Za Boha a Národ For God and Nation

Slovensk¥ Katolícky Sokol

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL – MEMBERSHIP 28,000 – HOME OFFICE: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Periodical Postage Paid at original entry of Passaic, N.J., 07055 and additional mailing offi ces VOLUME CII PASSAIC, N.J., NOVEMBER 27, 2013 NUMBER 5004 Lodges from across Connecticut celebrate traditional Sokol fellowship and fraternalism Group 2, “Rev. Stephen Panik” Hosts 31st Annual St. Martin’s Day Celebration With a Salute to Sokol Veterans at Mass and Dinner held in Derby, Connecticut Tribute paid to the Rev. A. Leo Spodnik on the occasion of his 65th anniversary of Priestly ordination

Sokolka of Assembly 33, Attorney among Sokols and Sokolky began Martha Dulla. An array of traditional when Assembly 9 presented him Slovak appetizers were enjoyed dur- with his chalice at his ordination in ing the reception which preceded 1948. He has used that chalice for the dinner. Group 2 President Eileen the celebration of Mass throughout Salamon Wilson asked the assem- his priesthood. In gratitude, he as- blage to take their seats and bid a sured all of a remembrance in his warm fraternal welcome to the more prayers and masses. than 125 assembled Sokols, So- Originally this year’s celebration kolky and guests. In the absence of was also to honor Anne D. Knapik, the chaplain, the opening invocation long-time secretary of Group 2 and was led by Editor Daniel F. Tanzone. former president of Wreath 39 on Eileen then asked the guests to raise the occasion of her 90th birthday. their glasses as she offered a toast to God’s will for Anne called for her to celebrate the 102nd anniversary of pass from this life to her eternal re- the founding of Group 2 and to its ward on October 16. The memorial 31st celebration honoring St. Mar- tribute recalled Anne’s enthusiastic tin, the patron of the Slovak Catholic and vibrant promotion of our orga- Sokol. The guests then enjoyed a nization throughout her lifetime. She bountiful dinner. was accorded the title of Honorary After enjoying the meal, Sister Group 2 offi cer. Members of her Wilson reminded the guests that this family were present and a special year’s celebration paid tribute to two cake was presented to be enjoyed at well-known Group 2 personalities. the celebration by Anne’s daughter Father Andrew G. Marus, pastor of Holy Name of Parish in Stratford, Conn. is shown with altar She noted that the Group 2 Chap- and her successor as Group 2 Sec- servers as well as Sokols and Sokolky from lodges across Connecticut on the church steps following the lain, Rev. A. Leo Spodnik celebrated retary, Darlene Knapik Musial. To liturgy celebrating the 31st annual St. Martin Day Celebration hosted by Group 2, “Rev. Stephen Panik” his 65th anniversary of priestly ordi- honor Anne, Wreath 39 President, on Sunday, November 10th. nation. While Father Leo, a regular Robert Sheehy announced that a do- at previous St. Martin’s Day feasts, nation of $250 would be given in her Tradition has it that if there is fair Mass was celebrated for the living he was unable to be present at this memory to SS. Cyril and Methodius weather near the feast of St. Martin and deceased members of Group 2 year’s celebration. In speaking with Church in Bridgeport where she was of Tours the winter ahead is apt to by the pastor of Holy Name, the Rev. him, Eileen noted that he sent his active for many years. be mild. Well this year’s traditional Andrew G. Marus. Father Marus warmest regards to all assembled. The principal address was given St. Martin’s Day Celebration on welcomed the Sokols and Sokolky He recalled that his priestly ministry (Continued on page 10) Sunday, November 10th hosted and commended them for continu- by Group 2, “Rev. Stephen Panik” ing their outstanding tradition of was blessed with mild reaching out to the com- and sunny weather. As munity in the best tradi- a matter of fact, every tions of fraternalism. one of the 31 St. Mar- Serving as the lector tin’s Day gatherings at the Mass was Sister of Group 2 have been Gloria Marie Kascak, blessed with excellent SS.C.M. Lawrence and weather which allowed Mary Ann Wells, well- outdoor photos to be known Group 2 activ- taken of the fraternal ists, served as Eucha- gathering. Continuing ristic Ministers. Again, in its longstanding tradition, the cel- continuing with tradition and balmy ebration began with Mass celebrated weather conditions, at the conclu- at Holy Name of Jesus in Stratford, sion of the liturgy, a group photo of Conn. The Group 2 offi cers, mem- the participants took place outside bers and guests marched in a body on the church steps. to the 11 a.m. liturgy led by the Following the impressive liturgy, Shown with the delicious cakes which would be enjoyed at this year’s Group 2 banner carried by Member the participants traveled to the scenic St. Martin’s Day Celebration are from the left, Group 2 President Ei- of the Physical Fitness Board Kevin community of Derby, Conn. to en- leen S. Wilson, Judy Nist, member of the Group 2 Physical Fitness Sabovik and fourth degree Knights joy the dinner and fraternal program Board; Sister M. Joseph Therese Pohorenec, SS.C.M., Sister Gloria of Columbus Color Guard from the at the picturesque Grassy Hill Lodge Maria Kaschak, SS.C.M., both from Holy Name of Jesus Parish and St. James Council in Stratford. The whose owner and proprietor is our Member of the Group 2 Physical Fitness Board Bonnie Rossi. PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 27, 2013

Slovak and fraternal activist Sharing our Slovak Heritage in Richmond, Virginia George Carny Honored by the American Slovak Zemplin Club in Cleveland by Milan Kobulsky The American Slovak Zemplin rent director of the Slovak Folk En- Club of Cleveland celebrated its semble “Lucina” dance group, in- 72nd anniversary with a festive troduced the dancers attired in their program on Sunday, October 20. colorful costumes and explained the The program began with a Mass dance numbers which the ensemble celebrated in SS. Cyril and Metho- would perform from eastern Slo- dius Church in Lakewood, Oh. at 1 vakia. Dances performed included p.m. The historic Slovak church is the time-honored Karicka by the now a worship site of The Parish women and Capas by the men. of the Transfi guration. Celebrant Their spirited performance was re- of the Slovak Mass was the Rev. warded with thunderous applause Joachim Pastirik, O.S.B. of St. An- from the audience. Then Professor drew Svorad Abbey who serves as Rudy Bachna, active in the Kent - the chaplain of the club. Assisting Dudince Sister City Association, at the liturgy were Brother recited several Slovak poems. The Balazovic, O.S.B. and three nov- headtable guests were then intro- ices of the Benedictine abbey. duced by the Vice President, Mary Following the liturgy, a festive Chura. The club’s treasurer, Milan reception and dinner was enjoyed Kobulsky then introduced and wel- in the parish auditorium. The din- comed the leaders from the various ner opened with a warm welcome Slovak organizations and clubs in by Zemplin Club President George the Cleveland area. In his remarks, Carny. Brother Carny is our Sokol Father Joachim, whose parents of Wreath 153 in Parma, Oh. Ken were natives of Zemplin, offered a Randy Sharrer, a transplanted South Side Pittsburgh proud Slovak American, is shown in the above photo Javor and George Carny then led description of the Zemplin area of fl anked by his children, son, Christian and daughter, Annabel at their Slovak display at the International the assemblage in the singing of the for those in attendance Night celebration of Greenwood Elementary School in Richmond, Virginia. anthems of the United States and not familiar with this scenic re- Greenwood Elementary School mother, Helen Sharrer and great- Side and were active in the former St. Slovakia. The invocation was then gion. The territory includes eleven in Richmond, Virginia hosted an In- aunt, Albina Senko shared several Matthew’s Slovak Parish. The family offered by Father Joachim Pastirik, Slovak cities and villages, namely: ternational Night on November 15 items for display, including home- has enjoyed membership in our Slo- O.S.B. Humenne, Medzilaorce, Micha- to share the rich fabric of the heritage made ornaments and a vak Catholic Sokol Assembly 16 and After enjoying a delicious dinner, lovce, Secovce, Snina, Sobrance, of its students. Christian Sharrer, a Disney word book in Slovak. Pirohy Wreath 22 for generations. Christian Thomas Ivanec, founder and cur- Stropkov,Trebisov, Velke Kapusa- second grader, shared his Slovak and bobalky were prepared by his and his sister, Annabel continue the heritage with his fellow classmates. father, Randy Sharrer and were en- tradition and are members of Assem- Christian’s table featured beautiful joyed by all for tasting. bly 16 and Wreath 22, respectively. Modra pottery that was purchased Christian’s great-grandparents, Sharing our Slovak heritage is on a recent family trip to Slovakia. Margaret(Strisovsky) Kolodzej and certainly something to be com- Additionally, family photos were William Kolodzej hailed from the mended. Our congratulations to shared along with other family heir- small village of Slovenska Ves lo- Christian and the Sharrer family for looms including a Valaska(walking cated at the foothills of the Tatra their efforts in promoting an appre- stick) that was a gift to his great- mountains in the heart of the Spis re- ciation of our Slovak heritage as part grandparents from their relatives in gion of northeastern Slovakia. They of the rich fabric of American cul- Slovakia. A wedding Porta that was emigrated to the United States in the tural life, even south of the Mason worn by many female family mem- early years of the twentieth century. Dixon Line! We thank Christian’s bers dating back generations was They settled in Pittsburgh, Pa. and dad Randy for sharing this story also displayed. Christian’s grand- resided on the city’s historic South with our readers.

ny, Vranov and Vysny Svidnik. were-a-fl owing, especially Golden ings. The club is to be credited with Following the cultural program, Pheasant, and Zlaty Bazant for all helping preserve the rich Slovak Zemplin Club offi cers surprised to enjoy. Slovak pastries were also heritage and culture for generations Mary Chura and Milan Kobulsky are shown above presenting George and honored their president, George enjoyed by all. of those of Slovak ancestry in the Chura with the plaque designating him as the 2013 Zemplican of the Carny. He was named the 2013 Zemplin is the most eastern re- Cleveland area. Year during the 72nd anniversary dinner of the American Slovak “Zemplincan of the Year.” Milan gion of Slovakia. It enjoys a thou- This year’s dinner committee Zemplin Club in Lakewood, Oh. Kobulsky acknowledged George’s sand-year history and traditions, is already looking forward to next years of hard work promoting Slo- through good times and bad. In all, year’s celebration when the club vak culture in the Cleveland area. the Slovak culture has persevered. celebrates its 73rd anniversary. He noted George’s activities in a Generations of immigrants from This year’s committee would like number of our Slovak organiza- Zemplin have come to the United to thank all who had a hand in the tions and said that under his lead- States contributing to the cultural success of this year’s dinner-dance. ership, the Zemplin Club has been fabric of American life. Today, Remember: Only with our present, strengthened and continues to pros- with its scenic lakes, popular re- we can ensure our future. per. The Vice President, Mary Chu- sorts along with colorful and en- (Editor’s note: we join with the ra then joined Milan and presented tertaining Slovak folk ensembles, family, friends and fellow Slovak George with a beautiful plaque as a Zemplin is a cultural gem of Slova- fraternalists in extending congratu- small token of the gratitude of the kia. Some of the region’s topnotch lations to Brother George Carny on membership of the American Slo- dancing and singing groups include the occasion of his being named vak Zemplin Club. In accepting the Zemplin, Vranovcan, Trebisovsky the 2013 Zemplincan of the Year. A honor, George expressed thanks Fumane, Parshovianka and others. native of Nizny Zipov in Zemplin, and gratitude and assured his au- Over the past nearly 150 years, he has been active in the American dience that he would continue to many people from eastern Slova- Slovak community since his arrival promote our rich Slovak heritage kia emigrated to the United States. in the Cleveland area. He is an ac- and be a wonderful ambassador of Many of them settled in the Cleve- tive member of our Wreath 153 and Zemplin in the United States. The land area. They saw the need to or- is a regular at our various Slovak speakers program then concluded ganize clubs to inspire an uplifting Catholic Sokol sporting and fra- Our well-known Group 5 Sokol and Slovak cultural activist, George with the benediction offered by Fa- culture for individuals and families. ternal activities. We thank him for Carny, center, was honored as “The 2013 Zemplican of the Year” by ther Joachim. On November 12, 1941, a group serving as a wonderful ambassador the American Slovak Zemplin Club during its anniversary dinner held The popular Johnny Pastirik of “Zemplicans” met in Cleveland of Slovak culture in the Cleveland in the social hall of the Parish of the Transfi guration in Lakewood, Oh. combo, Johnny, Lenny, Kenny and and organized the American Slo- area. May God continue to bless on October 20. Shown with him displaying his award on the photo Paul then continued to play music vak Zemplin Club. Over the past Brother George, his lovely wife, are, l-r, Rev. Marek Vysnovsky, George Balak, Norma Ruttkay, Milan for the dancing and listening plea- 72 years, the club has hosted nu- Anna along with his entire family. Kobulsky, Mary Chura and John Buydos. sure of the guests. Cold beverages merous cultural and social gather- Congratulations and Zdar Boh! SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 PAGE 3

noon, festivities begin at 1 p.m., call Joan Yanosick (412)881-8502. Announcing Our College Sokol Calendar Q Assembly 54 children’s Christ- School Cafeteria; $20.00 per per- mas party at the Slovak Catholic Scholarship Grants for 2014 SUN.DEC.1 by Julie Ann Dobbs Q Children’s Christmas party son; advance ticket sales only, for Sokol Club, Lyndora, Pa. begin- reservations call (216)721-5300, ning at 1 p.m. Supreme Vice President hosted by Group 17, “Rev. Francis We are pleased to announce that the Slovak Catholic Sokol will ext.0. Q 20th Slovak Vilija & Jaslick- Skutil” at Camelot Bowling Lanes, make available a total of $62,000 in scholarship grants to eligible Q Annual Vilija Dinner hosted by ari program at Prince of Peace Boardman, Oh.; 1-3 p.m.. members in 2014. Previous recipients of Slovak Catholic Sokol schol- the American Slovak Cultural As- Parish Center, 81 South 13th St., Q Annual Children’s Christmas arship grants may reapply for a 2014 grant; however, per Convention sociation of the Mahoning Valley South Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. dinner party hosted by Assembly 28 and mandate - a student may receive a maximum of two (2) Slovak Catho- at the Father Snock Center of Our at 5 p.m., $20.00 adults, $10.00 Wreath 18 at the Slovak Catholic lic Sokol scholarship grant awards in each category. Lady of Sorrows Parish, St. Mat- children ages 12 and under; call Sokol Hall, Route 16, Douglas, A total of 30 Slovak Catholic Sokol college grants of $1,000 thias worship site, 2800 Shady Run (412)481-8380. Mass. beginning at 11:30 a.m., for each, two Theodore and Mary Jane Rich Memorial Scholarships one Rd., Youngstown, Oh. beginning at SUN.DEC.15 reservations call Lori Cyr (508) for a male and female in the amount of $2,500 each, two Emil Slavik 4 p.m., $20.00 per person, advance Q 29th annual Christmas Concert 476-9779. Memorial Scholarships one for a male and female in the amount of ticket sales only; for reservations and Dinner hosted by Most Holy Q Assembly 24 & Wreath 15 $2,000 each, one The Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial Scholarship call Loretta Ekoniak (330)549- Trinity Parish, 18 Trinity Plaza, children’s Christmas party at the in the amount of $1,000, one Krista L. Glugosh Memorial Scholarship 3760, deadline for reservations is Yonkers, N.Y., concert in church Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, Per- in the amount of $1,000 and two Slovak Catholic Sokol (SCS) Memo- December 2. at 3 p.m. followed by dinner in the ryopolis, Pa., 1-3 p.m.; register by rial Scholarship in the amount of $1,000. Q Whiting, Ind.,Wreath 81 Christ- parish social hall; $35.00 per per- Nov. 29. With one application you may apply for all college scholar- mas party and annual meeting; call son for concert and dinner; $10.00 MON.DEC.2 ship grants for which you are eligible. Note that only one grant Judy Strisko at (219) 659-6743 for for concert alone; for reservations Q Wreath 22 annual meeting and per applicant will be awarded. time and location. call the rectory (914)963-0720. Christmas social at the Slovak College scholarship eligibility requirements: Q Assembly 163 annual meeting Q Assembly 162 annual meeting Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 East Slovak Catholic Sokol (a total of 30, $1,000 grants will be award- and children’s Christmas party at and Christmas party at SS. Cyril Carson St., South Side, Pittsburgh, ed) Dorothy’s Place, Donora, Pa. be- and Methodius Church Hall, 218 Pa. at 7 p.m. • Must have a minimum of $3,000 permanent Life ginning at 5 p.m., children’s party Ackerman Ave., Clifton, N.J. be- FRI. DEC.6 Insurance Coverage. begins at 6 p.m., call Elaine Andras ginning with meeting at 12:30 p.m. Q Quarterly meeting of the S.C.S. • Must be a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol for at least for reservations at (724)502-6204. with party to follow. Supreme Board of Directors at Ha- fi ve years. Q Assembly 167’s annual chil- *3rd annual Christmas Bazaar and rah’s Las Vegas beginning at 9:00 • Must have completed one semester of undergraduate dren’s Christmas party at the Slo- European kitchen at the Ukrainian a.m. studies as a FULL TIME student at an accredited college, vak Catholic Sokol Club, 888 West Center, 240 Hope Ave., Passaic, SAT.DEC.7 university or professional school, or be enrolled in a Hopocan Ave., Barberton, Oh. N.J. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., for infor- Q Annual Vilija Dinner hosted graduate or professional degree program. beginning at 2:30 p.m. call Chris mation contact Marianna Hoholuk by the United Slovak Societies at • Must have an accumulated grade point average of at least Macko (330)635-8374 for reserva- at [email protected]. the American Slovak Club, 2915 2.5 or better. tions. Q Traditional Vilia - Christmas Broadway Ave., Lorain, Oh. begin- • One parent must be a Slovak Catholic Sokol member. MON.DEC.9 Eve dinner at St. Simon the Apos- ning at 5:30 p.m., $20.00 per per- • Essay- “How has being a member of the Slovak Catholic Q Wreath 111 “May We Have tle Parish, 5135 South California son; advance ticket sales only, call Sokol infl uenced my life?” Len (440)988-3236. Peace on Earth,” traditional Christ- Ave., Chicago, Ill. Mass at 2 p.m. Q Wreath 93 children’s Christmas mas Dinner with Slovak customs at in church followed by program and Theodore and Mary Jane Rich (one male and one female grant party at Pius Grade School, 2506 the American Slovak Club, 2915 dinner in the school gymnasium be- in the amount of $2,500 will be awarded) North Wauwatosa Ave., Milwau- Broadway, Lorain, Oh. begin- ginning at 4 p.m., for reservations • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship kee, Wis beginning at 5:30 p.m. ning at 6 p.m. for reservations call call (773)436-1045, ext.1. AND SUN.DEC.8 Glenice Zelina at (440)988-2339, Q Assembly 72 children’s Christ- • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry Q Traditional Vilija - Slovak Christ- deadline for reservations is Dec. 1. mas party at the Slovak Club, 5th • Must be majoring in medical curriculum mas Eve Luncheon hosted by the SAT.DEC.14 and Grove Sts., North Catasauqua, Emil Slavik (one male and one female grant in the amount of monks of St. Andrew Svorad Ab- Q Children’s Christmas party host- Pa. begining at 12:30 p.m., Call $2,000 will be awarded) bey beginning with 12 noon Mass ed by Assembly 16 and Wreath 22 Margaret Hogan (610)264-9798. • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship in the Abbey Church, 10510 Buck- at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, Q Traditional Vilija dinner hosted AND eye Rd., Cleveland, Oh. luncheon 2912 East Carson St., South Side, by St. John Nepomucene Parish, • Both parents must be members of the Slovak Catholic Sokol to follow in the Benedictine High Pittsburgh, Pa. doors open at 12 411 East 66th St., New York City, • Must be majoring in liberal arts, the sciences, pre-law, pre- beginning with Slovak Mass at 11 medical or business curriculum. a.m. in church with luncheon fea- turing Slovak culinary specialities The Doctors’ Lesko Medical Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in to follow in the social hall begin- the amount of $1,000 will be awarded) ning at 1 p.m. • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship Q Assembly 25 & Wreath 15 adult AND Christmas party at the Slovak Cath- • Majoring in Nursing or Medical curriculum. olic Sokol Club, Perryopolis, Pa., • One parent must be of Slovak Ancestry. 4-6 p.m. refreshments and music. Krista L. Glugosh Memorial Scholarship (1 grant in the amount TUES.DEC.31 of $1,000 will be awarded) Q Traditional New Year’s Eve cel- • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship ebration “Silvestrovska zabava” in AND SS.Cyril and Methodius Church • Majoring in curriculum with a focus in computer graphics, Hall, 218 Ackerman Ave., Clifton, design or layout N.J. beginning with reception at 7 Slovak Catholic Sokol Memorial Scholarship (2 grants in the p.m. amount of $1000 will be awarded to the applicant that best ex- SUN.JAN.19 emplifi es the spirit of volunteerism) Q Assembly 78 annual meeting in • Same requirements as for SCS scholarship the social hall of Incarnation of the • Essay- “Describe the one volunteer experience that made Lord Parish, 617 Pierce St., Bethle- the biggest personal impact on you- how/why”. hem, Pa. beginning at 1 p.m. The process of applying for any of the above college level scholarships is completely on-line. Applications and instructions are HOME OFFICE ONLY available on our website @ www.slovakcatholicsokol.org HOLIDAY CLOSING Questions regarding the Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship In observance of Thanksgiv- Program may be directed to: Julie Dobbs, Supreme Vice-President, ing, the Home Offi ce in Passaic, Chairperson of the Scholarship Committee, vp@slovakcatholicso- N.J. will be closed for business kol.org, (262)498-2571 on Thursday, November 28 Deadline for submission of all scholarship applications is and Friday, November 29. The March 31, 2014. Home Offi ce will reopen for In addition to our college grant program, we make available business on Monday, December 19 Catholic High School Grants in the amount of $500 each as well 1. Home Offi ce business hours as 38 Catholic Grade School Grants in the amount of $250 each. are Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to Please fi nd these scholarship applications and directives in each of 4 p.m. A blessed and enjoyable the next issues of the Falcon. Thanksgiving to all! PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God ... and Slovak life Gospel for the First Sunday Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz Cardinal Jozef Tomko is of - December 1st elected president of U.S. Bishops in Bulgaria Our Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvoz- Cardinal Jozef Tomko, the 89-year-old retired Matthew 24:37-44 dovic called the home offi ce on the morning of Novem- of the Congregation for the Evangelization of ber 12 to inform us of the joyous news that the Bish- Peoples, was recently on the road again. This time, Pope A reading from the holy Gospel ops of the United States had just elected the Most Rev. Francis named him to head the delegation of the Roman according to Matthew Joseph E. Kurtz, Archbishop of Louisville, Ky. as their at the 1,700th anniversary of the Edict new president. Father Hvozdovic of Milan in Nis, Serbia on October 7. The edict signed Jesus said to his disciples: informed us that Archbishop by Constantine, the fi rst Christian Emperor in 313 A.D., ‘DAS it was in the days of Noah, Kurtz, who is of Slovak ancestry, granted freedom to Christianity in the Roman Empire. so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man is a member of the Conference The celebration was hosted by the Orthodox Church In those days before the fl ood, of Slovak Clergy of the United and included a liturgy at the Church of the Holy Emperor they were eating and drinking, States. Constantine and Empress Helena, celebrated by Ecu- marrying and giving in marriage, Archbishop Kurtz is a na- menical Patriarch Barthlomew of Constantinople who up to the day that Noah entered the ark. tive of Mahanoy City located in referred to the Edict of Milan as the source from which They did not know until the fl ood came the heart of the hard coal region was derived the principle of respect for religious freedom. and carried them all away. of northeastern Pennsylvania. He The edict, he said, was a turning point in the history of So will it be also at the coming was born there August 18, 1946 son of the late George humanity, freedom and life. Among those concelebrating of the Son of Man. E. and Stella Zmijewski Kurtz. His paternal grandpar- the liturgy with Patriarch Barthlomew were the Patriarch Two men will be out in the fi eld; ents were natives of the village of Brekov located on the of Moscow and all Russias Kiril and Jerusalem’s Patri- one will be taken, and one will be left. Laborec River near Humenne in the Zemplin region of arch Teofi lo. Two women will be grinding at the mill; eastern Slovakia. His maternal grandparents emigrated The ceremony, which attracted more than 15,000 one will be taken, and one will be left. from Poland. Archbishop Kurtz was baptized and raised Orthodox Christians, was attended by the highest state of- Therefore, stay awake! in the former Slovak parish of the Assumption of the fi cials of Bulgaria, whose Christian roots can be traced to For you do not know on which day Blessed Virgin Mary in Mahanoy City and attended its the Evangelization efforts of SS. Cyril and Methodius in your Lord will come. parish school. In his biography, he credits the strong the early ninth century. Cardinal Tomko, who headed the Be sure of this: faith of his family as well as the wonderful traditions of delegation from Rome, brought the personal greetings of if the master of the house the Slovak parish for instilling in him a strong faith and . had known the hour of night a desire to become a priest. when the thief was coming, He studied for the priesthood at St. Charles Borro- 17th Youngstown-Spisska Nova he would have stayed awake meo Seminary in Philadelphia and was ordained a priest Vest heritage tour to Slovakia and not let his house be broken into. of the Allentown Diocese on March 18, 1972 at the Ca- The time is NOW to get ready to visit Slovakia with So too, you also must be prepared, thedral of St. Catherine of Siena by the late Bishop Jo- the Youngstown, Ohio - Spisska Nova Ves Sister Cities for at an hour you do not expect, seph McShea, then Bishop of Allentown. He celebrated Heritage Tour set for July 7 to July 21, 2014. Once again, the Son of Man will come.” his fi rst solemn Mass at Assumption of the Blessed Vir- the tour will be hosted by our well-known Sokol couple The Gospel of the Lord. gin Mary Slovak Church in Mahanoy City. Following and cultural activists, Jim and Kay Bench of Derry, Pa. ordination, then Father Kurtz served in several assign- Start talking with your grandparents or older mem- ments in the Diocese of Allentown. He received a mas- bers of your family to get information on your ancestral Gospel for the Second Sunday ter’s degree in social work from the Marywood School home in Slovakia. You will have a wonderful feeling of Advent – December 8th of Social Work in Scranton, Pa. in 1976. He served as walking the streets of the village of your ancestors. president of the Board of Directors of Catholic Chari- You will enjoy rafting on the Dunajec river, which Matthew 3: 1- 12 ties in the Allentown Diocese. From 1996 to 1999, he forms the natural border between Slovakia and Poland, served as pastor of Notre Dame Parish in , visit Litmanova where there have been apparitions of the A reading from the holy Gospel Pa. Blessed Pope John Paul II named him a Prelate of Blessed Mother in the 1990s, visit historic Nitra and the according to Matthew Honor with the title of in 1986. oldest church in Slovakia, visit the fairy tale castle of Bo- On October 26, 1999, Archbishop Gabriel Mon- jnice, enjoy museums, colibas, traditional Slovak food, be John the Baptist appeared, talvo, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States announced entertained by folk groups and attend the exciting Kez- preaching in the desert of Judea that Blessed Pope John Paul II named Msgr. Kurtz as marok fair and watch craftsmen and women make their and saying, the second Bishop of Knoxille, Tenn. He was conse- wares. These are just a few of the highlights of the tour. “Repent, crated a bishop on December 8, 1999. Pope Benedict Make your plans now to join this wonderful tour. for the kingdom of heaven is at hand!” XVI appointed him as the fourth Archbishop and ninth Contact Jim and Kay Bench at tel. (724) 858-5843 or It was of him bishop of the Archdiocese of Louisville, Ky on June 12, (724)771-7900 or email [email protected] for further that the prophet Isaiah had spoken 2007. He was installed as Archbishop of Louisville on details of the trip. Paul Hudak at Adventure International when he said: August 15, 2007. He served as treasurer of the United Travel in Lakewood, Oh. will be handling all the travel A voice of one crying out in the desert, States Conference of Catholic Bishops and was a mem- arrangements. He can be reached at (216)228-7171 or on ‘Prepare the way of the Lord, ber of the executive and administrative committees of the toll free number 800-542-2487 or fax (216) 228-7174. make straight his paths.”’ that body. In 2010, he was elected vice president of The total tour cost is $3,849 per person from John wore clothing the U.S. Catholic Conference of Bishops. Archbishop Washington,D.C. and $3,899 from Pittsburgh. This in- made of camel’s hair Kurtz succeeds New York Cardinal Timothy M. Dolan cludes $516 airline fuel charge but excludes air taxes of and had a leather belt as president of the U.S. bishops. $153(Washington) or $167( Pittsburgh) Both airline fuel around his waist. In a response to the election, The American Life charges and taxes are quoted as of November 2013 and His food was locusts League had this to say about him: “With his experience are subject to change until fi nal tour payment is made and and wild honey. in social programs, we hope that Archbishop Kurtz will ticket is issued. There is a special early booking discount At that time Jerusalem, all Judea, take the reins of social justice programs at USCCB to of $200 off the total tour price per person for deposit and the whole region around the Jordan advance this important work of the Church. His lead- check received and made by December 31, 2013. were going out to him ership in this area will assure that social justice is not Also unique to the tour is an informative luncheon and were being baptized by him separated from social morality.... but as St. Paul the meeting with the tour participants regarding tips on cur- in the Jordan River Apostle wrote, No trial has come to you but what is hu- rency, dos and don’ts, luggage preparation, clothing and as they acknowledged their sins. man. God is faithful and will not let you be tried beyond other related tour items. The tour departs out of Wash- When he saw many of the Pharisees your strength.” ington’s Dulles International Airport to Vienna, Austria. and Sadducees coming to his baptism, What a marvelous gift on the occasion of the close A Mercedes benz, air-conditioned bus with a rest room he said to them, of the 1150th jubilee year of SS. Cyril and Methodius - awaits the tour participants in Vienna for the one hour ride “You brood of vipers! an heir of the Cyrilo-Methodian heritage of faith elected to Slovakia’s beautiful capital city of Bratislava. If you Who warned you to fl ee to serve as president of the Bishops of the United States. ever thought of visiting the land of your ancestors, there’s as evidence of your repentance. All Americans of Slovak ancestry extend prayerful best no better way than to join in the 17th annual Slovak Heri- And do not presume wishes to Archbishop Kurtz at this time. May God con- tage Tour sponsored by the Youngstown, Ohio - Spisska to say to yourselves, tinue to bless his ministry among us. Ad multos, glo- Nova Ves, Slovakia Sister Cities association. riosque annos and Zdar Boh! (Continued on page 16) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 PAGE 5 Children’s Christmas Parties Set 5:30 p.m. Beginning skating is from 6-7 p.m. and the family skate is from From the Desk of the Supreme President Barberton, Oh. - The annual sauce, pasta, soups and other non- 7-9 p.m. We will be there to socialize children’s Christmas party for ju- perishable items would be much and skate and then be meeting in a nior members of Assembly 167 is appreciated. In order to make the classroom from 6:45 - 7:45 p.m. to Thoughts on Fraternalism scheduled for Sunday, December necessary preparations, parents need enjoy refreshments, songs and a visit by Larry M. Glugosh 8th at the Slovak Catholic Sokol to make reservations by calling Lori from Sokol Santa. After enjoying the I hope all of our members and families enjoyed their Thanks- Club located at Cyr at (508)476-9779 or Judy Man- refreshments we will then continue giving long weekend and took some quality time to refl ect on our 888 West Ho- yak (508) 476-2668. If you leave a skating until 9 p.m. Wreath 93 will many blessings that God has provided to us. It is a wonderful time pocan Avenue. message, parents are asked to indi- cover the cost of admission and skate of the year and I hope you created some long and Festivities be- cate the names and ages of children rental. Parents are asked to RSVP lasting memories with your friends and families. gin at 2:30 p.m. who will participate. Deadline for to Lisa Hoeck at [email protected] Since it is the season of giving, I hope that Refreshments reservations is November 22. or tel. (262)746-9911 by November during your Thanksgiving festivities you man- and a lunch will Zdar Boh! 26. Please reply with the number of aged to provide some comfort and support to be served with Judith Manyak adults and children who will attend those less fortunate than ourselves. After all fra- entertainment as well as their ages. An enjoyable ternalism is something that each of us can demon- provided. An Lyndora, Pa. - Members of As- evening is assured as we celebrate strate in our local communities. For example, we enjoyable fraternal afternoon has sembly 54, ages 14 and younger, the birth of Jesus, our King. could go out and provide our time and energy in a been planned. To ensure that San- are cordially invited to enjoy the Zdar Boh! soup kitchen, at a veteran center, at a senior citizen ta will bring along enough gifts traditional children’s Christmas Lisa Hoeck home or just do something nice for someone in your parish or com- for the children, we ask parents party on Saturday, December 14th munity. Given, the terrible tragedy that impacted the Philippines to indicate the names and ages at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Club. New York City - Junior Sokol you could take up a collection, collect clothes or host a food drive. of children who will attend. They Festivities begin at 1 p.m. and will members of Assembly 182, ages 12 Remember this season is about compassion and love for someone may do so by listing the childen’s include games along with pizza and and younger are cordially invited to in need. So touch someone with your generosity, kindness and love.. names of the sign-up sheet at the beverages for all. The highlight of participate in the annual St. Nicho- Next month, we sincerely hope all of our local assemblies and Sokol club or by calling Chris the afternoon will be the arrival of las Day Party on Sunday, Decem- wreaths will enjoy the generosity of our Supreme Assembly, which Macko at tel. (330)635-8374. We Santa who will distribute his bag of ber 8 in the social hall of St. John subsidizes your annual Christmas parties for our youth. This is a look forward to seeing a good goodies to the youngsters. In order Nepomucene Parish, 406 East 67th very nice benefi t to all of our Slovak Catholic Sokol members and turnout of children and their par- to make the necessary preparations, Street in Manhattan. Festivities be- we sincerely hope that many will take full advantage of this wonder- ents at this year’s fraternal event. parents are asked to register the gin at 1 p.m. Refreshments will be ful opportunity. As well, for some groups it is also a good opportu- Wishing all a very Merry Christ- names and ages of the children who served. Parents are asked to call the nity to gain new membership from families and friends within your mas along with a happy and will attend this annual fraternal cele- fi nancial secretary, Anna Korcak at parish, who witness our Christmas parties and youth in action. We healthly New Year, may I remain bration on the sign-up list at the club. tel. (845)253-7792 indicating the wish you the very best as you gather together and look forward to Zdar Boh! Deadline for reservations is Sunday, name and age of the children who seeing many youthful smiling faces in future editions of our news- Chris Macko December 1st. Parents and grand- will attend. An enjoyable fraternal paper. parents are also cordially invited to afternoon has been planned. Speaking of our youth, I personally want to announce that our Douglas, Mass. - Assembly 28 enjoy the afternoon of traditional Zdar Boh! family has created an annual memorial scholarship to honor my late and Wreath 18 will host their tradi- holiday Sokol fellowship. An enjoy- Anna Korcak wife and mother of my four daughters. Krista was always a tremen- tional Children’s Christmas party able afternoon is assured. Wishing dous supporter and advocate for higher education, since she was not on Sunday, December 1 at the Slo- all our Brother and Sister Sokols and North Catasauqua, Pa. - The an- blessed with the privilege. She also believed that every child should vak Catholic Sokol Hall located on Sokolky a joyous Christmas season, nual children’s Christmas party for pursue their passion and follow their dreams. She accomplished this Route 16 in Douglas. Festivities may I remain junior Sokol members of Assembly goal by educating herself on the Apple computer, which was known begin at 11:30 a.m. with a Magic Zdar Boh! 72, ages 12 and younger, is sched- as a Macintosh. In fact, she was one of the fi rst in Canada to own Show. After the show, the young- Cel George, President uled for Sunday, December 15 at the the Mac computer when it was launched in the early 80’s. Given sters will be treated to pizza and ice Slovak Club located at the corner of her devotion and love for computers, we created a scholarship for cream sundaes. The afternoon will Milwaukee, Wis. - This year’s 5th and Grove Streets in North Ca- anyone that has similar interests, focus and passion. We hope the conclude with a visit by Santa him- children’s Christmas party for mem- tasauqua. Festivities begin at 12:30 funds generated in this new $25,000 scholarship will help enable the self. Since Christmas is a time of bers of Wreath 93 is set for Saturday, p.m. and will include entertainment, annual $1,000 recipient to create, inspire and innovate. sharing and in the best traditions of December 7 at Pius Grade School lo- refreshments and fellowship for all I wish all of our Slovak Catholic Sokol members continued Sokol outreach, we ask parents to cated at 2506 North Wauwatosa Av- the family. The highlight of the fra- good health and prosperity in the future and I hope all of you had a consider making donations to the enue in Milwaukee. We will enjoy an ternal afternoon will be the visit of safe and joyous Thanksgiving holiday. Food Pantry. Items such as spaghetti evening of roller skating starting at Santa who will arrive at 1 p.m. and May God bless all of you! distribute gifts and goodies to the children. In order to make the neces- sary preparations, parents are asked along with a visit by Santa. YOUR BENEFICIARIES to call either Margaret Hogan at Zdar Boh! When was the last time you (610)264-9798 or Stephen Roman Joan J. Yanosick looked at your desig nat ed ben- at (610)262-8301 indicating the Chairperson e fi cia ries on your valu able Sokol names and ages of the children who insurance poli cy? How impor- will attend. The snow date will be Youngstown, Oh. - The tradi- tant is it? Just think about how ISSN: 0897-8107 Sunday, December 22. An enjoyable tional Group 17 Christmas party much your life has changed. afternoon is assured. Wishing all a for junior Sokol members is sched- Have you mar ried, divorced, had Established April 15, 1911 very Merry Christmas and a happy uled for Sunday, December 1 at the chil dren, may be you lost a loved Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol and healthy New Year, may I remain Camelot Bowling Lanes located one? This is an item you should at 628 Boardman-Canfi eld Road Issued Bi-Weekly Zdar Boh! con sid er an nu al ly. If you do need Robert Hogan, President in Boardman, Oh. Festivities be- to make changes to any of your gin at 1 p.m. and continue until 3 Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor poli cies, contact the Home Of- Pittsburgh, Pa. - The annual p.m. The bowling party is hosted by fi ce at 800-886-7656. Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 Children’s Christmas party for ju- Wreath 54 and Assemblies 108 and nior members, ages 12 and younger, 107 and includes an afternoon of Annual Subscription Rates hosted by Assembly 15 and Wreath fun and fraternalism. Children of all United States $40.00 – All others countries $45.00 22 is set for Saturday, December 14 ages are invited to enjoy two hours OUR NEXT ISSUE IS at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, of bowling followed by refresh- DECEMBER 11TH POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, ments which will include pizza and 2912 East Carson Street, South Side. In keeping with our bi- P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, soda. There will be prizes and of Passaic, New Jersey 07055 Doors open at 12 noon and festivi- week ly publishing sched ule, ties begin at 1 p.m. All children who course a visit from Santa. In order the next issue of the Slovak Member of the Catholic Press will attend need to be registered. to make the necessary preparations, Cath o lic Fal con will be that Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's Registrations will be held at the So- parents are asked to call Edie Babik of Wednesday, December 11th. Association of America kol Club on Wednesday and Thurs- at (330)782-9555 or Judy Babik at Dead line for all pho tos and day evenings, November 7 & 7 and (330)793-9310 to register, indicat- in for ma tion for this is sue will Proprietor and Publisher November 13 & 14 from 6 to 8 p.m. ing the number and ages of children be Thursday, December 5th. SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL No registrations will be accepted who will participate. An enjoyable View e-Falcon on our website: P.O. Box 899 after the deadline of November 14. afternoon has been planned and we www.slovakcatholicsokol.org. 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 No exceptions. To register by phone, look forward to seeing good turn- Thank ing you for your con tin- ued co op er a tion in this mat ter, Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 call Joan Yanosick at (412)881- out of children, parents and grand- 8502. An enjoyable afternoon has parents. I re main Zdar Boh! WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org been planned with refreshments Zdar Boh! Daniel F. Tanzone Edie Babik, Wreath 54 Editor PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 27, 2013

For students currently attending a Catholic High School Lodge Jottings Slovak Catholic Sokol BETHLEHEM, PA and plans for our various frater- Abbot Jerome M. Koval, O.S.B. Memorial Assembly 78 nal activities in the new year will High School Grant The annual meeting of our be fi nalized. Election of offi cers lodge under the spiritual patron- to serve our lodge will be on the As per the decision of the delegates at the Application age of St. Anthony of Padua is meeting agenda. 26th National Convention held in New Haven, ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION you scheduled for Sunday, January As is our fraternal tradition, fol- CT in August, 1991, and amended at the 28th must submit a typed or written essay DOUBLE 19, 2014. Our meeting will be lowing the business meeting, we National Convention held in Buffalo, NY in 1999, SPACED in 100 to 200 words on the following held in the social hall of Incarna- will host our children’s Christmas the Slovak Catholic Sokol is pleased to offer topic: tion of the Lord Parish located at party beginning at 6 p.m. Our ju- $500.00 grants to one young Sokol or Sokolka “WHAT DOES THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC 616 Pierce Street beginning at 1 nior members and their immedi- in each of our organization's nineteen Groups. SOKOL MEAN TO ME?” This essay must be p.m. All members should make ate families are invited to join us These 19 Grants are available to any qualifi ed submitted along with the application. every effort to attend this impor- for this party. Refreshments will Sokol member currently attending a Catholic This application must be received on or tant meeting. be served. In order to make the High School. before, March 31, 2014 with a clear, small (2"x3" Reports of the offi cers will be necessary arrangements, parents wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. presented and plans for our par- are asked to call Elaine Andras Eligibility at tel.(724)502-6204 indicating Disqualifi cation ticipation in upcoming fraternal A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak and sporting events will be fi nal- the names and ages of the chil- An applicant who neglects to submit or com- dren who will attend. Deadline Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a plete any part of these requirements before ized. Input from our members permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the will insure the success of our for party reservations is Novem- the established deadline will automatically be ber 30. An enjoyable evening has amount of not less than $3,000, and has disqualifi ed. projects. Election of offi cers will been a member for at least fi ve year. take place to serve our lodge in been planned. Acknowledgment Wishing all a very blessed Application is also available on the Internet @ An acknowledgment of the Grant should be 2014. www.slovakcatholicsokol.org As one of the oldest lodges Christmas and a happy, healthy made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- and successful New Year, may I sible, if you are awarded a Grant. of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. founded in 1910, we have prided remain C. The principal of the Catholic High School Return of Grant ourselves on our active fraternal, Zdar Boh! must verify the enrollment of the applicant. If for any reason the Grant is not used by religious and ethnic participation. Elaine Andras the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not With the cooperation of our cur- Financial Secretary utilized must be returned. rent members, we hope to con- tinue that continued legacy. MILWAUKEE, WIS. ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ Looking forward to seeing a Wreath 93 (Detach here) good turnout of members at our All members of our Wreath are annual meeting and extending welcome to join us for our annual best wishes for a joyous holiday Christmas party for adults and SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL ABBOT JEROME M. KOVAL, O.S.B. MEMORIAL season, may I remain children on Saturday, December HIGH SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION Zdar Boh! 7 at Pius Grade School located at Susan Knoblauh 2506 North Wauwatosa Avenue Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______Recording Secretary in Milwaukee from 5:30 - 9:15 p.m. The evening will include a Name______CHICAGO, ILL. skating party for adults and chil- dren alike. Address______Assembly 11 Members of our lodge under From 6:45 to 7:45 p.m. we will enjoy refreshments. We ask par- City______State______Zip Code______the spiritual patronage of SS. Cyril and Methodius, are hereby ents to bring along an appetizer to feed 10-15 people as well as all Date of Birth______Current Age ______notifi ed that, effective immedi- ately, all matters pertaining to utensils to serve it. Wreath 93 will be covering the cost for admis- Home Phone (_____)______High School Phone (_____)______their membership, i.e., life insur- sion and skate rental and will also area code area code ance, annuity, change of address/ benefi ciary, etc. should contact provide drinks and dessert for all. S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Therese M. Buc, Financial Secre- Come join us for a wonderful tary, 9024 Del Prado Drive, Palos family-centered evening. For ad- S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Hills, Illinois 60456, telephone: ditional information and RSVP, 708-598-1468, Email: kavols@ contact Lisa Hoeck at hoeck@ S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______juno.com. wi.rr.com or tel. (262)746-9911 With the recent passing of our by the deadline date of Novem- Father's name______Are you a member? ______President, Frank R. Stolar, As- ber 26. Wishing all our members sembly 11 is in critical need of a joyous Christmas season and a Mother's name______Are you a member? ______members to serve as offi cers. We new year fi lled with God’s con- are appealing to our members to tinued blessings of happiness and Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______give this their serious consider- good health. ation as it does affect the future Zdar Boh! Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______of Assembly 11. All interested Lisa Hoeck Recording Secretary Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______If yes, please members should contact Therese. (yes/no) On behalf of Assembly 11 of- indicate Grade School or High School. What year?______fi cers, I extend to all a wonderful, PERRYOPOLIS, PA. blessed Thanksgiving and Christ- Assembly 25 mas holiday season to our broth- Wreath 15 High School verifi cation (to be completed by High School Principal) er and sister, Sokols and Sokolky The traditional Christmas party throughout the country. for adults hosted by Assembly 25 I,______Principal of______Zdar Boh! and Wreath 15 is scheduled for (Principal's signature) (Name of School) Therese M. Buc Sunday, December 15 at the Slo- Catholic High School, verify that______is a student at Financial/Recording Secretary vak Catholic Sokol Club from 4 (Name of student) to 6 p.m. An enjoyable afternoon the above school and will be attending ______Grade in the 2014-2015 school year. DONORA, PA has been planned. There will be plenty of food and refreshments Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No_____ Assembly 163 as well as music for dancing and The annual meeting of our listening pleasure. Those plan- lodge is scheduled for Sunday, ning to attend should call Mi- December 8 at Dorothy’s Place in Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2014. chael T. Matras for reservations Donora. Our meeting will begin Return completed application to: and additional information at promptly at 5 p.m. and all mem- Slovak Catholic Sokol High School Grant tel. (412)691-1306. Wishing all bers are invited to attend. Reports 205 Madison St., P.O. Box 899, Passaic, NJ 07055 a very Merry Christmas as well of the offi cers will be presented (Continued on page 7) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 PAGE 7 Chicago Parish to host traditional Vilija dinner on December 15 Welcome to Slovak Catholic Sokol Introducing our New Members Enrolled During the Month of October 2013 Continuing a tradition of many the current pastor of the parish and ASSEMBLY/ years now, St. Simon the Apostle extends a cordial invitation to Chi- WREATH MEMBER CITY/STATE RECOMMENDER Parish in Chicago, Ill. will host its cagoland Sokol members to turn- V-022 Jillian Grace Di Renna Pittsburgh, PA Kathleen S. Watkins annual Slovak Din- out out for this annual celebration S-201 Charles Cruz Dunbar Larksville, PA Irene Kaschak ner - Stedry Vecer or Vilija on Sun- of this beautiful Slovak Christmas S-036 Aaron T. Hang Detroit, MI Authorized Agent day, December faith tradition. S-036 Alliya Hang Detroit, MI Authorized Agent 15. The annual In 1926, a S-036 Kerynn N. Hang Detroit, MI Authorized Agent event will be group faith- S-036 May Kayla Hang Detroit, MI Authorized Agent held in the St. Si- fi lled Slovaks S-059 Charles Headman Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent mon Gymnasium petitioned the V-093 Fue Her Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent located at 5135 Archdiocese V-093 Joziah Kato Kaoher Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent South California of Chicago to V-093 Billy Khang Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Avenue in the establish a par- V-093 Danny Khang Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Gage Park sec- ish for them V-093 Kang Leia Khang Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent tion of Chicago’s in the Gage V-093 Kou Khang Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent south side. The Park section V-093 Tong Khang Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent afternoon’s program begins with of Chicago’s south side. The V-093 Malina Hlitshiab Kong Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent the celebration of Mass in Slovak Archbishop of Chicago, Cardinal V-093 Allisa T. Lee Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent in the church at 2 p.m. Doors to the George Mundelein gave permis- S-034 Chue Lee Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent gymnasium open at 3 p.m. with sion and the parish was placed un- V-093 Melissa Lee Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent the dinner and program to begin der the patronage of St. Simon the V-093 Patrick Lee Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent V-093 Sunny Lee Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent at 4 p.m. The dinner will feature Apostle. The Rev. Edward Sendek S-034 Zongleng Lee Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent the traditional foods enjoyed at the was appointed as the fi rst pastor of V-093 Brady Lor Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Christmas Eve supper in a Slovak the parish. Local lodges of all our V-093 Macy Lor Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent home. Advance tickets only for Slovak Catholic fraternals have V-047 Mor Lor Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent the dinner are available at $20.00 been active in the parish since its V-093 Nina Lor Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent for adults and $8.00 for children beginnings. Currently, our Sokol, V-093 Rona Lor Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent ages 2-12. No tickets at the door. Assembly 11 is affi liated with the S-034 Soua Lor Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Dinner reservations are available parish. At present, St. Simon’s is V-093 Tracy Lor Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent by calling the Parish Offi ce at tel. the only parish in the Archdiocese V-155 Michelle E. Marinkov Reading, PA Authorized Agent (773)436-1045, Ext. 1. The Rev. of Chicago where Mass is cel- S-034 Alexander C. Moua Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Alfredo Gundrum, O.F.M., Cap. is ebrated in Slovak. V-047 Jesslynn G. Moua Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent V-047 Kaylin C. Moua Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent V-093 Xa Moua Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent V-093 Sony My Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Lodge Jottings S-162 Devin Patrick O’Sullivan Clifton, NJ Steven M. Pogorelec V-093 Danny S. Santos Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent (Continued from page 6) Brother Sokols throughout the S-048 Harper Brielle Sevick Philadelphia, PA Robert E. Leso S-078 Charlee Hanna Sicinski Bethlehem, PA Francis S. Blanar country best wishes for a very as a happy and healthy New Year S-162 Kaylee M. Stormes Clifton, NJ Mary A. Case Merry Christmas as well as a S-167 Carson Michael Sveda Barberton, OH Paul M. Macko 2014, may I remain happy, healthy New Year. Zdar Boh! S-136 Thomas J. Svetz Nanticoke, PA Authorized Agent Zdar Boh! V-047 Elena N. Thao Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Michael T. Matras Joan Yanosick S-034 Jayden Lee Thao Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Recording Secretary V-093 Klyer Thao Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent PITTSBURGH, PA. S-034 Pakorn Thao Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Wreath 22 WHITING, IND. V-059 Linda J. Urban Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent The next meeting of our Wreath 81 V-093 Urijah Vaj Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Wreath, under the spiritual guid- Our Wreath will host its tradi- S-036 Bruce Vang Detroit, MI Authorized Agent ance of St. Cecilia, is scheduled tional Christmas party and annual V-047 Seairrah Precious Vue Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent for Monday, December 2 at the meeting on Sunday, December 8. V-047 Shawntasia Ashanti Vue Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, There is no charge for members S-059 Mary Ann Wadzin Wilkes-Barre, PA Authorized Agent South Side beginning at 7 p.m. and guests are welcome at a cost S-034 Aaron Nujtxeeg Xiong Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent This will by our traditional an- of $15.00 per person. The time V-047 Blossom Ntxuajpag Xiong Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent nual meeting. We will discuss the and location have not yet been V-093 Kor Xiong Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent calendar of events for the coming fi nalized, but will be available V-047 Mai Ka Xiong Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent V-093 Pa Houa Xiong Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent year. We will also begin the sale when making your reservation. V-047 Pajlug Xiong Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent of our Lottery Calendar Tickets Judy Strisko will accept reserva- for the month of February. These V-047 Sanaki Xiong Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent tions until the deadline date of V-093 Yee Leng Xiong Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent calendar tickets make great Sunday, December 1st. She can V-093 Bee Yang Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent Christmas gifts for our relatives be reached at tel. 219-659-6743. V-047 Faith G. Yang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent and friends. Their sale serves as A reminder to those planning V-047 Grace I. Yang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent a fundraiser for our many chari- to join us for the festivities, in V-047 Joy G. Yang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent table and social events planned keeping with our tradition of V-047 Kayla Yang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent for the coming year. Caring and Sharing within our S-034 Tomaw Yang Minneapolis, MN Authorized Agent As is our tradition, following community, we will be accepting S-036 Vincent G. Yang Detroit, MI Authorized Agent the business meeting, we will monetary donations for our local V-107 Virginia Bartos Youngstown, OH Edith M. Babik enjoy our Christmas social. It is pantry. This is our Wreath’s on- V-093 Raymond Gottfried Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent an opportunity to thank our mem- going community outreach proj- V-093 Virginia Gottfried Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent bers, who faithfully attend our ect. We hope that our members S-036 Donald R. Robinson Detroit, MI Authorized Agent meetings, donate and help us at will be especially generous so as S-036 Wilbert G. Wangerin Detroit, MI Authorized Agent our various fundraisers through- to assure that the less fortunate V-093 Sharon L. Werner Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent out the year. Therefore, we in- will enjoy a festive Christmas. V-093 Arlene B. Zimmerman Milwaukee, WI Authorized Agent vite our Wreath sisters to come To the members of our Wreath out and join us for an evening of who cannot join us because of ill Helping the Missions items like pens and pencils. These 78. On September 29, Father Paul relaxation and an opportunity to health or distance, we send warm items prove especially important celebrated the 51st anniversary of enjoy one another’s company be- Thanksgiving and Christmas Our old friend, Father Paul Cruz in his work with children. Mailing his ordination to the priesthood, all fore the hectic days ahead prepar- greetings. We sincerely miss your recently sent us a letter from his packages is costly. Instead, perhaps of them spent in serving the missions ing for the Christmas season. An presence and be assured you are mission in India expressing his personal checks are also suggested. in his own vast country of India. He enjoyable evening is assured. always remembered in thought thanks and gratitude to our many One of our Sokol members in sends his love and blessings to all Wreath 22 would like to ex- and prayer. members who over the years have Ohio who has been supporting the our readers. His address is: Rev. tend to our Slovak Catholic So- Zdar Boh! supported him in his ministry. He work of Father Cruz for many years Paul Cruz, P.O.Box no: 691571, Kit- kol offi cers, board of directors, Judy Strisko thanks those who send various re- asks that we continue our support as tiyam P O, Kollam 691571, Kerala, as well as our Sister Sokolky and Recording Secretary ligious items, including magazines, he works with the poor and starving India. His email address is: Fr.paul. holy cards, rosaries and other small people in India. This year he turns cruz9@gmail. com. PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 For students entering a Catholic Grade School (Grades 2-8) Slovak Catholic Sokol Catholic Grade School Grants As per the decision of the delegates at the 28th National Convention held in Buffalo, NY in August, 1999, a fraternal benefi t is being offered to our young members attending a Catholic Grade School. The Slovak Catholic Sokol is pleased to offer $250.00 Grants to our young Sokols and Sokolky in each of our organization's nineteen Groups. Two grants per each Group are available to any qualifi ed Sokol member entering a Catholic Grade School (Grades 2 through 8).

Eligibility A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the amount of not less than $3,000, and has Disqualifi cation been a member for at least fi ve years. An applicant who neglects to submit or com- plete any part of these requirements before B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. the established deadline will automatically be disqualifi ed. C. The principal of the Catholic Grade School Acknowledgment must verify the enrollment of the applicant. An acknowledgment of the Grant should be made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- Application sible, if you are awarded a Grant. This application must be received on or before, March 31, 2014 with a clear, small (2"x3" Return of Grant wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. If for any reason the Grant is not used by Prince of Peace Parish Center Application is also available on the Internet @ the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not utilized must be returned. 81 So. 13th Street, South Side www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Pittsburgh, PA ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ (Detach here) SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION

Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______Doors open 4 p.m. Dinner served at 5 p.m. Name ______

Address ______29th Christmas Concert & Dinner City______State______Zip Code ______at Yonkers, N.Y. parish on Dec. 15 Date of Birth______Current Age ______Continuing in a time-honored feature an array of Slovak culinary and beloved tradition spanning specialities including klobasy and Home Phone (_____)______School Phone (_____) ______more than a quarter of a century, kapusta, pirohy, halusky as well as area code area code Most Holy Trinity Parish in Yon- roast pork and roast beef followed kers, N.Y. will host its 29th annual by an assortment of pastries for S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Christmas concert and dinner on dessert. Beer, wine and soda will Sunday, December 15. be included in the ticket price. The S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______The concert, which will feature cost of the ticket which includes traditional and seasonal works, is the concert and dinner is $35.00 S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______scheduled for 3 p.m. in the church for adults and $17.50 for children, located at 18 Trinity Plaza in the his- ages 12 and under. Cost of the Father's name______Are you a member?______toric Hollow section of Yonkers. The concert alone is $10.00. Deadline concert will be under the direction of for dinner reservations is Monday, Mother's name______Are you a member?______the Music Minister of the parish and December 9. Dinner tickets cost our Sokol of Assembly 219, Stephen $40.00 after the deadline date. For Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______J. Knoblock. The voices of the choir, dinner reservations call the rectory one of the fi nest in the Archdiocese at tel. (914)963-0720. Tickets are Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______of New York, will be accompanied also available following the week- by a 12-piece orchestra. end liturgies in church. Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______Following the concert, a buffet Father George Oonnoony, pas- (yes/no) dinner will be served in the par- tor of the parish, extends a cordial If yes, what Year?______ish social hall. The dinner begins invitation to area Sokol members to with the traditional sharing of the join the parish for this annual cel- School verifi cation (to be completed by Grade School Principal) Oplatky - the Christmas wafers and ebration of Christ’s birth with tra- honey. The evening’s menu will ditional fellowship and merriment. I,______Principal of______(Principal's signature) (Name of School) Keep Your Slovak Catholic Sokol Catholic Grade School, verify that______is a student at Home Offi ce Numbers Handy (Name of student) the above school and will be entering ______Grade in the 2014-2015 school year. TOLL FREE NUMBER – 1-800-886-7656 HOME OFFICE – (973) 777-2605 or 777-2606 Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No____ DIRECTOR OF SALES – 1-888-381-5431 or (412) 381-5431 Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2014. UNDERWRITING – (973) 777-4704 Return completed application to: EDITOR – (973) 777-4010 Slovak Catholic Sokol FAX NUMBER – (973) 779-8245 Grade School Grant 205 Madison St.,P.O. Box 899 E-MAIL – [email protected] Passaic, NJ 07055 WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 PAGE 9

In Danville, Pa. Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius Present Servant Leadership Awards On October 27, 2013, the Sis- Kreamer, Andrew Kappenhagen ters of Saints Cyril and Methodius from Halifax, Matthew Lupold at their Motherhouse, Villa Sacred from Elysburg, Michael Maillet Heart in Danville, PA awarded the from Lebanon, Dakota Maneval Servant Leadership Award to 37 from Northumberland, Carissa outstanding high school Juniors Mazeika from Bloomsburg, Alex and Seniors from the dioceses of Mrozek from Kulpmont, Matthew Harrisburg, PA, Scranton, Murray from Reedsville, PA and Pittsburgh, PA. Christopher Overdorff The ceremony took place from Hanover, Kather- at the Basilica of Saints ine Rhone from Hanover, Cyril and Methodius in Craig Rinaldi from Dan- Danville. Over the past ville, Kyle Ryland from 11 years, the Sisters of Lebanon, Rachel Spauld- Saints Cyril and Metho- ing from Dover, Christo- dius have honored nearly 675 teens pher Stellar from Kulpmont, Don- in the Dioceses of Bridgeport (CT), ald Stephens from Shavertown, Juniors and Seniors from high schools were student recipients of the 2013 Servant Leadership Awards pose Charleston (SC), Chicago (IL), Colleen Troutman from Dornsife, for a photo in the Basilica of SS. Cyril and Methodius in Danville, Pa. on October 27. Gary (IN), Harrisburg (PA), Mil- Vanessa Valovage from Lykens, recognizing the need for religious his service as the artistic director More Society. A practicing attor- waukee (WI), Pittsburgh (PA),St. and Kyle Zimmerman from York. sisters to educate children of Slo- and principal conductor of the In- ney for 30 years, Cynthia is a na- Louis (MO), Scranton (PA), and Each teen was given the opportu- vak immigrants and founded the ternational Music Festival in Italy tionally known expert in health and Syracuse (NY) with the Servant nity to honor one person as a mentor Sisters of Saints Cyril and Metho- where he conducted festival choirs elder law. Cynthia serves as the na- Leadership Award. who has encouraged them to gener- dius in 1909. A pioneer leader at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, the tional president of the First Catholic The Servant Leadership Award ously use their time and talents as a among the Slovak community, he Cathedral of Florence, St. Mark’s Slovak Ladies Association. recognizes distinguished high follower of Jesus. The mentors the was a frequent contributor to vari- Basilica in Venice, and the Cathe- Ecumenism: Mrs. Elizabeth Yu- school juniors and seniors who are teens selected were parents, grand- ous Slovak fraternal publications. dral of Milan. Closer to home, on rechko from Crown Point, IN, was joyful witnesses, compassionate parents, teachers, coaches, youth Father Jankola served as the second several occasions he brought the recognized for her 32 years of ser- proclaimers, and enthusiastic build- ministers, scout leaders, Sisters and Supreme Chaplain of the Slovak Susquehanna University Choir and vice to students at Andrean High ers of the Kingdom of God. The Priests, who have been role models Catholic Sokol. the Susquehanna Valley Chorale School in Merrillville IN, and for focus of the award is on teens who for the teens. Mentors recognized The 2013 Father Matthew to the Basilica of Saints Cyril and her involvement in the creation of remain active in their faith and par- by the teens have made a difference Jankola Lifetime Commitment to Methodius in Danville. Cyril was the Midwest Slovak Cultural Soci- ish beyond Confi rmation, and who in their lives by modeling servant Servant Leadership Award went to: educated by the Sisters of Saints ety’s Annual Slovak Day in 1973 actively serve in their parish, school leadership as a way of life in their Evangelization: Mr. Daniel F. Tan- Cyril and Methodius at the former and her 40 years of service in annu- and community. family, parish, and community. zone from Yonkers, NY was rec- St. Joseph’s School in Nanticoke, ally organizing this festival of faith, Receiving the award were: Ni- At the ceremony, the Sisters of ognized for his 30+ years as Editor PA. heritage and culture. Indiana State cole Albertson from Bloomsburg, Saints Cyril and Methodius also of the Slovak Catholic Falcon, the Eldercare: Attorney Cynthia M. Representative Peter J. Visclosky Angela Bagnata from Blooms- honored four adults who received offi cial publication of the Slovak Maleski from Natrona Heights, PA, in the Indiana House of Repre- burg, Jacqueline Beck from Mif- the Father Matthew Jankola Life- Catholic Sokol. Under his direc- was recognized for her work in El- sentatives, in an offi cial statement fl inburg, Elizabeth Bednar from time Commitment to Servant tion, the publication encourages der Law, and her service as Penn- recognizing the festival organizers, Coal Township, Christa Beveridge Leadership Award in the minis- active participation in parish life, sylvania Insurance Commissioner noted that the festival has played from Northumberland, Michael tries of evangelization, education, supports religious communities of and Cabinet Secretary under the an important role in enriching the Boris from Dallas, Shannon Buggy eldercare and ecumenism. Father Slovak heritage, furthers charity late Gov. Robert P. Casey, where quality of life and culture of North- from Halifax, Johanna Burke from Jankola was born in 1872 in Bu- and benevolence, and supports the she was unanimously confi rmed by west Indiana. “Betty” as she is af- Danville, Emma Calveric from dapest. His Slovak parents were Catholic Bishops in the Slovak Re- the State Senate. She has served as fectionately known, was educated Sayre, Jennifer Carraway from in Hungary at the time seeking to public. Dan also serves as president offi cer for many national organiza- by the Sisters of Saints Cyril and Pittsburgh, Christian Correale from improve their economic situation of the Slovak League of America. tions and foundations promoting Methodius at the former Holy Trin- Harrisburg, Kiersten Davis from because of better employment op- Dan was educated by the Sisters of service and leadership, and is cur- ity School in Gary, IN. Lebanon, Adam Feudale from Ely- portunities. At an early age, Father Saints Cyril and Methodius at the rently on the Pennsylvania Board The ceremony ended with a re- sburg, Sarah Finn from Danville, Jankola returned with his parents to former Most Holy Trinity School in of Governors for the Saint Thomas ception at Maria Hall. John Paul Gaspich III from Enola, Trstena in northwestern Slovakia. Yonkers. Austin Hargraves from Blooms- He answered the call to serve the Education: Cyril Stretansky Slovak in Chicago burg, Samantha Hilenski from Ha- Slovak immigrant community in was recognized for the many years Each year, the various ethnic hibit which had its beginnings 70 nover Township, Frederich Horn the United States. He was ordained he has spent as professor of music communities of Chicago, Ill. deco- years ago. The exhibit is a must for from Sayre, Shawnee Hostetter a priest of the Diocese of Scranton and director of choral activities at rate individual Christmas trees re- Chicagoland families and individu- from Lebanon, Conner Inch from in 1895 and was instrumental in Susquehanna University, and for fl ecting their holiday traditions and als. Hope to see you there. - Robert heritage. These festive trees are Tapak Magruder displayed at the Museum of Sci- ence & Industry as part of the an- nual “Christmas Around the World” exhibit. This year, the Slovak Christ- mas Tree will be among the trees representing 49 countries at the an- nual display. The colorful Slovak tree is decorated with imported and handmade ornaments from Slova- kia. This interesting and colorful display opens on November 14 and continues until January 5, 2014. The museum is located at 57th Street and South Lake Shore Drive on Chica- go’s south side near the University of Chicago. For information on mu- seum hours, call (773)684-1414 or visit the museum’s website at www. msichicago.org. The beautiful Slo- vak tree is sponsored and decorated by the Rev. John J. Spitkovsky Dis- 2013 recipients of the Father Matthew Jankola Lifetime Commitment to Servant Leadership Award trict of our brother Slovak Catholic pose for a photo before the portrait of Father Jankola at Villa Sacred Heart in Danville, Pa., and include, fraternal, the First Catholic Slovak from the left, Cyril Stretansky, Cynthia M. Maleski, Esq., Elizabeth Yurechko, Sister Michael Ann Or- Union. In 2012, the museum en- lik, SS.C.M., General Superior of the Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius and Editor Daniel F. Tanzone. joyed record attendance for the ex- PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 Group 2, “Rev. Stephen Panik” Hosts 31st Annual St. Martin’s Day Celebration With a Salute to Sokol Veterans at Mass and Dinner held in Derby, Connecticut

(Continued from page 1) during this spring’s pilgrimage of at the Pontifi cal Slovak College of the Slovak Catholic Federation to SS. Cyril and Methodius in Rome. by Editor Daniel F. Tanzone. He Rome, Cardinal Jozef Tomko in Presentations of special 50-year and noted that he has been present for meeting Sister Wilson at the dinner 75-year pins were announced by every one of the St. Martin’s Day held at the Pontifi cal Slovak Col- Sister Wilson. The door prizes and Celebrations since their incep- lege of SS. Cyril and Methodius table prizes were then awarded the tion. He recalled the rich history thanked her as well as all in Group lucky winners. of Group 2 and commended the 2 for their outstanding efforts in Sister Wilson announced the Spe- current generations for their enthu- promoting the works of charity and cial Events of the program conduct- siastic promotion of Sokol frater- benevolence. ed by the Members of the Group 2 nalism. He spoke about the many As a special program in honor of Physical Fitness Board. In addition benefi ts afforded our membership. the Veterans Day observance, Sister to the prizes donated by the As- He saluted the members of Group Wilson called on all the veterans semblies and Wreaths of the Group, 2 who were recipients of Slovak assembled to come forward. Each a number of beautiful gifts were Catholic Sokol Scholarship Grants gave his name, the branch of ser- donated by the Knapik family in in 2013 and encouraged members vice in which he served as well as memory of the late Anne D. Knapik. to avail themselves of the gener- the years of service. Veterans ranged The profi t realized from the Special ous college, Catholic high school from those who served during Events amounted to $500. This will and Catholic grade school grants World War II right up to the more be sent to the of the Pontifi - which would be awarded in 2014. recent confl icts. The senior veterans cal Slovak College of SS. Cyril and He reminded the assemblage of the in attendance included John Sinanis Methodius in Rome, as Group 2’s various new insurance and annuity and Gus Kaczvinsky, both of whom 2013 donation in support of the Jozef plans offered by our organization. served during World War II. Group Cardinal Tomko Scholarship Fund. He commended Group 2 for their 2 then presented each veteran with The program formally closed with manifold willingness to participate a colorful and patriotic cap. The vet- the singing of God Bless America in all aspects of Sokol life, espe- erans received a warm round of ap- and Hej Slovaci. The guests contin- cially in various outreach and ser- plause from the audience. ued to enjoy the afternoon enjoying Father Andrew G. Marus is shown celebrating the St. Martin’s Day vice projects held in conjunction The Special Events portion of the dancing and listening to the music of Mass at Holy Name of Jesus Church in Stratford, Conn. with the annual Make a Difference celebration then was announced. Tony Dulla - The Party Central D.J. Day and Join Hands Day efforts. Members of the Group 2 Physical Brother Dulla is a member of As- He reminded the audience of this Fitness Board sold chances for the sembly 33 in Ansonia, Conn. Once year’s 1150th anniversary of the very beautiful gifts presented by again, Group 2 hosted a successful beginning of the evangelization of the local Group 2 Assemblies and fraternal event celebrating Sokol our ancestors in Slovakia. Over the Wreaths as well that of the home fellowship and fraternalism. All in past century, Group 2 has beautiful- offi ce. Funds realized from this ef- attendance looked forward to next ly mirrored our Cyrilo-Methodian fort are earmarked for the Jozef year’s 32nd annual St. Martin’s Day heritage of faith. He recalled that Cardinal Tomko scholarship fund Celebration. Zdar Boh!

Irene Sinanis, long-time Group 2 activist and past president of Wreath 1, center paticipated in her fi rst St. Martin’s Day Celebration in sever- al years due to ill health. She is shown welcomed by her pastor Father Andrew G. Marus. Others with her, from the left, include, her son-in- law, Dr. Robert Nist, daugher, Judy Nist and Editor Daniel F. Tanzone.

Group 2 President Eileen S. Wilson, far left, is shown with Group 2 veterans who were honored at this year’s St. Martin’s Day Celebration. They display the attractive caps presented them in honor of the Veter- ans Day observance.

The memory of the late Group 2 activist, Anne D. Knapik was recalled at this year’s St. Martin’s Day Celebration. A special cake was en- joyed by members of her family who were in attendance including, l-r, Enjoying this year’s St. Martin’s Day dinner are seated, l-r, Attorney Martha S. Dulla, proprietor of Grassy grandson Niklos Musial, son-in-law Peter Musial, daughter, Darlene Hill Lodge; Roland J. Wilson, Jr. and Judith Salamon. Standing, from the left, Carl Andrade, Group 2 Knapik Musial and daughter Andrea Knapik. President Eileen S. Wilson, John G. Mako and Editor Daniel F. Tanzone. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 PAGE 11 Scenes of Our 46th International Slet Held at Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, Pa., July 16-20

(l to r) 50 Meter Run (Girls 8-9) , Bella Meder, 5th Place; Grace Lemin, 3rd Place; Reece (l to r) 200 Meter Run (Girls 8-9) Gabby Hast, 5th Place; Bella Meder, 3rd Place; Slowik, 1st Place; Amaya Fluker, 2th Place; and Brooke Martin, 4th Place. Reece Slowik, 1st Place; Amaya Fluker, 2nd Place; and Isabella Baron, 4th Place.

(l to r) 50 Meter Run (Girls 10-12), Rachael Mello, 5th Place; Nicole Evica, 2nd Place; Jo- elene Ulichney, 1st Place; Rebecca Bettencourt, 2nd Place; and Katrina Fichter, 4th Place. (l to r) 200 Meter Run ( Girls 10-12), Gracie Surdick-Kelly, 5th Place; Rachael Mello, 3rd Place; Nicole Evica, 1st Place; Tadlock, 2nd Place; and Julie Christian, 4th Place.

(l to r) 1500 Meter Run (Senior Women), Cassie Stecker, 5th Place; Jenna Freda, 3rd Place; Makenzie Cyr, 1st Place; Mary Matlon, 2nd Place; and Rachel Matlon, 4th Place.

(l to r) 200 Meter Run (Senior Women), Kristin Gemoll, 5th Place; Brittany Hast, 3rd Place; Chelsea Laury, 1st Place; Abby Underation, 2nd Place; and Jaquelyn Manyak, 4th Place.

(l to r) 50 Meter Run (Boys 10-12), Benjamin Wheeler, 5th Place; Alex Benedict, 3rd (l to r) 50 Meter Run (Boys 8-9), Justin Evica, 5th Place; Samuel Vincent, 3rd Place; Ray- Place; Luke Underation, 1st Place; Daniel Underation, 2nd Place; and Noah Romine, mond Johnson, 1st Place; Mark Popik, 2nd Place; and Peyton Manyak, 4th Place. 4th Place. PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVMEBER 27, 2013

includes their authentic testimonies, presenting their encounters What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland with the death of their fellow inmates and the rough underworld conditions in the camps. At the same time, it shows the sacrifi ces of the medical staff in the gulag amidst the harsh environment. According to the Slovak Consul General in New York, Jana Trnovcova, the screening of the movie met with great suc- cess among representatives from the New York area Slovak community who were invited to the screening. A lively discus- sion followed the fi lm presentation.

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Gasparovic: Hollande’ visit is of said Michal Feik, an advisor to city Mayor Milan Ftacnik. historic importance for Slovakia Beginning his offi cial one-day visit to Slovakia on Oc- Lajcak at Harvard University tober 29, French President Francois Hollande decorated his presents Slovakia as successful Slovak counterpart Ivan Gasparovic with the Grand Cross During the last day of his working visit to the United of the French Legion of Honour, TASR learded on the same States, Slovak European and Foreign Affairs Minister Miro- day. slav Lajcak gave an address at Harvard University in Boston Gasparovic thereby became the fi rst-ever Slovak in the in which he presented Slovakia as a successful country located era of the independent Slovakia to be awarded the highest in the heart of European integration and as an active member French decoration. To repay the honor, Gasparovic decorated of the eurozone and the Schengen area, TASR learned from Holllande with the highest state award in Slovakia - the Or- the Foreign Affairs Ministry press department on November 8. der of the Double White Cross First Class. In his lecture, Lajcak focused on current EU foreign pol- Speaking after their meeting at the Presidential Palace icy and its objectives, including further EU expansion in the in Bratislava, Gasparovic said that Hollande’ visit is of un- western Balkans. He also spoke about the Eastern Partnership precedented historical and symbolical importance for Slo- countries and the upcoming EU summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. vakia. “President Hollande comes not only in a year which At the same time, Lajcak highlighted the need for close marks 20 years of the existence of an independent Slovakia, cooperation between the EU and the United States, particularly but also on the occasion of the 95th anniversary of the set- in regard to addressing multiple confl icts. “Hand in hand, we ting up of the fi rst Czecho-Slovak Republic, in which France should jointly address regional and global problems,” said Laj- played a signifi cant part,” asserted Gasparovic. cak. The Slovak president went on to observe that France Lajcak then visited the Cambridge Innovation is a strategic business partner for Slovakia, which was con- Center(CIC), where he discussed with its CEO Tim Rowe the fi rmed by the signing of the 2013-18 Strategic Partnership potential for Slovak start-ups to take part in its activities in order Action Plan between the two countries. “We thus conveyed to promote the development of innovation and the knowledge- our interest in developing further cooperation as concerns the based economy of Slovakia. The CIC, which is located at the economy, education, culture, science and research,” he said. Massachusetts Institute of Technology(MIT), is a global leader Gasparovic revealed that the two presidents share the in supporting the development of innovation. same opinion when it comes to the future of nuclear power. “We agreed that the money that we acquire from dismantling Only 20 percent of eligible voters our nuclear power plants should be used for research into a participated in regional election new generation of safe nuclear reactors,” asserted President While 4,463,000 people were eligible to vote in Slovakia Gasparovic. in the November 9 regional elections, only 897,536(20.11 per- Hollande in his speech highlighted the twenty years of cent of them) actually cast their vote, according to the offi cial Slovakia’s independence, praising the country’s “stable in- statistics announced by Central Commission(UVK) chairman stitutions, economic stability and dynamism.” The French Stefan Skrabak said on November 10. president also observed that Slovakia and France have tradi- As regards voters’ attendance in individual regions, the tionally enjoyed close relations, with the signing of the afore- highest turnout was in the Banska Bystrica region(central Slo- mentioned action plan only facilitating future cordial coop- vakia) - 24.9 percent of all the eligible voters registered in the eration within a number of fi elds. In this regard, Hollande area. Next was the Presov region(eastern Slovakia) with 22.13 pointed to the partnership between Kosice in Slovakia and percent, followed by the Bratislava region(western Slovakia) Marseille in France, which were chosen as European capitals with 21.65 percent, and the Zilina region(northwest Slovakia) of culture this year. with 21.57 percent. Also discussed during the meeting were topics related Conversely, the turnout in the remaining four re- to foreign policy. The French president then moved on to gions didn’t exceed 18 percent of eligible voters. The Nitra the Government Offi ce to meet Prime Minister Robert Fico. region(western Slovakia) had a 17.9 percent turnout while Hollande is further expected to attend round-table talks dedi- Kosice(eastern Slovakia) had 17.77 percent, Trnava Region cated to topics pertaining to the French-Slovak strategic part- saw a 17.46 percent turnout and the lowest turnout was regis- nership. He’s also slated to meet Parliamentary Chairman tered in the western Slovak region of Trencin with only a 17.37 Pavol Paska at Bratislava later in the day. percent turnout. Bratislava City Hall seeks to Slovak fi lm about Soviet gulag boost use of electric cars survivors presented in New York Electric cars may get some special treatment from The Bohemian National Hall in New York City on No- Bratislava’a City Hall as the authorities are planning to boost vember 9 witnessed the premier of a Slovak documentary fi lm the use of these cars and help protect the environment and featuring interviews with survivors of the Soviet gulag entitled curb noise levels in the country’s capital, TASR has learned. “We Survived the Gulag,” TASR learned on the same day from City Hall is suggesting that electric vehicles be allowed the Nation’s Memory Institute(UPN), which participated in the to use bus lanes across Bratislava and 30 specially dedicated recording of the work. parking places for such cars free of charge. The fi lm was made in association with the Czechoslovak The city authorities are building up on a memorandum Society of Arts and Sciences and the Slovak Consulate General that the City Hall representatives signed with the Slovak in New York City. The spa tradition has been a part of the Slovak landscape for Association or Electromobility (SEVA) in September. Ini- The script of the fi lm was written by incumbent UPN centuries. In recent years, many of the older spas have been tial initiatives have already been okayed to boost the use of head Ondrej Krajnak, who also directed it. The fi lm captures modernized and now feature some of the most popular “crea- electric cars in the city, such as the City Hall’s chipping in the memories of the last living Slovaks who survived the So- ture-comforts” available. Today, most spas attract tourists all towards new fast-charge stations. Out of 13 public charging viet gulag, recording their experiences from the moment they year-round. A popular year-round spa is located in Rajecke stations available currently in Bratislava, only two of them were arrested until their return to their homeland. The movie Teplice in central Slovakia in the shadow of the Low Tatras. are fast charging. Under a proposal also approved by the city The spa’s amenities cater to the needs of a wide variety of fathers, the number of fast-charge stations should go up to guests who enjoy the facility. It is very popular among guests fi ve or six. “This number should be suffi cient for an owner of Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the from across Europe and the Middle East. A view of the spa in an electric care to re-charge his car in the city comfortably,” Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. various seasons of the year are shown above. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 PAGE 13 Slovak Bishops Announce Jubilee years, this chapel will observe its 50th anniversary and a great pilgrimage Sokol Birthdays Year Honoring the Sorrowful Mother has already been planned there by the Slovak Catholic Federation. Over the DECEMBER 1 162, Clifton, N.J. During the recent 76th meeting of Lazik of Trnava presiding. nearly past half century, the Sorrow- DECEMBER 8 the Conference of Catholic Bishops The Salesians were forceably re- Jennifer C. Camardello, Clifton ful Mother Chapel has been one of Park, NY, a member of Assembly Mary Lee Macurak Finch, Dal- of Slovakia, the bishops announced moved from the shrine by the Com- the most visited of the chapels at the las, Ga., a member of Wreath 22, that 2014 will be a special Marian munists in 1950. The shrine was then 313 Winter Park, Fla. National Shrine. The Basilica of the Crystal A. Hendershot, Wilkes- Pittsburgh, Pa. Year devoted to Our Mother of Sor- placed under the jurisdiction of dioc- National Shrine of the Immaculate DECEMBER 9 rows, the country’s patroness. The esan priests. The Salesians returned Barre, Pa., a member of Assembly Conception has published a book of Lillyann Bucci, Tarpon Springs, year 2014 marks the 450th anniver- to staff the shrine in 1968 following 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Prayers for All Occasions. What fol- Fla., a member of Assembly 219, sary of the fi rst apparitions of our the so-called “Prague Spring” and Jennifer M. Hendershot, lows is the prayer recommended for Wilkes-Barre, Pa., a member of As- Yonkers, N.Y. Blessed Mother in Sastin, today the have been there ever since. Following our Mother of Sorrows. “ Father, As Rev. Joachim Pastirik, O.S.B., site of the Basilica of Our Mother the fall of Communism in 1989, the sembly 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Your son was raised on the cross, His Brian F. Hritz, Wilkes-Barre, a member of Assembly 303, Cleve- of Sorrows located in western Slo- shrine has hosted numerous pilgrim- Mother Mary stood by Him, sharing land, Oh., and Chaplain of Group 5. vakia. This shrine, conducted by the ages. In 1990, the basilica was com- Pa., a member of Assembly 59, His suffering. May she, who is also Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Steven J. Pogorelec, Woodland Salesians of St. John Bosco since pletely restored. On May 9, 1990, the our spiritual Mother and Patroness Park, NJ, a member of Assembly 1924, will also observe the 90th an- fi rst national pilgrimage following the DECEMBER 2 in Heaven, help us to fi nd renewed Scott Hvozdovic, Hillsborough, 162, Clifton, NJ. niversary of their arrival in 2014. fall of Communism and the re-dedi- strength at the cross of Christ and so DECEMBER 10 The Sastin shrine will host a num- cation of the Basilica took place in the N.J., a member of Assembly 59, come to share in His rising to new life, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Raymond L. Bodenschatz, ber of special gatherings in honor of presence of all the Bishops of Slova- where He lives and reigns with You Summerhill, Pa., a member of the jubilee year. Pilgrimages will be kia as well as 900 priests participat- Renee L. Pizzella, Plains, Pa., a and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- Wreath 14, Johnstown, Pa. held there by groups who will travel ing. On the occasion, a greeting was and ever. Amen Kevin F. Burns, Seymour, from across Slovakia. A special pil- received from Pope John Paul II in Barre, Pa. DECEMBER 3 Conn., a member of Assembly 308, grimage of Greek Catholics is also which he commended the people of Bridgeport, Conn. scheduled during the year. Slovakia for their steadfast preserva- Have a laugh Anthony A. Bokeko, Medford, The invisible man marries the in- N.J., a member of Assembly 188, Joseph L. Kotalik, Jr., Niagara The cornerstone of the present ba- tion of the faith during the dark years Falls, N.Y., a member of Assembly silica in Sastin was blessed in 1736. of Communist domination and said visible woman. The kids were noth- Lansford, Pa. ing to look at either. Frances Blazek, McMurray, Pa., 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. The shrine church was solemnly that he would one day visit the shrine Brett Raichel, Hillsborough, blessed and dedicated by the Primate in the future. In July 1995, Pope John Two antennas met on a roof, fell in a member of Wreath 22, Pittsburgh, love and got married. The ceremony Pa. N.J., a member of Assembly 162, of Hungary, Archbishop Barkoczy Paul II visited the shrine and celebrat- Clifton, N.J. in the presence of Empress Maria ed an outdoor liturgy with more than wasn’t much, but the reception was Christopher J. Hanrahan, Ka- excellent. tonah, N.Y., a member of Assem- DECEMBER 11 Theresa and her husband Francis, on 100,000 pilgrims in attendance. Alexander Matuschak, Marble- August 12, 1762. During the annual Sastin remains as the most im- The midget fortune-teller, who es- bly 219, Yonkers, N.Y. caped from prison, was a small me- Shane Syms, Dupont, Pa., a head, Mass., a member of Wreath pilgrimage to the shrine in 1864, portant Marian shrine in Slovakia. 15, Perryopolis, Pa. the Primate of Hungary, Cardinal The Slovak Bishops encourage all dium at large. member of Assembly 59 in Wilkes- Barre, Pa. Roger Syms, Dupont, Pa., a Jan Scitovsky crowned the statue of Slovaks as well as those of Slovak member of Assembly 59 in Wilkes- Our Mother of Sorrows with a gold ancestry living outside Slovakia, to Contentment DECEMBER 4 Ashley N. Buck, Poland, Oh., a Barre, Pa. crown which had been given to the continue to honor Our Lady under the improves with age DECEMBER 12 shrine by Pope Pius IX. More than title of the Sorrowful Mother. member of Wreath 54, Youngstown, Good news from a recent study of Oh. Sarah C. Kudia, Palos Park, 120,000 pilgrims were present at American Catholics of Slovak an- more than 1,000 seniors in The Amer- Ill., a member of Assembly 11, that historic event. cestry have enjoyed great devotion to Diane F. Klotnia, Dayton, Oh., ican Journal of Psychiatry: Aging a member of Assembly11, Chicago, Chicago, Ill. Following the creation of Czecho- the Sorrowful Mother for more than brings greater contentment and well- Kristan L. Maskara, Yonkers, Slovakia in 1918, Pope Pius XI of- a century. In every Slovak church in Ill. being. Results of phone interviews, Laura L. Krapsho, Alexandria, N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, fi cially proclaimed Our Mother of the United States a shrine to the Sor- surveys, and self-assessments of over- Yonkers, N.Y. Sorrows as patroness of Slovakia rowful Mother was found. In 1965, Va., a member of Assembly 59, all health showed that despite declines Wilkes Barre, Pa. DECEMBER 13 and the Slovak people. In 1964, the chapel of Our Mother of Sorrows, in physical and cognitive functioning, Jessica Solana, Clifton, N.J., a Pope Paul VI elevated the shrine a gift of the First Catholic Slovak DECEMBER 5 people reported feeling better about Andrew M. Rajec, Broadview member of Assembly 162, Clifton, church to the status of a Minor Basil- Union, was blessed at America’s great their lives as they go older. Accord- N.J. ica. The offi cial proclamation of the Marian center, the Basilica of the Na- Heights, Oh., a member of Wreath ing to the study authors, the secrets to 93, Milwaukee, Wis. DECEMBER 14 basilica took place on December 27, tional Shrine of the Immaculate Con- happiness in later years of life are re- Brendan Bagin, Pittsburgh, 1964 with the Most Rev. Ambroze ception in Washington, D.C. In two Teresa Stanek Rea , Esq., Alex- silience and a positive outlook, which andria, Va., a member of Assembly Pa., a member of Assembly 16, allow people to overcome hurdles like 36, Detroit, Mich. Pittsburgh, Pa. poor health and the loss of loved ones Robert Tapak Magruder, Lou- Emily Joanne Kubasek, Yon- and boost their quality of life. isville, Ky., a member of Assembly kers, N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, Yonkers, N.Y. 219, Yonkers, N.Y. How’s Your DECEMBER 6 Emil Kurak, Jr., Yonkers, N.Y., Mary Kay Potanko, Pittsburgh, a member of Assembly 219, Yon- Attitude? kers, N.Y. * Think about an insult and you Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Pitts- Sue Naelitz, Amherst, Oh., a will be insulted. burgh, Pa. member of Wreath 111, Lorain, Oh. * Imagine your problems are more Nicholas Roman, Schnecksville, Joyce E. Solotruk, Fairfield, than you can manage and they will Pa., a member of Assembly 72, Conn., a member of Assembly 308, overwhelm you. Catasauqua, Pa. Bridgeport, Conn. * Plan for the worst and it is apt to DECEMBER 7 Maria Anne Trethaway, Toms happen. Dr. Pamela M. Antoniuk, Cran- River, N.J., a member of Assembly * Believe that everyone is against ston, R.I., a member of Assembly 59, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. you and most people will look for 162, Clifton, N.J. Michael Zakutny, Mountain- your worst qualities. Kelly Anne Mihalik, Wenonah, dale, N.Y., Honorary President of In short, fi nd fault with the world N.J., a member of Assembly 162, Assembly 182, New York City. and it will reply in kind. Clifton, N.J. Bradford John Mihalik, Weno- Terence Zelina, Amherst, Oh., a member of Wreath 111, Lorain, Oh. Exercise - for Life nah, N.J., a member of Assembly The fi tness levels of youngsters have not improved despite the great emphasis on exercising. Adults are Sokolka featured at Christmas concert working out more, but kids are just Violist, Tana Halko Susi will be the featured soloist at the annual not getting enough physical activity. Christmas concert “An Evening of English Music” hosted by the Esopus Find out what your school or recre- Chamber Orchestra on Saturday, December 21. The concert will be held at ation center offers for youth. Young- the Quimby Theater on the campus of the State University of New York - sters should have 30 minutes of vig- Ulster in Stone Ridge, N.Y. beginning at 8 p.m. Nadege Foofat is the Music orous exercise every day. And it’s a Director of the Esopus Chamber Orchestra. habit they should develop at an early At the concert, Tania Halko Susi will be joined by Kairos: A Consort age. As an organization dedicated to of Singers who will perform the Britten Sinfnietta, Vaughan Williams Flos physical fi tness, let us all strive to mir- Campi, the Holst Brook Green Suite along with seasonal carols. Tania is ror our ageless slogan of “A Sound the daughter of Dr. Mikulas and Nadine Halko of Mt. Kisco, N.Y. She is Mind in a Sound Body!” our Sokolka of Assembly 219. 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Visiting Sisters in Danville, Pa. Let reading help Gasparovic: ignoring lesson from the past your child thrive are similar, however, both being Two sisters from Eastern Eu- What’s the single most important would be unforgiveable sin founded in the early 1900s, and both rope have joined the Sisters of thing parents can do to help their The past can’t be revoked, but fail- murdered by the regime, and those serving primarily in education, par- Saints Cyril and Methodius at their children succeed in life? Encourage ing to take a lesson from it would be who suffered in any other way under ish work and care for the sick and Motherhouse, Villa Sacred Heart, them to read. Reading is a skill es- an unforgiveable sin, said President totalitarian rule. elderly. Sister Michael Ann Orlik, in Danville, Pa. for one year of sential in all areas of achievement. Ivan Gasparovic in a speech at a com- “We also commemorate the fami- General Superior of the Sisters of shared ministry. Sister Jana Maria Here are a few tips from the U.S. memorative event devoted to the vic- lies and friends of exceptional men Saint Cyril and Methodius in Dan- Polakova, SCM from Turzovka, Department of Education’s website: tims of Communism at the cemetery and women who were persecuted, ville, in inviting the Sisters from Slovakia and Sister Edita Lenka Read aloud to your children often. in the Bratislava borough of Vrakuna robbed of their property, and who lost Europe to this collaboration stated Navratilova, SCM from Brno in the Start reading to your children when on November 16. the right to a decent job and study. The that “such a connection will nurture Czech Republic will live and min- they are babies. As they grow older, The event took place one day totalitarian regime managed to sur- the faith life, and mission to ser- ister with the Sisters in Danville encourage them to ask questions and ahead of the 24th anniversary of the vive for four decades only by spread- vice of both of our groups,” Sister during the 2013-2014 school year. to talk about the story. Ask them to Velvet Revolution, which ended the ing fear,” said Gasparovic. Vaclava Dudova, General Superior The visit is part of a number of ac- predict what will come next. 41-year period of Communist rule in (Gasparovic himself was a mem- of the Sisters of Saints Cyril and tivities sponsored by the Danville Encourage your children to read the-then Czechoslovakia. ber of the Communist Party, which Methodius at their Motherhouse Sisters marking the 1150th anni- on their own. Children who spend “Freedom and democracy aren’t a he joined during the Prague Spring in Velehrad, Czech Republic, in versary of the brothers, Saints Cyril a least 30 minutes a day reading for matter of course; freedom also means of 1968. He was expelled from the accepting the offer, applauded the and Methodius coming to Eastern fun develop the skills to be better responsibility, so let’s act responsi- party after the Warsaw Pact invasion opportunity for increased coopera- Europe to evangelize. Sister Pola- readers and students. bly,” said Gasparovic. He stated that of Czechoslovakia in August 1968, tion between the two congregations kova, trained in Religious Studies Set aside quiet time for family this time of year should serve as a but was able to continue his career of Sisters during the Jubilee 1150th and History, and Sister Navatilova, reading. Some families enjoy read- commemoration of those who didn’t as a lecturer at the Faculty of Law at Anniversary of the arrival of Saints trained in English, Religious Stud- ing aloud to each other, with each live to see the fall of Communism Comenius University in Bratislava, Cyril and Methodius to Great ies and the Czech language, will family member choosing a book, in November 1989, those who were where he served until 1990. - ed.note) Moravia, (present day Slovakia and serve as teacher aids in the Saint story, poem, or article to read to the the Czech Republic) in 863. Cyril Preschool and Kindergarten others. Analysts: Slovakia’s economy continues The Sisters of SS. Cyril and in Danville. They will also share Visit the library often. Begin mak- Methodius in Danville currently to be driven by foreign demand other ministry experiences with the ing weekly trips to the library when serve in seven states, Pennsylva- are gradually beginning to gather new Sisters of Saints Cyril and Metho- your child is very young. See that The growth in Slovakia’s GDP by nia, New York, Connecticut, South strength, which could be profi table for dius, including parish ministry and your child gets his own library card 0.9 percent on an annual basis in the Carolina, Indiana, Illinois and the Slovak economy,” asserted Home outreach to the elderly and sick. as soon as possible. third quarter of the year, as reported Texas. During the year, the visiting Credit analyst Michal Kozub. While the Community names Get help for your children if they by the Statistics Offi ce on November Sisters will have the opportunity Martin Balaz from Slovenska of the Sisters in Danville and the have a reading problem. Ask teach- 14, was facilitated mainly by foreign to visit and assist at some of these Sporitelna also expects that GDP Sisters in Velehrad in the Czech ers about special services, such as demand, according to a number of ministries. - Sister Barbara Sable, growth among Slovakia’s major Republic are the same, they are dif- after-school or summer reading pro- analysts approached by TASR on the SS.C.M. business partners will have positive ferent communities. Their histories grams. Also ask teachers or your lo- same day. “The growth in the country’s econ- impacts on the country’s economy. cal librarians for names of commu- “The continuing steadily positive nity organizations and local literacy omy has been driven mainly by net exports. Conversely, it was hindered sentiment in the eurozone indicates volunteer groups that offer turoring that the economic revival should services. due to domestic demand,” said Uni- Credit Bank chief analyst Lubomir continue in the months to come,” Korsnak. forecast the analyst, adding that af- Advice for Diffi cult Times Slovakia’s economy is growing ter the growth of up to 1 percent of When you’re in a bad situation, it more slowly than last year, but as the GDP recorded this year, Slova- can be hard to fi nd the way out. the analysts observed, this should be kia’s economy is predicted to grow 1. Don’t be afraid to ask for help viewed in a more positive light con- more rapidly during the course of or accept help when it’s offered. sidering the current economic situa- next year. “Nevertheless, we fear 2. Surround yourself with posi- tion in Europe. “The Slovak economy that GDP growth won’t exceed tive, supportive people. in the third quarter assured us that it the level of 3 percent and that the 3. When your thoughts are cha- can still grow further, bringing posi- achieved growth won’t be enough otic and you can’t fi nd answers on tive results. This is very diffi cult in to translate into the creation of new your own, take a deep breath and let Europe nowadays. Nevertheless, jobs,” added Postovna Banka ana- God take over. economic giants such as Germany lyst Eva Sadovska. Sister Michael Ann Orlik, General Superior of the Sisters of SS. Cyril 4. Set goals for yourself, no mat- and Methodius; Sister Edita Lenka Navratilova; Sister Jana Maria ter how tiny. The Monks of St. Andrew Abbey Polakova; and Sister Barbara Sable, Assistant to the General Superior 5. 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Obituaries... Our Ever-Popular, 304-Page Sokol Cook Book Devoted, fraternal and cultural leader is Now in its Fourth Edition Anne D. Knapik, former Wreath 39 offi cer, laid to rest in Bridgeport, Conn. at age 90 One of our best known and be- port and supported the work of the loved members of Group 2, Anne Slovak Catholic Federation. D. Knapik passed away peacefully A fi rm believer in our Sokol slo- on October 16 gan of “A sound mind in a sound at her residence body,” Anne was an active Slet par- in Stratford, ticipant in her youth, loved to swim, Conn. with her camp, play basketball and playing loving family sports with her grandchildren. She ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ by her side. She was an enthusiastic University of was 90. Connecticut basketball fan. She was Just $14.50 which includes postage and handling A native of a General Electric Sparklette High Samudovce in Stepper and always enjoyed the sim- Sokol Assemblies and Wreaths can order a case of eastern Slova- ple things of life and laughed easily. 12 cook books for just $160.00 – Place your order today! kia, Anne was born there August Family, friends and fellow frater- Make check or money order payable to: 16, 1923, daughter of the late An- nalists paid their respects to Sister Slovak Catholic Sokol drew and Anna Kosco Dzema. She Knapik at the Galelli & Luchansky emigrated to the United States as a Funeral Home. Group 2 President P.O. Box 899 – 205 Madison Street young girl and settled in Edwards- Eileen S. Wilson, who worked with Passaic, N.J. 07055 ville, Pa. She later moved to the Anne in promoting our organization Bridgeport, Conn. area and married over the years, headed the delega- NAME______William J. Knapik. Their marriage tion of Sokol members in attendance lasted fr 58 years until her husband’s and recited the Prayer for a Departed ADDRESS______passing in February of 2010. Slovak Catholic Sokol Member at Anne was employed by Gen- the funeral home. A Mass of Chris- CITY, STATE & ZIP______eral Electric and Warners for many tian burial was celebrated on Octo- years as an executive secretary. She ber 19 in SS. Cyril and Methodius NUMBER OF BOOKS______was always an activist in the Slovak Church in Bridgeport with the pas- community. She was a long-time tor, the Rev. Monsignor Joseph W. (Effective January 1, 2012) member of SS. Cyril and Metho- Pekar as celebrant. Interment fol- dius Parish in Bridgeport, where she lowed at St. Michael’s Cemetery in Death is Nothing was active in the Ladies Guild and Bridgeport. I have just moved to the neigh- a passionate participant in the an- Sister Knapik is survived by boring room. I am who I am...you Remember the Memorial Schol ar ship Fund!!! nual May crowning of the Blessed her son, William A Knapik and are whom you are, that which we Have you found yourself looking for a way to memorialize a Virgin Mary. She was an active wife, Carol of Stratford, Conn.; were to one another, we will al- lost loved one or fellow Group/Wreath/Assembly mem ber? Why Sokolka throughout her life. She two daughters, Andrea Knapik of ways be. Call not make a do na tion in their honor to the Memorial Schol ar ship was a long-time member of Wreath Berwick, Me. and Darlene K. Mu- me by my fund? Donations made payable to: SCS Memorial Scholar ship 39 and served for many years as its sial and husband, Peter of Monroe, name. Speak Fund may be sent to: president. She was also active in Conn. Darlene currently serves as to me like you Group 2 and served as an offi cer secretary of Group 2. Also, three always have. Dennis J. Zifcak for more than 20 years. She was re- grandchildren, Milysa, Deandra and Don’t use a dif- SCS Museum Treasurer cently named Honorary Secretary of Nikos Musial; two sisters-in-law, ferent tone.... 33 Pinecrest Rd. Group 2 in recognition of her years Helen Knapik and Helen Loch as Do not be sol- Uxbridge, MA 01569 of faithful fraternal service. She was well several nieces and nephews. emn or sad. Continue to laugh at or a delegate to many national conven- Our Sister Knapik was a dedi- that which made us laugh together. tions and because of her loving and cated and hardworking member and Pray, smile, think of me, pray for Julie Ann Dobbs endearing personality was known faithful ambassador of the Slovak me. Let my name be pronounced SCS Mu se um Chairperson and loved throughout the organiza- Catholic Sokol throughout her life. at home, as it always was, without 5314 Agatha Turn, tion. She passed on her love and loy- She was woman of great faith and omposity or gloom Life is still the Racine, WI 53402 alty for the Slovak Catholic Sokol beautifully mirrored our Cyrilo- same, It is what it always was. The to her children and grandchildren. Methodian heritage. Throughout her thread is not borken. Why should She was always proud of her Slovak life, she promoted an appreciation of I be away from your thoughts? heritage and taught Slovak dance our Slovak heritage and culture. She Just because I am away from your Gospel for the Second Sunday of Advent and language classes in the Bridge- will be sorely missed. May she rest sight? I am not far, just on the other (Continued from page 4) port area. She was also active in the in peace. Our sympathy goes out to side of the road. Slovak Alliance of Greater Bridge- her beloved family. - Saint Augustine ‘We have Abraham as our father.’ For I tell you, George J. Anthony, 88 Wolf both of Bethlehem; grand- God can raise up children to Abraham Bethlehem, Pa. member daughters, Barbara Smith, Jen- from these stones. nifer Fulfaro, Stephanie Schock, Even now the ax lies Well-known Lehigh Valley Slo- retary of Branch 156 of the First Michele Gruber, Casey Anthony at the root of the trees. vak fraternalist, George J. Anthony Catholic Slovak Union. He was for and Madison Anthony; and fi ve Therefore every tree that passed away peacefully on April 11 many years active in the former SS. great-grandchildren. He was pre- does not bear good fruit at Holy Family Manor in Behle- Cyril and Methodius Slovak Parish, deceased by a brother, Michael S. will be cut down hem, Pa. He was 88. now the parish of the Transfi gura- Anthony an Honorary Supreme and thrown into the fi re. A native of Bethlehem, George tion of the Lord and within the Slo- Offi cer of the Slovak Catholic So- I am baptizing you with water, was born there August 14, 1924, vak community of the Lehigh Val- kol; and sisters, Mary Sopko and for repentance, son of immigrant parents, George ley. He served as a volunteer fi re Helen Anthony. but the one who is coming after me and Mary Bruno Anthony. He was fi ghter for the city of Bethlehem Family, friends and fellow frater- is mightier than I. the husband of the late Anna M. and was an avid bowler. nalists paid their respects to Brother I am not worthy to carry his sandals. Velas Anthony. He was educated Brother Anthony is survived by Anthony at the Connell Funeral He will baptize you locally and worked for the city of sons, George T. Anthony and his Home. A Mass of Christian burial with the Holy Spirit and fi re. Bethlehem. He served his country wife, Debra of Northampton, Pa.; was celebrated at Incarnation of the His winnowing fan is in his hand. in the U.S. Army during World War Gerard J. Anthony and his wife, Lord Church on April 18. Interment He will clear his threshing fl oor II in the Pacifi c theatre. He was a Kathryn of Center Valley, Pa.; followed at Holy Saviour Cem- and gather his wheat into his barn, long-time member of Assembly 78 and Joseph B. Anthony and wife, etery. May our Brother Anthony, but the chaff he will burn of the Slovak Catholic Sokol and Joan of Bethlehem; daughters, who so beautifully mirrored our with unquenchable fi re. ” served for many years as the sec- Mary Ann Kondash and Barbara fraternal life, now rest in peace. Gospel of the Lord. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 PAGE 17

Held in Sterling Heights, Mich. Minutes of the Annual Meeting of The Mixing Bowl Group 16, “Rev. Ferdis Juriga” margarine. Cover bottom of casse- The annual meeting of Group tary; Josephine Colleran, auditor; CRANBERRY GELATIN MOLD role with a layer of potatoes; sprin- 16, under the patronage of the Rev. Michael Romanchik, Assembly 36 kly with fl our mixture and dot with Ferdis Juriga, was held on Satur- auditor; Veronica Stanek, member 1 pk. raspberry gelatin 1 11 oz. can mandarin oranges oleo. Repeat process until all pota- day, September 21, 2013 in Ster- and George Bagos, member. Absent toes are used. Sprinkle cheese on ling Heights, Mich. The program were: Stephen Papcun, secretary- drained 2 tbsp. lemon juice top layer; pour milk over potatoes. opened with the offi cers and del- treasurer of Assembly 36 and sports Microwave on high power for 10 egates marching in a body to the 4 director of Group 16; Marcella 1 16 oz. can whole 1/2 cup fi nely diced celery to 12 minutes, turning one-quarter p.m. Mass celebrated at SS. Cyril Kovalcik, auditor; Donald Papcun, turn three times. Place under broil- and Methodius Church. The liturgy Assembly 36 president(resigned 1/4 cup chopped walnuts Prepare gelatin as directed on er until browned, 2 to 3 minutes. was celebrated for the living and de- position); Hank Bardy, Assembly 36 Makes 4 to 6 servings. ceased members of Group 16 by the auditor(attended retreat); and Joan package, using 1 1/2 cups water. Add remaining ingredients and mix Rev. Luigi Gabris. Especially recog- Pupik, treasurer of Assembly 214 of PINEAPPLE EGGNOG nized were the following deceased Rossford, Oh. thoroughly. Spoon into 10-inch ring mold and refrigerate until fi rm. Un- PUNCH members: Mary Miko, passed away The president vacated her chair to Frozen Eggnog Ring: on October 1, 2012 and her hus- the vice president so that she might mold on cold platter and surround with salad greens. Serves 10 Red candied cherries band, George Miko, passed away on present her report as president. Sister 2 cups dairy eggnog December 25, 2012. Andrea Papcun read her written re- POST-HOLIDAY 2 cups milk Following the impressive liturgy, port to the delegates and thanked all Punch: the delegates gathered in the Heri- for their cooperation in promoting TURKEY STOCK 1 cooked turkey carcass 2 quarts dairy eggnog tage Room of the parish. Group 16 the work of Group 16. Following 3 cups unsweetened pineapple President Andrea Papcun called the her report, she returned to the chair 2 quarts water 1 carrot, chopped juice, chilled meeting to order at 5:30 p.m. She and called on the vice president, One of the manikins displayed 2 cups lemon-lime soda, chilled welcomed the delegates and led the John Papcun to present his report. 1 med. onion, sliced in the heritage room of SS. Cyril 2 med. cloves garlic To make frozen eggnog ring, assemblage in prayer recalling a to- In his written report, Brother Pap- and Methodius Parish Social decorate bottom of a 4 1/2-cup ring tal of eight members of Group 16 cun indicated his various activities 3 springs parsley Hall features a traditional Slovak 1 bay leaf mold with candied cherries and who passed away since the 2012 an- in promoting the work of Group 16. kroj. spearmint leaves. Combine egg- nual meeting. Father Benjamin Kos- During the past year, he indicated 12 peppercorns Break up leftover turkey carcass nog and milk. Pour small amount nac, chaplain of Group 16, joined that he enrolled two new members. treasurer of Assembly 36 was not in small enough to fi t in a large cook- of mixture into mold. Freeze until the annual meeting following his LaVerne Eland then presented her attendance it was announced that a ing pot. Add water, carrot, celery, solid. Pour in remaining eggnog parochial duties. report as treasurer and presented written copy of the fi nancial report onion, garlic, parsley, bay leaf and mixture. Freeze several hours or The president called on the secre- a copy of the written fi nancial re- would be sent to the president. peppercorns. overnight. tary to read the roll call of offi cers port to the delegates. The secretary, Joan Pupik, secretary-treasurer of Cover and bring to boil. Then To make punch, combine all and delegates. Group 16 consists Madeline Stanek then presented her Assembly 214 in Rossford, Oh. was simmer for two hours. Strain broth, ingredients in large punch bowl. of a total of 819 members. The fol- report. She indicated that she per- not able to attend the annual meet- discarding bones and vegetables. Dip frozen ring into hot water lowing were in attendance: Andrea formed all the duties of the offi ce as ing, however a written report was Serve immediately. Makes 2 quarts. and carefully unmold into punch Papcun, president; John Papcun, per the bylaws of the Slovak Catho- submitted to the Group 16 president. Fat can be skimmed off top of bowl. Serve immediately. Yield: vice president; LaVerne Eland, lic Sokol. All the offi cers reports were unan- stock when cooled. It can also be 12 cups. treasurer; Madeline Stanek, secre- While Stephen Papcun, secretary- imously accepted by the delegates. refrigerated for two days. If longer The report of the auditor was then storage is desired, freeze. NONALCOHOLIC DRINK presented. The audit-verifi cation 2 quarts was verifi ed by Josephine Colle- MICRO-SCALLOPED 2 cups orange juice ran and Michael Kovalcik. Audi- POTATOES 1 cup lemon juice tor, Marcella Kovalcik was unable 1 tsp. fl our 2-2 1/2 cups pineapple juice to be present due to a knee injury 1/4 tsp. coarsely ground pepper 1 stick of cinnamon and back surgery. Sister Josephine 2 tbsp. oleo 1 tsp. whole cloves Colleran and Brother Michael Kov- 1 lb.(3 med.) potatoes, peeled and sugar or honey to taste alcik indicated that they reviewed sliced Combine all the ingredients and all the books, including bank state- 1/2 cup grated Swiss or Gruyere simmer for half an hour. Serve di- ments, checking accounts, and other cheese rectly from the pan or strain and put fi nancial records of Group 16. They 1 cup skim milk in a coffeepot or teapot with insu- indicated that all were found to be in In small bowl combine fl our lated handle or keep hot in a crock- order and commended the treasurer, and pepper. Grease a 1-to-2-quart pot on low temperature. Stores well LaVerne Eland on a job well done. casserole, using 1 teaspoon of the in refrigerator. The treasurer’s report was then ac- cepted by the delegates. Delegates of the Group 16 annual meeting included, from the left, An- The delegates congratulated Cart- Motion carried. drea Papcun, John Papcun, Madeline Stanek, George Bagos, Veronica er John Kovalcik of Group 16 who teer work to be eligible for scholar- Stanek, Josephine Colleran, LaVerne Eland and Michael Romanchik. At this time, the president sug- ships. She thanked all who cooper- was the recipient of a 2013 Abbot gested that the minutes of the Sep- Jerome M. Koval, O.S.B. Memo- ated in the annual Slovak Festival tember 29, 2012 annual meeting be of SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish rial High School Scholarship Grant. reviewed. On a motion by Veronica Carter is a student at the Univer- in August. A total of 101 gifts were Stanek, seconded by Josephine donated by Sokol members for the sity of Detroit Jesuit High School & Colleran, the minutes were accepted Academy. Children’s Tent at the festival. Prof- as published in the Slovak Catholic its from the festival were earmarked Group 16 members enjoyed par- Falcon. ticipation of this year’s 58th Inter- in support of the Sterling Heights Unfortunately, no one from parish. Andrea also noted that a new national Golf Tournament held in Group 16 was able to attend the 67th Burnsville, Pa in August. Donald program is being planned for our international bowling tournament in young members. Papcun was the C Flight winner at Buffalo, N.Y. President Andrea Pap- this year’s competition. With no further business, the an- cun indicated that she would con- nual meeting was adjourned on a The president then called for a tinue to promote the idea of having report on donations to be made by motion by Veronica Stanek, second- an international bowling tournament ed by Josephine Colleran. President Group 16. A donation of $25.00 was in the Detroit area in the near future. made to St. Andrew Svorad Bene- Andrea thanked all in attendance President Papcun indicated that for their time and input. The meet- dictine Abbey in Cleveland, Oh. A she attended the Group Presidents donation of $50.00 was earmarked ing closed with a prayer. The date Meeting in Pittsburgh, Pa. in Au- of next year’s annual will be an- for SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish gust. She found the meeting benefi - Offi cers of Group 16 pose for a photo during this year’s annual meet- in Sterling Heights, Mich. for the nounced in our offi cial publication. ing held at SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Sterling Heights, Mich. cial and noted that while our organi- Zdar Boh! Mass and use of the Heritage Room zation remains sound fi nancially, we on September 21. From the left, John Papcun, vice president; Mad- of the parish. Veronica Stanek mo- Respectfully submitted, eline Stanek, secretary; LaVerne Eland, treasurer; Andrea Papcun, need to promote the enrollment of Madeline Stanek tioned that Group 16 also make a new members. She noted that there president; Josephine Colleran, auditor and the Rev. Benjamin Kos- donation to the Church in Slovakia. Group 16 Secretary nac, chaplain and pastor of SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish. is a requirement to promote volun- PAGE 18 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, NOVEMBER 27, 2013 Report of the Supreme Secretary for the Month of September 2013

REPORT OF THE SUPREME SECRETARY STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL Month of September, 2013 Activity for the Month of September, 2013 EXPENSES ASSETS SEPTEMBER YEAR TO DATE YEAR-TO-DATE Operating Expense - Sokol Building $ 3,690.50 $ 55,812.34 Cash - Senior Account $ 411,968.21 Building Maintenance & Repairs 603.67 7,570.00 Cash - Bank of Montreal 12,892.57 Rental Area Expenses 943.11 8,047.47 Cash - Payroll Account 40,000.00 Property Taxes - Sokol Building 0.00 88,864.82 Petty Cash 152.00 Depreciation Sokol Building 311.52 2,803.68 Investments - Bonds & Bills 49,645,482.95 Rent for Space 1,250.00 11,250.00 Investments - Stocks 7,308,014.21 Pension Plan - Print 563.14 5,068.26 Capital Reserve 777,958.78 Salaries - Offi ce Employees 38,559.80 360,277.03 Stock Adj. to Book Value 1,943,145.90 Salaries - Editorial Employees 6,060.00 59,985.00 First Mortgage Loans 586,016.68 SS & Federal Income Tax - Offi ce 2,706.09 35,424.30 Loans on Certifi cates 215,077.15 Hospitalization 4,427.13 97,357.39 Accrued Interest Receivable 672,799.00 Workmen’s Compensation Insurance 103.00 7,194.92 Prepaid Expense 1,000.95 Pension Plan - Offi ce/Offi cers 59,663.59 229,220.77 Sokol Building 2,687,146.11 Offi ce Expense 1,987.07 20,803.57 Land 204,108.00 Supreme President-Offi ce Supplies 0.00 380.00 Furniture & Fixtures 159,865.84 Supreme Offi cers Travel 1,592.36 5,739.51 Computer 69,483.00 Supreme Auditors 1,742.48 8,429.15 Sokol Baby Spoons 10,075.00 Actuarial Expenses 0.00 11,528.00 Accounts Receivable 22,668.31 Accountant Expenses 3,600.00 24,400.00 Non-Admitted Assets -89,916.00 Postage - Offi ce 1,095.00 12,473.16 Telephone - Offi ce 302.04 3,340.17 TOTAL ASSETS $ 64,677,938.66 Telephone - Editorial 131.04 1,091.39 Printing - Katolicky Sokol 2,800.00 27,520.00 Postage - Sokol Paper 1,482.72 14,902.72 LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Misc. Publication Expense 10.00 1,480.76 Other Printing 77.00 3,751.26 Life Reserves $ 43,535,187.00 Legal Expense 0.00 600.00 Reserve Dep. Furn. & Fixtures 150,508.34 Other Legal Expenses 5,285.00 39,718.74 Reserve Dep. Sokol Building 2,625,278.64 Death Benefi t Claims Paid 11,234.00 574,500.49 Asset Valuation Reserve 1,263,089.00 Annuity Death Benefi ts 0.00 158,832.60 Interest Maintenance Reserve 47,227.00 Cash Surrender Values Paid 14,571.01 128,282.83 Reserve for Supplemental Contracts 1,017,869.00 Annuity Surrenders 156,829.78 1,743,608.80 Reserve Emp. Retirement Plan 4,861,720.00 Annuity Suppl. Contracts 564.14 3,582.02 Reserve for Convention 180,750.00 Matured Endowments Paid -8,462.95 11,751.05 Matured Endowments 83,775.24 Reserve Increase 708,000.00 825,000.00 Annuity Payable 169,005.00 State Insurance Dept. Lic./Fee 0.00 4,209.69 Claims Payable 194,219.91 Bank Charges - Bond Account 3,761.68 105,355.31 Conversion - Canadian Currency -490.89 Supreme Offi cers Uniform Allowance 59.67 89.66 Accounts Payable 112,336.03 Dues & Subscription 0.00 6,228.85 Sokol Secure Fund 164,290.84 Donations & Contributions 140.00 4,199.94 Mary Jane Rich Scholarship Fund 85,000.00 Slet 56,361.36 115,480.66 Emil Slavik Scholarship Fund 100,000.00 International Bowling Tournament 0.00 6,494.52 Dr’s Lesko Medical Scholarship Fund 20,000.00 International Golf Tournament 746.48 6,356.20 Krista L Glugosh Memorial Scholarship Fund 24,000.00 Other Coaching, Insurance 0.00 1,533.90 Dividend Accum. At Interest 317,561.72 International Softball Tournament 653.05 4,757.79 Dividend Payable 23,428.61 Convention Expenses 7,500.00 69,000.00 Advance Premiums 10,150.00 Group Assessments Paid 12,075.83 36,174.19 Premium Load 3,400.00 Commission Expense 32,249.20 102,767.32 Annuity Commissions 9,904.12 38,250.29 TOTAL LIABILITIES $ 54,988,305.44 Advertising - Promotional 606.96 7,653.11 Marketing Expense 0.00 4,586.56 Undistributed Funds - Sokol $ 9,689,633.22 Agency Expenses 1,490.05 18,493.54 Board of Directors Expense 600.00 23,361.40 TOTAL LIABILITIES & SURPLUS $ 64,677,938.66 Physical Fitness Board Expense 0.00 11,771.37 Scholarship Expense -250.00 56,528.29 Salaries - Supreme Offi cers 9,387.50 28,162.50 STATEMENT OF INCOME AND EXPENSES Seminarian Grants 0.00 500.00 Month of September, 2013 Supreme Offi cers Insurance Bond 0.00 287.00 INCOME Fraternal Congress Expense 8,092.09 13,497.73 SEPTEMBER Local Fees/Rebates -2,542.15 -7,183.84 YEAR TO DATE Interest Expense 781.96 9,234.02 Interest on Bonds and Bills $ 248,423.04 $ 1,865,098.26 Group Presidents Meeting 6,802.41 21,745.13 Interest Income Accrued 40,085.00 40,419.00 Other Investment Income 0.00 3,427.25 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 1,170,142.45 $ 5,280,127.33 Dividends on Stocks 31,169.01 208,282.92 Interest on Mortgages 3,205.04 29,298.53 TOTAL INCOME (LOSS) $ -77,168.62 $ 163,519.41 Interest on Certifi cate Loans 6.63 6,892.76 Sale of Cookbooks 0.00 963.35 Rent Received - Sokol Building 3,040.00 47,525.50 Gain on Securities Sold/Matured 252,959.67 598,788.16 Amortization of IMR 2,088.00 6,266.00 Premium Income 59,929.22 522,364.98 ZDAR BOH! Annuities 450,946.12 2,105,591.86 Miscellaneous Income 1,122.10 7,228.17 Steven M. Pogorelec, FIC Scholarship Income 0.00 1,500.00 Supreme Secretary Slovak Catholic Sokol TOTAL INCOME $ 1,092,973.83 $ 5,443,646.74

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Americko – slovenský Zemplínsky klub Multi-kultúrna svätá Americká armáda kupuje slovenské v Clevelande oslávil 72. výročie letecké simulátory omša v Trentone, NJ Trenčianska spoločnosť Vir- Alabame. Ďalšie dve smerujú do Nedeľa 20. októbra patrila predsedu Georga Čarného a poc- (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) tual Reality Media, ktorá pô- Kábulu v Afganistane. clevelandským zemplínčanom. tili ho vymenovaním za “Zem- z prezentovaných národností sobí v oblasti vývoja a výroby Slovenský výrobca tak bude Slávnostný deň sa začal slavnost- plínčana roku 2013”. Pokladník počas sv. omše predstavila. Síce simulačných technológií, získala mať za sebou dodávku ôsmich nou sv. omšou za živých a zo- klubu Milan Kobulský vyzdvihol sme mnohým slovám nero- v týchto dňoch už tretí kontrakt leteckých simulátorov pre toho snulých členov Zemplínskeho prácu Georga Čarného a spolu s zumeli, ale krása a harmónia od americkej armády. istého zákazníka v celkovej hod- klubu v slovenskom kostole sv. podpredsedníčkou Mary Chura melódií, ako aj hĺbka spevov a Informoval o tom generálny note viac ako 20 miliónov amer- Cyrila a Metoda - (Transfi gura- mu odovzdali plaketu. piesní nejedného z prítomných riaditeľ a člen predstavenstva ických dolárov. tion Parish) v Lakewood, Ohio. Po skončení ofi ciálneho pro- dojala k slzám. spoločnosti Vladimír Šimanský. V minulom roku sa spoločnosť Omšu slúžil duchovný klubu gramu hudba Janka Pastirika Sme vďační za možnosť zvi- Ako ďalej upresnil, pred- podieľala na vývoji a výrobe troch otec Joachim Pastirik, OSB. Vy- “Johnny Pastirik Combo” hra- diteľňovať našu vieru a kultúru metom dodávky sú štyri simulátorov pre vojenské taktické pomáhal mu brat Gabriel Ba- la do tanca i na počúvanie. V práve tam, kde pred stáročím najmodernejšie letecké simulá- dopravné lietadlá, ktoré americká lazovič a traja novici. Po sv. omši občerstvení nechýbalo slovenské naši predkovia horlili a ťažko tory v dvoch rôznych technick- armáda dodala a inštalovala v Af- nasledoval v kostolnej hale obed pivo a výborné slovenské slad- pracovali na tom, aby vybudo- ých vyhotoveniach v celkovej ganistane. a kulturny program. kosti, ktoré chutili všetkým. vali základy nášho pôsobenia v hodnote viac ako 10 miliónov Spoločnosť Virtual Reality Me- Program otvoril prezident Z histórie Zemplína náboženskej oblasti, ktoré vďaka amerických dolárov. dia vznikla 9. mája 2001. Zaoberá Zemplínskeho klubu George Zemplín sa rozpriestiera v Bohu po viac ako 100 rokoch Simulátory slúžia na výcvik sa výskumom, vývojom a výro- Čarny. Privítal prítomných čle- najvýchodnejšej časti Slovenska. pretrváva a v posledných rokoch pilotov viacúčelových vrtuľníkov. bou simulátorov a technológií nov a hostí. Prítomní zaspievali Má tisícročnú tradíciu, bohatú viditeľne prekvitá. Vyprosujeme Dve výcvikové zariadenia virtuálnej reality v oblasti vojen- americkú a slovenskú hymnu. minulosť. Dnes sa pýši vodnými si horlivosť a Božie milosti, budú inštalované na vojenskej skej leteckej techniky a vojenskej Podpredsedníčka klubu Mary športami, turistikou. Pôsobia tam aby sme naďalej zveľaďovali leteckej základni Fort Rucker v pozemnej techniky. - SITA Chura predstavila sediacich známe folklórne súbory Zemplín, dedičstvo našich otcov a odovz- pri hlavnom stole. Pokladník Vranovčan, Trebišovský furmane, dali ho ďalším generáciám Cvičenie slovenských elitných vojakov pre klubu Milan Kobulský privítal a Parchovianka a d’alšie. Slovákov. špeciálne operácie pozorovali aj Američania predstavil prítomných vedúcich V minulých storočiach emig- Sväté omše v Kostole sv. Mi- V polovici októbra sa vo „Úlohou je zdokonalenie funkcionárov z miestnych slo- rovalo z východného Slovenska chala v Trentone sú v sloven- vojenskom priestore Lešť v plnenia celého spektra úloh venských organizácií a spolkov. do zahraničia veľa ľudí. Mnohí sa skom jazyku každú nedeľu o okrese Zvolen konalo cvičenie, špeciálnych síl s využitím Otec Joachim Pastirik mal krátku usadili v okolí Clevelandu. Za- 10.00 hodine dopoludnia. počas ktorého slovenskí vojaci vzdušného, pozemného a ná- prednášku o Zemplíne. kladali tam slovenské spolky pre -Mária Krutková špecialistom z NATO aj armáde morného priestoru. Slovensko Po obede dlhoročný vedúci kultúrne povznesenie jednotliv- USA dokázali svoju kvalitu. reprezentivali príslušníci 5. pluku slovenskej folklórnej tanečnej cov a tiež aj rodiny. 12. novembra Správy zo Cvičenie prebiehalo s ostrou špeciálneho určenia a tridsiati z skupiny Lúčina, Tomáš Ivanec, 1941 sa zišla v Clevelande početná streľbou a špeciálne jednotky nich pôjdu na polroka do Afgan- predstavil tanečníkov a podal skupina zemplínčanov a založila Slovenska spacifi kovali nebezpečného pá- istanu,“ povedal riadiaci cvičenia vysvetlenie o tancoch z východo- Americko-slovenský zemplínsky (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) chateľa, ktorému dali aj prvú po- na Slovensku. slovenských regiónov Zemplín a spoločenský klub. moc. Na Lešti pozoroval elitné jed- Šariš. Súbor v pestrých krojoch Clevelandskí Slováci pod- Trebišov. Cudzincov zachytil ka- Cvičenie bolo mimoriadne notky aj Americký kapitán An- pobavil prítomných, za čo boli porujú prácu terajšieho výboru a merový reťazec, keď nelegálne náročné. Absolvovalo ho takmer drew Dornstadter, ktorý sa na odmenení búrlivým potleskom. už teraz sa tešia na budúci rok, prešli ukrajinsko-slovenskú hra- 150 elitných slovenských vojakov. záver cvičenia vyjadril, že sloven- Po ich vystúpení Rudy Bachna kedy oslávime 73. výročie klubu. nicu. Afganci požiadali o azyl, Cvičenia sa spolu zúčastnilo až skí vojaci si plnia úlohy cvičenia predniesol niekoľko dojímavých Prípravný výbor srdečne d’akuje umiestnili ich v azylovom zaria- 2400 vojakov z dvanástich krajín. mimoriadne kvalitne. básní. všetkým, ktorí sa tejto slávnosti dení. Po skončení kultúrneho pro- zúčastnili. Y Spoločnosť Samsung vyrobila Štedrá večera v Pittsburgh, PA gramu úradníci klubu prekvapili - Milan Kobulský (skrátené) vo svojom galantskom závode Farnosť Knieža pokoja v Pittsburghu, PA usporiada v sobotu už 60 miliónov výrobkov. Počas 14. decembra tradičnú slovenskú štedrú večeru. Podávaná bude desiatich rokov svojho pôsobenia ryba, domáce pirohy, hríbová polievka, bobalky, makové a orechové Predseda Konferencie biskupov USA má slovenský pôvod v Galante preinvestovala juho- koláče a palacinky. kórejska spoločnosť vyše 400 mil- V kultúrnom programe folklórny súbor Pittsbruskí Slováci (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) stál v čele diecézneho strediska iónov eur. V priebehu niekoľkých predvedie vianočné ľudové piesne, tance a vianočné koledy. Svoj pro- sociálnej pomoci. Na svojej fare prisťahovalcami a našej služby rokov sa stal najväčším výrobným gram ukončia vystúpením “Jasličkári”. sa staral aj o vlastného brata chudobným,” povedal pre médiá závodom spoločnosti Samsung v Začiatok bude o 4.00 hodine. Večera bude podávaná o 5.00 ho- postihnutého Downovým syn- po svojom zvolení. Zároveň pot- Európe. Spolu so svojimi priamy- dine. Vstupné je 20.00 za dospelých a 20 za deti vo veku do 12 rokov. drómom. vrdil aj dôraz na „obranu práv ne- mi dodávateľmi celkovo vytvára Deti do troch rokov majú vstup bezplatný. Pre skupinu osem a viac Šesťdesiatsedemročný arci- narodených a tiež starých ľudí.“ takmer 10 tisíc pracovných miest dospelých je zľava. Rezervácie a bližšie informácie môžu záujemco- biskup, ktorý v úrade predsedu Joseph Kurtz po kňazskej vys- v elektrotechnickom priemysle via dostať na fare, tel. č. 412-481-8380, alebo Paul a Connie Zatek, tel. USCCB vystriedal newyorského viacke počas 12 rokov úspešne na Slovensku. č. 412-488-8238. pôsobil vo farnostiach diecézy kardinála Timothyho Dolana, Y Samsung Electronics Slova- Allentown. Má magisterský dip- bol doteraz podpredsedom bisk- kia pôsobí v Galante od roku Jankolova knižnica ponúka vianočné oplátky lom v odbore sociálnej práce a upskej konferencie. - TK KBS 2002. Patrí do skupiny Sam- Jankolova kinžnica v Danville, PA ponúka vianočné oplátky, sung Electronics, ktorá je v ktoré budú na predaj od 21.októbra do 18. decembra. Cena je $4.00 súčasnosti považovaná za jednu z za balík (päť oplátok) plus poštovné ($5.75 je minimum, za väčšie najrýchlejšie rastúcich svetových objednávky je poštovné vyššie). Objednávky so šekom vystaveným značiek. na Jankola Library odošlite na adresu: Jankola Library and Slovak Y Ku koncu októbra evidovali Museum, 580 Railroad Street, Villa Sacred Heartr, Danville, PA úrady práce na Slovensku tak- 17821-1698. 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Nové štábov operácie ISAF, regionál- potrebe vytvárania nových pra- jedálne sa zmestia do menších nych štábov veliteľstiev Juh a covných príležitostí a podpory nákupných centier, vlakových a podobne. Niektorí budú mať za ekonomického rastu na oboch autobusových staníc. úlohu školiť afganskú národnú brehoch Atlantiku prostredníc- Y Polícia obvinila štrnásť ľudí, armádu a iné bezpečnostné tvom pripravovanej obchodnej vrátane piatich Ukrajincov a zložky v Afganistane. dohody medzi EÚ a Spojenými jednej slovenskej colníčky, ktorí Y Na Slovensku stúpa počet štátmi. majú byť zapletení od pašovaia predčasne narodených detí. Za Slovensko by privítalo čo naj- cigariet z Ukrajiny na Slovensko. posledných desať rokov vzrástol rýchlejšie podpísanie obchod- Y České aerolínie obnovia počet predčasne narodených detí nej dohody. Fico ju považuje za od 11. decembra lety medzi až o 30 percent (okolo 5 000 detí). Americký prezident Barack Obama (vľavo) počas rozhovoru s predse- Y dom vlády Slovenskej republiky Robertom Ficom 21. novembra v Bielom neuveriteľne výhodnú pre obe Bratislavou a Prahou. Lety budú Šesť utečencov z Afganistanu dome vo Washingtone, DC. - Foto: TASR strany, ale predovšetkým pre prevádzkovať v pondelok, stredu zadržali 16. novembra policajti hraničnej a cudzineckej polície Predseda vlády SR Robert jine po roku 2014, keď má odísť Slovensko, ktoré je exportne za- a v piatok ráno a večer. v katastri obce Čierna v okrese Fico rokoval vo štvrtok 21. no- väčšina medzinárodných jedno- merané. Y Do operácie ISAF v Afganis- vembra popoludní vo Washing- tiek. “Sme pripravení pomáhať v - Spracované zo slovenskej tlače tane v rámci pravidelnej rotácie (Pokračovanie na str. 19) tone s americkým prezidentom tréningu afganským ozbrojeným Barackom Obamom a vicepre- silám,” povedal Fico. Multi-kultúrna svätá omša v Trentone, NJ zidentom Josephom Bidenom. Fico tiež potvrdil pripravenosť Prijatie slovenského premiéra a Slovenska pomôcť v rámci spo- jeho delegácie v Bielom dome ločného medzinárodného úsilia trvalo hodinu. Premiér Fico sa zlikvidovať chemické zbrane Sý- ofi ciálne stretol najprv s J. Bide- rie. Slovensko by podľa neho tiež nom, prezident Obama sa k ich privítalo aj čo najrýchlejšie pod- stretnutiu pridal neskôr. písanie obchodnej dohody. O stretnutie požiadala pred Okrem slovenského minis- niekoľkými dňami slovenská tra zahraničných vecí Miroslava diplomacia a Biely dom jej vy- Lajčáka bol spolu s premiérom hovel. vo Washingtone aj minister vnú- Diskusia s Bidenom sa týkala tra Robert Kaliňák. operácie ISAF v Afganistane a Obama a Fico konštatovali, angažovania sa Slovenska v kra- že partnerstvo USA so Slovens- Predseda Konferencie biskupov USA má slovenský pôvod Nový predseda Konferencie jajú s tým, že vyrastal v baníckom biskupov USA (USCCB) Mons. prostredí oblasti v Mahanoy Mnohí účastnící omše reprezentovali slovenskú komunitu v krojooch. Joseph Kurtz, City na východe Pennsylvanie. arcibiskup Do funkcie predsedu USCCB V sobotu, 16. novembra sa v kultúre, spojení vo viere”. pri spoločnom posedení po sv. Louisville, Ken- bol zvolený 12. novembra na Katedrále Nanebovzatia Panny Zo slovenského Kostola sv. omši. tucky, má slov- plenárnom stretnutí amerických Márie v Trentone, NJ konala Michala v Trentone a okolia sa V kázni otec biskup zdôraznil, enský pôvod biskupov v Baltimore. slávnostná multi-kultúrna svä- na sv. omši zúčastnila početná že ako sa dúha skladá z rôznych a komunikuje „Náročná úloha, ktorá pred tá omša, na ktorej sa prezen- skupina Slovákov. Pridali svoju krásnych a neodmysliteľných aj po sloven- nami stojí, spočíva v pohostin- tovalo sedem národností. Sv. ruku k dielu a prispeli k dôs- farieb, tak sa Cirkev skladá z sky. Jeho starí nosti voči ľuďom a osobitne omšu celebroval Jeho Excelen- tojnému priebehu sv. omše, rôznych kultúr. Skutočne sa rôz- rodičia sa prisťahovali do USA v službe tým, ktorí nedokážu cia David M. O’Connell, C.M., sprítomnili krásu slovenských norodosť kultúr autenticky na zo Zemplína. Arcibiskup Kurtz je pozdvihnúť hlas a sú zraniteľní, trentonský biskup, za prítom- tradícií v liturgickom speve, tejto slávnosti prejavila, hlavne v známy svojím pastoračným a so- čo sa priamo týka našej práce s nosti mnohých kňazov. Motto krojoch a príprave tradičného štýle a tempe piesní, ktoré každá ciálnym cítením, čo mnohí spá- (Pokračovanie na str. 19) tejto slávnosti bolo: “Rozdelení v jedla pre všetkých účastníkov (Pokračovanie na str. 19)