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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL – MEMBERSHIP 28,000 – HOME OFFICE: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Periodical Postage Paid at original entry of Passaic, N.J., 07055 and additional mailing offi ces VOLUME CV P PASSAIC,ASSAIC, NN.J.,.J., NNovemberovember 1166, 22016016 NUMBER 5082

Well-known and respected Sokol activist An outstanding fraternal benefi t Mary Ann Naple Honored at Dinner as Our 2016 Slovak Catholic Sokol Fraternalist of the Year $63,000 in S.C.S. Scholarship Grants Available to Eligible Members in 2017 by Edward D. Moeller Supreme Vice President We are pleased to announce that the Slovak Catholic Sokol will make available a total of $63,000 in scholarship grants to eligible members in 2017. Previous recipients of Slovak Catholic Sokol schol- arship grants may reapply for a 2017 grant; however, per Convention mandate - a student may receive a maximum of two (2) Slovak Catholic Sokol scholarship grant awards in each category. A total of 30 Slovak Catholic Sokol col- lege grants of $1,000 each, two Theodore and Mary Jane Rich Memorial Scholarships one for a male and female in the amount of $2,500 each, two Emil Slavik Memorial Scholarships one for a male and female in the amount of $2,000 each, one The Doc- tors’ Lesko Medical Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000, one Krista L. Glugosh Memorial Scholarship in the amount of $1000 and three Slovak Catholic Sokol (SCS) Memorial Scholarship2 in the amount of $1000. With one application you may apply for all college scholar- ship grants for which you are eligible. Note that only one grant per applicant will be awarded. Offi cers and members of Wreath 22 in Pittsburgh are shown with their president, Mary Ann Naple, center at the dinner honoring her as our 2016 Slovak Catholic Sokol Fraternalist of the Year on October 28 at College scholarship eligibility requirements: the Palazzo 1937 Restaurant in Washington, Pa. Shown with her on the photo are, front the left: Nancy Ramirez, Joan Yanosick, Dolly Lutz, Veronica Moeller, Pamela Kuchta, Arlene Most, Carmella Marzec Slovak Catholic Sokol (a total of 30, $1000 grants will be awarded) and Jackie Pribilia. • Must have a minimum of $3,000 permanent Life Insurance Coverage It was a memorable evening on Secretary Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. • Must be a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol for at least Friday, October 28 as family friends offered remarks and recalled the fi ve years. and fellow fraternalists gathered years of outstanding fraternal ser- • Must have completed one semester of undergraduate studies at the Palazzo 1837 Restaurant in vice rendered by Mary Ann. He as a FULL TIME student at an accredited college, university Washington, Pa. to honor our 2016 then presented her with the plaque or professional school, or be enrolled in a graduate or Slovak Catholic Sokol Fraternalist inscribed as “Award to Mary Ann professional degree program. of the Year, Mary Ann Naple. The Naple as our 2016 Slovak Catholic • Must have an accumulated grade point average of at least 2.5 event was an opportunity to salute Sokol Fraternalist of the Year in rec- or better the life-long efforts of an individual ognition of her life-long dedication • One parent must be a Slovak Catholic Sokol member committed to our Sokol way of to Sokol fraternalism - Washington, • Essay- “How has being a member of the Slovak Catholic life. Mary Ann was selected by our Pa., October 28, 2016 - Zdar Boh” Sokol infl uenced my life?” Board of Directors in recognition of In addition, Brother Scott presented her many efforts in promoting the her with a check for $200 as a small Theodore and Mary Jane Rich (one male and one female grant in high ideals of the fraternal benefi t token of gratitude for all she does the amount of $2500 will be awarded) system. She has been a mainstay on behalf of the Slovak Catholic • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship and model of Sokol fraternalism not Sokol. AND only in western Pennsylvania but Sister Mary Ann accepted the • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry throughout our organization as well. plaque and gift with thanks and • Must be majoring in medical curriculum Following the reception, a deli- gratitude. She recalled how much cious dinner was enjoyed. A festive her life has been enhanced through Emil Slavik (one male and one female grant in the amount of toast to our honoree was proposed her association with the Slovak $2000 will be awarded) by Albert J. Suess, Jr., F.I.C., our Catholic Sokol. Her association • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship organization’s Marketing and Sales with so many wonderful fraternal- AND Director and recently installed as ists over the years has enriched her • Both parents must be members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol president of the Pennsylvania Fra- life as well as the lives of her fam- • Must be majoring in liberal arts, the sciences, pre-law, ternal Alliance. Brother Suess has ily. She pledged to continue to labor pre-medical or business curriculum. worked with Sister Naple since his on behalf of the organization in the own boyhood days. After enjoying years ahead. Her efforts have truly (Continued on page 6) a delicious dinner, our Supreme (Continued on page 7) PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Introducing our newest members

Claire Elise Lysaght, born March On Sunday, October 30, the United Parish of St. John Nepomucene, St. Frances Xavier Cabrini and St. 15, 2015, is the daughter of John John the Martyr in New York City hosted a Halloween party for the children of the parish. A good turnout and Theresa Matlon Lysaght of Ainsley Catherine O’Sullivan, of children along with their parents and grandparents enjoyed the wonderful event in St. John Nepomucene Andover, Minn. She was enrolled born August 1, 2016, is the Social Hall. Father Richard D. Baker, pastor of the parish and chaplain of Group 1, is shown with some of as a member of Assembly 34 in daughter of Daniel and Jenni- the youngsters in their colorful and varied costumes. A ghoulish-good time was had by all! Minneapolis, Minn. fer Anne Pogorelec O’Sullivan of Pelham Manor, N.Y. She was enrolled as a member of Assem- Albert J. Suess, Jr. Elected Head of Pennsylvania Fraternals bly 162 in Clifton, N.J.

Ava Justine Schantz, born May Cambrie Cecilia Paczek, born 7, 2016, is the daughter of Greg- February 8, 2016, is the daughter ory and Tiffany Carson Schantz of Shane and Tiffany Desmond of Northampton, Pa. She was en- Paczek of Butler, Pa. She was en- rolled as a member of Assembly rolled as a member of Assembly 78 in Bethlehem, Pa. 54 in Lyndora, Pa.

Kiska lays wreath commemorating 98th anniversary of Czechoslovakia Czechoslovakia provided a According to him, the com- foundation for the establishment mon history between Czechs and of a sovereign and proud Slo- Slovaks allowed Slovakia to es- vakia, said President tablish itself as a sover- Andrej Kiska on Oc- eign state very quickly. Our Sales and Marketing Director and well-known Sokol, Albert J. Suess, Jr., shown above left, was elected tober 27 when laying “Thanks to Czechoslo- president of the Pennsylvania Fraternal Alliance during the group’s 105th annual meeting held, October a wreath for the 98th vakia, Slovakia was 23-25 at the Aspire Hotel and Suites at The Eisenhower Complex in Gettysburg, Pa. Brother Suess was anniversary of the fi rst able to cross a part of sworn in as president during the Monday evening, October 24 banquet by our Supreme Secretary Scott T. Czechoslovak Repub- the path to statehood Pogorelec, F.I.C., shown with him above right. Over the years, Brother Suess has been active in the work of lic’s establishment. that took several cen- the Pennsylvania Fraternal Alliance, serving in various capacities. Known as “The Keystone of Fraternals,” Kiska paid his re- turies for some other the Alliance represents 32 fraternals and professional groups with more than a million members in the state spects at the Czecho- states,” emphasized of Pennsylvania. Brother Suess, an active fraternalist all his life, was honored as the Fraternal Societies of slovak Statehood Kiska. Greater Pittsburgh’s 2016 Fraternalist of the Year in May of this year. A native of Pittsburgh’s South Side, Monument located in Kiska also appreci- Brother Suess has been an active Sokol since his boyhood days. Over the years, he has served as an offi cer of front of the Slovak ated the closeness of Assembly 16, Group 14 and has served in various capacities within the Supreme Assembly. Our congratu- National Museum in Bratislava these countries on both sides of lations and fraternal best wishes go out to Brother Albert on his newest achievement. His election testifi es located near the banks of the the Morava River. “It is also be- not only to his many talents and abilities but also to the esteem and respect which our organization enjoys Danube River. “I’m a proud citi- cause we created something to- within the fraternal benefi t system. He is only the second member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol to serve as zen and president of Slovakia, gether that we now have such a president of the Pennsylvania Fraternal Alliance which was organized in 1901. It is considered the largest but I know that this all started in wonderful relationship,” stated and most important state alliance within the fraternal benefi t system. Our Honorary Supreme Offi cer, 1918,” stressed Kiska. Kiska. George J. Kostelnik served as president of the Pennsylvania Fraternal Alliance in 1981.

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Q Traditional Christmas concert of chorus and instrumentalists under From the desk of the Supreme Secretary Sokol Calendar the direction of Stephen J. Knob- lock featuring the choir of the for- Giving Thanks SAT.NOV.19 2 p.m.; a light meal will be served, mer Most Holy Trinity Parish at the by Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. Q Slovak League of America Ex- $5.00 per person; discussion the Church of St. Casimir, 239 Nepper- ecutive Board meeting in the so- celebration of St. Nicholas among han Ave., Yonkers, N.Y. beginning cial hall of the Church of St. John Slovaks and Rusyns. at 3 p.m. in church followed by a “And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you Nepomucene, 411 East 66th St., Q Children’s St. Nicholas Day cel- buffet supper served in the church were called in one body. And be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 New York, N.Y. beginning at 10:30 ebration for members of Assembly hall, $35.00 per person for concert a.m. 182 in the social hall of St. John and dinner or $10.00 for concert Greetings from Passaic, NJ! It is truly unbelievable how fast SUN.NOV.20 Nepomucene Parish, 406 East 67th alone. For reservations call 914 time fl ies by. We are already in the busy month of November and the Q 34th annual St. Martin Day Cel- St., New York, N.Y. beginning at 963-1254. major events for our Country are happening rapidly. In 2017, we will ebration hosted by Group 2 begin- 12:30 p.m. Q Traditional Vilija - Christmas have a new President, along with new members of Congress and new ning with 11 a.m. Mass at Holy Q United Slovak Societies tradi- Eve dinner hosted by the United local leaders in many districts. The decisions of Name of Jesus Church, 1950 Bar- tional Vilija dinner at the American Parish of St. John Nepomucene, the newly elected will be felt both short term num Ave., Stratford, Conn. lun- Slovak Club, 915 Broadway Ave., St. Frances Xavier and St. John and long term with positive and negative impli- cheon and fraternal program to fol- Lorain, Oh., cocktails at 5:30 p.m., the Martyr, beginning with Slo- cations. Regardless of your party affi liation, the low at The Blue Goose Restaurant, dinner at 6 p.m., program to follow; vak Mass celebrated at 10:30 a.m. hope needs to be a UNITED States of America. $35.00 per person; for reservations tickets $20.00, advance sales only; in church, 411 East 66th St., New We may not like or agree with the people that call Eileen S. Wilson, tel. 203 378- for reservations call Len Zilko at York, N.Y. dinner and program be- were elected, but at some point, we all need 8837. Deadline for reservations is 440 988-3236. gins at 1 p.m. in the parish social to come together and understand that we have Saturday, Nov. 12. Q Annual Slovak Christmas Eve hall, adults $15.00, children age 12 more in common with each other than people Q Assembly 162 meeting in SS. meal, Vilija hosted by the monks and younger are free of charge; for may think. The most important commonality, Cyril and Methodius Church Hall, of St. Andrew Svorad Abbey and reservations call the rectory at 212 though, is that we are Americans. We are far from perfect, but I am 218 Ackerman Ave., Clifton, N.J. the Cleveland Slovak Radio Club 734-4613. thankful every day that I live in this great country. I urge everyone to beginning at 12:30 p.m. beginning with Mass celebrated at Q Assembly 167 children’s Christ- be thankful for what you Do Have, not what you do not. WED.NOV.23 12 noon in the Abbey Church fol- mas party at the Slovak Catholic This time of the year also gives us the opportunity to refl ect on Q South Side Sokol Club Member lowed by the meatless meal and Sokol Club, 888 West Hopocan those who have served to defend our American way of life. Veterans Appreciation Night at the Slovak program in the cafeteria of Bene- Ave., Barberton, Oh. beginning at Day is dedicated to all American veterans, both past and present, to Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 East dictine High School, 2900 Martin 2:30 p.m. for reservations call Chris thank them for their selfl ess service to our country. Historically, this Carson St., South Side, Pittsburgh, Lugher King Drive, Cleveland, Oh. Macko at tel. 330 635-8374. day was known as “Armistice Day” and was fi rst celebrated to mark Pa. beginning at 7 p.m. Q Assembly 163 semi-annual Q Assembly 25 & Wreath 15 adult the end of World War I in 1918, which offi cially ended at the 11th FRI. NOV. 25 meeting and children’s Christmas Christmas party, 4-6 p.m. at the hour of the 11th day of the 11th month. I have never forgotten my Q Reunion hosted by Group 7, party at Dorothy’s Place, Donora, Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, Per- Father, a proud veteran himself, teaching me that at a very young “Rev. Joseph Murgas” at the North Pa. beginning at 1 p.m., for details ryopolis, Pa. age. It became a legal federal holiday in 1938 and in 1954; the name End Slovak Citizens Club, 635 call Theresa Gardner at 724 263- SAT. DEC.17 was changed to “Veterans Day” in honor of all soldiers who served. North Main St., Wilkes-Barre, Pa. 7289. Q Assembly 79 Christmas party Veterans and soldiers not only fi ght for our country and strive to keep from 7-10 p.m., fraternal program, Q Assembly 25 & Wreath 15 chil- and annual meeting at the Slovak it safe, but they also protect the people of the countries they are sta- refreshments, for reservations con- dren’s Christmas party for ages 10 Catholic Sokol Hall, Railroad St., tioned. They make considerable sacrifi ces during their service and tact Amy Degnan-Blasco, tel. 570 and younger, 1-3 p.m. at the Slovak Lilly, Pa. 2-4 p.m. display great courage and valor. While an extra holiday is always 574-0136 or email at amydegblas- Catholic Sokol Club, Perryopolis, SUN.DEC.18 welcomed, it should be spent recognizing those brave men and wom- [email protected]. Pa., tel.724 736-8960. Q Assembly 162 children’s Christ- en who put their lives on the line to protect our freedom. There are THURS.DEC.1 SAT.DEC.10 mas party following the annual many ways to show your gratitude towards America’s service men Q Concert of Slovak Dances for Q Annual Children’s Christmas meeting in SS. Cyril and Metho- and women, but here are few easy ones that would only take a mo- Triango and Orchestra hosted by Party hosted by Group 14, As- dius Church Hall, 218 Ackerman ment of your day: the Consulate General of Slova- sembly 16 and Wreath 22 at the Ave., Clifton, N.J. beginning at 1. Donate to the USO kia in New York in Zankel Hall at Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 12:30 p.m. 2. Proudly display your American Flag Carnegie Hall, 57th St., New York, East Carson St., South Side, Pitts- Q Traditional Vilija - Stedry Vecer 3. Volunteer at a VA Hospital N.Y. beginning at 7:30 p.m., for in- burgh, Pa., doors open at 12 noon dinner hosted by St. Simon the 4. Send a care package to our soldiers through an formation call 212 286-8434. and festivities begin at 1 p.m., call Apostle Church, 5157 South Cali- organization such as, Operation Gratitude SAT.DEC.3 Carmella Suess Marzec 412 414- fornia Ave., Chicago, Ill. in the par- 5. Teach your children about Veterans Day and how thankful Q Children’s Christmas party host- 9249, email:[email protected]., ish hall, doors open at 1:30 p.m., they should be for the service from our men and women ed by Assembly 54 at the Slovak Facebook: Group 14 Pgh.Pa Slo- dinner and program begin at 2 p.m., 6. Simply hug a veteran, tell him or her how much they mean Catholic Club beginning at 1 p.m., vak Catholic Sokols. $20 for adults, $8 children, ages to you refreshments, games and a visit Q Slovak Christmas Vilija Dinner 5-12; advance reservations only, 7. Support your local VFW from Santa will be featured. at The Slovak Garden, A Home for call 773 436-1045, ext. 1. 8. Most importantly, remember and celebrate our veterans DEC. 3-4 American Slovaks, 3110 Howell ALL year long, not just on one day Q The Quarterly Meeting of the Branch Rd., Winter Park, Fla., fea- Later this month on November 24th, we will have another op- Board of Directors will be held on turing traditional Slovak culinary Group 12 annual meeting portunity to give thanks as we celebrate our American Holiday of December 2-3, 2016 in Savannah, specialities; $15.00 per person; for on Dec.10 in Reading, Pa. Thanksgiving. Historically, Thanksgiving has been a celebration of GA. reservations call 407 677-6894 or Group 12, “Rev. Anton Berno- our blessings throughout the year. As you are with your Family on this Q 7th annual Old World Christmas email slovakgarden@centurylink. lak” will host its annual meeting special day, take some time, sit back, and refl ect on the good in your Market at the National Czech & net. on Saturday, December 10 at the life. Refl ect on the people around you and how much each of them Slovak Museum & Library, 1400 Q Wreath 93 children’s Christmas Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, 411 means to you. Be thankful. On behalf of my beautiful wife, Maggie, Inspiration Place, S.W., Cedar party at Holy Apostles Catholic Crestmont Sreet in Reading, Pa. and my entire family, I wish you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving Rapids, Iowa, Saturday: 10 a.m. - Parish, 16000 West National Ave., beginning at 11 a.m. We hope to see Holiday. May God bless you! 5 p.m., Sunday:10 a.m. - 3 p.m., New Berlin, Wis. beginning at 8:45 representatives from all our Group Until next time, have a wonderful month of November and stay free admission, tel. 319 362-8500, a.m. 12 lodges present at the meeting. warm! Zdar Boh! www.NCSML.org. Q Group 12 annual meeting at the Reports of the offi cers will be pre- sented and plans for our various SUN.DEC.4 Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, 411 OUR NEXT ISSUE IS Q Wreath 81 annual meeting and sporting and fraternal in the new Crestmont St., Reading, Pa. begin- NOVEMBER 30TH HOLIDAY HOME Christmas party at Johnel’s Res- ning at 11 a.m. year will be fi nalized. Input from OFFICE CLOSING taurant, 4145 Calumet Ave. Ham- our members will ensure the suc- In keeping with our bi- SUN.DEC.11 week ly publishing sched ule, In observance of Thanks- mond, Ind. beginning at 12:30 p.m. cess of our various projects. Group Q Traditional Vilija Dinner hosted the next is sue of the Slovak giving, the Home Offi ce 12 members are welcome to attend. Q Children’s Christmas Party host- by the American Slovak Cultural Cath o lic Fal con will be that of will be closed on Thursday, ed by Group 17 at Camelot Bowl- Association of the Mahoning Val- An enjoyable afternoon of Sokol Wednesday, November 30th. November 24 and Friday, ing Lanes. 628 Boardman-Canfi eld ley in the Father Snock Center of fellowship is assured. Dead line for all pho tos and Novembe 25. The Home Of- Rd., Boardman, Oh. from 1-3 p.m. the former St. Matthias School, In order to make the necessary in for ma tion for this is sue will fi ce will reopen for business reservations necessary, call Edie 2800 Shady Run Rd., Youngstown, preparations, those planning to at- be Thurs day, November 24th. on Monday, November 28. Babik at 330 782-9555 by Novem- Oh. beginning at 4 p.m., tickets tend should contact Joann Antosy View e-Falcon on our website: Regular business hours are ber 30. $20.00, advance sales only; for at [email protected]. www.slovakcatholicsokol.org. Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to Q Slovak Heritage Association tickets contact Ron Garchar at 330 Zdar Boh! Thanking you for your contin- 4 p.m. A blessed and bounti- of the Laurel Highlands meeting 533-7077 or Loretta Ekoniak at Joseph Harak ued co op er a tion in this mat ter, ful Thanksgiving to all. Zdar and Christmas party at the Am-Slo 330 549-3760 or email at loretta. President I remain Zdar Boh! - Daniel Boh! Club, Johnstown, Pa. beginning at [email protected]. Joanne Antosy F. Tanzone, Editor Secretary PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God... and Slovak life

St. Simon the Apostle Parish to host served by the Monks of St. Andrew Svorad Abbey. Gospel for the Feast of Our Lord traditional Vilija Dinner in Chicago The event is the traditional start of the Christmas sea- Jesus Christ, King of the Universe Continuing a wonderful Slovak faith tradition son in the Cleveland area Slovak community. This - November 20th spanning more than three decades, St. Simon the Apos- year’s progam begins with Mass celebrated in the tle Parish in the Gage Park section of south west Chi- Abbey Church at 12 noon. Following the liturgy, the The rulers sneered at Jesus and said, cago, will host its annual Vilija or Stedry Vecer dinner luncheon will be enjoyed in the Cafeteria of Benedic- “He saved others, let him save himself and cultural program on Sunday, December 18. The tine High School located at 10510 Buckeye Road in if he is the chosen one, the Christ of God.” afternoon program the traditional meal featuring all the Cleveland. Even the soldiers jeered at him. foods enjoyed at the Christmas Eve dinner in a Slovak A cultural program will feature the artistry of the As they approached to offer him wine they called out, home. In addition, a cultural program will feature a Lucina Slovak Folk Ensemble, who will present the “If you are King of the Jews, save yourself.” holiday sing-along of all our favorite Slovak Christmas music and songs of the Christmas season. In addition, Above him there was an inscription that read, hymns as well as the spirited dancing of the Veselica exhibits as well as tables featuring various arts and “This is the King of the Jews.” Slovak Folk Ensemble of Chicago. Tickets for the din- crafts along with imported items from Slovakia will Now one of the criminals hanging there reviled Jesus, saying, ner are $20 for adults and $8 for children ages 5-12. be available for sale. Slovak Christmas cards will also “Are you not the Christ? Advance ticket sales only. For reservations call the be available. An enjoyable afternoon celebrating our Save yourself and us.” parish offi ce at tel. 773 436-1045, ext. 1. Deadline for rich Slovak Christmas traditions will be enjoyed. The other, however, rebuking him, said in reply, reservations is December 11th. An enjoyable afternoon Tickets for the Vilija are $20.00 per person. “Have you no fear of God, celebrating our Slovak Christmas traditions is assured. Advance ticket sales only. Send check payable to St. for you are subject to the same condemnation? Our Assembly 11 has been affi liated with this par- Andrew Abbey to: St. Andrew Abbey - Vilija, 10510 And indeed, we have been condemned justly, ish for many years. Established in 1926, St. Simon’s Buckeye Road, Cleveland, OH 44104. Or for more for the sentence we received corresponds to our crimes, celebrates its 90th anniversary this year. The parish is information, call 216-721-5300, ext. 100, Monday- but this man has done nothing criminal.” the last of 10 parishes established to minister to the spir- Friday 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Then he said, itul needs of the Slovak community in the Archdiocese “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” of Chicago. Mass is celebrated every Sunday in Slovak Christmas concert and dinner He replied to him, at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. Alfredo Salera, the new pastor of in Yonkers, N.Y. on December 11 “Amen, I say to you, the parish looks forward to welcoming many Chicago- Our Sokol of Assembly 219, Stephen J. Knob- today you will be with me in Paradise.” land Sokols and Sokolky at this year’s Vilija. lock will direct the traditional Christmas concert of The Gospel of the Lord. chorus and instrumentalists “Journey to Bethlehem” Traditional Vilija Program on on Sunday, December 11 at the Church of St. Casi- December 4 in Cleveland, Oh. mir, 239 Nepperhan Avenue in Yonkers, N.Y. begin- Gospel for the 1st Sunday St. Andrew Svorad Benedictine Abbey in Cleve- ning at 3 p.m. The concert will feature the artistry of of Advent - November 27th land will once again play host to the traditional Christ- the choir of the former Most Holy Trinity Parish. The mas Vilija luncheon and cultural program on Sunday, Slovak parish was shuttered on August 1, 2015. For December 4. The Vilija recalls the traditional Christmas the past 31 years, the concert was an integral part of Jesus said to his disciples: eve dinner held in a Slovak home. All the favorite cu- the celebration of Christmas at the parish. This year’s “As it was in the days of Noah, linary specialities enjoyed on Christmas Eve will be concert, the second in the majestic gothic Church of so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man. featured. This traditional meatless meal is prepared by St. Casimir, under the baton of Maestro Knoblock In those days before the fl ood, the members of the Cleveland Slovak Radio Club and will feature an array of traditional Advent and Christ- they were eating and drinking, mas favorites and arrangements. marrying and giving in marriage, Following the concert, a buffet supper will be up to the day that Noah entered the ark. Group 7 Supports the annual served in the church hall. Traditional Slovak and Pol- They did not know until the fl ood came and carried them all away. SS. Cyril and Methodius Appeal ish culinary specialities will be enjoyed. Tickets for So will it be also at the coming of the Son of Man. the concert and dinner are $35.00 or $10 for the con- Two men will be out in the fi eld; cert alone. Reservations for the dinner are necessary one will be taken, and one will be left. and may be made by calling St. Casimir’s Rectory Two women will be grinding at the mill; at tel. 914-963-1254 or email: offi ce@casimirchurch. one will be taken, and one will be left. com. Therefore, stay awake! For you do not know on which day your Lord will come. Novembers recalls anniversary Be sure of this: if the master of the house of Slovakia’s Gentle Revolution had known the hour of night when the thief was coming, The month of November recalls the 27th anni- he would have stayed awake versary of the Velvet Revolution or Gentle Revolu- and not let his house be broken into. tion (Nezna Revolucia) as it is known in Slovakia, So too, you also must be prepared, a period of non-violent transition of power from for at an hour you do not expect, the Son of Man will come.” Communism to democracy in the then Czechoslova- kia. This period took place from November 16-17 to The Gospel of the Lord. December 29, 1989. Popular demonstrations against the one-party government of the Communist Party of Czechoslovakia included students and older dis- Continuing in the age-old fraternal tradition of support- sidents. The fi nal result was the end of 41 years of ing the works of charity, during the annual meeting of Communist rule in Czechoslovakia and the subse- Keep Christ in Christmas Group 7, “Rev. Joseph Murgas” at St. John the Evan- quent conversion to a parliamentary republic. In conjunction with the Knights of Columbus “Keep Christ in gelist Parish in Pittston, Pa. on Sunday, November 6, On November 16, 1989, Slovak high school Christmas” campaign, we would like to have a poster contest for the delegates once again voted to support the work of and university students organized a peaceful dem- the youth of our Slovak Catholic Sokol. The poster should include the Slovak Catholic Federation(SCF). The delegates onstration in the center of Bratislava. The next day, a slogan and a visual image that refl ects the theme of Keep Christ in voted a donation of $100 to this year’s 38th annual SS. November 17, 1989, in observance of International Christmas. I ask that you comprise a poster 8 ½ by 11. Each poster Cyril and Methodius Appeal which supports the Pon- Students Day, riot police suppressed a large student will be judged and the best posters will be published in our Falcon tifi cal Slovak College of SS. Cyril and Methodius in demonstration in Prague. That event sparked a series Newspaper. There will be three age categories. Ages 5-7, 8-10 and Rome and religious communities of men and women of demonstrations from November 19 to late Decem- 11-14. I ask that all posters be mailed to me by November 30th so that in Slovakia. Group 7 President Amy Degnan Blasco is ber. By November 20, the number of protesters as- they can be published in December. shown above presenting the donation to our Supreme sembled in Prague had grown from 200,000 the pre- Please send all posters to: Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic, V.F. who also vious day to over 500,000. A two-hour general strike Edward D. Moeller serves as the national president of the Slovak Catholic involving all citizens of Czechoslovakia was held on Supreme Vice-President Federation, the representative body of American and November 27. On November 24, the entire top lead- Slovak Catholic Sokol Canadian Catholics of Slovak ancestry. The SCF was ership of the Communist Party, including the Secre- 2821 Waterman Avenue founded in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. by the Rev. Joseph Mu- tary General Milos Jakes, resigned. Pittsburgh, PA 15227 gas in 1911. Looking on during the presentation was the Rev. Richard Cirba, chaplain of Group 7. (Continued on page 2) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 PAGE 5

Zdar Boh! Thoughts from the Supreme John D. Pogorelec, Jr. Slovak Catholic Sokol College Physical Fitness Board President David Bulwin Scholarship - Tips for Success by Katie Swift Recording secretary I just wanted to take a moment to highlight the recent changes Supreme Assistant Physical Directress made to the Slovak Catholic College Scholarship Program. We will Semper Gumby. It is a term many Marine spouses use way too DONORA, PA. continue to use a completely on-line process as we have had few is- much. As the Marines will always say ‘Semper Fi’ meaning Always sues with the process over the past several seasons. With the help of Faithful, the spouses like to use the term Semper Gumby to explain Assembly 163 our technical webmaster, we have redesigned the application process The semi-annual meeting of our how we have to always be fl exible. I use this say- and you should fi nd it to be much more user friendly. You will fi nd Assembly is scheduled for Sunday, ing way too much and I always have a smile on the on-line application on our website at www.slovakcatholicsokol.org December 4. Our meeting will be my face and accept the challenges ahead of me. beginning November 1, 2016. held at Dorothy’s Place in Donora Trust me, some of the challenges I do not want To be best prepared for this process a successful applicant should: beginning at 1 p.m. Reports of the of- to accept. Having a deployed spouse, packing a • Review the application on-line for required content and fi cers will be presented and plans for house to unpack and pack up again in 11 months gather prior to beginning to complete the form our future fraternal activities will be is a challenge but hey Semper Gumby! • Be prepared to attach both your essay (in PDF or Word fi nalized. The saying of Semper Gumby can easily be format) and a color head and shoulders picture of yourself In conjunction with our semi- used by each one of us in the Slovak Catholic (in .jpeg format). annual meeting, we will host our tra- Sokol as well. Over the past few years, we have Please note, you may want to print a copy for your records prior ditional children’s Christmas party. A witnessed many new programs and changes at the Group, Assembly, to submitting. All applicants will receive automatic confi rmation that Christmas movie will be shown with Wreath and National level. Some activities that we have known for their e-mail has been received. a pizza party for the children while years have slightly changed or new ways have been introduced. There It really isn’t that diffi cult to qualify for one of our many col- the adult meeting is being held. An have been completely new events, new activities and new rules put lege scholarships. With now four years of the new College Scholarship enjoyable fraternal afternoon is as- into place. Our participation levels have dropped but also held steady Application process behind us, it is clear that there are a few ways to sured. In order to make the necessary as well. Although a new event or new idea may be a little out of your assure that your application will be reviewed. comfort zone, I ask you to take the Semper Gumby attitude. Embrace preparations, those planning to attend should call Theresa Gardner at tel. the event with a smile and be supportive. Your support and involve- 1. Answer all questions on the application. 724 263-7289. ment is needed at every level to stay involved and get more people in- For example- if something does not apply to you- say N/A. Zdar Boh! volved. If you have an idea for an event, please contact your Assembly, If you are fully independent from your parents- as in, you Theresa Gardner Wreath, Group, or even the Supreme Physical Fitness Board to make are not claimed by them on their tax return, you should it happen. We love to hear from you and to receive new comments. Let Financial Secretary indicate that in the space asking for total parent income. us work together to celebrate our membership in the Slovak Catholic Leaving this blank does not tell the whole story. Sokol and promote our organizations’s ageless slogan of “A Sound PITTSBURGH, PA 2. Include all requirements for the application- i.e. photo; Mind in a Sound Body!” Zdar Boh! Assembly 16 transcript; essay On Wednesday, November 23, we Start the process for requesting your transcript NOW. I have host our traditional Sokol Club Mem- found that sometimes this is the hold up for some applicants. Lodge Jottings ber Appreciation Night beginning at • Transcripts- please note that “offi cial transcript” 7 p.m. at the Slovak Catholic Sokol means that you have requested it from your Club, South Side. This annual event University or College and that it has been sent On our meeting agenda will be a CLIFTON, N.J. for Club members is an opportunity directly to me in a sealed envelope. We have not been recap of our recent activities as well Assembly 162 to express thanks and gratitude to all as strict in the past on this issue, but began holding as fi nalizing plans for our upcoming The next regular monthly meeting who assist us in our various activities each applicant to this requirement last season and will fraternal events. Our annual chil- of our lodge is scheduled for Sunday, at the Sokol Club. The evening will continue to do so moving forward. dren’s Christmas party is scheduled November 20 in SS. Cyril and Meth- include, food, draft beer, soda, all free 3. Submit all required elements prior to the deadline. for Sunday, December 18 in our odius Church Hall, 218 Ackerman of charge. There will be Happy Hour The application is clear and I just want to prevent a waste of church hall. The Christmas festivities Avenue beginning at 12:30 p.m. All prices. The event is an excellent op- your time and energy. members are invited to attend. will follow our lodge’s annual meet- portunity to renew your 2017 mem- ing which begins at 12:30 p.m. An We take this opportunity to express bership and enjoy an evening with Failure to include/complete any of the above items will result in enjoyable afternoon is assured. thanks and gratitude to all who had a fellow members. Zdar Boh! the application being disqualifi ed. To be honest, it is not easy for our A blessed and happy Thanksgiving hand in our highly successful cen- Larry Werner committee when we need to disqualify applicants for simple yet im- to all our members and their families. tennial celebration of our Assembly Recording Secretary portant missing requirements. Looking forward to seeing a good on October 16. It was a memorable Lastly, apply for all college scholarships for which you qualify in turnout of members at our upcoming event, one that we will treasure for order to give yourself the best chance at receiving something. There meeting, may we remain WHITING, IND. years to come. Wreath 81 were several applicants who limited themselves to a particular scholar- The evenings are getting shorter ship. Competition was fi erce for the larger $ scholarships, but there and cooler, and the beauty of fall seems to be more opportunity with the other scholarship offerings. leaves is beginning to make its ap- Not every applicant receives a scholarship every time they apply. pearance on the scene. This is a cue If you have not received one in the past, I encourage you to apply again for the offi cers to begin planning this year. Before submitting your application- take some time to review for our traditional Christmas party, the bullet points above in order to assure that your application will be which coincides with our annual included for consideration. ISSN: 0897-8107 meeting. The festivities are scheduled Good luck and Zdar Boh! for Sunday, December 4 at Johnel’s Edward D. Moeller Established April 15, 1911 Restaurant, located at 4145 Calumet Supreme Vice President Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol Avenue in Hammond, Ind. beginning Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee Issued Bi-Weekly at 12:30 p.m. The cost for members is $10.00 and guests are welcome at Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor a cost of $15.00. A warm and sincere New Members Submitted Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 invitation is extended to all. Reserva- September 1 – 30, 2016 tions are required and can be made by calling Judy Strisko at 219 659-6743 FACE NEW Annual Subscription Rates RECOMMENDER CITY/STATE AMOUNT MEMBERS United States $40.00 – All others countries $45.00 before the Tuesday, November 22nd deadline. Payment is due with your Alice Ann Scheibel Pittsburgh, PA $10,000 1 reservation. James Charles Matlon Boonton, NJ 10,000 1 POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, Marian T. Swain Drexel Hill, PA 10,000 1 P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, In keeping with our ongoing Passaic, New Jersey 07055 care and share community project Michael T. Matras Perryopolis, PA 10,000 1 of providing fi nancial assistance to George J. Kostelnik Bethlehem, PA 5,000 1 Member of the Catholic Press our local food pantry, we ask those Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's planning to attend to bring monetary Life Insurance Total $45,000 5 Association of America donations for our Wreath’s pet proj- ect. Your generosity will ensure that October 1 – 31, 2016 Proprietor and Publisher our community’s needy will enjoy FACE NEW SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL a Christmas fi lled with reminders of RECOMMENDER CITY/STATE AMOUNT MEMBERS P.O. Box 899 Christ’s love and compassion for the Haley Marie Hast Pittsburgh, PA $40,000 8 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 poor. Ann Marie R. Silinskie Port Griffi th, PA 5,000 1 Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 Zdar Boh! WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Judy Strisko Life Insurance Total $45,000 9 Recording Secretary PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Mark your calendar ful program has been planned. $63,000 in S.C.S. Scholarship Grants Children’s Christmas Parties Set Children, ages 0-12 years of age who have a Sokol insurance policy Available to Eligible Members in 2017 and who register are welcome to at- Barberton, Oh. - Assem- Zdar Boh! tend. Registration will be held every (Continued from page 1) bly 167 will host its traditional Cil George Wednesday and Thursday beginning The Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in the Christmas party for junior Sokols President on September 28th thru November amount of $1000 will be awarded) and Sokolky on Sunday, Decem- 18th at the Sokol Club. In addition, • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship ber 11 at the Slovak Catholic Milwaukee, Wis. - Wreath 93 of parents can contact Carmella(Suess) AND Sokol Club located at 888 West Milwaukee will host its traditional Marzec the chairperson. Call her on • Majoring in Nursing or Medical curriculum Hopocan Avenue in Barberton. children’s Christmas party on Satur- her cell phone: 412 414-9249, or • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry Festivities begin at 2:30 p.m. An day, December 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 email: [email protected], face- • enjoyable afternoon of traditional p.m. Members and their families are book: Group 14 Pgh, Pa. Slovak Krista L. Glugosh Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in the amount of Sokol fellowship and camarade- welcome to join us for this annual Catholic Sokols. $1000 will be awarded) rie has been planned. Refresh- youth get-together. We will meet in Due to space limitations, only 150 • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship ments and lunch will be served the gathering space of Holy Apostles children are permitted to participate AND with appropriate entertainment Catholic Parish, located at 16000 in the party. Thus, early registration • Majoring in curriculum with a focus in computer graphics, provided. The highlight of the West National Avenue in New Ber- is recommended. No names will design or layout afternoon will be the visit from lin, Wis. starting at 8:45 a.m. We will be taken after the deadline of No- Santa himself. In order to en- then join in “The Miracle of Jesus” vember 18th. Refreshments will be Slovak Catholic Sokol Memorial Scholarship (3 grants in the amount sure that Santa will bring along presentation which gives families an served along with entertainment and of $1000 will be awarded to the applicant that best exemplifi es the enough gifts for the children, we immersive and multi-sensory expe- a visit from Santa will complete the spirit of volunteerism) ask parents to indicate he names rience in the City of Bethlehem and afternoon of Sokol fellowship. In • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship of the children who will attend. an opportunity to learn surprising keeping with our fraternal tradition • Essay- “Describe the one volunteer experience that made the They can do so by including the details about the birth of Jesus. We of caring and sharing, those plan- biggest personal impact on you- how/why”. names of the youngsters on the will interact with shopkeepers in the ning to attend are asked to bring sign-up sheet located at the Sokol marketplace, and create crafts at a along non-perishable food items The process of applying for any of the above college level schol- Club or by calling Chris Macko variety of stations, that enhance our which will be given to our local arships is completely on-line. Applications and instructions are ONLY at tel. 330 635-8374. We look learning experience. food pantry. Please join the Group available on our website @ www.slovakcatholicsokol.org forward to seeing a good turnout Following the experience, we 14 Pgh,Pa Slovak Catholic Sokols of our children and their parents will gather for fellowship, gifts and Facebook Page for Christmas party Questions regarding the Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Pro- at this year’s festivity as we cel- snacks at the parish. In order to make updates and other activities during gram may be directed to: ebrate the joy and excitement of the necessary preparations, please this holiday season in the best tradi- Edward D. Moeller the Christmas season. Wishing RSVP to Lisa Hoeck at Lhoeck16@ tions of Pittsburgh Sokol fellowship Supreme Vice-President all a very Merry Christmas and gmail.com with the total number of and fraternalism. Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee a happy, healthy and prosperous guests coming, along with the names Zdar Boh! [email protected] New Year, may I remain and ages of the children age 16 and Carmella(Suess)Marzec (412)881-3506 Zdar Boh! under by the deadline date of De- Chairperson Chris Macko cember 1. An enjoyable and enlight- Deadline for submission of all scholarship applications ening event has been planned in the Youngstown, Oh. - Members is March 31, 2017 Clifton, N.J. - Assembly 162 will best traditions of Milwaukee Sokol of Sokol lodges in the Mahoning host it traditional children’s Christ- fellowship and fraternalism. Hoping Valley, Wreath 54 and Assemblies In addition to our college grant program, we make available 18 Cath- mas party on Sunday, December 18 to see many of our members as we 108 and 107 are cordially invited olic High School Grants in the amount of $500 each as well as 36 Catholic in SS. Cyril and Methodius Church start the Advent season off right. to join us for the annual Children’s Grade School Grants in the amount of $250 each. Please fi nd these schol- Hall located at 218 Ackerman Ave- Zdar Boh! arship applications and directives in each of the next issues of the Falcon. nue following the 12:30 p.m. lodge Lisa Hoeck (Continued on page 12) meeting. An enjoyable afternoon of Recording Secretary Sokol fellowship and fraternalism has been planned. Refreshments New York, N.Y. - Assembly 182 will be served and a visit from will host its traditional St. Nicholas Santa will top off the afternoon of Day party for junior Sokols, So- holiday fun. In order to make the kolky and guests on Sunday, De- necessary preparations, parents are cember 4 in St. John Nepomucene asked to call John Termyna at tel. Parish social hall located at 406 East 973 773-3818 indicating the names 67th Street in Manhttan. Mass is and ages of the youngsters who will celebrated in Slovak at 10:30 a.m. be attending this annual event. As and English in 12:30 p.m. Festivi- always, parents and grandparents ties begin in the social hall at 1 p.m. are welcome join us for this event A luncheon will be prepared by our as we close out the centennial of the Vice President Jozef Bodo, free of EFFECTIVE DATE: JULY 1, 2016 founding of Assemblyh 162. charge for our children. There will Zdar Boh! be a charge for adults. The highlight John J. Termyna of the afternoon will be a visit from Chairperson St. Nicholas who will have gifts for MINIMUM all the children. In order to make CURRENT GUARANTEE Lyndora, Pa. - The annual chil- the necessary arrangements, parents VANTAGE 1 1.25% 1.00% dren’s Christmas party for junior should call Anna Korcak our fi nan- VANTAGE 2 1.50% 1.00% members of Assembly 54, age 14 cial secretary at tel. 201 670-8162 and younger, is set for Saturday, indicating the names and number VANTAGE 3 2.00% 1.00% December 3rd at the Slovak Cath- of children up to age 12 who will VANTAGE 5 3.00% 2.00% olic Sokol Club from 1 to 2 p.m. attend. An enjoyable afternoon is VANTAGE 7 3.25% 2.00% We will enjoy pizza and bever- assured. Wishing all a joyous Christ- ages before the arrival of guest of mas season, may I remain honor, Santa himself. Santa will Zdar Boh! SINGLE PREMIUM IMMEDIATE ANNUITY – SPIA distribute bags of goodies to all Dr. Ladislav Korcek 5 THROUGH 9 YEARS 2.75% the youngsters. In order to make President 10 YEARS OR MORE 3.50% the necessary preparations, we ask that parents will indicate the num- Pittsburgh, Pa. - Group 14 along ______ber of children who will attend on with Assembly 16 and Wreath 22 the sign-up sheet found at the So- will host their annual Children’s NO LONGER OFFERED EFFECTIVE: AUGUST 31, 2011 kol club. Deadline for reservations Christmas Party for junior Sokol is Sunday, November 27. Parents members on Saturday, December and grandparents are welcome to 10. The holiday festivities will be MINIMUM join us as we enjoy this celebration held at the Slovak Catholic Sokol CURRENT GUARANTEE of Sokol fraternalist and fellow- Club located at 2912 East Carson FLEXIBLE 3.00% 3.00% ship. An enjoyable afternoon has Street, South Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. SINGLE PREMIUM 3.00% 3.00% been planned. Wishing all a joyous Doors open at 12 noon and festivities Christmas season, may I remain begin at 1 p.m. As always, a wonder- SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 PAGE 7

Youngstown, Ohio fraternal activists Mary Ann Naple Honored as Our 2016 Slovak Bernie and Edward Demechko celebrate Catholic Sokol Fraternalist of the Year (Continued from page 1) ny R. Naple served as a supreme their 60th wedding anniversary been a labor of love. She was so offi cer and currently her grandson, pleased to see so many of her sis- Brian M. Suchy serves as a Su- Bernie and Edward Demechko of the U.S., Robert Kennedy. The ter and brother Sokolky and Sokols preme Auditor. There is hardly a of Youngstown, Oh. celebrated their whole family attended the parade from Wreath 22 and Assembly 16 Sokol or Slovak activity in western 60th wedding anniversary at Sea- and the Youngstown Slet. with whom she has worked with Pennsylvania which does not have grove Beach, Fla. in the Gulf Shore Though some of their children over the years. the wholehearted support of our in July. Edward Demechko and the live out of state, there are always Our Honorary Supreme Offi cer Sister Mary Ann. She is a wonder- former Bernie Slanina exchanged Oplatky included in their Christmas and former long-time Supreme ful ambassador of our organization their marriage vows on May 12, packages to Texas, Oklahoma and Secretary, Steven M. Pogorelec, and our Fraternalist of the Year pro- 1956 at St. Matthias Church in Oregon to remind them of their Slo- F.I.C. offered remarks. The two gram is an opportunity to express Youngstown, Oh. They scheduled vak heritage. Even the great-grand- are fi rst cousins and their associa- thanks and gratitude to individuals their anniversary celebration during children are aware that they are tion with the Slovak Catholic Sokol who champion the high ideals of summer when more of their descen- “part” Slovak. All their homes are spans many decades. He had high the fraternal benefi t system in gen- dants could attend. A total of 26 of adorned with Modra dishes, crystal praise for Sister Mary Ann’s ef- eral and of Slovak Catholic Sokol their 28 family members were able and cornhusk dolls as well as dolls forts, on the local Wreath 22 level ideals in particular. to attend the weeklong reunion. in Slovak kroj that Bernie has given where she has served as president In addition to our Supreme Sec- A dinner at Angelina’s Res- them from her six visits to Slovakia. Edward Demechko and the for many years, as well as her ef- retary Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. taurant was given in the couple’s The love of Slovak heritage was former Bernadette Slanina of forts within Group 14 and fi nally and our Supreme Auditor Brian M. honor, hosted by their children: instilled in Bernie by her parents, Youngstown, Oh. celebrated within the Supreme Assembly as Suchy, also in attendance was our Paula(Larry) Langston of Oklaho- Mary(Gresh) and John Slanina, their 60th wedding anniversary a member of our former Supreme Chairperson of Supreme Auditors ma City, Ok.; Laura(Ron Kaplan) both of whom held offi ces in the this year. Court and eight years as a Supreme James G. Jerek as well as offi cers of Austin, Tex.; Eddie Demechko of 1920s(and forward) in “rival” fra- teered to type another hymnal. The Auditor and member of the Board of Group 14 and offi cers and mem- Medina, Oh.; Mark(Rudi) Demech- ternal societies. While attending 286-page hymnal, “Treasury of of Directors. He also commended bers of Assembly 16 and Wreath ko of Copley, Oh. and Mary(Grant) Vincentian High School in Pitts- Sacred Song and Prayer,” contains her for her efforts in helping to pro- 22 of Pittsburgh. In attendance at Shelly of Youngstown, Oh., along burgh, the Vincentian Sisters re- 134 Slovak hymns and carols. The mote and preserve our rich Slovak the dinner was Joan J. Yanosick a with nine grandchildren and seven minded their students to become congregation sings the songs with culture and heritage through her as- 2012 recipient of our Slovak Cath- great-grandchildren. involved in their communities and enthusiasm at the Slovak Mass cele- sociation with various Pittsburgh- olic Sokol Fraternalist of the Year After dinner, the group returned perpetuate their Slovak heritage. brated the second Saturday of every area Slovak groups, especially the Award. A wonderful evening was to the beach house where the living Bernie worked for the govern- month and so the Slovak musical Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cul- had by all. Our prayer is that Al- room had been transformed into a ment at Lordstown Ordnance Depot heritage is being preserved. turalAssociation. mighty God may continue to bless pirates’ ship with all family mem- after graduating from high school. In 1991, just two years after Sister Mary Ann’s fi ne example Sister Mary with good health and bers dressed in eye patches, skull She met Ed at Youngstown State the fall of Communism in Slova- has led members of her family to happiness in the years ahead so as and crossbones hats, and black ker- University while attending evening kia, a group of 25 Slovak fraternal remain active in the Slovak Catho- to be a mentor and example for us chiefs. classes. After their marriage in 1956 offi cers, businessmen and Slovaks lic Sokol. Her late husband, Antho- all. Zdar Boh! Bernie and Ed were held hostage and the birth of their fi rst child, she interested in helping Slovakia tran- until they completed “The Newly became a stay-at-home mom, rais- sition to a democracy met at St. Wed Game” to make sure they were ing their fi ve children and holding Matthias Rectory. They decided still compatible. Son, Mark, dressed offi ce in parish organizations. to “adopt” a city in Slovakia. They in outlandish clothes, wig and mus- In 1970, John Olenik, parish or- chose Spisska Nova Ves, since most tache, was the emcee and asked ganist at St. Matthias, asked her to of the Slovak immigrants in the Bernie and Ed fi ve questions each help him prepare a parish Slovak Youngstown area had immigrated about the other person. Since they hymnal. She agreed and spent her from the Spis region of Slovakia each answered 60 percent correctly, free time borrowing Slovak prayer more than a century ago. they were given many gifts includ- books from parishioners that con- Bernie’s brother, the late Steve Ba- ing a framed congratulatory letter tained Slovak hymns. With the help con worked with Youngstown May- signed by President Barack and of his mother, Helen Olenik, the or, Patrick Ungaro and Spis Mayor, First Lady, Michelle Obama. original parish organist, he prepared Rastislav Jacak and personally Bernie, Ed and their children the music for each hymn so each hand-carried the papers of incorpo- are members of Assembly 108 and would have an organ score. ration to Nova Ves for the mayor’s Wreath 54 in Youngstown, Oh. In the 1990s, the pastor of St. signature. When their children were young, Matthias Parish, Monsignor Peter Members of the Slovak Catholic they attended weekly gymnastic Polando, recommended to the Par- Sokol who served on the original classes at the former Slovak Cath- ish Council that there should be a Board of Directors of the Sisters olic Sokol Center and competed hard cover hymnal published which Cities included Steve J. Hruska and as Group 17 members at interna- would contain not only Slovak Mary Babnic. The late Judge John tional Slets in Milwaukee, Wis. and hymns but the Slovak Mass, Lita- J. Leskovyansky was an advisor for Youngstown, Oh., including the nies and prayers which are recited the legal aspect of the project. Ber- Kissing Cousins - Honorary Surpeme Offi cer, Steven M. Pogorelec, history-making 1963 Slet which before every Mass. Bernie was a nie was still working at Youngstown F.I.C. is shown with his fi rst cousin, Mary Ann Naple at the dinner welcomed then Attorney General Council member and again volun- (Continued on page 14) honoring her as our 2016 Slovak Catholic Sokol Fraternalist of the Year in Washington, Pa. on October 28. Shown with them is Brother Steve’s lovely wife, Annie.

Our 2016 Slovak Catholic Sokol Fraternalist of the Year, Mary Ann Members of the Demechko family gathered at Seagrove Beach, Fla. in July to celebrate the 60th wedding Naple, second from the left, is shown with some of her family members anniversary of their parents, grandparents and great-grandparents, Bernie and Edward Demechko, who present at the dinner given in her honor on October 28. Shown with celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. The above enjoy membership in our Youngstown, Oh., Assembly her are, l-r sister-in-law, Patricia Pjontek, brother, John Pjontek and 108 and Wreath 54. sister-in-law, Kathy Pjontek. PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Scenes of the 100th Anniversary Celebration of Assembly 162 in Clifton, N.J. SS. Cyril & Methodius Church + The Royal Manor + Sunday, October 16

Headtable guests at the banquet included, seated from the left: Annie Pogorelec and her husband, Honorary Supreme Offi cer, Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C.; Phyllis Pogorelec and husband, Honorary Supreme Offi cer, John D. Pogorelec, Esq.; our General Counsel and president of Assembly 162, John D. Pogorelec, Jr., Esq. and Thomas J. Krack, centennial celebration chairperson. Standing, l-r, Peter Walentowicz, Supreme Secre- Clifton Councilwoman Lauren E. Murphy, Group 1 chaplain,Father Rich- tary Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. and his wife, Maggie; Rev. Richard D. Bay, chaplain of Assembly 162; Anthony ard D. Baker, and Assembly 162 President, John D. Pogorelec, Jr., Esq. Glodava, vice president of Assembly 162; and David Bulwin, recording secretary of Assembly 162.

Enjoying the centennial festivities are, from the left, former Clifton councilman Rob- ert Baran, Honorary Supreme Offi cer, Attorney John D. Pogorelec, Sr. who have the principal address at the centennial banquet; our organization’s General Counsel, At- Father Richard D. Baker, standing second from the right, is shown with Sokol members torney John D. Pogorelec, Jr. who is president of Assembly 162 and Supreme Director of Clifton Assembly 162, New York Assembly 182 and Yonkers Assembly 219. of Sports and Athletics James C. Matlon.

Long-time Clifton Sokol activist, Anthony Glodava, seated second from the left, who Assembly 162 President and our organization’s General Counsel, John D. Pogorelec, serves as Assembly 162 vice president and Group 1 treasurer, is shown with his sister, Jr., second from the right, is shown with members of the Topczij family, including from Sister Marie Glodava, O.S.F., a School Sister of St. Francis; and members of the Glo- the left, Eric Topczij, who serves as sports director of Group 1; his mom, Karen Topczij dava family who enjoyed the centennial festivities. and his sister, Maria Topczik a member of the physical fi tness board of Group 1. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 PAGE 9

Enjoying the dinner festivities are, l-r, Rev. Richard D. Baker, Group 1 chaplain, Assem- bly 162 President and our General Counsel, Attorney John D. Pogorelec, Jr. and Clifton Councilman Peter C. Eagler.

Father Richard D. Baker is shown with some well-known Sokol members, including,l-r, Jozef Lojek of Assembly 162 in Clifton, N .J. and Anna and Jozef Korcak of Assembly 182 in New York City. Anna serves as the fi nancial secretary of Assembly 182. Assembly 162 President, Attorney John D. Pogorelec, Jr. is shown with an active Clifton Sokol sports enthusiast, Paul Awramko.

Father Richard A. Bay, pastor of St. Simon the Apostle Parish in Green Pond, N.J. is shown with the mother-daughter duo, Karen Topczij and Maria Topczij. PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Party - 0.2 percent. What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland The turnout would have reached 67.7 percent, while 13.4 percent of the poll’s respondents said that they wouldn’t have taken part in an election, 14 percent were undecided, and 4.9 percent didn’t want to provide an answer. The survey was carried out by telephone on a sample of 1,000 respondents between October 17-22. (Continued on page 11)

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Krpelan: Kiska’s meeting with Dalai Exhibition of 1956 Hungarian Lama not against ‘one China’ policy Revolution opens at Slovak ministry A few days before the visit of the Dalai Lama to Slova- An exhibition entitled ‘For Freedom and Indepen- kia, President Andrej Kiska met Chinese Ambassador Lin Lin dence’ with the subtitle ‘Two Weeks of Freedom’ was to explain to him the personal reasons for his private meeting opened on the Slovak Culture Ministry’s courtyard as part on October 16 with the exiled Tibetan spiritual leader, said of Slovakia’s Presidency of the Council of the EU on Octo- Kiska’s communications advisor Roman Krpelan on October ber 20 in order to commemorate the 1956 Hungarian Revo- 17. lution against that country’s communist government. Krpelan was reacting to a Chinese Foreign Affairs Min- At the event, which was attended by a host of politi- istry statement that China would retaliate against Slovakia for cians, ambassadors and other guests, Madaric stated that the Kiska’s meeting with the Dalai Lama. Hungarian Revolution in some way concerned all countries According to Krpelan, the Slovak president assured the of the erstwhile Soviet bloc, and mainly the current Viseg- Chinese ambassador of his interest in continuing good rela- rad Four countries. These nations suffered under similar tions between the two countries. “He highlighted that the oppression, and they all attempted to resist it at their own meeting wasn’t in any way meant as a challenge to Slova- particular moments. kia’s unequivocal attitude towards the one China policy,” said “Unfortunately, it emerged that neither the open fi ght Krpelan. of the Hungarians, nor the mass strikes of the Poles and Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hua Chunying reform efforts of Czechs and Slovaks were able to change earlier in the day said that Kiska had ignored China’s “strong the situation behind the Iron Curtain. Nevertheless, these opposition” to the meeting, which was contrary to Slovakia’s thrusts had huge meaning not only in symbolic, but also promise to pursue a ‘one China’ policy. practical terms. They gradually weakened and undermined Kiska held a private lunch with the Dalai Lama outside the communist regime, leading to reforms in the Soviet the Presidential Palace on October 16. “The supreme Tibet- Union of the late 1980s, which eventually led to the fall of an spiritual leader and I debated the need for understanding the regimes. I want to stress that if it hadn’t been for 1956, among people, and how all religions are similar, having love, there perhaps would have been no 1968 and 1989,” said forgiveness and empathy as their basis, wrote Kiska on a so- Madaric. cial network after the meeting. Hungarian Minister of Human Resources Zoltan Ba- log praised the courage of his countrymen in 1956. “It was Fico: Slovakia won’t break up the fi rst armed resistance against the occupiers in central EU over sanctions against Russia Europe,” he said. When it comes to sanctions against Russia, Slovakia The panel exhibition is aimed at acquainting visitors won’t go against the joint EU attitude, even though it itself with the history of the revolution, which took a mere two considers the sanctions to be pointless, said Prime Minister weeks but made a global impression. It pays tribute to Bu- Robert Fico at a session of the parliamentary European affairs dapest students, whose march on October 23, 1956 puzzled committee on October 18. the communist government, which didn’t know whether it Fico was responding to a question from Peter should support the move or not. Nonetheless, Soviet troops Osusky(Freedom and Solidarity/SaS) concerning Slovakia’s stationed in Hungary were concentrated in Budapest on the attitude towards possible further sanctions against Russia for very next day and intervened. its alleged bombing of civilians in Syria. The exhibition, taking place until October 30, 1956 is “Slovakia is an EU-member country, and it won’t go part of a larger event entitled Year of Hungarian Freedom against the united stance of the Union. I expect a passionate 1956-2016, featuring, for example, a conference of histo- debate on sanctions. Several countries realize that they don’t rians called ‘Impact of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution on lead to anything, however. The EU’s unity comes fi rst for Czechoslovakias’ organized at the Hungarian Institute. me at the moment, and our attitudes will peel off from this,” said Fico, adding that sanctions haven’t resolved anything AKO Poll: Smer top and seven more concerning Ukraine. parties would make it to parliament Fico, according to his own words, speaks frankly to his If a general election had taken place in October, it foreign counterparts concerning sanctions, but he doesn’t would have been won by Prime Minister Robert Fico’s want to disintegrate the EU over the matter. Smer-SD party with 27.5 percent of the votes, which would The prime minister also rejected President Andrej Kis- have given the party 44 seats in Parliament, an AKO agency Trencin is a picturesque city in western Slovakia in the ka’s comments on the Visegrad Four/V4(the Czech Republic, poll revealed on October 24. central Vah River valley near the Czech border about 75 Poland, Hungary and Slovakia) and its allegedly poor image Opposition party Freedom and Solidarity(SaS) would miles north of Bratislava. With a population of 56,000, it in Europe due to its stance on migrants. have come in second with 17.7 percent of the votes(28 ranks as the eighth largest city in Slovakia and is the seat “I can’t agree with the president’s opinion on the V4. If MPs), followed by the Slovak National Party(SNS) - 15.4 of the Trencin Region and the Trencin District. It has a me- it weren’t for the V4, we’d now have mandatory(migrant) percent(24MPs), Kotleba-People’s Party Our Slovakia - 8.7 dieval castle located on a promotory above the city. First quotas in Slovakia and we wouldn’t be able to defend our percent (14 MPs) and Most-Hid - 7.2 percent (11 MPs). written mention of Trencin in the Middle Ages dates to 1111 positions concerning gas. I don’t understand this attitude,” Other parties that would have made it into Parliament and 1113. The name is probably derived from a personal said Fico. are OlaNo-NOVA - 6.4 percent of the votes(10 MPs), We name Trnka/Trenka, Slovak for Blackthorn. Trencin is best Also at the committee session, Fico reported on the are Family-Boris Kollar - 6.2 percent(10 MPs) and the known for a Roman inscription on the rock below the castle planned European Council session in Brussels in late October Christian Democratic Movement (KDH) - 5.9 percent(9 dating from 179 A.D. The encampment of more than 800 which is due to focus on CETA, among other things. The Slo- MPs). Legionaries was the northermost known presence of the vak premier noted that all EU countries have agreed with the The ethnic Hungarian SMK wouldn’t have made Romans in Central Europe. It is thought to have been the content of this trade agreement with Canada. it into Parliament with a mere 3.7 percent. Other par- capital of the 7th century empire of Samo. It is also believed “There are three countries that have certain reservations ties in the poll received less than 1 percent, particularly that the beginnings of the castle date to the Great Moravian - Belgium, Romania and Bulgaria - but it largely concerns Siet(Network) - 0.7 percent of the votes, the Communist era. Trencin fl ourished in the 19th century and again dur- other than content problems vis-a-vis the agreement,” added Party of Slovakia(KSS) - 0.4 percent and the Slovak Green ing the era of the fi rst Czechoslovak Republic. During the Fico, adding that he doesn’t see any reason why Romania fi rst Slovak Republic, 1940-1945, it became the capital of and Bulgaria shouldn’t be accepted into the Schengen area. Trencin county. Since 1990, the historic center of the city Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the has been largely restored and the castle and its Roman in- Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. scription have attracted tourism. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 PAGE 11 Slovak Catholic Federation Fall Board Vilija Dinner set for News and Views from Slovakia... Dec. 4 in Lorain, Oh. Meeting held in Beachwood, Oh. (Continued from page 10) As part of its dedication to the pres- No more banners in parliament; time The national board of di- Bishops. ervation of our Slovak faith traditions, rectors of the Slovak Catholic In a change from the usual sched- the United Slovak Societies of Lorain, limits on speeches introduced Federation(SCF) held its Fall 2016 ule, Mass was celebrated at 11:30 Ohio will host its traditional Vilija Banners, leafl ets and audio-visual presentations won’t be allowed meeting at the home offi ce of the a.m. at the FCSLA home offi ce be- Dinner on Sunday, December 4. The during parliamentary sessions any more, as MPs passed an amendment to First Catholic Slovak Ladies Asso- fore lunch. This modifi cation was annual event celebrating the rich Slo- parliament’s Rules of Procedure on October 26. ciation in Beachwood, Oh. on Tues- made to accommodate the many vak faith tradition of the Christmas Moreover, there will be time limits on the speeches of legislators, day, September 13. In keeping with board members who were driving to Eve supper, Vilija or Stedry Vecer, parliamentary vice-chairs and ministers, while the time allotted to the long-standing tradition, the day be- the meeting from throughout north- will be held at the American Slovak president, prime minister and parliamentary chair won’t be restricted. The gan with Morning Prayer which was east Ohio, rather than staying at the Club, located at 2915 Broadway Av- parliamentary chair will also be allowed to launch disciplinary proceedings led by Msgr. Thomas Derzack, SCF hotel overnight, allowing them an enue in Lorain. The evening’s fare against unruly MPs. national chaplain. The Rev. Andrew opportunity to begin their journey begins with cocktails at 5:30 p.m. fol- The amendment proposed by coalition MPs from Smer-SD, the Slo- S. Hvozdovic, SCF national presi- to Beachwood at a more reasonable lowed by dinner at 6 p.m. vak National Party(SNS) and Most-Hid was adopted by 79 affi rmative dent, in his opening remarks, high- hour. Lunch was provided by the The dinner begins with the shar- votes. All lawmakers present from Smer-SD, SNS, Most-Hid plus Alena lighted his trip to the Vatican for the FCSLA in the dining area allow- ing of the Oplatky and will consist of Basistove(Siet-Network party) and all those who have left the Boris Kollar- canonization of St. Theresa of Kol- ing the members to separate into the Ladies Auxiliary perch, bobalky, We are Family party voted in favor. kata (Calcutta), sharing an insightful their various standing committees to pirohy, sauerkraut soup, kolacky and The bill was passed at its second reading with multiple changes story about his personal interactions meet and set goals for the upcoming a wine toast. A cash bar will be avail- proposed by MPs Gabor Gal, Peter Kresak(both Most-Hid) and Tibor with her during a visit to the United year and beyond, as well as review able. Imported Zlaty Bazant beer Bernatak(SNS). Legislators will be allowed to register for a debate verbal- States. In addressing the routine as- the completion of tasks related to the will be available. Entertainment will ly as well as in writing and so will have 20 minutes under written registra- pects of such meetings, the minutes goals set at the spring meeting. be provided by Johnny “Squeeze” tion and ten minutes under the verbal one. The original proposal included of the previous meeting were ap- The primary component under Pastirik. Advance ticket sales only. just one option for registration. proved and the required reports of “New Business” was discussion of Tickets are $20.00 per person. For Legislators speaking on behalf of a caucus will have 30 minutes to the national secretary-treasurer and the upcoming quadrennial conven- reservations, contact Len Zilko at tel. make their points, while those who are responsible for submitting a pro- the SCF chapters were reviewed tion, planned for the fall of 2017 440 988-3236. Area Sokol members posal will have unlimited time. Moreover, ministers and parliamentary and accepted. The Rev. Thomas in Youngstown, Oh. The gather- are invited to attend. An inspiring and vice-chairs will have only 20 minutes to speak. An exception will be ac- Nasta, national fi rst vice president, ing will open on Sunday, Septem- enjoyable evening is assured. corded to them if they face a call for their dismissal. summarized the results to date of ber 17, 2017 with a 4 p.m. Mass The United Slovak Societies, In addition, the amendment has introduced a ban on banners, post- the 2016 SS. Cyril and Methodius at the Cathedral of St. Columba in founded in 1935, is comprised of ers, leafl ets and other audio-visual presentations as well as on all materials Appeal, which was enhanced by a Youngstown followed by a dinner. members of the following local Slo- promoting one political party or another. Legislators will also be prohibited direct mailing of the appeal to the Monday, September 18 and Tues- vak fraternal lodges: Slovak Catholic from taking photographs, making sound or audio-visual recordings or fa- SCF membership. Although there day, September 19 will be fi lled Sokol, Wreath 111; National Slovak cilitating any kind of audio-visual transmission of parliamentary sessions. was considerable effort and some with all day meetings and various Society, Assembly 160; First Catho- Only the Parliament Offi ce and media will be allowed to do this. expense involved in this endeavor, Federation-related activities. As lic Slovak Union, Branch 228; First With respect to the matter of ‘disturbances’ during a parliamentary it proved to be benefi cial to the goal required by the constitution and Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, session, the proposal approved isn’t as strict as the previous one. Those of maintaining the Federation’s sup- bylaws of the SCF, Father Andrew Branch 114 and Ladies Pennsylvania who interrupt a session will fi rst be warned, and only if they continue with port of the Pontifi cal Slovak College S. Hvozdovic made the declaration Slovak Catholic Union, Branch 77. such behavior will they be ousted from the assembly. However, if they still of SS. Cyril and Methodius in Rome announcing the convention. Forms don’t comply, the chairperson won’t have to suspend the session, but will as well as religious communities of were distributed to all those present fi le a motion for disciplinary proceedings against the offending legislators men and women in Slovakia. to solicit patrons for the 59th Na- Pittsburgh Slovakians offer that could lead to a fi ne worth several thousand euros. Dolores M. Evanko, national tional Convention commemorative Slovak Christmas recording The Opposition doesn’t agree with the changes. It fears that the coali- secretary-treasurer, updated the book. The deadline for submission The Pittsburgh Slovakians, one of tion will take advantage of the new rules and use them against it. The Op- board on the status of the Confer- of patron listings is August 1, 2017. the country’s oldest and best known position Freedom and Solidarity (SaS) party warned that if this change is ence of Slovak Religious which has The next regular Executive Board Slovak folk ensembles, has pro- passed it would probably appeal to the Constitutional Court. essentially been inactive since the meeting is set for April 3-4, 2017 duced a new recording “Vianocne death of the most recent president. in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. with a dinner Koledy”(Christmas Carols), a collec- Fico in Malta presents Slovakia’s The fi les and information related planned for the evening before to ac- tion of beloved Slovak favorites such proposal on migration issue as Do Hory do lesa valasi/povedzte to the conference’s activities have commodate the members and guests Both The Netherlands as well as Malta have welcomed the Slovak nam pastierovia/Plesajte vsetci ludia/ been forwarded to the Jankola Li- who participate. Looking ahead to initiative regarding migration, despite having their own opinions on this Narodil sa Kristus v Betleme/ Dnesny brary in Danville, Pa. for review by 2018, the spring meeting will be matter, stated Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico after a meeting of the den sa radujme/ Ticha Noc/Silent the national secretary-treasurer and held on April 20, 2018 with dinner presidency trio of the EU Council in the Maltese capital of Valletta on No- Night and more. Sister Catherine Laboure Bresnock, and a tour of the Father Joseph Mur- vember 4. This recording is a result of sev- SS.C.M. Msgr. Robert J. Siffrin, gas Room at King’s College in Wil- Fico said that he took the opportunity to present the so-called effective eral decades in which the Pittsburgh chairman of the Conference of Slo- kes-Barre, Pa. Father Murgas was a solidarity proposal to address the migration crisis, which has been drawn Slovakians have spread the Slovak vak Clergy, presented the 2016 fall noted inventor, artist and founder of up by the Slovak Presidency. Christmas spirit through their Christ- report, highlighting the departure the Slovak Catholic Federation. The “We propose that everyone will have to show some degree of solidar- mas performances. The carols offered of Monsignor Vladimir Stahovec rather recently opened collection ity, but we’ll choose by ourselves what this solidarity will look like,” said here are priceless treasures that will as rector of the Pontifi cal College and display highlighted the varied Fico. re-awaken cherished traditions and in Rome. He was appointed pastor and inspiring accomplishments of “If we(Slovakia) don’t want to receive migrants - and we don’t want memories. The cost of the recording of a parish in Bratislava. Monsi- the legendary Slovak priest. to - we can, for example, send more police offi cers, we can allocate more is just $15.00 which includes postage gnor Stahovec served as rector of The board meeting concluded money, we can provide more experts; the solidarity can be expressed also and handling. Make check payable to the Pontifi cal Slovak College since with evening prayer led by Msgr. via a mechanism we employ in Gabcikovo where we are helping Austria Pittsburgh Slovakians and send same 2004. The new rector, the Very Rev. Thomas Derzack. Many of the with their asylum seekers. But on principle, I repeat once again, I’m against to 234 Ilion Street, Pittsburgh, PA Pavol Zvara, Th.Dr., Ph.D., a priest board members then traveled to mandatory quotas and no one can force a sovereign country to receive 15207. of the Diocese of Zilina who was a Youngstown for a dinner hosted by people at its territory based only on the decision of the Council of interior graduate of the Pontifi cal College the Conference of Slovak Clergy ministers,” he added. of San Anselmo in Rome, was ap- which would be meeting the next Fico stressed that Eu-member states have to seek a compromise re- pointed by the Conference of Slovak day. - Timothy Wagner Scholarships available for Ohio members garding migrants and the idea that each country would be able to express its solidarity towards migrants in its own way is one of the solutions. The Ohio Fraternal Alliance The Slovak prime minister along with Dutch Prime Minister Mark will award three college scholar- Rutte and Maltese Premier Joseph Muscat further discussed current issues, ship grants in the amount of $500 such as the presidential election in the United States, the political situation Keep Your Slovak Catholic Sokol each to a deserving 2017 high in Italy and the UK. “It was an extremely open meeting and it suggests that Home Offi ce Numbers Handy school graduate. Any member of we’ll face very diffi cult political discussions at the EU summit in Decem- the Slovak Catholic Sokol resid- TOLL FREE NUMBER – 1-800-886-7656 ber,” said Fico. ing in Ohio who will be a 2017 HOME OFFICE – (973) 777-2605 or 777-2606 Rutte as well as Muscat praised the Slovak Presidency especially for high school graduate may apply for DIRECTOR OF SALES – 1-855-874-9179 or (412) 381-5431 its major successes - launching the new European Border and Coast Guard these grants. Deadline for submit- and ratifying the Paris Climate Agreement. UNDERWRITING – (973) 777-4704 ting applications is March 15, 2017. They both admitted that although the views of EU-member states vary EDITOR – (973) 777-4010 You can obtain an application, as regards the migration issue, they will have to try to fi nd a compromise. including requirement details, by FAX NUMBER – (973) 779-8245 “We have a common stance on Brexit - the 27 countries managed to contacting Ohio Fraternal Alliance E-MAIL – [email protected] reach a unifi ed stance, but as for migration we have a long way to go,” said Third Vice President Robert Tiell at WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org the Maltese prime minister. tel 419 595-2756(home) 419 934- 0227(c) or [email protected]. PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 16, 2016

Novembers recalls anniversary Children’s Christmas of Slovakia’s Gentle Revolution Parties Set Inaugural Reunion hosted by Group 7 der Dubcek, a Slovak, was elected (Continued from page 6) set for Nov. 25 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. (Continued from page 4) All is in readiness for a unique fraternal gathering as Group 7, “Rev. speaker of the federal parliament Christmas Party hosted by Group Joseph Murgas” hosts its fi rst inaugural Group 7 Reunion on Friday eve- In response to the collapse of on December 28 and Vaclav Havel 17. This year’s event is set for ning, November 25 at the North End Slovak Citizens Club located at other Warsaw Pact governments the President of Czechoslovakia on Sunday, December 4 from 1- 3 635 North Main Street in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The and the increasing street protests, December 29, 1989. In June 1990, p.m. at Camelot Bowling Lanes, evening begins at 7 p.m. and will continue until 10 the Communist Party of Czecho- Czechoslovakia held its fi rst demo- 628 Boardman-Canfi eld Road in p.m. Any and all past members of the Group are slovakia announced on November cratic elections since 1946. Boardman, Oh. This holiday event invited to attend. A colorful exhibit of our Group’s 28 that it would relinquish power The term Velvet Revolution will include bowling, refreshments activities over the years will be featured. Anyone and dismantle the single-party was coined by Rita Klimova, the and of course a visit from Santa. wishing to bring along mementos, pictures or sou- state. Two days later, the legislature dissidents’ English translator who An afternoon of fun and fraternal- venirs from various Group or international activi- formally deleted the sections of later became the ambassador of ism has been planned. Members can ties encouraged to do so. Group 7 has enjoyed an the Constitution giving the Com- Czechoslovakia to the United enjoy two hours of bowing, pizza, active and exciting past, and we hope to continue munists a monopoly of power. States. The term was used interna- soda pop and games. Reservations this tradition in the future. Refreshments will be available. Barbed wire and other obstructions tionally to describe the revolution, are necessary. Call Edie Babik at For additional information and to indicate that you plan to join were removed from the border although the Czechs also used the tel. 330 782-9555. Deadline to reg- us for the event, please contact Amy Degnan-Blasco at tel. 570 574- with West Germany and Austria in term internally. After the dissolu- ister is Wednesday, November 30. A 0136 or email at [email protected]., Marty Degnan at tel. early December. On December 10, tion of Czechoslovakia in 1993, fun-fi lled afternoon for children and 570 881-2754 or email [email protected], Dawn Palchanis at President Gustav Husak appointed Slovakia used the term Gentle adults is assured. tel. 570 899-2520 or email at [email protected] or Kelly Pal- the fi rst largely non-communist Revolution, the term that Slovaks Zdar Boh! chanis at tel. 570 417-2029 or email at [email protected]. We are government in Czechoslovakia used for the revolution from the Edie Babik looking forward to seeing many of our past active friends and family at since 1948, and resigned. Alexan- beginning. Wreath 54 this event, which we hope will become an annual event. An enjoyable evening is assured. Carnegie Hall gala in New York Thanksgiving Facts Zdar Boh! celebrates Slovakia’s EU presidency * Thanksgiving Day is celebrated Martin J. Degnan on the fourth Thursday in Novem- Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board A bit of history will be made on and European Affairs of the Slovak ber in the United States. Thursday, December 1 as the Con- Republic, the Permanent Mission * The Plymouth Pilgrims were the his mate and young ones, the bad sulate General of Slovakia in New of Slovakia to the United Nations fi rst to celebrate the Thanksgiv- Thanksgiving Bird eagle pursues him and takes it from York will host a gala evening at one in New York and the Slovak Arts ing. Named him....Besides, he is a rank coward; of New York’s iconic cultural cen- Council. * The pilgrims arrived in North The turkey gets its name, not from the little kingbird, not bigger than ters celebrating the Slovak Presi- For details on tickets and other America in December 1620. Turkey, but from India. a sparrow, attacks him boldly and dency of the Council of the Euro- pertinent information, call the Con- * The Pilgrims sailed across the When the bird arrived in Spain, drives him out of the district...For a pean Union which concludes at the sulate General of Slovakia in New Atlantic Ocean to reach North the New World truth, the turkey is, in comparison, a end of the year. A concert “Slovak York at tel 212 286-8434, or www. America. was still con- much more respectable bird.” Dances for Triango and Orchestra mzv.sk/cgnewyork. Each member * The pilgrims sailed on the ship, sidered part of by Peter Breiner will be performed of the European Union serves a six which was known by the name of India. Because in Zankel Hall at Carnegie Hall on month presidency of the EU Coun- ‘Mayfl ower’. the Spaniards Around the World Manhattan’s West 57th Street be- cil on a rotating basis. Slovakia’s * They celebrated the fi rst mistook the tur- in 72 Days ginning at 7:30 p.m. Partners for the Presidency began on July 1 and will Thanksgiving Day at Plymouth, key for its rela- On November 14, 1889, newspa- event are the Ministry of Foreign conclude on December 31, 2016. Massachusetts in the fall of 1621. tive, the Mexi- per reporter Nel- can peacock, they called it toka, lie Bly set out to Indian for peacock. When Jewish break the record merchants of Spain began selling of going around turkey as a delicacy, they converted the world in 80 Our Ever-Popular, 304-Page the name into Hebrew, tukki and the days that was set word was later anglicized to turkey. by Jules Verne’s fi ctional hero, Sokol Cook Book Phileas Fogg. What’s a Cranberry? Bly’s voyage, Especially popular jellied during is Now in its Fourth Edition chronicled by her paper, the New the holiday season, the cranberry York World, was successful. She is a red berry that made the trip, using all kinds of trns- grows on trailing port, in just 72 days, 6 hours, 11 min- vines in marshy utes and 14 seconds. or swampy land in cool regions of the United States and Canada. Mas- Not-So-Silent Cal sachusetts, Wisconsin, New Jersey, Calvin Coolidge, 30th President Washington and Oregon are the of the United States, chose not to leading producers of this tart and run for the presidency again after h tangy berry which is used for juice is second term of offi ce. But his cus- ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ and sauces and jellies or ground with tomary terse announcement did not other fruits to make relishes. Your satisfy the media. Just $15.50 which includes postage and handling holiday turkey shouldn’t come to “Why do you refuse to run, Sokol Assemblies and Wreaths can order a case of table without it. Mr. President?” 12 cook books for just $170.00 – Place your order today! pressed one re- porter. “Can you Make check or money order payable to: Turkey - More give us some de- Slovak Catholic Sokol Respectable! tails?” If Benjamin Franklin could have P.O. Box 899 – 205 Madison Street “No room for had his way, the turkey and not the advancement,” Passaic, N.J. 07055 eagle would have adorned the gov- stated the Presi- (Canadian orders kindly add an additional $15.00 for postage) ernment’s offi cial seal. Proof of that dent. is an article written by Franklin in 1784. “I wish that the bald eagle had Did You Know... NAME______Since the U.S. Senate was created not been chosen as the representa- to represent the States, the Constitu- tive of our country. He is a bird of ADDRESS______tion stipulated that senators be elect- bad moral character; he does not get ed by state legislatures, not directly his living honestly. You may have by the people. CITY, STATE & ZIP______seen him perched on some dead tree After about a century of pushing where, too lazy to fi sh for himself, for a change, the 17th Amendment NUMBER OF BOOKS______he watches the labor of the fi shing was ratifi ed and added to the Con- hawk and, when that diligent bird (Effective January 1, 2015) stitution in 1913. Since then, the has as length taken a fi sh and is bear- people have voted directly for their ing it to his nest for the support of senators. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 16, 2016 PAGE 13

Obituaries... In Memoriam Slovak Catholic Sokol extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of deceased members Margaret Kalis, Assembly 116 JUNE 2016 Assembly/Wreath Member Age Date of Death Financial Secretary passes away Assembly 9 Frank Harcarik, Bridgeport, CT 90 June 15, 2016 Assembly 28 Francis Swana, East Douglas, MA 80 June 2, 2016 Margaret Kalis, a life-long Slo- School Retirees, the Alumni Associ- Assembly 34 Paul David Fischer, Minneapolis, MN 62 February 26, 2016 vak Catholic Sokol fraternal activist, ation of California State College and Assembly 36 Michael A. Zelenak, Detroit, MI 75 June 13, 2016 passed away peacefully on August the RHO Chapter of Delta Kappa Assembly 39 Raymond Kitlak, Bellaire, OH 82 June 8, 2016 29 in the Mar- Gamma. She was an honorary mem- Assembly 59 Darlene M. Hvozdovic, Wilkes-Barre, PA 54 June 22, 2016 quis Gardens ber of Mercy Hospital School of Assembly 59 John Dinis, Wilkes-Barre, PA 92 May 22, 2016 Place in Union- Nursing Alumni Association, Pitts- Assembly 64 John A. Moravek, Erie, PA 95 June 15, 2016 town, Pa. She burgh and a life member of Greene Assembly 78 Paul Mc Cluskey Sr., Bethlehem, PA 79 March 19, 2016 was 87. County Association of School Retir- Assembly 78 Cynthia Ann Bednar , Bethlehem, PA 66 June 23, 2016 Sister Ka- ees. She was a past president of the Assembly 78 Charlene A. Preletz, Bethlehem, PA 77 June 13, 2016 lis was born former Dunkard Valley Business & Assembly 82 David Gdula, Dunlo, PA 57 May 28, 2016 March 1, 1929 Professional Women. She was audi- Assembly 110 John Vrabel, St. Clair, PA 68 May 23, 2016 in Greensboro, tor for Greensboro Borough for 14 Assembly 162 Mary A. Schleher, Clifton, NJ 92 December 6, 2015 Pa., daughter of a Slovak immigrant years, and treasurer for Greensboro Assembly 235 Agnes Louise Emershaw, Exeter, PA 85 June 16, 2016 father who was a native of the village and Monongahela Township Volun- Wreath 11 Dr. Andrew G. Mehall, Johnstown, NY 88 June 14, 2016 of Hladovka, the late Joseph Kalis. teer Fire Company Ladies Auxiliary Wreath 14 Angela Fela, Johnstown, PA 35 June 24, 2016 Her mother, the former Katherine for over 32 years. Sister Kalis was Wreath 22 Mary Madeja, Pittsburgh, PA 102 March 31, 2016 Hromy was American born whose a long-time member of Holy Fam- Wreath 54 Patricia A. Darling, Youngstown, PA 69 May 15, 2016 Wreath 81 Lorraine A. Gaik, Whiting, IN 78 May 19, 2016 parents hailed from the same area ily Catholic Parish in Greensbro, Wreath 81 Kenneth Weathers, Whiting, IN 86 June 11, 2016 in Slovakia. She was a 1947 gradu- where she was active as a member Wreath 85 Rudolph S. Husava, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 89 June 18, 2016 ate of Mapletown High School. She of its Rosary Society. Following the Wreath 111 Helen Virant, Lorain, OH 88 May 28, 2016 received an RN degree from Mercy closing of Holy Family Church, she Wreath 153 Bernard J. Golias, Parma, OH 88 April 25, 2016 Hospital School of Nursing and a BS joined the parish of St. Hugh in Car- degree from California State Col- michaels, Pa. JULY 2016 lege, now known as California Uni- Surviving is her brother, Edward Assembly/Wreath Member Age Date of Death versity of Pennsylvania. She worked Kalis of Wilton Manors, Fla. and Assembly 16 Andrew Hovanec, Pittsburgh, PA 87 July 11, 2016 as a registered nurse for the Veterans several nieces, nephews, great-niec- Assembly 25 Timothy Smith, Perryopolis, PA 56 July 10, 2016 Hospital in Dearborn, Mich. and es, great-nephews and cousins. In Assembly 36 Margaret Bellus, Detroit, MI 85 June 29, 2016 the Veterans Hospitals in Aspinwall addition to her parents, she was pre- Assembly 36 Irene A. Magryta, Detroit, MI 85 June 23, 2016 and Oakland, Pa. She subsequently ceded in death by a sister, Mary Ann Assembly 69 Paul Varhach, Smock, PA 84 March 24, 2016 served for over 38 years as school Kalis and a brother, Joseph F. Kalis. Assembly 108 Maria Martin, Youngstown, OH 87 July 10, 2016 nurse for the Southeastern Greene Family, friends and fellow fraternal- Assembly 113 Irene Lewis, Kenosha, WI 91 June 2, 2016 School District, retiring in 1993. ists paid their respects to Sister Kalis Assembly 182 Richard Jankay, New York, NY 53 July 6, 2016 Sister Kalis was a life-long Sokol- at the Yoskovich Funeral Home in Assembly 257 Lorraine Blaha, Chicago, IL 84 June 27, 2016 ka. Her father was among the found- Carmichaels, Pa. Following a Mass Assembly 299 Leona Mary Dassaro, Brooklyn, NY 77 June 12, 2016 ers of Assembly 116 of the Slovak of Christian burial, interment was Assembly 312 Veronika Strzen, Passaic, NJ 96 July 4, 2016 Catholic Sokol in Greensboro, Pa. private. Wreath 14 John G. Martin, Johnstown, PA 52 June 4, 2016 She served as the fi nancial secretary Sister Kalis was a devoted and Wreath 22 Anna Golofski, Pittsburgh, PA 97 March 15, 2016 and treasurer of the lodge for many dedicated fraternalist and won- Wreath 54 Helen Baker, Youngstown, OH 92 July 17, 2016 Wreath 85 Joseph Husava, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 86 April 29, 2016 years. She represented the lodge at derful ambassador of the Slovak Wreath 93 Gerald J. Brice, Milwaukee, WI 86 June 25, 2016 numerous gatherings of Group 6 as Catholic Sokol. She so beautifully Wreath 93 Evelyn A. Harrington, Milwaukee, WI 90 July 3, 2016 well as many national conventions. mirrored our fraternal way of life She was a member of the National and was a credit to our Cyrilo- AUGUST 2016 Education Association, the Pennsyl- Methodian heritage of faith. May Assembly/Wreath Member Age Date of Death vania State Education Association, she now rest in peace. She will be Assembly 9 Ann M. Simmeck, Bridgeport, CT 79 June 7, 2007 the Pennsylvania Association of sorely missed. Assembly 11 Margaret S. Siska, Chicago, IL 86 July 6, 2016 Assembly 11 Simon Bendik, Chicago, IL 91 July 26, 2016 (Editor’s note: We have noticed a number of returned Assembly 16 Joseph A. Milanak, Pittsburgh, PA 87 August 7, 2016 Assembly 23 Rudolph J. Dubiel, Torrington, CT 84 May 4, 2016 copies of our Falcon due to incorrect ad dress es of our Assembly 32 Mary V. Madar, Palmerton, PA 95 July 21, 2016 members. We ask that when individuals move, that they Assembly 36 John J. Marchin, Detroit, MI 80 July 21, 2016 com plete the form below for a change of address or Assembly 59 Rose Ungvarsky, Wilkes-Barre, PA 84 July 2, 2016 Assembly 71 Joseph Otway, Edwardsville, PA 72 August 3, 2016 call the home offi ce. We thank you for your continued Assembly 78 Frank C. Cikovic, Bethlehem, PA 90 July 19, 2016 co op er a tion) Assembly 78 William E. Klepper, Bethlehem, PA 90 June 10, 2016 Assembly 79 Paul E. Sweeney, Lilly, PA 96 August 9, 2016 Assembly 85 Sister M. Estelle Svezeny, E. Vandergrift, PA 86 August 13, 2016 CHANGE OF AD DRESS OR REQUEST Assembly 162 John Tomcho, Clifton, NJ 82 July 6, 2016 FOR SLOVAK CATHO LIC FALCON Assembly 182 Frank J. Fekete, New York, NY 90 July 29, 2016 Assembly 182 Victor A. Ferencko, New York, NY 85 July 12, 2016 P.O.BOX 899 • 205 MADISON STREET Assembly 185 Vilma D. Jablonowski, Binghamton, NY 88 August 1, 2016 PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 Assembly 219 Dorothy J. Buniak, Yonkers, NY 85 July 19, 2016 Wreath 15 Louise A. Hribal, Perryopolis, PA 81 May 25, 2012 T NEW T CHANGE T CAN CELLA TION Wreath 22 Evelyn R. Goralzick, Pittsburgh, PA 102 June 25, 2016 Wreath 34 June B. Fitzgerald, Cleveland, OH 88 July 13, 2016 Certifi cate No.______Wreath 34 Donald John Phillips, Cleveland, OH 86 July 20, 2016 Wreath 54 Patricia Terlesky, Youngstown, OH 70 August 15, 2016 Name______Wreath 54 Mary Minear, Youngstown, OH 94 August 10, 2016 Wreath 54 Patricia Booth, Youngstown, OH 77 August 7, 2016 Wreath 54 Emily R. Swierz, Youngstown, OH 84 July 31, 2016 New Address______Wreath 85 Pauline Balchus, Mc Kees Rocks, PA 96 July 14, 2016 Wreath 85 Cyril Hlozek Jr., Mc Kees Rocks, PA 74 July 31, 2016 City______State______Zip______Wreath 93 Mary Listwan, Milwaukee, WI 90 July 22, 2016 Wreath 107 Dolores A. Ichniowski, Youngstown, OH 90 July 13, 2016 Old Ad dress______Wreath 107 Elizabeth A. Okular, Youngstown, OH 82 July 24, 2016 Wreath 147 Lucille Michaels, Larksville, PA 80 May 15, 2016 Wreath 153 John A. Rusnak Jr., Parma, OH 59 August 27, 2016 City______State______Zip______Wreath 153 Elma Bernice Darren, Parma, OH 85 July 14, 2016 Wreath 157 Wilma Hlavaty, Nesquehoning, PA 90 July 28, 2016

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Bernie and Edward Demechko celebrate Christmas Oplatky their 60th wedding anniversary - 2016 Sokol Birthdays = The celebration of Christmas in (Continued from page 7) respondence with Sister Viliama a Slovak home would not be com- State University and did not serve Mihalusova who was the directress plete without the sharing of the tra- NOVEMBER 26 Shane Syms, Dupont, Pa., a on the Board but agreed to serve as of the Home. ditional Oplatky, the Slovak Christ- Ann Hruska, Youngstown, Oh., a member of Assembly 59 in Wilkes- secretary, a position she still holds. In 2014, St. Matthias Parish be- mas wafers eaten with honey. They member of Wreath 54, Youngstown, Barre, Pa. Her work involved paperwork gan preparations to celebrate its are a time-honored faith tradition Oh. DECEMBER 4 for the 42 teachers of English that 100th anniversary. Bernie knew passed on from generation to gen- Patricia Janetka Khoury, Phila- Ashley N. Buck, Poland, Oh., a were sent to the Spis area; working there was a journal at the rectory eration. Jankola Library and Slo- delphia, Pa., a member of Wreath 13, member of Wreath 54, Youngstown, with State and Government regard- that contained the minutes of Slovak vak Museum located at the Moth- Philadelphia, Pa. Oh. ing shipments to Slovakia of donat- meetings beginning with the fi rst erhouse of the Sisters of SS. Cyril John P. Kopchak, Jr., Park Ridge, Diane F. Klotnia, Dayton, Oh., a ed medical equipment via military held in July 1914 and other parish and Methodius in Danville, Pa. has N.J., a member of Assembly 1, Pas- member of Assembly11, Chicago, Ill. cargo planes; paperwork sponsor- announcements through 1938. She provided these Oplatky for those of saic, N.J. Laura L. Krapsho, Alexandria, ing Slovak music groups; the Ro- offered to translate them into Eng- Slovak ancestry scattered across the Bernadette Rusin, McDonald, Va., a member of Assembly 59, Wil- tary High School Student Exchange lish realizing that if the parish would United States who cherish this holi- Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Pitts- kes Barre, Pa. Program between the United States/ be assigned a non-Slovak pastor, he day tradition. Where in previous burgh, Pa. DECEMBER 5 Slovakia and many other projects. would not understand the journal’s times, the Oplatky were available NOVEMBER 27 Andrew M. Rajec, Broadview This year the Youngstown-Spiss- contents nor how “priceless” it was. at one’s local Slovak parish. Sad Joseph Richnavsky, Jr., Dunlo, Heights, Oh., a member of Wreath ka Nova Ves Sister Cities(YSC) Because the journal was very thick, to say, many of these parishes have Pa., a member of Assembly 82, 93, Milwaukee, Wis. celebrated its 25th anniversary. The she was able to write, the English closed or been merged. Today our Dunlo, Pa. Teresa Stanek Rea, Esq., Alexan- Board wanted to present a special translation in the same journal on members reside in all our 50 states. NOVEMBER 28 dria, Va., a member of Assembly 36, gift to the current Mayor, Jan Volny. the empty pages. Preserving this faith tradition is Mark S. Phillips, Youngstown, Detroit, Mich. Bernie wrote to the fi ve Slovak fra- Bernie’s father, John Slanina important. Jankola Library accepts Oh., a member of Assembly 108, Robert Tapak Magruder, Lou- ternal organizations and supporters often spoke for or against motions orders for Oplatky from October 24 Youngstown, Oh. isville, Ky., a member of Assembly of YSC requesting donations. As made by attendees. He had been a until December 16, 2016. Stephen J. Sterback, Allen Park, 219, Yonkers, N.Y. always, all of the fraternal organiza- stone mason in Slovakia and with The Oplatky, fi ve in one pack- Mich., a member of Assembly 127, DECEMBER 6 tions, including the Slovak Catho- his brother-in-law, Michael Gresh, age are thermal-sealed and can be Monessen, Pa. Mary Kay Potanko, Pittsburgh, lic Sokol sent generous donations. had a small brick laying business. purchased for $5.00 per pack. In Mary Vitek, Pittston, Pa., a mem- Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Pitts- Their support has been invaluable Knowing about fi nances, they spoke addition, the minimum cost of ship- ber of Assembly 86, Port Griffi th, Pa. burgh, Pa. through the years. In July, Jim against the construction of a school ping and handling is $6.00 and up- NOVEMBER 29 Nicholas Roman, Schnecksville, Bench, the current president of YSC realizing that the parishioners were ward depending upon the number Helen Louise Bruno, Reading, Pa., a member of Assembly 72, Ca- and his wife Kay, presented a check barely able to pay for food let along of packages ordered and the cost Pa., a member of Wreath 155, Read- tasauqua, Pa. for $5,000 to the Mayor of Spisska a parish fund-raiser. Her dad was a of priority mailing. Customized ing, Pa. DECEMBER 7 Nova Ves for his special project, the Collector on Taft, Twice a month, requests can be fi lled to meet your Wyatt James Macurak, Dallas, Dr. Pamela M. Antoniuk, Crans- restoration of statues and monu- on payday, he would go door to needs. Payment to Jankola Library Ga., a member of Assembly 16, ton, R.I., a member of Assembly 162, ments in Nova Ves. door asking for the church donation is expected before receiving an or- Pittsburgh, Pa. Clifton, N.J. In the United States, John and the response was dismal. The der. Katie Jozwiak Swift, Wood- Kelly Anne Mihalik, Wenonah, Slanina(Bernie’s grand nephew and Council voted to build the school For more information or to place bridge, Va., Supreme Assistant Physi- N.J., a member of Assembly 162, YSC Board member) arranged for anyway and the pastor soon found an order contact: Sister Catherine cal Directress and a member of Clifton, N.J. a wood carver in Slovakia to carve he could not make the mortgage Laboure Bresnock, SS.C.M. at tel. Wreath 22, Pittsburgh, Pa. Bradford John Mihalik, Weno- a wooden Seal of the State of Ohio payments. Fraternal groups to the 570 275-5606 or write Jankola Li- NOVEMBER 30 nah, N.J., a member of Assembly and the Crest of Nova Ves. Nova Ves rescue! brary and Slovak Museum, 580 Evelyn Bryson, Milwaukee, Wis., 162, Clifton, N.J. has wall hangings of all of its Sister Special note: fraternal lodges Railroad Street, Villa Sacred Heart, a member of Wreath 93. Milwaukee, DECEMBER 8 Cities in the entrance way of City were established in the area as early Danville, PA 17821-1698. Wis. Mary Lee Macurak Finch, Dal- Hall. While attending the Interna- as 1903 and held meetings at SS. Sharing the Oplatky either at the Julia Mazurkiewicz, Pittsburgh, las, Ga., a member of Wreath 22, tional Meeting of Rotary in Europe Cyril and Methodius Church found- Christmas Eve supper or on Christ- Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Pitts- Pittsburgh, Pa. as a representative of Youngstown ed in 1895. The local fraternal lodg- mas day will add a special Slovak burgh, Pa. DECEMBER 9 Rotary, John picked up the com- es: the Slovak Catholic Sokol(SCS), dimension to your celebration of DECEMBER 1 Lillyann Bucci, Tarpon Springs, pleted Seal and Crest and hand-car- the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Christ’s birth at Christmas. Jankola Jennifer C. Camardello, Clifton Fla., a member of Assembly 219, ried them to the United States - to Association(FCSLA), the First Library, founded in 1968, also has Park, NY, a member of Assembly 313 Yonkers, N.Y. save transportation cost and prevent Catholic Slovak Union(FCSU) a supply of books, tapes and other Winter Park, Fla. Rev. Joachim Pastirik, O.S.B., a damage. He has made arrangements offered to support a picnic with materials related to the study of the Crystal A. Hendershot, Wilkes- member of Assembly 303, Cleveland, with the current Youngstown May- games, baseball and musical en- Slovak language as well as Slovak Barre, Pa., a member of Assembly Oh., and Chaplain of Group 5. or, John McNally to hang them in tertainment. The entrance fee and music and song books are avail- 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Steven J. Pogorelec, Woodland Youngstown City Hall in honor of tickets for food would be paid by able. Call for a booklist. Such items Jennifer M. Hendershot, Wilkes- Park, N.J., a member of Assembly YSC’s 25th anniversary. the fraternal group for its members. made wonderful gifts at Christmas Barre, Pa., a member of Assembly 59, 162, Clifton, N.J. When Monsignor Polando was The fi rst picnic realized a profi t of for those who cherish their Slovak Wilkes-Barre, Pa. DECEMBER 10 elected the national president of $419.27 and the money was given heritage. Brian F. Hritz, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Raymond L. Bodenschatz, Sum- the Slovak Catholic Federation in to the parish. The picnic proved to a member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- merhill, Pa., a member of Wreath 14, be a great success and followed by Barre, Pa. Johnstown, Pa. 1995, he asked Bernie to serve as Branch 161, Youngstown District national secretary. She devoted her dances, baseball games, plays and DECEMBER 2 Kevin F. Burns, Seymour, Conn., other activities which provided a President and a member of the Na- Scott Hvozdovic, Hillsborough, a member of Assembly 9, Bridgeport, time and energies in this position tional Court of Appeals. She previ- for four years. During that time, social life for the immigrants and N.J., a member of Assembly 59, Conn. fi nancial security for the parish. The ously served as a national vice pres- Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Joseph L. Kotalik, Jr., Niagara she was a regular contributor to The ident of the Zenska Jedota for eight Good Shepherd - Dobry Pastier, fi nancial statements show the frater- Renee L. Pizzella, Plains, Pa., a Falls, N.Y., a member of Assembly nal groups also donated generously years. She also sings in the church member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. the organization’s annual. On her choir at Slovak Mass but had en- visits to Slovakia, she visited the at Christmas and Easter. Barre, Pa. Brett Raichel, Hillsborough, Every year, including this past joyed singing with the Cathedral DECEMBER 3 N.J., a member of Assembly 162, School Sisters of St. Francis and and Youngstown Symphony Choirs the Vincentian Sisters of Char- August, Bernie and Ed work the Anthony A. Bokeko, Medford, Clifton, N.J. Fraternal booth at the Slovak Fest for many years. N.J., a member of Assembly 188, DECEMBER 11 ity. It was from these communities Bernie and Ed realize they have that Sisters were sent to the United where the SCS, FCSLA and FCSU Lansford, Pa. Alexander Matuschak, Marble- members pass out “giveaways” and been blessed with a wonderful fam- Frances Blazek, McMurray, Pa., a head, Mass., a member of Wreath 15, States more than a century ago to ily. Although Bernie had Stage 4 staff Slovak parish schools. On the pamphlets to attendees. member of Wreath 22, Pittsburgh, Pa. Perryopolis, Pa. Ed and Bernie are enjoying their lymphatic cancer in 1995, chemo- Christopher J. Hanrahan, Ka- Roger Syms, Dupont, Pa., a Youngstown-Spisska Nova Ves Sis- therapy and the support and prayers ter Cities bus tour, it stopped at the retirement. He works in his hybrid tonah, N.Y., a member of Assembly member of Assembly 59 in Wilkes- and vegetable garden and attends of many friends and relatives 219, Yonkers, N.Y. Barre, Pa. Dietky Dom(Children’s Home) and bought her a recovery. She rational- tourists were treated to homemade Coin Club monthly meetings. They both attend the theater, The Mahon- izes that God gave her an extra 20 pirohy and beer. The tourists donat- years of good health since there was YOUR BENEFICIARIES ed money to the home. For the next ing County Civil War monthly din- ner/speaker meetings and church so much typing to be done! When was the last time you looked at your des ig nat ed ben efi - 10 years, the YSC bus stopped at (Editor’s note: Bernie and Ed are the Home and tourists would bring activities. cia ries on your valuable Sokol insurance poli cy? How impor tant Bernie keeps busy as secretary a model fraternal couple who are a is it? Just think about how much your life has changed. Have you toys and clothes for the orphans. credit to our faith and Slovak heri- The Home closed a few years ago of the YSC and is active in the First mar ried, divorced, had chil dren, may be you lost a loved one? Catholic Slovak Ladies Associa- tage. We pray that God will contin- This is an item you should consid er annu al ly. If you do need to and children where placed in foster ue to bless their efforts among us for homes. Bernie still maintains cor- tion serving as fi nancial secretary of make changes to any of your poli cies, contact the Home Of fi ce many years to come - Zdar Boh!) at 800-886-7656. SLOVENSKÝ KATOLÍCKY SOKOL, 16. NOVEMBRA 2016 PAGE 15

Podujatia vo farnosti sv. Jána Nepomuckého v NYC Krátke správy V nedeľu 4. decembra o 12.30 hodine bude v hale Kostola sv. Jána Nepomuckého na 411 66th Street popoludnie so sv. Mikulášom. zo Slovenska Podávane bude občerstvenie pre deti bezplatne. Dospelí si môžu T Slovensko cez leto navštívil občerstvenie kúpiť. rekordný počet turistov. Ako in- V nedeľu 11. decembra o 3.00 hodine bude tradičná slovenská formovala Slovenská agentúra štedrá večera. Rezervácie si záujemcovia môžu urobiť na fare, na pre cestovný ruch (SACR), podľa tel.č.: 212-734-4613. Vstupné je $15.00 za osobu, deti do 12 rokov Štatistického úradu SR Slovensko majú vstup bezplatný. počas júna až augusta navštívilo 1 618 633 dovolenkárov, čo opro- Galavečer v Carnegie Hall, NYC ti minulému roku predstavuje Vo štvrtok 1. decembra Generálny konzulát SR v New Yorku nárast o 15,8 %. Prudko rastúcu ponuku bývania v Bratislave dopĺňa ďalší očakávaný usporiada oslavu predsedníctva Slovenskej republiky v Európskej T Počet domácich turistov vzrás- projekt na Bezručovej ulici. Rekonštrukcia a prestavba pamiatkovo únii. V kultúrnom programe, ktorý bude v Zankell Hall v Carnegie tol o 15 %. Počet zahraničných chránenej bývalej nemocnice sa začne na jar budúceho roka. Prví Hall, West 57th Street, sa predstaví slovenský tanečný súbor Triango hostí sa zvýšil o 16,7 %. obyvatelia by sa mali do bytov oproti Modrému kostolíku sťahovať a orchester pod vedením Petra Breinera. Začiatok podujatia bude Zahraniční dovolenkári mierili pred Vianocami 2018. V šesťpodlažnej budove bude okrem bytov o 7.30 hodine večer. Spoluusporiadateľmi podujatia sú Ministerstvo najviac do Bratislavského kraja aj zdravotné stredisko a garáž pre 200 áut. Budova nemocnice na zahraničných a európskych vecí, Stála misia SR pri Spojených náro- (39,6 %), nasledoval Žilinský kraj Bezručovej je pamiatkovo chránená. Preto pamiatkari investora doch v New Yorku a Združenie slovenského umenia. (17,1 %) a Prešovský kraj (16,3 zaviazali obnoviť jej pôvodný vzhľad – od okien, cez fasádu, repaso- Vstupenky si záujemcovia môžu kúpiť na slovenskom konzu- Najviac zahraničných turistov vanie obkladu na rohu s Dobrovičovou ulicou, terazzové schodisko láte v NYC, tel. č.: 212-286-8434: alebo prostredníctvom internetu prichádzalo z Českej republiky, či osvetlenie átria. - Vizualizácia - Zdroj: Bezručova Invest na adrese: www.mzv.sk/cgnewyork. a to 35 %, nasledovalo Poľsko, Predsedníctvo Slovenskej republiky v EÚ začalo 1. júla a skončí Nemecko, Maďarsko, Rakúsko a 31. decembra 2016. Spojené kráľovstvo. T Ceny bývania na Sloven- Rebríček najbohatších Slovákov Liečivé účinky cesnaku sku za posledný rok narástli v Najbohatším Slovákom je Oproti predchádzajúcemu roku priemere o vyše päť percent. Spomedzi liečivých rastlín je vinové účinky. podľa slovenskej edície časopisu sa hodnota jeho majetku zvýšila Priemerná cena za štvorcový me- cesnaky jednou z najúčinnejších. Cesnak nekonzumujte vo Forbes naďalej český minister o viac ako tretinu. ter nehnuteľnosti na bývanie sa Potláča nielen infekcie, ale jeho veľkom množstve naraz na fi nancií a rodák z Bratislavy An- Za ním sa umiestnil podľa aktuálnych údajov Národ- aktívne lát- prázdny žalúdok, lebo môže drej Babiš. Medzi miliardárov spolumajiteľ fi nančnej skupiny nej banky Slovenska ku koncu ky dokážu podráždiť žalúdočnú sliznicu. následne zaradili spoluzakladateľa Penta Jaroslav Haščák s ma- septembra vyšplhala na 1 295 eur. zneškodniť Je vhodné si jeho konzumáciu skupiny HB Reavis Ivana Ch- jetkom 630 miliónov eur. Po- Medziročne zdraželo bývanie vo aj obávanú rozdeliť na viacero dávok v renka. Vyplýva to z najnovšieho radie na prvých troch miestach všetkých krajoch okrem Bansko- rakovinu. priebehu dňa tak, že si ho pridáte rebríčka najmajetnejších Slová- rebríčka najbohatších Slovákov bystrického a Košického. Cesnak do šalátov alebo iných potravín. kov, ktorý časopis zverejňuje sa rovnako ako vlani nezmenilo. T Volkswagen Slovakia po- sa na liečbu Cesnak a rakovina každoročne. „Celkový majetok 25 naj- kračuje v investíciách na Sloven- rôznych ochorení, vrátane ra- Ohľadne protirakovinových Majetok A. Babiša, ktorý bohatších Slovákov odhadujeme sku. Závod v Martine, ktorý vyrá- koviny používa už po stáročia. účinkoch cesnaku bolo vlastní skupinu Agrofert, podľa na 11,7 miliardy eur, čo je tak- ba komponenty pre prevodovky, Počas tej doby bola jeho efekti- vykonaných obrovské množstvo časopisu dosahuje 2,59 miliardy mer 15 percent z minuloročného sa mierne rozrastie. Investícia vita mnohonásobne potvrdená. štúdií. eur, čo v porovnaní s minulým výkonu slovenskej ekonomiky. si vyžiada fi nancie v objeme 5,5 Ako správne používať Účinkuje výborne pri ra- rokom predstavuje nárast takmer Firmám, ktoré majiteľom pri- milióna eur a vytvoriť by mala cesnak pri infekciách kovine hrubého čreva, pľúc, o desať percent. nášajú bohatstvo, sa väčšinou tridsať nových pracovných miest. Ak sa rozhodnete použiť prostaty, vaječníkov, močového Za A. Babišom so značným nadpriemerne darilo. Podporil Aktuálne v martinskom závode cesnak na liečbu napríklad mechúra, maternice, pečene, odstupom skončil druhý I. Ch- ich najmä dobrý rast slovenskej aj pracuje 850 ľudí. hubovitých bakteriálnych infek- ústnej dutiny, pažeráka, lym- renko, ktorého majetok vyčíslil českej ekonomiky, kde väčšina z T Martinský Volkswagen vlani cií (rôzne mykózy), potom by fatických uzlín, kože, leukémie Forbes na 1,02 miliardy eur. nich pôsobí,“ uviedol časopis. dosiahol rekord, keď tunajšia ste mali užiť aspoň 5 čerstvých a mnohých ďalších druhoch ra- fabrika zvýšila produkciu o štyri strúčikov cesnaku denne. koviny. percentá a vyrobila viac ako 36 Cesnak však musíte pred Cesnak naďalej pokračuje v Rok 2016 bude najteplejším v histórii miliónov komponentov. Tie pu- konzumáciou rozdrviť a nechať ohurovaní výskumníkov, keď tujú do vozidiel koncernových Rok 2016 bude pravdepodob- matickej dohody. postáť na vzduchu 10 až 15 na povrch vyplávajú stále nové značiek Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, ne najteplejším od doby, čo „Ďalší rok, ďalší rekord. minút, aby sa v ňom aktivovali a nové dôkazy o jeho skutočne Škoda ako aj pre modely značky existujú záznamy. Oznámila to Vysoké teploty, ktoré sme za- účinné látky. všestrannom použití. Porsche. 14. novembra Svetová meteo- znamenali v roku 2015 budú v Vtedy sa vylúči enzým aliná- Snažte sa preto, či už pri in- T Výkon vodnej dopravy na rologická organizácia (WMO), roku 2016 pravdepodobne pre- za, ktorá na vzduchu aktivuje fekciách alebo pri rakovine, Slovensku v posledných ro- ktorá je agentúrou OSN. konané,“ uviedol šéf WMO Pet- účinnú látku alicín. Alicín má ho zakomponovať do svojho koch klesá. Ministerstvo do- Predbežné úda-je zozbierané teri Taalas. „V častiach arktického protimykotické a tiež protirako- každodenného jedálnička. pravy však pripravuje zmenu. za prvých deväť mesiacov tohto Ruska boli teploty šesť až sedem Štát chce zlepšiť využitie toku roka ukazujú, že priemerná stupňov nad dlhodobým priem- Dunaja, ktorý preteká juhozá- globálna teplota je tento rok 1,2 erom. Mnoho ďalších arktick- padnou časťou krajiny, a cel- stupňa nad úrovňou pred prie- ých a subarktických regiónov v kový rozvoj vodnej dopravy na myselnou revolúciou. Rusku, na Aljaške a na severozá- Slovensku. Z eurofondov bude Teploty zostanú podľa WMO pade Kanady hlásia najmenej tri ministerstvo dopravy investovať vysoké aj v závere tohto roka, a stupne nad priemerom,“ dodal. milióny. Obnovy sa dočkajú rok 2016 tak prekoná rok vlaňajší, Podľa textu Parížskej dohody aj plavebné komory Vodného ktorý bol tiež rekordný. 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