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 CV P PASSAIC,ASSAIC, NN.J.,.J., JJUNEUNE 1155, 22016016 NUMBER 5071 Slovak Catholic Sokol 70th International Bowling Tournament combined with Greek Catholic Union’s 80th Bowling Tournament held in Buffalo, New York Pennsylvania Team made up of bowlers from Pittsburgh and Wilkes-Barre takes Men’s Team Title while GCU Bowlers, Cleats Strongsville Captures Women’s Title Frank S. Petruff Memorial Sports Award goes to Francis J. Risko of Assembly 79 in Lilly, Pa.

States and Canada. Supreme Direc- On Saturday morning, all of the ond place bowlers, Dave Iskra, Sr. tor of Sports and Athletics, James bowlers returned to the Airport rolled a 200-245-223 with an 81 C. Matlon along with the Supreme Lanes for the Doubles and Singles pin handicap while Tony Rasimas President of the Greek Catholic competition. In the Men’s Division, bowled a 265-240-215 with a 51 Union George Juba, welcomed all the father-son duo Stephen and Paul pin handicap. In third place, James of the bowlers from both societ- Papcun claimed fi rst place with a 39 J. Asmonga and Mark Cherpak from ies. James C. Matlon, Basil Wahal, pin margin against the second place West Miffl in and Munhall, Pa. rolled Communications Director from the team consisting of Dave Iskra, Sr. a combined score of 1,504. James J. Greek Catholic Union, Gregory N. and Tony Rasimas. Stephen rolled Asmonga bowled a 221-255-224 Vladika, National Vice President 258-255-213 with a 153 handicap with a 51 pin handicap while Mark and Stephanie Yackovich, Mem- while Paul Papcun rolled a 180- Cherpak bowled an amazing score bership and Community Relations 168-194 with a 138 pin handicap of 205-268-280 actual. Manager coordinated the lane as- for a combined score of 1,559. Sec- (Continued on page 18) signments for all 41 teams. All of the bowlers received a sou- venir fl ashlight from both fraternal societies. The Friday Team Bowling began at 7:30 p.m. with Supreme Presidents, Mike Horvath and George Juba rolling the ceremonial fi rst ball. When the Team Bowling con- cluded on Friday evening, the Slo- Preparing to roll out the fi rst balls of this year’s bowling tournament vak Catholic Sokol Teams swept the are George N. Juba, president and CEO of the Greek Catholic Union tournament with fi rst, second and and Supreme President Michael J. Horvath. third places. Members from Wilkes- Barre and Pittsburgh placed fi rst The 70th International Slovak with a score of 2,970, led by Keith Catholic Sokol and 80th Greek Moeller who rolled a 843 and Marty Catholic Union held a combined Degnan who rolled a 789, with hand- bowling Tournament, the weekend icaps. In second place was the Sokol of May 20th through the 22nd at Team from Lilly, Pa. who fi nished Supreme President Michael J. Horvath, right, is shown presenting Airport Lanes, Buffalo, New York. with a 2,873, led by Dan Casey who the Frank S. Petruff Memorial Sports Award to veteran Sokol kegler, The Holiday Inn located in Cheek- rolled a 778, with handicap. A third Francis J. Risko of Assembly 79 in Lilly, Pa. at this year’s bowling ban- towaga, New York was the host Sokol team, Dave’s Crew, fi nished quet. Brother Risko has competed in numerous Sokol bowling compe- hotel for the 2016 in third place with titions over the years. bowling tourna- Story & Photos by 2,810. Dave Iskra ment. The bowling Nancy Kropolinsky Sr. led his team with lanes and the Holi- Member of the Supreme a 756 score with day Inn hotel were Physical Fitness Board handicap. located just a few The Women’s miles from downtown Buffalo con- Division, Cleats Strongsville from tributing to the kegler event. GCU fi nished with a 2,453 led by The two fraternal organizations Phyllis Johnson who rolled a 664 combined with 26 Men’s Teams and Diana Simpson who rolled a and 15 Women’s Teams, for a total 643. All scores included handicaps. of 164 bowlers. On Friday evening In second place with a total score at 5:30 until 7:00, the bowlers were of 2,409 was the SCS Wilkes-Barre treated to a hospitality dinner that Team led by Kelly Palchanis who included pulled pork, wings, meat- fi nished with a 632. Bernadette Ja- balls, pasta salad, fresh fruit, salad cob rolled a 603, with Andrea Ames and soft drinks, allowing ample time Papcun following with a score of to eat and socialize prior to the start 601. In Third Place the Team of Club Members of the fi rst place men’s division team from Wilkes-Barre of the tournament. The annual sport- Lanes from GCU was led by Anne and Pittsburgh with a total score of 2,970 are shown above and include, ing event began with the playing of Marie Kuzma who rolled a 639, and from the left, Dave Check, Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness the National Anthems of the United Patricia Fischetti who rolled a 611. Board Martin Degnan, Keith Moeller and Supreme President Michael J. Horvath. PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 15, 2016

Our shepherd and friend 2016 SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL INTERNATIONAL CLINIC – KURZ Bishop Frank J. Rodimer celebrates July 27-31, 2016 University of Brockport, Brockport, New York 65th anniversary of priestly ordination The Most Rev. Frank J. Rodimer, Monsignor by Pope Paul VI. A year WEDNESDAY, JULY 27TH Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of later, Msgr. Rodimer was appointed TIME EVENT PLACE Paterson, where our home offi ce diocesan chancellor and in 1966 as 11:00AM - 1:00PM Arrival of Supreme is located celebrated the 65th an- secretary of the diocesan board of Physical Fitness Board McLean Hall niversary of his ordination to the consultors. When Bishop Lawrence priesthood on May 29. Born Octo- Casey resigned for health reasons in 1:00PM - 6:00PM Work Detail TBD ber 25, 1927 in Rockaway, N.J., he June 1977, then Msgr. Rodimer was attended Seton Hall Prep in West elected by the board of consultors as 6:00PM Supreme Physical Fitness Orange, N.J. and St. Charles Col- diocesan administrator. He held this Board Meeting Common Room of McLean lege in Catonsville, Md. He pursued title until his appointment as Bishop his theological studies at St. Mary’s of Paterson on December 13, 1977. THURSDAY, JULY 28TH Seminary, Baltimore, Md. and the He received episcopal ordination 8:00AM - 11:00AM Registration McLean Hall former Immaculate Conception and was installed as the sixth Bishop Seminary in Darlington, N.J. and of Paterson at the Cathedral of St. man to ever serve in that offi ce. He 11:00 - 11:45AM Meeting with all Clinic The Catholic University of Amer- John the Baptist on February 23, is also the fi rst Paterson bishop to Participants McLean Hall ica in Washington, D.C. where he 1978. hold the title of Bishop Emeritus. He received his Licentiate in Sacred During his years as a priest, he served as ordinary of the diocese for 12:00 - 1:00PM Lunch Brockway Hall Theology. He was awarded a doc- also served as parochial vicar of St. 26 years until his retirement in 2004. torate in Church Law there in 1954. Brendan Parish in Clifton, N.J., Our During his episcopacy, he estab- 1:30 - 4:45PM Clinic participants - Men - Tuttle South Upon return to the diocese, he was Lady of the Lake in Sparta and St. lished 12 new parishes, ordained 91 opening meeting / drills Women - Tuttle South appointed assistant chancellor and Paul in Clifton, where he served as priests and 179 permanent deacons secretary of the diocesan Tribunal. pastor for 10 years until his appoint- and confi rmed more than 100,000 5:00 - 6:00PM Dinner Brockway Hall He was named secretary to Paterson ment as Bishop of Paterson. He was Catholics. On the occasion of the Bishop James Navagh in 1963 and the only priest of the Diocese to have 50th anniversary of the establish- 6:30 - 10:00PM Group photo Tuttle South Common attended the Second Vatican Coun- ever been raised to the episcopacy. ment of the Diocese of Paterson, he Room of McLean Hall cil with him. In 1963, he was named He also enjoys the distinction of commissioned a full-scale history clinic participants - seminars: a Papal Chamberlain with the title of being both the youngest and oldest of the Catholic Church in northwest (gymnastics, Slet, medical forms, insurance) New Jersey, beginning with the Team building activity Church’s infancy in the 18th century and carrying through to the anniver- FRIDAY, JULY 29TH sary of the Diocese. This book “Liv- 7:30 - 8:30AM Breakfast Brockway Hall ing Stones” was authored by Monsi- gnor Raymond Kupke. 9:00AM - 11:45AM Clinic participants - drills Men - Tuttle South Over the years, Bishop Rodimer Women - Tuttle South has enjoyed a wonderful relation- ship with the Slovak community of 12:00 - 1:00PM Lunch Brockway Hall the diocese. On many occasions, he offered remarks in Slovak at various 1:30 - 4:45PM Clinic participants - drills Men - Tuttle South celebrations. He participated in the Women - Tuttle South 75th anniversary of the founding of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, presid- 5:00 - 6:00PM Dinner Brockway Hall ing at the jubilee liturgy at SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in Clifton on 6:30 - 10:00PM clinic participants - July 5, 1980. On that occasion, he drill practice (if needed) and Men - Tuttle South addressed the gathering in Slovak. Team building activity Women - Tuttle South He participated in the historic visit to the Paterson Diocese of the late Bishop Frank J. Rodimer, shown center, visited the home offi ce of SATURDAY, JULY 30TH Slovak Cardinal Jan Chryzostom the Slovak Catholic Sokol on February 25, 1992 to participate in the 7:30- 8:30AM Breakfast Brockway Hall Korec, S.J. of Nitra in 1992. Bishop cultural program honoring Cardinal Jan Chryzostom Korec, S.J., Rodimer presided at the Slovak Bishop of Nitra. Shown with His Excellency are, l-r, Cardinal Korec, 9:00AM - 12:00PM Clinic participants - drills Men - Tuttle South Mass celebrated by Cardinal Korec Editor Daniel F. Tanzone, then Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogor- Women - Tuttle South elec, F.I.C. and then Supreme President George J. Kostelnik. (Continued on page 13) 12:00 - 1:00PM Lunch Brockway Hall

1:30 - 4:45PM Clinic participants - Men - Russel Room exhibition practice Women - Trinity Chapel

5:00 - 6:00PM Dinner Brockway Hall

6:45 - 8:15PM Mass Eunice Kennedy Stadium Group photo Exhibition of Drills

8:30 - 11:00PM Nightly activities TBD

SUNDAY, JULY 31ST 7:30 - 8:30AM Breakfast Brockway Hall

9:00- 10:00AM Check out McLean Hall

Bishop Frank J. Rodimer, far left, is shown welcoming Cardinal Jan Chryzostom Korec, S.J. seated during the cultural program held at our home offi ce on February 25, 1992. Also shown on the photo, l-r, then Su- preme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., Rev. Raymond Pcolka, Michele Sipos, and an eleven-year-old, Scott T. Pogorelec, our organization’s current Supreme Secretary and CEO. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 15, 2016 PAGE 3

From the desk of the Supreme Secretary Bishop Jozef Halko Welcomed in New York City Freedom by Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C. “So if the Son sets you free, you will opportunity to demonstrate our re- be free indeed.” John 8:36 spect for the Nation’s Colors. Most Americans don’t know how the On Tuesday, June 14th, we at the fl ag should be properly displayed Home Offi ce celebrated an impor- and most people have no clue how tant day. It is a day that has become to respect the an annual tradition here. June 14h is fl ag when it’s “Flag Day” in the United States of no longer ser- America. Flag Day is important be- viceable. This cause we honor the American fl ag fl ag is more on the day of the fi rst Flag Resolu- than a piece tion, June 14, 1777. The Maritime of cloth but a Committee of the Continental Con- living entity, gress passed the Flag Resolution- it represents “Resolved: that the fl ag of the you and me. United States be made of thirteen As long as that stripes, alternate red and white; that fl ag is fl ying, we have freedom.” the union be thirteen stars, white Well put, I would say. in a blue fi eld, representing a new Every once in a while, please Constellation.” take the time out of your day to I know that when you read this honor our fl ag. Our veterans fought article, June 14th will be in the past. for this fl ag and all it represents. We But the reason why I am writing should honor them by showing our about this special day is important. respect. Quite frankly, it does not need to I would also like to take this op- be June 14th to celebrate Flag Day. portunity to congratulate Francis J. Honoring our fl ag and our nation is Risko of Lilly, PA on receiving the something that we should do every Frank S. Petruff Memorial Sports day. When reciting the Pledge of Al- Award at our 70th International legiance, we are not only honoring Bowling Tournament held in Buf- this enduring symbol of our nation, falo, NY. Francis is certainly de- but also honoring the brave men and serving of this tribute as he and women who fi ght for our freedom. his family have been loyal attend- It is people like Dave Latimer ees for many years at our Bowl- who remind us that honoring our ing Tournaments. Congratulations nation’s fl ag is still important. again and all the very best to you Latimer is a retired Navy vet and Brother Risko! the Commander of an American Finally, I would like wish all our Legion Post in Wisconsin. Each Sokol Dads a Happy Father’s Day, year, the American Legion holds a as we celebrate on Sunday, June The Most Rev. Jozef Halko, Auxiliary Bishop of Bratislava and delegate of the Slovak Bishops ceremony on Veterans Day to pay 19th. Happy Father’s Day Dad! Conference for the pastoral care of Slovaks living outside Slovakia, visited the Parish of St. John tribute to our veterans and prop- May God bless you all! Nepomucene in Manhattan to administer the sacrament of Confi rmation in Slovak to a class of erly retire any used fl ags brought to Until next time, everyone have a 36 young people on May 21. In the top photo from the right, Editor Daniel F. Tanzone is shown the post. Latimer said, “This is an great June! Zdar Boh! presenting Bishop Halko a copy of the newest edition of The Good Shepherd - Dobry Pastier, the annual publication of the Slovak Catholic Federation as well as a copy of our most recent edition of the Slovak Catholic Falcon. The Good Shepherd - Dobry Pastier had its beginnings at the New Slovenska”(beauties of Slovakia) at Park, West Miffl in, Pa. beginning York Slovak parish in 1919 when its then pastor, Father Stephen J. Krasula, later Monsignor, the offi ce of Slovak Consul General with children’s games and treats at became its fi rst editor. Over the years, the New York Slovak parish has given wholehearted sup- in New York, 801 Second Avenue, 12:30 p.m., Mass at 4 p.m., music port to the work of the Slovak Catholic Federation, which promotes and coordinates religious 12th Floor, New York City; exhibit for dancing begins at 6 p.m. activities among American and Canadian Catholics of Slovak ancestry. Shown on the photo dur- open to the public daily, call for ex- SUN.JULY 24 ing the presentation are, l-r, Anna Korcak, fi nancial secretary of our Sokol Assembly 182; Rev. hibit hours 212 286-8434, email: Q 86th annual Slovak American Stefan Chanas, parochial vicar of the parish, Dr. Mary Z. Gasparik, our Honorary Supreme [email protected]/www.mzv. Day hosted by the Federated Slo- Offi cer; and the Rev. Richard D. Baker, pastor of the parish and chaplain of Group 1. The gra- sk/nyc. vak Societies of Milwaukee at cious pastor of St. John’s, Father Richard D. Baker hosted a dinner on the evening of May 20 at JUNE 29-JULY 2 Croatian Park, 9140 South 76th the rectory in honor of Bishop Halko. Some of the guests present at the dinner are shown with Q 27th Sokolfest and 120th anni- St., Franklin, Wis. beginning with Father Baker and Bishop Halko, center left, on the lower photo. From New York City, Bishop versary of the founding of Sokol Mass celebrated at 12 noon, cul- Halko traveled to the Parish of SS. Cyril and Methodius in Mississauga-Ontario Canada where USA - Slovak Gymnastic Union tural program at 2:30 p.m., Slovak he was scheduled for a confi rmation visit. A native of Bratislava, Bishop Halko was born there Sokol at Kennywood Park and culinary specialities, games and in 1964. On July 4, 1994 he was ordained to the priesthood. Following ordination, he pursued the Twentieth Century Club, Pitts- entertainment, free admission, for graduate work at the Pontifi cal College of the Holy Cross - Santa Croce in Rome where he burgh, Pa. for information call 973 information call Betty Valent 414- received a doctorate in Theology in 1990. He has authored a number of scholarly works in the- 676-0280, www.sokolusa.org. 425-6137. ology and history and is currently working on a new and updated biography of Father Joseph JULY 8-9 JULY 29-31 Murgas. On January 31, 2012, Pope emeritus Benedict XVI appointed him Auxiliary Bishop of Q Quarterly meeting of the Su- Q Annual Pierogi-Pirohy Fest, Bratislava. He was ordained to the episcopacy on March 17, 2012 at the Cathedral of St. Martin preme Board of Directors in Wil- hosted by the Whiting Robertsdale in Bratislava. Bishop Halko is the nephew of Dr. Mikulas and Nadezda Halko of Mount Kisco, kes-Barre, Pa. Chamber of Commerce in down- N.Y., our Sokol and Slovak cultural activists. JULY 8-10 town Whiting, Ind. featuring Polish Q 29th International Softball Tour- and Slovak folk ensembles, culi- at 7:30 a.m. at Holy Name of Jesus nament at Kirby Park Fields, Wil- nary specialities, games and exhib- Church, 1950 Barnum Ave., Strat- kes-Barre, Pa. its, Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to Sokol Calendar ford, Conn., breakfast to follow in SAT.JULY 16 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. the parish center, for additional in- Q 43rd annual Summer Festival for additional information visit SUN.JUNE 26 Q Annual picnic of SS. Cyril and formation call John Tkacik, record- hosted by the Sisters of SS. Cyril www.pierogifest.net or call toll free Q Slovak Day Picnic hosted by Methodius Parish of Reading, Pa. ing secretary at tel. 203 336-9703. and Methodius at their Mother- 800 659-0292. the Cleveland Slovak Radio Club at St. Benedict’s Grove, 4541 Mor- FRI.JULY 1 house, Villa Sacred Heart, Dan- Q 32nd annual Czechoslovak Fes- at the Slovak Sokol Camp, 2069 gantown Rd, nine miles south of Q Sokol USA men’s and women’s ville, Pa. beginning at 10:30 a.m. tival Picnic at Ehlert Park, 4400 Royalwood Rd.,between State Reading on Route 10, Plowville, indoor volleyball tournament cel- concludes with 5 p.m. Mass in the Elm Ave., Brookfi eld, Ill. 11 a.m. to and Broadview Rd., Broadview Pa. 12 noon to 6 p.m. ebrating 120 years of Physical Basilica of SS. Cyril and Metho- 5 p.m., free admission; for informa- Heights, Oh. 12 noon to 8 p.m., ad- WED.JUNE 29 Fitness at Baldwin High School, dius. tion call Richard Grosser 708 485- mission $4.00 at the gate, music by Q Annual Assembly 9 patronal Pittsburgh, Pa. contact tyatch18@ THURS.JULY 21 3357. The Frank Moravcik Band, for info Q 93rd annual Pittsburgh Slovak feast day observance honoring SS. gmail.com (Continued on page 5) call: 440 886-4828. Peter and Paul beginning with Mass Q Opening of the art exhibit “Krasy Day observance at Kennywood PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 15, 2016 REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God... and Slovak life

Annual Pierogi-Pirohy Fest set Stefan Chanas, parochial vicar of the Parish of St. John Gospel for the Twelfth Sunday for July 29-31 in Whiting, Ind. Nepomucene-St. Francis Xavier Cabrini in New York of the Year - June 19th Continuing in a time-honored Midwest Slavic tradi- City as principal celebrant. Priests of Slovak ancestry tion, this year’s annual Pierogi-Pirohy Fest is scheduled from the area will concelebrate. Following the liturgy, a Luke 9:18-24 for the weekend of July 29-31 in downtown Whiting, luncheon featuring traditional Slovak culinary speciali- Ind. This community, rich is Slavic traditions, is located ties will be available. Afternoon Marian devotions at the A reading from the holy Gospel just about a 20-minute drive from Chicago. The festival Rosary Walk will conclude the pilgrimage. The Slovak according to Luke celebrates the pan-Slavic love of the culinary speciality, Day pilgrimage is under the direction of the priests of Pierogi in Polish, Pirohy in Slovak. The popular summer the Oratory of St. Philip Neri located in Tappan, N.Y. Once when Jesus was praying in solitude, and the disciples were with him, festival, which attracts more than 200,000 visitors each The oratory includes fi ve priests from Slovakia who he asked them ”Who do the crowds say that I am?” They said in reply, year, is presented by the Whiting Robertsdale Chamber minister to the needs of Slovaks in a number of parishes. “John the Baptist; others, Elijah still others One of the ancient prophets of Commerce. This year’s festival opens on Friday, July A bus departing from New York’s St. John Nepo- has arisen/” Then he said to them, “But who do you say that I am? Peter 29 at 11 a.m. and concludes at 10 p.m. Saturday’s hours mucene parish has been planned if there is suffi cient said in reply, “The Christ of God.” He rebuked them and directed them not are also 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday’s hours are 11 a.m. to interest. The bus will depart from the church, located at to tell this to anyone. He said The Son of Man must suffer greatly and be 5 p.m. the corner of 66th Street and First Avenue in Manhattan rejected by the elders, the chief priests and the scribes and be killed and The festival is quite a unique experience, jam packed 8:30 a.m. For additional information on the pilgrimage on the third day be raised.” Then he said to all, “If anyone wishes to come with street vendors selling food, drinks and fun novelty or the bus, call Jozef Bilik at tel. 718 463-2084 or Maria after me he must deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me items such as t-shirts, along with imported arts and crafts Bozek at 347 612-1934. For whoever wishes to save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life from Poland and Slovakia. There is a Polka Dance Off for my sake will save it.” contest judged by Mr. Pierogi and Ms. Paczki. Entertain- Fr. Richard D. Baker to lead Pilgrimage The Gospel of the Lord. ment is provided daily and include presentations by a in the footsteps of SS. Cyril and Methodius number of Polish and several Slovak folk ensembles from Our Group 1 chaplain, the Rev. Richard D. Baker, all across the midwest. Among the colorfully attired en- pastor of New York’s historic parish of St. John Nepo- Gospel for the Thirteenth Sunday sembles celebrating the music and dance traditions of the mucene, affectionately known as New York’s Slovak various regions of Slovakia are the Lucina Slovak Folk basilica, will host a Holy Year of Mercy tour to Slovakia of the Year - June 26th Ensemble of Cleveland, Oh. under the direction of Tom titled a “Slovak Faith and Heritage Tour in the Footsteps Ivanec; the Sarisan Slovak Folk Ensemble of Detroit, of SS. Cyril and Methodius.” In addition to Slovakia, Luke 9:51-62 Mich. under the direction of Milan Straka, the Veselica the tour will visit Austria and Hungary. The tour departs Slovak Folk Ensemble of Chicago and the Vychodna Slo- from New York’s JFK International Airport on Friday, A reading from the holy Gospel vak Dancers from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Our own September 30 and returns on Tuesday, October 11. The according to Luke Glory to you, O Lord. Supreme Assistant Physical Director Dusan Dorich has tour will include English speaking guides in Austria, been active in the Vychodna Dancers for many years and Slovakia and Hungary. When the days for Jesus’ being taken up were fulfi lled, he resolutely deter- currently serves as the troupe’s executive vice president. The pilgrimage will include a full day tour of the mined to journey to Jerusalem, and he sent messengers ahead of him. On The dancers perform from 2 to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Imperial Capital of Vienna, once the center of the Aus- the way they entered a Samaritan village to prepare for his reception there, from 12 noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday. An enjoyable celebra- tro-Hungarian Empire of which the Slovaks were a part. but they would not welcome him because the destination of his journey tion of Slovak and Polish traditions and culture is assured. Vienna is one of Europe’s most historic and picturesque was Jerusalem. When the disciples James and John saw this they asked, For additional information this year’s festival, visit the of- cities. The tour will then proceed to Slovakia’s sparkling “Lord, do you want us to call down fi re from heaven to consume them?” fi cial Pierogi Fest website: www.pieerogifest.net or call capital city of Bratislava on the picturesque Danube Jesus turned and rebuked them, and they journeyed to another village. As toll free 800 659-0292. River, visiting the historic castle, its palaces and the Ca- they were proceeding on their journey someone said to him, “I will follow The Slovak community in Whiting has been active thedral of St. Martin where Mass will be celebrated. The you wherever you go.” Jesus answered him, “Foxes have dens and birds of for more than a century. Two Slovak parishes were estab- tour will enjoy the area’s historic wine tour of the Small the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has nowhere to rest his head.” And lished there. St. John the Baptist Parish was established in Carpathians, visiting cultural sites and visiting a pottery to another he said, “Follow me.” But he replied, ”Lord, let me go fi rst and 1899. A second parish, Immaculate Conception followed and ceramics factory. Visits to Trnava, known as “The bury my o father.” But he answered him, “Let the dead bury their dead. in 1921. At one time, St. John’s was among the largest Rome of Slovakia” due to its numerous churches; the But you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.” And another said, “I will Slovak parishes in America with a parochial school at- great city of Nitra, the center of the mission of SS. Cyril follow you, Lord, but fi rst let me say farewell to my family at home.” To him tended by more than 1,000 students. This parish continues and Methodius which is Slovakia’s oldest diocese as Jesus said, “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left to be active. The pastor of Immaculate Conception, the well as a visit to the country’s national shrine dedicated behind is fi t for the kingdom of God.” late Rev. John Lach was a fi rm believer in education and to its Patroness, Our Mother of Sorrows at Sastin are The Gospel of the Lord. the promotion of Slovak culture. He served as pastor for also on the program. many years until his death in 1960. In the late 1920s, he From western Slovakia, the tour will continue east organized what was known as Father John Lach’s Chil- on to Levoca, Spisska Kapitula, Kezmarok and Stara Our 2016 Fraternalist of the Year Program dren’s Band. The band grew to such acclaim that they Lubovna. A highlight of the tour will be attending Mass performed at the White House in Washington for Presi- celebrated by Father Baker in his family’s ancestral Salutes Volunteerism and Outreach dent Herbert Hoover. From 1926 until its closing in 1985, church in the village of Starina, a quaint hamlet near There are two words which their own pleasure in seeing their Immaculate Conception School was staffed by the Sisters the Polish border. The group will also visit the region come to mind when referring to projects succeed. Well, now is of SS. Cyril and Methodius. For many years, the school of the High Tatras and will include rafting on the Du- the fraternal benefi t system as the time to look among our ranks included a ninth grade, a rarity among parish parochial najec river, which forms the natural boundary between opposed to the commercial life and fi nd such individuals so that schools. Local lodges of all our Slovak fraternals have Slovakia and Poland. Visits will also be made to Presov insurance industry. Service and the entire organization can cel- been active in both parishes. Our own Wreath 81 contin- and Kosice. outreach beautifully describe ebrate their efforts. ues its fraternal activity in the area. From Kosice, the tour will travel to the Hungarian what a member of a fraternal Since 1985, our organization city of Budapest on the Danube River. The beauty and organization is all about. A true has recognized fraternal leader- Traditional Marian Pilgrimage in richness of the Hungarian capital with its great artistic fraternalist is committed to a ship among us by selecting an West Haverstraw, N.Y. on August 14 and cultural centers will be enjoyed. A full day tour will variety of outreach and service individual member who mirrors The annual Slovak Day pilgrimage hosted by the include a visit to Buda hill - the Royal Palace which projects which are committed the high ideals of the fraternal area Slovak parishes and local fraternal lodges of the First houses a museum and art gallery, the Matthias Church, to his or her local community, benefi t system of which the Slo- Catholic Slovak Union and the Slovak Catholic Sokol is the royal coronation and wedding church as well as a parish or neighborhood. Frater- vak Catholic Sokol is a part. We scheduled for Sunday, August 14 at the Marian Shrine of visit to Gellert Hill for a panoramic view of the city. nalists are pleased to serve oth- ask our members to submit the Our Lady Help of Christians located on Filors Lane in The tour returns to New York on Tuesday, October ers with a spirit of giving and names of individuals who should West Haverstraw, N.Y. The annual event recalls the tradi- 11. The cost of the tour is $2,899 all inclusive, based on sharing. For the past almost 111 be considered as our Fraternalist tion of pilgrimage in Slovakia around the feast of the As- double occupancy. The single supplement is $350. Tour years, the Slovak Catholic Sokol of the Year. sumption of Our Blessed Lady. The scenic setting of the includes round-trip air transportation from New York, and its membership have striven Fraternalism is unique and has Marian Shrine, located on the banks of the Hudson River four star hotels, daily breakfasts and dinners with visits to to mirror such a philosophy of served an important purpose in makes for a perfect summer Sunday event. museums and guided tours included. Plan to join Father life. There are countless individ- American life. The fi rst frater- This year’s pilgrimage held during the Jubilee Year Baker and be a part of this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity ual members who labor on behalf nals were organized just prior to of Mercy as proclaimed by Pope Francis, begins with the to visit Slovakia, Austria and Hungary . For additional of others with a quiet spirit of the Civil War. These organiza- sacrament of reconciliation(confessions) in Slovak and information on this historic tour, feel free to call the rec- service. Often such individuals tions were founded to serve their English at 10 a.m. At 11 a.m. a concelebrated Mass will be tory of St. John Nepomucene Church in New York City are behind the scenes members offered in Slovak at the outdoor shrine altar with the Rev. at tel. 212 734-4613. Deadline for reservations is July 15. who seek no recognition beyond (Continued on page 13) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 15, 2016 PAGE 5

29th International Softball Tournament Sokol Bishop John S. Pazak named new set for Kirby Fields in Kingston, Pa. Byzantine Eparch in Phoenix, Ariz. by James C. Matlon Calendar On May 7, Msgr. Walter Erbi, charge d’affaires at the Vatican Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics (Continued from page 3) nunciature in Washington, D.C. announced that Pope Francis had appointed the Most Rev. John S. Pazak, C.Ss.R. as the new Bishop This year’s annual international PA 18701. The telephone number FRI.AUG.5 Softball Tournament is scheduled at the hotel is (570) 825-6477. You of the Bzantine Catholic Eparchy - Diocese of the Holy Protection Q Annual Iron Pigs game night out of Mary with headquarters in Phoenix, Arizona. Bishop Pazak was for the weekend of July 9th through must however call me at (973) 647- hosted by Group 10 beginning at 7 the 10th. The site for this year’s 8551 to reserve your rooms. As in transferred from the Eparchy of SS. Cyril p.m., members of Group 10 lodges and Methodius for Slovaks of the Byzantine event will be the past, the Supreme Assembly should contact their respective local Kirby Park managed by the Tournament Direc- Rite in Canada with headquarters in Toron- Assembly. to. Bishop Pazak had served as the Eparch Fields located tor will cover the cost of the rooms. AUG.13-15 at 280 Market (4 participants per room) Plans are of the diocese since 2001. Bishop John suc- Q 62nd annual Holy Dormition ceeds Bishop Gerald N. Dino whose retire- Street, Kings- in the works to have a Saturday (Assumption) Pilgrimage hosted ton, Pa. Our evening buffet dinner. ment was accepted by Pope Francis. by the Sisters Servants of Mary A native of Gary, Indiana, Bishop John 2016 tourna- I am sure that the Group 1, Pas- Immaculate at St. Mary’s Villa, ment head- saic, NJ, will all be prepared to de- was born there August 13, 1946, the el- Sloatsburg, N.Y. for information dest child of the late Johanna and Stephen quarters will be fend their title from the last tourna- call Sister Kathleen 845 753-2840, at the Genetti ment. We are attempting to make Pazak. The bishop’s paternal grandparents [email protected], begins Saturday emigrated to the United States from the Hotel & Con- arrangements to have a Holy Mass at noon and concludes on Sunday ference Center located just minutes of Obligation for Sunday held at region of Zemplin in eastern Slovakia. He at 4 p.m. was baptized and chrismated on September 8, 1946 at St. Michael’s from the fi elds. Kirby Park on Saturday afternoon, SUN.AUG.14 This year we have replaced our during a formal break in our tourna- Byzantine Catholic Church in Gary. He was a 1964 graduate of the Q 10th annual Mahoning Valley Andrean High School in Merrillville, Ind. The school is conducted women’s team competition with a ment competition. Slovak Fest on the grounds of Our co-ed division. We will also have Information may also be found by the Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius and the Basilian Fathers. Lady of Sorrows Parish(St. Mat- After high school, he entered the Redemptorist novitiate at Desoto, our normal men’s team division. As on the Slovak Catholic Sokol web- thias Church grounds),2800 Shady in the past, we will allow groups to site. All tournament entry forms Missouri and after a year of prayer and discernment, he made his Run Road, Youngstown, Oh., 12 fi rst profession of religious vows on September 14, 1965. He be- submit up to four (4) teams. must be returned to me with their noon to 8 p.m., for information This year’s competition will be- entry fee per team, no later than gan his academic and spiritual formation at St. Alphonsus College in contact Loretta Ekoniak at tel.330 Suffi eld, Connecticut, where he received his undergraduate degree gin at 8:30 am on Saturday July June 10th. Please make your checks 549-3760 or loretta.ekoniak@ 9th and will continue throughout payable to: Slovak Catholic Sokol in 1969. He compleed his theological studies at St. Paul University gmail.com. in Ottawa, Canada. On May 21, 1972, he was ordained a Deacon by the day. We will utilize up to three - Sports Account and send to my Q New York-New Jersey area Slo- fi elds throughout the day with the home address at: 6 Academy Drive Bishop Michael Rusnak, C.Ss.R. at Nativity of the Mother of God vak Day pilgrimage at the Salesian Cathedral in Toronto. On August 27 of the same year, he was or- Semi-fi nal and Final games sched- East, Whippany, NJ 07981. This Shrine of Our Lady Help of Chris- uled for Saturday evening. As in the year the cost of each team’s entry dained a priest at his home parish of St. Michael’s in Gary by Bishop tians, Filors Lane, West Haver- Emil J. Mihalik, Bishop of the Byzantine Catholic Diocese of Parma. past we will use a double elimina- is $400.00 before the deadline date straw, N.Y., confessions beginning tion format. and $450.00 per team after the June Following his priestly ordination, Bishop John served in various at 10 a.m., outdoor Mass at 11 a.m. Byzantine Catholic parishes in both Canada and the United States. Lodging will be the responsibil- 10th date. followed by a luncheon, conclud- ity of each group. The necessary ar- If you have further questions In 1987, he was appointed director of Redeemer House in Toronto. ing with Marian devotions at 2:30 During these years, he reestablished his connection with the Eparchy rangements have been made at the or concerns please do not hesitate p.m. Genetti Hotel & Conference Cen- to contact me directly on my cell of SS. Cyril and Methodius serving at the Slovak Byzantine Catholic Q Wreath 81 annual indoor Sum- parishes in Oshawa, Saskatoon and Winnipeg. ter, however you must contact me phone (973) 647 – 8551. Looking mer Picnic at the Sacred Heart to secure your team’s lodging be- forward to seeing you in Wilkes- On December 4, 2000, Pope Saint John Paul II named Bishop Rose Room, 1717 LaPorte Ave., John as the second Eparch of SS. Cyril and Methodius for Slovaks fore June 10th. The hotel is located Barre! Whiting, Ind. beginning at 12 noon, at 77 Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, Zdar Boh! of the Byzantine Rite in Canada. On February 14, 2001, the feast of call Audrey Filipek at tel. 219 659- SS. Cyril and Methodius on the Latin Rite calendar, Bishop John re- 6444, deadline for reservations is ceived Episcopal ordination at the Slovak Cathedral of the Transfi gu- Rules - 2016 August 7th. ration in Markham, Ontario, Canada. Consecrators included Ukraini- 1. Entrance Fee: Completed roster and $400.00 per team. ($450.00 AUG.19-21 an Archbishop Michael Bzdel, C.Ss.R., metropolitan Archbishop of after deadline) Q 60th International Golf Tourna- Winnipeg; Bishop Milan Chautur, C.Ss.R., Bishop of the Byzantine 2. Team Roster: Limited to 15 members who must be at least 14 ment at Treasure Lake Resort, Du- Eparchy of Kosice in Slovakia and Bishop Basil M. Schott, O.F.M., years of age by the fi rst day of the International Softball Tournament. Bois, Pa. then Byzantine Bishop of Parma, Ohio. 3. Double Elimination Tournament: Men and Co-Ed division with a SAT. SEPT.10 Bishop John has faithfully served for the past 15 years as head maximum total of four per Group. The four teams can be any combination. Q 41st annual Sokol Golf Open of the Eparchy of SS. Cyril and Methodius. He has been active in (Men or Co-Ed) benefi t hosted by Assembly 28 at the religious and cultural life of the Canadian Slovak community. He 4. Slow-Pitch: Amateur Softball Association rules will be used for Blissful Meadows Golf Course, has participated in many activities in the United States as well. He the tournament. Maximum of (10) ten players and a minimum of 8 in the Douglas, Mass. has celebrated the Byzantine liturgy opening the annual New Jersey fi eld per inning. A designated hitter and extra hitter can be used, a maxi- WED.SEPT.14 Slovak Heritage Festival in Holmdel on several occasions. mum line-up of 12 batters per team. Minimum Arc of 6 ft and maximum of Q Biennial convocation of the Con- We extend our prayerful best wishes to Bishop John as he be- 12 ft as listed in the ASA Rules. ference of Slovak Clergy, Holiday gins his new ministry in the Byzantine Catholic Diocese of Phoenix. All teams will play with a 12-inch fl ight restricted softball. Inn, Boardman, Oh. This Eparchy serves Byzantine Catholics in thirteen western states. 5. No metal cleats or “double wall” bats will be allowed on the SUN.SEPT.24 Pope St. John Paul II established the Eparchy of the Holy Protection fi elds. All bats will once again be provided. Player misuse will result in Q 81st annual Sokol Day picnic of the Mother of God in December 1981. The Eparchy was canoni- disqualifi cation from the game. hosted by Group 7, “Rev. Joseph cally inaugurated in March 1982. The Eparchy was originally hea- 6. A meeting with all captains and the head umpire will take place Murgas” at the Plains Pavilion, quartered in Van Nuys, California and later transferred to Phoenix on Friday evening or Saturday morning. Clark Lane, Plains, Pa. from 12 ten years ago. Bishop John will be solemnly installed as the fourth 7. Drinking and Smoking: There will be no drinking or smoking on noon to 6 p.m. Bishop of the diocese in the Byzantine Catholic Cathedral of St. Ste- the playing fi eld during the game. Q Annual Septemberfest hosted by phen in Phoenix on June 28. 8. Accommodations: Teams will be responsible for their own hotel the National Slovak Society Heri- Again, congratulations Bishop John - na mnohaja a blahaja lieta accommodations. The Slovak Catholic Sokol will make arrangements for tage Museum at the museum, 351 and Zdar Boh! reserving blocks of hotel rooms and securing reduced rates. Valley Brook Road, McMurray, Pa. 9. Meals: Meal arrangements will be based on game schedule and 15317, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Slovak number of participants. cooking and craft demonstrations, MON.OCT.3 10. Uniforms: The Tournament Committee recommends that all exhibits, refreshments and cultural Q Slovak heritage lecture program HOME OFFICE teams have uniforms that display Slovak Catholic Sokol and proper num- presentation; contact Sue Ondrejco hosted by the WPSCA, lecture by CLOSING bering. at 412 421-1204 for additional in- Lisa A. Alzo, genealogy expert on In observance of the 11. Mass: A Holy Mass will be attempted to be offered to the mem- formation. discovering your Slovak roots at Fourth of July holiday, the bers on Saturday afternoon at the softball fi elds to fulfi ll your Sunday obli- SUN.OCT.2 Mount Lebanon Public Library, 16 Home Offi ce will be closed gation. (weather permitting) Q 39th annual New Jersey Slovak Castle Shannon Blvd., Mt. Leba- on Monday, July 4. The 12. The Tournament will begin on Saturday morning and conclude Heritage Festival at Mercer County non, Pa. beginning at 7 p.m., free Home Offi ce will reopen for Saturday evening. The 10 run rule after 4 1/2 innings will be used in both Park, West Windsor, N.J. beginning admission. business on Tuesday, July divisions. Once a team reaches a 10 run advantage, the game is immediate- with exhibits at 10 a.m., Slovak OCT.22-23 5. Regular offi ce hours are ly stopped. All round robin games will have a time limit based on number Mass at 11 a.m., cultural program at Q 23rd International Basketball Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 of teams and number of fi elds available. 2:30 p.m., Slovak culinary speciali- and Volleyball Tournament at p.m. An enjoyable and safe ties throughout the day with music Barberton High School, Barber- Fourth of July celebration to for dancing and listening pleasure ton, Oh. all! Zdar Boh! until 7 p.m. PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 15, 2016

Lajcak becomes Slovakia’s offi cial Remember Father’s Coins Minted 6/20) & Cancer (6/21 to 7/22) candidate for UN Secretary General Day - June 19 since 8 B.C. * Longest day of the year occurs Another Father’s Day coming Sun- The development of coins for June 21st or 22nd Slovak Foreign and Euro- cessor to current UN Secretary day, June 19. money began in the 8th century B.C. * National Ice Tea Month pean Affairs Minister Miroslav General Ban Ki-moon by the Another occasion to present him with the Lydian people of ancient * Very popular month for weddings Lajcak has become the 11th end of October during Russia’s with a tie or shirt or socks or what- Asia Minor. * English tennis tournament Wim- candidate to announce for the presidency of the UN Security ever. Up to this time, gold and silver bledon is played during June position of United Nations Sec- Council(UNSC). But this year, along with whatever were used in the form of bars, not * Flag Day: June 14 retary General(UNSG). Of the UN-member states are eligible gift you present, take a few minutes coins. To purchase something, a slice * National Candy Month candidates, to send their nominations to the to remember some of the wonderful was cut from it and weighed. But * Father’s Day is celebrated on June seven come chairpersons of the UN General things he did for you besides help there was no way to make sure the 19 from eastern Assembly and of the UNSC. The feed, clothe, house, and educate you. bar’s purity or weight were uniform. * National Adopt-a-Cat Month Europe. No UN secretary general is appoint- Remember the time he - It was also cumbersome. UN secretary ed by the General Assembly for a * boasted you were the best kid in The Lydians made metal coins of 10 Commandments general has fi ve-year term, following approv- school a specifi c weight and design. They of Your Finances ever come al from the UNSC. At fi rst, there * watched behind a tree when you stamped them with a specifi c sym- 1. Thou shall not put out more from eastern are no distinctions between the went trick-or-treating bol that served as their guarantee. money than you take in. Europe in the votes of non-permanent and per- * taught you how to hold a bat and The practice caught on and spread 2. Thou shall spend money think- 71-year his- manent UNSC members, but lat- throw a ball like wildfi re - to coin a phrase. ing of your future as well as your tory of the international body. er on the votes of the permanent * surprised you with that bike or present. The Slovak Cabinet approved members become more powerful, computer when you knew the family Be Healthy and Wise 3. Thou shall remember that com- his nomination at its session on and consensus between the Unit- couldn’t afford it Want to keep healthy for years to pound interest is never retroactive. May 25. Minister Lajcak is well- ed States and Russia is essential. * slipped you that extra money come? 4. Thou shall not collect credit known within the American Slo- The UN General Assembly is when you went to camp Exercise, eat right, get suffi cient cards nor use them carelessly. vak community and has attended holding so-called informal inter- * took you and your friend fi sh- rest, read a bit, think occasionally, 5. Thou shall honor always thy many of our celebrations. views with candidates for the fi rst ing and have some good reason to get up debts and obligations. Another often mentioned po- time ever. This is based on Reso- * accompanied you to a real play every morning. 6. Thou shall develop a plan and tential candidate for Slovakia lution 321, which was passed in direct from Broadway spend money also on savings and was Jan Kubis, United Nations September 2015. The fi rst infor- * helped you with that hard math What is Horsepower? investments. Special Representative for Iraq mal talks were held in New York homework James Watt, inventor of the steam 7. Thou shall search for high inter- and former head of the United between April 12-14. * sat up with Mom until you came engine, described steam energy in est rates and a good return. Nations Assistance Mission in The second round of talks be- home from your fi rst date. terms that all, at the time, could under- 8. Thou shall live moderately and Afghanistan(UNAMA), who gan on June 7, with Lajcak also * let you borrow the car stand: horsepower. A horse walked not worship the god of materialism. also served as a former foreign taking part. Each candidate is * discussed your plans for the fu- 330 feet in one minute to hoist 100 9. Thou shall practice dollar-cost affairs minister(2006-09). Theo- given ten minutes each for an ture pounds of weight. Therefore, one averaging in your investments. retically, he could be nominated opening address in which they Sure, maybe there are other good horsepower would equal 33,000 foot 10. Thou shall obtain a fi nancial by a different member state, but explain their current vision con- things he did to remember. pounds. It still does today. education so as to be no one’s fool. that’s highly unlikely with re- cerning the future of the United Remember, then. And express - Loren Dunton, President spect to usual practices. Nations. Member states subse- your appreciation on Father’s Day. National Center The ministry said that it’s too quently then asked the candidates Two Essentials For Life What are the minimum essentials for Financial Education early to speak about Lajcak’s re- question. Reports from the UN of life?’ placement if he’s elected as the indicate that the presentation of Over and above such things as Canada-U.S. For new UNSG. The world should Minister Lajcak went very well. food, air, water, and a roof of some Goodwill fi nd out the name of the suc- We wish him well in his quest. kind over your head, one’s absolute In 1817, Canada and the United minimum needs are two: a comfort- States signed the Rush-Bagot Agree- able pair of shoes and a bed. ment, virtually demilitarizing the Why shoes and bed? Well, you’re 3,000 miles of border between the either in one or the other all your life. two nations. The anniversary date of the signing - April 28 - always falls June Fun Facts: within Canada-United States Good- * Birthstone: Pearl will Week, an observance initiated * Flower: Rose by Kiwanis International in 1928. * National Dairy Month This year, Canada-United States * Zodiac Signs: Gemini(5/21 to Goodwill Week was April 24-30.

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93rd Pittsburgh Slovak Day on July 21 at Kennywood Park Lodge Jottings SKS 2020 Committee- Seeking The oldest Slovak day observance the Main Pavilion. Every child par- Interested Members in the United States is set for Thurs- ticipating will enjoy a free treat. Also WHITING, IND. NOTE- in an attempt to meet the guidelines for member- day, July 21 at Kennywood Park in beginning at 2 p.m., entertainment Wreath 81 ship of the SKS 2020 Committee, within the restrictions set West Miffl in, Pa. This year’s 93rd for children will be provided on the Continuing in a fi ne fraternal tra- forth by the convention, the deadline for application has been annual Slovak Day of Western Penn- Main Stage by the “PAS” Jr. and dition, our Wreath will once again extended until June 30, 2016. sylvania will be an exciting oppor- Maly Ensembles and the “Pittsburgh hosts its annual Summer Picnic on During the 32nd Quadrennial Convention held in Pittsburgh, tunity to celebrate Slovak pride and Jr. Slovakians.” A concelebrated Slo- Sunday, August 14 beginning at 12 PA this past summer, the convention attend- traditions. Since 1923, the Slovak vak liturgy will be offered at the Main noon at the Sacred Heart Rose Room ees endorsed the creation of a SKS 2020 community in the Pittsburgh area Pavilion at 4 p.m. with priests of Slo- located at 1717 LaPorte Avenue in Committee to make recommendations in has gathered in the best traditions of vak ancestry from the Pittsburgh, Whiting. All members are welcome regards to the Slovak Catholic Sokol govern- American summer activities at Ken- Greensburg and Altoona-Johnstown to join us. The picnic will be hosted ing structure for the 2019 33rd Convention. nywood, a popular amusement park, dioceses participating. Following by our Wreath offi cers. Reserva- Over the next four years, the committees will for a day of fun and entertainment the liturgy, a vibrant repertoire of tions are necessary and can be made investigate fraternal organization best prac- celebrating Slovak culture, heritage Slovak music, songs and dance will by calling Audrey Filipek at tel 219 tices, review and compare similar fraternal and culinary traditions. This year’s be presented by the “Pittsburgh Area 659-6444 before August 7th. An en- governing bodies , identify legal and regu- observance will continue that time- Slovak Folk Ensemble”(PAS) and joyable afternoon has been planned latory requirements and open dialogue with honored tradition. the “Pittsburgh Slovakians.” Slovak and we look forward to seeing a you, the members of our organization. Each committee member Slovak Day at Kennywood is culinary specialities will be available good turn out of our members. In will participate in investigative meetings, engage the membership sponsored by the Western Pennsyl- throughout the day. At the Main Pa- addition, members are welcome to at large and assist in developing the recommendation report for the vania Slovak Day Association under vilion #5 an array of interesting and bring along a guest. A fun afternoon convention delegates. Per the 32nd Convention, the nine member the leadership of Dolores Sakal, Rev. cultural displays will be provided of good food, games along will tra- SKS 2020 Committee consists of the following individuals: Joseph A. Grosko and the Rev. Greg by our Slovak fraternals, as well as ditional Sokol fraternal fellowship is Majda. Kennywood Park was select- the popular “Kroj” Slovak National planned. Chairperson- Julie Ann Dobbs ed as the venue for the annual Slo- Costumes Exhibit. In keeping with our traditional Members- vak Day observance due to its easy The cost of tickets are $25 for Fun Care and Share project, our Wreath • Supreme President access via the streetcar line from all Day General Admission, $15 for is a proud sponsor of our local food • Supreme Secretary regions of western Pennsylvania. those age 55 and older, plus a coupon pantry. Therefore, we are asking our • Three group presidents Over the years, the event continues will be available for those 70 years of generous members to bring along • Three members at large to support various non-profi t Slovak age and older to be paid at the gate. monetary donations which will be organizations. For additional information on this earmarked for this worthwhile com- The convention set the committee member guidelines to limit Slovak Day includes music, food, year’s 93rd Annual Slovak Day, con- munity project. membership to no more than one member per group and prohibits dancing, displays and children’s ac- tact the Chairwoman Dolores Sakal Our offi cers, President Josie Bo- any additional Supreme Offi cers or employees of the Slovak Catho- tivities beginning at 12:30 p.m. by at 412 243-0438. lek, Recording Secretary and Finan- lic Sokol from membership. cial Secretary Judy Strisko and Audi- In collaboration with the Supreme President, he and I will ap- tors, Dorothy Urbanek and Audrey point the additional 6 members to the committee by July 15, 2016. Group 10 fraternal outing set for Aug. 5 Filipek send warm wishes to our ill If you are interested in participating as a committee member, please Group 10, “Rev. Francis Sasinek” will host its annual summer sports and and homebound members. We miss submit a signed letter of application to me by June 30, 2016. The fraternal outing on Friday, August 5. Members of local Assemblies belonging all who because of poor health or committee membership request letter must include the following to Group 10 in the Lehigh Valley are invited to participate. The evening of distance cannot participate in our information: baseball will include attending an Iron Pigs game beginning at 7 p.m. The Iron meetings and social functions. You Pigs will be playing the Rochester Red Wings which is the top minor league are missed and remembered in our • Applicable experience affi liate of the Minnesota Twins. Group 10 Sokols and Sokolky interested in prayers. • Slovak Catholic Sokol involvement at the following attending the game should contact their local Assembly. Refreshments will be Our Wreath has enjoyed an active levels: Wreath/Assembly/Group/National available. fraternal past and we look to con- • Convention participation- number of conventions Come join us for what looks to be an enjoyable summer evening cel- tinue our activities in the future. Ours attended/last one attended ebrating good sportsmanship and Sokol fellowship. A good time is assured. is a proud history. It was on May 10, • A brief description of why you would like to be a member Zdar Boh! 1915 that a group of 38 Slovak wom- of the SKS 2020 Committee Susan Knoblauh, Group 10 Recording Secretary en met at St. John the Baptist Slovak the Parish in Whiting and organized Letters of interest may be sent to: Wreath 81. Our founders chose St. Julie Ann Dobbs Ann as patroness of the lodge. Pre- 5314 Agatha Turn viously, Assembly 111 had been es- Racine, WI 53402 tablished in May of 1913 under the Or via email attachment to [email protected] patronage of SS. Cyril and Metho- dius. Over the years, Whiting Sokols I am looking forward to chairing this committee and working and Sokolky actively participated in closely with you the members to ensure the success and longevity Sokol gymnastic, sporting and frater- of the Slovak Catholic Sokol. Feel free to connect with me via email ISSN: 0897-8107 nal activities locally as well as within if you have any questions related to this process. Zdar Boh! Established April 15, 1911 Group 4. In recent years, Assembly 111 was merged with Wreath 81. Fraternally yours, Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol So we look forward to seeing Julie Ann Dobbs Issued Bi-Weekly a good turnout of members at this SKS 2020 Committee Chairperson year’s picnic. Hope every is enjoy- Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor ing a safe and restful summer. Happy Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 4th of July to all! Fraternalist of the Year for NJ & NY members Zdar Boh! The New Jersey - New York Any Sokol member of either Annual Subscription Rates Judy Strisko United States $40.00 – All others countries $45.00 Fraternal Alliance, which rep- New Jersey or New York may Recording Secretary resents fraternalists in both the nominate an individual who in Garden and Empire States will their estimation is worthy of rec- POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, host its traditional Fraternalist ognition. A nomination form is Passaic, New Jersey 07055 OUR NEXT ISSUE of the Year program. Any mem- available by contacting our Edi- IS JUNE 29TH ber of the Slovak Catholic Sokol tor Daniel F. Tanzone at the home Member of the Catholic Press In keeping with our bi week ly residing in either New Jersey or offi ce. Deadline for the complet- Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's publishing schedule, the next New York may be considered ed application is September 1, Association of America issue of the Slovak Cath o lic for this program. Consideration 2016. The individual selected as Fal con will be that of Wednes- may be given any individual the 2016 Fraternalist of the Year Proprietor and Publisher day, June 29th. Dead line for all member who through example will be honored during the an- SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL pho tos and in for ma tion for this and accomplishment provides nual meeting of the New Jersey P.O. Box 899 is sue will be Thurs day, June outstanding volunteer service in - New York Fraternal Alliance 23rd. View e-Falcon on our their local community. They are scheduled for October 13-14 in 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 website: www.slovakcatholicso- individuals who beautifully mir- Atlantic City, N.J. Members of Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 kol.org. Thank ing you for your ror traditional fraternal outreach the Fraternalist of the Year Award WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org con tin ued co op er a tion in this mat ter, I re main Zdar Boh! in their parish, their local com- Committee include Frederick M. Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor munity center or other outreach Durso, Theresa M. Kluchinski venues in which they are active. and Charlotte L. Androckitis. PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 15, 2016

sage, ice cream and much more All is in readiness for this year’s will be available. There will be Summer Festival in Danville, Pa. a variety of games for children and adults plus special attractions The 43rd annual Summer Fes- large Flea Market, a silent auc- such as raffl es, bingo and a cake- tival sponsored by the Sisters of tion, homemade baked goods, walk. SS. Cyril and Metho- handcrafted items, a The Summer Festival has been dius on the grounds book store, and religious a blessed opportunity for the Sis- of their Motherhouse, and Slovak articles and ters to keep in touch with former Villa Sacred Heart in books. There will be a students, their parents and fam- Danville, Pa. is sched- avariety of ethnic foods ily members; to reconnect with uled for Saturday, July such as Halusky and din- friends they’ve made over the 16. Activities begin at ner. In addition, Ameri- years, and to make new friends. 10:30 a.m. can picnic favorites such The day never seems long enough The festival will feature a as hot dogs, hamburgers, sau- for visitors to see all the people they had really hoped to see. Since this year’s Summer Fes- tival coincides with the Jubilee Year of Mercy, visitors will have the opportunity to pass through the Holy Door located at the Ba- silica of SS. Cyril and Methodius and gain the Holy Year indul- gence. In the Diocese of Har- risburg, Bishop Ronald Gainer designated the Basilica as a pil- grimage site. This Holy Door was offi cially blessed and opened on December 15, 2015 and will re- main open until the close of the Jubilee Year of Mercy in Decem- ber. In addition, festivalgoers will have the opportunity to visit the 31st World Youth Day graves of Father Matthew Janko- The theme of the 31st World Youth Days, scheduled for Krakow, Po- la, founder of the congregation land July 27-Auugust 1, 2016 is “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for they and Mother Mary Mihalik, the will receive mercy,” (Matthew 5:7). Sister Jean Marie Holup and Sister Denise Marie Fallat prepare fi rst general superior at the Sis- Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of baked goods. ters Cemetery on the grounds heaven(Matthew 5:3) and “Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see of Villa Sacred Heart. This year God”(Matthew 5:8) are themes for preceding Youth Days, which are go- marks the centennial of both their ing to be organized locally. In 2013 in Rio de Janeiro, Pope Francis said: deaths. “Look, read the beatitudes: that will do you good!” He asked the young The Summer Festival con- people to read the beatitudes again and to make them the action plan for cludes with the celebration of their lives. Mass, which satisfi es the Sunday World Youth Days were begun by St. John Paul II in 1986. The fi rst obligation at 5 p.m. in the Basil- World Youth Day was held in Rome. We have hosted World Youth Days ica of SS. Cyril and Methodius. in the United States on two occasions. For information on the 2016 World There is plenty of parking avail- Youth Day, visit www.worldyouthday.com/krakow-2016. able, including bus parking. The festival will take place rain or shine. An enjoyable afternoon is assured. For more information on this year’s festival, call Sister Barbara Sable at 570 275-3581, ext. 302.

Our Sokolka, Sister Mary Anne Nemec check on plants for sale at the festival.

Sister Teresa Urda and our Sokolka, Sister Loretta Marie Hrubec ready the Flea Market. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 15, 2016 PAGE 9

Dr. Thomas M. Check among those honored At the 74th Slovak Bowling Congress Dr. Larry D. Shinn urges students at Misericordia’s 90th Commencement to use liberal arts education to ‘live upstream’ Barberton’s Marty Underation takes home DALLAS, Pa. – Referencing an and professional studies,” Dr. Shinn Benediction at the undergraduate 31st SCS All Events Bowling Sweepstakes African parable, Larry D. Shinn, said. “Be among the villagers, who degree ceremony, and Thomas J. Our well-known Barberton