Za Boha a Národ For God and Nation

Slovensk¥ Katolícky Sokol

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL – MEMBERSHIP 28,000 – HOME OFFICE: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Periodical Postage Paid at original entry of Passaic, N.J., 07055 and additional mailing offi ces VOLUME CII PASSAIC, N.J., MAY 1, 2013 NUMBER 4989 2013 Law Day Message Held at the Sokol Club, South Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. From Our General Counsel Scenes of the Annual Easter Bunny Breakfast by John D. Pogorelec, Esq. Hosted by Group 14 on Saturday, March 23rd On May 1, 2013, America cel- other violations of our basic human ebrates Law Day. It is a National rights. Throughout the country, Law day set aside to celebrate the rule Day programs are conducted and of law. Law Day commemorates designed to help us understand how how the law law keeps us free and how our legal and the legal system strives to achieve justice. process have This has been going on every year contributed to since 1958 when former President the freedoms Dwight D. Eisenhower established that all Ameri- Law Day as a day of national dedi- cans share. cation to the principles of govern- Law Day also ment and the law. provides an EQUALITY FOR ALL opportunity to The promise of equality under the recognize and law is what has made America as a appreciate the role of courts in this model to all other nations throughout democracy and the importance of the world. The theme of equality for jury service to maintain the integrity all is clearly set forth in the Decla- of the courts. ration of Independence and the Pre- This year’s Law Day theme is amble of the Constitution. This year “Realizing the Dream: Equality for marks the 150th Anniversary of the All.” The Law Day theme gives us Emancipation Proclamation which an opportunity to review the move- marks the beginning of the end of ment for civil and human rights in slavery in this country. In the mind America and the impact that it has of President Lincoln, freedom and had in promoting the idea of equal- equality go hand in hand. In his Get- ity under the law. It gives us an op- tysburg Address, President Lincoln portunity to review what has been called for a new birth of freedom in a done and what remains to be done nation conceived in liberty and dedi- if we are to eliminate injustice, abol- cated to the proposition that all men ish all forms of discrimination , and are created equal. Much progress has terminate human traffi cking and been made since Lincoln’s promise. Segregation and many other legally tolerated discriminatory practices that were previously accepted are unimaginable today. However, there still remains much work to be done to realize the dream of equal- ity in the United States. Specifi cally, women and minorities continue to remain absent from positions of real power, infl uence, and leadership. Immigrants legally living in this country face discrimination. Human traffi cking, considered modern slav- ery, exists within the borders of our country. Can you imagine that men, women and children are forced into slavery in the land of the free on a daily basis! HUMAN TRAFFICKING Human traffi cking is a modern- day form of slavery and is a Federal and International crime. Estimates of human traffi cking worldwide range from 20 to 27 million. The most recent survey indicates that the number of victims identifi ed globally has increased from ap-

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Recognizing leadership among us 2013 Fraternalist of the Year program salutes volunteerism and outreach Each year, our organization takes the time to honor an individual mem- ber who mirrors the highest ideals of Sokol fraternalism. The word “frater- nal,” generally pertains to camaraderie and brotherhood and has been in our American vocabulary for more than 150 years. Fraternals have been a part of the American community fabric since just after the Civil War when the fi rst mutual-aid societies were founded. Assisting those in need is an impor- tant work of fraternals. For nearly 108 years, the Slovak Catholic Sokol has beautifully refl ected the high ideals of the fraternal benefi t system. We have reached out in the best traditions of volunteerism, assisting not only our own members but also to encourage them to get involved in various outreach proj- ects in their own communities. Many of our members, who are movers and shakers within our own organization, are also active in their parishes, various charitable agencies and their community in general. One needs only to glance through the pages of our offi cial publication to learn of our Sokol members, Assemblies, Wreaths and Groups promoting many volun- teer projects. They are a credit to the fraternal During the fi rst meeting of the Board of Directors in 2013, continuing in a wonderful tradition common benefi t system in general and our organiza- among the Slovaks and other eastern Europeans, our Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic blessed tion in particular. There are many such indi- the home offi ce facilities. He marked each door-post and in this case the elevator door, with chalk inscribing viduals in our organization and they need to the initials for the Latin motto “Christus Mansionem Benedicat”(May Christ bless this house). Looking on be recognized. during the blessing are members of the Board of Directors. Since 1985, our organization has taken the opportunity each year to salute the efforts of an individual member who is a wonderful ambassador of fraternalism who are committed to getting a job done. Our Fraternalist of the Year program honors just such an individual. Each year we ask our membership to take the time to nominate an in- dividual member, who in their estimation, has labored in the best traditions of volunteerism and deserves to be honored. Such individuals are mentors and serve as models for others. Thus, we ask our members to nominate an individual as our 2013 Slovak Catholic Sokol Fraternalist of the Year. This year’s nominee will receive a plaque, along with a gift of $200.00 as a small token of our gratitude for their efforts. In addition, the individual chosen as our organization’s Fraternalist of the Year is recommended to the American Fraternal Alliance(formerly known as the National Fraternal Congress of America) for consideration in their 2013 Fraternalist of the Year program. The American Fraternal Alliance is the trade association which represents nearly 10 million fraternalists in the United States and Canada. Winners of the 2013 American Fraternal Alliance’s Fraternalist of the Year program will be honored during its 127th annual meeting scheduled for September 2013 in Hollywood, Fla. One winner and two runners up from among participating fraternals will be honored. So now is the time to discuss this year’s Fraternalist of the Year program at your local Assembly, Wreath or Group meetings and activities and con- sider an individual who is deserving of recognition. We invite our members to submit the name of an individual who in their estimation is worthy to be considered as our 2013 Fraternalist of the Year. An individual member, an During the meeting of the Board of Directors at the home offi ce, March 15-16, a special gift was received Assembly, Wreath or Group may nominate an individual for consideration. from the noted Slovak artist, Mikulas Klimcak. 2013 marks the 1,150th anniversary of the beginning of the This year’s honoree will be selected by the Board of Directors. A nomination evangelization of SS. Cyril and Methodius among our ancestors in Slovakia. In observance of the historic form is available by contacting Editor Daniel F. Tanzone, who coodinates the event, Maestro Klimcak, who is Greek Catholic and resides in Bratislava, visited our Sokol Museum last program. Call him at the home offi ce at 800-886-7656. Deadline for receipt year. He created a special painting honoring SS. Cyril and Methodius and the personalities associated with of the completed nomination along with a photo of the nominee is Friday, their mission in Slovakia. A copy of this work was sent to be placed in our Sokol Museum. Directors shown June 28, 2013. with the painting honoring SS. Cyril and Methodius include, from the left, Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics Edward D. Moeller, Supreme Treasurer Dennis J. Zifcak, Supreme Physical Directress Kathleen Past Slovak Catholic Sokol S. Watkins, General Counsel, Attorney John D. Pogorelec, Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh, Supreme Fraternalist of the Year Recipients Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., Supreme Chaplain Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic, Supreme Vice Presi- 1985 - Anna E. Hletko*, Chicago, Ill. dent Julie Ann Dobbs, Chairperson of Supreme Auditors Michael J. Horvath and Supreme Physical Direc- 1986 - Deacon John C. Matlon*, Minneapolis, Minn. tor Dusan Dorich. 1988 - Irene Matuschak*, Uniontown, Pa. 1989 - Mary T. Sterbinsky*, Kingston, Pa. OUR NEXT ISSUE IS 1990 - Eleanor E. Macko*, Baden, Pa. The Power of a Mother 1991 - Amalia T. Burican*, Milwaukee, Wis. MAY 15TH 1992 - Julia M. Misencik*, Bridgeport, Conn. Though the world is full of fan- upon the opinions and attitudes we In keeping with our bi week ly 1993 - Stephen C. Burican*, Milwaukee, Wis. tastic changes in data and technol- carry through life. There are no publishing schedule, the next is- 1994 - Dr. Stephen J. Hletko*, Chicago, Ill. ogy, one thing has remained un- words to thank this wonderful per- sue of the Slovak Catho lic Falcon 1995 - Anne Z. Sarosy, Colorado Springs, Co. changed...The power of a Mother. son for enduring the pain of birth, will be that of Wednes day, May 1996 - John J. Pavlica*, Clifton, N.J. No other human being has as much rejoicing at the arrival of a little 15th. Dead line for all pho tos and 1997 - Steve J. Hruska*, Youngstown, Oh. stranger in her life and taking upon infor ma tion for this issue will be 1998 - Andrew G. Tomasko*, Pittsburgh, Pa. herself the tremendous responsi- Thursday, May 9th. View e-Fal- 1999 - Frank M. Manca*, El Cajon, Ca. bility of always being there for us con on our website: www.slovak- 2000 - Rev. Jerome J. Pavlik, O.F.M.*, Pittsburgh, Pa. during her entire lifetime. Through catholicsokol.org. Thank ing you 2001 - Joseph A. Seliga, Chicago, Ill. good times and bad, happy times for your contin ued coop er a tion 2002 - Margaret A. Seman, Canton, Oh. and sad, she is a constant - some- in this matter, I remain Zdar Boh! 2003 - Tibor T. Kovalovsky*, Boardman, Oh. times the only person whom we Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor 2004 - Frank E. Macey, Reading, Pa. can depend upon to love us uncon- 2005 - George W. Hizny, Pittston, Pa. ditionally. No matter where we go, 2006 - George J. Kostelnik, Bethlehem, Pa. what we do, what position we reach 2007 - Joseph V. Gebura, Middleburg Heights, Oh. power and importance in our lives as adults - to her we are ‘The Best’ 2008 - Rev. Msgr. Francis J. Beeda, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. as the woman who gave us life. We just because we are hers and she is 2009 - Eileen Salamon Wilson, Stratford, Conn. are fl esh of her fl esh and blood of ours. 2010 - John E. Jasenec, Toronto, Ontario, Canada her blood. She molds us by what So to all our loving Sokol moth- 2011 - Andrew J. “Butch” Hvozdovic, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The 1,150th Anniversary of the she did, and by what she didn’t do. 2012 - Joan J. Yanosick, Pittsburgh, Pa. ers, Happy Mother’s Day and Zdar Arrival of SS. Cyril and Methodius * deceased She had the most signifi cant impact Boh! in Slovakia, the land of our ancestors SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 1, 2013 PAGE 3

Motherhouse, Villa Sacred Heart, Danville, Pa. beginning at 10 a.m., concluding with Mass to satisfy the Sunday obligation in the Basilica of SS. Cyril and Methodius at 5:30 p.m. From the Desk of the Supreme Secretary Gymnastics Competition My Fraternal View for the 2013 International Slet is Set by Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. The Supreme Physical Fitness Board is getting prepared for the upcoming International Slet being held at Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania. This year the gym- nastics competition will be held THE BEAUTIFUL MONTH OF MAY We especially recall those who have died in battle and thank them for on Wednesday, July 16th, at Steve I am sure that many of us would agree that the month of May is their sacrifi ce. This annual observance had its beginning at Waterloo, Heasley’s Butler Gymnastics club one of the most enjoyable and busiest months of the year. Weather-wise, N.Y., May 5, 1865, at the end of the American Civil War. It’s actually located only 20 minutes from cam- May begins the season for outdoor activities. It’s a time to begin tending a weekend-long observance and the unoffi cial opening of the summer pus. As of now, we are scheduling our gardens and lawns. With Daylight Savings Time providing ample season. a 9 a.m. start for the gymnastics light, there’s plenty of time to spend outdoors. I recently read an article We fraternalists also fi nd the month of May fi lled with many competition. The address is: Steve with instructions on planting a different kind of spring garden. I found activities. In the next issue, you will have the opportunity to see the smil- Heasley’s Butler Gymnsatics, 560 it interesting. See what you think. First, six rows of lettuce: let us be ing faces of our organization’s 2013-2014 scholarship recipients. Our Evans City Rd Butler, PA 16001. happy, let us make intelligent choices, let us be truthful, let us laugh, let generous scholarship grants are awarded to those on the college, high The owner, Steve Heasley, is us consider the other guy, let us love one another. Second, three rows of school and grade school levels. This year marks the 41st anniversary of very excited to be hosting our com- squash: squash gossip and rumors, squash destructive criticism, squash our scholarship program. Since 1972, nearly 2,000 young people have petition and I look forward to work- indifference. Next, four rows of peas: preparedness, promptness, perse- received nearly $1.4 million in scholarship grants. We are proud of our ing with him. The plans for the day verance, politeness. Then two rows of beets: beat stress, beat the odds. record of support for education. are almost fi nished and the day is Plus, three rows of turnips: turn up with a smile, turn up with a new idea, And with the month of May comes numerous family obser- going to be just great turn up with real determination. Finally, no garden is complete without vances, including First Holy Communions, Confi rmations and Gradua- If you need a copy of the rules plenty of thyme: time to listen, time to relax, time to think, time to work, tions. Have you thought about a gift for that favorite child or grandchild and regulations, or the qualifi ers time to read, time to....stop and smell the roses. Hope you enjoy it. yet? There’s no better gift from a parent or grandparent than an insurance please contact me as soon as pos- With milestones, the month begins on May 1st with our tradi- certifi cate from the Slovak Catholic Sokol. Of course, some people ask sible. Also, do not forget to contact tional Law Day observance. It is an annual opportunity for us to foster why buy life insurance for children? Remember while the immediate me if you need new leotards for respect for law and the understanding of its important place in the life of protection is worthwhile, the primary purpose is long range. A juvenile your gymnasts. My email is Ka- every human being as the foundation of individual liberty. life insurance certifi cate carries over into adulthood. This certifi cate will [email protected] Continuing with our May observances, fraternalists in particu- protect the youngster through his/her lifetime. We offer our very popular I hope everyone is working hard lar are proud of the annual Join Hands Day which we observe this year Legacy Single Premium plan and makes the perfect gift for that special on getting ready for the Internation- on Saturday, May 4. This year will mark its 13th annual observance. It is family occasion. Our premiums are reasonable and provide a life-time al Slet but is also having fun. I look a national day of volunteering sponsored by America’s fraternal benefi t of outstanding fraternal benefi ts. Rates for this plan may be found in forward to seeing all of you and societies. It’s an opportunity for us to reach out to people and communi- this weeks issue, why not take a look. For additional information on meeting new people in just a few ties in need and to connect generations and develop relationships. I hope purchasing an insurance certifi cate for your children or those favorite short months. you’re planning to participate. grandchildren, call our Director of Sales and Marketing, Brother Albert Zdar Boh, Perhaps the highlight of the month comes on Sunday, May 12 J. Suess, Jr., F.I.C. at 888-381-5431 or give us a call at the Home Offi ce Katie Swift when we observe Mother’s Day. The custom of honoring mothers dates at 800-886-7656. back to the ancient Greeks. In medieval England, a celebration called All is in readiness for the fi rst Sokol sporting event of the sea- Pittsburgh evening Mothering Sunday was observed. In the United States, Mother’s Day son, our 67th International Bowling Tournament which is scheduled for began in 1907 when Anna Jarvis of Philadelphia asked her church to the weekend of May 17-19 in Buffalo, N.Y. I hope to see many of our supports gymnastics hold a special service in honor of mothers everywhere, on the anniver- veteran Sokol bowlers, as well as many fi rst timers at this exciting week- program on May 10th sary of her own mother’s death. Soon similar church services were held end where we will celebrate Sokol good sportsmanship and fellowship. A special “Funny Fund-raiser” in annually throughout the nation. Largely due to the efforts of Ms. Jarvis, And, fi nally, this month we offi cially announce our 2013 Slo- support of the Sokol Club’s gym- in 1914 the U.S. Congress passed a joint resolution naming the second vak Catholic Sokol Fraternalist of the Year program in this issue. Since nastics program is set for Friday, Sunday in May of each year as Mother’s Day. Our mothers’ work is 1985, we have honored individual members who promote volunteerism May 10 at the Slovak truly a labor of love. So to all these beautiful, selfl ess, loving women, and outreach in the best traditions of the fraternal benefi t system. Read Catholic Sokol Club including my lovely wife, Annie, the mother of our children; who have about the details and consider an individual member of our organization located at 2912 East willingly accepted the burdens and the pleasures of motherhood, I wish who is deserving of this recognition. We are pleased to honor our mem- Carson Street on all a very happy and blessed Mother’s Day. bers who are true ambassadors of Sokol fraternalism. Pittsburgh’s historic The month concludes with the annual observance of Memo- Until next time, have a wonderful week, good health to all, and South Side. The rial Day on May 27. It is time set aside to honor all those who have enjoy the beautiful weather we have all been waiting for. Peace be with evening’s entertain- served in the armed forces in defense of our American way of life. you and Zdar Boh! ment will be staring Bill Benden as seen on Comedy Central and NBC; Mike Wysocki as heard MON.MAY13 Supreme Sports Director Edward Broadway Ave., Lorain, Oh. begin- on WDVE radio and Tom Musial Sokol Q Wreath 111 meeting and social Moeller (412)881-3506. ning at 6:30 p.m. an improv comedyclub favorite. A with the theme “Remember Mom- SUN.MAY 26 JUNE 25-30 DJ will provide music for dancing Calendar ma Tea Party” at the American Slo- Q Most Holy Trinity Parish Pic- Q 2013 Sports Festival hosted by and listening pleasure following the vak Home, 2915 Broadway Ave., nic on the parish grounds, 18 Trin- the American Sokol beginning with show. SAT. MAY 4 Lorain, Oh. beinning at 6:30 p.m. ity Plaza, Yonkers, N.Y. noon to 6 opening at Hart Park, with activities Tickets at $20.00 per person are Q Scholarship Selection Committee Q Assembly 16 meeting at the Slo- p.m.; advance tickets adults $20.00, at State Fair Park, Discovery World now available at the Sokol Club. meeting beginning at 10:00 a.m. vak Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 East $25.00 at the door, children age 12 Museum, downtown food tour, The donation includes the show MON.MAY 6 Carson St., South Side, Pittsburgh, and under free of charge; for reserva- Miller Brewery tour, with clos- plus draft beer, pop, chips and pret- Q Assembly 261 and Wreath 155 Pa.; club directors meet at 5:45 p.m. tions call (914)476-0388. ing events at the Hyatt Hotel, Mil- zels along with a cash bar. Doors meetings at the Slovak Catholic So- followed by the Assembly meeting SUN. JUNE 9 waukee, Wis. for information call open at 6 p.m. with the show begin- kol Club, 411 Crestmont St., Read- beginning at 7:15 p.m. Q Cleveland Slovak Radio Club’s (708)255-5397, www.american-so- ning at 7:30 p.m. You must be 21 ing, Pa. beginning at 7:15 p.m. Q Wreath 22 meeting at the Slovak annual Slovak Day Picnic at St. kol.org/2013festival. and over to participate. For tickets FRI.MAY 10 Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 East Car- Sava’s Picnic Grounds, 2151 Wall- JUNE 28-30 call (412)760-2377. The evening Q “Funny Fundraiser” in support son St., South Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. ings Road, Broadview Heights, Oh., Q 26th International Softball Tour- will benefi t the wonderful gymnas- of the Sokol Club Gymnastics Pro- beginning at 7 p.m. noon to 8 p.m., Slovak food and pas- nament in Drifton, Pa. participants tics program offered at the Sokol gram at the Slovak Catholic Sokol MAY 17-19 tries, music by Johnny Pastirik, for housed at Genetti’s Best Western in Club. Our young Pittsburgh gym- Club, 2912 East Carson St., South Q 67th International Bowling Tour- information call (440)886-4828. Hazleton, Pa. nasts are looking forward to this Side, Pittsburgh, Pa., doors open at nament, competition at Airport MON.JUNE 10 SAT.JULY 13 summer’s 46th International Slet 6 p.m ., show begins at 7:30 p.m., Bowling Lanes, bowlers housed Q Wreath 111 meeting and social Q 40th annual Summer Festi- and the “Funny Fund-raiser will donation $20.00, for tickets call at the Holiday Inn Airport Hotel, with the theme “Picnic with Dad” at val of the Sisters of SS. Cyril and benefi t them. An enjoyable evening (412)760-2377. Buffalo, N.Y., for information call the American Slovak Home, 2915 Methodius on the grounds of their is assured. Zdar Boh! PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 1, 2013 REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol and Slovak life of God ...

Professor M. Mark Stolarik Culture at the University of Ottawa. The Chair was Gospel for the Sixth Sunday reaches major milestone formally inaugurated in the History Department in of Easter -May 5th On April 22, 2013, M.Mark Stolarik, of Ot- May of 1990. After a competition for the position John 14:23-29 tawa, Ontario, Canada celebrated his 70th birthday. of Chairholder was announced, Mark Stolarik was A reading from the holy Gospel Marian(Mark) Stolarik was born in the picturesque among those who applied and he won the competi- according to John central Slovak town of Turciansky Sv. Martin to Im- tion. In January of 1992 he began his career as Pro- rich and Margita Stolarik. As the fessor and Chairholder of the Chair in Slovak History Jesus said to his disciples: Russian front approached in the and Culture at the University of Ottawa. Since then “Whoever loves me winter of 1945, Mark’s parents he has regularly taught courses on the history of the will keep my word, decided to evacuate their fam- Slovaks, on Central European history and on the his- and my Father will love him, and we will come to him ily of six children into Austria tory of Immigration to North America. In addition, he has established a Slovak Archives at the Univer- and make our dwelling with him. with hundreds of other Slovaks, Whoever does not love me to escape the fi ghting and pos- sity with collections from prominent personalities in does not keep my words; sible retribution by Communists the USA and Canada. With additional funds raised in yet the word you hear is not mine who were persecuting support- the last twenty years, Stolarik has established eight but that of the Father who sent me. ers of the fi rst Slovak Repub- scholarship funds at the University, to promote the “I have told you this while I am with you lic(1939-1945). The refugees study of Slovak history, to allow outside scholars to The Advocate, the Holy Spirit, then languished in one room in Austria until 1950. In do research in the Slovak Archives, and to invite guest whom the Father will send in my name, 1951 they made it into Canada, fi rst settling in Hull, speakers to address matters of interest to the scholarly will teach you everything Quebec and later in Ottawa, where Mark grew up and and local Slovak community. He also organized three and remind you of all that I told you. Peace I leave with you; graduated from the University of Ottawa with honors major international conferences at the University, one of which(in 2002) was attended by the President of my peace I give to you. in history(1965) with a M.A. in history (1967). He Not as the world gives subsequently published his M.A. thesis on “The Role the Slovak Republic. The papers of all three confer- do I give it to you. of American Slovaks in the Creation of Czecho-Slova- ences either have been or will be published in the near Do not let your hearts be troubled kia, 1914-1918,” in the annual Slovak Studies volume future. Altogether Stolarik has published nine books or afraid. 8, 1968. and over sixty articles in scholarly journals pertaining You heard me tell you, After graduating from the University of Ottawa, to Slovak or immigrant history. His most recent publi- ‘I am going away Mark decided to enroll in the Ph.D. program at the cation is “Where is my Home? Slovak Immigration to and I will come back to you.’ University of Minnesota. Here in 1963 his professor North America, 1870-2010”(Bern: Peter Lang, 2012). If you loved me, Timothy L. Smith had established the fi rst Immigrant For the past twenty years, he has served as the editor you would rejoice that I am going to the Father; Archives in the USA. Mark Helped Smith collect ar- of Slovakia, the scholarly annual published by the Slo- vak League of America. for the Father is greater than I. chival materials from Slovak communities in the U.S. And know I have told you this and Canada while working on his dissertation, “Im- In addition to his professional interests, Stolarik before it happens, migration and Urbanization: The Slovak Experience, continues to actively participate in North American so that when it happens you may believe.” 1870-1918”(Ph.D., 1974). The dissertation was pub- Slovak communities. Besides being a member of The Gospel of the Lord. lished by AMS Press in New York with the same title the Slovak Catholic Sokol, the First Catholic Slovak in 1989. Union and the National Slovak Society, he has been a Mark Stolarik’s professional career began as member of the Canadian Slovak League since 1958. Gospel for the Seventh Sunday a Lecturer in History at the Cleveland State Uni- In 1993, he was elected National President and served of Easter– May 12th versity(1972-1974) and as an Assistant Profes- for two terms. In 1997, he was elected President of sor(1974-1976) at the same university. In 1976, he Branch 63 in Ottawa, a position which he still holds. John 17:20-26 decided to return to Canada, to work for the National Offi cials in Slovakia have recognized Mark Sto- larik’s achievements with various awards. In 1992, the A reading from the holy Gospel Museum of Man. During this period he visited many according to John Slovak communities in Quebec and Ontario, collected Matica Slovenska gave him its silver medal. In 1998, numerous material artifacts pertaining to Slovak histo- the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Slovak Republic Lifting up his eyes to heaven, ry and culture and deposited them into the collections awarded him its silver medal. Finally, the President Jesus prayed, saying: of the Museum, the National Library and the National of the Slovak Republic gave Stolarik the Presidential “Holy Father, I pray not only for them, Archives. He also interviewed on tape numerous Slo- Medal in 2002. but also for those who will believe in me vak pioneers in Canada. In 1977, while at the National Mark is married to the former Anne Ivanco of through their word, Museum of Man, Mark established the Slovak Studies Oshawa and has two sons, Andrej and Matthew. Our so that they may all be one, Association, which attracts scholars in the USA and congratulations and fraternal best wishes go out to as you, Father, are in me and I in you, Canada into one organization that sponsors scholarly Professor Stolarik on this milestone in his very fruitful that they also may be in us, that the world may believe presentations at the American Association for the Ad- life. May God continue to bless him with good health and happiness. Ad multos annos and Zdar Boh! that you sent me. vancement of Slavic Studies. The SSA also issues an And I have given them the glory occasional Newsletter informing its members of their you gave me, activities. Stolarik served as the Secretary-Treasurer Youngstown-Spisska Nova Ves so that they may be one, and Newsletter editor for the fi rst ten years of this or- Sister Cities to host 2013 tour as we are one, ganization, which still exists. If you have always wanted to take a tour of Slo- I in them and you in me, In 1979, Mark returned to the United States to be- vakia and never got around to it, NOW IS THE TIME! that they may be brought to perfection as one, come Executive Director(later President) of the Balch Slovakia celebrates its 20th anniversary of indepen- that the world may know that you sent me, Institute for Ethnic Studies in Philadelphia. It was a dence and 10 years in the European Union in 2013 and and that you loved them them library, museum and education center dedicated to col- is busily refurbishing many of its buildings, churches, even as you loved me. I Father, they are your gift to me. lecting, displaying and interpreting material artifacts, castles etc. You’ll see Slovakia at its fi nest! I wish that where I am library and archival collections on all of America’s Get started early, fi nd out the names of the vil- they also may be with me, ethnic groups. While there he established three depart- lages from your oldest living relatives and once your that they may see my glory ments, increased the staff and recruited volunteers. deposit is made we will help you in trying to locate that you gave me, During his thirteen years there, Stolarik raised millions family. Get out your walking shoes, practice your Slo- because you loved me before of dollars in support of its work. The trustees of the vak and get ready for the time of your life. We stay in the foundation of the world. Institute were so satisfi ed with his work that they told the best hotels and you get a fl avor of many different Righteous Father, him that he could stay on until he decided to retire. hotels. The food is great and our air-conditioned bus the world also does not know you, While in Philadelphia he also joined the Slovak com- is large and roomy with a bathroom. We have the fi n- but I know you, munity and he and his family became active members est English speaking guide in all of Slovakia and have and they know that you sent me. I made known to them your name of the Slovak parish of St. Agnes-St. John Nepomu- access to translators for a fee if you want to visit your and I will make it known, cene. relatives. You pay these people directly; there is no that the love with which you loved me Meanwhile, in the 1980s, the Slovak community middle man fee. We do a bus/walking tour of Vienna, may be in them and I in them. in Canada and the USA raised $500,000, which the Bratislava, Trnava(known as the Rome of Slovakia) Canadian government matched with another $400,000 The Gospel of the Lord. in order to establish a Chair in Slovak History and (Continued on page 13) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 1, 2013 PAGE 5 From the Physical Fitness Board Spring into Sports By Denise DiMartino Spring is the time of the year when getting in the game those of us who have been cooped 5. Grill healthy food. Take advan- up inside, watching the snow and tage of the nice weather and get out cold weather, are eager to get outside the grill. Grilling is a healthy and and into the sun. Spring sports arrive easy alternative to cooking most of more quickly your meals. than we ex- 4. Partner up. Enlist a friend to pect, and our make your workouts fun or even for winter bodies a little friendly competition. You’re may not be more likely to stick it out if your have ready for the someone to train with. physical de- 3. Put a fi ght. Try boxing, kick- mands we put boxing or other forms of fi ght train- on them. ing classes. Not only will you get in Avoid injury great shape, but you’ll learn some and improve your spring sports per- self-defense. formance by getting your body ready 2. Work with a trainer. Hire a pro- before you go all out. Here are my fessional trainer to help you with top ten tips that I recommend to get general conditioning or for sports in shape for spring sports: specifi c training. Look for someone 10. Work on your swing. Be- who specializes in whatever your fore you hit the golf course, work chosen sport. on getting your swing back. Buy 1. Eat fresh. The most important a bucket of balls and get a great thing in preparing for spring sports shoulder workout, too! Make certain is proper nutrition. Make sure to that your clubs are in prime condi- get plenty of protein and load up on tion too. Check your iron and wood fruits and veggies. If you don’t have grips, adjust the weights and make time to cook right for yourself, sign certain the shafts are in good shape. up for one of the healthy food plans 9. Join a running club. Get ready that deliver daily and indulge in a for your race by joining a running “personal chef” for your shape-up club. Great motivation and the op- season. Good nutrition will keep portunity to meet new people. Show your body performing at the top of up in running shoes and clothing in its game. great spring colors to pump up your And remember to mark your cal- attitude. endars for our Slovak Catholic Sokol 8. Go for a ride. Whether just on sports season. The fi rst event on our the weekends, or as part of your calendar is our 67th International weekday commute, utilize your bike Bowling Tournament set for the as much as possible. It will build up weekend of May 17-19 in Buffalo, your cardio, strengthen your legs and N.Y. This is followed by our 26th burn calories. International Softball Tournament 7. Take up yoga. Whatever sport set for June 28-30 in Drifton, just you are planning to get ready for, outside Hazleton, Pa. And of course, yoga is great since it will increase our 46th International Slet is sched- your fl exibility, body strength, and uled for July 16-20 at Slippery Rock help you stay focused. University in Slippery Rock, Pa. Our 6. Hit the cages. Grab a handfull 57th International Golf Tournament of quarters and start swinging! This is set for the weekend of August is perfect for working on your hand- 9-11. I hope to see you at some of eye coordination and timing before these events. Zdar Boh! REPORT OF THE MEMBER OF THE SUPREME PHYSICAL FITNESS BOARD (The corrected report follows) members to fi nalize the Men’s drills - recorded and cut music master CDs. SCS - Supreme Physical ● Worked with other members to Fitness Board cut music and blend in audio mixes to Yearly Report- 2012 fi nalize the music During my time with the Slovak June Catholic Sokol Supreme Physical ● Attended the SCS Clinic in Slip- Fitness Board, We have made many pery Rock, PA positive steps according to the plan July/July of action set in place at the previous ● Reorganized our DropBox meeting. Over this time many great (shared cloud folder) account with things have occurred, whether it was subfolders to assist in the organization changes for the better or just the usual of our fi les. I also placed, “readme. routine. Every action that we do has txt” fi les in each folder to assist others an impact on other brothers & sisters on the intended purpose of the (sub) within our fraternal organization. We folders so that they are not cluttered. all do many things on our own which o i.e. Bowling, Clinic 2012, cannot be simply spoken of in simple Golf, Slet (Men’s Music, Women’s words or listed bullets. Music) 2012 Activities ● Updated the Men’s Gymnastics January rules and saved them to the DropBox ● Attended our annual SPFB meet- account ing ● Included the latest cut of the A meeting of the Sports Directors representing Groups belonging to the Eastern District was held at the March Men’s Music into the DropBox ac- home offi ce in Passaic, N.J. on Saturday, March 23rd. Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., ● Met with men’s SPFB members count. shown at the head of the table, is pictured with representatives of Group 1, Passaic, N.J., Group 2, Bridge- to create and review the Men’s drills ● Included Men’s Drill commands port, Conn., Group 3, East Douglas, Mass. and Group 7, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Shown on the photo with Broth- performances & Versioned it at rev1.2 (2011) er Pogorelec, from the left are: Eileen S. Wilson, Group 2; Joseph Krzysik, Group 1; Michael J. Horvath May Respectfully submitted, and Heather Horvath, Group 7; Roger J. Manyak and J. Kevin Conway, Group 3; Kelly A. Palchanis and ● Met again with Men’s SPFB Damian J. Suess Danielle Zablotney, Group 7; Eric Topczij, Group 1; and Larry Wells, Group 2. PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 1, 2013

A generations-long devotion to the Mother of God 2013 Law Day Message 100th Anniversary of Milwaukee Rosary Society From Our General Counsel (Continued from page 1) While St. Stephen the Martyr the celebration, the members and to Our Lady and the Rosary over proximately 33,000 to 42,000. The the duty of government in its deal- Slovak Parish in Milwaukee, Wis. guests sang the beautiful Marian the past century. Many Sokolky of number of criminal convictions of ings with the people to assure equal has been closed and merged since hymn, Immaculate Mary followed Wreath 93 have been active in the traffi ckers has increased from ap- and exact justice to all, regardless of 2001, many of its former mem- by the singing of our favorite Slo- proximately 3,600 to 3,900. More race, color, or persuasion, religious bers continue to gather for various vak patriotic hymn, Hej Slovaci. people are traffi cked for labor than or political. religious and social events. One Each of the participants received commercial sex. Women and girls FAIRNESS UNDER THE LAW of these groups is St. Stephen the a keepsake which was a colorful comprise 55 percent of all those in Throughout our history, the courts Martyr Rosary Society. The group heat shaped Rosary bracelet with forced labor, and 98 percent of all and the judicial system have played continues to gather regularly where a miraculous medal and crucifi x those in sex traffi cking. Men and an important role in ensuring fair- they pray the Rosary. On October on it. boys comprise 45 percent of those ness and equality. Our legal system 22, 2012, the Rosary Society cel- St. Stephen’s Rosary Society in forced labor, and two percent in has addressed issues such as unequal ebrated its centennial with a won- with the fi nancial assistance of sex traffi cking. Seventy-four percent pay, racial discrimination, and reli- derful dinner at Alioto’s Restaurant Branch 89 of the Jednota, which of traffi cked persons are adults, and gious prejudice, and our legal sys- in Wauwatosa, Wis. The celebra- founded St. Stephen’s Parish, is 26 percent are children as defi ned tem has played an important role in tion was organized by Betty Valent responsible for the annual Marian Rosary Society over the years. Slo- under the age of 18. One hundred many disputes over what is fair. Fair- and Emily McNulty. Mary Misany pilgrimage to the Basilica of the vaks founded St. Stephen’s Parish and twenty-eight countries criminal- ness under the law is not an easy and and Rose Marie Trokan were two National Shrine of Mary Help of in 1907. The Rosary society was ized all forms of traffi cking. These exact concept to defi ne. Our courts of the offi cers present at the meet- Christians at Holy Hill on Labor founded in 1912 during the pastor- fi gures are shocking and underscore and our legal system must consider ing. Rose Marie Trokan led the Day. In three years, this annual pil- ate of the Rev. Paul Siska. We com- the challenges that we face in rec- various aspects of the situation in group in the recitation of the Ro- grimage will celebrate its centenni- mend the members of the Rosary ognizing equality of all individuals ensuring and protecting equality and sary and Kathy Valent said a prayer al. From generation to generation, Society who continue to give wit- before the law. families. While our legal system is for all the deceased members of Slovak women and those of Slovak ness to their love for the Mother of GENDER EQUALITY not perfect, it is the best resource we the society. At the conclusion of ancestry has promoted devotion God. Although women have made have to ensure equality for all. many strides in achieving equality, CONCLUSION much work remains to be done to Throughout the years, I have realize the dream of equality. Stud- written on the importance of Law ies shown that women make up Day, and I have discussed relevant almost half of the work force; how- issues that focus on enhancing ever, they continue to earn consider- knowledge of our governmental ably less than men. Female full-time structure and our legal process. Al- workers make only 77 cents for ev- though Law Day occupies only a ery dollar earned by men, a gender single calendar day, it is a reminder gap of approximately 23 percent. that while the principles of freedom According to the Census Bureau, and justice are constant, their vital- 2.7 million women earn wages at or ity cannot be taken for granted but below the federal minimum wage must be practiced by every citizen, while only 1.6 million men did, a every day of the year. Strengthening difference of approximately 62 per- of the rule of law concerns every cent. Eighty percent of the members citizen because it is the foundation of the United States Senate consist for building world peace through of men, and there are a total number application of the rule of law in re- of 20 women senators. Of the feder- lations between nations. Realizing al and state judiciary, women repre- the dream of equality for all is a Photo right displays the centennial cake enjoyed at the celebration. Lower photo includes participants sent approximately 27 percent of all challenge and a continued work in including front row, l-r, Rose Marie Trokan, Mary Misany, Emily Kosso and Betty Valent; second row, l-r, judgeships. The aforesaid statistics progress. As Sokols and Sokolky, Mary Ann Dodulik, Anne Simone, Dolly Stecker, Vi Ciernik, Ann Gliniecki, and Bob Budjac; back row, clearly shows that gender inequality let us unite and commit ourselves Joe Donahue, Jean Foss, Betty Ten Haken, Cathy Rick, Fred Forrest, Betty Bordeaux, Emily McNulty, continues to exist in our society. to assuring that all citizens of this Leslie Gago and Kathy Valent. We all recognize that the founda- great nation have the opportunity to tion of freedom, justice and peace in realize and experience the dream of Insurance Premium this world depends upon the recog- liberty and equality. Rate Changes nition of the inherent dignity and of On this Law Day 2013, I join all As of January 1, 2013 the the equal and inalienable rights of all our Sokols and Sokolky in com- Slovak Catholic Sokol has in- members of the human family. All memorating the law, and I urge you creased the premium rates for the human beings should enjoy freedom to denounce injustice anywhere and Legacy Single Premium and the of speech and beliefs and freedom realize the dream of equality for all, Legacy 3 Insurance Plans. These from fear. We recognize that all peo- each day of your lives. Zdar Boh! ISSN: 0897-8107 changes have occurred due to ple are the children of God, and it is the Standard Valuation Law Established April 15, 1911 (SVL), which has a formula that Held in Clifton, N.J. Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol specifi es the maximum interest Minutes of the Annual Meeting of Issued Bi-Weekly rate for life insurance products. This interest rate is tied to the Group 1, “Msgr. Stephen Krasula” “Moody’s corporate bond yield Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor The annual meeting of Group 1, called to order by the President, Attor- Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 average – monthly average cor- porate, as published by Moody’s Passaic, N.J. under the patronage of ney John D. Pogorelec. In the absence Monsignor Stephen J. Krasula, P.A. of our Group 1 chaplain, Rev. Richard Annual Subscription Rates Investors Service, Inc.” United States $40.00 – All others countries $45.00 As we all know, interest rates was held on Sunday, November 18, Baker, he led the assemblage in prayer are at historical lows; this change 2012 in Clifton, N.J. The program followed by the Pledge of Allegiance opened with the offi cers and delegates POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, continues a 25-year downward to the Flag led by Sports Director Eric P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, trend in interest rates, as the processing behind the American Topczij. The president than called on Passaic, New Jersey 07055 maximum interest rate for life and Slovak fl ags into SS. Cyril and Christine Smith who extended a cor- insurance policies has gradually Methodius Church where the 10:30 dial invitation on behalf of Assembly Member of the Catholic Press decreased since 1986. Most com- a.m. Slovak Mass was celebrated 24 of Boonton, N.J. which was host- Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's for the living and deceased members ing this year’s annual meeting. She Association of America mercial and fraternal insurance companies are faced with the of Group 1 by the Rev. Martin Ker- likewise thanked Assembly 162 of need and requirement to increase tys. Father Martin extended a warm Clifton for arranging the facilities for Proprietor and Publisher welcome to assembled Sokols and this year’s meeting. SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL their premium rates. Following are the new Legacy Sokolky and thanked them for their The president then called on the P.O. Box 899 Single Premium and the Legacy efforts in promoting our faith and Slo- Secretary Daniel Tanzone to read 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 3 Premium Rates: vak heritage. the roll call of offi cers and delegates. Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 Following the liturgy, the offi cers Most of the offi cers were present with and delegates assembled in the church WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org (Continued on page 7) the exception of four members of hall where the annual meeting was (Continued on page 9) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 1, 2013 PAGE 7 INSURANCE PREMIUM RATE CHANGES Legacy 3 Legacy 3 Male Non-Tobacco Female Non-Tobacco

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Saluting Pope Francis A Cherished Slovak Easter Faith Tradition Our Papal Hymn While Slovaks came with meager fi nancial assets when they emigrated to the United by Sister Maria Theresa Hronec, SS.C.M. States, they brought with them an abun- dance of rich faith traditions. One of these Traditonally, each nation has its own Papal Hymn. Recalling cherished faith traditions takes place on the Papal Hymn of the Slovaks is certainly appropriate as we wel- Holy Saturday with the blessing of baskets come Pope Francis. The words of the Slovak Papal Hymn, “V Sed- fi lled with the foods to be enjoyed at the Eas- mobreznom Kruhu Rima” denote thousands, even millions of voices ter Sunday feast. This tradition stems from worldwide acclaiming Pope Francis, the new Roman Catholic Pontiff. the desire of the Christian community to ask As Bishop of Rome, Pope Francis is the 266th God’s blessing on the foods that will break Pontiff of the Church. the fast of the Lenten season. Some of the We praise and thank Almighty God for the foods enjoyed at Easter have their roots in inspirational selection of Cardinal Jorge Mario the Passover observance of the Old Testa- Bergoglio, S.J. He has already won our hearts and ment, while others are symbolic of the risen demonstrated his characteristic mode of reaching Christ, who is our true Passover. Father out with a preferential option for the poor. Richard D. Baker presided at the Holy Sat- Pope Francis is also focused on ecumenical urday rite at Most Holy Trinity Church in issues. As Archbishop of Buenos Aries in Argen- Yonkers, N.Y. A former weekend associate tina, in 2010, he co-autored “About Heaven and at the parish, he currently serves as pastor Earth” with Argentine Rabbi Abraham Skorka. In this book, he cham- of historic St.Malachy’s - The Actors’ Cha- pions interfaith dialogue. He humbly recalls his efforts to build bridges pel located in the heart of New York City’s with other religious leaders. He was a frequent guest at Evangelical Theatre District. He also serves as chaplain Christian services and Islamic religious ceremonies. For Pope Francis, of Group 1, “Msgr. Stephen Krasula” of dialogue “assumes that the other has something good to say.” Passaic, N.J. Father Baker is shown per- It is noteworthy that large groups of Orthodox Christians were forming the ritual. He then is shown in the present for his inauguration. In particular the Patriarch Bartholomew lower photo with some of the children who I of Constantinople, who is recognized as the nominal head of the participated. Also shown on the lower photo world’s Orthodox bodies was present. He was the fi rst patriarch of far left is the pastor of Most Holy Trinity, Fa- Constantinople to attend a papal installation in more than 1,000 years. ther George Oonnoony. The Holy Saturday This hymn has been a Papal Anthem sung in Slovakia when- rite at Most Holy Trinity continues as one of ever the Holy Father visited, as well as for church-related anniversa- the cherished Slovak faith traditions of the ries, celebrations or dedications. Whenever it is sung, the faithful rise parish since its founding in 1894. in respect as they would for any national anthem. This beautiful and majestic hymn is the work of Mikulas Schnieder-Trnavsky, one of Slovakia’s greatest composers. This Slovak Papal Hymn was included in the sacred concert provided by religious women of various congregations of Slovak ori- gin at the 41st International Eucharistic Congress in 1976. The thou- sands of assembled Slovaks at the Spectrum in Philadelphia arose when the Sisters began singing it. Thus, we have much for which to thank and praise God, as well as, to live and practice our own faith with a more intense imita- tion of Jesus. Let us then continue to pray for the intentions of our new Holy Father, Pope Francis as he begins his Petrine ministry among us. Sister Maria Theresa Hronec, SS.C.M., Villa Sacred Heart, 580 Rail- road Street, Danville, PA 17821-1698.

Slovak Papal Hymn 1. Hear from St. Peter’s joyous singing, From Rome’s seven hills resounding; Thousands of voices join the chorus, With this hymn devout and glor’ous. Chorus: Bless O God, our Holy Father, Minutes of the Annual Meeting of tunity to serve as Group 1 president Vicar of Christ, your own son, on earth! for the past 31 years. On a motion by Group 1, “Msgr. Stephen Krasula” Christine Smith, seconded by James 1.V SEDMOBREZNOM KRUHU RIMA, Matlon, the report of the president kde sa Petra cham vypina, - z tisic (Continued from page 6) presentation. Auditor David Bulwin was accepted. The vice president then hrdiel sa ozyva - piesen nabozna, horliva. the Physical Fitness Board who were indicated that he and John J. Termyna returned the chair to the president. Zbor: away at school. Representatives from checked all books and found them to The Vice President John D. Pog- Ziv, Boze, Otca svateho, the following lodges were in atten- be in order. They moved for the adop- orelec, Jr. then presented his report. namestnika Kristovho! dance: Assembly 1, Passaic, N.J.; As- tion of the treasurer’s report. The trea- He thanked all for their cooperation sembly 24, Boonton, N.J.; Assembly surer’s report was then accepted on a in promoting the high ideals of Sokol 2.This hymn extends throughout 63, Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.; Assembly motion by Thomas Krack, seconded fraternalism during the past year. He eternity, and inspires all on their journey; 162, Clifton, N.J.; Assembly 182, by Joseph Lojek. noted that he was pleased to serve as O’er hills and valleys praise is sounding, New York City; Assembly 219, Yon- The reports of the other offi cers Group 1 vice president. The report of Faithful souls join in acclaiming. kers, N.Y. and Wreath 2, Passaic, N.J. were then presented. In the absence of the vice president was accepted on a The president then called on the the Chaplain, Rev. Richard D. Baker, motion by David Bulwin, seconded 2. A ten hlas sa mocne nesie - secretary to read the minutes of the the Secretary presented his report. by Mary Ternovay. as do tichej hrobov skryse; - offi cers’ meetings held during the Father Baker was unable to be pres- The Secretary Daniel F. Tanzone po horach i po dolinach,- year. The minutes of the February 11, ent at the annual meeting due to pa- then presented his report. He indicated po mestach a pustatinach. 2012 meeting were accepted on a mo- rochial duties. He expressed thanks that he was pleased to work with the tion by Thomas Krack, seconded by and gratitude for the opportunity of Group 1 offi cers in promoting Sokol 3. From homes and mountains, plains Dorothy Lukas. The minutes of the serving as Group 1 chaplain. This fraternalism and fulfi lled all the duties and farmlands, far beyond the world’s meeting of September 29, 2012 were report was accepted on a motion by assigned to the offi ce. The report of great coastlands, as fl ash the brilliant accepted on a motion by Peter Walen- Robert Raichel, seconded by Daniel the secretary was accepted on a mo- streaks of lightning, hear this towicz, seconded by Christine Smith. Gurcak. The President, Attorney John tion by Albert Pogorelec, seconded by thundr’rous hymn resounding. The report of the Treasurer An- D. Pogorelec vacated his chair and Peter Walentowicz. thony Glodava was then presented. turned over the proceedings to the The president then called on Sports 3. Po hradoch a po rovinach, A written report was distributed to Vice President, John D. Pogorelec, Director Eric Topczij to present the - sirych sveta po krajinach, - the delegates. Acceptance of the trea- Jr. The president indicated that he report of the Physical Fitness Board. jak na kridlach blesko-hromu surer’s report was postponed until the has fulfi lled all the duties of president Brother Eric indicated that Group - preletuje z dom do domu. report of the auditors. The president as outlined in our Sokol bylaws. He 1 enjoyed active participation in all then called on the auditors for their thanked all for having had the oppor- (Continued on page 11) PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 1, 2013 Scenes of the 21st Annual Bowling Tournament of Group 9, “SS. Cyril & Methodius” Richland Lanes + Richland, Pa,. + March 16 + Hosted by Assembly 82 of Dunlo, Pa.

A wonderful turnout of Sokol bowl- awarded in the men’s and women’s team ers from across the Johnstown, Pa. area competitions with bowlers from Assembly participated at this year’s very successful 79 in Lilly, Pa. taking both the men’s and 21st annual bowling tournament of Group women’s team First Place honors. In ad- 9, “SS. Cyril and Methodius” on Saturday, dition to the team prizes, individual prizes March 16. The competition was held at were awarded for High Series - handicap and the Richland Bowling Lanes in Richland, scratch and High Game in both the men’s Pa. Hosting this year’s fraternal competi- and women’s categories. A complete list of tion was Assembly 82 of Dunlo, Pa. A to- the prize winners may be found on this page. tal of six men’s and four women’s teams All in all, an enjoyable time was had for a total of 44 participants enjoyed the by all in the best traditions of Group 9 Sokol successful fun tournament. good sportsmanship and fraternalism. We all Following the competition at the bowl- look forward to next year’s fun tournament ing lanes, an enjoyable victory dinner was which will be hosted by Assembly 79 of enjoyed at the Homestead Inn in Elton, Pa. Lilly, Pa. Group 9 President Joanne E. Spisak ex- Zdar Boh! tended a warm welcome to the participants Susan M. Blazosky and thanked the committee for their efforts. Assembly 82 Following a delicious dinner, prizes were Tournament Coordinator

21st ANNUAL TOURNAMENT SATURDAY, MARCH 16, 2013 RICHLAND LANES, RICHLAND, PA HOSTED BY ASSEMBLY 82, DUNLO, PA

PRIZES AWARDED TEAM – HANDICAP Men Women 1st - Lilly #2 (Gary Risko, capt.) 3168 1st - Lilly #2 (Tess Shedlock, capt.) 2131 2nd - Lilly #2 (Bob Shedlock, capt.) 3032 2nd - Johnstown/Dunlo (Teresa Meier, capt.) 2109 3rd - Johnstown (Mark Spiska, capt.) 2991 3rd - Lilly #1 (Colleen Keagy, capt.) 2013 4th - Dunlo (Andy Yourich, capt.) 2826

HIGH SERIES – HANDICAP Men Women 1st - Corey Shedlock (Lilly) 704 1st - Trish Gill (Dunlo) 560 2nd - Brian Risko (Lilly) 681 2nd - Teresa Meier (Johnstown) 555 3rd - Mark Spisak (Johnstown) 666 3rd - Irene Krumanker (Lilly) 5 5 0 4th - Gary Risko (Lilly) 660 5th - Brian Phillips (Lilly) 641

HIGH SERIES – SCRATCH Men Women 1st - Brian Risko (Lilly 681 1st - Teresa Meier (Johnstown) 501 2nd - Gary Risko (Lilly) 660 2nd - Marianne Magnifi co (Johnstown) 473 3rd - Corey Shedlock (Lilly) 644 3rd - Trish Gill (Dunlo) 460 4th - Dave Thrower (Lilly) 609 5th - Mark Spisak (Johnstown 606

HIGH GAME – SCRATCH Men Women 1st - Brian Risko (Lilly) 258 & 238 1st - Marianne Magnifi co (Johnstown) 191 2nd - Corey Shedlock (Lilly) 245 2nd - Irene Krumanker (Lilly) 186 3rd - Andy Yourich (Dunlo) 234 3rd - Teresa Meier (Johnstown) 178 4th - Gary Risko (Lilly) 223 & 223 4th - Mark Spisak (Johnstown) 223

Low Game – Tom Muldoon, III (Lilly) 93 Low Game – Grace Martyak (Dunlo) 88 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 1, 2013 PAGE 11

and that we look into the possibility of members and promoting our new a donation of $200 be made to SS. Minutes of the Annual Meeting of a St. Martin’s Day Celebration. Broth- Legacy Collection of Life Insurance Cyril and Methodius Church as well er Bakarich moved for the adoption of Products. Group 1, “Msgr. Stephen Krasula” as a stipend of $25.00 to Father Mar- the report, seconded by Jozef Jurasi. 3) Congratulations and best wishes (Continued from page 9) tin Kertys who celebrated the an- The report of the Resolutions go out to the clergy and faithful of the international and district-wide sport- appointment of the various commit- nual meeting Mass. Brother Benyo Committee was then presented by its Parish of SS. Cyril and Methodius in ing events. He gave an overview of tees. He asked that the committees moved for the adoption of the report, chairperson, Albert Pogorelec. Clifton, N.J. which this year celebrates each of the sporting events in which meet during the luncheon period to seconded by John D. Pogorelec, Jr. Report of the Resolutions its centennial year of ministry among our Group 1 athletes participated and prepare their reports to the delegates. and accepted. Committee us. Since 1913, this historic parish has looked forward to our participation in Following the luncheon, the presi- The report of the Salary and Surety 1) Our congratulations and fra- ministered in the best traditions of our 2013 events. The report of the sports dent called the second session of the Bonds Committee was then present- ternal best wishes go out to Group Cyrilo-Methodian heritage of faith. director was then accepted on a mo- annual meeting to order. ed by its chairperson, Jozef Korcak. 1 members who were recipients of Our Assembly 162 has been an im- tion by Christine Smith, seconded by The report of the Verifi cations Brother Korcak recommended that Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship portant component of parish life over David Bulwin. Committee was presented by its all salaries remain the same as well as Grants this year. These include: An- the years. Supreme Assistant Director of chairperson, Maria Jurasi. She indi- the same surety bonds’ coverage. He thony Cassano, Victoria Day, Adam 4) Congratulations go out to Slo- Sports and Athletics James C. Mat- cated that in attendance were a total moved for the adoption of the report, Kudlacik, Evan Pogorelec and Jean- vakia, the land of our ancestors, as it lon presented the report of his son, of 12 offi cers and 24 delegates for a seconded by Michael Culleny and ac- nine Termyna, who received college- celebrates its 20th anniversary of in- the Physical Director Kevin Matlon total of 36. Sister Jurasi moved for the cepted. level grants; Michael Sipos who dependence in 2013. Today, Slovakia and Physical Directress Janice Mat- adoption of the reports. Seconded by The report of the New Motions was awarded one of the Emil Slavik stands proudly among the free and in- lon. Group 1 was represented at the Peter Eagler and accepted. Committee was presented by its Memorial Grants; Emily Kudlacik, dependent nations of the world. Over Supreme Clinic-Kurz and hopefully, The report of the Petitions and chairperson, Attorney Peter Bakarich. who received a Memorial Scholar- the years, American Slovaks have Group 1 will have a strong team com- Grievances Committee was presented Brother Bakarich recommended that ship Grant; and David E. Antoniuk, championed the rights of their breth- pete at the 46th Slet in 2013. The re- by its chairperson, Nicholas Benyo, Group 1 continue to host its bowling Brooke A. Hess, Ava Rose Matthews, ren in our ancestral homeland to free- ports of both the physical director and Jr. Brother Benyo indicated that their tournament, the Children’s Bowling- Viera Pulver and Ethan D. Romagnoli ly choose their political fate. For the directress were accepted on a motion were no grievances. The committee fest and the spaghetti dinner. In ad- who were awarded Catholic Grade fi rst time in history, Slovakia is now by Elsie Termyna, seconded by Dan- recommended that we continue our dition, Group 1 should participate in School grants. We encourage our a trusted ally of the United States. We iel Gurcak. The president thanked support for the Slovak Catholic Fed- the various district and international young people to apply for our organi- encourage the continued building of Brother Matlon who serves as a su- eration and its annual drive headed by sporting events especially the 46th zation’s 2013 grants. cultural and educational bridges be- preme offi cer in the best traditions of our Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew International Slet. The committee 2) Thanks and gratitude go out to tween the United States and Slovakia. Group 1. Hvozdovic and likewise for the work also recommended that we look into all our faithful Group 1 Recommend- 5) Congratulations to the Matica Before enjoying a delicious lun- of the Slovak League of America. hosting a Fraternal Insurance Seminar ers who have shared the message of Slovenska, the oldest Slovak cultural cheon, the president announced the The committee recommended that either alone or with other area Groups Sokol fraternalism by enrolling new (Continued on page 15) PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 1, 2013

“UPN commemorates the Candlelight Demonstration from What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland three different facets, namely, the scientifi c, the commemorative and fi nally the educational,” said the chairman of the UPN board of directors Ondrej Krajnak. First, the institute held a scientifi c conference in the morn- ing featuring a series of discussions on issues associated with the March 1988 demonstration, its historical context and con- sequences. According to historian Robert Letz, who opened the con- ference with his address, the peaceful rally was the fi rst of its kind since 1969. “It contributed towards a gradual loss of trust in the Communist regime on the part of the public,” he added. Also organized later in the day was a discussion involving people directly related to organizing the demonstration and those who took part in it, such as the Roman Catholic priest Ladislav News and Views from Slovakia... Stromcek, the journalist and Catholic dissident Anton Selecky, MP and demonstration participant Julius Brocka and others. U.S. Steel to stay in Slovakia The Slovak offi cial also highlighted the fact that Slova- The third educational level is represented by an exhibition for another fi ve year period kia has already started its preparations for its Presidency of about the demonstration prepared by the institute. “We want to U.S.Steel Kosice will be operating in Slovakia for at the Council of the European Union in the latter half of 2016. appeal mainly to the young so that they can see with their own least another fi ve years, said Prime Minister Robert Fico in eyes....what it looked like and what was the response of security Kosice on March 26 after signing a memorandum with the Kremnica mint to produce coins forces,” added Krajnak. Among the leading organizers of the company’s president David J. Rintoul. for Sri Lanka and Nicaragua 1988 demonstration was Cardinal Jan Chrysostom Korec, S.J., The binding memorandum includes specifi c conditions The historic Kremnica Mint, located in Banska Bystrica the retired Bishop of Nitra. for the investor to remain in Slovakia, which were agreed region of central Slovakia, has entered into a contract worth during negotiations between Fico and U.S. Steel in Pitts- $6 million with the central bank of Sri Lanka whereby the burgh on March 25. company will produce and supply the island with 175 mil- According to Fico, both sides agreed on a certain level lion coins carrying the nominal value of 10 Sri Lankan rupee, of relief for U.S. Steel in the sphere of energy costs as well as with the contract priced at $6.032 million. This will be the that of environment-related issues. fi rst time that we’ll produce coins for this country, and hav- “The government fully realizes the importance of the ing been successful in the tender is all the more valuable in company not only for the region, but for the whole econo- that we succeeded in an area where England’s mint has long my,” said Fico, adding that it was the government’s duty to prevailed, said Setnicky. engage into talks with the investor. When the memorandum He went on to say that Sri Lanka’s central bank picked expires, the conditions will be re-assessed, said Fico, add- stainless steel as the material for their new coins. This is ex- ing that the government isn’t providing the company with actly the metal with which the Kremica mint has had exten- any other direct investment support or a tax holiday. “U.S. sive experience, particularly thanks to its past contracts with Steel on the other hand has committed itself to maintaining Bangladesh on the production of coins. employment and that there will be no mass lay-offs,” an- The mint has also recently landed contracts for the pro- nounced Fico. duction of coins for Nicaragua, said Setnicky, adding that the Rintoul described the memorandum as good news for company has actually had repeated success in Nicaragua fol- Slovakia, but especially so for the company’s employees. He lowing its previous contracts dated 2008 and 2010. Specifi - added that after the company’s invests in the reconstruction cally, the latest contract concerns the production and supply of new boilers worth $100-110 million, U.S. Steel will apply of coins with nominal values of 1 cordoba and 10 centavos. for relief for so-called green business. The fi rst - to be made of stainless steel - will involve 40 mil- Fico confi rmed that the agreement between the Slovak lion pieces of coins. The mint will also produce 35 million government and the company includes a promise that as of aluminium coins of nominal value 10 centavos, with both January 1, 2014, there will be a change in the legislation on batches of products to be delivered by the end of this year. renewable energy support. “If the law is adopted and the boil- The Kremnica mint has provided coinage for Europe ers are reconstructed, there is a guarantee of support reaching for over three centuries. $16 million for the period of at least 15 years,” said Fico. Information about U.S.Steel’s plans to leave Slovakia Sedgewick: U.S. Steel decision is appeared in the media at the beginning of the year. This was good sign for other U.S. investors reportedly caused by the company’s high costs linked to EU U.S. Steel Kosice’s decision to remain in Slovakia for legislation in the sphere of the environment, which requires now serves as a good sign for other American companies high additional investments. that may like to invest in Slovakia, TASR was told by U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia Theodore Sedgwick in reaction to a Lajcak: 2012 brought government memorandum signed between the Slovak Government and with strong pro-European mandate U.S. Steel on March 25. The election of 2012 gave rise to a Slovak government Sedgwick described the agreement as benefi cial for with a strong pro-European mandate, reaffi rmed continuity both sides. He views the activities of the American steel giant in Slovakia’s foreign policy in its main aspects and brought in Slovakia as a historical symbol. enhanced power to the Foreign and European Affairs Minis- “More than a hundred years ago, many Slovaks emi- try, the ministry’s head and Deputy Premier Miroslav Lajcak grated to Pittsburgh to work in the steelworks, and now a said at the 14th annual conference devoted to an evaluation company from this city is operating and investing in Slova- of Slovak foreign and European policy in Bratislava on kia,” the U.S. ambassador said. March 26. U.S. Steel Kosice will be operating in Slovakia for at Lajcak went on to say that 2012 was the fi rst time that least another fi ve years, said Prime Minister Robert Fico in the foreign and European affairs minister has received the Kosice on March 25 after signing a memorandum with the During the Communist period, persecution of the Church was post of deputy premier. This was “in order to emphasize the company’s president David J. Rintoul. common in many countries of the former Soviet bloc. However minister’s task of coordinating all external activities of the in Slovakia, the Church survived and has remained a strong, state.” Series of events held to mark 25 positive infl uence on daily life. For centuries many shrines and The ministry has also revisited the practice of having years recalling demonstration churches have been built in various parts of the country cultivat- two state secretaries in order to ensure the presence of its The Nation’s Memory Institute(UPN) has organized ing the religious fervor of the people. The tradition of pilgrimage senior representatives at important events abroad, he said. three events on March 25 to mark the 25th anniversary of has always been popular and in recent years has enjoyed a great According to Lajcak, the building of foreign policy is the peaceful Candlelight Demonstration in Bratislava, TASR resurgence. A popular pilgrimage site is the Shrine of Calvary going on in several “concentric circles”, the fi rst being Slo- learned on the same day. located in Banska Stiavnica in central Slovakia which has re- vakia’s neighbors, then its partners and allies in the European The Candlelight demonstration, which took place on cently been restored. It includes a beautiful main church and Union and NATO in the second circle. “They are issues of Bratislava’s main Hziezdoslav Square on March 25, 1988, is two chapels which include reproductions of the various sites and strategic cooperation, stabilizing the eurozone, deepening in- regarded as one of the most important moves by ordinary cit- instruments associated with Christ’ passion and death, including tegration, strengthening our capabilities,” said Lajcak. izens and religious believers against the Communist regime a reproduction of the Holy Stairs and the pillar on which Christ The third circle is represented by the European neigh- of Czechoslovakia. It was brutally repressed by the security was scourged. It also includes an outdoor Way of the Cross. Con- borhood, he added. “We’re putting stress on the Western forces. struction of the shrine of Calvary or “Kalvaria” as it is known in Balkans, the Eastern Partnership as well as further south,” Slovak, is the work of the architect, Samuel Mikoviny and dates he said, before pointing to the rest of the world and related from the fi rst half of the 18th century. The shrine and its envi- global security as the fourth concentric circle of Slovakia’s Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the rons have been designated as a cultural site by UNESCO. foreign-policy approach. Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 1, 2013 PAGE 13

guarantee Slovak autonomy. How- Happy 100th birthday Mary M. Madeja! Celebrating Slovak Independence ever, following Stefanik’s tragic in New York City death in 1919, Masaryk devel- On May 15, our veteran away in 2005. The marriage has oped a strong central government (The following address was given Many Slovak organizations at the Pittsburgh Sokolka, Mary Mi- been blessed with two children, in Prague with the Slovaks having kula Madeja celebrates her 100th six grandchildren and 11 great- by Editor Daniel F. Tanzone, who is time sought to bring the plight of no home rule. Slovaks in America also president of the Slovak League the Slovaks in old Hungary to the birthday. She was grandchildren. Mary contributed much to the establish- born in Kosice in joined Wreath 22 in of America, at the celebration hosted attention of the civilized world. The ment of Czecho-Slovakia, however by Assembly 1 of the Slovak League tragic event at Cernova in 1907 was eastern Slovakia 1930 and has been they were disillusioned to see their on May 15, 1913, active ever since. of America in New York City recall- the spark which fi red the determi- efforts negated. ing the 74th anniversary of the fi rst nation of the American Slovaks to daughter of George She has participated When Masaryk penned his book and Katarina Mi- in many Sokol and Slovak Republic(1939-1945) and unite and assist their brethren at “The Making of a State,” he never the 20th anniversary of the Second home. That same year, more than kula. She emigrated Slovak gatherings in mentions the Pittsburgh Agreement to the United States Pittsburgh over the Slovak Republic at St. John Nepo- 10,000 American Slovaks gathered or the autonomy issue for Slovakia. mucene Parish Hall on Sunday, in Cleveland and founded the Slo- as young girl and years. Our congratu- Two occasions also exhibit Ma- settled in Pitts- lations and fraternal March 10, 2013) vak League of America as a force saryk’s indifference for American I am delighted to be with you as representing all the components of burgh. She met John best wishes go out Slovaks. Father Joseph Murgas of Madeja there and to Sister Madeja as we reverence and recall the 74th the American Slovak community, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., the pioneer in anniversary of the establishment Roman Catholics, Greek Catho- the two were mar- she celebrates this wireless telegraphy was a signator ried in the former St. milestone in her of the fi rst Slovak Republic. I com- lics, Lutherans, Calvinists as well of the Pittsburgh Agreement and mend Assembly 1 of the Slovak as free-thinkers. The role of the Matthew’s Slovak very fruitful life. headed the Slovak League’s mil- Church, on the city’s South Side. May God continue to bless you League of America for recalling Slovak League of America was es- lion dollar drive. He was a respect- this important milestone in the his- pecially important during the First The marriage lasted for 64 and with good health and happiness ed leader and intellectual. When a half years, until John passed for years to come. Zdar Boh! tory of the Slovak nation. March World War. We supported General Masaryk met him in America in 14, 1939 should always remind Milan Stefanik who was the sym- 1918, he invited Murgas to come us of the successful quest for self bol of Slovak nationhood. Stefanik, and be a part of the new govern- Youngstown-Spisska Nova Ves Sister Cities to host 2013 tour rule for Slovakia even during the along with Thomas R. Masaryk and ment. When Murgas in fact did visit (Continued from page 4) Jim or Kay at tel. (724)684-5101 tumultuous period in Europe which Eduard Benes with the blessings Czecho-Slovakia in 1922, he ar- the Church of St. James in Levo- (home), Jim’s cell 724-858-5843, soon led up to the Second World of President Woodrow Wilson be- rived in Prague and sought an audi- ca, Piestany(the spa town) attend Kay’s cell 724-771-7900 or email War. While the fi rst experience of came the driving force for the lib- ence with Masaryk. The president a folk performance in Trencin, them at [email protected] Slovak statehood ceased following eration of the Slovaks and Czechs refused to even receive him. An- travel to the majestic High Tatras or call Paul Hudak at Adven- the conclusion of World War II, it and the creation of the fi rst repub- other incident took place in 1923 and take a ride on the cog railway ture International Travel at tel. impacted what occurred following lic of Czecho-Slovakia. Slovaks when Bishop Jan Vojtassak of Spis or gondola ride depending on the 216228-7171 - 800-542-2487, the fall of Communism and the in America, however were some- wanted to make a pastoral visit to weather. We have several dinners fax 216-228-7174 or www.ad- subsequent “Velvet Revolution”. what leery of the new partnership the American Slovaks. He applied in a koliba(a shepherds cottage venture-intl.travel.com or email So while we rejoice with Slovakia with the Czechs, who were more to Masaryk for a visa and was re- with Slovak cooking and music) [email protected]. as its celebrates its 20th anniversa- numerous. Remember, the Czechs fused. Masaryk feared that Vojtas- and everyone lets their hair down What are you waiting for? ry this year, let us always be aware lived on the Austrian side of the sak would once again stir up the and enjoys the evening. Sign up for the trip of a lifetime. of the fact that the fi rst Slovak state dual monarchy while the Slovaks call for autonomy from the Ameri- Once again, our Sokol couple, Additional details of this trip laid the foundation of the present were subjects of Hungary. Slovaks can Slovaks. Masaryk’s actions re- John and Kay Bench have agreed sponsored by the Youngstown, modern state. in America sought guarantees of fl ected his view of any self-rule for to host the tour, which should be Oh. - Spisska Nova Ves Sisters Let us recall that the quest for autonomy in the new state. Thus the Slovaks. In his view, Slovaks scheduled - If you have any ques- Cities Association will be forth- Slovak self-determination had great in May 1918, the Slovak League were a part of the Czech nation and tions about the 2013 trip, contact coming. support on both sides of the Atlantic hosted a meeting of the leaders of that Slovak was merely a dialect of more than a century ago in the early the American Czechs and Slovaks Czech. The actions of Prague con- When the long-desired auton- His execution in 1947 was unfor- years of the 20th century. Slovaks in Pittsburgh. Thomas G. Masaryk tinued such a philosophy during the in America were determined to as- was present. He signed what is omy fi nally came in 1938, unfor- tunate. I believe that Benes could 1920s and 1930s with an infl ux of tunately war clouds were on the have permitted a stay of execution. sist their brethren at home achieve known as the Pittsburgh Agreement Czechs who fi lled government and their rights to freedom and liberty. - Pittsburska Dohoda which would horizon in Europe. Slovakia fi nally When Benes was asked to inter- educational posts in Slovakia. had its parliament in Bratislava un- vene, he noted “there could be only der the premiership of Msgr. Jozef one president in Czecho-Slovakia.” Tiso. Following the events in Mu- More than four decades of com- nich, Slovaks were given the op- munism and Soviet domination portunity to seek independence. squelched any opportunities for Czecho-Slovakia was about to col- Slovak autonomy or much less lapse. When Hitler called the Slo- independence. However following vak premier to Berlin the opportu- the fall of Communism in 1989, the nity to proclaim independence was long silent quest for independence given to Tiso. He chose rather to was reborn. Freedom and democra- return to Bratislava and sought the cy were reborn among the Slovaks approval of the duly elected Slovak and Czechs during what became parliament. Their choice was a dif- known as “The Velvet Revolu- fi cult one. Accept the protection of tion.” Then in the summer of 1992, Germany in an independent Slovak the Velvet Revolution gave way state or see Slovakia absorbed by to what we refer to as the “Velvet Hungary and Poland. Proclaiming Divorce.” Peacefully and without Slovakia’s independence on March any major opposition, the Czechs 14, 1939 was a diffi cult yet historic and Slovaks decided to split and event. It was a fact of history. Slo- on January 1, 1993 Slovakia and vakia was recognized by a total of the Czech Republic declared their 28 countries. There were negative independence. aspects of Tiso’s government, es- Today we celebrate the great prog- pecially its collaboration with Ger- ress which Slovakia has enjoyed over many and the deportation of tens the course of the past two decades. of thousands of its Jewish citizens. We rejoice with its continued success. While we cannot fully celebrate We need to visit it often and see that Tiso’s government, we can in fact our children and grandchildren learn note that Slovakia was spared much the rich legacy they share with that of the destruction of World War II beautiful country nestled in the very and its government was somewhat heart of Europe. However, let us nev- stable. For the fi rst time in history, er forget that the foundation of today’s Slovaks were somewhat masters of modern Slovak Republic was con- Monsignor Lawrence Connaughton, third from the right, the new pastor of New York’s St. John Nepomu- their own destiny. ceived and had its beginnings right cene Slovak Parish was welcomed during the annual Slovak Independence Day Celebration on March 10 I truly believe that the decision here in the United States as well as in hosted by Assembly 1 of the Slovak League of America in the parish hall. Others on the photo include, l-r, of Msgr. Tiso and the Slovak par- the action of that autonomous Slovak Daniel F. Tanzone and Nina Holy, national president and national secretary-treasurer, respectively, of the liament were in the best interests of parliament assembled in Bratislava Slovak League of America; Dr. Mary Z. Gasparik, and Henrietta and Milan Dait. Milan serves as president the Slovak people. Tiso was a great, on March 14, 1939 which we recall of Assembly 1 of the Slovak League of America. yet fl awed individual, like all of us. today. PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 1, 2013

Donations to the 2013 SS. Cyril and Methodius Appeal may be sent at any time during the year Donors to the 2012 Slovak Catholic Federation’s 34th annual SS. Cyril and Methodius Appeal Supporting the Ministry of the Pontifi cal Slovak College of SS. Cyril and Methodius in Rome and religious communities of men and women in Slovakia

DIOCESE OF ALLENTOWN, PA FCSLA Board of Directors, Beachwood, Oh...... 250.00 St. Andrew’s Church, North Catasauqua ...... $ 344.00 $950.00 SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, Reading ...... 806.00 First Catholic Slovak Union St. Stephen’s Church, Shenandoah ...... 106.00 St. Joseph’s Society, Branch 19, Bridgeport, Conn...... $ 200.00 $ 1,256.00 St. Stephen the Martyr Society, Branch 419, Wilkes-Barre, Pa...... 50.00 DIOCESE OF ALTOONA-JOHNSTOWN, PA FCSU-NSS Golf Outing ...... 75.00 SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish, Windber ...... $ 264.00 $ 325.00 Queen of Archangels Parish, Clarence ...... 662.00 Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic Union Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish, Portage ...... 211.00 Branch 64, Pittsburgh, Pa...... $ 25.00 Our Lady of the Alleghenies Parish, Lilly ...... 662.00 Branch 90, Laurel Run, Pa...... 25.00 $ 1,789.00 Branch 213, Laurel Run, Pa...... 25.00 DIOCESE OF GREENSBURG, PA LPSCU Board of Directors, Wilkes-Barre, Pa...... 600.00 Historic Church of St. Peter, Brownsville ...... $ 100.00 $ 675.00 Slovak Catholic Federation Chapters DIOCESE OF GARY, IN Cardinal Tomko Chapter, Bethlehem, Pa...... $ 100.00 St. John the Baptist Parish, Whiting ...... $ 438.00 $ 100.00 $ 438.00 Heritage Festival ARCHDIIOCESE OF NEWARK, NJ 35th New Jersey Slovak Heritage Festival Committee...... $ 50.00 Holy Family Parish, Linden ...... $ 501.00 $ 50.00 $ 501.00 Individuals ARCHDIOCESE OF NEW YORK, NY Anne Altavilla, Plains, Pa...... $ 5.00 St. John Nepomucene Parish, Manhattan ...... $ 400.00 Rev. Philip A. Altavilla, Scranton, Pa...... 150.00 Most Holy Trinity Parish, Yonkers ...... 1,320.00 Anonymous, Canton, Oh...... 100.00 $ 1,720.00 Rev. Lawrence Bacik, Galesburg, Mich...... 10.00 DIOCESE OF PATERSON, NJ Rev. Richard D. Baker, New York City...... 200.00 Sacred Heart Parish, Rockaway ...... $ 810.75 Anna Balash, Bridgeport, Conn...... 50.00 St. Mary’s Assumption Parish, Passaic...... 1,000.00 In memory of Dr. Maria Balco, SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish, Boonton ...... 245.00 Method M. Balco, Verona, N.J...... 100.00 SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish, Clifton ...... 1,103.00 Rev. Msgr. John J. Bendik, Pittston, Pa...... 100.00 $ 3,158.75 John and Lucille Blasko, Whiting, Ind...... 15.00 ARCHDIOCESE OF PHILADELPHIA, PA Mary E. Ciganek, Lansford, Pa...... 25.00 Archdiocese of Philadelphia ...... $ 2,054.00 Lois Estock Antal, New York City...... 25.00 $ 2,054.00 Dyan Flyzik, Cathedral City, Calif...... 100.00 DIOCESE OF PITTSBURGH, PA Mary Ford, Bethlehem, Pa...... 20.00 Holy Trinity Parish, West Miffl in ...... $ 350.00 Rosemary Futrovsky, Gaithrsburg, Md...... 5.00 $ 350.00 Frances E. Gasper, Rocky River, Oh ...... 50.00 DIOCESE OF SCRANTON, PA M.A.Gaydos, Hershey, Pa ...... 50.00 Diocese of Scranton...... $10,623.63 Helen M. Gebura, Cleveland, Oh...... 100.00 Church of the Epiphany, Sayre ...... 1,803.00 Benjamin Gombar, Saginaw, Mich...... 20.00 St. Joseph’s Mission, Wilkes-Barre...... 100.00 Audrey and Fred Graham, Plains, Pa...... 20.00 St. John the Evangelist Parish, Pittston ...... 983.64 Elizabeth Gress, Columbia, N.J...... 25.00 $13,500.27 Andrew R. Harcar, Sr., Streator, Ill...... 10.00 DIOCESE OF STUBENVILLE, OH In memory of Dr. Ladislav P. Hinterbuchner, Corpus Christi Church, Caldwell ...... $ 75.00 by Dr. Catherine Hinterbuchner, Rye, N.Y...... 100.00 $ 75.00 John Hmelnicky, Perry Hall, Md...... 10.00 DIOCESE OF YOUNGSTOWN, OH Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic, Sayre, Pa...... 250.00 Holy Name of Jesus Church, Youngstown ...... $ 252.00 Andrew and Margaret Hvozdovic, Wilkes-Barre, Pa...... 25.00 St. Matthias Church, Youngstown ...... 541.00 Len and Theresa Kluchinski and Mary Landmesser, Our Lady of Sorrows, Youngstown(2011) ...... 308.00 Laurel Run, Pa...... 100.00 Our Lady of Sorrows, Youngstown(2012) ...... 609.00 In memory of Wilma J. Kluh SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, Warren...... 431.00 by Oscar J. Kluh, Potomac, Md...... 100.00 SS. Cyril and Methodius Church, Youngstown ...... 198.00 George J. Kostelnik, Bethlehem, Pa...... 100.00 $ 2,339.00 Helen Kozon, Brooklyn Heights, Oh...... 200.00 Outside the U.S. Jerome Kozon, Brooklyn Heights, Oh...... 200.00 ARCHDIOCESE OF TORONTO, ONTARIO, CANADA Michael Kranack, Pittsburgh, Pa...... 8.00 SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish, Mississauga(US dollars) ...... $ 930.49 In memory of my parents, Paul and Stephanie Ballay, $ 930.49 by Emily Kubin, Otsego, Mich...... 50.00 Religious Communities Joseph Kushner, High Point, N.C...... 30.00 School Sisters of St. Francis, Pittsburgh, Pa...... $ 200.00 In memory of Blessed Bishop Basil Hopko, by La Rabida Council #166, Knights of Columbus, Yonkers, N.Y...... 100.00 $ 200.00 Rev. Jerome M. Lajack, Avon, Oh...... 100.00 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FRATERNALS Calvin and Joan Larkin, Wanamassa, N.J...... 25.00 Slovak Catholic Sokol Robert Tapak Magruder, Louisville, Ky...... 25.00 SCS Board of Directors, Passaic, N.J...... $ 300.00 Cynthia M. Maleski, Natrona Heights, Pa...... 100.00 Assembly 78, Bethlehem, Pa...... 250.00 Magdalene Malshefski, Nanticoke, Pa...... 15.00 Assembly 136, Nanticoke, Pa...... 25.00 Gerald Matcho, Flemington, N.J...... 25.00 Assembly 182, New York City ...... 100.00 In memory of Irene Matuschak and Mary Piroch Assembly 219, Yonkers, N.Y...... 50.00 by Renee Matuschak Egan, Burlington, Mass...... 100.00 Wreath 11, Johnstown, N.Y...... 100.00 Mary M. Migatulski, Nanticoke, Pa...... 5.00 Wreath 147 & Assembly 201, Larksville, Pa...... 25.00 Rev. Thomas A .Nasta, Stowe, Pa...... 50.00 Group 1, “Msgr. Stephen Krasula”, Passaic, N.J...... 100.00 In memory of Martin, Zofi a, Paul and Adam Neslusan, Group 6, “Msgr. Andrew Hlinka,” Perryopolis, Pa. Anonymous, South Pasadena, Calif...... 100.00 In memory of Rev. Richard A. Portasik, O.F.M...... 100.00 Joseph Neslusan, Portsmouth, N.H...... 50.00 Group 7, “Rev. Joseph Murgas,” Wilkes-Barre, Pa...... 100.00 Martha S. Parry, Bronx, N.Y...... 100.00 Group 10, “Rev. Francis Sasinek,” Bethlehem, Pa...... 250.00 Rev. Msgr Joseph W. Pekar, Bridgeport, Conn...... 250.00 $ 1,400.00 Theresa A. Partika, Wilkes-Barre, Pa...... 25.00 First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association Christine M. Peranski, Nanticoke, Pa...... 10.00 Branch 2, Yonkers, N.Y...... $ 100.00 Betty C. Pirnick, Wilkes-Barre, Pa...... 20.00 Branch 313, Natrona Heights, Pa...... 100.00 Banch 408, Cleveland, Oh...... 500.00 (Continued on page 15) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 1, 2013 PAGE 15

Donors to the 2012 Slovak Catholic Federation’s In anticipation of our 46th Slet Minutes of the Annual Meeting of 34th annual SS. Cyril and Methodius Appeal Group 1, “Msgr. Stephen Krasula” (Continued from page 14) National Center for (Continued from page 11) of our upcoming events in 2013 fol- and educational organization, which lowed. Tentative dates include Feb- Rev. Jerome J. Purta, O.S.B., Latrobe, Pa...... $ 5.00 Safety Initiatives will observe its 150th anniversary ruary 17 for the Children’s Bowl- Philip R. Saliga, St. Louis, Mo...... 100.00 Many colleges, universities and in 2013. Before the advent of Com- ingfest and Saturday, March 23 for In memory of Joseph M. and Mary P. Salamon organizations are now requiring munism and following its demise the Eastern District Basketball and by Eileen Salamon Wilson, Stratford, Conn...... 100.00 their staff and students to obtain in Slovakia, our organization has Volleyball Tournament in Stratford, Rev. Msgr. John R. Sasway, Lilly, Pa...... 100.00 background enjoyed various educational and Conn. The Sports Director indicat- Joseph Seliga, Chicago, Ill...... 15.00 checks. When cultural activities with Matica Slov- ed that regular basketball practice Marilyn Shaffer, DuBois, Pa...... 25.00 we met with enska. are held regularly. He asked that the Rev. Msgr. Robert J. Shiffrin, III, Youngstown, Oh...... 100.00 our contact 6) Congratulations to the New Group pay for the rental at $75.00 Thomas J. Stolarek, Minneapolis, Minn...... 35.00 at Slippery Jersey Slovak Heritage Festival per practice session. Following dis- Joseph Smak, High Point, N.C...... 5.00 Rock Univer- which hosted its 35th anniversary cussion, it was decided that the top- Daniel F. Tanzone, Yonkers, N.Y...... 50.00 sity in Slip- festival this year. We encourage ic be fi nalized at the fi rst offi cers’ John G. Tkacik, Bridgeport, Conn...... 100.00 pery Rock, our Group 1 Sokol members to meeting in 2013. Accepted. Paul Tomanek, Harveys Lake, Pa...... 135.00 Pa. this sum- continue their efforts in promoting Under New Business, election of Marilyn A. Warchall, Park Ridge, Ill...... 50.00 mer, she our rich Slovak heritage in the Gar- offi cers followed. On a motion by Stella Yanek, Large, Pa...... 100.00 asked if our den State by supporting this annual Thomas Krack, seconded by Elsie $ 4,393.00 leaders have the necessary paper- festival held each year on the fourth Termyna, it was agreed that all cur- The fi nal amount raised in the 2012 Slovak Catholic Federation work to work with young chil- Sunday of September at the PNC rently serving offi cers continue in SS. Cyril and Methodius Appeal ...... $36,528.51 dren. We had to honestly answer Arts Center in Holmdel, N.J. the new year. Accepted. that some do but some do not. 7) We recommend continued It was Assembly 219 of Yonkers, Donations to this year’s 35th annual SS. Cyril and Methodius Appeal This prompted the Board of Di- support for the work of our two N.Y.’s turn to host the 2013 annual will be accepted throughout 2013. Funds raised aid the Pontifi cal Slovak rectors to think hard about what umbrella organizations, the Slovak meeting. With the cooperation of College of SS. Cyril and Methodius in Rome which this year celebrates we needed to do. After a lengthly Catholic Federation and the Slovak Assembly 162, the 2013 annual the 50th anniversary of its dedication. Built discussion, it was decided that we League of America. meeting at a date to be determined principally with the assistance of the Slovak would start requiring all Supreme 8) Thanks and gratitude go by the offi cers would be hosted by communities in the United States and Cana- Offi cers , along with Group sports out to Assembly 24 of Boonton, the Yonkers Assembly but held in da, the college serves as a residence for Slo- directors, physical directors, N.J. which hosted this year’s an- Clifton, N.J. vak priests pursuing graduate degrees at the physical directresses as well as nual meeting. Likewise our special With no further business, on a various Pontifi cal universities. In addition, their assistants to obtain back- thanks to the offi cers and members motion by Anna Korcak, seconded religious communities of men and women ground checks. of Assembly 162 of Clifton, N.J. by Maria Gnida, the annual meet- in Slovakia receive fi nancial support. This After contacting the National for making the necessary arrange- ing was adjourned. The meeting year marks the 1,150th anniversary of the Center for Safety Initiatives and ments to host this meeting. closed with a prayer followed by arrival of SS. Cyril and Methodius in Slo- having all of the appropriate pa- Brother Albert Pogorelec moved the singing of Hej Slovaci, Nad vakia. it was in 863 A.D. that the brother perwork completed by our Sokol for the adoption of the report, sec- Tatrou sa Blyska and God Bless saints, who are the great Apostles of the Slavs began their evangelization headquarters, we began the pro- onded by Anna Korcak and ac- America. Zdar Boh! efforts among our ancestors. In gratitude to Almighty God for the gift of cess. I e-mailed the offi cers and cepted. Respectfully submitted, faith which we have received, let us do our part to assist the Church in gave them instructions on com- Under New Business, discussion Daniel F. Tanzone Slovakia by suporting this year’s 35th annual SS. Cyril and Methodius pleting the forms. Each offi cer Group 1 Secretary Appeal. Tax deductible donations, however large or small will be much fi lled out the paperwork online appreciated. Send checks payable to Slovak Catholic Federation to the na- and submitted it. tional secretary-treasurer, Dolores M. Evanko, 173 Berner Ave., Hazleton, At the Board of Directors meet- responsible for covering the cost this. PA 18201. We thank all the donors who so generously donated to the 2012 ing held in September of 2012, of the background check for their In the near future, each Group appeal and look forward to their continued support in 2013. the board discussed the most re- Slet participants. president will receive a letter PAN BOH ZAPLAT! THANK YOU! cent background checks that were The background checks are giving specifi c information on completed. It was decided that, conducted through an organiza- accessing the site, having partici- Reverend Andrew S. Hvozdovic Dolores M. Evanko in addition to the aforementioned tion known as the National Center pants complete forms and making National First Vice President, National Secretary-Treasurer people, any participant age 18 for Safety Initiatives. Many col- the payments. Slovak Catholic Federation Slovak Catholic Federation and over attending the 46th Inter- leges and universities, including The safety and security of our Appeal Director national Slet in July of 2013, will Slippery Rock University, use this youth is our main concern. also be required to obtain a back- organization to screen their ath- ground check. This will help to letes and faculty. Thus far, our Su- Zdar Boh! Lodge Jottings ensure the safety and security of preme Offi cers and Group offi cers Kathleen S. Watkins our children. Each Group will be have responded very positively to Supreme Physical Directress BRIDGEPORT, CONN. Judith A. Salamon Wreath 1 Eileen S. Wilson Assembly No. 9, Inc. Held in Reading, Pa. Our Sokol members are also involved As has been our longstanding fra- PITTSBURGH, PA in working with the local fraternal ternal tradition, scholarship grants Wreath 22 Minutes of the Annual Meeting congress in all their endeavors. I am will be available to members of ei- The next meeting of our Wreath of Group 12, “Anton Bernolak” also reminding everyone to come to ther lodge. Each grant is a one-time under the spiritual guidance of St. Philadelphia for our annual Slovak President Joseph Harak called the with Brother Greg Milanek of Krista only scholarship of $200.00 and is Cecilia is scheduled for Monday, Festival on October 7th. annual meeting of Group 12 to order Glugosh, the wife of our Supreme available to members currently en- May 13 at the Slovak Catholic So- On a motion by Brother Joe Oros, on Saturday, September 29 at 11 a.m. President Larry Glugosh. * I con- rolled in college or a Catholic high kol Club, South Side, beginning at seconded by Sister Johanna Leso, the at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Club in gratulate all the 2012 Slovak Catholic school. Members must have a per- 7 p.m. All members are cordially report of the vice president was ac- Reading, Pa. He called upon the Vice Sokol scholarship recipients, espe- manent life insurance policy with a invited to attend. cepted. President Bob Leso to offer the open- cially those from Group 12 which face amount of at least $3,000 and Our outreach project for this Treasurer’s Report: The report was ing prayer followed by the Pledge of included William Bennethum, Bri- have been a member for at least month will include the collection of read by Brother Joseph N. Oros. In his Allegiance to the Flag. anna Geissler, Donald Geissler and fi ve(5) years to apply. socks and underwear to be donated report, he stressed the need for activ- The roll call was read by the sec- Jack Bancroft. * I am also active in To request an application, call Ju- by our Wreath sisters to Opera- ity. Group 12 needs to be more active retary. All offi cers were present with Assembly 261 and the Sokol Home dith A. Salamon at (203)333-3716 tion Safety Net. This organization in our district and international sport- the exception of the Physical Director Association. or Eileen S. Wilson at (203)378- provides food and clothing for the ing events. Such activity promotes Chris Antosy, Jr. In addition, the fol- On a motion by Sister Kathi 8837. Applicants should indicate homeless in our area. Support for prosperity. lowing delegates were in attendance: Smolkowicz, seconded by Lar’e whether they require the college this project is much appreciated. On a motion by Brother Tom Joseph M. Oros, Frank E. Macey, Pe- Leso, the report of the president was or Catholic high school form, and We will also begin to sell our lottery Cengeri, seconded by Sister Pat ter Valach, Kathi Smolkowicz, Lar’e accepted. the address to which it should be tickets in support of our June event. Latshaw, the report of the treasurer Leso, Anna Leso, Johanna Leso, Ei- Vice President’s Report: My report mailed. The completed application In remembrance of our late was accepted. leen Dobrowolsky, Laure Harak and consists of the activity I do with our must be returned by our June 9, Supreme Secretary, Tibor T. Sports Director’s Report: Brother Pat Latshaw. members of Assembly 48 and Wreath 2013 meeting for consideration. Kovalovsky, a donation by our Tom Cengeri recommended the fol- The minutes of the 2011 Group an- 13. We continue to support St. Agnes- Wreath 1 and Assembly No. 9, Wreath will be sent to our Slovak lowing: * I stress the need for par- nual meeting were accepted on a mo- St. John Nepomucene Parish and Inc. are pleased to assist our young Catholic Sokol Museum Scholar- ticipation in the district and interna- tion by Sister Laura Harak, seconded work with our pastor, Father Francis people in their quest for a good edu- ship Fund. tional tournaments. We need to build by Brother Tom Cengeri. Lendacky giving monetary support cation. Finally, Wreath 22 would like to our youth program. * We had teams President’s Report: Joseph Ha- and many hours of volunteering in the Zdar Boh! (Continued on page 16) (Continued on page 16) rak: * I attended the funeral along best traditions of Sokol fraternalism. PAGE 16 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 1, 2013

5. That an offi cial sponsor for the ing the Group meeting be set at $40 At the Jake Kislan Softball Complex Slet be solicited. per car. 6. That mixed volleyball compe- * Recommend that the food ex- Our 26th International Softball Tournament is tition be returned to the Slet. pense for Group meetings not ex- set for the weekend of June 28-30 in Drifton, Pa. 7. Recommend that a co-ed soft- ceed $17.00 per person. By Edward D. Moeller ball division be held at the softball Old Business Supreme Director of Sports & Athletics tournament. The fund-raising event “Thirty This year’s 26th Slovak Catholic Sokol International 8. That sporting events be held One Bingo” which was held at the PA 18202. As in the past, the Supreme Assembly man- more centrally located. Reading Sokol Hall, benefi ting the Softball Tournament is scheduled for the weekend of aged by the Tournament Director, will cover the cost June 28th through the 30th. The 9. That a fall tournament, per- Sokol Youth Athletic Group on Oc- of the rooms. (4 participants per room) In addition, a haps soccer, basketball, volleyball, tober 16 was a success. site for this year’s event will be breakfast will be available both Saturday and Sunday the Jake Kislan Softball Complex swimming, lacross and martial arts The “Charity Event” held for the mornings at the hotel. On Saturday evening, we will be considered. Kye Pagerly Memorial Fund was in Drifton, PA. Our 2013 tourna- feature a buffet dinner poolside at the hotel ment headquarters will be at the 10. That a co-ed volleyball tour- also successful. I am sure that the 2012 championship teams will nament be held on the off year of Wednesday night Bingo contin- Best Western Genetti Inn & Suites all be prepared to defend their respective titles. A Mass Hotel located just minutes from the Slet. ues at the Sokol Hall in Reading. to satisfy the Sunday Obligation will be celebrated at 11. Expand the events in track Doors open at 5 p.m. with bingo the fi elds. the Jake Kislan Softball Complex on Saturday after- Our 2013 International tour- and fi eld at the Slet. beginning at 6:30 p.m. noon, during a formal break in our tournament com- 12. Recommend that each Group New Business nament will once again feature petition. both a men’s and women’s team submit team colors that they will Reading Sokols are hosting a Information may be found on the Slovak use for those years events. This to raffl e on October 27. On a motion competition. As in the past, we will allow Groups to sub- Catholic Sokol website. All tournament entry forms mit up to four (4) teams. keep cost down for uniforms. by Sister Smolkowicz seconded by must be returned to me with their entry fee per 13. That a junior bowling tourna- Sister Latshaw, it was agreed that This year’s competition will begin at 8:00 a.m. on team, no later than Wednesday, May 29th. Please Saturday, June 29th and will continue throughout the day. ment be held. the Group purchase 12 tickets for make your checks payable to: Slovak Catholic So- 14. That those participants who the raffl e. We will utilize all available fi elds throughout the day with kol - Sports Account and send same to my home the Semi-fi nal and Final games scheduled for Saturday only participate in the closing ex- The president reminded the del- address at: 2821 Waterman Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA hibition of the Slet also be allowed egates of the change in format for evening or Sunday morning. (Depending on the number 15227. This year, the cost of each team’s entry is of team entries) As in the past, we will use a double elimi- to participate in the track and fi eld receiving or organization’s offi cial $400.00 before the deadline date and $450.00 per events. Teams who participate in publication. nation format. team after the May 29th deadline date. Lodging will be the responsibility of each Group. team drill and individual drill com- Recommend that Group 12 cel- If you have further questions or concerns please petition will be awarded higher ebrate its 100th anniversary with The necessary arrangements have been made at the Best do not hesitate to contact me directly at my home at Western Genetti Inn & Suites, however you must contact points. Sister Kathi Smolkowicz and (412) 881- 3506. I look forward to seeing you at this 15. That better provision be Brother Bob Leso co-chairing the me to secure your team’s lodging before May 29th. The year’s exciting 26th International Softball Tournament hotel is located at 1341 North Church Street, Hazleton, made for the non-gymnastic par- event. Committee members to in- in Hazleton. Zdar Boh! ticipants at the Slet or possibly have clude Sister Johanna Leso and Sis- the gymnastic competition at the ter Eileen Dobrowolsky. Minutes of the Annual Meeting 2. Recommend a donation of site of the Slet. The Reading Sokol golf tourna- $100 to St. Agnes-St. John Nepo- 16. That Group 12 purchase a ment is scheduled for October 20 of Group 12, “Anton Bernolak” mucene Parish building fund. new banner, not to succeed $200 in at the Manor Golf Club. On a mo- 3. Encourage Sokol youth to cost. tion by Brother Tom Cengeri, sec- (Continued from page 15) 155 publicizes our organization participate in our scholarship and 17. Recommend that Group 12 onded by Brother Frank Macey, it represent our Group, Assemblies with ads in the Berks Catholic High sports programs. host a youth day in January with was agreed that Group 12 sponsor a and Wreaths at the international School football program in Read- 4. Request that a Fraternal Insur- activities to include but not lim- hole for $30.00. bowling and golf tournaments. * I ing as well as the Knights of Co- ance Seminar be held. ited to volleyball and basketball to Nomination of Offi cers attended the international softball lumbus and the Readingsokol.org 5. Recommend additional Sokol- introduce the children to the pro- Nominations were open for the tournament, which observed its web site. related events be sent to church bul- grams the Sokol provides. offi ces of Physical Directress, As- 25th anniversary. I played on teams 4. Brother Walter Kazmierc- letins as well to our Sokol web site 18. That the Supreme Physical sistant Physical Directress and As- from New Jersey and Pittsbugh. zak’s Walt the K Polka Show on and offi cial publication. Fitness Board send all information sistant Sports Director. There were *Due to their work schedules, both WRAW 1340 AM radio, tel. 610- 6. Making our presence known for all sporting events to the Group no candidates at this time. The po- my daughters resigned their posi- 372-1430 mentions activities of not only in our ethnic parishes but Sports Director, President, Physical sitions will stay open for appoint- tions as physical directress and as- Group 12. You can also listen to the in all parishes in general. Director and Physical Directress. ment. sistant physical directress. These program on the internet at http:// 7. Encourage our lodges to On a motion by Brother Joe M. With no further business, on a positions are now open. * A tenta- www.1340wraw.com, Sundays choose a charity of choice to sup- Oros, seconded by Sister Johanna motion by Brother Joe Oros, sec- tive date for the Eastern District from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. port. This is to promote our giving Leso, the report was accepted. onded by Brother Frank Macey, the bowling tournament has been set 5. Recommend that a Fraternal to other organizations. Salary & Compensation Report: annual meeting was adjourned. for Nov. 3, 2012. Insurance Seminar be held. 8. Recommend the offi cers, with recommended by members Brother Vice President Bob Leso closed There was discussion regard- 6. Encourage local lodges to in- the Group president as coordinator, Peter Valach, Brother Joe N. Oros the meeting with a prayer remem- ing information and forms for the vite public offi cials to their social inform the local lodges of upcom- and Sister Eileen Dobrowolsky. bering our Group 12 members who sporting events. Our Group sports affairs and celebrations. ing events on a national and Group * Recommend the president’s are now with the Lord, including director is not receiving the infor- 7. Encourage our lodges to par- basis. salary be set at $50.00 with the vice Charlie Krkoska, John Oros, Cyril mation packet needed for these ticipate in local fairs and business 9. Recommend that our sports president’s salary at $35.00. All Biros and Irene Valach. Zdar Boh! events. A question was raised of expositions. program be expanded to inlcude other salaries to remain the same. Respectfully submitted, whether the information is sent 8. Recommend publishing in lo- soccer/and or/martial arts. * Recommend that the transpor- JoAnn Antosy through the mail or is it emailed? cal Catholic organizations, schools On a motion by Sister Kathleen tation expense for delegates attend- Group 12 Secretary Tom will check with the Supreme and church programs when they Smolkowicz, seconded by Sister Sports Director to have the sports have an event. Eileen Dobrowolsky, the report information sent to the Group 9. Recommend publishing in the Lodge Jottings was accepted. sports director. Reading Sokol Home Association Physical Fitness Board Recom- On a motion by Sister Kathleen fl yer, on the web site www.read- mendations, presented by Brother (Continued from page 15) We invite all our members to at- Smolkowicz, seconded by Brother ingsokol.org(send information to Tom Cengeri, Sister Pat Latshaw extend a prayerful “Happy Mothers tend our meetings so as to discuss Peter Valach, the report was ac- [email protected]) regarding lodge and Sister Laura Harak. Day” to all our Sokol moms. our plans for future fraternal and cepted. activities. 1. Recommend proper gym Zdar Boh! sporting activities. Attendance at Publicity Committee, members 10. Reading Sokol, Inc. has their funds not to exceed $150 for use of Joan Yanosick our meetings is vital to the growth Sister Kathleen Smolkowicz, Sister newly structured gym available for facilities. Recording Secretary of our lodges. We would like to Johanna Leso and Brother Frank rentals. Coaches can contact Kathi 2. Recommend paying 50 per- thank those of our members who Macey recommended the following: Smolkowicz at [email protected] cent of the gymnastic classes for have faithfully attended our month- 1. Encourage Assemblies and for rentals. READING, PA our gymnasts who participate in the ly meetings and look to your con- Wreaths and Group offi cers to On a motion by Sister Laura Assembly 261 Slet, not to exceed $150 per person. tinued support. Please mark your submit news articles to Editor Dan Harak, seconded by Sister Pat Wreath 155 This for both the off and on years calendars and plan to join us for our Tanzone for inclusion in the Slovak Latshaw, the report was accepted. We wish to inform members of for the Slet. upcoming meetings: Monday, May Catholic Falcon. New Motions & Recommenda- both our lodges that the date of our 3. Recommend that new uni- 6 and Monday, June 3. 2. Assembly 48 and Wreath 13 tion Committee, including mem- regular monthly meetings has been forms for all activities be purchased Zdar Boh! publicizes our organization with bers Brother Joe M. Oros, Brother changed from the 2nd Tuesday of not to exceed $500, with the par- Joseph Harak ads in the Catholic War Vets, and Lar’e Leso and Sister Ann Leso the month to the 1st Monday of ticipants paying half the cost of the President, Assembly 261 support is given the various activi- recommend the following: each month. Our meetings are held uniform. Kathi Smolkowicz ties of the Philadelphia Slovak par- 1. Thanks go out to Assembly at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, 4. Recommend $400 for coach’s President, Wreath 155 ish. 261 and Wreath 155 for hosting this 411 Crestmont Street beginning at allotment. 3. Assembly 216 and Wreath year’s meeting. 7:15 p.m. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 1, 2013 PAGE 17

KIDS’ CORNER “Detský kútik ” May, 2013

May is the Month of Mary Environmental Awareness On April 22nd we celebrated Earth Day. This is a day set aside to increase awareness and inform May is the month when Catholics traditionally focus on Mary, the Mother people about the problems with our environment. of Jesus. The practice dates back at least 700 years and is still observed Two things that you probably talked about in school around the world today. May is seen as the beginning of new life and the were: pollution and ways to reduce, reuse and start of summer, which makes this a logical time for the celebrations of recycle resources. Mary, who brought life into the world.

The May Crowning Perhaps the most well-known of the May devotions in the Catholic Church is the crowning of a statue of Mary with flowers. This became particularly popular in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, with a procession of school-age boys and girls dressed in their Sunday best, By Dr. Michael Kopanic following the statue in a procession. Slovenské slová [Slow–ven–skeh slow–vaah ] Note In this ceremony, the statue is decorated at its base with flowers and spelling with a long “á” on the plural. one of the girls would be chosen to crown Mary with flowers. When I was May = máj [ my ] in seventh grade, the Mary Crowning ceremony was a very special event at mother = matka [maaht – kah ] my school. Each seventh grade girl wrote an essay entitled “What May mom = mama [ mah-mah ] Crowning Means to Me”. The essays were judged by several teachers and mommy = mamička [ mah-meech-kah ] the winning girl would become the May Queen for the ceremony. I was Mother’s Day - Deň matiek [ Den maw-tyek ] (soft „n“) honored when my name was announced as the essay contest winner. Being Happy Mother's Day ! = Šťastný Deň matiek! [Shtyawst the May Queen was such an honor. This is one of my most cherished –nee den maw–tyek ] (soft „n“) memories from catholic school. graduation = promócie [pro-mow-tsee-eh]

kvitnúť [kveet-noot] → to be abloom, to bloom, to Mother’s Day blossom Mother’s Day is a very special holiday. It is a day to honor your mother for all the things she does for you. So many times, moms do so many Mamka moja, mamka zlatá. Všetky kvietky v poli kvitia little things that go unnoticed. Keep a close watch on your mom for just iba tebe kvôli = My Mom, my golden mom. All flowers in the field bloom only because of you. a few hours and you will realize that your mother does hundreds of little things that you never see. Give your mom and kiss and thank her for being a great mom.

Ways to make your Mom feel special on Mother’s Day  Give mom some much needed alone time  Buy her a new book and let her read a few chapters without interruptions  Find a place in your yard to plant some of her favorite flowers

 Write 10 things that make her special and frame it  Make her a video  Spend the whole day with her doing HER favorite activities Xaviar Yuhas 5/13 Yuhas Lucia 5/21 Jude Maryak Jude 5/27 Octavia Dixon 5/20 Noah Mangan- 5/24

 Give her a day without laundry, cooking, cleaning, or chauffeuring 5/29Scott Hvozdovic Benjamin RomanBenjamin 5/3 Vayda Korenoski 5/28

5/22 Eckenrode Marie Alexis HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!! TO HAPPY BIRTHDAY PAGE 18 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 1, 2013

SCHEDULE: 67th International Bowling Tournament, Airport Bowling Lanes, Holiday Inn Airport, Buffalo, N.Y., May17-19

TEAMS LANE TEAM NAME ASSEMBLY/ TEAM AVG Friday, May 17, 2013 – 7:30 p.m. WREATH (Bold=Captain)

LANE TEAM NAME ASSEMBLY/ TEAM AVG 24 Wilkes-Barre 59 Dave Iskra Jr. 175 WREATH (Bold=Captain) Michael Horvath 178 1 – 4 OPEN Marty Degnan 192 Dave Check 203 5 Lilly 79 Theresa Shedlock 157 Catherine Sweeney 140 25 Lilly 79 Steve Koval 169 Heather Nielsen 156 Nick Cassisi 175 Ruth Van Guilder 155 Robert Shedlock 167 Corey Shedlock 188 6 Pittsburgh 22 Lisa Huston 125 Lori Rostek 125 26 Barberton/Canton 167/180 Pete Underation 162 Joni Masley 148 Steve Bakita 146 Janet Mirt 152 Marty Underation 171 Joe Burfi eld 200 7 Wilkes-Barre 59 Heather Horvath 122 Kelly Palchanis 142 27 Pittsburgh 16 Chuck Piotrowski 132 June Gober 158 Dave Goralzick 135 Bernadette Jacob 166 Leroy Cooper 149 RJ Gallagher 157 8 Pittsburgh 22 Chrissy Piotrowski 89 Judy Milius 140 28 Toronto 227 Chet Dziuba 158 Mary Ann Naple 142 Joe Takerer 163 Chris Chervenak 160 Stan Hugel 141 Andy Cincar 160 9 Toronto/Ambridge 227/206 Lorraine Bet 159 Diane Cincar 159 29 Lilly 79/82 Eric Mangiafi co 130 Marianne Nalli 146 Allan Keagy 145 Christine Sofranko 138 Jeremy Glass 148 10 Lilly 79 Deborah Selip 120 Brian Phillips 150 Nancy Cassisi 135 Colleen Keagy 140 30 Clifton 162 Eric Topczij 151 Theresa Clinemeyer 145 Joe Krzysik Jr. 154 Joe Krzysik Sr. 143 11 Ambridge/Pit 22 Kami Simon 139 Luke Topczij 137 Geri Pollock 131 Evie Catanzarite 140 31 Pittsburgh/Perry 16/25 Lance Werner 132 Kay Babbie 120 Arron Werner 144 Larry Werner 156 12 Perryopolis 15 Rebecca Rubish 125 Dave Matty 165 Vacant 150 Vacant 150 32 Toronto 227 Emilio Berardo 171 Vacant 150 John Gombita 159 13 – 16 OPEN Mario Marchese 164 Robert Velocci 179

17 Lilly 79 Scott Selip 185 33 Perryopolis 25 Clarence Checton 197 Francis Risko 180 Ed Elnikar 196 Brian Risko 201 AJ Novotney 197 Gary Risko 205 Mike Todd 200

18 Clifton 162 Anthony Glodava 157 34 Reading 261 Walter Kazmierczak 163 Albert Pogorelec 165 Bill Kazmierczak 171 Marc Kudlacik 175 George Kazmierczak 176 Tom Krack 198 Randy Spitler 226

19 Pittsburgh 16 Jeff Harms 161 35 Perryopolis 25 Mike Matras 164 Tony Harms 163 Mikey Matras 171 Dave Christopher 168 Mark Matras 178 Mike Rostek 172 Bernie Seruga 180

20 Wilkes-Barre 59 Tony Gober 168 36 Ambridge 16 John Goberish 183 Justin Gober 210 Doug Simon 207 Jeff Jacob 210 Jim Matlon 175 Dave Iskra 220 VACANT 175

21 Lilly 79 James Bart 184 DOUBLES AND SINGLES Tom Muldoon Jr. 184 Saturday, May 18, 2013 – 12:30 p.m. Jerry Bender Sr. 185 John Smith 191 LANE NAME/HANDICAP NAME/HANDICAP CITY

22 Clifton 162 Paul Awramko 175 1 - 6 OPEN Ryan Berdnik 175 Robert Mislowski 175 11-12 Mario Marchese (164) Emilio Berardo (171) Toronto, ON Lou Smeriglio 175 Anthony Glodava (157) Albert Pogorelec (165) Clifton,NJ Eric Mangiafi co (130) Allan Keagy (145) Lilly, PA 23 Pittsburgh 16 Chris Milius 154 Ron Babbie 171 13- 14 Dave Bulwin (122) Tom Krack (198) Clifton, NJ Jay Barna 180 Walt Kazmierczak (163) Randy Spitler (226) Reading, PA Dave Suchy 182 John Gombita (159) Rob Velocci (179) Toronto, ON

(Continued on page 19) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 1, 2013 PAGE 19 Congratulations to Hockey Enthusiast David Smeriglio Sokol Birthdays MAY 4 MAY 9 Congratulations go out to Da- This is a back to back win for the John Olexsak, Monroe, N.J., Michele Sipos, Estero, Fla. vid Smeriglio of Wayne, N.J. Squirts. a member of Assembly 182, New N.J., a member of Wreath 2, Pas- and his Squirt Team from the David is a fi fth-grade student York, N.Y. saic, N.J. Nutley-Clifton Hockey Club at the Theunis Day Elementary Peter Papcun, Brick, N.J., a Thomas Polchowski, Newtown, for their great performances in School in Wayne, N.J. He is the member of Assembly 224, Jersey Conn., a member of Assembly 9, the Garden State Youth Hockey son of Louis and Lynn Smeriglio City, N.J. Bridgeport, Conn. League(GSYHL) playoffs held of Wayne, N.J. Dave is our Sokol Ludmila Sipos, Estero, Fla., MAY 10 in Toms River, N.J. on March 3. of Assembly 219 in Yonkers, N.Y. N.J., a member of Wreath 2, Pas- Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic, pas- The Squirt Grey team dominated His great-grandfather, the late Jozef saic, N.J. tor of the Church of the Epiphany, their game from the start, beat- Yuhas was also active in our orga- MAY 5 Sayre, Pa. and our esteemed Su- ing the Richmond Thunder team nization. Our congratulations and David Edward Antoniuk, Phoe- preme Chaplain. from Staten Island, N.Y., 5-0. fraternal best wishes! nixville, Pa., a member of Assembly Dolores J. Sonoga, Youngstown, 162 in Clifton, N.J. Oh., a member of Wreath 54, Joanna Glugosh, Mississauga, Youngstown, Oh. Ontario, Canada, a member of As- Frank Zalesny, Jr., Poughkeep- sembly 227, Toronto, Canada. sie, N.Y., a member of Assembly Joseph M. Matthews, Ardsley, 219, Yonkers, N.Y. N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, MAY 13 Yonkers, N.Y. Michael Malshefski, Nanticoke, Luke Primini, Woodbury, Conn., Pa., a member of Assembly 136, a member of Assembly 9, Bridge- Nanticoke, Pa. port, Conn. Emma Primini, Woodbury, MAY 6 Conn., a member of Wreath 1, Alois A. Chmela, Larchmont, Bridgeport, Conn. N.Y., a member of Assembly 182, MAY 14 New York City. Megan E. Maslar, Douglassville, Claudia A. Gasparik-Marsik, Pa., a member of Wreath 155, Read- Esq., Old Bridge, N.J., a member of ing, Pa. Wreath 168, New York, N.Y. David Smeriglio, Wayne, N.J., a Denice Michele Marks, Brook- member of Assembly 219, Yonkers, lyn, N.Y., a member of Assembly N.Y. 162, Clifton, N.J. MAY 15 MAY 7 Dolores Ganobcsik, Lorain, Oh., Margaret Iurato, Totowa, N.J., a member of Wreath 111, Lorain, a member of Assembly 162, Clifton, Oh. N.J. Parker Pyo, Lilly, Pa., a mem- MAY 8 ber of Assembly 79, Lilly, Pa. Emily Maslar, Davidsville, Pa., Jennifer Zemanek, Lorain, Oh., a member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, a member of Wreath 111, Lorain, Pa. Oh.

SCHEDULE: 67th International Bowling Tournament, Airport Bowling Lanes, Holiday Inn Airport, Buffalo, N.Y., May17-19 (Continued from page 18) DOUBLES AND SINGLES LANE NAME/HANDICAP NAME/HANDICAP CITY LANE NAME/HANDICAP NAME/HANDICAP CITY 33 - 34 Dave Goralzick (135) RJ Gallagher (157) Pittsburgh, PA 15 - 16 Bill Kazmierczak (171) George Kazmierczak (176) Reading, PA Jeremy Glass (148) Brian Phillips (150) Lilly, PA Andy Cincar (160) Larry Glugosh (168) Toronto, ON Marty Underation (171) Joe Burfi eld (200) Barberton/Canton, OH Tom Muldoon Jr. (184) Jerry Bender Sr. (185) Lilly, PA 35 - 36 Larry Werner (156) Dave Matty (165) Pittsburgh/Perryopolis, PA 17 - 18 Mike Matras (164) Bernie Seruga (180) Perryopolis, PA Clarence Checton (197) Ed Elnikar (196) Perryopolis, PA Chet Dziuba (158) Joe Takerer (163) Toronto, ON Jeff Jacob (210) Dave Iskra Sr (220) Wilkes-Barre, PA Marty Degnan (192) Dave Check (203) Wilkes-Barre, PA 37 - 40 OPEN 19 - 20 Chris Milius (154) Dave Suchy (182) Pittsburgh, PA James Bart (184) John Smith (191) Lilly, PA 41 - 42 Nancy Cassisi (135) Colleen Keagy (140) Lilly, PA Eric Topczij (151) Luke Topczij (137) Clifton, NJ Lorraine Bet (159) iane Cincar (159) Toronto, ON Marianne Nalli (146) Chris Sofranko (138) Ambridge, PA 21 - 22 Jeff Harms (161) Tony Harms (163) Pittsburgh, PA Scott Selip (185) Brian Risko (201) Lilly, PA 43 - 44 Kay Babbie (120) Nancy Kropolinsky (150) Pittsburgh/Youngstown Joe Krzysik Sr. (154) Joe Krzysik Jr. (143) Clifton, NJ Judy Babik (145) Sue Babik (109) Youngstown, OH Heather Horvath (122) Kelly Palchanis (142) Wilkes-Barre, PA 20 - 24 Dave Christopher (168) Mike Rostek (172) Pittsburgh, PA Francis Risko (180) Gary Risko (205) Lilly, PA Ryan Berdnick (175) Marc Kudlacik (175) Clifton, NJ 45 - 46 Theresa Clinemeyer (145) Ruth Van Guilder (155) Lilly, PA Mary Ann Naple (142) Chris Chervenak (160) Pittsburgh, PA 25 - 26 Lance Werner (132) Arron Werner (144) Pittsburgh, PA June Gober (158) Bernadette Jacob (166) Wilkes-Barre, PA Mikey Matras (171) Mark Matras (178) Perryopolis,PA Mike Horvath (178) Dave Iskra Jr (175) Wilkes-Barre,PA 47 - 48 Joni Masley (148) Janet Mirt (142) Pittsburgh, PA Catherine Sweeney (140) Heather Nielsen (156) Lilly, PA 27 - 28 Ron Babbie (171) Jay Barna (180) Pittsburgh, PA Gerri Pollock (131) Evie Catanzarite (140) Ambridge, PA Steve Koval (169) Nick Cassisi (175) Lilly, PA Robert Mislowski (175) Lou Smeriglio (175) Clifton, NJ 49 - 50 Deb Selip (120) Theresa Shedlock (157) Lilly, PA Lisa Huston (125) Lori Rostek (125) Pittsburgh, PA 29 - 30 Chuck Piotrowski (132) Leroy Cooper (149) Pittsburgh, PA Robert Shedlock (167) Corey Shedlock (188) Lilly, PA 51 - 52 Kami Simon (139) Rebecca Rubish (125) Ambridge/Perryopolis, PA Pete Underation (162) Steve Bakita (146) Barberton, OH Chrissy Piotrowski (89) Judy Milius (140) Pittsburgh, PA

31 - 32 AJ Novotney (197) Mike Todd (200) Perryopolis, PA 53 - 66 OPEN Tony Gober (168) Justin Gober (210) Wilkes-Barre, PA John Goberish (183) Doug Simon (207) Ambridge, PA Za Boha a národ For God and Nation

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Biskup Jozef Halko navštívi Kostol Peter Dvorský bude šéfom sv. Cyrila a Metoda v Clift one, NJ Slovenského inštitútu Správy zo Slovenska v Ríme Vybrané zo slovenskej tlače V sobotu 10. augusta účasti slovenských kňazov pô- Operný spevák Peter Dvor- X Podiel domácností, ktoré o 7.00 hodine večer bude sobiacich v USA. ský bude novým šéfom Sloven- 400 pracovných miest. pri príležitosti storočnice Pri tejto príležitosti biskup používajú autá, stúpol za desať X Ferovo čakalo na svojho ského inštitútu v Ríme. Ako rokov o desať percent. Každá založenia farnosti sv. Cyrila a Halko donesie zo Slovenska agentúre SITA povedal Peter prvého investora asi štyri roky. Metoda, 235 Ackerman Ave. v relikvie (ostatky) sv. Cyrila. Po druhá domácnosť má pred do- Nezamestnanosť vo Vranove je Susko z tlačového odboru rezor- mom či v garáži zaparkované Clift one, NJ a pri príležitosti svätej omši bude v kostolnej tu diplomacie, Dvorský uspel vo na úrovni 24 percent - takmer 1150. výročia príchodu sv. hale občerstvenie. aspoň jedno auto. Vyplýva to z 11.000 občanov okresu je bez výberovom konaní, ktoré minis- údajov o domoch a bytoch, ktoré Cyrila a Metoda na územie Mons. Halko je zodpoved- terstvo zverejnilo 5. apríla. práce. Veľkej Moravy slovenská sv. ný za pastoráciu Slovákov v zbieral Štatistický úrad počas X Nezamestnanosť na Slovensku Predpokladaný dátum jeho sčítania v roku 2011 a zverejnil omša. Bude ju slúžiť pomocný zahraničí, kam patrí aj pôsobe- vyslania do metropoly Talianska v marci mierne klesla, ale nad’alej biskup Bratislavskej arcidie- nie slovenských kňazov medzi ich tento mesiac. sa drží blízko dlhodobého maxi- je 20. máj. X cézy mons. Jozef Halko za veriacimi na území USA. Na bezpečnostnej konferen- ma. Bez práce bolo v krajine Len pred niekoľkými týžd- cii Globsec, ktorá sa konala od ňami úspešne absolvovala výbe- 14,68 percenta obyvateľov, vo 19. do 21. apríla v Bratislave, sa februári nezamestnanosť pred- Pápež na Slovensko v júli nepríde, možno na jeseň rové konanie na obsadenie postu zúčastnilo viac ako 1 000 hostí riaditeľky Slovenského inštitútu stavovala 14,71 percenta. Počet zo 62 krajín sveta. Na programe registrovaných nezamestnaných, Svätý Otec František ne- bra. V tento dátum mal údajne vo Viedni moderátorka Alena tejto medzinárodnej konferen- navštívi Slovensko na sviatok v úmysle prísť na Slovensko aj Heribanová. ktorí ihned' mohli nastúpiť do cie bolo okrem iného aj pohľad práce, dosiahol v marci 396 252 svätých Cyrila a Metoda v júli. Františkov predchodca Benedikt Pri vyhodnocovaní žiadostí špecialistov na bezpečnosť kra- Vyplýva to z vyjadrení hovorcu XVI. Heribanovej aj Dvorského o za- ľudí. V porovnaní s minulým jín, ohrozenia bezpečnosti, rokom pribudlo viac ako 26 400 Svätej stolice Federica Lom- Svätý Otec František dostal mestnanie na ministerstve up- kroky ktoré tieto ohrozenia bardiho, podľa ktorých pápež už pozvanie na návštevu od slo- latnili podľa Suska štandardné ľudí bez práce. môžu limitovať a pod. Od- X opustí Taliansko prvýkrát až venských biskupov. „Môžem postupy v zmysle zákona o Horskí záchranári zasahovali borníci sa sústredili aj na Stred- počas zimnej sezóny 1870-krát, na júlovej ceste do Brazílie, potvrdiť, že Konferencia bisku- štátnej službe. ný východ, jeho vzťahy s USA, kde sa zúčastní na Svetovom pov Slovenska poslala pozvanie Slovensko má v zahraničí pomohli 1930 osobám v núdzi. súčasné problémy tohto turbu- Návštevnosť v lyžiarskych stre- stretnutí mládeže. Nová hlava na návštevu Svätému Otcovi osem Slovenských inštitútov, a lentného regiónu, atd’. katolíckej cirkvi dostala už začiatkom apríla,“ povedal ho- to v Moskve, Varšave, Budapešti, diskách bola nadpriemerne X 21. apríla ss ned’aleko vysoká, čo malo za následok pozvanie na návštevu od slo- vorca KBS Jozef Kováčik. Prahe, Paríži, Berlíne, Viedni a v trnavského letiska zrútil malý venských biskupov. Slovenskí biskupi pozvali Ríme. aj zvýšený počet úrazov športový vrtuľník. Pri nehode na lyžiarskych tratiach a v Podľa informácií existuje jeho predchodcu Benedikta Inštitúty slúžia na prezentáciu jeden muž na mieste zomrel však teoretická možnosť, že by XVI. ešte počas jeho pôsobe- našej krajiny vo svete nielen v priľahlom teréne. a jedného previezli z ťažkými X V zimnej sezóne pomohla pápež Slovensko navštívil na nia do Bratislavy, Nitry, Žiliny oblasti kultúry, umenia, ale aj poraneniami do nemocnice. jeseň, pravdepodobne na Svia- a Prešova v súvislosti s jubile- školstva, vedy, cestovného ru- Horská záchranná služba 1736 Príčinu nehody vyšetruje polí- lyžiarom. Výdatné sneženie tok Sedembolestnej Panny Má- jným rokom svätých Cyrila a chu či investičných príležitostí. cia. rie, ktorý slávime 15. septem- Metoda. - SITA - SITA počas tejto zimy sa tiež posta- X V Trnavskom kraji ide v ralo záchranárom o výjazdy k krátkom čase o druhú haváriu zablúdeným lyžiarom, ktorí sa Produkty kremnickej mincovne nájdete po celom svete vrtuľníka. Začiatkom marca vďaka neznalosti terénu a slabej prišiel o život pri podobnej tragá- viditeľnosti dostali do neschod- Za takmer 700 rokov fungo- Okrem srílanskej meny budú v V stredoveku považovali krem- dii pri Seredi 14-ročný chlapec. vania mincovne vyrobili v Krem- Kremnici raziť tento rok aj mince nické dukáty za najtvrdšiu menu ného terénu a boli aj v ohrození Vrtuľník so štyrmi pasažiermi života. nici mince pre najrôznejších v dvoch nominálnych hodno- v strednej Európe. Minciari ročne vetdy spadol do Váhu. X zákazníkov. Ročne má mincovňa tách pre Nikaraguu. Táto krajina vyrazili 250-tisíc zlatých dukátov. V Bratislave sa v dňoch 10. X Z krajín eurozóny míňajú až 12. mája uskutoční jedna niekoľko stoviek klientov. Teraz využila služby kremnickej min- Bolo to na vtedajšie časy neví- Slováci na potraviny najmenej. Z dokonca tromfl a i Angličanov. covne už v rokoch 2008 a 2010. dané číslo, ktoré dosiahli unikát- z najprestížnejších svetových ich príjmu pritom minú na po- vinárskych súťaží Concours Prvýkrát získala zákazku v ázij- V Kremnici už razili mince nou technológiou rafi nácie zlata. traviny výraznejšiu časť. Domác- skej Srí Lanke, ktorej rupie razili pre Bangladéš, Indiu, Paraguaj, Mincovňa dodnes vyrába Mondial de Bruxelles (CMB) nosti eurozóny minú ročne na 2013. Je to po prvý raz, čo sa doteraz iba vo Veľkej Británii. Za Venezuelu, Th ajsko, Guatemalu, minciarske produkty, ktoré pa- potraviny 6400 eur, na Slovensku tri roky v mincovni vyrobia pre Nepál, Slovinsko, Tunis, Maure- tria z hľadiska viacerých kritérií toto vyhľadávané podujatie bude minú na jedlo a nápoje 3800 eur, konať vo východnej Európe. exotickú krajinu až 175 miliónov tániu. medzi špičku vo svete. ukázal to prieskum Európskej mincí. S výrobou začnú v polovici Kremnickú mincovňu založili Okrem mincí a medailí vyrá- Vinári zo 138 krajín prihlásili do centrálnej banky o bohatstve v súťaže viac ako osemtisíc vzoriek tohto roka. v roku 1328 po tom, ako uhorský ba i plakety, žetóny, odznaky, eurozóne. Na Srí Lanku, ktorá leží na os- kráľ Karol Róbert z Anjou povýšil prívesky, kravatové spony, znám- vín, čo je najviac v dvadsaťročnej X Do priemyselného parku histórii podujatia. Rekordný je trove Cejlón v Indickom oceáne, Kremnicu z osady na slobodné ky, štítky, vyznamenania, primá- Ferovo vo Vranove nad Topľou pôjdu z Kremnice mince v nomi- kráľovské mesto. Prvé mince, torské reťaze, rády a iné produkty. aj počet 214 vzoriek od sloven- prichádza prvý investor - dre- ských vinárov. Súťažné vzorky nálnej hodnote 10 rupií. Zákazka ktorým sa hovorilo fl orény, razili Produkty zhotovuje z drahých vospracujúca spoločnosť Grand- vychádza na 6 miliónov dolárov, zo zlata rýdzosti 23 karátov a 9 a farebných kovov ako zlato, bude hodnotiť takmer 300 de- wood holding. Investícia prine- gustátorov z 50 krajín. čo je 4,7 milióna eur. grénov. striebro, meď, mosadz či hliník. sie do vranovského regiónu asi