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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., MARCH 12, 2014 NUMBER 5012

Assembly 162 Hosts Patronal Feast Day Observance in Clifton, N.J. 23rd International Men’s Basketball, Jr. Varsity “3 on 3” and Mixed Volleyball Tournament Set for DuBois, Pa. This year’s 23rd annual international Men’s Basketball and Mixed volleyball tournament is scheduled for the weekend of April 26th and 27th. The site for this year’s event will be DuBois High School in DuBois, Pa. Our 2014 tournament headquarters will be at the nearby Fairfi eld Inn & Suites in DuBois located just minutes from the high school. Our 2014 International tournament will once again feature three (3) divisions namely, the Men’s Basketball, Mixed Volleyball and our Jr. Varsity “3 on 3” competition. This divi- sion was adopted for our youth a few years ago and proved to be very popular for our younger members. As in the past, we will allow Groups to submit up to four (4) teams per division. In the Jr. Varsity division the teams can be comprised of male and female players but must be be- tween the ages of 13 – 15. These same players can play on the senior men’s basketball or mixed volleyball teams. This year’s competition will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Saturday April 26th and will continue throughout the day. We will utilize all avail- able courts throughout the day with the Semi-fi nal and Final games scheduled for Saturday evening. This year the Men’s basketball com- Allen J. Benko, fourth from the left, was among the 50-year members honored at the annual patronal petition teams will play a double elimination format and the sched- feast day observance of Assembly 162 held at SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Clifton, N.J. on Feb- ule will be determined prior to the event by the Tournament Director. ruary 9. Principals shown with him on the photo include, from the left, Attorney John D. Pogorelec, The team’s ranking will be determined prior to the tournament by the Jr., Assembly 162 president; Rev. Martin Kertys, who celebrated the Slovak Mass; Supreme Secre- Tournament Director. The mixed volleyball competition and the Jr. tary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., Msgr. John J. Demkovich and our General Counsel and Honorary “3 on 3” basketball event will once again be an all day “round robin” President of Assembly 162, Attorney John D. Pogorelec. Additional photos from the celebration may tournament. be found on page 11. In an attempt to draw more participants, the volleyball competi- tion will be a mixed format. Each team must have a minimum of three women on the fl oor at all times. Complete rules will be forthcoming. Thoughts from the Supreme Chaplain Lodging will be the responsibility of each group. The necessary arrangements have been made at the Fairfi eld Inn & Suites, however The Great Season of Lent you must contact the hotel and secure your team’s lodging before by Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic March 28th. The hotel is located at 2219 Bee Line Highway, DuBois, “The annual observance of Lent is not sung or said during Mass PA 15801. The telephone number at the hotel is (814) 371-2260. As in (from Ash Wednesday until the from the beginning of Lent until the the past, the Supreme Assembly managed by the Tournament Direc- Mass of the Lord’s Supper, March Easter Vigil. Neither is the Gloria tor will cover the cost of the rooms. (4 participants per room) In addi- 5th to April with one exception (March 19th the tion a breakfast will be available both Saturday and Sunday mornings 17th) is the Solemnity of Saint Joseph, Spouse at the hotel. Saturday evening we will feature a buffet dinner. special sea- of the Blessed Virgin Mary). I am sure that the 2012 championship teams will all be prepared son for the During Lent the altar in Church to defend their respective titles. I am in the process of securing a priest ascent to the should not be decorated with fl ow- to have our Holy Mass of Obligation for Sunday. holy moun- ers, and musical instruments may Entry forms may be found on our website or a copy can be tain of Eas- be played only to give necessary emailed to you by simply requesting them from me. All tournament ter. Through support to the singing. However on entry forms must be returned to me with their entry fee per team, no its twofold the Fourth Sunday of Lent (Laeta- later than March 28th. Please make your checks payable to: Slovak theme of re- re) and on Solemnities and parish Catholic Sokol - Sports Account and send to my home address at: pentance and Feasts, musical instruments may be 2821 Waterman Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. This year the cost of baptism, the season of Lent dis- played and the altar decorated with each team’s entry is $300.00 before the deadline date and $350.00 per poses both the catechumens and fl owers. team after the March 28th date. The entry fee for the Jr. 3 on 3 will the faithful to celebrate the paschal If marriages are to take place be $50. mystery. The faithful, listening during Lent, couples are to be re- If you have further questions or concerns please do not hesitate more intently to the word of God minded that wedding plans should to contact me directly at my home at (412) 881 – 3506 or email me and devoting themselves to prayer, respect the special nature of the li- at [email protected]. Looking forward to seeing you in DuBois!! are prepared through a spirit of re- turgical season, they should refrain Zdar Boh! pentance to renew their baptismal from too much pomp or display. promises” (Ceremonial of Bishops, Sometime toward the conclu- Edward D. Moeller 249). sion of the season of Lent it is rec- Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics One will notice that the Alleluia (Continued on page 6) PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 12, 2014

Our Sokolka of Assembly 257 Pope Francis Begins Lent by Receiving Rebecca Kona-Stanciu takes fi rst place honors in Ashes from Cardinal Tomko at Santa Sabina Pole Vaulting at TAAC Middle School competition On May 16, 2013, as a sev- Also, on that day, Rebecca along enth grader at Ottawa Hills Ju- with three other teammates, took nior/Senior High School, Re- second place honors in the Girls 4 becca Kona-Stanciu, placed fi rst x 100 meter relay and third place in the Girls Pole Vault with a honors in the Girls 4 x 200 meter height of six feet, six inches, at relay. the Toledo, Ohio Area Athletic This was the fi rst year in which Conference(TAAC) - A Middle Rebecca participated on the Ot- School Championship held at tawa Hills Junior High School Gibsonburg High School in Ohio. track and fi eld team. She was elated to win as a fi rst time track and fi elder. This school year, as an eighth grader, Rebecca enjoys playing on the Ottawa Hills Junior High School volleyball team again and looks forward to her second year of track and fi eld competition as a Pope Francis receives ashes from Cardinal Jozef Tomko on Ash member of the school’s team this Wednesday. spring. Rebecca is our Sokolka of As- Continuing in a centuries-old Ash To continue this tradition, every car- sembly 257 in Chicago, Ill. She Wednesday tradition, Pope Francis dinal, regardless of where they re- hails from a long line of Assem- journeyed to the Aventine, one of side, is named as a titular priest of bly 257 members. Her maternal the seven hills of Rome, to begin a Roman church. Thus, Cardinal great-grandfather, Albert Mis- his Lenten pilgrimage on March 5. Tomko is the titular pastor of Santa tina was among the founders of As a pilgrim, he led the penitential Sabina. And from the Middle Ages, the lodge which was founded at procession from the Basilica of San the priest of Santa Sabina was given the former SS. Cyril and Metho- Anselmo to the Basilica of Santa Sa- the privilege of giving ashes to the dius Slovak Parish in Chicago. bina. To a chanted litany of saints, the Pope on Ash Wednesday. He served for many years as an Pope walked with Benedictines from During his homily, Pope Francis offi cer of the lodge and was ac- San Anselmo, Dominicans of Santa said that Lent is meant to wake up tive in Group 4. Other family Sabina as well as cardinals and bish- Christians and help them see that members belonging to the Chi- ops who work in the Vatican. At San- God can give them the strength to cago lodge include her mother, ta Sabina, Pope Francis blessed the change their lives and their surround- Dr. Lindy Kona, her sister, Jes- ashes and celebrated the fi rst Mass ings. In one of the liturgy’s readings, sica Kona-Stanciu as well as her of the Lenten season. At the begin- the Prophet Joel, he said “reminds us grandmother, Professor Martha ning of the liturgy, the Pope was the that conversion can’t be reduced to Mistina Kona. fi rst to receive ashes from Cardinal exterior forms or vague resolutions, Our congratulations and frater- Jozef Tomko, retired Prefect of the but involves and transforms one’s en- nal best wishes go out to Rebecca Congregation for the Evangelization tire existence, starting with the center as she continues to promote the of Peoples. Cardinal Tomko is the of the person, the conscience.” rich gymnastic and athletic tra- Cardinal-Priest of Santa Sabina, one He went on to say that conversion ditions of the Slovak Catholic of Rome’s oldest and most revered starts with recognizing that “we are Sokol. May our ageless organiza- of churches. Every cardinal is given creatures, that we are not God.” Too tion slogan of “A Sound Mind in a church in Rome. Before 1567, the many people today, he said, think a Sound Body” continue to moti- college of cardinals was made up of they have power and “play at being vate and inspire her. Zdar Boh! priests attached to churches in Rome. (Continued on page 13)

St. Nicholas Welcomed in New York City Slovak Catholic Sokol Hall 2912 East Carson Street Saturday, April 12th 9:00- 11:00AM

Tickets will be on sale starting in March on Wednesday and Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00PM at the Sokol Hall in South Side.

Tickets: $5.00 per person Children 2 and under are free Tickets must be purchased in advance. Tickets will not be sold at the door.

Bring your camera because the Easter Bunny will be available for pictures.

There will be tables set up with crafts for the kids.

Contact Kathy at 412-225-8233 or [email protected] with questions. Assembly 182 hosted its traditional St. Nicholas Day Party for junior Sokols and Sokolky on Sunday, De- cember 8, 2013 in the social hall of St. John Nepomucene Parish in New York City. The Rev. Stefan Chanas, parochial vicar at the well-known Slovak parish, spoke to the children about St. Nicholas. A variety of games were played and delicious refreshments were enjoyed by all. The highlight of the afternoon was the visit of St. Nicholas who presented gifts to all the children. An enjoyable afternoon in the best traditions of New York Sokol fraternalism and fellowship was had by all. - Photo by Jozef Bodo SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 12, 2014 PAGE 3

Q Group 5 bowling tournament at Yorktown Bowling Lanes, Parma Heights, Oh. beginning at 12:30 p.m., for reservations call Marty Zemanek at (440)225-8676. Q The Tamburitzans of Duquesne From the Desk of the Supreme Secretary University in concert featuring the music and dance traditions of central and eastern Europe, includ- My Fraternal View ing Slovakia, at the Rosen Theater at the Wayne YMCA, One Pike by Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. Drive, Wayne, N.J. beginning at 2 p.m., tickets $25.00, for tickets call (877)826-6437, www.duq.edu/ tamburitzans. Q Wreath 81 meeting at Sacred Heart Rose Room, 1717 LaPorte LOOKING AHEAD TO A BUSY SEASON preme Board of Directors. Ave., Whiting, Ind. beginning at 1 As we look forward to a sense of normalcy following one of I am sure you would agree, that life would be great if we could p.m. the most intense winter seasons in a number of years, most of us are get things accomplished once and for all. Painting a house, waxing the SAT.APRIL 12 anticipating the warmth and excitement of the spring season. Hopefully, car, mowing the lawn....well you get the idea. The good news is that Q Easter Bunny Breakfast hosted March will be a welcome relief from the past few months. What made one of our insurance plans is based on this concept. It’s our Legacy by Assembly 16 and Wreath 22 at this winter season so diffi cult was the fact that the cold, snow and blus- Single Premium plan. The premium is paid in one lump sum at the time the Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, tery conditions covered most of the country. Whether it was New York, of application. This plan provides a fully paid up insurance certifi cate 2912 East Carson St., South Pittsburgh, Chicago, Minneapolis, Toronto, Atlanta or Passaic, all of us at a great savings for the life of the certifi cate holder. This plan is ideal Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. 9 to 11 a.m., were affected. Hopefully, this is all in the past and we can now look for young people, and useful for adults who prefer to have their life in- $5.00 per person, for reservations forward to warmer weather which will allow us to get up and about and surance prepaid or used for wealth transfer. This plan is available for call Kathy at (412)225-8233 or get out of the confi nes of our homes. ages 0 - 90. The minimum certifi cate is $5,000. And since premiums [email protected]. As you know, we are a unique fraternal organization which are based on age, it’s the perfect plan for our children and grandchil- Q Group 14 semi-annual meeting places great emphasis on sports and community interaction. I hope you dren. Grandparents, has there been a new bundle of joy welcomed in at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, took notice of the list of upcoming Sokol sporting events scheduled for your family recently? Why not purchase a Legacy Single Premium plan 2912 East Carson St., South Side, the year which appeared on the front page of the last issue. Just think- for the newborn. He or she will enjoy all the benefi ts of membership Pittsburgh, Pa. beginning at 11:15 ing about all the outdoor activities ahead should warm our hearts. In throughout his or her life. You’ll enjoy peace of mind and know that the a.m. this issue, details about our 23rd International Basketball and Volleyball organization that you have loved and more than likely where your own SUN.APRIL 13 Tournament scheduled for DuBois, Pa., April 25-27 may be found. As parents and grandparents enjoyed membership, will continue to provide Q Assembly 34, St. George pa- you know, this particular tournament is held every other year. So with its fi nancial security for the newest generation of your family. We have tronal feast day observance at SS. convenient, central location, I hope that many of our Groups will make been a family-oriented organization from our very beginning nearly 109 Cyril and Methodius Parish, Sec- every effort to send their teams to this year’s competition. In addition in years ago, and we continue to do so at the present. Grandparents, I am ond Street and 13th Ave., N.E., this issue, we also announce the details of this year’s 68th International sure you realize that most young families run on a very tight budget and Minneapolis, Minn. beginning Bowling Tournament, scheduled for Canton, Mich., just outside Detroit, assistance you can provide in insurance costs will be very much appreci- with Mass at 9 a.m. followed by a May 16-18. Our bowling tournament, which this year celebrates its 68th ated. Your grandchildren then can enjoy the benefi ts that are offered with full breakfast in the Father George competition, is after the Slet, our oldest sporting event. Begun following their membership. Dargay Memorial Hall of the par- the Second World War, under the leadership and inspiration of the late And speaking of benefi ts, I remind our members that March ish, free of charge, call James T. Frank S. Petruff, generations of Sokol bowlers have enjoyed this sport. 31 is the deadline for receipt of all applications for our 2014 scholarship Genosky (763)789-9196. At all of our 2014 tournaments, while we look forward to seeing our grants. Remember, all applicants for our college grants need to do so on APRIL 25-27 veteran competitors, we also anticipate welcoming some fi rst timers. line. Applications for both our Catholic High School and Catholic Grade Q 23rd International Men’s Basket- Remember, you may be new at your fi rst Sokol tournament, however School grants may be found in this issue. A total of $62,000 in scholar- ball and Women’s Volleyball Tour- you are welcomed sincerely as family. Read about the details of these ship grants will be available to qualifi ed members. nament at Dubois High School, upcoming tournaments, mark your calendars and then plan to partici- And fi nally, we extend prayers and warm fraternal wishes to Dubois, Pa. pate. These and other Sokol sporting events are some of the benefi ts you our good friend, Cardinal Jozef Tomko in Rome who celebrated his 90th SAT.MAY 3 enjoy as a member of our great athletic fraternity. birthday on March 11. He has visited our Home Offi ce on a number of Q Eastern European Food Festi- Providing fraternal benefi ts to our membership is very impor- occasions and was our guest of honor at our organization’s centennial val hosted by Assembly 261 and tant to us. However, in order to provide the funding for such programs, celebration in 2005. May God continue to bless him with good health Wreath 155 at the Slovak Catho- we need to promote new membership which generates premium and and happiness in the years ahead. lic Sokol Club, 411 Crestmont St., annuity income. I am pleased to say that the year 2013 has been a suc- Until next time, enjoy the spring season ahead and may God Reading, Pa. beginning at 10 a.m. cessful one for us. You’ll read about all the details as we publish the bless you and your family with good health, love and much happiness. MAY 16-18 reports following their presentation at the March meeting of our Su- Peace be with you and Zdar Boh! Q 68th International Bowling Tour- nament at the Superbowl Lanes with bowlers housed at the Holiday Inn Express, Canton, Mich. Greater Pittsburgh at the Sheraton Basketball & Volleyball Tourna- SUN.MAY 18 Sokol Calendar Hotel-Station Square, Pittsburgh, ment hosted by Group 3 at Douglas Q Kent-Dudince Sister City Asso- Pa., reception 6 p.m., dinner at 7 High School, Douglas Elementary ciation 12th anniversary celebra- SUN.MARCH 16 North Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. p.m., $70.00 per person, for res- School and the Douglas Munici- tion at the Kent Elks Lodge Hall, Q Assembly 162 meeting in SS. beginning at 12 noon. ervations call Kayla Ellis at (412) pal Center in East Douglas, Mass. Elks Lane, State Route 59, Kent, Cyril and Methodius Church Hall, MARCH 18-20 343-7077. beginning at 8:30 a.m., call Roger Oh. beginning with social hour at 218 Ackerman Ave., Clifton, N.J. Q Annual Audit of the Supreme SUN.MARCH 23 Manyak (508)476-2668. 1 p.m., dinner at 2 p.m. and enter- beginning at 12:30 p.m. Auditors for the year 2013 at the Q St. Joseph’s Day Celebration, SAT.APRIL 5 tainment program at 3 p.m.; tickets Q 75th anniversary celebration of Slovak Catholic Sokol Home Of- patronal feast day observance of Q 4th wine tasting afternoon hosted $20.00 per person, for tickets call the independence of the fi rst Slovak fi ce in Passaic, N.J. beginning on Assembly 182 at St. John Nepomu- by the Western Pennsylvania Slo- Dr. George Wargo (330)677-9094. Republic hosted by Assembly 34 Tuesday at 9 a.m. cene Parish, 411 East 66th St., New vak Cultural Association at the So- of the Slovak League of America MARCH 21-22 York City beginning with Slovak noma Grille, 947 Penn Ave., down- at SS. Cyril and Methodius Par- Q Quarterly meeting of the Slovak Mass in church at 11 a.m. followed town Pittsburgh, Pa. beginning at OUR NEXT ISSUE IS ish, 41233 Ryan Road, Sterling Catholic Sokol Supreme Board of by luncheon and fraternal program 1 p.m., the program includes ap- MARCH 26TH Heights, Mich. beginning with Directors at the Home Offi ce in in the parish social hall. petizers and live music, $30.00 for In keeping with our biweek- Mass in Slovak at 11:30 a.m. fol- Passaic, N.J. beginning at 8:30 a.m. SAT.MARCH 29 WPSCA members or $35.00 for ly publishing schedule, the next lowed by luncheon and program in SAT. MARCH 22 Q 24th annual Slovak Mass and non-members; for reservations call issue of the Slovak Cath o lic the parish social hall. Q Group 9 bowling tournament at Easter Customs Breakfast hosted Joe at (412)531-2990 during the Fal con will be that of Wednes- Q Assembly 25 & Wreath 15 an- the LakeView Bowling Lanes, Eb- by Prince of Peace Parish, Rosary day or Albina at (412)343-5031 in day, March 26th. Dead line for nual Lenten Mass and Communion ensburg, Pa. beginning at 2 p.m.; at 9:45 a.m., Mass at 10 a.m. at the the evening. all pho tos and in for ma tion for Breakfast beginning with the 8 a.m. $25.00 per person includes dinner Church of St. Adalbert, 160 South SUN.APRIL 6 this issue will be Thursday, Mass at the Church of St. John the at 5:30 p.m. at the Lilly Sokol Club, 15th St., followed by breakfast Q Group 1 annual bowling tourna- March 20th. View e-Falcon on Baptist followed by breakfast at the for reservations call Kitty Sweeney, and exhibit at the Parish Center, 81 ment at Paul’s Bowling Academy, our website: www.slovakcatho- Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, Per- (814)886-2473. South 13th St., South Side, Pitts- 377 Crooks Ave., Paterson, N.J. licsokol.org. Thank ing you for your con tin ued co op er a tion in ryopollis, Pa. Q Fraternalist of the Year din- burgh, Pa., free of charge, for infor- beginning at 12:30 p.m., $20.00 per Q Assembly 59 meeting at the ner honoring Edward U. DePersis person, women’s teams welcome; this mat ter, I re main Zdar Boh! mation call (412)481-8380. Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor North End Slovak Citizens Club, hosted by the Fraternal Societies of Q 46th annual Eastern District call Eric Topczij at (973)985-0134. PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 12, 2014 REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God ... and Slovak life Gospel for the Second Sunday Cardinal Jozef Tomko celebrates his 90th Birthday of Lent – March 16th On March 11, the Church’s most prominent Slo- dioceses in various countries in the third world served by vak prelate, Jozef Cardinal Tomko celebrated his 90th thousands of missionaries. Archbishop Tomko received Matthew 17: 1-9 birthday. Most people his age have long since retired the red hat during the Consistory of Cardinals held on May 15, 1985. On that occasion, a large delegation of A reading from the holy Gospel from most activities. However, those who know Cardi- according to Matthew nal Tomko are inspired by his continued vigor, enthu- many of his American friends participated in the pilgrim- siasm and spirit which cer- age to Rome sponsored by the Slovak Catholic Federa- Jesus took Peter, tainly belie his age. tion. James, and John his brother, Cardinal Tomko was Cardinal Tomko served as the Church’s principal and led them up born in the rustic village of missionary for a total of 16 years until his retirement a high mountain by themselves. Udavske, outside Humenne in 2001. Following his retirement in this congregation, And he was transfi gured before them; in the Zemplin region of Blessed Pope John Paul II named him to head the com- his face shone like the sun eastern Slovakia, on March mittee for International Eucharistic Congresses. On nu- and his clothes became white as light. 11, 1924. Early in his youth, merous occasions, Cardinal Tomko has served as the And behold, personal representative of the Pope or Papal Legate to Moses and Elyah appeared to them, he felt a calling to serve as a conversing with him. priest. He began his studies a number of important events in the life of the Church Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, at the Theological Faculty of in various parts of the world during the papacies of John “Lord, it is good that we are here. SS. Cyril and Methodius in Paul II and Benedict XVI. Following the fall of Commu- If you wish, Bratislava. A gifted student, nism in Slovakia, Cardinal Tomko helped to reorganize I will make three tents here, especially in the command of languages, he was sent the Church there and personally ordained all of the new one for you, by his bishop, the Most Rev. Jozef Carsky of Kosice bishops both of the Roman and Byzantine rite jurisdic- one for Moses, to complete his theological studies in Rome. Following tions. and one for Elyah.” studies at the Pontifi cal Lateran Seminary, he was or- Cardinal Tomko has enjoyed a close relationship While he was still speaking, dained a priest in Rome on March 12, 1949. He was not with our organization over the years. He has visited our behold, home offi ce on numerous occasions, beginning with his a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, able to return home due to the Communist takeover of then from the cloud the then Czecho-Slovakia. He pursued further graduate fi rst visit in 1981. In July 2005, he was the guest of honor came a voice that said, studies and subsequently earned doctorates in Theol- at our organization’s 100th anniversary celebration. He “This is my beloved Son, ogy, Church Law and sociology. celebrated the centennial liturgy at St. Mary’s Assump- with whom I am well pleased; From 1950 until 1965, Father Tomko served at the tion Church in Passaic and blessed the Centennial Plaque listen to him.” Pontifi cal Nepomucene College in Rome, subsequentlz at the home offi ce. He visited St. Mary’s Cemetery, When the disciples heard this, becoming vice rector. This was the residence for Czech where most of our Sokol founders are buried and was they fell prostrate and Slovak students studying at the various Roman uni- principal speaker at the jubilee banquet in Saddle Brook, and were very much afraid. versities. N.J. In addition, he has been a visitor to the United States But Jesus came and touched them, In the late 1950s, he was among the proponents on numerous occasions. saying, Over the years, Cardinal Tomko has authored nu- “Rise, and do not be afraid.” of establishing a Slovak seminary and spiritual center And when the disciples raised their eyes, in the Eternal City. He became a founder of the Slovak merous books in various languages. His most recent they saw no one else but Jesus alone. Institute of SS. Cyril and Methodius or Ustav as it was work, “On Missionary Roads” has been translated into As they were coming down from the mountain, known. Beginning at Christmas of 1959, Father Tomko many languages. This work chronicles his many travels Jesus charged them, made his fi rst trip to the United States to seek support to the four corners of world on behalf of the gospel dur- “Do not tell the vision to anyone for the establishment of the Ustav within the American ing his years as the Church’s chief missionary. The Eng- until the Son of Man Slovak community. Following the fi rst substantial dona- lish work is published by Ignatius Press of San Francisco. has been raised from the dead.” tion of $50,000 for the project from St. Andrew Svorad Cardinal Tomko returned to Slovakia to celebrate Benedictine Abbey in Cleveland, he returned to Rome his 90th birthday. He visited his native Archdiocese of The Gospel of the Lord. confi dent of the project’s potential support from among Kosice where he was honored along with the Archbish- American Slovaks. Subsequently, other large donations op-Emeritus, Alojz Tkac. On February 28, he began his came from our Slovak Catholic fraternals, including the visit by celebrating Mass in the Church of St. Anthony Gospel for the Third Sunday Slovak Catholic Sokol, united in the Slovak Catholic of Padua for the seminarians of the Kosice Major Semi- of Lent - March 23rd Federation; insured the success of the undertaking. In nary. On Sunday, March 2, thousands fi lled the Cathe- September 1963, the Slovak Institute was blessed and dral of St. Elizabeth where His Eminence was principal John 4:5-15, 19h-26, 39a, 40-42 celebrant of a Mass of Thanksgiving. Among the prel- dedicated. Today, the Ustav is now the Pontifi cal Slovak A reading from the holy Gospel College of SS. Cyril and Methodius. ates present were the Papal Nuncio, Archbishop Ma- according to John Beginning in 1961, Father Tomko began his work rio Giordano, Archbishop Bernard Bober, the current within several dicasteries of the Roman Curia, includ- Archbishop of Kosice who offered the offi cial welcome Jesus came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, ing the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith and and at the conclusion of the liturgy read the congratu- near a plot of land that Jacob the Congregation for Bishops, where he served as the latory letter from Pope Francis ; Archbishop Stanislav had given to his son Joseph. Substitute Secretary; and residing at the Slovak Insti- Zvolensky of Bratislava who was the homilist; Arch- Jacob’s well was there. tute. In 1963, he was named a Monsignor by Pope John bishop Jan Babyak, S.J., Metropolitan of the Greek Jesus, tired from his journey, XXIII. With his fl uency in languages, including Eng- Catholic Church in Slovakia, Archbishop Alojz Tkac as sat down there at the well. It was about noon. lish, Italian, German, French, Spanish as well his native well as other bishops. On Monday, March 3, Cardinal A woman of Samaria came to draw water. Tomko traveled to his native village of Udavske where Jesus said to her, “Give me a drink.” Slovak and most of the Slavic languages, he played an His disciples had gone into the town important role in the International Synod of Bishops, a he was honored by the local clergy and faithful. He to buy food. post Vatican II body established by Pope Paul VI. was principal celebrant in the Church of the Most Holy The Samaritan woman said to him, Blessed Pope John Paul II chose Msgr. Tomko to Trinity where His Eminence was baptized and received “How can you, a Jew, ask me, serve as the second General Secretary of the Interna- his early sacraments. a Samaritan woman, for a drink?” tional Synod of Bishops on July 14, 1979. He appointed Cardinal Tomko has been blessed with good health (For Jews use nothing in common with Samaritans.) him a titular Archbishop and personally ordained him and continued enthusiasm for the message of the Gospel. Jesus answered and said to her, to the episcopacy on September 15 of that year in the Celebrating a truly “patriarchal” 90th birthday is cer- “If you knew the gift of God Sistine Chapel. Archbishop Tomko directed the synods tainly unique, a joy we all share. He has been a credit to and who is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink,’ held in 1980, 1983 and the special synod in 1985 com- the Slovak nation. His many friends among his “English- you would have asked him speaking krajania” here in the United States and Canada and he would have given you living water.” memorating the 20th anniversary of the close of the The woman said to him, “Sir, you do not even Second Vatican Council. extend prayerful best wishes to him at this time. May have a bucket and the cistern is deep; Then on April 24, 1985, the same Pope named God continue to bless him with good health and happi- where then can you get this living water? Archbishop Tomko to the College of Cardinals and ap- ness on the road to his centennial. Ad multos, gloriosque Are you greater than our father Jacob, pointed him the head of the Congregation for the Evan- annos and Zdar Boh! who gave us this cistern and drank from it himself’ gelization of Peoples. Formerly known as the Congre- (Editor’s note: Those who would like to send Cardinal with his children and his fl ocks?” gation for the Propagation of the Faith, he was to head Tomko a greeting may do so by writing: Cardinal Jozef Jesus answered and said to her, the largest curial offi ce in the central administration of Tomko, Via della Conciliazione, 44, 00193, Rome, It- “Everyone who drinks this water the Church, having jurisdiction over more than 1,000 aly.) (Continued on page 16) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 12, 2014 PAGE 5

of First Avenue and East 66th Street Lodge Jottings in Manhattan. Following the liturgy Announcing Our College which will be celebrated for our liv- Scholarship Grants for 2014 CLIFTON, N.J. its 105th anniversary. It was on April ing and deceased members, we will by Julie Ann Dobbs Assembly 162 4, 1909 that a group of young Slo- enjoy our traditional fraternal pro- Supreme Vice President The next monthly meeting of our vaks gathered in SS. Cyril and Meth- gram and luncheon. We extend a We are pleased to announce that the Slovak Catholic Sokol will Assembly is scheduled for Sunday, odius Parish to organize a new lodge special invitation to the members of make available a total of $62,000 in scholarship grants to eligible March 16 in the church hall of SS. of the recently established Slovak the former Assembly 282 which re- members in 2014. Previous recipients of Slovak Catholic Sokol schol- Cyril and Methodius Church on Catholic Sokol. The founders chose cently was merged with our Assem- arship grants may reapply for a 2014 grant; however, per Convention Ackerman Avenue. All members are St. George as patron of the new As- bly to join us for the patronal feast mandate - a student may receive a maximum of two (2) Slovak Catho- invited to attend. sembly. Many of the founders hailed day observance. An enjoyable fra- lic Sokol scholarship grant awards in each category. Our meeting agenda will include a from area of Liptov in central Slova- ternal afternoon is assured. Founded A total of 30 Slovak Catholic Sokol college grants of $1,000 recap of our recent and very success- kia where the cult of St. George was in 1923, our Assembly has been ac- each, two Theodore and Mary Jane Rich Memorial Scholarships one ful patronal feast day observance. In prominent among athletic groups. tive in St. John Nepomucene Parish for a male and female in the amount of $2,500 each, two Emil Slavik addition, we will discuss upcoming Our lodge has enjoyed an active as well as the New York area Slovak Memorial Scholarships one for a male and female in the amount of sporting events in which our mem- sporting and fraternal life over the community for the past 101 years. So $2,000 each, one The Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial Scholarship bers will participate including this course of these many years. We are mark your calendars and plan to join in the amount of $1,000, one Krista L. Glugosh Memorial Scholarship year’s 68th international bowling pleased that the spirit of our founders us as we host our traditional celebra- in the amount of $1,000 and two Slovak Catholic Sokol (SCS) Memo- tournament and well as other lodge continues from generation to genera- tion honoring our lodge’s patron and rial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. business. tion. This past summer, young mem- honor all the Josephs and Josephines With one application you may apply for all college scholar- A happy spring to all our members. bers of Assembly 34 competed at the among us. Looking forward to seeing ship grants for which you are eligible. Note that only one grant Zdar Boh! 46th International Slet in Slippery a good turnout at this year’s celebra- per applicant will be awarded. John D. Pogorelec, Jr. Rock, Pa. We have a rich history to tion along with all good wishes, may College scholarship eligibility requirements: President be proud of. So come join us for an I remain, Slovak Catholic Sokol (a total of 30, $1,000 grants will be award- David Bulwin enjoyable patronal feast day celebra- Zdar Boh! ed) Recording Secretary tion. Anna Korcak • Must have a minimum of $3,000 permanent Life With best wishes for a happy and Financial Secretary Insurance Coverage. MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. prosperous fraternal year ahead, may • Must be a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol for at least I remain PERRYOPOLIS, PA fi ve years. Assembly 34 Zdar Boh! Assembly 25 Our Assembly, under the patron- • Must have completed one semester of undergraduate James T. Genosky age of St. George, will host its tradi- Wreath 15 studies as a FULL TIME student at an accredited college, On Sunday, March 16, Assembly tional patronal feast day observance Financial Secretary university or professional school, or be enrolled in a 25 and Wreath 15 will host our tradi- on Sunday, April 13 in SS. Cyril and graduate or professional degree program. tional Lenten Mass and Communion Methodius Parish, Second Street and • Must have an accumulated grade point average of at least NEW YORK, N.Y. Breakfast. All members are invited to 13th Avenue. Our program begins 2.5 or better. join us. We will attend the 8 a.m. Mass with attendance at the 9 a.m. Mass Assembly 182 • One parent must be a Slovak Catholic Sokol member. at the Church of St. John the Baptist to be celebrated for the living and We want to extend sincere thanks • Essay- “How has being a member of the Slovak Catholic where our pastor, the Rev. Anthony deceased members of our lodge. Fol- and gratitude to all who had a hand in Sokol infl uenced my life?” Ditto will celebrate the liturgy for the lowing the liturgy, we will enjoy a full the success of our Pre-Lenten celebra- Theodore and Mary Jane Rich (one male and one female grant living and deceased members of both breakfast served by the St. Cyril Slo- tion held on Saturday, February 15. in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded) lodges. Following the liturgy, a full vak Men’s Club in the Father Dargay In spite of rather inclement weather, • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship breakfast will be served at our Slovak Memorial Hall of the parish. We ex- a good crowd enjoyed themselves in AND Catholic Sokol Club. tend a cordial invitation to our Sister the best traditions of New York Sokol • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry Our Sokol lodges will soon have Sokolky of Wreath 47 to join us for fellowship and fraternalism. • Must be majoring in medical curriculum a new home. Our new complex is our celebration. The breakfast is free Looking ahead, on Sunday, March currently under construction and is Emil Slavik (one male and one female grant in the amount of of charge for members of Assem- 23 we will host our traditional St. located just below our present build- $2,000 will be awarded) bly 34 and Wreath 47. We hope that Joseph’s Day Celebration. Our pro- ing. We expect to move into our new • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship many members will make an effort to gram begins with Slovak Mass cel- facility in mid-May. AND join us for this annual fraternal event. ebrated at 11 a.m. at St. John Nepo- We would like to recognize past • Both parents must be members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol This year, Assembly 34 celebrates mucene Church, located at the corner and current Sokols and Sokolky by • Must be majoring in liberal arts, the sciences, pre-law, pre- displaying their names in the foyer medical or business curriculum. of the new building. If anyone is in- The Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in terested in memorializing their ances- the amount of $1,000 will be awarded) tors or who would like to have their • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship current family recognized, now is the AND time to do so. To take part in this fra- • Majoring in Nursing or Medical curriculum. ternal project, kindly contact Michael • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry. T. Matras at tel. (412)691-1306 for Krista L. Glugosh Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in the amount ISSN: 0897-8107 complete details. The date and details of $1,000 will be awarded) of the offi cial opening of our new fa- • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship Established April 15, 1911 cility will be announced in our Slo- AND Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol vak Catholic Falcon. • Majoring in curriculum with a focus in computer graphics, Issued Bi-Weekly Our Sokol lodges have enjoyed a design or layout rich history of promoting Sokol good Slovak Catholic Sokol Memorial Scholarship (2 grants in the sportsmanship and fraternalism for amount of $1000 will be awarded to the applicant that best ex- Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor many years. Our Assembly 25 was Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 emplifi es the spirit of volunteerism) founded on July 5, 1908, one of the • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship oldest lodges of our organization. Annual Subscription Rates • Essay- “Describe the one volunteer experience that made United States $40.00 – All others countries $45.00 Our founding in 1908 was just three the biggest personal impact on you- how/why”. years after the establishment of the national organization in 1905. The process of applying for any of the above college level POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, Our founders chose SS. Cyril and scholarships is completely on-line. Applications and instructions are Passaic, New Jersey 07055 Methodius, Apostles of the Slovaks ONLY available on our website @ www.slovakcatholicsokol.org and the family of Slavic nations as Questions regarding the Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Member of the Catholic Press patrons of the new lodge. Just about Program may be directed to: Julie Dobbs, Supreme Vice-President, Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's two years later, our Wreath 15 was Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee, vp@slovakcatholicso- Association of America established for women. Both our kol.org, (262)498-2571 lodges have been active in the vari- Deadline for submission of all scholarship applications is Proprietor and Publisher ous sporting and fraternal activities of March 31, 2014. SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL Group 6. We are pleased that today, In addition to our college grant program, we make available P.O. Box 899 Group 6, under the patronage of the 19 Catholic High School Grants in the amount of $500 each as well 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 great Slovak patriot, Msgr. Andrew as 38 Catholic Grade School Grants in the amount of $250 each. Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 Hlinka, is headquartered in Perryopo- Please fi nd these scholarship applications and directives in each of lis. Thus, for nearly 106 years our So- WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org the next issues of the Falcon. (Continued on page 16) PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 12, 2014

For students currently attending a Catholic High School Group 14 Semi-Annual Meeting Offi cers and members of lodges belonging to Group 14, “St. Slovak Catholic Sokol Francis of Assisi” are cordially invited to attend the Group’s semi- annual meeting on Saturday, April 12 in Pittsburgh, Pa. The meeting Abbot Jerome M. Koval, O.S.B. Memorial will be held at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, at 2912 East Carson Street, located on the city’s south side. The meeting will begin around High School Grant 11:15 a.m. immediately following the Easter Bunny Breakfast. On the As per the decision of the delegates at the Application meeting agenda will be discussion regarding the various sporting and 26th National Convention held in New Haven, CT, ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION you fraternal activities in which Group 14 will participate. We will also and amended at the 28th National Convention must submit a typed or written essay DOUBLE discuss our various fund-raising efforts. held in Buffalo, NY, the Slovak Catholic Sokol SPACED in 100 to 200 words on the following We hope that all Assemblies and Wreaths belonging to Group 14 is pleased to offer $500.00 grants to one young topic: will be represented at the meeting. Those planning to attend are asked Sokol or Sokolka in each of our organization's “WHAT DOES THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC to please call (412)225-8233 or [email protected]. If you nineteen Groups. These 19 Grants are avail- SOKOL MEAN TO ME?” This essay must be usually get an e-mail from me because you are on the Group 14 e-mail able to any qualifi ed Sokol member currently submitted along with the application. llist, my e-mail was hacked and I no longer have any of my contacts. attending a Catholic High School. This application must be received on or Please e-mail me at the address above, so that I will have your contact before, March 31, 2014 with a clear, small (2"x3" information. Eligibility wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. We are looking forward to a very successful meeting. Even if you haven’t been to a meeting lately, please consider attending. Your A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak Disqualifi cation thoughts and input are always valuable to the future of our organiza- Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a An applicant who neglects to submit or com- tion. permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the plete any part of these requirements before Zdar Boh! amount of not less than $3,000, and has the established deadline will automatically be Kathleen S. Watkins Claudia Borecki been a member for at least fi ve year. disqualifi ed. President Secretary Application is also available on the Internet @ Acknowledgment www.slovakcatholicsokol.org An acknowledgment of the Grant should be B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- 46th Eastern District Basketball and sible, if you are awarded a Grant. Volleyball Tournament on March 29 C. The principal of the Catholic High School 12, Reading, Pa., Group 18, Lans- must verify the enrollment of the applicant. Return of Grant Group 3, “Rev. Edmund Mochak” If for any reason the Grant is not used by of East Douglas, Massachusetts will ford, Pa. as well as the host, Group 3 the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not serve as host for the 46th Annual East- of East Douglas, Mass. Information utilized must be returned. ern District Basketball and Volleyball packets with all the necessary forms Tournament on Saturday, March have been sent to all the Presidents ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ 29. The games will be played at the and Sports Directors of the Eastern (Detach here) Douglas High School, the Douglas District Groups. Following the com- Elementary School and the Douglas petition, a luncheon will be served Municipal Center Gymnasium. All at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Hall. three facilities are in walking distance An enjoyable competition in the best SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL ABBOT JEROME M. KOVAL, O.S.B. MEMORIAL of each other. The Sokols and So- traditions of Sokol good sportsman- HIGH SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION kolky of Group 3 will be providing a ship and fellowship is assured. For Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______traditional New England welcome to additional information, call Roger all tournament participants. J. Manyak at (508)476-2668 or the Name______Teams from the Groups compris- tournament director, John Manyak at ing the Eastern District are cordially (401)626-2866. We hope to have all Address______invited to participate in the annual Eastern District Groups represented at sports competition. The following this year’s tournament. City______State______Zip Code______belong to the Eastern District: Group 1, Passaic, N.J., Group 2, Bridgeport, Zdar Boh! Date of Birth______Current Age ______Conn., Group 7, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., John Manyak Group 10, Bethlehem, Pa., Group Group 3 Sports Director Home Phone (_____)______High School Phone (_____)______area code area code Spring Is Due... Earth to observe. And it’s up to all the S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Make It Earth’s Day Too people to preserve that Earth. Comes spring each March and S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______many people celebrate it as a clean March On to Spring up the Earth day, a day set aside for If March comes in like a lion, it will S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______spring-cleaning projects. go out like a lamb. The old saying has merit, for it is Father's name______Are you a member? ______Not a bad idea... The enjoyment of life would in- a contradictory month, both cold and Mother's name______Are you a member? ______crease if people generally could be warm. It is the last month of winter persuaded to pick up trash, paint and March 20, the fi rst day of spring. Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______buildings,plant and tend greenery, The ancient Romans named the clean out lakes and streams, etc. Imag- month Maritus after Mars, the god of Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______ine if every community should under- war; and the Anglo-Saxons called it take a process of removing eyesores the stormy month. Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______If yes, please and improving their air and water. Stormy and martial it may be; but (yes/no) The fi rst day of spring, March 20, is with spring just a whisper away, can indicate Grade School or High School. What year?______a most appropriate date for the entire summer be far behind...

High School verifi cation (to be completed by High School Principal) The Great Season of Lent (Continued from page 1) Abstinence (not eating any meat I,______Principal of______ommended that a parish provide a based foods) for those medically (Principal's signature) (Name of School) penitential celebration, so that all able to from the suggested age of Catholic High School, verify that______is a student at may be helped to prepare to cel- (14-65), younger and of course (Name of student) ebrate more fully the paschal mys- older are encouraged as well. the above school and will be attending ______Grade in the 2014-2015 school year. tery. In the Diocese of Scranton, as Good Friday is to be observed as in many Dioceses a program called a day of both abstinence (mot eat- Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No_____ “The Light is on for You” will be ing any meat based foods) and fast- observed during the Lenten sea- ing (eating only one complete meal son, where every Roman Catholic during the day). Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2014. Church in the Diocese will be open I wish to acknowledge the source Return completed application to: on all Monday’s of Lent from 5:30- for the above: “ORDO, Order of Slovak Catholic Sokol High School Grant 7:00pm and a priest will be avail- Prayer in the Liturgy of the Hours 205 Madison St., P.O. Box 899, Passaic, NJ 07055 able to hear confessions. and Celebration of the Eucharist The Fridays of Lent are days of 2014”.

SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 12, 2014 PAGE 7 68th International Bowling Tournament Super Bowl Lanes, Canton, MI – May 16th-18th, 2014

It is once again time to begin preparations for your teams am. Please try and arrive at the lanes at least 30 minutes before of all rights to prizes. for the Slovak Catholic Sokol International Bowling tourna- your scheduled time. The cost of bowling per person will be ment. This year will be our 68th International Bowling tour- as follows: The rate is $17.00 for 3 games or $51.00 for all RULES AND REGULATIONS nament and will take place in Canton, MI. 9 games. (team/doubles/singles) The all events cost is an ad- 1. The Slovak Catholic Sokol Championship Tourna- The tournament will be held at the Super Bowl Lanes ditional $3.00 therefore the total cost is $54.00 per bowler. If ment is open to all members of our organization, both male in Canton, MI. It begins on Friday May 16th and concludes you attend the banquet then your total amount is $79.00 per and female (no juniors) who are in good standing and have on Saturday May 17th. The lanes are located near the Holi- bowler. been members or at least (3) three months SPL or (1) one year day Inn Express, which will be our main headquarters for the This year our Saturday evening banquet will be held for all other policies, prior to the date of tournament with a weekend. This will be a spectacular event that you will not at the Fellows Creek Golf Club minutes from the hotel. We minimum of $3000.00 coverage. Policy Holders - no Social want to miss. We hope the location will entice many “alumni” hope everyone will attend this special event, complete with Members. As mandated by the 2007 Convention, all new bowlers from year’s past, to join us at this special fraternal an awards ceremony, great food and drinks. The cost for this members enrolled after January 1, 2008 will require a new event as well as many new bowlers looking to combine a event will be $25.00 per person. This price includes all taxes, minimum of $5,000.00 of insurance coverage to participate in great family vacation as part of a special fraternal event. gratuities, a wonderful meal and a few drinks to complete the the 2012 programs. All of the preparations are complete and you can now re- evening. 2a. All members of the competing teams must be mem- serve your rooms. We are able to enjoy a low price of $81.99/ All is ready for this year’s event. If there are any further bers of the same Assembly or Wreath. There is no limit to the night, plus tax. A total of 50 rooms have been reserved for questions or concerns in the short term, please contact me at number of teams from each Assembly or Wreath. Friday and Saturday nights at this special rate for the Slovak my home telephone number (412) 881-3506 or email me at 2b. An Assembly or Wreath not having enough bowlers Catholic Sokol. As well, if any of our members wish to arrive [email protected]. I am looking forward to seeing all of to make up a team may combine with another Assembly or before the tournament or stay a few days later, they will also you in Michigan! Wreath to make up a team. receive the reduced rate. Zdar Boh! 3. Doubles teams may be from any Assembly or Wreath The hotel reservation number is (734) 721-5500. The Edward D. Moeller for both Men and Women Divisions. fi nal deadline to reserve and book your hotel room is April Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics 4. All participants must be certifi ed by the respective 15th. After this date, we cannot guarantee you will secure a Assembly or Wreath Financial Secretary and may enter only room at the hotel. Our organization’s blocks of 50 rooms is The purpose and aim of our organization in sponsoring once for each division. registered under the Slovak Catholic Sokol and when you annual bowling championships is to promote good sports- 5. High Score recognition automatically extended to contact the hotel please identify yourself as a member. manship, fraternalism and national interest in the Slovak USBC members. Eligible nonmembers can qualify for high The hotel address is 3950 S. Lotz, Canton, MI 48188. Catholic Sokol. score recognition at their option by paying a $5.00 participa- The telephone number at the hotel is (734) 721-5500. The As you know, each year the Supreme Assembly, recog- tion fee. Affi liated membership is $21.00. bowling lanes are located at 45100 Ford Road, Canton, MI nizing the great importance of bowling in our organization, 6. There will be at least one prize for each (10) ten entries 48187. The telephone number at the bowling lanes is (734) donated $55.00 to the prize fund for each team entry entered in each event, and each (20) twenty entries for All-Events for 459-6070. There are 60 newly renovated lanes with automatic in the International Tournament. This fi nancial contribution Men and Women. scoring which we hope will generate some high scores for our on the part of four organization is added to the regular prize 7. All-Events (optional), shall be handicap. This prize members. The bowling center is fully equipped with restau- fee collected by the bowlers. All prize fees collected will be fund is a separate entry ($3.00) and no tournament expense rants, proshop and all of the other facilities required to effec- refunded 100% in prizes. fee is assessed for this. Only those entrants paying this fee are tively support our tournament. In order to successfully operate our tournaments, we eligible. Please indicate All-Events entries by placing an “X” Soon you will receive your team entry forms, informa- must have cooperation and exact adherence to all entry rules before names in Team Entry space on Entry Form side. tion packages and further details about the hotel. This will be and regulations which govern teams and individuals. 8. Prize fee will be $7.00 per bowler per event. Cost a great fraternal event and you should plan to make your travel Please read these rules carefully. Do not overlook any of bowling and tournament expenses $10.00 per bowler per plans and hotel reservations early (within the next few weeks detail. event. Total =$17.00 per event. if possible). The deadline to submit your entry forms is now Comply with all requests at time entry blank is being 9. No entry money will be returned for any reason. April 7th (postmarked). fi lled out and when sending it in with the proper money order, 10. The United States Bowling Congress rules and regu- Team competition for both men and women will take certifi ed check or check. Be sure you have the bowlers affi da- lations apply to all bowlers. place on Friday night May 16th beginning at 7:30 pm. Since vits as of all sanctioned league averages for 21 games or more 11. The Championship in both Men’s and Women’s the facility is large enough to accommodate us there will be in accordance with our rules governing averages. This will Divisions will receive individual championship shirts. In the only one starting time for team events. The doubles and sin- speed up the mailing of prizes after results have been checked. event of a tie for championship, lowest team handicap will gles events will begin on Saturday morning May 17th at 10:30 Remember that false information will result in forfeiture (Continued on page 15) ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ ✄ May 16 – 18, 2014 BOWLING ENTRY BLANK Entry Fees 2014 Entries Close Prize Fee ...... $7.00 April 7, 2014 Please Read Carefully Bowling Fee (3 games)...... $6.75 Tournament Fee...... $3.25 SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL Total Each Event ...... $17.00 68TH ANNUAL Optional Events INTERNATIONAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT All Events ...... $3.00 Mail Entry Fee Payable to: Friday / Saturday, May 16-18, 2014 Slovak Catholic Sokol Sports Banquet...... $25.00 Account Super Bowl Lanes

45100 Ford Road, Canton, MI 48187 Banquet & Bowling Entry..$79.00 Mail to: Edward D. Moeller ...... Per person 2821 Waterman Ave 734-459-6070 Pittsburgh, PA 15227 Total Included...... $

CITY OR TEAM NAME:

All Attend CORRECT TEAM LINEUP HIGHEST USBC CERT./POLICY NO. WREATH/ Events Banq ADDRESS (Print or Type) AVERAGE NO. MUST BE FILLED IN ASSM NO. (X) (X) 1. 2. 3. 4. Attend HIGHEST Singles TWO-MAN EVENT Banq AVERAGE (X) (Print or Type Full Names) (X) - Schedule - BOWLING FEES, AS WELL AS, ENTRY 1. MONEY MUST ACCOMPANY THIS TEAM EVENT BLANK 2. Friday, May 16...... 7:30 PM FORMS MUST BE SUBMITED WITH 1. DOUBLES AND SINGLES COMPLETE INFORMATION 2. Saturday, May 17...... 10:30 AM INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL BE Prize Fees will be refunded 100% in prizes RETURNED TO TEAM CAPTAIN AND MUST BE RESUBMITTED PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 12, 2014 For students entering a Catholic Grade School (Grades 2-8) Slovak Catholic Sokol Catholic Grade School Grants Sokol Birthdays As per the decision of the delegates at the 28th National Convention held in Buffalo, NY, Christopher J. Koval, Pittsburgh, Pa., coke, Pa. a fraternal benefi t is being offered to our young a member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- Kathleen S. Watkins, Brid-geville, members attending a Catholic Grade School. Barre, Pa. Pa., Supreme Physical Directress and a The Slovak Catholic Sokol is pleased to offer David J. Marion, Florida, N.Y., a member of Wreath 22, Pittsburgh, Pa. $250.00 Grants to our young Sokols and Sokolky member of Assembly 162, Clifton, N.J. MARCH 24 in each of our organization's nineteen Groups. Amanda Maslar, Grosse Ile Mich., William J. Barrett, Yonkers, N.Y., Two grants per each Group are available to a member of Assembly 36, Detroit, a member of Assembly 219, Yonkers, any qualifi ed Sokol member entering a Catholic Mich. N.Y. Grade School (Grades 2 through 8). MARCH 16 Natalie G. Petro, St. Petersburg, Irene M. Kaschak, Pringle, Pa., Fla., a member of Assembly 59, Eligibility fi nancial secretary of Wreath 147, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak Larksville, Pa. MARCH 25 Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a MARCH 17 Tony J. Bruno, Sinking Spring, Pa., permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the Alexandra L. Brincka, Bloom- a member of Assembly 261, Read- amount of not less than $3,000, and has Disqualifi cation fi eld, N.J., a member of Wreath 2, ing, Pa. been a member for at least fi ve years. An applicant who neglects to submit or com- Passaic, N.J. Joseph P. Kostolansky, Jr., Do- plete any part of these requirements before John P. DeSantis, Vista, C.a., a nora, Pa., a member of Assembly 25, B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. the established deadline will automatically be member Assembly 9, Bridgeport, Perryopolis, Pa. disqualifi ed. Conn. MARCH 26 Frank X. Roth, Wood stock, Ga., C. The principal of the Catholic Grade School William English, Jr., Sarasota, Acknowledgment a member of Assembly 219, Yonkers, must verify the enrollment of the applicant. An acknowledgment of the Grant should be Fla. a member of Assembly 162, N.Y. Clifton, N.J. made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- MARCH 18 Application Anna M. Goberish, Ambridge, sible, if you are awarded a Grant. Josephine Bolek, Calumet City, Ill., This application must be received on or Pa., a member of Wreath 85, McKees president of Wreath 81, Whiting, Ind. before, March 31, 2014 with a clear, small (2"x3" Return of Grant Rocks, Pa. Patricia Brock, Pittsburgh, Pa., a wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. If for any reason the Grant is not used by Andrew J. “Drew” Pavlica, Has- member of Wreath 22, Pittsburgh, Pa. Application is also available on the Internet @ the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not brouck Heights, N.J., a member of utilized must be returned. Christine Johnson, Brick, N.J., a Assembly 1, Passaic, N.J. www.slovakcatholicsokol.org member of Assembly 162, Clifton, N.J. Geri Pollock, Ambridge, Pa., ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ Lisa L. Derocher, Warren, Mich., a a member of Wreath 85, McKees (Detach here) member of Assembly 36, Detroit, Mich. Rocks, Pa. Joseph A. Orzo, Dallas, Tex., a Kathleen Siska, Chicago, Ill., a SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION member of Assembly 219, Yonkers, member of Assembly 11, Chicago, Ill. N.Y. MARCH 27 Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______Dr. Ludwig J. Pavlo, Derby, Margaret Danowski, Shillington, Conn., a member of Assembly 282, Pa., a member of Wreath 155, Read- Name ______Passaic, N.J. ing, Pa. MARCH 19 MARCH 28 Address ______Linda S. Frank, Poland, Oh., a Jamie Lee Balchus, Wilkes-Barre, member of Wreath 54, Youngstown, Pa., a member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- City______State______Zip Code ______Oh. Barre, Pa. Michael R. Hennis, Palatine, Ill., a Thomas A. Chuba, Dauphin, Pa., Date of Birth______Current Age ______member of Assembly 11, Chicago, Ill. a member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- Matthew Maslar, Douglas-sville, Barre, Pa. Home Phone (_____)______School Phone (_____) ______Pa., a member of Assembly 261, Elizabeth Grace Hennis, Pala- area code area code Reading, Pa. tine, Ill., a member of Assembly 11, Janice Moeller, Pittsburgh, Pa., a Chicago, Ill. S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______member of Wreath 22, Pittsburgh, Pa. Cyril Iskra, Levitown, Pa., a mem- MARCH 22 ber of Assembly 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Samantha Cipar, Consho-hocken, Ronald J. Pulik, Yonkers, N.Y., a Pa., a member of Wreath 155, Read- member of Assembly 219, Yonkers, S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______ing, Pa. N.Y. Mark Matuschak,Esq., Marble- MARCH 29 Father's name______Are you a member?______head, Mass., a member of Wreath 15, Mariann Gurekovich, Whiting, Perryopolis, Pa. Ind., a member of Wreath 81, Whit- Mother's name______Are you a member?______MARCH 22 ing, Ind. Thomas R. Troxil, Canfield, John Krupa, Shavertown, Pa., a Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______Oh., a member of Assembly 108, member of Assembly 136, Nanticoke, Youngstown, Oh. Pa. Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______MARCH 23 Theresa M. Olshemski, Wilkes- Joseph Kobulsky, Warwick, Pa., Barre, Pa., a member of Assembly 59, Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______a member of Assembly 136, Nanti- Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (yes/no) If yes, what Year?______Group 9 to host bowling tournament School verifi cation (to be completed by Grade School Principal) Group 9, “SS. Cyril and Metho- and dinner will be enjoyed at the dius” will host its annual bowling nearby Slovak Catholic Sokol I,______Principal of______tournament on Saturday, March Club, located on Railroad Street in (Principal's signature) (Name of School) 22. The competition will be held Lilly, Pa. An enjoyable afternoon at the LakeView Bowling Lanes is assured. Catholic Grade School, verify that______is a student at in Ebensburg, Pa. Action on the For additional information on (Name of student) lanes begin at 2 p.m. Hosting this year’s tournament, or to submit the above school and will be entering ______Grade in the 2014-2015 school year. this year’s competition will be a team roster, contact Kitty Swee- Assembly 79 of Lilly, Pa. The ney, our Group 9 Sports Director at Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No____ tournament is open to all Group tel. (814)886-2473 or kitnmoose@ 9 lodge members with 5 man and aol.com. We look forward to see- Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2014. 5 women teams competing. The ing a good turnout at this year’s Return completed application to: price of bowling is $25.00 per per- tournament. Come join us as we Slovak Catholic Sokol son which includes bowling, prize celebrate traditional Group 9 Sokol Grade School Grant money as well as the traditional fellowship and camaraderie. 205 Madison St.,P.O. Box 899 victory dinner at the conclusion Zdar Boh! Passaic, NJ 07055 of the competition. The reception Kitty Sweeney SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 12, 2014 PAGE 9 Scenes of the Annual Children’s Christmas Party hosted by Assembly 28 & Wreath 18 Slovak Catholic Sokol Hall + Douglas, Massachusetts + Sunday, December 1, 2013

Our junior Sokol members are all smiles as they pose for a photo with Santa. Shown with Santa are, l-r, Cecilia White, Dria and Emilee Hamlin and Cavin and Liam White.

Presenting their wish list to Santa are, l-r, JT Bolte, Mackenzie and Aden Ahern.

Santa listens attentively to the wish lists of Reece and Stone Slowik.

Lovely Sokolky with Santa included, l-r, Molly Vincent, Kiara Johnson, Skylar Manyak, Allie Benedict and Brook Mazzuchelli.

Honorary Supreme Offi cer Roger J. Manyak and his lovely wife, Judy are shown with their grandchildren, including, from the left, Makenzie Cyr, Peyton Manyak and Sky- Lovely Shannon Ann Malley is shown with Santa. lar Manyak. PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 12, 2014

KIDS’ CORNER “Detský kútik ” March, 2014

Lent Activities Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of 40 days of fasting and Easter Sunday marks the end of it. The origin of Lent goes way back from the time of Jesus. He observed fast in order to free the world from pain, sin and suffering. The By Dr. Michael Kopanic following are a few ideas for Lenten activities:

Carnival (Slovak Mardi Gras) - fašiangy [faah-she-ahn-gee] Make Pretzels- During Lent, pretzels are served as snacks. They are made of

Ash Wednesday - Popolcová streda [Po-pole-tsoe-vah streh-dah] water, salt and flour. Pretzels are made in the shape of arms that are crossed Lent - pôst [ pwost ] together for prayers. fast - postiť sa [po-steet sah] I am fasting in Lent. - Postím sa v pôstnej dobe. [ Pwos-teem sah vpwost-nay doh-beh ] Make Bread Dough- Making bread dough is also an interesting activity during Lent. You can make crucifixes which are baked, sprayed with color and sin - hriech* [hree-eck] Slovaks pronounce "ch" as the German "ch" in the name "Bach." painted. and given as gifts or hung around the house. confession - spoveď [spo-ved], with a soft "d." Stations of the Cross - Križová cesta [Kree-zhoe-vah tseh-stah] Special Candles- Special candles are made during Lent.

God the Father - Boh Otec [Boh Oh-tyets] These candles signify the arrival of Christ who came to glorify the world. Jesus Christ - Ježiš Kristus [Yay-zheesh Kree-stoos] Lenten candles differ in color but ideally three purple candles and one pink or The Holy Spirit - Svätý Duch* [Sve-tee Duk] red candle is lit. The purple color signifies remorse and as well as hope. The * Slovaks pronounce "ch" as the German "ch" in the name "Bach." red or pink candle is to be lit for the third Sunday of Lent.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!

Candice Kraykovich 3/4 Olivia McLeary 3/6 Taylor Hazelbaker 3/13 Colin Baker 3/17 Tucker Ramognoli 3/18 Annalise Romine 3/19 Danielle Baran 3/21 Zachary Eckenrode 3/21 Savannah Raechel 3/22

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Scenes of the Annual SS. Cyril and Methodius Patronal Feast Day Celebration of Assembly 162 SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish + Clifton, New Jersey + Sunday, February 9

Headtable guests at the celebration included, l-r, Assembly 162 offi cers, David Bulwin, recording secretary; Anthony Glodava, vice president; Attorney John D. Pogorelec, Jr., president, Honorary President and our General Counsel, Attorney John D. Pogor- elec and Msgr. J. Demkovich. Assembly 162 President, Attorney John D. Pogorelec, Jr. is shown with Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. who was the principal speaker at the celebration.

Monsignor John J. Demkovich, center and Sister Maria Glodava, O.S.F., far left, are shown Offi cers of Assembly 162 are shown on the above photo. with Assembly 162 offi cers and guests at the celebration.

Allen J. Benko, one of the 50-year members honored a Father Martin Kertys, who is in charge of Slovak ministry at the patronal feast day observance, is shown accepting the parish, is shown offering the invocation at the celebration. Well-known Clifton Sokol activist, Thomas Krack, the Certifi cate of Appreciation and gold pin from As- right, is shown accepting the Certifi cate of Appre- sembly 162 President, Attorney John D. Pogorelec, Jr. ciation and gold 50-year pin on behalf of his cousin, Monica Krack who was unable to be present at the celebration. PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 12, 2014

about Slovakia provided to foreign countries, our embassies What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland abroad and foreign embassies in Slovakia as well as investors and other people who live in Slovakia but Slovak is not their mother tongue,” said TASR General-Director Jaroslav Reznik. According to Reznik, video-news about Slovakia in Eng- lish represents a format in line with a current emphasis on the development of video content as part of the ‘TASR in the Digi- tal Age’ project that Reznik introduced when he successfully vied for his reappointment as general director at the beginning of this year. At the moment, the early test edition of the video can be found at http://www.teraz.sk/slovensko/spravy-v-anglictine- slovakia-24-7/74185-clanok-html. The website is undergoing some fi ne-tuning at the moment and its structure will undergo News and Views from Slovakia... an overhaul, with an aim to facilitate navigation in the near future. The video news service will be updated weekly every Fri- EU Presidency trio involving The council authorized the Deputy Prime Minister and day. “We intend to continue with this trend,” said TASR Direc- Slovakia to hold fi rst meeting Minister of Finance Affairs Miroslav Lajcak to offi cially offer tor for Strategy Vladimir Puchala. “In the following days, we’ll Representatives of the Netherlands, Slovakia and Ukraine medical assistance in Slovakia. According to Prime introduce a video service(in Slovak) - Economy: Here and Now Malta will meet between March 27-28 to discuss the prepa- Minister Robert Fico, Slovakia is also ready to immediately - with presenter Richard Kvasnovsky and a discussion with dip- ration of the program for the six-month Presidencies of the admit hundreds of potential migrants. lomats entitled CD Klub.” Council of the European Union that the three countries will “If the Ukrainian side shows interest in medical treat- hold in succession between January 2016 and July 2017, ment of people who have been injured, we are ready to pro- Gasparovic: nobody wants armed TASR learned on February 17. vide medical assistance,” said Fico. Lajcak informed about the EU ministers of foreign af- confl ict in Ukraine The grouping known collectively as the ‘presidency Slovak President Ivan Gasparovic in a written statement trio’ will set about writing the program in early 2015, so fairs’ decision made during an extraordinary meeting in Brus- sels on February 20 to adopt sanctions aimed at individu- released on the evening of March 2 called on all sides involved there will be less than a year to go before it is fi nalized. in the Ukrainian confl ict to refrain from the use of arms. The fi rst meeting will be held on Slovakia’s initiative. als who are responsible for violations of human rights and violence. The sanctions include freezing of accounts of such “Any problem may be resolved with the use of diplomacy. The gathering is also set to feature a discussion on the trio’s I believe that nobody wants an armed confl ict that would lead to joint presentation and their way of addressing the public individuals in European banks and an entry ban to the EU. “Our experts are now putting together the list of specifi c the necessity of the international community to act in line with with respect to certain issues. international commitments,” said Gasparovic. “The establishing of joint priorities valid for 18 names which should be fi nished today,” said Lajcak, adding that the list will not only include people from the Ukrainian Gasparovic’s spokesman Marek Trubac announced that months will be one of the fi rst tasks for the trio,” said Slo- the president will discuss the situation in Ukraine with Prime vakia’s Foreign and European Affairs Ministry State Secre- government circles but also from among the protesters. At the same time, Minister of Foreign Affairs’ crisis Minister Robert Fico and Parliamentary Chairman Pavol Paska tary Peter Javorcik. in the presidential palace . According to the Slovak offi cial, the program will be management committee has taken measures to ensure the shaped in the latter half of 2015. This is partly in view of safety of ministry employees working in Ukraine at the Slo- the impending European Parliament(EP) elections and the vak embassy in Kiev and the Consulate General in Uzhorod. creation of a new European Commission line-up including Also, Interior Minister Robert Kalinak will travel to eastern its president. Slovakia on February 25 to conduct a personal check at the “We’ll need to hold intensive talks with them, and border with Ukraine. we’ll need to be in sync with initiatives that European com- missioners will come up with after taking up offi ce,” said Czech bishops ask Javorcik. Pope to meet Bezak According to Javorcik, issues to be widely discussed The bishops of the Czech Republic in Rome for their in 2016-17 will with certainty include the deepening of the Ad limina visit with Pope Francis, February 11-17, asked monetary union. The Slovak presidency - due to be in place Pope Francis to meet with the former Archbishop of Trnava, between July and December 2016 - may for one need to Robert Bezak, C.Ss.R., said Bishop Frantisek Vaclav Lobko- tackle particulars of the EU’s climate and energy policy be- wicz of Ostrava-Opava in an interview with the Czech Chris- yond 2020. tian television channel Noe, TASR learned on February 18. Aside from such topical issues,Javorcik also sees Bezak was controversially removed from his post by scope for the country’s broaching its own ideas. “We’ve Pope Benedict XVI in July 2012. gathering ideas from ministries, businessmen and NGOs at “The Holy Father is aware of the issue. It was obvious the moment, and we’re assessing if it’s feasible for these from his response that this case is not unknown to him,” said ideas to acquire a European dimension,” said Javorcik. Lobkowicz in the interview, adding that he hopes the case will move forward. “I personally have to say again that I don’t Slovakia to send additional know why Robet Bezak was removed,” said the bishop. soldiers to Afghanistan “The Slovak Bishops Conference doesn’t interfere in ei- Slovakia is planning to dispatch up to another six sol- ther the appointment or removal of bishops,” said the Slovak diers to the ISAF mission in Afghanistan, according to a Bishops Conference spokesman, Rev. Jozef Kovacik. proposal drafted by the Defense Ministry that has been sub- Pope Benedict XVI removed Bezak on the basis of an mitted for inter-ministerial comments. apostolic visitation that took place between January and Feb- The servicemen to be sent to Afghanistan form part of ruary 2012. Since December of last year, Bezak has been liv- the Deployable Communication and Information systems ing at a Redemptorist monastery in Italy. Module(DCM-C) unit, integrated into NATO structures. (It has been alleged that Bezak was removed for pay- The Slovak soldiers will join the mission based on a NATO ing too much attention to suspect fi nancial inproprietaries request and will be tasked with providing assistance to that took place in the archdiocese during his predecessor. The communication and information system services at ISAF Church has given no offi cial reason for Bezak’s removal. - ed. headquarters. note) One of the most colorful castles found in Slovakia is lo- The estimated costs of deploying the soldiers amount cated just outside its capital city of Bratislava. The castle to $225,000. This will be covered from Defense Ministry TASR launching English at Ivanka, located near the Danube River, dates from the coffers. news video service year 1209. The current castle complex, completed in the Approximately 87,000 soldiers and experts from 49 The Press Agency of the Slovak Republic(TASR) is Romantic style,was built in the late 18th century as the resi- countries are currently stationed in Afghanistan within the soon to launch a new English video service Slovakia 24/7 dence of the Grassalkovich family. The family maintained ISAF mission, which is in its fi nal phase, as it’s scheduled that will offer a weekly monitor of Slovak news on its news- the castle as their residence until the death of the last male to be terminated at the end of 2014. NATO is expected to reporting website teraz.sk. heir in 1841. In the succeeding years, the castle became the continue running operations in Afghanistan after the ISAF Slovakia 24/7 editor and presenter will be TASR Ex- residence of several noble families of old Hungary. In the mission is concluded in a support and advisory capacity, port Desk’s English language news editor Terry Moran, a early years of the 20th century, the castle was restored in however. A total of 291 Slovak soldiers are currently taking seasoned journalist with experience from Great Britain and the neo-gothic style of architecture. At this time, a tradi- part in the mission. Canada before joining TASR in 1995. tional park in the French style was added and cultivated. “As a national public institution, TASR covers news that In 1943, the property was purchased by the Jesuits to serve Slovakia offers Ukraine fall into the sphere of public interest, including information as a residence and infi rmary. In 1948, the Jesuits were ex- medical assistance (Continued from page 18) pelled by the Communist government. Following the fall Slovakia will offer humanitarian aid to strife-torn of Communism, the castle and property were returned to Ukraine, Slovakia’s Security Council decided during an Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the the Society of Jesus, where they currently maintain their extraordinary session of February 21. Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. provincial headquarters. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 12, 2014 PAGE 13

Celebrating the Feast of SS. Cyril and Methodius Pope Francis begins Lent by Receiving At Youngstown, Ohio’s Oldest Slovak Church Ashes from Cardinal Tomko at Santa Sabina by Timothy L.Wagner (Continued from page 2) cause that could lead to self-satisfac- For the past 21 years, the and homilist was the Rev. George Federation chapter usually meets God the creator.” During Lent, he tion. “Fasting makes sense if it really Youngstown, Ohio Chapter of the Franko. quarterly to plan these activities. New said, Christians are called to use the chips away at our security and, as a Slovak Catholic Federation has In his homily, Father Franko noted members are always welcome. There three elements the Gospel recom- consequence, benefi ts someone else, hosted a celebration honoring the that the brothers, Cyril and Methodi- are no dues or other costs involved mends for spiritual growth: prayer, if it helps us cultivate the style of the Apostles of the Slavs, SS. Cyril and us are generally recognized as being in belonging to the chapter. Those fasting and almsgiving. “In the good Samaritan, who bent down to Methodius. This year’s celebration responsible for bringing the message interested in the work of the Slovak face of so many wounds that hurt his brother in need and took care of fell on the actual day of the feast, Fri- of the Gospel to the Slovaks as well as Catholic Federation can contact Fa- us and could lead to a hardness of him,” he said. day, February 14th. The liturgy was the family of Slavic nations in eastern ther Franko at tel. (330)782-9126 or heart, we are called to dive into the Regarding almsgiving, Pope Fran- celebrated in Youngstown’s oldest Europe. In 1985, Blessed Pope John Leonard Yurcho at (330) 793-8064. sea of prayer, which is the sea of cis said it helps free people from “the Slovak church, SS. Cyril and Metho- Paul II named them co-patrons of all Editor’s note - It is appropriate the boundless love of God, in order obsession of possession, from the dius now a component of the Parish of Europe. Last year, we observed the that the annual celebration honor- to experience his tenderness,” the fear of losing what they have and of Our Lady of Sorrows. Dedicated 1,150th anniversary of their arrival ing our great evangelizers be held Pope said. from the sadness of not sharing their in 1901, SS. Cyril and Methodius is in the region. With the consolida- in the church dedicated to them in With more regular and intense well-being with others.” He conclud- deemed the “Mother Church” of the tion of many parishes, the number of Youngstown. This church enjoys a prayer during Lent, he said, Chris- ed by saying that Lent comes provi- Slovak and other ethnic parishes of churches nationally which maintain rich history of ministry to the Slo- tians are called to think of the needs dentially to reawaken us, to shake us the Youngstown Diocese. a Slovak ethnic identity or have a vaks of the Mahoning Valley. Slo- of others, “interceding before God for from our lethargy. Celebrant of the Slovak liturgy large Slovak American membership vaks began arriving in Youngstown the many situations of poverty and The Pope said there is a need for was the pastor of Our Lady of Sor- has been reduced by more than one by the late 1880s. By 1893 plans to suffering” in the world. conversion. “There is something not rows Parish, the Rev. Martin Celuch, third. Currently Slovak parishes in establish a Slovak parish were for- As for fasting, Pope Francis said right with us, with our society, with a native of Slovakia. Concelebrating the United States number just about mulated under the leadership and the point isn’t just to follow the rules the Church and we need to change, to 100. These are concentrated in the guidance of the Rev. Stephen Furdek for Lenten fasting and abstinence, be- turn, to convert! areas where early Slovak immigrants of Cleveland. The Bishop of Cleve- settled and worked, mostly around land gave permission to purchase Group 5 Bowling Tournament set for Sunday, April 6 the Great Lakes region, stretching property for the new church whose Group 5, “Jan Holly” will host its 4-men and 4-women member teams through Pennsylvania to the East patrons were to be SS. Cyril and annual bowling tournament on Sun- this year. Twenty lanes have been re- Coast and southern New England. Methodius, the patron saints of the day, April 6 in Parma Heights, Oh. served for our fraternal event. Cost of One signifi cant consequence of this Slovaks. The Youngstown parish The competition will be held at the the tournament is $30.00 per person declining Slovak identity is dimin- is the oldest Slovak parish in Ohio Yorktown Bowling Lanes beginning which includes $10.00 for bowling; ished support for the ministry of the dedicated to the brother saints. At at 12:30 p.m. Hosting this year’s fra- $13.00 for the banquet; and $7.00 en- Pontifi cal Slovak College of SS. Cyr- the time, Youngstown was part of ternal competition will be Wreath 153 try fee. For any additional questions il and Methodius in Rome through the Cleveland Diocese. By 1898, the of Parma, and Wreath 34 of Cleve- regarding this year’s competition, feel the annual SS. Cyril and Methodius Rev. Andrew Kollar arrived as the land, Oh. Following the competition free to contact me at tel. (440)225- Appeal of the Slovak Catholic Fed- fi rst pastor. The Masses and services on the lanes, we will enjoy the tradi- 8676. We hope to see bowlers from eration. Cardinal Jozef Tomko was were held in the basement church of tional banquet at the same facility. An all our Group lodges at this year’s among the founders of this impor- the present Cathedral of St. Columba. enjoyable afternoon is assured. tournament. Zdar Boh! tant educational institution to prepare The cornerstone of the present church As a reminder, we will bowl as Marty Zemanek young men from Slovakia to prepare was blessed in 1900. By 1901, the Father Martin Celuch, pastor of for the priesthood. Supporting the new church had been completed and Scholarships available to Lorain, Oh. members Our Lady of Sorrows Parish was Slovak College in Rome is an impor- has served the Slovaks ever since. In The United Slovak Societies of Lorain, Oh. will once again award college principal celebrant of the liturgy. tant component of the mission of the recent years, Bishop George Murry, scholarship grants to high school seniors who will graduate this year. Seniors Slovak Catholic Federation. S.J. merged three Youngstown Slo- who are members of our Slovak Catholic Sokol Wreath 111 may apply for these Another part of its mission, the vak parishes, namely Holy Name grants. In addition to our graduating seniors, grants are also available to those Youngstown Chapter of the Slo- of Jesus, St. Matthias and SS. Cyril who are members of the following local Slovak fraternal lodges: Branch 114 of vak Catholic Federation, strives to and Methodius to form the par- the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, Branch 228 of the First Catholic preserve and promote our Slovak ish dedicated to the patroness of Slovak Union, Branch 177 of the Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic Union Catholic identity in the Diocese of the Slovaks, Our Lady of Sorrows. and Assembly 160 of the National Slovak Society. Youngstown. In addition to the an- Each of the three churches serves For an application as well as the rules for these grants, contact Helene nual feast day honoring SS. Cyril as a worship site under the spiritual Virant at tel. (440)282-3325. Deadline for the completed application is May 30, and Methodius, the group sponsors leadership of the present pastor, the 2014. We encourage our Lorain Sokols and Sokolky to apply for these grants. a yearly pilgrimage in honor of Our Rev. Martin Celuch. This is a unique Zdar Boh! – Michele Mager, Secretary, United Slovak Societies Lady of Sorrows, the patroness of and successful merger and is the fi rst Slovakia and the Slovaks on the Sun- example of its kind among Slovak day closest to her feast in September. parishes in America. We commend International Slovak Catholic Sokol This year’s pilgrimage is scheduled the Youngstown area Slovak com- Sporting Events Scheduled for 2014 for Sunday, September 14 at the Na- munity for continuing to promote APRIL 25 - 27 tional Shrine of Our Lady of Leba- our rich Slovak heritage and faith 23rd International non in North Jackson, Oh. The local traditions. Basketball & Volleyball Tournament Father George Franko serves as Dubois High School + Dubois, Pennsylvania the chaplain of the Youngstown Participants housed at the Fairfi eld Inn & Suites Chapter of the Slovak Catholic MAY 16 - 18 Federation. 68th International Bowling Tournament SuperBowl Lanes + Canton, Michigan Participants housed at the Holiday Inn Express JUNE 27 - 29 27th International Softball Tournament Kirby Park Fields + Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania AUGUST 1-3 59th International Golf Tournament Oaktree Golf Club + Tam-O-Shanter Golf Club Middlesex, Pennsylvania Participants housed at the Park Inn by Radisson AUGUST 14 - 17 International Clinic - Kurz in preparation for the 47th International Slet Camp Fitch + North Springfi eld, Pennsylvania

Celebrate your membership in America’s Greatest Slovak Gymnastic and Athletic Fraternity. Mark your calendars and plan to participate! Zdar Boh! Edward D. Moeller Agatha Fabiny served as the lec- Preparing the reception which followed liturgy in the parish hall, are Supreme Director of Sports & Athletics tor at the Slovak liturgy. l-r, Agatha Fabiny, Ruth Bolan, Susan Mraz and Kay Franko. PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 12, 2014

Our walkers trekked a total of 91,875.49 miles in 2013 Slovak Catholic Sokol Walking Program Update by Katie Swift Supreme Assistant Physical Directress I am pleased to report our Slovak Cath- lina, Gary Watkins, Hannah Jozwiak,John FIRST NAME LAST NAME GROUP 2013 RESULTS GRAND TOTAL olic Sokol Walking Program results for 2013. Zelina, Matthew Zelina, James Sankovich, I was delighted to see so many of our Sokols David Olinzock, Sue Naelitz, Katherine Brad Hoeck 4 3119 9757 and Sokolky who have chosen walking as an Zelina, Larry Sevcik, Linda Sevcik, SM, Rich Walkowiak 14 3058 7930.5 important part of their Suzanne Zeman, Anastasia Krafcik, Nancy Paula Swoboda 4 3023 7301.9 daily fi tness routine Sankovich, and Ryan Jozwiak Cindy Walkowiak 14 2728.5 5601 to insure good health. 900 miles in 2013 Tricia Radtke 4 2707 9562 I hope that they will Michelle Hiatt, Terry Zelina, Heanne Bom- Melissa Golini 5 2300 18290 continue to establish bara, Noah Romine, and Ray Frafcik, Jr. Nathan Swift 14 2256 12009 and successfully ac- 800 Miles in 2013 Bob Roepke 1 2203.7 24697.45 complish their new John Benyak, Marge Kurta, Eric Jozwiak, Jane Krause 1 2093.48 11842.9 walking goals. Many Robert Benek, Glenice Zelina, and Sandy Kristy Peterson 4 2034 8236 of our walkers have Wilhelm Jennifer Romine 4 2004 13701.5 accomplished amaz- 700 Miles in 2013 Kevin Zelina 5 1985 28711 ing feats in 2013 and Alex Jozwiak and Victor Skvarla Michelle Mager 5 1977 11654 walked an incred- 10,000 Grand Total Mark Justin Bioni 14 1962.45 1962.45 ible number of miles. In 2013 our walkers Nathan Swift, Jane Krause, Michelle Mag- Lisa Hoeck 4 1916 13192.3 trekked a total of 91,875.49 miles, certainly er, Nancy Sankovich, and Ray Krafcik Jr. Joe Zelina 5 1860 26572 a great job! I congratulate all of them. I once 20,000 Grand Total Mark Pat Kelly 2 1823 10132 again extend an invitation to our members Victor Skvarla and Anthony Macurak Michael Zelina 5 1595 17873 to join us as participants in our walking Gary Watkins 14 1460 2462 program in 2014. Just clip the walking box Thank you so much for all your hard Hannah Jozwiak 14 1422 1422 found on this page and begin walking to work and dedication of recording your John Zelina 5 1325 19127 better health. Remember, each of us should miles. I know sometimes the weather may Matthew Zelina 5 1275 8611 actively promote our organization’s ageless not be the best. It may be too hot or too cold James Sankovich 6 1241 24516.5 slogan of “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body.” and some days may just be perfect. Either David Olinzock 6 1211 12720 Staying healthy and fi t has been a tradition way, remember to get out and get moving. Sue Naelitz 5 1200 15412 of our organization since it founding, so why Find a place to exercise. Katherine Zelina 5 1150 11272 not join our walking program. I am pleased Over the next few months I am going to Larry Sevcik 8 1145 13102.7 to present below some of our top walkers as research some of our past results that the Linda Sevcik, SM 8 1126.3 13082.1 well as all members who have participated in Walking Program has achieved. Look for- Suzanne Zeman 4 1105 9197 the walking program in 2013. ward to some interesting postings in my ar- Anastasia Krafcik 5 1100 5135 Many of our Walkers have accom- ticles to come. Nancy Sankovich 6 1089 11447 plished amazing feats and walked incred- I enjoy organizing the Walking Program Ryan Jozwiak 14 1022 1022 ible amounts. Listed below are some of the and helping you reach new goals. I am hap- Michelle Hiatt 5 980 15693 top walkers!! py with all of your success and I look for- Terry Zelina 5 975 17815 ward to another year of great results!!! Jeanne Bombara 3 966 16772.8 3,000 Miles in 2013 Noah Romine 4 910 3189 Brad Hoeck, Rich Walkowiak, and Paula Keep Walking! Ray Krafcik, Jr. 5 900 10427 Swoboda Zdar Boh! John Benyak 6 897 37157.3 2,000 Miles in 3013 Marge Kurta 5 867 5904 Cindy Walkowiak Tricia Radtke, Melissa Eric Jozwiak 14 861 861 Golini, Nathan Swift, Bob Roepke, Jane Robert Benek 18 860.5 1870.9 Krause, Kristy Peterson, and Jennifer Ro- Glenice Zelina 5 825 11127 mine Sandy Wilhelm 5 800 4095 1,000 Miles in 2013 Alex Jozwiak 14 769 769 Kevin Zelina, Michelle Mager, Justin Bi- Victor Skvarla 12 717 20486 oni, Lisa Hoeck, Joe Zelina, Michael Ze- Melissa Deenan 5 680 11163 Cindy Novak 9 650 838 Marty Zemanek 5 625 10796 Why not join your fellow Sokol physical fi tness activists who promote Christopher Zemanek 5 625 9499 our organization’s ageless slogan of “A Sound Mind in a Sound Body” Alex Krafcik 5 625 2755 and participate in our Sokol Walking Program in 2014. Just clip the Annika Romine 4 613 2408 walking box found on this page and start walking to good health! (Continued on page 15)

2014 Slovak Catholic Sokol Walking Program SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 12, 2014 PAGE 15 city of Pittsburgh, we will tour Le- 11th Consular Tour to Slovakia voca, as well as Bardejov, which is Assembly 201 to be consolidated August 10 to August 20, 2014 another UNESCO heritage site. The with Wreath 147 of Larksville, Pa. Escorted by Joseph and Albina Senko next day, we will visit Kosice, the second largest city in Slovakia. It is a Effective March 1, 2014, the 115 members of Assembly 201 Slovak Honorary Consul Jo- Cerveny Kamen, a monumental great place to shop as the main street in Larksville, Pa. will be consolidated with Wreath 147 in Larks- seph Senko has visited Slovakia 25 castle with a collection of antique is full of exclusive boutiques, restau- ville, Pa. This reorganization has been agreed upon and approved times since 1995, including ten tours and historic furniture. rants, and historic buildings includ- by the Home offi ce in Passaic, N.J. which he has arranged and escort- A unique experience offered only ing the 12th century St. Elizabeth I with to thank Mrs. Dorothy I.Lapasnick as well as all the ed. His wife, Albina, was born and on our tour is a stay at the famous Cathedral. As we are in the Eastern past offi cers of Assembly 201 for their cooperation and dedicated raised in Slovakia. With their expe- Trencianske Teplice Spa. On our region of Slovakia where the world efforts over the years and for all they have done for the Assembly rience, they have created a custom- way to the Spa, we will visit the famous Tokaj wine is produced, we and our organization. I encourage the members of Assembly 201 ized tour for 2014 which will take historic city of Trencin. When we will have a wine tasting in a cave in to remain active within our organization in their new lodge. you across Slovakia from the West arrive at the spa complex, we will the small town of Mala Trna. If there are any questions or concerns that need to be ad- (Bratislava) to the East (Kosice), have a tour of all the facilities, and As we travel through the various dressed, please feel free to contact the Home Offi ce between the stopping each day to visit the numer- have an opportunity to receive all of regions of Slovakia,we can make ar- hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m., Monday thru Friday, at tel. no. 800- ous historic sites of Slovakia. Each the Spa treatments. rangements for you to visit relatives 886-7656. night,we will stay at a four star ho- The following day, we will tour or family towns and villages at an If any member of Assembly 201 would like to be placed into tel. Over 270 people from the United the medieval castle of Bojnice. additional cost. These are just some a different Assembly or Wreath other than Wreath 147, kindly let States have enjoyed these tours with Before traveling to the Tatra of the highlights of our tour. The 11 me know. Joe and Albina. Mountains, we will overnight at days you will spend with us will be Once again, I thank everyone for their cooperation and under- When we land in Vienna, we will Banska Stiavnica, which is a UNES- enjoyable, educational and you will standing during this transition. Zdar Boh! board our private bus and meet our CO World Heritage Site. During our be pleasantly surprised what Slova- Fraternally yours, famous tour guide, Jana Patoprsta, two nights in the Tatras, we will visit kia has to offer to visitors. Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. who will conduct a city tour of this many historic sites including the Ta- For a detailed daily itinerary, con- Supreme Secretary beautiful and historic city. We will tra Museum and we will have din- tact Joe Senko at 412-956-6000 or at then travel to the capital of Slovakia, ner at a Koliba, a shepherd hut with [email protected]. Bratislava, During our stay there, gypsy music. We will travel to the Of the four advertised tours to YOUR BENEFICIARIES we will tour Old Town and other Pieniny National Park and go rafting Slovakia from the United States, When was the last time you looked at your des ig nat ed ben efi cia ries historic buildings. We will also tour on the Dunajec River which sepa- our tour has the best dollar value at on your valuable Sokol insurance poli cy? How impor tant is it? Just outside of Bratislava where we will rates Poland and Slovakia. After the $3,699 per person including airfare think about how much your life has changed. Have you married, di- have lunch and a wine tasting in an rafting, a Goral lunch with entertain- and all taxes. For a list of hotels, vorced, had children, maybe you lost a loved one? This is an item you authentic wine cellar. We will also ment will be served. fl ight schedules, payment schedule should con sid er an nu al ly. If you do need to make chang es to any of visit a ceramic workshop and tour On our way to Presov, the sister and restrictions, contact Joe Senko. your poli cies, contact the Home Of fi ce at 800-886-7656. 68th International Bowling Tournament (Continued from page 7) score if submitted average is lower than correct average 13. Teams wishing to bowl all nine games as Team, receive shirts, cash prizes will be divided equally. thereby resulting in a lower classifi cation of more handicap. Double and Singles in one day or a specifi c day or time must 12a. Handicap (Men) allowed will be 80% of the dif- Prize winnings shall be based on the submitted average if it submit that request at time of entry. (Only if necessary) ference between 200 and last season’s 2012-2013 highest is higher. However corrections in averages may be permitted 14. List team names in order of lineup to bowl. The sanctioned league average of at least 21 games. Bowlers who up to the completion of the fi rst game of a series. USBC substitute rule will be used in the event it is necessary. have no established average will use their highest sanctioned 12c. Handicap (Women) allowed will be 80% of the Average certifi cation must accompany entry form. league average of at least 21 games as of Jan. 1, 2014. A male difference between 180 and last season’s 2012-2013 highest 15. All teams must bowl according to the published bowler whose current average of 21 games or more at time sanctioned league average of at least 21 games. Bowlers who schedule. In order to ensure your choice of schedule time, of entry is (10) pins or more higher than the previous season’s have no established average will use their highest sanctioned send entries in early. average must use his current average. Male bowlers who league average of at least 21 games as of Jan. 1, 2014. A fe- 16. Bowlers have 48 hours from completion of tourna- have no established average for this year or last year will be male bowler whose current average of 21 games or more at ment to notify manager of error in score. listed as 175 average and will be handicapped accordingly. time of entry is (10) pins or more higher than the previous 17. Every consideration will be granted to request date/ Handicap will be limited to 100 pins per man per event. If the season’s average must use her current average. Female bowl- time preferences for out-of-town teams and individual bowl- bowler does not have a sanctioned average over the last two ers who have no established average for this year or last year ers. The success of the tournament depends upon all partici- years, the most recent 5 year history of Sokol tournaments will be listed as 150 average and will be handicapped accord- pants. will be used. If none of the above apply, the average of 175 ingly. Handicap will be limited to 100 pins per woman per 18. Bowlers need not report information as required by for men will be used. event. If the bowler does not have a sanctioned average over USBC (Rule 319d provision) for tournament prize winnings. 12b. All participants will be governed by rerating re- the last two years, the most recent 5 year history of Sokol quirements of USBC Rule 319e. Average to be adjusted ac- tournaments will be used. If none of the above apply, the av- ENTRIES CLOSE cordingly. Failure to use the current average shall disqualify erage of 150 for women will be used. MIDNIGHT, APRIL 7, 2014

Slovak Catholic Sokol Walking Program Update Kathleen Trifi letti 5 455 11171 Annalise Romine 4 441 762 (Continued from page 14) Jim Krasky 11 432 8497.2 Delvyn Nocjar 5 423 6765 FIRST NAME LAST NAME GROUP 2013 RESULTS GRAND TOTAL Nicole Simulcik 5 400 6133 Dolly Yonkoski 9 380 2448 Julia Jozwiak 14 610 610 Regina Davies 5 360 8379 Matthew Jozwiak 14 610 610 Steve Gaydosh 5 360 7668 Aaron Krafcik 5 605 2290 Ray Krafcik 5 360 7175 Jennifer Zemanek 5 600 13140 Anna Gaydosh 5 360 6798 Michelle Minnick 5 600 12726 JoAnn Antosy 12 350 6607 Judy Hromada 5 600 11270 Christopher Antosy 12 350 5520 Heidi Bioni 14 580 580 Helen Virant 5 345 5896 Sarah Bioni 14 580 580 Tina Hellinger 5 345 3104 Monica Heap 13 567.41 4626.39 Andrew Peterson 4 310 1404 Doleres Ganobcsik 5 543 8095 Barbara Petro 10 302 2495.5 Chris Antosy JR. 12 531.4 5368.4 Helen Zemanek 5 300 8371 Amber Radtke 4 519 1864 Marlene Cooper 19 298 4956.4 Evan Radtke 4 519 519 Paul Glovany 9 289 674.5 Sophie Richnavsky 17 518.5 18,783 Steven Pogorelec 1 267 5607 Zach Jozwiak 14 510 510 Annie Pogorelec 1 267 5358 Anna Zuffa 5 500 9364 Cliff Ainsworth 1 110 885 Anthony Macurak 14 484.5 20479.28 Kyle Peterson 4 105 105 Ilona Ferris 14 475 6279.5 Riana Hoeck 4 100 548 John Hmelnicky 7 473 11105.3 Grace Martyak 9 85 285 Joseph Richnavsky 17 467.75 18690.25 Juliana Hoeck 4 61 61 Chris Nedelman 5 465 11602 PAGE 16 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 12, 2014

Obituaries... In Memoriam Slovak Catholic Sokol extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of deceased members Group 15 President Chuck Fogle NOVEMBER 2013 Laid to rest in Webster, N.Y. Assembly/Wreath Member Age Date of Death Charles J.(Chuck) Fogle passed ing held in Pittsburgh in August of Assembly 9 Michael J. Buda, Sr., Bridgeport, CT 70 December 7, 2013 away unexpectedly on January 2013. Over the years, he participat- Assembly 9 Michael J. Maco, Sr., Bridgeport,CT 95 November 29, 2013 8 at Strong Memorial Hospital ed in numerous Sokol international Assembly 11 Robert B. Knizner, Chicago, IL 79 November 22, 2013 in Rochester, N.Y. as a result of a sporting events and was known and Assembly 11 Laveme Wolniakowski, Chicago, IL 79 December 8, 2013 heart attack he loved throughout the organization. Assembly 16 Joseph J. Dvorchak, Jr., Pittsburgh, PA 78 DEcember 0, 2013 suffered at his He was a delegate to several Slovak Assembly 16 Michael Thomas Sucky, Pittsburgh, PA 74 December 6, 2013 offi ce. He was Catholic Sokol conventions. Assembly 36 Viola Check, Detroit, MI 102 November 21, 2013 61. Brother Fogle is survived by his Assembly 78 Mary Jane Bolen, Bethlehem, PA 85 December 1, 2013 A native wife Sandie; sons, C.J. and Doug; a Assembly 86 Theresa D. Kaluzavich, Port Griffi th, PA 86 October 9, 2013 of Pittsburgh, sister, Joanne and her spouse Rob, Assembly 176 James A. Alaksin, New Brighton, PA 72 September 22, 2013 Pa., Chuck, Keenan; brothers, James and his Assembly 185 Frances Lopke, Binghamton, NY 94 November 21, 2013 as he was af- wife, Marcia; and William and his Assembly 224 Alfred S. Arvay, Jersey City, NJ 83 November 27, 2013 fectionately wife, Cathy; several nieces and a Assembly 235 Robert Lavelle, Exeter, PA 65 December 11, 2013 known, was nephew. He is also survived by his Assembly 282 William Babjak, Passaic, NJ 86 November 17, 2008 born there uncle, Dr. William Kitsko of Pitts- Wreath 11 George J. Chamey, Johnstown, NY 89 December 12, 2013 August 8, 1952 son of the late burgh. Wreath 14 Francis Demko, Johnstown, PA 86 November 12, 2013 Charles Fogle, Sr. and the former Family, friends and fellow frater- Wreath 34 William Tilicky, Cleveland, OH 79 December 12, 2013 Rosemary Ann Kitsko. He was nalists paid their respects to Brother Wreath 34 Klement Cervenak, Cleveland, OH 92 November 13, 2013 educated locally and was raised Fogle at the New Comer Funeral Wreath 43 Margaret Tholt, Akron, OH 87 August 30, 2013 in Johnstown, Pa. As a youngster, Home in Webster, N.Y. on Sunday, Wreath 85 John Hudacin, McKees Rocks, PA 77 December 2, 2013 Chuck was enrolled as a member January 12 with a funeral service Wreath 85 George R. Martonik, McKees Rocks, PA 77 November 27, 2013 of the Slovak Catholic Sokol in our beginning at 5 p.m. A private inter- Wreath 93 Louis P. Luljak, Milwaukee, WI 78 August 13, 2013 former Assembly 30 in Johnstown ment followed locally. Wreath 111 Charles P. Brezina, Lorain, OH 93 November 30, 2013 and began his activity in our orga- May our Brother Fogle, who Wreath 111 William A. Ragan, Lorain, OH 87 October 30, 2013 nization. Returning to Pittsburgh so beautifully mirrored our So- Wreath 153 Margaret Srnovrsnik, Parma, OH 96 December 5, 2013 he later became an active member kol way of life, now rest in peace. Wreath 168 Irene B. Morvay, New York, NY 86 November 26, 2013 of Assembly 16. When his profes- Throughout his life, he was a sional career took him to the Roch- mover and shaker and was a won- ester, N.Y. area he became active in derful advocate of the high ideals etary donations in support of our local membrances. Assembly 96 in Niagara Falls, N.Y. of the fraternal benefi t system in Food Pantry. Our generous members Finally, after enduring a brutal In recent years, under his dedicated general and the Slovak Catholic Lodge Jottings allow us to show our gratitude as true winter, we hope that spring is on its leadership, Brother Fogle re-acti- Sokol in particular. He will be fraternalists for our many blessings way. May God’s blessings be rec- vated Group 15, “General Milan sorely missed. Our sympathy goes (Continued from page 5) through cheerful stewardship. Coop- ognized among all members as we Stefanik” in Buffalo, N.Y. He was out to his family. eration in this effort is always appre- prepare for the joyous celebration of serving as president of Group 15 (Editor’s note: We have repeated kol traditions and fraternal outreach ciated. Easter. at the time of his death. Most re- the obituary of Brother Fogle, have been an important part of the We remind all our ill and home- Judy Strisko cently, Brother Fogel as president which originally appeared in the Perryopolis area. We have enjoyed bound members of our prayerful re- Recording Secretary of Group 15, was an active partici- February 12 issue, due to an error. a proud past and with God’s contin- pant in the Group Presidents Meet- Our sincere appologies.) ued blessings and the cooperation of our current generations, with a new Gospel for the Third Sunday of Lent complex, we look forward to a bright (Continued from page 4) future ahead. Looking forward to seeing a good will be thirsty again; but whoever drinks In Memory of.... Announcing the Memorial turnout of our members at this year’s the water I shall give will never thirst; the water I shall give will become in him Scholarship Fund!!! Lenten Mass and breakfast, may I a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” Julie Ann Dobbs remain The woman said to him, “Sir, give me this water, so Supreme Vice-President Zdar Boh! that I may not be thirsty Michael T. Matras or have to keep coming here to draw water. Have you found yourself looking for a way to memorialize a I can see you are a prophet. lost loved one or fellow Group/Wreath/Assembly member? Why WHITING, IND. Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain; not make a donation in their honor to the newly developed Memo- Wreath 81 but you people say that the place to worship rial Scholarship fund? Your donation will assure that an annual Our Wreath will host its meet- is in Jerusalem.” Jesus said to her, scholarship be given out to a college age student who best exem- “Believe me, woman, the hour is coming ing on Sunday, April 6 at the Sacred when you will worshyp the Father plifi es the meaning of fraternalism and volunteerism. Here’s how Heart Rose Room located at 1717 it works: neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. LaPorte Avenue in Whiting, begin- You people worshyp what you do not understand,” Send a check or money order to the Memorial Scholarship ning at 1 p.m. All members are in- we worship what we understand, Fund clearly indicating the name to be memorialized. You can fi nd vited to attend. A pleasant afternoon because salvation is coming from the Jews. a donation form on line at of fellowship and fraternalism is as- But the hour is coming, and is now here, http://slovakcatholicsokol.org/members/memorialfrmframe.htm sured. when true worshypers will worship or simply send your donation to: Our Wreath hosted its annual the Father in Spirit and truth; Dennis J. Zifcak meeting which was combined with and indeed the Father seeks such people Museum Treasurer our traditional Christmas party on to worship him. God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and truth.” Memorial Scholarship Fund Sunday, December 8, 2013. Election The woman said to him, 205 Madison St. of offi cers took place with Dorothy “I know that the Messiah is coming, Passaic, NJ 07055 Urbanik serving as the nominating the one called the Christ; Š Your bequest will be recognized in the Falcon as well chairperson. The following offi cers when he comes, he will tell us everything.” as permanently added to the Memorial Scholarship were chosen to serve our Wreath in Jesus said to her, “I am he, Donation Log which will be kept at the Sokol Museum. 2014: Josie Bolek, president; Judy the one who is speaking with you.” Strisko, fi nancial and recording sec- Many of the Samaritans of that town began to Š Depending on the amount of funds collected, we will retary; Audrey Filipek, treasurer and believe in him. When the Samaritans came to him, be able to award at least two $500 scholarships annu- Dorothy Urbanik, auditor. they invited him to stay with them; ally. The hope is that the donated funds will begin a The offi cers urge all mem- and he stayed there two days. self-perpetuating interest bearing scholarship account. Many more began to believe in him because of his bers to attend the April 6 meeting as word, and they said to the woman, your ideas are welcome and encour- Have you recently lost a loved one? You might consider ear- “We no longer believe because of your word; aged to help us plan our various marking donations to this fund in their memory. Keep the spirit of for we have heard for ourselves, Wreath activities for the year. Your your fellow Sokol alive by investing in a way that their fraternal and we know that this is truly input will insure their success. dedication will not be forgotten. the savior of the world.” A reminder that, as is our The Gospel of the Lord. custom, we will be collecting mon- The Gospel of the Lord. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 12, 2014 PAGE 17

Anna L. Novotny celebrates Slovak Alliance Father Kevin Young, F.S.S.P. Celebrates Liturgies her 100th birthday offers scholarship At historic Boonton, New Jersey Slovak Church The Slovak Alliance of Greater Our well-known Chicago So- Following his ordination to the as he celebrated and preached at kolka, Anna L. Novotny celebrates Bridgeport, Inc. will again offer a $1,000 scholarship grant to a de- priesthood last year as a member the solemn high Masses in the Ex- her 100th birthday on March 30. of The Priestly Fraternity of St. Pe- traordinary form using the liturgi- She was born in the Windy City serving student in 2014. Guidelines, procedures and ap- ter, Father Kevin J. Young, it was cal books of 1962 on the occasion on March 30, 1914, daughter of always his desire to return to the of his ordination and then a second Slovak immigrant parents, the plication forms for our $1,000 scholarship are available by send- parish of SS. Cyril and Methodius requiem liturgy for the deceased late Gaspar and Anna Novotny. in Boonton, N.J. where his ances- members of his family and of the She was educated locally and was ing a stamped, self-addressed en- velope to Chairperson Eileen S. tors have been active and have wor- parish. These liturgies were the raised in the former Sacred Heart shipped for generations. His ma- fi rst to be celebrated in Latin in the Slovak Parish. Sister Anna served Wilson, 395 Pilgrim Lane, Strat- ford, Conn. 06614. No requests via ternal great-grandparents, the late pre-Vatican II rite in nearly a half for many years as an offi cer of our Michael and Katherine Mraz were century at the church. The church former Wreath 92 and was active telephone. Among the requirements: ap- among the founders of the Slovak was built during the pastorate of the in societies located at Sacred Heart church in 1906 and are buried in founding pastor, the Rev. Francis of Jesus Slovak Church. She was a plicant, grandparent(s), parent(s) must be a member of the Alliance the parish cemetery. They were also Skutil who was a pioneer leader of Slet competitor in her youth. She resented her Wreath at many Sokol founders of our Sokol Assembly 24 the Slovak Catholic Sokol and fi rst was a regular at various Group 4 for minimum of three years and be conventions over the years. Our of Slovak ancestry and reside in and the former Wreath 6, respec- editor of the Slovak Catholic Fal- and Chicagoland Slovak gather- congratulations and fraternal best tively. He is also the grandson of con. Once again, our prayers and ings and celebrations for many the state of Connecticut. Deadline wishes go out to this grand Sokol- for the completed forms is May John R. and Elizabeth Mraz Bon- warm fraternal wishes to out to Fa- decades. She enjoyed participating ka, Sister Anna L. Novotny on her siewich. Father Kevin and his fam- ther Kevin. We pray that his priestly in our various Group 4 and inter- 12, 2014. Recipient will be noti- centennial birthday. May God con- fi ed by June 2 and the award will ily are members of Assembly 24. ministry among us may be fruitful. national bowling tournaments over tinue to bless her with good health Father is shown on the photos Ad multos annos and Zdar Boh! the years. Sister Novotny also rep- be presented at the June meeting of and happiness. Zdar Boh! the Slovak Alliance. The scholar- ship award will be made payable Lenten Mission set at Yonkers, N.Y. parish directly to the school in which the student is enrolled. The Sodality of Our Lady of ues on Monday, March 24 at 7:30 Zdar Boh! Most Holy Trinity Church in Yon- p.m. with the opportunity for the Eileen S. Wilson kers, N.Y. will host it tradtional Sacrament of Reconciliation. On Chairperson Lenten Mission March 22-26. Con- Tuesday, March 25, the feast of the ducted by the Franciscan Friars of Annunciation will be celebrated the Renewal, the them of this year’s at 7:30 p.m. and on Wednesday, Inspirational Quotes mission is “He will give you living March 26, the mission will con- waters.” The Rev. Andrew Aposto- clude at 7:30 p.m. with a Eucha- for Spring li, C.F.R. will celebrate the liturgies ristic Healing Service. The public “There are two mistakes one can during the mission. is invited to join our parish family make along the road to truth... not The mission opens with 5 p.m. for this Lenten mission as we pre- going all the way, and not starting.” Vigil Mass on Saturday, March 22 pare for the glorious feast of Eas- - Buddha at the church located at 18 Trinity ter. For additional information, call Plaza, off Walnut Street in the Hol- (914)337-5271. “Nobody can go back and start low section of Yonkers. The Mass a new beginning, but anyone can on Sunday, March 23 is scheduled Zdar Boh! start today and make a new end- for 9:30 a.m. The mission contin- Marilyn S. Montemurro ing.”- Maria Robinson

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Cash - Senior Account $ 471,785.38 Operating Expense - Sokol Building $ 66,951.05 Cash - Bank of Montreal 13,499.87 Building Maintenance & Repairs 4,947.77 Cash - Payroll Account 40,000.00 Rental Area Expenses 9,206.72 Petty Cash 45.00 Property Taxes - Sokol Building 119,267.46 Investments - Bonds & Bills 50,619,725.64 Depreciation Sokol Building 3,738.24 Investments - Stocks 7,377,406.00 Rent for Space 15,000.00 Capital Reserve 1,033,877.88 Pension Plan - Print 6,757.68 Stock Adj. to Book Value 2,470,904.24 Salaries - Offi ce Employees 493,772.83 First Mortgage Loans 617,942.44 Salaries - Editorial Employees 82,305.00 Loans on Certifi cates 228,766.21 P/R-Taxes Employer 51,210.05 Accrued Interest Receivable 641,007.00 Hospitalization 123,420.80 Prepaid Expense 13,873.66 Workmen’s Compensation Insurance 7,971.17 Sokol Building 2,701,594.61 Pension Plan - Offi ce/Offi cers 121,511.54 Land 204,108.00 Offi ce Expense 38,704.61 Furniture & Fixtures 160,756.17 Supreme President-Offi ce Supplies 840.00 Computer 92,843.26 Supreme Offi cers Travel 8,716.46 Sokol Baby Spoons 10,075.00 Supreme Auditors 8,429.15 Due From Groups 13,968.41 Actuarial Expenses 57,556.00 Accounts Receivable 19,181.82 Accountant Expenses 32,200.00 Non Admitted Assets -127,040.00 Postage - Offi ce 17,783.84 Telephone - Offi ce 4,272.57 TOTAL ASSETS 66,604,320.59 Telephone - Editorial 1,490.50 Printing - Katolicky Sokol 37,020.00 LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Postage - Sokol Paper 22,617.72 Misc. Publication Expense 1,480.76 Life Reserves $ 44,607,824.00 Other Printing 8,216.49 Reserve Dep. Furn. & Fixtures 150,508.34 Annual Activity Review Book 9,000.00 Reserve Dep. Sokol Building 2,626,213.20 Legal Expenses 600.00 Asset Valuation Reserve 1,372,821.00 Other Legal Expenses 59,197.58 Interest Maintenance Reserve 49,119.00 Death Benefi t Claims Paid 1,175,739.28 Reserve for Supplemental Contracts 1,339,229.00 Cash Surrender Values Paid 184,017.90 Reserve Emp. Retirement Plan 4,724,693.00 Annuity Surrenders 2,319,897.81 Reserve for Convention 203,250.00 Annuity Suppl. Contracts W/life 5,274.44 Matured Endowments 66,963.24 Matured Endowments Paid 14,321.05 Annuity Payable 150,709.00 Reserve Increase 1,747,637.00 Claims Payable 213,668.00 State Insurance Dept. Lic./Fee 4,710.72 Conversion - Canadian Currency 819.00 Dividends & Expenses 50,000.00 Accounts Payable 178,079.68 Bank Charges - Bond Account 144,697.43 Sokol Secure Fund 216,652.01 Supreme Offi cers Uniform Allowance 89.66 Mary Jane Rich Scholarship Fund 85,000.00 Dues & Subscription 8,478.85 Emil Slavik Scholarship Fund 100,000.00 Donations & Contributions 8,033.02 Dr’s Lesko Medical Scholarship Fund 20,000.00 Slet 79,548.56 Krista L Glugosh Memorial Scholarship Fund 24,000.00 National Bowling Tournament 6,494.52 Dividend Accum. At Interest 317,994.54 National Golf Tournament 5,412.10 Dividend Payable 50,000.00 Other Coaching, Insurance 1,533.90 Advance Premiums 10,092.00 National Softball Tournament 4,757.79 Premium Load 2,900.00 Convention Expenses 91,500.00 Group Assessments Paid 48,280.28 TOTAL LIABILITIES 56,510,535.01 Commission Expense 160,255.79 Annuity Commissions 79,549.88 Undistributed Funds - Sokol 10,093,785.58 Advertising - Promotional 15,206.22 Marketing Expense 7,044.58 TOTAL LIABILITIES & SURPLUS 66,604,320.59 Agency Expenses 28,728.46 Board of Directors Expense 40,314.45 Physical Fitness Board Expense 12,021.37 INCOME Scholarship Expense 45,028.29 YEAR TO DATE Salaries - Supreme Offi cers 100,185.00 Seminarian Grants 500.00 Interest on Bonds and Bills $ 2,538,927.13 Supreme Offi cers Bond 1,424.00 Interest Income Acrued 8,895.77 Fraternal Congress Expense 19,473.19 Other Investment Income 5,117.34 Rebates & Premium Adjustments 585.74 Accured Interest Paid -22,717.00 Interest Expense 38,513.56 Dividends on Stocks 280,787.81 Group Presidents Meeting 21,745.13 Interest on Mortgages 39,536.58 Interest on Certifi cate Loans 14,149.15 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 7,885,185.96 Interest -Bank of Montreal 1.16 TOTAL INCOME (LOSS) $ 315,368.32 Sale of Cookbooks 1,454.85 Rent Received - Sokol Building 56,303.00 Gain on Securities Sold/Matured 767,461.51 Amortization of Discounts/Premiums -37,406.98 Amortization of IMR 12,242.00 Premium Income 702,845.49 ZDAR BOH! Annuities 3,819,906.05 Miscellaneous Income 10,325.42 Steven M. Pogorelec, FIC Scholarship Income 2,725.00 Supreme Secretary Slovak Catholic Sokol Total Income $ 8,200,554.28

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Slovenská hymna Zástavu na Iwo Jime vztyčoval SPOLOČENSKÉ PODUJATIA vznikla pred 170 rokmi Pred 170 rokmi dňa 5. marca aj rodák zo Slovenska POPOLUDNIE SLOVENSKEJ POÉZIE V NEW YORKU 1844 vznikla hymnická pieseň (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) Slovensko-americké kultúrne stredisko pozýva milovníkov slo- Nad Tatrou sa blýska, ktorá sa venskej poézie na kultúrne popoludnie v nedeľu 30. marca o 2.00 ho- popredí sú (zľava): Ira Hayes, stala neskôr slovenskou štátnou Franklin Sousley, John Bradley dine popoludní na fare Kostola sv. Jána Nepomuckého, 411 E66th Str. hymnou. v New Yorku. V kruhu priateľov plánujeme stráviť príjemné chvíle and Harlon Block. V pozadí sú: Pieseň bola reakciou proti Michal Strank, ktorému vidno čítaním a prednášaním našich obľúbených básní. prudkému maďarizačnému Záujemcovia si môžu pripraviť obľúbenú slovenskú poéziu, ktorú iba ruky a Rene Gagnon. náporu a nútenému odchodu Michal Strank sa narodil v budú mať možnosť aj zarecitovať. Podávané bude aj občerstvenie. Ľudovíta Štúra z Evanjelického Bližšie informácie: Zuzana, tel. č.: 973-357-1209. roku 1919 v Jarabine a keď mal lýcea v Bratislave. Autorom tex- tri roky, jeho rodičia odišli za FOLKLÓRNY SÚBOR TAMBURITZANS tu bol spisovateľ a básnik Janko prácou do USA. Rodina sa usa- SA PREDSTAVÍ VO WAYNE, NJ Matúška, vtedy 23-ročný študent dila ned’aleko Johnstown, PA. Slovanský folklórny súbor Tamburitzan z Duquesne Univer- lýcea z Oravy. Ako 20-ročný vstúpil do ar- sity v Pittsburghu, PA predvedie svoj nový program slovanských Opustiť bratislavské lýceum mády. Zúčastnil sa na bojoch v folklórnych spevov a tancov v nedeľu 6. apríla v Rosen Th eater vo a odísť študovať do Levoče Pacifi ku. Zahynul 1. marca 1945 Wayne YMCA, One Pike Drive, Wayne, NJ. Začiatok bude o 2.00 sa rozhodlo 22 z približne 60 vo veku 25 rokov počas bojov na hodine. Vstupné je $25.00. Vstupenky a bližšie informácie na tel. č. Štúrových poslucháčov. Stalo sa Iwo Jime. 877-826-6437. tak na protest proti silvestrov- Pochovaný bol na Arlington KONCERT SLOVENSKÉHO SPEVÁKA PETRA STAŠÁKA skému vyšetrovaniu Ľudovíta National Cemetery v Arlington, Michal Strank 1919 – 1945 V nedeľu 27. apríla o 2.00 hod. popoludní bude v Crakovia Man- Štúra a jeho študentov v roku VA. or, 96 Main Ave., Wallington, NJ koncert slovenského speváka Petra 1843 v súvislosti s petičnou ak- V rodnej obci M. Stranka sú a od roku 2007 je zvečnené aj na Stašáka. Vstupné je $50.00. V cene vstupenky je jedlo na bufetový ciou slovenských evanjelikov v na svojho rodáka veľmi hrdí. pamätnej tabuli na stene jeho štýl, víno, káva a koláč. Bližšie informácie a rezervácie: Stanka, tel. č. roku 1842 (evanjelici usporiadali Na jeho počesť sa koná každý rodného domu. Pri odhaľovaní 201-375-5488. petičnú akciu proti maďarizácii) rok v októbri turistický po- pamätnej tabule boli vtedy aj SKUPINA DRIŠĽAK NA TURNÉ V USA a po potvrdení rozhodnutia, že chod. Jeho meno sa spomína vo zástupcovia americkej armády a Skupina Drišľak, zo Slovenska ktorá bude na turné v USA, bude Štúr pre svoje politické aktivi- všetkých obecných publikáciách veľvyslanectva USA. mať nasledovné vystúpenia: ty už nemá prednášať na lýceu. V sobotu 3. mája o 7.00 hod. večer v Harristown, NJ. Informá- Toto rozhodnutie prijal konvent vo februári 1844. Čo všetko si môžu Slováci dovoliť z platu? cie: Oľga, 609-529-1522, 609-771-6736. Lepšie ako Slováci sa majú z mzda v roku 2012 podľa Eurosta- V nedeľu 4. mája o 2.00 hod. popoludní v Clift one, NJ. Infor- Z rozličných príčin, pre zákazy a obavy rodičov, odišlo ostatných postkomunistických tu 891 eur, v Slovinku to bolo 1526 mácie: Martina, 201-751-8481. krajín okrem ich západných suse- a v Česku 984 eur v Poľsku 880 V sobotu 10. mája o 7.00 hod. večer v hale kostola sv. Jána z Bratislavy len 18 študentov. V Levoči sa ich na štúdium pri- dov aj Slovinci či Poliaci, ktorí za eur, Maďarsku 730 eur, Lotyšsku Nepomuckého, Manhattan, NY. Informácie: Mária, 347-612-1934, základné potraviny či nápoje si 655 eur, Litve 568 eur, Rumunsku Domink, 914-403-7877. hlásilo 13. Viliam Paulíny Tóth, ktorý neodišiel do Levoče, ale môžu z priemernej mzdy dovoliť 568 eur a v Bulharsku 392 eur. ostal v Bratislave, si na pamiatku viac, ako Slováci. Vyplýva to z úda- Napriek tomu, že priemerná Aspirín bol patentovaný pred 115 rokmi zapísal Matúškovu rozlúčkovú jov Európskej únie o cenách tova- mesačná mzda je na Slovensku Na nemeckom Cisárskom začiatočným písmenom, pretože pieseň takto: rov v jednotlivých štátoch. vyššia ako v Poľsku, Poliaci si za patentovom úrade v Berlíne za- prestali platiť patenty na jeho Prešporskí Slováci, budaucj Po prepočítaní priemernej svoju výplatu môžu dovoliť viac. registrovali pred 115 rokmi dňa výrobu. Lewočané. Po nad Tatrou blýská mzdy v jednotlivých postko- Kým Slovák by si za svoju celú 6. marca 1899 liek aspirín. Liek Do dnešných dní sa stal aspirín hromi ďiwo bigau. Zastawme jch munistických štátoch si môžu výplatu kúpil 435 desaťkusových na bolesť pripravil mladý ne- (acylpyrín) najpoužívanejším bratia, Weť sa oni stratia Slowaci najviac zo svojej výplaty kúpiť balení vajec či 1013 litrov mecký chemik Felix Hoff mann a najpredávanejším liečivom ožgau. Slovinci. Najväčšie množstvo si plnotučného mlieka, Poliakovi by už v roku 1897, využijúc pritom na celom svete. Používa Pieseň štúrovskej mládeže môžu dovoliť až pri 19 z 27 poro- sa ušlo 599 balení vajec po desi- predchádzajúce poznatky pra- sa na zmierňovanie boles- Pieseň sa stala najobľúbe- vnávaných položiek. Druhé miesto atich kusoch a 1443 litrov mlieka. covníkov fi rmy Bayer. Traduje ti a znižovanie horúčky a nejšou piesňou štúrovskej obsadili Česi, tretie majú zasa Po- Slovinci by si však za svoj sa, že k objavu ho priviedlo odporúčajú ho užívať aj pre- mládeže. Vyšla anonymne v liaci. Naopak najhoršie sú na tom mesačný plat mohli kúpiť až hľadanie dobre znášaného lieku ventívne ako ochranu pred in- Domovej pokladnici v roku 1851 z hľadiska väčšiny sledovaných dvakrát toľko vajec či masla ako proti bolesti pre jeho otca trpia- farktom a cievnymi mozgovými pod názvom Dobrovoľnícka. položiek Bulhari a Rumuni. našinci. Naopak Slováci si však ceho reumou. príhodami. Dodnes je predme- Kolovala v odpisoch a jej zázna- Dôvodom väčšej kúpyschop- môžu zo svojho mesačného platu Spočiatku bol liek dis- tom výskumu vedcov. my sa nachádzali vo viacerých nosti Čechov či Slovincov sú kúpiť až dva a pol krát viac litrov tribuovaný vo forme prášku, V roku 1982 získal britský le- rukopisných spevníkoch. Pieseň pritom vyššie mzdy. Kým na Slo- mlieka ako Bulhari či jeden a pol v roku 1904 sa začal predávať kár John Vane Nobelovu cenu za znárodnela a za svoju ju pri- vensku bola priemerná mesačná krát viac masla ako Rumuni. v tabletkách rozpustných vo fyziológiu a medicínu za objas- jali aj slovenskí dobrovoľníci v vode. Po prvej svetovej vojne sa nenie mechanizmu jeho pôso- meruôsmom roku. Vytlačili ju Slováci budú voliť nového prezidenta začal názov lieku písať s malým benia. ako leták. Janko Matúška ju napísal na (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) cov, predsedu a podpredsedu nápev ľudovej piesne “Kopala aj bez neho, ktorí sa v deň hlaso- Najvyššieho súdu SR, generálneho studienku”. Pôvodne mala šesť vania zdržiavajú na Slovensku. prokurátora a troch členov Súdnej strof, neskôr bola upravená a Musia preukázať svoju totožnosť. rady SR. Ďalej udeľuje vyzname- skrátená na štyri. Volič, ktorý nemá trvalý pobyt na nania, individuálne milosti či am- Prvá upravená strofa tejto Slovensku, ale voliť príde, musí sa nestie. 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Svoje životné jubileum oslávili v Košiciach Krátke správy kardinál Tomko a arcibiskup Tkáč zo Slovenska Teologickej fakulty. Y O unikátnu technológiu vo fab- marcového víkendu dosiahla Po svätej omši nasledoval rike Stered v obci Krajné neďaleko maximálna denná teplota vz- koncert v podaní Zboru sv. Myjavy, kde spracovávajú textilný duchu na niekoľkých meteoro- Cecílie na počesť oboch jubi- odpad zo zošrotovaných áut, sa logických staniciach Slovenska lantov. začali zaujímať čínski podni- zatiaľ najvyššie tohtoročné hod- Oslavy pokračovali i v sobo- katelia. Čínsky veľvyslanec na noty. V Michalovciach namerali tu 1. marca v košickom Dóme Slovensku Pan Weifang sa zaují- 17 stupňov Celzia a v Holíči 17,5 sv. Alžbety. Na slávnostnej mal o všetky možnosti využitia stupňa Celzia. Prekonané boli svätej omši, ktorej predsedal izolačného materiálu Stered a rekordy prevažne z 2. marca v kardinál Jozef Tomko, sa povzbudil spoločnosť v Krajnom, roku 1992, 1994, 1997, ale aj v zúčastnil aj apoštolský nun- aby sa snažila preniknúť do Číny. roku 2007. cius na Slovensku Mons. Mario Y Do fabriky by chceli investovať, Y Slovenskí vinári triumfovali na Giordana, viacerí ďalší bisk- prípadne technológiu využívať najprestížnejšej vinárskej súťaži upi Slovenska, predstavitelia aj v Číne. Spolu s ázijskými Vinalies Internationales v Paríži, Gréckokatolíckej cirkvi, kňazi, podnikateľmi fabriku 24. febru- z ktorej si odniesli 16 zlatých rehoľné sestry, blízka rodina ára navštívil aj veľvyslanec ČĽR a 34 strieborných medailí. V oboch jubilantov, predstavitelia Svätá omša v Dóme sv. Alžbety v Košiciach. - Foto: TASR na Slovensku Pan Weifang. Podľa prepočte na počet ocenených politického a verejného života. V piatok 28. februára svoje jubileum. Kardinál Tom- jeho vyjadrenia by si táto tech- vín predbehli vinárske veľmoci Na záver liturgického sláve- popoludní navštívil Kostol ko slávi 90, arcibiskup Tkáč 80 nológia našla uplatnenie aj v jeho ako sú Francúzsko či Španielsko. nia obom blahoželal nuncius sv. Antona Paduánskeho v rokov. Na slávení sa zúčastnili rodnej krajine. Slovenskú kolekciu vín tvorilo Mário Giordana a Mons. Peter Košiciach kardinál Jozef Tom- aj košický arcibiskup metro- Y Po mimoriadne teplom feb- dovedna 149 druhov, z ktorých Holec, ktorý povedal, že kto ko. Predsedal slávnostnej svätej polita Mons. Bernard Bober, ruári pokračoval tento trend aj jedna tretina získala medailové obetuje svoju mladosť Pánovi omši. Prítomný bol aj Mons. košický pomocný biskup na začiatku marca. Počas prvého ocenenie. na oltár nikdy ju nestratí. Čo sa Alojz Tkáč, košický emeritný Mons. Stanislav Stolárik, pred- v podstate aj v obidvoch našich arcibiskup, ktorý tiež oslavoval stavení Kňazského seminára a jubilantoch aj vyplnilo. Obaja Zástavu na Iwo Jime vztyčoval prechádzali a Pán ich očisťoval Slováci budú voliť nového v peciach utrpenia. Pána aj rodák zo Slovenska kardinála, keď musel odísť pre prezidenta 15. marca totalitný režim do Talianska Voľby nového prezidenta Slo- Behýl, expolitik Milan Kňažko, a dlhé roky sa nemohol vrátiť venskej republiky budú 15. marca. nezaradený poslanec NR SR Ra- domov a otca emeritného arci- Pôjde o piate voľby hlavy štátu, doslav Procházka, nominant SMK biskupa, ktorý pre pravdu a pričom občania si prezidenta Gyula Bárdos, Milan Melník, kar- spravodlivosť bol totalitným budú voliť v priamych voľbách diológ Viliam Fischer, kandidát režimom na pár rokov poz- štvrtýkrát v histórii samostatného Koalície občanov Slovenska Stan- bavený svojej kňazskej služby, Slovenska. Prvú hlavu štátu vô- islav Martinčko, kandidát KSS Ján ale vy ste aj napriek všetkému bec - Michala Kováča - vybrala Jurišta, primátor Rimavskej So- ostali verní svojmu Majstrovi.” Národná rada SR. boty Jozef Šimko a poslankyňa NR Košický arcibiskup zároveň Prvá priama voľba najvyššieho SR Helena Mezenská z OĽaNO. prečítal apoštolský pozdrav od ústavného činiteľa bola v roku Prvé kolo volieb sa uskutoční Svätého Otca Františka. 1999, keď sa ním stal Rudolf v sobotu 15. marca. Pokiaľ v Kardinál Tomko na záver Schuster. O päť rokov neskôr ňom ani jeden kandidát nezíska poďakoval za všetky modlit- (2004) ho v paláci vystriedal Ivan nadpolovičnú väčšinu platných by, priania, pomoc a oporu v Gašparovič, ktorý post obhájil aj hlasov oprávnených voličov, v so- službe počas dlhých rokov jeho v roku 2009. Tretíkrát už podľa botu 29. marca sa uskutoční druhé služby a sám pripomenul, že zákona kandidovať nemôže. kolo. V ňom sa stretnú dvaja človek v takomto veku už stále Legendárna fotografi a, ktorú vtedy ako seržant americkej ná- O post prezidenta sa uchádza najúspešnejší kandidáti z prvého viac pozerá za obzor a myslí na zachytil fotograf Joe Rosental mornej pechoty. 14 kandidátov, čo je najviac v kola. Zvolený kandidát sa ujíma prechod do večnosti, kde nás z obdobia druhej svetovej voj- Za fotografi u získal jej au- doterajšej histórii. funkcie prezidenta SR zložením všetkých čaká nebeský Otec a ny, ktorá zachytáva vztyčovanie tor prestížne novinárske ocen- Ofi ciálnymi kandidátmi na sľubu. Skladať ho bude 15. júna, náš brat Ježiš Kristus. americkej zástavy na japonskom enie, stala sa námetom pre prezidenta SR sú premiér Robert keď sa skončí funkčné obdo- V nedeľu 2. marca pokračovali ostrove Iwo Jima 23. februára poštovú známku a monumen- Fico (Smer-SD), manažér a fi lan- bie súčasného prezidenta Ivana obaja jubilanti v návštevách svo- 1945, sa do istej miery spája aj tálne súsošie na Arlingtonskom trop Andrej Kiska, expredseda Gašparoviča. jich rodísk. Kardinál Tomko s obcou Jarabina v okrese Stará národnom cintoríne. KDH Ján Čarnogurský, šéf klubu Voliť môžu plnoletí občania SR pocestoval do Udavského, arci- Ľubovňa. Pri tomto historic- Na forografi i sú štyria vo- KDH Pavol Hrušovský (KDH, s trvalým pobytom na Slovensku biskup Tkáč do Ohradzian. kom okamihu bol aj rodák zo jaci vpredu a dvaja v pozadí. V Most-Híd, SDKÚ-DS), Jozef (Pokračovanie na str. 19) spomínanej obce Michal Strank, (Pokračovanie na str. 19)