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Slovensk¥ Katolícky Sokol

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL – MEMBERSHIP 28,000 – HOME OFFICE: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Periodical Postage Paid at original entry of Passaic, N.J., 07055 and additional mailing offi ces VOLUME CI PASSAIC, N.J., May 2, 2012 NUMBER 4963 Teams from four Groups participate in biennial competition At the 22nd International Basketball Tournament Held in Pittsburgh, Pa. Group 14, Pittsburgh, Pa. Captures 2nd Straight Men’s Basketball Title Mark Matras from Group 6, Perryopolis, Pa. is named Tournament MVP game the score was tied at half- The facilities at Baldwin High time 19-19. Group 14 was led by School were great and all of the 8 points from Roger Jennings and players enjoyed all of the close Mark Matras who won the MVP games that were played in the fi rst title, kept Group 6 in the game class gymnasium. The players and with 9 points as he made 3, three fans also enjoyed the catered hot point fi eld goals. In the second food that was available for ev- half, six players from Pittsburgh eryone in the late afternoon. The scored points to spur the team to delicious buffet dinner included the title. Joseph Tofi l, Brian Suchy, baked chicken, sausage, ziti, rolls, and Mario DeGregorio all scored potato salad, coleslaw, and a cold four points. Roger Jennings added vegetable platter with a full choice three points and Story & Photos by of soft drinks and fi nished with a James C. Matlon water. team high 11 and Supreme Assistant Director The fi rst game Shawn Schreck- of Sports & Athletics of the day started engost and Jor- at 9:30 a.m. in the dan Jennings both had a basket morning and was the highest scor- Presentation of the Championship Trophy to the fi rst place winners, the Group 14A team of Pitts- as Group 14 scored 19 points in ing game as Group 5, Cleveland, burgh is shown above. Pictured are, l-r, Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics Edward D. Moeller, both halves, to hold on to the one Ohio defeated the Group 14-B Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., Coach Bobby Webber, Ray Iwanonkiw and son Ty point victory. Group 6 was led team of Pittsburgh, Pa. by a fi nal Raymond Iwanonkiw; Brian Suchy, Roger Jennings, Jordan Jennings, Josh Tofi l, Mario DeGregorio, in the second half by Ryan Pato score of 67-52. The score at half- Shawn Schrenkengost and Supreme Physical Director Dusan Dorich. who scored 6 points and Riley time was close as Group 5 held a Tidholm who was injured and slim 1 point lead, but Frank Laury Baldwin High School in Pitts- Senior Men’s Basketball Teams bling up the court with just a few sat out the fi rst half but came off came alive scoring 13 of his team burgh, Pennsylvania was the host from four participating Groups ar- seconds left in the game but the the bench to play tough defense, high 19 points and Group 14-B school for the Slovak Catholic rived at the high school on Satur- ball slipped away before Andy grab some key rebounds and also ran out of gas with only one extra Sokol, 22nd International Basket- day morning ready to play some Johnson had a chance to launch a scored 5 points. Mark Matras the player on the bench. Also chipping ball Tournament, held the week- solid basketball games and hope- shot from the top of the key. In the MVP of the Tournament added in for Group 5 was Alex Undera- end of April 14-15. A total of fi ve fully take home the Champion- fi rst half of play, it took the Per- a basket and free throw to fi nish tion who scored 15 points, Mat- ship Trophy. Edward D. Moeller, ryopolis team a while to get going with a game high 12 points. It was thew Underation had 12 points the Supreme Director of Sports as they played their 4th game of a great fi nal game to decide who and Paul Boscela hit a couple of and Athletics, arrived early at the the day enjoying just a short rest would take home the 1st Place threes and fi nished with 11 points. Baldwin high school gymnasium after beating the Group 1, Passiac, trophy at the 22nd International The Group 14-B team was led by to make sure that everything was N.J. team. In the championship Basketball Tournament. ready for the basketball competi- (Continued on page 15) tion. The coolers were stocked with cases of water and sports drinks that were put on ice for the participants, to replenish the fl uids after the eight basketball games that would be played over the course of the next nine hours. Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., Supreme Physi- cal Director Dusan Dorich, as well as Albert J. Suess, Jr., our or- ganization’s Director of Sales and Marketing, worked the scoreboard clock and basketball scorebook to keep track of all the team and in- dividual statistics for every game. The Championship Game was the closest game of the day, as the Group 14A team from Pittsburgh, Pa., held on for a very close 38- 37 victory over the Group 6 team Members of the second place team winners from Group 6, Perryopolis, Pa. are shown above and in- from Perryopolis, Pa. Group 6 had clude front row from the left, Riley Tidholm, Scott Usher, Michael T. Matras, president of Assembly a chance to win the game drib- 25 and team manager; and Mark Matras, who was the tournament MVP. Back row, from the left, Ryan Pato, Joseph Murtha, Rock Vargo, Andrew Johnson, Ryan Keebler and Brian Warnick. PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 2, 2012

Kevin J. Young, F.S.S.P., Assembly 24 Sokol, Introducing our ordained a Deacon in Denton, Nebraska newest members Well on his journey to the Priest- hood of Jesus Christ, Kevin J. Young, a member of the Priestly Fraternity of Saint Peter, was or- dained to the Order of Deacon on the feast of St. Patrick, March 17 in the Chapel of SS. Peter and Paul at Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary in Denton, Nebraska. Ordaining prelate and celebrant of the Solemn Pontifi cal Mass with ordination to the Deaconate was the Most Rever- end Alexander K. Sample, Bishop of Marquette, Michigan. Our Lady of Guadalupe Seminary, founded in 1993, prepares students for the priesthood. The Fraternity of Saint Peter is a Society of Apostolic Life of Pontifi cal Right canonically estab- lished by Blessed Pope John Paul II, of blessed memory, in 1988. The Ava Mary DiMarino, born Fraternity was founded as part of Rev. M. Kevin J. Young, F.S.S.P. Madison Zoe Eickenberg, March 9, 2012, is the daughter Claire Skabich, born September the ongoing efforts of the Holy Fa- born November 30, 2011, is the 24 in Boonton, N.J. and hails from of Greg and Kristen Sagula Di- 4, 2007, is the daughter of Den- ther to support what he affi rmed as daughter of Robert and Me- a well-known Sokol family. He is Marino of Medina, Oh. She was nis and Jessica Quinn Skabich the “legitimate aspiration” of those lissa Bonagura Eickenberg of the son of Robert E. and Catherine enrolled as a member of Wreath of Clifton, N.J. She was enrolled who desire the ancient liturgical Clifton, N.J. She was enrolled Young of Dunn, N.C. and the grand- 153 in Parma, Oh. as a member of Assembly 162 in forms of the Holy Mass and sacra- son of the late John and Elizabeth as a member of Assembly 162 Clifton, N.J. ments. At its foundation, the Pope in Clifton, N.J. Bonsiewich. He is the great-grand- asked all Bishops to recognize and son of the late Michael and Kather- respect this legitimate aspiration, ine Mraz, founders of Assembly 24 and to be generous in allowing its and our former Wreath 6. Michael fulfi llment. The mission of the Fra- Mraz, a native of the Spis region ternity of Saint Peter is to respond to of Slovakia, was also a founder of the Holy Father’s initiative through SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish in an active apostolate in service to the Boonton and a pioneer in the Slovak Church. This apostolate is centered Catholic community of northern in the particular charism of the Fra- New Jersey. ternity, which is the offering of the We offer prayerful best wishes Sacred Liturgy, including the Holy to Deacon Young on the occasion Mass and the Divine Offi ce, as well of his ordination as a Deacon and as the sacraments, in all of their tra- look forward to his ordination to ditional solemnity, according to the the Holy Priesthood of Our Lord Latin liturgical books of 1962. The and Savior, Jesus Christ. May you Fraternity celebrates liturgy in the be a worthy and holy advocate of Happy Mother’s Day Extraordinary Rite of the Church as the Gospel in the best traditions of to all our Sokol moms proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI. our Cyrilo-Methodian heritage of Zdar Boh! Deacon Young has been our So- faith. Ad multos, gloriosque annos kol member since birth of Assembly and Zdar Boh! Keegan Cynthia Callahan, born Dylan Wayne Wilson, born November 7, 2011, is the daugh- January 31, 2011, is the son of ter of Thomas and Heidi Hartline Jeff and Nicole Carver Wilson Callahan of Dallas, Ga. She was of Akron, Ohio. He was en- enrolled as a member of Assem- rolled as a member of Wreath bly 79 in Lilly, Pa. 43 in Akron, Ohio.

One of our cherished Slovak faith traditions, the blessing of Easter food on Holy Saturday took place Nicholas Skabich, born Novem- Griffi n Andrew Callahan, born in many parishes of Slovak and other Slavic heritage throughout the country. Father Richard D. ber 17, 2004, is the son of Den- April 5, 2009, is the son of Thom- Baker, pastor of St. Malachy’s - the Actors’ Chapel in New York City, is shown above offi ciating at the nis and Jessica Quinn Skabich as and Heidi Hartline Callahan Holy Saturday rite on April 6 at Most Holy Trinity Church in Yonkers, N.Y. where he was a former of Clifton, N.J. He was enrolled of Dallas, Ga. He was enrolled weekend associate. Pictured with Father Baker on the left is the pastor of the Yonkers parish, Father as a member of Assembly 162 in as a member of Assembly 79 in George Oonnoony. They are shown with some of the children who participated in the traditional Clifton, N.J. Lilly, Pa. blessing of Easter baskets. Father Baker serves as chaplain of Group 1. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 2, 2012 PAGE 3

p.m., $40.00 per person; for reserva- tions call the Slovak League offi ce at (973)472-8993. SUN.MAY 20 Q Assembly 162 meeting in SS. Cyril and Methodius Church Hall, 218 From the Desk of the Supreme Secretary Ackerman Ave., Clifton, N.J. begin- ning at 12:30 p.m. SUN.MAY 27 My Fraternal View Q Group 6 semi-annual meeting at by Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. Caporella’s Italian Ristorante, Grindle Station, 90 Pittsburgh St., Uniontown, Pa. beginning at 1 p.m. MON.JUNE 11 Q Wreath 111 meeting with tradi- tional “Indoor picnic - without ants” at the American Slovak Club, 2915 FRATERNALISTS CAN AND DO MAKE A DIFFERENCE years ahead. According to our Actuary, our surplus remains Broadway, Lorain, Oh. beginning at As we enter our organization’s busiest season of fra- steady. It provides the safety reserves that protect the assets 6:30 p.m. ternal activity, it is good to remember what it means to be a entrusted to us by our membership. With a solvency ratio of SAT.JUNE 16 fraternalist. For the past 107 years, our members have been 118.99 percent it means that we have $118.99 of assets for Q Simply Slavic Heritage Festival outstanding examples of caring and sharing individuals who every $100.00 of liabilities. A wide margin of assets over liabil- in downtown Youngstown, Ohio be- want to assist others in the best traditions of the fraternal ities can be a signifi cant safety factor. This indicates fi nancial ginning at 12 noon, for information benefi t system. From our earliest years, our organization has soundness and our organization’s ability to meet all obliga- call Lorett Ekoniak (330)549-3760, participated in many worthwhile projects to assist those in tions as they become due. Very few commercial companies email: [email protected]. need in our local communities, our parishes and nationally as or fraternal organizations enjoy as strong a solvency ratio as Q Cooking, crafts and customs well. When natural disasters hit, as true fraternalists, we were we do. And you can be sure that the fi nancial condition of our workshops at the National Slovak there to offer assistance. We responded by organizing drives organization is such that our various insurance and annuity Society Museum, 351 Valley Brook to raise funds to assist those affected by such disasters. Fol- products are sound investments. All of this provides for a very Rd.,McMurray, Pa. beginning at 10 lowing the most recent natural disasters, we announced a positive and progressive fi nancial picture of our organization. a.m., for information call 1 800 488- disaster relief fund to which many of our members and local Working together insures our organization’s contin- 1890. lodges have responded. If any of our members have been ued success. I hope you noticed the article on our new Sokol THURS.JULY 19 affected by recent natural disasters, I would ask that they con- Secure Fund. Our Groups, Assemblies and Wreaths can ben- Q 89th annual Pittsburgh Slovak Day tact our Supreme Vice-President Julie Ann Dobbs and she efi t by investing in this fund. By investing local Group or lodge at Kennywood Park, West Miffl in, will let you know how we can assist you. monies in this fund, a very attractive interest rate of 2.50 per- Pa. beginning with children’s games I hope that many of our members will be participating cent is assured. Many of our lodges have substantial treasur- and treats at 12:30 p.m. with Mass at in this year’s Join Hands Day activities scheduled for Satur- ies and by investing in this new Sokol Secure Fund they will 4 p.m. followed by a cultural program day, May 5. I know that a number of our local Groups and realize an interest rate not available from today’s banks and and music for dancing beginning at 6 lodges have made preparations to participate and I salute at the same time provide funds for us to invest which will real- p.m. their efforts. Making a difference in the lives of those in need ize greater income for our organization. It’s a win-win situation JUNE 28-JULY 1 is a wonderful way to advertise what it means to be a frater- both for our local lodges and groups and for the organization Q Supreme Clinic - Kurz in prepara- nalist in general and a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol as a whole. I thank those Groups and lodges which have al- tion for the 46th International Slet at in particular. At many events hosted by our Groups, Assem- ready invested in this fund, and I hope that many more will do Slippery Rock University in Slippery blies and Wreaths, the traditional Care and Share projects so in the future. Rock, Pa. have encouraged participants to bring along non-perishable And speaking about all the good our members do on JULY 13-15 food items which are then given to local food pantries. It’s a behalf of others, it’s that time of the year to consider honoring Q 25th International Softball Tourna- wonderful gesture and I commend them and recommend that an individual member for his or her efforts. Since 1985, each ment at Kirby Park Fields, Wilkes- more of our Groups and lodges follow suit. I likewise com- year we ask our members to nominate an individual who in Barre, Pa., participants housed at The mend those lodges which reach out to their senior homebound their estimation should be honored as our Fraternalist of the Holiday Inn Express. members with friendly notes and cards as well as visits. Such Year. There are a number of individuals out there who should SAT.JULY 14 wonderful outreach gestures represent what fraternalists are be considered for this tribute. At your next lodge meeting, dis- Q 39th Annual Summer Festival all about. Such actions are not found in the commercial in- cuss among your members who might be recommended for hosted by the Sisters of SS. Cyril and surance world. It’s what sets us apart as fraternalists. Such this honor. We have a nomination form available at the home Methodius on the grounds of their activities, along with the many benefi ts offered by fraternals offi ce for this purpose. Just give us a call. Motherhouse, Villa Sacred Heart, enable us to enjoy tax exempt status. The importance of our Finally, I am pleased to see that our 2012 Sokol Danville, Pa. beginning at 10:30 membership and their concerns is what makes our organiza- sports season has begun. I enjoyed participating in our 22nd a.m. concluding liturgy to satisfy the tion different from other fi nancial institutions. Our members International Basketball Tournament held at Baldwin High Sunday obligation celebrated in the and their well being always comes fi rst! School in Pittsburgh, Pa. the weekend of April 14-15. Unfor- Basilica of SS. Cyril and Methodius I hope you had the opportunity to read the reports tunately with only two female teams entered, there was no at 5 p.m. of the Supreme Offi cers as well as the minutes of the Quar- volleyball tournament. I want to congratulate the Group 14A AUGUST 10-12 terly Meeting of the Board of Directors of the new adminis- team, Group 6 and Group 1 for taking fi rst, second and third Q 57th International Golf Tourna- tration which appeared in our last issue. You can see that place honors at the competition. As always, everyone had a ment at Treasure Lake Golf Resort, continued progress is being made. With a full-time Director of great time and the competition was excellent. DuBois, Pa. Sales and Marketing along with the dedication of our faithful Until next time, enjoy the great spring weather and SEPT.6-8 recommenders, our reports for 2011 were for the most part summer is going to be here before you know it. May God Q 126th annual meeting of the Amer- positive. With more professional agents on board combined bless you and your family with good health and peace be with ican Fraternal Alliance at the Ritz with our recommenders additional progress is assured in the you. Zdar Boh! Carlton Hotel, New Orleans, LA.

olic Sokol Club, 413 Crestmont St., benefi t restoration of Krasna Horka day, 4 - 10 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m. to OUR NEXT ISSUE IS Reading, Pa. contact Laura Harak at Castle in Slovakia. 10 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.; MAY 16 Sokol [email protected]. SAT.MAY 12 $10.00 at the door, children age 10 In keeping with our bi- SAT.MAY 5 Q Workshop on Slovak genealogy and younger are free of charge. week ly publishing schedule, Calendar Q Join Hands Day effort of America’s hosted by the Western Pennsylvania SUN.MAY 20 the next is sue of the Slovak fraternal benefi t societies. Slovak Cultural Association at the Mt. Q 10th anniversary banquet of the Catho lic Falcon will be that MAY 4-6 MON.MAY 7 Lebanon Public Library, 16 Castle Kent-Dudince Sister Association at of Wednesday, May 16th. Q 66th International Bowling Tourna- Q Wreath 22 meeting at the Slovak Shannon Blvd., Mt. Lebanon, Pa., 1-5 the Kent Elks Lodge hall, Elks Lane, Dead line for all pho tos and ment as part of the 1st Annual United Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 East Car- p.m., admission $5.00. State Route 59, Ken, Oh. beginning in for mation for this is sue will Slovak Fraternals Bowling Tour- son St., South Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. MON.MAY 14 with reception at 1 p.m., dinner at be Thursday, May 10th. View nament, Freeway Bowing Lanes, beginning at 7 p.m. Q Wreath 111 meeting celebrating its 2 p.m., cultural program at 3 p.m.; e-Falcon on our website: www. 28801 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, Oh., FRI.MAY 11 90th anniversary at the American Slo- $20.00 per person; for reservations slovakcatholicsokol.org. tel. (440)585-5800; bowlers housed Q 7th annual Slovak Fashion Night vak Club, 2915 Broadway, Lorain, call Rudy Bachna (330)673-3255. Thanking you for your con- at the Embassy Suites Hotel, 3775 in New York featuring the creative Oh. beginning at 6:30 p.m. JUNE 8-9 tin ued coop er a tion in this mat- Park East Drive, Beachwood, Oh., tel. fashions of Slovaks and those of Slo- MAY 18-20 Q 55th Congress of the Slovak ter, I re main (216)765-8066. vak ancestry at Capitale, 130 Bowery Q 55th International Pittsburgh Folk League of America at The Holiday Zdar Boh! Q Wreath 155 “Twice Upon a Diva” St., New York City beginning at 7:30 Festival at the Monroeville Conven- Inn, 1070 Main St., Bridgeport, Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor consignment sale at the Slovak Cath- p.m., $30.00 at the door, proceeds tion Center, festival hours are Fri- Conn.; banquet Saturday evening 7 PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 2, 2012 REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God ... and Slovak life

Fr. Richard A. Portasik, O.F.M. to ed served for 13 years as chaplain of Group 6. He has Gospel for the Fifth Sunday note 60th anniversary of ordination also been active in the work of the Slovak Catholic of Easter– May 6th Fr. Richard A. Portasik, O.F.M. will be celebrat- Federation where he served on the executive board. ing his 60th Anniversary of priestly ordination on Through his articles he encouraged members to fi del- John 15: 1-8 June 14, 2012. Father Richard is our Sokol of Assem- ity in achieving their cultural goals and their faith. bly 69 in Smock, Pa. and is a past chaplain of Group One of Fr. Richard’s dream was to establish rec- A reading from the holy Gospel 6, “Msgr. Andrew Hlinka.” ognition of the OFM Franciscans in America in their according to John Throughout these years he exhibited his love and work among Slovaks in the 20th century. He there- Jesus said to his disciples: concern for Slovak immigrants and their children in fore published two (2) well known short volumes “I am the true vine, the United States, Both of his parents, Frank and Mary entitled SLOVAK FRANCISCANS IN AMERICA. and my Father is the vine grower. (Lalis), came to the U.S. at the turn of the 20th century The volumes encompass the years 1926 to 2000. He takes away every branch in me and were married at the former Holy Trinity Slovak Both volumes are found in the Library of Congress, that does not bear fruit, and every one that does Church in Ford City, Pa. on July 16, 1918. the OFM Curia in Rome and the Heinz Library in he prunes so that it bears more fruit. Fr. Richard was nourished by the example of his Pittsburgh, PA. To celebrate his 60 years as a friar-priest, and to You are already pruned because of the word parents who brought with them the faith of SS. Cyril that I spoke to you. and Methodius. honor his living and deceased family and friends, Fr. David Moczulski, O.F.M., guardian, and the friars of Remain in me, as I remain in you. As a youth he followed in the footsteps of his uncle Just as a branch cannot bear fruit on its own Holy Family Friary will celebrate a special Mass of Brother Florian Lalis O.F.M. and his brother Fr. Joseph unless it remains on the vine, O.F.M., and joined the newly established Franciscan thanksgiving on Sunday, May 20 in the chapel of Holy so neither can you unless you remain in me. Vice Province of the Holy Savior (initially called a Family Friary at 11:00 a.m. An open house reception I am the vine, you are the branches. Commissariat/Custody) with the center among the large will follow the liturgy in the Friary Social Hall. Whoever remains in me and I in him enclave of Slovaks in the Pittsburgh, Pa .area in 1926. Our fraternal best wishes along with prayer- will bear much fruit, Educated among the Franciscans, he completed his ful sentiments go out to Father Richard in gratitude because without me you can do nothing. philosophical and theological studies in the Assumption for his six decades of priestly ministry as a faithful Anyone who does not remain in me Province of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. son of the Poverello and in the best traditions of our will be thrown out like a branch and wither; Following his ordination on June 14, 1952 at Cyrilo-Methodian heritage of faith. May God con- people will gather them Stella Maris in Cedar Lake, Ind. , he pursued graduate tinue to bless him with good health and happiness for and throw them into a fi re studies at Duquesne University where he received an many years to come. Ad multos annos and Zdar Boh! and they will be burned. M.A. in English Literature and at Notre Dame Uni- If you remain in me and my words versity where he earned an M.A. in Liturgy. Simply Slavic Festival set remain in you, ask for whatever you As a bi-lingual speaker, he preached both in for June 16 in Youngstown, Oh. want and it will be done for you. Slovak and English throughout Pennsylvania, Ohio, The Mahoning Valley of northeasten Ohio has By this is my Father glorifi ed, that you bear much fruit Chicago, Northwestern Indiana and the Northeast. been the home of a large vibrant community of vari- and become my disciples.” As a son of St. Francis of Assisi, he sought to bring ous Slavic groups for more than 125 years. In celebra- The Gospel of the Lord. the Good News of the Gospel to a portion of God’s tion of its Pan-Slavic heritage, the 1st Simply Slavic people. Festival was held in downtown Youngstown, Oh. in Fr. Richard also published many articles in Slo- 2011 with more than 3,000 visitors participating. This vak newspapers and leafl ets, including our Slovak year’s 2nd Annual Simply Slavic Festival has been Gospel for the Sixth Sunday Catholic Falcon, and devoted 21 years of special set for Saturday, June 16 in downtown Youngstown, of Easter – May 13th ministry to members of the Secular Franciscan Order Oh. Slovak churches, local lodges of our Slovak fra- (Third Order). ternals along with other Slovak groups will be active- John 15:9-17 During his years of ministry, especially at Holy ly participating in this year’s Simply Slavic Festival. Family Friary in Pittsburgh and St. Anthony in Union- The various Slavic peoples, including the Slovaks, A reading from the holy Gospel town, he held the offi ce of guardian (superior) and Poles, Croatians, Ukrainians and Czechs have contrib- according to John vicar. He was elected as Custos(superior) of the Vice uted to the rich cultural tapestry of the Mahoning Val- Jesus said to his disciples: Province 1976 - 1982. ley. Simply Slavic’s mission is dedicated to educating “As the Father loves me, His activity among the Slovak fraternals is well both the large number of local Slavic descendents and so I also love you. known. As a member of the First Catholic Slovak the greater Youngstown community-at-large. The festi- Remain in my love. Union from birth, he attended most of their conven- val showcases the rich traditions of the various Slavic If you keep my commandments, tions; as a member of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies peoples who reside in the Mahoning Valley, celebrat- you will remain in my love, Association, he was elected National Chaplain from ing their food, music, dance and folk customs. Various just as I have kept 1992 - 1995; and as a member of the Slovak Catholic exhibits and displays feature information on the various my Father’s commandments Sokol was a delegate to their conventions and as not- European nations of central and eastern Europe from and remain in his love. which the American born generations descend. Ac- I have told you this cording to Loretta A. Ekoniak, president of the Slovak so that my joy may be in you Cultural Association of the Mahoning Valley, “By ex- and your joy might be complete. panding the community’s knowledge through the ex- This is my commandment: perience of celebrating Slavic culture, we hope to both love one another as I love you. honor our ancestors and enrich the lives of all who are No one has greater love than this, exposed.” Loretta appeals to our Group 17 Sokols and to lay down one’s life for one’s friends Sokolky to get involved in this year’s festival. Individu- You are my friends if you do als and local societies may sponsor various aspects of what I command you. this year’s festival. I no longer call you slaves, Ohio’s earliest Slavic roots can be traced back to because a slave does not know Frederick Post, an 18th century Moravian missionary what his master is doing. who was mentioned as being the fi rst white man to I have called you friends, establish a modern home among the Indians in Ohio. because I have told you everything The Youngstown Slovak colony ranks among the old- I have heard from my Father. est Slovak colonies in the United States with the fi rst It was not you who chose me, Slovaks arriving in 1878. They established their fi rst but I who chose you society under the patronage of SS. Cyril and Metho- and appointed you to go dius on March 16, 1890 as Assembly 8 of the Na- and bear fruit that will remain, tional Slovak Society. Desiring a parish of their own, so that whatever you ask the Father the Slovak Catholics founded SS. Cyril and Metho- in my name he may give you. dius Parish on May 19, 1896. Seven additional Slo- This I command you: Father Richard, former chaplain of Group 6, “Msgr. vak Roman Catholic parishes were later established. Andrew Hlinka”, is shown at Holy Family Friary in love one another.” Pittsburgh. (Continued on page 8) The Gospel of the Lord. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 2, 2012 PAGE 5 Our esteemed Protector Thoughts from our Supreme Chaplain Bishop Joseph V. Adamec Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Episcopal Ordination Mary Month--Why May? by Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic May 20th will mark an important op Joseph was serving as president was as pastor of the Saginaw parish The month of May is traditionally dedicated to Mary in many cul- milestone in the life and ministry of of the Slovak Catholic Federation. that Msgr. Adamec was named the tures. May is considered the season of the beginning of new life. Already the Most Rev- The appointment was received with 7th Bishop of Altoona-Johnstown. in Greek culture, May was dedicated to Artemis, the goddess of fecundi- erend Joseph great joy within the American Slo- And the rest is episcopal history! ty. In Roman culture, May was dedicated to Flora, the goddess of bloom, V. Adamec, vak community where Bishop Jo- Bishop Joseph’s resignation as of blossoms. The Romans celebrated ludi fl orales Bishop-Emeri- seph was active. ordinary of Altoona-Johnstown (literally: fl oral games) at the end of April, asking tus of Altoona- A native Bannister, Michigan, was accepted by Pope Benedict the intercession of Flora for all that blooms. This Johnstown, Bishop Joseph was born there Au- XVI on January 14, 2011. is also related to the medieval practice of expel- Pa. On that gust 13, 1935, son of Slovak immi- Bishop Joseph has been active ling winter. May 1 was considered the beginning day Bishop grant parents, Michael Adamec and within the American Slovak com- of growth. Joseph marks the former Elizabeth Ochran. He munity throughout his episcopal At one time, the custom of having a Mary- the 25th anni- was baptized in St. Cyril Church ministry. He is a past president month was independent from the month of May versary of his Episcopal ordination. and was a 1953 graduate of Ashley and currently serves as Episcopal as such: His quarter-century of ministry as High School. Following two years Moderator of the Slovak Catholic • A very old tradition known as Tricesimum a Bishop has born rich fruit in the of study at Michigan State Univer- Federation which remains dear to (or: Thirty-Day Devotion to Mary; also called spiritual lives of not only faithful sity, he began studies for the priest- his heart. He enjoys membership Lady Month) was originally held from August 15 - September 14. The of the Altoona-Johnstown Diocese hood in Rome. It was his desire that in fi ve Slovak fraternals and is exact dates or origin of this devotion are unknown, but the custom is still but likewise to Slovaks and those of he serve as a missionary in Slova- Protector of the Slovak Catholic practiced here and there. Slovak ancestry on both sides of the kia then under the domination of Sokol and the Ladies Pennsylva- • Mary Month, as yet unrelated to a specifi c period, has been Atlantic. Communism. Following studies at nia Slovak Catholic Union. Fol- known since baroque times (Sources: Johannes Nadasi; Theophilus It was on May 20, 1987 that then the Pontifi cal Lateran University he lowing the fall of Communism in Marianus, 1664; J. X. Jacolet, Mensis Marianus, 1724). This devotion Monsignor Adamec became a suc- was ordained a priest of the Diocese Slovakia, Bishop Joseph has spear- was comprised of about thirty spiritual exercises in honor of Mary. cessor of the Apostles in the Cathe- of Nitra in Slovakia on July 3, 1960 headed drives for funds to assist the Since medieval times, we have had the combination between Mary dral of the Blessed Sacrament in by Cardinal Luigi Traglia, Vicar of Church there as well as the Pontifi - and the month of May. Among the earliest witnesses are: Alphonsus X, Altoona, Pa. Consecrator was Car- Rome, at the Church of St. Anselm. cal Slovak College of SS. Cyril and “el sabio,” King of Castille, Spain (1221-1284) with his “Cantigas de dinal Jozef Tomko, then Prefect of Father Joseph celebrated his fi rst Methodius in Rome. In July 2007, Santa Maria” (“Ben venna Mayo”). Here and elsewhere, both Mary and the Congregation for the Evangeli- solemn Mass in the chapel of the the Bishops of Slovakia honored the month of May are greeted, welcomed and celebrated on specifi c days zation of Peoples. Co-consecrators Nepomucene College, a residence Bishop Joseph at the national cel- in May. Later, the whole month of May became the month of Mary. On included the Most Reverend James for Slovak and Czech seminarians ebration honoring SS. Cyril and each day of this month, special devotions to Mary were organized. This J. Hogan, Bishop-emeritus of in Rome. Following his ordination, Methodius in Nitra. On that occa- custom originated in Italy (for example: Ferrara, 1784). It was spread Altoona-Johnstown and the Most he remained in Rome until 1961 to sion, he was principal celebrant and widely during the nineteenth century, a century well-known for its Reverend Francis F. Reh, Bishop- complete studies for a Licentiate homilist at the national pilgrimage. monthly devotions (Heart of Jesus in June; Rosary in October). emeritus of Saginaw. In addition of degree in Sacred Theology. In quite retirement, Bishop Jo- a Cardinal, several Archbishops and Unable to serve in the Nitra seph continues to assist where many Bish- Diocese due to the opposition of needed in the Diocese of Altoona- January - March 2012 ops joined in the Czechoslovak Communist Johnstown, writes and enjoys a the rite. Rep- government, young Father Joseph rich prayer life. On the occasion Memorial Donations to our resentatives returned to his home diocese of of his Silver Jubilee of Episcopal of the Slovak Saginaw, Michigan. He served in ordination, the American Slovak Slovak Catholic Sokol Museum Catholic Fed- several positions in the diocesan community in general and the Slo- We are pleased to acknowledge the following donations received dur- eration as well chancery including that of secre- vak Catholic Sokol in particular ing January through March 2012 earmarked for our Slovak Catholic Sokol as all our Slo- tary to the bishop and chancellor. extends prayerful best wishes. May Museum located at our home offi ce in Passaic, N.J. The monies received vak Catholic In 1977, he was appointed pastor God continue to shower Bishop Jo- from these donations fund our annual $500 Memorial Scholarship Grants, fraternals were present. At the time of St. Hyacinth’s parish in Bay City seph with his choicest blessings of which assist our young people in their educational endeavors. The number of his appointment as ordinary, the and later served as pastor of SS. Pe- good health and happiness. Bishop of these scholarship grants is dependent upon the amount of donations re- Altoona-Johnstown Diocese, Bish- ter and Paul Parish in Saginaw. It Joseph, may you continue to be a ceived. In 2011, we were pleased to award two(2) $500 Memorial Scholar- tower of spiritual strength among ships. Because of the generosity of our members, we are planning to award us in the best traditions of our Cyri- three(3) scholarships in 2012. Thanks and gratitude is again extended to the lo-Methodian heritage of faith. Ad following donors who sent in their donations in memory of their departed multos, gloriosque annos and Zdar loved ones, friends and fellow Sokol members. Boh! (Editor’s note: those who would DONATIONS RECEIVED like to send Bishop Joseph a note of In Memory of Donated by congratulation may do so by writ- Krista Louise Glugosh Group 18, Lansford, Pa. ing: Bishop Joseph V. Adamec, 125 Tom Wallace Group 14, Pittsburgh, Pa. ISSN: 0897-8107 Logan Blvd., Hollidaysburg, PA Krista Louise Glugosh S.C.S. Board of Directors 16648) Krista Louise Glugosh Edward & Janice Moeller Established April 15, 1911 Laurie Burrows Edward & Janice Moeller Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol Fred Harms, Sr. Edward & Janice Moeller Issued Bi-Weekly Youth awards salute Bob Holan Edward & Janice Moeller volunteer achievements Krista Louise Glugosh Slovak Catholic Federation Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor One of the most important fra- Krista Louise Glugosh Dusan Dorich Laurie Jasenec Burrows Dusan Dorich Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 ternal programs offered by the New Jersey New York Fraternal Alliance Mrs. Eva Tutko Dusan Dorich is its Youth Volunteer Award Pro- Frank & Mary Zifcak Annual Subscription Rates gram. Each year the NJFC chooses and Sister M. Dennis, SS.C.M. Dennis J. Zifcak United States $35.00 - All others countries $40.00 deserving young students from a Krista Louise Glugosh Dennis J. Zifcak POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, member fraternal society, based on Total donations received - $1,440 P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, their volunteer achievements with Passaic, New Jersey 07055 their society as well as the commu- Thank you for your generosity - Zdar Boh! nity at large. Dennis J. Zifcak, Supreme Treasurer Member of the Catholic Press Thanks to the generosity of the Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's cipients and all decisions are fi nal. Association of America Recreation Farm Society, each outreach or volunteer project may award winner receives $500 with apply for the awards. An applica- The award recipients will be an- Proprietor and Publisher an additional $500 award to their tion form for this awards program nounced at the 79th Annual Con- vention of the New Jersey New SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL designated charity. The number of is available from Editor Daniel F. awards is based on the proceeds of York Fraternal Alliance to be held P.O. Box 899 Tanzone at the home offi ce. The the convention adbook. completed application must be re- at the Golden Nugget Casino Re- 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 Any member of the Slovak turned by September 1, 2012. sort in Atlantic City, N.J. on Oc- Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 Catholic Sokol between the ages The Youth Volunteer Award tober 4-5, 2012. Members of our WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org of 16 and 22 residing in either New Committee of the NJNYFA will organization have been previous Jersey or New York active in any make the selection of the award re- award recipients. PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 2, 2012 Scenes of the Annual Patronal Feast of St. Joseph Hosted by Assembly 182 St. John Nepomucene Parish + New York City + Sunday, March 18

Headtable guests at the celebration included, seated, l-r, Milan Dait, president of As- sembly1 of the Slovak League of America; Nina Holy, national secretary-treasurer Our Honorary Supreme Offi cer, Dr. Mary Z. Gasparik is shown above addressing of the Slovak League of America; Dr. Ladislav Korcek, president of Assemlby 182; the gathering in Slovak. Jozef Bodo, vice president and Michael J. Zakutny, honorary president. Standing, l-r, Editor Daniel F. Tanzone, Anna Adam, Honorary Supreme Offi cer, Dr. Mary Z. Gas- parik, Rev. Stefan Chanas, associate pastor of St. John Nepomucene Parish and the Rev. Verianus Rusnak, visiting priest from Slovakia who was celebrant of the liturgy.

Dr. Ladislav Korcek, president of Assembly, 182 is shown addressing the assembled fraternalists.

Nina Holy, national secretary-treasurer of the Slovak League of America and long- time Sokolka, is shown addressing the annual St. Joseph’s Day celebration.

Lovely New York Sokolky enjoying the annual fraternal celebration. Father Stefan Chanas, associate pastor of St. John Nepomucene Parish is shown with Assembly 182 Vice President Jozef Bodo and his family, including his wife, Ivana and daughers, Victoria and Klaudia. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 2, 2012 PAGE 7

John Paul II to the college and this spring we will observe the 50th an- niversary of our foundation. I will be pleased to keep you up to date. Fraternal Activities in Connecticut Quite frankly, we would not be able to meet the challenges of the Lodge present economic crisis without the kind and generous support of our Jottings Group 2 Corner benefactors. I realize the times are diffi cult for everyone, so I wish to by Eileen S. Wilson especially thank you for your continued support. Be assured that you and the members of Group 2 will be remembered in the Masses, prayers BRIDGEPORT, CONN. and good works of all of us at the Slovak College. Finally, may the good Assembly No. 9, Inc. Lord repay you for your kindness to us by bestowing His choicest bless- Wreath 1 Wreath 1 Hosts Patronal Observance ings on all of you. As has been our fraternal tradi- Continuing in a wonderful tradition spanning many decades, mem- In Christ, Msgr. Vladimir Stahovec, rector. tion of many years, Assembly No. bers of Wreath 1 of Bridgeport, Conn celebrated the feast of their pa- The second charity of Group 2 was earmarked for the newly estab- 9, Inc. and Wreath 1 of Bridgeport troness, St. Frances of Rome on her actual feast, March 9. The Sokolky lished Benedictine Monastery of the Transfi guration in Bacurov located make available scholarship grants began their observance with attendance at the 7:30 a.m. Mass at Holy in central Slovakia. Founded in recent years, it is the fi rst Benedictine of $200.00 to members currently Name of Jesus Church in Stratford. The pastor of the parish, the Rev. foundation in Slovakia in more than 200 years. We provided medals of enrolled in college or Catholic high Andrew G. Marus, celebrated the liturgy for the living and deceased St. Benedict for the monks of the monastery. We fi rst met Father Jozef schools. members of Wreath 1. At the liturgy, Father Marus extended a warm Brodnansky, O.S.B. in America at the Slovak Catholic Federation con- Each scholarship is a one-time welcome and in his homily touched on the many good works which vention and then again in 2010 during a trip to Slovakia with the Sisters only grant, and to apply, members St. Frances accomplished in her lifetime. The offertory gifts were pre- of SS. Cyril and Methodius on the occasion of the centennial of their of either lodge must have a perma- sented by Judith Salamon and Eileen Salamon Wilson. Their mother, founding. Our own great-aunt, Anna Mary Salamon, called in religious nent life insurance policy whith a Mary served as president of the Wreath for many years until her death. life as Sister Maria Stanislaus was among the earliest to enter the order face amount of at least $3,000 and Following the liturgy the Sokolky enjoyed a delicious breakfast and then on July 16, 1913. During our visit with the sisters in Slovakia, Father have been a member for at least began their gift-bearing visits to long-term home and health care center Jozef joined us for dinner in Nitra and we presented him with a chalice fi ve(5) years. bound senior Sokolky. This year, gifts to the senior Sokolky included for their retreat house given in memory of our parents, Joseph M. and Request for applications may boxes of Kolace and a chocolate Easter Cross. The out of town Sis- Mary P. Salamon. The following thank you letter relates to our gifts. be sent to: Judith A. Salamon, As- ter Sokolky received an Easter Season Mass Card. Needless to say, the Dear Mrs. Salamon and members of Group 2, sembly No. 9, Inc., 1057 Briarwood visits were enjoyed by all. The Wreath 1 Sokolky do their very best to I wish to thank the members of Group 2 of the Slovak Catholic Ave., Bridgeport, Conn. 06604 or emulate the good works of their patroness. Wreath 1, the oldest female Sokol on the occasion of their 100th anniversary for remembering our Eileen S. Wilson, Wreath 1, 395 Pil- lodge of our organization, is known affectionately as “The Mother of the monks with beautiful medals of St. Benedict as well as for the chalice. grim Lane, Stratford, Conn. 06614. Slovak Catholic Sokol.” We are so grateful to you for your continued support and prayers for our Those requesting applications new Slovak Benedictine Foundation in Sampor. Through God’s provi- should indicate whether they are for dence, we daily gain greater support for our way of life. a college grant or a Catholic high Please be assured of the prayers and warm wishes of all of our school grant. Applicants should in- monks who strive to live out our great Benedictine motto “Ora et clude a self-addressed, stamped en- Labora”(to pray and to work). On behalf of our community, I again velope. Applications must be com- thank you for your kindess to us. Be assured of the prayers and Masses pleted and returned by Sunday, June celebrated by our monks for your welfare and intentions. 10, 2012. Sincerely, Fr. Jozef Brodnansky, O.S.B., project coordinator for the Slo- We are pleased to provide these vak Benedictine Foundation. fraternal grants to assist our young And fi nally, our third charity was earmarked for Sister Atanazia members acquire a good education. Holubova and the Byzantine Catholic Sisters of St. Basil the Great in Wishing all a very pleasant spring Bardejov in Slovakia. The sisters run a children’s home there. We fi rst season, may we remain Zdar Boh! met Sister Atanazia during her visit in Connecticut. Over the years, we Fraternally, have kept in contact and have been sending various items for the chil- Judith A.Salamon dren in Bardejov. As our centennial gift, Group 2 sent infant hats, infant Eileen S. Wilson bodysuits, infant sleeper, children’s T-shirts, socks, hats, gloves, bags of candy packages of toothbrushes and pens. Luckily, the gifts arrived CLIFTON, NJ on Christmas Eve and so the Sisters presented these items as Christmas Assembly 162 Mary Prusak, long time auditor of Wreath 1 is pictured with Eileen gifts from Group 2. Two thank you letters were received, both in Slo- The next regular meeting of our S. Wilson, president of the Wreath and Irene Sinanis, fi nancial sec- vak. These letters appear in the Slovak section. In essence, they express Assembly is scheduled for Sunday, retary. Mary enjoyed the visit and gifts too! thanks and gratitude to the Group 2 Sokols and Sokolky for their kind- May 20 in SS. Cyril and Methodius - Photo by Judy Salamon ness to the children who are cared for by the Basilian Sisters. Sister Church Hall beginning at 12:30 Atanazia notes that God has blessed their work by providing such won- p.m. All members are invited to at- S okols C ontinue S upport derful friends in America. They noted what a wonderful organization tend. In the best traditions of the fraternal benefi t system, Group 2 con- the Slovak Catholic Sokol is that its members remember their ancestral Our meeting agenda will include tinues its program of extending support and outreach to those in need. homeland of Slovakia. She assures us of the remembrance of our Group a recap of our participation in the Reaching out to others is what it means to be a fraternalist. 2 members in the prayers and good works of all the Sisters and children. 66th International Bowling Tourna- At the Group 2 annual meeting in September 2011, when plans ment which was held in Cleveland, were fi nalized for the Group’s observance of its 100th anniversary, Oh. the weekend of May 4-6. In ad- thought was given to the tradition of providing a memorabilia item for dition, other lodge business will be participants. Instead, in lieu of such a souvenir, it was decided it would discussed and fi nalilzed. We have a be better to celebrate outreach at the centennial celebration which was busy summer Sokol sporting season held in conjunction with the Group’s 29th annual St. Martin’s Day Cel- ahead and we look forward to our ebration. The following three projects beautifully demonstrated Group members’ participation. Come join 2’s commitment to reaching out to others. us for an enjoyable afternoon. As has been its practice of many years now, continued support was Zdar Boh! given to the Pontifi cal Slovak College of SS. Cyril and Methodius in John D. Pogorelec, Jr. Rome. A donation of $500 was earmarked for the benefi t of the Jozef President Cardinal Tomko Scholarship Fund for the seminarians. Group 2 activists David Bulwin have been strong supporters of the college, formerly known as the Slo- Recording Secretary vak Institute - Ustav since its dedication in 1963. The following thank you letter, dated January 19, 2012 was received from college’s rector, Monsignor Vladimir Stahovec. PERRYOPOLIS, PA Assembly 15 Dear Mrs. Wilson, Wreath 15 I am very grateful for the continued support of Group 2, Slovak Shown above are some of the children at the orphanage conducted by the Sisters of St. Basil the Great in Bardejov, Slovakia. They are As has been our fraternal tradi- Catholic Sokol given us over the past several years. I received your gen- tion for a number of years now, erous check in the amount of $500 and be assured that it will be used for pictured with the hats received at Christmas from Group 2 - which proved very useful since this year Slovakia suffered a cold winter. we are pleased to once again of- the benefi t of the Jozef Cardinal Tomko Scholarship Fund. fer scholarship grants to deserv- This year, a total of 15 student priests from various Slovak dioceses The smiling faces on these children - a picture worth a thousand words! ing members of either of our reside with us and study at various Pontifi cal Roman universities pursu- lodges. Two(2) scholarship grants ing advanced degrees. We do our best to provide them with decent living So as you can see, we in Group 2 try to actively promote Sokol of $1,000 will be presented to our conditions for both intellectual and spiritual formation, so that they may members who have completed one become holy and well-educated priests, who are so urgently needed in fraternalism through our caring and sharing with those in need. We are pleased that Group 2 Sokol members build bridges of love and concern year of study at a college, univer- our ever-more secularized society. sity or professional, trade or tech- His Eminence, Cardinal Tomko is a frequent visitor among us. Last even across the ocean. We’re proud of our achievements since these ac- tivities proved to be the greatest icing on the cake of our Group 2 centen- nical school. Applicants who are fall we commemorated the 30th anniversary of the visit of Blessed Pope members of either Assembly 25 or nial year observance. (Continued on page 8) PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 2, 2012

New Hampshire Slovaks Meet their Bishop Lodge NEW BUSINESS SUBMITTED IN MARCH RECOMMENDERS CITY/STATE CERTIFICATES VOLUME POINTS Jottings Francis S. Blanar Bethlehem, PA 1 $ 10,000 96 Dusan Dorich Toronto, CN 11 102,000 715 (Continued from page 7) Joseph M. Dulla Ansonia, CT 1 9,370 106 Wreath 15 must have a minimum Home Office Passaic, NJ 3 29,830 of $5,000 permanent insurance Michael T. Matras Perryopolis, PA 2 15,000 161 and be a member for at least fi ve James T. Stupak Pittsburgh, PA 1 20,000 140 years. An application is available Albert J. Suess Jr. Pittsburgh, PA 2 10,000 125 by calling Michael T. Matras at Eric C. Topczij Clifton, NJ 15 75,000 851 tel. (412)691-1306. Deadline for Traci Walkowiak Pittsburgh, PA 4 20,000 196 the completed application form is Dolores Yonkoski Dunlo, PA 1 5,000 54 Wednesday, May 30. Totals 41 $ 296 200 2,4444 We are pleased to assist our young people in their quest for a ANNUITIES good education. This is a benefi t of- RECOMMENDERS CITY/STATE CERTIFICATES VOLUME POINTS fered members of our Perryopolis Home Office Passaic, NJ 1 $2,099 Sokol lodges. Wishing all a very Totals 1 $2,099 enjoyable spring season and look- ing forward to seeing our members at upcoming Sokol sporting and Joseph and Carol Neslusan, who reside in Portsmouth, New fraternal events, may I remain The Electronic Falcon - EFALCON! Hampshire, had the opportunity to meet their new Bishop, the Zdar Boh! Do you have an email address or access to the internet? Most Revered Peter A. Libasci at St. Joseph’s Cathedral in Man- Michael T. Matras, President chester, N.H. recently. The occasion was the Rite of Election and the Assembly 25 If you do, then we have a great this medium cancelled receiv- Call to Continuing Conversion ceremony held on the fi rst Sunday way for you to receive your Slo- ing the paper version and are very of Lent, February 26. Joseph wore his American Slovak lapel pin PITTSBURGH, PA vak Catholic Falcon newspaper. happy they did. They truly enjoy which features the fl ags of the United States and Slovakia. Carol Wreath 22 It is through email! Receiving the the fact that they have access to the pointed out the lapel pin to Bishop Lipasci who immediately burst The next meeting of our Wreath Falcon through EFalcon has many newspaper sooner. into singing “Ja som pysny ze som Slovak...” Bishop Peter was under the spiritual patronage of St. benefi ts: At the most recent Board of Di- excited to see fellow Slovaks and indicated that he was a member Cecilia, is scheduled for Monday, • You receive it sooner (es- rectors meeting in Passaic, NJ on of the Slovak Catholic Federation and was pleased whenever our May 7 at the Slovak Catholic So- pecially helpful to our Canadian March 23-24, 2012, the availability editor Dan Tanzone sends him information on American Slovak kol Club, South Side, beginning at members who usually have to wait of accessing the newspaper through activities. Bishop Peter exchanged information with Joseph and 7 p.m. All members are invited to two weeks to receive the paper) email and web site and the cost of Carol regarding their espectivee ancestral villages in Slovakia at attend. • It is easier to read and save publishing and mailing of the paper which time he quickly interjected that, come evening, he would get As part of our Wreath’s contin- • You will be doing your part to was discussed. For the betterment out his big map of Slovakia and look up the villages. Bishop Pe- ued outreach to the community, conserve our natural resources by of the organization, we are making ter’s maternal roots are found in eastern Slovakia, outside Kosice. we will be collecting clothing to be eliminating the printing of paper some changes. Joseph and Carol are currently our members of Assembly 28 in given to Operation Safety Net. This and mailing 1. We are committed to deliver East Douglas, Mass. Brother Joseph’s parents, the late Martin and facility is located at Carlow College • You will be helping the organi- the Falcon through electronic me- Sofi a Neslusan were pioneers in the Slovak community in Webster, under the guidance of the Sisters of zation to reduce the excessive cost dia where possible; therefore, ef- Mass. where they were active in our former Sokol, Assembly 35. Mercy. Clothing collected is then of printing and shipping fective April 1, 2012 new members distributed to area’s homeless. So, • The quality of the paper is bet- joining the society that provide an Simply Slavic Festival set bring along any unwanted usable ter email address, will receive the Fal- clothing to the meeting. • Since it is electronic, it can also con by email, those without will for June 16 in Youngstown, Oh. be accessed at the Slovak Catholic receive a hard copy of the Falcon, (Continued from page 4) contributed to the Slovak cultural Following our business meeting, we will again enjoy a small social. Sokol website www.slovakcatho- one per family. In addition, many Slovak Greek presence in the Mahoning Valley. An enjoyable evening is assured so licsokol.org 2. We are requesting all mem- Catholics helped to establish the During the American Bicentennial we look forward to seeing a good A few years ago, we introduced bers with an email address receive area’s three Byzantine Catholic in 1976, the Slovaks organized a turnout of our sister Sokolky. The to our members the opportunity to the Falcon through email. Please parishes. huge celebration under the leader- offi cers extend warmest Mother’s receive the Falcon through email. send your request to msasiela@slo- In 1903, the Slovak Luther- ship of the late Judge John J. Les- Day wishes to all our Wreath’s 1. Here is how it works… vakcatholicsokol.org. Please refer- ans founded their fi rst church, the kovyansky and our then Supreme mothers. May you enjoy a special The Home Offi ce personally ence the Falcon in the subject line. Parish of Jan Hus. Emmanuel Slo- Ladies Vice President Anne Z. day fi lled with love and happiness sends you an email announcing and 3. We understand that some of vak Lutheran Church followed in Sarosy. Those of Slovak ances- with your families. Zdar Boh! highlighting some of the featured our members do not have e-mail 1922. Slovaks founded their fi rst try along with their brothers and Fraternally, articles within the current issue. or internet access. Therefore, if you Presbyterian Church in 1911 and a sisters from among the family of Joan Yanosick 2. Within the e-mail is an attach- still wish to receive a copy of the Slovak Baptist Church was found- Slavic peoples have contributed Recording Secretary ment to a PDF fi le containing the paper in the mail, please complete ed in 1930. The fi rst lodge of our much to the growth and develop- entire Falcon, as well as a link that the form below and mail it to: ment of the city of Youngstown organization, Assembly 108 was Healing Mass set at you can select to open the Falcon. Slovak Catholic Sokol founded in 1908. A dozen more and its outlying communities. The email provides two different EFalcon lodges followed. Local lodges of This year’s Simply Slavic Festival Yonkers, N.Y. parish ways to open and enjoy the Falcon. PO Box 899 all our Slovak fraternals have been will be an opportunity to celebrate Hope Healing Ministry of The majority of members that Passaic, NJ 07055 established over the years and that rich heritage on June 16. Most Holy Trinity Parish in Yon- currently receive the paper through kers, N.Y. will host a special Karen A. Melis is Fulbright scholar Healing Liturgy on Saturday, ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ May 19 beginning at 2 p.m. in Karen A. Melis of Butler, Pa. Karen received a bachelor of the church located in Trinity Pla- has been honored by the Univer- science in biological sciences in za off Walnut Street. The Hope ❑ Yes I want to continue to receive the Slovak Catholic Sokol Falcon by sity of Pittsburgh for receiving a 1979 and a bachelor’s degree in Healing Ministry has arranged mail. 2011-2012 Fulbright U.S. Student chemical engineering in 1983 for the Rev. Joseph Whalen, a

Grant to study in Slovakia. This from the University of Pittsburgh. LaSalette missionary priest of the Name: ______award is granted through the U.S. Karen was given special recog- St. Raphael Holy Healing Minis- Department of State and the J. Wil- nition of having one of only two re- try to be the celebrant of the 12 Address: ______liam Fulbright Foreign Scholar- search awards given for the Slovak noon healing Mass followed by ship Board. More than 1,600 U.S. Republic. individual healing prayer. ______citizens are traveling abroad for the She is currently living in Father Whalen is from St. 2011-2012 academic year through Spisska Nova Ves in Slovakia. James Parish in Danielson, Conn. Phone: (______) ______- ______this program. Recipients of the Karen is performing research on and has conducted healing ser- Fulbright Grant are selected on the her topic: The Slovak Migration vices throughout the world. basis of academic or professional Decision-Making Process: 1870 For additional information, call ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ achievement, as well as demon- to 1914: A Village perspective. (914)337-5271. Area Sokol strated leadership in their potential She also serves as the group ad- members are invited to partici- Our goal is to be completely electronic by September 1, 2012, with the fi elds. The program currently op- ministrator for the Spis County pate. only exception being members who have requested a hard copy via the erates in more than 155 countries Slovakia and Zamagurie Region Zdar Boh! form above. worldwide. Dual Geographic DNA projects. Marilyn Montemurro SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 2, 2012 PAGE 9

In Danville, Pa. Maria Joseph Manor Celebrates 50th Anniversary On March 19, 2012, the Feast of accompanied by the candle bear- of the ministry of eldercare from Saint Joseph, Sisters of SS. Cyril ers, Sister Michael Ann Orlik and 1946 when Mother M. Cresentia and Methodius and associates, the Sister Susan Pontz, members of the Bendik sent Sisters to prepare for administration, staff and guests par- Leadership Team of the Sisters of ministry in the fi eld of healthcare ticipated in a liturgy to celebrate the SS. Cyril and Methodius. The fi rst to 1958 when the 88-acre Blizzard 50th anniversary of the opening of reading was proclaimed by Sister Farm adjoining the Villa Sacred Maria Joseph Manor in Danville, M. Christopher Godlewski, Direc- Heart Motherhouse property was Pa. The principal celebrant of the tor of the Meadows, and the second purchased. In 1962, on March 11, liturgy which took place in the by Sister Linda Marie Bolinski, the altar in the newly constructed newly-renovated chapel was the General Superior. Residents of the building named Maria Joseph current chaplain, the Rev. Domi- Meadows, Agnes and James Dinn Manor was blessed and on March nic Azagbor, O.P. Concelebrat- presented the offertory gifts. 19, the Sisters welcomed the fi rst ing with him were the Rev. Albert Father Heintzelman began his residents of what was then called Editor Daniel F. Tanzone is shown with Sister M. Gilbert Dluhy, our So- Oldfi eld, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., the homily with the founding of the a home for the aged. Father lauded kolka who was raised in St. Michael the Archangel Parish in the back-of- Rev. John Kilpatrick, Scranton, Pa. Sisters of SS. Cyril and Metho- Sisters M. Marguerite Hruby and the-yards neighborhood of Chicago. She hails from a well-known Sokol and the Rev. Gerard Heintzelman, dius, their mission - education and Elizabeth Ann Matonak(for their family. Her late brother, Michael Dluhy served as our Supreme Physical Maria Hall Chaplain. Assisting care of the elderly - and referred fi fty and forty-eight years of ser- Director and Honorary Supreme Offi cer for many years. was Deacon Thomas Conlin, who to the guidance of Bishop Philip vice, respectively) for their vision proclaimed the Gospel and the in- McDevitt after the new congrega- and for ensuring that the necessary tercessions. tion transferred from the Diocese levels of care were provided by es- The liturgy procession was led of Scranton to the Diocese of Har- tablishing the necessary facilities, by Sister Rosaline, crossbearer, risburg. Father traced the evolution Emmanuel Center, the Meadows

Editor Daniel F. Tanzone, who was a guest at the celebration at Maria Joseph Manor, is shown with his third grade teacher, Sister Anna Ma- rie Flesher, center who at age 101 is the oldest member of the Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius. Flanking them are, l-r, Sister Catherine Laboure Bresnock, director of Jankola Library; Sister Loretta Marie Hrubec, associate director of Jankola Library and Sister Maria The- resa Hronec, a regular contributor to our publication. and Nazareth. Next he recognized ates of the Sisters of SS. Cyril and Some of the Sisters associated with the jubilee and administration of Maria Joseph Manor are shown above those Sisters present who had spent Methodius, who give hours of ser- and include from the left, Sister Marcine Kocko, Sister Elizabeth Ann Matonak, Sister M. Susan Pontz, hours preparing Marie Joseph vice in ministry at Maria Joseph. Sister Linda Marie Bolinski, General Superior; Sister M. Christopher Godlewski, Sister M. Marguerite Manor for the March 19 opening Dr. Dinn read the proclamation is- Hruby, Sister Pamela Smith and Sister Michael Ann Orlik. in 1962, by cleaning and washing sued by Edward Coleman, mayor windows. of the borough of Danville, declar- Before closing his homily, Fa- ing March 19, 2012, Maria Joseph ther Heintzelman interjected a per- Continuing Care Community Day. sonal note by saying he has “a ten- The framed proclamation was ac- der spot” for Maria Joseph Manor cepted by Sister Linda Marie and because of the care accorded him in is on display in the foyer of Maria his own illness. He also mentioned Joseph Manor. his mother’s stay at the Manor as In her remarks, Sister Linda well as that of his brother-in-law Marie noted that the associates of and sister who, he added, had for the Sisters were also celebrating several years been a night nurse an anniversary, their 25th. Sister there. He also mentioned that continued with words of gratitude priests from Dioceses of Scranton, to all the Sisters present as well as Harrisburg and Allentown were to those who went before, mak- cared for at the Manor. ing special mention of Sisters Joan After the conclusion of the litur- Cvercko, Milada Sukany and Ma- gy, Sister M. Marcine Klocko, trea- ria Goretti Hudak, who were not surer of Maria Joseph/Meadows, satisfi ed with just one building but Inc., introduced Mr. Ronald Barth, sought to move ahead to future ex- president and CEO of Leading pansion. According to Sister Linda AgePA, an association of nonprofi t Marie, “Much has changed over homes for the aging, who made a the years, but our commitment to special presentation. Sisters Linda the elderly remains.” Sister then ex- Marie and Marguerite accepted the pressed gratitude to all who made plaque. In his remarks, Mr. Barth the anniversary possible. She con- stated he was honored to be present cluded by saying, “Thank St. Jo- at the anniversary celebration and seph; without him, we would not to hear the history of Maria Joseph be here now.” Manor. He extolled the Sisters and A reception in the Social Hall The John V. Morris family of Wilkes-Barre, Pa., well-known in professional and Slovak fraternal circles, the staff for caring for the elderly, followed, complete with a 50th an- donated the mosaic portraying the death of St. Joseph at Maria Joseph Manor given in memory of Joseph calling what they do a service and niversary cake. Our Slovak Catholic Morris. Sisters shown on the photo in front of the mosaic include, from the left, Sister Catherine Ann Mor- a calling. fraternals have always been support- ris, Sister M. Marguerite Hruby, Sister M. John Vianney Vranak, Sister Elizabeth Ann Matonak and Sister Sister Marcine then introduced ive of the eldercare ministry of the M. Gilbert Dluhy. Agnes and James Dinn, associ- Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius. PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 2, 2012

Held in Cleveland, Ohio, January 20-22 Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board The annual meeting of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board was held at the Dou- bletree Hotel in Cleveland, Ohio, January 20-22, 2012. The opening session was called to order on January 20 by Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics Edward D. Moeller. He called on Susan L. Blosser, the retiring Physical Directress, to offer the opening prayer. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by the retiring Supreme Assistant Physical Director Roger J. Manyak. The retiring Supreme Assistant Physical Directress Julie Laury was called on to read the roll call of offi cers. The following were in attendance: Edward D. Moeller ...... Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics Kathleen S. Watkins ...... Supreme Physical Directress Dusan Dorich ...... Supreme Physical Director James C. Matlon ...... Supreme Assistant Director of Sports and Athletics Katie Swift...... Supreme Assistant Physical Directress John M. Underation ...... Supreme Assistant Physical Director Denise DiMartino ...... Member Nancy Kropolinsky ...... Member Shown on the photo are board members including, seated, l-r, Jennifer A. Ro- Jennifer A. Romine ...... Member mine, Denise DiMartino, Kathleen S. Watkins, Katie Swift and Nancy Kropolin- Martin Degnan ...... Member sky. Standing are, l-r, Dusan Dorich, Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, Frank P. Laury, III ...... Member F.I.C. and Edward D. Moeller. Damian J. Suess ...... Member rectresses for a smoothly run Slet. Good sportsmanship was displayed by all participants. Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh ...... ex offi cio He gave an overall good feedback and encouraged more participation. Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C...... ex offi cio Brother Edward Moeller thanked Sister Sue, Brother Dusan and the board for a Susan L. Blosser ...... outgoing Supreme Physical Directress great event. Julie Laury ...... outgoing Supreme Assistant Physical Directress Brother Steven M. Pogorelec stressed that if an injury occurs, to make sure that the Roger J. Manyak ...... outgoing Supreme Assistant Physical Director home offi ce is aware because that individual is covered under the insurance. A warm welcome was extended to the Supreme Physical Fitness Board by Joseph Brother Ed noted that without having a physician present, the duty falls upon Underation on behalf of host, Group 5, Cleveland, Oh. Board members, directors and directresses to notify the home offi ce. A warm welcome was extended by Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh. He Sporting events recap - numbers are down in our bowling, softball and golf tour- thanked the retiring offi cers and welcomed the new members elected by the delegates of the naments. We need to fi nd ways to improve attendance. The softball women’s division had 31st National Convention. to be cancelled due to a lack of participation. In bowling and golf, the numbers are down. Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. likewise extended a warm wel- There is a recommendation that we host such tournaments with other fraternal organiza- come to the assembled board. He bid a warm welcome to the newly elected board members tions. This year’s bowling tournament, scheduled for May 4-6, 2012 will be combined with and thanked Brother Roger J. Manyak and Sister Sue Blosser for their 20 years of dedica- participants from the First Catholic Slovak Union, the Ladies Pennsylvania Slovak Catholic tion. He also thanked Sister Julie Laury for her 16 years of faithful service on the Supreme Union and the National Slovak Society. This competition will be known as The Men’s and Physical Fitness Board. Women’s 1st Annual United Slovak Fraternals Tenpin Handicap Bowling Tournament. Supreme Physical Director Dusan Dorich likewise expressed thoughts of grati- Our 2011 golf tournament held at Peak n’ Peak witnessed a great deal of family tude to Sister Sue, Brother Roger and Sister Julie for their years of service and welcomed involvement. the newly elected members and outlined commitments of the board. Brother Larry Glugosh stressed that the Slet was one of the best in regards to secu- Sister Kathleen S. Watkins indicated that she is looking forward to working with rity and safety of our children. He thanked the board for their hard work and congratulated the new members and encouraged past members to express their ideas. all who contributed to the success of the 45th Slet. At this point, Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec and Supreme President Sister Julie Laury noted that the Slet went very well due to the fact that all the Larry M. Glugosh presented gold supreme offi cer diamond pins to Sister Nancy Kropolin- members worked very well together, offering differing ideas and opinions. She felt that the sky and Sister Jennifer A. Romine as new Members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board. children enjoyed it. She did note however that there is always room for improvement and Brother Edward D. Moeller then outlined the agenda for the meeting including a room for new ideas. discussion of our Sokol sports program for the coming year and our efforts in promoting Brother Roger Manyak noted that communications is the key. Staying in touch new membership. was necessary and keeping Brother Dusan and Sister Kathy informed was essential. The Old Business Minute to Win It was well-received and brought all the participants together, resulting in one Outgoing Supreme Physical Directress Susan Blosser and Supreme Physical Di- of the best Slets ever. rector Dusan Dorich reviewed the 45th International Slet, held at Kutztown University in Brother Larry then thanked Brother James C. Matlon for the annual publication. Kutztown, Pa., July 12-15, 2011 and offered future ideas. Sister Sue indicated that atten- Brother Damian Suess recommended that all have a clear defi nition of the closest hospital dance was similar to the previous Slet and included teams from 9 participating Groups. No in case of injury during the Slet. Brother Ed suggested that it be a topic for the 2013 Slet problems were reported by the chaperones. She noted the following: Changes - opening committee. ceremony - lighting of the torch included veteran members. The Minute to Win It games Sister Jennifer Romine agreed that our 45th Slet was one of the best. Minute to included a mix of ages and Groups participating together. A formal dance was held at the Win It and the dance really enhanced the event. close of the competition. She went on to recommend that new changes continue. Gymnas- Brother Jim Matlon identifi ed an error on the college schedule to open breakfast tics - a good review, excellent gymnasium conditions. The location was an issue. The track early for the gymnasts. and fi eld ran smoothly. Brother John Underation suggested that we keep an open mind to work towards Brother Dusan Dorich thanked the board as well as the Group Directors and Di- attracting greater participation. Brother Martin Degnan, as a participant of the Slet, stressed the importance of communication which makes the event run more smoothly. Sister Denise DiMartino commented on the benefi t of the Minute to Win It contest which promoted fraternalism and recommended that some type of competition continue. Brother Ed Moeller stressed the importance of encouraging members who have not attended events to take the fi rst step and participate. The fi rst session was then adjourned. At this point, the committee break out sessions began.

Second Session - January 21, 2012 The second session opened with a prayer led by Sister Jennifer Romine. The roll call was read by Frank Laury and all were present. Brother Ed directed the meeting and called on Brother Jim to offer a recap of Falcon articles. All members submitted their ar- ticles and Brother Dusan reminded all that the Falcon is now published bi-weekly so that contributors need to keep in mind the publication deadline dates when submitting articles. Sister Denise reviewed the 2012 schedule for article submission and reminded all that ar- ticles need to be emailed to Ed, Dan and Steve. Our Director of Sales and Marketing, Brother Albert J. Suess, Jr., F.I.C. presented information regarding our organization’s life insurance products. He noted that the mission is to build a highly successful sales and marketing program in order to increase member- ship and revenue. He offered two ways to increase membership: 1) To hire professional life insurance agents - about 20 have already been hired and the goal is to have agents assigned Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., back row, third from the left, is to all our Assemblies. Contact Brother Al for a local agent. To this point, Brother Al and shown with the male members of the board and include, seated, l-r, Martin De- Brother Steve are happy with the results. 2) Through local recommenders - the infl uence of gnan, James C. Matlon, Frank P. Laury, III and Damien J. Suess. Standing are, (Continued on page 13) l-r, Dusan Dorich, Edward D. Moeller and John M. Underation. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 2, 2012 PAGE 11 Scenes of the Annual Meeting of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board The Doubletree Hotel + Cleveland, Ohio + January 20-22

Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec and Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh are shown presenting gold diamond supreme offi cer pins to the new members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board, Nancy Kropolinsky of Youngstown, Oh. and Jen- Our Marketing and Sales Director, Albert J. Suess, Jr., F.I.C., standing left, gave a nifer A. Romine of Milwaukee, Wis. presentation during the annual meeting. He is shown standing with Supreme Sec- retary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. Seated are l-r, Supreme Physical Director Dusan Dorich, Supreme Physical Directress Kathleen S. Watkins and Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics Edward D. Moeller.

Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec and Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh are shown fl anking the three retiring members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board, including, l-r, Susan L. Blosser, Roger J. Manyak and Julie Laury.

Presenting new business to Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, far right, dur- ing the meeting are from the left, Supreme Sports Director Edward D. Moeller, Jennifer A. Romine and Denise DiMartino.

Shown during the deliberations of the annual meeting are, from the left, Members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Jennifer A. Romine and Denise DiMartino and Supreme Assistant Physical Directress Katie Swift.

A cake honoring the outgoing members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Female members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board include, l-r, Jennifer A. Ro- was enjoyed at the conclusion of one of the sessions. Supreme Secretary Steven M. mine, Denise DiMartino, Supeme Physical Directress Kathleen S. Watkins, Supreme Pogorelec, F.I.C. far right is shown with them and include from the left, Roger J. Assistant Physical Directress Katie Swift and Nancy Kropolinsky. Manyak, Susan L. Blosser and Julie Laury. PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 2, 2012

What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland

News and Views from Slovakia...

President appoints new have been sold in Slovakia, and 900 Cee’ds have been bought government ministers by the Slovak Police Corps. On April 4, President Ivan Gasparovic appointed 13 new cabinet ministers based on a proposal submitted by Prime Gasparovic: cooperation between Minister Robert Fico(Smer-SD), who was appointed earlier NATO and EU must be strengthened in the day. European countries should focus on strengthening The new ministers are as follows: Foreign Affairs Minis- the strategic partnership between the European Union and ter Miroslav Lajcak, Finance Minister Peter Kazimir, Defense NATO, as currently their cooperation remains ‘unbelievably Minister Martin Glvac, Environment Minister Peter Ziga, vague’, President Ivan Gasparovic said at the GLOBSEC se- Transport Minister Jan Pociatek, Education Minister Dusan curity forum 2012 on April 13. Caplovic, Labor Minister Jan Richter, Agriculture Minister The president further said that both EU and NATO Lubomir Jahnatek, Justice Minister Tomas Borec, Economy should focus on the consolidation of public fi nances of each Minister Tomas Malatinsky, Health Minister Zuzanna Zvo- member state as well as on sharing resources on intelligent lenska, Interior Minister Robert Kalinak and Culture Minister defense projects and investments into innovation and new Marek Madaric. technologies. Kazimir, Kalinak and Lajcak will also take up the posts “The United States has been creating more room in of deputy premiers. The current post of deputy prime minister NATO for their European allies and it’s up to us to decide for human rights and minorities is set to be replaced by a new how we will deal with this responsibility. It will impact the post of deputy premier for economy and investments, which future meaning and attractiveness of the UN as well as the should be fi lled by former minister Lubomir Vazny. This move strategic partnership between the UN and NATO,” Gasp- requires a change to the Competences Act fi rst, however. arovic stressed. Slovenian President Danilo Turk, also attending the fo- Slovak women have to work three rum, said that EU politicians should view maintaining secu- months longer for the same salary rity and stability in Europe as the main purpose of the EU. Slovak women have to work three months longer in a Meanwhile, Croatian President Ivo Josipovic thanked year than men in order to earn the same salary, Olga Pietrucho- Slovakia for signing the ratifi cation treaty on Croatia’s EU va from the gender equality offi ce of the Labor Ministry said accession, set for July 2013. on March 30, to mark Pay Equality Day. According to Josipovic, the fact that Croatia’s accession While the average difference between the hourly pay of process is taking place in the midst of a diffi cult period vis-a- men and women in Europe is 16.4 percent, it reaches 20.7 per- vis the economy shows optimism on the side of both Croatia cent in Slovakia. and the EU. “That’s why Slovak women are at a higher risk of pov- “It shows a vision whereby a larger EU can be a key erty than men,” said the European Commission’s representa- player not only within Europe but also globally. It also shows tive in Slovakia Dusan Chrenek. the attractiveness of the European idea - attractiveness for According to Chrenek, while it isn’t unusual for women individual countries and the attractiveness for the EU as a who are more qualifi ed than men to earn lower salaries in Eu- whole,” Josipovic said. rope, the situation for Slovak women is even worse. “They aren’t using the possibilities of fl exi-time and so can’t balance Slovakia’s industrial sector grows their work and personal lives,” explained Chrenek. mostly due to car production When it comes to EU countries, the gaps between the It was mostly automobile production that contributed to salaries of men and women are lowest in Slovenia and Malta. the year-on-year 8.4 percent growth of Slovak industry in the At the other end of the scale, the difference in salaries in the fi rst two months of 2012, the Slovak Statistics Offi ce said on Czech Republic and Austria are even higher than in Slovakia. April 11. Interestingly, unequal salaries are most frequently found “Most of all, February’s data confi rmed a solid perfor- in professions in which a university education is required and mance of Slovak industry, especially the industrial manufac- in high-ranking positions. turers,” said VUB bank macroeconomist Andrej Arady, add- Bratislava is Europe’s most glamorous city! Well, not ex- “Conversely, the gap is smallest in jobs in which the sala- ing that this bucks the trend of the Europe-wide slowdown. actly. This year, the Slovak capital celebrates its 90th an- ries are the lowest,” said Pietruchova. According to Arady, automobile manufacture proved to niversary as Bratislava. Prior to the creation of Czecho- be the most signifi cant factor in the year-on-year growth in Slovakia in 1919, the city located on the northern banks of Kia Motors Slovakia launches production industrial production from 3 percent in January to 10.7 per- the Danube river,was known as Pressburg in German and of second generation of Cee’d cent in February. Pozsony in Hungarian. Following the collapse of Austro- Kia Motors Slovakia in Teplicka nad Vahom(near Zilina “Overall, despite the January slump in automobile pro- Hungarian monarchy, a new Slavic name was selected and in northwestern Slovakia) on April 3rd launched serial produc- duction, Slovakia’s industrial sector was...pushed by the pro- thus the city became known as Bratislava. The city’s his- tion of the second generation of Kia Cee’d, whereby the plant duction of transport vehicles,”he said. tory can be traced back to pre-Roman times. With a popu- has begun to run at full capacity in a three-shift operation, Eek- In light of these facts, the fi rst quarter of 2012 is expect- lation of about a half million, the city enjoys an outstanding Hee Lee, CEO of Kia Motors Slovakia said at a press confer- ed to see better results than the original estimates indicated. reputation as a center of the arts, culture and four- and ence. “Sentiment indicators in Europe hint at the revival of our fi ve-star hotels. Many handsome homes of the Austro- Eek-Hee Lee states that the new model will help us to most signifi cant trade partners, which has already translated Hungarian noble families who built palaces in the city are increase production this year to a total of 285,000 vehicles. positively into the performance of Slovak industry,” said now open to the public as museums and galleries. Major Kia Motors Slovakia invested nearly $300 million in produc- UniCredit Bank Slovakia analyst Lubomir Korsnak. pop acts often play concerts in Bratislava, while the Slovak tion technologies last year. We’ve hired more than 900 people Korsnak thinks that the automobile sector will again Philharmonic and the opera and ballet of the Slovak Na- thanks to the new model, and we’ve had a three-shift operation serve as the fl agship of Slovak industry this year, mostly due tional Theatre regularly put on world-class performances. since January 2012. We plan to invest around $140 million this to the increased production capacities of Slovak automobile Its numerous restaurants, offering international cuisine - year, while production of the wagon version of Cee’d will be producers. from Slovak to French to Argentinian to Japanese - and launched in the second half of the year,” said Eek-Hee Lee. excellent local beer and wine fi ll the city center, alongside Kia Motors Slovakia spokesman Dusan Dvorak reported lively bars, lounges and clubs. In short, there’s something for everyone. With the summer season ahead, the city will that the plant has produced a total of 635,000 Cee’ds since pro- Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the welcome thousands of tourists from all parts of the world. duction was launched in late 2006. More than 13,000 Cee’ds Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. Some of the city’s sites are shown above. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 2, 2012 PAGE 13

keeping the website current. All board members are encouraged to refer Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Facebook fans to review the website for additional information. Supreme Physical Fitness Board * Brother Ed shared thoughts expressed from Brother Larry. These include: 1) To include board members email to all correspondence and to request (Continued from page 10) email address on all applications. 2) Send a mailer to all sports participants a Supreme Offi cer is highly regarded to promote the organization. Brother Al encouraged with the dates of our 2012 sporting events. 3) That we build a data base of members to ask others to join. participants to keep communications updated and members informed. Brother Larry suggested a welcome book to new members. Brother Al is currently A lengthy discussion occurred regarding creating a massive database of putting together a welcome booklet. Brother Al went on and reviewed the defi nitions of a names and email contact information to disseminate upcoming events. fraternal, life insurance and life insurance planning. He outlined the benefi ts of permanent Brother John volunteered to take on the responsibility of compiling the email life insurance, our Legacy Collection and explained the new addition to the policies includ- database. Board members were assigned to contact local Groups and gather ing accidental death, payer waiver - in case of loss of job. Brother Al defi ned the compo- emails to compile a massive list. 4) That we send a thank you note to all 45th nents of term life insurance. Individuals can purchase an annuity and not purchase a life Slet participants and invite them to return for the next Slet in 2013. insurance policy. Individuals who establish a $5,000 annuity can participate in our national tournaments. Brother Al outlined the annuity products, including the main phase savings Sports Program Committee - James C. Matlon, chairperson as well as the income phase. He stressed the benefi ts of annuities as being fi xed guaranteed * Baseball/softball tournament. Since this year’s competition marks the 25th products with no risks, no tax consequences until monies are withdrawn, they avoid probate anniversary of this event, the following suggestions were recommended. 1) and never earn less than 1 percent interest. That we host an evening banquet to invite past participants to be recognized At this point, Brother Larry excused himself, expressed thanks to the board and during the baseball tournament. 2) Souvenirs for participants. 3)An event to offered his recommendations. highlight the 25th anniversary. 4)Sister Kathy suggested adding a youth team Brother Al continued to explain methods of withdrawal and outlined the newest competition during the tournament - to be considered for the future when Sokol Secure Product offered to Groups, Assemblies and Wreaths - maintain a $4,000 bal- looking for sites which will accommodate the youth fi eld. ance and earn 2.5 percent interest. They earn more money with the fl exibility of withdraw- * Bowling - This year’s bowling tournament will be combined with three ing money with no penalty. other Slovak fraternal organizations. The intent is that this practice will con- Brother Steve reminded the board that new members must purchase a minimum tinue forward. Brother Ed noted that this year’s competition will be known $5,000 insurance policy in order to participate in an event. Current members who have a as the 1st United Slovak Fraternal Bowling Tournament. Hopefully, this $3,000 policy may participate while those with less than $3,000 can purchase additional combined tournament may bring 300-400 participants. He stated bringing insurance coverage and then can participate in events. components of all four fraternal organizations to this year’s tournament such as an over 60 age group and lane sponsors. Sister Kathy suggested Committee Reports challenging local Groups to organize a bowling weekend where each Group Outgoing board members were invited to remain for the presentation of the com- organizes a bowling party. mittee reports. They, however, do not have a vote. * Golf - Request a senior division to include a 9-hole round on Saturday and Group/Assembly Correspondence - Sister Sue Blosser, chairperson Sunday. Combine with other fraternals for a competition. Keep the tourna- Group 3, East Douglas, Mass. presented the following recommendations: ment family-friendly. Keep the women’s scramble division separate from the * Continue with game night for the fi rst night of the Slet - will continue. tournament. * 19 and over age group - taken under advisement due to number of actual participants in each age group. Slet/Clinic Committee - Dusan Dorich, chairperson * Separate category for Directress, Director and Assistants - recommend that * To include an insurance seminar during the Clinic - Kurz and that the sched- division compete against each other for fi rst and second places - After lengthy ule for the Clinic remain unchanged for the most part. Sister Jennifer sug- discussion, this topic was tabled to the Slet committee. gested that the board go over rules and regulations thoroughly regarding each * Adding soccer and/or volleyball to the Slet - Recommend to include volley- event, duties and responsibilities in order that directors and directresses gain ball for seniors and basketball for juniors. detailed information. * Request opening and closing ceremonies be videotaped and sold as a fund- Regarding the Slet raiser - To be tabled to the recommendations to the Board of Directors since * Allow teams to compete in sporting events and choosing to compete in the it is a funding issue. Discussion followed regarding capturing photos from team drill competition or not. the Slet and showcasing the event - tabled, to be reviewed by the Slet com- * Reduce the number of drills for senior women and junior girls to two drills mittee. each. Senior men and junior boys will have just one drill each and one indi- * That an additional day be added to the Slet - taken under advisement. vidual competition in order to add another sporting event in the hope that by Brother Dusan and Sister Sue will reply to the Group. adding these new events, new interest in our Slets might be promoted. Rules and Regulations Committee - Sister Kathleen Watkins, chairperson * The night of junior competition - reintroduce a senior volleyball and junior * Addition to Drilling Rule #4: Throughout Team Drill competition, all par- basketball competition. ticipants must remain within the competition area. Directors and Directress- * A lengthy discussion followed regarding Group participation in the team es will be responsible to ensure that all members are present. drill participation. * Torch Bearer - possible addition of using the previous Slet senior drill win- * During the fi nal drill competition, have all six fi nalists compete at the same ners to carry the torch with the junior winners accompanying for the opening time. ceremonies. * Recommend that the Slet conclude on a Sunday. Brother Dusan reviewed possible sites for the upcoming 46th Slet. These include: * Recommend adding an additional day to the Slet to introduce another sport- Kutztown, East Stroudsburg, Mansfi eld, Pa., Muhlenberg College, Elizabethtown, Slippery ing competition. Rock, Shippensburg and Malone. Airport location, hotel accommodations, campus space, * Include a 40 and over age group. campus climate, facilities and cost were factors reviewed and taken into consideration. * Recommend that a support person be paid to conduct miscellaneous errands After a lengthy discussion, the board members narrowed the list and recom- during the track and fi eld meet. Brother John suggested that we ask for a mended Slippery Rock, Shippensburg, and Malone. Sister Katie will contact all three col- volunteer sign up. leges regarding gymnasium and gymnastic competition availability. This information will * Ask each participating Group to donate to a charity. be forwarded to Brother Dusan to prepare information for the Board of Directors for fi nal All suggestions regarding the Slet were tabled until the next Physical Fitness selection. Brother Frank suggested that the Supreme Physical Fitness Board consider pri- Board meeting as has been the past practice. This will allow the Physical Fit- vate high schools which have housing facilities for a Slet. He will forward Brother Dusan ness Board to further discuss the recommendations at length closer to the information regarding such schools in the Akron-Canton, Ohio area to review. actual Slet dates. A lengthy discussion continued regarding the makeup and structure of the Slet and Third Session - January 21 ways to make changes to increase participation. Ideas included hosting a Sports Camp, and The session was opened with a prayer led by Sister Denise DiMartino. Brother hosting a Track and Field Meet in the off Slet year as ways of stimulating greater interest Damian read the roll call - all members present with Brother Larry, Brother Steve and Broth- and increase youth involvement. Also discussed were marketing techniques and mentoring er Albert excused from the third session. The committee reports continued. programs. Sister Katie will look into holding a camp at the SNPJ. Sports Information/Communication Committee - James C. Matlon, chairperson Brother Ed reminded each board member to submit their 2011 report of activi- * Goal is to have the Web site updated with forms, applications, rosters, and ties. Brother Dusan stressed that February 20 was the deadline for the submission of these dates of sporting events. A discussion regarding protocol for submitting in- reports. formation to the website followed. Lou Smeriglio is designated to monitor Brother Ed then outlined the sporting events in 2012 and those assigned to par- and up date the website. A discussion regarding making email contact infor- ticipate. The International Basketball and Volleyball Tournament is scheduled for April 13- mation more available on the website for members to contact. 15 in Pittsburgh. Nancy Kropolinsky is assigned to participate. The International Bowling * Facebook page - easier for younger members to gain information and keep Tournament is scheduled for May 4-6 in Cleveland, Oh. with John Underation assigned. in contact. Brother Damian provided information to board members for The International Softball Tournament is scheduled for July 13-15 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. with monitoring the Facebook website. Facebook Group Page lists sporting event Denise DiMartino assigned. The International Golf Tournament is set for August 10-12 in updates, and the Facebook Business Page is the formal front page of the DuBois, Pa. with Jennifer Romine and Martin Degnan assigned. The dates of the Supreme organization. A lengthy discussion was held regarding the makeup of the Clinic - Kurz will be announced shortly. Facebook and home webpage sites. Brother Ed stressed the responsibility of At this time, Brother Ed reviewed the recommendations of the Supreme Physical the board to ensure we update both pages with pictures and information. Fitness Board to be submitted to the Board of Directors for approval. Brother Jim will be responsible for monitoring website information and (Continued on page 14) PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 2, 2012

David Smeriglio is Hockey League Champ Sokol Birthdays David Smeriglio, a member of as his fellow teammates on the Assembly 162 in Clifton, N.J., NCHC Squirts team for a great MAY 5 a member of Wreath 111, Lorain, along with his NCHC Squirts 2012 season. Joanna Glugosh, Mississauga, Oh. teammates won the Garden State David, who turns 10 on May Ontario, Canada, a member of As- MAY 16 Youth Hockey League Squirt 14, is in the fourth grade at sembly 227, Toronto, Canada. Adolf Benca, Jr., Newburyport Gold Division Championship in a Theunis Day Grammar School MAY 6 MA, a member of Assembly 314 in 4-0 shutout over Admirals Navy in Wayne, N.J. His dad, Louis Alois A. Chmela, Larchmont, Boston, Mass. in Toms River, N.J. David along Smeriglio is in charge of our N.Y., a member of Assembly 182, Robert Latshaw, Reading, Pa., with his NCHC Squirts team- organization’s website. David New York City. a member of Assembly 261, Read- mates became the 2012 Pepsi proudly displays the champion- Claudia A. Gasparik-Marsik, ing, Pa. Champions in Buffalo, N.Y. on ship trophy and is shown below Esq., Old Bridge, N.J., a member of MAY 17 March 11, 2012 by defeating the with his fellow teammates at the Wreath 168, New York, N.Y. Joanne Parry Cazin, Ho Ho Buffalo Bison girls 6-0. Congrat- championship competition in Denice Michele Marks, Brook- Kus, N.J., a member of Assembly ulations go out to David as well Buffalo, N.J. lyn, N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, Yonkers, N.Y. 162, Clifton, N.J. Joann Keenan, Pittsburgh, Pa.,a MAY 7 member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, Margaret Iurato, Totowa, N.J., Pa. a member of Assembly 162, Clifton, Jennifer Spangler, Johnstown, N.J., personal secretary to the Su- Pa., a member of Wreath 14, John- preme Secretary at the home offi ce. stown , Pa. MAY 8 MAY 18 Emily Maslar, Davidsville, Pa., a George A. Blanda, Union- member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, Pa. town, Pa. a member of Assembly MAY 9 69, Smock, Pa. Michele Sipos, Estero, Fla. N.J., Carol C. Neslusan, Portsmouth, a member of Wreath 2, Passaic, N.J. N.H., a member of Assembly 28, Thomas Polchowski, Newtown, East Douglas, Mass. Conn., a member of Assembly 9, Matthew Parodi, Maywood, Bridgeport, Conn. N.J., a member of Assembly 162, MAY 10 Clifton, N.J. Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic, pas- Angelo A. Ricci, III, Ashley, Pa., tor of the Church of the Epiphany, a member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- Sayre, Pa. and our esteemed Su- Barre, Pa. preme Chaplain. Carmella Marie Suess, Pitts- Dolores J. Sonoga, Youngstown, burgh, Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Oh., a member of Wreath 54, Pittsburgh, Pa. Youngstown, Oh. Mark N. Spisak, Johnstown, Frank Zalesny, Jr. Huntington Pa., a member of Wreath 14, John- Mills, Pa., a member of Assembly stown, Pa. 219, Yonkers, N.Y. MAY 19 MAY 13 James H. Buck, Canfield, Our Ever-Popular, 304-Page Michael Malshefski, Nanticoke, Oh., a member of Assembly 108, Pa., a member of Assembly 136, Youngstown, Oh. Sokol Cook Book Nanticoke, Pa. Albert J. Gutasy, III, Greenwich, Emma Primini, Woodbury, N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, is Now in its Fourth Edition Conn., a member of Wreath 1, Yonkers, N.Y. Bridgeport, Conn. Robert Kudlacik, Parsippany, MAY 14 N.J., a member of Assembly 162, Megan E. Maslar, Douglassville, Clifton, N.J. Pa., a member of Wreath 155, Read- Joan Riley, Johnstown, Pa. a ing, Pa. member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, David Smeriglio, Wayne, N.J., a Pa. member of Assembly 162, Clifton, N.J. MAY 20 MAY 15 Daniel Palkovic, Erie, Pa., a Dolores Ganobcsik, Lorain, Oh., member of Assembly 64 Erie, Pa. a member of Wreath 111, Lorain, Nicholas J. Royle, Lemoyne, Oh. Pa., a member of Assembly 261, Jennifer Zemanek, Lorain, Oh., Reading, Pa.

Minutes of the Annual Meeting of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ (Continued from page 13) New Business Just $14.50 which includes postage and handling Under New Business the following were recommended. Sokol Assemblies and Wreaths can order a case of * Brother Jim asked that all members of the Supreme Physi- 12 cook books for just $160.00 – Place your order today! cal Fitness Board respond to him via email with their biogra- phy, including marital status, spouse, children, occupation, etc. Make check or money order payable to: * That all maintain personal accountability to complete all Slovak Catholic Sokol assigned duties to the best of their ability. P.O. Box 899 – 205 Madison Street * At this point in the meeting, new business was presented by Passaic, N.J. 07055 Sister Jennifer Romine and Sister Denise DiMartino. At the conclusion of the meeting, a cake was presented to the NAME______outgoing members, including Sister Julie Laury, Sister Sue Blosser and Brother Roger Manyak. With no further business, the annual meeting was adjourned on a ADDRESS______motion by Brother Dusan Dorich, seconded by Sister Kathy Watkins. Zdar Boh! CITY, STATE & ZIP______Respectfully submitted, NUMBER OF BOOKS______Edward D. Moeller (Effective January 1, 2012) Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 2, 2012 PAGE 15 22nd International Basketball Tournament Kent-Dudince Sister Cities (Continued from page 1) Group 14-B was led by TJ Mar- ing out to a 33-26 lead, led by 12 to note 10th anniversary TJ Martinak who had a game high tinak’s 14 points, Jim Trainor points from Brad Forestieri and Following the fall of Commu- vakia just outside Bratislava. The 22 points including four, 3 point scored 12 points, Rick Walker 10 points from Pat Elliott. Mark nism in the then-Czecho-Slovakia group was led by Rudy Bachna, baskets and Jim Trainor added 12 had 10 and Ben Moeller added 8 Matras led Perryopolis with 11 in 1989, a number of American cit- a native of Dudince and a profes- points for Pittsburgh. points, however it wasn’t enough points, including 3, three point ies formed cultural and educational sor at Kent State University. Rudy In the second game, Group for Pittsburgh. baskets. Joe Murtha added 7 ties with cities in Slovakia. Many of had been an ardent proponent of 6, Perryopolis, Pa. defeated the In the fi fth game, the two un- points and Andy Johnson chipped these ties, known as “Sister Cities” the Sokol movement all his life. Group 1, Passaic, N.J. team by a defeated teams squared off and in 5 points. In the second half, have enjoyed great success opening The city fathers approved the new fi nal score of 44-32. In the fi rst Group 14-A, Pittsburgh, Pa., de- Group 1 ran out of gas as Group a wonderful cultural bridge with association and the group’s fi rst half, Group 1 came out strong feated Group 6, Perryopolis, Pa. 6 applied defensive pressure and ancestral communities. offi cial meeting took place in Sep- led by Pat Elliott’s 9 points. Ri- by a fi nal score of 47-41. The held New Jersey to just 10 points. Among the most successful of tember 2002. The early meetings ley Tidholm scored 7 points for score at half time was 17-17 and Brad Foresteri scored a majority these Sister Cities has been the were held in the Kent City Council Perryopolis, including three out the fans in the stands were hop- of the points for his team in the Kent, Ohio - Dudince, Slovakia Chambers and later moved to the of four from the charity stripe. ing for an exciting second half to second half, but his 19 points was Sister City Association. This year Kent City Fire Station #1. Over Perryopolis really clamped down match the fi rst 20 minutes of bas- not enough to pull out a victory. marks the group’s 10th anniversary the decade-long existence of the on defense and held the Group ketball action. Joe Suchy played Five players from Group 6 scored and its 9th annual cultural banquet. group, many interesting and in- 1 team to only 13 points in the solid defense and scored 10 in the second half including, Mark This year’s festivities are scheduled novative activities have been held. second half. Group 1 was led by points for the winning team and Matras and Riley Tidholm with 7 for Sunday, May 20 at the Kent In 2003, the group hosted a visit Brad Forestieri who fi nished with Ray Iwanonkiw hit three, 3 point points each, Scott Usher, Andy Elks Lodge Hall located at Elks to Slovakia with 22 members par- 9 points. Group 6 was led by Ri- baskets and was the second lead- Johnson and Ryan Pato all scored Lane - 2245 State Route 59, behind ticipating. The Mayor of Dudince, ley Tidholm’s 21 points and Mark ing scorer for Group 14-A. Riley four points. the Twin Star Bowling in Kent, Pokluda and Kent City Manager Matras added 10 points for Per- Tidholm and Mark Matras both The fraternalism and good Oh. The festive celebration begins Lew Steinbrecker met, exchanged ryopolis. scored 11 points for Perryopolis. sportsmanship was evident dur- with a social hour beginning at 1 greetings and gifts and signed the In the third game, the Group In the sixth game of the day, ing the entire tournament and the p.m. followed by dinner catered by Sister City charter. In 2004, the 14-A team from Pittsburgh, Pa. Group 1, Passaic, N.J. defeated 45 players and coaches who par- Tom’s Country Place beginning at group arranged for a 30-member defeated Group 5, Cleveland, Oh. Group 5, Cleveland, Oh. by a fi nal ticipated in the event are looking 2 p.m. At 3 p.m. the cultural pro- Kent choir to visit Dudince where by a fi nal score of 43-39. Points score of 46-37. Group 1 was led forward to the 23rd International gram will begin. Music during the they performed, including Slovak were really hard to come by as by Rob Eickenberg who scored Tournament that will be held in social hour and dinner will be pro- tunes. That same year the group both teams played solid defense 15 points and many of his points April 2014. The international vided by the Johnny Pastirik Band welcomed young Slovak athletes and Pittsburgh led at halftime 16- were scored with layups as New competition is held biennially. of Cleveland. Dancing will follow who came to Cleveland to com- 15. The game opened up in the Jersey controlled the offensive A lot of the players are also the cultural program. Featured dur- pete at the International Children’s second half and Josh Tofi l from and defensive boards. Other play- looking forward to the next Slo- ing the colorful cultural program Games. In 2006, a second heritage Pittsburgh popped in three, 3 point ers from Group 1 who had great vak Catholic Sokol Group Team will be the Sarisan Slovak Dance tour from Kent visited Dudince shots, to fi nish with 9 points. Joe games included Brad Forestieri Event, the 25th International Soft- Ensemble of Detroit, Mich. under where the locals warmly welcomed Suchy from Pittsburgh added 13 who had 12 points and Chris Ban- ball Tournament which is sched- the direction of its founder, Milan the Americans. In return, in 2008, points and Jordan Jennings scored quecer added 11 points. Andy uled for Kirby Field in Wilkes- Straka; the Slovenske Mamicky of Kent welcomed a 5-member del- 5 points for the winning team. Underation led Cleveland with 9 Barre, Pa., during the weekend of Greater Cleveland Vocal Ensemble egation from Dudince providing a Group 5 was led by Paul Hersh- points, Brian Knis and Paul Her- July 13-15, 2012. For additional who will present an array of tradi- number of activities enjoyed by the berger’s 12 points while Alex Un- shberger both scored 8 points for information on the softball com- tional Slovak folk songs, conclud- guests and Sister City members. deration added 8 points. Group 5. petition, those interested should ing with the spirited and enthusi- The group toured many notable In the fourth game of the day, In the consolation fi nale, Group contact their local Group Sports astic performance by our youngest Cleveland-area Slovak cultural in the consolation bracket, Group 1 had a fantastic fi rst half jump- Director or give me a call at (973) Slovak cultural enthusiasts, the Lu- sites and were hosted at dinners and 1 defeated Group 14-B by a fi - 292-3509. Zdar Boh! cinka Children’s Slovak Folk En- evening gatherings, providing a nal score of 67-44. Group 1 was Final Standings Wins Losses semble of Greater Cleveland under wonderful cultural exchange. More led by Pat Elliott’s 23 points in- 1st Place - Group 14-A, Pittsburgh, Pa. 3 0 the direction of Nadia Oros, cho- recently, the group hosts exhibits cluding 4, three point shots, Lo- 2nd Place - Group 6, Perryopolis, Pa. 2 2 reography and Tom Ivanec, pro- and cultural programs including renzo Castaldo added 13 points 3rd Place - Group 1, Passaic, N.J. 2 2 gram coordinator. Tickets for the tours to Slovakia. Monthly meet- and Brad Forestieri chipped in 9 4th Place - Group 5, Cleveland, Oh. 1 2 wonderful afternoon celebrating ings provide a wonderful evening points for the New Jersey team. 5th Place - Group 14-B, Pittsburgh, Pa. 0 2 Slovak pride are $20.00 per person. of sharing a wonderful meal, often Advance ticket sales only. Make with lectures and cultural presenta- checks payable to: Kent-Dudince tions making for unique Slovak fel- Celebrating Slovak Independence in Carteret, N.J. Sister City Association, 1544 Vine lowship. Individual dues are $15.00 St., Kent, OH 44240 or call Rudy with family membership at $25.00. Bachna, tel. (330)673-3255. Dead- Dues or information may be sent to line for dinner reservations is Tues- Brother Rudy Bachna at the above day, May 15th. address listed. The group had its beginning on Finally, we offer a warm “Naz- July 4, 2002 when a group of indi- dar” to Brother Rudy Bachna, a viduals met with Kent city offi cials life-long proponent of the Sokol with the idea of establishing a sis- movement, as well as all associated ter city association with the city of with the Kent-Dudince Sister City Dudince located in southwest Slo- Association on its 10th anniversary. 15th Tour of Slovakia set by Youngstown Sister Cities The Youngstown, Ohio - Spiss- are available. The trip affords a ka Nova Ves Sister Cities Associa- once-in-a-lifetime visit to the land tion will host its 15th annual Tour of our ancestors. of Slovakia scheduled for July Adventure International Travel 10 to July 24. The tour will visit of Lakewood, Oh. is handling all include visits to many areas of arrangements. Our well-known Slovakia including the country’s Group 6 Sokol members and vet- capital, Bratislava, as well as Pies- eran travel specialists, Jim and Kay tany, Trnava, Nitra, Presov, Bans- Bench of Derry, Pa. will serve as ka Bystrica, Sliac as well as Spiss- the tour guides. The approximate ka Nova Ves, Youngstown’s Sister cost of the trip, which includes air City located in the heart of the travel, hotels, meals and admission On Wednesday, March 14th, representatives of the area’s Slovak community gathered at City Spis region. The tour will include to cultural sites is $3,600.00 based Hall in Carteret, N.J. for the traditional Slovak fl ag raising in observance of the 73rd anniver- time in the High Tatras, a rafting on double occupancy. For addition- sary of the proclamation of the independence of the fi rst Slovak Republic. Daniel J. Reiman, ride on the Dunajec River which al information and complete itin- mayor of the Borough of Carteret, proclaimed the day as Slovak Independence Day and paid forms the boundary between Slo- erary call Jim Bench at (724)858- tribute to the generations of Slovaks and their descendendants who have contributed to the vakia and Poland in the heart of 5843, or email jmbench@yahoo. growth and development of the community. We thank Diane Gruskowski, department assistant the scenic, Pieniny National Park com. Or contact Adventure Inter- of the Hotel, Restaurant & Institution Management Department of Middlesex Country College as well as visits to historical sites, national Travel at (216) 228-7171 for sharing this story with our readers. many beautiful churches and cas- or toll free: 800-542-2487, email tles. Side trips to ancestral villages [email protected]. PAGE 16 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 2, 2012

In Memoriam Slovak Catholic Sokol extends sincere sympathy to Obituaries... the bereaved families of deceased members MARCH 2012 Assembly/Wreath Member Age Date of Death Rev. Martin Svitan, pastor of New York’s Assembly 11 Sandy Marie Turner, Chicago, IL 36 May 27, 2010 Assembly 11 Phyllis Waters, Chicago, IL 77 February 20, 2012 St. John Nepomucene Parish, laid to rest Assembly 23 Robert J. Longhi, Torrington, CT 72 March 5, 2012 Assembly 34 Joseph J. Perzel, Minneapolis, MN 82 February 29, 2012 The Rev. Martin Svitan, the the Archdiocese of New York. In Assembly 36 Zofi a Glodek, Detroit, MI 65 February 17, 2012 beloved pastor of New York’s St. 1996, he was appointed chaplain Assembly 57 Elizabeth Sosnowski, Allentown, PA 91 June 27, 2009 John Nepomucene Parish, passed at Benedictine Hospital in Kings- Assembly 64 Elizabeth C. Lukaszewski, Erie, PA 95 March 1, 2012 away peacefully in the rectory on ton, N.Y. Following the death of Assembly 78 Joseph A. Stofko, Bethlehem, PA 89 March 17, 2012 Tuesday, April 10, the Rev. Robert J. Assembly 78 Thomas Schrader, Bethlehem, PA 87 February 23, 2012 2012 following a Tomlian in Janu- Assembly 127 Helen Wawerchak, Monessen, PA 93 January 26, 2012 brief illness. He ary 1999, Cardinal Assembly 127 Leonard A. Kotch, Monessen, PA 82 March 20, 2012 was 72. John O’Connor Assembly 177 John J. Firca, Lorain, OH 72 March 5, 2012 A native of Kra- appointed him Assembly 179 Richard Kobulinsky, Sr., North Braddock, PA 48 November 14, 2011 vany, a village lo- pastor of St. John Assembly 180 John Jacob Almasy, Canton, OH 81 March 14, 2012 cated just outside Nepomucene Assembly 188 Andrew Mormak, Lansford, PA 86 December 17, 2011 the city of Poprad pParish, effective Assembly 201 Raymod Shurites, Larksville, PA 77 February 24, 2012 in the Spis region March 30, 1999. Assembly 211 Joseph J. Tumpak, Youngstown, OH 90 February 15, 2012 of northeastern He was formally Assembly 227 Laurie Anne Burrows, Toronto, CN 50 March 10, 2012 Slovakia, Father installed as pastor Assembly 227 Krista Glugosh, Toronto, CN 42 February 29, 2012 Martin was born of the Manhattan Assembly 257 Joan Jursinic, Chicago, IL 78 February 11, 2012 there November parish, which has Assembly 295 Anna M. Merda, Duquesne, PA 84 March 2012 6, 1939. He was been affectionately Assembly 312 Frank Gasper, Passaic, NJ 93 March 24, 2012 educated locally. known as “The Assembly 312 Theresa Kraynack, Passaic, NJ 76 August 25, 2009 Following the Warsaw Pact Inva- Slovak Basilica in New York” by Wreath 1 Donna Mastroni, Bridgeport, CT 58 March 3, 2012 sion of Czecho-Slovakia in August Monsignor John G. Woolsey on Wreath 1 Mary Chervenak, Bridgeport, CT 90 March 19, 2012 1968 and the collapse of what was April 3, 1999. Wreath 2 Emeline R. Pojednic, Passaic, NJ 95 December 8, 2011 historically known as The Prague During his very fruitful ministry Wreath 11 Victor Michael Mihal, Johnstown, NY 90 January 26, 2012 Spring, a movement to bring about at St. John’s, Father Svitan under- Wreath 14 Helen C. Karas, Johnstown, PA 90 February 27, 2012 a more democratic and human face took the complete renovation of the Wreath 18 Elizabeth Bruno, East Douglas, MA 87 February 17, 2012 to Communism, Father Martin de- church and parish facilities. He was Wreath 21 Lily S. Dykstra, Superior, WI 97 January 24, 2012 cided to emigrate to the west. He ever a beloved spiritual and cultur- Wreath 34 Agnes Grospitch, Cleveland, OH 84 December 10, 2010 arrived in the United States on al leader of the New York area Slo- Wreath 54 Carol Ann Miller, Youngstown, OH 54 February 29, 2012 February 6, 1969 for a visit with vak community. His kind heart and Wreath 81 Evelyn L. Lepack, Whiting, IN 80 February 29, 2012 his sister who was then residing outgoing personality endeared him Wreath 85 Agnes Maddalon, McKees Rocks, PA 92 March 7, 2012 on Long Island. He decided to stay to the faithful far beyond the island and build a new life in America. of Manhattan. Many of his parish- He answered the call of the Lord ioners reside throughout the New Former Physical Fitness Board Member in Oakville, Ontario. A Mass of and decided to pursue studies for York metropolitan area and return Laurie Anne Burrows, 50 laid to rest Christian burial was celebrated in the priesthood. On September 13, to St. John’s where Father Martin’s St. Dominic Church in Oakville on 1972, he left New York for Rome kind and effective ministry always following brief battle with Leukemia Thursday, March 15. Interment fol- to begin studies at the Pontifi cal touched them in a very special way. lowed the liturgy. In lieu of fl owers, Laurie Ann Burrows, passed second year Kinesiology student at the family requests that donations Lateran University, residing at the He was a wonderful priest and will away in the early hours of Satur- Wilfrid Laurier University in Wa- Nepomucene College. He com- be sorely missed. As a leader of the in Laurie’s memory be made to the day, March 10th at Princess Mararet terloo and Daniel, 16, an eleventh Leukemia and Lymphoma Society pleted his theological studies at Slovak community, Father Martin Hospital in Toronto, Canada after grader at St. Thomas Aquinas High the Lateran University. Archbishop actively supported the work of the of Canada. The family would also a brief but School in Oakville, Ontario. ask that individuals consider paying Jozef Tomko ordained him a Dea- Slovak Catholic Federation and the courageous In the obituary, it was noted that con on December 2, 1979 in the Slovak League of America, as well Laurie’s memory forward by reg- battle with “Laurie was a woman admired by istering as a bone marrow donor at Chapel of the Slovak Institute of as our Slovak Catholic fraternals. Leukemia. all as a teacher, mentor, trainer, nu- SS. Cyril and Methodius in Rome, On Sunday afternoon, April 15 Onematch.ca. To learn more about She had just tritionist, friend, daughter, sister, Laurie’s journey please visit www. now known as the Pontifi cal Slo- the body of Father Martin lay in turned 50 wife and mother who would light up vak College of SS. Cyril and Meth- state in the church. That evening caringbridge.org/visit/lauriebur- on February a room with her smile and her sunny rows. odius. Father Martin was the fi rst at 7:30 p.m., the Mass of the Holy 23rd. Lau- disposition just by walking into it to be ordained to the Order of Dea- Eucharist was offered with the As her obituary so beautifully rie hailed and leave it brighter on her departure notes: “A guiding light has been tak- con by Tomko, who had recently Most Reverend Gerald T. Walsh, from a by all the lives that she had touched received episcopal consecration. Auxiliary Bishop of New York as en from us and replaced by a bright well-known in some meaningful way. Laurie had star for all to see as another angel On December 23, 1979, he was principal celebrant. Homilist at the Canadian Sokol family and was a vitality that was unparalleled and ordained a priest of the Diocese liturgy was the Very Rev. George takes her place in heaven.” Laurie enrolled as a member of Assembly was instrumental in changing many so beautifully mirrored our faith of Spis in Slovakia by Cardinal J. Torok, C.O., pastor and provost 227 in Toronto by her father, John lives through her kindness, generos- Giovanni Canestri in the chapel of of the Oratory of St. Philip Neri and heritage traditions. She was a E. Jasenec, who currently serves as ity and love; she simply made us all model fraternalist who was a credit the Convent of the Contemplative in Old Tappan, N.Y. The funeral president of Group 19. She served better people setting a wonderful ex- Visitation Sisters in Rome. On the liturgy was celebrated on Mon- to the Slovak Catholic Sokol. She as the Physical Directress of Group ample of how to live your life.” will be sorely missed. My she rest in feast of St. Stephen, December 26, day, April 16 with His Eminence, 19 for many years and competed at Laurie was pre-deceased by best 1979, he celebrated his fi rst solemn Timothy Michael Cardinal Dolan, peace. Our sympathy goes out to the many of our Sokol Slets. In 1987, friend and sister Sue and leaves be- Jasenec and Burrows families. Mass in the chapel of the Slovak Archbishop of New York, as prin- the delegates of the 25th quadren- hind loving parents, John and Helen Institute in Rome. cipal celebrant. An additional 15 nial convention of the Slovak Catho- Jasenec, wonderfully supportive On April 23, 1980, Father Svitan priests concelebrated the liturgy. lic Sokol assembled in Reading, Pa. and loving brother John and his wife Mary F. Chervenak, 90 returned to New York City where The homily in English and Slovak elected her as a Member of the Su- Julie. She was the beloved daughter- Wreath 1 member he began his priestly ministry as was given by the Reverend Stefan preme Physical Fitness Board. She in-law to Marie and Jack Burrows Mary F. Chervenak of New Ha- an assistant to the late Monsignor Chanas. The church was fi lled to served from 1988 to 1991 in this of Hamilton and loved sister-in-law ven, Conn., previously of the Black Stephen J. Hudacek at the parish capacity for both liturgies. position. of Karen and partner, David. Laurie Rock section of Bridgeport, Conn, of St. John Nepomucene. Begin- Serving as musical coordina- A native of Toronto, Laurie Anne is survived by cousins in the Krupa, passed away peacefully on March ning in 1982, he was transferred to tor for both liturgies was the Rev. was born there February 23, 1962, Szabo and Fundarek families along 19. She was 90. the parish of St. Joseph in Glasco, Richard D. Baker, pastor of St. daughter of John Ernest Jasenec and with countless friends, neighbors A native of Bridgeport, Mary N.Y. where he served as an asso- Malachy’s - The Actors’ Chapel in the former Helen Anne Rudlai. Her and brother and sister Sokols and was born there May 11, 1921, ciate. He subsequently served at New York and chaplain of Group 1. dad has been president of Group 19 Sokolky. She is also survived by her daughter of the late Matthew and St. Mary’s Parish in Poughkeep- May this kind and loving pas- for many years. She was educated much-loved best dog in the world, Theresa Slossar Kurimsky. She sie, N.Y., St. Christopher’s Par- tor, patriotic American and faithful locally. She married Bruce Burrows Polly. was pre-deceased by her beloved ish in Red Hook, N.Y. and Infant son of the Slovak nation, now rest 23 years ago. Her spouse survives. Family, friends and fellow frater- spouse, the late George Chervenak, Savior Parish in Pine Bush, N.Y. in peace. May he enjoy the beatifi c The marriage has been blessed with nalists paid their respects to Laurie Jr. She was educated locally and In 1990, he was incardinated into vision! two sons, Alexander, 20, who is a at the Kopriva Taylor Funeral Home (Continued on page 17)

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Mary F. Chervenak, 90 law Raymond Pompano. Slovak language classes Family, friends and fellow fra- set for Pittsburgh Group 6 Semi-Annual Meeting set for May 27 Wreath 1 member ternalists paid their fi nal respects The Western Pennsylvania Slo- Group 6 “Msgr. Andrew Hlinka” of Perryopolis, Pa. will host to Sister Chervenak at the Pistey vak Cultural Association (WP- (Continued from page 16) its semi-annual meeting on Sunday, May 27 beginning at 1 p.m. at Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian SCA) is pleased to announce its worked in a doll factory sewing Caporella’s Italian Ristorante located in Grindle Station at 90 Pitts- burial was celebrated on March 23 fall Slovak language program. clothes for dolls and then worked burgh Street in Uniontown, Pa. All Group 6 members are invited to at Holy Name of Jesus Church. Slovak language classes will at Remington Arms making am- attend. Interment followed at St. Michael meet every Tuesday beginning munition to support the war effort. On our meeting agenda will be discussion of our Group’s partici- Cemetery in Stratford. May our September 4th thru October 30th Following her marriage to George, pation in upcoming fraternal and sporting events. We congratulate our Sister Mary, who so beautifully from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The classes she became a homemaker and took Group 6 basketball enthusiasts on their recent second place honors at mirrored our faith and fraternal tra- meet at the Brashear Association on her greatest roles as wife and our International Basketball Tournament held in Pittsburgh this past ditions now rest in peace. located at 2005 Sarah Street in mother. She did this until for many Pittsburgh, Pa., tel. (412) 531- April. years before returning to work as an 1912. Because a luncheon is involved, reservations are necessary. For assistant manager for Lofts Candy Clara Mischik, 102 The instructor will be Bozena reservations call (724)736-4032. We hope to have all Group 6 lodges Stores in Bridgeport and Trumbull, Wreath 1 member Hilko. Tuition is $15.00 for mem- represented at our meeting. An enjoyable afternoon is assured. Conn. Clara Mischik, who resided bers of the WPSCA and $20.00 for Zdar Boh! Mary was a devoted mother, for many years in New York City, non members. To reserve a place, Anna Mae Warnick grandmother, aunt and friend to passed away peacefully on March call Pam at tel. (412)531-2990. President all who had the pleasure of know- 15 in the Pope John Paul II in Dan- Elaine Andras ing her. Her obituary noted that bury, Conn. She was 102. Secretary she enjoyed making people laugh A native of Bridgeport, Conn. HELPFULL SLOVAK and had a kind word and smile for Clara was born there January 28, Celebrating leadership among us everyone. In her spare time, she 1910, daughter of Slovak immi- WEBSITES tatted and loved to crochet. Every grant parents, the late Andrew Slovak Embassy, 2012 Fraternalist of the Year program day was special for Mary, but the and Julia Kollar Mischik. She was Washington, D.C. honors volunteerism and outreach holidays more so. Christmas was raised in the former St. John Nepo- wvw slovakembassy-us.org special when she made her tradi- mucene Slovak Parish there and The word “fraternal,” gener- our members to nominate an indi- tional Slovak Christmas Eve sup- was a long-time member of Wreath U.S. Embassy, Bratislava, ally pertains to camaraderie and vidual as our 2012 Slovak Catho- lic Sokol Fraternalist of the Year. per. 1 of the Slovak Catholic Sokol. She Slovakia brotherhood, and has been in our American vocabulary for the past This year’s honoree will receive a She never gave up hope and her was educated locally, and worked www usembassy. sk faith gave her the strength to fi ght in New York City at the Found- 150 years, ever since the found- plaque, along with a gift of $200.00 to the end. She was a long-time ling Hospital as an infant nurse for ing of the fi rst fraternal benefi t as a small token of our gratitude for General information on Slovakia society. Fraternals came together his/her fraternal efforts. In addition, member of the former St. John many years. Following her retire- www.slovensko.com Nepomucene Slovak Parish in ment, Clara remained in New York to offer mutual aid. In 1905, our the individual selected as our orga- Bridgeport until it closed in 1991. organization’s founders came to nization’s Fraternalist of the Year is until returning to Connecticut and Offi ce of Government in Slovakia Since then, she was a member of together with the purpose of assist- recommended to the American Fra- the Pope John Paul II Center. www. government.gov.sk Holy Name of Jesus Parish in Strat- Our Sister Sokolka is survived by ing their fellow members. And for ternal Alliance(formerly known as ford. She was a long-time Sokolka two nieces, Sheila Milano of West the past nearly 107 years, members the National Fraternal Congress Slovak Trade and Development of Wreath 1 and participated in nu- Haven, Conn. and Nancy Marquis of the Slovak Catholic Sokol have of America) for consideration Agency merous Slovak and Sokol activities and husband William of Milford, reached out in the best traditions as their 2012 Fraternalist of the over the years. Conn.; one nephew, Joseph Mis- www.sario.sk of volunteerism to not only assist Year. The 2012 Fraternalist of Mary is survived by her daugh- chik and wife Janet of Monroe, their fellow Sokol members but to the Year winners will be honored ter, Barbara Pompano and her son, Conn. and one sister-in-law Mil- Slovaks and Slovakia assist in many worthwhile projects during the 126th American Fra- Robert G. Chervenak and d his dred Mischik of Trumbull, Conn. www.slovak.com in their local communities. ternal Alliance Annual Conven- wife, Mary M. Chervenak; two The Galello-Luchansky Funeral Since 1985, our organization tion to be held in New Orleans, grandsons, George Pompano and Home was in charge of arrange- Slovak Tourist Board has taken the opportunity to salute Louisiana in September. One Matthew Chervenak; sister-in- ments. Graveside services were www.sacr.sk the fraternal leaders among us. We winner and two runners up from law, Lydia Kurimsky; and several held on March 19 at St. Michael’s have been blessed with countless among the participating frater- nieces, nephews and godsons. In Cemetery in Stratford, Conn. offi - Slovak Chamber of Commerce individuals who have labored to nals will be honored. addition to her husband and par- ciated by Monsignor George Birge. www.spok.sk promote fraternal outreach. Such So now is the time to think ents, Mary was predeceased by her May our departed Sister Sokolka, individuals may be in leadership about who among your local lodge or Group is deserving of sister, Anna Buderer, her brother, a woman of great faith and charity, Phone Directories in Slovakia roles or often they are behind the scenes individuals committed to recognition. We invite our mem- John Kurimsky; and her son-in- now rest in peace. www.zoznamst.sk (Slovak) getting the job done. We’re speak- bers to submit the name of an in- ing of Sokol members who, through dividual who in their estimation National Bank of Slovakia example and accomplishment, pro- is worthy to be considered as our (Editor’s note: We have noticed a number of returned www.nbs.sk vide outstanding volunteer service 2012 Fraternalist of the Year. An copies of our Falcon due to incorrect ad dress es of our to our organization and in the com- individual member, an Assembly, Slovakia On Line members. We ask that when individuals move, that they munities in which they reside. They Wreath or Group may nominate (General Information) are wonderful ambassadors of the an individual. We have a nomi- com plete the form below for a change of address or www skonline.sk fraternal benefi t system. We want nation form available for those call the home offi ce. We thank you for your continued to salute such individuals. who would like to recommend co op er a tion) Slovak Newspapers Each year we ask our member- an individual. A nomination form www.szm.sk (Slovak) ship to take the time to nominate is available by contacting Edi- an individual member, who in their tor Daniel F. Tanzone, who co- CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR REQUEST General Guide to estimation, has labored in the best ordinates the program. Call him FOR SLOVAK CATHO LIC FALCON the Slovak Republic traditions of volunteerism and de- at the home offi ce at 800 886- www.slovakia.org serve to be recognized. Such indi- 7656. Deadline for receipt of the P.O.BOX 899 • 205 MADISON STREET viduals are mentors and serve as completed nomination form is PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 Web Page for Tourists models for others. We encourage Wednesday, June 27, 2012. www.enioyslovakia.com T NEW T CHANGE T CAN CEL LATION Keep Your Slovak Catholic Sokol Slovak Cultural Calendar Certifi cate No.______www.kultura.sk Home Offi ce Numbers Handy TOLL FREE NUMBER – 1-800-886-7656 Name______Slovak National Museum www.snm.sk HOME OFFICE – (973) 777-2605 or 777-2606 New Ad dress______DIRECTOR OF SALES – 1-888-381-5431 or (412) 381-5431 Slovak Academy of Sciences UNDERWRITING – (973) 777-4704 City______State______Zip______www.savba.sk EDITOR – (973) 777-4010 FAX NUMBER – (973) 779-8245 Old Address______Slovak National Theater www.snd.sk E-MAIL – [email protected] City______State______Zip______WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Slovak Television www.stv.sk PAGE 18 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 2, 2012

KIDS’ CORNER “Detský kútik ” May, 2012

“God could not be everywhere and therefore he made mothers”

M.O.M.by Leanne Guenther By Dr. Michael Kopanic Slovenské slová [Slow–ven–skeh slow–vaah ] Note “á” M is for the many times you’ve hugged me, spelling with a long on the plural. O’s for the outstanding things you do, May = máj [ my ] M is all our memories together -- mother = matka [maaht – kah ] mom = mama [ mah-mah ] Mom, I am so glad that I have you! mommy = mamička [ mah-meech-kah ] Mother’s Day - Deň matiek [ Den maw-tyek ] (soft „n“) Happy Mother's Day ! = Šťastný Deň matiek! [Shtyawst MOM PUZZLE –nee den maw–tyek ] (soft „n“) Draw a picture for your mom or of your mom and write on it, “Mom, I love you to pieces”. Then, cut it up into pieces and give it to mom. Slovak Sayings = Slovenské porekadlá [ Slow–ven– skeh poor-eh-kawd-lah ] THINGS TO DO FOR MOTHER'S DAY Je deň matiek, mamka, mamička drahá, prijmi od

synáčka (od dcery) želania zdravia. Here are some suggestions on things you can do for Mother's Day :-  = It is Mother's Day, mom, dear mommy, accept from your Gift of time for Mother's Day would surely please her. Do something son (your daughter) wishes for good health. she likes together. Spend a whole day with her.  Give her a jar with several coupons of things you will do for her. Be sure to decorate the jar.  Make dinner and /or have a picnic  Take her somewhere she likes to go. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU!!!!!  Take time to make a special card for her listing out why she is special

and why you love her.  Write a special poem for mom. Benjamin Roman 5/3  Make a family scrapbook page for her. Jaquelyn Manyak 5/12  Take her out to a SPA. Xaviar Yuhas 5/13  A picnic for mom.  Give a foot and back massage. Justin Bioni 5/14  Special breakfast in bed. Octavia Dixon 5/20

THINGS NOT TO DO ON MOTHER'S DAY Lucia Yuhas 5/21 :- Alexis Marie Eckenrode 5/22  Wake up late and make her wait for you. Noah Mangan- 5/24  Leave your bed unmade or a messy house. Jude Maryak 5/27  Argue with your siblings.  Talk on your phone or text all the time. Vayda Korenoski 5/28  Show signs of impatience or trying to get through Mother's Day so Scott Hvozdovic 5/29 you can go on a date or do your stuff.

 Take her out but your mind is somewhere else.  Don't let mom do household chores - it's Mother's Day!  Don't buy things like a toaster, vacuum cleaner, etc. SLOVENSKÝ KATOLÍCKY SOKOL, 2. MÁJA 2012 PAGE 19

Vatikánske múzeá chcú vystaviť V Bratislave a okolí USA by privítali väčšie investície slovanské nálezy z Bojnej sa zarába najviac do obrany na Slovensku O slovanské nálezy z Bojnej tikáne, čakáme ešte na defi nitívne (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) Slovenský premiér Rob- členských krajín očakáva vý- v okrese Topoľčany má záujem schválenie výstavy,“ povedal kraji druhý najlepšie zarábajúci ert Fico sa 24. apríla stretol s davky na úrovni dvoch percent. aj Vatikán. Podľa predbežných Ruttkay. Záujem o zapožičanie kraj. Nasleduje Trenčiansky kraj, americkým veľvyslancom Th e- To však v súčasnosti ne- plánov by naše národné poklady nálezov z Bojnej majú podľa jeho kde ľudia v priemere zarobia 815 odorom Sedgwickom, ktorý dodržiava viacero krajín a minis- mali vystaviť v Rafaelovej sále Va- slov aj viaceré múzeá v Nemecku eur mesačne. Najnižšiu mzdu premiérovi Ficovi povedal, Spo- ter obrany Martin Glváč, ako aj tikánskych múzeí. Informovala o a v Čechách. majú ľudia v Prešovskom kraji, jené štáty americké by privítali, Fico už avizovali, že v najbližšom tom dnes agentúra SITA. Výstava V Bojnej existovala zhruba od kde zarobia v priemere 729 eur, keby Slovensko investovalo viac období nemožno očakávať, že by by sa mala konať v roku 2013, roku 800 do roku 920 aglomerá- čo je o 19 % menej ako celoslo- do svojej obrany. sa k nej mohlo Slovensko dostať. teda pri príležitosti 1150. výročia cia troch hradísk, ktoré zanikli venský priemer. Avšak vzhľadom na to, že Slo- Fico a Sedgwick prebrali aj príchodu svätých Cyrila a Meto- násilnou cestou. Veľké množstvo Najmenej zarábajú v každom vensko zohráva významnú úlohu ďalšie oblasti spolupráce SR a da na naše územie. pozoruhodných nálezov doka- kraji ľudia s najnižším vzdelaním. pri nasadzovaní ozbrojených síl USA. Veľvyslanec USA vyzdvi- „Myšlienka sa zrodila minulý zuje, že Bojná bola sídlom mi- Ľudia, ktorí nemajú vzdelanie v medzinárodných operáciách, hol predovšetkým spoločné záuj- rok, keď sa slovenský veľvyslanec estneho kniežacieho rodu. Našli a ukončili len základnú školu, v Washington berie do úvahy aj my oboch krajín v oblasti podni- pri Svätej stolici s predstaviteľmi sa tu napríklad odlievané zvony, priemere zarobia v Bratislavskom ekonomickú situáciu, v ktorej sa kania a diplomacie. Ministerstva kultúry SR a s šperky, tisíce kovových nálezov kraji 630 eur mesačne. Najmenej dnes SR nachádza. Zároveň sa počas stretnutia riaditeľom Vatikánskych múzeí ako sú kopije, šípy, jazdecké os- bez vzdelania zarobia ľudia v Ni- “Samozrejme, by sme radi vi- zaujímal o priority novej vlády. dohodli na tom, že nejaká trohy či poľnohospodárske a trianskom kra ji. deli rast obranného rozpočtu, ale “Premiér naznačil, že škrtanie výstava zo Slovenska by mohla remeselnícke nástroje. Najväčšie „Platy ľudí s najnižším vz- musíme byť realisti, pretože je to nie je jediný spôsob ako sa vy- byť prezentovaná priamo vo Va- hradisko má rozlohu až 12 hek- delaním sú si ale v jednotlivých zložité, keď Slovensko musí splniť rovnať s ekonomickými problé- tikáne,“ povedal riaditeľ Archeo- tárov. regiónoch veľmi podobné. kritérium trojpercentného defi - mami a existujú aj iné opatrenia. logického ústavu v Nitre Matej Najväčšiu časť opevnenia vyt- Človek so základným vzdelaním citu (do roku 2013). To si bude Zdôraznil ekonomický rast,” po- Ruttkay. Zdôraznil, že nálezy z vorili stavitelia zrejme v roku zarobí v najhoršie platenom v vyžadovať väčší ekonomický rast, vedal Sedgwick. Bojnej sú významným dokladom 894, čo je rok smrti kráľa Svä- porovnaní s naj-lepšie plateným ale Slovensko je výborný partner Od premiéra si podľa vlast- počiatkov kresťanstva v Európe. topluka a doba, kedy vzrastalo krajom len o 13 percent menej,“ v oblasti obrany,” povedal pre ných slov vypočul veľa dobrých Okrem známych plakiet, ktoré nebezpečenstvo pre slovanské povedal manažér prieskumu TASR americký veľvyslanec na nápadov a zaželal vláde veľa dokladajú kresťanstvo a písmo komunity. Objavenie náleziska Platy.sk Miroslav Dravecký. Slovensku Th eodor Sedgwick po úspechov. na našom území už pred prícho- vyvrátilo hypotézu, že Nitra bola Ľudia, ktorí majú ukončené stretnutí s premiérom Robertom Americký veľvyslanec pred- dom Cyrila a Metoda, uvidia jediným mocenským centrom 9. vysokoškolské vzdelanie, zaro- Ficom. pokladá, že medzi predstaviteľmi návštevníci Vatikánu napríklad storočia na našom území. Nález- bia v najlepšie zarábajúcom Slovensko v súčasnosti in- oboch krajín by sa mohli už v aj celý zachovaný zvon či pred- isko Bojná je známe najmä vďaka Bratislavskom kraji o vyše tretinu vestuje do obrany zhruba 1,1 najbližšej budúcnosti uskutočniť mety bežnej potreby, na ktorých nálezu pozlátených plakiet z 9. viac ako v najhoršie zarábajúcom percenta HDP. NATO však od aj rokovania na najvyššej úrovni. sú znázornené kríže. Súčasťou storočia, ktoré pravdepodobne Prešov-skom kraji. expozície majú byť aj viaceré zdobili prenosný oltár. Vedci sa Výrazné regionálne platové naše písomné pamiatky. „Tento domnievajú, že jeden z nápi- rozdiely sú aj v jednotlivých Ľudová tradícia - stavanie mája rok sa budú pripravovať archi- sov na nich by mohol znamenať kategóriách pozícií. Rozdiely Mesiac máj sa už od nepamäti tektonické štúdie, lebo scenár už „Verím v Boha“ a druhý zrejme pri dobre platených pozíciách považuje za mesiac lásky a zrodu je kompletne hotový v taliančine spomína archanjela Michala. sú aj stovky eur mesačne. Kým nového života. Máje boli známe aj slovenčine a odovzdaný vo Va- - SITA v priemere človek pracujúci v už veľmi dávno. Staroveké národy informačných technológiách dávali pred 1. májom na domy a v Bratislavskom kraji zarobí hospodárske budovy stromčeky Slovenský spevák Miroslav Žbirka sa predstaví v USA na ochranu pred zlými duchmi mesačne 1 467 eur, jeho ko- Populárny spevák Miroslav koncert Somerville City Club, a chorobami. Májová zeleň ako lega z Prešovského kraja zarobí magický prostriedok vyjadrovala Žbirka zo Slovenska bude v 20 Innerbelt Rd., Somerville, iba 951 eur mesačne, čo je o 35 želanie poľnohospodárov, aby USA na turné. V programe má MA. % menej. Výrazné rozdiely sú ich úroda mala silu a dobrý rast. zahrnuté nasledovné vystúpe- V utorok 12. júna sa Miro- aj v administratíve, kde plat v Stavanie májov bolo rozšírené na nia: slav Žbirka predstaví na Prešovskom, Banskobystrickom celom Slovensku, často sprevá- V piatok 8. júna o 8.00 ho- Veľvyslanectve SR vo Wash- alebo Košickom kraji dosahuje dzané muzikou, tancom, spevom dine večer vystúpi v Slovak ingtone, D.C., 3523 Interna- až o štvrtinu alebo pätinu menej a pitím. Zvyčajne v predvečer and Czech American Farmers tional Court NW, o 8.00 ho- ako priemerný mesačný plat v prvého mája stavali slobodní mlá- Club, 23 Hankins Rd., Hight- dine večer. Bratislavskom kraji. denci svojim vyvoleným slobod- stown, NJ. Ceny vstupeniek sú $30.00, „Zaujímavým je tiež automob- ným dievčatám pod obloky máje. Najvýznamnejšie postavenie me- V sobotu 9. júna o 8.00 ho- $50.00 a $100.00. ilový priemysel, kde sú výrazné dine večer bude mať koncert Rezervácie vstupeniek na dzi rastlinami mal vo zvykoch rozdiely najmä v Prešovskom tohto obdobia strom, ktorý sa v Saint Nicholas Hall na 288 internete na adrese: http:// kraji, no v ostatných krajoch, označuje ako „Máj“. Táto tradí- East 10th Street v New Yorku. www.csktore.com. Telefónne kde pôsobia automobilky ale- cia sa v niektorých oblastiach na V nedeľu 10. júna bude číslo: 347-537-6854. bo ich dodávatelia, si držia Slovensku zachovala až po dnes. porovnateľnú úroveň,“ povedal Dravecký. - SITA KÚTIK HUMORU

- Mami, je pravda, že po smrti sa premeníme na prach? - Áno, zlatko. ISSN: 0897-8107 - Tak za našou skriňou muselo zomrieť veľa ľudí! Úradn¥ ™asopis SLOVENSKÉHO KATOLÍCKEHO SOKOLA Janko sa pýta dedka: Zalo¢en¥ 15. apríla 1911 – Vychádza ka¢dú druhú stredu - Dedko, máš zuby? Majitel« a vydavatel«: - Kdeže vnúčik, nemám. SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL Janko okamžite na to: - Tak mi podrž môj chlebík. Daniel F. Tanzone, redaktor Telefónne ™íslo: (973) 777-4010 - Mami, prečo majú nevesty biele V£etky ™lánky, príspevky a správy treba posielat« na adresu: šaty?” Editor, Slovak Catholic Sokol, P.O. Box 899 - To aby vyjadrili svoju radosť, 205 Madison Street, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 dcérenka.” - Aha, a prečo sú potom všetci Stavanie mája sprevádzajú aj ľudové slávnosti. ženísi v čiernom?”

Za Boha a národ For God and Nation

SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON

ÚRADNÝ ČASOPIS SLOVENSKÉHO KATOLÍCKEHO SOKOLA - 28 000 ČLENOV - HLAVNÁ ÚRADOVŇA: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, NJ 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org VOLUME CI PASSAIC, N.J., 2. MÁJA 2012 ČÍSLO 4963 Generálny tajomník NATO ďakoval Obama blahoželal Robertovi Ficovi Slovensku za misiu v Afganistane Prezident Barack Obama Správy zo Slovenska zablahoželal predsedovi vlády SR Robertovi Ficovi k opätovnému W S l o v e n s k o s a m ô ž e p ý š i ť eliminovala aj činnosť troch získaniu funkcie premiéra. 9 729 nehnuteľnými národnými vetiev zločineckých skupín pô- V liste, ktorý šéfovi sociálnych kultúrnymi pamiatkami. Tvorí sobiacich v regióne Bratislavy demokratov odovzdal 24. apríla ich až 14 995 pamiatkových ob- a rozložili 24 organizovaných veľvyslanec USA na Slovensku jektov, napríklad hrady totiž skupín. Vyplýva to zo Správy o Th eodore Sedgwick, mu zaželal neraz pozostávajú z viacerých bezpečnosti za rok 2011. veľa úspechov v jeho pôsobení na objektov. Ako ďalej vyplýva z W Nezamestnaneckú dávku po- čele vlády. údajov Pamiatkového úradu SR, berá na Slovensku v priemere Zároveň zdôraznil, že na zá- zverejnených na jeho webstránke každý deviaty nezamestnaný evi- klade výsledkov parlamentných a aktualizovaných k 1. januáru dovaný na úradoch práce. Podľa volieb je tento mandát pod- tohto roku, v Ústrednom zoz- aktuálnych údajov Sociálnej porený silnou dôverou domácich name pamiatkového fondu SR je poisťovne za marec tohto roku obyvateľov. aj 14 681 hnuteľných národných bolo na túto dávku odkázaných “V liste ďalej uviedol, že Slo- kultúrnych pamiatok, ktoré tvorí 45.659 ľudí. Počet poberateľov si vensko je významným spojen- 32 750 pamiatkových predmetov. drží už niekoľko mesiacov sta- com NATO v Afganistane a W Medzi nehnuteľné národné bilnú úroveň, pričom od februára poďakoval sa za dodržiavanie kultúrne pamiatky na Sloven- minuláho roku neklesla pod hra- záväzkov Slovenska v tomto sku patrí 408 archeologických nicu 40.000. regióne. Zároveň ocenil pôso- nálezísk, 8 587 pamiatok archi- W 19. apríla pristálo na Košic- benie Slovenska v oblasti boja tektúry a urbanizmu, 1 401 pa- kom letisku lietadlo so 44 afgán- BRUSEL - Generálny tajomník Premiér Fico tiež Rasmussena proti terorizmu, účasť krajiny na miatok histórie, 2 066 ľudového skymi utečencami z Iránu. V NATO Anders Fogh Rasmus- ubezpečil, že Severoatlantická programe otvoreného vládnutia staviteľstva, 1 607 výtvarných pa- poradí už druhú skupinu afgan- sen (na snímke vpravo) 24. aliancia ostáva jadrom sloven- či konkrétne aktivity pri pod- miatok, 537 pamiatok vedy, výro- ských matiek, ktorým Slovenská apríla po rokovaní s predse- skej bezpečnosti. „Som v Bruseli, pore demokratických reforiem v by a techniky a tiež 389 zápisov sa republika poskytla medzinárod- dom vlády SR Robertom Fi- aby som potvrdil naše záväzky Tunisku,” informoval Úrad vlády týka historickej zelene. nú ochranu, tvorí 26 žien a 18 com v Bruseli poďakoval Slo- ako členského štátu,“ povedal (ÚV) SR. W Slovensko tento rok očakáva detí. Matky s deťmi žili posledné vensku za účasť v misii ISAF v Fico, ktorý cítil silnú potrebu Obama tiež vyjadril želanie nový rekord vo výrobe osob- roky ako utečenci v Teheráne a Afganistane. vyjadriť záujem Slovenska na pokračovať i naďalej v spoločnom ných automobilov. Podľa odhadu jeho okolí. Utečenci pobudnú v „Slovensko je hodnotný ďalšom rozširovaní NATO. posilňovaní vzájomnej spolu- Združenia automobilového prie- záchytnom tábore v Humennom partner a spojenec, vaša ar- „Slovenské skúsenosti uka- práce a priateľstva medzi oboma myslu by z liniek troch automo- šesť mesiacov, potom budú pre- máda vykonáva veľmi kvalitné zujú, že rozširovanie NATO krajinami. biliek malo zísť najmenej 780 000 sídlení do USA. operácie v Afganistane,“ vy- je úžasným nástrojom, ako vozidiel. Minuloročná produkcia W Volkswagen Slovakia vyplatí hlásil Rasmussen, ktorý sa za rozširovať bezpečnosť vo svete,“ stúpla o takmer 14 percent na svojim zamestnancom historicky „neoceniteľnú úlohu Sloven- dodal. Rasmussen oznámil, že V Bratislave a okolí sa zarába najviac 639 7623 áut. najvyššiu odmenu za hospodár- ska v tomto re-gióne“ Ficovi aj na májovom summite NATO W Slovensko postupne prichá- ske výsledky spoločnosti v roku poďakoval. Rasmussen zároveň v americkom Chicagu alian- Vyšší ako celorepublikový prie- dza o svoju ľudovú architektú- 2011. Priemerná výška odme- pochválil slovenskú armádu, cia vyšle do sveta jasný signál. merný plat s odmenami majú ľu- ru. Z pamiatkového fondu sa ny na zamestnanca je 905 eur. ktorá sa podľa jeho slov stáva „Dvere do NATO sú otvorené,“ dia na Slovensku len v Bratislav- ročne vyškrtnú desiatky stavieb Navyše, k odmenám dostanú efektívnejšou a nasaditeľnejšou. zdôraznil generálny tajomník. skom kraji. Plat v Bratislavskom pôvodne roľníckych domov, kto- pracovníci aj bonus za fl exibilitu Premiér Fico šéfa NATO Premiér Fico, ktorého v kraji na úrovni 1 100 eur je oproti ré sa rozpadli, alebo ich majitelia 200 eur. VW SK zvýšil výrobu uistil, že Slovensko bude v Af- Bruseli sprevádzal minister fi - celoslovenskému priemeru vyšší zrekonštruovali tak, že stratili automobilov v roku 2011 takmer ganistane prítomné tak dlho, nancií Peter Kažimír a minis- o 23 percent. pamiatkovú hodnotu. Len vlani o 50 %. Produkcia prevodoviek a ako to bude potrebné. ter zahraničných vecí Miroslav V internetovej populácii je bolo vyradených celkovo 82 ob- komponentov dosiahla rekordnú „Slovensko ostáva zaviaza- Lajčák, sa stretol aj s predse- priemerný hrubý mesačný plat jektov, väčšinou stavieb, ktoré úroveň. né misiou v Afganistane spo- dom Európskej komisie José s odmenami na Slovensku 900 patria k ľudovej architektúre. W Posledný aprílový víkend bol lu s ostatnými spojencami,“ Manuelom Barrosom, predse- eur mesačne. Tieto zistenia Najväčší úbytok pri revízii stavu na Slovensku extrémne teplý. konštatoval predseda vlády dom Európskeho parlamentu vyplynuli z údajov priesku- národných kultúrnych pamiatok Rekordy maximálnej dennej tep- s tým, že je potrebné hľadať Martinom Schulzom a vicepre- mu Platy.sk, ktorý realizuje zaznamenali pamiatkari v Ždiari, loty zaznamenali takmer všetky spôsoby, ako v ázijskom štáte zidentom Európskej komisie spoločnosť Profesia. kde bolo zo zoznamu vyradených meteorologické stanice. V sobotu pôsobiť aj po roku 2014, keď by Marošom Šefčovičom. Z krajov má k priemernej 21 stavieb. 27. apríla namerali v Lučenci 29,4 zodpovednosť za krajinu mali Slovenská delegácia obozná- mzde na Slovensku najbližšie W Počet nových prípadov násil- stupňa Celzia a bol prekonaný do svojich rúk prebrať Afganci. mila Európsku komisiu najmä s mzda v Trnavskom kraji, kde nej kriminality na Slovensku rekord z roku 1957, v Bratislave Fico v súvislosti s tým pripo- ekonomickými zámermi vlády, ľudia mesačne zarobia 827 eur. bol historicky najnižší. V porov- bol prekonaný rekord z roku menul, že Afganistan je jednou vrátane krokov v konsolidačnom Trnavský kraj je po Bratislavskom naní s rokom 2010 ich bolol o 1969, ked’ tam namerali 30,1 z priorít ofi ciálnej rozvojovej úsilí a pri podpore procesu Stra- 530 menej. Polícia vlani výrazne stupňov Celzia. pomoci Slovenska. tégie EU 2020. - SITA (Pokračovanie na str. 19)