Za Boha a Národ For God and Nation

Slovensk¥ Katolícky Sokol

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL – MEMBERSHIP 28,000 – HOME OFFICE: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Periodical Postage Paid at original entry of Passaic, N.J., 07055 and additional mailing offi ces VOLUME CII PASSAIC, N.J., MAY 15, 2013 NUMBER 4990 Introducing the Recipients of Our 2013 Slovak Catholic Sokol College, High School, and Grade School Scholarship Grants Grants of $1,000 each to recipients of our College Scholarships

Ryan Sheehan Kayla Kopchak Ashley Pinck Elena Piorkowski Zachary Chupka Parsippany, N.J. Park Ridge, N.J. Clifton, N.J. Johns Island, S.C. Douglas, Mass. Rutgers University St. Joseph’s University William Paterson University University of South Carolina Worcester Polytechnic Institute Group 1, Assembly 162 Group 1, Wreath 2 Group 1, Wreath 2 Group 2, Wreath 86 Group 3, Assembly 28 Clifton, N.J. Passaic, N.J. Passaic, N.J. Torrington, Conn. East Douglas, Mass.

Stephanie Hass Katie Ley Katie Wisdom Justin Dobbs Waukesha, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis. Daphne, Ala. Racine, Wis. University of Wisconsin Marquette University University of Alabama University of Wisconsin - Madison - Whitewater Group 4, Assembly 113 Group 4, Assembly 113 Group 4, Wreath 93 Group 4, Wreath 93 Kenosha, Wis. Kenosha, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis.

This year marks the 41st anniversary of our very generous scholarship program. Since 1972, a total of 1,943 members have been recipients of this outstanding educational fraternal benefi t. A total of $1,364,500 in scholarship grants have been awarded to date. This year, we are again pleased to asssist 78 of our young people in their quest for a good education. Our fraternal best wishes go out to all our 2013 recipients. Congratulations, happy future and Zdar Boh! (Continued on page 2) PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013 2013 Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Grants Grants of $1,000 each to recipients of our College Scholarships

Stephanie Schmidt Jan Almasy Rock Vargo Shawn Erdely Rachel Erdely Naperville, Ill. Canton, Oh. Star Junction, Pa. Perryopolis, Pa. Perryopolis, Pa. Marquette University Stark State College Washington & Jefferson College The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Duquesne University Group 4, Wreath 93 Group 5, Assembly 180 Group 6, Assembly 25 Group 6, Assembly 25 Group 6, Wreath 15 Milwaukee, Wis. Canton, Oh. Perryopolis, Pa. Perryopolis, Pa. Perryopolis, Pa.

Michael Iorio Rose Polney Jaclyn Ulichney Nicole Walsh Jessica Walsh Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Swoyersville, Pa. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Mansfi eld University Wilkes University Temple University Bloomsburg University Temple University of Pennsylvania Group 7, Assembly 201 Group 7, Assembly 59 of Pennsylvania Group 7, Assembly 59 Group 7, Assembly 86 Larksville, Pa. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Group 7, Assembly 59 Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Port Griffi th, Pa. Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Krista Alt Nicole Schoenen Bryan Matlon Mary Matlon Laurys Station, Pa. Spring Lake Park, Minn. Theresa Holthenrichs Johnstown, Pa. Acthison, Kan. Holland, Pa. Washington & Jefferson College Millersville University Minnesota State University, Benedictine College of Pennsylvania Mankato Johnson & Wales University Group 9, Assembly 74 Group 11,Wreath 47 Group 12, Wreath 13 Scalp Level, Pa. Group 10, Assembly 78 Group 11, Assembly 34 Minneaoplis, Minn. Bethlehem, Pa. Minneapolis, Minn. Philadelphia, Pa. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013 PAGE 3

2013 Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Grants Grants of $1,000 each to recipients of our College Scholarships

Angela Fleming Olivia Sieff Anette Fogle Michael Bacha Lindsay Adams West Miffl in, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa. Madisonville, La. Akron, Oh. Plain City, Oh. Point Park University Indiana University Louisiana State University Baldwin Wallace University Duquesne University Group 14, Assembly 295 of Pennsylvania Group 15, Assembly 96 Group 17, Assembly 108 Group 17, Wreath 54 Duquesne, Pa. Group 14, Wreath 22 Niagara Falls, N.Y,. Youngstown, Oh. Youngstown, Oh. Pittsburgh, Pa. The Theodore and Mary Jane Rich Memorial Scholarships - $2,500 grant The Emil Slavik Memorial for studies in the medical fi eld Scholarship Grant of $2,500

Terri Brincko Poland, Oh. Youngstown State University Group 17, Wreath 54 Youngstown, Oh. Daniel Velky Dorothy DiMarino Kevin Matlon Charissa Perzel The Doctors’ Lesko Stratford, Conn. Wickliffe, Oh. Whippany, N.J. Blaine, Minn. University of Connecticut Cleveland State University Misericordia University University of St. Thomas Medical Memorial Group 2, Wreath 39 Group 5, Wreath 153 Group 1, Assembly 24 Group 11, Wreath 47 Scholarship Grant Bridgeport, Conn. Parma, Oh. Boonton, N.J. Minneapolis, Minn. of $1,000 Slovak Catholic Sokol Memorial The Joseph & Mary Spernoga Scholarship Grant of $1,000 Memorial Scholarship Grant of $500

Jill Jonda Tessa M. Sghiatti Jessica Dobbs Justin Blosser Youngstown, Oh. Canton, Ga. Racine, Wis. Atlanta, Ga. Youngstown State University University of Georgia University of Wisconsin - Madison Kentucky Wesleyan College Group 17, Wreath 54 Group 7, Assembly 201 Group 4, Wreath 93 Group 5, Assembly 180 Youngstown, Oh. Larksville, Pa. Milwaukee, Wis. Canton, Oh. (Continued on page 8) PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013 REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol and Slovak life of God ...

Joseph J. Hornack, Slovak cultural area community. He serves as a delegate of the Slovak Gospel for the Solemnity activist, honored in Cleveland Cultural Garden as part of the Cleveland Cultural Garden Well-known American Slovak cultural activist, Jo- Federation. of Pentecost -May 19th seph J. Hornack of Independence, Oh. was honored at a On the local level, Brother Joe was an early sup- John 20:19-23 dinner given in his honor on April 22 in Cleveland, Oh. porter of the work of the Cleveland, Ohio - Bratislava, A reading from the holy Gospel Hosted by the Cleveland Chapter of the Czechoslovak Sister Cities group and participated in the according to John Society of Arts & Sciences, Brother Hornack, who is our founding of the Surname Location Reference project as long-time Sokol of Wreath 34, was feted for his many well as a variety of projects of the Western Reserve His- On the evening efforts in promoting the rich history, traditions and heri- torical Society. In her remarks at the dinner, Paula Tilisky of that fi rst day of the week, tage of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. In attendance summed up Brother Joe’s dedication to the Slovak com- when the doors were locked, at the dinner was Brother Hornack’s wife of 59 years, munity and its many projects. where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Dolores as well as their children and grandchildren in A proud Slovak fraternalist, in addition to the Slo- vak Catholic Sokol, Brother Joe enjoys membership in Jesus came and stood in their midst addition to his many friends and admirers. Since 2002, and said to them,”Peace be with you.” Brother Hornack has served as the associate director of the First Catholic Slovak Union and the First Catholic When he had said this, The Slovak Institute located at the Benedictine Abbey of Slovak Ladies Association. He is a credit to the high he showed them his hands St. Andrew Svorad in Cleveland. Through his hard work ideals of the fraternal benefi t system in general and in and his side. and expertise, he has helped to rejuvenate and reorganize Slovak fraternalism in particular. As a faith-fi lled indi- The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. this great museum and archival center of the American vidual, Brother Joe is a daily communicant and serves as Jesus said to them again, Slovak community. a Eucharistic Minister at his home parish of St. Michael “Peace be with you. Born in Cleveland in 1933, Joe’s paternal grandpar- the Archangel in Independence, Oh. We join his many As the Father has sent me, ents were natives of Krakovny in western Slovakia, while friends and admirers in offering sincere congratula- so I send you.” And when he had said this, his maternal grandparents hailed from southern Bohemia, tions and best wishes to him as he anticipates celebrat- ing his 80th birthday later this year. His contribution to he breathed on them and said to them, near Ceske Budejovice. A graduate of Benedictine High “Receive the Holy Spirit. School, Joe served in the military during the Korean War. the American Slovak community is immense. We thank Whose sins you forgive He served in research with Republic Steel which became him for his dedication and pray that God will continue are forgiven them, LTV Steel, before retiring in 1989. Joe and his wife, Do- to bless him with good health and happiness in the years and whose sins you retain lores grew up in the same Buckeye Road Slovak neigh- ahead. Zdar Boh! are retained.” borhood of Cleveland and were schoolmates at the for- The Gospel of the Lord. mer St. Benedict School. As children, they participated Scholarly symposium honors in Christmas pageants and later attended Slovak picnics Slovak Institute jubilee Gospel for the Solemnity of the and dances. They both grew up in households where Slo- The Pontifi cal Slovak College of SS. Cyril and vak customs were celebrated. Over the years, Joe has en- Methodius in Rome in cooperation with the Theologi- Most Holy Trinity– May 26th joyed a keen interest in genealogy and archival study. He cal Faculty of SS. Cyril and Methodius of Komenius John 16:12-15 has been a member of the Czechoslovak Genealogical University in Bratislava, will host an international sym- A reading from the holy Gospel Society International since 1989 and has been a speaker posium chronicling the 50th anniversary of the dedica- according to John at several conferences hosted by the society including tion of the Slovak Institute of SS. Cyril and Methodius, Chicago in 1995, Minneapolis in 1997 and Cleveland May 17-18, 2013. The two-day conference will bring Jesus said to his disciples: in 2009 where he also served as a co-organizer. Through together scholars from a number of countries includ- “I have much more to tell you, his efforts, a number of important books on Slovak his- ing the United States, Slovakia, but you cannot bear it now. tory have been translated into English and he himself Austria and Italy. The confer- But when he comes, has penned numerous articles over the years on Slovak ence will review not only the the Spirit of truth, culture and history, especially related to the Cleveland history of the Slovak Ustav and he will guide you to all truth. college but of the historical, He will not speak on his own, but he will speak what he hears, scholarly entity which devel- and will declare to you the things oped in the Eternal City, neces- that are coming. sitated by the Communist take- He will glorify me, over of all Catholic institutions because he will take in the then, . The Slovak Institute has from what is mine evolved into an international body of Slovak scholars and declare it to you. who have promoted the advancement and study of Slo- Everything that the Father has is mine, vak history and culture over the past half-century. The for this reason Slovak Institute has published the annual Slovak Stud- I told you that he will take ies series over the years. from what is mine and declare it to you.” The conference opens on May 17 in the aula of The Gospel of the Lord. the Ponitifi cal Slovak College located on Via M.D.Brun Barbantini in Rome. The opening session begins with the welcome by the Rev. Msgr. Vladimir Stahovec, rec- New Bishop appointed to Presov Archeparchy tor. He will introduce the fi rst presenter, Cardinal who will discuss the history of the Slovak In- On Apil 19, ap- Kosice. In 2006, he received a li- stitute and its place in Slovak history. Cardinal Tomko, pointed the Rev. , S.J. centiate in Eastern Church History retired of the Congregation for the Evangeliza- as the new of the from the Pontifi cal Oriental Insti- tion of Peoples, was a founder of the Slovak Institute a Byzantine Catholic Archdiocese of tute in Rome. He served as the as- half century ago. Emilia Hrabovec of Austria will pres- Presov. He will seve as auxiliary sistant spiritual director at the Rus- ent a study on the relations between the Holy See and to Metropolitan Archbishop Jan sicum and worked at Vatican Radio. geo-political demographics which led to the founding of Babyak, S.J. The 39-year-old will Since Dec. 1, 2011, he has been the the Slovak Institute. Stefan Turansky will present the his- be Slovakia’s youngest bishop. director of the Center of Spirituality tory of the formation of the minor seminary which was A native of Kezmarok, Bishop- - East and West in Kosice. staffed by the Salesians of St. John Bosco in the early designate Milan was born there Bishop-designate Milan will be years of the Slovak Institute. A presentation by Zlatko Nov. 18, 1973. In 1992, he entered consecrated a Bishop with Arch- Kubanovic will detail the history of the Slovak Salesian the Byzantine Catholic Seminary bishop Jan Babyak, S.J. presiding fathers and brothers who faithfully staffed the Institute in Presov. In 1995, he entered the on June 1 at the Byzantine Catho- over the years. novitiate of the Society of Jesus in lic Basilica in Lutine in eastern A special feature of the conference will be the lec- Trnava. On Nov. 11, 2000 he was Slovakia. With his appointment, ture by Professor Anthony Bonta of Calumet College of ordained a Deacon. On July 1, Slovakia will now have four active St. Joseph in Whiting, Ind. Professor Bonta will recall the 2001, Byzantine Catholic Bishop Byzantine Catholic bishops. Our A grateful Joseph J. Hornack, center, acknowledges close cooperation and support of the American Slovak Milan Chautur, C.Ss.R. ordained congratulations and prayerful best the tribute at the dinner hosted in his honor in Cleve- community in the establishment and construction of the him a priest in the Cathedral of the wishes go out to Bishop-designate land. (Continued on page 13) Nativity of the Mother of God in Milan. Na mnohaja a blahaja lieta! SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013 PAGE 5

Thoughts from our Supreme Chaplain May 27: Remember Them The Memorial Day custom of Mother’s Day should be decorating the graves of the dead From the Desk of the Supreme President more than just one day with fl owers dates back to classical Thoughts on Fraternalism times. by Rev. Andrews S. Hvozdovic In Greece, women who were the by Larry M. Glugosh Mother’s Day is a celebration tion by the 1920s. Jarvis’ holiday was closest relatives to dead persons paid On behalf of our family, I would like to extend our best honoring mothers and motherhood, adopted by other countries and it is their last respects by crowning the wishes to all of the mothers and grandmothers within the Slovak maternal bonds, and the infl uence now celebrated all over the world. In head with fl owers. In Rome, mourn- Catholic Sokol and sincerely hope you enjoyed of mothers in this tradition, each person offers a gift, ing friends and relatives carried your special Mother’s Day celebration. society. It is card, or remembrance toward their wreaths of fl owers to the home of It is a truly a wonderful day to honor the celebrated on mothers, grandmothers, and/or mater- the dead person, covering his couch women in our families for all of their daily sac- various days in nal fi gure on mother’s day. with leaves and blossoms. rifi ce, commitment, devotion and most impor- many parts of When someone believes in us, In the United States women who tantly love throughout the year. Whether the the world, most when someone is in our corner, we brought fl owers to the graves of sol- day is spent with our mothers, grandmothers, commonly in feel strengthened. We feel encour- diers killed in the Civil War were godmothers, sisters, aunts or wives, it is very March, April aged. We feel confi dent. We believe responsible for giving the custom important to let them know how much we love or May. It we can make it, and we experience national prominence. them and appreciate all the things they do for us complements victory. When that someone is our In 1863 women from Columbus, every day. For some of us, it is a time to refl ect and pray for the Father’s Day, a Mother, we are even more joyfully Missouri laid fl owers on the graves souls of those special women who have passed away. They may similar celebration honoring fathers. confi dent. of both Union and Confederate sol- not be with us in person, however we cherish, honor and respect Mother’s Day is an American in- Dear God, thank you for so much diers. In April, 1865 women led by their legacy and the time they spent with us. May their love and vention. It is not directly descended for the gift of our Mothers. Thank Mrs. Sue Landon Vaughn, a descen- passion for life continue in the hearts and minds of their children from the many celebrations of moth- you for their faith in us, their hopes dant of the second President, John and grandchildren. ers and motherhood that have oc- for us, and their love for us. They mir- Adams, decorated the graves of sol- In addition to our Mother’s Day celebration this month, we curred throughout the world over ror Mary’s love for Your Son Jesus, diers at Vicksburg. will also pay tribute to our veterans in a few weeks during the thousands of years, such as the Greek standing behind us in our hopes and In June, other women from Vir- Memorial Day long weekend. I am confi dent that many families cult to Cybele, the Roman festival dreams, as she supported Jesus, and ginia honored the dead at the Con- will take a little extra time to refl ect and appreciate our armed of Hilaria, or the Christian Mother- standing next to us in our trials and federate Cemetery in Winchester forces. It is important that we remember and recognize those ing Sunday celebration. Despite this, struggles, as she stood by her Son at which is said to be the fi rst cemetery individuals in our community, who have served to protect and in some countries Mother’s Day has the cross. They rejoice with us in our for dead soldiers in the South. uphold our democracy, safety and way of life. I am personally become synonymous with these older successes, as Mary rejoiced with ex- The fi rst offi cial observance of grateful for our good fortune and wonderful blessings, as a result traditions. ceeding joy in her risen Son. Memorial Day was conducted by of the sacrifi ce, commitment and dedication of these individuals. The modern holiday of Mother’s Through the intercession of the Grand Army at Arlington Cem- I sincerely hope your long weekend celebrations are memorable, Day was fi rst celebrated in 1908, Blessed Mother Mary, we ask You etery in 1868. However, it was not safe and enjoyable. when Anna Jarvis held a memorial to bless all Mothers with the gift until years later that the individual I would like to congratulate our 2013 Slovak Catholic Sokol for her mother in America. She then of Your love this Mother’s Day states declared Memorial Day a le- scholarship recipients. Our Supreme Vice President, Julie Ann began a campaign to make “Moth- month of May. May each of them gal holiday. Dobbs chaired our annual meeting on Saturday, May 4th using er’s Day” a recognized holiday in feel Your love in their hearts, Your Today, Memorial Day always our conference call capabilities. In attendance was our Supreme the United States. Although she was peace in their minds, and Your love falls on the last Monday in May, Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., our Chairperson of Su- successful in 1914, she was already in their spirits. In Jesus’ name we and that means another long holiday preme Auditors, Michael J.Horvath, our General Counsel, John disappointed with it commercializa- pray. AMEN. weekend. D. Pogorelec and myself. During the meeting, we reviewed the College, High School and Grade School applications and select- ed our 2013 recipients. There were many deserving candidates and we selected some very good recipients. It was a challenge at times because there were some very good entries, however we had to make our fi nal recommendations based on fi nancial need, fraternal activity and academic merit. As in the past, we will post the award winners in our newspaper and annual review book at the end of the year. To conclude, I hope you enjoy the rest of May and have a safe, memorable and enjoyable Memorial Day long weekend. As well I hope to see you soon at one of our many fraternal events in the coming months, especially our 2013 International Bowling Tournament which is being held in Buffalo, N.Y., the weekend of May 17-19th. May God bless all of you! Zdar Boh!

Friends of Slovakia to host gala dinner on June 14 in Arlington, Va. Friends of Slovakia in co- First Catholic Slovak Union who operation with the Slovak Em- will receive the Slovak American bassy in Washington, D.C. will of the Year Award. Mr. Rajec is host its 4th Slovak American our Sokol of Wreath 93 in Mil- Awards Dinner on Friday, June waukee, Wis. 14 at the Washington Golf & Other honorees will include Country Club in Arlington, Va. Anton Zajac, president, ESET This year’s event will celebrate North America and Milan Filo, the 20th anniversary of Slova- chairman of the Board of ECO- kia’s Independence. The 2013 Invest. The Culture/Education Slovak American gala dinner is Award will be presented to the organized to publicly recognize Slovak American Foundation. leading personalities, who have The evening begins with a re- made outstanding contributions ception at 6:30 p.m. followed to the deepening of the relations by dinner at 7:30 p.m. For ticket between the United States and information contact tuckintl@ra- Slovakia. dix. net. Tickets for the black tie The keynote address at the din- event are $150.00 per person or ner will be given by George F. $250.00 per couple. Babcoke, senior vice president Friends of Slovakia is an inde- As we observe Memorial Day this year on Monday, May 27th, let us remember the generations of Sokol - Europe & Global Operations pendent, non-profi t organization members who have championed freedom and our American way of life and have made the supreme sacri- Services and past president, U.S. founded in 2001 that seeks to fi ce. Eternal is their memory. The above attractive sketch is the work of the late gifted artist and well-known Steel Kosice. promote friendship and under- Philadelphia fraternal activist, Steven J. Sroba. He was a long-time member of Assembly 48 in Philadelphia Among the honorees at this standing between Slovakia and and participated in Sokol activities all his life until his death in 1995. year’s dinner will be Andrew M. the United States - two countries Rajec, national president of the with shared common values. PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013

annual Slovak Day Picnic at St. Sa- sokol.org/2013festival. Sokol va’s Picnic Grounds, 2151 Wallings FRI.JUNE 28 Road, Broadview Heights, Oh., Q Quarterly meeting of the Slovak From the Supreme Physical Fitness Board noon to 8 p.m., Slovak food and Catholic Sokol Supreme Board of Calendar pastries, music by Johnny Pastirik, Directors at the Best Western Ge- Stewardship and the Slovak Catholic Sokol for information call (440)886-4828. netti Hotel & Conference Center, by Nancy Kropolinsky MAY 17-19 MON.JUNE 10 Wilkes-Barre, Pa. beginning at 9 Recently, the pastor of my local parish has been delivering Q 67th International Bowling Q Wreath 111 meeting and social a.m. messages pertaining to stewardship. As I have been listening to Tournament, competition at Air- with the theme “Picnic with Dad” at JUNE 28-30 the weekly sermons, I kept refl ecting on ways involvement with port Bowling Lanes, bowlers the American Slovak Home, 2915 Q 26th International Softball Tour- the Slovak Catholic Sokol leads to display- housed at the Holiday Inn Airport Broadway Ave., Lorain, Oh. begin- nament in Drifton, Pa. participants ing actions of stewardship. Webster defi nes Hotel, Buffalo, N.Y., for informa- ning at 6:30 p.m. housed at Genetti’s Best Western in Christian Stewardship as the responsibility tion call Supreme Sports Director FRI.JUNE 14 Hazleton, Pa. that Christians have in maintainng and using Edward Moeller (412)881-3506. Q Friends of Slovakia Awards Din- SAT.JULY 13 wisely the gifts that God has bestowed. This SAT.MAY 18 ner celebrating the 20th anniversary Q 40th annual Summer Festi- includes traditional Christian Ministries that Q Slavic American Sokol Club’s of Slovakia’s independence at the val of the Sisters of SS. Cyril and share the resources of treasure, time and tal- annual Children’s Masquerade Ball Washington Golf & Country Club, Methodius on the grounds of their ent. Being a member of the Slovak Catholic “Detsky Karneval” at St. Luke’s 3017 North Glebe Rd., Arlington, Motherhouse, Villa Sacred Heart, Sokol is a natural catalyst to performing ac- Orthodox Church Hall, 7801 Va., reception at 6:30 p.m., dinner Danville, Pa. beginning at 10 a.m., tions of stewardship. Georgetown Pike, McLean, Va., at 7:30 p.m. For information contact concluding with Mass to satisfy the All individuals have natural talents and gifts which are admission $4.00; call (571)249- [email protected]. Sunday obligation in the Basilica meant to be shared and passed on to others. Several upcoming 1727 or www.SlavicAmericanSo- SAT.JUNE 15 of SS. Cyril and Methodius at 5:30 events can lend themselves to stewardship by sharing your tal- kol. org. Q Simply Slavic Heritage Festival p.m. ent as a walker, bowler, baseball player, golfer, gymnast, track SUN.MAY 26 in downtown Youngstown, Oh. be- JULY 16-20 athlete or driller. Being a spectator at any of these events is an- Q Most Holy Trinity Parish Picnic ginning at noon, refreshments, en- Q 46th International Slet at Slippery other way to share your time. We belong to a fraternal organiza- on the parish grounds, 18 Trin- tertainment and arts and crafts, for Rock University in Slippery Rock, tion that prides itself on the camaraderie developed among its ity Plaza, Yonkers, N.Y. noon to information call Loretta Ekoniak Pa. closing exhibition on Friday members. Attending any of the sporting events provides the op- 6 p.m.; advance tickets adults (330)549-3760. evening, July 19 beginning at 6 p.m. portunity to reminisce with friends, share some expert advice to $20.00, $25.00 at the door, children JUNE 25-30 THURS.JULY 18 novice athletes or develop new yearly traditions and memories. age 12 and under free of charge; for Q 2013 Sports Festival hosted by Q 90th annual Pittsburgh Slovak Finally, sharing the resource of treasurer can be accomplished reservations call (914)476-0388. the American Sokol beginning with Day observance at Kennywood through donations to the Slovak Catholic Sokol Museum Me- SUN.JUNE 2 opening at Hart Park, with activities Park, West Miffl in, Pa. beginning at morial Scholarship Fund or to making a donation to the Feed My Q Wreath 81 meeting in the Sacred at State Fair Park, Discovery World 12 noon; Mass celebrated at 4 p.m. Sheep Food Pantry, a nonprofi t organization in Slippery Rock, Heart Rose Room, 1723 LaPorte Museum, downtown food tour, SUN.JULY 21 Pa. chosen as a recipient during our upcoming 46th International Ave., Whiting, Ind. beginning at 1 Miller Brewery tour, with clos- Q 40th annual Slovak Day obser- Slet. Whichever method fi ts best, I invite all to display some p.m. ing events at the Hyatt Hotel, Mil- vance of the Diocese of Gary at the measure of stewardship by getting involved in any of the follow- SUN. JUNE 9 waukee, Wis. for information call Salvatorian Shrine of Our Lady of ing upcoming Sokol events: Q Cleveland Slovak Radio Club’s (708)255-5397, www.american- Czestochowa, 5755 Pennsylvania May 17-19, our 67th Bowling Tournament, Buffalo, N.Y. St., Merrillville, Ind., Mass at 10:30 June 28-30, our 26th Softball Tournament, Hazleton, Pa. a.m. followed by luncheon and cul- July 16-20, our 46th International Slet, Slippery Rock, Pa. NEW BUSINESS SUBMITTED IN APRIL 2013 tural program. August 9-11, our 58th Golf Tournament, Barnsville, Pa. RECOMMENDERS CITY/STATE CERTIFICATES VOLUME POINTS AUG.9-11 Our on-going Sokol Walking Program James T. Genosky Minneapolis, MN 2 $10 000 101 Q 58th International Golf Tourna- Our on-going Museum Memorial Scholarship Donation Home Office Passaic, NJ 1 50 000 ment at Mountain Valley Golf Re- Have a wonderful spring and summer season and I hope to see Larrie Marie Hornacek Barberton, OH 1 10 100 215 sort, Hazleton, Pa. you at our various upcoming Sokol events. Zdar Boh! Karen Hutnick Canton, OH 2 10 000 83 Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic Wilkes-Barre, PA 1 10 000 87 William J. Karlik Pittsburgh PA 1 10 000 91 Slovak Heritage Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania Frank E. Macey Reading, PA 2 10 000 126 Eric C. Topczij Clifton, NJ 1 5,000 72

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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 The annual meeting of the Slovak Heritage Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania was held recently at the Ramada Inn in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Offi cers and board members elected for 2013 are shown above Member of the Catholic Press and include, seated, l-r, Dorothy Sullivan, Recording Secretary Anna M. Hudock, Dinner Chairper- Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's son Elaine Palischak, Society Chairperson Professor Philip R. Tuhy, Membership Chairperson Mary Association of America Migatulski, and Financial Advisor Magdalen M. Benish. Standing, l-r, Joseph Kowatch, Benevolent Chairperson Constance Pleniak, Society Chaplain, Rev. John Albosta, Education Co-Chairperson Proprietor and Publisher Andrew Sofranko, Michael Stretanski, Anthony Palischak, Corresponding Secretary Bernadette SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL Yencha, Treasurer Jackson Hendershot and Public Relations Director William A. Zdancewicz. Not P.O. Box 899 shown, Education Co-Chairperspn Helen Savinski. The Slovak Heritage Society was founded dur- 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 ing the American Bicentennial in 1976 by Monsignor Francis J. Beeda, S.T.L. and Slovak cultural Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 activists. The group’ mission is “to advance an awareness of the Slovak heritage and culture among WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org all people by means of education and social interaction.” For additional information on the society’s program and seasonal Slovak cultural events, visit its website: www.shsnep.org. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013 PAGE 7

At the Jake Kislan Softball Complex Fraternal Activities in Connecticut Our 26th International Softball Tournament is Group 2 Corner set for the weekend of June 28-30 in Drifton, Pa. by Eileen S. Wilson By Edward D. Moeller Supreme Director of Sports & Athletics This year’s 26th Slovak Catholic Sokol International ings at the hotel. On Saturday evening, we will feature Patronal Feast Softball Tournament is scheduled for the weekend of a buffet dinner poolside at the hotel Wreath 1 of Bridgeport, Conn. commemorated and celebrated the June 28th through the 30th. The site for this year’s event I am sure that the 2012 championship teams will feast day of our patroness, St. Frances of Rome on her actual feast, will be the Jake Kislan Softball Complex in Drifton, PA. all be prepared to defend their respective titles. A Mass Saturday, March 9. We participated in the 8 a.m. Mass at Holy Name Our 2013 tournament headquarters will be at the Best to satisfy the Sunday Obligation will be celebrated at of Jesus Church in Stratford. The pastor, the Rev. Andrew Marus cel- Western Genetti Inn & Suites Hotel located just minutes the Jake Kislan Softball Com- ebrated the liturgy for the living and deceased members of our Wreath. from the fi elds. plex on Saturday afternoon, dur- Concelebrating was the Rev. Robert Maty. The offertory gifts were Our 2013 International tournament will once again ing a formal break in our tourna- presented by the president, Eileen S. Wilson. Founded in 1906, when feature both a men’s and women’s team competition. As ment competition. our organization decided to accept female members at its 1908 con- in the past, we will allow Groups to submit up to four (4) Information may be vention, the Sokolky were accepted as Wreath 1 and is traditionally teams. found on the Slovak Catholic known as “The Mother of the Slovak Catholic Sokol.” This year’s competition will begin at 8:00 a.m. on Sokol website. All tournament Following the liturgy we continued with our traditional gift- Saturday, June 29th and will continue throughout the day. entry forms must be returned bearing visits to our long-term, home-bound and health-care resident We will utilize all available fi elds throughout the day with to me with their entry fee per senior Sokolky. Each received an Easter bag fi lled with an assortment the Semi-fi nal and Final games scheduled for Saturday team, no later than Wednes- of Easter candy along with a box of delicious Kolace. Our out-of-town evening or Sunday morning. (Depending on the number day, May 29th. Please make Sister Sokolky each received an Easter card. We, those who visit and of team entries) As in the past, we will use a double elimi- your checks payable to: Slovak Catholic Sokol - those who are visited, look forward to this fraternal outreach program. nation format. Sports Account and send same to my home address This has been a long-time practice of our Wreath for many, many years Lodging will be the responsibility of each Group. at: 2821 Waterman Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15227. now. The necessary arrangements have been made at the Best This year, the cost of each team’s entry is $400.00 We are also pleased to offer prayerful best wishes to our Sister Western Genetti Inn & Suites, however you must contact before the deadline date and $450.00 per team after Sokolka, Mary Silorski who is a member of Wreath 1. She will cel- me to secure your team’s lodging before May 29th. The the May 29th deadline date. ebrate her 100th birthday on June 1. She has been a faithful member of hotel is located at 1341 North Church Street, Hazleton, If you have further questions or concerns please Wreath 1 for many decades. May God continue to bless her with good PA 18202. As in the past, the Supreme Assembly man- do not hesitate to contact me directly at my home at health and happiness. aged by the Tournament Director, will cover the cost of (412) 881- 3506. I look forward to seeing you at this Another member of Wreath 1, Diane Golias and her husband, the rooms. (4 participants per room) In addition, a break- year’s exciting 26th International Softball Tournament Richard Cordeior welcomed their fi rst child, a son Colin Michael on fast will be available both Saturday and Sunday morn- in Hazleton. Zdar Boh! March 18, 2013. We also extend best wishes to a well-known Group 2 Sokolka who enjoys membership in Assembly 33, in Ansonia, Conn., Attorney Martha Dulla, Esq. Martha and Carl Andrade will be married on July Lodge Jottings 46th Slet Outreach Project 13. Following the ceremony in church, the couple will be honored at Our upcoming 46th International Slet, scheduled for July the Grassy Hill Lodge in Derby, Conn. where Martha is the owner. BRIDGEPORT, CONN. 16-20 at Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, Pa., is fast May their love for each other continue to grow as the years go by. approaching. By this time, Group participants should be practic- Happy future and Zdar Boh! Wreath 1 ing and preparing for this exciting event. The Slet is not only an Assembly No. 9, Inc. opportunity to display our athletic talents, but also it is an op- As has been our longstand- portunity to share and expand our Slovak Catholic Sokol ideals Scholarly symposium honors Slovak Institute jubilee ing fraternal tradition, scholar- and values. ship grants will be available to Thus, in keeping with the best traditions of fraternal out- (Continued from page 4) Ustav into what is today the Pon- members of either lodge. Each reach and concern for others, the Supreme Physical Fitness Slovak Institute under the leader- tifi cal Slovak College of SS. Cyril grant is a one-time only scholar- Board is requesting that each Group make a monetary donation ship of the late Bishop Andrew G. and Methodius. It was Blessed ship of $200.00 and is available to the North Butler County Feed My Sheep Cupboard. This facil- Grutka, fi rst Bishop of Gary, Ind. Pope John Paul II who elevated to members currently enrolled in ity is located is downtown Slippery Rock and each month serves A presentation by Jozef M. Ry- the status of the Institute to that of college or a Catholic high school. about 180 low income individuals and families in need. Dona- dlo, a member of Slovakia’s Par- a Pontifi cal collage in 1997. Pavol Members must have a permanent tions generated from individuals, Wreaths and Assemblies are liament and an early collaborator Jakubcin will discuss the efforts life insurance policy with a face also encourged. We ask that those who would like to support this of the Slovak Institute will recall of the Communist government’s amount of at least $3,000 and outreach project make checks payable to: North Butler County the rich treasury of publications effort to infi ltrate the work of the have been a member for at least Feed My Sheep Cupboard and send same to Nancy Kropolin- published by the Slovak Institute. Slovak clergy and religious in ex- fi ve(5) years to apply. sky, 874 Bears Den Road, Youngstown, OH 44511. Deadline More than one million books have ile. To request an application, call for contributions is June 30, 2013. The total amount collected been published, including all the The conference will conclude Judith A. Salamon at (203)333- for this charity will be presented during the opening ceremonies Post Vatican II liturgical books with an afternoon concelebrated 3716 or Eileen S. Wilson at of our 46th Slet scheduled for Tuesday, July 16. Supporting this in Slovak. It is one of the great- Mass on May 18 in the college (203)378-8837. Applicants charity is a wonderful example of our concern for those less for- est legacies of the Ustav. Luboslav Chapel with Cardinal Jozef Tom- should indicate whether they re- tunate in the community. I look forward to hearing from all 19 Hromjak will offer a presentation ko as principal celebrant followed quire the college or Catholic high of our organization’s Groups and am honored to introduce the on the charismatic life and legacy by a dinner. Our organization has school form, and the address to Slovak Catholic Sokol to such a valuable organization. of the late Monsignor Stefan Na- been invited to participate in this which it should be mailed. The “Success in life has nothing to do with what you gain in life halka, a founder and fi rst rector of conference given the fact that over completed application must be or accomplish yourself. It’s what you do for others...” - Danny the Slovak Institute. Another pre- the course of the past half century, returned by our June 9, 2013 Thomas sentation will be given by Bishop we have supported and promoted meeting for consideration. Zdar Boh! Stefan Vrablec, a former rector the work of the Slovak Institute Wreath 1 and Assembly No. Nancy Kropolinsky and now a retired Auxiliary Bish- in Rome. Copies of our organiza- 9, Inc. are pleased to assist our Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board op of the Archdiocese of Trnava, tion’s history and publications will young people in their quest for a will recall the post-Vatican II litur- be exhibited at the conference. We good education. gical reform efforts of the Ustav congratulate Monsignor Stahovec and that means that the offi cers project, our Wreath will be col- and role of Slovak clergy in exile. and all those who will participate Zdar Boh! are making plans for our annual lecting monetary donations in Marek Haratim will offer the his- in this historic conference in the Judith A. Salamon picnic scheduled for Sunday, Au- support of our local food pantry. tory of the evolution of the Slovak Eternal City. Eileen S. Wilson gust 4. We encourage our mem- Thank you for your generous bers to attend the meeting and support. We know that our mem- WHITING, IND. spend an enjoyable afternoon of bers will be generous as hunger YOUR BENEFICIARIES Wreath 81 traditional Sokol fraternal fellow- never takes a vacation. ship. Sophie Dybel will serve as As always, we send cheerful When was the last time you looked at your des ig nat ed ben efi - The next meeting of our hostess for this meeting. As is our best wishes to our ill and home- cia ries on your valu able Sokol insurance pol i cy? How im por tant Wreath is scheduled for Sunday, tradition, following our meeting bound members. We always re- is it? Just think about how much your life has changed. Have you June 2 at the Sacred Heart Rose we will enjoy refreshments and member you in prayer. married, divorced, had children, maybe you lost a loved one? Room located 1723 LaPorte games will be played. An enjoy- This is an item you should con sid er an nu al ly. If you do need to Avenue beginning at 1 p.m. All able afternoon is assured. Zdar Boh! make changes to any of your poli cies, contact the Home Of fi ce members are cordially invited to A reminder to our members Judy Strisko at 800-886-7656. attend. Summer is fi nally on its way that as part of our care and share Recording Secretary PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013

Recipients of our 2013 Abbot Jerome M. Koval, O.S.B. Memorial Catholic High School Grant of $500 each

Kara Saranich Kaitlin Trokan Alexandra L. Stecker Janssen Douglas Hutnick David S. Iskra, Jr. St. Joseph High School Catholic Memorial High School Pius XI High School St. Thomas Aquinas High School Holy Redeemer High School Group 2, Wreath 1 Group 4, Wreath 93 Group 4, Wreath 93 Group 5, Assembly 180 Group 7, Assembly 59 Bridgeport, Conn. Milwaukee, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis. Canton, Oh. Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

Christian Nonnemacher Adriana E. Wesolowski Carly Jablonski Marian High School Holy Redeemer High School Brianna Marie Geissler Donald C. Geissler Berks Catholic High School Little Flower High School Roman Catholic High School Group 7, Assembly 59 Group 7, Assembly 86 Group 12, Wreath 155 Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Port Griffi th, Pa. Group 12, Assembly 48 Group 12, Assembly 48 Reading, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa. Philadelphia, Pa.

Carter John Kovalcik Andrew J. Babik Michael J. Carbon Jacob R. Sebest Joseph M. Sebest, III University of Detroit Jesuit Cardinal Mooney High School St. Edward High School Ursuline High School Ursuline High School High School & Academy Group 17, Assembly 108 Group 17, Wreath 54 Group 17, Wreath 107 Group 17, Wreath 107 Group 16, Assembly 36 Youngstown, Oh. Youngstown, Oh. Youngstown, Oh. Youngstown, Oh. Detroit, Mich.

(Continued on page 10) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013 PAGE 9 Scenes of the Annual Easter Egg Hunt Hosted by Assembly 25 & Wreath 15 Slovak Catholic Sokol Club + Perryopolis, Pa. + Saturday, March 23 PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013

Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Grants Catholic Grade School grants of $250 each

Rebecca Hess Viera Pulver Ava Rose Matthews John W. Pollack Christian Kowatch St. Catherine of Siena School Oak Knoll School St. Anthony School St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School Sacred Heart School Group 1, Assembly 162 of the Holy Child Group 1, Assembly 219 Group 1, Assembly 219 Group 1, Assembly 219 Clifton, N.J. Group 1, Assembly 182 Yonkers, N.Y. Yonkers, N.Y. Yonkers, N.Y. New York, N.Y.

Ethan Romagnoli Timothy J. Romagnoli James Baril Anthony Weaver Faith Michaleen Myles Transfi guration School Transfi guration School St. Peter & St.Francis School St. Anna School Holy Cross School Group 1, Assembly 219 Group 1, Assembly 219 Group 2, Wreath 86 Group 3, Wreath 18 Group 4, Assembly 257 Yonkers, N.Y. Yonkers, N.Y. Torrington, Conn. East Douglas, Mass. Chicago, Ill.

Emma Faith Roberts Jacsen Davis Brown Logan Kuch Daniel G. Balas Jenna M. Iskra St. Joseph Academy St. Francis School St. Gabriel School St. Nicholas/St. Mary School Good Shepherd Academy Group 4, Assemby 113 Group 4, Assembly 11 Group 6, Assembly 163 Group 7, Assembly 59 Group 7, Assembly 59 Kenosha, Wis. Chicago, Ill. Donora, Pa. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013 PAGE 11

Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Grants Catholic Grade School grants of $250 each

Hunter M. Wesolowski Anjelita E. Paul Jack Dwinnell Jordan L. Kotvas Lexington Meder Good Shepherd Academy Good Shepherd School St. Michael School St. Patrick School St. Therese School Group 7, Assembly 86 Group 10, Assembly 255 Group 11, Assembly 34 Group 14, Wreath 22 Group 14, Wreath 22 Port Griffi th, Pa. Egypt, Pa. Minneapolis, Minn. Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa.

Isabella Meder Adeline G. Fogle Angelee Blasko Gianna Gordulic Jarett Gordulic St. Therese School St. Peter School St. Charles School St. Charles School St. Charles School Group 14, Wreath 22 Group 15, Assembly 96 Group 17, Wreath 54 Group 17, Wreath 54 Group 17, Wreath 54 Pittsburgh, Pa. Niagara Falls, N.Y. Youngstown, Oh. Youngstown, Oh. Youngstown, Oh.

In Winter Park, Florida cost, Director Nick Badida com- the necessary removal of Jan pleted many aesthetic as well as Juhas as Garden president, have The Slovak Garden Celebrates its 61st Anniversary necessary improvements to the been positively fi nalized. Based by Justine Wesnak, former president Garden. The large social hall and on my observations, the Garden all apartments are now occupied is well on the road to recovery In March of 2013, one of the meeting held on Saturday, March for the continued security of the and there is a pleasant improve- from the harmful results of the great Slovak American institu- 2, 2013. President Jerry Krupa Garden. Peter indicated that his ment in the relationships of the actions of Jan and Doreen Juhas. tions, The Florida Slovak Garden called the meeting to order and term as auditor concluded and occupants, with him as well as Director Mary Jo Holker an- hosted its 61st annual meeting led in the opening prayer. Auditor that he would not seek reelection. each other. And fi nally, the lin- nounced that two scholarship and Slovak Day celebration. This Justine Wesnak, a former presi- This was due to the fact that his gering and unpleasant, legal and grants of $500 would be awarded report will cover both events held dent, led in the singing of the own additional responsibilities fi nancial matters associated with (Continued on page 18) at the Garden, a home for retired National Anthem with Director at work along with his desire to American Slovaks in Winter Nick Badida leading the Slovak spend more time with his family. Park, just outside Orlando, Fla. National anthem. As the immediate past presi- This year, for just the sec- Highlights of the meeting in- dent of the Garden as well as ond time in its recorded history, cluded the presentation of several during the past few years serving the Slovak Garden broke with reports of the Garden’s fi nancial with Peter as an auditor, I have the order of these events. In the position and atmosphere at this had the opportunity to observe hope of increasing the number time. A favorable fi nancial report Peter at work. He is a wizard at of young people in attendance, was given by the Treasurer Anna auditing and fi nance. The Garden the Board of Directors held the Valucek. She stated that it was is fortunate to have his service. annual meeting prior to the Slo- due to the vigilance of the presi- Fortunately, I was able to suc- vak Day observance. In the past, dent and the board, as well as cessfully convince him that his the annual meeting followed the the security of the income from talents are needed for the con- Slovak Day on a Monday. The rents, especially that of the large tinued success of the Garden. He following are my observations of social hall. The senior Auditor was in fact reelected unanimous- the highlights of the proceedings Peter Salling indicated that he ly. We hope this bright young of the weekend. found all records up to date and man will continue to serve as an Annual Meeting in good condition due in large auditor for many years into the Keeping with other traditions, part to the offi cers and account- future. the Slovak Garden’s large social ing staff incorporating the proce- In his report as president, Jerry Past president, Justine Wesnak, right, is shown enjoying the annual hall was the site of its 61st annual dures he had suggested last year Krupa noted that at a reasonable event with her sister-in-law Rita Wesnak. PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013

What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland

News and Views from Slovakia...

Nearly 20 presidents accept he GLOBSEC conference in Bratislava on April 18. Brezez- invitation to summit in Bratislava inski is the former security advisor to U.S. President Jimmy Close to 20 heads of state have already accepted in- Carter. vitations to attend a summit of presidents of Central and Brzezinski pointed out that the EU appears to be giv- Eastern European countries due to take place in Bratislava ing up it ambitions, while relying too much on the United on June 12-13, Slovak President Ivan Gasparovic’s spokes- States. At the same time, it is losing its global visions, and is man Marek Trubac told TASR on April 26. focusing on tackling acute current problems instead. He also The gathering will be held under the theme “Growth pointed to the problem of the historical low-point in Euro- Strategy Towards Post-crisis Recovery.” According to the pean’s pro-EU sentiment. statement, the Central European region has the potential to play a positive role both in consolidation as well as in the Burian meets Dirioz, discusses creation of a new place for Europe in the post-crisis period. challenges for NATO According to the president, the meeting in Bratislava Slovak Foreign and European Ministry State Secretary will be a suitable opportunity to discuss key political, eco- and former Slovak Ambassador to the U.S., Peter Burian met nomic, social and security issues relating to the develop- NATO Assistant Secretary General for Defense Policy and ment of the region. Planning Huseyin Dirioz to discuss current challenges for The summit will also be an opportunity to mark the NATO on the sidelines of the international security policy 20th anniversary of Slovakia’s independence. “It will be conference GLOBSEC 2013 in Bratislava on April 19. the most important and, in terms of the number of attend- Special attention at the meeting was paid to building ees, the largest meeting of presidents in Slovakia in over 20 defense capacities and development of NATO’s partnership years,” said Trubac. policies in the wake of the NATO summit that took place in Chicago a year ago. Burian at the talks highlighted the joint SBA: stability of Slovak banks is declaration of the Visegrad Four(Slovakia, the Czech Repub- 4th in Eurozone, thanks to profi ts lic, Poland and Hungary) signed by its foreign ministers at Slovakia’s banking sector belongs among the most GLOBSEC on April 18. stable among the European monetary Union countries, The declaration calls for boosting the effi ciency and vis- according to a statement issued by the Slovak Banking ibility of the common European defense policy, strengthen- Association(SBA) on April 25 based on a survey carried ing of the EU’s defense capacities and its military industry, out by the World Economic Forum(WEF). and in related research. This should represent a view on creat- According to SBA, Slovak banks, especially benefi t ing a more effi cient NATO at a time of overall cuts in defense from their favorable liquidity position and ability to gener- budgets, according to Slovak Foreign and European Affairs ate profi ts. Minister Miroslav Lajcak. “Slovak banks belong among the four most stable Burian confi rmed the V4’s commitment to bolster mili- ones in the eurozone,” SBA stated, adding that Finland is tary and civilian capacities via projects that have already been number one with the eurozone. bearing fruit, such as NATO centers of excellence, a multi- SBA pointed out, however, that it views the assess- national logistics coordination center and multi-national ment by WEF as rather subjective. However, any subjectiv- military police battalion within NATO. In addition, the V4 is ity is overshadowed by the so-called stability index, which building a joint combat group to be ready in 2016. takes into consideration profi tability, liquidity, capital ad- Dirioz, for his part, highly appreciated Slovakia’s en- equacy and credit quality of banks. gagement in Afghanistan. Slovakia was in fi fth place in terms of the stability in- dex. Women earn 20 percent less than men in Slovakia Fico attends Maypole festival, The gap between salaries received by men and women praises importance of traditions in Slovakia has narrowed over the past decade by 7 percent, The symbolic erecting of the Maypole is worth doing, but women are still being paid 20.5 percent less on average and I would be happy if we preserved this kind of tradi- than men, Olga Pietruchova of the Labor, Social Affairs and tion, said Prime Minister Robert Fico at one such event in the Family Ministry gender equality department said at a Bratislava on April 28. press conference on April 4. “This is how we commemorate nice things from his- This means that women in Slovakia need to work more tory in Slovakia...We import all sorts of foreign festivities than two months more on average to receive the same salary too often,” he added. as their male counterparts. The setting up of the Maypole is related to May Day, As Pietruchova said, the actual reduction in the salary or Labor Day, said Fico, pointing to the shortage of jobs in gap is a consequence of the economic crisis and a drop in The month of May brings a treasure of beautiful Slovak Slovakia. This is the case throughout Europe, however, he salaries in general. She added that the smallest difference customs and traditions. Beginning the month with the said, while giving assurances that the Cabinet will do its is between men and women who have lower salaries. “The dedication of the Maypole has been a time-honored tradi- best to boost employment, including with the use of EU greatest gap between women and men is among the universi- tion in Slovakia. The tradition come to us from antiquity. funds and incentives such as tax relief. ty-graduates with top senior posts.” Ancients believed that building the maypole protected the “I’m one of the people who look on Slovakia in a While the salary gap between men and women in Slo- village from evil spirits and diseases. The so-called green highly optimistic light, and I refuse to paint a black picture vakia accounts for roughly one-fi fth, women in the European magic was a means of expressing the desire of farmers of Slovakia all the time,” said the premier, adding that the Union earn 16.2 percent less than men on average. to harvest their strength and insure good growth in the real situation and fi gures aren’t as disastrous as some try Also speaking at the press conference, director of the spring and summer seasons. In each village, the young to depict. Labor and the Family Research Institute Silvia Porubanova girls of marriageable age, decorated a tree with garlands asserted that there’s suffi cient scope for ambitious women on and colorful ribbons. They danced around the tree, usu- Brezezinski: Europe gives up ambitions, the labor market to increase their salaries. In fact, women can ally a young spruce, fi r or birch, each holding one of the relies too much on the United States fi ght for the amount of their fi nancial reward as early as dur- ribbons while the village’s young men provided musical Europe of the 21st century stands ahead of a challenge ing job interviews. accompaniment. The tree was then raised on a high pole to demonstrate its determination to continue in the concept in the center of the village to be displayed throughout the of the West as a leading global force, Zbigniew Brzezinski, Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the month of May. The above photos feature a Maypole in a a leading international political and security expert, said at Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. typical Slovak village. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013 PAGE 13

Planning ahead Papal delegates named Held in Douglas, Mass. Places to stay at the 46th Slet to Cyrilo-Methodian Minutes of the Semi-Annual Meeting celebrations of Group 3, “Rev. Edmund Mochak” near Slippery Rock, Pa. Pope Francis acknowledged by Kathleen S. Watkins the invitation of the Bishops The semi-annual meeting of N.J. on March 23. The meeting Supreme Physical Directress Conference of Slovakia to attend Group 3, “Rev. Edmund Mo- was attended by representatives the offi cial 1,150th anniversary chak” was held on Sunday, April of four Groups to discuss the is- Following the Supreme Clinic rate with the AAA discount. We of the arrival of SS. Cyril and 14 at the Slovak Catholic Sokol sues resulting in this year’s tour- - Kurz, I personally went to visit look forward to seeing you at Methodius in Slovakia set for Hall in Douglas, Mass. Coffee nament cancellation as well as to each of the following hotels list- the 46th International Slet. It’s July 5 in Nitra. While he himself and Danish were served. make plans for next year’s tour- ed. Each is about a 12-minute always a wonderful family ex- cannot attend, he named Cardi- Group 3 President Kevin Con- nament. This year’s 26th Interna- drive from the Slippery Rock perience. See you then. nal Franc Rode, C.M., prefect- way called the meeting to order at tional Softball Tournament is in University Campus in Slippery Fairfi eld Inn and Suites emeritus of the Congregation for 10:30 a.m. and extended a warm Hazleton, Pa. It is unclear wheth- Rock, Pa. Our 46th Internation- by Marriott the Institutes of Consecrated Life welcome. He thanked everyone er or not Group 3 will be sending al Slet is 1000 University Parkway and Societies of Apostolic Life as for attending. Wreath 18 Presi- any teams. The 46th International scheduled Slippery Rock, Pa. 16057 his representative. A Slovenian, dent Rose Manyak opened the Slet is set for July 16-20 at Slip- for July tel. 724-406-0535 Cardinal Rode will be principal meeting with a prayer. Brother pery Rock University located in 16 - 20, ($149.00 plus tax per night) celebrant of the jubilee liturgy Kevin then led the assemblage western Pennsylvania. Dates and 2013 and Just minutes from the campus scheduled to be celebrated out- in the recitation of the Pledge of locations of other upcoming So- we look - Amenities include: heated in- of-doors in Nitra on Friday, July Allegiance to the Flag. Secretary kol tournaments can be found in forward door pool, fi tness center, com- 5. Nitra was the center of the Christine Manyak then read the our offi cial publication. to seeing plimentary breakfast. evangelization mission of SS. roll call. A total of 10 members New Business many out- *** All hotels listed below are Cyril and Methodius who arrived were present representing As- The annual Group 3 Sokol of-town about 12 minutes traveling dis- in the area beginning in the sum- sembly 28 and Wreath 18. Open will be held Saturday, Sokol fam- tance from the campus. They are mer of 863. Established in 880, Secretary Christine Manyak September 7 at the Connecti- ily members and friends who near Grove City Outlets and Vo- Nitra is the oldest diocese on the reviewed the minutes of the cut National Golf Course. The will want to join our athletes at lant Amish Country. territory of the western Slavs. Group 3 annual meeting held on event is one of our very success- the Slet. Each hotel has an in- 1. Best Western, 1924 In addition, since the celebra- Sunday, September 30, 2012. The ful fund-raisers. The tournament door pool and complimentary Leesburg Road, Grove City, tion honoring the Apostles of the minutes were accepted on a mo- chairperson, Brother Roger Man- breakfast. All of the pools were Pa. 16127, tel. 724-748-5836 Slavs in the Czech Republic is tion by Roger Manyak, seconded yak asked members to seek hole approximately the same size. ($79.97 Amenities include: also set for July 5 in Velehrad in by Lori Cyr. sponsors as an additional means Each of the hotels appeared very heated indoor pool, fi tness cen- eastern Moravia, he also named a Brother Kevin thanked all for of raising funds. clean and the staff was friendly ter and complimentary break- Papal legate in the person of Car- their interest in our organiza- The Octoberfest date and loca- and courteous. In my opinion, fast. Reference the Slovak dinal Josip Bozanic, Archbishop tion’s activities, especially our tion are still pending due to issues the Best Western is the best deal Catholic Sokol when booking. of Zagreb in Croatia. SS. Cyril upcoming 46th International Slet with closing down Main Street. since it is signifi cantly cheaper Rooms will be held until June and Methodius arrived in Great scheduled for Slippery Rock, Pa. Brother Roger will again serve as than the other hotels and of- 16, 2013, but there are only 25 Moravia in 863 in what is today He welcomed new members and chairperson of this event. Plans fers the same amenities. I have rooms available, so it is fi rst western Slovakia and the eastern fi rst-time attendees, Debbie and are to continue with the food booked 50 rooms at the Best come, fi rst served. area of the Czech Republic. Dan Goldenberg and Johna Pelo- booths, the games and the raffl e. Western, however once they are 2. Hampton Inn and Suites, Both celebrations are sched- quin and her daughter, Katie. Roger will be looking for dona- booked, you may not be able to 4 Holiday Boulevard, Grove uled for July 5th, the traditional The treasurer, Brother Ralph tions and volunteers. Octoberfest get a room there. I suggest call- City, Pa. 16137, tel. 724-748- observance of the feast of SS. Quinn was unable to attend, is our Group’s second biggest ing now and making a reserva- 5744 (approximately $120.00 Cyril and Methodius in the for- therefore Brother Kevin reviewed fund-raiser. tion if you wish to stay there. weekdays, $135.00 weekend, mer Czechoslovakia. While the his report. Following a review Lucky 100 is held three sessions Remember to indicate that you plus tax. Amenities include: universal Church observed their and discussion, the treasurer’s re- a year. It is very successful if all #s are with the Slovak Catholic heated indoor pool and hot tub, feast on July 7th until the re- port was accepted on a motion by are sold. Purchase a # from 00-99. Sokol. I did not block rooms at fi tness center and complimen- form of the Church calendar by Judy Manyak, seconded by Dan Each session runs ten weeks. Pays any of the other hotels listed, but tary breakfast. No rooms are Pope Paul VI in 1967, the feast Goldenberg. out of the last two #s of the Massa- they will give you a discounted blocked here, you call and indi- was then transferred to Febru- Group 3 Physical Directress chusetts Lottery evening drawing, rate of 10% if you tell them you cate that you are traveling with ary 14th, the day on which St. Judy Manyak reported that she nightly in incremental cash prizes. are traveling with Slippery Rock Slippery Rock University, and Cyril died in Rome in 869. When has started drill practice in prepa- Judy Manyak is serving as chair- University. If you have AAA, they will provide a 10% dis- Czechoslovakia was created in ration for this summer’s Slet. At person and is in desperate need of you may be able to get a better count. The rate listed is approxi- 1919, the Free-thinking govern- this time, she has 11 senior wom- captains to assist. The next session mately the 10% discounted rate. ment established July 6th as the en and 12 junior girls. There was starts April 15, 2013 and she still Site of our 3. Holiday Inn Express holiday honoring the Czech re- no Eastern District Basketball has 7#s still open this session: 04, Suites, 21 Holiday Boulevard, former, Jan Hus. The Church and Volleyball Tournament due 44, 61, 63, 67, and 93. Open #s 46th International Slet Grove City, Pa. 16237, tel. thus chose to observe the feast of to a lack of participation by sev- means less money raised. Thank July 16-20, 2013 724-748-5514 (approximately the Apostles of the Slavs on July eral Groups. you Sister Judy for all of your hard $120.00 weekdays, $135.00 5th a day before the Hus holiday. Group 3 Physical Director work on behalf of this fund-raiser. weekend, plus tax) Amenities This tradition continues until to- Gary Manyak was unable to at- Regarding fund raising, in ad- include: heated indoor pool and day. tend the meeting. In his place, dition to the above activities, two hot tub, fi tness center and com- Brother Roger indicated that drill of our large fund-raisers include plimentary breakfast. No rooms practice for men and boys would the Super Bowl and NCAA pools are book at this hotel, however Clifton parish centennial begin this evening. At present, run by Brother John Manyak. just call and say that you are banquet tickets available we have a total of 31 junior boys The Super Bowl pool funds the traveling with Slippery Rock The Centennial Commit- and senior men interested in youth group and the NCAA funds University to receive the 10% tee of SS. Cyril and Metho- participating in the Slet. Having our scholarships. discounted rate. The rate listed dius Parish in Clifton, N.J. more men than women is a fi rst The 46th Slet will be held July above is approximately the 10% is pleased to announce that for Group 3. 16-20. This year the Slet partici- discounted rate. tickets for the centennial Group 3 Sports Director Roger pants will continue with the new 4. Comfort Inn, 118 Garrett banquet are now available. Manyak reported that they are tradition of playing “Minute to Win Drive, Grove City, Pa. 16227, The closing year celebration currently in the process of obtain- It”. Co-ed volleyball will be intro- tel. 724-748-1005 ($117.00 a takes place on Sunday, No- ing permission to use a track on duced to this summer’s Slet pro- night plus tax) Amenities in- vember 3. Paterson Bishop a Friday evening to hold the Slet gram. The rules indicate that three clude: heated indoor pool, fi t- Arthur Serratelli will be prin- qualifi cations. He explained that women must be on the court at all ness center and complimentary cipal celebrant of the jubilee participants need to qualify in times. breakfast. No rooms are blocked Mass at 10:30 a.m. in church. a least two events, and no more With no further business, on a off, however you will receive The banquet will follow at than four(not including relays). motion by Johna Peloquin, sec- the 10% discounted rate if you the Venetian in Garfi eld, N.J. He noted that Group 3 will have onded by Lori Cyr, the semi-annual indicate that you are with Slip- Banquet tickets are avail- one gymnast who will compete at meeting was adjourned. Brother pery Rock University. able at $80.00 for adults and the Slet. Kevin Conway concluded the Make your plans now and be $40.00 for children age 12 Brother Kevin and Brother meeting with a closing prayer. Suh- assured of a memorable Slet ex- and younger following the Roger reported that they attended las! perience with your children and weekend liturgies or call the a meeting of the Sports Direc- Respectfully submitted, friends. See you in Slippery rectory at (973)546-4390. tors of the Eastern District held Christine Manyak Rock, Pa. in July and Zdar Boh! at Sokol headquarters in Passaic, Group 3 Secretary PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013

Obituaries... In Memoriam Slovak Catholic Sokol extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of deceased members John Hvasta, 85, was MARCH 2013 devoted Slovak activist Rev. Cassian Yuhaus, C.P. John Hvasta of St. Augustine, Fla. Hazleton, Pa. native Assembly/Wreath Member Age Date of Death passed away peacefully in his sleep Well-known Passionist priest, Rev. Assembly 9 John Garilli, Bridgeport, CT 94 May 6, 2011 on March 28. He was 85. Cassian Yuhaus passed away peace- Assembly 9 Edward Gaydos, Bridgeport, CT 87 December 29, 2012 A native of Miglesov in eastern fully on February 14, the feast of Assembly 11 George Kordik, Chicago, IL 89 February 10, 2013 Slovakia, he was born there June 2, SS. Cyril and Methodius, in Wilkes- Assembly 23 Richard M. Phillip,Torrington, CT 81 March 8, 2013 1927 son of Michael and Elizabeth Barre, Pa. He was 90. Assembly 24 Ann Marie Bozman, Boonton, NJ 61 December 4, 2012 Roman Hvasta. He emigrated to the A native of Hazleton, Pa., he was Assembly 24 John S. Yansura, Boonton, NJ 86 February 19, 2013 U.S. at the age of 11 settling in Hill- born July 12, 1922, son of the late Assembly 36 James E. Oravec, Detroit, MI 75 March 13, 2013 side, N.J. where he attended local Adam and Elizabeth Alasko Yuhaus. Assembly 57 Michael Prokup, Allentown, PA 90 December 27, 2006 schools. Following his U.S. military He was raised in St. Joseph’s Par- Assembly 59 Kathryn Horvath, Wilkes-Barre, PA 91 March 24, 2013 service, he decided to return to his ish, the oldest Slovak parish in the Assembly 59 Frank Edward Bartkowski, Wilkes-Barre, PA 84 December 19, 2012 native country to attend Charles Uni- United States. He professed his vows Assembly 63 John J. Vizvary, Sleepy Hollow, NY 85 September 11, 2012 versity. He began working at the U.S. as a member of the Congregation of Assembly 78 Elizabeth B. Tanzosh, Bethlehem, PA 89 February 24, 2013 Consulate in Bratislava in 1948 with the Passion religious community on Assembly 78 Albert G. Martin, Bethlehem, PA 72 March 20, 2013 U.S. Consul Clairborne D. Pell, later August 15, 1944, and was ordained a Assembly 78 Peter Vostinar, Bethlehem, PA 91 July 26, 2010 U.S. Senator of Rhode Island. He was priest for the Passionist order on Feb- Assembly 82 Agnes Robatin, Dunlo, PA 91 March 10, 2013 arrested on false espionage charges ruary 27, 1951. He celebrated his fi rst Assembly 104 Elizabeth Kessler, Pittsburgh, PA 80 February 23, 2013 and sentenced by the newly-installed Mass in St. Joseph’s Church in Hazle- Assembly 108 Tibor T. Kovalovsky, Youngstown, OH 91 February 25, 2013 Communist government to 25 years ton, Pa. Assembly 110 Anna Selka Lynn, St. Clair, PA 83 March 14, 2013 in prison and was sent to the infamous Father Yuhaus was awarded a Assembly 136 Joseph Matusek, Nanticoke, PA 86 November 16, 2012 Leopoldov prison. He was able to doctorate in church history and the Assembly 162 Judith Tragellis, Clifton, NJ 52 February 26, 2013 escape and over a three-year period Papal gold medal for excellence Assembly 162 Philip Miskovic, Clifton, NJ 85 January 18, 2013 found his way to Prague and the U.S. from the Pontifi cal Gregorian Uni- Assembly 162 John Sidlovsky, Clifton, NJ 87 February 22, 2013 Embassy there. He was fi nally freed versity in Rome in 1962. He served Assembly 163 Richard Brletic, Donora, PA 84 January 27, 2013 with the help of John Foster Dulles in leadership positions in the Pas- Assembly 167 David Michael Zak, Barberton, OH 65 February 22, 2013 and returned to the United States. sionist community, coordinated Assembly 167 Edward Zak, Barberton, OH 88 June 12, 2012 Upon his return to the U.S., John the Religious Life Program for the Assembly 176 Anna Pozgay, New Brighton, PA 95 January 27, 2013 engaged in a nation-wide public Center for Applied Research in the Assembly 179 Patricia A. Gaida, North Braddock, PA 72 September 27, 2012 speaking tour and was awarded his Apostolate(CARA) in Washington, Assembly 188 Gloria Anne Carpency, Lansford, PA 83 November 14, 2012 under graduate degree at the Univer- D.C. from 1975 to 1980, and served Assembly 188 Mary Yanacek, Lansford, PA 91 March 11, 2013 sity of Southern California. In 1956, as president of CARA during 1980- Assembly 188 Peter J. Stricek, Lansford, PA 89 March 10, 2013 he married the former Helen Loya in 1984. Assembly 188 Anna Brogan, Lansford, PA 80 Febrary 16, 2013 Duquesne, Pa., who survives. In the years following the Sec- Assembly 219 Cecilia N. Rahl, Yonkers, NY 81 March 5, 2013 He became a freelance fi lmmaker ond Vatican Council, Father Yuhaus Assembly 305 Carmine Catello Los Angeles, CA 61 March 13, 2013 of documentary fi lms and after mov- became an internationally recog- Assembly 312 Veronika Kufta, Passaic, NJ 97 August 11, 2012 ing to Washington, D.C. was actively nized consultant for many men’s Wreath 2 Irma Emily Madar, Passaic, NJ 76 March 24, 2013 politically working for several con- and women’s religious communi- Wreath 21 Bernice Ann Nedesky, , WI 92 February 26, 2013 gressmen and senators. He labored ties. Renowned in religious circles Wreath 47 Mary Ann Conner, Minneapolis, MN 98 March 25, 2013 tirelessly on behalf of the Slovak as a dynamic speaker, retreat master Wreath 47 Patricia A. Grill, Minneapolis, MN 76 March 16, 2013 cause and never gave up hope that and scholar, he wrote Compelled Wreath 54 Mildred Baytos, Youngstown, OH 85 March 1, 2013 Communism would fall and that Slo- to Speak, a history of the Passionist Wreath 54 Marie E. Gedra, Youngstown, OH 75 March 11, 2013 vakia would become independent. He community in the United States. He Wreath 81 Mark Szyndrowski, Whiting, IN 61 March 5, 2013 was a founder and long-time advocate served on the boards of several out- Wreath 81 Stephen A. Blahunka, Whiting, IN 84 February 24, 2013 of the Slovak World Congress and reach organizations, including Am- Wreath 86 Margaret Galya, Torrington, CT 94 February 5, 2013 helped organize many conferences nesty International, World Futures Wreath 103 Janice M. Underation, Barberton, OH 70 February 6, 2013 and gatherings promoting the cause of Society, Bread for the World and Pax Wreath 147 Dorothy A. Schaffer, Larksville, PA 80 March 1, 2013 the Slovaks and their quest to be free Christi USA. of Communist rule. Following the Father Yuhaus served as rector of fall of the Berlin Wall, he returned to St. Ann’s Monastery and Basilica in 62 years, Sister Irene served the Lord es and grandnephews. She is also sur- End sections of Wilkes-Barre. She Slovakia and was interviewed many Scranton, Pa. from 1998 until 2002. wholeheartedly. Sister attended Mt. vived by her fellow religious Sisters in was the middle child and showed times on radio and TV. He was pres- The funeral liturgy was celebrated Mercy College, now Carlow Univer- community. the strength it took to understand ent on January 1, 1993 when Slovakia at St. Ann’s Basilica on February 18 sity and graduated from Duquesne Family, friends and fellow frater- her older and younger siblings. She declared its independence. He worked with the Very Rev. Robert Joerger University with a Bachelor of Science nalists were received at St. Louise was baptized in the former Sacred for Slovak Telecommunications for a as principal celebrant. Interment fol- in education. Sister Irene ministered Convent on April 9. The Mass of Heart Slovak Parish and remained number of years and then moved to lowed at St. Ann’s Monastery Cem- for 32 years as a teacher in elementary Christian burial was celebrated on a faithful member until its recent St. Augustine, Fla. for his retirement. etery. schools in the Dioceses of Pittsburgh, April 10 in the chapel of St. Lou- closing. She attended Wilkes- An active Byzantine Catholic, he Father Yuhaus was an outstanding Greensburg and Cape Giradeau, Mo. ise Convent. Interment followed in Barre schools and was a member promoted numerous projects in sup- priest and spiritual leader and a credit She then spent 30 years residing in the Sisters’ cemetery on the convent of the 1940 graduating class from port of the Greek in to the American Slovak community. McKeesport, Pa. where she worked as grounds. The T.B. Devlin Funeral J.M.Coughlin High School. She Slovakia. He beautifully mirrored our Cyrilo- a pastoral associate and CCD Coordi- Home was in charge of arrangements. was employed as a seamstress in The Stephen Haky Funeral Home Methodian heritage of faith. May his nator for the four parishes which were Sister Irene was a credit to our the garment industry for Altamont in Uniontown, Pa. was in charge of priestly soul enjoy the beatifi c vision. merged into what is now known as Cyrilo-Methodian heritage of faith. Knitting, Rickey Fashions and Les- arrangements. A funeral Divine Lit- May he rest in peace. Corpus Christi Parish in McKeesport. Her faithful ministry touched the lie Fay. She was noted for her sense of humor lives of thousands of the faithful. May On April 27, 1943, Kathryn was urgy was celebrated on April 4 at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church and her passionate love of her Slovak she rest in peace. united in marriage with Andrew in Perryopolis, Pa. with his brother- Sister Irene Benyak, 84 heritage. This love was evident in her Horvath. They celebrated their 50th in-law, the Rev. Daniel Loya and was Vincentian Sister poplar Christmas Vilija dinners. Sister Kathryn M. Horvath, 91 anniversary in 1993. Later that year, cousins, Rev. Thomas Loya and Rev. Sister Irene Agnes Benyak, hailed from a well-known and active her husband passed away. Kathryn SCN,(formerly Sister John Francis, Group 6 Sokol family. As a young- Wilkes-Barre, Pa. member and Andrew were a loving and Joseph Loya offi ciating. Interment Kathryn M.(Babo) Horvath VSC) died peacefully on April 5 sur- ster, she participated in our Slets and unique team. Kathryn was a car- followed at Mt. St. Macrina Cemetery passed away peacefully on Palm rounded by her sisters in community other activities. She was a lifelong ing mother and a nurturing grand- in Uniontown, Pa. Sunday, March 24 at Riverstreet at St. Louise de Marillac Convent in member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol mother, giving all her energy and In addition to his wife, Helen, John Manor in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. She Pittsburgh, Pa. She was 84. enjoying membership in Assembly devoting whatever time she had to is survived by sons, John Thadeus, was 91. She was the mother of our A native of Monessen, Pa., she was 127 of Monessen. her children and grandchildren. Michael Stephen and Mark Francis Chairperson of Supreme Auditors, born there May 25, 1928, daughter of In addition to her parents, Sister Kathryn was proud of her Slo- Hvasta; a daughter, Marianne Mar- Michael J. Horvath. the late John M. and Mary R. Klima was preceded in death by two infant vak ancestry and heritage. She garet Hvasta and six grandchildren. A native of Wilkes-Barre, Kath- Benyak. She entered the Vincentian siblings, John and Helen. She is sur- was an active member of the Slo- May this servant of God, patriotic ryn was born there October 19, Sisters of Charity on February 2, vived by her sister, Mary B. Snyder; vak Catholic Sokol all her life. As American and faithful son of the Slo- 1921, daughter of the late Frank and 1951 from the former Holy Name of brother, John R. Benyak and wife, a youngster, she competed in our vak nation now rest in peace. Vech- Katarina Macej Petro. She lived all Jesus Slovak Parish in Monessen. For Joan; by nieces, nephews, grandniec- naya pamyat! of her life in the Heights and North (Continued on page 15) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013 PAGE 15

Well-known fraternal leader Sokol Birthdays Cynthia M. Maleski Honored in Pittsburgh MAY 16 22, Pittsburgh, Pa. Adolf Benca, Jr., Newburyport MAY 24 Well-known Slovak fraternal and the Sheraton Station Square Hotel MA, a member of Assembly 314 in Alexis R. Gordulic, Youngstown, cultural leader, Attorney Cynthia in Pittsburgh, Pa. The Fraternal So- Boston, Mass. Oh., a member of Wreath 54, M. Maleski of Natrona Heights, Pa. cieties of Greater Pittsburgh(FSGP) Robert Latshaw, Reading, Pa., a Youngstown, Oh. was honored by the Fraternal Soci- is comprised of 17 fraternal benefi t member of Assembly 261, Reading, Anna Kanta, Joliet, Ill., a member eties of Greater Pittsburgh as their societies and nine business-associ- Pa. of Assembly 257, Chicago, Ill. 2013 Fraternalist of the Year at a ated groups representing over one MAY 17 Edward Kanta, Joliet, Ill., a mem- dinner on Saturday, March 16 at million members, and has been Joanne Parry Cazin, Ho Ho Kus, ber of Assembly 257, Chicago, Ill. serving western Pennsylvania for N.J., a member of Assembly 219, Jon-Henry Kubej, Renton, Wash., more than 66 years. Cynthia serves Yonkers, N.Y. a member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, Pa. as the national president of the First Joann Keenan, Pittsburgh, Pa.,a Matthew Kudlacik, Jr., Clifton, Catholic Slovak Ladies Associa- member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, Pa. N.J., a member of Assembly 162, tion. She is also our Sokolka of As- Jennifer Spangler, Johnstown, Pa., Clifton, N.J. sembly 219. a member of Wreath 14, Johnstown , Pa. Jennifer A. Masi, Basking Ridge, Each year the FSGP chooses MAY 18 N.J., a member of Assembly 282, an individual who displays active George A. Blanda, Union-town, Passaic, N.J. leadership in promoting the frater- Pa. a member of Assembly 69, Smock, Diana K. Vanderheyden, Winthrop Cynthia is shown receiving the Pa. Harbor, Ill., a member of Assembly 11, nal spirit and who has made valu- 2013 Fraternalist of the Year able contributions to the fraternal Carol C. Neslusan, Portsmouth, Chicago, Ill. plaque from last year’s Frater- N.H., a member of Assembly 28, East Felicia Zalesny, Cortland, N.Y., a benefi t system. In addition to her nalist of the Year, Timothy L. work with the Zenska Jednota, Douglas, Mass. member of Assembly 219, Yonkers, Kuzma, national president of the Matthew Parodi, Maywood, N.J., a N.Y. Cynthia served as Pennsylvania In- Polish Falcons of America. surance Commissioner and cabinet member of Assembly 162, Clifton, N.J. MAY 25 Secretary in the administration of Slovak League of America. She is Peter E. Pietras, North Las Vegas, Jozef Jurasi Garfield, N.J., a the late Governor Robert P. Casey. also a member of the Board of Ad- Nev., a member of Assembly 219, member of Assembly 162, Clifton,N.J. visors of the Western Pennsylvania Yonkers, N.Y. Andy Martin Matuschak, Saint Elizabeth Groch, right, daughter An active promoter of our Slovak heritage, Cynthia serves on the Slovak Cultural Association. Our Angelo A. Ricci, III, Ashley, Pa., Louis, Mo., a member of Wreath 15, of Cynthia M. Maleski is shown congratulations and fraternal best a member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- Perryopolis, Pa. congratulating her mom during executive boards of both the Slo- vak Catholic Federation and the wishes go out to Cynthia on this Barre, Pa. Loretta L. Pogorelec, Wayne, the dinner. well-deserved honor. Carmella Marie Suess, Pittsburgh, N.J., a member of Assembly 162, Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Pitts- Clifton, N.J. burgh, Pa. MAY 26 Mark N. Spisak, Johnstown, Pa., a Mary Maslar, Yardley, Pa., a member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, Pa. member of Wreath 155, Reading, MAY 19 Pa. Happy 106th birthday! James H. Buck, Canfield, MAY 27 Oh., a member of Assembly 108, Daniel M. Dorich, Missisaugua, Youngstown, Oh. Canada, a member of Assembly 227, Albert J. Gutasy, III, Greenwich, Toronto, Canada. N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, Lara Elise Gogolak, McLean, Va., Yonkers, N.Y. a member of Assembly 219, Yonkers, Robert Kudlacik, Parsippany, N.Y. N.J., a member of Assembly 162, Luby O. Masi, Basking Ridge, Clifton, N.J. N.J., a member of Assembly 282, Joan Riley, Johnstown, Pa. a mem- Passaic, N. ber of Wreath 14, Johnstown, Pa. MAY 28 MAY 20 Vivian Marnelli, Reading, Pa., a Daniel Palkovic, Erie, Pa., a mem- member of Wreath 155, Reading, Pa. ber of Assembly 64 Erie, Pa. MAY 29 Nicholas J. Royle, Lemoyne, Pa., Morgan Macurak, Acworth, Ga., a member of Assembly 261, Read- a member of Wreath 22, Pittsburgh, Pa. Prominent guests shown with the honoree, Cynthia M. Maleski, center, include from the left, Pittsburgh ing, Pa. MAY 30 City Controller Michael Lamb, Dr. Andrzej Groch, spouse of the honoree; Joseph T. Senko, Pennsylvania MAY 21 Martha Iskra, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., Honorary Slovak Consul; and the Ambassador of Slovakia to the United States, Peter Kmec. Scott W. Athey, West Windsor, a member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- N.J., a member of Assembly 188, Barre, Pa. Lansford, Pa. Mary Ann Kalafut, Solana Beach, Kathryn M. Horvath, 91 the Catholic Daughters, the Rosary Fitzmaurice; a sister, Nance Abdoo Lubica Benca, New York, N.Y., CA, a member of Assembly 11, Chi- Wilkes-Barre, Pa. member Society, the school’s PTA and other of Teaneck, N.J. as well as many a member of Assembly 314, Boston, cago, Ill. organizations as well. nieces and nephews. Mass. Catherine E. Megill, Mountain (Continued from page 14) In addition to her husband Family, friends and fellow fra- Joan P. Santangelo, Erie, Pa., a View, CA., a member of Wreath 155, Slets, both on the local Group 7 and parents, Kathryn was preceded ternalists paid their fi nal respects to member of Wreath 15, Perryopolis, Pa. Reading, Pa. level as well as nationally, com- in death by a daughter, Rita Palcha- Sister Kathryn at the Nat & Gaw- MAY 22 peting in track and fi eld and gym- Matthew J. Pyo, Lilly, Pa., a nis, sisters, Mary Petro, Evelyn Litz las Funeral Home in Wilkes-Barre. Alexis Eckenrode, Lilly, Pa., a nastics. She served as the Assistant member of Assembly 79, Lilly, Pa. and Frances Kunec and brothers, Heading the delegation paying member of Assembly 79 in Lilly, Pa. Rosanne Urban, Nanticoke, Pa., Commandress(Physical Directress) Joseph and Francis Petro. their respects was Supreme Secre- Karen Ann Mesaros, Johnsown, a member of Assembly 136, Nanti- and later as an auditor of our for- In addition to her son, tary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. On Pa., a member of Assembly 82, Dunlo, coke, Pa. mer Wreath 36. At the time of her Michael J. Horvath and his wife, March 27, a concelebrated Mass of Pa. MAY 31 death, she enjoyed membership in Suzanne, Babo is survived by son- Christian burial was celebrated at MAY 23 Assembly 59. She represented her Dr. Mikulas Halko, Mt. Kisco, in-law, Robert Palchanis and his the Church of St. John the Evange- Joseph S. Gasperec, New York, lodge at several national conven- N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, wife, Terri of Plymouth, Pa.; her list in Pittston, Pa. Concelebrating N.Y., a member of Assembly 48, tions. She was also active in Group Yonkers, N.Y. proud grandchildren, Jennifer Hor- the liturgy were the Rev. Richard Philadelphia, Pa. Margaret L. Pacacha, Armonk, 7, “Rev. Joseph Murgas,” serving vath Kuren and husband, James of Cirba, associate pastor and chap- Nicole Krzysik, Clifton, N.J., a NY, a member of Assembly 219, on numerous committees for the Tobyhanna, Pa.; Kelly Ann Palcha- lain of Group 7, “Rev. Joseph Mur- member of Assembly 162, Clifton, N.J. Yonkers, N.Y. annual Sokol Day as well as bowl- nis and Dawn Marie Palchanis of gas” and Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Courtney Michelle Macurak, Marcella Ridenour, Lorain, Oh., ing and golf tournaments. She was Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; Robert Palcha- Andrew S. Hvozdovic. Interment Kennesaw, Ga., a member of Wreath a member of Wreah 111, Lorain, Oh. known and loved throughout the nis and wife, Tracey of Plymouth, followed at Sacred Heart Slovak organization. In addition to our or- Pa.; Nicole Palchanis and partner Cemetery in Dallas, Pa. ganization, Kathryn enjoyed mem- Ernie Schmid of Kingston, Pa.; Throughout her life our Sister YOUR BENEFICIARIES bership in the Ladies Pennsylvania and Andrew J. Palchanis of Plym- Kathryn beautifully mirrored our When was the last time you looked at your des ig nat ed ben efi cia ries Slovak Catholic Union and actively outh, Pa.. She was also blessed with Sokol way of life. She was a wom- on your valu able Sokol insurance pol i cy? How im por tant is it? Just supported the work of the Slovak love by her great-granchildren, an of great faith and a credit to our think about how much your life has changed. Have you married, Catholic Federation. She was life- August, Rita and Lilli Palchanis, Cyrilo-Methodian heritage. May divorced, had chil dren, may be you lost a loved one? This is an item long member of Sacred Heart Slo- Ashton Hozempa, Gavin Schmid, she rest in peace. Our sympathy you should consid er annu al ly. If you do need to make changes to vak Parish and was a member of Kelci Kuren, Jonathan and Seamus goes out to the Horvath family. any of your poli cies, contact the Home Of fi ce at 800-886-7656. PAGE 16 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013

Report of the Supreme Secretary for the Month of March 2013

REPORT OF THE SUPREME SECRETARY EXPENSES SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL Activity for the Month of March, 2013 MARCH YEAR TO DATE

ASSETS Operating Expense - Sokol Building $ 3,601.59 11,856.51 Rental Area Expenses 111.41 259.48 YEAR TO DATE Property Taxes - Sokol Building 0.00 29,553.80 Cash - Senior Account $ 126,386.07 Depreciation Sokol Building 311.52 934.56 Cash - Bank of Montreal 19,125.76 Rent for Space 1,250.00 3,750.00 Cash - Payroll Account 40,000.00 Pension Plan - Print 563.14 1,689.42 Petty Cash 373.00 Salaries - Offi ce Employees 35,489.70 121,798.73 Investments - Bonds & Bills 48,642,379.77 Salaries - Editorial Employees 6,060.00 20,415.00 Investments - Stocks 7,975,832.28 SS & Federal Income Tax - Offi ce 7,664.78 14,391.90 Capital Reserve 669,262.88 Hospitalization 20,296.79 41,157.85 Stock Adj. to Book Value 1,807,974.93 Pension Plan - Offi ce/Offi cers 55,725.33 71,675.23 First Mortgage Loans 603,960.17 Offi ce Expense 1,827.14 7,390.13 Loans on Certifi cates 232,409.59 Supreme Offi cers Travel 898.82 898.82 Accrued Interest Receivable 683,335.00 Supreme Auditors 3,140.99 3,140.99 Prepaid Expense 762.27 Accountant Expenses 2,600.00 7,800.00 Sokol Building 2,687,146.11 Postage - Offi ce 5,122.82 5,409.61 Land 204,108.00 Telephone - Offi ce 305.03 1,203.64 Furniture & Fixtures 157,087.16 Telephone - Editorial 130.70 353.20 Computer 57,199.64 Printing - Katolicky Sokol 2,800.00 9,370.00 Sokol Baby Spoons 10,075.00 Postage - Sokol Paper 1,490.00 9,725.00 Accounts Receivable 22,430.85 Misc. Publication Expense 0.00 175.83 Non-Admitted Assets -74,616.00 Other Printing 438.20 438.20 Legal Expense 600.00 600.00 TOTAL ASSETS $ 63,865,232.48 Other Legal Expenses 790.86 2,941.67 Death Benefi t Claims Paid 128,975.79 267,219.78 Cash Surrender Values Paid 10,320.14 44,687.40 LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Annuity Surrenders 97,058.76 290,640.47 Annuity Suppl. Contracts 190.33 570.99 YEAR TO DATE Matured Endowments Paid 1,548.00 18,288.00 Life Reserves $ 43,055,187.00 Reserve Increase 445,000.00 445,000.00 Reserve Dep. Furn. & Fixtures 150,508.34 State Insurance Dept. Lic./Fee 45.00 2,460.00 Reserve Dep. Sokol Building 2,623,409.52 Bank Charges - Bond Account 12,452.50 36,993.88 Asset Valuation Reserve 1,314,743.00 Supreme Offi cers Uniform Allowance 0.00 29.99 Interest Maintenance Reserve 48,019.00 Dues & Subscription 4,845.00 5,553.85 Reserve for Supplemental Contracts 833,105.47 Donations & Contributions 747.94 2,122.94 Reserve Emp. Retirement Plan 4,761,720.00 Slet 0.00 268.30 Reserve for Convention 143,250.00 Other Coaching Insurance 976.97 976.97 Matured Endowments 91,718.09 Convention Expense 7,500.00 24,000.00 Annuity Payable 206,215.00 Group Assessments Paid 12,049.61 12,049.61 Claims Payable 231,676.91 Commission Expense 7,896.89 23,385.78 Accounts Payable 139,643.04 Annuity Commissions 6,288.04 13,530.42 Sokol Secure Fund 110,951.83 Advertising - Promotional 509.80 4,981.62 Mary Jane Rich Scholarship Fund 85,000.00 Marketing Expense 302.00 468.54 Joseph & Mary Spernoga Scholarship Fund 1,500.00 Agency Expense 3,114.37 7,357.40 Emil Slavik Scholarship Fund 100,000.00 Board of Directors Expense 5,785.78 6,345.58 Dr’s Lesko Medical Scholarship Fund 20,000.00 Physical Fitness Board Expense 378.00 11,771.37 Dividend Accum. at Interest 322,270.50 Salaries - Supreme Offi cers 9,387.50 9,387.50 Dividend Payable 41,354.49 Supreme Offi cers/Empl. Bonding 1,424.00 1,424.00 Advance Premiums 10,150.00 Local Fees/ Rebates -2,477.37 -7,161.83 Premium Load 3,400.00 Interest Expense 1,184.25 3,253.35

TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 54,293,822.19 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 906,722.12 $ 1,592,535.48

Undistributed Funds - Sokol $ 9,571,410.29 TOTAL INCOME (LOSS) $ -127,973.71 $ 117,458.45

TOTAL LIABILITIES & SURPLUS $ 63,865,232.48 ZDAR BOH!

Steven M. Pogorelec, FIC STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES Supreme Secretary MONTH OF MARCH, 2013 Slovak Catholic Sokol

INCOME

MARCH YEAR TO DATE Remember the Memorial Schol ar ship Fund!!! Interest on Bonds and Bills $ 229,804.81 $ 583,215.52 Have you found yourself looking for a way to memorialize a lost loved Interest Income Accrued 50,955.00 50,955.00 one or fellow Group/Wreath/Assembly mem ber? Why not make a do na tion Other Investment Income 0.00 3,427.25 in their honor to the Memorial Scholar ship fund? Donations made payable Dividends on Stocks 36,026.17 64,077.21 to: SCS Memorial Schol ar ship Fund may be sent to: Interest on Mortgages/Loans 3,058.37 9,726.72 Dennis J. Zifcak Interest on Certifi cate Loans 0.00 2.67 S.C.S. Museum Treasurer Sale of Cookbooks 285.85 575.85 205 Madison St. Rent Received - Sokol Building 12,390.00 23,384.50 Passaic, NJ 07055 Premium Income 44,661.10 163,944.43 or Annuities 257,285.67 660,906.50 Miscellaneous Income 3,061.03 3,357.87 Julie Ann Dobbs Amortization of IMR 2,793.00 2,793.00 SCS Mu se um Chairperson Gain on Sale of Securities/Amortization 138,427.41 143,627.41 5314 Agatha Turn, Racine, WI 53402 Total Income $ 778,748.41 $ 1,709,993.93 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013 PAGE 17

Held in Chicago, Ill. Welcome to Slovak Catholic Sokol Minutes of the Annual Meeting Introducing our New Members Enrolled During the Month of March 2013 of Group 4, “Bishop Stefan Moyzes” ASSEMBLY/ WREATH MEMBER CITY/STATE RECOMMENDER The annual meeting of Group 4, were held questioning the criminal S-071 Irwin S. Bartleson III Edwardsville, PA Authorized Agent Chicago, Ill., under the patronage of background checks of the Physical S-071 Irwin S. Bartleson IV Edwardsville, PA Authorized Agent Bishop Stefan Moyzes, took place Directesses, Directors and board. S-071 Irwin S. Bartleson Jr. Edwardsville, PA Authorized Agent on Saturday, September 22, 2012 at It was clarifi ed that the home of- S-071 Crystal Bartleson Edwardsville, PA Authorized Agent the Casa Capri Restaurant in Keno- fi ce covered the cost of these back- S-071 Michael M. Bartleson Edwardsville, PA Authorized Agent sha, Wis. ground checks. However, it came S-071 Samantha Lee Bartleson Edwardsville, PA Authorized Agent Group 4 President Tony L. Scug- to our attention that anyone age 18 S-071 Thomas J. Bartleson Edwardsville, PA Authorized Agent lik called the meeting to order at and older will be required to have S-071 Virginia Bartleson Edwardsville, PA Authorized Agent 11:07 a.m. He then led the assem- a criminal background check that S-162 Peter Biro Clifton, NJ Authorized Agent blage in the opening prayer for the most likely will be the responsibility S-016 John Anthony Bombich Pittsburgh, PA Edward D. Moeller living and deceased members of of the Group. S-011 Kyle Robert Brown Chicago, IL Dolores Kramer Group 4. The Pledge of Allegiance Last year, before the Supreme S-059 Joanne Cadwalader Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent to the Flag followed. He then wel- Clinic - Kurz, Sister Tricia Radtke S-059 Willard Cadwalader Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent comed all the Group offi cers and was appointed to serve as our Group S-086 Charlotte Casterlin Port Griffi th, PA Authorized Agent delegates. He acknowledged the 4 Physical Directress. Brother Scug- S-086 Kevin Casterlin Port Griffi th, PA Authorized Agent presence of Group 4 Supreme Of- lik thanked her for accepting this S-059 Thomas J. Garvey Jr. Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent fi cer, Jennifer Romine, a Member of responsibility and welcomed her to S-261 Nancy J. Hagens Reading, PA Authorized Agent S-059 Jesse W. Hart Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent the Supreme Physical Fitness Board. her new position. S-059 Joshua W. Hart Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent Acting Group 4 Secretary, Sister Sister Lisa Hoeck presented the V-015 Joann K. Hewitt Perryopolis, PA Authorized Agent Jennifer Romine read the roll call report of the Group 4 Physical Fit- S-086 Gerald Hulse Port Griffi th, PA Authorized Agent of offi cers and delegates. A total of ness Board. Lisa, along with Tricia S-086 Nicole Hulse Port Griffi th, PA Authorized Agent 11 offi cers and 13 delegates were Radtke, Bill Gemoll and Brad Hoeck S-086 Chole Hutchins Port Griffi th, PA Authorized Agent in attendance. The following lodges attended the Supreme Clinic in June S-086 Lisa Hutchins Port Griffi th, PA Authorized Agent were represented: Assembly 11 and 2012 at Slippery Rock, Pa. where S-086 Tyler Hutchins Port Griffi th, PA Authorized Agent Assembly 257, both of Chicago, Ill., they learned the new drill routines. V-015 Beverly Jones Perryopolis, PA Authorized Agent Assembly 113, Kenosha, Wis., and In July 2012, the junior girls and se- S-162 Bence Juhasz Clifton, NJ Authorized Agent Wreath 93 of Milwaukee, Wis. nior women performed at the annual S-162 Timea Juhasz Clifton, NJ Authorized Agent Copies of the minutes of the 2011 Slovak Day observance in Milwau- S-162 Zoltan Juhasz Clifton, NJ Authorized Agent annual meeting held on September kee. A family Christmas party was S-059 William Keefe Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent 17, 2011 were distributed to the of- planned for December, as well as a S-059 Lisa Marie Kleppinger Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent fi cers and delegates for review. Fol- drill weekend January 4-6, 2013 at S-182 Carolyne Korcek New York, NY Home Offi ce lowing a brief discussion, the min- Pottawatomi Hills Girl Scout Camp. S-182 Ema Korcek New York, NY Home Offi ce utes were accepted on a motion by Practice for the upcoming 46th Slet S-182 Mathew Korcek New York, NY Home Offi ce Brother Bill Gemoll, seconded by will begin in February 2013. The S-072 Joshua David Kuchera Catasauqua, PA Home Offi ce Sister Tricia Radtke. Slet is scheduled for July 2013 at S-086 Parker Manuel Lopez Port Griffi th, PA Home Offi ce Brother Scuglik offered thanks Slippery Rock University. S-059 Edward B. Mangan Wilkes-Barre, PA Michael Horvath to the Sokol scholarship committee June 25-30 the National Ameri- V-015 Sheila Ann Matras Perryopolis, PA Michael T. Matras for selecting several qualifi ed and can Sokol Slet will be held in Mil- S-059 Rebecca Mowery Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent S-059 David Murphy Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent deserving Group 4 members who waukee. Invitations were sent to all S-163 June G. Myers Donora, PA Authorized Agent were recipients of scholarship grants Sokol groups, including the Slovak S-059 Paige H. Neely Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent in 2012. A total of 3 college, 2 high Catholic Sokol. S-261 Lois E. Pack Reading, PA Authorized Agent school and 1 grade school scholar- A short recess was called at 12 S-086 Ella Mae Papini Port Griffi th, PA Home Offi ce ships were awarded to Group 4 noon. Following the luncheon, the V-015 Nina Petros Perryopolis, PA Authorized Agent members. second session of the annual meet- S-025 Zachery Petros Perryopolis, PA Authorized Agent Brother Scuglik was asked by the ing was called to order at 1 p.m. S-082 Watchararat Richnavsky Dunlo, PA Dolores Yonkoski home offi ce to remind our members Brother Scuglik thanked Assem- S-048 Joseph V. Rispo Philadelphia, PA Robert E. Leso to respond to the SCS Falcon sur- bly 257 of Chicago for their dona- S-059 Mary A. Rittenhouse Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent vey inquiring as to each member’s tion of $250 to the Slet fund. S-059 Dawn Robinson Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent wish to either receive our offi cial Sister Tricia Radtke, newly S-059 Stephanie Robinson Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent publication electronically or in hard appointed Group 4 Physical Di- V-043 Dennis R. Ruppert Akron, OH Authorized Agent copy. Each month 9,000 households rectress, introduced herself and V-015 Frances M. Sanko Perryopolis, PA Authorized Agent receive the hard copy and thus far thanked Brother Scuglik for his S-162 Hajju Shahnawaz Clifton, NJ Authorized Agent only we have received only 3,000 confi dence in her abilities. Sister S-059 Abigail Shymanski Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent responses. Brother Scuglik encour- Suzie Zeman thanked the delegates S-059 Samantha Shymanski Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent aged our members to response as for all their prayers and support S-025 Nicholas Statler II Perryopolis, PA Authorized Agent soon as possible. this past year as Tricia’s young- S-162 Attila Szabo Clifton, NJ Authorized Agent The president went on to express est child struggled in the fi rst sev- S-182 Emerson Tesi New York, NY Home Offi ce thanks and gratitude to Wreath 93 eral months of his life. With God’s S-182 James Tesi New York, NY Home Offi ce of Milwaukee for their donation of grace and everyone’s prayers, he is S-162 Joseph E. Vankat III Clifton, NJ Eric C. Topczij S-064 Patricia A. Walsh Erie, PA Maryanne Palkovic $300 to the Slet Fund and encour- now doing well. Brother Bill Gem- S-078 Jacob Frederick Wiersch Bethlehem, PA Home Offi ce aged others to make a donation. A oll, Group 4 Physical Director then S-059 Greg Woods Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent decision was made to eliminate the addressed the delegates. He spoke S-082 Steven Caleb Yuhas Dunlo, PA Dolores Yonkoski title of “Slet Fund” and merge this of the success of the Clinic and his V-093 Russell R. Adler Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent account with our Group 4 check- enthusiasm for the upcoming Slet. V-093 Theodore W. Bachar Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent ing account, saving a monthly bank Brother Brad Hoeck, Group 4 Vice V-014 Nancy Morgan Johnstown PA Authorized Agent charge of $3 per month. All were in President and Assistant Physical V-093 Kathleen K. Theis Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent agreement. Director discussed the projection of S-180 Rolland E. Thompson Canton, OH Authorized Agent A copy of the fi nancial report was fi nancial assistance needed for the V-093 Ethel F. Yarbo Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent then distributed to all for review. upcoming Slet and reiterated his Brother Paul Scuglik presented the anticipation for the hope of obtain- report on behalf of the auditors and ing a senior men’s team. On a mo- sion was held regarding the 2013 an- where. Our membership is declining With nor further business, Broth- thanked Sister Theresa M. Buc for tion by Sister Pauline Scuglik, sec- nual Group 4 meeting. Sister Jenni- which means that the assessments er Scuglik called for a motion to ad- doing a tremendous job given that onded by Sister Pat Osterbrink, the fer Romine offered to check with the will continue to go down. Assess- journ. On a motion by Brother Paul all records were found to be in order. report of the Physical Fitness Board Franklin Public Library and caterers. ments are really the only income for Scuglik, seconded by Sister Suzie On a motion by Sister Adrian Casey, was accepted. Brother Tony asked The fi rst choice of dates is Saturday, the Group. Brother Scuglik noted Zeman, the annual meeting was ad- seconded by Sister Lisa Hoeck, the Sister Tricia to kindly keep in touch September 14, 2013. that the entire organization is losing journed. The meeting was adjourned report was accepted. with him about what is needed for Brother Scuglik outlined his con- money for similar reasons i.e. loss of at 2:07 p.m. with a closing prayer. Brother Tony Scuglik then read the criminal background checks for cern regarding the fi nancial situation membership. He encouraged mem- Zdar Boh! the minutes of the Physical Fitness Slet participants, age 18 and over. of Group 4. Our assessments will no bers to pay attention to the monthly Respectfully submitted, Board minutes which appeared in Old Business - there was no old long be suffi cient to cover the cost fi nancial reports from the home of- Julie Ann Dobbs the SCS Falcon and opened the business to discuss. of the Slet. He therefore recom- fi ce. Membership and costs are not Group 4 Secretary fl oor to discussion Conversations Under New Business, a discus- mended that we economize some- balancing. PAGE 18 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013

The Slovak Garden Celebrates its 61st Anniversary (Continued from page 11) of holding the annual meeting on all for their interest and atten- to Ryden Butler, a sophomore at the weekend, it was decided that dance. He than introduced the the University of Miami for his in the future, the Slovak Day ob- various dignitaries in attendance. essay “Opportunities and Iden- servance will be held on the fi rst He thanked our well-known Slo- tity, Slovak Immigrants and the Saturday of March with the annu- vak Member of Congress, the United States,” and to Derek Ga- al meeting to follow on Sunday. Hon. John Mica and his lovely Following the election, I had wife, Pat for their active partici- the privilege of swearing in the pation in the annual Slovak Day following to serve as offi cers and observances over the past several directors of The Slovak Garden: decades. The congressman was offi cers, Jerry Krupa, president; greeted with warm applause as Marcel Juhas, vice president; he favored us with a few words Anna Valusek, treasurer; and before rushing off to participate Marcel Pechan, secretary; direc- in the annual “Irish” parade in tors, Elaine Andriano, Nick Badi- Winter Park. Other prominent in- da, Branislav Bujnak, Irene Mur- dividuals in attendance included phy and John Volosin; auditors, Cecilia Rakousek, Honorary Slo- Peter Salling, Justine Wesnak and vak Consul in Florida as well as Well-known Slovak American Congressman John Mika has been a Thomas Kravets. her predecessor, Robert Petrik. regular at the annual Slovak Day observance for decades. He is shown I am pleased that among our Mrs. Rakousek proudly an- with Slovak Garden President Jerry Krupa and his lovely wife, Maria. new offi cers and directors are nounced the results of the Consul’s two dynamic, enthusiastic and exchange program of medical stu- competent young men who will dents. Those from Slovakia study certainly serve well as directors in Miami and U.S. students study with the rest of the above list of in Slovakia. She reported on the experienced people. success of this program. Happily, 61st Slovak Day many students have reported that One of the most popular ob- they love Slovakia, with the list of servances at The Slovak Garden potential participants continuing to Auditor Peter Salling entertained is the annual Slovak Day obser- grow. Her report was met with joy- on the Fujara, the traditional Slo- vance which celebrates our rich ful applause. vak shepherd’s fi fe. heritage in the Sunshine State. On Guests then enjoyed a deli- die, a freshman at the University Sunday, March 3 more than 200 cious dinner featuring a host of Central Florida, for his essay participants attended this popular of Slovak culinary specialities. titled “Slovak Immigration to the event. Our Vice President Marcel Director Nick Badida and his United States.” Mary Jo chose Juhas served as chairperson of lovely wife, Emil and family pre- not to seek reelection as a direc- this successful event. The formal pared the delicious homemade tor. With thanks for her service, program began with the singing dinner. Following dinner, the we wish her a happy and healthy of the national anthems of the participants enjoyed the talents retirement. United States and Slovakia led by of several Slovak Garden mem- A notable change in the sched- Justine Wesnak and Nick Badida, bers. Everyone enjoyed the per- uling of the annual events held at respectively. formance of Peter Salling on the the Garden was adopted by the President Jerry Krupa extend- Fujara, followed by his fellow convention. Due to the success ed a warm welcome and thanked auditor, Tom Kravets who played

a number of Slovak folk song on 30 years, held a successful 50/50 the piano. This of course inspired raffl e. Often, she works quietly many to sing along. The Slovak and behind the scenes, insuring Members of the Patran Singing Group entertained with Slovak songs. Garden’s Tatran Singing Group the success of every event held at then entertained with a medley the Slovak Garden. All in atten- of other Slovak songs. Mem- dance agreed by the warm round bers of the singing group include of applause for her and also for President Jerry Krupa, his wife, Marcel Juhas the chairperson. Maria; Frank Hruz and his wife, This was the second Slovak Day Irena; Jan Dvorecky and Director observance held under the direc- Nick Badida. tion of Marcel and we are all very Marcel Juhas then introduced grateful. In closing, we thank all the Europa Band, directed by who have had a part in the activi- Milan Dvorecky,a member of the ties of the Slovak Garden over Slovak Garden, which provided the past year. We hope to see wonderful music for dancing and many more participate in next listening pleasure. Its organizer, year’s Slovak Day observance. I Director Irene Murphy, whom I pray that all of the Slovak Gar- praised for her loyalty, diligence den family enjoy a wonderful and and special efforts on behalf of safe summer. Bye for now. God the Slovak Garden over the past bless. Nech vas Boh zehna! SLOVENSKÝ KATOLÍCKY SOKOL, 1. MÁJA 2013 PAGE 19 Regionálne centrum rozvojovej pomoci Trump podporil Správy zo Slovenska OSN odchádza z Bratislavy do Istanbulu slovenskú speváčku (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) Vybrané zo slovenskej tlače Po šestnástich rokoch od- roku 2014 bude inštitúcia „čeliť chádza zo Slovenska Regio- až 40-percentným škrtom v ktorý osobne fi nančne podporil. X Na Slovensku zomrelo na Ve ľ k é h o K r t í š a a D u n a j s k e j nálne centrum Rozvojového rozpočte,“ vysvetľuje Gandel. Jedným z nich sú práve medzi- chrípku, alebo jej dôsledky Stredy. programu OSN (UNDP). Z Ak by malo centrum zostať v národné umelecké aktivity Ce- zatiaľ 27 ľudí. V predchádza- X Začiatkom mája v Tatrách Bratislavy sa presúva do turec- Bratislave, Slovensko by muselo leste Buckingham. júcej sezóne zomrelo osem pa- zaútočil na dvojicu lesníkov kého Istanbulu. výrazne zvýšiť dotácie na chod Miliardár a fi lantrop Donald cientov. Jednou z príčin nárastu medved’. Jedného dohrýzol a Presun centra nezastavilo ani centra. Trump dokonca na svojej strán- počtu úmrtí na následy chrípky druhému sa podarilo medved’a stretnutie ministra zahraničných „Slovensko, žiaľ, nemá v ke dokonca vyzval ďalších doná- je aj klesajúci počet ľudí, ktorí postreliť. Po výstrele poranený vecí Miroslava Lajčáka s admi- súčasnosti fi nančné prostried- torov, aby talentovanú speváčku sa dajú proti chrípke zaočkovať. medved’ zutekal. Poranený les- nistrátorkou UNDP Helen Clar- ky, aby mohlo v plnej výške taktiež podporili – cieľová suma Odborníci odhadujú, že zaočko- ník bol prevezený do nemoc- kovou vlani v októbri počas Val- hosťovať inštitúciu OSN, ktorá na podporu hviezdnej Slovenky vaných boli len štyri percentá nince v Poprade. ného zhromaždenia OSN v New tu už splnila svoj primárny man- je 100-tisíc dolárov. „Môžem Slovákov. X Podľa údajov Národnej banky Yorku. dát,“ priznáva Gandel. potvrdiť, že Celeste bola zo stra- X Detskí lekári sa začínajú Slovenska zostalo ku koncu mi- Presun do Istanbulu zdôvod- Kedy presne UNDP presunie ny Donalda Trumpa a jeho tímu vytrácať z dedín. Tí, ktorí zos- nulého roku v obehu 19,4 mil. ňuje Bindra úsilím UNDP regionálne centrum zo Sloven- vyjadrená veľmi silná osobná tali sú väčšinou v dôchodkovom kusov bakoviek slovenských „zvýšiť podporu a byť bližšie ska do Turecka, jeho hovorca podpora i pre jej nadchádza- veku a mladí pediatri na vidiek korún a približne 392,3 mil. ku krajinám s najvyššími potre- nešpecifi koval. juce aktivity - či už umelecké, nechcú ísť. Z niektorých vidiec- kusov mincí. Hodnota zatiaľ bami rozvoja“. Kritizovali nás za Rómov alebo týkajúce sa medializácie kych oblastí musia rodičia s nevrátených slovenských korún „Medzi kľúčové úlohy UNDP Regionálne centrum OSN jej plánovaných aktivít v USA,“ deťmi za pediatrom dochádzať predstavuje približne 4 miliardy patrí aj oblasť Kaukazu a stred- podporuje nielen na Slovensku, potvrdil speváčkin manažér aj desiatky kilometrov. Týka sa Sk, čo predstavuje necelé 3 per- nej Ázie, a preto zohrala úlohu aj ale aj v ďalších 24 krajinách od Lumír Mati. „V týchto dňoch sa to najmä východného Sloven- centá z celkovej hodnoty emi- potreba geografi cky sa priblížiť k roku 1997 rozvojové programy taktiež do fi nálnej časti dostáva- ska, okolia Banskej Štiavnice, tovaných peňazí. tomuto regiónu,“ vraví aj Boris od odstraňovania chudoby až jú rokovania o exluzívnej celos- Gandel, hovorca ministerstva po ochranu životného prostre- vetovej zmluve s americkým zahraničných vecí. dia. managementom, ktorá Celeste Za presunom je podľa neho V Bratislave tam vlani praco- garantuje umeleckú spoluprácu Prvé v ýročie úmrtia biskupa Tondru najmä šetrenie v UNDP. V valo vyše 140 ľudí. - Sme.sk s poprednými medzinárodne uznávanými hudobnými produ- si pripomenuli v Spišskej Kapitule V Bratislave sa konala medzinárodná centmi. Podrobnosti zverejníme V pondelok 6. mája 2013 si moc. Kazateľ všetkým pripo- konferencia o sv. Cyrilovi a Metodovi v najbližšom čase,“ dodal Mati. zádušnou svätou omšou pri- menul zmysel tohto stretnutia, Slovensko privítalo 9. a 10. mája prestížnu medzinárodnú ve- O mimoriadnom úspechu pomenuli v Spišskej Kapitule keď povedal: „Prišli sme všetci deckú konferenciu, ktorej cieľom je pokračovať v doterajšom his- bola včera mladučká speváčka úmrtie emeritného spišského spomínať, ďakovať a prosiť.“ toricko-ekumenic-kom dialógu medzi Svätou stolicou a ruskou rozprávať naživo v relácii Good biskupa Mons. Františka Ton- V duchu týchto slov priblížil v stranou. Hlavným organizátorom je Pápežský výbor pre historické Day New York americkej tele- dru, ktorý pred rokom zomrel. krátkosti život, utrpenie i dielo vedy v spolupráci s Oddelením pre zahraničné vzťahy Moskovského víznej stanice FOX5 NEWS. Zádušnú svätú omšu slúžil v zosnulého biskupa Františka, patriarchátu, s Ústavom svetových dejín Ruskej akadémie vied a „Bol to neskutočný zážitok. spišskej Katedrále sv. Martina vyzval ku vďačnosti Bohu za Rímskokatolíckou cyrilometodskou bohosloveckou fakultou Uni- Život sa mi zmenil zo dňa na diecézny biskup Mons. Štefan dar jeho života i kňazského po- verzity Komenského v Bratislave. Konferencia sa konala pod záštitou deň. Myslím, že odteraz sa bude Sečka, ktorý na začiatku vyzval volania a nakoniec povzbudil prezidenta SR Ivana Gašparoviča. Dejiskom hlavného programu diať množstvo nových vecí. prítomných k modlitbe za zos- k modlitbám a prosbám, aby bola Univerzita Komenského. Súčasťou sprievodného programu Teším sa nielen za seba, ale za nulého biskupa, k vernosti jeho sa všetci mohli s ním stretnúť v bola aj návšteva Nitry a Katedrály sv. Martina v Bratislave, kde bola v celý náš tím. Je to dôkaz toho, že odkazu a k nasledovaniu jeho nebi. slávnostná svätá omša. keď človek tvrdo pracuje, dokáže dobrých skutkov. Na svätú omšu Po svätej omši zúčastnení v naozaj veľa,“ povedala na margo prišlo 60 kňazov, prítomní boli procesii prešli na cintorín, kde je Biskup Jozef Halko navštívi Kostol úspechu mladá speváčka. aj bohoslovci, rehoľné sestry a emeritný biskup Tondra pocho- sv. Cyrila a Metoda v Clift one, NJ V rámci svojej pracovnej mnohí veriaci - príbuzní i známi vaný. Tam spomienka vyvrcho- V sobotu 10. augusta účasti slovenských kňazov pô- cesty do New Yorku Celeste zosnulého biskupa Františka. lila krátkou pobožnosťou. o 7.00 hodine večer bude sobiacich v USA. prijala tiež pozvanie organizáto- V homílii sa prihovoril Mons. František Tondra pri príležitosti storočnice Pri tejto príležitosti biskup rov každoročného prestížneho spišský pomocný biskup a gen- zomrel vo veku 76 rokov 3. mája založenia farnosti sv. Cyrila a Halko donesie zo Slovenska eventu Slovak Fashion Night, erálny vikár Mons. Andrej Im- 2012. Pohrebné obrady zos- Metoda, 235 Ackerman Ave. v relikvie (ostatky) sv. Cyrila. Po ktoré si tento rok pripomína 20. rich, ktorý zdôraznil, že biskup nulého biskupa sa uskutočnili vo Clift one, NJ a pri príležitosti svätej omši bude v kostolnej výročie slovenskej i českej ne- František musel neraz robiť ro- štvrtok 10. mája 2012. Po nich 1150. výročia príchodu sv. hale občerstvenie. závislosti. Svojou účasťou tak v zhodnutia, ktoré boli krokom uložili pozostatky otca biskupa Cyrila a Metoda na územie Mons. Halko je zodpoved- noci na dnes podporila prezen- do neistoty a rizika, pričom sa Tondru na cintoríne v Spišskej Veľkej Moravy slovenská sv. ný za pastoráciu Slovákov v táciu mladých slovenských ná- vždy spoliehal na Božiu po- Kapitule. - TK KBS omša. Bude ju slúžiť pomocný zahraničí, kam patrí aj pôsobe- vrhárov. - hn.sk biskup Bratislavskej arcidie- nie slovenských kňazov medzi cézy mons. Jozef Halko za veriacimi na území USA. Spomienka na Milana R. Štefánika na Bradle (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) terasy teda vyrastá na temene kopca vlastná kamenná mo- hyla. 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ÚRADNÝ ČASOPIS SLOVENSKÉHO KATOLÍCKEHO SOKOLA - 28 000 ČLENOV - HLAVNÁ ÚRADOVŇA: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, NJ 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org VOLUME CII PASSAIC, N.J., 15. MÁJA 2013 ČÍSLO 4990 Spomienka na Milana R. Štefánika na Bradle Pápež František na sviatok Cyrila a Metoda na Slovensko nepríde, posiela svojho legáta Konferencia biskupov Sloven- dikta XVI. do Bratislavy, Nitry, ska poslala pozvanie na návštevu Žiliny a Prešova v súvislosti s ju- Benediktovi XVI. i jeho násled- bilejným rokom svätých Cyrila a níkovi Františkovi. Metoda. Svätý otec František vy- V Nitre vyvrcholia celonárod- menoval svojho mimoriadneho né cyrilo-metodské oslavy na vyslanca - pápežského legáta, sviatok Cyrila a Metoda, ktorý ktorý sa zúčastní na vyvrcho- si pripomína 5. júla. Očakáva lení osláv 1150. výročia prícho- sa účasť najvyšších cirkevných a du svätých Cyrila a Metoda na štátnych predstaviteľov. Veľkú Moravu 5. júla 2013 v Ni- Pred vyvrcholením Jubilej- tre. Stal sa ním emeritný prefekt ného roka bude od 2. do 4. júla Kongregácie pre inštitúty zas- v Nitre aj plenárne zasadnutie väteného života a spoločnosti Konferencie biskupov Sloven- apoštolského života slovinský ska. kardinál Franc Rodé. Nová hlava Katolíckej cirkvi Súčasťou pápežskej delegá- dostala už pozvanie na návštevu Spomienková slávnosť pri val zatmenie Slnka, pylóny mu zo Spišských Vlachov 194 cie budú aj ďalší dvaja cirkevní od slovenských biskupov. príležitosti 94. výročia od smrti slúžili ako statív. vagónov. Na stavbe mohyly predstavitelia, ktorých mená „Môžem potvrdiť, že Konfer- Milana Rastislava Štefánika sa M. R. Štefánik sa narodil 21. pracovalo v rokoch 1927-1928 budú zverejnené týždeň pred encia biskupov Slovenska po- 3. mája konala na vrchu Bradlo júla 1880 v rodine evanjelické- až 200 robotníkov a práce trvali 5. júlom, informoval hovorca slala pozvanie na návštevu Svä- v okrese Myjava. ho kňaza. Vyštudoval astronó- iba neuveriteľných 280 pra- Konferencie biskupov Slovenska tému Otcovi začiatkom apríla,“ Vence k Štefánikovej mohyle miu na pražskej Univerzite Kar- covných dní. Jozef Kováčik. povedal hovorca KBS Jozef položili predseda vlády Robert lovej. Počas 1. svetovej vojny Celá mohyla bola zubom Biskupi pozvali ešte Bene- Kováčik. Fico, ministri Martin Glváč, bojoval ako pilot vo francúzskej času značne poškodená, a tak Dušan Čaplovič, viacerí po- armáde, kde dosiahol hodnosť roku 1988 začala jej gene- slanci Národnej rady SR, pred- brigádneho generála. rálna oprava. 4. mája 1996 pri Donald Trump podporil slovenskú speváčku stavitelia cirkví a samospráv. Stál pri zrode 1. Česko- príležitosti 77. výročia smrti Slovenská speváčka Celeste Nadácia fi nančne podporuje Súčasťou slávnosti bolo zapále- slovenskej republiky. V prvej M. R. Štefánika odovzdal obno- Buckingham dostala pozvanie výnimočné projekty i jednot- nie štyroch vatier na každej vláde novej republiky vyh- venú mohylu verejnosti vtedajší do New Yorku od amerického licov, a do kampaní zapája i svetovej strane mohyly. lásenej 28. októbra 1918 za- predseda NR SR I. Gašparovič. miliardára Donalda Trumpa a donátorov z celého sveta. Celeste Robert Fico vo svojom stával post ministra vojny. V roku 2009 sa stala ofi ciálne jeho nadácie FundAnything. Buckingham si v rámci svojho príhovore k účastníkom večer- Zahynul pri návrate do vlasti súčasťou európskeho kultúrne- com., ktorí sa rozhodli podporiť projektu vytýčila tvorbu nových nej spomienky pripomenul 4. mája 1919 po havárii lietadla ho dedičstva. jej talent. Na rozvoj medzinárod- skladieb a minimálne dvoch Štefánikovo presvedčenie, že neďaleko Bratislavy. O týždeň Charakteristická bielo sa nej kariéry jej venoval 25-tisíc nových videoklipov. Jej cieľom slovenský národ môže prejsť neskôr ho pochovali spolu s skvejúca terasová stavba so dolárov. Dar si prevzala v stredu je získať 100 tisíc dolárov. Do- cez úskalia dejín len vtedy, ak jeho talianskou posádkou nad štyrmi obeliskami predstavuje priamo v sídle jeho spoločnosti, nald Trump si osobne vybral zo sa nebude vzdávať. rodnými Košariskami na Bra- typickú čistotu architektonic- Trump Towers na 5. Avenue v všetkých zaslaných projektov tri, “Ak v dnešných časoch po- dle v dočasnom spoločnom kého prejavu Dušana Jurkoviča New Yorku. (Pokračovanie na str. 19) ciťujete pochybnosti, skúste hrobe so zapusteným pom- v zosúladení s okolitou kraji- si pomyslieť na svojho kra- níkom – kamenným krížom. nou. Celá stavba je postavená jana Štefánika, ako by sa po- O päť rokov po jeho smrti z travertínových blokov. Po stavil k dnešnej kríze. Som 4. mája 1924 bol položený čelných a bočných schodištiach presvedčený, že by zdôraznil základný kameň pamätníka sa dá vykráčať až k hrobu ve- svoje vlastné krédo: Ja sa pre- navrhnutého architektom likána slovenských národných bijem, lebo sa prebiť chcem,” Dušanom Jurkovičom, zná- dejín. Z celého pomníka je krás- povedal Fico, ktorý mal nad mym slovenským architektom, ny výhľad do kopaničiarskeho podujatím záštitu. Štefánikovým priateľom z det- kraja. Mohyla na Bradle sa Ešte v piatok popoludní stva. Údajne on sa prihovo- skladá z dvoch terás ( spodná v Štefánikovej rodnej obci ril, aby generála pochovali po má dĺžku 93 m a šírku 62 m, Košariská odhalili repliky tragickej smrti spolu s jeho uprostred vyššia, druhá, obvod dvoch pylónov z tichomor- posádkou. 45 m a 32 m), nad ktorými sa ského ostrova Vava’u, ktoré So stavbou sa začalo 11. júla vypína vlastná náhrobná stav- obec dostala do daru od známe- 1927. Mohylu dokončili v sep- ba. Obidve terasy sa dvíhajú ho slovenského cestovateľa tembri 1928. Zhotovená je z šikmými stenami, vybudovaný- Františka Keleho. Štefánik na kvádrov travertínu, ktorého mi z hrubých kvádrov. Z druhej ostrove v roku 1911 pozoro- bolo na Bradle privezeného (Pokračovanie na str. 19)