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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL – MEMBERSHIP 28,000 – HOME OFFICE: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Periodical Postage Paid at original entry of Passaic, N.J., 07055 and additional mailing offi ces VOLUME CII PASSAIC, N.J., MARCH 6, 2013 NUMBER 4985

Assembly 162 Hosts Patronal Feast Day Observance Our Sokol Walking Program Continues To Promote a Healthy Way of Life by Katie Swift Supreme Assistant Physical Directress I am again pleased to report that the participants of our popular Sokol Walking Program did another amazing job in 2012! It seems that our miles are getting better and better every year. In 2012, we have out-walked ourselves by four thousand miles. The total trekked by our walk- ers in 2012 amounted to a grand total of 95,559.1 miles. This was AMAZING! Way to go walkers!! I looked through my records and have found some interesting statistics. 92,607.29 was the to- tal miles trekked by our walkers in 2009. In 2010, the total miles walked totalled 89,815.81 miles. In 2011, our walkers trekked 91,448.75. Certain- ly these annual mile records of recent years are Assembly 162 hosted its annual Patronal Feast Day observance of SS. Cyril and Methodius on Sunday, February 10 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Clifton, N.J. The celebration began with Mass followed by a luncheon something to be proud of. I am so proud of our all walkers. and fraternal program honoring senior members. Some of the past honorees along with offi cers shown above in- I know that many of our walkers write to me and indicate that they cluded l-r, John Tomcho, Anthony Glodava, Attorney John D. Pogorelec, Jr., president of the Assembly; Supreme had a “bad” year and that they only walked 50 or so miles. As long as you Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C., who was the principal speaker; Msgr. John J. Demkovich, celebrant of are getting up and out that means that it was in fact a good walking year. the liturgy; our General Counsel, Attorney John D. Pogorelec, Dolores Daniel, Elsie Termyna, Albert Pogorelec, Each year we are pleased to welcome new walkers among us. In George Brincka, Ray Halupka and Joseph Glodava. 2012, Christine Toskovich of Group 1 and Annalise Romine joined our ranks. I am pleased to welcome these two Sokolky to our happy walk- Thoughts from our Supreme Chaplain ing family. I hope that they fi nd our group to be encouraging and a fun way to stay healthy. Selecting the 266th Supreme Pontiff Walking Milestones by Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic Each year as I prepare this annual report, new milestones are set by our walkers. Congratulations go out to the following who walked Why do we call the Pope the stands in the place of another. Pe- Holy Father? Catholics(and even over 3,000 miles in 2012. Way to go! Achieving this milestone were Vicar of Christ? Jesus gave an of- ter was chosen by the Lord himself non-Catholics) refer to the Pope as Brad Hoeck, Chris Romine and Lisa Hoeck, all of Group 4. fi ce uniquely to Saint Peter, the to be his vicar. He was not elected “Holy Father” The following have walked 2,000 miles in 2012: Michael Zelina fi rst of the Apostles, to be trans- by the other Apostles to preside or “His Holi- of Group 5, Joann Krisak of Group 1, Cindy and Rich Walkowiak, both mitted to the Successors of Saint over the Church. Jesus Christ spe- ness” because of Group 14, Kevin Zelina of Group 5, Bob Roepke of Group 1, Jen- Peter. A vicar is someone who cifi cally prayed for Peter. Now, the these terms nifer Romine of Group 4, Mellissa Golini of Group 5, Nathan Swift cardinals, under the guidance of the remind us that of Group 14, Paula Swoboda of Group 4 and Kristy Peterson, also of Holy Spirit, seek to choose the man the Pope is Group 4. whom the Lord has destined to be the universal The 1,000 mile mark was achieved by an even larger group of the next Pope. pastor of the walkers. These include: Ray Krafcik, Jr. and Martin Zemanek both of What do we mean by the term Church, into Group 5, Sister Linda Sevcik, S.M. and Larry Sevcik both of Group 8, “the power of the keys”? The Lord which Christ Dave Olinzock and John Benyak of Group 6, Katherine Zelina, Anasta- gave an offi ce uniquely to Saint wants to gather all the children of sia Krafcik, Matthew Zelina, Michelle Hiatt, John Zelina, Sue Naelitz, Peter. The “power of the keys” en- God into one (cf.John 11-53). The Joseph Zelina, and Michelle Mager of Group 5, Suzanne Zeman of trusted to him (cf.Matthew 16:19) Pope’s offi ce has an objective sanc- Group 4, Pat Kelly of Group 2 and Jane Krause of Group 1. Congrats represents this authority. By virtue tity about it, fl owing from its divine to all! of his offi ce, the Pope possesses su- institution. Who in the world walked 900 miles or more in 2012....yes these preme, full, immediate, and univer- (Continued on page 18) people! An awesome job. We salute the following: Glenice Zelina of sal ordinary power in the Church, Group 5, Victor Skvarla of Group 12, Noah Romine and Amber Radtke which he is always able to exercise of Group 4, Jeanne Bombara of Group 3 and James and Nancy Sankov- freely. Tibor T. Kovalovsky passes ich of Group 6. Why do we call the Pope the away in Florida at age 91 Over the years, I like to mention the names of Sokol walkers who Well-known Slovak Catholic Servant of the Servants of God? have accomplished some big feats. Hitting some mile markers is pretty Sokol fraternalist and former The Pope is the head of the Col- exciting. I am happy to announce the following: Congrats to John Be- Supreme Secretary, Tibor T. lege of Bishops. He serves those nyak who has completed over 35,000 miles; Melissa Golini, Michael Kovalovsky passed away peace- who serve. When Christ bestowed Zelina and Jeanne Bombara who have each walked 15,000 miles; Jen fully at age 91 on February 25 in special gifts on Peter, these were Romine, Lisa Hoeck, Katherine Zelina, Martin Zemanek, Glenice Ze- Bradenton, Florida where he was not to be considered or used as spe- lina and Melissa Deenan, all of whom have trekked 10,000 miles; Chris residing with his son. Funeral cial privileges for his own benefi t; Antosy, Kristy Peterson, Marge Kurta, Annie Pogorelec, Tricia Radke rites took place in Youngstown, rather, these special gifts were to and Brad Hoeck, who each have passed the 5,000 mile mark; and An- Ohio on March 4th. A complete be a means of serving others. The drew Peterson, Cindy Walkowiak, Amber Radtke, Annika Romine, obituary will appear in our next Pope’s life is spent in imitation of Gary Watkins and Robert Benek who have passed the 1,000 mile mark. issue. May our faithful Brother Jesus who came to serve and not to Thank you to all! be served. Sokol rest in peace. (Continued on page 14) Why do we call the Pope the PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 6, 2013

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In order to make the necessary preparations, members of Assem- bly 59 must be registered by their parents for the Easter Egg Hunt. Parents should call Nancy Fe- PAPAL TRANSITION - At exactly at 2 p.m. on Thursday, February 28, the portrait of Pope Bene- dor at tel. (570)406-9680, Butch dict XVI was removed, at the moment of the conclusion of his pontifi cate, from the wall of Epiphany Hvozdovic (570) 825-9584 or The 1,150th Anniversary of the School in Sayre, Pa. Our Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic, pastor of Epiphany Parish Renee Pizzella (570) 954-6480 is shown above removing the portrait of the now Pope-Emeritus. A brief prayer service followed with Arrival of SS. Cyril and Methodius indicating the member’s name in Slovakia, the land of our ancestors the children of the parish school. and age who will attend. We look SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 6, 2013 PAGE 3

age 10 and younger at the Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, Perryopolis, Pa. beginning at 1 p.m., to register call (724)736-8960. Q Semi-Annual meeting of Group 14, “St. Francis of Assisi” at the Slo- vak Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 East From the Desk of the Supreme Secretary Carson St., South Side, Pittsburgh, Pa. beginning at 11 a.m. Q 46th annual Eastern District Bas- My Fraternal View ketball and Volleyball Tournament by Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. hosted by Group 2 at Stratford High School, Stratford, Conn. beginning at 8:30 a.m. SUN.MARCH 24 Q Annual Easter Egg Hunt hosted by Assembly 59 at Hollenback Park, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. beginning at 1 p.m. PROMOTING A SECURE FUTURE CDs currently available. Also, your investment can grow rapidly since Q Assembly 34 patronal feast day Now that most of us have weathered the winter months, we there are no initial service, contract, transaction or premium fees. Every observance beginning with 9 a.m. can look forward to a change of season. Hopefully, the cold and snow dollar you pay in premiums goes directly into your annuity’s cash value Mass at the Church of SS. Cyril and of winter are behind us and we look forward to the warmth of spring. and earns interest immediately. Remember too that our annuities are tax- Methodius, Second Street and 13th Not only does spring bring warmth, the season brings us a new vitality deferred. For details and a brochure detailing our various annuity plans, Ave. N.E., Minneapolis, Minn., full and interest for the many and varied activities which our organization give a call to our Director of Sales and Marketing at tel.(888)381-5431 breakfast to follow in the Father Dar- will host in the coming months. With our seasonal change to Daylight or give us a call at the Home Offi ce. Remember that your investment in gay Memorial Hall. Savings Time combined with warmer temperatures, we will have more our annuity program has the full backing of a $60 million organization THURS.MARCH 28 hours of light to enjoy more outdoor activities. We have a busy year which has been doing business for nearly 108 years. Q Slovak Alliance of Greater Bridge- ahead, and I hope that you will make every effort to participate in some We have a busy sporting and fraternal season ahead. Plans are port meeting at Holy Name of Jesus of our various fraternal and sporting activities. at full speed ahead for our 46th International Slet which is scheduled School, 1950 Barnum Ave., Stratford, Our fi rst important activity ahead is the fi rst Quarterly Meet- for July 16-20 at Slippery Rock University in Slippery Rock, Pa. The Conn. beginning at 7 p.m., for infor- ing of the Board of Directors which will be held at the Home Offi ce, scenic campus is centrally located in Western Pennsylvania. I hope that mation call Marta Suychak (203)377- March 15-16. Our Directors will conduct the business of the meeting, our Group Physical Fitness Boards are busy preparing for competition 1874. which is the highest governing body of our organization between con- at this, our centennial observance of our national Slet tradition. Our Slets SUN.APRIL 7 ventions and review the 2012 results. I would ask that our Directors are unique and provide a wonderful opportunity for our youth to com- Q Annual Group 1 Bowling Tourna- make every effort to bring some new member applications with them. pete in gymnastics as well as in track and fi eld. Friendships made at our ment at Paul’s Bowling Academy, The Directors will also make important decisions and approve motions Slets remain for a lifetime. I know that many of our most active adult 377 Crooks Ave., Paterson, N.J. be- and recommendations from various committees which will affect our members began their active association with our organization at the Slet. ginning at 12:30 p.m., $20.00 per per- entire membership. I believe that this year’s meeting will meet with Interested young people, age eight and older, should contact their Group son includes refreshments following great success since great strides have been realized in helping to emerge Physical Fitness Board for details on how they can participate at this competition, for information call Eric stronger following the current economic crisis. The report on new mem- year’s Slet. Topczij (973)985-0134. bership looks very promising since we have engaged in hiring a profes- For our adults, the fi rst activity in the spring season will be our Q Wreath 81 meeting at the Sacred sional staff under the leadership of our Director of Sales and Marketing, 67th International Bowling Tournament scheduled for the weekend of Heart Rose Room, 1723 Laporte Brother Albert J. Suess, Jr., F.I.C.. A strong membership base will insure May 17-19 in Buffalo, N.Y. This is our oldest adult sporting event and Ave., Whiting, Ind. beginning at 1 a secure future for our organization which this year celebrates its 108th has been among our organization’s most popular. Our bowling tourna- p.m. anniversary. ments had their beginnings in the late 1940s under the direction of our APRIL 26-27 As we enjoy the beginning of the new spring season, the date then Supreme Sports Director, Frank S. Petruff. We recall the memory of MON.APRIL 8 of April 15th also looms in our minds. We all know that before that date, Brother Petruff with our annual Frank S. Petruff Memorial Sports Award Q Wreath 111 meeting with the theme we need to fi le a report of our tax situation to Uncle Sam. Tax time can given at our bowling and golf competitions. We hope to see many of “Easter Brought the Best Out of Us” be stressful for some, for others and I hope that most of our members our veteran bowlers from past tournaments as well as many fi rst-timers. at the American Slovak Home, 2915 fall into this category, it will be a time to enjoy a refund. If in fact a re- Complete details of this competition may be found in this issue. Re- Broadway, Lorain, Oh. beginning at fund is in order, have you given any thought to what you plan to do with member, the Deadline date for all entries is April 8th. 6:30 p.m. that extra cash? Oh sure, you could purchase that new couch, a new TV Finally, may I extend personal and offi cial sympathy and con- WED.APRIL 17 or an airline ticket to some exotic destination. As soon as you get that dolences to the family of Honorary Supreme Offi cer, Brother Tibor T. Q Assembly 86 of Port Griffi th, Pa. refund from Uncle Sam, it’s hard to stop your mind from racing. Sur- Kovalovsky, my predecessor who passed away on February 25 in Bra- meeting beginning at 7 p.m.at a site to veys say you’re not alone. Only four percent of Americans invest their denton, Florida. Brother Kovalovsky was a truly dedicated and hard- be announced. tax refunds, while two-thirds spend them right away. This year, why not working fraternalist. He devoted many years of faithful service to our SUN.APRIL 21 plan to invest your refund in helping to provide a more secure future organization in the Assembly, Group and serving as Supreme Secretary Q 7th annual Singles Bowling Tour- for you and your family. This year, why not invest in a Sokol annuity. from 1972 until 1991. At the 26th National Convention in New Haven, nament hosted by Assembly 78 at An annuity is a great investment in helping to keep you secure in your Conn. in 1991, he was elected an Honorary Supreme Offi cer. He was a the National Sokol Bowling Lanes, retirement years. true “giant” in the life of our organization. May he rest in peace. 613 Hillside Ave., Bethlehem, Pa. The Vantage Collection of Annuity Financial Growth Prod- Until next time, may God continue to bless our Lenten journey beginning at 1 p.m., call Fran Blanar ucts provide sound fi nancial protection and benefi ts. With all of our as we anticipate Holy Week, concluding with the great observance of (610)866-8381. Annuity plans, our interest rates are certainly more attractive than any Easter. Good health to all and peace be with you. Zdar Boh! APRIL 26-27 Q Most Holy Trinity Tag Sale in the parish hall, 15 Trinity Plaza, Yonkers, (973)432-8841. Catholic Sokol at the Home Offi ce in and Methodius Church Hall, 218 N.Y., Friday: 4-9 p.m., Saturday:9:30 Sokol Q Celebration commemorating the Passaic, N.J. Ackerman Ave., Clifton, N.J. begin- a.m. - 5 p.m., call (914)963-0270. 74th anniversary of the independence Q 21st annual Group 9 bowling tour- ning at 12:30 p.m. of the fi rst Slovak Republic at St. John nament at Richard Lanes, Richland, Q Assembly 59 meeting at the North Calendar Nepomucene Parish, 66th St. and Pa. beginning at 1 p.m. End Slovak Citizens Club, Wilkes- SAT.MARCH 9 First Ave., New York, N.Y., hosted SAT. MARCH 16 Barre, Pa. beginning at 12 noon. OUR NEXT ISSUE IS Q Assembly 182 St. Joseph’s Day Q Wreath 1 patronal feast day obser- by Assembly 1 of the Slovak League Q Annual Slovak Mass and Easter MARCH 20TH observance beginning with Slovak vance honoring St. Frances of Rome of America, beginning with Slovak Customs Breakfast hosted by Prince In keeping with our bi- Mass at 11 a.m. at the Church of St. beginning with 8 a.m. Mass at Holy Mass at 11 a.m. cultural program be- of Peace Parish at St. Adalbert Church, week ly publishing schedule, John Nepomucene, 66th St. and First Name Church, 1950 Barnum Ave., gins at 1 p.m. in the parish social hall. 160 South 15th St., South Side, Pitts- the next is sue of the Slovak Ave., New York, N.Y., luncheon and Stratford Conn. followed by gift- MON.MARCH 11 burgh, Pa., Rosary at 9:45 a.m., Mass Catho lic Falcon will be that fraternal program to follow in the par- bearing visits to home and health-care Q Wreath 111 meeting with the theme at 10 a.m., breakfast to follow, free of of Wednesday, March 20th. ish hall. bound members, call Eileen S. Wil- “May the Luck of the Irish be with charge, call (412)481-8380. Deadline for all photos and son (203)378-8837. us” at the American Slovak Home, Q Fraternalist of the Year dinner hon- SAT.MARCH 23 in for mation for this issue will Q SUN.MARCH 10 2915 Broadway, Lorain, Oh. begin- oring Cynthia M. Maleski by the Fra- Easter Bunny Breakfast hosted by be Thursday, March 14th. Q Annual Spaghetti Dinner hosted by ning at 6:30 p.m. ternal Societies of Greater Pittsburgh Assembly 16 and Wreath 22 at the View e-Falcon on our website: Group 1 at SS. Cyril and Methodius MARCH 12-14 at the Sheraton Station Square Hotel, Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 www.slovakcatholicsokol.org. Church Hall, 218 Ackerman Ave., Q Annual audit by the Supreme Pittsburgh, Pa., reception at 6 p.m., East Carson St., South Side, Pitts- Thanking you for your contin- Clifton, N.J. beginning at 4 p.m., Board of Auditors at the Home Offi ce dinner at 7 p.m., $65.00 per person, burgh, Pa. beginning at 9 a.m., $5.00 ued coop er a tion in this matter, $7.00 adults, $6.00 seniors and $4.00 in Passaic, N.J. for reservations call FCSLA home of- per person, advance reservations I re main Zdar Boh! children ages 6-12, children under MARCH 15-16 fi ce (800)464-4642. only; call Kathy (412)225-8233. - Daniel F. Tanzone Q Easter Egg Hunt hosted by As- age 6 are welcome free of charge; Q Quarterly meeting of the Supreme SUN.MARCH 17 Editor for tickets call Peter Walentowicz at Board of Directors of the Slovak Q Assembly 162 meeting in SS. Cyril sembly 25 and Wreath 15 for children PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 6, 2013 REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol and Slovak life of God ...

Cyril and Methodius, bridges tured. Special wine tastings will take place in Pezinok/ Gospel for the Fourth Sunday of Faith for Europe Modra where some of Slovakia’s fi nest white wines are (The following story appeared in the February produced and one in Eastern Slovakia where the coun- of Lent– March 10th try’s excellent Tojak wines will be featured. 27th issue of L’Osservatore Romano, the unoffi cial Luke 15: 1-3, 11-32 publication of the Holy See) The tour will feature fi rst class hotels and local Cyril and Methodius were “authentic precur- travel will include air conditioned buses with bathroom A reading from the holy Gospel sors of ecumenism, for they labored in service of facilities. English-speaking guides will be provided according to Luke unity and of the multiform fullness of the Church, as throughout the tour. “So now is the opportunity to meet the people and see the places you have heard about Tax collectors and sinners for so many years,” says Joseph T. Senko, who is our were all drawing near to listen to Jesus, Sokol of Assembly 16. Assistance will be provided for but the Pharisees and scribes those who want to know where their family roots are began to complain, saying, and English speaking drivers will be available to take “This man welcomes sinners them to local villages where family re-unions can be and eats with them.” arranged. So to them Jesus addressed this parable: ‘A man had two sons, and the younger son Those interested in this year’s tour should contact said to his father, Joseph Senko at (412)531-2990 during offi ce hours or ‘Father give me the share of your estate (412)956-6000 after offi ce hours or at jtsenko@aol. that should come to me. com for complete price and itinerary. So the father divided the property between them. Czech and Slovak History and After a few days, the younger son collected Culture Conference set all his belongings they made incarnate the spirit of the originally un- The National Czech & Slovak Museum & Library and set off to a distant country where he squandered his inheritance divided Church.” Cardinal Leonardo Sandri, Prefect in Cedar Rapids, Ia. will host a Czech and Slovak His- of the Congregation for the Eastern Churches, high- on a life of dissipation. tory and Culture Conference, April 26-27. Theme of the When he had freely spent everything, lighted this in an interview with our newspaper. The conference will be “Leaving or Staying: Personal Sto- occasion was a conference of studies held in Rome a severe famine struck that country, ries of 20th Century Czechs and Slovak.” and he found himself in dire need. at the Pontifi cal Oriental Institute and the Pontifi - What motivates people to leave or stay in their So he hired himself out cal Gregorian University on Monday and Tuesday, homeland? The conference will provide stories of peo- to one of the local citizens February 25th and 26th for the 1150th anniversary ple who made these decisions. How do their stories add who sent him to his farm to tend the swine. of the beginning of their mission among the Slavs. meaning and understanding to historical events? We And he longed to eat his fi ll of the pods It was clear from the different presentations, can ask ourselves what motivated our own immigrant on which the swine fed, including those of Dimitrios Salachas, Apostolic ancestors who made the decision to leave Slovakia and but nobody gave him any. Coming to his senses he thought, Exarch for Byzantine Rite Catholics in Greece, emigrate to the United States. Three oral historians will and of Bishop Viliam Judak of Nitra Slovakia, how ‘How many of my father’s hired workers discuss their groundbreaking studies conducted in the have more than enough food to eat, the work of spreading the faith - carried forth by United States and in Europe and consider how their the two brothers whom Blessed John Paul II pro- but here I am, dying from hunger. fi ndings add meaning to current immigration debates. I shall get up and go to my father claimed co-patrons of Europe - notably marked the Out-of-town guests may stay at the Hotel Kirkwood, and I shall say to him, construction of the Christian identity of the conti- which will provide a shuttle to the conference sessions. “Father, I have sinned against heaven nent by means of the creation of the Glagolitic al- For reservations call (319)848-8700. Conference ses- and against you. I no longer deserve phabet. Cardinal Sandri said: “The great intuition sion will be held at the recently restored museum lo- to be called your son; of Cyril and Methodius aided the Slavic peoples, cated in the Czech Village, 1400 Inspiration Place, S.W. treat me as you would treat one of your whom they had evangelized, to praise God in their in Cedar Rapids. For additional information on this hired workers.”’ So he got up and went back to his father. own tongue and in respect for their proper cultural conference, call the National Czech & Slovak Museum characteristics, at the same time insisting on the While he was still a long way off visit www.NCSML.org. For those able to attend, this his father caught sight of him, unity between all Christians, of the East and of the conference looks to be both interesting and informative. West, in the sole and universal Church of Christ. and was fi lled with compassion. He ran to his son, embraced him Their invitation remains today, for a dynamic vision WPSCA announces interesting and kissed him. of Catholicity as the symphony of the diverse litur- His son said to him, gies in all the languages of the world, as a harmoni- program ahead in Pittsburgh The Western Pennsylvania Slovak Cultural ‘Father, I have sinned against heaven ous chorus of different voices and pitches. The pro- Association(WPSCA) has an interesting and entertain- and against you; foundly human and universal spirit of their mission I no longer deserve to be called your son. ing program in the months ahead. is open to revival, a spirit fruitful for more profound But his father ordered his servants, WPSCA will host its 3rd Wine Tasting Afternoon examination.”(Editor’s note: This conference was ‘Quickly bring the fi nest robe on Saturday, April 6 at Sonoma Grille located at 947 called under the patronage of Cardinal Jozef Tomko and put it on him,’ Penn Avenue in the Cultural District of downtown Pitts- and Archbishop Cyril Vasil, Slovak prelates resident put a ring on his fi nger burgh beginning 1 p.m. The program will include appe- and sandals on his feet. in Rome.) tizers and live music. The tasting will feature one Slovak Take the fattened calf and slaughter it. red wine and two Slovak white wines for comparison to Then let us celebrate with a feast, Dates set for 10th Annual two American wines. The price is $30.00 for WPSCA because this son of mine was dead, Consular Tour to Slovakia members and $35.00 for non members, payable in ad- and has come to life again; INDIAN SUMMER or BABIE LETO in Slova- vance. Reservations will be taken on a fi rst come-fi rst he was lost, and has been found.’ Then the celebration began.” kia is a wonderful time to visit the country of our an- basis. For reservations call Joe at (412)531-2990 dur- cestors. The frantic days of summer, full of tourists and ing the day or Albina at (412)343-5031 in the evening. The Gospel of the Lord. visitors, are over and the tranquil beauty of Slovakia is Checks made payable to WPSCA may be sent to Manor yours to see and experience at your leisure. Oak Two, Suite 500, 1910 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA Pittsburgh’s Honorary Slovak Consul Joseph T. 15220. An enjoyable afternoon is assured. Gospel for the Fifth Sunday Senko and his wife, Albina, will escort this summer’s Slovak cuisine will be on display during a Slo- of Lent– March 17th 10th annual Consular Tour to Slovakia, August 24 to vak Cooking Demonstration set for Saturday, April 13 September 3. The tour will visit the three largest cities beginning at 1 p.m. in St. Gregory Byzantine Catholic John 8:1-11 in Slovakia, namely: Bratislava, the country’s capital; Social Hall located at 2005 Mohawk drive in Upper St. Kosice which is the 2013 Cultural City in the Euro- Clair, Pa. Chef Michal Sarisky of the Slovak Embassy A reading from the holy Gospel pean Union; and Presov, the Sister-City of Pittsburgh, in Washington, D.C. will demonstrate how to prepare according to John Pa. In each city, special activities and programs have recipes for traditional Slovak dishes available and ev- been planned. In addition, the tour will visit a number eryone will have a chance to sample the food he makes. Jesus went to the Mount of Olives. of historical manor houses, castles as well as famous The fee for the demonstration is $15.00 for members But early in the morning churches and shrines. In addition, this year an overnight and $20.00 for non-members and includes the cooking he arrived again in the temple area, and all the people started coming to him, stay at the famous spa at Trencianske Teplice where lesson, lunch and beverage and is payable in advance. one can relax with some health treatments, will be fea- (Continued on page 17) (Continued on page 18) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 6, 2013 PAGE 5 Life Insurance - The Key to Sound Financial Planning (Continued from page 2) The Defi nition of Immediate Family - The defi nition of the Immediate Family: your spouse, son, daughter, grandchildren, SOKOL HERITAGE brother, sister, parents or grandparents. “Sokol Heritage”, this campaign is established to provide to our current members and their immediate family members an opportunity to purchase affordable, quality and relatively Qualifying Permanent Life Insurance Plans by Age Groups – For Guarantee Issue easy to obtain life insurance. This outstanding offering is now available to March 15, 2013. This is a benefi t offered AgesAg es MaxMax FaceFace LegacyLegacy SingleSingle L Legacyegacy 3 L Legacyegacy 1100 LLegacyegacy 2200 L Legacyegacy LLifeife exclusively for our existing members and families of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, who currently AmountAmount PremiumPremium have a life insurance policy or annuity certifi cate in force. The Slovak Catholic Sokol is making this commitment to extend to our member’s immediate family an opportunity to not only gain 0 – 80 $10,000 X X X X X membership in the Society, but also to recognize the need to provide your family the important fi nancial benefi t of permanent life insurance coverage. Fraternal Benefi t Reduced Premiums – The Slovak Catholic Sokol is extremely proud of both, our Sokol Heritage and outstand- Legacy 10, Legacy 20 and Legacy Life ing fraternal programs. We are also aware that our current members and their families desire When purchased and qualifi ed as a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, the society will to have sound fi nancial protection throughout their lives. That is why we have developed this issue a 50% Fraternal Benefi t, that will be applied to reduce the fi rst year premium, all suc- exceptional membership benefi t that will focus on providing To accomplish these goals, the ceeding premium payments will be at the regular premium rates. society will not only provide a GUARANTEED ISSUE permanent life insurance certifi cate to Legacy Single Premium and Legacy 3 your loved ones, but also will provide a “Fraternal Benefi t” that provides a partial payment that When a new certifi cate is purchased and qualifi ed as a member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, reduces fi rst year premium*. We have structured our “Sokol Heritage” program to be as fl exible the society will issue, a “10% fraternal benefi t” that will be applied to reduce the total pre- as possible for our existing membership. As a valued member of the Slovak Catholic Sokol, you mium amount. can take advantage of this “limited time offer” to either increase your current permanent insur- ance coverage, or extend the same opportunity to an immediate family member. Taking Advantage of “Sokol Heritage” – Contact the Home Offi ce (800) 886-7656, the Sales & Marketing Offi ce (888) 381-5431 or SOKOL HERITAGE - GUIDELINES: contact your local Group or Assembly Offi cer and request a Life Insurance Application. You can fi nd information and premium rates regarding the Sokol Heritage Campaign on our web Qualifi cations to participate in the “Sokol Heritage” Fraternal Benefi t - site www.slovakcatholicsokol.org. An existing member in good standing of the Slovak Catholic Sokol with a current Perma- nent Life Insurance, Term Life Insurance or an Annuity Certifi cate, and their Immediate Family Due to the large reduction to the premium rates this campaign will not include a recom- Members. mender’s fee. PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 6, 2013 SOKOL HERITAGE CAMPAIGN EXTENSION SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 6, 2013 PAGE 7 SOKOL HERITAGE CAMPAIGN EXTENSION SokolHeritageͲLegacy10 SokolHeritageͲLegacy20

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12.77 10.77 11.20 9.20 36 17.46 15.46 16.05 14.05 20.22 18.22 17.55 15.55 36 11.32 9.32 10.46 8.46 13.09 11.09 11.42 9.42 37 17.91 15.91 16.45 14.45 20.73 18.73 17.93 15.93 37 11.60 9.60 10.70 8.70 13.42 11.42 11.67 9.67 38 18.38 16.38 16.85 14.85 21.25 19.25 18.37 16.37 38 11.90 9.90 10.95 8.95 13.76 11.76 11.95 9.95 39 18.87 16.87 17.27 15.27 21.79 19.79 18.88 16.88 39 12.20 10.20 11.21 9.21 14.11 12.11 12.28 10.28 40 19.38 17.38 17.73 15.73 22.34 20.34 19.48 17.48 40 12.52 10.52 11.50 9.50 14.48 12.48 12.67 10.67 41 19.90 17.90 18.18 16.18 22.90 20.90 19.96 17.96 41 12.85 10.85 11.79 9.79 14.85 12.85 12.99 10.99 42 20.42 18.42 18.65 16.65 23.48 21.48 20.45 18.45 42 13.19 11.19 12.08 10.08 15.24 13.24 13.32 11.32 43 20.95 18.95 19.12 17.12 24.08 22.08 20.95 18.95 43 13.53 11.53 12.38 10.38 15.65 13.65 13.66 11.66 44 21.49 19.49 19.60 17.60 24.71 22.71 21.47 19.47 44 13.88 11.88 12.69 10.69 16.09 14.09 14.01 12.01 45 22.03 20.03 20.10 18.10 25.36 23.36 21.99 19.99 45 14.23 12.23 13.01 11.01 16.55 14.55 14.37 12.37 46 22.58 20.58 20.63 18.63 26.03 24.03 22.52 20.52 46 14.60 12.60 13.35 11.35 17.02 15.02 14.74 12.74 47 23.15 21.15 21.18 19.18 26.70 24.70 23.07 21.07 47 14.98 12.98 13.71 11.71 17.51 15.51 15.13 13.13 48 23.76 21.76 21.74 19.74 27.39 25.39 23.64 21.64 48 15.39 13.39 14.08 12.08 18.02 16.02 15.53 13.53 49 24.40 22.40 22.31 20.31 28.10 26.10 24.23 22.23 49 15.83 13.83 14.46 12.46 18.55 16.55 15.95 13.95 50 25.08 23.08 22.92 20.92 28.81 26.81 24.85 22.85 50 16.30 14.30 14.86 12.86 19.09 17.09 16.40 14.40 51 25.78 23.78 23.54 21.54 29.52 27.52 25.48 23.48 51 16.79 14.79 15.28 13.28 19.64 17.64 16.86 14.86 52 26.50 24.50 24.18 22.18 30.27 28.27 26.13 24.13 52 17.30 15.30 15.71 13.71 20.23 18.23 17.34 15.34 53 27.23 25.23 24.83 22.83 31.07 29.07 26.79 24.79 53 17.83 15.83 16.15 14.15 20.87 18.87 17.84 15.84 54 27.98 25.98 25.49 23.49 31.97 29.97 27.47 25.47 54 18.39 16.39 16.61 14.61 21.59 19.59 18.36 16.36 55 28.75 26.75 26.16 24.16 32.99 30.99 28.17 26.17 55 18.96 16.96 17.08 15.08 22.40 20.40 18.90 16.90 56 29.55 27.55 26.85 24.85 33.91 31.91 28.90 26.90 56 19.57 17.57 17.57 15.57 23.17 21.17 19.47 17.47 57 30.38 28.38 27.57 25.57 34.86 32.86 29.66 27.66 57 20.21 18.21 18.08 16.08 23.97 21.97 20.08 18.08 58 31.23 29.23 28.30 26.30 35.84 33.84 30.47 28.47 58 20.89 18.89 18.62 16.62 24.82 22.82 20.74 18.74 59 32.12 30.12 29.04 27.04 36.83 34.83 31.33 29.33 59 21.61 19.61 19.17 17.17 25.70 23.70 21.45 19.45 60 33.04 31.04 29.78 27.78 37.85 35.85 32.22 30.22 60 22.37 20.37 19.74 17.74 26.62 24.62 22.19 20.19 61 33.98 31.98 30.55 28.55 38.88 36.88 33.15 31.15 61 23.18 21.18 20.33 18.33 27.59 25.59 22.99 20.99 62 34.95 32.95 31.34 29.34 39.97 37.97 34.15 32.15 62 24.04 22.04 20.96 18.96 28.63 26.63 23.86 21.86 63 35.97 33.97 32.16 30.16 41.11 39.11 35.21 33.21 63 24.96 22.96 21.63 19.63 29.75 27.75 24.80 22.80 64 37.04 35.04 33.04 31.04 42.32 40.32 36.33 34.33 64 25.96 23.96 22.36 20.36 30.96 28.96 25.81 23.81 65 38.15 36.15 33.96 31.96 43.57 41.57 37.50 35.50 65 27.03 25.03 23.14 21.14 32.25 30.25 26.89 24.89 66 39.30 37.30 34.92 32.92 44.86 42.86 38.68 36.68 66 28.18 26.18 23.98 21.98 33.63 31.63 28.02 26.02 67 40.50 38.50 35.93 33.93 46.19 44.19 39.94 37.94 67 29.41 27.41 24.88 22.88 35.09 33.09 29.24 27.24 68 41.75 39.75 36.96 34.96 47.56 45.56 41.31 39.31 68 30.74 28.74 25.84 23.84 36.65 34.65 30.59 28.59 69 43.06 41.06 37.99 35.99 48.98 46.98 42.85 40.85 69 32.18 30.18 26.84 24.84 38.31 36.31 32.12 30.12 70 44.43 42.43 39.03 37.03 50.47 48.47 44.65 42.65 70 33.73 31.73 27.89 25.89 40.09 38.09 33.89 31.89 71 45.91 43.91 40.11 38.11 52.06 50.06 46.45 44.45 71 35.43 33.43 29.01 27.01 42.01 40.01 35.73 33.73 72 47.50 45.50 41.27 39.27 53.79 51.79 48.29 46.29 72 37.29 35.29 30.25 28.25 44.11 42.11 37.66 35.66 73 49.27 47.27 42.57 40.57 55.75 53.75 50.14 48.14 73 39.37 37.37 31.64 29.64 46.46 44.46 39.65 37.65 74 51.26 49.26 44.00 42.00 58.02 56.02 51.99 49.99 74 41.69 39.69 33.19 31.19 49.14 47.14 41.71 39.71 75 53.44 51.44 45.53 43.53 60.71 58.71 53.90 51.90 75 44.25 42.25 34.88 32.88 52.24 50.24 43.86 41.86 76 55.89 53.89 47.19 45.19 63.79 61.79 55.89 53.89 76 47.11 45.11 36.74 34.74 55.74 53.74 46.13 44.13 77 58.67 56.67 49.03 47.03 67.13 65.13 58.08 56.08 77 50.32 48.32 38.82 36.82 59.54 57.54 48.63 46.63 78 61.99 59.99 51.17 49.17 70.68 68.68 60.66 58.66 78 54.07 52.07 41.22 39.22 63.59 61.59 51.51 49.51 79 66.02 64.02 53.71 51.71 74.53 72.53 63.76 61.76 79 58.52 56.52 44.02 42.02 67.94 65.94 54.88 52.88 80 71.00 69.00 56.67 54.67 78.64 76.64 67.54 65.54 80 63.88 61.88 47.24 45.24 72.57 70.57 58.89 56.89 PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 6, 2013 SOKOL HERITAGE CAMPAIGN EXTENSION SokolHeritageͲLegacyLife SokolHeritageͲLegacyLife 1stYearPremiumRatesPer$1,000 1stYearPremiumRatesPer$1,000 Male Female Male Female Male Female Male Female NonͲTobacco Tobacco NonͲTobacco Tobacco Issue<<<< Issue<<<< Age $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 $10,000 03.16 2.41 3.03 1.78 ͲͲͲͲ 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3.75 7.79 7.04 7.23 6.48 64 22.51 21.96 18.03 17.03 28.44 27.69 23.62 22.87 25 5.44 4.89 5.14 3.89 7.97 7.22 7.36 6.61 65 23.30 22.75 18.53 17.53 29.69 28.94 24.78 24.03 26 5.62 5.07 5.26 4.01 8.17 7.42 7.51 6.76 66 24.13 23.58 19.04 18.04 30.91 30.16 25.75 25.00 27 5.79 5.24 5.44 4.19 8.37 7.62 7.67 6.92 67 25.31 24.56 19.58 18.58 32.21 31.46 26.78 26.03 28 5.99 5.44 5.58 4.33 8.53 7.78 7.87 7.12 68 26.48 25.73 20.60 19.60 33.61 32.86 28.17 27.42 29 6.20 5.65 5.79 4.54 8.70 7.95 8.02 7.27 69 27.75 27.00 21.70 20.70 35.12 34.37 29.67 28.92 30 6.42 5.87 5.97 4.72 8.87 8.12 8.20 7.45 70 29.11 28.36 22.89 21.89 37.16 36.41 31.26 30.51 31 6.66 6.11 6.18 4.93 9.06 8.31 8.32 7.57 71 30.93 30.18 24.17 23.17 39.36 38.61 32.96 32.21 32 6.91 6.36 6.37 5.12 9.17 8.42 8.48 7.73 72 32.89 32.14 25.54 24.54 41.73 40.98 34.78 34.03 33 7.20 6.65 6.56 5.31 9.36 8.61 8.68 7.93 73 35.02 34.27 27.03 26.03 44.30 43.55 36.71 35.96 34 7.47 6.92 6.76 5.51 9.58 8.83 8.84 8.09 74 37.34 36.59 28.64 27.64 47.09 46.34 38.79 38.04 35 7.75 7.20 6.97 5.87 9.86 9.11 9.03 8.28 75 39.87 39.12 30.38 29.38 50.13 49.38 41.02 40.27 36 8.09 7.54 7.19 6.09 10.15 9.40 9.31 8.56 76 42.64 41.89 32.28 31.28 53.44 52.69 43.43 42.68 37 8.43 7.88 7.43 6.33 10.45 9.70 9.49 8.74 77 45.67 44.92 34.35 33.35 57.03 56.28 46.04 45.29 38 8.73 8.18 7.67 6.57 10.77 10.02 9.74 8.99 78 48.96 48.21 36.61 35.61 60.90 60.15 48.86 48.11 39 9.04 8.49 7.93 6.83 11.11 10.36 10.03 9.28 79 52.52 51.77 39.09 38.09 65.06 64.31 51.93 51.18 40 9.38 8.83 8.28 7.18 11.45 10.70 10.34 9.59 80 56.37 55.62 41.78 40.78 69.52 68.77 55.22 54.47

Clifton, N.J. parish centennial year events Group 9 Bowling As part of its centennial year rescheduled to Sunday, November observance, SS. Cyril and Meth- 3, 2013. The banquet will be held Tournament on March 16 odius Parish in Clifton, N.J. will at The Venetian in Garfi eld, N.J. Group 9, Johnstown, Pa. will participate in a Lenten Day of Banquet tickets are $80.00 for host its 21st annual bowling Recollection on Saturday, March adults and $40.00 for children age Tournament 23rd beginning at 9 a.m. The 12 and under. Tickets will be avail- on Saturday, March 16 event will take place at the school able shortly. ISSN: 0897-8107 of their sister parish of the Sacred We look forward to seeing at the Rich- Heart located at 43 Clifton Av- many of our present and former land Bowl- Established April 15, 1911 enue. All are invited to attend. Sokol parishioners at our various ing Lanes in Richland, Pa. Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol To keep our members and friends centennial years events. Issued Bi-Weekly abreast of our various centennial Zdar Boh! beginning at year activities, we are pleased to Robert Raichel 1 p.m. Hosting this year’s frater- note that the closing 100th anniver- Centennial Committee nal competition will be Assembly Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor sary Mass and banquet have been Chairperson 82 of Dunlo, Pa. The tournament Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 will consist of men’s and wom- en’s team competition. Cost of Annual Subscription Rates Easter Egg Hunt set for March 23 in Perryopolis, Pa. bowling will be $30.00, which United States $40.00 – All others countries $45.00 includes bowling, dinner and Assembly 25 and Wreath 15 preparations, parents are asked prizes. An enjoyable afternoon is POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, of Perryopolis, Pa. will host an to register their children’s names assured. The tournament is open P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, who will attend on the sign-up to all members of Group 9. Passaic, New Jersey 07055 March 23 on list at the Sokol Club. Dead- Following the competition at the grounds and line for registration is Saturday, Member of the Catholic Press the lanes, the traditional dinner Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's in the Slovak March 16 or call the club at tel. will be enjoyed at the Home- Association of America Catholic Sokol (724)736-8960. An interesting stead Inn in Elton, Pa. begin- Club beginning afternoon in the best traditions ning at 4:45 p.m. A cash bar will Proprietor and Publisher at 1 p.m. Sokol of Sokol fellowship has been be available. Cost of the dinner SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL members ages planned. We hope to see a good for guests will be $17.00. Susan P.O. Box 899 10 and young- turnout of our youngsters and Blazosky of Assembly 82 is co- er are invited to participate. Re- their parents. ordinator of the tournament. For 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 freshments will be served. Zdar Boh! additional information, email her Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 In order to make the necessary Michael T. Matras at susan@fl oodcity.net. WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 6, 2013 PAGE 9 Scenes of the 8th Annual Children’s Bowlingfest Hosted by Group 1 Garden Palace Bowling Lanes + Clifton, N.J. + Sunday, February 17

All smiles on the youngsters who enjoyed the annual event. PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 6, 2013

KIDS’ CORNER “Detský kútik ” March, 2013

Did you ever wonder why Easter is a different time every year? Easter is always on a Sunday, but sometimes it is in March and sometimes in April. By Dr. Michael Kopanic In Western Christianity, Easter is celebrated on the first Sunday following the first full moon

after the vernal equinox. Equinox is the term for Detský kútik [dyet-ski ] [koo – teek ] = Kid’s corner the two times of year when the Sun's position March = Marec [maah – rets ] The “r” is trilled. makes day and night of equal length in all parts of the Earth. The vernal equinox usually occurs Kvetná nedeľa Palm Sunday = [Kvet-naah nye-dyeh-lah] literally on March 20 or 21 and marks the beginning of the it means, Blossom Sunday spring season in the Northern Hemisphere. Holy Week = pašiové týždeň [pah-sheo-veh teezh-den] The "ň" is like 'ny' in "canyon." Holy Thursday = Zelený štvrtok [zeh-leh-nee shtver-toke] Literally, What is the significance of the Easter egg? Green Thursday Easter is considered a celebration of things renewed both in life Veľký piatok Good Friday = [Vell–kee pyaah-toke] Literally, through the resurrection of Jesus Christ and in nature as well. Great Friday Some of the secular symbols of Easter, especially the egg, reflect

the celebration of new life through symbolism. Easter = Veľká Noc [Vell – kaah notes ] - Literally, it means „Great Night,“ i.e, when Jesus rose from the dead. Easter Egg Hunts Happy Easter = Veselá veľká noc [ Veh–se–lah vell–kaah

notes ] I am sure that many of you have gone to tra- ditional Easter egg hunts where each egg has candy in it. Last year I attended an unusual Easter egg hunt. The egss were not filled

with candy! All of the eggs were numbered. You had to find eggs with then umbers one through nine. In each egg was a symbol that told a part of Jesus’ life. For example, one egg held a small piece of wood to symbolize the cross. Another egg

had a tiny crown of thorns. At the end you were given a paper to

explain each symbol. This was a great way to remind us that Easter poem is about Jesus and his life.

Happy St. March 17 St. Patrick’s Day Day St. Patrick’s

Patrick’s Day! the leaves on like Just I see shamrock each parts of There are three the Holy Trinity is God the Father, First Son only His Jesus than With the Holy Spirit…together they are One in Three How much do you know about things associated with Easter? 1. In the song “Here Comes Peter Cottontail”, he’s got colored eggs for whom? 2. What is a female rabbit called? 3. What does the word “Lent” mean?

4. How many days is Lent?

5. What is the traditional color for the season of Lent?

YOU!!!!! Answers: 1. Sue 2. a doe 3. lengthening days 4. 40

Colin Baker Colin Baker 3/17 5. Purple Olivia McLeary 3/6 3/6 Olivia McLeary HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO TO HAPPY BIRTHDAY Tucker Ramognoli 3/18 Tucker Ramognoli 3/18

Zachary Banaszek Zachary Banaszek 3/2 Kraykovich Candice 3/4 Taylor Hazelbaker Hazelbaker Taylor 3/13 Annalise Romine Annalise Romine 3/19 Danielle Baran Zachary Eckenrode 3/21 3/21 Savannah Raechel 3/22 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 6, 2013 PAGE 11 Scenes of the Annual Children’s Christmas Party Hosted by Assembly 162 SS. Cyril and Methodius Church Hall + Clifton, New Jersey + December 16

Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. and his wife, Annie are shown with their Well-known Clifton Sokol, Jozef Lojek is shown with his granddaughters. children and grandchildren. PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 6, 2013

Transport, Construction and Regional Development. What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland The government has its own problems with Cargo, even with steel production in Kosice in place. These problems are mainly due to the slowdown in economic growth, said the pre- mier. “We’ll discuss other solutions with the transport minister(Jan Pociatek), including a scenario with Cargo losing this important customer,” said Fico. One of the solutions might be the involvement of a strategic partner, while another solution may include measures to be made “within the company,” said Fico, declining to provide any further details for the time being. U.S. Ambassador pays secret visit to U.S. Steel American Ambassador Theodore Sedgwich visited the News and Views from Slovakia... top management of U.S. Steel in Kosice on February 25. Employees confi rmed that the ambassador visited. They be- lieve the company is to be sold to Metivest owned by Ukrai- Peter Stastny considering running The total cost of the bid is estimated to reach $1.75 bil- nian billionaire Rinat Akhmetov and that this was a farewell lion. Slovakia should bear 20-30 percent of the total cost, visit by Sedgwick before the sale is offi cially announced. in upcoming presidential election however, as it is only being considered for organizing the Former ice-hockey star and currently a member of the When SME asked U.S. Steel union head Mikulas Hin- alpine and acrobatic skiing and the ice-hockey tournament. European Parliament, Peter Stastny confi rmed for TASR on tos whether he could confi rm or deny that the American February 14 that he is considering running in the 2014 presi- owner has decided to sell the company, he somehow man- dential elections in Slovakia. Stastny is our Slovak Catholic Lajcak: China is logical business aged to be even more poetic. “It’s the calm before the storm Sokol member of Assembly 227 in Toronto, Canada. partner for Slovakia at the moment. The trees are bare, leaves haven’t started to Stastny was asked whether he will announce his candi- Bearing in mind that Slovakia needs to diversify its ex- bud and, therefore, the talks haven’t started at the offi cial dacy this year. “I’m not ruling out this possibility,” he said, ports, China, as a global economic leader, is a logical busi- level yet....” refusing to provide any further comments on the matter, ness partner for the country, said Foreign and European Af- however. fairs Minister Miroslav Lajcak after meeting Chinese Deputy The media and political analysts began speculating Premier Hui Liangyu on February 15. about Stastny’s candidacy recently. A fan page has already Lajcak observed that Slovakia is attracted by Premier appeared on Facebook in support of his candidacy. Wen Jiabao’s plan presented in April at the 2012 economic “Peter Stastny represents all the attributes necessary forum in Warsaw to allocate $7.5 billion to cooperation with for a Slovak president, so that we would not be ashamed of 16 countries from Central and Eastern Europe. The sum is him, both at home and abroad,” states the fan page. Stastny set to be spent on the green economy, infrastructure and new himself hadn’t commented on his possible candidacy until he technologies. confi rmed his consideration to TASR, however. “There are still a number of things that we want to have Former prime minister Jan Carnogursky and founder clarifi ed, as we must observe certain rules as a EU-member of the Good Angel charity Andrej Kiska have already an- state. Provided that we receive satisfactory answers to our nounced their interest in running in 2014. Meanwhile, the questions, we would be delighted to join the project,” said Bratislava regional council of the Christian Democratic Lajcak Movement(KDH) believes that Member of Parliament Ra- The two politicians agreed to organize a session of the doslav Prochazka would be a good candidate. Prochazka has Sino-Slovak Committee for Economic Cooperation with a moved away from the political mainstream of KDH, how- view to specifi c bilateral projects. “We would like to use the ever. The party is considering instead the candidacy of for- mandate of this government in order to proceed from mere mer two-term parliamentary speaker Pavol Hrusovsky. He declarations and one-off initiatives to setting key areas of in- still hasn’t confi rmed whether he will run in the presidential terest and launching systematic work on them,” said Lajcak, elections, however. conceding that these key spheres might involve the green economy and nuclear safety. More than 20,000 companies Lajcak revealed that Hui conveyed his country’s inter- set up in Slovakia, up 4 percent est in deepening economic cooperation with the Visegrad Four(V4) group (Slovakia, Poland, Hungary and the Czech The number of newly-founded companies in Slovakia Republic). reached 20,044 last year, which represents an increase of Hui at the same time confi rmed that the Chinese expect more than 4 percent and the highest fi gure in the past six Lajcak to repay the deputy premier’s visit by travelling to years, according to calculations made by the consulting China this year. company Bisnode Slovensko published on February 18. The overall registered capital of all companies reached $520 million, showed the bisnode database. Slovakia’s GDP rose by According to analyst Petra Stepanova ascribes this to a 0.7 percent, Y-0-Y in 4Q12 ban on anonymously-owned stakes in this kind of company. Slovakia’s Gross Domestic Product expressed in fi xed A total of 204,667 Slovak companies were recorded in prices in the fi nal quarter of 2012 increased by 0.7 percent Bisnode’s database on December 31, 2012, of which 96.3 compared to the same period in 2011, the Statistics Offi ce percent were limited liability companies and 3.7 percent announced on February 14th. joint-stock companies. After taking seasonal effects into account, the GDP in The overall number of companies with share capital the fourth quarter of 2012 rose by 1.2 percent, year-on-yar registered in Slovakia had gone up by 15,246 since the end and was up 0.2 percent, quarter-on-quarter. of 2011, an increase of 8.1 percent. Slovakia produced GDP of $16 billion in current prices in the fourth quarter of 2012, which was an increase of 2 per- Fico: we take Winter Olympics cent, year-on-year. bid seriously indeed More details on Slovakia’s economic performance in the fourth quarter of 2012 will be released by the Statistics The Slovak Government will prepare in early March Offi ce on March 6th. an offi cial document in support of the joint Polish-Slovak bid to organize the Winter Olympic Games in 2022, Prime Min- ister Robert Fico said after meeting Polish Minister of Sports Fico: U.S. Steel of vital importance and Tourism Joanna Mucha in Brtislava on February 19. for rail company cargo Fico said that the joint candidacy is an opportunity that The government is continuing in talks with U.S. Steel Slovakia must grasp. “We take this issue dead seriously,” aimed at convincing the leadership of the company to retain production in Kosice as, among other things, the state rail said Fico. Throughout Slovakia, there are many museums and galler- The Polish minister stated that the joint bid was a great company Cargo is substantially dependent on the steelworks, Prime Minister Robert Fico said on February 13. ies featuring the country’s centuries-old traditions of art and chance to be accepted by the International Olympic Com- culture. Some of these museums are open-air and feature the mittee. At the moment, as much as one-third of the entire output of the state rail freight carrier is related to U.S. Steel Kosice. complete restoration of village life. One of these open-air mu- “I’m convinced that we can win the selection process,” seums is found in the village of Zuberec - Brestova located said Mucha. “If U.S. Steel is fi nished, Cargo will fall down to its knees,” said Fico at a press conference at the Ministry of in the heart of the region of Orava in central Slovakia. The The Slovak Government gave offi cial support to the project, begun in 1967, has re-created a typical village of the candidacy at Fico’s meeting with representatives of Presov nineteenth century of this region. Included in the popular and Zilina regions in Poprad at the foot of the High Tatras Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the museum is a restored church which surrounds the local cem- held in late January. Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. etery. Scenes of the museum are shown above. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 6, 2013 PAGE 13 For students currently attending a Catholic High School Lodge Jottings Slovak Catholic Sokol BRIDGEPORT, CONN. begins with attendance at the 11 Wreath 1 a.m. Slovak Mass which will be Abbot Jerome M. Koval, O.S.B. Memorial Our Wreath will celebrate and celebrated by our associate pas- commemorate the feast of our tor, the Rev. Stefan Chanas. We High School Grant will assemble at 10:45 a.m. in the patroness, St. Frances of Rome Application on her feast, Saturday, March 9. church vestibule, so as to march As per the decision of the delegates at the in a body to the liturgy which will ALONG WITH THE APPLICATION you Our program begins with atten- 26th National Convention held in New Haven, must submit a typed or written essay DOUBLE dance at the 8 a.m. Mass at Holy be celebrated for the living and CT in August, 1991, and amended at the 28th deceased members of our Assem- SPACED in 100 to 200 words on the following Name of Jesus Church, located National Convention held in Buffalo, NY in 1999, topic: at 1950 Barnum Avenue. This bly. Following the liturgy we will the Slovak Catholic Sokol is pleased to offer enjoy our traditional luncheon and “WHAT DOES THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC liturgy will be celebrated for the $500.00 grants to one young Sokol or Sokolka SOKOL MEAN TO ME?” This essay must be living and deceased members of fraternal program in the parish so- in each of our organization's nineteen Groups. cial hall. Election of offi cers will submitted along with the application. Wreath 1. These 19 Grants are available to any qualifi ed This application must be received on or After Mass, as has been our take place at this time. Speaker at Sokol member currently attending a Catholic our luncheon will be Editor Dan- before, March 31, 2013 with a clear, small (2"x3" fraternal practice for many years High School. wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. now, a gift bearing visit will be iel F. Tanzone. All members are invited to attend. made to our long-term, home and Eligibility Disqualifi cation This year, our Assembly cel- An applicant who neglects to submit or com- health care center senior members A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak will follow. Our out-of-town So- ebrates its 90th anniversary. It was plete any part of these requirements before in the spring of 1923 that a group Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a the established deadline will automatically be kolky will each receive an Easter permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the Mass Card. Family members who of young Slovak immigrants gath- disqualifi ed. ered at St. John Nepomucene par- amount of not less than $3,000, and has Acknowledgment wish to have their loved ones re- been a member for at least fi ve year. membered are asked to kindly ish to organize a new lodge of An acknowledgment of the Grant should be the Slovak Catholic Sokol. Our Application is also available on the Internet @ made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- call Eileen S. Wilson, president www.slovakcatholicsokol.org at tel. (203)378-8837. We will be founders chose St. Joseph as pa- sible, if you are awarded a Grant. tron of the lodge. Over the course most happy to add to our list any B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. Return of Grant new members. We thank all our of the past nine decades, Assem- C. The principal of the Catholic High School If for any reason the Grant is not used by members for their attention to this bly 182 has been active in St. John Nepomucene Parish as well as must verify the enrollment of the applicant. the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not traditional fraternal outreach pro- utilized must be returned. gram hosted by our Wreath. within the New York area Slovak Our Wreath was founded by community. The annual St. Jo- a group of 20 young Slovaks in seph’s Day celebration has been at wonderful fraternal tradition of ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ 1904 at the former St. John Nepo- (Detach here) mucene Slovak Parish. Our found- our Assembly since the close of World War II. We extend a cordial ers chose St. Frances of Rome as SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL ABBOT JEROME M. KOVAL, O.S.B. MEMORIAL invitation to our Sister Sokolky of their patroness. We have enjoyed HIGH SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION an active and successful history Wreath 168 as well as Sokols and over these past 109 years. We are Sokolky from our neighboring Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______proud of our past and confi dent of area lodges. An enjoyable after- our future. noon is assured. Name______Zdar Boh! Zdar Boh! Address______Eileen S. Wilson Dr. Ladislav Korcek President President Anna Korcak City______State______Zip Code______Secretary CLIFTON, NJ Date of Birth______Current Age ______Assembly 162 WHITING, IND. The next meeting of our As- Wreath 81 Home Phone (_____)______High School Phone (_____)______sembly is scheduled for Sunday, area code area code We will host our regular Wreath March 17 in SS. Cyril and Metho- meeting on Sunday, April 7 at the dius Church Hall located at 218 S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Sacred Heart Rose Room in Whit- Ackerman Avenue beginning at ing beginning at 1 p.m. All mem- 12:30 p.m. All members are in- S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______bers are invited to attend. Since vited to attend. this is the fi rst meeting of the year, On our meeting agenda will in- S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______there are many items on the meet- clude a recap of our recently held ing agenda regarding plans for this patronal feast day observance. We Father's name______Are you a member? ______year. As always, after the meeting thank all who assisted and attend- refreshments are served and fra- Mother's name______Are you a member? ______ed this traditional fraternal activ- ternal fellowship(with games) are ity sponsored by our Assembly. In enjoyed. Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______addition, any other business and We will be continuing with our items of interest regarding future Wreath’s community outreach Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______activities will be discussed. We project of assisting the needy in hope to attend the upcoming in- our area. We remind our generous Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______If yes, please ternational bowling tournament members to bring monetary dona- (yes/no) which will be held in Buffalo, tions in support of our local food indicate Grade School or High School. What year?______N.Y. in May as well as our sum- pantry. mer sporting events. During this season of lent, A blessed Easter to all our High School verifi cation (to be completed by High School Principal) we are reminded that, just like members and their families. our gardens at the end of winter, I,______Principal of______Zdar Boh! things may appear bare and emp- (Principal's signature) (Name of School) John D. Pogorelec, Jr. ty. Through the sacrifi ce of our President Catholic High School, verify that______is a student at Lord, our lives blossom and renew David Bulwin (Name of student) through the promise of His Easter the above school and will be attending ______Grade in the 2013-2014 school year. Recording Secretary resurrection. Happy spring to all Slovak Catholic Sokol members, Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No_____ NEW YORK, N.Y. especially those unable to join Assembly 182 us because of illness or distance; Our lodge will host its annual know that you are always close in Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2013. patronal feast day observance thought and prayer. Return completed application to: honoring St. Joseph on Sunday, Zdar Boh! Slovak Catholic Sokol High School Grant March 17 at the parish of St. Judy Strisko 205 Madison St., P.O. Box 899, Passaic, NJ 07055 John Nepomucene. Our program Recording Secretary PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 6, 2013

Join us in 2013 and walk to better health In 2012, participants of our Sokol Walking Program trekked a total of 95,559.1 miles (Continued from page 1) to the members of our organization, you should take smaller strides and new workout program. Remember zation devoted to the promotion of I express thanks and gratitude of every age, to join our walking pump your arms. Most shoes last to start out slowly, walk in familiar physical fi tness. For the past nearly to all our walkers who have partici- program. Walking is an excellent about 500 miles. So if you walk well-lit places and don’t forget to 108 years, the Slovak Catholic So- pated in our program. I hope that all way to keep healthy and in shape. 30 to 40 minutes a day, make sure bring along water. kol has been committed to physical of them enjoy being part of this pro- Here are a few reasons why walk- you buy a pair of shoes every year. So if you are interested in join- fi tness in the best tradition of our gram. I hope that being a part of our ing is benefi cial. Every minute you Finally, once you have decided ing our program, just clip the Sokol ageless slogan of “A sound mind Sokol Walking Program provides walk, you extend your life by 1.5 to to take the challenge and join the walking box found on this page in a sound body.” If there are any motivation to keep our participants 2 minutes. Walking two miles a day ranks of our Sokol walkers, make and begin walking to good health. questions, feel free to contact me walking. decreases your chances of having a sure you check with your doctor There’s no time like the present to at tel. (909)522-4086. Have a great I once again extend an invitation heart attack by half. To walk faster, to make sure you are ready for a start. Remember, we are an organi- year and Zdar Boh! The 2012 Sokol Walking Program Results FIRST NAME LAST NAME GROUP 2012 TOTAL GRAND TOTAL FIRST NAME LAST NAME GROUP 2012 TOTAL GRAND TOTAL Brad Hoeck 4 3669 6638 Jim Krasky 11 670 8065.2 Chris Romine 4 3562 11410 Michelle Minnick 5 650 12126 Lisa Hoeck 4 3116 11276.3 Judy Hromada 5 650 10670 Tricia Radtke 4 2734 6855 Christopher Zemanek 5 650 8874 Kristy Peterson 4 2653 6202 Chris Nedelman 5 645 11137 Rich Walkowiak 14 2426.5 4872.5 James Genosky 11 632 9585 Paula Swoboda 4 2329.4 4278.9 Melissa Deenan 5 630 10483 Nathan Swift 14 2329 9753 Alex Krafcik 5 625 2130 Melissa Golini 5 2300 15990 Monica Heap 13 614.55 4058.98 Jennifer Romine 4 2170 11697.5 Steve Gaydosh 5 610 7308 Bob Roepke 1 2169.93 22493.75 Anna Gaydosh 5 602 6438 Kevin Zelina 5 2140 26726 Ray Krafcik 5 600 6815 Cindy Walkowiak 14 2051 2872.5 Nancy Maskara-Horsting 1 600 2981 Joann Krisak 1 2039 12769.82 Aaron Krafcik 5 600 1685 Michael Zelina 5 2005 16278 Delvyn Nocjar 5 595 6342 Jane Krause 1 1,981.29 9749.42 Jennifer Zemanek 5 590 12540 Michelle Mager 5 1975 9677 Nicole Simulcik 5 590 5733 Joe Zelina 5 1950 24712 Delores Genosky 11 584 9383 Sue Naelitz 5 1750 14212 Christine Toskovich 580.83 580.83 Marie Ann Mager 5 1750 11800 Helen Zemanek 5 550 8071 Suzanne Zeman 4 1606 8092 John Hmelnicky 7 538.8 10632.3 John Benyak 6 1596.9 36260.3 Robert Benek 18 533 1010.4 John Zelina 5 1550 17802 Sophia Richnavsky 17 511 688.53 Pat Kelly 2 1465 8309 Gary Watkins 14 499 1002 Michelle Hiatt 5 1340 14713 Anna Zuffa 5 480 8864 Matthew Zelina 5 1305 7336 Joseph Richnavsky 17 469 18222.5 Linda Sevcik, SM 8 1208.2 11955.8 Kathleen Trifi letti 5 450 10716 Katherine Zelina 5 1200 10122 Ilona Ferris 14 419.5 5804.5 Anastasia Krafcik 5 1200 4035 Marlene Cooper 19 395 4658.4 David Olinzock 6 1190 11509 Regina Davies 5 375 68391 Larry Sevcik 8 1122.5 11957.7 Barbara Petro 10 348.5 2193.5 Marty Zemanek 5 1105 10171 Tina Hellinger 5 340 2759 Ray Krafcik, Jr. 5 1005 9527 Annalise Romine 321 321 Glenice Zelina 5 980 10302 Paul Glovany 9 296 385.5 Victor Skvarla 12 942 19769 Steven Pogorelec 1 256 5340 Noah Romine 4 929 2279 Helen Virant 5 250 5551 Jeanne Bombara 3 919.2 15806.8 Mary Mager 5 250 2036 Amber Radtke 4 916 1345 Dolly Yonkoski 9 247 2068 James Sankovich 6 915 23375.5 Annie Pogorelec 1 242 5091 Nancy Sankovich 6 915 9451 Cindy Novak 9 188 188 Marge Kurta 5 861 5037 Christopher Antosy 12 172 5170 Annika Romine 4 853 1795 Megan Antosy 12 172 472 Terry Zelina 5 795 16840 Grace Martyak 9 130 200 Doleres Ganobcsik 5 760 7552 Riana Hoeck 4 124 448 Andrew Peterson 4 691 1094 Pam Johnson 3 64 228.3 Sandra Mager 5 690 2909.5 Martha Parry 1 60 4709

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For students entering a Catholic Grade School (Grades 2-8) In Bethlehem, Pa. Slovak Catholic Sokol Catholic Grade School Grants Assembly 78 to host 7th Annual Singles As per the decision of the delegates at the Bowling Tournament on Sunday, April 21 28th National Convention held in Buffalo, NY in Continuing in its long-standing tradition of hosting sports activi- August, 1999, a fraternal benefi t is being offered ties, Assembly 78, under the patronage of St. Anthony of Padua, will to our young members attending a Catholic host its 7th annual Member and Guest Singles Bowling Tournament Grade School. The Slovak Catholic Sokol is on Sunday, April 21 in Bethlehem, Pa. The annual fraternal competi- pleased to offer $250.00 Grants to our young tion will be held at the National Sokol Bowling Lanes located at 613 Sokols and Sokolky in each of our organization's Hillside Avenue in the Christmas city. Show up time is 12 noon with nineteen Groups. Two grants per each Group are the competition to begin promptly at 1 p.m. An enjoyable afternoon available to any qualifi ed Sokol member entering of Sokol good sportsmanship and fellowship is assured. In addition to a Catholic Grade School (Grades 2 through 8). members of Assembly 78, a cordial invitation goes out to our brother and sister Sokol members from all of our Group 10 lodges, including Eligibility Assembly 57 of Allentown, Assembly 72 of Catasauqua, Assembly A. Applicant must be a member of the Slovak 255 of Egypt and Assembly 32 of Palmerton. Catholic Sokol in good standing, holding a As is our tradition, the tournament will be a 3-game handicapped permanent Life Insurance Certifi cate in the event with a top four fi nishers rolloff for the champion. Prizes will amount of not less than $3,000, and has Disqualifi cation be awarded to the top four fi nishers. Handicap 100% difference been a member for at least fi ve years. An applicant who neglects to submit or com- from 200 average(average does not need to be from any established plete any part of these requirements before league). Following the competition on the lanes, we will enjoy our B. One parent must be a S.C.S. member. the established deadline will automatically be traditional victory reception and dinner in the social hall of the Na- disqualifi ed. tional Sokol facility. Cost for Sokol members is $15.00 for bowling C. The principal of the Catholic Grade School Acknowledgment and the meal. Guests are welcome at the cost of $25.00 for the bowl- must verify the enrollment of the applicant. An acknowledgment of the Grant should be ing and the meal. In order to make the necessary arrangements we made in writing by the recipient as soon as pos- ask that those interested in participating in this fraternal event register Application sible, if you are awarded a Grant. by the deadline date of Sunday, April 14. This application must be received on or For additional details on this competition or to register, feel free before, March 31, 2013 with a clear, small (2"x3" Return of Grant to contact the tournament director, Fran Blanar tel. (610) 866-8381. wallet size) head and shoulders photograph. If for any reason the Grant is not used by We look forward to seeing a great turnout of keglers at this year’s Application is also available on the Internet @ the recipient, the entire (or portion of) grant not tournament. We hope to welcome many more fi rst timers among us. utilized must be returned. A great time is assured. www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Zdar Boh! ✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄✄ Fran Blanar (Detach here) Assembly 78 Sports Director SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL CATHOLIC GRADE SCHOOL GRANT APPLICATION Group 14 Semi-Annual Meeting Group #______Assembly/Wreath #______Offi cers and members of Group planning to attend our meeting are Name ______14, “St. Francis of Assisi” are invit- asked to call (412)225-8233 or ed to attend its semi-annual meet- e-mail [email protected]. Address ______ing on Saturday, March 23 at the Even if you haven’t been to a Group Slovak Catholic Sokol Club, 2912 meeting lately, we ask that you con- City______State______Zip Code ______East Carson Street, South Side, sider attending. Your thoughts and Pittsburgh, Pa. The meeting will input are always very valuable to Date of Birth______Current Age ______begin at 11 a.m. following the Eas- the future of our organization. An ter Bunny Breakfast for children. enjoyable afternoon is assured. We Home Phone (_____)______School Phone (_____) ______We will be discussing an array of hope to see every lodge belonging area code area code activities in which our Group will to Group 14 represented at this im- participate. These include various portant meeting. S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______fund-raisers and sporting events. Zdar Boh! This July, the 46th International Kathleen S. Watkins S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______Slet will be held at Slippery Rock President University. In order to make the Claudia Borecki S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate #______Face Amount______necessary arrangements, those Secretary Father's name______Are you a member?______Group 5 Bowling Tourney on April 28 Mother's name______Are you a member?______Group 5 “Jan Holly” of Cleve- Deadline for all bowling entries land, Oh. will host its annual bowl- is set for Monday, April 22nd. Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______ing tournament on Sunday, April Cost per person include: $5.50, 28 at the Hall of Fame Bowling bowling; $15.50, banquet; $7.00 Parent’s S.C.S. Insurance Certifi cate # ______Face Amount______Lanes in Canton, Oh. Our starting entries for a total fee of $28.00 time is scheduled for 12:30 p.m. per bowler. If there are any ques- Are you a previous Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Recipient? ______All enjoyable afternoon is assured. tions regarding this year’s fra- (yes/no) An agreement has been signed ternal competition, feel free to If yes, what Year?______with the Executive Catering to contact me at tel. (440)225-8676. hold our traditional victory dinner- We look forward to an enjoyable School verifi cation (to be completed by Grade School Principal) banquet following the competition. and exciting bowling tournament In order to make the necessary ar- in the best traditions of Group 5 I,______Principal of______rangements with the caterer, I am Sokol good sportsmanship and (Principal's signature) (Name of School) requesting all Group 5 bowlers and fellowship. guests who plan to attend to have a Zdar Boh! Catholic Grade School, verify that______is a student at prompt response with their entries Martin J. Zemanek (Name of student) and remittance. Physical Fitness Board the above school and will be entering ______Grade in the 2013-2014 school year.

YOUR BENEFICIARIES Are you currently participating in Slovak Catholic Sokol Activities? Yes_____ No____ When was the last time you looked at your des ig nat ed ben efi - cia ries on your valu able Sokol insurance pol i cy? How im por tant is it? Just think about how much your life has changed. Have you Deadline for receipt of this application is March 31, 2013. married, divorced, had children, maybe you lost a loved one? Return completed application to: This is an item you should con sid er an nu al ly. If you do need to Slovak Catholic Sokol make changes to any of your poli cies, contact the Home Of fi ce Grade School Grant at 800-886-7656. 205 Madison St.,P.O. Box 899 Passaic, NJ 07055 PAGE 16 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 6, 2013 67th International Slovak Catholic Sokol Bowling Tournament Airport Bowling Lanes + Holiday Inn Airport + Buffalo, N.Y. + May17-19 It is once again that time of year for our Sokol bowlers Entry forms along with information packages with fur- In order to successfully operate our tournaments, we to begin preparations for their teams to compete in the Slovak ther details about the hotel will be sent out. This will be a must have cooperation and exact adherence to all entry rules Catholic Sokol International Bowling Tournament. This year great fraternal event and now is the time to make your travel and regulations which govern teams and individuals. will mark the 67th annual competition and will be staged in and hotel reservations. The deadline to submit entry forms is Please read these rules carefully. Do not overlook any Buffalo, N.Y. at Airport Lanes. postmarked April 8th. detail. Last year, our bowling tournament was held in conjunc- Team competition for both men and women will take Comply with all requests at time entry blank is being tion with some of our fellow Slovak place on Friday, May 17th beginning at 7:30 p.m. Since the fi lled out and when sending it in with the proper money order, fraternal organizations. Because of un- facility is large enough to accommodate us, there will be only certifi ed check or check. Be sure you have the bowlers af- foreseen circumstances, it was decided one starting time for team events. The doubles and singles fi davits as of all sanctioned league averages for 21 games or that in the best interests of our own events will begin on Saturday morning, May 18th at 8:30 more in accordance with our rules governing averages. This members that this year we once again a.m. with the second group scheduled for 12:30 p.m. We ask will speed up the mailing of prizes after results have been host our own bowling tournament. Be- our bowlers to try and arrive at the lanes at least 30 minutes checked. cause of this decision, this year’s com- before their scheduled time. The cost of bowling per person Remember that false information will result in forfei- petition will be held at the Airport Lanes will be as follows: The rate is $17.00 for 3 games or $51.00 ture of all rights to prizes. in Buffalo, N.Y. The tournament begins for all 9 games.(team/doubles/singles). The all events cost on Firday, May 17th and concludes on is an additional $3.00, therefore the total cost is $54.00 per RULES AND REGULATIONS Sunday, May 19th. The bowling lanes bowler. OF THE 67TH INTERNATIONAL are located near the Holiday Inn Airport, which will be our This year our Saturday evening banquet will be held at BOWLING TOURNAMENT main headquarters for this year’s bowling weekend. This will the Airport Holiday Inn. We hope everyone will attend this 1. The Slovak Catholic Sokol Championship Tourna- be a spectacular event that our bowlers will not want to miss. special event, complete with an awards ceremony, great food ment is open to all members of our organization, both male Because of its central location, we hope that our tournament and drinks. The cost for this event is $25.00 per person. This and female (no juniors) who are in good standing and have site will entice many “alumni” bowlers from previous years’ price inclues all taxes, gratuities, a wonderful meal along been members for at least (3) three months SPL or (1) one tournaments to join us at this special fraternal event. In ad- with a few drinks to complete the evening. An enjoyable time year for all other policies, prior to the date of tournament with dition, we also hope to attract many new bowlers looking to is assured. a minimum of $3,000.00 coverage. Policy Holders - no So- combine a great family vacation as part of a special fraternal All is in readiness for this year’s event. If there are any cial Members. As mandated by the 2007 Convention, all new event. further questions or concerns in the short term, please feel members enrolled after January 1, 2008 will require a new All of the preparations are complete and those planning free to contact me at my home telephone number (412)881- minimum of $5,000.00 of insurance coverage to participate to attend may now reserve their rooms. We are able to enjoy a 3506 or email me at [email protected]. We(Continued look forward from pagein the 13) 2012 programs. low price of $104.00/night, plus tax. A total of 85 rooms have to seeing a great turnout in Buffalo. 2a. All members of the competing teams must be mem- been reserved for Friday and Saturday nights at this special Zdar Boh! bers of the same Assembly or Wreath. There is no limit to the rate for our members. As well, if any members wish to arrive Edward D. Moeller number of teams from each Assembly or Wreath. before the tournament or remain a few days later, they will Supreme Director of Sports and Athletic 2b. An Assembly or Wreath not having enough bowlers also receive the reduced rate. Slovak Catholic Sokol to make up a team may combine with another Assembly or The hotel reservation number is (716)634-6969. The 2921 Waterman Avenue Wreath to make up a team. fi nal deadline to reserve and book rooms is April 24th. After Pittsburgh, PA 15227-4051 3. Doubles teams may be from any Assembly or Wreath the deadline date, there is no guarantee that a room will be for both Men and Women Divisions. available at the hotel. Our rooms are registered under the Slo- The purpose and aim of our organization in sponsoring 4. All participants must be certifi ed by the respective vak Catholic Sokol. When making reservations, remember to annual bowling championships is to promote good sports- Assembly or Wreath Financial Secretary and may enter only mention that you are with our organization. manship, fraternalism and national interest in the Slovak once for each division. The hotel address is 4600 Genesee Street, Buffalo, N.Y. Catholic Sokol. 5. High Score recognition automatically extended to 14225. The bowling lanes are located at3754 Genesee Street As you know, each year the Supreme Assembly, recog- USBC members. Eligible nonmembers can qualify for high in Cheektowaga, N.Y. The telephone at the lanes is (716)632- nizing the great importance of bowling in our organization, score recognition at their option by paying a $5.00 participa- 0655. There are 40 newly renovated lanes with automatic donated $55.00 to the prize fund for each team entry entered tion fee. Affi liated membership is $21.00. scoring which we hope will generate some high scores for in the International Tournament. This fi nancial contribution 6. There will be at least one prize for each (10) ten our members. The bowling center is fully equipped with res- on the part of our organization is added to the regular prize entries in each event, and each (20) twenty entries for All- taurants, a proshop as well as other facilities required to ef- fee collected by the bowlers. All prize fees collected will be (Continued on page 17) fectively support our tournament. refunded 100% in prizes.

May 17 – 18, 2013 BOWLING ENTRY BLANK Entry Fees 2013 Entries Close Prize Fee ...... $7.00 April 8, 2013 Please Read Carefully Bowling Fee (3games)...... $6.75 Tournament Fee...... $3.25 SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL Total Each Event ...... $17.00 67TH ANNUAL Optional Events INTERNATIONAL BOWLING TOURNAMENT All Events ...... $3.00 Mail Entry Fee Payable to: Friday / Saturday, May 17-18, 2013 Slovak Catholic Sokol Sports Banquet...... $25.00 Account AMF Airport Lanes-Buffalo

3754 Genesee Street, Cheektowaga, NY 14225 Banquet & Bowling Entry..$79.00 Mail to: Edward D. Moeller ...... Per person 2821 Waterman Ave

Pittsburgh, PA 15227 Total Included...... $

CITY OR TEAM NAME:

All Attend CORRECT TEAM LINEUP HIGHEST USBC CERT./POLICY NO. WREATH/ Events Banq ADDRESS (Print or Type) AVERAGE NO. MUST BE FILLED IN ASSM NO. (X) (X) 1. 2. 3. 4. Attend HIGHEST Singles TWO-MAN EVENT Banq AVERAGE (X) (Print or Type Full Names) (X) - Schedule - BOWLING FEES, AS WELL AS, ENTRY 1. MONEY MUST ACCOMPANY THIS TEAM EVENT BLANK 2. Friday, May 3...... 7:30 PM FORMS MUST BE SUBMITED WITH 1. DOUBLES AND SINGLES COMPLETE INFORMATION 2. Saturday, May 17...... 8:30 AM INCOMPLETE FORMS WILL BE Prize Fees will be refunded 100% in prizes RETURNED TO TEAM CAPTAIN AND MUST BE RESUBMITTED Saturday, May 18...... 12:30 PM SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 6, 2013 PAGE 17 67th International Slovak Catholic Sokol Bowling Tournament (Continued from page 16) must use his current average. Male bowlers who have no es- ingly. Handicap will be limited to 100 pins per woman per tablished average for this year or last year will be listed as event. If the bowler does not have a sanctioned average over Events for Men and Women. 175 average and will be handicapped accordingly. Handicap the last two years, the most recent 5 year history of Sokol 7. All-Events (optional), shall be handicap. This prize will be limited to 100 pins per man per event. If the bowler tournaments will be used. If none of the above apply, the av- fund is a separate entry ($3.00) and no tournament expense does not have a sanctioned average over the last two years, erage of 150 for women will be used. fee is assessed for this. Only those entrants paying this fee are the most recent 5 year history of Sokol tournaments will be 13. Teams wishing to bowl all nine games as Team, eligible. Please indicate All-Events entries by placing an “X” used. If none of the above apply, the average of 175 for men Double and Singles in one day or a specifi c day or time must before names in Team Entry space on Entry Form side. will be used. submit that request at time of entry. (Only if necessary) 8. Prize fee will be $7.00 per bowler per event. Cost 12b. All participants will be governed by rerating re- 14. List team names in order of lineup to bowl. The of bowling and tournament expenses $10.00 per bowler per quirements of USBC Rule 319e. Average to be adjusted ac- USBC substitute rule will be used in the event it is necessary. event. Total =$17.00 per event. cordingly. Failure to use the current average shall disqualify Average certifi cation must accompany entry form. 9. No entry money will be returned for any reason. score if submitted average is lower than correct average 15. All teams must bowl according to the published 10. The United States Bowling Congress rules and reg- thereby resulting in a lower classifi cation of more handicap. schedule. In order to ensure your choice of schedule time, ulations apply to all bowlers. Prize winnings shall be based on the submitted average if it send entries in early. 11. The Championship in both Men’s and Women’s is higher. However corrections in averages may be permitted 16. Bowlers have 48 hours from completion of tourna- Divisions will receive individual championship shirts. In the up to the completion of the fi rst game of a series. ment to notify manager of error in score. event of a tie for championship, lowest team handicap will 12c. Handicap (Women) allowed will be 80% of the 17. Every consideration will be granted to request date/ receive shirts, cash prizes will be divided equally. difference between 180 and last season’s 2011-2012 highest time preferences for out-of-town teams and individual bowl- 12a. Handicap (Men) allowed will be 80% of the dif- sanctioned league average of at least 21 games. Bowlers who ers. The success of the tournament depends upon all partici- ference between 200 and last season’s 2011-2012 highest have no established average will use their highest sanctioned pants. sanctioned league average of at least 21 games as of Jan. 1, 2013. A fe- 18. Bowlers need not report information as required by eague average of at least 21 games. Bowlers who have no male bowler whose current average of 21 games or more at USBC (Rule 319d provision) for tournament prize winnings. established average will use their highest sanctioned league time of entry is (10) pins or more higher than the previous average of at least 21 games as of Jan. 1, 2013. A male bowler season’s average must use her current average. Female bowl- ENTRIES CLOSE whose current average of 21 games or more at time of entry is ers who have no established average for this year or last year MIDNIGHT, APRIL 8, 2013 (10) pins or more higher than the previous season’s average will be listed as 150 average and will be handicapped accord-

Sokol Birthdays WPSCA announces Come join our fraternal activities interesting program Attention Members of Group 15 MARCH 13 ahead in Pittsburgh Frank X. Roth, Wood stock, As president of Group 15, event, and I hope that many of Anna Gaydosh, Amherst, Oh., a Ga., a member of Assembly 219, (Continued from page 4) “General Milan R. Stefanik” of our Group 15 members will ei- member of Wreath 111, Lorain, Oh. Yonkers, N.Y. Buffalo, N .Y., I would like to ther participate or come out and Allison Iancale, Hamden, Conn., Send check payable to WPSCA at MARCH 18 extend a warm fraternal invita- view the closing exhibition on a member of Wreath 1, Bridgeport, the address listed above or call ei- Josephine Bolek, Calumet City, tion to our members to partici- Friday, July 19 and see what So- Conn. ther Joe or Albina also listed above. Ill., president of Wreath 81, Whit- pate in some upcoming fraternal kols teach their youth. Patricia Iancale, Holland, Mass., WPSCA will offer basic Slo- ing, Ind. activities. Our 67th International If you are interested in either a member of Wreath 1, Bridgeport, vak language classes beginning on Patricia Brock, Pittsburgh, Pa., Bowling Tournament, scheduled of these activities, kindly let Conn. Tuesday, April 16. Weekly classes a member of Wreath 22, Pittsburgh, for May 17-19 will be held with- me know by calling me at tel. Jennifer M. Salt, Belford, N.J., will be held every Tuesday begin- Pa. in our own Group. This year’s (585)298-3210 or by emailing a member of Wreath 147, Larks- ning April 16 thru June 4 from 7 to Christine Johnson, Brick, N.J., competition will be staged at the me at [email protected]. I ville, Pa. 8:45 p.m. Classes meet at the Mt. a member of Assembly 162, Clifton, Airport Bowling Lanes located in welcome your interest and would John P. J. Lazor, Minneapolis, Lebanon Public Library located at N.J. Cheektowaga while the bowlers like to meet you at either event. Minn., a member of Assembly 34, 16 Castle Shannon Boulevard in Lisa L. Derocher, Warren, Mich., and guests will be staying at the I also would like to echo our Minneapolis, Minn. the Mt. Lebanon section of Pitts- a member of Assembly 36, Detroit, Holiday Inn Airport in Buffalo. Supreme Sports Director’s call to Helen Wangerien, Oldsmar, burgh. Tuition is free and the in- Mich. Participating would be a great Sokol Alumni who haven’t been Fla., a member of Wreath 111, structor will be Bozena Hilko. Joseph A. Orzo, Dallas, Tex., a way to become reacquainted with to a bowling tournament in a Lorain, Oh. A Slovak Genealogy Workshop member of Assembly 219, Yonkers, fellow Sokols and Sokolky from while, to join us this year. Buffalo MARCH 14 will be presented on Saturday, N.Y. other parts of the country as well is centrally located for our mem- Steven Bucko, Oakdale, Minn., May 11 in collaboration with The Dr. Ludwig J. Pavlo, Derby, as meet some fellow Group 15 bers and close to Niagara Falls - a member of Assemby 34, Minne- Czechoslovak Genealogical Soci- Conn., a member of Assembly 282, members. it’s a very unique place to visit. I apolis, Minn. ety International. The seminar will Passaic, N.J. In addition, this summer’s ex- hope to see you there! Stephanie Eckenrode, Lillz, Pa., be presented by noted Slovak ge- MARCH 19 citing 46th International Slet will Zdar Boh! a member of Assembly 79 in Lilly, Pa. nealogist and author, Lisa Alzo and Linda S. Frank, Poland, Oh., a be held at Slippery Rock Uni- Chuck Fogle Susan Noblitt, San Diego, Ca., a will focus on local history, research member of Wreath 54, Youngstown, versity in nearby Slippery Rock, President, Group 15 member of Assembly 162, Clifton, tips and fi nding ancestral villages. Oh. Pa., July 16-20. It’s an exciting N.J. Michael R. Hennis, Palatine, The four-hour workshop will be Kristin Quigley, Dallas, Pa., a Ill., a member of Assembly 11, held from 1-5 p.m. in Room A of member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- Chicago, Ill. the Mt. Lebanon Public Library Summer University of Slovak Language Barre, Pa. located at 16 castle Shannon Bou- Matthew Maslar, Douglas- The Center for Continuing MARCH 15 levard and will feature a roundtable gress Center of the university sville, Pa., a member of Assembly Education at Comenius Univer- Carol Bombich, Pittsburgh, Pa., session where everyone can discuss located in Modra-Harmonia just 261, Reading, Pa. sity located in Slovakia’s capital a member of Wreath 22, Pittsburgh, their research. Light refreshments north of Bratislava. For informa- Janice Moeller, Pittsburgh, Pa., city of Bratislava, will again offer Pa. will be served. Admission is $10.00 tion and enrollment, tel.:+421 2 a member of Wreath 22, Pittsburgh, its Summer University of Slovak Christopher J. Koval, Pittsburgh, for members and $15.00 for non- 54 41 03 68 or email: nevrlova@ Pa. Language. This year’s term runs Pa., a member of Assembly 59, members, payable in advance. Par- cdv.uniba.sk. Scholarships are MARCH 22 from July 9 thru July 26 and will Wilkes-Barre, Pa. ticipants are encouraged to bring available for Americans interest- Samantha Cipar, Consho-hock- be offered at the Study and Con- ed in the program. David J. Marion, Florida, N.Y., en, Pa., a member of Wreath 155, along documents, photographs and a member of Assembly 162, Clifton, Reading, Pa. a laptop(not required) for the net- N.J. Mark Matuschak,Esq., Mar- working session. For more infor- NEW BUSINESS SUBMITTED IN JANUARY 2013 Amanda Maslar, Grosse Ile blehead, Mass., a member of mation about Lisa Alzo, visit www. RECOMMENDERS CITY/STATE CERTIFICATES VOLUME POINTS Mich., a member of Assembly 36, Wreath 15, Perryopolis, Pa. lisaalzo.com. Susan Lynn Blosser Canton, OH 6 $80,000 498 Detroit, Mich. MARCH 22 WPSCA is pleased to offer con- Patrick De Filippo Bridgeport, CT 1 50,000 350 MARCH 16 Thomas R. Troxil, Canfield, gratultions to our own Attorney Michael Horvath Wilkes-Barre, PA 1 10,000 75 Irene M. Kaschak, Pringle, Pa., Oh., a member of Assembly 108, Cynthia M. Maleski, a long-time Nancy L. Kropolinsky Youngstown, OH 1 5,000 66 fi nancial secretary of Wreath 147, Youngstown, Oh. board member and national presi- Paul M. Macko Barberton, OH 2 10,000 114 Larksville, Pa. MARCH 23 dent of the First Catholic Slovak Roger J. Manyak East Douglas, MA 5 40,000 343 MARCH 17 Joseph Kobulsky, Warwick, Ladies Association who will be Michael T. Matras Perryopolis, PA 2 40,000 298 Alexandra L. Brincka, Bloom- Pa., a member of Assembly 136, honored at a tribute on March 16 Lorrie Ann Pinck Passaic, NJ 1 10,0001 fi eld, N.J., a member of Wreath 2, Nanticoke, Pa. at the Sheraton Hotel in Station Jennifer Ann Romine Milwaukee, WI 1 5,000 Passaic, N.J. Kathleen S. Watkins, Brid- Square. She has been selected as Cynthia Walkowiak Pittsburgh, PA 4 20,000 214 John P. DeSantis, Vista, C.a., a geville, Pa., Supreme Physical the 2013 Fraternalist of the Year by member Assembly 9, Bridgeport, Directress and a member of Wreath the Fraternal Societies of Greater Totals 24 $270,000 1,958 Conn. 22, Pittsburgh, Pa. Pittsburgh. PAGE 18 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MARCH 6, 2013

Obituaries... In Memoriam Slovak Catholic Sokol extends sincere sympathy to the bereaved families of deceased members JANUARY 2013 Method M. Balco, 94 years. Interment will take place at the National Cemetery in Mar- Assembly/Wreath Member Age Date of Death was cultural activist tin, Slovakia in the spring. May Method M. Balco, a well- Assembly 1 Emil Bobal, Passaic, NJ 85 January 7, 2013 our Brother Method, who so known Slovak cultural and civic Assembly 10 Cecilia Armour, Farrell, PA 82 December 28, 2012 beautifully mirrored our Cyrilo- activist, passed away peacefully Assembly 11 Mary A. Faculak, Chicago, IL 85 December 4, 2012 Methodian heritage of faith, now at his home Assembly 24 Michael Bohon, Jr., Boonton, NJ 87 January 14, 2013 rest in peace. He was a Catholic in Verona, Assembly 25 Steven Semancik, Perryopolis, PA 94 December 31, 2012 gentleman, proud American, and N.J. on Feb- Assembly 36 George Miko, Detroit, MI 93 December 25, 2012 faithful son of the Slovak nation. ruary 5th. He Assembly 48 Comel C. Bednarik, Philadelphia, PA 76 December 14, 2012 was 94. Assembly 64 Eleanor Tarasovitch, Erie, PA 84 December 28, 2012 He was Anna Toskovich, 87, Assembly 64 Joseph Majersky, Erie, PA 83 January 17, 2013 born in New- Assembly 78 Helen C. Farris, Bethlehem, PA 93 October 24, 2012 Active Wreath 2 member Assembly 86 Rose Ludzia, Port Griffi th, PA 87 December 23, 2012 ark, N.J. to Anna Toskovich passed away Slovak im- Assembly 86 Mary Petrasko, Port Griffi th, PA 77 November 7, 2007 peacefully at her home in Gar- Assembly 127 Andrew Sedory, Jr., Monessen, PA 95 December 28, 2012 migrant par- fi eld, N.J. on February 11. She ents, Matej Assembly 162 Emil Tomaskowic, Clifton, NJ 79 January 12, 2013 was 87. Assembly 162 Sophie Diehl, Clifton, NJ 104 December 27, 2012 and Teresia Sangala Balco. He A native of Garfi eld, N.J., returned with his parents to Slo- Assembly 162 Frank Jurkowski, Clifton, NJ 84 January 9, 2013 she was born there to immigrant Assembly 162 Philip Miskovic, Clifton, NJ 55 January 18, 2012 vakia as an infant and was raised parents from the Spis region of there. He was educated in Slo- Assembly 162 Margaret Susan Casolite, Clifton, NJ 71 December 24, 2013 Slovakia on November 25, 1925. Assembly 180 Eleanor May Machuga, Canton, OH 88 December 5, 2012 vakia, receiving a M.A. from She resided in Passaic for a time Teachers College there. Follow- Assembly 185 Irene T. Kocak, Binghamton, NY 84 September 6, 2012 but lived most of her life in Gar- Assembly 186 Emily Weng, Drexel Hill, PA 79 January 10, 2013 ing World War II, he emigrated fi eld. She was educated locally to the United States and settled Assembly 227 Michael Bajus, Toronto, CN 84 December 20, 2012 and was active throughout her Assembly 257 John J. Tomaga, Chicago, IL 80 November 22, 2012 in New York City. In New York life at St. Mary’s Assumption City in 1948, he established the Assembly 295 William Jakub, Jr., Duquesne, PA 57 January 8, 2013 Slovak Parish in Passaic, where Assembly 312 Eleanor Wilkeson, Passaic, NJ 81 January 20, 2012 Balco Catholic Supply Com- she received all her sacraments pany, a supplier of Catholic arti- Wreath 1 Mary Maco, Bridgeport, CT 92 January 6, 2012 and was married there to Alex Wreath 11 Martin Polakovic 85 January 6, 2013 cles and publications for various Toskovich who passed away in shrines and churches. He retired Wreath 15 Margaret J. Voytasek 93 December 4, 2012 1993. At. St. Mary’s, she sang in Wreath 15 Andrew Kempik, Perryopolis, PA 86 January 19, 2013 in 2009. the choir and was a member of Method was active in Ameri- Wreath 18 Mary E. Doyon, East Douglas, MA 55 November 27, 2012 the English Rosary Society. Wreath 34 Andrew Sedlak, Cleveland, OH 53 December 25, 2013 can Slovak life. He was our So- She was an active Sokolka all kol of Assembly 282 and also Wreath 54 Anna Tumpak, Youngstown, OH 90 December 3, 2012 her life enjoying membership in Wreath 81 Helen Timko, Whiting, IN 91 January 20, 2013 belonged to the First Catho- Wreath 2 in Passaic. As a youth, lic Slovak Union and the First Wreath 85 Peter P. Hric, McKees Rocks, PA 82 January 13, 2013 she was an excellent athlete and Wreath 93 Andrew S. Trokan, Milwaukee, WI 88 January 11, 2013 Catholic Slovak Ladies Associa- with her sister, Mary Pitonak Pe- tion. In 1970, he was among the Wreath 93 Thomas J. Mueller, Milwaukee, WI 90 January 15, 2013 truff, competed in many local, Wreath 103 Anna Miller, Barberton, OH 95 January 2, 2013 founders of the Slovak World Group 1 and national Slets. In ad- Congress and served for many Wreath 147 Helen B. Novick, Larksville, PA 83 December 12, 2012 dition to our organization, Sister Wreath 155 Mary Behun, Reading, PA 94 January 14, 2013 years on its executive board. He Anna was also a member of the was also active in the Ameri- Garfi eld AARP and the National can Fund for Slovak Refugees Council of Catholic Women. and enjoyed membership in the In addition to her husband, Gospel for the Fifth Sunday of Lent Slovak League of America and Alex, she was predeceased by was Supreme Secretary Steven the Slovak Catholic Federation her brother, Stephen Pitonak; her M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. (Continued from page 4) where he served for many years two sisters, Helen Awramko and Sister Anna was a faithful as secretary of its Eastern Region. Mary Petruff and a grandson, member of the Slovak Catholic and he sat down and taught them. He also enjoyed membership in Sokol and actively promoted our Then the scribes and the Pharisees Zachary. brought a woman the Slovak Institute in Rome and Sister Anna is survived by fraternal traditions throughout Matica Slovenska Abroad. Ac- her life. She was a credit to our who had been caught in adultery her four sons, Alex and his wife, and made her stand in the middle. tively politically, Method served Linda, John and his wife, Lyinne, Cyrilo-Methodian heritage of faith. May she rest in peace. They said to him, for many years as the chairman Peter and his wife, Jane and Rob- “Teacher, this woman was caught of the Slovak-American Repub- ert and his wife, Ruthann; her in the very act of committing adultery. lican Division of New York, twelve grandchildren, Sharon, Now in the law, 1950-1978. He was president of Michael, Amanda, Matthew, Al- Selecting the 266th Moses commanded us to stone such women. the Slovak American Republican lison, Bryan, Kevin, Alexandra, Supreme Pontiff So what do you say?” Federation and was a member of Kerre, Christine, Andrew, Joseph They said this to test him, so that they could have some charge the Executive Committee of the and thirteen great-grandchildren. (Continued from page 1) National Republican Heritage to bring against him. Family, friends and fellow What does conclave mean? Con- Jesus bent down Groups Council and the Repub- fraternalists paid their fi nal re- clave comes from the Latin words lican Heritage Groups Council and began to write on the ground spects to Sister Anna at the for “with a key,” cum clave. The with his fi nger. of New Jersey. Bizub-Quinlan Funeral Home. cardinals are locked “with a key” But when they continued asking him, Method was predeceased by A concelebrated Mass of Chris- in the Sistine Chapel to elect a new he straightened up and said to them, his wife, Dr. Maria Zerova Balco tian burial was celebrated at pope. “Let the one among you who is without sin who passed away in 2008. He is St. Mary’s of the Assumption Prayer for the election of the be the fi rst to throw a stone at her.” survived by fi ve nephews and Church in Passaic on February 266th Supreme Pontiff: Again he bent down and wrote on the ground three nieces. 15. Principal celebrant of the lit- O God, eternal Shepherd, who And in response, they went away one by one, Family and friends paid their urgy was the Rev. Edgar A. Ruiz, govern your fl ock with unfail- respects to Brother Balco at the beginning with the elders. administrator of St. Mary’s. Con- ing care. Grant in your bound- So he was left alone Prout Funeral Home in Verona, celebrants included the Rev. Jose less fatherly love a new Pope for N.J. A Mass of Christian burial with the woman before him. de Jesus Lopez, assistant and the your Church, who will please you Then Jesus straightened up and said to her, was celebrated on February 9 Rev. Msgr. John J. Demkovich, by his holiness and to us show “Woman, where are they? at the funeral home by the Rev. pastor-emeritus of the parish. watchful care. Through our Lord Has no one condemned you?” Stefan Chanas, associate pastor Interment followed in St. Mary’s Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives She replied, “No one, sir.” of St. John Nepomucene Slovak Cemetery in Saddle Brook, N.J. and reigns with you and the Holy Then Jesus said, Parish in New York City where Heading the delegation of Sokol Spirit, one God forever and ever. “Neither do I condemn you. Method was active for many members present at the funeral Amen. Go, and from now on do not sin any more.” The Gospel of the Lord. SLOVENSKÝ KATOLÍCKY SOKOL, 6. MARCA, 2013 PAGE 19 Prezident SR Ivan Gašparovič bol poslednou hlavou štátu, ktorú Benedikt prijal (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) Jána Pavla II. Svätého Otca podľa Gaš- Prezident Gašparovič sa s paroviča veľmi mrzí, že nebude pápežom Benediktom XVI. môcť prísť na Slovensko na stretol vo Vatikáne 17. júna cyrilometodské oslavy, na ktoré 2005 počas ofi ciálnej návštevy bol pozvaný, ale je rád, že mohol Svätej stolice, ktorú uskutočnil aspoň hovoriť s prezidentom ako jedna z prvých hláv štátov Slovenska. krátko po jeho zvolení do úradu “Bol som veľmi rád, keď Svatý pontifi ka 19. apríla 2005. Otec povedal, že si váži Slovákov Stretnutie so Svätým Otcom za ich oddanosť k viere. To ma Benediktom XVI. absolvoval veľmi potešilo,” dodala hlava prezident Gašparovič aj počas štátu. slávnostného aktu blahorečenia Pápež na neho pôsobil poko- Jána Pavla II. vo Vatikáne v máji jne. “Zdal sa mi v lepšej kondí- 2011. cii, ako som ho videl v poslednej Benedikt XVI. bude prvým dobe v televízii,” uzavrel. pápežom, ktorý v modernej Popoludní sa Gašparovič histórii katolíckej cirkvi na svoju zúčastnil na slávnostnej boho- funkciu rezignuje. službe v Bazilike sv. Petra, ktorú Svoje rozhodnutie zdôvod- celebroval emeritný prefekt nil vysokým vekom, ktorý mu Kongregácie pre evanjelizáciu podľa jeho slov neumožňuje národov kardinál Jozef Tomko. pokračovať v plnení pápežských Vo vatikánskej bazilike tiež povinností. - SITA, skrátené navštívil hrob blahoslaveného Zima bude pravdepodobne jednou zo zrážkovo najbohatších od 19. storočia Kým minulý rok trápili bude odvíjať aká bohatá bude Slovensko suchá a nedosta- zima. Nemám to ešte vyhodno- tok vlahy, počasie mu to počas tené, ale minimálne v období od tohoročných zimných mesiacov konca 19. storočia pôjde o jednu vynahradilo. Podľa odhadov z najbohatších zím na Sloven- klimatológa Slovenského hydro- sku,“ doplnil Faško. meteorologického ústavu Pavla Klimatológ v tom vidí prí- Faška sa táto zima dokonca nos aj pre vyčerpané zásoby môže zaradiť medzi zrážkovo podzemných vôd. Tie sa po najbohatšie od 19. storočia. suchých rokoch 2011 a 2012 Táto zima bude pravdepodob- vďaka veľkej nádielke doplnia. V ne jednou z najbohatších na januári a februári pritom malo zrážky od 19. storočia. Faško podľa Faška pribudnúť na každý označil výraznú zmenu v meter štvorcový na Slovensku množstve zrážok za striedanie 150 až 175 litrov vody. extrémov. „Ten nedostatok zrá- Vyrovná sa tak záporná bilan- žok, ktorý bol na jar a v lete 2012 cia z vlaňajška, kedy išli úhrny do bol mimoriadny. Čo sa stalo te- 100- až 200-litrového mínusu. raz na jeseň a v zime, v decembri Pôdohospodári sa však obá- začalo byť zrážok veľa a v januári vajú záplav. Či prídu, ukáže až Autor: Mikuláš Klimčák a februári sa množstvo zrážok začiatok marca. ešte zvýraznilo,“ opísal situáciu Ako ale Faško sám dodáva, NEW YORK, NY, 182. ZBOR Mládežnícke sväté pre Aktuálne.sk. palica má dva konce. „Problém 182. zbor oslávi sv. Jozefa v nedeľu 17. marca. Program začne omše v New Yorku Február pritom, podľa jeho je v tom, že je zima a teplota slovenskou svätou omšou, ktorú bude o 11. hodine v kostole Sv. V slovenskom Kostole sv. slov, býva po iné roky nenápad- vzduchu je taká nízka, že nie je Jána Nepomuckého slúžiť o. Štefan Chanas. Po sv. omši bude v ným mesiacom zimy. Teraz sa výpar. V závislosti od toho či spoločenskej hale obed a fraternalistický program. Rečníkom bude Jána Nepomuckého (411 East však ukazuje ako zrážkovo mi- je zamrznutý povrch tak môže redaktor Slovenského katolíckeho sokola Daniel F. Tanzone. Us- 66th Street, New York, NY) sa moriadne bohatý, v niektorých voda iba odtekať alebo vsakovať,“ poriadatelia pozývajú všetkých členov spolku, aby sa na podujatí raz do mesiaca koná v sobotu o regiónoch úhrny dokonca sia- vysvetlil. zúčastnili. 7.00 hodine večer mládežnícka slovenská svätá omša. Po svätej hajú až k extrémnym číslam. V prípade, že sa pôda neroz- omši je spoločenské posedenie Sneženie nemá konca. V mrzne, komplikácie môže pri- pri občerstvení. úvode februára si snehovú aj niesť topenie hustého snehu Termíny mládežníckych omší daždivú nádielka vychutnal kra- plného vody. sú (vždy v sobotu o 7.00 hodine jný východ. Po ňom zase kalam- „Uvidíme či to oteplenie bude večer). 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