 2014. PNC expects the unemployment rate to fall to 4. Lastly, regarding the Perryopolis mortgage, the fi nal balance of 6.3% by year end 2014 and 5.7% by year end 2015. The combination of a growing employ- $100,000.00 was released and the total amount of $350,000.00 approved ment base, low interest rates and a reduced fi scal drag supports PNC’s positive outlook for mortgage loan will now start paying principal and interest payments consumer spending. Additionally, higher levels of disposable income and consumer confi - effective October 1, 2014. The previous $250,000.00 was paying dence will support the continued recovery n housing and business investment. The risks to payments to the Home Offi ce for interest only and were received. growth in 2014 may arise from the continued increasing world wide geopolitical tensions, After a brief discussion regarding the above items, Supreme President, unanticipated changes in monetary policy or natural disasters. Larry M. Glugosh asked for a motion to accept the Report of our General Counsel, so We continue to believe equities are neither undervalued nor overvalued. The moved by Supreme Treasurer, Dennis J. Zifcak, and seconded by Chairperson of the Su- portfolio’s dividend strategy, which invests in companies that have growing earnings and preme Auditors, Michael J. Horvath. Approved. therefore have the ability to grow their dividends positions the equity portfolio to continue President Glugosh thanked our General Counsel for his report and called upon to fully participate in the market, manage risk with its focus on value and generate a higher Supreme Vice-President, Julie Ann Dobbs, for the Report of the Supreme Vice-Presi- income stream than the benchmark index. Fixed income returns for the balance of the year dent. may be moderate because of an improving economy and the end of bond purchases by the Sister Dobbs reported the On-Line process for the Scholarship Program has been Federal Reserve. Low short term interest rates appear to be in place through year end with revised to address last year’s issues; tests have been performed to assure that all items are the expectation the Federal Reserve will begin raising them in July 2015. Although short corrected. The website has been updated and refl ects the new dates for the Scholarships. rates will rise, we continue to be in a low interest environment with PNC’s outlook for the Additionally the Scholarship checks for those receiving grants this year were mailed out yield on the 10 year US Treasury Bond to be 2.60% at the end of 2014, 3.15% at the end of by the Home Offi ce in July. Thank you letters and articles/quotes from the recipients have 2015, 3.60% at the end of 2016 and 4.00% at the end of 2017. been appearing in the Falcon. Also, the 2014-2015 program opens on November 1st, ar- Mr. Calimano concluded his report by discussing the portfolio’s current asset al- ticles announcing the scholarship program and “how to be successful in completing the location, reviewed the historic and the year to date cash fl ows, the long term growth of the scholarship application” will be in the Falcon in October. portfolio, the effects of the equity and fi xed income market’s performance on the portfolio, Sister Dobbs reported that a thank you letter was sent to PNC Institutional Invest- the investment strategy being employed in the current environment and provided an over- ments for their generous donation to the Museum Scholarship Fund. all relationship review. Sister Dobbs asked the Museum Treasurer, Brother Dennis J. Zifcak for the bal- After addressing several questions, President Glugosh asked for a motion to ac- ance in the Museum Account. Brother Dennis stated that the current balance of the Mu- cept the report, so moved by Supreme Physical Directress, Kathleen S. Watkins, sec- seum Account as of August 31, 2014 amounted to $15,284.75. onded by Chairperson of the Supreme Auditors, Michael J. Horvath. Approved. Additionally, Sister Julie informed the Board members that the Disaster Relief The Board members expressed their thanks to Mr. Calimano and he was then excused Fund has a current balance of $1,565.00, no requests have been received and no change from the remainder of the Conference Call. since our last meeting. President Glugosh asked the Chairperson of the Supreme Auditors, Michael J. Lastly, the Kids Corner reading program ended on September 15th, awards and Horvath to review the 2014 Semi-Annual Audit Report. recognition of individuals will occur in October. Brother Horvath reported that the Audit for the fi rst six months of 2014 was con- Having concluded the report of the Supreme Vice-President, President Glugosh ducted at the Home Offi ce in Passaic, New Jersey on August 18 & 19, 2014. He stated that asked for a motion to accept the report, so moved by Supreme Director of Sports and Ath- the report was printed in the September 10, 2014 issue of the Slovak Catholic Falcon. letics, Edward D. Moeller, seconded by Supreme Treasurer, Dennis J. Zifcak. Approved. Brother Michael proceeded to review the report and addressed several questions presented President Glugosh thanked Sister Dobbs for her report and asked the Supreme Secretary to by the Board members. Brother Horvath expressed his thanks to the Home Offi ce staff for present the Mortgage Department Report. their cooperation and appreciates the continued efforts of the various Boards to control and Brother Steve reported that as of September 25, 2014 the organization has 5 exist- reduce many of the expenses which the Auditors truly appreciate. ing mortgages totaling $952,311.40 as compared to the last report presented on July 11, He did point out this was the fi rst time that the Auditors were conducting the 2014 at the last Supreme Board of Directors meeting of 5 mortgages totaling $855,254.71. Audit using the print out’s from the new computer system and some minor problems were Principal payments received for the nine months of 2014 totaled $22,396.44 experienced, however these were pointed out and will be corrected by the software pro- and interest payments totaled $29,010.70. Brother Secretary also reported that no new vider in time for the Annual Audit for the year 2014. mortgage applications have been received for presentation. Also, as reported earlier, an After a brief discussion, Supreme President Glugosh asked for a motion to accept additional $100,000.00 has been released for Assembly 25 in Perryopolis, PA. the report. Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics, Edward D. Moeller, moved to accept Brother Glugosh asked for a motion to accept the report, so moved by Chairper- the 2014 Semi-Annual Audit Report, seconded by Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. son of the Supreme Auditors, Michael J. Horvath, seconded by Supreme Vice-President, Hvozdovic. Approved. Julie Ann Dobbs. Approved. President Glugosh thanked Brother Horvath for his report and inquired if any President Glugosh thanked the Supreme Secretary for the report and called upon Donation Requests were received to be addressed at this meeting. Mr. Thomas Calimano, Market Director/Senior Vice-President, PNC Bank, National As- The Supreme Secretary reported that no donation requests were received for sociation to report on the S.C.S. Investment Portfolio. presentation. Acknowledged. Mr. Calimano stated that as of August 31, 2014 the total assets in the account The Supreme President questioned the Board members regarding the Annuity amounted to $69,774,606.00. The portfolio structure consists of 0.8% or $587,788.00 Interest Rate to be offered for the fourth quarter of 2014 on our annuity products. in Cash Equivalents, 85.0% or $59,295,748.00 in U.S. Government/Federal Agencies The Board members briefl y discussed the Annuity Interest Rate to be offered, and Corporate Bonds, 14.2% or $9,891,070.00 in Equities. Estimated annual income is taking into consideration our investment portfolio. Supreme Treasurer, Dennis J. Zifcak $3,012,971.00 or a current yield of 4.30%. moved that we offer the same interest rate for the last quarter of 2014 for the annuities that For the eight months ended August 31, 2014, the portfolio’s total return was 6.66% were offered for the third quarter of 2014 on all our Vantage products, seconded by General versus 3.70% for the Weighted Index. The total portfolio has increased 7.78%, 8.19%, Counsel, John D. Pogorelec, Esq. Approved. 6.37%, and 7.40%, on a compounded basis, for the three, fi ve, ten and 19 2/3 years ended President Glugosh questioned if there was any Unfi nished Business to address. August 31, 2014 versus the 4.69%, 5.57%, 4.79%, and 6.33% returns on the Weighted Index The Supreme Secretary informed the Board members that on Thursday, October respectively. 9, 2014 a Conference Call will be held with insurance examiners and representatives of the The bond portfolio is a diversifi ed portfolio that is 80.8% invested in corporate New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance which has been done in the past. Also bonds and 19.2% invested in US Government and Federal Agency Obligations with an on the call will be our Supreme President, our Director of Sales and Marketing, our Actu- average quality rating of A and an average coupon of 5.17%. This structure led to the ary, our Accountant, our Investment Advisor, our Underwriter, and the Supreme Secretary. continued outperformance of the portfolio versus the benchmark index. During the fi rst The 2013 year end results for our organization will be reviewed and the 2014 results through eight months of the year the bond portfolio rose 6.31% which outperformed the 4.81% re- June 30, 2014. The Department will probably question what the outlook for 2015 will be turn of the Barclay’s Aggregate Bond Index. PNC continues to expect the Federal Reserve for the organization. Acknowledged. will maintain its accommodative policy of low short term interest rates, as measured by The Supreme President informed the Board members that our Fraternalist of the the Federal Funds Rate, intact until July of 2015. The Federal Reserve confi rmed that it’s Year presentation will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2014 in Douglas, MA. Final ar- bond purchases will continue throughout 2014 with its fi nal purchases occurring in early rangements are being made to honor this year’s recipient, Brother Roger J. Manyak. November. The bond portfolio has increased 5.77%, 6.71%, and 5.86% on a compounded Acknowledged. basis, for the three, fi ve, and ten years ended August 31, 2014 versus the 2.91%, 4.48%, ad President Glugosh inquired if there is any New Business to be discussed at this 4.72% returns of the Barclay’s Aggregate Index, respectively. time. Equities had a total return of 9.23% compared with the 9.88% return of the Stan- The Board members extended their congratulations and best wishes to our Su- dard & Poor’s 500 for the eight months ended August 31, 2014. The dividend focus strat- preme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic who was elected to serve as the new National egy, with its focus on value, positions the equity portfolio to invest in companies that have President of the Slovak Catholic Federation. We offer our support for the fi ne work of the growing earnings which translate into the ability to grow their dividends and have above Slovak Catholic Federation. Acknowledged. benchmark dividend yields. The equity portfolio has increased 20.19%, 17.19%, and 8.83% SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, OCTOBER 8, 2014 PAGE 17

Father Andrew thanked the members of the Board and informed them that we the proceedings. A tremendous amount of information was presented during the meeting should also offer our congratulations and prayerful best wishes to Rt. Rev. Gary A. Hoover, and will be very helpful to us in the future. Acknowledged. O.S.B., on the occasion of his installation as the seventh Abbot of Saint Andrew Svorad President Glugosh informed the Board members of the dates and site for the next Benedictine Abbey in Cleveland, Ohio which will take place on Sunday, October 5, 2014. Supreme Board of Directors meeting. The next quarterly meeting of the Board of Direc- Acknowledged. tors will be held on December 5-6, 2014 with travel dates being December 4 and December Supreme Vice-President, Julie Ann Dobbs presented two items. Congratulations 7, 2014 in Orlando, Florida. Acknowledged. and best wishes were extended to our Supreme President, Larry M. Glugosh on his upcom- Having completed all the business items on the agenda, the Supreme President ing Nuptials and the Board members wish him and his family many wonderful and blessed inquired if there is any other business to be presented at this time, there being none, Brother years fi lled with much love and happiness. President Glugosh thanked the Board for their Glugosh entertained a motion to adjourn the meeting, so moved by General Counsel, congratulations. John D. Pogorelec, Esq., seconded by Supreme Director of Sports ad Athletics, Edward D. Secondly, Sister Dobbs informed the Board that usually we review the bylaws for Moeller. Approved. the upcoming Convention and make our recommendations to the bylaw committee. Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic offered the Closing Prayer for all President Glugosh confi rmed that this will be done and we should bring any sug- those in need as well as for all the ill and deceased members of our organization. gestions or ideas for changes to our December Board meeting and have them discussed at Acknowledged. that time. Both Acknowledged. The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m. Zdar Boh! President Glugosh offered comments on the attendance of our Supreme Secre- tary, General Counsel, Director of Sales and Marketing, and himself at the American Fra- Respectfully submitted, ternal Alliance Annual Meeting held in Austin, Texas. An excellent article authored by our Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. General Counsel also appeared in the September 24, 2014 issue of the Falcon highlighting Supreme Secretary

Wreath 22 Spaghetti Luncheon He sailed on the Cheap Abbey Benefi t for Benedictine on October 18 in Pittsburgh, Pa. It probably cost about $7,000 Order of Cleveland on Nov. 2 for Columbus to discover Amer- The annual benefi t in support a bountiful dinner will be catered The Sokolky of Wreath 22 in Pittsburgh will host their annual ica. This fi gure is based on some of the Benedictine Monks of St. by Tom’s Country Place. Entertain- Spaghetti Luncheon as a benefi t on Saturday, October 18 at the Slo- of the old doc- Andrew Svorad Abbey of Cleve- ment and recognition will follow. A vak Catholic Sokol Club, located at 2912 East Carson Street on the uments that land, Oh. is scheduled for Sunday, Slovak raffl e will be held. The after- city’s historic South Side. In addition to the luncheon, there will be an have been dis- November 2 at the Parish of the noon concludes with the traditional array of interesting activities including bingo, a 50-50 raffl e as well as covered in the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin singing of Ultima by the Monks. An a Chinese auction where you’ll fi nd treasures galore. Doors open at archives of Ge- Mary, 9183 Broadview Road in enjoyable time is assured. 12 noon and the luncheon will be served at 12:30 p.m. An enjoyable noa, Italy. Broadview Heights, Oh. The theme Tickets for the benefi t dinner afternoon has been planned and we hope to see many of our fellow The value of this year’s benefi t is “Bene- are $75.00 of which $25.00 is tax- Sister Sokolky at this event whose proceeds will support our various of Columbus’ dictine Monks in Parish Ministry deductible. Reservations of tables charities. fl eet is given Priests for Parishes.” of eight are available. Patronage For luncheon tickets, call Mary Ann Naple at tel. (412)886- as $3,000; Columbus salary was The program begins with a con- tables, which include guests along 1818. The price remains the same: $7.00 for adults and $3.00 for chil- $300 a year; his two captains celebrated Mass in Assumption with a Benedictine Monk are avail- dren. Come join us for an enjoyable afternoon of traditional Sokol received a salary of $200 each; Church at 12:15 p.m. with the Rt. able. Honoring an individual Monk fellowship and fraternalism. and the members of the crew Rev. Gary A. Hoover, O.S.B. as is $100.00 all of which is tax de- Zdar Boh! were paid at the rate of $2.50 a principal celebrant and homilist. ductible. For reservations or ad- Dolly Lutz month. Following the liturgy in the parish ditional information on this year’s Financial Secretary Cheap for an expedition, hall hors d’oeuvres and refresh- benefi t call the abbey at (216)721- wasn’t it? ments will be enjoyed. At 1:45 p.m., 5300, ext.0. Kiska urges Slovaks living in US to present ideas to help Slovakia (Continued from page 5) ent reason. We’re about to debate a the fi rst cabinet of Prime Minister legislative proposal that will enable Robert Fico in 2010 in reaction to people who have been deprived Hungary’s Dual Citizenship Act. of their Slovak citizenship in the Our Ever-Popular, 304-Page The latter had facilitated the pro- meantime to retain dual citizenship. cess of acquiring dual citizenship They will be able to reapply for it Sokol Cook Book for all ethnic Hungarians in neigh- and should obtain it,” said Lajcak. boring countries. From New Jersey, Kiska then is Now in its Fourth Edition “We’ve concerned about the fact traveled to San Diego and San that you’re suffering from the con- Francisco to visit Slovak groups sequences of that legislation, which there. He returned to Slovakia on was okayed for a completely differ- October 2. 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SLOVENSKÝ KATOLÍCKY SOKOL, 8. OKTÓBRA, 2014 PAGE 19 O živote a diele Ignáca Gessaya bližšiu spoluprácu medzi sloven- skou Amerikou a Slovákmi. Tu 37. Festival slovenského dedičstva Ignácovi Gessayovi, oravskému vykonával pre denník hlavného i pokračoval v napĺňaní svojho cieľa, rodákovi z Tvrdošína, osud nadelil radového redaktora. pre ktorý bol vyslaný do domoviny a (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) kde mal viaceré stretnutia s nie príliš dlhý, no o to plodnejší Na žiadosť Štefana Furdeka sa v začal publikovať články, ktoré infor- vala Jane Konzelmann. Privítala podnikateľmi. život, ktorý striedavo prežil vo Pittsburghu (4. apríla 1907) stretol movali o Slovenskej lige v Amerike i hostí zo Slovenska a účastníkov V ďalšom programe popu- svojej domovine, i na americkom výbor zložený z predstaviteľov slo- o živote krajanov v zámorí. V tomto festivalu. Potom uviedla Renátu lárrny spevák Rado Lesay vys- kontinente. Narodil sa v chudobnej venskej tlače, na ktorom bol účastný čase sa uskutočnilo aj jeho stretnu- Vasilovú, ktorá viedla predstave- túpil so zmesou ľudových i roľníckej rodine Jozefa Gessaya a aj Ignác Gessay. Výbor odsúhlasil tie s ministrom Vavrom Šrobárom, moderných slovenských piesní. založenie Slovenskej ligy v Amerike nie krojov. Vyše 30 jednotlivcov, Žofi e Gessayovej, dňa 17. júna 1874. na ktorom sa dohodli na zriadení Opätovné vystúpenie mal sú- manifestom z 30. mája 1907. Gessay Informačnej kancelárie v Bratislave, najmladších i starších, vystúpilo bol zvolený do pripraveného výboru, ktorá mala za úlohu poskytovať Slo- na javisku v krojoch z rôznych bor Kečera a fujarista Rychlik ktorý mal za úlohu pripraviť stanovy venskej lige v Amerike rôzne prie- slovenských krajov. zakončil skoro trojhodinový a program Slovenskej ligy. myselné zvesti. Predpokladalo sa, Po prehliadke krojov sa pred- program melódiami z jeho Popri práci pre Slovenskú ligu že vďaka Informačnej kancelárii by stavili detské folklórne skupiny obľúbenej fujary. v Amerike, Gessay pracoval aj sa mohlo na Slovensko vrátiť až 100 Limboráčik a Hlas z New Yorku Po skončení kultúrneho pro- naďalej ako novinár a popri redigo- 000 krajanov z Ameriky, ktorí mali a Slnovrátok z Hillsboro, N.J. Po gramu hudobná skupina Kontak- vaní Slovenského denníka vzal na skúsenosti so zakladaním podnikov, nich vystúpil hosťujúci súbor ty hrala tanečné piesne a v ďalšej svoje plecia, počas obdobia jedného obchodovaním a bankárstvom. Kečera zo Slovenska. Nasledo- časti parku pokračovali hry pre roka (1908 – 1909) aj redigovanie Medzi najväčší úspech Kancelá- valo vystúpenie známeho fuja- deti. Pri potravinových stánkoch časopisu Rarášek. V roku 1909 rie jednoznačne patrilo odkúpenie boli po skončení kultúrneho pro- založil mesačník pre dospievajúcich ristu z Bostonu, Mass. Bohusla- a rozparcelovanie takmer 1 603 ha gramu dlhé rady. Mnohí si ešte s výstižným názvom Mládež, ktorý statku, ktorý pod vedením Gessaya va Rychlika, ktorý je veľkým obsahoval príspevky pre študentov americkí Slováci odkúpili a vytvorili propagátorom fujary v Amerike pred odchodom z parku chceli stredných škôl. si na ňom svoje hospodárstva. Za cez internet ([email protected]) pochutnať na tradičných sloven- Po krachu Slovenského denníka jeho pomoci aj pozemky osídľovali a a na Gooogle. Po jeho výstupení ských pochúťkach. Ignác Gessay (Rovnianka zasiahla hospodárska sa prezident Kiška a jeho spri- Počas celého dňa sa konal aj (1874 - 1928) udomácňovali sa na nich. Táto osada kríza) Gessay bez práce dlho ne- (časť Malinova) dostala na jeho počet evod rozlúčili s obecenstvom. futbalový turnaj v ktorom súperi- V tomto roku sme si pripomenuli ostal. Už v roku 1911 sa zamestnal meno Gessayovo (Gešajov). Prezident odcestoval ešte v ten lo nieloľko tímov. Pohár 37. festi- 140. výročie jeho narodenia. ako hlavný redaktor Národných Podpora Kancelárie Slovenskej deň na západné pobrežie USA, valu získal tím Tatry Slovakia. Základné vzdelanie bolo Ges- novín, ktoré v tom čase mali 28 000 ligy postupne zo strany Slovenskej sayovi vštepované v Tvrdošíne a predplatiteľov. Za svojou novou prá- ligy v Amerike ustupovala. V tom v Trstenej, neskôr na učiteľskom cou sa presťahoval do New Yorku čase, v USA, v Scrantone, Pa., for- Slovensko darovalo do USA učebnice slovenčiny ústave v Spišskej Kapitule, i v Jágri. (1913), kde onedlho založil nové moval bankár M. Bosák plán na Ministerstvo školstva, vedy, ly začínajúce Šlabikárom pre Profesijnú kariéru si začal budovať periodikum s názvom New Yorský založenie novín Obrana, ktoré mali výskumu a športu Slovenskej prvákov, až po učebnice pre de- denník. ako učiteľ vo viacerých oravských byť najčítanejším časopisom v USA. republiky poslalo americkým viatakov,“ uviedol minister Peter dedinkách i na Zemplíne (Veľké Prvá svetová vojna predurčovala, Preto sa jeho redakčný tím obrátil Slovákom presne 499 učebníc. Žbince, Liesek, Štefanov nad Ora- že sa onedlho budú meniť hranice Pellegrini. na skúseného Gessaya, so žiadosťou, Ide o vyradené knihy sloven- vou, Tvrdošín – Krásna Hôrka, Ústie Európy. Pre Gessaya sa otvorila nová aby do časopisu prispieval aktuál- Knihy vyzbierali v spolu- nad Oravou). možnosť ovplyvňovať amerických nymi článkami zo Slovenska. Jeho ského jazyka, literatúry či vlas- práci s Generálnym konzulá- Počas vykonávania učiteľskej Slovákov ďalším denníkom Denný zámer sa mu podarilo naplniť. tivedy, ktoré už nie sú v súlade tom Slovenska v New Yorku. praxe občasne prispieval do hlas, ktorý začal vychádzať pod jeho Obrana, za pomoci Gessaya, bola s aktualizovanými učebnými Viac ako sto kilogramov vážiace časopisov Dom a škola a Slovenské vedením od októbra 1915. Popri onedlho najčítanejším periodikom osnovami a čakala ich likvidácia. učebnice dopravil do USA listy. Vrchnosť mu túto činnosť za- redakčnej činnosti postupne prip- v USA. „Našim krajanom, študentom vládny špeciál so slovenskou kázala a označila ho za „pansláva“. ravoval dohodu medzi zástupcami Gessay považoval činnosť bra- Českej a Slovenskej školy v Astó- delegáciou pod vedením pre- Gessay odmietol žiť na Orave Slovenskej ligy v Amerike a Českým tislavskej Kancelárie Slovenskej ligy rii v New Yorku, ktorí nechcú na zidenta Andreja Kisku, ktorý so „zviazanými rukami“. V tom národným združením, čo vyústilo v Amerike za veľmi prospešnú, so Slovensko zabudnúť a o knihy odcestovala v 22. septembra na do podpísania Clevelandskej dohody čase u neho dozrelo rozhodnutie širokým potenciálom pre amer- nás požiadali, však ešte výborne Valné zhromaždenie OSN do emigrovať na americký kontinent. dňa 22.10.1915. Tá určila, že za svoju ických krajanov i Slovákov. Avšak poslúžia. V balíku nájdu titu- Začiatkom školského roka 1889, svojbytnosť budú bojovať Slováci a jeho zámer bolo potrebné ešte New Yorku. dvadsaťpäťročný Gessay nasadol Česi spoločne. viac rozšíriť a najmä podnietiť na loď a vydal sa na cestu do USA. Hneď na druhý deň po podpísaní ešte bližšiu spoluprácu Kancelárie Prezident Kiska otvoril v San Diegu centrum Vo vrecku mal iba zopár drobných dohody bola v Clevelande na Huron so Slovenskou ligou v Amerike. Street založená Tlačová kancelária pre začínajúce slovenské fi rmy a odporúčacie listy od českého Práve pre tieto dôvody sa Gessay slovakofi la Karola Kálala a nie- Slovenskej ligy v Amerike, ktorú vie- rozhodol založiť sesterskú orga- Rozšíriť príležitosti pre nové slovenské spoločnosti v USA a ktorých národovcov. V tej dobe jeho dol I. Gessay. Zároveň bol založený nizáciu Slovenskej ligy v Amerike pomáhať im v ich začiatkoch je úlohou nového podnikateľského manželka čakala prvú dcéru. Zväz slovenských novinárov. na Slovensku. Bola založená 22. inkubátora Slovak American Innovation Center, ktorý v 29. septem- Vďaka odporúčaniam onedlho Odtiaľto vychádzali hlavné infor- októbra 1920 v Bratislave. Jej pro- bra v kalifornskom San Diegu otvoril prezident SR Andrej Kiska. dostal miesto učiteľa slovenčiny mácie o postupe frontu i o snahách gram bol postavený na moderných Centrum by malo po zvážení ich potenciálu podporovať naraz päť až v meste Olyphant (Pensylvánia). Slovákov o svoje oslobodenie. demokratických princípoch, na šesť fi riem v začiatkoch podnikania. Založila ho slovenská techno- Popri pedagogickej činnosti Ges- O možnostiach postavenia princípe nadstraníckosti i nadkon- logická spoločnosť Eset. Táto fi rma, ktorá pôsobí celosvetovo a svoje say posielal svoje články do krajan- Slovákov Čechov v spoločnom štáte fesijnosti. Liga vystupovala ako americké sídlo má práve v San Diegu, je podľa Kisku symbolom, že ských periodík. Jeho prvotiny boli bolo potrebné rokovať s diplomatmi združenie všetkých Slovákov sveta. na Slovensku máme talentovaných ľudí aj potenciál pre rozvoj takých uverejnené v Amerikánsko-sloven- z najvyšších kruhov českej a sloven- Od roku 1924 do roku 1928 jeho odvetví ako informačné technológie. ských novinách, ktoré v tom čase skej politiky. V roku 1918 americkí pričinením vychádzal mesačník boli najrozšírenejším periodikom Slováci a Česi prijali návštevu T. G. Slovenská liga, ktorý Gessay založil, medzi našimi krajanmi v Amerike. Masaryka, ktorý vo svojom prejave i doň prispieval. Jeho príspevky boli Články, ktorými sa Gessay prezen- podporil úplnú samosprávu Slov- zväčša osvetového charakteru a toval, mali taký úspech, že onedlho enska. Vďaka jeho postoju sa začal týkali sa náboru nových členov do mu šéfredaktor Amerikánsko-slo- koncipovať podklad pre ďalšiu z Slovenskej ligy. Počas svojho pôso- venských novín, Peter Rovnianek, najvýznamnejších dohôd pod- benia v Slovenskej lige na Slovensku ponúkol prácu redaktora v Pittsbur- písaných na americkom kontinente sa zasadil o to, aby liga mala svoju ghu. Gessayovi sa takto otvorila ces- – pre Pittsburghskú dohodu. Jed- vlastnú budovu. ta k jeho ďalšiemu, celoživotnému ným z jej signatárov bol práve I. Ges- Gessayovu životnú púť ukončila povolaniu – k novinárčine, ktorej say. 12. augusta 1928 o 11. hodine v ISSN: 0897-8107 Nová politická situácia začala sa venoval po zvyšok svojho života. Bratislave choroba tráviaceho traktu, Úradn¥ ™asopis postupne predurčovať Gessayov Pre veľký úspech Amerikánsko- na ktorú trpel od roku 1927. Jeho SLOVENSKÉHO KATOLÍCKEHO SOKOLA návrt do rodnej zeme. Politické a slovenských novín, ktoré sa stali pomník je vystavaný z obrovského Zalo¢en¥ 15. apríla 1911 – Vychádza ka¢dú druhú stredu akousi organizačnou silou Slovákov kultúrne dianie v novom štáte bolo náhrobného kameňa na Ondrej- žijúcich v Amerike, Rovnianek častokrát reprodukované smerom skom cintoríne v Bratislave. Je sym- Majitel« a vydavatel«: prišiel s myšlienkou pripojiť k no- za hranice Č-SR protichodne i ne- bolom úcty amerických novinárov k SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL vinám denník, ktorý by deň čo pravdivo. Preto Slovenská liga v jeho životu i dielu. Daniel F. Tanzone, redaktor deň ponúkal Slovákom žijúcim Amerike vyslala do Č-SR delegátov, Na Gessayovom pomníku sa Telefónne ™íslo: (973) 777-4010 v Amerike čerstvé informácie. ktorí mali situáciu preskúmať. skvie jeho celoživotný krédo: „Ak Myšlienka nadobudla reálne Po takmer dvadsiatich rokov moja práca vzbudila v niekom zápal V£etky ™lánky, príspevky a správy treba posielat« na adresu: kontúry dňa 25. marca 1901, kedy sa Gessay vrátil do Bratislavy, dňa o posvätnú našu národnú vec, vtedy Editor, Slovak Catholic Sokol, P.O. Box 899 vyšlo prvé číslo Slovenského denní- 16. júla 1919. Jeho úlohou bolo nežil som darmo.“ 205 Madison Street, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 ka. Gessay počas rokov 1903 – 1919 zabezpečiť tok informácií i nadviazať - Zuzana Pavelcová

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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., 8. OKTÓBRA, 2014 ČÍSLO 5027 Prezident Slovenskej republiky Andrej Kiska navštívil 37. Festival slovenského dedičstva v Holmdel, NJ 37. festival slovenského po matke slovenského pôvodu. pracoval v manuálnych zamest- dedičstva, ktorý sa konal v nedeľu Spravuje katolícku diecézu v naniach. Vyzval všetkých prí- 28. októbra v PNC Bank Art Manchester v štáte New Hamp- tomných, aby nezabúdali na Slo- Center v Holmdel, N.J., prilákal shire. Slovenskú homíliu mal o. vensko a sľúbil, že bude vďačný približne 9 000 účastníkov. Festi- Vladimír Chripko. každému kto príde s novým val navštívil aj prezident Sloven- Prezident Kiska a jeho sprie- nápadom ako pomôcť Sloven- skej republiky Andrej Kiska. V vod, ako aj biskup Libasci a asis- sku. Povedal, že je hrdý na to, že jeho sprievode boli aj podpredse- tujúci kňazi, mali spoločný obed bol zvolený za prezidenta Slo- da vlády a minister zahraničných s členmi organizačného výboru. venska, ktoré je krásnou krajinou vecí Miroslav Lajčák, americký Pri tejto príležitosti predstavi- a úspešne sa zapája do rodiny veľvyslanec v SR Th eodor Sedge- telia Slovenskej ligy v Amerike európskych štátov. wick, slovenskí veľvyslanci vo a spolupredsedovia festivalu Prítomných pozdravil aj pod- Washingtone a pri OSN Peter Daniel F. Tanzone, John Duch, predseda vlády Miroslav Lajčák, Kmec a František Ružička a gen. Nina Holá, Dr. Mikuláš Halko ktorý povzbudzoval prítom- konzulka SR v New Yorku Jana a Ján Holý odovzdali preziden- ných, aby si v rodinách zacho- Prezident Slovenskej republiky Andrej Kiska (v strede) počas Valného Trnovcová. V prezidentovom tovi Kiškovi exemplár knihy Slo- vávali slovenské povedomie, v zhormaždenia OSN 23. septembra v New Yorku sa stretol aj s preziden- sprievode boli aj viacerí porad- vaks in America a fi lm Slováci v čom im Slovenská republika tom USA Barakom Obamom a jeho manželkou Michelle. - Foto: Facebook A. Kisku covia prezidenta a ekonomickí Amerike. chce byť na pomoci. Oznámil, že odborníci, na čele s bývalým Kultúrny program začal o 2.00 priviezli 500 učebníc slovenčiny Takmer po 100 rokoch objavili v USA odkaz slovenským veľvyslancom v USA hodine. Radoslav Lesay zaspie- pre slovenské školy a kurzy v Martinom Butorom. val americkú a slovenskú hymnu. Amerike. Tiež sľúbil, že SR up- po vysťahovalcoch zo Slovenska Vo vyše 50 potravinových Spolupredsedovia festivalu John raví zákon, v zmysle ktorého a výstavných stánkoch si náv- Duch a Nina Holá privítali pre- aj americkí Slováci s dvojitým števnící mohli kúpiť slovenské zidenta Kisku a podpredsedu občianstvom stratili slovenské výrobky, knihy, výšivky, kroje, vlády Lajčáka a ich sprievod, ako štátne občianstvo. Tento zákon slovenský krištál, keramiku, aj všetkých účastníkov festivalu. bol unáhlene prijatý ako odveta výrobky z dreva, videá a typické Nasledoval príhovor prezidenta za maďarský zákon, ktorý udelil slovenské a európske pochúťky. Kisku, ktorý sa prítomným pri- etnickým Maďarom žijúcim O 11.00 hodine sa konali hovoril po slovensky a po an- na Slovensku maďarské štátne rímskokatolícke bohoslužby. Sv. glicky. Vo svojom príhovore občianstvo. omšu celebroval v slovenskej okrem iného opísal svoje skúse- Po prejavoch nasledoval kul- reči spolu s viacerými kňazmi nosti počas dvojročného pobytu túrny program, ktorý modero- biskup Peter A Libasci, ktorý je vo Filadelfi i, kde ako mladý otec (Pokračovanie na str. 19) Pri búraní starej školy Svä- mé, že ide o písomný záznam tého Michala v Jessup, PA našli krátkej histórie farnosti Sv. Mi- správu v slovenčine a mince chala Archanjela v meste Jessup. ukryté v malej medenej krabičke. Vtedy však išlo ešte len o osadu Ide o takmer storočný odkaz od a vysťahovalci zo Slovenska sa Slovákov, ktorí sa tam kedysi rozhodli postaviť si vlastný kos- vysťahovali za prácou a lepším tol, keď ich bolo už približne 50 životom. rodín. Takmer po sto rokoch Portál americkej spravodaj- objavená správa odhaľuje, že skej stanice WNEP.com in- kostol začali stavať v roku 1896 a formoval, že malá medená obsahuje aj zoznam zakladateľov krabička s niekoľkými mincami osady. Na ďalšom papieri sú zas a poznámkami je z roku 1924, “mená farníkov, ktorí do posvi- kedy bola budova školy posta- acky tejto budovy vyplatili svoju vená. Upozorňuje, že Ame- základinu”. ričania mali problém zistiť, čo Na mieste zbúranej školy záznamy písané v slovenčine plánujú Američania postaviť znamenajú. Napokon oslovili ubytovacie zariadenie pre se- jedného z bývalých študentov niorov. Pôjde o komplex 31 bytov, školy Sv. Michala Bernarda ktoré sú určené ľuďom starším Škovira, keďže slovenčina bo- ako 55 rokov. Po objavení malej la kedysi súčasťou tamojších medenej krabičky tamojší úrad- učebných osnov. Škovir im po- níci zvažujú, že čosi podobné Prezident Andrej Kiska (na pódiu) počas svojho príhovoru k účastníkom festivalu. mohol s prekladom a ako je zrej- umiestnia aj do novej budovy.