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Scenes of the Annual Children’s Easter Egg Hunt Hosted by Assembly 59 Hollenback Park + Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania + Sunday, March 19

Supreme President Michael J. Horvath, center right, with the Easter Bunny and some of the adults and youngsters who enjoyed the annual fratenal event. PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 4, 2016 Spring Board Meeting of the Slovak Catholic Federation Message from our Supreme President The Slovak Catholic Fed- ern Hotel in Bethlehem, Pa., in 1911 by the Rev. Joseph Mur- eration (SCF) hosted its Spring April 4-5. The SCF was founded gas, noted pioneer in wireless by Michael J. Horvath Board Meeting at the Best West- at Sacred Heart Slovak Church telegraphy and pioneer religious The Month of May, generally thought of as the “Offi cial Month leader among the early Slovak of Summer”, even though summer does not offi cially arrive till later immigrants. The purpose of the in June. May is a month in which we typically volunteer, honor and organization is to coordinate re- remember. ligious activities among Slovak Join Hands Day – a day to volunteer held the fi rst Saturday in May. Catholic fraternal societies, reli- While you might think that this day is a day for gious communities in their effort shaking hands with strangers you might meet on to address themselves to the spe- the street, it is much more than that. In fact it was cial needs of Catholics of Slovak started as a day dedicated to attempting a union ancestry in the United States and in our communities between the older generation Canada. The SCF hosts regional and the younger generation. In the world where pilgrimages, publishes the inspi- youths are persecuted, and the elderly are present- rational annual, The Good Shep- ed as weak and frail, this day truly brings com- herd - Dobry Pastier and spon- munities together to recognize the various ways sors the annual SS. Cyril and in which we all aid each other. Many communi- Methodius Appeal which aids ties across the country use Join Hands Day to start the Pontifi cal Slovak College a dialogue between the old and the young, hoping to plant a seed of of SS. Cyril and Methodius in communication which can exist for years to come. The day affords us Rome as well as religious con- to work together on any given project which can improve a neighbor- gregations of men and women hood, enhance someone’s living environment, or add to the beauty of in Slovakia. Our own Supreme one’s surroundings. Please keep in mind our Falcon newspaper when Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvoz- participating in any such project, an article and photos goes a long way dovic of Sayre, Pa. serves as the in promoting this wonderful day. national president of the organi- Mother’s day – a day to honor held the second Sunday of May. zation. This celebration was offi cially declared by the United States Congress At the Spring Meeting, new in 1914 as a day to honor our living mothers and to remember those who National President, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic welcomes Supreme are no longer with us. In whatever way you mark this day, taking mom Secretary Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. and Supreme President Michael J. members of the board were wel- comed, including our Supreme out for lunch, giving mom a fl ower, visiting the resting place of those Horvath, both fi rst-timers at a board meeting of the Slovak Catholic moms who are no longer physically with us. Of course Mother’s Day Federation. President Michael J. Horvath and Supreme Secretary Scott should be every day, however coming together as a whole to mark this T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. It was their special day is a powerful witness of how much our mother’s mean to all fi rst meeting representing the off us. Slovak Catholic Sokol. Also Memorial Day – a day to remember held on the last Monday of welcomed at the board meeting May. Dating all the way back to 1868 and originally known as Decora- was the Rev. Gerard A. Gonda, tion Day. This day is set aside for us to remember the brave men and O.S.B., president of Benedic- women of our United States Armed Forces who died in defending our tine High School in Cleveland, freedom and our way of life. Typically celebrated with picnics, and seen Oh. who represented St. An- as the day that we “offi cially usher in summer”, we should not lose the drew Svorad Benedictine Ab- original reason for the day. bey. Individual annual dues in May typically begins our athletic sports season for the Slovak the SCF are $15.00 for individu- Catholic Sokol. This year we will mark our 70th International Bowling als and Lifetime Membership Tournament, May 20-21 in Buffalo, NY. As last year, our society will at $100.00 for those age 60 and once again join together with the Greek Catholic Union for this tourna- older and $150.00 for those age ment. I am looking forward to meeting many of you during this event. 59 and younger. Donations to the As you might have read in the last issue of the Falcon, the chairper- SS. Cyril and Methodius Appeal son of the SKS 2020 Committee has extended the deadline to June 30, are received throughout the year. 2016 for those still considering volunteering to serve on this committee. Make check payable to: Slovak The delegates of our last Convention set the requirements of eligibility. Catholic Federation and send If you have any questions as to your eligibility please feel free to contact the committee chair or myself at [email protected]. The Rev. Gerard Gonda, O.S.B. of St. Andrew Svorad Benedictine same to the national secretary Abbey in Cleveland, Oh., second from the left, a fi rst-timer at a SCF treasurer, Dolores M. Evanko, 173 Berner Ave., Hazleton, PA Zdar Boh! board meeting, is shown with SCF national offi cers, l-r, Rev. Thomas With God’s blessings to all; J. Nasta, national fi rst vice president; Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic, na- 18201. tional president and Dolores M. Evanko, national secretary treasurer. Michael J. Horvath Supreme President

Mother’s Day(with love) May 8 Mother’s Day has always been somewhat different from other special occasions and holidays. Christmas and Easter both have reli- gious meanings. Unfortunately, too many look upon Christmas as a time to exchange gifts, and on Easter as a day for wear- ing new clothes and color- ing a few eggs. Other holidays mean a day off from work, a chance to watch a parade, eat a huge dinner, or to set off fi re-crackers. Each of these celebrations is for one’s own exclusive enjoyment and pleasure. But on one day people think of somebody besides themselves. On Mother’s Day they are unselfi sh. It is a day set aside to express more than ever the love, honor, and respect held for Mothers. So give Participants of the Spring Board Meeting included, l-r, Supreme Secretary Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C., Rev. Mother a gift or fl owers and try to make her realize what she means Msgr. Thomas A. Derzack, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic, Dolores M. Evanko, national spiritual advisor, na- to you. tional president and national secretary-treasurer, respectively of the SCF and Supreme President Michael It’s a good idea, don’t you think? Why not make the most of it J. Horvath. - Photos by Timothy Wagner this Mother’s Day... SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 4, 2016 PAGE 3

N.Y. beginning with reception at 7 SEZ YOU... p.m. followed by dinner featuring Afternoon of Slovak folklore, Letters to the Editor Slovak culinary specialities with music for dancing and listening music and dance in New York City (The following thank you letter was preciated. pleasure, raffl es; advance reserva- The Slovak American Cultural Center of New York will host received recently by Group 2 Presi- Know that you all remain in our tions $40 per person, at the door $50, its 3rd annual Afternoon of Slovak Folklore, Music and Dance on dent Eileen S. Wilson from Monsi- thoughts, prayers and Holy Masses call Anna Korcak 201 670-8162. Sunday, May 15 in the social hall of St. John Nepomucene Parish, gnor Vladimir Stahovec in response celebrated here. We appreciate your SAT.JUNE 18 located at 406 East 67th Street in Man- to the Group’s donation in support promise of continued support of the Q Sokol Golf Tournament hosted by hattan beginning at 1 p.m. Slovak chil- of the Pontifi cal Slovak College of work of the Pontifi cal Slovak Col- Assembly 261 and Wreath 155 at the dren’s folk ensembles from the tri-state SS.Cyril and Methodius in Rome) lege. Manor Golf Club, Reading, Pa. be- area will perform an array of Slovak folk Wishing you and all associated ginning with a 1 p.m. Shotgun Start, dances, music and comedy skits show- Dear President Eileen Salamon with Group 2 of the Slovak Catho- food, drinks, cash prizes, $70.00 per casing their many and gifted talents. A Wilson, lic Sokol, God’s blessing as well golfer, call the Sokol Club at 610 highlight of the afternoon will be a per- Pochvaleny bud Jezis Kristus! as the watchful care of our Blessed 375-4500 or Nancy Webb at nancy- formance by the talented 14 year-old Thank you for your Christmas and Mother, over all the good you ac- [email protected]. opera singer, Andrew Pulver. Andrew New Year’s wishes to all the mem- complish, may I remain JUNE 29-JULY 2 has performed with a number of area bers of our college. In particular, I Faithfully yours in Christ, Q 27th Sokolfest and 120th anniver- theatre companies including a perfor- would like to express my gratitude Monsignor Vladimir Stahovec sary of the founding of Sokol USA mance at New York’s famed Metropoli- to you for your letter of November Rector, Pontifi cal - Slovak Gymnastic Union Sokol at tan Opera House. Andy will perform an 24, 2015 together with the enclosed Slovak College of SS. Cyril Kennywood Park and the Twentieth array of traditional Slovak folk songs. The youngster, who is our most generous gift of $500. Your and Methodius Century Club, Pittsburgh, Pa. for in- Sokol of Assembly 182, and hails from a prominent Sokol family, is continued generosity is most ap- Rome formation call 973 676-0280, www. the pride of the New York area Slovak community. sokolusa.org. The program will feature the beauty, talent and expertise of JULY 8-9 more than 125 youngsters from a number of Slovak children’s en- Q Quarterly meeting of the Supreme sembles from the metropolitan area. Attired in their colorful kroj, Board of Directors in Wilkes-Barre, they will perform the high-stepping, traditional dances and music Pa. from the various regions of Slovakia. An enjoyable afternoon cel- THURS.JULY 21 ebrating the rich folk traditions of Slovakia by talented youngsters Q 93rd annual Pittsburgh Slovak is assured. Tickets are just $5.00 for adults. Children of all ages are Day observance at Kennywood welcome free of charge. Tickets may be purchased at the door. Re- Park, West Miffl in, Pa. beginning freshments will be available. Founded in 1967, the Slovak American with children’s games and treats at Cultural Center promotes a variety of cultural activities throughout 12:30 p.m., Mass at 4 p.m., music the year in the New York area. for dancing begins at 6 p.m.

(Editor’s note: the thank you letter also included a photo of St. John Paul II visiting the grave of St. Cyril in the Basilica of St. Clement in Rome. The grave and altar were restored by the Slovak Catholic Federation) Sokol Calendar SAT.MAY 7 [email protected]. Q Fraternalist of the Year dinner MAY 20-22 hosted by the Fraternal Societies Q 70th International Bowling Tour- of Greater Pittsburgh honoring our nament at Airport Bowling Lanes, Marketing and Sales Director Albert Buffalo, N.Y. J. Suess, Jr., F.I.C. at the South Hills SAT.MAY 21 Country Club, Pittsburgh, Pa. begin- Q A May Celebration hosted by ning with reception at 6 p.m. fol- the Domovina Slovak Society at lowed by dinner at 7 p.m. Call Pam SS. Cyril and Methodius Church Blum at NSS Life at 724-731-0094. Hall, 218 Ackerman Ave., Clifton, MON.MAY 9 N.J. beginning at 7 p.m., admission Q Wreath 22 meeting at the Slovak adults $20.00, children are wel- Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 East come free of charge., call Ada 973 Carson St., South Side, Pittsburgh, 747-5387. Pa. beginning at 7 p.m. SAT.MAY 28 Q Wreath 111 meeting and social Q 3rd annual Eastern European “Lost Sock Memorial Day” at Food Festival hosted by Assembly the American Slovak Club, 2915 261 and Wreath 155 at the Slovak Broadway Ave., Lorain, Oh. begin- Catholic Sokol Club, 411 Crestmont ning at 6:30 p.m. St., Reading, Pa. from 12 noon to SAT.MAY10 5 p.m., for information call Kathy Q A Forum on Respect presented Smolkowicz at 610 507-3748, by St. Mary Byzantine Catholic [email protected]. Church at The Crystal Chalet, 3600 SUN.JUNE 5 Budulph Ave., Cleveland, Oh. from Q Semi-annual meeting of Assem- 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., adults $15.00, bly 63 at Dorothy’s Place, Donora, children $8.00 (12 to 17), call 216 Pa. beginning at 1 p.m., light re- 741-7979 or visit http:///stmarybyz. freshments will be served, call The- com/ resa Gardner, 724-263-7289. SAT.MAY 14 MON.JUNE 6 Q Group 14 meeting at the Slovak Q Lecture on Juraj Janosik, the Slo- Catholic Sokol Club, South Side, vak Robin Hood by Richard Kocur, Pittsburgh, Pa. beginning at 11 a.m. WPSCA president at Mount Leba- SUN.MAY 15 non Public Library, 16 Castle Shan- Q 3rd annual afternoon of Slovak non Blvd., Mt. Lebanon, Pa. begin- Folklore and Dance hosted by the ning at 7 p.m. free of charge. Slovak American Cultural Center of SAT.JUNE 14 New York at St. John Nepomucene Q Traditional Spring - Majales cel- Parish Social Hall, 407 East 67th St., ebration hosted by Assembly 182 at New York, N.Y. beginning at 1 p.m., St. John Nepomucene Parish Social for information email slovakameri- Hall, 407 East 67th St., New York, PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 4, 2016 REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God... and Slovak life

Slovak language camp for John Nepomucene, affectionately known as New kids to begin in Pittsburgh York’s Slovak basilica, will host a Holy Year of Gospel for the Seventh Sunday The Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural As- Mercy tour to Slovakia titled a “Slovak Faith and sociation will offer a new program, a Summer Lan- Heritage Tour in the Footsteps of SS. Cyril and of Easter - May 8th guage Camp for kids. Classes begin on Saturday, Methodius.” In addition to Slovakia, the tour will June 4 and continue on Saturdays through July 23. visit Austria and Hungary. The tour departs from John 17:20-26 These Slovak language classes are geared for begin- New York’s JFK International Airport on Friday, ners and are held from 3 to 4:30 p.m. at the Mount September 30 and returns on Tuesday, October 11. A reading from the holy Gospel according to John Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Shanon Boule- The tour will include English speaking guides in vard, Mt. Lebanon, Pa. 15228, tel. 412 531-1912. Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus prayed, saying: “Holy Father, I pray Children must be able to read to participate. Classes The pilgrimage will include a full day tour not only for them, but also for those who will believe in me through their are free of charge, however there may be a slight of the Imperial Capital of Vienna, once the cen- word, so that they may all be one, as you, Father, are in me and I in you, charge for materials. Bozena Hilko will serve as the ter of the Austro-Hungarian Empire of which the that they also may be in us, that the world may believe that you sent me. instructor. Learning a new language is best achieved Slovaks were a part. Vienna is one of Europe’s And I have given them the glory you gave me, so that they may be one, as when begun in childhood. Pittsburgh area parents most historic and picturesque cities. The tour will we are one, I in them and you in me, that they may be brought to perfection interested in this program are asked to contact Ms. then proceed to Slovakia’s sparkling capital city of as one, that the world may know that you sent me, and that you loved them Hilko at [email protected]. Bratislava on the picturesque Danube River, visit- even as you loved me. Father, they are your gift to me. I wish that where I This is yet another example of the creative and ing the historic castle, its palaces and the Cathe- am they also may be with me, that they may see my glory that you gave me, interesting programs offered by the WPSCA pro- dral of St. Martin where Mass will be celebrated. because you loved me before the foundation of the world. Righteous Father, moting a greater appreciation of our rich Slovak The tour will enjoy the area’s historic wine tour of the world also does not know you, but I know you, and they know that you culture, language and heritage. Check out their pro- the Small Carpathians, visiting cultural sites and sent me. I made known to them your name and I will make it known, that the grams at: www.facebook.com/westernpaslovaks or visiting a pottery and ceramics factory. Visits to love with which you loved me may be in them and I in them.” visit: www.wpsca.org. Trnava, known as “The Rome of Slovakia” due to its numerous churches; the great city of Nitra, the The Gospel of the Lord. Newest edition of Th e Good center of the mission of SS. Cyril and Methodius Shepherd is off the press which is Slovakia’s oldest diocese as well as a visit to the country’s national shrine dedicated to its Pa- Gospel for the Solemnity of Pentecost Th e Slovak Catholic Federation is pleased to troness, Our Mother of Sorrows at Sastin are also announce that the newest edition of its religious and on the program. Sunday – May 15th cultural annual, Th e Good Shepherd - Dobry Pastier From western Slovakia, the tour will continue is off the press. Th is year’s edition is replete with 221 east on to Levoca, Spisska Kapitula, Kezmarok John 14:15-16, 23b-26 pages of interesting and varied articles on traditions, and Stara Lubovna. A highlight of the tour will be history and culture of interest to those of Slovak attending Mass celebrated by Father Baker in his A reading from the holy Gospel according to John ancestry. Th is year’s edition is the work of Timothy family’s ancestral church in the village of Starina, L. Wagner of Youngstown, Oh. as editor with Sister a quaint hamlet near the Polish border. The group Jesus said to his disciples: “If you love me, you will keep my com- Bernadette Marie Ondus, SS.C.M. of Danville, Pa. as will also visit the region of the High Tatras and will mandments. And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advo- co-editor. Th e work includes articles in both English include rafting on the Dunajec river, which forms cate to be with you always. and Slovak. Th is year’s contributors include many the natural boundary between Slovakia and Poland. “Whoever loves me will keep my word, and my Father will love him, well-known Slovak American personalities includ- Visits will also be made to Presov and Kosice. and we will come to him and make our dwelling with him. Those who do ing Professor Michael J. Kopanic, Jr., Ph.D., Anthony From Kosice, the tour will travel to the Hun- not love me do not keep my words; yet the word you hear is not mine but X. Sutherland, Ph.D., Mikulas Halko, M.D., Sister garian city of Budapest on the Danube River. The that of the Father who sent me. M. Paracleta Amrich, SS.C.M., Ph.D., Sylvia Mar- beauty and richness of the Hungarian capital with “I have told you this while I am with you. The Advocate, the Holy cinko Chai, Sister Susan Marie Hazenski, SS.C.M., its great artistic and cultural centers will be en- Spirit whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you everything and Sister Teresa Urda, SS.C.M., Paul Berish, Daniel F. joyed. A full day tour will include a visit to Buda remind you of all that I told you.” Tanzone and T.L. Wagner, among others. hill - the Royal Palace which houses a museum and The Gospel of the Lord. Feature articles include those on topics relat- art gallery, the Matthias Church, the royal corona- ed to Rev. Joseph Murgas, Memories of Slovakia, tion and wedding church as well as a visit to Gel- Th e Basilica of SS. Cyril and Methodius Memories, lert Hill for a panoramic view of the city. Count Moric Benyovszky: Slovak King of Madagas- The tour returns to New York on Tuesday, New Members Submitted car, Th e Centennial of the Cleveland Agreement, October 11. The cost of the tour is $2,899 all in- January 1 – 31, 2016 Traditional Death and Dying Customs in Slovakia, clusive, based on double occupancy. The single FACE NEW and St. John Nepomucene and Slovakia among oth- supplement is $350. Tour includes round-trip air RECOMMENDER CITY/STATE AMOUNT MEMBERS ers. Th e edition also includes information on the transportation from New York, four star hotels, Home Offi ce Passaic, NJ $25,000 1 Church in Slovakia including the listing of every re- daily breakfasts and dinners with visits to muse- Ralph T. De Angelo Torrington, CT 15,000 3 ligious community of men and women there. It also ums and guided tours included. Plan to join Father Michael A. Zelenak Detroit, MI 5,000 1 includes a handy guide to Slovak fraternals and their Baker and be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime op- Roger J. Manyak East Douglas, MA 5,000 1 publications, parishes, cultural and educational in- portunity to visit Slovakia, Austria and Hungary stitutions as well as a directory of clergy of Slovak . For additional information on this historic tour, Annuity ancestry in the United States and Canada. Also in- feel free to call the rectory of St. John Nepomu- Joseph M. Oros Reading, PA $21,235 1 cluded is a detailed report on the work of the Slo- cene Church in New York City at tel. 212 734- Helen M. Zeka Perryopolis, PA 0 1 vak Catholic Federation, the representative body of 4613. American and Canadian Catholics of Slovak ances- February 1 – 29, 2016 try. Cost of this attractive book is just $18.00 which Traditional Slovak May celebration includes shipping and handling. Make check pay- Michael T. Matras Perryopolis, PA $60,000 2 able to: Slovak Catholic Federation and send same on May 21 in Clifton, N.J. Christopher M. Milius Pittsburgh, PA 10,000 1 to the organization’s national secretary-treasurer, The Domovina Slovak Society of SS. Cyril Irene M. Kaschak Larksville, PA 5,000 1 Dolores M. Evanko, 173 Berner Ave. Hazleton, PA and Methodius Parish in Clifton, N.J. will host a 18201. Th e Good Shepherd belongs in every Slovak special May Celebration - “Kosarovu” Zabavu on March 1 – 31, 2016 American home. Th e Slovak Catholic Federation Saturday, May 21 in the church hall located at 218 Home Offi ce Passaic, NJ $30,000 2 was founded in 1911 by the Rev. Joseph Murgas in Ackerman Avenue beginning at 7 p.m. Music for Damian J. Suess Pittsburgh, PA 20,000 2 Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Our own Supreme Chaplain, Rev. dancing and listening pleasure will be provided Dolores Kramer Chcicago, IL 10,000 1 Andrew S. Hvozdovic currently serves as the organi- by the Ensemble Relax. Admission is $20.00 for Lorrie A. Pinck Passaic, NJ 10,000 1 adults and youngsters are welcome free of charge. zation’s national president. Tony S. Scuglik Kenosha, WI 10,000 1 An enjoyable evening celebrating the joy of spring Dorothy A. Stefanko Lyndora, PA 6,203 1 is assured. Participants are asked to bring along a Fr. Richard D. Baker to lead Pilgrimage Mary Kabatra Case Clifton, NJ 5,000 1 basket(kosik) fi lled with food and treats which can Michael T. Matras Perryopolis, PA 5,000 1 in the footsteps of SS. Cyril and Methodius be shared with others. For reservations call Gus at Susan Blosser Canton, OH 5,000 1 Our Group 1 chaplain, the Rev. Richard D. 646 321-1424, Tina at 201 757-8481 or Ada at 973 Riger J. Manyak East Douglas, MA 3,000 1 Baker, pastor of New York’s historic parish of St. 747-5387. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 4, 2016 PAGE 5

2016 SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL Lodge Jottings INTERNATIONAL CLINIC – KURZ 2016 Law Day Message July 27-31, 2016 University of Brockport, Brockport, New York DONORA, PA from our General Counsel Assembly 163 Every year since President Eisenhower proclaimed the fi rst Law WEDNESDAY, JULY 27TH The semi-annual meeting of our Day in 1958, the United States has marked May 1st as a national day lodge is scheduled for Sunday, June of observance of our great heritage of liberty, justice and equality un- TIME EVENT PLACE 5. Our meeting will be held at Dor- der the law. America is a great place with all of its laws to protect othy’s Place in Donora beginning people and anyone that wants to come into this 11:00AM - 1:00PM Arrival of Supreme at 1 p.m. All members are invited country. This year our country recognizes the Physical Fitness Board McLean Hall to attend. Following our business 50th Anniversary of perhaps the nation’s best meeting, light refreshments will be known United States Supreme Court case for 1:00PM - 6:00PM Work Detail TBD enjoyed by all. Reports of the offi - ensuring and preserving justice, that being, Mi- cers will be presented and there will randa v. Arizona. 6:00PM Supreme Physical Fitness be discussion regarding any future Anyone who has seen a television or Board Meeting Common Room of McLean fraternal events in 2016. Come join movie crime drama has heard a police offi cer us for an enjoyable fraternal after- commonly recite: “You have the right to remain noon. For additional information, silent. If you give up the right to remain silent, THURSDAY, JULY 28TH feel free to contact me on my cell anything you say can and will be used against phone at 724-2637289. Wishing all you in a court of law. You have the right to an 8:00AM - 11:00AM Registration McLean Hall a very joyous Easter season, may I attorney. If you desire an attorney and cannot afford one, an attorney remain will be obtained for you before police questioning.” This phrase has 11:00 - 11:45AM Meeting with all Clinic Zdar Boh! been heard so many times that it has become almost cliche. Participants McLean Hall Theresa Gardner The 2016 Law Day theme “Miranda: More than Words” ex- Financial Secretary plores criminal justice and human rights in our country; the procedural protections afforded to all of us by the U.S. Constitution, how these 12:00 - 1:00PM Lunch Brockway Hall rights are safeguarded by the courts, and why the preservation of these NEW YORK, NY principles is essential to our liberty. Assembly 182 1:30 - 4:45PM Clinic participants - By way of background, the “Miranda” in the Supreme Court de- Continuing in our efforts to cision was Ernesto Miranda. He was arrested and confessed while in opening meeting / drills Men - Tuttle South reach out to our members as well Women - Tuttle South police custody to various crimes. as the area’s Slovak community, Consequently, the Supreme Court overturned Miranda’s convic- our Assembly will host a traditional 5:00 - 6:00PM Dinner Brockway Hall tion and set forth specifi c guidelines for how detained suspects are Spring Celebration - Majales. Now informed of their rights. The historic signifi cance of Miranda is that that we are enjoying pleasant spring 6:30 - 10:00PM Group photo Tuttle South the Supreme Court linked the ruling directly to the U.S. Constitution weather, it’s a wonderful opportu- and that basic due process rights are derived implicitly through the clinic participants - seminars: Common Room nity to enjoy a night out of socializ- of McLean Hall power of judicial review. ing and camaraderie. On Saturday, Chief Justice Earl Warren wrote the Court’s decision fi nding that (gymnastics, Slet, medical forms, insurance) May 14 our Majales celebration Team building activity a confession would be barred under the Fifth and Sixth Amendments will be held in the social hall of St. of the U.S. Constitution unless a suspect had been made aware of his John Nepomucene Parish located rights and the suspect had waived them. Although the Miranda warn- at 406 East 67th Street in Manhat- ing is familiar to us, it is useful to consider the Constitutional rights it FRIDAY, JULY 29TH tan. Festivities begin with a recep- is designed to protect. tion at 7 p.m. followed by a deli- The Fifth Amendment protects an arrested person from being 7:30 - 8:30AM Breakfast Brockway Hall cious dinner featuring traditional compelled to be “a witness against himself” or self-incrimination. Slovak culinary specialities. There This so-called right to counsel was recognized as a part of Supreme 9:00AM - 11:45AM Clinic participants - drills Men - Tuttle South will be music for dancing and lis- Women - Tuttle South Court ruling and refers to the right to an attorney during a custodial tening pleasure as well as a 50/50 interrogation. The Sixth Amendment guarantees that a person “shall raffl e and drawings for other prizes. 12:00 - 1:00PM Lunch Brockway Hall have the assistance of counsel for his defense.” It ensures the right to An enjoyable evening is assured. have the benefi t of assistance of counsel during the critical stages of Tickets for the Majales Celebra- 1:30 - 4:45PM Clinic participants - drills Men - Tuttle South a prosecution. While the Fifth Amendment right to counsel may ap- tion are $40.00 per person with ply before a person had been arrested, the Sixth Amendment right to Women - Tuttle South advance reservations or $50.00 at counsel does not come to play until after criminal proceedings have the door. For reservations, call our begun against an individual. 5:00 - 6:00PM Dinner Brockway Hall vice president, Jozef Bodo at tel. By providing these Constitutional guarantees, the Miranda deci- 917 748-5384 or our president, Dr. sion to this day instills public trust, allowing the system of justice to 6:30 - 10:00PM clinic participants - Larry Korcek at 914 960-9508. We drill practice (if needed) and Men - Tuttle South function fairly and equally throughout our nation. If government were hope to see many area Sokols and allowed to operate without it, we as a country risk losing that trust. As Team building activity Women - Tuttle South Sokolky at our traditional celebra- a society, we all have an interest in the fairness of criminal trials, a key tion of the spring season. element to a democracy. Zdar Boh! SATURDAY, JULY 30TH For these reasons, the Miranda decision continues to serve as one Anna Korcak of the most well-known and infl uential legal decisions of the twentieth Financial Secretary 7:30- 8:30AM Breakfast Brockway Hall century and remains today an extremely important safeguard of Con- stitutional rights. As we commemorate the 50th Anniversary of this PITTSBURGH, PA 9:00AM - 12:00PM Clinic participants - drills Men - Tuttle South landmark decision, let us recognize that the law changes dramatically Women - Tuttle South Wreath 22 as it seeks to shape and adapt to new conditions and circumstances. The next meeting of our Wreath, On this Law Day, I urge you to celebrate your freedom, protect it, and under the spiritual patronage of 12:00 - 1:00PM Lunch Brockway Hall make it a part of your daily life because our legal heritage is priceless. Saint Cecilia, is scheduled for Mon-

day, May 9 at the Slovak Catholic 1:30 - 4:45PM Clinic participants - ZDAR BOH! Sokol Club, South Side beginning exhibition practice Men - Russel Room at 7 p.m. All members are invited Women - Trinity Chapel Respectfully submitted, to attend. John D. Pogorelec, Jr. Discussion on our participation 5:00 - 6:00PM Dinner Brockway Hall General Counsel in upcoming summer sporting and

fraternal events will be on the meet- 6:45 - 8:15PM Mass Eunice Kennedy Stadium ing agenda. Old and new business Group photo will be discussed as we fi nalize our Exhibition of Drills activities for the coming months. OUR NEXT ISSUE IS MAY 18TH

An enjoyable evening of traditional In keeping with our bi week ly publishing sched ule, the next 8:30 - 11:00PM Nightly activities TBD Sokol fellowship and camaraderie is sue of the Slovak Cath o lic Fal con will be that of Wednes-

with your Wreath sisters is assured. day, May 18th. Deadline for all photos and infor ma tion for We look forward to seeing you this is sue will be Thurs day, May 12th. View e-Falcon on our SUNDAY, JULY 31ST then. Zdar Boh! website: www.slovakcatholicsokol.org. Thank ing you for

Carmella(Suess)Marzec your con tin ued co op er a tion in this mat ter, I re main Zdar Boh! 7:30 - 8:30AM Breakfast Brockway Hall Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor Recording Secretary

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An opportunity to recognize leadership among us without the hard work and dedica- tion of many members in our many Our 2016 Fraternalist of the Year Program Groups, Assemblies and Wreaths. SKS 2020 Committee- Seeking There are just such individuals out Interested Members Salutes Volunteerism and Outreach there who need to be recognized so NOTE- in an attempt to meet the guidelines for member- that they might be an inspiration to There are two words which come a part. We ask our members to sub- ship of the SKS 2020 Committee, within the restrictions set others. Often they are quiet, behind to mind when referring to the fra- mit the names of individuals who forth by the convention, the deadline for application has been the scenes individuals who make ternal benefi t system as opposed to should be considered as our Frater- extended until June 30, 2016. things happen. Such doers need to the commercial life insurance in- nalist of the Year. During the 32nd Quadrennial Convention held in Pittsburgh, be recognized! dustry. Service and outreach beauti- Fraternalism is unique and has PA this past summer, the convention attend- Each year then, we ask the mem- fully describe what a member of a served an important purpose in ees endorsed the creation of a SKS 2020 bership to take the time to nominate fraternal organization is all about. American life. The fi rst fraternals Committee to make recommendations in an individual member who in their A true fraternalist is committed to were organized just prior to the regards to the Slovak Catholic Sokol govern- estimation serves as a wonderful role a variety of outreach and service Civil War. These organizations ing structure for the 2019 33rd Convention. model and mentor who is worthy of projects which are committed to were founded to serve their fellow Over the next four years, the committees will being considered as our 2016 Slovak his or her local community, parish members as well as the communi- investigate fraternal organization best prac- Catholic Sokol Fraternalist of the or neighborhood. Fraternalists are ties in which they were active. Over tices, review and compare similar fraternal Year. So at your next lodge or Group pleased to serve others with a spirit the decades, fraternal organizations governing bodies , identify legal and regu- meeting, discussion of the Fraternal- of giving and sharing. For the past have been an important component latory requirements and open dialogue with ist of the Year project should be on almost 111 years, the Slovak Catho- of the charitable outreach network you, the members of our organization. Each committee member the meeting agenda. Discuss indi- lic Sokol and its membership have in our country ever since. Fraternals, will participate in investigative meetings, engage the membership viduals who deserve recognition. striven to mirror such a philosophy as not-for-profi t non governmental at large and assist in developing the recommendation report for the There are many out there, we need of life. There are countless individu- organizations provide invaluable convention delegates. Per the 32nd Convention, the nine member only recommend them. al members who labor on behalf of service to others. SKS 2020 Committee consists of the following individuals: This year’s honoree will be pre- others with a quiet spirit of service. For more than 30 years, indi- sented with an appropriate plaque Often such individuals are behind vidual members of our organiza- Chairperson- Julie Ann Dobbs along with a gift of $200.00 as a the scenes members who seek no tion have been selected as our Fra- Members- small token of our gratitude for his recognition beyond their own plea- ternalist of the Year in recognition • Supreme President or her efforts in promoting volun- sure in seeing their projects succeed. of all the good they accomplish • Supreme Secretary teerism and outreach. In addition, Well, now is the time to look among on behalf of others. Over the years • Three group presidents the presentation of the Fraternalist our ranks and fi nd such individuals those chosen for this award have • Three members at large of the Year Plaque is presented at a so that the entire organization can refl ected a variety of outreach ef- dinner hosted by our organization celebrate their efforts. forts which have been a credit not The convention set the committee member guidelines to limit for the honoree’s family and friends. Since 1985, our organization only to them individually but to membership to no more than one member per group and prohibits In addition, the individual se- has recognized fraternal leadership the Slovak Catholic Sokol in gen- any additional Supreme Offi cers or employees of the Slovak Catho- lected as our Fraternalist of the Year among us by selecting an individual eral. Past honorees have come from lic Sokol from membership. is then recommended for consid- member who mirrors the high ide- all parts of the United States and In collaboration with the Supreme President, he and I will ap- eration to the American Fraternal als of the fraternal benefi t system of Canada as well. Our organization point the additional 6 members to the committee by July 15, 2016. Alliance for consideration in its which the Slovak Catholic Sokol is would not enjoy our current success If you are interested in participating as a committee member, please 2016 Fraternalist of the Year pro- submit a signed letter of application to me by June 30, 2016. The gram. The American Fraternal Alli- committee membership request letter must include the following ance is the trade organization which information: Visit Slovakia ---- “The Old Country” represents more then nine million Remember how your parents door pools, saunas and other ame- fraternalists in 70 member societ- • Applicable experience or grandparents referred to their nities. Visit many of the Unesco ies in the United States and Canada, • Slovak Catholic Sokol involvement at the following birthplace as the “the old country.” sites, castles, churches especially including our own. Three individu- levels: Wreath/Assembly/Group/National Well now is the time for you to the oldest church in Slovakia lo- als are then selected from participat- • Convention participation- number of conventions sit down and talk with the oldest cated in Nitra. Attend and partici- ing fraternal benefi t societies for attended/last one attended members of your family to learn pate in a mock wedding in tradi- recognition. One winner and two • A brief description of why you would like to be a member about their birthplaces in the old tional Slovak Kroj. Wine tasting runners up are selected and will be of the SKS 2020 Committee country. There is so much beauty is a favorite to many participants. honored at the 130th annual meet- and charm in their ancestral land There are so many things to see ing of the American Fraternal Alli- Letters of interest may be sent to: and it’s all there just waiting for and do, too numerous to mention ance, scheduled for September 8-10 Julie Ann Dobbs your visit. So get your passport in this short article. Remember our in Nashville, Tenn. 5314 Agatha Turn and let’s go. trip is fourteen days so you really Therefore, now is the time to Racine, WI 53402 Join our Sokol members Jim get to see Slovakia, visit family think about who among us is de- Or via email attachment to [email protected] and Kay Bench as they host the and have time for shopping. serving of this recognition? Last 19th annual Youngstown/Spisska English speaking tour guide, year’s nominee was Dolly Hussar I am looking forward to chairing this committee and working Nova Ves Sister cities tour July large air conditioned bus with re- of Canton, Oh. Dolly has been an closely with you the members to ensure the success and longevity 8-July 22- 2016. We will be cel- stroom, fi rst class hotel accommo- active Sokolka all her life, serving of the Slovak Catholic Sokol. Feel free to connect with me via email ebrating The 25th Anniversary of dations, great food and entertain- in a variety of positions on the local if you have any questions related to this process. Zdar Boh! the Youngstown/Spisska Nova Ves ment. and Group levels. She has shared Sister Cities so get your dancing For additional information call her love for the Slovak Catholic So- Fraternally yours, shoes ready for the time of your Jim or Kay Bench. They must be kol with her children and grandchil- Julie Ann Dobbs life. doing something right as people dren who continue to remain active SKS 2020 Committee Chairperson You will see the capital of Slo- are returning for their 5th and 6th in our various sporting events and vakia, Bratislava located on the time. champion the cause of Sokol frater- Danube River. Since joining the The tour makes changes yearly. nalism. European Union, you will see how Kay and Jim are seasoned travel- There are other individual Sokol Group 14 Meeting set for the villages, towns and cities have ers and have a luncheon several members who are movers and shak- ers among us who should be con- May 14 in Pittsburgh, Pa. been restored to their former beau- weeks before the tour leaves along Group 14, under the patronage of St. Francis of Assisi, will host sidered as our 2016 Slovak Catholic ty. Unique to our trip is a reception with Paul Hudak to answer ques- its meeting on Saturday, May 14 at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Club Sokol Fraternalist of the Year. Any with the mayor of our sister cities tions. They tell you what type located at 2912 East Carson Street, South Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. begin- individual member, local Assembly, Spisska Nova Ves complete with of clothing to take, how to pack, ning at 11 a.m. Our meeting will be held in the bar seating area of Wreath or Group may nominate entertainment and a formal sign- weather conditions, money ex- the club. an individual for consideration. A ing of the city registry for all tour change, where and how to carry We hope to discuss and fi nalize our various sporting and frater- special nomination form is avail- participants. You will enjoy tradi- your money, medications etc. nal plans for the spring and summer season. We will discuss the pos- able from the home offi ce. Contact tional Slovak food, attend several Jim Bench cell phone 724-858- sibility of local tournaments as well as hosting various fundraising Editor Daniel F. Tanzone, who co- kolibas, enjoy shopping, go white- 5843 e-mail [email protected] activities. Old and new business will be discussed. We hope that all ordinates the program at the home water rafting on the Dunajec, the Kay Bench cell phone 724-771- Assemblies and Wreaths belonging to our Group will be represent- offi ce, at tel. 800 886-7656 for a natural border between Poland 7900 e-mail [email protected] ed. Input from our members will insure the success of our various copy. A recent photo of the nominee and Slovakia, visit villages such as Travel arrangements are made projects. Any Group 14 member is welcome to attend our meeting. should also be included along with Cicmany where you will see deco- through Adventure International Come join us as we plan an exciting summer fraternal season. the completed nomination form. rated homes, visit historic Tichy Travel Call Paul Hudak at 216- Zdar Boh! Deadline for receipt of the com- Potok a village of 324 people, stay 228-7171 or 800-542-2487 or Carmella(Suess)Marzec pleted nomination form at the home in a beautiful spa in Sliac and enjoy Fax 216-228-7174. E-Mail Paul@ Group 14 President the thermal waters, indoor and out- advintravel.com offi ce is Friday, July 1, 2016. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 4, 2016 PAGE 7

MAY 14 Brian M. Suchy, our Supreme From the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Sokol Megan E. Maslar, Douglassville, Auditor and member of Assembly Our Sporting and Fraternal Birthdays Pa., a member of Wreath 155, Read- 16, Pittsburgh, Pa. ing, Pa. MAY 18 Activities are Truly Unique MAY 5 David Smeriglio, Wayne, N.J., a George A. Blanda, Union- by Katie Swift David Edward Antoniuk, Phoe- member of Assembly 219, Yonkers, town, Pa. a member of Assembly Supreme Assistant Physical Directress nixville, Pa., a member of Assembly N.Y. 69, Smock, Pa. Connecting is so important in everyday life. Being married to 162 in Clifton, N.J. MAY 15 Carol C. Neslusan, Portsmouth, an active duty Marine Offi cer has brought many crazy and fun rides Joanna Glugosh, Mississauga, Matthew Duda, Edwardsville, N.H., a member of Assembly 28, along the way. I have always been very lucky Ontario, Canada, a member of As- Pa., a member of Wreath 147, East Douglas, Mass. and proud to have the support of my family, sembly 227, Toronto, Canada. Larksville, Pa. Matthew Parodi, Maywood, the Marine family as well as my Sokol family. Joseph M. Matthews, Ardsley, Dolores Ganobcsik, Lorain, Oh., N.J., a member of Assembly 162, One of the greatest lessons I have learned from N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, a member of Wreath 111, Lorain, Clifton, N.J. my experience of moving all around the world Yonkers, N.Y. Oh. Peter E. Pietras, North Las Ve- is that it is important to keep in contact with Luke Primini, Woodbury, Michael R. Kava, Wallington, gas, Nev., a member of Assembly friends from the past and present. With all the Conn., a member of Assembly 9, N.J., a member of Assembly 162, 219, Yonkers, N.Y. different resources that are around, there is no Bridgeport, Conn. Clifton, N.J. Angelo A. Ricci, III, Ashley, problem keeping in touch. Snailmail, emails, MAY 6 Parker Pyo, Lilly, Pa., a mem- Pa., a member of Assembly 59, LinkedIn, Instragram, Snapchat, Twitter and Alois A. Chmela, Larchmont, ber of Assembly 79, Lilly, Pa. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Facebook are just some examples of how WE N.Y., a member of Assembly 182, Jennifer Zemanek, Lorain, Oh., Carmella Marie Marzec, Pitts- as members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol family, can contact with New York City. a member of Wreath 111, Lorain, burgh, Pa., a member of Wreath 22, one another. Claudia A. Gasparik-Marsik, Oh. Pittsburgh, Pa. Even though Facebook can sometimes have a negative reputa- Esq., Old Bridge, N.J., a member of MAY 16 Mark N. Spisak, Johnstown, tion, the website is a wonderful source of spreading information and Wreath 168, New York, N.Y. Adolf Benca, Jr., Newburyport Pa., a member of Wreath 14, John- keeping the lines of communication and connection open. During Denice Michele Marks, Brook- MA, a member of Assembly 314 in stown, Pa. the last International Slet in Slippery Rock, Pa., we were able to post lyn, N.Y., a member of Assembly Boston, Mass. MAY 19 daily results and pictures on Facebook to keep all the members of our 162, Clifton, N.J. Robert Latshaw, Reading, Pa., James H. Buck, Canfield, organization updated and interested in this exciting event. MAY 7 a member of Assembly 261, Read- Oh., a member of Assembly 108, As we are gearing up for all the Sokol tournaments scheduled Margaret Iurato, Totowa, N.J., ing, Pa. Youngstown, Oh. this summer, I want to reach out to all the members and fi nd out if a member of Assembly 162, Clif- MAY 17 Albert J. Gutasy, III, Greenwich, you know who to contact in your Group, if you would want to par- ton, N.J. Joann Keenan, Pittsburgh, Pa.,a N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, ticipate or lead a Group to one of these events. Of course you can MAY 8 member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, Yonkers, N.Y. always contact one of the members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Emily Maslar, Davidsville, Pa., Pa. Robert Kudlacik, Parsippany, Board as well as the Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics. How- a member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, Jennifer Blucas, Johnstown, Pa., N.J., a member of Assembly 162, ever, what if you want to contact someone local? Does your local Pa. a member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, Clifton, N.J. Wreath, Assembly or Group have a Group email or webpage that MAY 9 Pa. you can check for current events? If you have answered NO to any Michele Sipos, Estero, Fla. of the above questions, I am asking you to please reach out to them N.J., a member of Wreath 2, Pas- Summer Day Camp for children in New York or one of the members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board to stay saic, N.J. Czech and Slovak Day Camp for children will be held in New York connected. If you would like to start an activity or become a leader Thomas Polchowski, Newtown, City, weekdays, Monday, August 22 to Friday, September 2 from 9 a.m. to within your own Group, reach out and get connected. It only takes Conn., a member of Assembly 9, 4 p.m. This unique summer opportunity for children of Slovak and Czech one person to get everyone motivated to come back around. Bridgeport, Conn. heritage will be held at Bohemian Hall located at 29-19 24th Avenue in In the last 10 years, the Marine Corps have moved us seven MAY 10 Astoria, Queens, N.Y. The camp’s theme is Playful and Creative Czech times. All the places we have moved to have been vastly different. Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic, pas- & Slovak Customs and Traditions. The camp offers exciting and immer- But it takes just one person to reach out and welcome you. In each tor of the Church of the Epiphany, sive Czech or Slovak language instruction for children of all skill levels, area in which we have lived, it took just one person to welcome me Sayre, Pa. and our esteemed Su- including complete beginners. Children will be immersed in the language, to the area and encouraged me to join different events. I too have also preme Chaplain. culture and pure fun from the moment he or she enters the camp with dif- been just such a person to get other people active. Could you be that Eleanor A. Kava, Elmwood ferent themes each day. person that gets your area involved again? Do you have an idea that Park, N.J., a member of Assem- Cost of the two week program is $250.00 per child. The camp is spon- you would like to see happen? Reach out and contact us. Listed be- bly162, Clifton, N.J. sored by the Czech and Slovak Cultural Center, 29-19 24th Avenue, Astoria, low are some of the larger Sokol events that are scheduled, however Dolores J. Sonoga, Youngstown, N.Y. 11102. For more information, call 201 496-4393, web: www.czechslo- please feel free to look in the future for details for other activities Oh., a member of Wreath 54, vakculturalcenter.org or email: [email protected]. including a Cruise, a Ski Trip as well as other new events. Youngstown, Oh. Frank Zalesny, Jr., Poughkeep- 70th International Bowling Tournament, sie, N.Y., a member of Assembly May 20-22 in Buffalo, N.Y. 219, Yonkers, N.Y. 29th International Softball Tournament, MAY 13 July 8-10, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Michael Malshefski, Nanticoke, Pa., a member of Assembly 136, Supreme Clinic - Kurz in preparation for the Nanticoke, Pa. 48th International Slet, Brockport, N.Y., Emma Primini, Woodbury, ISSN: 0897-8107 July 28-31(contact us immediately if you are interested) Conn., a member of Wreath 1, Bridgeport, Conn. 61st International Golf Tournament, Established April 15, 1911 August 19-21, DuBois, Pa. Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol vak, Polish and Ukrainian commu- Issued Bi-Weekly 22nd International Men’s Basketball nities. A smorgasbord of tastings of and Coed Volleyball Tournament food, beer, wines and other delights Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor in October at a location to be announced shortly will allow our visitors to savor Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 So, we hope to enjoy time with all the members who will many of our beloved specialities, come to our upcoming Sokol events, and especially some new faces including homemade pastries and Annual Subscription Rates as well. Our events are unlike any other fraternal activity around and baked goods. A variety of Slavic United States $40.00 – All others countries $45.00 that is what makes the Slovak Catholic Sokol so special. Zdar Boh! beers can be enjoyed out-of-doors in our garden. You may either eat in POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, or take out. For take-out orders, we P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, ask that you bring your own con- Passaic, New Jersey 07055 Lodge Jottings tainers. Needless to say, an enjoy- able experience is assured. Member of the Catholic Press Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's (Continued from page 5) host our 3rd annual Eastern Euro- Members of both our lodges are Association of America pean Food Festival on Saturday, working to insure the success of READING, PA May 28 at our Slovak Catholic So- this year’s Eastern European Food Proprietor and Publisher Assembly 261 kol Club, located at 411 Crestmont Festival. We hope to see many So- SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL kols and Sokolky from near and far Wreath 155 Street from 12 noon until 5 p.m. P.O. Box 899 Continuing in our promotion of to join us for some great feasting Our past festivals have proven to 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 culture and heritage and outreach to be very popular and successful and and fraternal fellowship. the community, we extend a cordial this year’s looks to be better than Zdar Boh! Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 invitation to area Sokol members ever. Our festival helps present the Kathi Smolkowicz WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org and their friends to join us as we rich culinary traditions of the Slo- President, Wreath 155 PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 4, 2016

opened in the Bridgeport parish and Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius Father Jankola invited the Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius to staff Centennial of the deaths of their founder, the school. It was the third school Father Jankola and fi rst superior, Mother Mary opened by the Sisters and the fi rst outside the state of Pennsylvania. This month recalls the centen- for priestly studies with the Francis- priests in Philadelphia. Here he pro- Once again, he saw the fruits of his nial of the deaths of two prominent can Friars Minor in Hlohovec and posed establishing such a fund, the labors to establish a community of pioneer Slovak American religious Kremnica. While he gave his all to St. Anthony’s Treasury - Pokladnica religious women to serve the needs leaders, the Rev. Matthew Jankola his vocation, the heavy hand of anti- sv. Antona. The project raised funds of the Slovak immigrants in Amer- and Mother Mary Mihalik. The Slovak sentiment was evident on the from votive candle offerings of the ica. Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius part of the Hungarian ecclesiastical faithful before statues of St. Anthony Throughout his ministry, Father with their Motherhouse in Danville, authorities but failed in Slovak churches. Jankola was active in the Slovak Pa. were founded in 1909 by the to crush his spirit. He Father Jankola Catholic fraternal societies as well. Rev. Matthew Jankola to teach the withdrew from the rejoiced when the He served as an early editor of Jed- children of Slovak immigrants who seminary and felt that fi rst young women nota, the offi cial publication of the began arriving in America in consid- he could better serve presented them- First Catholic Slovak Union. He erable numbers in the early years of his fellow Slovaks selves as candidates was also a frequent contributor to the twentieth century. Father Jankola who were emigrating for the new religious the various Slovak fraternal publica- died on May 5, 1916. during these years order. The fi rst can- tions. It was during his ministry in Hazleton, Pa., the oldest Slovak par- The second individual we recall to the United States didates came from Bridgeport, Conn. that he fi rst took ish in the United States. Her pastor was a pioneer in the educational and to seek a better life St. Joseph’s Parish an interest in the work of the Slovak during her formative years was Fa- evangelization efforts of the Sisters for themselves and their families. in Hazleton and Sacred Heart of Je- Catholic Sokol. It was the decision ther Matthew Jankola. Inspired by of SS. Cyril and Methodius, namely Priests were needed in America to sus Parish in Wilkes-Barre. Among of the organization’s 3rd national Father Jankola’s call for candidates their fi rst superior, Mother Mary serve the growing number of par- those candidates was Mary Mihalik. convention held in Bridgeport in for a new religious order of women Mihalik. Mother Mary died on April ishes established in various Ameri- In the fall of 1902, the fi rst aspirants May 1908 to open the membership dedicated to the religious and edu- 30, 1916. While her years of lead- can cities and towns to serve the left for Chicago to begin their train- to women. Following the decision cational needs of the children of ership were brief, she nevertheless Slovak community. Responding ing with the Czech Benedictine Sis- of the convention, Father’s sister, Slovak immigrants, she was among served as a wonderful mentor and to the call of mission, at the age of ters there. Father Jankola’s joy was Stefania Jankola was among the the fi rst to volunteer. She studied model for successive generations nineteen in the fall of 1892, Mat- short-lived, when after just a few fi rst women to join the organization at Mount St. Mary’s Convent in of women religious who would thew left Slovakia. He arrived in the weeks the aspirants returned home. and served for many years as a local Scranton, the Motherhouse of the follow. It is interesting to note that port of Baltimore on December 19, Aspirants were found, however their Wreath offi cer and later was elected Sisters, Servants of the Immaculate the deaths of these individuals took 1892 full of determination to suc- training was not as yet confi rmed. In as a national offi cers. The same con- Heart of Mary. While still in fi rst place within a span of one week. ceed in his desire to be a priest and a sympathetic effort to comfort him, vention elected Father Jankola to vows, Mother Mary was among the These individuals, linked by faith serve his immigrant community. He his friend Father Andrew Pavco in serve as the organization’s national three founding Sisters to arrive at and determination, left an indelible had learned that priests were needed Pittston called his attention to the chaplain. He was only the second Sacred Heart of Jesus Slovak Par- mark on the life of American Catho- especially in northeast Pennsylvania “Blue Sisters,” the Sisters, Servants priest to serve as the national chap- ish in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. on Septem- lics of Slovak ancestry. Both beau- where Slovaks found abundant la- of the Immaculate Heart of Mary lain since the founding of the orga- ber 8, 1908. Father Joseph Murgas, tifully mirrored the evangelizing bor opportunities in the hard coal re- who conducted St. John the Evange- nization in 1905. The Sokol placed the pastor, welcomed the Sisters. legacy of the Apostles of the Slavs, gions. He immediately contacted the list School in Pittston, just across the great emphasis on gymnastic and Sacred Heart School was the fi rst SS. Cyril and Methodius. Bishop of Scranton who accepted street from the Slovak church. Fa- sports activity for the youth and mission opened by the Sisters, even Father Matthew Jankola him as a student for this diocese. He ther Jankola had met the sisters dur- the membership in general. Father before the offi cial papal approba- Father Jankola was born to Slo- enrolled as a student at St. Mary’s ing his years in Pittston. He learned Jankola became a regular contribu- tion for the new community. Then vak migrant laborers near Budapest, Seminary in Baltimore. After an in- that their Superior General was a tor to the organization’s offi cial pub- with offi cial approbation, Mother Hungary July 2, 1872. His fam- terval of illness, he then transferred Mother Mary Cyril. Father Jankola lication, Katolicky Sokol(Slovak Mary was among the fi rst members to St. Bonaventure Seminary in Al- prayed that our common patron Catholic Falcon) which began in to be received on September 11, legheny, N.Y. , where the language might intercede. He found new hope 1911. One of the young men whom 1909, known as the birthday of the of instruction was Latin. He was when Mother Cyril agreed to accept Father Jankola encouraged to come founding of the Sisters of SS. Cyril very fl uent in Latin, and was able the aspirants and begin their training to America, Father Francis Skutil and Methodius. The Sisters elected to complete all the courses needed with her Sisters. In 1906, the fi rst became the publication’s fi rst editor. her as their fi rst General Superior in for priesthood. At the age of 22, he three aspirants became postulants. Father Jankola remained active in Scranton, Pa. with Bishop Michael was ordained a priest on January 13, Not to be identifi ed with the Sisters the Slovak Catholic Sokol until his Hoban presiding during the commu- 1895 by Bishop William O’Hara at of the Immaculate Heart of Mary, untimely death in 1916. nity’s fi rst General Chapter on July St. Peter’s Cathedral in Scranton, Pa. Mother Cyril recommended that a It was on Easter Sunday, April 12, 1915. Mother Mary’s tenure Bishop O’Hara, who fi rst accepted name be chosen for the new com- 23, 1916 that he was stricken with as the head of the community was him in 1892, now ordained him to munity. It was Father Jankola who a stroke in the pulpit at the conclu- brief. the priesthood. recommended the name “Sisters sion of his sermon at high Mass Sister Mary Mihalik was elect- Father Jankola’s fi rst assignment of SS. Cyril and Methodius,” who in the beautiful church he built. He ed as the Superior General of the was to shepherd the newly estab- were the great Apostles of the Slavs. lingered for several days and died Congregation which numbered 63 lished parish of St. John the Baptist Then in 1909 the Holy See gave ap- quietly on May 5. He was mourned members at the time. Mother Mary in Pittston, Pa. From this center, he proval for the new community and by thousands and appreciated even without delay began the course of extended his priestly ministry to sev- the fi rst three candidates professed more in death than he was in life. studies for all the Sisters who re- en other Slovak communities which fi rst vows and received the black Following his funeral Mass, Father sided at the Jednota Orphanage in Middletown, Pa. Mother Mary ar- ily had its roots in Trstena, an eco- were being formed in northeastern veil of religious profession. And the Jankola was laid to rest in the Priests ranged a sensible schedule of work nomically disadvantaged village in Pennsylvania. He also ministered rest is history. From the small seeds Circle of St. Michael’s Cemetery and relaxation with the care of the the section of Orava in northwest to the Slovaks in Binghamton, N.Y. planted by Father Jankola, the Sis- in Bridgeport. In anticipation of orphans as a wonderful experience. Slovakia. Many residents found it and helped to establish their parish ters of SS. Cyril and Methodius have the 50th anniversary of the found- The fi rst community retreat was necessary to seek economic stability of SS. Cyril and Methodius in 1902. grown and blossomed and provided ing of the Sisters of SS. Cyril and held in Middletown the week of by seeking work outside the region. Father Jankola’s second assignment immeasurable service in the name of Methodius, the brightest jewel in August 22, 1915. The Retreat Mas- Slovaks at the time were a minority was as pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish the Gospel in the United States. Father Jankola’s crown of achieve- ter was the Most Rev. Joseph M. residing in what was known as up- in Hazleton. Founded in 1882, it was In 1907, Father Jankola began a ments, his body was exhumed and Koudelka, Bishop of Superior, Wis. per Hungary. the fi rst Slovak parish established in new chapter in his very fruitful life. transferred from Bridgeport to the Bishop Koudelka, a Czech, spoke Young Matthew came from the United States. Departing the Scranton Diocese, community cemetery at Villa Sacred Slovak and English well. He had a large family. His parents were The need to establish schools in he answered the call of a group of Heart in Danville, Pa. on the anni- been active in conducting missions blessed with twelve children, sev- the Slovak parishes was foremost in Slovaks who wished to establish a versary of his death, May 5, 1959. in Slovak parishes. eral of whom died in infancy and Father Jankola’s mind during these new parish in Bridgeport, Conn. He Mother Mary Mihalik, SS.C.M. Mother Mary took up residence early childhood. He attended local years. In 1899, he called a meet- became the founding pastor of SS. The second individual whose at the community’s temporary schools in Trstena and continued on ing of Slovak pastors to discuss Cyril and Methodius Parish there. centennial of death we recall is that Motherhouse at St. Stephen’s Con- to the gymnasia or high school in the possibility of establishing local During these years, Father Jankola of Mother Mary Mihalik, the fi rst vent in Plymough, Pa. However Bardejov and Beckov. Young Mat- schools in the parishes. The need extended his ministry to Slovaks liv- general superior of the Sisters of her zeal and enthusiasm which she thew was a man of deep faith and for religious women to staff such ing in other New England commu- SS. Cyril and Methodius. She was so actively portrayed were cut short was infl uenced and inspired by the schools was uppermost in the mind nities as well. Through his efforts, born to Slovak immigrant parents, with rapidly declining health. It ministry of his maternal uncle, Fran- of Father Jankola and the Slovak Slovak parishes were founded in Stephen Mihalik and the former was recommended that she move ciscan Father Emerich Medvecky. pastors. Funds would be needed Webster, Massachusetts as well as Mary Sevcik in Mount Place, Pa. to Middletown where the change Father Emerich recognized the to establish such a community of in New Britain, Stamford and Tor- on August 15, 1886. She was bap- of climate might benefi t her. After potential of a vocation and encour- women religious. In 1903, Father rington in Connecticut. In the fall tized and received the sacraments a long and tedious journey, she ar- aged young Matthew. He was sent Jankola called a meeting of Slovak of 1910, a parochial school was of initiation at St. Joseph’s Parish in (Continued on page 13) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 4, 2016 PAGE 9

fi ce Services. Throughout his profes- be sorely missed. May God grant much happiness and he loved you so sional career, Brother Seliga used his eternal rest to this patriotic American, much. Obituaries... expertise in the service of the Slovak Catholic gentleman and proud Slo- But my father’s care for others was Catholic Sokol as well as within the vak son. Our sympathy goes out to not limited to his family. It extended various charitable and religious in- his family. to many others—to John Beluch, a stitutions in which he was active. At EULOGY FOR JOSEPH A. SELIGA boarder at my grandparent’s house, Michael D. Macko, longtime Barberton, Oh. Tollman, he served as chairman of OFFERED BY HIS SON JOSEPH who my Dad helped care for until his Sokol fraternal and sports activist, laid to rest the Community Fund, an effort simi- My father taught me many les- death and for whom he would contin- lar to The United Way. He enjoyed a sons—lessons in life and lessons in ue to place Mass intentions each year. ing to spend his free time helping Michael D. Macko, 63, “Big lifetime of devotion to service to oth- faith. I would like to share some of to his neighbors, who he would others. The community will miss his Mike” passed away on February ers. those lessons with you today. visit and care for in the same way his big smile and generous heart. 26, 2016 surrounded by his loving Brother Joseph’s very active life Stay Grounded. current neighbors visited and cared Preceded in death by his father, family. He lost has been a wonderful refl ection of My father was grounded in faith, for him. Hilary, father and mother in-law, a 2-year battle his deep faith. Throughout his adult family and community. He was to the members of Assembly 11, Robert and Jackie Myers. He is sur- with cancer. life, he had been active at St. Simon grounded in his Catholic faith, which for whom he was always there for vived by the love of his life, Peggy, Mike was a the Apostle Parish, which remains to- shaped the values that guided him in the event of the death of a loved married for 44 years; children Mick life-long resi- day as the only Chicago parish serv- throughout his life. He was grounded one, speaking in English or Slovak as (Danielle), Chris (Renea), Jay (Kar- dent of Barber- ing the Slovak community. He was in his relationship to his family— needed and checking the obituaries en), Bauch (Kara), Matt (Lauren), ton where he the former Chairman of the fi nance not only his immediate family—but to call a member’s family when they Beth Sveda (Tony), 12 grandchil- retired from the City of Barberton Committee and member of the Par- his brothers Emil and Edward, his had not already reached out to him. dren, 1 great-grandchild; mother with 30 years of service. In addition ish Council. He also served as a lec- brothers and sisters-in law, his nieces Speak Clearly. Rosella, sisters Bernadine, Kathleen, to his service to the City of Barber- tor at both the Slovak and English and nephews, his cousins and their You never had trouble understand- Margaret, Jo Ann, Mary Ann and ton, Mike worked various part-time liturgies and was a Eucharistic Min- children and grandchildren. He was ing my father. And as I was growing brothers Larry, Greg, Paul, Donald, jobs. He was a devout member of St ister. He also served as the Executive grounded in his community, fi rst the up he grounded the lesson of speak- and Bob and their spouses. Augustine Church, Barberton, where Secretary of the St. Rita High School Back of the Yards, then, for over 80 ing clearly into me. I still remember Mass of Christian Burial was on he gave freely of his time volunteer- Alumni Association. He was also in- years Gage Park, including 79 in the Dad’s exhortations to E-NUN-CI- March 2, 2016 at St. Augustine Cath- ing and singing in the choir. He was a strumental in helping to establish the same house. He never left this neigh- ATE when I was practicing speeches olic Church. Interment at Holy Cross member of the Knights of Columbus Slovak Benedictine Sisters at their borhood. And, with the care and con- or readings at Church. My father Cemetery. Funeral services were and honorary lifetime member of the new motherhouse in Oak Forest, Ill. cern they showed to him, his neigh- dedicated his speaking skills to pro- provided by SILVA-HOSTETLER Barberton Jaycees. For more than a half century, bors never left him. claiming God’s word at this lectern FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Wooster Mike, along with his wife Peggy Brother Joseph has served as the fi - Dad was also grounded in institu- for many years, as an English lector Rd. West, Barberton. and their children, was an active nancial secretary of Assembly 11, tions: at Sunday morning Mass and before member in Assembly 167 of the a position he inherited from his late This church of St. Simon the that as one of the fi rst Slovak lectors Slovak Catholic Sokol in Barberton. father, Joseph, Sr. At the time of his Apostle, where he was a parishioner here at St. Simon. Mike served for many years as board death, he was serving as the As- for over 80 years. Learn. Do. Explore. member of the lodge and managed sembly vice president. He was a The Slovak Catholic Sokol, for Dad was always learning, with the the Barberton Sokol Club. In his regular at our national conventions which he was the long-time fi nancial house full of books and magazines retirement years, he spent countless contributing his expertise on behalf secretary of Assembly 11, the oldest and newspapers. And he learned hours at the Barberton Sokol Club our organization. He also was active lodge in the Midwest. from others too. He was friendly to managing daily operations and keep- in Group 4 and served in various Talman Federal Savings, which everyone he met and saw those op- ing the Sokol traditions alive. positions over the years. He helped he, my uncle, my mother and so portunities to meet new people as op- Mike and family participated in organize numerous Slovak Catholic many other amazing individuals portunities to learn. many of the Group 5 and the local Sokol celebrations for Assembly 11, made not only the world’s largest, but Dad was always doing. He did Slovak community activities over the our former Wreath 9 and Group 4. He the world’s greatest, neighborhood not stop. He tired us out even at 95. years. Mike was often present at the was a popular toastmaster at numer- savings and loan. When he retired he was asked what annual International Softball tourna- ous banquets. In 2001, he was named The late Michael D.“Big Keep Striving. are you going to do. He replied, “I ments and was the honorary MVP in our Slovak Catholic Sokol Fraternal- Mike”Macko, shown with his When I was growing up and did have plenty to do!” and he did for 2014. A special thank you to Group 1 ist of the Year in recognition of his lovely wife, Peggy, displays the something wrong, Dad would say more than 30 years. Whether it was for their support of the MackoStrong years of faithful fraternal service. He Most Valuable Player Award he to me: “Don’t say you’re sorry, just making Christmas ornaments for his Relay for Life team and to the rest of was presented the Fraternalist of the received at our 27th International don’t do it again.” It was a lesson in beloved Christmas tree, working on the Group softball teams. Year plaque and gift on September Softball Tournament in Wilkes- forgiveness. I may in fact do it again, projects around the house, helping out Mike was a selfl ess man, choos- 30, 2001 at the banquet celebrating Barre, Pa. on July 12, 2014. but I would keep striving not to. Dad here at St. Simon, serving in various the 95th anniversary of Assembly 11. inspired others to keep striving too. capacities with the Sokol or going to Outstanding Slovak Catholic gentleman Always proud of his Slovak heritage, He was organized, meticulous and the store or to doctors with Mother, he Brother Joseph actively promoted the had “his system” for doing things. was always doing something. Joseph A. Seliga, Jr., Chicago Sokol work of the Slovak Catholic Federa- At Talman, I would hear stories from Dad was always exploring. His Activist, laid to rest at age 95 tion and the Slovak American Cul- those he supervised of the type of 1964 around-the-world trip was a tural Association of the Midwest. boss he was—always trying to make formative moment in his life, but he In addition to his parents and Well-known Midwest Sokol fra- them be better at what they did. Dad’s traveled everywhere, whether to ex- brother Emil, Brother Joseph was ternal activist, Joseph A. Seliga, Jr. inspiration to keep striving was based plore neighborhoods around Chica- preceded in death by his wife, the passed away peacefully at his home in part on his own personal and pro- go, to go on his Wednesday trips with former Evelyn M. Barczak, whom in Chicago on April 5. He was 95. He fessional challenges. But through my Mother during their courtship or he married on October 19, 1968. enjoyed membership in Assembly 11 those challenges, grounded in faith to go on our family road trips across She passed away July 24, 2015. his entire life. and the support of his family, he kept the country when I was growing up He was also the brother-in-law of A native of Chicago, he was born striving. guided by the jam-packed to-the- Barbara Sapulich, Cecilia DeWitt, there November 10, 1920, son of Care for Others. minute itineraries my father planned, Adela Rucinski and brother-in-law, Slovak immigrant parents, Joseph Dad cared for his parents, immi- a trait that, for better or worse for my Raymond Barczak as well as many Seliga and the former Elizabeth Bi- grants from the same Slovak village, wife and daughter, he handed down nieces and nephews. He is survived zub. His parents were natives of the who met and married in Chicago and to me. by a son, Joseph and his wife, Vanes- village of Krempachy, located in the who, like my parents, passed away Dad saw life as a gift from God sa as well as one grandchild, Evelyn heart of the Spis region of Slovakia. within months of one another. He and by learning, doing and exploring Maria “Emmy” Seliga. He is also They came to the United States in the cared for my mother, who he spent he tried to live life to the fullest. survived by a brother, Edward. Fam- early years of the twentieth century, every day of his life with for 46 years. Be Grateful. ily, friends and fellow fraternalists settling in the Back-of-the-Yards He missed my mother so much after Dad was always thankful to the paid their fi nal respects to Brother Se- neighborhood of Chicago. There her passing and was reunited with her, Lord for the life that he had. Even af- liga at the Marin Funeral Home. On they operated a small grocery store. Joseph A. Seliga, Jr. within months, on her birthday. He ter my mother passed, he was grate- Monday, April 11 a Mass of Christian Young Joseph assisted his parents. 1920 - 2016 was a devoted father full of encour- ful, often saying to us, “What a wife. burial was celebrated at St. Simon the agement and with whom I was so The Seliga family was active in St. War II, he was a veteran of the U.S. What a life.” He showed his gratitude Apostle Church. Entombment fol- fortunate to be able to share so many Michael the Archangel Parish, the Coast Guard. through prayer and through his sup- lowed at the Resurrection Cemetery experiences, both those he gave to fi rst Slovak parish to be established From 1939 until 1957, he was em- port for many religious organizations. Garden Mausoleum. me and those I gave to him. He loved in Chicago. Joseph was graduated ployed as a clerk and tabulating man- He would say “I can’t believe I am in Brother Seliga was a gifted and Vanessa as his own daughter and she from its parochial school where his ager at Armour and Company. He such good health for 93, then for 94, devoted individual who shared his took care of him as her own father. teachers were Benedictine Sisters. enjoyed a distinguished career at the then for 95” and it’s because “I have many talents with the community. He loved being a grandfather and He was a 1938 graduate of St. Rita’s Tollman Federal Savings and Loan so many people praying for me.” Throughout his long and fruitful life, his eyes lit up, even in his diffi cult High School and in 1939, he was Association for 28 years from 1957 As Dad’s condition became more he beautifully mirrored our Cyrilo- last days, when Emmy came into the graduated from the Fox Secretarial to his retirement in 1985 as Senior serious and he was confi ned to the Methodian heritage of faith. He will room. Emmy, you brought Papa so College in Chicago. During World Vice President and Manager of Of- (Continued on page 18) PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 4, 2016

Scenes of the Annual Spaghetti Dinner Hosted by Group 1 SS. Cyril & Methodius Church Hall + Clifton, N.J. + Sunday, April 10

Photos by Peter Walentowicz SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 4, 2016 PAGE 11

KIDS’ CORNER “Detský kútik ” May, 2016

Here is a simple gift to make for HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM TO YOU!!!!! By Dr. Michael Kopanic  Benjamin Roman 5/3 A BOX OF LOVE May = máj [ my ] (Latin origins) Xaviar Yuhas 5/13 mother = matka [maaht – kah ] Octavia Dixon 5/20 To make this gift you need: Mother’s Day - De matiek [ Den maw-tyek ] Lucia Yuhas 5/21 Ė Small plain boxes such as jewelry boxes (soft „n“) Alexis Marie Eckenrode Pretty wrapping paper to fit the occasion 5/22 Happy Mother's Day ! = ŠĢastný DeĖ matiek! [Shtyawst–nee den maw–tyek ] (soft „n“) Glitter, sequins, decorations of choice-Ribbon Noah Mangan- 5/24 spring = jar [yaar] This poem--printed on nice paper. Jude Maryak 5/27 flower = kvet [kvet] This is a very special gift Vayda Korenoski 5/28 that you can never see. tree = strom [strome] blossoms = kvety na strome [kvetee nah strome] The reason it's so special is to blossom = kvitnúĢ [kveet-noot] it’s just to you from me. Whenever you are happy, or even feeling blue. You only have to hold this box and know I think of you.

MAY IS NATIONAL SMILE MONTH

SMILING

Smiling is infectious; you catch it like the flu. When someone smiled at me today, I started smiling too. I passed around a corner and someone saw my grin. When he smiled, I realized I had passed it on to him.

I thought about that smile and then I realized its worth. A single smile, just like mine, could travel around the earth. So if you feel a smile begin, don't leave it undetected. Let's start an epidemic quick and get the world infected.

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issues linked to his setting up of a new government with me,” What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland added Miklos. Ukranian daily Ukrayinska Pravda, reported Miklos’s de- cision of April 11. Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk resigned from his post on April 10 and expressed his support for Groysman. Groysman was elected as Ukrainian Prime Minister on April 11. U.S. Steel to dismiss another 29 people beginning in May Following the scrapping of 29 white-collar jobs as of April 1, U.S. Steel Kosice is making another 29 redundant as part of its organizational changes effective as of May 1, TASR learned on April 14. News and Views from Slovakia... “U.S.Steel Kosice management is undertaking steps relat- ed to the current situation in the steel industry. We need to have a more effective structure in order to maintain competitiveness Cycling star, Peter Sagan wins which translates to the creation of around 75,000 new jobs, with and effi ciency in the business. We announced on April 13 the 100th Tour of Flanders approximately half of them in commerce and services. scrapping of more than 20 offi ce jobs as of May 1,” TASR was On April 3, Slovak cycling star Peter Sagan won the 100th Makuch said that prices are still being infl uenced by low told by company spokesman Jan Baca. Tour of Flanders, notching his fi rst big classic race victory. prices of energy, foodsuffs, imported goods and relatively weak Meanwhile, the trade unions at U.S. Steel appear to be un- The reigning increase in the prices of services. Consumer prices should drop happy about the most recent move, pointing out that the compa- world champion tri- by 0.2 percent in 2016, while they should increase by 1.3 and ny didn’t debate the introduction of a new organizational struc- umphed on the 255-ki- 1.9 percent in 2017 and 2018, respectively. “Risks of the price lometer course from development concern the instability of the global situation, (Continued on page 16) Bruges to Oudenaarde which might keep the prices of certain commodities at really in an impressive man- low levels,” added Makuch. ner ahead of the Swiss Bank deposits of the non-state sector accelerated by 0.9 veteran Fabian Can- percent to 8.8 percent in the 4th quarter of 2015. The total cellara. amount of loans of this sector rose by 9 percent year-on-year. Sagan, 26, has “Households kept on taking loans, mainly with the purpose to become only the fi fth buy an immovable property,” stated the governor. cyclist ever - along NBS suggests the Government should adopt structural with Luison Bobet, measures for sustaining the health-care system, eliminating the Rik Van Looy, Eddy barriers in the education system, improving the public services, Merckx and Tom addressing the regional discrepancies and completing the road Boonen - to win the infrastructure. fi rst Monument se- ries race wearing the Lajcak: migration crisis a pan-European rainbow jersey of the issue, not Greek or German reigning world cham- The migration crisis is a pan-European problem, not just of – foto Luca Bettini/BettiniPhoto©2016 pion. Meanwhile, Greece or Germany, said Slovak Foreign and European Affairs Sagan’s older brother Minister Miroslav Lajcak on April 8. Juraj, 27 fi nished 45th. “It will be one of the main issues of Slovakia’s presidency “It was a super hard race from the start to the fi nish. I expe- of the EU,” Lajcak gave assurances. He added that another topic rienced minor problems after some 100 kilometers. There were will be the aftermath of ‘Brexit’(British referendum on leaving many falls, and I had to replace both wheels.... I want to devote the EU), common digital market, EU stances towards crises in this victory to two cyclists, Antoine Demoitie and Daan Myn- Syria and Ukraine as well as on dialogue with Russia. gheer, who both died last week,” Sagan told Eurosport. On April 7, Lajcak visited Berlin to meet with his German Sagan made the breakthrough on his triumph in Belgium counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Steinmeier stated that Eu- some 15 kilometers before the fi nish on a tough cobbled ascent rope has found itself in a precarious situation, facing fi nancial, up to the Petersburg hill, where he managed to get pass Sep economic and migration crises. Vanmarcke(Belgium). Sagan eventually kept his huge lead in “We have to talk about it a lot. If Turkey will agree with the fi nal fl at section quite comfortably ahead of the attacking the EU’s demands and if the number of refugees will eventually Cancellara. decrease or remain at a low level, then I believe that we can fi nd The Tour of Flanders is part of the European classics se- a common approach to the refugee crisis,” said Steinmeier. ries called the Monument, which also includes Paris-Roubaix, When asked about the need to sanction countries that re- Milan-San Remo, Liege-Bastrogne-Liege and Giro di Lombar- fuse the mandatory quotas on redistribution on migrants, Stein- die. Sagan is also considered one of the favorites for the Paris- meier said it’s an issue of the past and we need to look forward. Roubaix scheduled for April 10. Steinmeier noted that the protection of the Schengen area’s external borders should be of the highest priority. He said that NBS: Slovak economy should we need to invest in this protection in order to preserve the free rise by 3.2 percent in 2016 movement of people within the EU. According to the latest mid-term prediction of the Slovak central bank(NBS), Slovakia’s economy should rise by 3.2 per- Miklos confi rms that he’s rejected cent this year, by 3.3 percent next year and by 4.2 percent in offer to become Ukrainian minister 2018, TASR learned on March 29. Former Slovak fi nance minister, Ivan Miklos(2002-06, Investments in the public sector increased signifi cantly in 2010-12) said on April 12 that he’s turned down an offer to be- the 4th quarter of 2015. “We can thus expect the investments to come Ukrainian deputy prime minister and fi nance minister, decrease in the beginning of this year. Strong domestic demand TASR learned on the same day. Spring is the season for the tradition associated with was supplemented by increased exports, mainly in the automo- “The reason for my decision was that if I had accepted the Morena in Slovakia. She is a mythical goddess associ- bile industry. These developments should gradually mitigate,” offer, I would have lost my Slovak citizenship. This is just as ated with seasonal rites based on the idea of death and stated NBS governor Jozef Makuch at a press conference in sensitive a matter for me as it is for Ukraine to have a minister of the rebirth of nature in spring. She is often described as Bratislava on March 29, adding that it’s all related to the decel- non-Ukranian citizenship,” explained Miklos. a demon and is associated with death, winter and night- eration of developing economies, mainly that of China. After Miklos rejected the offer, Ukrainian Parliamentary mares. In Slovakia, the death of Morena in early April is Slovakia’s economic growth should be invigorated by the Chairman Volodymyr Groysman offered him yet another post juxtaposed against the birth of Jarilo - a god representing growth of foreign demand, record low interest rates and invest- - that of leader of a team of advisors should he become the new the coming of spring. Young people and school children ments in the next few years. The gross domestic product should Ukrainian prime minister. Miklos accepted this time. participate in the celebrations in which a procession of go up by 4.2 percent in 2018 due to predicted rise in exports. “I’ve accepted this offer because it doesn’t require me to men, women and children carries the fi gure of Morena “This should relate to the start of new production in the auto- change my citizenship status. I speak to Volodymyr Groysman to the nearest river, lake or pond. The participants sing mobile industry with anticipated contribution of 0.7 percent to on a daily basis, he consults various program and personnel traditional songs and throw effi gies of Morena into the GDP,” explained Makuch. water. Sometimes the effi gies are fi rst set on fi re, or their Meanwhile, employment rates should also go up, with la- clothes are torn. On the journey back to the village, the bor productivity rising as well. NBS expects favorable develop- focus falls on tree branches, adorned with ribbons and ment in real income in 2016. Looking ahead, NBS foresees the Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the blown egg shells. The procession, still singing, returns to unemployment rate dropping to 8.4 percent by the end of 2018, Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. the village where a feast is celebrated. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY4, 2016 PAGE 13

Held in Pittston, Pa. RESOLVE To work together for ed at the Convention. Suhlas. Financial secretary-treasurer, Nancy the growth of membership of our Slo- New Offi cers were sworn in by Fedor; Recording Secretary, Kim vak Catholic Sokol. Rev. Richard Cirba. Graham; Reporter, Philip J. Walsh; Minutes of the Annual Meeting RESOLVE To acknowledge any- New Business: There are two items Auditors: Andrew J. Hvozdovic, Ber- of Group 7, “Rev. Joseph Murgas” one who is observing a special occa- to consider at this time 1). Monthly nard Novabilski and Tony Rasimus; sion this year. meetings will begin in January and Sports Director, Dawn Palchanis; Group 7 “Rev. Joseph Murgas” mingle with other members. Partici- RESOLVE To thank and appreci- we will set up our agenda for the com- Assistant Sports Director, Heather held its Annual meeting on Sunday, pants who were at the Slet performed ate all who helped with the prepara- ing year. Horvath; Physical Director, Matthew October 4, 2015 at St. John Evange- a few drills. It was a successful day. tion and participation in the events of 2) Site of next annual meeting will Malenovitch; Assistant Physical Di- list Church, Pittston, Pa. The Offi cers In 2016 we will go forward knowing the year. be considered at our monthly meet- rector, Chris Godlewski; Physical and delegates attended the 12:30 P.M. that the Organization is healthy and RESOLVE To pray as we prepare ing. Directress, Danielle Zablotney; Assis- Mass with Rev. Father Richard Cirba doing well. So again, Thank you and in this Year of Mercy and to work to- Good of the Order: No one had tant Physical Directress, Kelly Palcha- and Monsignor John Bendik concel- pray that we all continue to work for ward the goal of Mercy and forgive- anything to add. A ,motion to close nis; and Historian, Midge Malshefski. ebrated the liturgy in which the living the good of the Organization. We will ness. the meeting was made by Andrew In addition, three members of and deceased members were remem- now have Roll Call. RESOLVE To pray for the protec- Hvozdovic and seconded by Kelly Group 7 serve as Honorary Supreme bered. The roll call was taken by Irene tion and defense of Religious Free- Palchanis. All in favor. Offi cers. They include Msgr. Francis After Mass, a luncheon was catered Kaschak, Recording Secretary. There dom in the World. Offi cers elected to serve Group J. Beeda, S.T.L., Andrew J. Hvoz- by Renee Pizzela. The delegates had were 16 Offi cers present 1 excused RESOLVE To encourage support 7 for the coming four year period dovic, and Anne Marie Trethaway. an opportunity to congratulate the and 9 Delegates for a total of 25. and participation in any activities of include: Honorary Chaplain, Rev. The meeting closed with a prayer President who was elected by the There was 1 guest. Group 7’s Parents’ Club. Msgr. Francis J. Beeda, S.T.L.; Hon- by Rev. Richard Cirba for our living 32nd Convention along with Martin Since the minutes were published RESOLVE To continue to work orary Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. and deceased members and for our Degnan and Philip Walsh who were and copies were available to anyone within Group 7 and our organization Hvozdovic; Honorary Offi cer, Mi- newly elected offi cers. Following the elected as members of the Supreme who missed them in the paper, Fred with the new and current offi cers, new chael J. Horvath; Honorary Offi cer, prayer, the assembly sang Hej Slovaci Physical Fitness Board, Rev. Andrew Graham made a motion to accept the and current members contributing our John Yencha; and Honorary Offi cer, as well as the national Anthem of Slo- Hvozdovic (not present) is the Su- minutes and Philip Walsh seconded time and effort to the best of our abili- Irene M. Kaschak. vakia, Nad Tatrou Sa Blyska. Zdar preme Chaplain. Then all delegates the minutes. All in favor. ties and to keep them in our prayers. Also, Chaplain, Rev. Richard Boh! had the opportunity to read the Annu- The correspondence was read by A motion to accept the report was Cirba; President, Amy Blasco; First Respectfully submitted, al Minutes as copies were provided. Nancy Fedor. made by Heather Horvath and sec- Vice President, Audrey Graham; Sec- Irene Kaschak They also had the opportunity to read The Offi cers reports showed that onded by Nancy Fedor. All in favor. ond Vice President, Martin Degnan; Group 7, Recording Secretary the reports of the Offi cers, since Offi - they fulfi lled their duties and there New Motions Committee: Midge cers fulfi lled their duties, the delegates were no questions for any offi cer. Malshefski, Kim Graham and Amy Mother Mary Mihalik, SS.C.M. had time to decide if they wanted any John Yencha made the motion to ac- Blasco. Amy read the changes in the offi ce that they would aspire to since cept the reports and Kim Graham sec- previous year’s motions. Some mo- (Continued from page 8) of Lansford, Pa. and the Rev. Luke there would be offi ces to be fi lled. onded the motion. All in favor. tions were added and those that no rived in Middletown on January 5, Gladek of Steelton, Pa. Interment Brother Michael Horvath called Fifteen minute Break longer were pertinent were omitted. 1916 and took to her bed immedi- followed in a plot reserved as a cem- the meeting to order at 2:15 P.M. After the break the committees met All items updated, deleted or added, ately. The next four months proved etery on the Jednota property. It is Rev. Richard Cirba said the opening and the reports are as follows: each received a Suhlas. to be trying ones for Mother Mary interesting to note that Father Pavco prayer, thanking God for his blessings Auditors: Andrew (Butch) Hvoz- Physical Fitness Board: Fred Gra- as her health continued to decline. and Father Lisicky had just returned and asking the Holy Spirit to guide dovic, Bernie Novabilski and Tony ham, Marty Degnan, Philip Walsh, In February, the Bishop of Scranton from Bridgeport, Conn. where they us in our deliberations and to inspire Rasimus. Brother Andrew Hvoz- Steve Hvozdovic, Danielle Zablot- Michael Hoban visited her in Mid- were visiting with their long-time those who may wish to fi ll the posi- dovic presented the report and stated ney, Kelly Palchanis, Heather Hor- dletown. He was distressed to see friend and Community founder, Fa- tions that will be open. The Pledge of that the and they found all the state- vath, John Yencha, Chris Godlewski, her physical condition and advised ther Matthew Jankola where the An- Allegiance was led by Marty Degnan ments and checks accounted for and P.J. Drang, Matthew Malenovitch, her for her own peace of mind as gel of Death was hovering over his and recited by all. all were in good order. There were no Danielle Zabotney read the changes well as the welfare of the Commu- sick bed. He died on May 5, 1916. Brother Michael gave a warm wel- questions. On a motion by Kelly Pal- and addition. A motion to accept the nity to resign her position as General In her passing, Mother Mary dur- come and a heartfelt thank you for chanis, seconded by Dawn Palchanis report was made by Butch Hvozdovic Superior. She took his advice and ing her brief life left a wonderful the congratulations and best wishes. the Auditors’ report was accepted. All and seconded by Suzanne Horvath. on March 23, 1916, she formally legacy of faith and determination. Brother Michael asked for prayers for in favor. All in favor. resigned from the offi ce of Superior She became a model and mentor to him and all who will be in a new posi- Treasurer’s Report: Nancy ex- Nominations: Brother Michael General. generations of religious women who tion both locally and in the organiza- plained how we are fi nancially at this thanked everyone for supporting him Mother Mary lingered until April would nobly proclaim the Gospel tion in 2016. time. She also detailed a report on our as Group President and hopes the new 30, fortifi ed by the sacraments of in the best traditions of our Cyrilo- Michael described the events of Sokol Day income and expenses. On President will also get the support the dying, she passed away peace- Methodian heritage of faith. 2015: the fi rst being the trip to Wash- a motion by Chris Godlewski and from offi cers and members. At this fully at the age of 30. Her funeral Thus, we recall and refl ect on the ington for the March for Life. In seconded by Midge Malshefski the point Rev. Richard Cirba asked the was held from the chapel of the Im- lives of Father Jankola and Mother which a few offi cers and members report was accepted. All in favor. delegates to keep an open mind for maculate Conception Jednota Home Mary, whose connected lives con- braved the walk and cold winter day. The Verifi cation Report was the whatever offi ce one takes it should be in Middletown on May 2, 1916. tributed much to the growth and Trying to schedule the meetings was same as at the time of roll call. There for the good of the organization as we Celebrant of the funeral liturgy was maturity of faith within the Ameri- diffi cult. The physical fi tness offi cers were 27 members present. Suhlas. move forward as we open our hearts the Rev. Andrew Pavco of Pittston, can Slovak community. May their and a few others met to plan upcom- The Bonds and Salary Committee: and the group moving forward we Pa. assisted by the Rev. Paul Lisicky memory be eternal! ing events and then there were some Michael Horvath, Nancy Fedor, and can have hope for the future building confl icts with the schedule and prac- Irene Kaschak: Nancy reported that up as those who were before us and tices for the Slet. The Northeastern the committee saw no need for an in- who have moved the organization for Slovakia’s Largest Cities District tournament was canceled. We crease at this time. Suhlas. over 100 years. God will bless our ef- The total population of Slovakia chalovce, 40,000; 16th, Spisska didn’t send any teams to the .Softball The Resolution Committee: Rev. forts as we keep working for the good at present is estimated to be about Nova Ves 39,000; 17th, Komarno tournament but we tried. Bowling Richard Cirba , Suzanne Horvath and of the organization. Now we petition 5,450,000. A century ago, most 37,000; 18th, Levice 36,000; 19th, and Golf Tournaments had some par- Audrey Graham. The Resolutions’ Rev. Joseph Murgas as we move for- Slovaks resided in rural areas with Humenne 35,000; 20th, Liptovsky ticipation but our participant numbers Report was presented by Rev. Rich- ward in our selections. very few cities having any sizeable Mikulas 34,000; 21st, Bardejov are beginning to decline in the in the ard Cirba . The New Offi cers for 2016 are: population. Today, many Slovaks 32,000; 22nd, Piestany 31,000; last few years for the yearly events. RESOLVE To remember in Amy Blasco - President, Kim Gra- reside in cities. Slovakia’s capital, 23rd, Ruzomberok 30,000 and However, on a happier note, we did prayer: Pope Francis, that God would ham - Recording Secretary, Philip Bratislava is the largest city with a 24th, Lucenec 28,000. participate in the Slet with dedicated bless him in all his endeavors. Walsh - Reporter, Matthew Maleno- population of 435,000. The coun- Director/Directress, the assistants RESOLVE To pray to the Holy vitch - Physical Director, Chris Go- try’s second largest city is its east- Sports Director and Assistant and Spirit to guide the Bishop of Scranton, dlewski - Assistant Physical Director. ern metropolis of Kosice with a other offi cers, members and members Joseph C. Bambera, and the and the ‘Tween Two Dawn was excused and wasn’t sure if population of 238,000. Bread Pieces of the parents club were there to show faithful of the diocese so that together she would be Sports Director (due to Other cities and larger munici- In 1762, an English nobleman their support for the group and the or- we can build up the kingdom of God health). palities include: its 3rd largest city was so engrossed in a card game ganization. We hope we can increase as we prepare for the future of Parish Michael Horvath was nominated of Presov with a population of one night, that our level of participation in each Pastoral Planning. as local Honorary Offi cers of Group 94,000; 4th largest, Nitra with a he refused to area. Michael thanked everyone for RESOLVE To pray for our clergy, 7. Suhlas. population of 88,000; 5th largest, leave for dinner. their efforts, preparations, hard work that God grant them the strength and John Yencha was nominated as lo- Zilina 86,000; 6th largest, Banska After sending a and dedication. The delegates met guidance in their priestly duties. To cal Honary Offi cer of Group 7. John Bystrica 83,000; 7th, Trnava with servant to bring to prepare for the Convention. Our remember and pray for our Honorary resigned as Auditor in 2014. Suhlas. 72,000; 8th, Martin with 61,000; him a snack, big event before the Annual meeting Supreme Chaplain, Msgr. Francis J. Irene Kaschak was nominated 9th, Trencin with 58,000; 10th, John Montague, was Sokol Day. We had hard work- Beeda S.T.L. and to continue to pray as local Honary Offi cer of Group 7. Poprad 57,000; 11th, Prievidza, Earl of Sandwich, received the fi rst ing people (offi cers and members) for his upbeat spirit and positive atti- Irene resigned as Recording Secretary 53,000; 12th, Zvolen 46,000; 13th, in a long line of concoctions - the , who were generous, who worked tude as he deals with his illness. Also in 2015. Suhlas. Povazska Bystrica 43,000; 14th, sandwich - which has borne his title the stands, donated prizes, baked, and to pray for vocations to the priesthood Andrew Hvozdovic was nominat- Nove Zamky 42,000; 15h, Mi- had time to welcome new faces and and religious life, ever since. PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 4, 2016

Reports of the Supreme Offi cers for 2015 Presented at the First Quarterly Meeting of the Board of Directors Held at the Home Offi ce in Passaic, N.J., March 11-12, 2016

REPORT OF THE SUPREME ASSISTANT PHYSICAL DIRECTOR activities that the convention delegates could participate in. This paper was included in the convention packet that the delegates received. Dear Brothers & Sisters, I revamped the medical release forms and information forms for the International Slet and e-mailed them to the group leaders. As our organization rings in a New Year, I am always honored to be writing this an- I contacted Matthews Bus Company in Pittsburgh to arrange transportation for the nual report. For 110 years, board members like myself have refl ected on the past year’s events, convention delegates who wished to attend the evening activities. which make us one of the lone standing fraternals maintaining a diverse sporting program for I e-mailed the SPFB members regarding their individual responsibilities for the its members. I truly enjoy this refl ection of the past year, and how our board can make the new International Slet. year a rewarding experience for our athletes. I took part in the Supreme Physical Fitness Board conference call. In February of 2015, the Supreme Physical Fitness Board held our annual meeting After receiving the ACT 153 paperwork from the participants, I organized it and sent in Pittsburgh, PA, which we put together the fi nishing touches on the sporting activities and it to Slippery Rock University for verifi cation. up- coming Slet. The meeting brought out the creative juices from all the board members as I completed all of the following paperwork for the International Slet: registration, we discussed for two days various ways that our events can be positive and rewarding for the rooming list, background checks, and qualifi cation forms. participants. Another agenda item for discussion was the revision of the Slet schedule, to give As I received qualifi cation forms for the International Slet, I sent a confi rmation e- the participants a new look on our regimented schedule we have used for many years. This mail to each participant. proposed schedule incorporated the volleyball that was brought back to last year’s Slet, which Throughout the month of June, I received the activities requests from convention was welcomed back from years past. The board also reviewed bowling, softball, basketball/ delegates who were interested in attending these events. I organized the information and e- volleyball and golf events and ways to increase participation in these International events. One mailed confi rmations to the delegates. last item on the agenda was the Falcon article review, which I had submitted my article for the March of 2015 paper. The SPFB meeting was rounded out on Sunday morning as we enjoyed July - September breakfast together and wrapped up a few last details from our meeting. I fi nalized all paperwork that was required by Slippery Rock University. Over the next few months, I had worked with the board via e-mail and phone con- I attended the International Slet at Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, PA. versations making sure the necessary task items were complete and ready for the International I worked collaboratively with the SPFB members and group leaders, as well as the Slet in Slippery Rock, PA. In July, the Slet had arrived along with 220 enthusiastic participants staff at Slippery Rock to ensure that everything was being run effi ciently. ready to compete. The weather cooperated, the new schedule was received well and once I wrote an article for the Slovak Catholic Sokol Falcon detailing the events that took again a successful International Slet had concluded., A warm congratulations to Pittsburgh for place at the International Slet. their hard earned effort in re-capturing the fl ag. I attended the International Convention in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where I was re- In August, I had attended the Quadrennial Convention held in Pittsburgh, PA where elected to the position of Supreme Physical Directress while at the convention, I organized and I was elected to the position of Supreme Physical Director. I am elated to be a part of the Board attended all evening activities with the delegates. of Directors, and look forward to help shape the future direction of the Slovak Catholic Sokol. I was part of the Board of Directors meeting via conference call. In mid-August I worked the 60th Annual International Golf tournament at Mountain Valley Golf Course in Barnesville, PA. The course claimed many of lost golf balls, but that did October - December not detour golfers from enjoying the picturesque course. I was in contact with John Underation regarding possible International Clinic / Throughout this year as we spend time with family and friends, let them know about International Slet sites for 2016/ 2017. the benefi ts of being a Slovak Catholic Sokol member. You will be doing a great service to I contacted the female members of the SPFB to ask for recommendations for drill them, and remember “Today is the fi rst day of the rest of your life”, make the most of it! music for the 2017 International Slet. I attended the Board of Directors meeting in Tampa, Florida. Sincerely, I thank you for giving me the opportunity to serve another term as the Supreme John Underation Physical Directress for the Slovak Catholic Sokol. It has been an honor and a privilege to Supreme Assistant Physical Director work so closely with an honorable and esteemed group of people Within the organization. I am looking forward to the growth of our organization and all that it will entail. REPORT OF THE SUPREME PHYSICAL DIRECTRESS Respectfully Submitted, In accordance with the Bylaws of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, I hereby submit my Kathleen S. Watkins annual report for 2015. Supreme Physical Directress As the Supreme Physical Directress of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, I have the oppor- tunity to attend more events as a member of the Board of Directors. Throughout the year, I was REPORT OF THE SUPREME ASSISTANT PHYSICAL DIRECTRESS continuously in contact with Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, FIC and the Supreme Physical Fitness Board regarding the upcoming International Slet, International Convention As per the bylaws, I am submitting my annual year-end report: and other activities Within the organization. 2015 January - March January-April In preparation for the upcoming SPFB meeting, I sent out activity report spread- I started collecting and organizing all the incoming walking program miles and sheets for the group leaders to complete. Once they were returned, I compiled a complete list sent out emails and social media reminders to send year end totals. I then fi nished the totals of all local and group activities. In addition, I gathered all of the suggestions and recommenda- for the new year, organized, ordered and mailed all the awards, and wrote my year end walk- tions from each group so that they could be discussed at the meeting. ing program article for the Slovak Catholic Falcon. I e-mailed the SPFB members necessary paperwork for the SPFB meeting and I attended the annual Supreme Physical Fitness Board meeting held in Pittsburgh, asked them to print it and be prepared to discuss it. Pennsylvania in early February. I sent out a letter to perspective colleges to obtain quotes for the International Slet in I wrote and submitted my 2014 activities report in accordance with the bylaws. 2017. I sent out the revised gymnastics rules, regulations and qualifi cations as well as I attended the SPFB meeting in Pittsburgh, PA. organized the ordering of the new leotards that will be used at the upcoming International Following the meeting, I responded to all of the group leaders who sent recommen- Slet in the summer of 2015. dations on ways to improve our events. I contacted Steve Heasley’s Butler Gymnastics to organize and secure a facility for I wrote two articles for the Slovak Catholic Falcon. One article detailed important in- the International Slet. formation for the upcoming International Slet and the other was information regarding hotels I worked closely with Supreme Physical Directress Kathleen Watkins to prepare in the Slippery Rock area. and organize the 2015 Intemational Slet. I e-mailed several members of our organization to inquire as to their interest in judg- I composed and sent a contract to Steve Heasley’s Butler gymnastics to secure a ing individual and team drill at the International Slet. facility for the upcoming 2015 International Slet. I e-mailed the International Slet registration forms to the group leaders. I submitted an article to the Falcon detailing the information for the gymnastics I e-mailed all of the group leaders with directions on how to obtain the new PA Act competitions for the International Slet. 153 background checks that are required throughout Pennsylvania for anyone in contact with I contacted the Directresses with the new information for ordering the new uni- children. Additionally, I sent a letter to all group presidents explaining the new law and the fees form Leotards. that would be incurred by each group. I completed the three-step background check that is required for participation at I attended the Board of Directors meeting at The Slovak Catholic Sokol Home Of- the International Slet. fi ce in Passaic, N.J. I contacted Ursula Payne at Slippery Rock University to inquire about using dance May-August faculty from her department to judge individual and team drill at the International Slet. During May and June, I worked closely with the Physical Fitness Board Members insuring all the last minute details for the upcoming International Slet were in order. I con- April - June fi rmed all the details of gymnastics making sure judges were available, making gymnastics I wrote an article for the Slovak Catholic Sokol Falcon to provide convention del- cards, schedules and rotations. I worked closely with Supreme Directress Kathleen Watkins egates information about sites throughout Pittsburgh. Moreover, I created a list of evening to make sure all the paperwork, schedules, and information was on track. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 4, 2016 PAGE 15

From July 12th-18th, I attended, organized, and helped in any way to make the all aspects of the event to ensure success. I collected donations from Groups, Wreaths, Assem- International Slet, held at Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania, a great blies and individuals and submitted monies collected to the Feed My Sheep Food Pantry. I sent success. My duties were endless and enjoyable. out acknowledgments to all those who donated on behalf of the SPFB and I submitted a fi nal August brought the 32nd National Quadrennial Convention held in Pittsburgh, report to the Falcon. I attended the 32nd National Convention held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Pennsylvania. I am excited, honored, and grateful that once again the convention has voted and was reelected to my position as a member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board. me to remain as the Assistant Directress for another term. October - December 2015 As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the Group 17 Annual Meeting. As a September-December representative of the SPFB, I attended the Group 17 Children’s Christmas Party. I worked with the Supreme Directress on future goals we would like to achieve in It has been a pleasure serving the Slovak Catholic Sokol as a Supreme Physical the upcoming year. The female fi tness board had a large discussion on researching music for Fitness Board Member during my four year term. I thank the delegates of the 32“d National the new calisthenics that will need to be choreographed in the beginning of January. I also Convention for re-electing me in my position and I look forward to Working with new board worked on getting the walking program organized. members to promote the values and fraternalism of the Slovak Catholic Sokol. In closing, I would like to thank the Slovak Catholic Sokol members who have supported me and allowed me to serve as your Supreme Assistant Physical Directress. I am Zdar Boh! very honored and overly thrilled that the 32nd National Quadrennial Convention members Nancy Kropolinsky have elected me to continue my position as the Supreme Assistant Physical Directress. I Member Physical Fitness Board will strive to be the very best I can be for the organization and always keep the needs of the organization at the highest priority. I look forward to the upcoming four year term and all the REPORT OF THE MEMBER OF THE PHYSICAL FITNESS BOARD success that is yet to come. Fraternally Yours, In accordance with the Slovak Catholic Sokol bylaws, I hereby submit my report as Zdar Boh! a member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board. It has been a pleasure to serve with the team Katie Swift of individuals who dedicate to creating a successful program. This will be my last report as I Supreme Assistant Physical Directress have decided to not continue as a member of the board. I have enjoyed the experience and look forward to all the upcoming programs and opportunities Slovak Catholic Sokol provides. Throughout my term, I worked closely with Supreme Vice President, Julie Ann REPORT OF THE MEMBER OF THE PHYSICAL FITNESS BOARD Dobbs, in locating articles for the Kids Corner of our Slovak Sokol Falcon. I have enjoyed providing these activities for the future of our organization, our youth. Dear Supreme Offi cers, January-March 2015 As a representative of the SPFB, I attended the Wreath 93 Holiday Party. In accordance with the By-laws of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, I hereby submit the I researched some new leotard options and went over the gymnastic qualifi cation following 2015 report. and rules and shared my information with Katie Swift, Supreme Physical Directress. January 2015- I traveled to Pittsburgh, PA for the Annual Supreme Physical Fitness I attended and was secretary at the Annual Supreme Physical Fitness Board meeting Board Meeting. We reviewed the year and all of the sporting events. in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Together we collaborated on some changes for our upcoming March and April 2015- I emailed the Physical Directresses to set up individual sporting programs to hopefully entice more membership and participation. drills. I wrote an article for the Falcon on “Teamwork”. I participated in the SPFB conference I signed up four new members to the Slovak Catholic Sokol. call. I created a fl yer to highlight our organization and the upcoming events. In hopes to May -June 2015 - I prepared all individual drill paperwork for the Slet. I was also increase participation, the fl yer will be handed out at each of the sporting programs. in contact with the entire SPFB reviewing job duties. I was in contact with all of the group April-June 2015 directresses to organize the individual drill schedules. I participated in a phone conference with the Supreme Physical Fitness Board in July 2015 - I attended the International Slet in Slippery Rock, PA at Slippery Rock preparation for our 2015 Slet. Our board worked closely together throughout these months via University. The SPFB were busy from morning until late evening each day running the Slet email and phone to prepare. and preparing for the next day’s events. The following are examples of some of the duties that I started working on, and will continue to perfect, all assignments given to me for the I was assigned. Day 1 - I ran the individual drill competition, assisted with opening ceremo- International Slet. I worked diligently preparing and organizing. nies, soccer and basketball activities in the evening. Day 2 - I assisted SPFB member Katie I prepared the rules and regulations for our addition of Soccer and Basketball Tour- Swift with the gymnastics competition. After gymnastics, I assisted with fi eld events. Day 3 ney for our 12 and under youth at the Slet. I created a two hour program including stations of -I worked the several track and fi eld events including, running long jump, standing long jump basketball and soccer games for the participants to rotate through. I created teams based on a and javelin. I documented all times and places for Supreme Sports Director Ed Moeller. Day mixture of groups to ensure fraternalism. I created charts, tables, sent rules and team members 4 - I worked the fi nish line again at track and fi eld fi nals and assisted with closing ceremony to the physical directors and directresses. I purchased and organized prizes and needed materi- practice. Overall it was a very successful Slet. als for the games. August 2015 -I sent individual scores from the Slet to all Physical Directress. I at- I prepared a craft for the Slet participants to complete. This included creating the tended the 32nd National Convention at the Double Tree, in Pittsburgh, PA. craft, purchasing all the supplies and ensuring all ages would enjoy this new activity. September -December 2015 - I was in contact with members of the SPFB regard- I organized all the opening and closing ceremony readers, singers, activities as well ing lessons learned from this year’s events and what changes we can make for future events. as designed and copied both the opening and closing ceremony program books. I was in close I also maintained the Sunshine Club. contact with Fr. Andy to ensure mass readings. Special thanks to Janice Matlon who also as- I wanted to thank our members again for electing me to this position at the 2007 sisted in picking out some of the songs as well. Convention and re-electing me to this position in 2011. It has been an honor to serve on the July 2015 Supreme Physical Fitness Board for the past eight years. I look forward to the future with this I attended the 2015 International Slovak Catholic Sokol Slet at Slippery Rock Uni- organization and I am proud to have been part of a Wonderful board. versity in Pennsylvania and worked collaboratively with the board to create a successful ex- perience for all. I contributed in all aspects of the Slet where I was needed but my main duties Zdar Boh! included registration and welcome of all participants; organizing and running the opening and Denise DiMartino closing ceremonies including the mass; organizing, preparing and running the junior basket- Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board ball and soccer games; gathering all supplies and running the craft for all participants; and being a photographer for the event. I assisted John in collecting all the pictures online from REPORT OF THE MEMBER OF THE PHYSICAL FITNESS BOARD the Slet. 2015 was a busy year as a member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board and I had the privilege of participating at a very successful international Slet as a board member. The In accordance with the by-laws of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, I hereby submit my International Slet was enjoyed by all. annual report for 2015. As a Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member, I have had the oppor- August 2015 tunity to attend many activities and events throughout the year. In an effort to promote local The Supreme Physical Fitness Board communicated frequently to discuss our suc- group involvement, I relayed all national communique to Group 17 and provided assistance cesses and also our “things to work on” list. We were pleased with the international Slet and to the Group Technical Board in order to generate interest in members attending the 2015 Na- look forward to many more to come. tional Slet, On an international level, I submitted comments and reminders of upcoming events I spent a majority of the month collecting, organizing, labeling, creating collages, to the Slovak Catholic Sokol Facebook page. and creating a day by day slide show video including titles, labels, and explanations of our January- March 2015 International Slet to be shown at the convention. The plan was to show this production each I attended the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Meeting, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania breakfast, however, the video was shown only on one day. Many pictures were enjoyed by all. and served on the Sports Program Committee. I Worked closely with Supreme Physical Di- I prepared two discs of each day to give to Brother Lou and Brother Dan Tanzone for publish- rectress, Kathy Watkins to secure three member judges for the Slet. ing in the paper and the annual review book. April- June 2015 I attended the International Slovak Catholic Sokol Convention as a member of the I submitted an article to the Falcon pertaining to honoring our mothers. I contacted Supreme Physical Fitness Board and also as a member of Group 4. It was, as always, a very the Slippery Rock Feed My Sheep Food Pantry to gather information for the International Slet informative convention. During this convention, I decided to not continue as a supreme physi- Outreach program and submitted an article to the Falcon requesting donations from groups, cal fi tness board member as I was needed at my local level. Wreaths and assemblies. I Worked closely with Supreme Physical Directress, Kathy Watkins September-December 2015 to design T-Shirts for all Slet participants. I communicated with all group Physical Directresses Throughout my term, I continue to assist Vice President Julie Ann Dobbs in offer- to ordered T-Shirts for opening ceremonies. In efforts to ensure participants’ safety while at- ing support and activities for the Kids Corner. I continued these duties throughout my term tending the Slet, I collected and reviewed emergency medical information on all participants through January of 2016. and identifi ed participants’ I introduced Carol Lambert, Director of Operations during the 2015 I attended the Group 4 annual meeting and was elected as the new Group 4 Presi- International Slet Opening Ceremonies. I attended the International Slet at Slippery Rock Uni- dent. versity in Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania and Worked collaboratively with the SPFB throughout (Continued on page 16) PAGE 16 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 4, 2016

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(Continued from page 15) ing events and regain interest and participation and discussed better ways to communicate to the groups. Assigned to assist in recording of the minutes. Many Sokol and Sokolky that have given so much to our Sokol family “retired” *In April, I ordered the Slet Trophies, medals and Ribbons. I also ordered the track from long time positions at our last International Convention. I want to take this moment to numbers for the participants and prepared the volleyball rules and regulations and brackets. send them our deepest gratitude for the dedication and devotion they provided for our Sokol In April I also posted article on Co-Ed volleyball rules and regulations for the upcoming Slet. family. Your devotion does not go unrecognized and we appreciate all you have done for our Conference call amongst Fitness Board Members. Sokol organization. I wish all the newly elected offi cers good luck in the years to come as you *In June, posted an articled about the Slet Track Records and attached all of the strive to keep our organization unique and provide for the common good of all of our mem- records for review. Prepared the fi nal trophies and inventoried all awards, also made the large bers. record boards to post at the Slet. We are an organization for the people and by the people and our voice and support *In July, I attended and worked the International Slet as member of the Fitness are vital to the programs of our Sokol family. I would like to thank the board for our abilities Board. and willingness to work together for the benefi ts of the larger community of the members we *In August, I attended the 32nd National Convention in Pittsburgh. At the Conven- so serve. tion I was elected to serve as the supreme Assistant Sports Director. God’s Blessings, In October as a Supreme Board Member, I relayed all pertinent information to Jennifer Romine Group Annual Meeting, including the new policies available. Member Physical Fitness Board I am Looking forward to my new position, and working hard with Jim Matlon and the members of the Fitness Board to reignite more involvement and participation in the Inter- national Sporting events. REPORT OF THE MEMBER OF THE PHYSICAL FITNESS BOARD Fraternally Yours and God Bless, In accordance with the Constitution and By-laws of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, I Frank P. Laury, III. submit my Annual Report as a Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board. Member of the Physical Fitness Board January/February 2015 Attended the Supreme Physical Fitness Board,Annual Meeting held in Pittsburgh, PA. REPORT OF THE MEMBER OF THE PHYSICAL FITNESS BOARD April 2015 Participated in a conference call with the Supreme Physical Fitness Board 2015 Activities Members to fi nalize plans for the upcoming Slet. Attended the annual SPFB meeting. May 2015 Continued Work on the Gymnastics Training video. Attended the Annual International Bowling Tournament held in Cleveland, OH. The recordings are split up into sections for different equipment usage and up- July 2015 loaded to YouTube.com via our “Sokol SPFB” Gmail account. This way we have a central Attended and helped to coordinate the International Slet, held in Slippery location for community outreach. Rock, PA. The video is also being mailed to Directors and Directresses’ whom would like to August 2015 have the DVD copy - not all teams have boys/men gymnastics participants. Attended the National Convention, held in Pittsburgh, PA where I was re-elected to April- Worked with SPFB members and I amended changes and fi xed formatting a position on the Supreme Physical Fitness Board. error in the SKS Sports Program Flyer. The format was saved as MS Word for future use and September 2015 exported to PDF for clarity. Attended and helped to organize the Group 7 Annual Sokol Day picnic, held at the June - International Softball Tournament was canceled, all items prepared were not Plains Pavilion in Plains, PA. needed. November 2015 July - International Slet Attended the Group 7 Annual Meeting. Mass and Meeting were held at St. John the Thought I was excused from the Slet due to outside Work obligations, this did not Evangelist in Pittston, PA and was re-elected as the Group Vice- President hinder my duties and previous commitments towards the event. During the year, as my time allowed, I attended the monthly Group Meetings and I was tasked to recreate the Slet’s 2015 Program Pamphlet from scratch a week the pre-Convention meetings. As part of my duties as a Board Member, I acted as a liaison to prior to the Slet. The previous pamphlet was a low-grade Xerox copy and printed from the lost relay messages and information to Group 7 offi cers pertaining to various sporting programs, I original and it needed heavily reconstructed. Completed the job and saved the template for submitted articles to the Slovak Catholic Falcon and ‘email-blasted’ updates during the Slet. future use in a common editing format - Microsoft Offi ce (v2013). Zdar Boh! Reformatted the document and paragraph rules for easy editing in the future. Martin Degnan Fixed grammatical errors throughout the program. Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Rewrote the Slovak national anthem using the correct accent marks and spelling errors. Redrew the falcon logo from scratch and all other graphics then exported them to REPORT OF THE MEMBER OF THE PHYSICAL FITNESS BOARD the SPFB Google Drive so that they may be used for future events. Delivered all equipment to SPFB members the day prior to the Slet. Items included, The following activity report for 2015 is submitted to the Board of Directors. radio, extension cords, Walkie-talkies (fully charged), new batteries for fl ashlights and Men’s, The following is a list of activities and events I have attended, worked and/ or com- Boy’s and Mass Drill CDs to be used for Drills. peted in during 2015. August- Attended the International Convention as a SPFB staff member. * In January/ February, I attended the Supreme Annual Meeting at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Pittsburgh, PA. At the meeting all plans were made for the upcoming Slet and Respectfully submitted, all of the other 2015 sporting events. Main Discussion at meeting was ways to improve sport- Demian J. Suess Member of the Physical Fitness Board News and Views from Slovakia... higher than the surplus posted for the same period of 2015. Total when referring to this part of Europe. exports grew by 3.9 percent, year-on-year to $11.8 billion, while (Continued from page 12) total imports increased by 4.2 percent to $11 billion. Employment in manufacturing up ture with them suffi ciently in advance. These measures appear 3.4 percent in February, y-o-y to have been made without proper long-term planning, thereby Fico: respect for fallen World War II Employment increased, year-on-year in several sectors in creating an atmosphere of uncertainty among employees, stated soldiers in part of national policy February 2016, including in information and communications trade union boss Mikulas Hintos. Respect for the soldiers who fell during the liberation of activities(by 7.4 percent) and in selected market services(4.8 The European steel industry has already been suffering for Bratislava and the whole of Slovakia is one of the basic pillars of percent), the Slovak Statistics Offi ce reported on April 12. months from imports of cheap Chinese steel. national policies, said Prime Minister Robert Fico at the Slavin Employment also rose, year-on -year in the following cat- memorial in Bratislava on the occasion of the 71st anniversary egories in February: in manufacturing - 3.4 percent, in construc- Stats Offi ce: total exports grew by of the capital’s liberation in World War II. tion - 1.9 percent, in accommodation services - 1.3 percent, and 6.5 percent in February 2016 “Irrespective of whether I’m part of the executive or leg- in restaurants and pubs - 0.1 percent. Slovak foreign trade produced a surplus of $520 million islature, I’ll keep supporting this pillar. You’ll always fi nd me at Average employment rates for the fi rst two months of 2016 in February, which was $11 million higher than the surplus re- these events honoring the memory of those who came here but increased in information and communications activities by 4.8 corded in February 2015, the Slovak Statistics Offi ce reported weren’t able to leave,”declared Fico. percent, year-on-year. Other increases were: in selected market on April 8. Fico noted that many Red Army soldiers died when lib- services - 4.6 percent, in accommodation services - 4 percent, in Total exports reached $6.2 billion in February, which rep- erating Bratislava. “I reaffi rm that we’ll show great interest in manufacturing - 3.4 percent, in restaurants and pubs - 1.9 per- resented an increase of 6.5 percent, year-on-year, while imports preserving all memorials attesting to these events. You’ll fi nd us cent, and in construction - 1.8 percent. also rose - by 6.9 percent to $5.9 billion. everywhere,” he pledged. The number of employed people in January and February Meanwhile, the fi rst two months of 2016 saw foreign trade The premier said he has great respect for all those who dropped in wholesale - by 5.4 percent, year-on-year, in transport producing a surplus of $902 million, which was $5.8 million were killed in World War II. “They were mostly Red Army sol- and warehousing - 4.1 percent, in retail -1.3 percent, and in the diers taking part in the liberation of Czechoslovakia,” he added sale and repair of motor vehicles - 0.2 percent. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 4, 2016 PAGE 17

Report of the Supreme Secretary for the Month of February 2016

ASSETS Salaries - Offi ce Employees 34,734.30 69,985.30 YEAR TO DATE Salaries - Editorial Employees 6,144.00 12,888.00 P/R - Taxes Employer 2,891.73 6,843.90 Cash - Senior Account $ 187,578.63 Hospitalization 10,495.23 16,720.48 Cash - Bank of Montreal 12,388.48 Pension Plan - Offi ce/Offi cers 22,621.40 45,242.80 Cash - Payroll Account 40,000.00 Offi ce Expense 1,836.29 3,364.36 Petty Cash 64.00 Computer Expense 4,816.36 6,616.36 Investments - Bonds & Bills 59,529,704.47 Actuarial Expenses 2,126.70 2,211.70 Investments - Stocks 9,031,968.84 Accountant Expenses 2,600.00 5,200.00 Capital Reserve 1,962,493.12 Postage-Offi ce 130.28 130.28 Stock Adj. to Book Value 2,014,937.27 Telephone - Offi ce 350.00 770.00 First Mortgage Loans 764,335.36 Telephone - Editorial 124.46 188.87 Loans on Certifi cates 129,147.33 Printing - Katolicky Sokol 2,825.00 5,925.00 Accrued Interest Receivable 730,733.00 Postage - Sokol Paper 550.00 5,825.00 Prepaid Expenses 44,924.10 Misc. Publication Expense 0.00 26.75 Sokol Building 2,709,949.61 Other Printing 735.00 3,306.94 Land 204,108.00 Death Benefi t Claims Paid 65,010.00 170,599.00 Furniture & Fixtures 159,232.34 Cash Surrender Values Paid 34,569.04 53,813.87 Computer 113,055.86 Annuity Surrenders 124,181.31 231,267.01 Sokol Baby Spoons 10,075.00 Matured Endowments Paid 0.00 15,198.00 Due From Groups 6,506.42 State Insurance Dept. Lic./Fee 2,939.00 3,139.00 Accounts Receivable 20,555.60 Bank Charges - Bond Account 10,787.22 22,412.28 Non-Admitted Assets -157,661.00 Dues & Subscription 175.00 758.85 Donations & Contributions 475.00 475.00 TOTAL ASSETS $77,514,096.43 Clinic (Kurz) 0.00 587.28 Other Coaching, Insurance 336.00 336.00 LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Convention Expenses 6,250.00 12,500.00 YEAR TO DATE Commission Expense 55,109.36 87,394.40 Annuity Commissions 11,751.80 30,026.94 Life Reserves $ 56,823,255.00 Advertising/Promotions 0.00 985.04 Reserve Dep. Furn. & Fixtures 153,208.34 Marketing Expense 160.00 160.00 Reserve Dep. Sokol Building 2,634,312.72 Agency Expense 2,040.82 3,366.82 Asset Valuation Reserve 1,219,414.00 Board of Directors Expense 460.70 460.70 Interest Maintenance Reserve 130,923.00 Physical Fitness Board Expense 4,212.83 16,356.15 Reserve for Supplemental Contracts 1,630,499.75 Supreme Offi cers Insurance Bond 2,031.00 2,031.00 Reserve Emp. Retirement Plan 4,761,658.00 Local Fees/ Rebates -755.63 -1,447.30 Reserve for Convention 12,500.00 Matured Endowments 88,542.24 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 419,970.21 $ 875,256.30 Claims Payable 266,000.00 IBNR Payable 30,000.00 Conversion - Canadian Currency 3,348.33 TOTAL INCOME (LOSS) $ 271,972.48 $ 895,792.71 Accounts Payable 97,469.94 Sokol Secure Fund 547,845.92 Mary Jane Rich Scholarship Fund 85,000.00 ZDAR BOH! Emil Slavik Scholarship Fund 100,000.00 Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. Dr’s Lesko Medical Scholarship Fund 20,000.00 Supreme Secretary Krista L Glugosh Memorial Scholarship Fund 24,000.00 Slovak Catholic Sokol Dividend Accum. At Interest 320,426.01 Dividend Payable 50,000.00 Advance Premiums 36,777.00 Premium Load 2,400.00 (Editor’s note: We have noticed a number of returned copies of our Falcon due to incorrect address es of our members. We ask TOTAL LIABILITIES $69,037,580.25 that when individuals move, that they com plete the form below Undistributed Funds - Sokol 8,476,516.18 for a change of address or call the home offi ce. We thank you for your continued co op er a tion) TOTAL LIABILITIES & SURPLUS $77,514,096.43

INCOME FEBRUARY YEAR TO DATE CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR REQUEST Interest on Bonds and Bills $ 211,118.41 $ 398,272.20 FOR SLOVAK CATHO LIC FALCON Accrued Interest Paid -8,190.56 -8,190.56 P.O.BOX 899 205 MADISON STREET Dividends on Stocks 16,128.26 39,380.71 • Interest on Mortgages 3,943.54 9,637.06 PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 Sale of Cookbooks 31.00 108.50 Rent Received - Sokol Building 1,590.00 4,715.00 T NEW T CHANGE T CAN CEL LATION Premium Income 160,291.91 267,978.89 Annuities 378,204.83 1,156,059.23 Certifi cate No. ______Miscellaneous Income 2,466.54 27,491.65 Sale of Securities/Amortization -73,641.24 -124,403.67 Name______

TOTAL INCOME $ 691,942.69 $ 1,771,049.01 New Address ______

EXPENSES FEBRUARY YEAR TO DATE City______State______Zip______

Operating Expense - Sokol Building $ 4,567.83 $ 7,052.23 Old Address______Building Maintenance & Repairs 413.26 413.26 Rental Area Expenses 150.26 292.27 City______State______Zip______Property Taxes - Sokol Building 0.00 27,583.44 Depreciation Sokol Building 311.52 623.04 Rent for Space 1,250.00 2,500.00 Pension Plan - Print 563.14 1,126.28 PAGE 18 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 4, 2016

Andrew F. Hudak, Jr., prominent Slovak Obituaries... American cultural leader, succumbs at 87 Andrew F. Hudak, Jr. passed nearly seven decades which did away peacefully in Indepen- not have the wholehearted sup- dence, Oh. on April 1 follow- port of Brother Hudak. He left a Joseph J. Hornack, noted Slovak cultural ing a lingering illness. He was wonderful legacy of devotion to activist passes away at 82 in Cleveland 87. He was the beloved husband the Slovak cause. of the former Sophia Beno. He Family, friends and fellow fra- Joseph J. Hornack a long time genealogy and developed the Slo- was the dear father of Andrew ternalists paid their fi nal respects member of Wreath 34 passed away vakia-Surname Location Reference III(Maureen), Paul(Terri), and to Brother Hudak at the Fortuna peacefully on March 15 in Indepen- Project(SLRP). He also supported Stephen(Amy). He was the grand- Funeral Home in Brecksville, dence, Oh. He was 82 and the be- the work of the Slovak League of father of Christine, Andrew IV, Oh. A Mass of Christian burial loved husband America and the Slovak Catholic Thomas, Patricia, Matthew, Val- was celebrated on April 4 at the of the former Federation. He devoted his life to erie, Christopherand Jicole;and Church of St. Michael the Arch- Dolores Toth the promotion of Slovak culture and great-grandfather of eleven. angel Church in Independence, for 62 years. heritage. In addition, he was active A native of Slovakia, Brother Oh. Interment followed at Maple A native of and a past president of the Indepen- Hudak, who was our long-time Shade Cemetery. Cleveland, he dence Kiwanis. member of Wreath 153, was born For many years, Brother Hu- was born there In addition to his wife, Dolores, in Kecerovskych Peklian, out- dak was a devoted and dedicated November 5, Brother Hornack is survived by sons, side Michalovce on August 22, leader within the Slovak commu- 1933, son of Jay Hornack(Carol Kowall) and 1928 son of the late Andrew F. Andrew F. Hudak, Jr. nity. His efforts were felt by many Slovak immi- Ken Hornack; daughters, Audrey Hudak, Sr. and the former Anna 1928 - 2016 institutions and individuals. He grant parents, Joseph M. Hornack Yuknavich(Bruce), Nancy Hornack, Bobal. He emigrated to the Unit- cated at the Benedictine Abbey of will be sorely missed. May this and the former Mary Kozak. He was Carrie Yessler(Tom) and Becky Hor- ed States, settling in Cleveland St. Andrew Svorad in Cleveland. patriotic American, Catholic gen- raised in St. Wendelin’s Slovak par- nack. He was the devoted grandfa- in 1947. Since then, he has been In short, there was hardly an ac- telman and proud son of Slovakia ish and was graduated from its paro- ther of Kevin, Jason, Adam,Paige, a prominent leader of the Cleve- tivity or project of the American now rest in peace. Our sympahy chial school. He was also a graduate Reagan and Sadie. He was preceded land area Slovak community. In Slovak community over the past goes out to his family. of Benedictine High School. in death b h his parents, as well as a 1949, he was a founder of the He was active in American Slo- sister, Dolores Sarisky. Cleveland Slovak Dramatic Club. vak life for many years. In addition Family, friends and fellow frater- He was active in Slovak fraternal Mother Angelica, popular to the Slovak Catholic Sokol, he also nalists paid their tribute to Brother life and in addition to the Slo- EWTN host dies at 92 enjoyed membership in the First Hornack at the Nosek-McCreery vak Catholic Sokol, he enjoyed Mother Mary Angelica of the 1981. The operations began on the Catholic Slovak Union. In recent Funeral Home in Brecksville, Oh. membership in the First Catholic years, he has served as the assistant A Mass of Christian burial was cel- Annunciation, popular founder and grounds of Our Lady of the Angels Slovak Union,the First Catholic on-air host of the Eternal Word Monastery in Irondale, a suburb of director and for the past year as the ebrated on Saturday, March 19at the Slovak Ladies Association and acting director of the Slovak Insti- Church of St. Michael. Interment Television Network died peace- Birmingham, Alabama. Originally the National Slovak Society. He fully as a result of complications of its daily programing of several tute and reference library located at followed at Mapleshade Cemetery. was also active in the work of St. Andrew Benedictine Abbey in Brother Hornack was a gifted and a stroke on Easter Sunday, March hours was car- the Slovak League of America. 27. She was 92. A cloistered Fran- ried by three Cleveland. He was a charter mem- devoted family man, frateral and He served for many years as a n ber of the Cleveland-Bratislava Sis- cultural leader and will be sorely ciscan nun, in 1981 she founded the cable systems. offi cer including president of the largest Catholic television network By the time ter Cities program and was an active missed. May this wonderful Catho- Cleveland District of the Slovak member of the Czechoslovak Ge- lic gentleman, patriotic American in the United States. According to she retired League. He was a founder of the Raymond Arroyo, the managing in 2001, her nealogical Society International. In and proud Slovak son now rest in Slovak World Congress as well 1971, he started his work on Slovak peace. editor of EWTN News and a bi- homespun as the American Nationalities ographer of Mother Angelica, she half-hour pro- Movement of Greater Cleveland. was the only woman in television gram of advice and commentary, James R. Jacques was Minneapolis offi cer He continued to work with Ma- history to found and lead a cable “Mother Angelica Live,” was the James R. Jacques passed away A Mass of Christian burial was tica Slovenska in Slovakia both network for 20 years. anchor of a 24-hour Catholic pro- peacefully on March 29 in Minne- celebrated for Brother Jacques on before and following the fall of The Canton, Ohio native, Moth- gramming network reaching over apolis, Minn. He was 69. He was the April 5 at the Church of the Annun- Communism there. er Angelica was born there Rita An- 100 million homes in the United long-time secretary of Assembly 34 ciation in Minneapolis with the Rev. Professionally, Brother Hu- toinette Rizzo on April 20, 1923, the States, South America, Africa and in Minneapolis as well as the trea- Brian Park offi ciating assisted by dak established the International only child of John and Mae Rizzo. Europe. surer of Group 11, Superior, Wis. Deacon Sean Curtan. Casketbearers Travel Agency in Lakewood, Oh. Her grandparents were Italian im- In 2009, Pope Benedict XVI He served as at the liturgy were Chuck Kurrell, which has served the American migrants. Her father abandoned the awarded the Pro Ecclesia et Ponti- an offi cer for Tom Dancik, Dick Paavola, James Slovak community to this day. family when she was 5. Her child- fi ce Cross to her for distinguished more than 30 T. Genosky, David Genosky and He encouraged Americans of Slo- hood years included many stomach service to the Church. The medal, years and was Dick Genosky. Interment followed vak ancestry to visit the beautiful ailments. whose name in Latin “for the a delegate at at St. Mary’s Cemetery. Slovakia, the land of their ances- Mother Angelica became a Poor Church and the pope,” is one of the the past six May Brother Jacques, who was tors. Clare of Perpetual Adoration in highest papal honors bestowed on Slovak Catho- a faithful and loyal promoter of our Actively civically, Brother 1944 and professed fi nal vows in laypeople and clergy. lic Sokol na- Sokol way of life, now rest in peace. Hudak became a fi rm advocate 1953 as Sister Mary Angelica of The Mass of Christian burial for tional conven- This wonderful ambassador of of the Republican Party. He was the Annunciation. Before starting Mother Angelica was celebrated tions. He was the Slovak Catholic Sokol will be active in the nationalities section EWTN, she authored what she on April 1 at Our Lady of the An- also active in SS. Cyril and Metho- sorely missed. representing American Slovaks called “mini-books” on moral and gels Monastery with Archbishop dius Parish where he served as the who were active Republicans. He inspirational themes. The popular- Charles J. Chaput, O.F.M., Cap. longtime treasurer of the Slovak EULOGY FOR was known and respected by gen- JOSEPH A. SELIGA ity of these books attracted media of Philadelphia, who served on Men’s Club. He also served as the erations of civic leaders. He also attention, and Mother Angelica was the EWTN board of directors for maintenance engineer at SS. Cyril (Continued from page 9) became active in the work of The invited to appear on television talk many years, as principal celebrant. and Methodius Church and schol. living room his last few days, we Slovak Garden, a retirement com- shows. Interment followed in the crypt of “Jimmy” as he was known to realized he would not get to see his plex for Slovaks in Winter Park, With the support of her religious the monastery chapel. Archbishop his family and friends was born in backyard garden beginning to bloom Fla. He served as president of The community, Mother Angelica be- Chaput called Mother Angelica Minneapolis on August 9, 1946, this year. He loved his garden and Slovak Garden for 10 years, retir- gan consulting with media experts “a woman of extraordinary faith, son of the late Robert and Ethel it brought joy to him for so many ing in 2001. Always interested in on the possibility of starting her intelligence, energy and determi- Hein Jacques. In 1969, he married years, but none more than last year. Slovak history and culture, Broth- own TV station. She was granted nation.” May this great woman of the former Joan Lazor at SS. Cyril He said “This is my best garden.” It er Hudak authored a book “Slo- a license by the Federal Commu- faith, who inspired many through- and Methodius Church. His wife was a garden planted and cared for vaks in Florida” which chronicled nications Commission, and EWTN out the world, now rest in peace. - survives. Brother “Jimmy” is also by his neighbor. He said it was “all the history of the Slovak commu- began its programing in August CNS survived by his children, James II for Mother” and “in gratitude to the nity in the Sunshine State and “Jay”(Adriana), Renee(Michael Lord”. This year, the garden, again authored an autobiography “Ces- Cheesman) and Thomas(Amanda planted by his neighbor, is full of hun- tami za chlebom”(Journey for YOUR BENEFICIARIES Tottingham); and grandchildren, dreds of tulips. As those tulips bloom, Bread). Over the years, he con- When was the last time you looked at your desig nat ed bene fi cia ries Corbin, Avery, Tiago, Cole and they will be a reminder of Mother and tributed numerous articles on Slo- on your valuable Sokol insurance poli cy? How impor tant is it? Just Marcos; and siblings, Sandy(Doug) Father in gratitude to the Lord for the vak traditions and heritage which think about how much your life has changed. Have you mar ried, Feriancek, Patty(Dave)Hewitt, Ken lives they lived, in remembrance of were published in the American divorced, had children, maybe you lost a loved one? This is an item (Becky) Jacques Sheila(Dennis) the care they showed to so many and Slovak fraternal press. In 2003, you should consid er annu al ly. If you do need to make changes to any Henry and Rita(Dwayne) Froid; and in joy that they are reunited again in he became the director of The of your poli cies, contact the Home Offi ce at 800-886-7656. sister-in-law, Nancy Jacques. heaven. Slovak Institute and Library lo- SLOVENSKÝ KATOLÍCKY SOKOL, 4. MÁJA 2016 PAGE 19

Hollywoodskí herci, ktorí majú korene na Slovensku KULTÚRNE A SPOLOČENSKÉ PODUJATIA Paul Newman - jeho matka emír. Bol to talentovaný hráč účesom a výraznými očami bola Terézia Fecková sa narodila v de- golfu, no keďže meno Elemír Vo- očarujúcim zjavom na striebor- Majová disco zábava v NYC dine Ptičie neďaleko Humenného jtko bolo pre nom plátne. Zomrela v roku 1931. 182. zbor Slovenského katolíckeho sokola pri farnosti Svätého a keď bola ešte Američanov Peter Lorre - Predstaviteľ Jána Nepomuckého (411 East 66th Street a 1st Avenue) usporiada celkom malá, jazykolamom, Ugarta z legendárneho fi lmu Majovú disco zábavu v sobotu 14. mája o 7.00 hodine večer. Vstupné jej otec odišiel „poangličtil“ Casablanca je $40.00 v predpredaji a $50.00 pri dverách. V cene je započítaná bo- za prácou do si ho na Elmer sa pôvodne hatá slovenská večera (hovädzia polievka, držková Ameriky. Jej Voight. Mal volal László polievka, bravčové a kuracie mäso, ryža, zemiaky, matka potom troch synov, Löwenstein šalát, káva a koláč) a aperitív. Počas večera budú na čoskoro zom- jedným z nich a narodil sa v predaj alkoholické a nealkoholicé nápoje a bude rela a príbuzní bol aj Jona- Ružomberku. losovaná tombola. Do tanca na počúvanie bude poslali len than, ktorý sa stal hercom a do- Keď mal deväť počas večera hrať DJ “R” z Bratislavy. deväťročnú Teréziu do Spojených konca získal aj Oscara. Herecké rokov, jeho Bližšie informácie o podujatí a rezervácie štátov za otcom. Tam sa vydala a v gény po ňom zdedila aj jeho dcéra rodina sa pre- vstupeniek si záujemcovia môžu urobiť u nasle- roku 1925 sa jej narodil syn – Paul Angelina Jolie Voight. Jon Voight sťahovala do Viedne. V roku 1920 dovných: Jozef Bodo, telefónne číslo 917-748-5384, Mária Božeková, Leonard Newman. Slávny herec už na Slovensku bol, keď v roku sa presťahoval do Berlína, tam sa tel. č. 347-612-1934 a Anna Korčáková, tel. č. 201-670-8162. sa na Slovensko nikdy nedostal, 2001 nakrúcal v Bratislave fi lm zoznámil s Bertoldom Brechtom hoci sa o to jeho matka snažila. Povstanie. a účinkoval v jeho hre Happy End. Popoludnie slovenského folklóru v New Yorku Zomrel 27. septembra 2008 vo Tony Curtis - Jeho matka Vtedy si zvolil umelecké meno Slovensko-amerciké kutrúrne stredisko usporiada v hale Kos- veku 83 rokov. bola pôvodom Slovenka. Naro- Peter Lorre, ktoré ho neskôr pre- tola sv. Jána Nepomuckého popoludnie slovenského Jessica Biel - donedávna si dila sa v de- slávilo vo svete fi lmu. folklóru, hudby a tanca v nedeľu 15. mája o 1.00 ho- myslela, že jej korene siahajú dine Vaľkovo. Steve McQueen - V ofi ciál- dine. V programe sa prestavia detské súbory z New do Nemecka, ale neskôr zistila, Emigrovala nych životopisoch legendárneho Yorku a New Jersey a 14-ročný operný spevák sloven- že jej predko- do USA, kde kovboja zo Siedmich statočných ského pôvodu Andrew Pulver, ktorý už vystúpil aj v via pochádzajú sa zosobášila sa síce nspomí- Metropolitan Opera House. Vstupné je $5.00 za do- zo Sloven- s Emanuelom na jeho slo- slých, deti majú vstup bezplaný. Vstupenky budú na predaj pri vch- ska. Jej prapra- Schwartzom. venský pôvod, ode. Počas popoludnia bude na predaj občerstvenie. prastarý otec V roku 1925 sa no podľa nie- bol Moritz Biel im narodil syn ktorých zdrojov Májová zábava v Clift one, NJ z Porúbky pri Bernard, ktorý sa dal na hereckú pochádzajú jeho Slovenský spolok Domovina usporiada Májovú “Košárovú” Žiline. V roku dráhu a zvolil si umelecký pseud- predkovia z obce zábavu, ktorá sa uskutoční 21. mája o 7.00 hodine večer v hale Kos- 1888 odišiel onym Tony Curtis. Jastrabie pri tola sv. 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Minulý rok vy- Maďarsku (355 eur), v Českej rozvoja sa týka všetkých z nás, robila trnavská automobilka vyše republike (363 eur) a v Lotyšsku podmienky v jednotlivých kra- 303 000 vozidiel. (370 eur). jinách sa však líšia. Je dôležité T Slovensko rozbieha d’alšie váž- T Miera nezamestnanosti na zamerať sa na vlastné slabiny a ne rokovania o získaní už piateho Slovensku v marci medzimesačne využiť naše silné stránky na po- automobilového závodu, v kto- klesla na 9,89 percenta a prvýkrát moc ostatným krajinám.“ rom by sa vyrábali nákladné a od februára 2009 sa tak dostala Prezident Kiska tiež pripom- úžitkové vozidlá. Názov prípadnej pod hranicu desiatich percent. piatej automobilky nie je známy. Informovalo o tom slovenské Prezident SR Andrej Kiska a generálny tajomník OSN Pan Ki- enul, že Slovensko zvyšuje svoju rozvojovú a humanitárnu po- T Automobilový priemysel je už ústredia práce, ktoré v krajine mun po spoločnom rokovaní v New Yorku. -Autor: SITA, Kance- roky motorom slovenskej eko- zastrešuje pracovné úrady. Počet lária prezidenta SR moc. Treba robiť ešte oveľa viac. “Hoci sme v tomto ohľade pyšní nomiky a momentálne zamest- registrovaných nezamestnaných, náva 125 848 ľudí. Priamo u ktorí mohli nastúpiť do práce, Prezident Slovenskej republiky ide o budúce generácie. na našu občiansku spoločnosť, výrobcov pracuje 18 116 ľudí a sa v marci znížil na 268 559 zo Andrej Kiska v New Yorku 22. Podľa najvyššieho predstavi- mali by sme s verejnosťou viac zvyšných 107 732 zamestnancov zhruba 274 200 osôb vo februári. apríla rokoval s generálnym teľa OSN je svet v „pretekoch s komunikovať o globálnych prob- je u subdodávateľov. Minulý rok Medziročne ubudlo v krajine 56 tajomníkom Organizácie spo- časom“ v súvislosti s rastúcimi lémoch. O solidarite. O spoločnej sa na Slovensku vyrobilo 1 038 612 nezames tnaných. V marci jených náarodov (OSN) Pan teplotami, rekordným úbyt- zodpovednosti za riešenie prob- 503 automobilov. sa nezamestnanosť na Slovensku Ki-Munom. Témou diskusie kom zaľadnenia a rekordnou lémov za našimi hranicami. Jas- T Minimálna mesačná mzda znížila šiestz mesiac po sebe, na bol obsah Parížskej klimatic- úrovňou oxidu uhličitého v ným príkladom je naša skúsenosť na Slovensku vo výške 405 eur sedemročnom minime bola už v kej dohody, ktorú 22. apríla atmosfére. „Éra konzumu bez so súčasnou utečeneckou krízou je v Európe siedma najnižšia. predchádzajúcom mesiaci. slávnostne podpísali vedúci kra- dôsledkov sa skončila,“ vyhlásil v Európe,“ uzavrel Kiska. jín z celého sveta na pôde OSN. Pan. Prezident Kiska a Pan Kinum Juhokórejský diplomat, ktorý hovorili aj o voľbe nového gene- pripomenul, že otázky tzv. zme- rálneho tajomníka a na témeu ny klímy boli jeho poprednou utečeneckej a migračnej krízy. prioritou, odkedy sa pred de- Kiska generálneho tajomníka viatimi rokmi stal generálnym informoval, že sa zúčastní na tajomníkom OSN, preto vyz- Svetovom humanitárnom kon- val všetky krajiny na ratifi káciu grese v Istanbule. dohody, aby mohla vstúpiť do Predstavitelia 171 krajín, čo je platnosti čo najskôr. Parížska rekordný počet počas jedného dohoda nadobudne účinnosť, dňa, podpísali na slávnostnej keď ju ofi ciálne ratifi kuje 55 kra- ceremónii v newyorskom sídle jín, na ktoré pripadá najmenej OSN historickú dohodu o boji 55 percent celosvetových emisií proti klimatickým zmenám, skleníkových plynov. USA a ktorú sa podarilo uzavrieť vlani Čína, ktoré majú 40-percentný v decembri v Paríži. podiel na svetových emisiách, „Tvoríme históriu. V tejto plánujú podľa vlastných vy- sále prekonávame rekordy, a to jadrení pristúpiť k dohode ešte je dobrá správa,“ vyhlásil Pan tento rok. Ki-mun v úvode podujatia. Prezident Kiska mal pred „Ako dnes preukazujete samot- slávnostným podpisom Paríž- ným podpisovým aktom, moc skej klimatickej dohody prejav, Na Bratislavskom hrade stále prebieha rekonštrukcia hradného areálu. Momentálne je vo výstavbe budovať lepší svet je vo vašich v ktorom okrem iného povedal: Baroková záhrada, ktorá zanikla po veľkom požiari. Súčasťou areálu bude Oranžéria aj Zimná rukách,“ odkázal prítomným „Slovensko plne podporu- jazdiareň, ktorá by mala celoročne slúžiť na kultúrne a spoločenské podujatia. Pod záhradou sa tiež zástupcom štátov sveta s tým, že je Agendu 2030 pre trvalo realizuje výstavba podzemnej garáže s kapacitou dvestodvadsaťdva parkovacích miest. Takto by mal Bratislavský hrad vyzerať po rekonštrukcii. (zdroj: bratislava-hrad.sk)