Za Boha a Národ For God and Nation

Slovensk¥ Katolícky Sokol

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL – MEMBERSHIP 28,000 – HOME OFFICE: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Periodical Postage Paid at original entry of Passaic, N.J., 07055 and additional mailing offi ces VOLUME C PASSAIC, N.J., NOVEMBER 2, 2011 NUMBER 4950 Scenes of the Annual Meeting & Centennial Celebration of Group 4 “Bishop Stefan Moyzes” The Imperial Room of the Camelot Banquet Hall + Hickory Hills, Ill. + Saturday, September 17 PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 Scenes of the 56th International Slovak Catholic Sokol Golf Tournament Peek ‘n Peak Resort & Spa + Clymer, New York + August 19-21 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 PAGE 3

THURS.NOV.17 Q 3rd annual Slovak American Awards Dinner hosted by the Friends of Slovakia and the Slo- vak Embassy in Washington, From the Desk of the Supreme Secretary D.C. at the Washington Golf & Country Club, Arlington, Va. for information call (202)237-1054, My Fraternal View x 200. by Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. SAT.NOV.19 Q Wreath 22 Mother-Daughter Breakfast at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 East Carson St., South Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. beginning at 10 a.m. Q Boys Night Out at Holy Name PROMOTING AN EXCITING FRATERNAL SEASON means to be a true fraternalist. of Jesus Parish Center, 1950 Now that we can look back on what was one of the most In this issue, we announce one of our organization’s Barnum Ave., Stratford, Conn. active and enjoyable summer fraternal seasons, it’s time to plan greatest fraternal benefi ts - our scholarship program. 2012 will beginning at 6:30 p.m., $15.00 our traditional indoor fraternal activities during the fall and win- mark the 40th anniversary of our scholarship program. Since its per person, call Larry Wells ter months. An important indicator of the vitality of a fraternal is inception, more than 1,784 members have received a total of (203)375-2836. its ability to attract its members to various activities and projects. $1,264,250 in scholarship grants in support of higher education. FRI.DEC.2 This time of the year is perfect for such activities. I am pleased to This is an outstanding record for an organization of our size. Read Q Quarterly meeting of the Su- see in our publication that many of our Groups, Assemblies and all about our 2012 program and make sure that your interested preme Board of Directors of the Wreaths will be hosting a variety of interesting and enjoyable ac- and eligible children and grandchildren apply for grants on the Slovak Catholic Sokol at the tivities. One of the hallmarks of fraternals over the years has been college level as well as in support of students attending a Catholic Harrah’s Las Vegas, NV begin- social interaction. For generations, members of our organization high school or grammar school. ning at 9:00 a.m. met, socialized and promoted a variety of community projects. In We need to continue to promote the sale of our life insur- SAT.DEC.3 the past, through such interaction life-long friendships were made ance and annuity products which provide the funds necessary Q Children’s Christmas party and renewed over and over again. During my travels to various not only to provide fi nancial security but in addition to allow us to hosted by Assembly 261 & communities to participate in Sokol events, I often meet individu- provide fraternal benefi ts to our members. Wreath 155 at the Slovak Catho- als who note that they met their spouses at Sokol Slets, sporting If we look back on our earliest years, our fi rst policy of- lic Sokol Club, 411 Crestmont St., events or lodge celebrations. We are social individuals and en- fered was a Whole Life Plan. People most often think about life Reading, Pa. beginning at 2 p.m. joy socializing and meeting new people. Many Sokol friendships insurance as a way to provide fi nancial security for their families SUN.DEC.4 have continued for generations. We’re all part of the great Slovak in case of an untimely death. Of course, this is the core reason Q Assembly 28 & Wreath 18 Catholic Sokol family and meeting with each other at fraternal to have life insurance. But one thing often overlooked is the ad- Children’s Christmas party at events serves to strengthen the “family ties.” ditional benefi ts provided by permanent life insurance. Whole life Sparetime Lanes, Whitinsville, The Home Offi ce encourages and always supports local insurance, as an example, offers a combination of death-benefi t Mass. beginning at 11 a.m. fraternal activities. As in the past we offer any Group, Assembly protection and cash-value accumulation, leading more and more Q Annual Slovak Christmas Eve or Wreath a stipend of $100, up to two times a year, in support people to view whole life as a fl exible asset in their overall fi nan- Vilija Supper hosted by St. An- of such an activity. You need to announce such an activity in our cial planning. Especially important in these uncertain economic drew Svorad Abbey beginning offi cial publication and then perhaps have some photos taken at times, whole life insurance is one option whose benefi ts will not with 12 noon Mass in the Abbey the event which can be featured in the Falcon. When a Group fl uctuate with the rise and fall of the stock market. We offer such Church followed by the dinner or lodge hosts an activity, we advise that they invite their local a plan and it is known as Legacy Life. This plan has guaranteed in Benedictine High School caf- elected offi cials. In this way, these offi cials will learn more about cash value and the potential to pay annual dividends. Accrued eteria, 2900 Martin Luther King, what a fraternal benefi t society is all about. Remember, we enjoy cash value enables the policyholder to take a loan on his policy or Jr. Dr., Cleveland, Oh. $20.00 tax exempt status as a fraternal and we need to let our elected of- to help pay premiums, thus keeping their insurance policy active. per person, advance reserva- fi cials know about all the good works we engage in. I am pleased This policy offers fi nancial fl exibility and is therefore attractive. Our tions only, call (216)721-5300 to see that several of our Groups have already hosted centennial Legacy Life plan is one of several permanent life insurance plans ext. 0. celebrations and I hope that many more will do so as their cen- offered in our new Legacy Collection of Life Insurance Protection Q Wreath 81 Christmas party tennials approach. offered by our organization. If you would like a brochure explain- and annual meeting at Jason’s It’s not too soon to plan the traditional Children’s Christ- ing in detail these new plans, give a call to our Director of Sales Restaurant, Hammond, Ind. be- mas parties hosted by many of our Sokol lodges. Again, we sup- and Marketing, Albert J. Suess, Jr., F.I.C. at tel. 1-888-381-5431 ginning with reception at 12:30 port such an activity by providing a stipend of $5.00 for every junior or (412) 381-5431 or give us a call at the Home Offi ce 1-800- p.m. with dinner served at 1 Sokol member up to the age of 15 who attends such a gathering. 886-7656. Remember, our insurance products provide traditional p.m., $15.00 members, $20.00 Activity is important and we want to promote it because it’s what fi nancial security in these economically challenging times. guests, for reservations call Au- sets us apart as a fraternal. We thank our many hard-working Finally, I recently had the pleasure of extending fraternal drey Filipek (219)659-6444. fraternalists who labor to insure the success of such activities. greetings to the delegates at the 40th National Convention of the And speaking of such individuals, yours truly along with First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association in Baltimore, Md. I offer Any member interested our Supreme Chaplain and Supreme President were pleased to fraternal best wishes to their newly elected National President, in subscribing to E-falcon, present the 2011 Slovak Catholic Sokol Fraternalist of the Year Cynthia M. Maleski, who happens to be our Sokol member, as kindly forward your e- plaque and honorarium to Andrew J. ‘‘Butch” Hvozdovic at a din- well as to all the elected or reelected members of their board, mail address to: Louie@ ner we hosted in his honor in Plains, Pa. on October 15. “Butch” congratulations. slovakcatholicsokol.org. as he is known throughout our organization, is an example of an Until next time, have a wonderful week, good health to Instead of mailing our of- individual who has promoted our organization and its activities all, and may God bless you and yours. Peace be with you and fi cial publication, the Slo- for many years. All of us thank him for his commitment to what it Zdar Boh! vak Catholic Falcon, mem- bers will be able to view it online. - Editor Q Annual benefi t in support of Q Group 7 centennial celebra- at 9 a.m. followed by breakfast St. Andrew Svorad Benedictine tion beginning with Mass of served in the Father Dargay OUR NEXT ISSUE Sokol Abbey at Assumption Parish, Thanksgiving at 4:30 p.m. at the Memorial Hall, call James T. 9183 Broadview Rd., Broadview Genosky (763)789-9196. IS NOVEMBER 16 Church of St. John the Evan- In keeping with our bi- Heights, Oh., Mass at 12:15 p.m. Q 29th St. Martin’s Day Cel- Calendar gelist, Pittston, Pa., dinner at 6 week ly publishing sched ule, reception and dinner to follow, ebration and observance of the p.m. at The Waterfront Banquet the next is sue of the Slovak NOV.5-6 call Father Albert Marfl ak, O.S.B. 100th anniversary of Group 2 Center, call Michael Horvath Cath o lic Fal con will be that Q Adult and children’s clothing at (216)721-5300. beginning with 11 a.m. Mass at (570)824-8856. of Wednes day, November sale hosted by Most Holy Trinity Q Group 6 annual meeting at Q Holy Name of Jesus Church, Lucina Slovak Folklore En- 16th. Deadline for all photos Parish in the social hall, 18 Trini- Caporella’s Restaurant, Grindle Stratford, Conn., luncheon and semble benefi t dinner and cul- and infor ma tion for this issue ty Plaza, Yonkers, N.Y.,Saturday Station, Uniontown, Pa. begin- program to follow at the Grassy tural evening at Pokrova Hall, will be Thursday, November and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m., call ning at 1:30 p.m., call Anna Mae Hill Lodge, Derby, Conn., call Ei- 6812 Broadview Rd., Parma, 10th. View e-Falcon on our (914)963-0720. Warnick (724)736-4032. leen S. Wilson, (203) 378-8837. Oh. beginning at 6 p.m., tick- website: www.slovakcatho- SUN.NOV.6 MON.NOV.7 MON.NOV.14 ets $30.00, call Tom Evanec licsokol.org. Q 21st annual Slovak Heri- Q Wreath 22 meeting at the Slo- Q Wreath 111 meeting with the (440)668-7797. Thanking you for your tage Festival at the Cathedral vak Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 theme of “Let’s Give Thanks” at SUN.NOV.13 con tin ued co op er a tion in this of Learning Commons Room, East Carson St., South Side, Q the American Slovak Club, 2915 St. Martin’s Day observance of mat ter, I remain Oakland, Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa. beginning at 7 Broadway, Lorain, Oh., begin- Group 11 at SS. Cyril and Meth- Zdar Boh! from 1-5 p.m., call Chris Metil p.m. ning at 6:30 p.m., pumpkin pie odius Parish, 13th Ave. and 2nd Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor (412)624-5906. SAT.NOV.12 St., Minneapolis, Minn., Mass will be enjoyed. PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God ... and Slovak life

22nd Traditional Vilia Supper set by this “Supreme Court of Rome.” The appeals ares Gospel for the Thirty-Second Sunday for December 11 in Youngstown, Oh. studied when they arrive in Rome and the decision to The American Slovak Cultural Association of allow the case to proceed is determined by a group of of the Year – November 6th the Mahoning Valley will host its 22nd annual Slovak canon lawyers. Most are rejected “at the doorstep” (e Christmas Eve Dinner - Vilia and cultural program on llimine). The Sacred Heart Foundation will receive Matthew 25: 1-13 Sunday, December 11 in the Father Snock Center of a formal announcement of the details of the hearing A reading from the holy Gospel St. Matthias Parish located at 2800 Shady Run Road within two weeks. The only laity allowed in the court according to Matthew in the Lansingville section of Youngstown, Oh. Pastor will be the Foundation’s canon lawyers, Alessa and Jesus told his disciples of the parish is our well-known Slovak Catholic fra- Carlo Gullo. The principal concerns of this supreme court this parable: ternalist, Monsignor Peter M. Polando. And in keep- “The kingdom of heaven will be like ing with Slovak tradition and the appearance of the of the Church are to resolve questions concerning juridical procedure and to supervise the observance ten virgins who took their lamps fi rst star, festivities begin at 4 p.m. and went out to meet the bridegroom. of laws and rights at the highest level. It decides the The dinner will feature the traditional foods en- Five of them were foolish joyed at the Christmas Eve meal in a Slovak home. jurisdictional competence of lower courts and has ju- and fi ve were wise. The program begins with the sharing of the Oplatky risdiction in cases involving personnel and decisions The foolish ones, when taking and honey followed by mushroom soup, pirohy, bo- of the Rota. It is the supreme court of the State of their lamps, brought no oil with them, balky, baked fi sh, peas and concludes with homemade Vatican City. but the wise brought fl asks of oil kolac for dessert. In addition to the meal, there will Anyone wishing to help with legal costs is with their lamps. be an entertaining program featuring the Jaslickari or asked to send donation made payable to: Sacred Since the bridegroom was long delayed, Bethlehem carolers, who will entertain. A traditional Heart Wilkes-Barre Foundation, 770 Lantern Hill they all became drowsy Slovak Christmas carol sing along will also be fea- Drive, Shavertown, PA 18707. and fell asleep. tured. Tickets for the dinner are $20.00 per person. Sacred Heart ranks among the oldest and most At midnight, there was a cry, Since a capacity crowd is anticipated, early reserva- historic Slovak parishes in the United States. Found- ‘Behold, the bridegroom! tions are recommended. For ticket reservations call ed in 1896, its founding pastor was the Rev. Joseph Come out to meet him! ’ Loretta Ekoniak at tel. (330)549-3760. An enjoyable Murgas, pioneer in wireless telegraphy and a noted Then all those virgins got up evening is assured. artist in his own right. It was during his pastorate in and trimmed their lamps. 1908 that the present structure was completed which The foolish ones said to the wise, ‘Give us some of your oil, 27th Christmas Concert & Dinner included many of his own artistic creations. The par- ish became a part of a four-way parish merger in re- for our lamps are going out. ’ at Yonkers, N.Y. parish on Dec. 11 cent years. The fi nal liturgy was celebrated in Sacred But the wise ones replied, Continuing in a time-honored and beloved tradi- Heart Church on June 19th of this year. However, the ‘No, for there may not be enough tion spanning more than a quarter of a century, Most Bishop of Scranton has allowed for the possibility of for us and you. Go instead to the Holy Trinity Parish in Yonkers, N.Y. will host its 27th its reopening pending the decision from the Apos- merchants and buy some for yourselves While they went off to buy it, annual Christmas concert and dinner on Sunday, De- tolic Signatura at the Vatican. the bridegroom came and those who cember 11. Historically, 23 Slovak parishes were founded The concert, which will be presented in the were ready went into the wedding feast in the Scranton Diocese. At present, only St. Joseph’s with him. Then the door was locked. church located at 18 Trinity Plaza, off Walnut Street in Hazleton, the fi rst Slovak parish founded in the in the historic Hollow section of Yonkers, begins at Afterwards the other virgins came and said, United States in 1882, has remained as a territorial ‘Lord, Lord, open the door for us!’ 3:30 p.m. will be under the direction of Stephen J. parish under the patronage of SS. Cyril and Metho- Knoblock, veteran Music Minister of the parish and But he said in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, dius. While Holy Trinity Slovak Church in Swoyers- I do not know you. ’ our Sokol of Assembly 219. The concert will feature ville, Pa. continues temporarily as a worship site, it is an array of seasonal works presented by the choir of Therefore, stay awake, scheduled to be closed in the coming months. Thus, for you know neither the day nor the hour.” the parish. The voices of the choir, one of the fi nest in if Sacred Heart Wilkes-Barre is reopened, it will be The Gospel of the Lord. the Archdiocese of New York, will be accompanied only be the second of the diocese’s Slovak parishes by a 12-piece orchestra. to remain. The Sacred Heart Wilkes-Barre Founda- Following the concert, a buffet supper will be tion is making every effort to save their church. Gospel for the Thirty-Third Sunday served in the parish social hall. The dinner begins of the Year – November 13th with the sharing of the traditional Oplatky - Christmas Annual Vilia Supper on Dec. 4 at wafers and honey. The menu will include some tradi- Matthew 25: 14-15, 19-21 tional Slovak culinary specialities, including pirohy, Cleveland Benedictine Abbey halusky and klobasy and kapusta. A cash bar will The traditional reenactment of the Slovak Christmas Eve supper or Vilia will be hosted by the A reading from the holy Gospel be available. Tickets for the concert and dinner are according to Matthew $35.00 per person with children ages 12 and younger Monks of St. Andrew Svorad Benedictine Abbey in $17.50. Tickets for the concert alone are $10.00. For Cleveland, Oh. on Sunday, December 4. The pro- gram begins with the celebration of Mass at 12 noon Jesus told his disciples reservations, call the rectory at (914)963-0720. Tick- this parable: in the Abbey Church located at 2900 Martin Luther ets will be available following the weekend liturgies “A man going on a journey in church. King, Jr. Drive. Following the liturgy, the dinner will called in his servants Father George Onnoonnony, pastor of the parish, be served in the Benedictine High School cafeteria. and entrusted his possessions extends a cordial invitation to area Sokol members to All the foods enjoyed at the Christmas Eve supper in to them. join the parish on December 11 for an enjoyable after- a Slovak home will be enjoyed. Tickets are $20.00 To one he gave fi ve talents; noon and evening of seasonal merriment and dinner person. Advance ticket sales only. The annual event to another, two; fare. is always a sell-out, therefore, early reservations are to a third, one- recommended. For reservations call tel. (216) 721- to each according to his ability. Apostolic Signatura to hear 5300, ext. 0, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Then he went away. In addition to the wonderful meal and prayer- After a long time Wilkes-Barre, Pa. church appeal ful setting, a cultural program celebrating Slovak the master of those servants Finally after years of hope, legal maneuvers and heritage will be enjoyed. Featured performers will came back and settled accounts several appeals, the Sacred Heart Wilkes-Barre Foun- include the Lucina Slovak Folklore Ensemble who with them. The one who had dation has received some amazing, positive news. The bring the colorful and entertaining music and dance received fi ve talents came forward foundation seeks to have Sacred Heart of Jesus Slovak traditions of Slovakia to life along with the Greater bringing the additional fi ve. He said, Church in Willkes-Barre, Pa. reopened for worship. Cleveland Slovak Cultural Society Singers who ‘Master, you gave me fi ve talents. The Apostolic Signatura, the highest court of ap- will lead in a rousing Slovak Christmas sing-along. See, I have made fi ve more. ’ peal at the Vatican, agreed to hear the appeal to keep In addition, there will be religious articles for sale, His master said to him, Sacred Heart of Jesus Church open. A preliminary let- a Christmas bakery featuring Slovak specialities, ‘Well done, my good and faithful servant ter sent by the Secretary of the Apostolic Signatura along with colorful and interesting exhibits. An Since you were faithful concluded with the simple statement: “Please note enjoyable afternoon is assured. Abbot Christopher in small matters, I will give you great responsibilities. that the recourse regarding the Church of the Sacred along with the Monks of the abbey look forward Come, share your master’s joy. ‘“ Heart of Jesus is proceeding.” to seeing many area Sokol members at this year’s The Gospel of the Lord. Historically, few appeals are accepted to be heard Vilia supper. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 PAGE 5

A fraternal benefi t in support of higher education Thoughts from our Supreme Chaplain Our organization will offer $60,500 in Scholarship Grants Roman Missal by Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic We are pleased to announce that the Slo- Theodore and Mary Jane Rich (one male and one On November 27, the First Sunday of Advent, the Roman vak Catholic Sokol will make available a to- female grant in the amount Missal, Third Edition, the ritual text containing prayers and in- tal of $60,500 in scholarship grants to eligible of $2500 will be awarded) structions for the celebration of the Mass, will be implemented in members in 2012. Previous recipients of Slovak • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship the United States of America. If you have been hearing the buzz Catholic Sokol scholarship grants may reapply AND but are not completely up to speed on the new for a 2012 grant; • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry Roman Missal, here are ten things you need to however, per Con- • Must be majoring in medical curriculum know: vention mandate - a 1. It is not a new Mass, it is a new transla- student may receive Emil Slavik (2 grants in the amount tion for a new edition of the Missal. Because a maximum of two of $2500 will be awarded) a new edition of the Missale Romanum, the (2) Slovak Catholic • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship Latin Roman Missal, was promulgated by Sokol scholarship AND Pope John Paul II in 2000, it was necessary grant awards in each • Both parents must be members of the Slovak for all the countries of the world to translate category. Catholic Sokol this missal into the various local languages. A total of 30 • Must be majoring in liberal arts, the sciences, The new missal has added features: prayers for Slovak Catholic So- pre-law, pre-medical or business curriculum. the celebration of recently canonized saints, additional prefaces for kol college grants the Eucharistic Prayers, additional Masses and Prayers for Vari- of $1,000 each, two Theodore and Mary Jane The Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial ous Needs and Intentions, and some updated and revised rubrics Rich Memorial Scholarships one for a male and Scholarship (1 grant in the amount (instructions) for the celebration of the Mass. In the case of the female in the amount of $2,500 each, two Emil of $1000 will be awarded ) English-speaking world, a common translation of the common text Slavik Memorial Scholarships one for a male and • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship was sought through the International Commission for English in female in the amount of $2,500 each, one The AND the Liturgy (ICEL) to ensure uniformity. Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial Scholarship • Majoring in Nursing or Medical curriculum 2. Vatican guidelines for translation.The translation of the new in the amount of $1,000, one Joseph and Mary • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry Roman Missal was carried out under the newest Vatican guidelines Spernoga Memorial Scholarship in the amount for translating prayers into modern local (i.e., vernacular) languag- of $500 and three Slovak Catholic Sokol (SCS) Slovak Catholic Sokol Memorial Scholarship es. These were given in the instruction Liturgiam Authenticam, Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $500. (3 grants in the amount of $500 will be awarded published in 2001, urging a stronger adherence to the original Latin With one application you may apply for all to the applicant that best exemplifi es wording and structure than earlier directives. In the new transla- college scholarship grants for which you are eli- the spirit of volunteerism) tion, the unique style of the Roman Rite is closely maintained. The gible. Note that only one grant per applicant will • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship texts are marked by a heightened style of English speech and a be awarded. • Essay- “Describe the one volunteer experi- grammatical structure that follows closely the Latin text. In addi- College scholarship eligibility requirements: ence that made the biggest personal impact on you- tion, many biblical and poetic images—such as “Lord, I am not Slovak Catholic Sokol (a total of 30, how/why”. worthy that you should enter under my roof…” (Communion Rite, $1000 grants will be awarded) taken from Matthew 8:8) and “…from the rising of the sun to its • Must have a minimum of $3,000 perma- Applications are ONLY available for download setting” (Eucharistic Prayer III, taken from Psalm 113), that were nent Life Insurance Coverage on our website @ lost in the 1973 translation—have been restored. • Must be a member of the Slovak Catho- www.slovakcatholicsokol.org 3. Particular adaptations to the U.S. are included. The new lic Sokol for at least fi ve years. Completed applications for college scholarships English-language Missal also includes Vatican-approved adapta- • Must have completed one semester of should be sent to: tions requested by the Bishops of the United States as well as texts undergraduate studies as a FULL TIME student Julie Dobbs for observances that are proper to the United States (such as the at an accredited college, university or profes- Supreme Vice-President prayers for the Memorial of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and prayers sional school, or be enrolled in a graduate or Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee for Independence Day and Thanksgiving Day). professional degree program. 5314 Agatha Turn 4. “And with your spirit.” The translation of several phrases • Must have an accumulated grade point Racine, WI 53402 in the Order of Mass had been previously decided by the Vatican average of at least 2.5 or better (262)681-1720 in the instruction Liturgiam authenticam. Among these are “cer- • One parent must be a Slovak Catholic Deadline for return of all scholarship applica- Sokol member tion is March 31, 2012 (Continued on page 13) • Essay- “How has being a member of the In addition to our college grant program, we Slovak Catholic Sokol infl uenced my life?” make available 19 Catholic High School Grants in the amount of $500 each as well as 38 Catholic Grade Joseph and Mary Spernoga (1 grant in the School Grants in the amount of $250 each. Please fi nd amount of $500 will be awarded) these scholarship applications and directives in each of • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship the issues of the Falcon.

Dear Brother Pogorelec, and Methodius. SEZ YOU... THANK YOU SOKOL! On be- The Sokol grant of $500.00, ISSN: 0897-8107 Letters to the Editor half of SS. Cyril and Methodius Par- approved by the delegates at the ish of Minneapolis, Minn., we thank 31st National Convention held in Established April 15, 1911 Dear Delegates of the 31st Conven- the Slovak Catholic Sokol for your Pittsburgh this summer, has been Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol tion, generous grant of $500.00 towards matched by a grant from Assembly Issued Bi-Weekly I do appreciate your kindness the capital campaign of the parish. 34 of Minneapolis which has been in remembering me at the Slovak Our parish has recently gone through part of the parish for over a cen- Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor Catholic Sokol’s 31st National Con- renovations of our school and church tury. The grant was presented to the Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 vention held recently in Pittsburgh, buildings. The renovations, once paid parish during the Group 11 annual Pennsylvania. From what I have for, will put the parish in a fi rm fi nan- meeting held on Sunday, October 9. Annual Subscription Rates heard and read, I missed a produc- cial condition. Founded in 1891, our Thank you again. United States $35.00 - All others countries $40.00 tive and exciting fraternal activity. parish is the oldest Slovak parish in Zdar Boh! I wish I could have been there the United States whose patrons are David J. Genosky POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, with you, but please know you were the Apostles of the Slavs, SS. Cyril President, Assembly 34 P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, in my prayers as you deliberated Passaic, New Jersey 07055 important issues for the betterment NEW BUSINESS SUBMITTED IN SEPTEMBER Member of the Catholic Press of our beloved organization. Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's I want to thank you all for your RECOMMENDERS CITY/STATE CERTIFICATES VOLUME POINTS Association of America kind gift. I will put it to good use Sandra Kay Bench Perryopolis, PA 1 $10,000 82 and enjoy the benefi ts it brings. John M. Benek Lansford, PA 1 5,000 43 Proprietor and Publisher I will remember all of you in my Brabara Dempsey Allentown, PA 1 10,000 72 SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL prayers and thank you again for re- A. Laverne Eland Detroit, MI 1 5,000 25 P.O. Box 899 membering me. Zdar Boh! Edward D. Moeller Pittsburgh, PA 2 10,000 108 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 Fraternally yours in Christ, Steven M. Pogorelec Clifton, NJ 1 10,000 80 Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 Monsignor Francis J. Beeda Helen Zeka Perryopolis, PA 2 10,000 277 WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Honorary Supreme Offi cer Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Totals 9 $60,000 687 PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Traditional fraternal outreach Celebrating Sokol fraternalism Slovak Catholic Sokol Disaster Relief Fund Children’s Christmas Parties Set by Julie Ann Dobbs, Supreme Vice President Boardman, Ohio - The an- to all the youngsters. Since Christ- Pittsburgh, Pa. - The annual As a fraternal benefi t society, one of our obligations is to nual Children’s Christmas/bowl- mas is a time for sharing, and in children’s Christmas party hosted come to the aid of our members who are in need. In the past ing party for members of Group keeping with our care and share by Assembly 16 and Wreath 22 is month or so, many of you found yourself in the path or the af- 17 “Rev. Frantisek Skutil” of project, we ask that participants scheduled for Saturday, December termath of Hurricane Irene and/or Tropical Youngstown, Ohio is scheduled bring along an item for the Food 10 at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Storm Lee. The fl ooding left some without for Sunday, December 4 from 1 Pantry, such as spaghetti sauce, Club located at 2912 East Carson homes and others struggling with loss of to 3 p.m. at the Camelot Bowling soups, toothpaste or personal care St. on the city’s South Side. Doors property....it also left many of us wanting to Lanes located at 628 Boardman- items. In order to make the nec- open at 12 noon and festivities be- directly help those members of the Slovak Canfi eld Road in Boardman, essary preparations, reservations gin at 1 p.m. Catholic Sokol who were directly affected Oh. This annual holiday event is must be made by the deadline date Children, ages 0 to 12 years of by these natural disasters. To this end, the hosted by Wreath 54 along with of Friday, November 25. Parents age who have a Sokol insurance Board of Directors recently approved the Assemblies 107 and 108. The are asked to call Lori Cyr at tel. policy and who register are wel- establishment of the Slovak Catholic Sokol afternoon of traditional holiday (508)476-9779 or Judy Manyak come to attend. Registration will Disaster Relief Fund. This fund will be used merriment includes two hours of at (508)476-2668 indicating the be held every Wednesday and to offer fi nancial assistance to those who have suffered damages bowling, pizza, soda pop, prizes name and ages of all children who Thursday evening at the Sokol and loss from natural disasters. This fund is not meant to replace and of course a visit from Santa will participate. Wishing all a very Club beginning on Wednesday, relief assistance offered through FEMA; fl ood or disaster insur- himself. In order to make the nec- joyous holiday season, may I re- October 19th and concluding on ance. In response to past natural disasters, we have suggested essary reservations, parents are main Thursday, November 3rd. Those and promoted donations toward Catholic Relief Services and asked to pre-register by contact- Zdar Boh! who wish to call in registrations the American Red Cross. While we do not want to detract from ing Edie Babik at (330)782-9555 Judith Manyak may do so by contacting Joan your normal donation pattern, we want to offer an avenue for or Judy Babik at (330)793-9310 Chairperson Yanosick at tel. (412)881-8502. assistance that will directly benefi t our members. In compliance indicating the name and age of the Due to Fire Codes, a limit of 150 with the Board of Directors request, and in my role as the Su- children who will attend as well Milwaukee, Wis. - The an- children has been set for the party. preme Vice President, I have established a separate account to as a bowling preference for the nual Children’s Christmas party Therefore, the fi rst 150 children administer this fund. Please consider donating and thus assuring youngsters using the “bumper or hosted by Wreath 93 is scheduled to register are welcome to par- that monies will be available to assist our members in need. You non-bumper” lanes. An enjoyable for Sunday, November 20 at the ticipate. Thus early registrations may do so by sending your check or money order made payable afternoon has been planned and Franklin Public Library located at are recommended. Refreshments to SCS Disaster Relief Fund to: “SCS Disaster Relief Fund”, c/o we look forward to seeing a great 9151 West Loomis Road in Frank- will be served along with enter- Julie Ann Dobbs, Supreme Vice President, 5314 Agatha Turn, turnout of our Group 17 members lin, Wis. beginning at 1 p.m. Be- tainment and a visit from Santa Racine, WI 53402. at this annual celebration of Sokol cause the library closes at 4 p.m. will complete the afternoon. As I For those members who have suffered loss or damage to prop- fellowship and fratenalism. Wish- and we need to be out by 3:45 have requested in the past, in the erty due to natural disasters and are eligible for assistance, you ing all a very blessed Christmas p.m. we ask all to kindly arrive spirit of caring and sharing, I ask can contact our Supreme Vice President at the contact infor- season, may I remain on time. We ask all participants to that participants bring along non- mation provided above. Inquiries and requests will be reviewed Zdar Boh! dress in Christmas attire to herald perishable food items to be given during the December meeting of the Board of Directors and Edie Babik in the holiday spirit. The after- to our local food pantry. Look- assistance will be provided based on what has been collected Wreath 54 noon will consist of fun activities, ing forward to another outstand- through this fund. As always, the Board of Directors would re- hors’ dourves and traditional So- ing event in the best traditions of quest that the local Wreath or Assembly to which the member East Douglas, Mass. - The kol fellowship. Parents are asked Pittsburgh Sokol fellowship and who applies for assistance, consider offering a matching dona- annual Children’s Christmas to bring a nice hors’ dourve to fraternalism, may I remain tion. Thank you and Zdar Boh! party hosted by Assembly 28 and serve 15-20 people along with the Zdar Boh! Wreath 18 is scheduled for Sun- needed serving utensils. In keep- Joan Yanosick day, December 4. Festivities be- ing with our fraternal outreach Chairperson gin with bowling at the Spartime program, we ask participants to Lodge Jottings Bowlling Lanes in Whitinsville, bring along a non-perishable food Reading, Pa. - The annual Mass. at 11 a.m. After enjoying item which will be donated to Children’s Christmas party hosted PITTSBURGH, PA plans for out traditional Wreath activity at the bowling lanes, the the Pewaukee Food Pantry to be by Assembly 261 and Wreath 155 Wreath 22 81 Christmas party, which is party moves to the Slovak Catho- shared with those in need. Snacks, is scheduled for Saturday, Decem- Our Wreath’s next meeting combined with our annual meet- lic Sokol Hall located on Route 16 drinks, desserts and paper prod- ber 3 at the Slovak Catholic So- under the spiritual patronage of ing. Scheduled for Sunday, De- in Douglas, Mass. where a pizza ucts will be provided by Wreath kol Club located at 411 Crestmont St. Cecilia, is scheduled for Mon- cember 4 at Jason’s Restaurant party will be enjoyed followed by 93. Anenjoyable afternoon is as- Street. Festivities begin at 2 p.m. day, November 7 at the Slovak in Hammond, Ind. The festivities ice cream sundaes. And of course, sured. Wishing all a very joyous The party is for children ages 12 Catholic Sokol Club, East Carson begin with a half-hour of social- the special guest, Santa himself Christmas season, may we remain and younger. There will be games Street, South Side, beginning at 7 izing beginning at 12:30 p.m. is expected to arrive at the Sokol Zdar Boh! for the children and a wonderful p.m. All members are invited to with dinner following at 1 p.m. Hall where he will distribute gifts Wreath 93 offi cers (Continued on page 14) attend. The price is $15.00 for members At this meeting we will be fi - and $20.00 for guests. Audrey nalizing our preparations for our Filipek will be accepting dinner annual Mother-Daughter Break- reservations until the deadline fast which is scheduled for Sat- date of Sunday, November 27. urday, November 19 beginning She can be reached by calling at 10 a.m. Come join us for an (219)659-6444. The offi cers are enjoyable fraternal event. encouraging all members to at- As we have done in the past, tend and to bring along a guest, as we will again give a donation the party is a good way to usher to our Sokol Memorial Museum in the holiday season and share Scholarship Fund in memory of a festive afternoon of traditional our departed Wreath member, Sokol fraternal fellowship. There Sister Rose Lijewski. will be door prizes, games, and of As in our tradition, following course, plenty of delicious food. our business meeting, we will en- As is our fraternal custom of joy a small social to relax and en- giving back to the community, joy each others company. Please we are reminding all those plan- come and join us. ning to attend the Christmas par- Zdar Boh! ty to bring along a monetary do- Joan J. Yanosick nation for our local food pantry. Recording Secretary Particularly during these tough economic times, we know we can Fraternal leaders gathered on the steps of the historic Basilica of the Assumption of the Blessed count on our members to remem- Virgin Mary in Baltimore, Md. on Sunday, October 8 prior to the opening convention liturgy of the WHITING, IND. 40th National Convention of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association. This is the oldest cathedral Wreath 81 ber the words of Jesus as found in Matthew 25:40 “Whenever you in the United States and was the seat of Bishop John Carroll, America’s fi rst bishop. Shown on the Autumn leaves are falling; that photo from the left are: Honorary Slovak Consul in Pittsburgh, Joseph T. Senko and his wife, Albina; is a sure reminder that holidays did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.” Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. and his wife, Annie; and Andrzej Groch and his wife, are fast approaching. Attorney Cynthia M. Maleski of Natrona Heights, Pa. The delegates of the convention elected Cyn- The offi cers are busy with (Continued on page 14) thia, who is our Sokolka, as the new national president of the Zenska Jednota. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 PAGE 7

Greece even though the vote was linked to a confi dence What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland vote in the government. Teachers’ Trade Unions give up strike after government break-up A teachers’ strike isn’t imminent in the months to come, as representatives of teachers’ trade unions are planning to wait for talks with a new government, vice- chairman of the teachers’ trade union Jozef Luzak told TASR on October 12. At their session in the High Tatras last week, the unions decided to postpone their strike after outgoing prime minister Iveta Radicova vowed to hold talks with them that was supposed to take place on October 25. After Radicova’s Cabinet was ousted on October 11, the unions intend to wait for measures to be taken by Pres- News and Views from Slovakia... ident Ivan Gasparovic. “Our requirements will remain irrespective of wheth- er the government is right or left wing,” said Luzak. Slovakia as last Eurozone Smer chief Robert Fico’s condition in support for the country, approves EFSF EFSF was an early election, and the three aforementioned (Continued on page 8) Slovakia, as the last eurozone country to do so, on parties agreed. October 13 approved bolstering the European Financial There have been two early elections in the past - in Stability Facility(EFSF). 1994 and 2006. The results of the parliamentary vote was expected given the agreement of the three governing pro-EFSF SU: consumer prices grew parties(SDKU-DS, KDH, and Most-Hid) with the largest by 4.3 percent in September opposition party Smer-SD. A simple majority(76 votes) Consumer prices were up by 4.3 percent year-on-year was necessary for the mechanism to be approved, and 114 in September 2011, the Slovak Statistics Offi ce informed lawmakers backed it in the voting. on October 13. The parliament voted on the issue for the fi rst time on Prices grew in the spheres of transport (7 percent), October 11. The vote was linked to a confi dence vote in housing, water, electricity, gas and other fuels(5.9 percent), government(to force the dissenting coalition SaS to back education(5.7 percent), food and non-alcoholic beverag- it as well). But, as neither SaS no Smer voted in favor, the es(5.4 percent), alcoholic beverages and tobacco(4.2 per- government fell and EFSF wasn’t approved at that time. cent), health(4 percent), various goods and services(3.9 per- On October 12, the three pro-EFSF coalition parties cent), hotels, cafes and restaurants(3.4 percent), clothes and made an agreement on an early election with Smer, which footwear(2.1 percent), holidays and culture(0.7 percent), in exchange pledged to back the EFSF not merely verbally postal and telecommunications services(0.2 percent) as had been hitherto the case. The infl ation was up by 0.3 percent, month-on-month Slovakia’s contribution to the fund will increase from in September. the current $5 billion to $8.2 billion, while EFSF’s overall capacity will be increased from $510 billion to $900 bil- Sulik dismissed as parliament lion. speaker, Hrusovsky to replace him Richard Sulik(Freedom and Solidarity/SaS) was Slovakia concerned about dismissed on October 13 from the post of parliamentary restrictive measures in Belarus chairman with 115 lawmakers voting for the dismissal. The Foreign Affairs Ministry is deeply concerned about At least 76 votes were needed for the proposal to be yet another wave of repressive measures introduced by the passed. top authorities in Belarus, the ministry press department told Sulik’s dismissal was proposed by his coalition part- TASR Affairs on October 14. ners - SDKU-DS, KDH and Most-Hid. The parliament of Belarus has either passed or is dis- Premier Iveta Radicova(SDKU-DS) had called for cussing amendments to laws on civil associations, public Sulik to resign after the fall of the government late Octo- gatherings and the state security authorities. ber 11. The EFSF vote in parliament was linked to a confi - “The legislative changes are geared towards a signifi - dence vote in the government and SaS- which was reject- cant restriction of the rights and freedoms of the citizens of ing the bail-out mechanism - refused to yield. Belarus and block a standard civil dialogue,” reads the min- Sulik refused to comply with the appeal, saying that istry’s statement. the EFSF was going against the Government Manifesto, According to Slovak diplomacy, the drafted amend- and it isn’t him who betrayed the government. ment to the Act on the KGB will bring about the legalization Sulik will be replaced in the post of parliamentary of repressive methods, with an eye towards deepening the speaker by Pavol Hrusovsky(KDH). The vote was sched- climate of fear in Belarus. uled for October 13. “As a member of the UN, OSCE and the EU’s Eastern Partnership, Belarus should respect international standards Gasparovic hasn’t dismissed in the fi eld of human rights and freedoms,” said the ministry, government yet, matter of time which is therefore calling on Belarus not to pass the pieces President Ivan Gasparovic announced after a meeting of legislation in question and to set all political prisoners with Prime Minister Iveta Radicova(SDKU-DS) on Oc- free. tober 14 that he hasn’t dismissed the government for the time being but intends to do so soon. Parliament: 143 members approve Gasparovic said that the constitution doesn’t allow for early general election him to do anything else than dismiss the government after The term of the current parliament will be shortened parliament failed to support it last week. by more than two years, as the House on October 13 ap- “I’ll convene the chairs of all parliamentary parties A recently completed restoration of the Manor House in proved an early election set to take place on March 10, to agree on further moves during the coming week, to see Oponiciach, located just outside Topolcany in western Slo- 2012. whether anybody will be able to form a new government vakia has a unique history. It has opened as one of Slova- The early election was approved with a sweeping ma- that will have a majority support in parliament or whether kia’s newest and most luxurious hotels. The noble Anton jority of 143 members of parliament, while only the Civic they will come to an agreement on a minority government. Juraj Apponyi began construction of the castle in 1620 Conservative Party (OKS) lawmakers Peter Zajac, Ondrej Another possible move is for me to appoint a caretaker as his residence so as to be close to the imperial city of Dostal and Peter Osusky voted against shortening the elec- government,” said Gasparovic. Vienna. The castle was reconstructed as a Manor House toral term. (The fourth OKS-MP Frantisek Sebej has left Radicova’s government fell in the wake of the Euro- beginning in 1774. Over the years, the Apponyi family es- the faction this week but has remained in the Most-Hid pean Financial Stability Facility(EFSF) vote on October tablished an extensive library, one of the largest in central caucus - ed. note.) Meanwhile, SaS head Richard Sulik , 11, when the coalition party Freedom and Solidarity(SaS) Europe. Among the guests at the Manor House over the SaS MP Natalia Blahova, SNS leader Jan Slota and Smer- and three Ordinary People and three OKS Members of years have included the two brothers of U.S. President SD MP Lubomir Vazny didn’t attend the vote. Parliament refused to back the bail-out mechanism for Theodore Roosevelt as well as the American businessman, The decision on an early election was made at Octo- Thomas Cardeza, a passenger on the maiden voyage of ber 12’s talks of pro-EFSF governing parties SDKU-DS, the ill-fated Titanic in April 1912. Mr. Cardeza was among KDH and Most-Hid with Smer-SD, after the government Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the the 711 survivors of the tragedy. Today, the new hotel fea- fell the day before over the eurozone bailout mechanism. Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. tures an array beautifully restored salons and gardens. PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 2, 2011

until the earl election due in March 2012. popular female politician. On the other hand, though, we News and Views from Slovakia... must be active to bring right-wing parties closer together (Continued from page 7) Radicova: I won’t stand in ahead of the election,” he said. March general election A similar sense of disappointment was also expressed SFZ fi nes national soccer team by the leader of the Christian Democrats(KDH) Jan Figel. coach for insulting journalist. Prime Minister Iveta Radicova announced at a SDKU-DS party presidium meeting on October 25 that she doesn’t intend “As as person and politician I understand her decision in The Slovak Soccer Association(SFZ) has fi ned the national to run as a candidate in the early general parliamentary election light of the diffi cult time that Slovakia and the eurozone team head coach Vladimir Weiss $13,000 for “inappropriate and scheduled to take place on March 10, 2012. are going through. KDH has seen her(Radicova) both in unprofessional behavior” at a press conference after Slovakia Radicova should formally step down from her post of the government and parliament as the chief ally in efforts lost a Euro 2012 qualifi er against Russia(0-1) in Zilina the week SDKU vice-chair at a party congress after the elections in March. for transparency, the social and ethical character of politics, of October 10. “I’ve decided that I’m not going to run as a candidate in the fi ght against corruption and for cheaper medicines and “Weiss reacted inappropriately and unprofessionally to a the early elections, and that I’m not going to seek the public’s highways,” said Figel. legitimate question asked by a journalist from the fotbalportal.sk confi dence,” Radicova told journalists at a press conference fol- The Freedom and Solidarity(SaS) chairman Richard website, and when leaving the press conference coarsely insult- lowing the presidium session. Sulik said that he respects Radicova’s decision. “We’re sorry ed the aforementioned journalist,” SFZ president Jan Kovacik SDKU-DS will choose its election leader on November that SDKU-DS leadership is losing out on a person who led said in a written statement. 12. Candidates must apply by November 2. the government with a clear-cut anti corruption stance,” said “As this incident represented a repeated failure in commu- Radicova defended her decision by pointing out that she Sulik. (In her de facto departure from the premiership on nication with the media,(SFZ) strongly cautions Vladimir Weiss didn’t succeed in the vote of confi dence on October 11 and so October 11, Radicova made no bones about her enmity with that this is his last warning, and that such behavior won’t be tol- has no right to aspire to the premier’s post at the moment. “I’ve Sulik - whose unwillingness to buy her support for EFSF erated in the future,” said Kovacik. put all of my strength into carrying out the premier’s powers. We was the last straw for the Radicova government in its 16th The journalist asked Weiss whether he was considering re- ended up with an unsuccessful confi dence vote in the govern- month - ed. note). signing after the botched qualifi er. Instead of responding, Weiss ment. This fact is too serious for me to make a decision other went into a sulk and called the journalist an obscenity before than the one I’ve just made,” said Radicova, adding that she will Banks to pay levy into fund storming out of the press conference. retain the top executive post until the March elections, however. Weiss has a history of aggressive behavior towards the me- aimed at tracking potential crises After the elections, Radicova will go on holiday with her Commercial banks doing business in Slovakia will dia. At the World Cup in South Africa in 2010, he described a daughter. She conceded that she may go back to her university have to redirect 0.4 percent of their selected liabilities into journalist who criticized his work with another insulting obscen- career afterwards. She has no intention of setting up a new politi- a special account, which should contain around $95 mil- ity. cal party at the moment. lion in 2012, according to a law approved by 144 members Radicova refl ected on her political career in SDKU. “We of parliament on October 20. Fico: Slovakia returns back have a six-year pilgrimage behind us and I think, a successful Most members of parliament rejected a similar bank to the European map one,” she said. levy proposal prepared Smer-SD that would have intro- Smer-SD chair Robert Fico is happy with the Slovak Par- SDKU chairman Mikulas Dzurinda at the press confer- duced a 0.7-percent fi gure and prevented banks from trans- liament passing changes to EFSF on October 13. ence expressed understanding with Radicova’s decision. He ferring expenditures onto the shoulders of their clients. “Once again, the Slovak Republic has returned to the map claimed that he would be much happier with her on the party The basis for calculating the special levy on banks of Europe and, thanks to some political parties, is viewed as a slate, however. will be the banks’ liabilities minus shareholder’s equity trustworthy European partner,” Fico said after the vote. and deposits that are already protected by the state in cur- Fico expressed hope that the new government to rise after Bugar: rightists losing rent legislation. The levies will be paid on a quarterly basis the March 2012 early election will be made up of parties with into a special account that will serve as a reserve. more compatible opinions on European affairs. most popular politician It was with regret that I learned about the decision of Prime The aim is to create a mechanism for fi nancial institu- However, if successful in the vote, the Smer-SD chairman minister and SDKU-DS party vice-chair Iveta Radicova not to tions to provide funds to tackle potential crises. The move refused to speculate on who will his party cooperate with af- stand as a candidate in the early general elections, the head of the is also designed to motivate banks into restricting system ter the election. “I have no idea at all how many snowdrifts I’ll Most-Hid party Bela Bugar said on October 25. risks and to protect the stability of the Slovak fi nancial sec- have to traverse before March 2012. With your kind permission, “We as the right-wing spectrum are losing out on the most tor. I won’t deal with these questions at the moment. We have no interest in excluding anyone from cooperation following the election,” said Fico. Until March 10, 2012, Smer-SD intends to act as a clear Thoughts from Vincent Obsitnik, Opposition party. Fico considers the prepared tax deduction re- form, change in the way municipalities are funded and trans- former U.S. Ambassador to Slovakia formation of hospitals to be unacceptable. “We’ll act as a clear In recent weeks, Slovakia has received some rather nega- a current Standard & Poor’s rating of A++ has attracted opposition party and that means no deals with this clique that tive publicity in the U.S. media, referring to it as “tiny” and signifi cant foreign investment. With the success of these got Slovakia into the place where it is now,” said Fico. Fico is a “sleepy.” The Hon. Vincent Obsitnik, former United States efforts, in 2004, Slovakia was admitted into the European former prime minister. Ambassador to Slovakia, offered a response to some of this Union and NATO. very biased publicity regarding Slovakia which appeared in The automobile sector today accounts for 30% of House amends constitution, the Washington Post. Slovakia’s GDP. They have attracted fi rms such fi rms as enables Radicova to govern Slovakia - Fact and Fiction Volkswagen, Kia and Peugeot and are producing about The amendment to the Constitution that will enable Presi- Recent Washington Post articles 800,000 cars per year. US companies together have invest- dent Gasparovic to authorize the government to govern the discussing the very serious and critical ed about $5B into Slovakia. US Steel owns and operates country without confi dence from parliament until a new govern- European Financial Stability Facility the largest steel mill in Central Europe which is a model ment is formed was passed by the house on October 21. (EFSF) issue confronting Slovakia and American Management enterprise. Whirlpool has a facil- The legislation, discussed in a fast-tracked procedure, re- the entire European Union, have char- ity producing over 1 million washers per year. In a most ceived support from 139 of the 150 lawmakers. acterized Slovakia as a “tiny,” “sleepy” recent rend, US companies such as IBM and HP are today Under the new constitutional provisions, the temporary country known most for its “fermented employing anywhere between 2,000 and 3,000 Slovaks government will enjoy only limited powers to pass legislative sheep’s milk and medieval castles.” This running their various IT systems. The list goes on. As you proposals and proposals on the state budget, declaration of war, characterization is a journalistic error and can see, Slovakia has much more than fermented sheep’s mobilization of the armed forces, declaration of extraordinary truly FICTION. Having served as the milk and medieval castles. However, I am fond of both of status or deployment of the armed forces abroad. Also, the gov- United States Ambassador to the Slovak Republic from 2007 these and do recommend them. ernment will be authorized to make decisions on other issues to 2009, I can attest to the true facts and character of the coun- Finally, in the most recent EFSF crisis, Slovakia stemming from laws, but only with the consent of the president. try. needs to be given an A++ in political maturity and de- The temporary cabinet will lack powers concerning, for First, concerning tiny, it should be pointed out that Slova- mocracy. The coalition government, under Prime Minis- example, essential measures vis-a-vis economic and social poli- kia’s population of 5.5 million ranks 112 out of the total 238 ter Radicova, had 79 seats out of the 150 in Parliament. cies, international agreements as well as substantial issues per- countries in the world. This population, by the way, puts them Their junior coalition partner, SAS, controlled 22 seats taining to internal and foreign policies. above countries such as Finland, Norway and Ireland. Austria, and would not support the vote for the EFSF. The coali- The measure was supported by Coalition MPs, namely their neighbor, ranks 92nd with approximately 8.2 million tion could not pass the EFSF legislation without them. those representing SDKU-DS, Freedom and Solidarity(SaS), people. Prime Minister Radicova and her other coalition partners Christian Democrats(KDH) and Most-Hid, plus MPs for lead- Secondly, concerning sleepy, it is anything but. Slova- then sacrifi ced their governing position in order to pass the ing Opposition Smer-SD party save Martin Glvac, who didn’t kia became an independent country on 1 January 1993 when legislation and do what is right for Slovakia and the EU. vote. they separated from the Czechs. Slovakia struggled to initi- To do this, she agreed to the demand of her opposition, the Independent MPs Andrej Durkovsky, Igor Matovia and ate economic reforms to achieve a market economy and to Smer party, to hold early elections in March 2012 rather Rudolf Pucik also voted in favor of the change, while fellow establish a solid democracy. Slovakia’s transformation from than 2014. The subsequent vote passed the EFSF and the Independent MP Anna Belousovova as well as the entire Slovak a Communist society to a western oriented market economy Slovak President is now considering the next steps for an National Party(SNS) caucus didn’t attend the vote. did not come without pain. The unemployment rate started at interim government. I believe that they resolved the crisis Members of Parliament decided to change the Constitution about 20% in 2001 and then reached a low of 7.5 % in 2008. in a very responsible and exemplary manner. in order to resolve the stand-off that emerged after parliament Their economic transformation earned them the name “Tiger These are the FACTS of Slovakia and the EFSF crisis. voted no-confi dence in Iveta Radicova’s cabinet last week. Her of the Tatras”! Real GDP growth rates grew from about 3% in The country deserves much more than “tiny and sleepy”!! cabinet should have been recalled, but the constitution didn’t en- 2001 to over 10% in 2007, earning them the honor of being the Ambassador Vincent Obsitnik, ret. able the president to authorize Radicova’s government to govern fastest growing economy in the EU. This progress, combined Former US Ambassador to the Slovak Republic with a corporate and personal fl at income tax rate of 19% and McLean, Va. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 PAGE 9 Scenes of the 34th Annual New Jersey Slovak Heritage Festival PNC Bank Arts Center + Holmdel, N.J. + Sunday, September 25 PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 Scenes of the Annual Meeting & Centennial Celebration of Group 4 “Bishop Stefan Moyzes” The Imperial Room of the Camelot Banquet Hall + Hickory Hills, Ill. + Saturday, September 17 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 PAGE 11 PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre Rev. Francis P. Straka, Rev. Larry J. Kulick invested as Knights, Msgr. Michael J. Chaback elevated Chaplains of three of our Sokol and Dubbing and investing the ogy at St. Charles Seminary, 1983- Groups were among those invested new Knights was the recently ap- 1992 and chairman of the Systemat- or elevated in rank in the Equestrian pointed new Pro Grand Master of ics Department there from 1984 to Order of the Holy Sepulchre dur- the Order, the Most Reverend Ed- 1991. In 1992, he was named pastor ing impressive ceremonies at New win P. O’Brien, former Archbishop of his home parish of SS. Cyril and York’s Cathedral of St. Patrick on of Baltimore. Concelebrants of the Methodius in Bethlehem, Pa. Msgr. Saturday, October 1. Among those liturgy included additional 2 arch- Chaback remained as pastor there granted the title of “Knight of the bishops, 12 bishops and more than until the reorganization of the area’s Holy Sepulchre” was the Rev. parishes in which fi ve parishes were Frank P. Straka, pastor of Assump- merged into one using SS. Cyril and tion of the Blessed Virgin Mary Par- Methodius as the worship site. The ish in Northampton, Pa. and Chap- parish is now known as Incarnation Three Sokol Group chaplains were among those invested or elevated lain of Group 12. Also knighted was of the Lord. For the past four years, at this year’s investiture of the Knights of the Equestrian Order of the the Rev. Larry J. Kulick, co-director he has served as the director of Of- Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem at New York’s St. Patrick’s Cathedral on of Clergy Vocations in the Diocese fi ce of the Permanent Deaconate in October 1. Shown above are seated, Monsignor Michael J. Chaback, of Greensburg and Chaplain of the Allentown Diocese. chaplain of Group 10, Bethlehem, Pa. who was elevated to the rank of Group 6. Elevated in rank to that of Active in Slovak life, Msgr. Knight Commander; and the Rev. Larry J. Kulick, chaplain of Group “Knight Commander” was the Rev- Chaback has been our Sokol of As- 6, Perryopolis, Pa. Standing is the Rev. Francis P. Straka, chaplain of erend Monsignor Michael J. Cha- sembly 78 since his boyhood days Group 12, Reading, Pa. The vestments of the priests feature the Jeru- back, S.T.D., director of the Offi ce and currently serves as chaplain of salem Cross, symbol of the papal order. of the Permanent Deaconate in the 100 priests. Group 10. He was a delegate to this Diocese of Allentown and Chap- Following the ceremonies at summer’s 31st National Convention lain of Group 10. Father Straka was St. Patrick’s Cathedral, more than in Pittsburgh, Pa. He also enjoys nominated by the Most Reverend 1,000 Knights, Ladies and guests membership in the Ladies Pennsyl- John A Barres, Bishop of Allentown enjoyed the traditional reception vania Slovak Catholic Union, the and Father Kulick was nominated and banquet in the Grand Ballroom First Catholic Slovak Ladies Asso- by the Most Reverend Lawrence E. of the Waldorf-Astoria Hotel. Prin- ciation and is active in the work of Brandt, Bishop of Greensburg. cipal speaker at the dinner was the the Slovak Catholic Federation and Recognized as an authentic order Supreme Knight of the Knights of the Conference of Slovak Clergy. of knighthood, tradition holds that Columbus, Carl A. Anderson. Father Francis P. Straka is a na- the Equestrian Order of the Holy Monsignor Chaback, a native of tive of Reading, Pa. where he was Sepulchre of Jerusalem was estab- Bethlehem, Pa. is the son of the late born the second child of Frank lished in 1099 by Godfrey de Bouil- Michael J. and Mary (Sopko) Cha- Straka and the late Mary A. Ohrin lon, the leader of the First Crusade. back. He was raised in SS. Cyril and Straka. He was raised in SS. Cyril The new Equestrian Order received Methodius Slovak Parish there and and Methodius Slovak parish in papal approbation from Pope Pas- was graduated from its parochial Reading and was graduated from its cal II in 1113. It was reorganized school. He pursued studies for the parochial school. He is a 1974 grad- The Most Rev. Lawrence E. Brandt, Bishop of Greensburg, is shown by Pope Pius IX in 1847. The order priesthood at St. Charles Borro- uate of Reading Central Catholic with the Rev. Larry J. Kulick, chaplain of Group 6 and Editor Daniel works to serve the Church and ac- meo Seminary in Philadelphia. He High School. From 1975 until 1982, F. Tanzone. Bishop Brandt recommended Father Kulick for the papal tively promote a Christian presence completed his theological studies he worked in accounting. In 1982, distinction. in the Holy Land. Membership in in Rome where he resided at the with the encouragement of his then also active in the work of the Slo- rank of Knight Commander and to the Equestrian Order is considered North American College. He was pastor, Msgr. Vincent P. York, he de- vak Catholic Federation where he Father Straka and Father Kulick on one of the highest papal awards that ordained a priest by Pope Paul VI, cided to pursue priestly ordination. serves as an elected member of the their investiture as Knights in the can be conferred on laity and clergy. of blessed memory, in Rome on He fi rst studied at DeSales Univer- Board of Directors. There is hardly Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepul- The award recognizes individuals May 17, 1970. Upon his return to sity and then completed his theolog- an activity of the American Slovak chre of Jerusalem. May all of these for their meritorious work for the the United States, he celebrated his ical studies at St. Charles Seminary community which does not have fi ne priests continue to commit Church. Members are invested in a fi rst solemn Mass at SS. Cyril and in Philadelphia. He was ordained a the wholehearted support of Father themselves, through lives of prayer centuries-old ceremony and receive Methodius Church in Bethlehem. priest of the Diocese of Allentown Straka. He serves as a wonderful and charitable work, to preserve and a diploma imprinted with the seals He was awarded a doctorate in on June 2, 1990 in the Cathedral of example of our Slovak heritage and protect the Christian presence in the and signatures of the Vatican Secre- Theology at the Pontifi cal Lateran St. Catherine of Siena in Allentown strong Catholic faith. Holy Land as well as continue to tary of State and the Grand Master. University in 1975. Blessed Pope by the Most Rev. Thomas J. Welsh. The Rev. Lawrence J. Kulick is enhance and ennoble the life of our Presiding and concelebrating at John Paul II named him a Prelate of On June 3, 1990, he celebrated his a native Leechburg, Pa., where he faith community here in the United the 2:30 p.m. Liturgy of Investi- Honor with the title of Monsignor in fi rst solemn Mass at SS. Cyril and was born the son of Lawrence and States. May God bless all of these ture was the Most Reverend Timo- August 1991. Methodius Church in Reading. The Myrna Kulick, Sr. He completed wonderful priests who are of spe- thy M. Dolan, Archbishop of New Msgr. Chaback served in a num- event was extra special because of his theological studies at St. Vincent cial pride to the American Slovak York and Grand Prior of the Eastern ber of priestly assignments including the presence of the Rev. Jan Biros of Seminary in Latrobe, Pa. where he community. May they continue as Lieutenancy. Principal celebrant that of professor of Systemic Theol- the Archdiocese of Kosice in Slova- was awarded both M.A. and M.Div proud sons of the Slovak nation and kia and his 97-year-old grandmoth- degrees. He was ordained a priest heirs of the Cyrilo-Methodian heri- er, Mrs. Pauline Straka, a native of of the Diocese of Greensburg on tage of faith. Zdar Boh! Vitaz, Slovakia. May 16, 1992. Since ordination, Following his ordination, Father he has served in several assign- Straka has served as an associate ments in the diocese. Currently he at several parishes in the diocese. serves as co-director of clergy voca- In 2002, he was appointed pas- tions and is co-episcopal master of tor of Holy Ghost Parish in Beth- ceremonies. Father Kulick is also lehem and remained there until working on a doctorate in Canon 2008. On July 15, 2008, he was ap- Law at The Catholic University of pointed pastor of Assumption of the America. Proud of his Slovak heri- Blessed Virgin Mary Slovak Parish tage, he enjoys membership in the in Northampton, Pa. where he cur- Slovak Catholic Sokol and the First rently serves. Catholic Slovak Union. He serves Father Straka has been active as chaplain of the George Onda Dis- in Slovak life for many years. He trict of the Jednota and last year, he is our Sokol of Assembly 261 in was elected to serve as chaplain of Reading and serves as chaplain of Group 6, “Msgr. Andrew Hlinka” of Group 1 chaplain, Father Rich- Sokol Knights participating in the solemn investiture of the Eques- Group 12. He was a delegate to our organization. He also supports ard D. Baker, pastor of New trian Order of the Holy Sepulchre at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in this summer’s 31st National Con- the work of the Slovak Catholic York’s St. Malachy’s, the Actors’ New York on October 1 included, seated, Monsignor Michael vention in Pittsburgh. In addition, Federation. Chapel, right is shown with Fa- J. Chaback of Northampton, Pa. and Father Larry J. Kulick of he also enjoys membership in the Our congratulations and fraternal ther Peter F. Vasko, O.F.M., pres- Leechburg, Pa. Standing, Editor Daniel F. Tanzone of Yonkers, First Catholic Slovak Union and best wishes go out to Monsignor ident of the Franciscan Founda- N.Y. and Father Francis P. Straka of Northampton, Pa. the National Slovak Society. He is Chaback on his promotion to the tion for the Holy Land. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 PAGE 13

Roman Missal For students currently attending a Catholic High School (Continued from page 5) have readjusted previous musical tain expressions that belong to the settings and new compositions are Slovak Catholic Sokol heritage of the whole or of a great also being prepared. New musi- part of the ancient Church, as well cal settings of the Amen and the Abbot Jerome M. Koval, O.S.B. Memorial as others that have become part of Lamb of God, the texts of which the general human patrimony…” are not changing, can be intro- High School Grant duced at any time. Such is the case of the response As per the decision of the delegates at the Application 8. What’s not changing. The “Et cum spiritu tuo.” What had 26th National Convention held in New Haven, structure and rite of the Mass it- ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION you originally been translated in 1973 CT in August, 1991, and amended at the 28th self is not changing, so the Mass must submit a typed or written essay DOUBLE as “And also with you” becomes National Convention held in Buffalo, NY in 1999, will look and feel the same. Some SPACED in 100 to 200 words on the following now “And with your spirit.” This the Slovak Catholic Sokol is pleased to offer texts of the Mass are not chang- topic: places the English translation in $500.00 grants to one young Sokol or Sokolka ing, including the Lord’s Prayer “WHAT DOES THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC line with the way this has always in each of our organization's nineteen Groups. and the Lamb of God. The trans- SOKOL MEAN TO ME?” This essay must be been translated in most other These 19 Grants are available to any qualifi ed lation of Scripture readings used submitted along with the application. languages, including Spanish, Sokol member currently attending a Catholic at Mass will remain the same, so This application must be received on or French, German, and Italian High School. before, March 31, 2012 with a clear, small (2"x3" 5. Changes in the people’s parts. those who proclaim the readings (lectors and deacons) will not be wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. In addition to the response to the Eligibility greeting “The Lord be with you”, affected in their ministry by the Disqualifi cation A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak people are going to fi nd a number introduction of the new Missal. An applicant who neglects to submit or com- Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a of other changes in the translation Much of the hymnody and other plete any part of these requirements before permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the of common prayers throughout. chants sung at Mass will not be the established deadline will automatically be amount of not less than $3,000, and has This includes the various parts affected by the changes, although disqualifi ed. been a member for at least fi ve year. of the Penitential act (“I confess many hymnals and other partici- Acknowledgment Application is also available on the Internet @ to Almighty God…”), the Glo- pation aids are being revised to An acknowledgment of the Grant should be www.slovakcatholicsokol.org ria, the Creed (both in the Nicene refl ect the changes in the parts of made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- the Mass. Creed and the Apostles’ Creed), B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. sible, if you are awarded a Grant. the Sanctus (Holy, Holy, Holy), 9. Symbolism of posture and gestures. The symbolism of some C. The principal of the Catholic High School Return of Grant the Mystery of Faith, and the invi- If for any reason the Grant is not used by tation to communion. (Samples of traditional gestures has been re- must verify the enrollment of the applicant. captured in the new missal. The the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not comparative texts for the new and utilized must be returned. old responses can be found at the gestures themselves have always USCCB Roman Missal website been prescribed, but the introduc- 6. “For many.” One of the tion of the new Missal provides an ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ points that has generated more opportunity to teach about these (Detach here) discussion is the translation of qui long-standing customs. One such pro vobis et pro multis effundétur example is striking oneself over in remissiónem peccatórum, pres- the chest during the Penitential Act (Confi teor) while reciting the SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL ABBOT JEROME M. KOVAL, O.S.B. MEMORIAL ently translated “which will be HIGH SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION shed for you and for all so that sins words “through my fault, through may be given.” In the new edition my fault, through my most griev- Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______of the Roman Missal, “for all” will ous fault,” (mea culpa), as a show be changed to “for many.” There of remorse, a tradition that had not Name______are several reasons for this change. always been followed in the U.S. First, “for many” is a more accu- Another example is the reverent Address______rate translation of the Latin phrase bow during the recitation of the City______State______Zip Code______pro multis than the present transla- Creed. After the words “For us men and for our salvation he came tion. This is also the wording used Date of Birth______Current Age ______in the Biblical narrative account of down from heaven,” at the words the Last Supper found in the Gos- that follow up, “and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate of the Virgin Home Phone (_____)______High School Phone (_____)______pels of Matthew and Mark. Even area code area code though it is a dogmatic teaching of Mary, and became man” all bow as a sign of reverence for the mys- the Church that Christ died on the S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Cross for all men and women, the tery of the Incarnation. 10. Proximate preparation. expression “for many” is refl ective S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______also of the fact that this salvation Parishes and dioceses are now abuzz with preparations for the is not brought automatically, with- S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______out one’s own willing participa- reception of the new Missal. The tion, but rather is a gift to be ac- Roman Missal itself is the pri- Father's name______Are you a member? ______cepted. Also, in the context of the mary source of training and in- Last Supper, Jesus was speaking struction for the new translation. Mother's name______Are you a member? ______to the Twelve, extending the reach It displays rubrics, sentences of his sacrifi ce beyond the bound- printed in red that instruct a priest Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______ary of his closest disciples. In the on what to say and do, how and context of the celebration of the when to gesture, and when to sing Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Eucharist, the phrase “for you and the common prayers in the Order for many” connects the particular of Mass. It provides instructions Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______If yes, please gathered assembly with the larger that guide the celebrant in lead- (yes/no) indicate Grade School or High School. What year?______sense of the Church in every time ing the liturgy and the people and place, as if to say “not only assembled in ritual response for you gathered here, but many more each occasion. It also dictates the High School verifi cation (to be completed by High School Principal) as well.” words used by a priest during the 7. Gradual implementation for Mass. In addition to the homily at I,______Principal of______Musical Settings. Though offi cial Mass, during which many priests (Principal's signature) (Name of School) will offer instruction about the implementation is set for the First Catholic High School, verify that______is a student at Sunday of Advent 2011, Diocesan new text, many parishes are mak- ing use of various small- and (Name of student) bishops may permit the gradual the above school and will be attending ______Grade in the 2012-2013 school year. implementation of various musi- large-group catechetical sessions to help the people learn the new cal settings of the people’s parts Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No_____ in the Order of Mass starting in responses and be aware of up- September to allow the congre- coming changes. A variety of gation time to learn them. This print and online resources for Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2012. applies only to the Glory to God, use in parishes, in group settings, Return completed application to: the Holy, Holy, Holy, and the Me- and in homes are available from Slovak Catholic Sokol High School Grant morial Acclamations. Composers many publishers. 205 Madison St., P.O. Box 899, Passaic, NJ 07055 PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 2, 2011

Slovakia’s Prime Minister Iveta Radicova Sokol Birthdays NOVEMBER 1 Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Welcomed in New York Leonard A. Kotch, Monessen, NOVEMBER 9 Pa., a member of Assembly 127, Eric A. Koval, Gouldsboro, Pa., Monessen, Pa. a member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- NOVEMBER 2 Barre, Pa. Julie Brincka Gural, Columbia, Irene Kuchta, Pittsburgh, Pa., a N.J., a member of Wreath 2, Pas- member of Wreath 22, Pittsburgh, saic, N.J. Pa. Paul L. Mudrak, Carteret, N.J., a Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., our member of Assembly 162, Clifton, N.J. esteemed Supreme Secretary and NOVEMBER 3 fi nancial secretary of Assembly 162, Msgr. Francis J. Beeda, S.T.L., Clifton, N.J. Wilkes-Barre, Pa., our Honorary John Tomcho, Garfi eld, N.J., a Supreme Offi cer. member of Assembly 162, Clifton, Michaela B. Benyak, Monon- N.J. gahela, Pa., a member of Assem- Eleanor E. Venit, Kingston, Pa., bly127, Monessen, Pa. a member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- Mary Lou Hamilton, Arlington Barre, Pa. Heights, Ill., a member of Assembly NOVEMBER 10 11, Chicago, Ill. Rebecca K. Kunec, Wilkes- Morgan Elizabeth Pudgil, Vista, Barre, Pa., a member of Assembly Ca., a member of Wreath 39, Bridge- 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. port, Conn. NOVEMBER 11 Robert Toskovich, Garfield, Veronica Moeller, Pittsburgh, N.J., a member of Assembly 1, Pas- Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Pitts- saic, N.J. burgh, Pa. Mary Tribou, Lakeville, Mass., Milan P. Spisek, Esq., Easton, a member of Assembly 136, Nan- Conn., a member of Assembly 219, ticoke, Pa. Yonkers, N.Y. NOVEMBER 4 NOVEMBER 12 Thomas A. Masi, Basking Joseph Martin Sendek, Hunting- Ridge, N.J., a member of Assembly ton, W.Va., a member of Assembly 282, Passaic, N.J. 136, Nanticoke, Pa. Joseph Nicholas Oros, Reading, NOVEMBER 13 Pa., president of Assembly 261, Frank Brincka, Wantage, N.J., Reading, Pa. a member of Assembly 1, Passaic, Caroline Ruth Yencha, Pleas- N.J. ant Prairie, Wis., a member of As- Amy Primini, Woodbury, Conn., sembly 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. a member of Wreath 1, Bridgeport, NOVEMBER 5 Conn. Joanne Bartos, Struthers, Denise Slank, Raritan, N.J., a Oh., a memberr of Wreath 107, member of Assembly 136, Nanti- Youngstown, Oh coke, Pa. Elizabeth Florek, Pittsburgh, Cecilia Weibl, Valparaiso, Ind. a Pa., a member of Assembly 69, member of Assembly 127, Mones- Smock, Pa. sen, Pa. Joseph J. Hornack, Indepen- NOVEMBER 14 dence, Oh., a member of Wreath 34, Joseph Duplak, Hackettstown, Cleveland, Oh. N.J., a member of Assembly 162, NOVEMBER 6 Clifton, N.J. Jennifer Bell, Cannonsburg, Pa., a Kyle E. Hanley, DeMotte, Ind., a member of Wreath 22, Pittsburgh, Pa. member of Wreath 81, Whiting, Ind. NOVEMBER 7 Louis Hodal, Eustis, Fla., a mem- Makayla Breann Macurak, ber of Assembly 113, Kenosha, Wis. Acworth, Ga., a member of Wreath John P. Kovalovsky, Saddle 22, Pittsburgh, Pa. Brook, N.J., a member of Assembly NOVEMBER 8 1, Passaic, N.J. Marc E. Drevitch, Wilkes-Barre, Helen Zemanek, Lorain, Oh., a Pa., a member of Assembly 59, member of Wreath 111, Lorain, Oh.

Lodge Jottings Children’s Christmas Parties Set (Continued from page 6) (Continued from page 6) Especially at this time of the presentation by a magician before year, our thoughts and prayers the arrival of the guest of honor, go out to all of our members who Santa himself. In order to make cannot join us because of health the necessary preparations and or distance. Be assured that your ensure that each child receives Slovakia’s Prime Minister Iveta Radicova joined the heads of more than 100 nations who gathered in presence is missed. a gift from Santa, parents must New York for the opening of the 66th United Nations General Assembly, the week of September 19. On In closing, on behalf of our sign up by Wednesday, Novem- Tuesday evening, September 20 the Prime Minister, the fi rst female head of government in Slovakia’s offi cers, President Josie Bolek, ber 23. The sign up sheet is found history, was feted at a reception held at the Slovak Mission to the United Nations to which members of Financial Secretary/Treasurer on the bulletin board at the Sokol the area’s Slovak community were invited. Shown in the top photo, Prime Minister Radicova, center is Mary Ann Hajduch and Record- Club or parents may call JoAnn surrounded by, l-r, our Honorary Supreme Offi cer, Dr. Mary Z. Gasparik, Editor Daniel F. Tanzone, ing Secretary Judy Strisko, we at (610)779-4278 indicating the Honorary Slovak Consul in Pittsburgh Joseph T. Senko and Sabina Sabatos of the Slovak American extend warm wishes to all for a names and ages of children who Cultural Center. In the middle photo, Prime Minister Radicova is shown with, l-r, Slovakia’s Ambas- bountiful Thanksgiving and a will attend. An enjoyable after- sador to the United Nations, Milos Koterec; Honorary Slovak Consul Joseph T. Senko and Joseph blessed Christmas season. In the noon has been planned in the best M. Torsella, United States Ambassador to the United Nations Management and Reform Committee. midst of all the hustle and bustle traditions of Reading Sokol fel- Finally, in the lower photo, Igor Pokojny, Slovakia Consul General in New York, third from the left, is of the holidays, please let us all lowship and fraternalism. Hap- shown with, l-r, Zuzana Krcmarova, John Masi, Nina Holy, Luby Masi, Jane Konzelmann and the Rev. remember - Jesus is the reason py Thanksgiving and a blessed Martin Kertys. Prime Minister Radicova met with President Barack H. Obama on September 21 as for the season. Christmas season to all. part of the Open Government Partnership forum. Zdar Boh! Zdar Boh! Judy Strisko Jo Ann Antosy, Chairperson

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In Memoriam Obituaries... Slovak Catholic Sokol extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of deceased members SEPTEMBER 2011 Assembly/Wreath Member Age Date of Death Joseph W. Gaydosh, 91, former lodge Assembly 9 Gerard John Vasil, Sr., Bridgeport, CT 85 August 26, 2011 offi cer, laid to rest in New Britain, Conn. Assembly 9 Andrew E. Buynak, Bridgeport, CT 78 August 22, 1011 Assembly 11 Irene Gaydos, Chicago, IL 88 July 14, 2011 Joseph William Gaydosh of ity. He was a board member of New Britain, Conn. passed away Assembly 11 George Pluta, Chicago, IL 84 August 11, 2011 the Catholic Family Services and Assembly 28 Michael J. Kacmarcik, East Douglas, MA 85 August 11, 2011 peacefully on September 26 sur- helped mentor many newlyweds rounded by his Assembly 57 Valeria Doyle, Allentown, PA 91 July 29, 2011 along with his wife, Helen through Assembly 59 David Brian Tirpak, Wilkes-Barre, PA 43 September 4, 2011 loving family. the CANA and PreCANA church He was 91. He Assembly 59 Anthony James Pawlica, Wilkes-Barre, PA 24 September 1, 2011 organizations. He and Helen were Assembly 59 Carl Remchow, Wilkes-Barre, PA 89 May 2, 2010 was preceded very active with the CANA con- Assembly 69 Michael E. Vrabel, Smock, PA 84 August 31, 2011 in death by his ferences from 1947 until 1984, Assembly 71 Anna Matisko, Edwardsville, PA 82 September 1, 2011 beloved wife representing All Saints Parish. Assembly 71 Robert Jenkins, Edwardsville, PA 69 August 28, 2011 of 53 years, They served as chair couple for Assembly 78 Margaret Timko, Bethlehem, PA 89 September 5, 2011 Helen B. Gay- six terms and were appointed to Assembly 78 Anna Minarovic, Bethlehem, PA 91 August 11, 2011 dosh. the Lay Board of the Archdiocese Assembly 104 Mildred S. Downey, Pittsburgh, PA 83 September 1, 2011 A native of Hartford for two years. While Assembly 110 Margaret A. Razonski, St. Clair, PA 88 July 28, 2011 of Peekskill, involved with CANA, both Helen Assembly 127 Eleanor G. Lipnicky, Monessen, PA 95 August 2, 2011 N.Y., he was born there Decem- and Joe attended many seminars Assembly 155 Anna Celia Laclaw, Ironwood, MI 90 September 16, 2011 ber 29, 1919, son of Slovak im- and spoke at conferences through- Assembly 162 Joseph L. Sisco, Clifton, NJ 50 August 5, 2011 migrant parents, Michael A. and out Connecticut, New York and Assembly 162 Peter Suhan, Clifton, NJ 85 September 3, 2011 Mary Fallat Gaydosh. As a child, New Jersey and made numerous Assembly 176 Michael Majcher, Jr., New Brighton, PA 91 August 14, 2011 his parents moved to Norwalk, appearances on television. Assembly 261 Stanley Frank Guzowski, Reading, PA 23 August 27, 2011 Conn. where Joseph was raised. Family, friends and fellow fra- Assembly 312 Robert Kurisko, Passaic, NJ 86 August 25, 2011 He was educated locally and sub- ternalists paid their fi nal respects Wreath 13 Anna Dickerson, Philadelphia, PA 92 June 27, 2011 sequently moved to New Britain to Brother Joseph at the Farrell Wreath 22 Rose F. Lijewski, Pittsburgh, PA 76 September 20, 2011 where he raised his family. Funeral Home. A Mass of Chris- Wreath 22 Mary Olah, Pittsburgh, PA 101 February 18, 2011 Joseph is survived , and will be tian burial was celebrated on Sep- Wreath 22 Frances B. Madeya, Pittsburgh, PA 90 September 12, 2011 Wreath 34 Steve Dill, Jr., Cleveland, OH 84 August 26, 2011 dearly missed, by his three chil- tember 29 at the Church of St. Wreath 34 Thomas E. Sankovich, Cleveland, OH 91 September 3, 2011 dren and their spouses: Barbara Ann in New Britain. Burial with Gaydosh Anderson and husband, Wreath 54 Mildred L. Mrosko, Youngstown, OH 85 August 31, 2011 full military honors followed in Wreath 54 Genevieve Jason, Youngstown, OH 85 September 18, 2011 Jack; Joseph M. Gaydosh and St. Mary’s Cemetery in New Brit- wife Shay; and Michele Gaydosh Wreath 54 Margaret I. Javorsky, Youngstown, OH 89 September 3, 2011 ain. Wreath 54 Anna M. Lisko, Youngstown, OH 93 September 13, 2011 Sycz and husband, John. In addi- May our Brother Joseph, who tion he is survived by two cher- Wreath 93 Bertha Klein, Milwaukee, WI 85 July 2, 2011 so beautifully mirrored our frater- Wreath 103 Rosemary A. Pintur, Barberton, OH 82 August 22, 2011 ished granddaughters, Sarah Sych nal way of life and was a credit to Jaworski and her husband, Jon, Wreath 107 Mary A. Bonish, Youngstown, OH 87 August 22, 2011 our faith and heritage now rest in Wreath 153 Mary Zarzycki, Parma, OH 87 September 9, 2011 and Erica Sycz. peace. He was a man of geat faith, In addition, he is survived by a proud and patriotic American, a two sisters, Ann and Helen; many worthy descendant of his Slovak King; a granddaughter, Jackie and drew was employed as a pipe fi tter born there December 3, 1949, son nieces, nephews, cousins and forebears and a credit to the high of the late Cyril and Wilma Fe- dear friends, especially John and her husband Duane Wison of North for Union Carbide at the Linde Divi- ideals of the fraternal benefi t sys- Carolina, grandsons, Michael and sion, retiring in 1980 after 35 years renchak, Sr. Lori Egan with whom he enjoyed tem which he espoused through- He was a 1967 graduate of many fraternal activities along Zak, a granddaughter, Moriah and of faithful service. out his life. Our sympathy goes a great-grandson, Brayden, all of He was a life-long member of St. Cardinal Mooney High School with many wonderful July 4th cel- out to the Gaydosh family. and a graduate of Youngstown ebrations. Florida. In addition, Brother Don Matthias parish where he served as is survived by a brother, Joseph and an usher and a member of the Holy State University and Oklahoma Joseph spent his distinguished State University. At the time of professional career helping es- Donald W. Bucci, 78 his wife, Jean Bucci of Long Island, Name Society. He was a long-time N.Y., a sister, Barbara Danzi of New member of Assembly 108 of the Slo- his death, Cyril was Foreign Ser- tablish small companies, such as passes away in Florida vices Offi cer with the U.S. State Lake Manufacturing Company Donald W. Bucci passed away York, many nieces, nephews, great vak Catholic Sokol and Branch 682 nieces and great nephews. Also, a of the First Catholic Slovak Union. Department’s Foreign Services in New Britain and later was em- peacefully surrounded by his be- Management Offi ce in Washing- ployed in the offi ce of the Con- loved family on October 10 in Tar- daughter-in-law Susan and his great On May 23, 1959, he married the buddy, his pet, Daisy. former Norma Maddamma, who sur- ton, D.C. Previously, he served necticut Secretary of State, from pon Springs, Fla. He was 78. A na- as the vice Consular Affairs Offi - which he retired. He was a veteran tive of the Bronx, N.Y., he was born A Mass of Christian burial was vives. In addition to his wife, Brother celebrated in Florida on October Andrew is survived by a son, John cer at the American Consulate in of the U.S. Army during World there July 12, 1933, son of the late Guadalajara, Mexico. He retired War II, including an assignment Adolph and Margaret Bucci. He was 15 followed by cremation. May our and his wife Pamela Lucansky of Brother Donald, who so beautifully Boardman, Oh.; grandchildren Madi- from the U.S. Army Special Forc- serving in the headquarters of educated locally. es after 30 years of service. After General McArthur in the Philip- Donald served in the U.S. Army mirrored our fraternal way of life, son and Seth Lucansky; a sister, Lil- now rest in peace. lian and her husband John Hodos as initial extended tours in Vietnam pines. for three years, including an assign- and Korea, his special training He was an active member of the ment in Germany. On April 4, 1953, well as a niece, Paula Cipriano. Family, friends and fellow frater- and service was mainly in Cen- Slovak Catholic Sokol for most of during his military service, he mar- Andrew Lucansky, 84 tral and South America, including his life, initially being enrolled as ried the love of his life, the former nalists paid their respects to Brother Youngstown, Oh. member Lucansky at the Kubina-Yuhasz- Panama, El Salvador, Bolivia and a member of our former Assembly LillyAnn Estvanik of Yonkers, N.Y. Monsignor Peter M. Polando Columbia. 204 in New Britain. He served as at Camp Polk in Louisiana. He was Wasko Funeral Home in Boardman, celebrated the Mass of Christian Oh. prior to the Mass of Christian Funeral services and viewing an offi cer of the lodge for many employed at Gaynor News Compa- burial on September 1 in St. Mat- were held in Falls Church, Va. years before it was merged with ny in Mt. Vernon, N.Y. for 34 years, burial on September 1. Interment thias Church in Youngstown, Oh. followed at Lake Park Cemetery on August 31. He was laid to rest Assembly 308 in Bridgeport. before retiring to Florida in 1993. He for Andrew “Poochie” Lucansky with full military honors on Sep- Over the years, he and his fam- was a long-time member of Assem- where a service including full mili- who passed away on August 29. The tary honors was held by the Ells- tember 2 in the South Florida Na- ily participated in many Group 2 bly 219 in Yonkers, N.Y. Before his well-known fraternalist was 84. tional Cemetery in Lake Worth, Sokol activities. His late father-in- move to Florida, he and his family worth VFW Post 9571. May our A native of Youngstown, Andrew Brother “Poochie,” who so beauti- Fla. law, Joseph Gaydos was a founder were members of Most Holy Trinity was born there January 8, 1927, son Cyril, who hailed from a well- of the New Britain Sokol lodge. Parish in Yonkers. An avid musician, fully mirrored our fraternal way of of the late John Michael and Anna life, now rest in peace. known Youngstown area Slovak Brother Joseph and his fam- he enjoyed playing guitar, sax and Benney Lucansky. He was educated fraternal family, is survived by his ily were active members of the the clarinet. He loved reading and locally and was a 1947 graduate of wife, the former Marta Prado, a former All Saints Slovak Parish was an avid tennis player for over 40 Woodrow Wilson High School. An Cyril M. Ferenchak, 61 son, Christopher; sisters, Paulette in New Britain until its closing. years, acquiring numerous trophies. excellent athlete, he played on the Youngstown, Oh. member Smith, Margaret, Theresa Kantz; He was a long-time member of Donald’s 58 and a half years of school’s football team and helped Lieutenant Colonel Cyril M. brothers Kenneth, George, Grego- the parish’s Holy Name Soci- marriage to LillyAnn was blessed it achieve an undefeated record in Ferenchak(retired U.S. Army ry and Michael, along with nieces ety. When the parish closed, he with a son, Donald and his wife, both 1942 and 1946. He served in Special Forces) of McLean, Va. and nephews and many friends. became a member of St. Ann’s Rhonda of North Carolina; a daugh- the U.S. Army both in World War II passed away on Aug. 28. A na- May our Brother Cyril now rest Parish where continued his activ- ter Lindy and her husband, Bob and during the Korean confl ict. An- tive of Youngstown, Oh., he was in peace. 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For students entering a Catholic Grade School (Grades 2-8) Lucina benefi t dinner gala set for Parma, Oh. The Lucina Slovak Folklore En- planned. The evening of Slovak Slovak Catholic Sokol Catholic Grade School Grants semble of Cleveland will host its culture begins with cocktails at As per the decision of the delegates at the fall dinner benefi t gala on Satur- 6 p.m. with dinner at 6:30 p.m. 28th National Convention held in Buffalo, NY in day, November 12 at Pokrova Hall Tickets are $30.00 per person and August, 1999, a fraternal benefi t is being offered located at 6812 Broadway Road in includes a full course dinner and to our young members attending a Catholic Parma, Oh. The fundraiser will in- cash bar. Advance ticket sales Grade School. The Slovak Catholic Sokol is clude performances by the Lucinka only. For reservations contact pleased to offer $250.00 Grants to our young Children’s Ensemble and special Tom Ivanec at tel. (440)668-7797 Sokols and Sokolky in each of our organization's guest, Living Traditions. Music for or Mary Ann Dzurec at (440)930- nineteen Groups. Two grants per each Group are dancing and listening pleasure will 2197. Area Sokols and Sokolky available to any qualifi ed Sokol member entering follow by Ralph the Accordion Man are invited to join us for a won- a Catholic Grade School (Grades 2 through 8). and Party Band. derful evening celebrating Slovak An enjoyable evening has been music and dance. Eligibility Boys Night Out Nov. 19 at Stratford, Conn. parish A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a The Men’s Society of Holy Name klobasy, roasted potatoes, coffee, tea, permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the of Jesus Parish in Stratford, Conn., soda and beer. Bring your friends for Disqualifi cation amount of not less than $3,000, and has where the pastor is the Rev. Andrew good food, cards and more... The cost An applicant who neglects to submit or com- been a member for at least fi ve years. Marus, will host its traditional Boys is just $15.00 per person. Buy two plete any part of these requirements before Night Out party on Saturday, No- tickets and get one free. For more the established deadline will automatically be B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. vember 19 in the parish center on info call Larry Wells at (203)375- disqualifi ed. College Street off Barnum Avenue. 2836. Area Sokols are invited to join Festivities begin at 6:30 p.m. and will us for an enjoyable evening which C. The principal of the Catholic Grade School Acknowledgment continue until 11:30 p.m. benefi ts the parish. must verify the enrollment of the applicant. An acknowledgment of the Grant should be made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- There will be an array of hot ap- Zdar Boh! petizers, snacks, chicken, roast beef, Larry Wells Application sible, if you are awarded a Grant. This application must be received on or Return of Grant Keep Your Slovak Catholic Sokol before, March 31, 2012 with a clear, small (2"x3" If for any reason the Grant is not used by wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not Home Offi ce Numbers Handy Application is also available on the Internet @ utilized must be returned. TOLL FREE NUMBER – 1-800-886-7656 www.slovakcatholicsokol.org HOME OFFICE – (973) 777-2605 or 777-2606 ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ DIRECTOR OF SALES – 1-888-381-5431 or (412) 381-5431 (Detach here) UNDERWRITING – (973) 777-4704 SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION EDITOR – (973) 777-4010 Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______FAX NUMBER – (973) 779-8245 E-MAIL – [email protected] Name ______WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org

Address ______

City______State______Zip Code ______

Date of Birth______Current Age ______

Home Phone (_____)______School Phone (_____) ______area code area code

S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______

S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______

S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______

Father's name______Are you a member?______

Mother's name______Are you a member?______

Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______

Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______

Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______(yes/no) If yes, what Year?______

School verifi cation (to be completed by Grade School Principal)

I,______Principal of______(Principal's signature) (Name of School)

Catholic Grade School, verify that______is a student at (Name of student) the above school and will be entering ______Grade in the 2012-2013 school year.

Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No____

Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2012. Return completed application to: Slovak Catholic Sokol Grade School Grant 205 Madison St.,P.O. Box 899 Passaic, NJ 07055 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 2, 2011 PAGE 17

Reports of the Supreme Offi cers Presented at the 31st National Convention

• Created the SCS Facebook Business page REPORT OF THE MEMBER OF THE PHYSICAL FITNESS BOARD • Finalized the SCS Facebook Group page • Worked with other members throughout the organization and reroute SCS - Supreme Physical Fitness Board other sub-sites to direct attention to the national page Full Report 2008-2011 During my four year term with the Slovak Catholic Sokol as a member of the 2011 Supreme Physical Fitness Board of Directors it has been a fulfi lling honor and privilege. • Attended the SPF Board meeting to review the upcoming year’s activities. All of us have shared many positive thoughts and ideas which have helped maintain our • Designed an online submission tool for the SCS Sports Registration page. organization in these changing times. As we all know, the stability of our organization starts Here group leaders will be able to sign up competitors for the Slet and its events. with our members whom are close friends and family. • This page exports reports in Access, Excel and HTML formats to integrate To see what is best for our organization is always my hopes and wishes. Over the with our current database tools past four years we have seen many changes to our internal structure - all which have been set Damian J . Suess in motion by long thought-out processes and logical-reasoning. Some of these modifi cations Supreme Physical Fitness Board and new ideas were small while others were completely new beginnings for all of us. Every action that we do has an impact on our brothers & sisters within the fraternal organization and by keeping strong open minds we can continue forward to see our heritage grow and blossom. REPORT OF THE MEMBER OF THE PHYSICAL FITNESS BOARD With that said, here is a breakdown of the key items in the past four years. 2008 Four Year report for John Underation • Worked with the PF Directress Board members on their drill music - mixing Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board and fi nalizing the music for the 2009 Slet (cutting costs so we do not have to pay 3rd party To Supreme Offi cers & Delegates: professional services). Thank you very much for the fours years that I have been able to represent our • Worked with PF Director Board members on the drill music - mixing and fi naliz- great organization as a member of the SPFB. Please accept this report for the past four years ing the music for the 2009 Slet (cutting costs so we do not have to pay 3rd party professional of my term. services). • Modifi ed the Men’s Gymnastics Rules & Regulations. All changes were made 2011 in compliance with the USGA and Sokol members’ level of diffi culty. I have participated in the SPFB conference call in January to map out roles and • Started work on an instructional DVD video for men’s gymnastics to help assist responsibilities for the up coming fraternal activities. We had discussed at length the prepa- both coaches & competitors alike. Video shows various moves on ranging from beginner to rations for the sporting year and Slet to be held in July. expert moves on the men’s equipment. I have followed-up with various physical directors on questions they had to our • Met with the Men’s SPFB members over a course of two months to fi nalize the schedule, and their own preparations for their respective groups. 2009 Drills. Although our international activities have not begun, there has been much to do in • Donated $50 towards the “Susan Komen Race for the Cure” (breast cancer) the planning process. under the Slovak Catholic Sokol name. • Attended the 2008 National Bowling Tournament to assist Supreme Sports Di- 2010 rector, Edward Moeller. For the month of May I had Written an article for the Falcon. • Attended the 2008 Slet Clinic The men’s Supreme Physical Fitness Board met in Barberton, Ohio in March • Finalized the video taping of both Men’s and Women’s drills and early May to brainstorm for new moves and music. For the Senior men, the overriding • Finalized the Men’s and Women’s drill music theme was still the path of incorporating strength and powerful moves. And for the Junior • Spoke with Andrea about the Sokol Website and changes that we can make boys, we wanted to use some of those same Senior men moves, as the younger participants on it at the Slet want to mimic their older counterparts. • Met with NSS President, Dave Blazek about doing a joint effort between Moving into June, the Clinic is always a great chance to see longtime friends, and our organizations for both sports and calisthenics (Slet). This meeting ended on a very also welcome new clinic attendees. All of those in attendance had a chance to stay in the positive note and our hopes were to move forward from here. Brought this up at our brand new townhouse dormitories which will accommodate the Slet participants well. next mini-board meeting. Topic was postponed. The following Sunday was the annual Supreme Physical Fitness Board Meeting, • Donated over $300 towards the Group 14 Children’s Picnic to help bring which I was excused from due to the fact I am chairperson of my church’s fi nance council together new members into the organization. The picnic was an overall success. and had to run our church carnival. • Worked on a joint effort between Group 5 and Group 14 to bring together In July, I attended the International Softball tournament held in Wilkes Barre. the Gymnastics Coaches to hold a Training Camp. Camp would go over the spotting In September, I had written an article for the Falcon. and training techniques to help increase the overall safety of the coach and student alike. Unfortunately due to schedule and weather constraints this was unable to be 2009 held. In May, I had attended the International Bowling tournament held in Indepen- dence, 2009 Ohio. • Worked with Katie Swift on the 2009 Slet Gymnastics program. Hopes In June, it was Slet time again in Kutztown, Pennsylvania. Our board executed were to have cut the cost of the setup team another well run event, and all participants truly enjoyed being back in the familiar site. • Submission of fi nal copy of Men’s Gymnastics rules and regulations In July, I had worked the International Softball tournament held in Cleve- • Attended the International Softball Tournament land, Ohio. • Attended the 2009 International Slet In August, I participated in the International Golf tournament held in Clarion, • Attended the International Golf Tournament Pennsylvania. • Met with Group 14 coaches prior to yearly meeting making suggestions to In August, I had written an article for the Falcon. keep the program strong & bring in new members. These are going to be put into a Lastly for the year 2009, the SPFB convened in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania for news article post winter break to help strengthen other Groups in bring back returning our annual meeting. We had re-capped the year’s events, and put into motion the 2010 as well as new members. sporting agenda. • Suggested to hold a local yearly competition where young competitors in Gymnastics & Track/Field. Naturally, awards given out to the top competitors. 2008 • Depending on size: Separate age groups by age group and/or level of In January and March, the men’s SPFB met in Barberton, Ohio to compile experience. the new drills for the Clinic to be held in June. • Other fund raising ideas were suggested as well. In June, I headed off to Kutztown for the Clinic. Again, another successful • Suggestions made to local gymnastics program to set a date for “Coach week for all participants and board members. Spotting Lessons”. This aids new (younger) coaches with spotting techniques in order In July, I participated in the International Softball tournament in Cleveland,. to keep a safe environment. Ohio. • Attended the Yearly SPF Board of Directors meeting In August, I worked the International Golf tournament. • Met with the Men’s SPF Board members to fi nalize both the Men’s drills Once again, thank you for another wonderful four years of serving our mem- and music. Sound quality has been increased so it works better over larger sound sys- bers. Have a fabulous summer, enjoy your families, and I will see you at the Conven- tems tion in July. • Attended the SPF Board Meeting With Fraternal respect, • Attended the SCS Clinic John Underation • Attended the SCS International Golf Tournament Supreme Physical Fitness Board • Screeched designs for the SCS Facebook page to help gain traction on an eBusiness scale. PAGE 18 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 2, 2011

2011 Sokol Scholarship Recipients I am enrolled at Millersville Uni- Order Christmas Oplatky and Slovak Christmas Cards versity of Pennsylvania with a major Jankola Library and Slovak Express thanks and gratitude.... in Secondary Social Studies Edu- needs. Jankola Library also offers Museum in Danville, Pa. once an array of books, CDs and lan- cation and a minor in International again will offer Oplatky, the tra- Studies. With this degree, I hope to guage tapes for those interested GRADE SCHOOL GRANTS much enjoy attending Catholic Me- ditional Slovak Christmas wafers in Slovak culture and language. A Dear Slovak Catholic Sokol, morial High School. I enjoy learn- teach high school history or govern- and Slovak Christmas cards. Or- ment upon graduation. Attached, you book list is available upon request. Thank you for awarding me one of ing in a faith-based environment and ders will be accepted from Octo- For more information on these the Slovak Catholic Sokol Catholic the quality of academics I receive will fi nd my class schedule for the fall ber 24 until December 16, 2011. semester of the 2011-2012 academic items or to place an order, con- Grade School Grants. This will be a is much better than at most other The Oplatky, fi ve per packet, tact: Sister Catherine Laboure, great help in continuing my wonder- schools. The grant money that you year. thermal-sealed and securely pack- Thank you again for your gener- SS.C.M., at tel. (570) 275-5606 or ful Catholic education. Thank you. have given me makes it easier for aged can be obtained for a dona- write to Jankola Library and Slo- Zdar Boh! me to attend a Catholic high school. osity and support. With this scholar- tion of $3.00. The price for one ship, I will become one step closer to vak Museum, 580 Railroad Street, Kelci Kuren Thank you again for the money. package of 9 Slovak Christmas Villa Sacred Heart, Danville, PA Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Sincerely, reaching my educational goals. cards is $6.75. In addition, ship- Sincerely, 17821-1698. Founded in 1968, Kaitlin Trokan ping and processing has a mini- Jankola Library houses one of the Dear Supreme Secretary Pogorelec, Milwaukee, Wis. Ashley Rabatin mum cost of $5.75 and upwards. Enola, Pa. largest collections of Slovakianna I thank you for the generous schol- Customized requests can be in the United States. Tours of the arship award. In these trying econom- Dear S.C.S. Scholarship Committee, packaged to meet an individual’s facility are available upon request. ic times, it is very much appreciated. I Thank you very much for selecting Dear Mr. Pogorelec and Committee, am proud of my Slovak heritage and me for a 2011 Slovak Catholic Sokol Thank you for selecting me as the St. Martin’s Day feast set in Minneapolis, Minn. have recently taken up studying the Scholarship Grant. It means a lot to recipient of a 2011 Theodore and Slovak language. my family and me that I was selected Mary Jane Rich Memorial Scholar- Group 11 will host its tradi- the annual event will be Assembly Zdar Boh! for this award. It will be helpful in ship Grant. You generosity is and has tional St. Martin’s Day Celebra- 34 and Wreath 47. Alexander Kaplan defraying the cost of my expenses in always been greatly appreciated. This tion on Sunday, November 13 at This year, the Slovak Catho- Hopewell Junction, N.Y. my sophomore year of college. assistance will help me as I continue SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish lic Sokol presence in the parish I will enter my sophomore year to pursue my degree in Nursing and located at 13th Avenue and 2nd marks its 102nd anniversary. Our COLLEGE GRANTS at Gettysburg College for the fall ultimately become a Nurse Practitio- Street, North East in Minneapo- Assembly 34 was founded in the Dear Mr. Pogorelec, semester of 2011. I am honored to ner through my studies at The Col- lis, Minn. The annual fraternal parish in 1909 and has been ac- Thank you very much for your let- have been selected to receive this lege of Mount Saint Joseph. I am event honors St. Martin of Tours, tive ever since. We extend a cor- ter informing me that I have been se- award and I pledge to continue to very thankful for this scholarship as patron of the Slovak Catholic dial invitation to all our Group 11 lected as a recipient of a 2011 Slovak uphold the high ideals and values well as all the other opportunities that Sokol. This year’s program be- members to join us for this annual Catholic Sokol Scholarship Grant. I of the Slovak Catholic Sokol in my the Slovak Catholic Sokol provides. gins with attendance at the 9 a.m. celebration of Sokol fraternalism am very excited about the news and I daily life. Zdar Boh! It is truly a blessing to be a part of Mass which will be celebrated for and fellowship in the twin cities. am very appreciative to the organiza- Sincerely, such a generous and dedicated orga- our living and deceased members. Zdar Boh! tion for its generosity and support of James E. Kelly nization. Thanks again! Hope to see Following the liturgy, a continen- education. Lakeville, Conn. you soon. God bless you all! tal breakfast will be served in the Delores J. Genosky I am presently a junior at the Uni- Zdar Boh! Father Dargay Memorial Hall of Wreath 47 versity of South Florida in Tampa Dear Scholarship Committee, Katie Jerek the parish. The breakfast is free to James T. Genosky and will be attending there in the fall I want to confi rm that I will be Boardman, Oh. all members and guests. Hosting Assembly 34 of 2011. This is the same school that attending Saint Joseph’s University was listed on my application for the for the fall semester 2011 for my se- scholarship. nior year. I would like to thank you Thank you again for the scholar- for selecting me as a recipient of a ship award. My family and I are very 2011 Slovak Catholic Sokol Schol- Our Ever-Popular, 304-Page grateful. Zdar Boh! arship Grant. This grant will be a Sincerely, great help in paying for my college Richard Krause expenses. Thank you again and Zdar Sokol Cook Book Wayne, N.J. Boh! Fraternally yours, is Now in its Fourth Edition Dear Mr. Pogorelec, Sean Conway I am writing to confi rm that I have Douglas, Mass. received the 2011 scholarship grant notifi cation. I would also like to Dear Slovak Catholic Sokol, confi rm that I will be attending Mar- I have received notifi cation that quette University during the 2011- I have been the recipient of a $1,000 2012 school year. Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship I would like to thank you and the Grant. Thank you for your generosity Slovak Catholic Sokol Board of Di- and kindness in your fi nancial grant rectors for considering my applica- gift to me. I have always felt that fa- milial support was necessary for the tion and ultimately selecting me as Filled with many fall and one of the 2011 scholarship recipi- greatest success. I will still be attend- ents. ing Chattahoochee Technical College winter “comfort food” recipes I am very grateful for this honor in Marietta Ga. for the fall semester. and I appreciate your generosity. Thanks again and God Bless! Sincerely, In His name, Dana A. Ley Christina Johnson Milwaukee, Wis. Acworth, Ga. ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ Dear fellow Sokols, Dear Supreme Secretary Pogorelec, Just $13.50 which includes postage and handling I sincerely want to thank you for My name is Philip Hornacek. I Sokol Assemblies and Wreaths can order a case of the wondrous scholarship Catholic have been selected as a recipient of a high school grant that you have be- 2011 Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholar- 12 cook books for just $150.00 – Place your order today! stowed upon me as I continue my ship Grant. I express sincere thanks Make check or money order payable to: studies at Bethlehem Catholic High for this generous grant. I am writing Slovak Catholic Sokol to confi rm that I will be attending School. It makes me all the more P.O. Box 899 – 205 Madison Street proud to be a member of the Slovak Kent State University in Kent, Ohio Catholic Sokol and my family too. for the 2011-2012 academic year. Passaic, N.J. 07055 This grant for my education will most With kindness regards and thanks, defi nitely help me to grow spiritually Philip Hornacek NAME______as well as mentally and physically. Barberton, Oh. Thank you again and God bless. Dear Mr. Pogorelec, ADDRESS______Sincerely, I am writing to express my sin- Christopher A. Bianco cere gratitude to you for making the CITY, STATE & ZIP______Bethlehem, Pa. 2011 Slovak Catholic Sokol Schol- Dear Slovak Catholic Sokols, arship Grant possible. I am honored NUMBER OF BOOKS______Thank you for the Abbot Jerome to receive this scholarship and I am M. Koval, O.S.B. grant money. I very deeply thankful for your support. SLOVENSKÝ KATOLÍCKY SOKOL, 2. NOVEMBRA 2011 PAGE 19

Socha slobody oslávila 125 rokov Múzeum Andyho Warhola v Medzilaborciach (Pokračovanie zo strany 20) body, neďaleko newyorského oslávilo 20. výročie založenia umeleckou fantáziou. Barthold- Manhattnu. Umiestnili ju up- imu pre tento účel zapózovala Is- rostred hviezdicovej pevnosti abella Boyerová, vdova vynálezcu Fort Wood. Pôvodne ale mala šijacieho stroja Isaaca Singera. stáť na úplne inom mieste. Vy- Socha predstavuje mladú ženu braná bola najskôr Philadel- v rímskom odeve a vo zdvihnutej phia a ostrov pre sochu našli ruke nesie pochodeň, ktorou si aj neďaleko mesta Boston. Na- svieti na ceste za slobodou. Pri koniec skončila v New Yorku a nohách má potrhané reťaze, dnes si ani nevieme predstaviť, ktoré symbolizujú koniec otroc- že by to bolo inak. tva. V ľavej ruke nesie knihu, na Do Ameriky prišla rozmon- ktorej je nápis 4. júl 1776, ktorý tovaná a tak chvíľu trvalo, kým ju pripomína vyhlásenie deklará- slávnostne predstavili verejnosti. cie nezávislosti Spojených štátov Stalo sa tak 28. októbra 1886. Amerických. Na hlavne má ko- Celý prístav vtedy zaplnilo runu so siedmimi tŕňmi, ktorá množstvo lodí a na brehu sa tla- symbolizuje sedem morí a sedem čili tisíce ľudí. Neprialo im však kontinentov. Váži 225 ton a meria počasie, lebo New York v ten Múzeum Andyho Warhola v rekonštrukcii budovy a budo- Na fórach miestnych aj krajských 46 metrov. No spoločne s pod- deň zahalila hmla. Kvôli nej do- Medzilaborciach oslávilo 21. ok- vaní zbierkového fondu si prebral samospráv by mali vystupovať stavcom je vysoká až 93 metrov a konca boli chvíle, kedy na sochu tóbra dvadsať rokov svojej exis- predseda Prešovského samo- kompetentní ľudia s veľkým každoročne do nej udrie zhruba nebolo vôbec vidieť. Keď z nej tencie. Počas nich sa vypraco- správneho kraja Peter Chudík. nadhľadom a duchom a túto 600 bleskov. ale Bartholdi strhol francúzsku valo na múzeum celosvetového Viktor Jasaň, historik umenia myšlienku obhajovať.“ Keď bolo dielo rozpracované, trikolóru, jasanie davu nemalo významu. Dokázalo, že si zaslúži a priateľ Johna Warholu povedal, Jedným z dôvodov, prečo je začali sa zháňať peniaze. Do kon- konca kraja. zvláštny štatút a osobitnú pod- že aj v súčasnosti prichádzajú múzeum v Medzilaborciach ca roku 1879 vyzbierali po celom Dnes je symbol mesta zelený, poru štátu. k hrobu rodiny Warholovcov opodstatnené, je podľa Jasaňa Francúzsku 250-tisíc frankov, no nie je to jej pôvodná farba. Na budove múzea Andyho v Pittsburghu ľudia, Pa., ktorí to, že hoci Andy pochádzal z čo vtedy stačilo na dokončenie Z Francúzska prišiel jej medený Warhola odhalili pamätnú tabuľu tam kladú kvety a nechávajú tohto kraja, dokázal dobyť nielen slávnej sochy. Američania však plášť v pôvodnej hnedej farbe, no jeho bratovi Johnovi Warholovi. svoje odkazy. „To isté, aby ľudia Ameriku, ale celý svet a dobýja nedostali všetko ako sa hovorí na za dvadsať rokov socha zoxidova- zakladateľovi múzea. Už nebohý prichádzali, je možné urobiť aj tu. ho ďalej. podnose. Ich úlohou bolo vybu- la a získala svoju typickú zelenú brat Andyho, prispel nemalou Toto múzeum je opodstatnené, „Ešte vždy máme čo robiť, dovanie mohutného podstavca, patinu. Socha sa stala veľkou mierou k tomu, aby sa kultové dokázalo to. Taliani a Nemci aby sme sa dostali do Pittsbur- ktorý vyrástol na Ostrove slo- atrakciou pre turistov. diela do Medzilaboriec dostali. sa pýtajú, kde sú Medzilaborce. ghu a aby sa dostal Pittsburgh Synovia nebohého Johna do Vedia už o tom, že Andy nebol sem,“ povedal na margo vízie Štedrá večera v Clevelande, OH Medzilaboriec z USA kvôli pra- Čech, ale Rusín, a že niekde na budúcnosti múzea. Vysvetlil, že v Mnísi z opátstva Sv. Andreja Svorada v Clevelande, OH uspo- covným povinnostiam neprišli. konci Slovenska, v Mikovej, sa múzeu v Pittsburghu mu osobne riadajú v nedeľu 4. decembra štedrú večeru. O 12.00 hodine bude Prebratím Veľkej ceny Andyho narodila jeho rodina,“ povedal. chýbajú informácie o múzeu v svätá omša a po nej bude v Benedictine High School Cafeteria štedrá Warhola rodina poverila Ľubu Smrťou Johna Warholu by Medzilaborciach a dokument, večera. Protivňákovú, Johnovu neter. sa nemal podľa Jasaňa zastaviť ktorý by ho prezentoval. V kultúrnom programe sa predstaví folklórny súbor Lučinka John Warhola získal prestížne tvorivý proces: „Potrebujeme Múzeum v Medzilaborciach z Clevelandu a spevácky súbor Tri slovenské mamičky. Hrať bude ocenenie in memoriam. mladú generáciu kunsthisto- prekročilo hranice regiónu, má Johnny Pastirik Combo. Vstupné je $20.00 za osobu. Vstupenky sú Cenu Andyho Warhola za rikov, aby vedeli dať víziu na celosvetový význam a dokázalo, len v predpredaji. Šeky a monie orders majú byť vystavené na Saint ústretovosť a pomoc múzeu pri ďalších 20 rokov činnosti múzea. že mu patrí zvláštny štatút. Andrew Abbey - Vilia a odoslané na adresu: 2900 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Cleveland, OH 44104. Rezervácie majú byť urobené Rakovinou trpí najmä juh a západ Slovenska do 28. novembra. Bližšie informácie na telefónnom čísle: 216-721- Obyvatelia juhu Slovenska ne- podľa neho daný väčším počtom kopíruje situáciu v Maďarsku, kde 5300, ext. 0 v od pondelku do piatku od 8.00 do 3.30 hod. jedia zdravo, vo veľkých mestách veľkých miest, v ktorých prevláda je okrem toho vysoký výskyt ra- veľa pijú a fajčia. Rakovina sa roz- západný životný štýl. koviny pľúc, hlavy a krku. Vianočný koncert a večera v Yonkers, NY širuje. Juh so západom a sever s Najviac je onkologických pa- Rakovine okrem zlých stravo- Farnosť Najsvätejšej Trojice v Yonkers, NY usporiada v nedeľu východom Slovenska sú dva od- cientov v pomere na počet oby- vacích návykov v tejto časti Slov- 11. decembra 27. vianočný koncert, po ktorom bude nasledovať lišné svety. Rakovina rozdeľuje vateľov na západe krajiny. Najviac enska podľa neho nahráva aj slabá večera. Bude sa konať v v kostole Najsvätejšej Trojice, 18 Trinity Pla- krajinu na dve veľké časti. V ľudí za posledné roky rakovina sociálna a ekonomická situácia. za v Yonkers, NY. Koncert začne o 3.30 hodine. Po koncerte bude krajoch na západe a juhu zabíja zabila v Nitrianskom kraji. Na rakovinu podľa správy tak- v spoločenskej hale tradičná štedrá večera. Vstupenky na podujatie viac ľudí. Dve zásadné zistenia Lekár Pavol Dubinský z Výcho- mer dvojnásobne viac zomierajú sú $35.00 za osobu, za deti do 12 rokov je vstupné $17.50. Vtupenky sú, že onkologických ochorení doslovenského onkologického ús- muži. U žien sa zasa prejavuje len na koncert sú $10.00. Bližšie informácie a rezervácie na tel. čísle: každým rokom mierne pribúda, tavu vidí za zvýšeným výskytom už v skoršom veku. Kým u žien 914-963-0720. úmrtnosť však nerastie. rakoviny na západnom Sloven- hospitalizácia na rakovinu začína Čísla Štatistického úradu Slo- sku aj vyšší priemerný vek dožitia výrazne rásť po 35. narodeni- venskej republiky z posledných tamojšieho obyvateľstva. Riziko nách, u mužov je to o desať rokov dvoch rokov takto komplexne rakoviny totiž podľa neho výrazne neskôr. prvý raz po dlhšom čase spraco- stúpa s vekom. Najviac hospitalizovaní na on- valo Národné centrum zdravot- Pripomína, že na východe je kologické ochorenia sú muži vo níckych informácií. menej onkologických ochorení vekových kategóriách od 55 do 74 Výskyt onkologických ocho- aj preto, lebo je tam početne za- a ženy od 45 do 74 rokov. 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SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON ÚRADNÝ ČASOPIS SLOVENSKÉHO KATOLÍCKEHO SOKOLA - 28 000 ČLENOV - HLAVNÁ ÚRADOVŇA: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, NJ 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org VOLUME C PASSAIC, N.J., 2. NOVEMBRA 2011 ČÍSLO 4950 Prezident Ivan Gašparovič odvolal Socha slobody oslávila 125 rokov Správy zo Slovenska Radičovú a poveril ju dovládnuť Socha slobody v New Yorku oslávila 28. októbra, kedy bola W Vysielanie slovenských civil- o zamestnanie schopných ihned’ dopravená do Ameriky, 125 ro- ných expertov do zahraničia nastúpiť do práce v septembri kov. Stala sa symbolom nielen by sa do roku 2012 malo riadiť dosiahol 356 650 osôb. V po- mesta New York, ale celých Spo- novými pravidlami. Národná rovnaní s augustom vzrástol o jených štátov. rada SR posunula do druhého 6 765 osôb. Miera nezamest- Sochu z Francúzska preplavili čítania návrh zákona o vysielaní nanosti je najvyššia od januára loďou cez Atlantický oceán v 214 expertov na výkon práce v ak- 2005. bedniach. tivitách krízového manažmentu W Okrem vysokej nezamest- Otcom sochy je francúzsky mimo územia Slovenskej repub- nanosti je akútnym problémom historik Eduard de Laboulaye, liky z dielne rezortu zahraničia. Slovenska aj stúpajúci počet ľudí ktorý už v roku 1965 navrhol, W Kým doteraz sa Sloven- ohrozených chudobou. Len v mi- aby Francúzsko venovalo k sté- sko do medzinárodného nulom roku sa v zóne ohrozenia mu výročiu vyhlásenia ame- krízového manažmentu zapá- ocitlo d’alších 100-tisíc ľudí, cel- rickej nezávislosti monumen- jalo predovšetkým prostreníc- kovo je ich už 650-tisíc. tálny darček. Podobnú sochu tvom vysielania príslušníkov W Modrá karta EÚ, ktorá uľah- ponúkal aj pre egyptský Suezský bezpčnostných zložiek, po no- čí prístup pre vysokokvalifi - prieplav, no Káhira jeho nápad vom by mali byť vysielaní aj kovaných pracovníkov z tretích neprijala. civilní zamestnanci v štátnej krajín, bude od nového roku Tentoraz však uspel a tak Na snímke zľava sú: predseda Národnej rady SR Pavol Hrušovský, službe, zamestnanci vo výkone platiť aj an Slovensku. Vyplýva požiadal sochára Frédérica premiérka Iveta Radičová a prezident Ivan Gašparovič. práce vo verejnom záujme, sud- to zo zákona o pohybe cudzin- Bartholdiho, aby sochu vy- covia a prokurátori. cov, ktorí 21. októbra schválili Prezident Slovenskej repub- né zmluvy, vyhlásiť vojnový stav, modeloval. Následne sa začalo W Najväčší dodávateľ súčiastok poslanci. Karta bude oprávňovať liky Ivan Gašparovič 25. októ- nariadiť mobilizáciu, vyhlásiť pracovať na jej vnútornej železnej pre Samsung, kórejská spoloč- držiteľov z tretej krajiny vstúpiť, bra odvolal predsedníčku vlády výnimočný stav, rozhodovať o konštrukcii, ktorú navrhol a nosť Hansol vo Voderadoch zdržiavať sa a pracovať na území SR Ivetu Radičovú a poveril ju vyslaní ozbrojených síl mimo postavil slávny Gustav Eiff el. Ten pri Trnave skončil. Bez práce SR po dobu, na akú mu bola vykonávaním svojej pôsobnosti územia SR, pripravovať a bol tvorcom parížskeho symbolu tak zostalo približne 1 400 ľudí. policajným útvarom vydaná. až do vymenovania novej vlády. schvaľovať rozpočet či schvaľovať - Eiff elovej veže. Bartholdi na- Spoločnosť ukončila výrobu Požiadať o ňu môže osoba prijatá Prezidentovi to umožnila novela štátny záverečný účet. jskôr vyrobil hlinený model vo z dôvodu pretrvávajúcej ne- na pracovnú pozíciu na Sloven- Ústavy Slovenskej republiky. Zmena, ktorú v parlamente veľkosti dospelého človeka. Ten priaznivej situácie na svetových sku s občianstvom v nečlenskej Zmena, ktorú parlament odob- podporilo 139 poslancov, je následne zväčšoval a keď sa do- trhoch. krajine Európskej únie. ril 21. októbra, prezidentovi výsledkom širokej politickej pracoval k žiadanej veľkosti, tak W Z 5 100 železničiarov, ktorí W Ku koncu septembra tohto umožňuje poveriť vládu ďalším dohody koalície a opozičného ju odlial z medi. Zaujímavosťou majú prísť o prácu, do konca roku pracovalo na Slovensku vykonávaním funkcií, aj keď Smeru-SD. Spoločne tak v je, že tvár sochy nie je žiadnou tohto roku prepustia železnice 21,7 tisíc cudzincov. Oproti mi- stratila dôveru zákonodarného skrátenom legislatívnom konaní (Pokračovanie na str. 19) zboru. Na ústavnom akte v Prezi- vyriešili ústavnú krízu, ktorá do konca tohto roku 3 800. Slo- nulému septembru je to nárast dentskom paláci bol prítomný aj vznikla po tom, čo parlament venské železničné spoločnosti takmer o 3,7 tisíc osôb. Vyplýva predseda Národnej rady SR Pavol vláde 11. októbra nevyslovil už uvoľnili viac ako 3 000 pra- to z údajov, ktoré zverejnilo Ús- Hrušovský. dôveru. Platné znenie ústavy covníkov z celkového počtu tredie práce, sociálnych vecí a Mandát dočasného kabinetu prezidentovi síce prikazovalo 31-tisíc. rodiny. Najpočetnejšie zastúpe- je obmedzený. Niektoré ústavné vládu odvolať, nešpecifi kovalo W V Dóme sv. Alžbety v Ko- nie na slovenskom pracovnom funkcie budú vláde bez dôvery však, aké kroky majú nasledovať. šiciach prebiehjú prípravné trhu majú občania z Rumun- upreté celkom a kompetencie Štátne orgány pritom môžu práce na nakrúcanie osemdiel- ska (4,4 tisíc), čo je medziročný vyplývajúce zo zákonov bude konať iba na základe ústavy, v neho seriálu Svet bez konca v nárast o 1,4 tisíc. Z Českej re- môcť vykonávať len so súhla- jej medziach a v zákonom stano- kanadskej koprodukcii. Medzi publiky pracovalo v SR 3,3 tisíc, som hlavy štátu. Dočasná vláda venom rozsahu. hercami, ktorí budú vo fi lme z Mad’arska 2,2 tis. a z Poľska 2,1 tak nebude môcť rozhodovať o Iveta Radičová po rokovaní hrať, sú aj známe fi lmové hviez- tisíc osôb. zásadných hospodárskych, so- Prezídia SDKÚ-DS oznámila, dy Miranda Richardson, Cyntia W Každý tretí cudzinec na ciálnych, vnútropolitických a že v marcových predčasných Nixon a Ben Chaplin. Košická Slovensku pracoval ku koncu zahraničnopolitických opatre- parlamentných voľbách nebude katedrála bude uzavretá pre ve- septembra v Bratislave (7,6 tis. niach, ani o udeľovaní amnestií vo kandidovať. Keď skončí vo rejnosť asi dva týždne. cudzincov). Nasleduje okres veciach priestupkov. Odvolávať a funkcii predsedníčky vlády, W Miera evidovanej nezamest- Trnava (1,8 tis.) S príchodom vymenúvať troch členov Súdnej ako prvé pôjde so svojou nanosti na Slovensku v sep- cudzincov rastú aj obavy ľudú. rady SR bude vláda môcť len so dcérou na dovolenku. Profe- tembri medzimesačne stúpla o Približne polovica Slovákov sa súhlasom prezidenta. Aj dočasný sijne sa chce vrátiť k vedeckému 0,25 percenta na 13,37 percenta. obáva zvyšovania kriminality, kabinet však naďalej bude môcť životu. Radičová pre médiá tiež Podľa informácie Ústredia práce, šírenia nebezpečných chorôb a pripravovať zákony, vydávať nari- povedala, že novú politickú sociálnych vecí a rodiny Sloven- oberania o prácu zo strany cu- adenia, dojednávať medzinárod- stranu založiť neplánuje. skej republiky, počet uchádzačov dzincov.