Za Boha a Národ For God and Nation

Slovensk¥ Katolícky Sokol

OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL – MEMBERSHIP 28,000 – HOME OFFICE: 205 MADISON STREET, PASSAIC, N.J. 07055 – www.slovakcatholicsokol.org Periodical Postage Paid at original entry of Passaic, N.J., 07055 and additional mailing offi ces VOLUME CV P PASSAIC,ASSAIC, NN.J.,.J., JJUNEUNE 2299, 22016016 NUMBER 5072 Scenes of the 70th International SCS Bowling Tournament combined with the Greek Catholic Union’s 80th Bowling Tournament held in Buffalo, N.Y. Airport Bowling Lanes + The Holiday Inn + May 20-22

Our 2016 Frank S. Petruff Memorial Sports Award recipient and veteran Group 9 Supreme President Michael J. Horvath is shown above welcoming the bowlers and bowler from Lilly, Pa., Assembly 79, Francis J. Risko is shown fl anked by his sons, guests at the tournament banquet on May 21. Gary and Brian.

Veteran Sokol keglers who enjoyed this year’s competition are shown Some of the Canadian Sokol keglers who enjoyed this year’s competi- above and included, l-r, Albert Pogorelec, Thomas J. Krack and An- tion are shown above and include, l-r, Chet Dziuba, Mike Babala, Stan thony Glodava of Assembly 162 in Clifton, N.J. and Ben Moeller of Hugul, Joe Takerer and Derek Loehle. Assembly 16 in Pittsburgh, Pa.

Members of the well-known Papcun family from Group 16 are shown above and include, from the left, John Papcun, Paul Papcun, Stephen All smiles from Sokolky who made up the team which included, l-r, Papcun and Mark Papcun. Rose Bakita, Karen Bakita, Carol Macko and Darlene Matesic. PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 29, 2016

Wreath 111 Celebrates Sokol Fellowship in Lorain, Oh. Recalling the Founders of the Slovak Catholic Sokol as we Celebrate our 111th Anniversary

Matus Husy Valent Lapsansky Michal Kalafut Valent Bednarcik, Jr. Jozef Rafac Jozef Kalafut Jozef Pavlicko Matej Kuruc Jan Hilla, Jr. Jakub Plucinsky Jakub Skupin Valent Tomaskovic Andrej Servas Jan Gronkovsky Lukac Kuna Juraj Halupka Jozef Kuruc Jozef Halupka Juraj Kopacka Michal Zagursky Jozef Kacmarcik Stefan Bigos Jozef Hilla, Jr. Jakub Waxmonsky Valent Bednarcik, Sr. Paul Tibus Michal Kucala Juraj Lopusnak Michal Prelich Jan Moss Andrej Bekes Andrej Kovalik Jakub Butz Juraj Domyon Jozef Hills, Sr. Martin Molitoris Valent Soltis Jozef Prelich Jan Hlavac Jakub Frankovic Jozef Paluch Ludvik Soltis Enjoying the Wreath 111 outdoor picnic and meeting held on June 13th at Lakeview Park in Lorain, Oh. Vincent Dronzek Valent Bizub are, standing, l-r, President Helen Zemanek, Secretary Marty Zemanek, standing Treasurer Michele Mag- Andrej Klukosovsky Jozef Petrasek er, Vice President Sue Naelitz, Judy Hrmada, Marge Kurta, standing Melissa Deneen, Regina Davies, Mar- lene McCauley and Kathy Trifi letti. The names of the above founders are not presented alpha- betically but read from the left, as they signed the membership With the warm weather season explore the beautiful rose garden The Zdrave(healthy walkers)who roll at the founding meeting held on July 4, 1905 in Passaic, N.J. in high gear, members of Wreath in full bloom with all it colors and attended have been participating in 111 in Lorain, Oh. decided to hold varieties, then over and across the our Sokol walking program since Eternal is their memory and Zdar Boh! their June meeting out-of-doors. beach area. They trekked the sand its inception and look forward to The Sokols and Sokolky met at the gazing at fabulous Lake Erie all continuing in their efforts. Wreath Lakeview Park on June 13. Fol- while counting sea gulls. They then 111 will not meet during the sum- lowing the meeting, the fraternal- meandered throughout the rest of mer months. We will resume our Slovak Catholic Sokol ists enjoyed a lovely barbecue. the scenic park until the dinner bell monthly meetings and socials on 111111th At the helm of the grill was none rang. Monday, September 12 at 6:30 AnniversaryAnniversary other than Wreath Secretary Marty Back under the pavilion, mem- p.m. at the American Slovak Club Zemanek. Marty has held a variety bers joyfully were rewarded with in Lorain. The September meeting of positions in the lodge over the hamburgers, hot dogs, desserts and will be a celebration honoring the years and is the former Sports Di- many side dishes, including pasta patroness of our lodge, the feast of rector of Group 5. That being said, salad. The weather was most pleas- the Nativity of the Blessed Virgin 190519905 20201616 Brother Marty made it very clear ant and even the mayfl ies were hap- Mary. All members are encouraged to members that they would have py. It was a lovely place to gather to attend. Mark your calendars and to earn some miles for the Slovak for our monthly meeting and physi- play to join us. Catholic Sokol Walking Program cal activity in the best traditions of Zdar Boh! before he would serve them. our organization’s ageless slogan of Michele Mager Members gathered together to “A sound mind in a sound body.” Celebrating the 239th Birthday of Old Glory

On Flag Day, June 14th, members of the home offi ce staff took time out to celebrate the 239th birthday of the Stars and Stripes during a civic program held in the board room. Adopted by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, the fl ag symbolizes the aspirations, struggles, sacrifi ces and achievements of our ances- tors. Home offi ce staff members shown above include, l-r, Frank Revisore, Editor Daniel F. Tanzone, Livia Karak, Supreme Secretary Scott T. Pogorelec, F.I.C., Lorrie Pinck, Clarissa Serrano, Kelly D. Movilla, Kevin R. Guillen, Ela Mas, and Billie Lou Moakley. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 29, 2016 PAGE 3

Chamber of Commerce in down- town Whiting, Ind. featuring Polish In Brockport, N.Y. From the Supreme Physical Board and Slovak folk ensembles, culi- nary specialities, games and exhib- Our International Clinic - Kurz Thoughts for the Baseball Season its, Friday and Saturday 11 a.m. to is just around the corner by Nancy Kropolinsky 10 p.m., Sunday 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. by Dusan Dorich Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member for additional information visit Supreme Assistant Physical Director I have never been much of a baseball player, but baseball has www.pierogifest.net or call toll free been a major part of my life. Growing up with an all star player, 800 659-0292. All is in readiness as we prepare Shirts with other advertising will not my father, I learned the fundamentals of the game, watched the In- Q 32nd annual Czechoslovak Fes- for our International Clinic - Kurz be permitted. dians suffer through seasons and attempted to tival Picnic at Ehlert Park, 4400 in preparation for our 2017, 48th b) No alcohol at all is allowed learn how to throw a ball. My dad, Bill Babik, Elm Ave., Brookfi eld, Ill. 11 a.m. to International Slet. Our Clinic is just during the entire Clinic schedule. started playing at a young age and quickly rose 5 p.m., free admission; for informa- around the corner and is scheduled We have to up through the ranks to earn the title, “Double tion call Richard Grosser 708 485- form July 27-31, 2016. It will be the follow rules No- Hit Babik” pitching two no hitters dur- 3357. fi rst time in modern Slovak Catho- set up by the ing the “AA” All Stars game in 1951. He then FRI.AUG.5 lic Sokol history that the Clinic will college as signed a Pro-contract in December of 1951 Q Annual Iron Pigs game night out be in the Rochester, New York area. well as our with the Washington Senators and was as- hosted by Group 10 beginning at 7 Our International Clinic will be held own Slovak signed to the Drummondville, Quebec Farm p.m., members of Group 10 lodges at the State University of New York Catholic team. His baseball career culminated in May should contact their respective local - College of Brockport in Brock- Sokol rules. 1993, when he was inducted into the Baseball Assembly. port, N.Y. Anyone Town USA Greater Youngstown Old Timers Hall of Fame. While his AUG.13-15 As of this writing, we expect the breaking this talents have been passed on to his great- grandson, RJ Trimble who Q 62nd annual Holy Dormition following Groups to be represented rule will be is quickly becoming a seasoned pitcher for the local 9-10 year old (Assumption) Pilgrimage hosted at this year’s Clinic: Group 1, Pas- sent home league, the lessons in life taught to me through my father’s baseball by the Sisters Servants of Mary saic, N.J.; Group 3, East Douglas, and any fi nancial matters will be career are instilled in me today. Immaculate at St. Mary’s Villa, Mass.; Group 4, Chicago, Ill.; Group charged to your local Group. • Be persistent – You will strike out at times, but believe in Sloatsburg, N.Y. for information 5, Cleveland, Oh.; Group 7, Wilkes- c) The dorm that we are staying in yourself as the opportunity to hit a home run exists in every pitch. call Sister Kathleen 845 753-2840, Barre, Pa., Group 11, Minneapolis, at is non-air conditioned. Therefore, • Pay attention to details - the smallest detail matters – The [email protected], begins Saturday Minn.; Group 14, Pittsburgh, Pa.; we recommend that you bring along difference between winning and losing a game may come down to at noon and concludes on Sunday Group 17, Youngstown, Oh. and a fan if you would like. As per col- inches, between a strike and a foul, between being safe and being at 4 p.m. Group 19, Toronto, Canada. It is lege info, the University of Brock- out. SUN.AUG.14 nice to welcome Group 17 back to port is located by the lake so there • Be a team player – The greatest players cannot win without Q 10th annual Mahoning Valley our Clinic after an absence of many is a cool breeze coming off from the the team behind him backing him up and covering bases. Slovak Fest on the grounds of Our years. lake. This is the site that New York • Stay focused – Whether you are pitching, fi elding or at bat, Lady of Sorrows Parish(St. Mat- The Supreme Physical Fitness State is using for its Special Olym- you must “keep your eye on the ball” and not let distractions interfere thias Church grounds),2800 Shady Board has been working very hard pics competition so it should be with your game. Run Road, Youngstown, Oh., 12 over the past six months to prepare more than suitable for our needs. • Never give up- Baseball has no established ending. Teams noon to 8 p.m., for information everything for a successful Clinic. The closing Clinic ceremonies are that start out loosing the game may end up winning in overtime. contact Loretta Ekoniak at tel.330 By now, Clinic participants should scheduled for Saturday, July 30th Keep pushing forward and remain determined to work through the 549-3760 or loretta.ekoniak@ have received a DVD with the new beginning with Mass celebrated at losses. gmail.com. drills on it. Please take time from 6:45 p.m. by our Supreme Chaplain, • Don’t dwell on the past, but look ahead – Forget about the Q New York-New Jersey area Slo- your busy schedule to master the Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic. We strike out last inning and prepare for the home run yet to come. vak Day pilgrimage at the Salesian drills before you get to the Clinic. invite our local Brother and Sister • Stay positive – There are parts of the game beyond your Shrine of Our Lady Help of Chris- Learning the drills beforehand will Sokol members from western New control. Your opposing team may have a better day; the ball may tians, Filors Lane, West Haver- insure more free time at the Clinic to York, as well as western Pennsylva- bounce a different direction. How you handle the game defi nes you. straw, N.Y., confessions beginning enjoy some traditional Sokol fellow- nia and eastern Ohio to join us for For all those baseball (and softball) players on the fi eld and in life, at 10 a.m., outdoor Mass at 11 a.m. ship and camaraderie. The Supreme a wonderful evening supporting the for those participating in the upcoming 29th International Softball followed by a luncheon, conclud- Physical Fitness Board is expected efforts of our young leaders. Tournament July 9 in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., and for the fans, remember ing with Marian devotions at 2:30 to arrive on Wednesday, July 27 by One of the nicest part of the col- “Never Let the Fear of Striking Out Get in your Way.” – Babe Ruth p.m. 1 p.m. This way, we have plenty of lege for next summer’s 48th Inter- – Zdar Boh! Q Wreath 81 annual indoor Sum- time to do the fi nal preparations with national Slet will be the gymnastics mer Picnic at the Sacred Heart the college for the participants. The competition. For the fi rst time in Rose Room, 1717 LaPorte Ave., Supreme Physical Fitness Board many years, the gymnastic competi- Whiting, Ind. beginning at 12 noon, will have their meeting on July 27 tion will be held on the great gym- call Audrey Filipek at tel. 219 659- at 6 p.m. sharp in the common area nastic facility located on the Brock- Sokol Calendar 6444, deadline for reservations is of McLean Hall. Clinic participants port campus. JULY 8-9 and Broadview Rd.), Broadview August 7th. will register on Thursday, July 28 in So, we look forward to seeing all Q Quarterly meeting of the Supreme Heights, Oh. 12 noon to 8 p.m., AUG.19-21 the morning between 8 and 11 a.m. of you at our upcoming International Board of Directors in Wilkes-Barre, music by the Johnny Pastirik Band, Q 60th International Golf Tourna- at McLean Hall. The Supreme Phys- Clinic - Kurz as we prepare for our Pa. Slovak culinary specialities, im- ment at Treasure Lake Resort, Du- ical Fitness Board has put together a organization’s 48th International JULY 8-10 ported Slovak beer with music for Bois, Pa. great schedule for the Clinic with Slet next summer. Ours is a proud Q 29th International Softball Tour- dancing and listening pleasure; ad- SUN.AUG.21 drill classes. seminars and downtime tradition of promoting our ageless nament at Kirby Park Fields, Wil- mission $4.00 at the gate, ages 17 Q Annual Family Day Picnic host- for team work. slogan of “A Sound mind in a Sound kes-Barre, Pa. and under free of charge; for infor- ed by Assembly 34 and Wreath 47 Here are some important rules for Body” as we celebrate our organiza- SAT.JULY 16 mation call 440 885-5702. on the grounds of SS. Cyril and the Clinic participants. tion’s 111th anniversary. Have a safe Q 43rd annual Summer Festival THURS.JULY 21 Methodius School, 1315 Second a) Please bring plain shirts with travel to the Clinic and see you then. hosted by the Sisters of SS. Cyril and Q 93rd annual Pittsburgh Slovak Street, N.E., Minneapolis, Minn. you or Slovak Catholic Sokol shirts. Zdar Boh! Methodius at their Motherhouse, Day observance at Kennywood from 1 to 4 p.m., games for children SAT.SEPT.17 Villa Sacred Heart, Danville, Pa. Park, West Miffl in, Pa. beginning and refreshments will be served to hosted by Group 7, “Rev. Joseph Q 3rd annual Simply Slavic Fes- beginning at 10:30 a.m. concludes with children’s games and treats at all members, for information call Murgas” at the Plains Pavilion, tival celebrating the cultures and with 5 p.m. Mass in the Basilica of 12:30 p.m., Mass at 4 p.m., music James T. Genosky 763 789-9196. Clark Lane, Plains, Pa. from 12 traditions of the family of Slavic SS. Cyril and Methodius. for dancing begins at 6 p.m. SAT. SEPT.10 noon to 6 p.m. nations in the downtown section of SUN.JULY 17 SUN.JULY 24 Q 41st annual Sokol Golf Open Cambria City in Johnstown, Pa. Q 43rd annual Slovak Day obser- Q 86th annual Slovak American benefi t hosted by Assembly 28 at SAT. SEPT.24 HOME OFFICE vance of the Diocese of Gary at the Day hosted by the Federated Slo- Blissful Meadows Golf Course, Q Annual Septemberfest hosted by CLOSING Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa. vak Societies of Milwaukee at Douglas, Mass. the National Slovak Society Heri- In observance of the 5755 Pennsylvania St.(Broadway), Croatian Park, 9140 South 76th MON.SEPT.12 tage Museum at the museum, 351 Fourth of July holiday, the Merrillville, Ind. Mass at 10:30 a.m. St., Franklin, Wis. beginning with Q Wreath 111 patronal feast day Valley Brook Road, McMurray, Pa. Home Offi ce will be closed followed by cultural program and Mass celebrated at 12 noon, cul- observance honoring the Nativity 15317, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Slovak on Monday, July 4. The refreshments, for information call tural program at 2:30 p.m., Slovak of the Mother of God at the Ameri- cooking and craft demonstrations, Home Offi ce will reopen for Betty Yurechko at 219 795-1518 or culinary specialities, games and can Slovak Club, 2915 Broadway exhibits, refreshments and cultural business on Tuesday, July visit www.facebook.com/Slovak- entertainment, free admission, for Ave., Lorain, Oh. beginning at 6:30 presentation; contact Sue Ondrejco 5. Regular offi ce hours are DayCelebration. information call Betty Valent 414- p.m. refreshments will be served. at 412 421-1204 for additional in- Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 Q Annual Slovak Day Picnic hosted 425-6137. WED.SEPT.14 formation. p.m. An enjoyable and safe by the American Slovak Zemplin JULY 29-31 Q Biennial convocation of the Con- SUN.SEPT.25 Fourth of July celebration to Club at the Slovak Sokol Camp, Q Annual Pierogi-Pirohy Fest, ference of Slovak Clergy, Holiday Q 81st annual Sokol Day picnic all! Zdar Boh! 2069 Royalwood Rd.(between State hosted by the Whiting Robertsdale Inn, Boardman, Oh. PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 29, 2016 REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God... and Slovak life

43rd Gary Indiana Slovak Day priests for ministry in nine of the country’s 11 dioceses Gospel for the Fourteeth Sunday set for Sunday, July 17 and 10 were ordained priests for religious orders. of the Year - July 3rd All is in readiness as the Slovak community of the The diocese with the largest number of ordinandi four county, Diocese of Gary in northwest Indiana cel- this year was the Byzantine Catholic Metropolitan Luke 70:7-72, 77-20 Or 70:7-9 ebrates Slovak pride at this year’s 43rd annual Slovak Archeparchy(Archdiocese) of Presov which ordained A reading from the holy Gospel Day Celebration set for Sunday, July 17. This year’s a total of 10 new priests. Archbishop Jan Babyak, S.J. according to Luke Slovak Day observance will be ordained the new priests at the shrine church of the As- held at the Salvatorian Shrine sumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary in Lutine. At that time the Lord appointed seventy-two others whom he sent ahead of Our Lady of Czestochowa Among the Latin Rite dioceses, the largest num- of him in pairs to every town and place he intended to visit. He said to located at 5755 Pennsylvania ber of new priests were ordained for the Diocese of them, “The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few; so ask the master Street(Broadway) in Merrill- Spis. Bishop Stefan Secka, Bishop of Spis, ordained of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest.Go on your way; be- ville, Ind. The shrine serves eight new priests at the Cathedral of St. Martin in hold, l am sending you like lambs among wolves. Carry no moneybag, no as a Mission House for priests Spisska Kapitula on June 18. sack, no sandals; and greet no one along the way. into whatever house you conducted by the Society of the Divine Savior. Archbishop Stanislav Zvolensky ordained six enter,fi rst say, “Peace to this household.’ If a peaceful person lives there, Festivities begin with a concelebrated Mass in the new priests for the Archdiocese of Bratislava on June your peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you. Stay in the same Shrine Church at 10:30 a.m. with priests of Slovak an- 11 at the Cathedral of St. Martin in Bratislava. house and eat and drink what is offered to you, for the laborer deserves his cestry from the diocese as well as neighboring dioceses In Kosice, Archbishop Bernard Bober ordained payment. Do not move about from one house to another. Whatever town concelebrating. Following the liturgy, a delicious lun- six new priests at the Cathedral of St. Elizabeth on June you enter and they welcome you, eat what is set before you, cure the sick cheon featuring traditional Slovak culinary specialities 11 for ministry in that archdiocese. in it and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God is at hand for you.” [Whatever will be enjoyed. A cash bar will be available. The cul- In the Diocese of Banska Bystrica, Bishop Mar- town you enter and they do not receive you, go out into the streets and say, tural program begins at 1 p.m. and will feature the skill ian Chovanec ordained four new priests on June 18 at ‘The dust of your town that clings to our feet, even that we shake off against and artistry of the Veselica Slovak Folk Ensemble of the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin you.” Yet know this: the kingdom of God is at hand. l tell you, it will be Chicago who will perform the music and dances of the Mary in Banska Bystrica. more tolerable for Sodom on that day than for that town.” The seventy-two various regions of Slovakia. There will be a cash raffl e Three new priests were ordained by Bishop Vil- returned rejoicing, and said, ”Lord, even the demons are subject to us be- and music for dancing throughout the afternoon. liam Judak at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Emeram on cause of your name.” Jesus said, ”I have observed Satan fall like lightning This year’s Slovak Day will be dedicated to the June 18 for ministry in Nitra, Slovakia’s oldest diocese. from the sky. Behold, I have given you the power to ‘tread upon serpents’ 60th anniversary of the announcement of the establish- In the Diocese of Zilina, three new priests were and ,Scorpions and upon the full force of the enemy and nothing will harm ment of the new Diocese of Gary. It was in December, ordained by Bishop Tomas Galis on June 11 at the you. Nevertheless, do not rejoice because the spirits are subject to you, but 1956 that Monsignor Andrew G. Grutka, pastor of Holy Church of the Lord’s Mercy in Zilina-Hajiku. rejoice because your names are written in heaven”] Trinity Slovak Parish in Gary received a letter from the In the Archdiocese of Trnava, Archibishop Jan The Gospel of the Lord. Apostolic Delegate in Washington, D.C. informing him Orosch ordained one new priest on June 11 at the Ca- that a new diocese was to be established encomposing thedral of St. John the Baptist in Trnava. Gospel for the Fifteenth Sunday the four northwest Indiana counties of Lake, LaPorte, Bishop Milan Chautur, C.Ss.R. ordained three of the Year - July 10th Porter and Starke. The Apostolic Delegate also informed new priests for ministry in the Byzantine Catholic Msgr. Grutka that Pope Pius XII had named him to be Eparchy(diocese) of Kosice on June 26 at the Church Luke 70:25-37 the fi rst Bishop of Gary. Needless to say, those of Slovak of SS. Peter and Paul in Kosice-Terase. A reading from the holy Gospel ancestry rejoiced at the announcement. Bishop Grutka In addition to those ordained for the diocesan according to Luke remained a towering fi gure not only within the Church priesthood, an additional 10 priests were ordained for of Indiana but within the Slovak community both in various religious orders. Three new priests were or- There was a scholar of the law who stood up to test Jesus and said, “Teach- America and in our ancestral homeland of Slovakia. dained for the Order of Preachers on June 25 in the er, what must I do to inherit eternal life?” jesus said to him, “What is writ- Bishop Grutka encouraged and gave his blessing Dominican Church of the Assumption of the Blessed ten in the law? How do you read it?” He said in reply, ”You shall love to the observance of a Slovak Day. The fi rst Slovak Day Virgin Mary in Kosice and two new priests were or- the Lord, your Cod, with all your heart, with all your being, with all your was held in July 1973 at the Shrine of Our Lady of Sor- dained for the Society of the Divine Word on June 11 strength, and with all your mind, and your neighbor as yourself. ” He re- rows in Valparaiso, Ind. which was conducted by the in the Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin plied to him, “You have answered correctly; do this and you will live.” Slovak Franciscan Friars of the Most Holy Savior. The Mary in Nitra. In addition one new priest was ordained But because he wished to justify himself, he said to Jesus, “And who is my late Monsignor Joseph Viater along with the late Carl for each of the following religious congregations of neighbor?” Jesus replied, “A man fell victim to robbers as he went down Yurechko and his wife, Betty served as chairpersons for men: the Vincentians - the Society of St. Vincent de from Jerusalem to Jericho. They stripped and beat him and went off leav- the next 39 years. Volunteer committees from the Slo- Paul; the Franciscan Order of Friars Minor; the Capu- ing him half-dead. A priest happened to be going down that road, but when vak parishes of the diocese, including Assumption of the chin Franciscan Friars, the Congregation of the Most he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side. Likewise a Levite came to Blessed Virgin Mary and Sacred Heart, both in East Chi- Holy Redeemer - Redemptorists; and the Missionary the place, and when he saw him, he passed by on the opposite side. But a cago; Holy Trinity in Gary, and Immaculate Conception Society - Redemptoris Mater. Samaritan traveler who came upon him was moved with compassion at the and St. John the Baptist, both in Whiting. Our congratulations and prayerful best wishes go sight. He approached the victim, poured oil and wine over his wounds and For many years, Bishop Grutka served as principal out to all the newly ordained priests in Slovakia. May bandaged them. Then he lifted him up on his own animal, took him to an celebrant of the Slovak Day liturgy. Dinners were pre- their ministry be fruitful in the best traditions of our inn, and cared for him. The next day he took out two silver coins and gave pared by Slovak ladies and sold. Over the years, Slovak Cyrilo-Methodian heritage of faith. them to the innkeeper with the instruction, “Take care of him. If you spend folk ensembles from Milwaukee, Wis., Chicago, Ill. and more than what I have given you, I shall repay you on my way back.’ Which Sterling Heights, Mich. entertained with ethnic dances. All is in readiness for this year’s of these three, in your opinion, was neighbor to the robbers’ victim?” He Soon the place was too small for the crowd so the festiv- Summer Festival in Danville, Pa. answered, “The one who treated him with mercy.” Jesus said to him, “Go ities were moved to Merrillville, where the Slovak Days The 43rd annual Summer Festival sponsored by the and do likewise.” The Gospel of the Lord. are currently held. This year during the Slovak Day, Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius on the grounds of the Salvatorian Fathers will be showing the Panorama their Motherhouse, Villa Sacred Heart in Danville, Pa. on Christianity to the Slavic Nation. Over the years, a is scheduled for Saturday, July 16. Activities begin at INDEPENDENCE DAY number of Bishops graced the Slovak Day observances, 10:30 a.m. Independence Day of the United States, also referred to as the Fourth including Archbishop Jan Sokol, Bishop Joseph V. Ada- The festival will feature a of July or July Fourth in the U.S., is a federal holiday commemorating the mec, and Bishop Dale J. Melczek. large Flea Market, a silent auction, adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, by the Con- We look forward to seeing many Sokols and So- homemade baked goods, hand- tinental Congress declaring that the thirteen American colonies regarded kolky from across the Midwest at this year’s 43rd an- crafted items, a book store, and themselves as a new nation, the United States of America, and no longer nual Slovak Day. A wonderful time is assured as we cel- religious and Slovak articles and part of the British Empire. Independence Day is commonly associated with ebrate Slovak pride in northwest Indiana. For additional books. There will be a avariety fi reworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, concerts, baseball information call Betty Yurechko at tel. 219 795-1518 or of ethnic foods such as Halusky games, family reunions, and political speeches and ceremonies, in addition visit www.facebook.com/SlvakDayCelebration. and dinner. In addition, American picnic favorites to various other public and private events celebrating the history, govern- such as hot dogs, hamburgers, sausage, ice cream and ment, and traditions of the United States. Independence Day is the National 54 new priests ordained for much more will be available. There will be a variety of Day of the United States. – Wikipedia the Church in Slovakia games for children and adults plus special attractions During the month of June, ordination to the priest- such as raffl es, bingo and a cake-walk. hood was held in the various dioceses and religious The Summer Festival has been a blessed opportuni- communities in Slovakia. Of these 44 were ordained ty for the Sisters to keep in touch with former students, (Continued on page 6) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 29, 2016 PAGE 5

29th International Softball Tournament Cleveland Slovak Day 2016 SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL set for Kirby Fields in Kingston, Pa. Picnic set for INTERNATIONAL CLINIC – KURZ Sunday, July 17 July 27-31, 2016 by James C. Matlon University of Brockport, Brockport, New York Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics The American Slovak Zemplin Club of Cleveland will once again This year’s annual international PA 18701. The telephone number host its traditional Slovak Day Pic- WEDNESDAY, JULY 27TH Softball Tournament is scheduled at the hotel is (570) 825-6477. You nic on Sun- TIME EVENT PLACE for the weekend of July 9th through must however call me at (973) 647- day, July 17 11:00AM - 1:00PM Arrival of Supreme the 10th. The site for this year’s 8551 to reserve your rooms. As in from 12 noon Physical Fitness Board McLean Hall event will be the past, the Supreme Assembly to 8 p.m. The Kirby Park managed by the Tournament Direc- festivities will 1:00PM - 6:00PM Work Detail TBD Fields located tor will cover the cost of the rooms. be held at at 280 Market (4 participants per room) Plans are the Slovak Sokol Camp located at 6:00PM Supreme Physical Fitness Street, Kings- in the works to have a Saturday 2069 Royalwood Road, between Board Meeting Common Room of McLean ton, Pa. Our evening buffet dinner. State and Broadview Road, in 2016 tourna- I am sure that the Group 1, Pas- Broadview Heights, Oh. An enjoy- THURSDAY, JULY 28TH ment head- saic, NJ, will all be prepared to de- able afternoon celebrating Slovak 8:00AM - 11:00AM Registration McLean Hall quarters will be fend their title from the last tourna- pride has been planned. Traditional at the Genetti ment. We are attempting to make Slovak culinary specialities along 11:00 - 11:45AM Meeting with all Clinic Hotel & Con- arrangements to have a Holy Mass with American picnic favorites will Participants McLean Hall ference Center located just minutes of Obligation for Sunday held at be available throughout the after- from the fi elds. Kirby Park on Saturday afternoon, noon. There will be imported Slo- 12:00 - 1:00PM Lunch Brockway Hall This year we have replaced our during a formal break in our tourna- vak beer, Zlaty Bazant, along with women’s team competition with a ment competition. homemade Slovak pastries and 1:30 - 4:45PM Clinic participants - Men - Tuttle South co-ed division. We will also have Information may also be found breads for sale. Music for dancing opening meeting / drills Women - Tuttle South our normal men’s team division. As on the Slovak Catholic Sokol web- and listening pleasure will be pro- in the past, we will allow groups to site. All tournament entry forms vided by the ever popular, Johnny 5:00 - 6:00PM Dinner Brockway Hall submit up to four (4) teams. must be returned to me with their Pastirik Band. There will be games This year’s competition will be- entry fee per team, no later than for children and adults along with 6:30 - 10:00PM Group photo Tuttle South Common gin at 8:30 am on Saturday July June 10th. Please make your checks a 50/50 raffl e. The youngsters will Room of McLean Hall 9th and will continue throughout payable to: Slovak Catholic Sokol enjoy a soccer match on the expan- clinic participants - seminars: the day. We will utilize up to three - Sports Account and send to my sive grounds. An enjoyable time is (gymnastics, Slet, medical forms, insurance) fi elds throughout the day with the home address at: 6 Academy Drive assured for every member of the Team building activity Semi-fi nal and Final games sched- East, Whippany, NJ 07981. This family. Admission to the picnic is uled for Saturday evening. As in the year the cost of each team’s entry $4.00 per person at the gate. Young- FRIDAY, JULY 29TH past we will use a double elimina- is $400.00 before the deadline date sters ages 17 and younger are wel- 7:30 - 8:30AM Breakfast Brockway Hall tion format. and $450.00 per team after the June come free of charge. For additional Lodging will be the responsibil- 10th date. information call 440 885-5702 or 9:00AM - 11:45AM Clinic participants - drills Men - Tuttle South ity of each group. The necessary ar- If you have further questions 216 759-8684. Women - Tuttle South rangements have been made at the or concerns please do not hesitate The American Slovak Zemplin Genetti Hotel & Conference Cen- to contact me directly on my cell Club was founded in Cleveland in 12:00 - 1:00PM Lunch Brockway Hall ter, however you must contact me phone (973) 647 – 8551. Looking 1941 by a group of Slovak immi- to secure your team’s lodging be- forward to seeing you in Wilkes- grants from the Zemplin region of 1:30 - 4:45PM Clinic participants - drills Men - Tuttle South fore June 10th. The hotel is located Barre! eastern Slovakia. A gala 75th an- Women - Tuttle South at 77 Market Street, Wilkes-Barre, Zdar Boh! niversary celebration of the club is scheduled for Sunday, October 16, 5:00 - 6:00PM Dinner Brockway Hall 2016. Details of this gala will be Rules - 2016 6:30 - 10:00PM clinic participants - 1. Entrance Fee: Completed roster and $400.00 per team. ($450.00 forthcoming. Over the years, many drill practice (if needed) and Men - Tuttle South after deadline) members of the Slovak Catholic Team building activity Women - Tuttle South 2. Team Roster: Limited to 15 members who must be at least 14 Sokol have been active in the work years of age by the fi rst day of the International Softball Tournament. of the American Slovak Zemplin SATURDAY, JULY 30TH 3. Double Elimination Tournament: Men and Co-Ed division with a Club. We extend a cordial invita- 7:30- 8:30AM Breakfast Brockway Hall maximum total of four per Group. The four teams can be any combination. tion to Group 5 Sokol members to

(Men or Co-Ed) join us for this year’s Slovak Day 9:00AM - 12:00PM Clinic participants - drills Men - Tuttle South 4. Slow-Pitch: Amateur Softball Association rules will be used for Picnic. Women - Tuttle South the tournament. Maximum of (10) ten players and a minimum of 8 in the Zdar Boh!

fi eld per inning. A designated hitter and extra hitter can be used, a maxi- George Carny 12:00 - 1:00PM Lunch Brockway Hall mum line-up of 12 batters per team. Minimum Arc of 6 ft and maximum of President

12 ft as listed in the ASA Rules. 1:30 - 4:45PM Clinic participants - Men - Russel Room All teams will play with a 12-inch fl ight restricted softball. Group 10 fraternal out- exhibition practice Women - Trinity Chapel 5. No metal cleats or “double wall” bats will be allowed on the

fi elds. All bats will once again be provided. Player misuse will result in ing set for Aug. 5 5:00 - 6:00PM Dinner Brockway Hall disqualifi cation from the game. Group 10, “Rev. Francis Sasinek”

6. A meeting with all captains and the head umpire will take place will host its annual summer sports 6:45 - 8:15PM Mass Eunice Kennedy Stadium on Friday evening or Saturday morning. and fraternal outing on Friday, Au- Group photo 7. Drinking and Smoking: There will be no drinking or smoking on gust 5. Members of local Assemblies Exhibition of Drills the playing fi eld during the game. belonging to Group 10 in the Lehigh

8. Accommodations: Teams will be responsible for their own hotel Valley are invited to participate. The 8:30 - 11:00PM Nightly activities TBD accommodations. The Slovak Catholic Sokol will make arrangements for evening of baseball will include at- reserving blocks of hotel rooms and securing reduced rates. tending an Iron Pigs game beginning SUNDAY, JULY 31ST 9. Meals: Meal arrangements will be based on game schedule and at 7 p.m. The Iron Pigs will be play- 7:30 - 8:30AM Breakfast Brockway Hall number of participants. ing the Rochester Red Wings which

10. Uniforms: The Tournament Committee recommends that all is the top minor league affi liate of the 9:00- 10:00AM Check out McLean Hall teams have uniforms that display Slovak Catholic Sokol and proper num- Minnesota Twins. Group 10 Sokols bering. and Sokolky interested in attending 11. Mass: A Holy Mass will be attempted to be offered to the mem- the game should contact their local bers on Saturday afternoon at the softball fi elds to fulfi ll your Sunday obli- Assembly. Refreshments will be gation. (weather permitting) available. OUR NEXT ISSUE IS JULY 13TH 12. The Tournament will begin on Saturday morning and conclude Come join us for what looks to In keeping with our bi week ly publishing sched ule, the next Saturday evening. The 10 run rule after 4 1/2 innings will be used in both be an enjoyable summer evening issue of the Slovak Cath o lic Fal con will be that of Wednes day, July divisions. Once a team reaches a 10 run advantage, the game is immediate- celebrating good sportsmanship and 13th. Dead line for all pho tos and in for ma tion for this is sue will be ly stopped. All round robin games will have a time limit based on number Sokol fellowship. A good time is as- Thurs day, June 30th. View e-Falcon on our website: www.slovak- catholicsokol.org. Thank ing you for your con tin ued co op er a tion of teams and number of fi elds available. sured. Zdar Boh! in this mat ter, I re main Zdar Boh! Susan Knoblauh Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor Group 10 Recording Secretary PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 29, 2016

ed with this parish are among the old- Annual Pierogi-Pirohy Fest set Lodge Jottings est as well. Our own Assembly 34 and for July 29-31 in Whiting, Ind. Wreath 47 date to 1909 and have con- tinued their fraternal activities from Continuing in a time-honored active in the Vychodna Dancers for DONORA, PA MINNEAPOLIS, MINN. generation to generation. Thus, our Midwest Slavic tradition, this many years and currently serves as Assembly 163 Assembly 34 Sokol lodges for more than 107 years year’s annual Pierogi-Pirohy Fest the troupe’s executive vice presi- Our lodge hosted its semi-annual Wreath 47 have promoted our organization’s rich is scheduled for the weekend of dent. The dancers perform from 2 meeting on Sunday, June 5. A good We are pleased to announce that gymnastic and sporting traditions. We July 29-31 in downtown Whiting, to 4 p.m. on Saturday and from 12 turnout of members were present at our traditional Sokol Family Day Pic- are pleased that our young people will Ind. This community, rich is Slavic noon to 2 p.m. on Sunday. An en- the meeting which was held at Dor- nic is scheduled for Sunday, August once again participate in the upcom- traditions, is located just about a joyable celebration of Slovak and othy’s Place. Following our busi- 21 from 1 to 4 p.m. Our festivities will ing Supreme Clinic - Kurz in July in 20-minute drive from Chicago. Polish traditions and culture is as- ness meeting, light refreshments be held on the grounds of SS. Cyril Brockport, N.Y. in preparation for our The festival celebrates the pan- sured. For additional information were enjoyed by all. Discussion of and Methodius School, located at organization’s 48th International Slet Slavic love of the culinary special- this year’s festival, visit the offi cial upcoming Sokol activities was held 1315 Second Street, N.E. in Minne- in 2017. We are proud of our past and ity, Pierogi in Polish, Pirohy in Slo- Pierogi Fest website: www.pieero- and our lodge pledged to participate apolis. We have planned an enjoyable confi dent of our future. vak. The popular summer festival, gifest.net or call toll free 800 659- as best we can. Our offi cers are to day which will feature games for chil- We hope to see a good turnout at which attracts more than 200,000 0292. be commended for continuing to dren, plenty of delicious picnic style this year’s Sokol Family Day Picnic visitors each year, is presented by The Slovak community in Whit- strive to promote various fraternal food and refreshments. An enjoyable on August 21st. the Whiting Robertsdale Chamber ing has been active for more than activities in the best traditions of afternoon is assured. All members Zdar Boh! of Commerce. This year’s festival a century. Two Slovak parishes Sokol fraternalism. If any of our of Assembly 34 and Wreath 47 are James T. Genosky opens on Friday, July 29 at 11 a.m. were established there. St. John the members have any questions re- welcome free of charge at this annual Financial Secretary, Assembly 34 and concludes at 10 p.m. Satur- Baptist Parish was established in garding our activities, they are wel- fraternal event. day’s hours are also 11 a.m. to 10 1899. A second parish, Immaculate come to contact me at tel 724 263- Ours is a rich legacy which we will WHITING, IND. p.m. Sunday’s hours are 11 a.m. to Conception followed in 1921. At 7289. Wishing all a pleasant and continue to promote. Our parish of Wreath 81 5 p.m. one time, St. John’s was among the enjoyable summer, may I remain The festival is quite a unique largest Slovak parishes in America SS. Cyril and Methodius, established Continuing in a fi ne fraternal tradi- Zdar Boh! experience, jam packed with street with a parochial school attended by in 1891 is now the oldest Slovak tion, our Wreath will once again hosts Theresa Gardner vendors selling food, drinks and fun more than 1,000 students. This par- Catholic parish in the United States its annual Summer Picnic on Sunday, Financial Secretary novelty items such as t-shirts, along ish continues to be active. The pas- dedicated to the Apostles of the Slavs. August 14 beginning at 12 noon at the Local Slovak fraternal lodges affi liat- with imported arts and crafts from tor of Immaculate Conception, the Sacred Heart Rose Room located at Poland and Slovakia. There is a Pol- late Rev. John Lach was a fi rm be- 1717 LaPorte Avenue in Whiting. All ka Dance Off contest judged by Mr. liever in education and the promo- Rev. Jozef Krajnak celebrates members are welcome to join us. The Pierogi and Ms. Paczki. Entertain- tion of Slovak culture. He served Silver Jubilee of Priesthood picnic will be hosted by our Wreath ment is provided daily and include as pastor for many years until his offi cers. Reservations are necessary presentations by a number of Polish death in 1960. In the late 1920s, he The Rev. Jozef Krajnak, pastor In 2005, he came to the United and can be made by calling Audrey of Holy Family Slovak Parish in States and initially served in min- and several Slovak folk ensembles organized what was known as Fa- Filipek at tel 219 659-6444 before from all across the midwest. Among ther John Lach’s Children’s Band. Linden, N.J. recently celebrated istry in the Archdiocese of New August 7th. An enjoyable afternoon his 25th anniversary of his ordi- York. He was incardinated into the the colorfully attired ensembles The band grew to such acclaim that has been planned and we look for- celebrating the music and dance they performed at the White House nation to the Newark Archdiocese and served ward to seeing a good turn out of our priesthood. as parochial vicar at St. Francis of traditions of the various regions in Washington for President Her- members. In addition, members are of Slovakia are the Lucina Slovak bert Hoover. From 1926 until its He was prin- Assisi in Hoboken, Our Lady of welcome to bring along a guest. A fun cipal celebrant Mount Carmel in Jersey City and Folk Ensemble of Cleveland, Oh. closing in 1985, Immaculate Con- afternoon of good food, games along under the direction of Tom Ivanec; ception School was staffed by the of a Mass of St. Joseph of the Palisades, West will traditional Sokol fraternal fellow- Thanksgiving New York. In July 2015, he was the Sarisan Slovak Folk Ensemble Sisters of SS. Cyril and Methodius. ship is planned. of Detroit, Mich. under the direc- For many years, the school includ- on June 4. A appointed pastor of Holy Family In keeping with our traditional parish recep- Parish in Linden, the only parish in tion of Milan Straka, the Veselica ed a ninth grade, a rarity among Care and Share project, our Wreath Slovak Folk Ensemble of Chicago parish parochial schools. Local tion followed the Newark Archdiocese where the is a proud sponsor of our local food in the parish Mass and sacraments are offered in and the Vychodna Slovak Dancers lodges of all our Slovak fraternals pantry. Therefore, we are asking our from Toronto, Ontario, Canada. have been active in both parishes. social hall. Slovak. generous members to bring along A native of western Slovakia, Father Jozef is jovial and spirited Our own Supreme Assistant Physi- Our own Wreath 81 continues its monetary donations which will be cal Director Dusan Dorich has been fraternal activity in the area. Father Krajnak began his studies priest who regularly participates in earmarked for this worthwhile com- in Bratislava. He entered the Con- various New York-New Jersey Slo- munity project. gregation of St. John Bosco and vak religious and cultural activities. Our offi cers, President Josie Bolek, pursued his theological studies at His many friends and admirers of- Recording Secretary and Financial the Salesian Pontifi cal University fer prayerful best wishes as he cel- Secretary Judy Strisko and Auditors, in Rome where he was awarded a ebrates this milestone in his priestly Dorothy Urbanek and Audrey Filipek Licentiate in Sacred Theology, a ministry among us. May God con- send warm wishes to our ill and home- doctorate in theology and a doctor- tinue to bless him with good health bound members. We miss all who ate in philosophy. He was ordained and happiness as he preaches the because of poor health or distance a priest on June 8, 1991 in Slovakia. Gospel in the best traditions of our cannot participate in our meetings and ISSN: 0897-8107 Following ordination, Father Jozef Cyrilo-Methodian legacy of faith. social functions. You are missed and served as a Salesian missionary in Ad multos annos - na mnohaja a remembered in our prayers. Established April 15, 1911 Central America. blahaja lieta and Zdar Boh! Our Wreath has enjoyed an active Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol fraternal past and we look to continue Issued Bi-Weekly our activities in the future. Ours is a All is in readiness for this year’s Summer Festival in Danville, Pa. proud history. It was on May 10, 1915 (Continued from page 4) Jubilee Year of Mercy in December. that a group of 38 Slovak women met Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 their parents and family members; In addition, festivalgoers will at St. John the Baptist Slovak the Par- to reconnect with friends they’ve have the opportunity to visit the ish in Whiting and organized Wreath graves of Father Matthew Jankola, 81. Our founders chose St. Ann as Annual Subscription Rates made over the years, and to make United States $40.00 – All others countries $45.00 new friends. The day never seems founder of the congregation and patroness of the lodge. Previously, long enough for visitors to see all Mother Mary Mihalik, the fi rst Assembly 111 had been established POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, the people they had really hoped to general superior at the Sisters Cem- in May of 1913 under the patronage etery on the grounds of Villa Sacred P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, see. of SS. Cyril and Methodius. Over the Passaic, New Jersey 07055 Since this year’s Summer Festi- Heart. This year marks the centen- years, Whiting Sokols and Sokolky val coincides with the Jubilee Year nial of both their deaths. actively participated in Sokol gym- Member of the Catholic Press of Mercy, visitors will have the op- The Summer Festival concludes nastic, sporting and fraternal activities Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's portunity to pass through the Holy with the celebration of Mass, which locally as well as within Group 4. Association of America Door located at the Basilica of SS. satisfi es the Sunday obligation at 5 In recent years, Assembly 111 was Cyril and Methodius and gain the p.m. in the Basilica of SS. Cyril and merged with Wreath 81. Proprietor and Publisher Holy Year indulgence. In the Dio- Methodius. There is plenty of park- So we look forward to seeing a SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL cese of Harrisburg, Bishop Ronald ing available, including bus parking. good turnout of members at this P.O. Box 899 Gainer designated the Basilica as The festival will take place rain or year’s picnic. Hope every is en- 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 shine. An enjoyable afternoon is as- a pilgrimage site. This Holy Door joying a safe and restful summer. Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 was offi cially blessed and opened sured. For more information on this Happy 4th of July to all! on December 15, 2015 and will year’s festival, call Sister Barbara Zdar Boh! WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org remain open until the close of the Sable at 570 275-3581, ext. 302. Judy Strisko Recording Secretary SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 29, 2016 PAGE 7

Our Sokolka of Assembly 59 Magdalen M. Benish, community activist, receives an honorary doctorate at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa.

King’s College in Wilkes- Warren said. “I feel honored. She CCD teacher at Wilkes-Barre’s Barre, Pa., conducted by the believes that everyone in the class Sacred Heart Slovak Church, and Congregation of the Holy Cross of 2016 has their “unique quali- as an active member of the Slo- Fathers and Brothers, celebrated ties and differences” but possess vak Heritage Society of North- the end of its 70th academic year the “ability to accomplish great eastern Pennsylvania, serving on with Commencement exercises things.” its Board of Directors.... One of held at Mohegan Sun Arena at During the ceremony honor- Magdalen’s dreams has been to Casey Placa on Sunday, May 22. ary doctorates were presented to honor the legacy of the Rev. Jo- At the 67th commencement cer- Ciaruffoli and two “friends of the seph Murgas, a renaissance priest emony, a total of 434 students college,” Magdalen M. Benish who founded Sacred Heart Slo- received either a master’s or and Patrick J. Solano. vak Parish. That dream was real- bachelor’s degree. In addition, “Dr. Benish” or Maggie as she ized last spring when The Father three individuals were recipients is known and loved, has been a Jozef Murgas Room, located on of an honorary degree, including Slovak civic and cultural activ- the fi rst fl oor of King’s on the Magdalen M. Benish of Plains, ist all her life. She was born and Square in Wilkes-Barre, was Pa., our Sokolka of Assembly 59 raised in the former Sacred Heart formally dedicated. Magdalen’s The Rev. John J. Ryan, C.S.C., president of King’s College in Wilkes- in Wilkes-Barre; Robert Ciaruf- of Jesus Slovak Parish in Wilkes- effort led to the creation of this Barre, Pa. is shown conferring a Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa foli, who was the commencement Barre. She has dedicated her life unique, museum-quality attrac- to Magdalen M. Benish during the college’s sixty-seventh annual com- speaker, and Patrick J. Solano, a to honoring the Rev. Joseph Mur- tion honoring the life and work mencement on May 22 at the Mohegan Sun Arena at Casey Plaza in local resident. gas, pioneer in wireless telegra- of one of Wilkes-Barre’s most re- Wilkes-Barre. “Dr.” Benish is our Sokolka of Assembly 59 in her na- King’s College brought back phy and prominent fi rst genera- markable citizens. Because of her tive Wilkes-Barre. Robert J. Ciaruffoli of the Class tion Slovak religious and cultural work, this cultural jewel is now of 1975, a retired businessman leader. accessible daily to the King’s entieth year since the founding of Slovak fraternalism in particular. leader from Philadelphia as the In the “laudatio” read by community, the people of the the College in 1946. Signed: Rev. Her love for her Slovak heritage commencement speaker. Mr. Cia- King’s College President, Rev. Wyoming Valley and beyond.... John J. Ryan, C.S.C, Ph.D., presi- is an example for all, contributing ruffoli played a key role in plan- John J. Ryan, C.S.C, it notes in Successful businesswoman, tire- dent.” to the rich fabric of American cul- ning the visit of Pope Francis to part... “Magdalen M. Benish ex- less volunteer, and committed We offer congratulations and tural life. Her efforts within the the World Meeting of Families emplifi es what can be achieved in Catholic, Magdalen Benish, your fraternal best wishes to Sister Slovak Catholic Sokol, as well as held in Philadelphia in September a life guided by spiritual princi- wonderful life fulfi lls our Holy Benish on this well-deserved hon- her work in the Slovak Heritage 2015. ples, driven by determination and Cross commitment.: To change or. She is an outstanding example Society of Northeastern Penn- “Making a mistake is for- persistence, and open to new and hearts and minds with zeal in of a fraternalist in the very best sylvania and the Slovak Catholic givable,” he said, recounting a innovative ideas. Magdalen’s de- communities of hope. As a mark sense of the word. She is a credit Federation are much appreciated. mistake early on in his career at termination and persistence can of esteem and recognition, there- to the high ideals of the fraternal Again, congratulations “Dr. Ben- Parente Randolph LLC, an ac- be attributed in part to growing fore, the President and Board benefi t system in general and of ish” and Zdar Boh! counting fi rm. up as the youngest daughter in of Directors of King’s College He told the graduates that a large family with four brothers do this day create and proclaim taking a risk in life may be “un- and four sisters. Father, family MAGDALEN M. BENISH, Pope Francis names Fr. Marek Forgac comfortable,” but eventually ev- and community have been driv- DOCTOR OF HUMANITIES, eryone will become comfortable ing forces in her life....Consis- honoris causa. as new Auxiliary Bishop of Kosice with their decisions. tent with the tenets of her faith, In memorial and in testimony On June 11, Pope Francis named ment of the Catholic University At the commencement, Mass Magdalen has been a life-long whereof they have issued these, the Rev. Marek Forgac as the new of Ruzomberok. From 2008 until communications graduate Brielle volunteer committed to bringing their formal letters patent, at Auxiliary Bishop of Kosice. The 2012, he completed his doctoral Warren of Wilkes-Barre, came to a better quality of life to the peo- King’s College in the city of 42-year-old bishop-elect will be studies in philosophy at the Univer- King’s as a legacy, following in ple of the Wyoming Valley. She Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, this ordained to the Episcopacy on sity of Trnava. the footsteps of her father, Scott. has loyally served as a volunteer twenty-second day of May in the September 1 at the Cathedral of St. He serves on “It feels amazing to be a second for the Geisingr Health System’s year of our Lord the two thou- Elizabeth in Kosice. the admis- generation King’s graduate,” Pastoral Care Department, as a sand and sixteenth and the sev- Born in Kosice on January 21, sions board 1974, Bishop-designate Forgac of the Major studied at the local high school Seminary in and in 1992, entered the Bishop Kosice and Jan Vojtassak Seminary in Spisska serves on the Kapitula and completed his theo- metropolitan logical studies at the Theological tribunal of the Faculty of SS. Cyril and Methodius Kosice Arch- at Komenius University in Bratisla- diocese. He va. On June 19, 1999, Archbishop is a member of priests council and Alojz Tkac ordained him a priest is a consultor of the Archdiocese at the Cathedral of St. Elizabeth. of Kosice. In addition to his native Following his ordination, he served Slovak, Bishop-elect Forgac speaks as an associate in parishes in Trebi- English, Italian and German. sov(1999-2000), Snina(2000-2001) The episcopal ordination of and Humenne(2001-2002. In the Bishop-elect Forgac is scheduled fall of 2002, he was appointed a for Thursday, September 1 at the chaplain at the University Pastoral Cathedral of St. Elizabeth in Kosice Center in Kosice, remaining in this beginning at 10 a.m. The Most Rev- assignment until 2004. From 2004 erend Bernard A. Bober, the second to 2007, he pursued graduate stud- Archbishop of Kosice will be the ies in psychology in Rome at the principal consecrator in the pres- Pontifi cal Gregorian University, ence of the Papal Nuncio, Arch- residing at the Pontifi cal Slovak bishop Mario Giordano. Expected College of SS. Cyril and Methodius to participate will be Kosice’s most there. Returning to Kosice, Bishop- illustrious son, His Eminence Jozef King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., celebrated the end of its 70th academic year with Commencement elect Forgac returned to ministry Cardinal Tomko, prefect-emeritus exercises held at Mohegan Sun arena in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. on May 22. Our Sokolka of Assembly 59, Mag- at the university pastoral center. He of the Congregation for the Evan- dalen “Maggie” Benish, third from the right, received an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree, honoris lectures on the pastoral psychol- gelization of Peoples in Rome. causa, at the commencement. Others shown with her on the photo from the left include: Hon. Eddie Day ogy of marriage and the family at Our congratulations and prayer- Pashinski, member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives; Thomas R. Smith, ‘77, chairman of the Major seminary of the Archdio- ful best wishes go out to Bishop- the Board of Directors of the college; Most Rev. Joseph C. Bambara, Bishop of Scranton; the Rev. John J. cese of Kosice and at the Catholic elect Marek Forgac on the occa- Ryan, C.S.C., president of King’s College; Robert Ciaruffoli, honorary degree recipient and commence- University of Ruzomberok. Since sion of his ordination as bishop and ment speaker; Patrick J. Solano, honorary degree recipient and the Rev. Thomas P. Looney, C.S.C., director 2011, he has served as the dean of successor of the Apostles. May he of campus ministry. the science and research depart- (Continued on page 14) PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 29, 2016 Scenes of the 70th International SCS Bowling Tournament combined with the Greek Catholic Union’s 80th Bowling Tournament held in Buffalo, N.Y.

Lovely Sokolky from Groups 7 and 16 who enjoyed the competition included, shown from Enjoying this year’s tournament are, from the left, Nancy Cassisi, Marianne Magnifi - the left, Kelly Palchanis, Bernadette Jacob, Heather Horvath and Andrea Ames Papcun, co, Sharon Jozsa and Colleen Keagy. who serves as president of Group 16.

New England keglers from Group 3 enjoying this year’s competition included, from the left, Rob Hoekstra, Jim Nadeau, Andy Niedzweicki and Joseph Randor.

Well-known Reading, Pa. keglers enjoying this year’s tournament included, l-r, George Kazmierczak, Walt Kazmierczak, Bill Kazmierczak and Randy Spitler.

Keglers from Group 7 included, from the left, Dave Iskra, Sr., Dave Iskra, Jr., Justin Group 6 keglers included from the left, Clarence “Buffalo” Checton, Ed Elnikar, Bernie Francis and Tony Rasimas. Seruga and David Matty. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 29, 2016 PAGE 9

Enjoying this year’s competition are, l-r, Eric Magnifi ci, Doug Simon, John Goberish and Alan Keagy. Group 9 Sokol keglers from Assembly 79 included, l-r, John Smith, James Bart, Nicho- las Cassisi and Thomas Muldoon.

Enjoying the tournament are keglers shown from the left,Rudy Holloman, Mike Todd, Bob Macko and A.J. Novotney.

Enjoying this year’s competition are, l-r, Brian Randolf, Charles Houser, Ryan Lax and Ron Cairns.

All smiles from keglers, l-r, Eric Singer, John F. Miller, Jr., William Amfi eld and Mark Brooks.

Enjoying the tournament are, from the left, Jeffrey Wahal, John W. Niskach, Mike Lebanik and Richard Wagner. PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 29, 2016

in the president is ‘relatively good’ nowadays.”But there’s still What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland a lot of work ahead,” he said. Kiska is quite happy with his decisions and stances while in offi ce and wouldn’t make any signifi cant revisions to any of them in hindsight. Even if given a chance to turn back the clock, he still wouldn’t invite far-right LSNS chair Marian Ko- tleba to the Presidential Palace following the general election nor would he use a more diplomatic language when referring to him. “He’s a fascist and I certainly wouldn’t have met him.” Kiska also rejected the notion that he’s not leveling enough criticism at politicians. “The task of the president is to defuse the situation not escalate it. Many Opposition politicians would like to make a battering ram out of the president, but it’s not the president’s role to stir emotions and make waves.” News and Views from Slovakia... The president pointed out that he was critical about a number of issues, such as the state of health care. Also in a criti- cal vein, will again be the State of the Republic address, slated Danko: Czech Republic will attractive and most visited summer holiday destination in the to be given in Parliament on June 16, when he will broach cor- support Lajcak’s UN bid Czechoslovak Republic. - ed note). ruption, which remains a long-term problem in his view. “It is As well, Kiska talked about the state of regional health the duty of a president to speak their mind when they feel that The Czech Republic will support Slovak Foreign and Eu- care with the town’s representatives. “A new modern hospital the situation is developing the wrong way.” ropean Minister Miroslav Lajcak’s bid for UN secretary-gener- Svet Zdravia(World of Health) is being built in Michalovce,” In the remaining three years of his term, Kiska wants to al, TASR was told by Parliamentary Chairman Andrej Danko said the president. focus on new challenges that Slovakia must face. “We’re wit- following talks with Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka, The new hospital is part of the hospital network Svet Zdra- nessing today the polarization of society and the rise of extrem- Foreign Minister Lubomir Zaoralek and Senate chairman Milan via, run by the Penta Financial group. Kiska asked local coun- ism. I’m truly concerned that if this government won’t function Stech in Prague on June 6. cillors how they see the fi nd it to be positive. “We agreed that, successfully, then explicitly non-democratic parties might get After the offi cial approval of Lajcak’s bid by the Slovak for the sick, the most important thing is the way they are treated to the government after the next general election,” he warned. Cabinet last month, Danko - stating that Slovakia should be and cured. Whether the owner of the hospital is the state or a proud of Lajcak - said that he’ll seek support for him abroad. private company isn’t important,” said Kiska. Last week, Danko promoted Lajcak at a meeting with his Nor- In addition, the president discussed unemployment in the wegian counterpart Olemic Thommessen. The Norwegian of- region “Despite its quite high unemployment rate - 14 percent fi cial then said that he fi nds Lajcak to be a good candidate, but - employers have problems fi nding people to work,” he said. he didn’t say whether Lajcak would get his country’s support. When looking for the reasons why, Kiska said: “I regret In Prague, Danko also broached Slovakia’s Presidency of to say that, as it is a common practice in some other regions, the EU Council as of July 1, cooperation with the Visegrad Four work in some factories is manually very demanding for, unfor- and current crises in the EU - mainly concerning migration and tunately, a low salary. Therefore, young people prefer leaving the British referendum on leaving the European Union. When this region instead of being hired by such companies.” it came to migration, Danko and the Czech politicians agreed on rejecting the mandatory quotas on distribution of migrants among individual EU countries and also possible sanctions for Fico at helm of Slovakia’s delegation refusing migrants. for European Council summit As part of the trip, Danko’s delegation also laid wreaths Prime Minister Robert Fico and Foreign and European at a sculpture honoring the Slovak statesman, Milan R. Affairs Ministry State Secretary and Government Proxy for Stefanik(died in 1919) and at a national memorial to victims of the Slovak Presidency of the Council of the EU Ivan Korcok the regime under Nazi Reich-Protector Reinhard Heydrich. should lead Slovakia’s delegation at the European Council session that is due to be held in Brussels between June 28-29, V4 countries support TASR learned on June 15. The summit will deal with migration, employment, Great Britain staying in the EU growth and investments and external relations, with the results The Visegrad Four(V4: the Czech Republic, Poland, Hun- of the British referendum on whether to remain in the EU, due gary and Slovakia)countrie support Great Britain staying in the to take place on June 23 being the hottest topic. This result will EU, V4 prime ministers concurred at the V4 summit held in have an impact on the fi nal shape of Slovakia’s priorities for its Prague on June 8. Presidency of the Council of the EU, which begins on July 1. Czech Prime Minister Bohuslav Sobotka stressed that With respect to migration, the discussion will be centered Great Britain represents an important partner for the EU. The on external aspects, evaluating external Schengen area protec- Slovak prime minister Robert Fico hopes that the Brits decide tion and the current state of the implementation of the EU-Tur- to stay in the union. key statement from March 18. As for the migration issue, the V4 drew attention to the Concerning the area of employment, growth and invest- need to develop a concerted effort to tackle the crisis at the Eu- ments, the leaders of the EU-member states will focus on ap- ropean level, which should be focused on the main causes of the proving specifi c recommendations for individual members, on migration. V4 want to put particular emphasis on the protection assessing the European Fund for Strategic Investments(EFSI) of EU external borders, effective hotspots and return policies as within the Investment Plan for Europe framework and on the well as the effi cient reform of the Dublin Regulation. According implementation of new measures aimed at supporting the Eu- to Fico, it’s necessary for the EU countries to focus on issues ropean single market. The summit will also address Economic where consensus can be reached and to put aside the rest. “It and Monetary Union and measures against tax fraud, tax eva- would be right not to waste energy on confl ict,” he said. sion and money laundering. V4 prime ministers also signed a letter for European Com- In addition, EU leaders should discuss the strengthening mission President Jean-Claud Juncker, calling upon him to ini- of EU-NATO relations, as a NATO summit is set to be held in tiate and fi nance the Regional Program for Development and Warsaw on July 8-9. Protection of Ukraine. V4 warns that the number of internally displaced persons in Ukraine is growing, with the current fi g- Kiska wants to continue Dudince is a spa town located in the Banska Bystrica re- ure swelling up to 1.7 million people. Therefore, V4 urges the gion in southwestern Slovakia near the Hungarian border. European Commission to make the protection of these people a trust in the offi ce of president With a population of 2,000 it is located in the foothills of political priority for the EU. The most important task is to restore public trust in the the Krupina Plain in the valley of the Stiavnica river. It is President’s Offi ce, President Andrej Kiska told journalists on known for it healing mineral waters and spas. Archaeologi- Kiska talks about tourism and the occasion of the second anniversary of his inauguration and cal discoveries indicate that the town was inhabited begin- Open House Day at the Presidential Palace in Bratislava on ning in the Neolithic period. The fi rst written record dates health care in Michalovce June 15. The man-made lake Zemplinska Sirava(Kosice region) of- from 1284. First mention of its hot springs dates to 1551. As Kiska is content with the progress of this endeavor. “I ten called the Slovak sea, isn’t being used to its full potential, said a spa town, Dudince became popular beginning in the nine- came into the Palace with the determination to restore trust in President Andrej Kiska during his visit to Michalovce(Kosice teenth century. Its thermal waters and recently expanded the President’s Offi ce, so that people would say: it’s worthwhile region) on June 10. spa facilities have made it a very popular tourist site. In re- to have a president. It’s meaningful,” he said. “I’m doing my “A lot of ill-founded rumors were written about the Zem- cent years, Dudince has enjoyed a Sister City relationship utmost about this.” plinska Sirava in the past. However, regarding water quality and with Kent, Ohio. In 2002, the Kent - Dudince Sister Cities The president underlined that, according to polls, the trust possibilities for recreation, it’s a wonderful spot,” said Kiska. Association was established by the late Rudy Bachna. Over The head of state added that if Zemplinska Sirava, which the years, the two communities have enjoyed a varied edu- also includes a dam, was as popular as it used to be in the past, cational and cultural exchange program. On several occa- “it would bring jobs and development for the whole region.” (In Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the sions groups from Kent, Ohio have visited Dudince while the 1970s and 1980s, Zemplinska Sirava used to be the most Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. individuals from Dudince have visited Kent, Oh. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 29, 2016 PAGE 11

Native of Kosice, Slovakia death, that was a way for giving 93rd Pittsburgh Slovak Day on thanks to God. It set the stage for having a father in my life, and July 21 at Kennywood Park Rev. Bernardino Maria Soukup, C.F.R. that was important to me grow- ordained to the priesthood in New York ing up.” The 93rd Annual Slovak Day venge” from 12:30 p.m. until the After studying for one semes- will take place Thursday, July 21, food is sold out. Also at the Food Joy and thanksgiving to God, Medical College Admission ter in Australia, in 1995 he began 2016 at Kennywood Park, West Pavilion there will be a 50/50 Raf- rang out in New York’s St. Pat- Test.” Father Soukup said. “So, study at the University of Miami Miffl in, PA. It will be an excit- fl e and Chinese Auction. rick’s Cathedral on Saturday, not doing well on the MCAT where he received his under- ing day for Americans of Slovak In Pavilion # 3 you will be able May 28 as Cardinal Timothy gave God a chance to work in my graduate degree with a major in descent to celebrate their heritage to see an exhibit on “Svaty Miku- Michael Dolan ordained 14 new life again by asking the question, biology with minors in chemistry with each other while enjoying las-St. Nicholas” prepared by the priests. Among the ordinandi was ‘What does God want me to do? and psychology. He also studied colorful displays, authentic cos- “PAS” Jr. and Maly Ensembles. the Rev. Bernardino Maria Sou- It was after that I responded with at Seton Hall University, the Uni- tumes, a Slovak liturgy, spectacular The exhibit will include Slovak kup, a native of Kosice, Slovakia more prayer and adoration. versity of St. Thomas Aquinas Slovak Folk Dance performances, heirlooms of folk treasures that who was ordained for the Fran- “My brother was the instru- in Rome and the Pontifi cal Uni- scrumptious Slovak food, special show the incredible skill and art- ciscan Friars of the Renewal. ment in my vocation. He asked versity of Puerto Rico. In 2012, children’s activities as well as foot- istry found in the Slovak villages. Over the past year, Father the question if I ever thought of he entered St. Joseph’s Seminary tapping music for dancing. These In the Main Pavilion # 5 there Bernardino served in deaconal the priesthood and a religious - Dunwoodie in Yonkers, N.Y. combine to build a treasure chest will be Slovak Cultural Displays ministry at the Parish of St. John life. I told him, ‘No, I want to be A year later, he professed fi nal of memories—many to be remem- provided by the Slovak Fraternals. Nepomucene in Manhattan as- a doctor.’ vows with the Franciscan Friars bered and still more waiting to be A special youth area will feature sisting at the regular Sunday, “God used my brother at that of the Renewal. created. activities just for children. The chil- Slovak liturgy and assisting in point. He was an example to me Beginning in July, Father Sou- The 2016 Special Guest Appear- dren’s program will include games catechetical training. to recognize in my family how kup has been assigned to minis- ances for the 93rd Slovak Day will and treats beginning at 12:30 pm Father Bernardino was prin- the Lord protected us. Like any try in Ireland. He expects to at- be a Representative from the Slo- by the Main Pavilion. Every child cipal celebrant of a Votive Mass immigrant family coming to the tend the 31st World Youth Day in vak Embassy in Washington DC participating in these activities will of Thanksgiving in Honor of the United States, we were starting Krakow, Poland, July 25-31.Fol- and a Representative of the Heinz receive a free treat. Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of with zero. We had diffi cult times, lowing World Youth Day, he ex- History Center. They will exchange Children’s Folk Dancing presen- Peace on Memorial Day, May 30 but in that diffi culty, there was pects to travel to eastern Slovakia greetings and remarks at 3:00 pm tation by the “Pittsburgh Jr. Slova- at the Church of St. John Nepo- faith.” where he will celebrate a Mass of the Main Pavilion Stage. kians and “PAS” Jr. Folk Ensemble mucene. In spite of the holiday, Father Soukup, who is 40, Thanksgiving on the great Fran- A highlight of Slovak Day is the will be at 2:00 pm on the Main a good turnout of parishioners compared being in the commu- ciscan feast of the Portincula, con-celebration of the Slovak Litur- Stage. and friends were present for this nity of the Franciscan Friars of Tuesday, August 2 at the Church gy in the Main Pavilion directly be- From 1 to 4 pm, one can sit back special liturgy. Homilist at the the Renewal and how priesthood of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Mi- hind “Garfi eld’s Revenge” at 4:00 and enjoy the music or kick up your liturgy was the Rev. Eugene Ful- changed his original plan of be- losrdenstva 15 in Kosice. It was pm. The Eucharistic Liturgy will heels dancing, grab a partner and ton, superior of Trinity Retreat coming a doctor. in this church that he was bap- be celebrated by Catholic priests twirl to traditional Slovak music of House in Larchmont, N.Y. Father “I wanted to be a cardiolo- tized. from the Pittsburgh, Greensburg the George Batyi Ensemble at the Eugene was ordained a priest of gist and fi xing people’s hearts We offer our congratulations and Johnstown-Altoona Dioceses. Kitchen Pavilion. the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy is a beautiful thought,” he said. and prayerful best wishes to Fa- Immediately following will be the For a day to remember, join all of Passaic in 1967. Following the “That’s what the priesthood is ther Soukup on this joyous oc- vibrant repertoire of Slovak music, Slovaks on Thursday July 21, 2016 impressive liturgy, during which about, too - be a spiritual doctor casion of his ordination to the songs and dances presented by the at Kennywood Park. The cost of some hymns and readings were and be one who repairs, heals, sacred priesthood. We pray that “Pittsburgh Slovakians” and the tickets are $26 for Fun Day Admis- in Slovak, Father Bernardino was consoles and instills in the soul Almighty God will bless his “Pittsburgh Area Slovak Folk En- sion (Ages 3-54), $15 for those 55 feted at a parish reception in the something new and that is to be priestly ministry among us in semble” (PAS). years of age and over, plus a cou- parish social hall. an instrument of God’s grace. I the best traditions of our Cyrilo- Tantalize your taste buds at the pon will be available for those 65 Born during the communist want to restore souls to God.” Methodian heritage of faith. Ad Slovak Kitchen where you will be years and over to be paid at the gate domination of the then Czecho- Father Soukop’s journey be- multos, gloriosque annost - na able to enjoy holubky (stuffed cab- for $12.00+ tax. Tickets and cou- slovakia in 1976, Father Ber- gan in Kosice, the son of Stephen mnohaja a blahaja lieta and Zdar bage), haluski (sweet cabbage and pons are available by contacting nardino was born into a faith- and Josephine Soukup. He has Boh! noodles), and kolbasy. Your sweet Sue Ondrejco at (412) 421-1204 or fi lled family in Slovakia’s eastern two brothers, Steven and Dasa. We thank our Assembly 219 tooth can be satisfi ed with the mailing a self addressed envelope metropolis of Kosice. At the age He received his exposure to the Sokolka, Toria Kurak for sharing homemade favorite –ceregi. Enjoy with a check made out to Western seven, he and his family emigrat- Catholic faith from his mother the story and photo from Father this delicious dinner or ala- carte PA Slovak Day Association to 234 ed to the United States settling in while his father was working in Soukup’s Mass of thanksgiving foods and relax amid the echoes of Illion St., Pgh. PA 15207. Florida. However, he never in- Iraq. The family reunited on St. in New York City. Toria’s mater- Slovakia, as the strolling musicians For general information about tended to be a priest. According Patrick’s Day in 1984, coming nal roots are in the historic Slo- play all of the “Slovak favorites”. the 93rd Slovak Day contact Co- to his biography which appeared to the United States, settling in vak parish. Food will be served in Pavilion Chairwoman Sue Ondrejco at (412) in the May 26 edition of Catholic Sarasota, Fla. #4 behind the ride “Garfi eld’s Re- 421-1204. New York, offi cial publication of “So we escaped from Slovakia the Archdiocese of New York, he and he escaped from Iraq,” Fa- originally intended to be a doctor. ther Soukup said. “So knowing “After I graduated from col- God in his providence protected lege, I did not do well on the my father a few times from near 86th Annual Milwaukee Slovak Day set for July 24 The Milwaukee area is set president of the Federated Slovak featured. Handmade, imported to host one of the oldest sum- Societies following by the sing- Slovak and Czech ornaments, mer Slovak Day observances on ing of the national anthems of the jewelry, crafts and artifacts will Sunday, July 24. The Federated United States and Slovakia. The be available for sale. Compli- Slovak Societies of Milwaukee cultural program will feature a mentary golf cart transportation will host its 86th annual Ameri- celebration of Slovak music and is available at the park for the can Slovak Day at Croatian Park dance traditions at their best. A “Young at Heart.” There is free located at 9140 South 76th Street highlight will be the performance admission to the park as well as in Franklin, Wis. Continuing its by our Group 4 Sokol drillers plenty of parking available. Raf- long-standing tradition, the day from Milwaukee’s Wreath 93. fl e tickets will also be featured begins with the celebration of Another highlight will be the and will be drawn at 5 p.m. For Mass which will be held out- spirited presentation by the popu- additional information on this doors beginning at 12 noon. Cel- lar Tatra Slovak Dancers who will year’s American Slovak Day pic- ebrant of the liturgy will be the perform songs and dances from nic, call our Wreath 93 Sokolka, Rev. John J. Jamnicky, pastor of the various regions of Slovakia. Betty Valent at tel 414 425-6137 St. Raphael the Archangel Par- Live music for dancing and lis- or Ralph at 262 893-2972. Our ish in Old Mill Creek, Ill. This tening pleasure will be enjoyed Sokol Wreath 93 has been an ac- parish borders Wisconsin and until 6 p.m. Children’s activities tive member of the Federated Slo- is the most northly parish in the will be available throughout the vak Societies for many years and Archdiocese of Chicago. Father afternoon. has supported their various cul- A jubilant, Father Bernardino Maria Soukup, C.F.R. is shown follow- Jamnicky is a popular and well- Traditional Slovak culinary tural and civic activities. We hope ing his fi rst solemn Mass at the Church of St. John Nepomucene in known priest in the area’s Slo- specialities along with popular than many of our Group 4 Sokols Manhattan on May 30. He is shown with Assembly 219 Sokol mem- vak community. American picnic favorites will and Sokolky will turnout for this bers, l-r, Emil Kurak, his mom, Victoria Rehak Kurak who was born The cultural program begins be available. Homemade Slo- annual celebration of Slovak pride and raised in St. John Nepomucene parish; and his sister, Toria Kurak. at 2:30 p.m. The program opens vak pastries as well as imported in the greater Milwaukee area. An with a welcome by Ralph Hass, beer from Slovakia will also be enjoyable afternoon is assured. PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 29, 2016

Archbishop Dominic Hrusovsky the feast of the Epiphany, January 6, 1983. On that occasion a large celebrates his 90th birthday in Nitra delegation of American Slovaks under the leadership of the Slovak Well-known Slovak spiritual and studies where he resided at the Pon- Catholic Federation journeyed to cultural leader, Archbishop Domi- tifi cal Nepomucene College. He the eternal city to celebrate with the nic Hrusovsky celebrated his 90th received a licentiate in Theology new Bishop Hrusovsky. birthday on June 1, residing quietly at the Pontifi cal Lateran University With the fall of Communism in in retirement in Nitra, Slovakia. To and was ordained a priest in Rome 1989, Bishop Hrusovsky returned celebrate this milestone in his life, on December 23, 1950. Due to the to his homeland after an absence Archbishop Hrusovsky was taken Communist takeover of the then of 39 years. Pope John Paul II ap- to Rome where he spent many fruit- Czechoslovakia, he was unable to pointed him as the auxiliary bishop ful years and was received in audi- return to his home diocese and in- of the Trnava Archdiocese with ence by Pope Francis. Pope Francis stead began serving in the northern pastoral ministry in Bratislava. On congratulated him and thanked him Italian Diocese of Belluno where December 17, 1992, Archbishop for his years of priestly and episco- he served as an assistant and begin- Jan Sokol solemnly installed him pal ministry. Over the years, Arch- ning in 1955 taught philosophy and as auxiliary and Vicar General of bishop Hrusovsky enjoyed a close theology at the seminary in Viterbo. the Archdiocese at St. Martin’s Ca- association with the American Slo- With his knowledge of languages, thedral. At the fi rst meeting of the vak community in working with he was called to serve as the pastor newly established Conference of the Slovak Catholic Federation and of the Slovak community in Paris Slovak Bishops following Slova- our Slovak Catholic fraternals. He from 1962 to 1966. In 1966, he was Archbishop Dominic Hrusovsky is shown being welcomed at our So- kia’s independence, he was elected visited our Sokol home offi ce in sent to serve at the Slovak Insti- kol home offi ce during his November 1985 visit. Shown with him are, to serve as secretary general of the Passaic on several occasions and tute of SS. Cyril and Methodius in l-r, our late Supreme Secretary Tibor T. Kovalovsky, then Supreme body. In October 1994, he was was the guest of honor at our 24th Rome, now known as the Pontifi - Secretary, Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. and editor Daniel F. Tanzone. elected to represent the bishops of national convention in Pittsburgh, cal Slovak College of SS. Cyril and Slovakia as a delegate to the ninth Pa. in July 1983. On that occa- Methodius. At the Ustav, he served general assembly of the Interna- sion, he was the principal celebrant as editor of its publication Sloven- tional Synod of Bishops in Rome. of the opening convention liturgy ske hlasy z Rima(Slovak voices During these years, he was an in- at the former St. Matthew’s Slo- from Rome) and we named its sec- tegral part in the restoration of the vak Church on Pittsburgh’s South ond rector in 1973, a position he Church in Slovakia following the Side and was the principal Slovak held until December 31, 1992. The 41-years of Communist persecu- speaker at the banquet. Pontifi cal Slovak College was built tion and domination there. A native of Velka Mana in south- in 1963 by the American and Ca- On April 15, 1996, Pope John western Slovakia, Archbishop nadian Slovak communities. Pope Paul II elevated him to the rank of Hrusovsky was born there, June Paul VI named him a Prelate of an Archbishop and named him the 1, 1926, son of the late Tomas and Honor with the title of Monsignor fi rst Papal Nuncio to Belarus. Tak- Maria Hudecova Hrusovsky. He on the occasion of his 50th birth- ing up his assignment in the Belar- was educated locally and in 1945 day and on June 17, 1975, named us capital of Minsk, as the Church’s chose to pursue priestly studies. him director of ministry to Slovaks offi cial representative, Archbishop He began his studies at the SS. residing outside of Slovakia. On Hrusovsky was charged with car- Cyril and Methodius Seminary December 18, 1982, Pope John ing for the fate of the country’s in Bratislava. In the fall of 1946, Paul II named him titular Bishop of 700,000 Catholics. He remained in Bishop Ambrose Lazik sent him to Tubia and personally ordained him this position until retiring in 2001 Rome to complete his theological a bishop in St. Peter’s Basilica on when he again returned to Rome and took up residence at the St. Martha Residence, which is now the residence of Pope Francis. Archbishop Hrusovsky remained in Rome until April 2007 when he returned to his native Velka Mana and later took up residence in the cathedral complex of the Diocese of Nitra. Over the years, Archbishop Hrusovsky has been an avid com- municator working with Vatican Radio during his years in Rome Our Honorary Supreme Offi cer, Monsignor Francis J. Beeda, S.T.L. and with Slovak Radio and Televi- is shown with Archbishop Hrusovsky at the Pontifi cal Slovak College sion upon his return home. Over the in Rome. years, he has contributed hundreds of articles and studies to various publications, including the Slovak Catholic Falcon and other Ameri- can Slovak fraternal publications. In addition, he has authored many books on a variety of topics from theology and cathechetics to his- tory and culture. He has enjoyed a close collaboration with the Slovak community residing outside Slova- kia. He was a founder of the Slovak World Congress and participated in many General Assemblies of this world-wide organization. His has been a full and fruitful life which has been an inspiration to all. On the occasion of his 90th birthday, we join his many friends and ad- mirers in offering prayerful best wishes to him. We pray that Al- mighty God will continue to bless Archbishop Dominic Hrusovsky is shown celebrating Mass at the him with good health and happi- Basilica of St. Clement in Rome following his episcopal ordination in ness in the years ahead. Ad multos Archbishop Dominic Hrusovsky, fl anked by the late Rev. Louis Mihok, January 1983. Flanking him are the late Bishop Andrew G. Grutka annos - na mnohaja a blahaja lieta O.F.M. and Monsignor Joseph W. Pekar during a visit to SS. Cyril and and the late Bishop Dominic Kalata, S.J. The grave of St. Cyril is lo- and Zdar Boh! Methodius Parish in Bridgeport, Conn. in July 1983. cated in this basilica. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, JUNE 29, 2016 PAGE 13

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Rev. Michael S. Drevitch ordained to the a member of the school’s fi rst graduation class in 2008. Discern- priesthood in the Diocese of Scranton ing a vocation to the priesthood, Slovak Catholic Federation Seeks Contributors for the Father Michael began his studies 2016 Good Shepherd/Dobry Pastier Annual The Rev. Mr. Michael S. Dre- for the priesthood for the Scranton Dobry Pastier (The Good Shepherd), published annually by the Slo- vitch was one of two deacons or- Diocese at St. Charles Boromeo vak Catholic Federation, is a compilation of articles which are of interest to dained to the priesthood on May Seminary in Overbrook, outside Slovak-American Catholics. The Federation is seeking material for inclu- 28 at the Cathedral of St. Peter in Philadelphia, Pa. There he earned sion in the 2016 edition. While the scope of the annual is broad, encom- Scranton, Pa. The Most Rev. Jo- his undergraduate degree in phi- passing the areas of heritage, history, religion, traditions, travel and per- seph C. Bambara, Bishop of Scran- losophy in 2012. The priest-candi- sonal experience, items of a solely political nature cannot be accepted. The ton conferred the sacrament of date then completed his theologi- deadline for all articles is August 1, 2016. Due to the publication schedule, Holy Orders on him along with the cal studies at St. Mary’s Seminary items received after the deadline cannot be considered for this year’s edi- Rev. Mr. Joseph J. Mosley. In addi- and University in Baltimore, Md., tion. The annual will be available for distribution in the latter part of 2016. tion to Bishop Bambera, also pres- where he was awarded a master of To facilitate the editing and printing of the Dobry Pastier/The Good ent at the ceremony were Scranton divinity degree. Shepherd, the following guidelines are established for authors who would Bishop Emeritus James C. Timlin Father Michael celebrated a like their work to be considered for inclusion in the annual. Submissions and Scranton Auxiliary Bishop Mass of thanksgiving on Sunday, and any questions can be sent to the editor, T. L. Wagner, at dobrypastier- Emeritus John M. Doughterty. May 29. Homilist at the liturgy was [email protected]. Father Drevitch a native of the Rev. Msgr. John J. Sempa, who General Information: Newly ordained Rev. Michael S. Wilkes-Barre, Pa., was born there served as his boyhood pastor at Sa- • All articles must be type-written, double-spaced, preferably in Mi- Drevitch, right, is shown with our December 4, 1989, son of William cred Heart Parish in Wilkes-Barre. crosoft WORD format in 12 point, Times New Roman font, or a similarly Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew and Linda Sabol Drevitch. He was Among the many priests present easy to read type. For the sake of ease in editing, please avoid capital- S. Hvozdovic at his fi rst Mass cel- raised in the former Sacred Heart at this beautiful liturgy were our izing words or entire sentences needlessly, the excessive use of exclama- ebrated on May 29 at Immacu- Slovak Parish, where he was bap- Supreme Chaplain, Rev. Andrew tion points, unnecessary quotation marks, etc. The article layout should be late Conception Church in West tized and received his First Holy S. Hvozdovic, pastor of the Parish similar to that of pieces printed in daily newspapers and magazines. Pittston, Pa. Father Drevitch has Communion. Sacred Heart is now of the Epiphany in Sayre, Pa. and •It is strongly preferred that English articles be e-mailed to T. L. Wag- been assigned as an assistant to a component of the Parish of St. the Rev. Andrew Kurovsky. Both ner, Editor, at [email protected]. With current technology, it is Father Hvozdovic at the Parish Andrew Bessette. He is currently a Father Hvozdovic and Father Ku- faster and more cost effective to work from a digitally submitted text than of the Epiphany in Sayre, Pa. member of Corpus Christi Parish in rovsky are priest sons of the former having to re-type an entire hard copy. West Pittston, Pa. ters of SS. Cyril and Methodius. historic parish of the Sacred Heart • DO NOT SUBMIT SCANNED COPIES. It is virtually impos- The newly ordained received He then attended Bishop O’Reilly in Wilkes-Barre built by the Rev. sible for the editor or publisher to effectively modify scanned material to his early education at Sacred Heart High School in Kingston before Joseph Murgas, pioneer in wire- conform to the annual’s printed format. of Jesus School in Wilkes-Barre, graduating from Holy Redeemer less telegraphy and early leader of • If it is not possible for an article to be e-mailed, an original where his teachers were the Sis- High School in Wilkes-Barre as the American Slovak community. “hard copy” can be mailed to T. L. Wagner, 2215 Coronado Avenue, A number of former Sacred Heart Youngstown, Ohio 44504-1308. The “hard copy” should either be typed members participated in the fi rst or legibly hand-written by the author. Please do NOT send photo copies Mass and reception honoring Fa- or any photographs. If photos are essential to the story and cannot be sent ther Drevitch, yet another son of the digitally, the editor will determine the most effective manner to obtain former Wilkes-Barre Slovak parish. them and assure their proper handling. Bishop Joseph C. Bambara has • To be accepted for publication, articles should be between three assigned Father Drevitch to his fi rst and ten typewritten pages. Articles with less than three pages or more than assignmnet as associate pastor to ten pages will not be accepted. Father Hvozdovic at Epiphany Par- Use of Photographs: ish in Sayre, Pa. Our congratula- • If using photographs within the article, they must be included at tions and fraternal best wishes go the same time the article is e-mailed to the Editor. When sending images out to Father Michael as he begins digitally, same them as separate JPGs to accompany the article. Please in- his priestly ministry among us. We dicate where the photos are to be placed within the body of the article. It is pray that he will continue to mirror absolutely essential that all persons, places and/or situations depicted in the the very best of our Cyrilo-Meth- photograph be clearly identifi ed. It is helpful to provide more information odian heritage of faith. Ad multos than may seem necessary although it captions may be edited down. annos and Zdar Boh! • In the event that an article is e-mailed, but the photos are not in- cluded as attachments, please make the editor aware of the situation. The editor will contact the sender to determine the most effective manner to handle the photos. Again, it is necessary that the photos are properly iden- Fr. Marek Forgac tifi ed and where they are to be placed within the article. Photos should new Auxiliary Bishop always accompany the article for which they are intended if at all possible. Over the years, the former Sacred Heart of Jesus Slovak Parish in Wil- (Continued from page 9) • Captions must be included with the photographs. Additional ex- kes-Barre, Pa. has provided many priestly vocations. Father Michael planatory information may also be submitted. This allows the editor and S. Drevitch, center, is its newest priest son. Shown fl anking Father Mi- enjoy good health and continued subsequently the reader to better understand the relationship of the photo chael on the photo are fellow priest sons of Sacred Heart, including our vigor in the New Evangelization to the content of the article. Supreme Chaplain, Father Andrew S. Hvozdovic who was ordained during his Holy Year of Mercy in Articles in Slovak: in 1987 and Father Andrew J. Kurovsky who was ordained in 1985. the best traditions of our Cyrilo- • Slovak articles can be e-mailed to T. L. Wagner, but a hard copy, Methodian heritage of faith. Ad which includes all accents and appropriate punctuation, MUST also be multos, gloriosque annos! mailed to editor’s address. (Please indicate that the article was both mailed The Archdiocese of Kosice has and e-mailed.) Frequently, accent marks, diacritical characters, and other enjoyed an important place in the special characters do not come through properly when e-mailed, including history of the spiritual life of the the punctuation format common to the Slovak language. Having a hard American Slovak community over copy of the article, with the proper marks, will save valuable time and the past 125 years. The fi rst Slovak minimize errors. priest to come to America to serve As Editor, T. L. Wagner retains the right to correct grammatical er- our early immigrants, Father Igna- rors, delete repetitious text, rearrange material for the sake of clarity, etc. tius Jaskovic, was a priest of the The Editor also retains the right to determine the appropriateness of ar- then Kosice Diocese. He became ticles for the publication. Be assured that the Editor will NOT substantially the pastor of St. Joseph’s Parish in change the author’s idea and concept without fi rst consulting the author. Hazleton, Pa. the fi rst Slovak parish The Communications/Membership Committee on behalf of the established in the United States in entire Slovak Catholic Federation National Board expresses our sincere 1882. In addition, a number of oth- thanks to all of the faithful contributors to The Good Shepherd. These con- er Kosice priests were among the tributions, year after year, ensure that the Slovak Catholic Federation is earliest Slovak priests in America able to provide a quality annual that celebrates and preserves our Catholic helping to establish many of our faith, Slovak heritage, and sense of community. It allows our readers to oldest parishes. The tradition con- stay in touch with what is happening within the Catholic Church, Slovakia tinues in that at present six priests and the Slovak-American community. Thank you. The newly ordained, Father Michael S. Drevitch is shown at his Mass from Kosice serve in the Archdio- Prepared and submitted by: T. L. Wagner, Editor, The Good Shep- of thanksgiving at the Church of the Immaculate Conception in West cese of New York including minis- herd/Dobry Pastier, [email protected], Offi ce: 330.747.3777, Pittston, Pa. on May 29, fl anked by our Honorary Supreme Offi cer try to Slovak communities in Clif- Cell: 724.967.1539 and president of Assembly 59, Andrew “Butch” Hvozdovic and his ton and Trenton, N.J. lovely wife, Margaret. SLOVENSKÝ KATOLÍCKY SOKOL, 29. JÚNA 2016 PAGE 15

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Ministerstvo vnútra SR O vrátenie slovenského má nový Airbus A-319 pasu požiadalo 181 ľudí Krátke správy O vrátenie slovenského občian- zo Slovenska stva požiadalo za vyše roka plat- nosti výnimky (od 1. februára 2015 do 13. júna 2016) 181 ľudí. T V máji tohto roku sa na Slo- bratislavských okresoch. Slovenský pas už získalo späť 112 vensku zaregistrovalo 8 299 T Životy troch Slovákov a dvoch žiadateľov, ďalších 69 žiadostí osobných automobilov, čo v po- Češiek vyhasli na ceste z dovolen- ministerstvo vnútra vybavuje. rovnaní s májom minulého roku ky. Dopravná nehoda v Srbsku Potvrdil to tlačový odbor Minis- predstavuje nárast o 25,85 per- pri meste Aleksinac sa 21. júna terstva vnútra SR. centa. Za prvých päť mesiacov stala osudnou pre cestujúcich v Slovenské občianstvo získali tohto roku registrácie osobných slovenskom autobuse po tom, späť ľudia s českým občianstvom áut medziročne vzrástli o 22 per- čo sa prevrátil. Slovenských a (71), nemeckým (16), americ- cent. Najpopulárnejšou značkou českých dovolenkárov priviezol v kým (9), britským (4), talian- medzi osobnými autami bola ten istý deň do Bratislavy vládny skym (3), švajčiarskym, austrál- Škoda. Nasledovali Volkwagen a špeciál. V Srbsku zostali hospi- skym, izraelským (všetky po KIA. talizovaní šiesti ľudia. Z toho sú 2), francúzskym, maďarským a T Ročne zomrie na Slovensku štyria slovenskí občania. V auto- poľským občianstvom (všetky po 53 000 ľudí. Choroby srdca a buse cestovalo spolu 29 ľudí. jednom). ciev majú na svedomí 52 percent T Slovensko chystá bezpeč- Ľudia, ktorí prišli o sloven- všetkých úmrtí. nostné a dopravné opatrenia, ský pas pre súčasný zákon o T Dávky v hmotnej núdzi dos- aké ešte vo svojej novodobej občianstve, môžu žiadať ob- talo na Slovensku minulý me- histórii nezažilo. Od 1. júla sa čianstvo naspäť vďaka nariadeniu siac 108 500 tisíc osôb. Oproti na pol roka stane predseda- ministerstva vnútra o udeľovaní aprílu ide o pokles o 2 600 ľudí, júcou krajinou EÚ a musí sa štátneho občianstva SR z osobit- medziročne sa počet poberateľov pripraviť na rokovania min- ných dôvodov. O opätovné udele- týchto dávok znížil o 25 300 osôb. istrov členských krajín únie, nie štátneho občianstva treba Vyplýva to z údajov Ústredia ako aj na tisícky úradníkov a Foto: SITA podľa MV SR písomne požiadať, práce, sociálnych vecí a rodiny návštevníkov. Až takmer tri de- Nový Airbus A-319 letky minis- ešte úplne uzavretá. Prvý Fokker a to osobne na okresnom úrade SR. siatky udalostí si vyžiadajú mi- terstva vnútra Dlovenske repub- by mohol na Slovensku pristáť v sídle kraja, diplomatickej misii T Najväčší podiel ľudí pobera- moriadne bezpečnostné kroky. liky 14. júnapristál na bratislav- niekedy v septembri, ak sa uza- alebo na konzulárnom úrade SR. júcich dávky v hmotnej núdzi Polícia sľubuje, že sa bude snažiť skom Letisku M. R. Štefánika. vrie zmluva a lietadlo bude Podmienkou je mať najprv re- vykázala Rimavská Sobota. Naj- postupovať tak, aby čo najmenej Priletel z českej Ostravy, kde správne opravené. Rezort vnútra gistrovaný pobyt na cudzineckej menej sociálne odkázaných je v zasiahla do bežného života ľudí. mu spravili slovenský náter. Na by mal za obe lietadlá zaplatiť polícii, čiže povolený pobyt cu- lietadle je okrem nápisu Slovak päť miliónov eur. Lietadlá Fok- dzinca na území SR. Republic a slovenskej trikolóry ker 100, ktoré vyrobili v roku Nariadenie rezortu o udeľovaní aj podobizeň Milana Rastislava 1991, majú nalietaných 30-tisíc štátneho občianstva SR z oso- Štefánika. hodín a dolet približne 4 900 ki- bitných dôvodov umožní, aby Lietadlo má klasickú palubu, lometrov. Kapacita je 30 miest, bývalí štátni občania SR, ktorí na ktorej je prezidentská kajuta, lietadlo má na palube aj jedno stratili slovenské občianstvo po priestor pre delegáciu ako aj lôžko pre ležiaceho pacienta. 1. januári 1993, mohli požiadať priestor pre novinárov. V prí- Všetky tri lietadlá obmenenej o jeho udelenie. Pri rozhodo- pade potreby sa môže zmeniť v letky sú používané. vaní o žiadosti sa prihliada aj na jednej časti na evakuačnú palu- Ministerstvo vnútra malo skutočnosti, ktoré boli dôvodom bu, čím sa zdvojnásobí kapacita doteraz vo svojej letke dve straty štátneho občianstva SR, a alebo sa použije tretia paluba, lietadlá Jak-40 a dva Tupolevy na spôsob a podmienky, akými ktorá predstavuje päť medicín- TU-154 M, z ktorých jeden je žiadateľ cudzí pas nadobudol. skych lôžok pre stredne a ťažko odstavený na ploche a nelieta. “Najmä na existenciu podmien- zranených pacientov. Fokkery bude podľa ministra ky povoleného, evidovaného ale- vysvetlil s tým, že konečne tak vnútra Roberta Kaliňáka po bo registrovaného pobytu v cud- môžu prevážať po prvý raz aj desiatich až pätnástich rokoch zom štáte v čase nadobudnutia zranených občanov Slovenska potrebné vymeniť, pretože tech- cudzieho štátneho občianstva,” späť do vlasti. Lietadlo možno nika sa vyvíja dynamicky. Air- uviedol v minulosti tlačový od- podľa neho použiť aj na iné ak- bus by mohol slúžiť ďalších 30 bor Kancelárie ministra vnútra Podpredseda Národnej rady SR Béla Bugár (na snímke vstrede) tivity ministerstva vnútra. rokov. Jedno z lietadiel TU-514 SR. a predseda NRSR Andrej Danko (vpravo) počas krátkeho osob- Do letky ministerstva vnútra M bude aspoň tri nasledujúce O slovenský pas môžu prísť ného stretnutia s pápežom Františkom v stredu 22. júna v rámci časom pribudnú aj dve lietadlá roky slúžiť ako záloha alebo na ľudia na základe zákona o ich ofi ciálnej dvojdňovej pracovnej návštevy v Ríme. Fokker 100, no zmluva nie je humanitárne účely. (Pokračovanie na str. 19) - (Foto: TASR/AP)