Slovensk¥ Katolícky Sokol

Za Boha a Národ For God and Nation

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL – MEMBERSHIP 30,000 – 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 CVI PPASSAIC,ASSAIC, NN.J.,.J., MMARCHARCH 88,, 22017017 NUMBER 5090 Slovak American Cultural Center Celebrates its Places to stay for parents and friends during the 48th Slet in the SUNY Brockport area 50th Anniversary at the New York Slovak Ball by Julie A. Laury Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board As you are making your plans for *FREE: breakfast, WiFi, toilet- attending this year’s 2017 Slet at ries, cable TV, cancellation-no re- Suny Brockport University in New payment needed, parking York make sure that you book your *The hotel has: an indoor pool, rooms now. The rooms are ready fi tness center, 24 hour business for you to reserve for 4 days and center 4 nights – July 12-15 at the beau- *It is only minutes away from tiful Hampton Inn Brockport. It is Suny Brockport University so easy to reserve your room. Just Things to do around the call 1-585-391-6747 (Hampton Inn Hampton Inn Brockport Brockport) and tell them you would *It is 22 minutes drive from like to reserve your room with the Greater Rochester International Slovak Catholic Sokols. There are Airport. only 30 rooms so book early. Here *It is approximately 13 miles is some information on the Hamp- from Hamiln Beach State Park on ton Inn Brockport. Lake Ontario. *Hotel rating: a wonderful 9.1 *It is a 20 minute drive from *Phone number: 1-585-391- the hotel to downtown Rochester 6747 (shopping and dining) *Address: Hampton Inn Brock- *It is 19 miles away from the port, 4873 Lake Road, Brockport, National Museum of Play Some of the guests at the gala black tie, Slovak Ball on February 27 at the Royal Manor in Garfi eld, N.J. NY, 14420, USA *Minutes away from the Victo- are shown above. The evening celebrated the 50th’s anniversary of the founding of the Slovak American *Rate:$109 plus tax for Wednes- rian Village on the Erie Canal Cultural Center. Shown seated foreground, Nina Holy, national secretary-treasurer of the Slovak League day/Thursday nights AND $125 *Minutes away from the Brock- of America and standing, l-r, Martin Dvorak, Czech Consul General in New York; Peter Kmec, Slovakia’s plus tax for Friday/Saturday nights. port Community Museum – Mu- Ambassador to the U.S.; Frantisek Ruzicka, Slovakia’s permanent representative to the U.N.; Ladislava Be- *Book rooms until April 11th. Af- seum without walls gec, the new Slovak Consul General in New York; Andrew M. Rajec, national president of the First Catholic ter April 11th the rooms will be re- *Visit the Sweden Town Park for Slovak Union; Sabina Sabatos, president of the Slovak American Cultural Center; Joseph T. Senko, Honor- leased. a great place to have a picnic, play ary Slovak Consul in Pennsylvania and Kenneth Bombara, vice president of the Slovak League of America * Rooms come with a king bed a pick up baseball or soccer game, for Washington, D.C. and Virginia. - Photo by Rado Lesay or 2 double beds – fi rst come fi rst or just walk the walking trails. In- serve with the 2 double beds. (Continued on page 7) More than 200 guests turned out port humanitarian efforts in Slova- for the 24th Annual Slovak Ball on kia. Over the years, many members Saturday, February 27 at the Royal of the Slovak Catholic Sokol have Manor in Garfi eld, N.J. hosted been active in the group and have Group 7 to Host Comedy Club evening by the Slovak American Cultural served as offi cers. at Mohegan Sun in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Center of New York. On this occa- This year’s Slovak Ball was an Following the success of its fraternal reunion in November, sion, the Slovak American Cultural appropriate venue to celebrate the Group 7, “Rev. Joseph Murgas” will host another unique evening Center or Stredisko, as it is known half century milestone of the group. to celebrate Sokol fellowship and camaraderie. On Saturday, April in Slovak, celebrated the 50th an- Sabina Sabatos, president of the 1, Group 7 will be hosting a Comedy Club fundraising event. The niversary of its founding. Over the group welcomed the guests and benefi t evening will be held at Wisecrackers at years, the group has hosted numer- expressed thanks and gratitude to Mohegan Sun at Pocono Downs, located at 1280 ous cultural activities in the greater all for their enthusiastic support of Highway 315 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. This will New York area. Slovak culture. She welcomed the be the second time we have participated in this Founded as a not-for-profi t or- representatives of the Slovak gov- event. Our fi rst visit was enjoyable and this year’s ganization in 1967 in New York ernment who currently serve in the evening looks to be better than ever, anticipating City, for the past half century, it has United States. Among the honored an even better turnout. promoted the following goals: * guests were, the Hon. Peter Kmec, Doors open at the Comedy at 8 p.m. with To preserve Slovak heritage in the Slovakia’s Amnbassador to the showtime set for 9 p.m. General Admission seat- United States for the Slovak Ameri- United States and Dr. Frantisek Ru- ing is $20.00 per person, age 21 and older. Beverages and snacks can can community, * To promote and zicka, Slovakia’s Permanent Rep- be purchased at the event. The Group will have basket raffl es at this support Slovak cultural, scientifi c, resentative at the United Nations. event. Members and Sokol lodges who would like to donate a basket educational and athletic activities at The new Slovak Consul General or purchase tickets, should contact Amy Blasco at 570 574-0136 or home and abroad, * To familiarize in New York Ladislava Begec re- any Group 7 offi cer. This benefi t will support our various sporting the American public with Slovak ceived a warm welcome from the and fraternal events hosted by Group 7. We hope to see a great turn- culture, history, and current events guests. The Slovak Consul General out of Sokols and Sokolky celebrating fellowship at its best. in Slovak life, * To publicly recog- in New York works closely with the Zdar Boh! nize and promote the achievements Slovak American Cultural Center Amy Degnan Blasco of Slovak Americans in the U.S. in promoting various cultural, and Group 7 president and abroad; and fi nally * To sup- (Continued on page 2) PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 8, 2017

Slovak American Cultural Center Celebrates its Message from our Supreme President 50th Anniversary at the New York Slovak Ball by Michael J. Horvath I hope the winter of 2017 is truly behind us since we are in to (Continued from page 1) our fi rst week of March. The little furry prognosticator, Punxsutaw- educational projects in the New ney Phil, announced on February 2, there would be six more weeks York area. During the evening sev- of winter while some of his competitors revealed they see an early eral senior members were honored spring. I guess both were correct since some of us experienced fa- for their efforts in promoting the vorable warm temperatures and others have had to deal with heavy work of the group. winter storms and cold weather. What we really know is March has Among the clergy present at the arrived and meteorological spring is here. ball were members of the New 2017 is a special year since Lent and York Oratory of St. Philip Neri of spring both started last week on Ash Wednes- Tappan, N.J. including its founder, day, March 1, 2017. the Rev. George A. Torok, who of- Lent is the time for us to examine our fered the invocation and blessing lives and fi nd the ways to make us a better per- at the dinner; the Rev. Frantisek son. Through the forty days of Lent we seek Conka, the Rev. Martin Kertes, repentance and prepare ourselves for the death the Rev. Vladimir Hribko, and the and resurrection of Jesus, our Lord and savior. Rev. Roman Palicko. Lively mu- March is also the month that our minds sic for dancing and listening plea- Our Sokolka, Zuzana Krcmar, left, was honored as a founding mem- start thinking of future activities, like March sure was provided by the popular ber of the Slovak American Cultural Center at The Slovak Ball. Shown Madness, baseball, our vacations, and most important of all, future Express Band. A highlight of the with her are Peter Krajnak and Sabina Sabatos, vice president and Slovak Catholic Sokol fraternal activities. As you begin your plan- evening was a performance by a president, respectively of the the Slovak American Cultural Center; ning, so will the Slovak Catholic Sokol Board of Directors. The well-known Slovak artist, Peter and her husband, Stanley Krcmar. Board will hold their fi rst 2017 quarterly meeting March 24-25, Cmorik. 2017 at the Home Offi ce in Passaic, NJ. The Board will go over the Our congratulations and fraternal strength, weakness, opportunity and treats (SWOT) analysis to de- best wishes go out to all associated cide the projects it will do this year that will improve our society and with the Slovak American Cultural continue its growth. Center as it celebrates a half cen- The Physical Fitness Board has organized our international fra- tury of promoting Slovak culture. ternal activities calendar for 2017, with the fi rst activity being the In the years ahead, we pray that it 71st Bowling Tournament, May 19-21, 2107 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, may continue to promote our rich then the 30th Softball Tournament, next the 48th International SLET Slovak culture and heritage. and fi nally the 62nd Golf Tournament. I hope you will make plans to attend and /or participate in one of these great fraternal activities. They are great family fun activities where old friendships are re- newed and new ones are created. Introducing I will give you heads up, there is a new fraternal activity being planned and without giving out the details and ruining the offi cial an- our newest nouncement, I might suggest you going to the Slovak Catholic Sokol members Face Book page for the secret information. I would like to remind all members of the Slovak Catholic So- Enjoying the ball are l-r, well-known New York Slovak and Sokol ac- kol Scholarships. Our Supreme Vice President Edward D. Moeller tivists, Jozef and Anna Korcak, Martina Hrvolova and the Rev. Fran- has been announcing in past issues of the Falcon that the 2017 Slo- tisek Conka,C.O., pastor of Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Parish in vak Catholic Sokol scholarships applications are available, are being Tappan, N.Y. accepted and the deadline is March 31, 2017. The Slovak Catholic Sokol is very fortunate that it is able to award $63,000 in scholarships to its members. If you are interested in a scholarship take the time to complete an application, follow the instructions and send it in to the Home Offi ce before the deadline. And remember, if you do not ap- ply, you cannot be considered for a scholarship. Also I would like to remind our Groups, Assemblies and Wreaths that they should start planning a Join Hands Day project. Join Hands Day was created by America’s Fraternal Benefi t Soci- eties as a way for adults and youth to work together as volunteers toward a greater purpose for their communities. This year Join Hands Day will be celebrated on May 6, 2017. Who will be our Slovak Catholic Sokol Fraternalist of the Year? Some worthy Slovak Catholic Sokol member will be selected but they have to be nominated by a Group, Assembly, Wreath or mem- Connor James Seifert, born ber. I ask all members, especially Group Presidents, to nominate a September 20, 2016, is the son member to be considered for this special award. More information of Charles W. and Alaina Haw- on the Fraternalist of the Year will be printed in upcoming issues of ranko Seifert, III of McDonald, Sabina Sabatos, president of the Slovak American Cultural Center far the Falcon, but it is time to start thinking who you will recommend. Pa. He was enrolled as a member right, is shown at the gala evening with, l-r, Matthew Culen, Jane Holy Since March is the month of planning, shouldn’t this include of Assembly 16 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Konzelman and Stanley Krcmar. looking at your family’s life insurance and retirement planning. I am sure there are gaps in everyone’s insurance and retirement portfolios. Let the Slovak Catholic Sokol help uncover where those gaps are. These gaps can be fi lled in with one of our products that will meet your fi nancial thresholds. The process is easy, just contact the Home Offi ce or our Director of Sales and Marketing who are able to advise and help you based on your needs and fi nancial resources. Zdar Boh! With God’s Blessings to all! Group 1 Spaghetti Supper on March 26 Group 1, “Msgr. Stephen Krasula” will host its Annual Spaghetti Sup- per on Sunday, March 26 beginning at 4 p.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Hall located at 218 Ackerman Avenue in Clifton, N.J. The meal will feature spaghetti, meat balls and all the trimmings. Tickets available at the door for the annual benefi t include $8.00 for adults, $7.00 for seniors and $5.00 for children ages 6-12. Children under the age of 6 are welcome free of charge. Mark Fabian Dunn, born June There will be raffl es and other entertainment. An enjoyable afternoon is 26, 2016, is the son of Trent and Slovak American Cultural Center President Sabina Sabatos is shown assured. The supper is a wonderful opportunity for Group 1 members from Laura Fabian Dunn of White- above welcoming guests from near and far at this year’s Slovak Ball. our various Assemblies and Wreaths to get together to celebrate traditional hall, Pa. He was enrolled as a Shown with her from the left are: Joseph T. Senko of Pittsburgh, Pa., Sokol fellowship and camaraderie. We hope to see a good turnout at this member of Assembly 255 in Kenneth J. Bombara of Centerfi eld, Va. and Andrew Rajec, Jr. of year’s supper. Zdar Boh! - Eric Topczij, chairperson Egypt-Whitehall, Pa. Cleveland. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 8, 2017 PAGE 3

vance hosted by Assembly 1 of the Thoughts from our Supreme Chaplain Slovak League of America at St. John Follow Us On Twitter and Instagram Nepomucene Parish, 411 East 66th Many of you are already following Slovak Catholic Sokol on St., New York City, Slovak Mass at Facebook, but did you know we are now on Twitter and Instagram? The Feast of the Annunciation 10:30 a.m. with luncheon and frater- You can follow us for daily updates on upcoming activities and by Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic nal program beginning at 1 p.m. events, as well as pictures of your favorite Sokols. Feel free to forward pictures of your group activities to: [email protected] so that we The Feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary (25 MARCH 17-19 can tweet them! March), also called in old calendars: FESTUM INCARNATIONIS, INI- Q International Men’s and Women’s We are looking forward to gaining MANY new followers! TIUM REDEMPTIONIS CONCEPTIO CHRISTI, ANNUNTIATIO Basketball and Volleyball Tourna- If you are new to Twitter and Instagram, here are some basics on CHRISTI, ANNUNTIATIO DOMINICA. In the Orient, where the part ment at St. Vincent-St. Mary High how to sign up: which Mary took in the Redemption is celebrated by a special feast, 26 De- School, Akron, Oh. TWITTER cember, the Annunciation is a feast of Christ; in the Latin Church, it is a feast SUN.MARCH 19 * Upload the Twitter app on your phone or go to www.twitter.com of Mary. It probably originated shortly before or after the council of Ephesus Q Patronal feast of St. Joseph obser- * Click “Sign up for Twitter.” (c. 431). At the time of the Synod of Laodicea (372) vance hosted by Assembly 182 at St. * Provide basic information about yourself. ... it was not known; St. Proclus, Bishop of Constanti- John Nepomucene Parish, 411 East * Choose your username. ... nople (d. 446), however, seems to mention it in one 66th, New York City, beginning with * Click “Create my account.” of his homilies. He says, that the feast of the coming Slovak Mass at 10:30 a.m. in church * Search physicalfi tnessboard and click follow of Our Lord and Saviour, when He vested Himself followed by luncheon and fraternal with the nature of man (quo hominum genus indu- program at 12 noon in the church hall; INSTAGRAM tus), was celebrated during the entire fi fth century. free of charge for all members. * Upload the Instagram app on your phone or go to www.instagram. This homily, however, may not be genuine, or the Q Assembly 162 meeting at SS. Cyril com words may be understood of the feast of Christmas. and Methodius Church Hall, 218 * Click “Sign up” and enter your e-mail In the Latin Church this feast is fi rst mentioned Ackerman Ave., Clifton, N.J. begin- * Create a username and password in the Sacramentarium of Pope Gelasius (d. 496), ning at 12:30 p.m. * Provide basic information about yourself. ... which we possess in a manuscript of the seventh century; it is also contained MARCH 21-23 * Click “Create my account.” in the Sacramentarium of St. Gregory (d. 604), one manuscript of which Q Annual audit of the S.C.S. Supreme * Search physicalfi tnessboard and click follow dates back to the eighth century. Since these sacramentaries contain addi- Auditors at the Home Offi ce in Pas- tions posterior to the time of Gelasius and Gregory, Duchesne (Origines saic, N.J. Zdar Boh! du culte chrétien, 118, 261) ascribes the origin of this feast in Rome to the MARCH 24-25 The Supreme Physical Fitness Board seventh century; Probst, however, (Sacramentarien, 264) thinks that it really Q 1st Quarterly Meeting of the S.C.S. belongs to the time of Pope Gelasius. The tenth Synod of Toledo (656), and Board of Directors at the Home Of- Trullan Synod (692) speak of this feast as one universally celebrated in the fi ce in Passaic, N.J. Catholic Church. SUN.MARCH 26 All Christian antiquity (against all astronomical possibility) recognized Q Spaghetti Dinner hosted by Group the 25th of March as the actual day of Our Lord’s death. The opinion that 1 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Church the Incarnation also took place on that date is found in the pseudo-Cyprianic Hall, 218 Ackerman Ave., Clifton, work “De Pascha Computus”, c. 240. It argues that the coming of Our Lord N.J. beginning at 4 p.m. and His death must have coincided with the creation and fall of Adam. And Q Annual meeting of Group 4 at since the world was created in spring, the Saviour was also conceived and the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare died shortly after the equinox of spring. Similar calculations are found in the Franklin Facility, 10101 South 27th early and later Middle Ages, and to them, no doubt, the dates of the feast St., Franklin, Wis. beginning at 12 of the Annunciation and of Christmas owe their origin. Consequently the noon. Lunch will be served. ancient martyrologies assign to the 25th of March the creation of Adam and SAT.APRIL 1 the crucifi xion of Our Lord; also, the fall of Lucifer, the passing of Israel Q Mount Assisi Academy Preschool through the Red Sea and the immolation of Isaac. (Thruston, Christmas and Tea & Fashion Show benefi t, at the Christian Calendar, Amer. Eccl. Rev., XIX, 568.) The original date of Mount Assisi Convent, 934 Forest this feast was the 25th of March. Ave., Pittsburgh, Pa. 11 a.m. for infor- Although in olden times most of the churches kept no feast in Lent, the mation call 412 761-6004. Greek Church in the TrullanSynod (in 692; can. 52) made an exception in Q Comedy Club fundraising event favour of the Annunciation. In Rome, it was always celebrated on the 25th hosted by Group 7, “Rev. Joseph of March. The Spanish Church transferred it to the 18th of December, and Murgas” at Mohegan Sun at Pocono when some tried to introduce the Roman observance of it on the 25th of Downs Comedy Club, 1280 High- March, the 18th of December was offi cially confi rmed in the whole Span- way 315, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., doors ish Church by the tenth Synod of Toledo (656). This law was abolished open at 8 p.m. with show beginning when the Roman liturgy was accepted in Spain. at 9 p.m.; General admission $20 per The church of Milan, up to our times, assigns the offi ce of this feast to person, 21 years of age and over; for the last Sunday in Advent. On the 25th of March a Mass is sung in honour of tickets contact Amy Blasco at 570 the Annunciation. (Ordo Ambrosianus, 1906; Magistretti, Beroldus, 136.) 574-0136 or any Group 7 offi cer. The schismatic Armenians now celebrate this feast on the 7th of April. Since SUN.APRIL 2 Epiphany for them is the feast of the birth of Christ, the Armenian Church Q Annual Meeting of Group 3, “Rev. formerly assigned the Annunciation to 5 January, the vigil of Epiphany. Edmund Mochak” at the Slovak This feast was always a holy day of obligation in the Universal Church. Catholic Sokol Hall, Route 16, Doug- As such it was abrogated fi rst for France and the French dependencies, 9 las, Mass. beginning at 10 a.m. April, 1802; and for the United States, by the Third Council of Baltimore, MON.APRIL 3 in 1884. Q Lecture “Slovak Wedding Customs OUR NEXT ISSUE IS MARCH 22ND If this feast falls within Holy Week or Easter Week, its offi ce is trans- and Cookies,” hosted by the Western In keeping with our bi week ly publishing sched ule, the next is sue ferred to the Monday after the octave of Easter. In some German churches Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural Associ- of the Slovak Cath o lic Fal con will be that of Wednes day, March 22nd. it was the custom to keep its offi ce the Saturday before Palm Sunday if the ation at Mt. Lebanon Public Library, Dead line for all pho tos and in for ma tion for this is sue will be Thurs day, March 16th. View e-Falcon on our website: www.slovakcatholicsokol. 25th of March fell in Holy Week. The Greek Church, when the 25th of 16 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pittsburgh Pa. beginning at 7 p.m. free of charge. org. Thank ing you for your con tin ued co op er a tion in this mat ter, I March occurs on one of the three last days in Holy Week, transfers the An- re main Zdar Boh! - Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor nunciation to Easter Monday; on all other days, even on Easter Sunday, its SAT.APRIL 8 offi ce is kept together with the offi ce of the day. Q 7th Wine Tasting hosted by the Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cul- IMPORTANT 2017 INTERNATIONAL tural Association at Sonoma Grille, SLET INFORMATION 947 Penn Ave., downtown Pittsburgh, Sokol Calendar Pa. beginning at 1 p.m. $35 for mem- Slet information is now accessible on our website at www. bers, $40 for guests; for reservations, SAT.MARCH 11 WWW.CBHS.EDU for reservations, slovakcatholicsokol.org under Sports Programs contact Joe at [email protected] or tel. Q 15th Annual Benedictine High information visit cbhs.edu or contact 412 956-6000. School Blue & White Cyrstal Gala Debbie First at fi [email protected]. Q Slovak Mass and Easter Customs benefi t at The Westin Cleveland SUN.MARCH 12 You can access general rules and regulations, qualifi cation Breakfast at Prince of Peace Parish times and distances for track, track records, volleyball Downtown, 777 St. Clair Ave., Cleve- Q Annual Lenten Mass and breakfast beginning with Mass at 11 a.m. at the land, Oh., cocktails and Silent Auc- hosted by Assembly 25 and Wreath information, gymnastics qualifi ers, hotel info, pin trading Church of St. Adalbert, South 15th St. information and much more! tion at 5:30 p.m., dinner , program, 15 beginning with Mass at 8 a.m. at followed by the breakfast at the parish Live Auction and Fund-A-Need at the Church of St. John the Baptist center, 81 South 13th St., South Side, 7:30 p.m., open bar, complimentary followed by breakfast at the Slovak Pittsbugh, Pa., free admission for ad- valet parking, $150 per person, $150 Catholic Sokol Club, Perryopolis, Pa. You can also access videos of the drills at [email protected] ditional information call Connie Za- password: sokoldrills Sponsor a Monk; register on line at Q Slovak Independence day obser- tek 412 657-6364. PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 8, 2017 REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God... and Slovak life

16th Czechoslovak Genealogical Diversity Committee of Prince of Peace Parish. Pro- Gospel for the Second Sunday Society conference in Pittsburgh ceeds benefi t two charities in Slovakia, elderly School of Lent - March 12th The Czechoslovak Genealogical Society Sisters of St. Francis in Ruzomberok and the Barlicka International(CGSI) will host its 16th Cultural Confer- Center in Presov which provides training for young Mt 17:1-9 ence in Pittsburgh October 17-21 at the Hyatt Regency adults with physical and mental disabilities, care for the Hotel at the Pittsburgh International Airport. The theme elderly ill, as well as parental instruction and develop- Jesus took Peter, James, and John his brother, of this year’s conference is “Industry and Our Immigrant ment for young children. Prince of Peace Parish was and led them up a high mountain by themselves. Ancestors.” Presenters will include international, nation- established twenty years ago as a result of the merger And he was transfi gured before them; al and local experts. The Czechoslovak Genealogical So- of six South Side parishes including the former St. Mat- his face shone like the sun ciety is the largest organization dedicated to the ancestry thew’s which was founded by Slovaks in 1903. and his clothes became white as light. of those of Czech, Slovak and Rusyn backgrounds. The Easter Customs Mass and Breakfast on Pitts- And behold, Moses and Elijah appeared to them, Activities of the conference will inlude interest- burgh’s historic South Side, where the fi rst Slovaks conversing with him. Then Peter said to Jesus in reply, ing presentations on the genealogy, history and ethnic settled in the 1880s is a great way to introduce chil- heritage of our Slovak, Czech and Rusyn ancestors in “Lord, it is good that we are here. dren and grandchildren to the great cultural heritage If you wish, I will make three tents here, the Pittsburgh areas. Lively cultural programs will in- they share as Americans of Slovak ancestry. It’s also a clude presentations by folk ensembles celebrating the one for you, one for Moses, and one for Elijah.” wonderful opportunity to rekindle treasured memories, While he was still speaking, behold, music and dance traditions of Slovakia as well as an ex- and to reach out a helping hand to others less fortunate a bright cloud cast a shadow over them, hibit of traditional dress(kroj) of our ancestors. Guided while enjoying a relaxing and enriching afternoon. then from the cloud came a voice that said, tours will visit historic Pittsburgh Slovak and Rusyn Again the breakfast is free of charge, however “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased; neighborhoods and various institutions and churches. donations are gratefully accepted. For more informa- listen to him.” There will be on-site access to genealogical resources tion about making a donation, or to learn how you can When the disciples heard this, they fell prostrate from the CGSI Traveling Library. Regional round-ta- display your own Slovak treasures please call Con- and were very much afraid. ble networking sessions will afford the opportunity to nie Zatek at 412 657-6364. Doors open at the parish But Jesus came and touched them, saying, meet with fellow researchers, experts and enthusiasts center at approximately at 12:15 p.m. We hope to see “Rise, and do not be afraid.” from across the country. CGSI is an all-volunteer, not many Group 14 Sokol members at this year’s Mass and And when the disciples raised their eyes, for profi t genealogical society and publishes a quarterly breakfast. they saw no one else but Jesus alone. magazine . For additional details regarding this exciting conference or the work of CGSI, contact PaulMC- 75th Annual Slovak Bowling As they were coming down from the mountain, [email protected]. Jesus charged them, The Pittsburgh area is home to the largest concen- Congress tournament set “Do not tell the vision to anyone tration of residents of Slovak and Rusyn ancestry in the Continuing in a fi ne sporting tradition spanning until the Son of Man has been raised from the dead.” country and this conference will celebrate that legacy. more than three-quarters of a century, the Slovak Bowl- ing Congress of America(SBC) is pleased to announce The Gospel of the Lord. its 75th Annual Slovak Bowling Tournament which is Slovak Mass and Easter Customs set for weekends beginning April 8 thru May 7, 2017, Breakfast on April 8 in Pittsburgh excluding the Easter weekend of April 15-16, on the Gospel for the Third Sunday The annual celebration of a Slovak Mass and Easter well-conditioned lanes at Bill White’s Twin Star Lanes Customs Breakfast will take place at Prince of Peace Par- located at 2245 St.Route 59 in Kent, Oh. This tour- of Lent- March 19th ish on Pittsburgh’s historic South Side on Saturday, April nament is certifi ed by the United States Bowling Con- JN 4:5-15, 19b-26, 39a, 40-42 8. It’s the perfect opportunity to learn more about the rich gress. spiritual and traditional Easter customs of Slovakia. The Jesus came to a town of Samaria called Sychar, An entry of more than 700 bowlers from 160 cities near the plot of land that Jacob had given to his son Joseph. day begins at 10:45 a.m. at St. Adalbert’s Church, 160 of the United States and Canada is expected. Bowlers South 15th Street, with the recitation of the Rosary in Jacob’s well was there. will compete for a prize fund in excess of $20,000. Es- Jesus, tired from his journey, sat down there at the well. Slovak. Mass in Slovak will follow at 11 a.m. with the timated fi rst place prizes include: $1,500 team, $1,000 Rev. John Joseph Gonchar, O.F.M. of Holy Family Fri- It was about noon. Doubles, $600 Singles and $500 all events. The entry A woman of Samaria came to draw water. ary in Bellevue, as celebrant. The liturgy will be in Slo- fee is $18.00 per bowler per event; $5.00 in all events. Jesus said to her, vak, however the homily will be in English. Past Slovak Bowling Congress of America tourna- “Give me a drink.” Following the liturgy, worshippers are invited and ments have enjoyed to date 13,770 teams, 33,468 His disciples had gone into the town to buy food. encouraged to gather at Prince of Peace Parish Cen- doubles, 77,835 singles and 56,506 all-events. To date, The Samaritan woman said to him, ter located at 81 South 13th Street, where a delicious all time prize payouts have totalled $932,862.01. In ad- “How can you, a Jew, ask me, a Samaritan woman, for a drink?” brunch featuring the traditional foods served on Easter dition to the championship awards, several SBC Tour- —For Jews use nothing in common with Samaritans.— Sunday in a Slovak home will be enjoyed. These spe- nament Awards will be featured including the Slovak Jesus answered and said to her, cialities will include sunka(ham), paska(Easter bread) Catholic Sokol All-Events award and the Dr. Stephen “If you knew the gift of God syrek(cheese) klobasy(sausage), hrin(beets and horse- J. Hletko HDCP Series Team Award, named or one and who is saying to you, ‘Give me a drink, ‘ radish), pysanki(dyed eggs)and kolace(nut and poppy- of the Slovak Bowling Congress of America found- you would have asked him seed rolls). There is NO CHARGE for this wonderful ers and former Sokol supreme offi cer. Over the years, and he would have given you living water.” brunch, however donations to defray the expenses are many Sokol members have been active in the SBC. The woman said to him, gratefully accepted. Currently our Supreme Secretary Scott T. Pogorelec, “Sir, you do not even have a bucket and the cistern is deep; A wonderful cultural program will be featured at F.I.C., our Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics where then can you get this living water? this mini-heritage festival. There will be cultural displays James C. Matlon and Honorary Supreme Offi cer Ste- Are you greater than our father Jacob, who gave us this cistern and drank from it himself depicting the folk culture, village life and kroj(traditional ven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. serve on the Advisory Board dress) of our Slovak ancestors. Select imported and with his children and his fl ocks?” of the SBC. The fi rst SBC tournament was held in the Jesus answered and said to her, handmade gift items will also be available for sale. Mas- spring of 1939. Tournament action was suspended dur- ter folk craftsman and author, Larry Kozlowski will be “Everyone who drinks this water will be thirsty again; ing World War II and resumed play in 1947. but whoever drinks the water I shall give will never thirst; on hand to discuss traditional Easter folk customs and For entries contact Joseph M. Harkulich, SBC crafts such as decorating eggs Slovak-style and the art of the water I shall give will become in him Secretary, 1414 Bedford Road SE, Masury, Oh. 44438, a spring of water welling up to eternal life.” palm braiding. Timmy Zatek will demonstrate the age- tel.330 673-1800. John M. Golias currently serves as The woman said to him, old tradition of klobasy stuffi ng, along with others who the president of the Slovak Bowling Congress of Amer- “Sir, give me this water, so that I may not be thirsty labor to preserve our cultural heritage. ica. March 1 is the deadline for reserved entries while or have to keep coming here to draw water. A Bake Sale will be featured and will include plenty March 15 is the deadline for all entries. Lodging for “I can see that you are a prophet. of delicious favorites to satisfy every sweet tooth. Paska, out-of-town bowlers is available at area facilities in- Our ancestors worshiped on this mountain; along with nut and poppyseed kolach rolls along with cluding Holiday Inn Express, tel. 330 673-9200; Com- but you people say that the place to worship is in Jerusalem.” assorted cookies made by parish volunteers, reasonably fort Inn & Suites, 330 673-1888; Hampton Inn Kent, Jesus said to her, priced, will be available for sale. Raffl es will include a 330 673-8555; or Days Inn, 330 677-9400. This year, “Believe me, woman, the hour is coming “Slovak Auction” and a basket brimming with traditional the Slovak Bowling Congress looks forward to seeing when you will worship the Father Easter foods, crowned with a unique hand-embroidered many Sokol members from various communities com- neither on this mountain nor in Jerusalem. basket cover. pete at this year’s historic 75th tournament. Keglers can You people worship what you do not understand; The annual Slovak Mass and Easter Customs be assured of good sportsmanship, Slovak fellowship we worship what we understand, Breakfast is sponsored by the Slovak Customs Group/ and camaraderie much in evidence. (Continued on page 7) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 8, 2017 PAGE 5

For students currently attending a Catholic High School Lodge Jottings Slovak Catholic Sokol CLIFTON, NJ ebration of our patron, St. Joseph Abbot Jerome M. Koval, O.S.B. Assembly 162 on his actual feast. Our program Memorial High School Grant The next regular monthly begins with attendance at the 10:30 a.m. Mass in church which As a fraternal benefi t, the Slovak Catholic “WHAT DOES THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC meeting of our lodge under Sokol is pleased to offer $500.00 grants to one SOKOL MEAN TO ME?” This essay must be the patronage of SS. Cyril and will be celebrated by our pastor, the Rev. Richard D. Baker. Father young Sokol or Sokolka in each of our organi- submitted along with the application. Methodius is scheduled for Sun- zation's nineteen Groups. These 19 Grants are This application must be received on or day, March 19 at 12:30 p.m. in Baker, who serves ad chaplain of Group 1 of the Slovak Catholic available to any qualifi ed Sokol member currently before, March 31, 2017 with a clear, small (2"x3" SS. Cyril and Methodius Church attending a Catholic High School. wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. Hall. All members are invited to Sokol, will celebrate the liturgy attend. for the living and deceased mem- Application is also available on the Internet @ Eligibility On our meeting agenda will be bers of Assembly 182. Following www.slovakcatholicsokol.org our lodge’s participation in the the liturgy, we will gather in the A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak Disqualifi cation upcoming national Sokol sport- social hall of the parish where our Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a An applicant who neglects to submit or coming events. In particular, we will annual meeting will be called to permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the plete any part of these requirements before fi nalize our plans for participa- order followed by our patronal amount of not less than $3,000, and has the established deadline will automatically be tion in the 71st bowling tourna- feast day program and luncheon. been a member for at least fi ve years. disqualifi ed. ment scheduled for the weekend All members are cordially invited Acknowledgment of May 19-21 in Wilkes-Barre, to join us for this annual fraternal B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. An acknowledgment of the Grant should be Pa. An enjoyable fraternal week- celebration. Our Sister Sokolky made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- end is always assured. In addi- of Wreath 168 are likewise invit- C. The principal of the Catholic High School sible, if you are awarded a Grant. tion to this tournament, we will ed to join us. At the celebration, must verify the enrollment of the applicant. we will honor all the Josephs and discuss participation in the 30th Application Return of Grant softball tournament scheduled for Josephines among us. If for any reason the Grant is not used by the week of June 23-25 as well as Looking ahead, our Assem- ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION you the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not other lodge business which needs bly will host an exciting Spring must submit a typed or written essay DOUBLE utilized must be returned. to be discussed at this time. Disco Dance Celebration on Sat- SPACED in 100 to 200 words on the following Looking forward to seeing a urday, April 22 in St. John Nepo- topic: good turnout at our meeting, may mucene Social Hall beginning at we remain 7 p.m. The Rado Lesay Ensemble Zdar Boh! will provide the music. The eve- ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ John D. Pogorelec, Jr. ning includes a reception and (Detach here) President dinner. Tickets are $45.00 in ad- David Bulwin vance or $60.00 at the door. For Recording Secretary reservations call Anna Korcak at SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL ABBOT JEROME M. KOVAL, O.S.B. MEMORIAL 201 670 8162 or Jozef Bodo at HIGH SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION NEW YORK, NY 917 748-5384. Mark your calendar and plan to attend. Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______Assembly 182 In 2016, we enjoyed active The annual meeting of our participation in various Sokol Name______lodge is scheduled for Sunday, and Slovak gatherings in the par- March 19 at St. John Nepomu- ish as well as in the New York Address______cene Parish located at the corner area. We assisted at the annual of First Avenue and East 66th St. Nicholas Day observance in City______State______Zip Code______Street in Manhattan. In conjunc- which our junior Sokol members tion with the annual meeting, we Date of Birth______Current Age ______will observe our traditional cel- (Continued on page 11) Home Phone (_____)______High School Phone (_____)______area code area code

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POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, I,______Principal of______P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, Passaic, New Jersey 07055 (Principal's signature) (Name of School) Catholic High School, verify that______is a student at Member of the Catholic Press (Name of student) Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's the above school and will be attending ______Grade in the 2017-2018 school year. Association of America Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No_____ Proprietor and Publisher SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL P.O. Box 899 Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2017. 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 Return completed application to: Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 Slovak Catholic Sokol High School Grant 205 Madison St., P.O. Box 899, Passaic, NJ 07055 WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 8, 2017 Celebrating the feast of SS. Cyril and Methodius at historic church in Youngstown, Oh. by Timothy L. Wagner Continuing a 25-year tradition, Slovak Catholic Federation; and the Youngstown Chapter of the the Rev. John J. Jerek, current pas- Slovak Catholic Federation, hosted tor of Our Lady of Sorrows Parish a special celebration honoring SS. who served as the homilist. Also Cyril and Methodius, Apostles in attendance was the Rev. George of the Slovaks and the family of M. Franko, pastor-emeritus of Slavic nations on their feast day, Holy Name of Jesus Parish and the Tuesday, February 14th. The cel- founder and former chaplain of the ebration was held in the historic Youngstown Chapter of the Slovak Church of SS. Cyril and Methodi- Catholic Federation. Father Franko us, the ‘mother church’ of the Slo- is the senior priest of Slovak ances- vak as well as other ethnic Catholic try in the Diocese of Youngstown. congregations in the Diocese of The liturgy was attended by in- Youngstown. The parish dates to dividuals of Slovak ancestry from 1898 and the church’s cornerstone a broad cross-section of parishes was blessed in 1900. This parish throughout the diocese. With no- was organized by local Slovaks un- tably mild weather for the month der the leadership of the Rev. Ste- of February, the turnout was the phen Furdek of Cleveland. Father largest in recent years. A dedicated Furdek, founder of the First Catho- Monsignor Robert J. Siffrin, group of parishioners from Our lic Slovak Union, assisted in the Vicar General of the Youngstown Lady of Sorrows prepared the meal establishment of Slovak parishes Diocese, far left was principal cel- that featured traditional Slovak fare. throughout northeastern Ohio. The ebrant of the festive liturgy. With They also devoted signifi cant time, Church of SS. Cyril and Methodius him are, l-r altar server Rob- energy and talent to decorate the is currently a component of Our ert Rovnak and the Rev. Daniel church and hall to refl ect the festive Lady of Sorrows Parish, which also Cipar. nature of the feast day. Many others incorporates Holy Name of Jesus meo Parish in Boardman, Oh.; Rev. brought along homemade pastries Church and St. Matthias Church. Martin Celuch, diocesan Adjutant and treats to complete the evening’s Following the impressive liturgy, Judicial Vicar and pastor of the Par- menu. the chapter hosted a complimenta- ish of Christ Our Savior Parish/St. In an effort to gauge interest in The historic Church of SS. Cyril and Methodius, dedicated in 1901 ry dinner in the church’s social hall. Nicholas Church in Struthers, Oh. future events, including a modifi ed is shown above. It is the oldest Slovak church dedicated to the Slavic Principal celebrant of the festive and a former pastor of Our Lady fall gathering in lieu of the chapter’s Apostles in the state of Ohio. liturgy at 5:30 p.m. was Monsignor of Sorrows Parish; the Rev. Daniel longstanding pilgrimage, those Robert J. Siffrin, Vicar General of present were asked to complete a be meeting soon to fi nalize plans upcoming 59th National Conven- Cipar, retired pastor of Our Lady of for the customary fall event. An the Diocese of Youngstown and Lourdes Parish in East Palestine, brief survey outlining several op- tion scheduled for Youngstown, chairperson of the Conference of tions for future activities. The lin- announcement will be forthcom- September 17-19. (Timothy L. Wag- Oh.; the Rev. Melvin Rusnak, re- ing. Members of the Youngstown Slovak Clergy. Concelebrants in- tired pastor of SS.Cyril and Metho- gering crowd seemed to refl ect the ner serves as the secretary-treasuer cluded the Rev. Marian Babjak, as- camaraderie and celebratory nature Chapter will actively participate in of the Youngstown Chapter of the dius Parish and current chaplain the Slovak Catholic Federation’s sociate pastor of St. Charles Borro- of the Youngstown Chapter of the of the evening. The chapter will Slovak Catholic Federation.)

Group 4 Annual Meeting set for New Offi cers and Board of the Slovak Heritage Society Sunday, March 26 in Franklin, Wis. Members of Group 4, under the patronage of Bishop Stefan Moyzes, will host its annual meeting on Sunday, March 26 at the Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Franklin Facility, located at 10101 South 27th Street in Franklin, Wis. The meeting will begin at 12 noon and lunch will be served immediately. Following our luncheon, the annual meeting will be called to order. The meeting will conclude with a performance by our Group 4 drillers who have prepared themselves for competition at this summer’s Slet scheduled for Brockport, N.Y. The cost of the luncheon is $15.00 per person. Lodge secretaries are asked to return their lunch payment, made payable to Slovak Catholic Sokol Group 4, along with the completed delegate forms before the deadline date of February 28 to the Group Secretary, Jennifer Romine, 7683 West Coventry Drive, Franklin, WI 53132. This is necessary to guarantee our luncheon arrangement. Group offi cers are asked to notify me prior if they are unable to attend the annual meeting. Those who would like to join us sooner, many of us will attend the 10:30 a.m. Mass at the Church of St. Ste- phen, 1441 West Oakwood Road in Oak Creek, WI 53254 (414 762- 0552). The church is located about a mile from the meeting place. This is optional, however we would love to see all our delegates present if possible, continuing in the strong faith traditions of our organization. We hope to see every Assembly and Wreath of Group 4 repre- sented at the annual meeting. As per our bylaws, each Wreath and As- sembly should send two delegates to attend the annual meeting. Input from our members is vital to the formation of our Slovak Catholic At a recent meeting in the Social Hall of St. Andre Bassette Parish in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., offi cers and mem- Sokol Group 4 participation and activities. We look forward to hear- bers of the board of the Slovak Heritage Society of Northeastern Pennsylvania were elected to serve in 2017. ing our delegates’ ideas and seeing their faces. A pleasant afternoon Offi cers and Board Members are shown above and include, seated, l-r, Magdalen M. Benish, Plains, Pa., of traditional Group 4 Sokol fellowship is assured. We look forward fi nancial advisor; Dorothy Sullivan, Nanticoke, Pa., vice chair; Elaine Palischak, Plymouth, Pa., chair of the to a great year ahead. Our drillers look forward to their competition board; and Anna Hudock, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., recording secretary; Standing from the left, Anthony Palis- at the 48th International Slet scheduled for July 12-16 at the State chak, Plymouth, Pa., auditor; Joseph Kowatch, Edwardsville, Pa., artistic director; Bernadette Yencha, University of New York at Brockport, N.Y. Wilkes-Barre, Pa., corresponding secretary; Jackson Hendershot, Wilkes-Barre, Pa., treasurer; and Wil- Thank you for your time and dedication to the Slovak Catholic liam A. Zdancewicz, Edwardsville, Pa., public relations director. Not shown: Mary Migatulski, member- Sokol. Looking forward to seeing a good turnout at our annual meet- ship chair; Connie Plewniak, benevolent chair; and Michael Stretanski, cultural exchange chair. Founded ing, may I remain during the American Bicentennial observance in 1976 by our Honorary Supreme Offi cer, Monsignor Fran- Zdar Boh! cis J. Beeda, S.T.L., the group promotes a number of cultural activities promoting our Slovak heritage. For Jennifer Romine information on the group, its events and programs, visit its website, www.shsnep.org. Group 4 President SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 8, 2017 PAGE 7

Places to stay for parents and friends during For students entering a Catholic Grade School (Grades 2-8) the 48th Slet in the SUNY Brockport area Slovak Catholic Sokol Catholic Grade School Grants (Continued from page 1) Hotel rating 9.3 Wonderful As a fraternal benefi t, the Slovak Catholic cluded are skate park, playground, 4908 Lake Rd. S, Brockport, NY Sokol is pleased to offer $250.00 Grants to pavilion and restrooms. 14420 our young Sokols and Sokolky in each of our There are also two other hotels phone number: 585-391-8147 organization's nineteen Groups. Two grants within the same area. Rooms are not Pricing: All rooms reserved have each per Group are available to any qualifi ed locked in so if you choose to use ei- 2 double beds $102 per night, $480 Sokol member entering a Catholic Grade School ther of these hotels, please call early per 4 nights (Grades 2 through 8). for room availabilities, pricing, and Wed/Thurs $110 per night, Fri/ amenities. Here are the names and Sat $130 per nights Eligibility *minutes away from Brockport phone numbers of the other hotels A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak that are in close proximity to the University *no pool, free breakfast and Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a Suny Brockport University as well. permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the *Econo Lodge Brockport: WiFi, non-smoking rooms, pet friendly, small fi tness, refrigerator, amount of not less than $3,000, and has Hotel rating 6.3 Pleasant been a member for at least fi ve years. 6575 4th Section Rd., Brockport, microwave Disqualifi cation NY 14420 * Only 20 rooms will be held An applicant who neglects to submit or com- B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. *29 rooms held under Slovak under Slovak Catholic Sokols un- plete any part of these requirements before Catholic Sokol until June 1. You til June 12. You must call to make the established deadline will automatically be must call to make reservations reservations. C. The principal of the Catholic Grade School disqualifi ed. must verify the enrollment of the applicant. * minutes away for Brockport Uni- This is a fantastic event that you Acknowledgment versity won’t want to miss. Everyone en- An acknowledgment of the Grant should be * no pool, free breakfast and joys watching their child, as well as Application made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- This application must be on or WiFi, non-smoking rooms his/her teammates, compete for the received sible, if you are awarded a Grant. phone number: 585-637-3157 International Slet Flag. There are before, March 31, 2017 with a clear, small (2"x3" Pricing: 2 beds $108.30 per so many memories that are made wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. Return of Grant night, $379.96 per 4 nights, 1 bed throughout the course of the week. Application is also available on the Internet @ If for any reason the Grant is not used by the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not $97.00 per night, $387.56 per 4 Don’t miss out. Book your rooms www.slovakcatholicsokol.org nights early and enjoy your vacation. utilized must be returned. Thank you and Zdar Boh! *Dollinger’s Inn & Suites: ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ (Detach here) Gospel for the Third Sunday of Lent SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION (Continued from page 4) Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______because salvation is from the Jews. But the hour is coming, and is now here, Name ______when true worshipers will worship the Father in Spirit and truth; and indeed the Father seeks such people to worship him. Address ______God is Spirit, and those who worship him must worship in Spirit and truth.” City______State______Zip Code ______The woman said to him, “I know that the Messiah is coming, the one called the Christ; Date of Birth______Current Age ______when he comes, he will tell us everything.” Jesus said to her, “I am he, the one who is speaking with you.” Home Phone (_____)______School Phone (_____) ______Many of the Samaritans of that town began to believe in him. area code area code When the Samaritans came to him, they invited him to stay with them; S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______and he stayed there two days. Many more began to believe in him because of his word, S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______and they said to the woman, “We no longer believe because of your word; S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is truly the savior of the world.” Father's name______Are you a member?______The Gospel of the Lord. Mother's name______Are you a member?______Slovak Catholic Sokol 2017 Sporting Activities Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______The following are the events, locations and dates for our 2017 In- Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______ternational Sokol sporting program. They are subject to change based on unforseen circumstances. Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______(yes/no) EVENT HOST CITY DATES If yes, what Year?______International Basketball and Akron, Oh. March 17-19 Volleyball Tournament St. Vincent/St. Mary School verifi cation (to be completed by Grade School Principal) High School I,______Principal of______71st International Wilkes-Barre, Pa. May 19-21 (Principal's signature) (Name of School) Bowling Tournament Chacko’s Bowling Center Catholic Grade School, verify that______is a student at 30th International Wilkes-Barre, Pa. June 23-25 (Name of student) Softball Tournament Kirby Park Fields the above school and will be entering ______Grade in the 2017-2018 school year. 48th International Slet Brockport, N.Y. July 12-16 SUNY Brockport Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No____ 62nd International DuBois, Pa. August 18-20 Golf Tournament Treasure Lake Golf Courses Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2017. Return completed application to: Slovak Catholic Sokol Grade School Grant 205 Madison St.,P.O. Box 899 Passaic, NJ 07055 PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 8, 2017

Held in Cleveland, Oh. vidual Drill judging at the 2017 Slet Supreme Physical Directress, Kathy Watkins: The Clinic was very successful and the mandatory activities went well and we received a lot of positive feedback. Minutes of the 2017 Annual Meeting of Group Activity Report the Supreme Physical Fitness Board There was much discussion on the inconsistencies and/or lack activity responses given about local Group and International activities. It is very diffi cult to get any numbers and/ FIRST SESSION 7:00 p.m. Friday, January 20, 2017 or accurate participant numbers from the groups. According to the report, 12 out of the 19 Director of Sports and Athletics, Jim Matlon, opened the meeting with his welcoming groups are active and 8 are highly active. comments. New Members: In 2016 the Fitness Board signed up 11 new members and additional Opening Prayer given by Sister Katie Swift applications were given to Scott Pogorelec at the meeting. Pledge of Allegiance: led by Brother Marty Degnan Motioned to adjourn the meeting was made by, Dusan Dorich and seconded by Kathy Roll Call taken by Julie Laury, all Fitness Board Members were present. Below is the list of Watkins. the meeting attendees: Michael Horvath ended the meeting with a closing prayer. Supreme Secretary, Scott Pogorelec, Supreme President, Michael Horvath, Supreme Sports Director, Jim Matlon, Supreme Asst. Sports Director, Frank Laury, Supreme Physi- SECOND SESSION 9:00am Saturday, January 21, 2017 cal Director, John Underation, Supreme Physical Directress, Kathy Watkins, Supreme Asst. Dusan Dorich opened up the second session with an opening prayer. Physical Director, Dusan Dorich, Supreme Asst. Physical Directress, Katie Swift, Supreme Pledge of Allegiance was led by Phil Walsh Physical Fitness Board Members: Nancy Kropolinsky, Marty Degnan, Philip Walsh, and Welcoming remarks were given Group 5 President, Kathy Figard wishing the Supreme Julie Laury. Physical Fitness Board successful deliberations planning for all of events for 2017. Well or- Welcome and remarks were given by our Supreme President, Michael J. Horvath. He ganized and publicized activities makes it enjoyable for all participants and observers. expressed a personal thank you to those who helped him in any way and wished him well Additional comments were given by the Supreme Sports Director, Jim Matlon who throughout his battle with his health. He went on to say that the Board of Directors will work read an article about all of the entertainment and activities that Cleveland has to offer. He with the Physical Fitness Board and support all of the planned events for 2017. also noted that the average Fitness Board Member has been active in our fraternal society Welcome and remarks were given by Supreme Secretary, Scott Pogorelec. He shared his for over 35 years and have attended an average of 15 Slets! wonderful news that Maggie is pregnant and they are expecting a baby boy. Scott wants to Slet keep communication open by emailing and/or calling people back. He would like to have Kathy Watkins opened with handouts for the 2017 Slet responsibilities. All re- board members attend their local wreath/assembly meetings as they are part of our grass sponsibilities were reviewed and changes were made to accommodate the 2017 Slet roots movement. We need to evolve as an organization both fraternally and as a business schedule. Jim Matlon, discussed the changes and adjustments made with the qualifying by using facebook and/or instagram for the youth and new members for better communica- times and distances for the track/fi eld. All schedule and qualifying times and distances tions. The Board of Directors support the Physical Fitness Board- tell us what you need and for track/fi eld changes will be posted on the Sokol website. Slet ideas/clinic correspon- we are here to help. dence was discussed including: awards after gymnastics and track/fi eld, bring back pin Opening remarks were given by Supreme Physical Director, John Underation- We trading, groups to coordinate track shirt colors so that groups do not wear the same need to think of next generation-millennials-- how to get and/or keep them involved in all colors on the same day, junior drilling in the morning, senior drilling in the evening, of our fraternal activities. sign-up sheets for volunteers, use racquetball courts during gymnastics, update clos- Opening Remarks were given by Supreme Physical Directress, Kathy Watkins- agrees ing ceremonies, new drill uniforms, a sales/marketing booth at the Slet, create a Sokol with John Underations’s comments about how to get or keep the 17, 18, 19, 20 year old wear on a website or in conjunction with our website, and make an advertising fl yer to participants involved. The Clinic was very successful and all of the participants had a lot of be placed in the Brockport, NY hotels and churches. Look into the feasibility of asking input to changes that will put into place for the 2017 Slet. a sports celebrity to attend the 2017 Slet. Katie Swift mentioned supporting a cause Opening remarks were given by the Supreme Sports Director, Jim Matlon. He pointed and requested that all groups at the Slet participate in a Crayon Initiative and bring out some of the highlights from each sporting event in 2016 as well as some candid forget- old crayons to donate so that they can be remanufactured and given to children’s hos- table memories. He thanked Nancy Kroplinsky for working the fi rst event of the year, the pitals. Learn (www.thecrayoninitiative.org or email: [email protected]). 70th International Bowling Tournament. Jim also thanked Supreme Secretary, Scott Pog- Michael Horvath mentioned that we should consider fi nding a possible sports sponsor orelec for all of his help and support during the year. A special thanks to John Underation, for the Slet. It was recommended that there will be a practice and/or track pointers Frank & Julie Laury’s family, Kathy Watkins and Marty Degnan, and all family members available to participants after their individual drill, on the fi rst day of the Slet. that participated in the 29th International Softball Tournament. He thanked John Underation There was much discussion about having an information letter for all new mem- and Kathy Watkins for a successful and very entertaining clinic. He also thanked Frank & bers listing the group/assembly/wreath contact and what fraternal benefi ts and events Julie Laury who worked the 61st International Golf Tournament and John Underation for all are available for them to participate in. of his memorable moments at the golf tournament. OLD BUSINESS Additional Sokol Activities: Supreme Physical Director, John Underation: Clinic-the facilities at SUNY Brockport Katie Swift presented information on a possible Sokol Ski weekend event at various were very conducive to our needs and has requested four air conditioned rooms for Indi- ski resorts, Peak n Peek, Holiday Valley, Seven Springs and Kissing Bridge for the western, Pennsylvania and eastern Ohio groups. The eastern groups could have a ski weekend at Blue Mountain in Pennsylvania or Belleayre Mountain in New York that would make it eas- ier for members from Massachusetts to participate. Katie Swift also mentioned a weekend in Atlantic City or a resort town or maybe a possible Sokol Cruise to try to generate activity. **A conference call for the Fitness Board is set for Sunday, May 7th at 9:00 PM, to update all of the Slet responsibilities and confi rm the daily schedule. John Underation will work with the Home Offi ce to facilitate the conference call.

Sports and Communications Jim Matlon purchased a new Nikon D3300 camera for the Fitness Board to use at all of the sporting activities and in 2016. The new camera was used at all of the events and produced fantastic pictures which have been published in the newspaper and the Annual Review Book. A HP Pavilion Notebook Computer and Epson wireless Printer ET-2550 was also purchased in 2016 for the Fitness Board to use at all of the sporting events. 2017 schedule of events are as follows:

May 19-21, 2017 Bowling, Wilkes-Barre, PA Jim Matlon/Frank Laury

June 23-25, 2017 Softball, Wilkes-Barre, PA Kirby Park Fields Jim Matlon/Frank Laury

July 12-16, 2017 48th International Slet Suny Brockport, Brockport NY Members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board pose for a photo at their annual Physical Fitness Board meeting held at The Residence Inn Downtown in Cleveland. Seated, l-r, Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Nancy Kropolinsky, Supreme Assistant Physical Di- August 18-20, 2017 Golf, Dubois, PA rectress Katie Swift, Supreme Physical Directress Kathleen S. Watkins and Member Treasure Lake Resort Julie M. Laury. Standing, l-r, Member Philip J. Walsh, Supreme Assistant Physical Jim Matlon/Frank Laury & Fitness Board Member Director Dusan Dorich, Supreme Physical Director John M. Underation, Supreme President Michael J. Horvath, Supreme Secretary Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C., Supreme ****Contact your groups about event schedules**** Director of Sports and Athletics James C. Matlon, Supreme Assistant Director of Sports and Athletics Frank P. Laury, III, and Member Martin Degnan. Both the Su- 2017 Falcon Article Assignments reviewed by Dusan Dorich. preme President and the Supreme Secretary are ex-ofﬁ cio members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board. (Continued on page 12) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 8, 2017 PAGE 9

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month and by 1.75 percentage points year-on-year, Labor, So- What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland cial Affairs and the Family Center (UPSVaR) general director Martin Valentovic reported at a press conference on February 20. The number of jobseekers immediately able to start work was 235,455 in January, a decrease of 2,522 individuals, m-o- m and of 46,884(16.61 percent) y-o-y, said Valentovic. The unemployment rate calculated from the total number of jobseekers reached 10.05 percent in January, down by 0.11 percentage points, m-o-m and by 2.13 percentage points, y- o-y. In addition, the total number of jobseekers stood at 273,894 in January, falling by 2,237, m-o-m and by 56,889(17.20 percent), y-o-y. In terms of individual regions, the unemployment rate fell most signifi cantly in the Trencin News and Views from Slovakia... region in January, apart from the other four regions also seeing reductions in their respective jobless rates. Among Slovakia’s 79 districts, the unemployment rate was down in 51 districts in Alpine World Ski championships: estimate released by the Statistics offi ce on February 14. January, while increases were found in 28 districts. Slovakia takes home silver medal Seasonally adjusted GDP was up by 2.9 percent year- Labor offi ces reported 38,363 job vacancies in late Janu- On February 13, a Slovak quartet won a silver medal on-year, while the quarter-on-quarter increase amounted to ary, up by 3,079, m-o-m added Valentovic. at the 2017 Alpine World Ski Championships in the national 0.8 percent. Labor, Social Affairs and the Family Minister Jan team competition held in St. Moritz, Switzerland. GDP worth $22 billion in current prices was produced Richter(Smer-SD), who was also at the press conference, stat- Second place was secured by Veronika Velez-Zuzulova, in Slovakia in the fourth quarter of 2016, up by 3 percent ed that the positive unemployment fi gures were due to encour- Petra Vlhova, Matej Falat and Andreas Zampa. In the team compared to the same period in 2015. aging developments in Slovakia’s economy in general. event fi nal, the French team of Adeline Baud Mugnier, Ma- A total of 2.344 million people were employed in the “Companies are interested in expanding their staff. thieu Faivre, Alexis Pinturault and Tessa Worley won on a fourth quarter of 2016, an increase of 2.6 percent, year-on- There’s a feasible assumption that this trend will continue time tiebreaker of 0.08 seconds after each team won two legs year. Meanwhile, seasonally adjusted employment was up throughout this year,” said Richter. of parallel slalom races. by 2.5 percent, year-on-year and by 0.6 percent, quarter-on- Meanwhile, the ministry now wants to focus especially The bronze medal went to Sweden, who beat Switzer- quarter. on fi nding jobs for people signed on at labor offi ces. “Import- land 3:1. “This is a great success for our sport. Many peo- More detailed data concerning both the GDP and em- ing a cheap labor force will never be our priority,”stressed ple ski in Slovakia, but we’re essentially a private team that ployment in Slovakia in the fi nal quarter of last year should Richter. doesn’t enjoy the same conditions as large ski racing teams. be released by the Statistics Offi ce on March 7. Such a success makes our joy all the more sweeter.” stressed coach, Timotej Zuzula. Ziga, Pellegrini and Kazimir meet U.S. Steel Kosice representatives Debutant Sramkova Slovak hero as Economy Minister Peter Ziga, Vice-premier for In- Fed Cup team beats Italy in Forli vestments and Information Peter Pellegrini and Finance Slovak Fed Cup debutant Rebecca Sramkova, 20 was Minister Peter Kazimir(all Smer-SD) met representatives the team’s main ace in the World Group II tie in Forli, Italy of U.S. Steel Kosice on February 13. beating both the home-side top player Sara Errani on Febru- According to a status update on Ziga’s Facebook page, ary 11 and also securing a decisive win against veteran Fran- the talks were rooted in the Joint Memorandum, which cesca Schiavone on February 12. obliges both parties to inform each other about new devel- Earlier on February 12, Slovakia’s most successful Fed opments concerning the company. Cup player ever Daniela Hantuchova, 33 swept Errani 6-2, “On behalf of the government, I can confi rm that the 6-0, putting Slovakia 2-1 up. Sramkova then took the op- pledge still holds that the Cabinet will be a party to negotia- portunity to secure the decisive point by thrashing Schiavone tions on the sale of the steel mill. We’ll protect the strate- 6-2, 6-4. gic interests of Slovakia and the Kosice region and insist In the fi nal doubles, Sramkova and Anna Karolina that employment and steel production must be preserved Schmiedlova retired versus Jasmine Paolini and Martina in Kosice regardless of who the future owner will be,” said Trevisan after 39 minutes at 2-5 down in the fi rst set, with Ziga. Sramkova complaining about hip joint pain. Several media have reported that the American own- ers of U.S. Steel inked a Memorandum of Understanding Slovakia and Czech Republic ink on January 26, 2017 in Pittsburgh with the Chinese He Steel deal on patrolling airspace Group. “I won’t be commenting on that,” said U.S. Steel The Slovak and Czech defense ministers, Peter Gajdos spokesman Jan Baca. and Martin Stropnicky, respectively, meeting at NATO head- The Czech-based company Moravia Steel, behind which quarters in Brussels on February 15, inked an agreement be- stand Slovak millionaires headed by Tomas Chrenek, was tween their two countries on the mutual protection of their among the bidders, but the favorite hopeful was He Steel airspace, TASR learned on the same day. with its bid of $1.6 billion. The signing of the agreement, which now waits ratifi cation by the countries’ Parliaments, took place during a meet- Another group of police soldiers ing of the defense ministers of NATO-member countries. leaves for duty in Serbia Gajdos expressed pleasure at the signing of the deal, Ten Slovak police offi cers who left for Serbia a month noting that he’s looking forward to its implementation. “This ago to reinforce border patrols there returned home on Feb- is a sign of our mutual and above-standard collaboration. I ruary 9 after they were replaced on February 8 by another hope that it works and that we’ll also help each in this way,” group of ten offi cers, TASR learned from Police Corps Pre- said Gajdos. sidium spokesperson Denisa Baloghova on the same day. When asked how many fi ghter aircraft has available, “Like in other countries, the task of our police offi cers Burning of Morena - One of the most ancient customs pre- Gajdos said that Slovakia is making good on its commitments is to carry out border checks in the form of foot, motorized served in Slovakia is that of the burning of the fi gure of arising from NATO membership thanks to its involvement and observation patrols as well as support checks further Morena. It takes place in late winter and it expresses the within the NATINAC network and that Slovakia has enough inside the country’s territory,” said Baloghova. people’s desire to do away with the cold wintery weather aircraft capabilities to meet its NATO obligations. “As for The Slovak police offi cers are serving in their own and to call the warm rays of the sun. The custom has its technicalities, they’ve addressed in a way that makes it pos- uniforms and using their own equipment, weapons and ve- roots in the pre-Christian era when people believed that sible to deliver on the agreement in full,” he said. hicles. They’re always accompanied by a member of the nature was controlled by supernatural forces whose activi- Stropnicky said that this agreement exemplifi es the abil- Serbian police in the fi eld. ties could be infl uenced. The changing of the seasons was ity of the two countries to reach a deal rapidly and effi ciently. Aside from Serbia, Slovak police are also carrying out also associated with these forces. The fi gure of Morena The agreement is expected to come into effect midway into tasks in Macedonia and Greece, which are common points symbolized winter and so when people wanted spring to this year after it’s signed by the heads of state of the two coun- of embarkation for migrants coming from the middle-east. come, they had to kill her, drown her in a stream or burn tries. her effi gy. She is presented as a fi gure of straw clothed in Meanwhile, Gajdos has a similar framework agreement Unemployment rate down to women’s dress. Young girls carry her singing towards a ready involving Hungary and Poland. 8.64 percent in January stream. When they arrive at the bank of the stream, More- The unemployment rate in Slovakia stood at 8.64 per- na is undressed, set on fi re and thrown into the waters Statistics Offi ce: Slovakia’s GDP cent in January, down by 0.12 percentage points month-on- of the defrosting stream. The most common date for the up by 3.1 percent, Y-o-Y in 4Q16 burning of Morena, called “Dead Sunday” is two weeks be- Slovakia’s GDP in the fourth quarter of 2016 increased Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the fore Easter. In some regions, young men instead of Morena by 3.1 percent on an annual basis, according to a preliminary Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. burn a straw effi gy of a fi gure known as “The Old Man.” SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 8, 2017 PAGE 11

Cardinal Tomko Imposes Ashes on Pope Francis

Continuing in the centuries-old Roman tradition, Pope Francis began the Lenten season by presid- ing over the penetential procession from the Church of St. Anselm to the ﬁ rst Lenten station to the nearby Basilica of Santa Sabina where he celebrated Mass on Ash Wednes- day, March 1. The titular pastor of the church has the privilege of imposing ashes on the Pope. Our own Slovak Cardinal Jozef Tomko is the present Cardinal priest of Santa Sabina. Pope Francis was celebrant of the liturgy. Following his homily, he blessed the ashes and received the imposition of ashes from Car- dinal Tomko. This Lenten tradition was revived by Saint John XXIII in and the Holy Father then impos- 1962 and has continued ever since. ing ashes on Cardinal Tomko. We The photos from top down, include thank our Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Cardinal Jozef Tomko; the cardinal Andrew S. Hvozdovic for sharing imposing ashes on Pope Francis these photos with our readers.

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(Continued from page 5) of 1923 that a group of young participated. And is our tradition, Slovak men gathered at St. John our offi cers and members also Nepomucene Parish to establish assisted in preparing the annual a new lodge of the Slovak Catho- Vilija celebration of the parish. lic Sokol. The founders selected St. Joseph as patron of the lodge. Spring Due; look white. Cats and dogs basically So what? We were also actively supported see grey except for yellow, blue, So that fi rst sentence uses every the annual New Jersey Slovak For nearly 70 years, our lodge Weeds Too has hosted a patronal feast day and a few other colors. single letter in the alphabet at least Heritage Festival at its new site in It’s nearly spring again. Time to * A dog’s sense of smell is twen- once and there are 26 of them. Windsor, N.J. We likewise fi nan- observance. We look forward to plan your garden. You know - rak- continued cooperation with local ty times stronger than a human’s. So what? cially supported the work of the ing, fertilizing, seeding, watering, A cat’s smell is ten to fi fteen times Some languages have fewer let- Slovak League of America and lodges of our brother and sister etc. Can you still remember all Slovak fraternals in promoting stronger. ters; some have more. Arabic has the annual appeal of the Slovak the gardening you had to do last * The surface of a cat’s tongue is 28 letters; Armenian, 38; Celtic, 17; Catholic Federation. Our meeting various cultural and religious ac- spring? tivities. rough because it works like a comb French, 25; Greek, 24; Hebrew, 22; agenda will include the reports of So here’s an important fact o re- to keep fur clean and free of tan- Italian, 21; Latin, 22; Russian, 33; offi cers and plans for our various So come join us for our annual member: Don’t plant more garden meeting and patronal feastday gles. In hot weather, the tongue also Sanskrit, 49; and Spanish 27. 2017 fraternal activities will be than your mate can weed. spreads saliva over the skin and fur So what? fi nalized. Election of offi cers will observance. An enjoyable fraternal afternoon is assured. to help keep the cat cool. So somebody took the time and be held. Did You Know.... trouble to count the letters of each This year marks the 94th an- Zdar Boh! Anna Korcak * Cats and dogs are red/green But Why 26 Letters? of those languages because he or niversary of the founding of our color blind. This means that red she thought these facts pretty inter- Assembly. It was in the spring Financial Secretary The quick brown fox jumps over objects look dark and green objects the lazy dog. esting. And that’s what!

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nament not to exceed $50.00 per participant. No increase. Minutes of the 2017 Annual Meeting of the 4. The allotment for the International Softball Tournament not to exceed $750.00 Supreme Physical Fitness Board per team submitting an entry fee of $400.00 in advance of the deadline, or $450.00 per team if submitted after established deadline. No increase. (Continued from page 8) 5. The allotment for the International Basketball & Volleyball Tournament not to exceed $550.00 per team. Team entry fee of $300.00 per team in advance of 75% of the articles were written. Months missed were May, September, and Novem- deadline and $350.00 if submitted after the established deadline. In addition, an ber. Contact someone if you are having troubles coming up with an idea for your article. The allotment of $50.00 per each “3 on 3” team and entry fee of $50.00. articles must be done. We need to get our information out to the members. Michael Horvath 6. A continued allotment of $2,000.00 be made towards the Walking Program for stressed the importance of this board’s communications to the organization. Scott Pogorelec all related mailings, certifi cates and prizes. No increase. stressed the importance of article communications because of its business infl uences. 7. An allotment, not to exceed $1,000.00, to purchase props for the 2017 Dusan Dorich assigned the 2017 Falcon article assignments with a cc to: Kathy, John, International Slet for both male and female drillers. No Increase. Scott and Jim when the articles are emailed to the Home Offi ce. 8. An allotment of $250.00 be provided to the Supreme Director of Sports and Jan. Marty Degnan Athletics for all annual administration supplies. (I.e. fl ash drives, offi ce supplies Feb. Frank Laury etc.) No increase. Mar. Julie Laury 9. Recommend an allotment of $10.00 per participant for a souvenir at the 2017 Slet. Apr. John Underation 10. Recommend that a $50.00 per diem continue to be provided to all Physical May Phil Walsh Directors, Physical Directresses and Sports Directors and $30.00 per diem for June Dusan Dorich Assistant Physical Directors and Directresses for the 2017 International Slet. July Nancy Kropolinsky The Group Offi cers must abide by all of the rules and qualifi cations for the Slet as Aug. Kathy Watkins established by the Supreme Physical Fitness Board. Sept. Phil Walsh 11. Recommend that any Group with 25 or more male or female participants at the Oct. Marty Degnan 2017 Slet may assign one qualifi ed chaperone to be considered as a Slet Nov. Katie Swift participant. (1 chaperone/25 male participants – 1 chaperone/25 female Dec. Frank Laury participants). 12. Recommend a minimum of two members of the Board of Directors continue to Michael Horvath stated that he is very happy and proud to be a part of the board and be chosen as chaperones for the 2017 Slet. will strive to keep communications open with all groups in our organization. 13. Recommend two additional workers to help the Physical Fitness Board at the Supreme Secretary, Scott Pogorelec says thank you to the board and are for every- 2017 Slet. The per diem will be decided by the Board of Directors thing that we have accomplished in 2016. Keep the all lines of communications open to 14. Recommend the entire Board of Directors attend the 2017 International Slet assemblies/wreaths and groups.. The Supreme Physical Fitness Board is very important and Saturday Exhibition. integral part of this organization. 15. Recommend that four Slovak Catholic Sokol member drill judges for the 2017 International Slet be considered as participants and receive a per diem to be decided by the Board of Directors. THIRD SESSION 1:00 pm January 21, 2017 16. We also are requesting to have four external drill judges, based on past practices. 17. Recommend an allotment not to exceed $750 to purchase new walkie talkies for 2017 Recommendations all members of the Physical Fitness Board at the Slet. All members of the Fitness Board reviewed the 2017 recommendations for all sporting 18. Consider the addition of another day to the Slet in Brockport, New York to allot events in preparation for the Board of Directors meeting in March. time for a fraternal activity. Following are the proposed recommendations from the 2017 Physical Fitness Board meeting for review and approval at the annual Board of Directors meeting in March. We New Business thank our Group Presidents, Sports Directors, Physical Directors, Physical Directresses and Jim Matlon had two conference calls with Sokol USA, American Sokol and Polish valued members of our society for bringing forth their input and ideas. Falcons of America. The three fraternal societies would like to invite our gymnastic teams to compete at their regional gymnastic meets. The three Fraternal Societies will keep a cal- 1. The prize allotment for the International Bowling Tournament remains $60.00 endar listing all of activities and contacts for possible future collaborations. per team ($30.00/team, $20.00/double, and $10.00/single). No increase. Frank Laury made a motion and Julie Laury seconded the motion to adjourn the third ses- 2. The banquet and souvenir allotment for the International Bowling Tournaments sion of the annual Fitness Board Meeting. not to exceed $30.00 per participant. $5.00 Increase Phil Walsh closed the meeting with a prayer. 3. The banquet, prize money and souvenir allotment for the International Golf Tour

Nanticoke, Pa. The Conference of Slovak Religious Sokol Birthdays = Kathleen S. Watkins, Brid- by Sister Elaine Kisinko, O.S.B.M. geville, Pa., Supreme Physical Glory to Jesus Christ! Glory For- Peoria, Ill., the Sistersof SS. Cyril Directress and a member of Wreath ever! and Methodius in Danville, Pa., the MARCH 16 a member of Assembly 219, Yon- 22, Pittsburgh, Pa. On the Sunday before Valentine’s Franciscans in Bethlehem, Pa. and to Irene M. Kaschak, Pringle, kers, N.Y. MARCH 24 Day as I listened to the Pittsburgh, my own monastery, Mount St. Mac- Pa., fi nancial secretary of Wreath MARCH 19 William J. Barrett, Yonkers, Pa. based Slovak radio program fea- rina in Uniontown, Pa. 147, Larksville, Pa. Linda S. Frank, Poland, Oh., a N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, turing Rudy and Sue Ondrejco, Sue The meetings were delightful. We MARCH 17 member of Wreath 54, Youngstown, Yonkers, N.Y. reminded us that February 14th is were privileged to visit each other’s Alexandra L. Brincka, Bloom- Oh. Natalie G. Petro, St. Petersburg, also the commemoration of Saints lovely motherhouses, convents and fi eld, N.J., a member of Wreath 2, Michael R. Hennis, Palatine, Fla., a member of Assembly 59, Cyril and Methodius. She and Rudy monasteries where we always re- Passaic, N.J. Ill., a member of Assembly 11, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. spoke of the history of the brother ceived the best hospitality. We were John P. DeSantis, Vista, C.a., a Chicago, Ill. MARCH 25 saints and of the value of their con- impressed and inspired to learn of member Assembly 9, Bridgeport, Matthew Maslar, Douglas- Tony J. Bruno, Sinking Spring, tribution to the faith and spirituality the various ministries, activities, and Conn. sville, Pa., a member of Assembly Pa., a member of Assembly 261, of the Slavic peoples. In their honor accomplishments of these dedicated Frank X. Roth, Wood stock, 261, Reading, Pa. Reading, Pa. they played the beautiful hymn religious. The strong gift that each Ga., a member of Assembly 219, Janice Moeller, Pittsburgh, Pa., Joseph P. Kostolansky, Jr., Do- Dusa Krestanska. community expressed contributed so Yonkers, N.Y. a member of Wreath 22, Pittsburgh, nora, Pa., a member of Assembly As I sang along with the words I much for God, His Church and the MARCH 18 Pa. 25, Perryopolis, Pa. remembered, I was struck with emo- Slovak community. We were a group Josephine Bolek, Calumet City, MARCH 22 MARCH 26 tion of the warm and moving mem- who very much enjoyed praying to- Ill., president of Wreath 81, Whit- Samantha Cipar, Consho- William English, Jr., Sarasota, ories evoked for me as a long time gether and becoming acquainted as ing, Ind. hocken, Pa., a member of Wreath Fla. a member of Assembly 162, member of the Conference of Slovak we socialized. We shared our stories, Patricia Brock, Pittsburgh, Pa., 155, Reading, Pa. Clifton, N.J. Religious. We sang that hymn every learned our differences, appreciated a member of Wreath 22, Pittsburgh, Mark Matuschak,Esq., Mar- Anna M. Goberish, Ambridge, time we gathered. I attended my fi rst our similarities, and were bonded in Pa. blehead, Mass., a member of Pa., a member of Wreath 85, McK- meeting at the home of the Jesuit Fa- our love of everything Slovak. Colin Cordeiro, Guilford, Wreath 15, Perryopolis, Pa. ees Rocks, Pa. thers in Cambridge, Ontario, Canada I am deeply saddened to say that Conn., a member of Assembly 9, Thomas R. Troxil, Canfield, Andrew J. “Drew” Pavlica, Has- in 1983. Since the member com- most of those wonderful priests, Bridgeport, Conn. Oh., a member of Assembly 108, brouck Heights, N.J., a member of munities were hosts for the annual brothers and sisters have fallen Christine Johnson, Brick, Youngstown, Oh. Assembly 1, Passaic, N.J. meetings, almost every year thereaf- asleep in the Lord. I remember each N.J., a member of Assembly 162, MARCH 23 Geri Pollock, Ambridge, Pa., ter, the other members and I traveled one by name, but they are too nu- Clifton, N.J. John Christie, Yonkers, N.Y., a member of Wreath 85, McKees sometimes near and sometimes far: merous to mention here. Even as I Lisa L. Derocher, Warren, Mich., a member of Assembly 219, Yon- Rocks, Pa. from the Vincentian and Francis- dearly miss them, I am grateful for a member of Assembly 36, Detroit, kers, N.Y. Kathleen Siska, Chicago, Ill., can motherhouses in Pittsburgh to the wealth of blessings that they, as Mich. Joseph Kobulsky, Warwick, a member of Assembly 11, Chi- the Benedictines and Vincentians in well as the other members who live Joseph A. Orzo, Dallas, Tex., Pa., a member of Assembly 136, cago, Ill. Cleveland, Oh., the Franciscans in today, continue to be for me. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 8, 2017 PAGE 13 PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 8, 2017

Important to All Tournament Entrants At Chacko’s Family Bowling Center Read Carefully Information Given Below 71st International Bowling Tournament Rules and Regulations of Annual Slovak Catholic Sokol Bowling Tournament set for May 19-20 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. by James C. Matlon Supreme Director of Sports & Athletics All is in readiness for one of our ty to relax, socialize and enjoy the organization’s most popular sport- hospitality food. The fi rst squad of ing events, our 71st International Double and Singles events will be- Slovak Catholic Sokol Bowling gin on Saturday Tournament. This year’s competi- morning, May 20 tion is scheduled for the weekend at 9 a.m. with the of May 19-20 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. second squad set The competition will take place on to play at 1 p.m. the top-notch lanes of the Chacko’s Saturday after- Family Bowling Center located at noon. 195 North Wilkes-Barre Boulevard Our Supreme in Wilkes-Barre. Slovak Catholic Chaplain, Rev. Sokol bowlers will once again join Andrew S. Hvozdovic, pastor of our fraternal brothers and sisters of the Parish of the Epiphany in Sayre, the Greek Catholic Union for the Pa., will celebrate Mass late Satur- combined tournament. This year’s day afternoon at The Best Western competition will be the third year Genetti Hotel. This Mass satisfi es in a row with the Greek Catholic the Sunday obligation. After the Union. Application deadline for liturgy, a cocktail reception will be this year’s bowling tournament is enjoyed, followed by the gala Slo- Monday, April 17th. vak Catholic Sokol/Greek Catho- For lodging, bowlers and guests lic Union Bowling Banquet at 6 will have two hotels to choose from p.m. Hosting this year’s bowling for the 2017 tournament in Wilkes- tournament will be Group 7 “Rev. Barre including: The Best Western Joseph Murgas” of Wilkes-Barre, Genetti Hotel, located six miles Pa. Over the years, our organiza- from the bowling lanes, at 77 East tion has hosted numerous bowling Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. tournaments in Wilkes-Barre and 18701 or The Holiday Inn, located this year’s competition looks to be four miles from the bowling lanes, the best ever! 600 Wildfl ower Drive, Wilkes- An enjoyable fraternal competi- Barre, Pa. 18702. tion in the best traditions of Sokol The traditional hospitality night good sportsmanship and camara- scheduled for Friday, May 19 will derie is assured. If there are any be served at the Chacko’s Fam- questions, feel free to contact me at ily Bowling Center beginning at 7 email at jmatlon@slovakcatholic- p.m. and concluding at 9 p.m. This sokol.org. or call or text me at my will afford both the 5:30 p.m. and cell phone: 973 647-8551. See you the 8:30 p.m. squads an opportuni- in Wilkes-Barre and Zdar Boh! (Application on page 13)

Exercise - for Life Honest Abe The fi tness levels of youngsters in Action have not improved despite the great Abe Lincoln’s inauguration took emphasis on exercising. Adults are place on March 4, 1861. March 5 working out more, but kids are just of that year, therefore, was Lin- not getting enough physical activ- coln’s fi rst full day as President of ity. Find out what your school or the United States. recreation center offers for youth. On the following month, Lincoln Youngsters should have 30 minutes was handed a document for his sig- of vigorous exercise every day. And nature that indicated his salary as it’s a habit they should develope at President started on March 1. Hon- an early age. est Abe crossed out the March 1 date and changed it to March 5, the actual day his offi cial duties began. At his annual salary of $25,000, the correction he made saved the taxpayers $273.97. SLOVENSKÝ KATOLÍCKY SOKOL, 8. MARCA 2017 PAGE 15

Spoločenské podujatia v New Yorku Slovenské vína získali Oslavy slovenskej štátnosti 182. zbor Slovenského katolíckeho sokola pri farnosti sv. Jána v Paríži 48 medailí v New Yorku a Detroite Nepomuckého v New Yorku usporiada v nedeľu 19. marca ročnú Slovenským vínam sa na Tradičnou oslavou slovenskej (First Ave a 66th St). Hlavným členskú schôdzu o 12.30 hodine popoludní v hale kostola, 66th St. výstave Vinalies Internation- štátnosti si Slováci v Amerike rečníkom bude prvý podpred- a 1st Ave. Pozývame všetkých členov, tých čo sa zaujímajú čo S.K.S. ales 2017 v Paríži darilo. Cel- už desiatky rokov pripomínajú seda Slovenskej ligy Dr. Mikuláš ponúka a všetkých Jozefov. O občerstvenie a jedlo je postarané. So- kovo si priniesli 11 zlatých a 37 dosiahnutie samostatnosti Slo- Halko. Oslava bude spestrená koly a sokolky sa zídu v kostole o 10.15 hodine pred slovenskou sv. strieborných medailí. venska. krátkym kultúrnym progra- omšou. Súťaž ma vyše dvadsaťročnú 14. marca 1939 a potom po mom. Po programe bude na 182. zbor S.K.S. v spolupráci s mládežou usporiada v sobotu tradíciu. Byť ocenený na tejto 50-ročnom komunistickom út- predaj občerstvenie. 22. apríla o 7.00 hodine večer Jarnú disko-tanečnú zábavu. Bude výstave je pre každého vinára laku obnovenie samostatnosti V Detroite 19. marca sa konať v kostolnej hale na 66th St. a 1st Ave. Vstupné je $45.00 vynikajúci úspech. Na základe 1. januára 1993. Slovenská liga v Oslava slovenskej štátnosti v v predpredaji a $60.00 pri dverách. V cene je započítaná večera s jej výsledkov je zostavený aj Amerike a slovenské organizácie Detroite, spojená s kultúrnym aperitívom. Bar bude otvorený celý večer. Do tanca bude hrať Rado rebríček 1000 najlepších vín. a spolky boj Slovákov vo vlasti za programom, sa bude konať v Lesay. 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Naše staré mamy vedeli ako Dosku potom opláchnite vodou Najlepším slovenským repre- Yorku sa bude konať v nedeľu Oslavu usporiada 34. zbor Slo- sa zbaviť vodného kameňa či a bude ako nová – čistá a bez zá- zentantom sa stal Martin Pomfy 12. marca o 1.00 hodine v venskej ligy, ktorý na ňu pozýva mastnoty aj bez použitia ché- pachu. a jeho vinárstvo Mavín z Vino- spoločenskej hale slovenského slovenskú verejnosť z Detroitu a mie. Používali zemiaky a citrón. Ocot je univerzálny čistiaci sadov s dvomi zlatými a štyrmi kostola sv. Jána Nepomuckého okolia. Zemiaky sú vhodné na prostriedok, zbaví mastnoty striebornými medailami. Ako čistenie strúhadiel aj hrncov. aj vodného kameňa. každý rok znovu bodovali Večera v Clift one, NJ Stačí nimi pošúchať Neodporúča sa však osvedčení slovenskí vinárski 162. zbor Slovenského katolíckeho sokola usporiada v hale Kos- znečistené povr- používať ho na ele- producenti, ale na medailových tola sv. 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V Košiciach otvorili výstavu Domov v zámorí Krátke správy Pápež rozhodol, že Slovensko bude - Slováci z východného Slovenska zo Slovenska mať nového blahoslaveného Odhaduje sa, že v 19. a aj Jolie so svojím otcom Jonom T Meteorológovia 25. februára Svätý Otec František prijal 27. 20. storočí sa zo Slovenska do Voightom. na Lomnickom štíte zaznamenali februára na osobnej audiencii zahraničia odsťahovali dva až Výstava pripomína tiež najsilnejší náraz vetra minimálne prefekta Kongregácie pre kauzy tri milióny Slovákov. Mnohí z ďalšieho veľmi známeho Slováka. od roku 1951, ked’ namerali náraz svätých kardinála Angela Amata nich skončili v USA. Ich osudy Bol ním Michael Strank, ktorý sa vetra 222 kilometrov za hodinu, a schválil dekrét o mučeníctve dokumentuje výstava Domov narodil v Jarabine v okrese Stará čo je nový rekord na stanici Lom- Božieho služobníka Titusa Ze- v zámorí - Slováci z východ- Ľubovňa. Jeho rodina sa v roku nický štít a len štvrtý raz ide o mana, saleziána kňaza, ktorý sa ného Slovenska, ktorú verejnosti 1919 spolu s jednou ďalšou z Ja- hodnotu vyššiu ako 200 kilome- narodil vo Vajnoroch 4. januára sprístupnila Štátna vedecká rabiny odsťahovala do Ameriky. trov za hodinu. 1915 a tam aj zomrel na násled- knižnica v Košiciach. Michael bol počas druhej sve- T Najväčšie škody spôsobil vietor ky mučenia a väzenia 8. januára Výstava bola verejnosti sprís- tovej vojny seržantom armády v lesoch Tatranského národného 1969. tunoená vd’aka Ľubici Poklem- USA a je považovaný za vo- parku, turistické chodníky sú však Informoval o tom hovorca bovej údaje a rôzne informácie jnového hrdinu. Zúčastnil sa na prístupné. Takmer dvetisíc živých saleziánov Rastislav Hamráček. o rodákoch zhromažďovala dlhé bitke proti Japoncom na ostrove stromov, čo predstavuje 1 335 ku- Tento dekrét podľa neho obdobie. Na výstave ich prezen- Iwo Jima a bol to práve on, kto Tretí prechod 9. apríla 1951 bických metrov dreva, neodolalo umožňuje, aby bol salezián kňaz tovala už pred tromi rokmi, ale vztyčoval po víťazstve nad Japon- sa pre rozvodnenú rieku Mora- náporom silného vetra, ktorý sa Titus Zeman vyhlásený za bla- pre veľký záujem verejnosti ich cami vlajku USA. Tento moment vu nevydaril. Zeman aj ďalší prehnal územím Tatranského a hoslaveného. Pre Slovensko to rozšírila a prezentuje ich opäť. zachytil fotograf Joe Rosenthal a účastníci výpravy boli zatknutí a Pieninského národného parku. znamená, že bude mať ďalšieho Sprístupnené budú do 22. marca fotka sa stala predlohou známe- následne vypočúvaní. Titus bol Najväčšie škody na lesných po- svätca, prvého rímskokatolícke- tohto roku. ho pamätníka Marine Coprs War pri výsluchoch kruto mučený a rastoch v správe Štátnych lesov ho kňaza, mučeníka z čias to- „Na prípravu boli použité Memorial, ktorý je najväčším napokon odsúdený na 25 rokov Tatranského národného parku talitného komunistického reži- dokumenty z knižného a časo- bronzovým súsoším na svete. väzenia. Po 13 rokoch väzenia zanechal vietor v ochrannom ob- mu. piseckého fondu Štátnej vedeckej Návštevnícá výstavy sa tiež ho v roku 1964 podmienečne vode Tatranská Javorina, Oravice „Je to pre nás všetkých ob- knižnice v Košiciach, vydané môžu oboznámiť s chrono- prepustili. O päť rokov na a Červený Kláštor. rovský dar, že bude vyzdvih- na Slovensku i v USA, ale aj logickou dokumentáciou následky mučenia a väznenia T V automobilovom priemysle nutý na slávu oltára spolubrat, biografi cké heslá z databázy Re- o vysťahovalectve z východ- zomrel v Bratislave, 8. januára na Slovensku chýba 14-tisíc ktorý vyšiel spomedzi nás, obe- gionálnych osobností východ- ného Slovenska do USA. 1969. kvalifi kovaných pracovníkov. toval svoj život, aby sprevádzal ného Slovenska. Naše biblio- Masové vysťahovalectvo Už pri jeho pohrebe sa hovo- Ako informovali predstavitelia mladých bratov v ich povolaní. grafi cké oddelenie vytvára túto spadá do obdobia rokov 1867 rilo o ňom ako o mučeníkovi. Zväzu automobilového prie- Súčasne reprezentuje množstvo databázu už od roku 1994. Bio- až 1921, kedy bieda, hlad a zlé Jeho život a mučeníctvo bolo myslu (ZAP), tento stav je alar- ďalších veriacich v našej krajine, grafi cký výskum sa zameriava sociálne pomery na Slovensku preskúmané počas diecéznej mujúci a je nevyhnutné urýchliť ktorí pre svoju vieru a z lásky k na Slovákov z východného Slo- vyháňali Slovákov do zámoria. fázy procesu jeho blahorečenia opatrenia smerujúce k transfor- dušiam boli ochotní podstúpiť venska, ktorí našli nový domov Prvé kolónie si vytvárali v lokali- v Bratislave v rokoch 2010 až mácii vzdelávacieho systému mnohé riziká a obety v dobe v USA, ale aj významných amer- tách, kde boli bane a železiarsky 2012, následne všetky materiály pre potreby praxe na všetkých komunizmu. Pre nás bude ických rodákov so slovenskými priemysel,“ vysvetľuje kurátorka putovali do Vatikánu, kde sa ter- úrovniach vzdelávania. Preto inšpiráciou ako čeliť výzvam v koreňmi,“ povedala kurátorka výstavy. Prví Slováci sa sústredili az ukončila aj rímska fáza pro- zväz vyzýva vládu a kompetent- našej dobe, ako svedčiť o Kris- výstavy Daniela Slezáková. v štátoch New York, New Jersey, cesu blahorečenia. V roku 1991 né orgány k prijatiu opatrení na tovi až do krajnosti a pomáhať Výstava ponúka verejnosti pí- Ohio, vo východnej Pensylvá- ho rehabilitačný proces vyhlásil zmiernenie aktuálneho defi citu mladým dôjsť k pravej slobode. somné materiály i fotodokumen- nii, v Illinois či Connecticut. V defi nitívne za ne-vinného. kvalifi kovaných zamestnancov Ďakujeme Pánovi, že nás cez táciu približujúcu nielen osudy Amerike zakladali krajanské Saleziáni dona Bosca sú a nastavenie vzdelávacieho sys- rozhodnutie Svätého Otca takto Slovákov v Amerike, pripomína spolky a vytvárali spoločenský rehoľa v Katolíckej cirkvi, tému na ich udržateľný prísun. obdarúva,“ vyjadril svoje stano- menovite aj tých, ktorí sa v USA život. pokračovatelia diela, ktoré T Na Slovensku vyrábajú Kia visko k udalosti provinciál slo- stali významnými a slávnymi. Spomína sa aj história Sloven- založil turínsky kňaz svätý Ján Motors Slovakia, PSA Group venských saleziánov Jozef Ižold. Patrí k nim svetoznámy maliar, skej ligy v Amerike, Pittsburskej Bosco (1815 – 1888). Venoval sa Slovakia a Volkswagen Slovakia. Salezián kňaz Titus Zeman sa grafi k a dizajnér Andy Warhol, dohody a Svetového kongresu predovšetkým výchove chudob- Pre porovnanie uvádzame, že v narodil v Bratislave-Vajnoroch herci Paul Newman a Angelina Slovákov. nej mládeže a založil k tomu aj roku 2006 bolo v SR vyrobených 4. januára 1915. Ako 25-ročný sa viaceré združenia a dve rehole. 295,360 vozidiel a v roku 2016 ich stal saleziánskym kňazom a pô- Čítajte viac Slovensko prekonalo hranicu päť miliónov turistov bolo 1,040,000. sobil ako kaplán, školský radca Saleziáni sú na Slovensku prí- V minulom roku zaznamenalo Slovensko rekordný počet turis- T V Bratislave čoskoro otvoria a profesor chémie. Po tom, ako tomní od roku 1924, pôsobia v tov. Na Slovensku dovolenkovalo celkovo 5 023 629 návštevníkov, čím štvrtú pobočku americkej ka- komunistický režim 13. apríla 19 mestách Slovenska, majú tiež sa prvýkrát pokorila hranica piatich miliónov turistov. V porovnaní s viarenskej siete Starbucks. Táto 1950 zrušil mužské kláštory, dve komunity v Rusku a jednu v rokom 2015, ktorý bol doteraz najlepším rokom z pohľadu cestovného pobočka nemá byť v tomto Zeman zorganizoval a viedol Azerbajdžane, a na východnom ruchu, ide o 16 percentný nárast návštevnosti. K rekordnej návštevnosti roku poslednou. Prevádzkovateľ tri ilegálne prechody do Talian- Slovensku sa dlhodobo venujú Slovenska v minulom roku prispeli dovolenkujúci Slováci, ktorí tvorili americkej značky aktuálne vy- ska. Pri nich sprevádzal najmä aj práci s Rómami v Bardejove – 60-percentný podiel všetkých návštevníkov, ale aj zahraniční turisti s hodnocuje a hľadá v Bratislave mladých saleziánov bohoslov- Poštárke a na sídlisku Luník IX podielom 40 %. Takmer tri milióny Slovákov v minulom roku dovo- nové lokality. cov, aby tam mohli doštudovať a (Pokračovanie na str. 15) stať sa kňazmi. v Košiciach.