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 CIV P PASSAIC,ASSAIC, NN.J.,.J., MMAYAY 6, 22015015 NUMBER 5042 Scenes of the Annual Patronal Feast Day Observance of St. Joseph Hosted by Assembly 182 St. John Nepomucene Parish + New York City + Sunday, March 22 Celebrating Sokol fraternalism and faith in the Big Apple

Headtable guests at this year’s St. Joseph’s Day celebration included, seated, l-r John A. Holy, Dr. Ladislav Korcek, second vice president and president respectively of Assembly 182; Milan Dait, president of Assem- bly 1 of the Slovak League of America; and Jozef Boda, fi rst vice president of Assembly 182. Standing, from the left, Nina Holy, national secretary-treasurer of the Slovak League of America our Honorary Supreme Offi cer Dr. Mary Z. Gasparik, Rev. Stefan Chanas, parochial vicar of St. John Nepomucene Parish, Joseph S. Gasparec, Anna Korcak and her husband, Jozef Korcak, fi nancial secretary and auditor respectively of Assembly 182 and Editor Daniel F. Tanzone who was the principal speaker. PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 6, 2015

Final Holy Saturday Food Blessing at Yonkers, N.Y. Parish Thoughts from our Supreme Chaplain May Devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic May devotions to the Blessed College of the Society of Jesus, to Virgin Mary refers to special Mar- counteract infi delity and immoral- ian devotions held in the Catholic ity among the students, made a vow Church during the month of May at the end of the honoring the Virgin Mary as “the eighteenth cen- Queen of May”. These services tury to devote may take place inside or outside. the month of A “May Crowning” is a traditional May to Mary. Roman Catholic ritual that occurs From Rome the in the month of May. practice spread A number of traditions link the to the other Je- month of May to Mary. Alfonso X, suit colleges king of Castile wrote in his “Can- and thence to tigas de Santa Maria” about the nearly every Catholic church of the special honoring of Mary during Latin rite. In Rome by 1813, May specifi c dates in May. Eventually, devotions were held in as many as the entire month was fi lled with twenty churches. From Italy, May special observances and devotions devotions soon spread to France. to Mary. In Belgium, the May devotions, at The origin of the conventional least as a private devotion, were al- The traditional blessing of Easter food on Holy Saturday, April 4 took on special meaning at Most Holy May devotion is still relatively un- ready known by 1803. The tradition Trinity Church in Yonkers, N.Y. Father Richard D. Baker, Chaplain of Group 1 and pastor of St. Malachy’s known. Herbert Thurston identifi es of honoring Mary in a month-long - the Actors’ Chapel in the Theatre District of New York City, is shown center holding an infant along with the seventeenth century as the earli- May devotion spread eventually the parish administrator, Father Susai Antony D to his right. They are shown with some of the children who est instance of the adoption of the around the Roman Catholic world were present at the 1 p.m. blessing. Large turnouts participated at both the 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. blessings in custom of consecrating the month in the 19th century together with the historic Slovak church. Most Holy Trinity Parish is scheduled to close on August 1 as part of “Making of May to the Blessed Virgin by a month-long devotion to Jesus in All Things New,” the largest reorganization project in the 206-year history of the Archdiocese of New York. special observances. It is certain June and the Rosary in October. A total of 122 parishes will be combined into 55 parishes with a number parishes to close, including Most that this form of Marian devotion In his 1965 encyclical, Mense Holy Trinity. Established in 1895 to serve the Slovak community, this year the parish observes its 120th an- began in Italy. Around 1739, wit- Maio, Pope Paul VI identifi ed the niversary. Our Sokol, Assembly 219 has been active in the parish since 1925. nesses speak of a particular form month of May as an opportune time of Marian devotion in May in to incorporate special prayers for Group 10 Enjoys Ice Hockey Game A PRAYER FOR THE Grezzano near Verona. In 1747 the peace into traditional May devo- WORLD MEETING Archbishop of Genoa recommend- tions. Catholics offer Mary special OF FAMILIES ed the May devotion as a devotion honor in May: pilgrimages, visits to PHILADELPHIA 2015 for the home. Specifi c prayers for churches dedicated to her, little sac- them were promulgated in Rome rifi ces in her honor, periods of study God and Father of us all, in 1838. and well-fi nished work offered up in Jesus, your Son and According to Frederick Hol- to her, and a more attentive recita- our Savior, you have weck, the May devotion in its pres- tion of the rosary. The last devo- made us your sons and ent form originated at Rome where tion on May 31 is often followed daughters in the family Father Latomia of the Roman (Continued on page 15) of the Church.

May your grace and love Pope Francis welcomes Slovak President help our families in every part of the world be united to one another in fi delity to the Gospel.

May the example of the Holy Family, with the aid of your Holy Spirit, guide all families, especially those most troubled, to be homes of communion and prayer and to always seek your truth and live in your love. Through Christ our Lord. Amen Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Pray for us!

On Sunday, March 29 Group 10, “Rev. Francis Sasinek” hosted a On April 9, His Holiness Pope Francis welcomed Slovakia’s President sports night out for its members. Our Group Sokols and Sokolky went Andrej Kiska in the library of the Apostolic Palace at the Vatican. It to a Lehigh Valley Phantoms pro ice hockey game at the new PPL are- was President Kiska’s fi rst private papal audience since his election as na in Allentown, Pa. The Lehigh Valley Phantoms are a minor league president. President Kiska brought the greetings of all the residents of team in the Philadelphia Flyers organization. On March 29th, they Slovakia and invited the Pope to visit. President Kiska and the Pope played the Manchester Monarchs, an affi liate of the LA Kings. The exchanged a number of gifts. President Kiska is shown above present- Phantoms lost three to one. In spite of the loss, it proved to be a great ing colorful books on the landscape and history of Slovakia. In his ad- game and even included two fi ghts. This all proved to be entertaining. dress to the Slovak president and his entourage, Pope Francis recalled Our Group 10 members had great seats, behind the home goal. Shown the close ties over the centuries of the Slovaks with the Bishop of Rome in the lower photo are some of the Group 10 members enjoying the and had high praise for the strong faith and commitment to Christian evening, including, l-r, Matt Blanar, Paulette Blanar and Fran Blan- values which continue to guide the people of Slovakia in the best tradi- nar. The top photo of the jumbotron welcoming the Slovak Catholic tions of the Cyrilo-Methodian heritage of faith. Following the audience Sokol. An enjoyable time was had by all. Continuing in Group 10’s at the Vatican, President Kiska along with Foreign Minister Miroslav sports activities, a visit to a baseball game is scheduled for August. Lajcak and Slovakia’s Ambassador to the Vatican, Peter Sopko hosted Zdar Boh! - Susan Knoblauh, Group 10 secretary. a dinner for Slovaks working at the Vatican at the Slovak Embassy. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 6, 2015 PAGE 3

for meeting is “Sites to see in Slo- vakia,” presented by travel-special- ist Theresa Dostalik. SAT.JUNE 6 Q Annual picnic hosted by the Slo- vak American Society of Washing- ton at Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria, From the Desk of the Supreme Secretary Va. from 12 noon to 5 p.m., food and beverages, $20.00 for individu- als, $25.00 for couples; www.dcs- My Fraternal View lovaks.org. by Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. SUN.JUNE 7 Q Assembly 163 semi-annual meeting at Dorothy’s Place, Do- nora, Pa. beginning at 1 p.m., dis- cussion of upcoming 32nd national convention will be on the meeting CONTINUED COOPERATION WILL INSURE SUCCESS ity for our Assemblies, Wreaths and Group 14. The Double Tree by agenda. The success of any organization is closely tied to cooperation Hilton Pittsburgh Greentree is the newest and largest Hilton brand fam- SAT.JUNE 13 and hard work. As we approach our organization’s 110th Anniversary ily hotel in Pittsburgh. With its recent $22+ million renovation, the hotel Q Quarterly meeting of the S.C.S. this July 4th, it is good to look back and see what has led to our suc- will provide all the amenities needed for an enjoyable and successful Board of Directors via conference cess. Any institution surviving for 110 years certainly must have had convention. Our organization is very active in Pittsburgh and our del- call beginning at 10 a.m. some key ingredients. Cooperation and hard work on the part of genera- egates are invited to visit the popular Slovak Catholic Sokol Club on SAT.JUNE 20 tions of individuals have led to our success. Wise and prudent decision- the city’s historic South Side. Our traditional opening convention Mass Q Annual Simply Slavic Festival making on the part of our offi cers, both locally and on the Supreme will be celebrated in the impressive St. Paul Cathedral Church, Oakland in downtown Youngstown, Oh. Assembly level have contributed to what the Slovak Catholic Sokol on Sunday, August 2. Our own member, Bishop David A. Zubik will beginning at 12 noon, for informa- has become - an outstanding fi nancial institution in the best traditions celebrate and offer the homily at the Mass which begins at 3 p.m. I invite tion call Loretta Ekoniak (330)549- of the fraternal benefi t system. We have an excellent reputation, some- our Pittsburgh area members to turn out for this Mass at which we seek 3760. thing you earn and can not purchase. Generations of our members have God’s blessings on the deliberations of the 32nd Convention. So, I look Q Annual Johnstown Slavic Festi- been at the forefront of serving others in the best traditions of caring forward to meeting and greeting many of our members in Pittsburgh. val at the Heritage Discovery Cen- and sharing, the important ingredient which has led to our success. That Over the years, I have often been asked whether life insurance ter located in the Cambria City area ingredient sets us apart from the commercial insurance companies. Our coverage for children is a wise decision. While no one wants to talk of Johnstown, Pa. from 12 noon to many activities and fraternal benefi ts offer many opportunities for our about something happening to their children, there are a number of posi- midnight, for information call Dan members, especially our youth, to succeed in life. tive reasons that children should be individually insured even when they Kisha (410)273-1149 or at daniel. In our last issue, I hope you had the opportunity to read through may be covered on their parents’ insurance coverage at work. Losing a [email protected]. The annual fes- the minutes of the fi rst quarterly meeting of our Board of Directors of child is always traumatic. However, we all can recall a family member tival celebrates the traditions of the 2015. As you can see, our organization continues to be strengthened and or friend who went through the death of a child. Guaranteed insurability family of Slavic groups in the John- successful due in no short order by the wise decisions of our Board of is important. It can affect the child’s future insurability. Future health stown, Pa. area. Directors. The many important statistics provided indicate that we are complications such as diabetes, obesity, blood pressure and cancer can SUN.JUNE 28 on the right path to continued success. We have shown positive results prevent a child from being insured in adulthood. Having insurance on Q Annual Slovak Day Picnic host- in our membership and marketing efforts. We have shown increases a child today will insure that they will always be covered regardless of ed by the Cleveland Slovak Radio over the past year. Our assets in 2014 amounted to nearly $70 million their future health. As long as premiums are paid, insurance coverage Club at the American Sokol Camp, as compared to just $63 million in 2013. Our premium income has in- continues for life. A whole life plan is excellent for children because it 2069 Royalwood Rd., Broadview creased by one third and our annuity income has doubled. We have builds cash value. Over the years, the policy builds substantial cash val- Heights, Oh. from 12 noon to 8 more than $196 million of life insurance in force - another record. And ue and becomes a nest egg for the future. Your child can use this money p.m., ethnic food, entertainment, one of the most important statistic we can fi nd in these minutes is the in an emergency or to help pay for college expenses. The cash value music by the Anthony Culkar fact that we had an increase of 369 life and annuity policies/certifi cates. will also provide protection against a lapsed policy should premiums Band, $4.00 admission at the gate. The 2013 report indicated the increase was 78. The increase in mem- not be paid in a timely fashion. And most importantly, since insurance TUES.JUNE 30 bership over the past two years is something we have not experienced premiums are based on age, coverage for children are very affordable. Q Assembly 9 patronal feast day for a long time. We have seen continued progress due to the fact that Purchasing insurance coverage for $25,000 and higher is an excellent observance beginning Mass at important decisions were made by the delegates of our 31st National start for a child. And term insurance for children is a good option for par- Holy Name of Jesus Church, 1950 Convention in 2011 and our Board of Directors. We have seen the posi- ents on a tight budget. While the policy does not build cash values, pre- Barnum Ave., Stratford, Conn. at tive results of those wise decisions in our daily operations today. miums are very affordable and the policy can be converted to whole life 7:30 a.m., breakfast will follow; I mention these statistics because we are soon to host our insurance when fi nances have improved. And in addition to the above for reservations call Tom Marticek 32nd National Convention in Pittsburgh, August 1-5. All is in readiness reasons for purchasing life insurance for children in our organization are (203)375-0762. for this the highest governing body in the life of our organization. It is an the many fraternal benefi ts offered to our children and young people. Q Concert of the Slovak children’s example of democracy in action. Our Groups and local Assemblies and Our Slet is an example as well as our other sporting events. In addition, choir Pro Musica - Magnolia, spon- Wreaths have elected their representatives who will serve as delegates we offer scholarship grants to our youngsters. As a Catholic organiza- sored by the Western Pennsylvania at the convention. Our Verifi cation and Eligibility Committee has ap- tion and fi rm believers in the benefi ts of the Catholic school system, Slovak Cultural Association at Syn- proved a total of 209 delegates who will participate in our 32nd Qua- we offer scholarship grants to members attending a Catholic grade or od Hall, Craig St., in the Oakland drennial Convention. Wise and prudent decisions of the delegates will high school. In addition, we offer scholarships for students in a college, section of Pittsburgh, Pa. beginning guide our organization in the coming four years and beyond. They will university or professional school. at 7:30 p.m., tickets adults $20.00, elect individuals who will serve on our Board of Directors and members And knowing how many of our young families are on tight $7.00 children. of the Supreme Assembly. A convention is serious business and I thank budgets, I especially appeal to the grandparents to consider enrolling THURS.JULY 16 the individuals selected to serve as delegates for their willingness to de- their grandchildren in our organization. Many of our current grandpar- Q 92nd annual Pittsburgh Slovak vote their time, talents and wisdom for the good of the Slovak Catholic ents were themselves active in our organization often beginning when Day observance at Kennywood Sokol. Of course there will be ample time to celebrate Sokol fraternal- they themselves were youngsters. Think about it grandparents and Park, West Miffl in, Pa. beginning ism at its best. Delegates, in addition to bringing along your wisdom and thank you for giving any consideration to this request. with children’s games and treats positive ideas at the convention, make every effort to bring along a new Until next time, as we enjoy the beautiful spring season which at 12:30 p.m., Mass at 4 p.m. fol- membership application. we have been waiting for, may I extend warm fraternal wishes to all for lowed by cultural program, music Pittsburgh is an attractive and popular city with many sight- good health and happiness. Have a great week and may Christ’s peace for dancing begins a 6 p.m. seeing opportunities. From our earliest years, it has been a hub of activ- be with you today and always. Zdar Boh! OUR NEXT ISSUE IS MAY 20TH can Cultural Center of New York at SUN.MAY 31 In keeping with our biweek- Sokol Calendar St. John Nepomucene Social Hall, Q Trinity Sunday observance ly publishing schedule, the next 407 East 67th St., New York, N.Y. marking the closing of Most Holy issue of the Slovak Cath o lic beginning at 1 p.m., admission Trinity Parish, 18 Trinity Pl., Yon- Fal con will be that of Wednes- MAY 15-16 Center, festival hours are Friday, $5.00 for adults, children welcome kers, N.Y. Mass at 3 p.m. followed day, May 20th. Deadline for all Q 69th International Bowling Tour- 4-10 p.m.; Saturday, 11 a.m.- 10 free of charge. by buffet supper, $30.00 per person; photos and infor ma tion for this nament at the Freeway Lanes,(Game p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.; ad- SAT.MAY 30 for reservations call the rectory at is sue will be Thurs day, May of Wickliffe) Wickliffe, Oh., bowl- mission $6.00 at the door, children Q 2nd annual Eastern European (914)963-0720, deadline is May 18. 14th. View e-Falcon on our ers housed at the Radisson Hotel & under age 12 and younger are wel- Food Festival hosted by Assembly MON.JUNE 1 website: www.slovakcatholic- Suites in Eastlake, Oh. come free of charge. 261 and Wreath 155 at the Slovak Q Slovak Heritage Group meet- sokol.org. Thank ing you for MAY 15-17 SUN.MAY17 Catholic Sokol Club, 411 Crest- ing at Mt. Lebanon Public Library, your con tin ued co op er a tion in Q 69th annual Pittsburgh Folk Fes- Q Afternoon of Slovak folklore and mont St., Reading, Pa. from 12 Castle Shannon Blvd., Pittsburgh, this mat ter, I re main Zdar Boh! tival at the Monroeville Convention dance hosted by the Slovak Ameri- noon to 6 p.m. Pa., 7-9 p.m., free of charge; topic Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 6, 2015

REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol of God ... and Slovak life Gospel for the Sixth Sunday Filmmaker Coming to Youngstown and heritage in the New York-New Jersey metropoli- of Easter - May 10th May 16th to Show Final Mission tan area. This year then, “Stredisko” as the center is John 15:9-17 Dušan Hudec, independent Slovak fi lmmaker known within the Slovak community celebrates 48 years of promoting Slovak cultural awareness. Many and his producer, Darina Smrzova, will be coming into Jesus said to his disciples: “As the Youngstown on May 16th to have a showing of the Fi- Sokols and Sokolky over the years have been active in the work of this important cultural group. Father loves me, so I also love you. nal Mission fi lm for us. We are so thrilled that they are Remain in my love. If you keep my stopping here between Washington D.C. and Chicago. commandments, you will remain This documentary fi lm tells the story of American air- Trinity Sunday Observance to mark in my love, just as I have kept my men shot down over Slovakia during WWII and taken closing of Yonkers, N.Y. parish Father’s commandments and remain in and hidden from the Germans by Slovak villagers. It With bittersweet emotions in play, Most Holy in his love. is a story most people have never heard…neither here Trinity Parish in Yonkers, N.Y. will host its fi nal “I have told you this so that my joy nor in Slovakia! It is especially appropriate since May patronal feast day observance on Trinity Sunday, may be in you and your joy might be 16th is also Armed Forces Day. May 31. The occasion marks the 120th anniversary complete. This is my commandment: This will be a sort of “meet and greet” informal of the founding of the parish as well as the fi nal love one another as I love you. No reception to introduce Mr. Hudec and Ms. Smrzova to gathering of the faith community. As part of the one has greater love than this, to the Youngstown area. We will have the free showing at Making All Things New project of the Archdio- lay down one’s life for one’s friends. the First Presbyterian Church at 201 Wick Avenue in cese of New York, Most Holy Trinity will offi cially You are my friends if you do what I downtown Youngstown, Ohio. There is also free park- close on August 1, 2015. Most Holy Trinity is one command you. I no longer call you ing there which is an added benefi t. The event will be- of 122 parishes in various parts of the archdiocese slaves, because a slave does not know gin at 12:00 pm at the church hall. The drive is directly which includes three of the fi ve boroughs of the what his master is doing. I have called off of Wick Avenue between the church and the red city of New York as well as seven northern coun- you friends, because I have’ told you brick Masonic Temple and the entrance is at the back of ties which will be consolidated into 55 parishes. everything I have heard from my the church so it is very easy access. The Yonkers parish will be among those closed. Father. It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you and appointed There is also a fabulous 24 poster display that The observance will begin with a concelebrat- you to go and bear fruit that will goes along with the fi lm which was shown in Bratisla- ed Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated at 3 p.m. in remain, so that whatever you ask va Square when the fi lm premiered last August for the the church, located in Trinity Plaza in the Hollow the Father in my name he may give 70th anniversary of the Slovak National Uprising. After section of the city where the fi rst Slovaks settled you. This I command you: love one introducing our guests we will show the fi lm and af- more than 125 years ago. Principal celebrant and another.” The Gospel of the Lord. terwards have time for questions. We will serve some homilist will be the Rev. Emil R. Tomaskovic, light refreshments. This showing is open to the public S.A., former Minister General of the Franciscan complements of the American Slovak Cultural Asso- Friars of the Atonement of Graymoor, Garrison, Gospel for the Seventh Sunday ciation of the Mahoning Valley. N.Y. Father Tomaskovic is a son of the parish who As the WWII generation passes into history it is so was ordained a priest in 1970 and celebrated his of Easter - May 17th important to preserve these stories and we are so lucky fi rst Mass there in January 1970. He is our Sokol John 17:11b-19 to be able to thank Mr. Hudec and Ms. Smrzova for of Assembly 219. Former pastors, and clergy as- helping with this effort. Please let everyone know about sociated with the parish will be among the concel- Lifting up his eyes to heaven, Jesus this event…it’s not too often that Youngstown has the ebrants. Daughters of the parish in religious life prayed, saying: “Holy Father, keep Ohio premier of a documentary like this and we want have also been invited to attend. Following the lit- them in your name that you have everyone to know about it! urgy, a buffet supper will be enjoyed in the parish given me, so that they may be one social hall located at 15 Trinity Plaza, off Walnut just as we are one. When I was with Afternoon of Slovak Folklore Street. Tickets for the supper, which will include them I protected them in your name and Dance in New York City a variety of traditional Slovak culinary specialities that you gave me, and I guarded them The Slovak American Cultural Center of New along with beer, wine and soda, are $30.00 per and none of them was lost except the York will host an afternoon dedicated to Slovak folk- person for adults and $15.00 for children age seven son of destruction, in order that the lore and dance on Sunday, May 17 beginning at 1 p.m. and older. Children under the age of seven will be Scripture might be fulfi lled. But now I in the social hall of St. John Nepomucene Parish lo- welcomed free of charge. For reservations, call the am coming to you. I speak this in the world so that they may share my joy cated at 406 East 67th Street rectory at tel. (914)963-0720 or see a member of the committee. Advance dinner reservations only. completely. I gave them your word, in Manhattan. Prior to the pre- and the world hated them, because sentation, a luncheon featuring Deadline for tickets is Monday, May 18. The parish had it beginnings when Holy Trin- they do not belong to the world any Slovak culinary specialities more than I belong to the world. I do will be available beginning at ity Society, Branch 41 of the First Catholic Slo- vak Union sought permission from the New York not ask that you take them out of the 12 noon. world but that you keep them from Archdiocese to solicit funds in 1892 to establish a The afternoon will feature the evil one. They do not belong to the talent and artistry of young parish serving the Slovak community. The efforts the world any more than l belong to people of Slovak ancestry from of the Jednota lodge were crowned with success the world. Consecrate them in the the New York-New Jersey metropolitan area. Various with the dedication of the parish’s fi rst church in truth. Your word is truth. As you sent individuals and folk ensembles will present the rich mu- the spring of 1895. This year’s Trinity Sunday cel- me into the world, so l sent them into sic and dance traditions of the various regions of Slova- ebration celebrates the 120th anniversary of the the world. And l consecrate myself kia. One of the featured performers will be the talented, dedication of the fi rst church. The faith commu- for them, so that they also may be 13-year-old boy tenor, Andrew Pulver. Young Andrew, nity grew and prospered over the years. The parish consecrated in truth.” The Gospel of the Lord. who is our Sokol of Assembly 182 in New York City, soon outgrew the original church and in 1910, the has performed at the famed New York Metropolitan current church of romanesque style was blessed Opera and as well as in area theatre companies. and dedicated. A school was opened in Septem- ber 1911 under the direction of the Dominican New Members Submitted Folk ensembles expected to perform include March 1 –31, 2015 Domovinka of SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Clif- Sisters of Sparkhill, N..Y. In 1924, the Sisters of ton, N.J.; Limboracik of New York, founded by the SS. Cyril and Methodius of Danville, Pa. arrived in the parish and staffed the parochial school until FACE NEW original Limbora Slovak Folk Ensemble; Slnovratok of RECOMMENDER CITY/STATE AMOUNT MEMBERS Hillsborough, N.J., the children of the Slovak School at 1986. The parish produced a number of vocations to the priesthood and religious life. At its peak in Jennifer Ann Romine Milwaukee, WI $20,000 4 St. John Nepomucene Parish in New York; the Lipka Dusan Dorich Toronto, ON 10,000 2 ensemble of the Slovak Cultural Center of Linden, N.J.; the 1950s, the parish numbered more than 1,000 active families. Over the past 120 years, the parish Mary Ann Workosky Johnstown, PA 10,000 1 children of the Slovak school at St. Michael’s Parish Robert J. Shedlock Lilly, PA 10,000 1 in Trenton, N.J.; and Hlas, the children’s group of the has been active in American Slovak life. Over the years, active lodges of all our Slovak fraternals has Susan Blosser Canton, OH 10,000 2 Pajtasi Ensemble of New York. Robin Piotrowski Pittsburgh, PA 5,000 1 An enjoyable afternoon celebrating the rich folk been a part of the fabric of parish life including our Slovak Catholic Sokol, Assembly 219 which was traditions of Slovakia is assured. Tickets are $5.00 adults Life Insurence Totals $65,000 11 with children welcome free of charge. Tickets may be founded in 1925. A number of Sokols and Sokolky are serving the committee for the Trinity Sunday purchased at the door. The Slovak American Cultural Recommender Total $65,000 11 Center was founded in 1967 to promote Slovak culture Celebration. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 6, 2015 PAGE 5

September 1906, this group of From the Supreme Physical Fitness Board As per our Organization’s Bylaws 28 Slovak immigrant men was accepted as Assembly 9 of the re- Donation Requests for Consideration cently established Slovak Catho- Mother’s Day by Nancy Kropolinsky at the 32nd National Convention lic Sokol. Our founders chose SS. In order to insure that our members and delegates to our upcom- Peter and Paul as patrons of the Mother’s Day is the one day of the year we have the opportu- ing 32nd National Convention, scheduled for August 1 - August 5, Assembly. And the rest is history. nity to give back to those who have given us so much - our mothers. 2015 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, understand the procedure for dona- We have enjoyed an active role The qualities which defi ne a mother can be transferred to all Sokol tion requests at the Convention, I refer to page 15, Section 2.2(c) of in promoting the high ideals of adults as we are challenged to rear the youth of our Bylaws. This section states: “The Petitions and Donations Com- Sokol fraternalism and have sup- the organization. The following characteristics mittee shall consist of the Supreme Chaplain, Supreme President, ported many outreach projects are attributes which I have experienced through and Supreme Secretary. Donations shall be limited to a maximum within the Slovak community. my mother and hope to “Pay it Forward” to the of Ten Thousand Dollars ($10,000.00) to any one church, religious Looking forward to seeing a subsequent generations of the Slovak Catholic organization, social or cultural association, with a total donation limit good turnout at our annual meet- Sokol: of Thirty Five Thousand Dollars ($35,000.00). ing as well as our patronal feast Mothers have a responsibility of raising Petitions and requests for donations must be submitted in writ- day observance, may I remain their children. To instill values and beliefs in ing and mailed to my attention at the Home Offi ce, 205 Madison St., Zdar Boh! hopes to guide children into becoming respon- P.O. Box 899, Passaic, NJ 07055 no later than one (1) month prior to Henry J. Zack sible adults. Mothers also encourage commu- the Convention. No Faxed copies or E-mails will be accepted. This Financial Secretary nity involvement in their children. This can be seen in our Slovak year’s deadline for submitting all petitions and donation requests Catholic Sokol life as well. Instilling Sokol values of commitment, is Monday, June 29, 2015. No petition or donation request will be READING, PA. involvement and maintaining a healthy lifestyle are components accepted from the Convention fl oor. The Committee shall submit a Assembly 261 immersed in local Group activities as well as in our international written report to the Convention. Sokol events. Wreath 155 Mothers place the needs of their children above their own. I hope that all members and delegates fully understand our Continuing in our outreach to They show care, affection and love unconditionally. Transporting Bylaws related to petitions and donations. Our Bylaws clearly state the community, we are pleased to prospective athletes to drill, gymnastics and/or track practice, being our offi cial policy and therefore serve as our guide in all our Conven- extend a cordial invitation to area involved and attending the International Slet and taking time out tion deliberations and decisions. I bring this important issue to your Sokol members and their friends of a busy schedule to attend Christmas parties, Easter celebrations attention so that we all have suffi cient time to submit any petition or to join us as we host our 2nd an- and Halloween events are all commitments of a mother that oc- donation request to be considered by the Committee and delegates of nual Eastern European Food Fes- cur naturally. I witness this commitment in our adult members as I the 32nd National Convention. I appreciate your understanding and tival on Saturday, May 30. Last saw the spectators at the 46th International Slet in 2013, the volun- cooperation in this important matter. year’s fi rst ever festival was very teerism of the adults guiding the youth throughout their sporting Zdar Boh! well received and so we again events and the time spent attending practices. Mothers also encour- Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. look forward to a successful event age and acknowedge their children’s contributions, support efforts Supreme Secretary this year. The festival will be held and reassure. Senior Group members, offi cers and young adults at- at our Slovak Catholic Sokol tend events to encourage youth participation, offer assistance to the Club, located at 411 Crestmont reluctant child and show through example Sokol activity involve- Street from 12 noon until 6 p.m. ment. Events such as the International Bowling Tournament, the Lodge Jottings This event helps present the rich International Softball Tournament, the International Golf Tourna- culinary traditions of the Slovak, ment and the International Basketball Tournament are a testament Polish and Ukrainian communi- BRIDGEPORT, CONN. ing to go to breakfast. In order to of setting examples of involvement to our youth. ties. A smorgasbord of tastings Assembly 9 make the necessary arrangement, Mothers have the task of imparting wisdom. Experience helps will allow visitors to savor many On Tuesday, June 30, we will those interested in joining us for rear our youth. We all have wonderful memories of past Sokol of our beloved specialities. Visi- host our traditional patronal feast the breakfast, please call Tom activities and involvement and it is up to the current adult genera- tors can either eat in or take out. day observance honoring SS. Marticek at tel. (203)375-0762. tion of our organization to pass these traditions on to our youth. So For those who like take out, we Peter and Paul. Mass will be cel- An enjoyable time is assured. this Mother’s Day, I celebrate my mother and all those who help ask that you bring along your own ebrated at 7:30 a.m. at Holy Name Our lodge had its beginnings guide and nurture our youth. It is through this wonderful example container. An array of pastries and of Jesus Church in Stratford for when a group of young Slovak that our organization thrives. I believe the following poem by an breads will also be available. In our living and deceased members. immigrants organized a social anonymous author sums up our love for our mothers. Following the liturgy we are hop- society in September 1904. In addition, participants can enjoy an array of imported beer and A Mother wines in the club’s popular beer garden. Needless to say, an enjoy- A Mother is one who able afternoon is assured. understands the things Members of both our lodges you say and do. are working hard to insure the success of this year’s Eastern Eu- Who always overlooks ropean Food Festival. We hope your faults and sees the that many Sokols and Sokolky, best in you. from near and far, will join us for ISSN: 0897-8107 some great feasting and fraternal A Mother is one whose fellowship. special love inspires you Established April 15, 1911 day by day. Official Publication of the Slovak Catholic Sokol Zdar Boh! Issued Bi-Weekly Kathi Smolkowicz Who fi lls your heart with gladness in her warm and thoughtful way. Daniel F. Tanzone, Editor Editorial office: (973) 777-4010 Lower that Pressure May is Blood Pressure Educa- A Mother is all these things tion Month. If you already have and more - the greatest Annual Subscription Rates high blood pressure, limit your- treasure known. United States $40.00 – All others countries $45.00 self to no more than two alcoholic drinks per day. Try these lower- And the dearest mother in POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Slovak Catholic Falcon, alcohol alternatives: all of the world is the one I P.O. Box 899, 205 Madison Street, * Wine spritzers made with 2 call my own. Passaic, New Jersey 07055 ounces of wine and 4 ounces of - Anonymous Member of the Catholic Press club soda. * Light beer or wine. The following upcoming Slovak Catholic Sokol sporting Association and the Slovak Newspapermen's events are wonderful opportunities to demonstrate our involve- Association of America * Mixed drinks made with half the usual amount of alcohol. ment and create lasting impressions on our youth: our 69th Proprietor and Publisher Of course you can enjoy unlim- Slovak Catholic Sokol International Bowing Tournament, May 15-17 at Game of Wickliffe in Wickliffe, Oh.; our 28th Interna- SLOVAK CATHOLIC SOKOL ited amounts of these nonalcoholic drinks: tional Slovak Catholic Sokol Softball Tournament, June 26-28 in P.O. Box 899 Wilkes-Barre, Pa.; our 47th International Slet at Slippery Rock 205 Madison Street, Passaic, N.J. 07055 * Sparkling water with a slice of lemon or lime. University in Slippery Rock, Pa. and our 60th International Golf Home Office: (973) 777-2605-06 * Soft drinks Tournament, Mountain Valley in Barnesville, Pa. - Zdar Boh and WEB SITE –www.slovakcatholicsokol.org * Nonalcoholic beer or wine. Happy Mother’s Day! PAGE 6 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 6, 2015

2014 Activity Report – FEMALE Held in Pittsburgh, Pa., February 6-8 Minutes of the Annual Meeting of GROUP the Supreme Physical Fitness Board GROUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 19 Basketball 8 7 Volleyball 8 15 FIRST SESSION, FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 6, 2015 Track and Field The meeting of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board took place at Embassy Suites in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Gymnastics 77 The meeting was opened at 7:15 p.m. by Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics Golf 6 6 16 Edward D. Moeller with an opening prayer led by Supreme Assistant Physical Directress Softball Katie Swift. Bowling 20 16 24

The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Supreme Assistant Physical Director John International Underation. The roll call was taken by Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member Denise GROUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 19 DiMartino. All present with the exception of Damian Suess who was expected to be late due to work commitments. Basketball 7 Brother Moeller asked members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Jennifer (Eastern Districts ) Romine and Frank Laury to be the Recording Secretaries for this meeting. Volleyball 10 (Eastern Districts ) Welcomes and Remarks: Track and Field Supreme President Larry Glugosh wished everyone luck in their planning for the Gymnastics 3 year, especially with the Slet and Convention this summer. Golf 1 4 4 2 3 6 Supreme Secretary Steven M. Porgorelec, F.I.C. echoed the words of the President Softball and wished everyone good luck in their decision making, good health and good travels. Bowling 2 5 7 8 4 13 7 1 Supreme Physical Director Dusan Dorich expressed gratitude for all the hard Clinic 1 3 2 1 2 2 2 work and dedication of the board and reminded everyone that it is going to be a busy year with the Slet and Convention coming up. Supreme Physical Directress Kathy Watkins welcomed everyone and reiterated 2013 Activity Report – MALE the sentiments of the Supreme Physical Director. GROUP Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics Edward D. Moeller stated the goals and objectives for the meeting: Prepare ourselves for the upcoming year, including fi nding ways GROUP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 14 15 16 17 19 to improve our sporting events and our membership. He stressed that it will be a time- Basketball 14 25 consuming meeting because we have many things to accomplish. Volleyball Director of Sales and Marketing Albert J. Suess, Jr. reported on how our organiza- Track and tion is doing in sales and marketing. Field • Looked at footprint and direction and discussed where we are and Gymnastics 15 what we yet need to do. Golf 4 12 4 14 78 16 23 • On the right path. In 2007 $188,417 premium dollars and in 2014 it was $7,224,094.00 premium dollars. Softball • On the other side is the fraternal side…our membership as Bowling 25 40 25

recommenders in 2007 had 325 policies written and in 2014 we had Additional Activities: 106. Group 1 – Bowling Tournament - 25 • Our job on the board is to sell our “product” and our programs. Our Christmas Party - 20 sporting programs are getting less and less participants. Everyone on Group 2 – Care and Share Program the board needs to have input in all of our sporting programs and Make a Difference Day, make them better and more enticing to all membership. He asked for Join Hands Day us to give some St. Martin’s Day Celebration thought to our programs. What do we need to do to build on the Benefi t, Pontifi cal Slovak College of Saints Cyril and Methodius programs? They honor the Veterans • Good luck at all the deliberations and planning. Group 3 – Christmas Party - 16

IDEAS Group 4 – Boston Store Activity Fundraiser – 10 • Communication Milwaukee Slovak Day Picnic – 45 • Leadership is HUGE Family Fall Fest - 25 • Have new members but need a place…… Christmas party – 52 • Loss of trust/confi dence in the leaders because they don’t know them/society • Share paper info of one tournament at the tournament before…communication • When Falcon went electronic, many of them do not get the info anymore. • Encouraged to “think outside the box”. • Remember, the foundation is your LOCAL group and local involvement. Need the local leadership. • Reach out to district level…get the district tournaments going again. • Long discussion on how to sell the product AND the program. How can we help each other???? • Need to fi gure out what it is we do well and direct resources to it and fi gure out what isn’t working and change it. Start small and work on small problems….

Old Business Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics Edward D. Moeller asked the board to review the minutes from the last meeting and be prepared to discuss them in the beginning of the meeting tomorrow.

2014 Clinic - Kurz Report was given by Supreme Physical Directress Kathleen Wat- kins and Supreme Physical Director Dusan Dorich They reported that the clinic and camp were both very successful. In the future, the camp and clinic will be held at separate times. In addition, only two or three staff members will be needed at the camp because the camp was run so effi ciently and the supervision of the children was top notch. The numbers at the clinic were down slightly due to work commitments and the late summer date. Sister Watkins then proceeded to provide the Physical Fitness Board with the re- Members of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board met at the Embassy Suites Hotel in sults of the 2014 Group Activity Reports as seen below: Pittsburgh to fi nalize our organization’s sports activities for 2015. Supreme President Larry M. Glugosh, top row far left, is shown with the members including front row, l-r Katie Swift, Supreme Sports Director Edward D. Moeller and Kathleen S. Watkins. Second row, l-r, Denise DiMartino, Martin Degnan and Jennifer A. Romine. Third row, l-r, James C. Matlon, John M. Underation and Nancy Kropolinsky. Top row, k-r, Brother Glugosh, Frank P. Laury, III, Dusan Dorich and Damian J. Suess. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 6, 2015 PAGE 7

Group 5 – Christmas Party – 34 the individuals. Lottery Calendar Fundraiser Group 7 Easter Egg Hunt – 14 • Welcome Packet We would like to work together to promote the program, not just the product. Group 14 – Family Halloween Party - 170 Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics Edward Moeller will formulate a letter Children’s Christmas Party - 150 and add it to the welcome packet. All agreed that this would be a good idea. St Cecilia Day Breakfast – 50 Semi-Annual Meeting – 20 • All pictures and event results are posted on the Slovak Catholic Sokol website. Ladies Night Out – 165 Gymnastics Registration – 85 • The SPFB should be posting to the Slovak Catholic Sokol Facebook page to Wreath 22 Monthly – 15-18 per meeting remind people which events are coming up. Assembly 16 Meetings – 10-15 per meeting Pitt Football Outing – 49 • Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member Martin Degnan offi cially apologized Pittsburgh Pirate Game - 45 for not following through on the email blast he was going to do since last meeting. Group 17 – Children’s Christmas Party – 75 He will begin it asap. Group 19 – Communion Breakfast - 40 Local Golf - 23 • Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member Damian Suess will put a message on Family Fun Bowling – 40 Facebook asking for anyone interested in being part of the E-mail blast to e-mail Fundraising Event – 50 Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member Martin Degnan at [email protected]. Children’s Christmas Party – 30 Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics Edward D. Moeller established commit- Sports Programs tees for break-out sessions. • Softball Tournament Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member Frank Laury made a motion to end this This year’s tournament will offer a Men’s Division and a Coed Division. Need to session. Seconded by Supreme Physical Director Dusan Dorich. visit the coed softball rules and publish it. Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m. Martin Degnan and Assistant Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics James Matlon will look into the rules and publish them in the Falcon. SECOND SESSION, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015 The meeting of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board was opened with prayer at • The Volleyball Tournament at the Slet will be co-ed. 9:00 a.m. by Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member Damian Suess. Roll call was taken by Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member Nancy Kropolin- • Recommended that we aim for the Central District Basketball and Volleyball sky. Thirteen members were present. Supreme Secretary Steven Pogorelec was excused. Tournament to become active again.. Welcoming remarks were given by Group 14 President Kathleen Watkins. Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics Edward D. Moeller asked the SPFB if • Golf tournament participants would like to see golf alternating locations. This has there were any corrections or deletions to last year’s minutes. None were reported. been considered and worked out. Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member Marty Degnan made a motion to accept the minutes. Seconded by Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member Denise DiMartino. • Golf participants would like to see something other than a steak dinner. This is hotel/ banquet specifi c. Review of Falcon Articles Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member Denise DiMartino reported that all ar- • Golf 9-hole participants had to pay a tournament fee but were not eligible for ticles for the year were turned in. tournament prizes. If the interest grows, then we can revisit. Only three golfers participated. The 9-hole option will remain an option for 2015 with hopes for Assignments for the 2015 year: some growth in participation. January – Frank Laury’s December 2014 article was printed in January, so this month did not need another article. February – Frank Laury • Bowling is joining with another fraternal for 2015. The rule, scoring and fees will March – John Underation be merged. April – Denise Lendacky May – Nancy Kropolinsky Group/Assembly correspondence June – Jennifer Romine Reviewed the recommendations that were submitted last year and tabled to this July – Marty Degnan meeting, as well as, the recommendation submitted for this meeting. August –Dusan Dorich/Kathy Watkins September – Damian Suess • Recommend that the format of volleyball be changed two games to 15 at the Slet. October – Marty Degnan Volleyball the fi rst night and the fi nals on a different day. Will be changed for November – Katie Swift this Slet. December – Jim Matlon • Recommend that music be added to march in at ceremonies and torch bearer. Will Presentation of Committee Reports be added. Rules and Regulations • Recommend that no glow sticks are used because it is not dark when the Slet Gymnastics participants do the mass drill. All agreed. • It is recommended that the minimum number of participants in each event for gymnastics be changed from 5 to 3 for points to be awarded. If there are three • Recommend that there be a review of track and fi eld events to fi x the qualifi cations. gymnasts from at least two different Groups then points will be awarded. Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics Edward Moeller and • Get rid of rules and regulations #14, #19 and #21 in the general rules and Assistant Director of Sports and Athletics James Matlon will take care of this. regulations because these pertain to team scores in each age group which are no longer • Recommended that 13+ have only just semis and fi nals. This is more based on pertinent since there are no longer team trophies or points awarded in each numbers because of so many running an event, need the prelim. Taken under individual category. There will still be individual places given in each age group, advisement. but no “team” trophies will be given in gymnastics with the exception of the over all gymnastics team winner. • Recommend that women’s javelin be offered if there is interest. This event will • Under methods of scoring for team get rid of #5. This rule pertains to gymnastic be added to the qualifi cation form. If there are at least 5 females, we will run the age group teams which have been eliminated. event. • Group Prizes…eliminate #5 and 6. These rules pertain to gymnastic age group teams which have been eliminated. • Recommend that some relays take place on the fi rst day of track. If schedule allows, this will occur. Sports Information and Communication • Discussed the need for a fl yer at each event promoting the next event--- Supreme • Recommend that cancelled track events be communicated ASAP (before Slet if Physical Fitness Board Member Jennifer Romine will create this fl yer and email to it is known) and individuals made aware that they are placed in an alternate event Assistant Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics James Matlon and Supreme ASAP. Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics Edward Moeller will take care Director of Sports and Athletics Edward Moeller. of this.

• Would like to see a board set up at each event highlighting our events/ • Recommend that individual drills be changed to take place during track like it organization with fl yers, etc. used to be. All agreed that individual drills run more smoothly when it is scheduled on the fi rst day when Groups are arriving and other events are not • COMMMUNICATION taking place. Individual drills will be kept as is. Please add that if there are individuals interested, they can join the competition (softball, volleyball, basketball) and will be placed on another team. It was • Groups 1 and 11 asked permission to combine to form a drill team if neither has requested that we put this in the article. Need to fi gure out the fi nancial logistics for (Continued on page 8) PAGE 8 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 6, 2015

Minutes of the Annual Meeting of 5:00 – 6:00 Dinner the Supreme Physical Fitness Board 6:30-10:00 Track (Continued from page 7) FRIDAY 7:30 -8:00 Breakfast enough participants to have a team. It was agreed that this will be permitted, but 8:30-12:00 Track Finals they cannot earn points; however, they may place in the event. 12:00 -1:00 Lunch 1: 00 - 2:30 Exhibition practice • Recommend that directors/directresses be permitted to compete in individual 3:30 - 6:30 Closing Ceremonies/Exhibition/Mass drills but not be required to do two other events. This is a rule that will not be 6:45 -10 p.m. Picnic Dinner / dance changed. If a director/directress wishes to complete in individual drills, they must compete in either two track and fi eld or two gymnastics events. They do SATURDAY have the option to not compete at all. 7:30 – 8:00 Breakfast 8:30 onward Dismissal • A letter was received from Brother John Himlecky regarding the walking program and his disappointment in not receiving a walking stick when he reached the 10,000 New Business miles. Katie Swift spoke to this letter and has had active communication with Sporting Events him throughout the years. Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics Edward May 15-17, 2015 – Bowling tournament --Freeway Lanes in Cleveland, OH—Ed and Jim Moeller will take care of this. June 26-28, 2015 – Softball Tournament…Cole Field in Wilkes Barre, PA---- Damian (Sub- ject to change) Supreme Physical Director Dusan Dorich made a motion to close the session. Sec- July 14-18, 2015 – International Slet at Slippery Rock University----All onded by Assistant Physical Directress Second session adjourned at 11:45 a.m. Aug 14-16, 2015 –Golf at Mt. Valley in Hazelton, Pa. - John Underation

THIRD SESSION, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7, 2015 Physical Fitness Recommendations for the Board of Directors: The third session was opened with a prayer by Supreme Physical Fitness Board • Prize Allotment for the International Bowling Tournament be $60.00 per team. Member Frank Laury at 12:00 p.m. • The Banquet and Souvenir allotment for the International Bowling Tournament not to exceed $25.00 per participant. Clinic/Slet • Banquet, prize and souvenir allotment for the international Golf Tournament not to • The international fl ag presently in Group 5’s hands is really Group 14’s fl ag as they exceed $50.00 per participant. won it for the third time in a row at the 2011 Slet, so it was theirs to keep. A new • Allotment for the International Softball Tournament not to exceed $750.00 per fl ag needs to be made so that the 2011 Flag can be returned to Group 14. Supreme team (est. 15 per team) submitting an entry fee of $400.00. ($450.00 for late Physical Director Dusan Dorich will take care of this. entries) • Allotment not to exceed $1,000 for props for both male and female. • 2017 proposed Slet sites are being looked into by Supreme Physical Director Du • Any Group of 25 or more of male or female participants can have a chaperone san Dorich and Supreme Physical Directress Kathleen Watkins • Two members of board of directors can be chosen as chaperones. • Entire board of directors attend the Slet exhibition • Chaperones will have a list of duties/responsibilities to ensure coverage at all events • Judges be four past Slet participants and four outside judges. and supervision in dorms. • $50 per director/directress and $30 to assistants per diem per day for the Slet. • Allotment of no more than $10 per participant for an opening ceremony/souvenir • Group t-shirts at opening ceremony. All shirts will be the same design, but each t-shirt. group will have a different color. A recommendation will be made to the Board of • An allotment of $2,000.00 for the Walking prpgram. Directors to use this as a souvenir for the Slet, so the cost would be covered by the • An allotment of $250 be provided to the Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics Slovak Catholic Sokol. Not to exceed $10.00 per shirt. for all annual administration supplies.

• Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member Damian Suess was asked to create the 4 new applications were submitted by Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member gymnastics qualifi cations video tape for male and female gymnastics as soon as Jennifer Romine. possible A SPFB conference call is scheduled for April 12, 2015 at 7 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss Slet plans. • At the last Slet, all Groups were asked to make a donation to the Feed My Sheep Background Checks are being reviewed. There is a new law in Pennsylvania that Food Pantry. This was very successful. Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member may affect our checks that were already done. Kathy will let us know what needs to be done. Nancy Kropolinsky will organize this again this year. This would affect the Physical Fitness Board, chaperones, and leaders. Each member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board was asked their fi nal thoughts on the • Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member Nancy Kropolinsky is in charge of all the meeting and if any further items needed to be discussed. A lively conversation took place medical forms for the Slet. The SPFB will meet to discuss any concerns. with the conversation being about how the meeting was handled and the expectations of this board moving forward. • Based on recommendations from various Groups, the SPFB is looking to revise the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member Damian Suess made a motion to ad- Slet schedule. Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics Edward Moeller will look journ the meeting. Seconded by Supreme Physical Fitness Board Member Nancy Kropolin- it over based on the University’s availability and cost factor. Things may need to be sky. adjusted based on the results. See below for tentative schedule: The closing prayer was offered in memory of past or present members of the board who are sick or have passed away. Tentative 2015 Slet Schedule Meeting adjourned at 2:25 p.m. MONDAY Board Arrival (assigned daily responsibilities) TUESDAY 8 a.m. - 11 a.m. Registration Slovak Catholic Sokol Museum 10:00 -11:00 Meeting of Judges Donations for January - March 10:30-4 p.m. Individual Drill competition We are pleased to acknowledge receipt of the following donations received 1:00 - 2:00 Director/Directress meeting from January to March 2015. These donations are earmarked for our Slovak 5:00 - 6:00 Dinner Catholic Sokol Museum located at our home offi ce in Passaic, N.J. The mon- 6:30 – 7:45 Mass/Group Photos/ Opening Ceremony/announcement ies received from these donations fund our annual $1,000 Memorial Scholarship of drill fi nalists Grants which assist our young people in their educational endeavors. The number 8:00-10 p.m. Volleyball 13 and over / Soccer and Basketball 12 and under of these Memorial Grants is dependent on the amount of donations received. Do- nations for the museum are welcome throughout the year. WEDNESDAY 7:30 -8:00 Breakfast DONATIONS RECEIVED 8:30-12:00 Track and Field (fi eld events, possible longer runs, coed relays) In Memory of Donated by 12:00 - 1:00 Lunch David Miller Edward & Janice Moeller 1:30-4:30 Senior Drill competition John E. Jasenec Edward & Janice Moeller 5:00-6:00 Dinner Ann Kollesar Edward & Janice Moeller 6:30-9:30 Gymnastics Eleanor E. Venit Edward & Janice Moeller All faithfully departed members Slovak Catholic Sokol THURSDAY Board of Directors 7:30 - 8:00 Breakfast 8:30 – 8:45 Individual drill fi nals (fi nalists only to perform for judges) Total donations received $280.00 8:45-12:00 Junior Team Drilling Thank you for your generosity Volleyball fi nals (following drill competition) Zdar Boh! 12:00-1:00 Lunch Dennis J. Zifcak, Supreme Treasurer 1:30- 4:45 Track (all semi’s) SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 6, 2015 PAGE 9

Oldest Slovak fraternal Slovak Catholic Federation NSS Celebrates its 125th Anniversary Pilgrimage schedule announced On Saturday, September 12 the his- The National Slovak Society played an important role in the life $238.06. Today, the organization toric pilgrimage of the Slovak Catho- celebrated its 125th anniversary of the early Slovak immigrant counts more than 28,000 members lic Federation is scheduled for Wash- at a gala reception and dinner on community. In 1907, Rovnianek with asset exceeding $800 million. ington, D.C. The pilgrimage will take Saturday, March 7 at the Hilton along with the Rev. Stephen Fur- Over the years, we have enjoyed a place at the Basilica of the National Garden Inn in Canonsburg, Pa. dek founded the Slovak League of close relationship with the NSS and Shrine of the Immaculate Concep- Founded under the leadership of America to champion the cause of in recent years co-hosting various tion, the largest Catholic church in the Peter V. Rovnianek in Pittsburgh the Slovaks who were then one of sporting events. David G. Blazek United States. The shrine is located at on February 16, 1890, the NSS, the subject peoples of the Austro- currently serves as national presi- 4th Street and Michigan Avenue, N.E. as it is commonly known, is the Hungarian empire. The NSS lead- dent with Linda M. Strom as na- in our nation’s capital. The pilgrimage oldest Slovak fraternal benefi t so- ership championed the cause of tional secretary-treasurer. will be held in conjunction with the ciety in the United States. At its political self-determination for the The Keynote Address at the 125th anniversary of the founding of fi rst convention, Rovnianek was Slovaks at home and were instru- 125th anniversary banquet was the First Catholic Slovak Union and elected its fi rst national president mental in helping establish the fi rst given by Joseph Annotti, president the 50th anniversary of the dedication and adopted the motto “Liberty, Czecho-Slovak Republic in 1919. of the American Fraternal Alliance, of the Chapel of Our Mother of Sor- United States and Canada sponsor- Equality and Fraternity.” Founded At the end of its fi rst year, the NSS the trade association of the frater- rows, patroness of Slovakia. It was ing various religious and social ac- as a non-sectarian society, the NSS counted 289 members and assets of nal benefi t system in the U.S. and on September 4, 1965 that the Slovak tivities. It publishes an annual, Dobry Canada. Other speakers included chapel was blessed and dedicated. On Pastier - The Good Shepherd, which Congressman Timothy F. Murphy, that occasion a crowd of more than includes articles of interest to those of Pennsylvania State Senator Matt 10,000 from all parts of the United Slovak ancestry in both English and Smith and Representative John States and Canada participated. Slovak. Annual membership dues A. Maher, Peter Zelenak, Deputy The program for the pilgrimage be- are $15.00 for individuals, $30.00 Chief of Mission of the Slovak gins with the arrival of pilgrims from for a family, and Life Membership is Embassy in Washington, D.C., 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. At 11:15 a.m. a wel- available at $100.00 for those aged 60 Honorary Slovak Consul Joseph A. come will take place in the Upper ba- and older and $150.00 for individuals Senko, and Pennsylvania Fraternal silica. Recitation of the Rosary begins aged 59 and younger. Annual dues Alliance President Nickolas M. at 11:30 a.m. From noon to 3 p.m., for local fraternal lodges and districts Kotik among others. Representing pilgrims will have the opportunity is $35.00. Membership includes a our organization at the celebration for lunch as well as enjoy tours of the subscription to The Good Shepherd. was Supreme Secretary Steven M. shrine. Beginning at 1 p.m. the sacra- For the past 37 years, the SCF has Pogorelec, F.I.C. ment of reconciliation(confession) in sponsored the SS. Cyril and Metho- Again, our congratulations and the crypt church. At 3 p.m. a solemn dius Appeal which raises funds in best wishes go out to the National pontifi cal concelebrated Mass will be support of the Pontifi cal Slovak Col- Slovak Society on the occasion of celebrated in the great Upper Church. lege of SS. Cyril and Methodius in its 125th anniversary. May the NSS Principal celebrant and homilist of the Rome as well as religious communi- Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C. and his wife Annie are continue to champion the high ide- liturgy will be His Eminence, Don- ties of men and women in Slovakia. shown with NSS chief executive offi cers, national secretary-treasurer als of the fraternal benefi t system ald Cardinal Wuerl, Archbishop of For additional information on the Linda M. Strom and national president David G. Blazek. and a credit to Slovak fraternalism. Washington. Complete details of the SCF and this September’s pilgrim- pilgrimage will be announced shortly. age, contact the national secretary- The Slovak Catholic Federation treasurer, Dolores M. Evanko at 173 (SCF) is the representative body of Berner Ave., Hazleton, PA 18201. American and Canadian Catholics The current national president of the of Slovak ancestry. It was founded SCF is our Supreme Chaplain, Rev. on February 22, 1911 at the former Andrew S. Hvozdovic of Sayre, Pa. Sacred Heart of Jesus Slovak Church Father Hvozdovic expresses thanks in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. under the leader- and gratitude to Sokol members and ship of the Rev. Joseph Murgas. The lodges for their continued support of SCF promotes the bonds of fraternal the work of the SCF and hopes to see cooperation among Slovak Catholic many of them in Washington, D.C. on fraternals and Slovak Catholics in the September 12.

Sokol members at the 125th anniversary celebration of the NSS are shown above and include, l-r, Supreme Director of Sports and Athletics, Edward D. Moeller and his wife, Janice; Chris Chervenak, our Sales and Marketing Director Albert J. Suess, Jr. and his wife, Paula; Fran Blazek, Supreme Secretary Steven M. Pogorelec, F.I.C.; and his wife, Annie; NSS president and our Sokol, David G. Blazek, Mary Ann Naple and Member of the Supreme Physical Fitness Board Damian J. Suess and his guest, Ondrejana Zatek.

Mother’s Day(with Love) May 10 Mother’s Day has always is for one’s exclusive enjoy- been somewhat different ment and pleasure. from other special occasions But on one day people Dobrú chuť and holidays. Christmas and think of somebody besides Easter both have religious themselves. On Mother’s meanings. Unfortunately, too Day they are unselfi sh. It is a many look upon Christmas as day set aside to express more a time to exchange gifts, and than ever the love, honor, and on Easter as a day for wear- respect held for Mothers. So ing new clothes and coloring give Mother a gift or fl owers a few eggs. and try to make her realize Other holidays mean a what she means to you. day off from work, a chance It’s a good idea, don’t to watch a parade, eat a huge you think? Why not make dinner, or to set off fi re-crack- the most of it this Mother’s ers. Each of these celebrations Day... PAGE 10 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 6, 2015

One of our country’s most livable and exciting cities Delegates to our 32nd Quadrennial Convention will have much to see in Pittsburgh

Our quadrennial convention is Carnegie Museums and discover the physics of sports, Monongahela rivers fl ow together being held in Pittsburgh, Pennsyl- of Pittsburgh nutrition and health, and try our ex- to create the mighty Ohio. At night, vania from August 1-5, 2015. If citing sports challenges. lights twinkle from both the city you will be representing your group Climb aboard the submarine to and more than 15 bridges. as a delegate or if you are accom- learn how 80 men used their ex- The restored Mon Incline panying a delegate, there are many pertise, humor and sheer ingenuity (short for Monongahela), built in exciting things to see and do in and to carve out a rough and adventur- 1870, carries residents and tour- around the Pittsburgh area. Come ous life during Requin’s lengthy ists between Mount Washington early or extend the trip a few days defense and scientifi c missions, and the popular Station Square and enjoy the many wonders that some of which are still classifi ed to shopping complex. About a mile Pittsburgh has to offer. If you want this day! State-of-the-art and battle down the road, at the other end of to plan ahead, I have listed some in- ready when she set out just days be- family experience. (www.child- Mount Washington, the beautiful fore the end of World War II, USS formation below. Feel free to con- A collection of four dynamic, rensmuseumofpittsburgh.org) Duquesne Incline still retains its Requin holds the distinction of be- tact me at [email protected] distinctive museums, and the Pitts- Mr. Roger’s Neighborhood has original, 1877 ornate wooden cable ing the Navy’s fi rst Radar Picket or at 412-225-8233 with any ques- burgh region’s home for great art a trolley to play in, dress-up clothes cars. The top station is a must-see submarine. tions you may have. I will be put- and science exploration. The four and many other fun activities. for visitors, featuring many excel- In the Kitchen Theater, you’ll ting together some group activities museums are: The Carnegie Mu- In the studio you can create a screen lent displays and photographs of learn about the science of food and for the evening (i.e. Hofbrauhaus, seum of Art, The Carnegie Mu- printing picture, paint, mold clay, or Pittsburgh history, as well as a gift cooking in a fun 1950s atmosphere. Casino trip, etc). Details will be in seum of Science, The Carnegie make crafts. shop and outdoor observation deck. Live demonstrations—part cook- the paper in June. Museum of Natural History, and In the garage you can build ing class, part science lab—take the Andy Warhol Museum. (www. things and take them apart. They The National Aviary you through the biology, chemistry, Saint Anthony’s Chapel carnegiemuseums.org) even have a real car to play in and If you have never visited Saint An- and physics that combine to make a gas pump to pretend you are put- your favorite foods. From emulsi- thony’s Chapel, you are missing Carnegie Science Center ting gas in the car. out on an amazing piece of his- fi ed sauces to fi ery fruit, the Kitch- In the waterplay area, you can tory! This shrine, dedicated to “The en Theater delivers edible science put on a raincoat and boots and play Wonder Worker” Saint Anthony in 30 minutes or less! in the pond or use pipes to make of Padua, houses a vast collection Which kinds of animals live in water shot at someone. of relics and has been designated a coral reef? What is symbiosis? In the theater, you can watch the a Historical Landmarks Founda- Discover answers to these ques- great shows that are performed tion. The chapel has been featured tions and many more at the Science throughout the day. on many television shows such as Center’s underwater encounter, The nursery is a special place for 20/20, EWTN, public broadcast- SeaScape. Explore what’s under infants and toddlers. ing, local news and hundreds of the sea in our 2000 gallon, inter- The attic has a crooked room and You can see 500 birds represent- internet and national publications. connected, fi ve-tank living coral a wooden slide as well as an inter- ing over 200 species. www.aviary. (www.saintanthonyschapel.org) reef ecosystem, containing well active puppet theater. org Tours are offered on Saturday - over 400 species of plants and Thursday starting at 1:00, 2:00 and animals, including live mangrove Just Ducky Tours Nationality Classrooms at the 3:00. Audio tours are available on trees. Examine microscopic life at Cathedral of Learning days without tour guides (please There is so much to do at the sci- MicroSeaScape, or just relax and make inquiry with Chapel Sitters). ence center. Your kids will love it. enjoy the view! Observe feedings (www.carnegiesciencecenter.org) daily. Blast off to the Buhl Digital Dome Pittsburgh is a national leader for an exhilarating, one-of-a-kind in green building – constructing planetarium show! This hi-def, buildings with an emphasis on im- full-dome experience will take you proving the health of humans and from the farthest regions of the the environment, conserving ener- cosmos to the inside of the human gy and materials, and maintaining a high quality of life. body. It’s a boat, It’s a truck, It’s a See the history of Western Penn- See and feel which materials are used in green buildings, test differ- DUCK! Tour Pittsburgh on the Just sylvania come to life at the legend- Ducky boat/truck. It starts on land ary Miniature Railroad & Village®, ent types of insulation, and measure how much energy is used in a light and ends up in the water. (www. open for its 89th season. justduckytours.com) Run, bounce, spin, climb, bulb. See how our impacts add up by making choices in a green home and tumble into Highmark Mt. Washington SportsWorks®, a science and sports and a conventional home. Right now, engineers in south- and the Inclines experience unlike any other! As No visit to Pittsburgh is com- you roam the gallery in our brand- western Pennsylvania are on the cutting edge of developing new plete without a ride on one of the new building, fi lled with nearly 30 restored 1800s inclines to the top of hands-on exhibits, you will explore materials to replace those that are potentially hazardous to the envi- Mt. Washington. The USA Week- ronment and our heath, and to con- end’s 2003 Annual Travel Report sume less energy when used in our ranked it the second most beauti- homes. ful place in America. The stunning The exploration station is an nighttime view of Mount Washing- 8000 square feet exhibit of fun- ton features a sweeping panorama fi lled activities and exhibits that of downtown Pittsburgh and the encourage open-ended exploration surrounding countryside. The land- and problem-solving. Here children mark skyscrapers of Pittsburgh’s can discover the how and why of Golden Triangle are nestled at the science concepts and processes as point where the Allegheny and diverse as magnetic forces, lasers, aerodynamics and embryology.

Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh These ethnic rooms are located If you have young children with in the Cathedral of Learning, one of you, this is a wonderful place. This the tallest education buildings in the museum provides innovative mu- world. The building is part of the seum experiences that inspire joy, University of Pittsburgh campus, creativity and curiosity. It is a great and used by thousands of students SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 6, 2015 PAGE 11 and faculty each day. The local col- MARK YOUR CALENDAR lege campus might not be the fi rst During their stay place that comes to mind when in Pittsburgh, AND SAVE THE DATES! planning a sightseeing trip, but the Our 32nd Quadrennial Nationality Rooms at the Univer- Convention delegates August 1- 5, 2015 sity of Pittsburgh are a notable ex- are welcome to stop ception. These 26 functional class- by and visit our popular rooms in the towering Cathedral Slovak Catholic Sokol Club Groups - Assemblies - Wreaths of Learning display the rich ethnic at 2915 East Carson Street for the heritage of the Pittsburgh area, each located on the city’s architected and decorated in a style historic South Side that exemplifi es the country they Slovak Catholic Sokol represent. Where else can you visit 32nd Quadrennial Convention 26 countries in one day! Convention Choir The Nationality Rooms were de- Forming at the signed as gifts to the University of indoor and outdoor gardens. (www. This is a call to all delegates who Doubletree By Hilton will be attending the 32nd National Pittsburgh from the various ethnic phipps.conservatory.org) Pittsburgh - Greentree groups that settled in Allegheny Convention of the Slovak Catho- county. The Nationality Rooms in- Rivers Casino lic Sokol, August 1-5, 2015 at The 500 Mansfi eld Avenue clude authentic examples of Classi- Doubletree by Hilton Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA 15205 cal, Byzantine, Romanesque, Re- Green Tree. We know that where there are Slovaks, there is sing- naissance, Tudor and Empire styles Zdar Boh! and architecture. ing. We are hoping to put together The 26 Nationality Rooms at a choir for the Offi cial “Opening Plan now to be there! the Pittsburgh Cathedral of Learn- Mass” of the Convention. The ing include the Czechoslovak music will be congregational in Room, the Italian Room, the Ger- nature, a mix of English and Slo- man Classroom, the Hungarian vak Hymns, most of which have Room, the Polish Room, the Irish been sung at previous Convention Classroom, the Lithuanian Room, Masses. The choir will assemble the Romanian Room, the Swed- in the choir loft of St. Paul’s Cathe- ish Room, the Chinese Room, the dral, and it would help if we had an Greek Room, the Scottish Class- idea as to how many we could ex- room, the Yugoslav Classroom, pect. Therefore please before July the English Classroom, the French 18th email our Supreme Chaplain, Classroom, the Norwegian Class- Father Hvozdovic at ahvoz87@ room, the Russian Classroom and gmail.com if you wish to be a part the Syria-Lebanon Room on the of this choir. fi rst fl oor. The third fl oor includes the 11th Consular tour to Slovakia set for August 23 - September 2 Austrian Classroom, the Japa- You could be one of our next big Slovak Honorary Consul in najec river which forms the natural which Slovakia has to offer visitors. nese Room, the Armenian Class- jackpot winners by playing on Pennsylvania, Joseph T. Senko boundary between Slovakia and For a detailed itinerary and pay- room, the Indian Room, the Early one of our 3,000 new and excit- has visited Slovak 25 times since Poland. ment schedule, contact Joe Senko at American Room, the African Heri- ing slot machines, e-Blackjack or 1995, including ten tours which As we travel through the various tel. (412)956-6000 or jtsenko@aol. tage Classroom, the Israel Heri- e-Roulette tables. Rivers Casino he has arranged and escorted. His regions of Slovakia, arrangements com. He will provide you with a list tage Classroom and the Ukranian also offers 86 of your favorite table wife, Albina, was born and raised can be made to visit relatives or dis- of hotels, fl ight schedules, payment Classroom. Eight new Nationality games, including a dedicated 24 in Slovakia. With their experience, cover ancestral towns and villages schedule and restrictions. Joe and Rooms are in the planning stages. table poker room. (www.theriver- scasino.com) they have created a customized where one can learn about one’s an- Albina are veteran travelers and as- tour for 2015 which will take you cestors at an additional cost. These sure all a delightful visit to the land Old Economy Village Senator John Heinz Regional across Slovakia. Each night we will are just some of the highlights of of our ancestors. Both are our So- History Center stay at a fi rst class hotel. Over 270 this wonderful tour. The 11 days you kol members in Pittsburgh, Assem- people from the United States have will spend with us will be enjoyable, bly 16 and Wreath 22, respectively. enjoyed these past tours escorted by educational, pleasantly surprised May your 2015 new year’s resolu- Joe and Albina Senko. at the wonderful sites and sounds tion be to visit Slovakia. In addition to touring many his- toric towns in Slovakia, the tour will visit famous historic sites in neighboring countries - Vienna in Austria and Budapest in Hungary. The tour will take us from west to east through Bratislava, the spar- An affi liate of the Smithsonian Former home of the Harmony kling new and restored capital of Institution, the History Center is the Society, a nineteenth century Chris- Slovakia; Trnava, known as the largest history museum in Pennsyl- tian communal society best known “Little Rome of Slovakia” with its vania. The 275,000 sq. ft. museum for its piety and industrial prosper- many important churches; Modra, features six fl oors of long-term and ity, Old Economy Village is a six- famous for its pottery, where will changing exhibition space, includ- acre historic site representing the see a demonstration in a ceramic ing the Western Pennsylvania Sports social, religious and economic hub factory; the world-famous spa Museum, a dynamic museum-with- of the Harmony Society. town of Piestany; historic Banska in-a-museum, and the Library & The Old Economy Village was Bystrica, the majestic High Tatras, Archives, an extensive scholarly re- the home of the nineteenth century the famous shrine town of Levoca, source documenting 250 years of life Christian communal group, the Bardejov which is includes in the in Western Pennsylvania. Harmony Society. Established in UNESCO list; Presov, the sister Supreme Physical Fitness Board 1824, Economy was known world- city of Pittsburgh; and Kosice, Slo- Member Katie Swift and I are look- wide for its piety and industrial vakia’s second largest city. ing into group rates for some night- prosperity. In addition to visiting several fa- time activities. We are also looking (www.oldeconomyvillage.org) mous castles and museums, we will into shuttle busses or taxi service so also enjoy listening to live folk mu- that people do not have to try to fi nd Phipps Conservatory and sic, tour many churches and enjoy their way around Pittsburgh. Look Botanical Gardens topnotch dining in several typical for information in future issues of Awaken your senses. Immerse Slovak restaurants. the paper and at slovakcatholicso- yourself in 17 distinct botanical Unique to this tour is: receiving kol.org. experiences. Encounter something a spa treatment, attending a mock Zdar boh! of the secret life of plants. And Slovak wedding, several wine tast- Kathleen S. Watkins glimpse one of the world’s green- ings, meeting with Slovak dignitar- Group 14 President est public gardens. There are 19 ies and enjoying rafting on the Du- PAGE 12 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 6, 2015

positive impact on the Slovak economy mostly by virture of high- er eurozone demand and the weaker euro exchange rate,” NBS What's making headlines in our ancestral homeland Governor Jozef Makuch said at a press conference. According to him, the quantitative easing launched by the European Central Bank(ECB) is likely to have a positive impact on the Slovak economy in the form of 0.6 percent GDP growth in the next two years. Aside from ECB activities, it’s also rising foreign and domes- tic demand that should contribute to the acceleration of the Slovak economy. “The growth is likely to be driven also by the expected dynamic growth in the Slovak export markets, particularly due to the improved eurozone outlook,” added Makuch. Also, more jobs are expected to be created on the labor market, said NBS. “Rising domestic demand also fuels the em- ployment, which is increasing quicker than expected. We expect 22,000 jobs to be created in 2015,” said NBS vice-governor Jan News and Views from Slovakia... Toth, adding that average employment could be 12 percent in 2015 and drop to 10 percent by 2017. President Kiska speaks with Pope Francis though, as Ceska Televize(Czech Television) also reported. NBS also expects wages to grow. “Salaries will rise quicker and invites him to visit Slovakia However, rumors at the time clearly pointed to Bezak’s blowing particularly in the health care and education sectors and should The Church has to be open to all people, Slovak President the whistle on some past Church fi nancial misconduct. align gradually with labor productivity,” said Toth. In 2015, wages Andrej Kiska and Pope Francis agreed at a private audience at According to Cardinal Vlk, the case is coming to its con- are likely to grow by 2.6 percent. the Vatican on April 9. clusion. “I have a feeling that Archbishop Bezak is not return- Consumer prices this year should drop by 0.3 percent, said “Pope Francis emphasized what he often says - that the ing to Slovakia. The Pope gave him moral satisfaction and I am NBS, whereas infl ation is expected to start rising as of next year Church has to fi nd a way to every person,” said Kiska on his convinced that he has designated an appropriate post for Bezak and equal 1.7 percent in 2016 and 2.4 percent in 2017. Facebook page. that will represent his rehabilitation,” said Vlk in the interview. Regarding the openness of the Church, Kiska mentioned Vlk specifi ed that he has been interested in Bezak’s case to the pope, among other things, the baptism of the children since it emerged in 2012. Following the Vatican visitation to of single mothers and reception of the Eucharist by divorcees. Trnava that led to Bezak’s dismissal, Vlk said that he was con- Another topic of conversation was the suspension of the former tacted by people close to Bezak who handed him copies of im- Archbishop of Trnava, Robert Bezak, C.Ss.R. “We’ve long dis- portant documents. Since 2014, Vlk has been directly involved cussed Bezak’s situation and what troubles us in Slovakia,” said in communication with Bezak and demanded that the Vatican the president. Secretariat of State directly take on the case. Kiska greeted the pope in the name of all believers in When things were not moving, Vlk spoke directly to Pope Slovakia and also invited him to visit the country. “I informed Francis to request an audience for Bezak. In March, the audience the pope of our desire for him to visit our country. He thanked for Bezak was set for April 10. Vlk said that the meeting of Slo- President Kiska and sent his greetings to everyone in Slovakia,” vak President Andrej Kiska with Pope Francis on April 9 con- wrote Kiska on his Facebook profi le. tributed to moving the case along. He stressed that Kiska’s audi- The two also discussed the role of the Church as an institu- ence wasn’t planned in the context of Bezak’s audience, which tion. According to Kiska, the Church should bring society core had already been prepared. Vlk also added that the Church in values such as forgiveness, love, decency and understanding. Slovakia has been visited by several Vatican representatives in- “This is a task that the pope confi rms and considers important in terested in the case. today’s complicated world,” said Kiska. President Kiska was on an offi cial visit to the Holy See, New website to be launched April 8-9. for EU Slovak Presidency A new website is to be launched to serve as the main com- Dzurinda to become Poroshenko’s munications channel for the Slovak presidency of the European aide, should help usher in reforms Union, scheduled for July to December 2016, TASR learned on Two-time Slovak prime minister Mikulas Dzurinda is to April 1. become a foreign advisor to Ukrainian President Petro Porosh- One of the steps to be taken regarding Slovakia’s historic enko, TASR learned on April 1. fi rst presidency of the EU is to create a logo. The government “I received the offer on March 31 and after a short consid- approved a report on April 1 on the state of Slovakia’s prepara- eration I decided to accept it,” said Dzurinda, Slovak premier tions for the presidency, which was presented by the Foreign and between 1998-2006, told teraz.sk website. European Affairs Ministry. The crux of Dzurinda’s work is to revolve around help- In addition, the number of staff working for central gov- ing Ukraine undertake key political and economic reforms. ernment authorities will be enhanced, as well as the Permanent “Ukraine wants to be part of the West, and is in need of major Representation of Slovakia in Brussels. Training for employees modernization,” he said. involved in preparing and carrying out the presidency will con- The story of Slovakia is inspirational in this regard, as the tinue. Additional public procurements will be organized, and country overcame an uneasy period of economic transforma- conference facilities at the Reduta building on Zupne Square tion, he said. “Ukraine needs to export, not only import, thereby and at the Borik Hotel will be supplemented with extra technical increasing its competitiveness,” he added. equipment. Sponsorship cooperation will be discussed with the Dzurinda also rejected notions that Ukraine has close to no private sector. chance of success in this. “The question is: do you stand up or go The Foreign Affairs and Culture Ministries plan to sign a down. It’s in the major interest for my homeland to have a stable, memorandum on cooperation on preparing cultural and social peaceful and predictable neighbor in Ukraine” said Dzurinda. presentations. According to the envisaged work program, Slo- Dzurinda’s former long-time aide, two-time deputy prime vakia will be visited by more than 20,000 delegates. Opening ceremonies will take place in Bratislava and Brussels early in Many hotels have served Slovakia over the centuries. minister (1998-2020 and 2010-12) and, most importantly, two- Located in various areas of the country, they have pro- time fi nance minister (2002-06 and 2010-12) Ivan Miklos re- July of next year as part of the cultural events. The expenditures on preparing and carrying out the presi- vided service for visitors and tourists. Over the years, cently became an advisor to Ukraine’s Finance Minister Natalie many great manor houses have been restored as hotels. Jaresko and Economy Minister Aivaras Abromavicius. Both dency are estimated at $20 million, of which $13 will go on per- sonal, travel and accommodation expenses. The Art Hotel Kastiel is a unique facility. It is located in Dzurinda and Miklos sit as independent Members of the parlia- the village of Tomasovo just outside Bratislava in western ment of Slovakia. NBS: Slovak economy to grow Slovakia. It has its beginnings some 250 years ago as the country estate of Baron Jan Jesenak. It was completed in Cardinal Vlk says Bezak’s by 3.2 percent this year 1769 in the classical baroque style. In addition to its three return to Slovakia unlikely The Slovak economy is expected to grow this year by wings, it contains a traditional English garden. Over the In an interview in the latest issue of the Czech publication 3.2 percent, 3.8 percent in 2016 and 3.5 percent in 2017, ac- years, the estate passed ownership to other aristocratics, Katolicky Tydennik(Catholic Weekly), Czech Cardinal Milo- cording to the latest mid-term prediction of the Slovak central including the Crazkovic, Vay and Strasser families. Dur- slav Vlk says that former Archbishop Robert Bezak, C.Ss.R. is bank(NBS) released on March 31. ing World War I it served as a military hospital. Follow- unlikely to return to Slovakia. “Whereas the positive impact of the reduction of oil prices ing the communist takeover of Czechoslovakia in 1948, Vlk was present at Bezak’s private audience with Pope on the economy has been lower than expected in the previous the manor house was taken over by the state and served Francis at the Vatican last week. prognosis due to the slight increase in crude oil euro prices, the as a children’s home. Following the fall of communism, Bezak was removed from the post of Archbishop of Trna- fully realized program of extended purchase of assets will have a the estate was returned to the Strasser family. In 2005, the va in the summer of 2012 by then Pope Benedict XVI. The rea- family sold the estate. It was then completely restored to sons reportedly included Bezak’s views on some Church mat- Selected stories are provided by TASR-Slovakia, the its former glory. Today, the Art Hotel Kastiel is a popular ters, including him wearing civilian clothes in public and having Slovak Republic’s offi cial News Agency. hotel with fi rst class facilities and amenities hosting many gay priests serving in his area. The offi cial reasons are unknown national and international conferences and gatherings. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 6, 2015 PAGE 13 Held in Pittston, Pa. Washington Slovaks Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) Minutes of the Annual Meeting of set picnic on June 6 As part of our philanthropic endeavors, we have chosen the The Slovak American Society Wounded Warrior Project as our charity for the 32nd International Group 7, “Rev. Joseph Murgas” of Washington, D.C.(SASW) will Convention. The mission of this esteemed organization is to honor host its traditional picnic on Sat- The Annual meeting of Group 7 line of the income and expenses. On and empower wounded warriors. Their purpose is to raise aware- urday, June 6 at Fort Hunt Park in “Rev. Joseph Murgas” was held on a motion by Andrew Hvozdovic, ness and enlist the public’s aid for the needs of injured service mem- Alexandria, Va. Fort Hunt is part Saturday, November 15, 2014 at St. seconded by Kelly Palchanis, the bers, help injured service members aid and assist each other, and of the National Park System and is John Evangelist Church, Pittston, treasurer’s report was accepted. provide unique, direct programs and services to meet the needs of about 12 miles south of the Belt- Pa. The meeting was called to order The Verifi cation Report was the injured service members. way, off the George Washington at 1:30 P.M. by President Michael same as at the time of roll call. There Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) serves veterans and ser- Memorial Parkway. Festivities be- Horvath. Rev. Richard Cirba said the were 20 members present. Suhlas. vice members who incurred a physical or mental injury, illness, or gin at 12 noon and continue until opening prayer, thanking God for his The Bonds and Salary Commit- wound, co-incident to their military service on or after September 5 p.m. All members, prospective blessings and asking God to guide us tee: Michael Horvath, Nancy Fe- 11, 2001 and their families. On that date, America watched in hor- members and guests are welcome. through this meeting. This was fol- dor and Irene Kaschak were on this ror as approximately 3,000 people died including hundreds of fi re- An enjoyable afternoon is assured. lowed by the Pledge of Allegiance, committee and Nancy reported that fi ghters and rescue workers. Many warriors note a sense of duty to This Slovak style picnic is joint- led by Marty Degnan and recited by the committee saw no need for an in- volunteer for the military following these tragic events. ly organized with the Washington all in attendance. crease at this time. The motion to ac- With advancements in battlefi eld medicine and body armor, an Slovak Meet Up group. Food and Brother Michael gave a review cept was made by Fred Graham and unprecedented percentage of service members are surviving severe variety of beverages(beer, wine, of an active year. There was group seconded by Bernie Novalbiliski. wounds or injuries. For every US soldier killed in World Wars I and soft drinks) will be provided. Cost participation in the activities on a The Resolution Committee: Rev. II, there were 1.7 soldiers wounded. In Operation Iraqi Freedom and to members is $15.00 for individ- local and national level . Brother Richard Cirba, Suzanne Horvath and Operation Enduring Freedom, for every US soldier killed, seven are uals and $25.00 for couples. Non- Michael thanked all for being dedi- Audrey Graham were on this com- wounded. Combined, over 48,000 servicemen and women have members and guests are charged cated which makes the group what it mittee. The Resolutions’ Report was been physically injured in the recent military confl icts. $20 for individuals and $30 for is. The support from the offi cers and presented by Rev.Richard Cirba. In addition to the physical wounds, it is estimated as many as couples. Non-members who join members made 2014 a good year. RESOLVE To remember in 400,000 service members live with the invisible wounds of war in- SASW will receive a $5 discount Sokol day was successful and we prayer: Pope Francis, that God cluding combat-related stress, major depression, and post-traumatic per person. Children age 10 and can build on it. We lost a key offi cer, would bless him in all his endeavors. stress disorder. Another 320,000 are believed to have experienced a under are welcome free of charge. 1st Vice President, Ann Kolessar RESOLVE To pray to the Holy traumatic brain injury while on deployment. Further details will be avail- who was a dedicated participant on Spirit to guide the Bishop of Scran- If you, your group, assembly, or wreath are interested in mak- able on the SASW web site www. Sokol Day. She will be in our hearts ton, Joseph C. Bambera, and the ing a donation to this very worthy cause, please make checks pay- dcslovaks.org and Facebook. Res- and minds as we will carry on with faithful of the diocese so that togeth- able to the Wounded Warrior Project and mail by July 20th to: Kath- ervations are required. this tradition. er we can build up the kingdom of leen S. Watkins, 7019 Highland Creek Drive, Bridgeville, PA 15017 This year our Chaplain Rev. Rich- God as we prepare for the future of On the Level ard Cirba celebrated his 25th year as Parish Pastoral Planning. Zdar Boh! a priest. He will celebrate the 11:00 RESOLVE To pray for our clergy, Level spelled backwards is level. And that’s why it’s important to Kathleen S. Watkins AM Liturgy at St. Robert Bellarm- that God grant them the strength and Supreme Physical Directress ine’s Parish next Sunday. After guidance in their ministry. read every issue of this paper - your Mass there will be a social, in his RESOLVE To work together for paper. honor, in the Church Hall. the growth of membership of our Never can tell what you will learn Remember Mom May 10 next.... We accomplished what we needed Slovak Catholic Sokol. The custom of honoring moth- For instance, do you know what to with meetings and activities and RESOLVE To acknowledge any- ers dates back to the ancient bees do with their honey? with the support from the offi cers, one who is observing a special oc- Greeks who worshipped Cybele, Well, they cell it! Parents Club, and members we had casion especially our Chaplain Rev. the mother of the gods. In medi- You wouldn’t have wanted to a successful year, though we had to Richard Cirba as he celebrates his eval England, a celebration called miss that gem. deal with the loss of an offi cer. 25th Anniversary in the Priesthood Mothering Sunday was observed. We hosted basketball and vol- this year. It was the day when the mother leyball, and softball. We thank the RESOLVE To thank and appreci- Who’s on First? church of each diocese was hon- parents club (Assembly 59) for their ate all who helped with the prepara- Nobody ored. It eventually became the support and help with the activities. tion and participation in the events of May 5 marked the 111th anni- custom to visit one’s own mother There was participation in the the year. versary of baseball’s fi rst “perfect” on this special Sunday with a gift March for Life. We have a conven- RESOLVE To pray and encour- game, turned in by pitcher Denton of fl owers and a special cake with tion in August and we will see what age families in this Year of the Fam- T.”Cy” Young. On that day in 1904, an iced inscription, “For My Dear changes are required by the insur- ily to be fruitful and productive as Young’s suberb pitching did not Mother.” ance commission and what by-law we Celebrate this year of the Family allow a single opposing player to In the United States, Mother’s changes will take place. Our Organi- with Pope Francis in Philadelphia; reach fi rst base. Young’s outstanding Day began in 1907 when Anna zation is healthy and doing well. RESOLVE To pray for the protec- performance led the Boston Ameri- Jarvis of Philadelphia asked her Irene Kaschak, Recording Sec- tion and defense of Religious Free- cans to a 3-0 victory over Philadel- church to hold a special service retary, took the roll call. There were dom in the World. phia in the American League. in honor of mothers everywhere, due to the efforts of Ms. Jarvis, in 15 Offi cers and 5 Delegates present. RESOLVE To encourage support The Cy Young Award, given each on the anniversary of her own 1914 the Congress of the United One offi cer was excused. Total pres- and participation in any activities of year to the outstanding American mother’s death. Soon similar States passed a joint resoution ent 20. Group 7’s Parents Group. and National League pitchers, was church services were held annual- naming the second Sunday in May The minutes were read, and there RESOLVE To continue to work created to honor him. ly throughout the nation. Largely of each year as Mother’s Day. was one typographical error to be within Group 7 and our organization corrected. The motion to accept the with the offi cers and members con- dates were read. A motion to accept the position. Michael thanked John interested in our Group Activities as minutes as approved was made by tributing our time and effort to the the Physical Board items: updated, Yencha for his years of service. All well as Headquarters. Andrew Hvozdovic and seconded best of our abilities and to keep them changed and added, was made by offi ces were fi lled. Installation of the New Business: There are two by Midge Malshefski. All in favor. in our prayers. Suzanne Horvath and seconded by new offi cers followed and conducted items to consider at this time 1). There was one correspondence, A motion was made by Heather Midge Malshefski. by Rev. Richard Cirba. Monthly meetings will begin in Jan- read by Nancy Fedor. Horvath and seconded by Philip Nomination Committee: Steve We had a break to attend the lit- uary and we will set up our agenda Fifteen minute Break. Walsh. Vitek and Philip Walsh. Steve re- urgy, which was celebrated by Rev. for the coming year. Following the break, the reports of New Motions Committee: Midge ported that all offi cers present were Richard Cirba and concelebrated by 2) Site of next annual meeting will offi cers were read and each one had Malshefski, Peggy Polney, Tony Ra- willing to stay on if there were no Msgr. John J. Bendik, and Rev. Peter be considered at our monthly meet- a motion made to accept and second- simus and Amy Blasco. Amy read nominations from the fl oor. There Tomezak, Assistant Pastor. ing. ed. All were in favor. the changes in the previous year’s was the position of 1st Vice Presi- The offi cers, delegates and a few Good of the Order: No one had At this point the report of the audi- motions. Some motions were added dent and one for Auditor, John Yen- members attended the liturgy, The anything to add. tors was presented. Brother Andrew and those that no longer were perti- cha, since he was not present. Midge living and deceased members of The meeting closed with a prayer Hvozdovic presented the report and nent were omitted. All items updat- Malshefski made a motion to nomi- Group 7 were remembered. After for our living and deceased members stated that he and Brother Bernie ed, deleted or added, each received a nated Audrey Graham for the offi ce Mass we continued with the meeting as well as for those in the Armed Novabilski found all the statements Suhlas. of 1st Vice President and Nancy Fe- which was then followed by a light Services, led by Rev. Richard Cirba. and checks were accounted for and Physical Fitness Board: Fred dor seconded the motion. All were luncheon. Following the prayer, the assembly all found in good order. There were Graham, Dawn Palchanis, Heather in favor and Audrey accepted the Old Business: There was no old sang Hej Slovaci as well as the na- no questions. On a motion by Kelly Horvath, Philip Walsh, Steve Hvoz- position. Andrew Hvozdovic made business at this time. Brother Mi- tional Anthem of Slovakia, Nad Ta- Palchanis, seconded by Dawn Palch- dovic, Danielle Zablotney, Kelly a motion to nominate Tony Rasi- chael took this time to thank The trou Sa Blyska, Zdar Boh! anis the auditors report was accepted. Palchanis: The report of the Physical mus for the offi ce of Auditor and it North End Catholic Slovak Club for Respectfully submitted, Nancy then gave the Treasurer’s re- Fitness Board was presented by was seconded by Marty Degnan. allowing us to continue our regular Irene Kaschak port which included a detailed out- Kelly Palchanis . Changes and up- All were in favor and Tony accepted meetings. Also Msgr. Beeda who is Group 7, Secretary PAGE 14 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 6, 2015

Slovak children’s choir coming to Pittsburgh Slovak Catholic Federation Seeks Contributors Sokol for 2015 The Good Shepherd Annual Birthdays

Dobry Pastier (The Good Shepherd), has been published annu- MAY 10 ally by the Slovak Catholic Federation for the past four decades. It had Rev. Andrew S. Hvozdovic, pas- it beginnings in 1921 when it began as a monthly. The Good Shepherd tor of the Church of the Epiphany, is chock full of interesting and informative articles, focusing on topics Sayre, Pa. and our esteemed Supreme which are of interest to Slovak-American Catholics. The Federation is Chaplain. once again accepting articles for inclusion in its 2015 edition. Poten- Eleanor A. Kava, Elmwood Park, tial contributors should note that while the scope of the publication is N.J., a member of Assembly162, broad, articles solely political in nature will not be accepted. Timothy Clifton, N.J. L. Wagner of Youngstown, Ohio will serve as editor for the 2015 edi- Dolores J. Sonoga, Youngstown, tion. Oh., a member of Wreath 54, The deadline for all articles is June 1, 2015. Due to the pub- Youngstown, Oh. lication schedule, articles received after the deadline will not be Frank Zalesny, Jr., Poughkeepsie, included in the annual. The annual will be available for distribution N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, in the latter part of 2015. Yonkers, N.Y. The famed Slovak Children’s choir, Pro Musica - Magnolia will In order to facilitate the editing and printing of The Good Shep- MAY 13 herd, the following guidelines are established for authors who would perform on Tuesday, June 30 at Synod Hall, 125 North Craig Michael Malshefski, Nanticoke, Street in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh beginning at 7:30 p.m. like their work to be considered for inclusion in the annual: Pa., a member of Assembly 136, Nanticoke, Pa. The 38-member Choir Pro Mu- most modern songs of the 21st GENERAL INFORMATION Emma Primini, Woodbury, sica - Magnolia a children’s choir century, from adapted folk songs • All articles must be type-written, double-spaced, in Microsoft Conn., a member of Wreath 1, Bridge- from Slovakia are coming to Pitts- to popular songs. The members of WORD format in 12 point, Times New Roman font. For the sake of the port, Conn. burgh to perform in concert on the choir also perform traditional editor, please do not capitalize all words (or entire sentences), unneces- MAY 14 Tuesday, June 30. The choir is one dances of the Zemplin region. sarily use exclamation points, etc. The article layout should be similar Megan E. Maslar, Douglassville, of the best loved and most famous Their Pittsburgh concert will be to articles printed in daily newspapers and magazines. Pa., a member of Wreath 155, Read- choirs in Slovakia. The choir was held at Synod Hall in the Oakland • It is strongly preferred that English articles be e-mailed to ing, Pa. created by joining two choirs to- section of the city next to St. Paul’s Timothy L. Wagner, Editor, at: [email protected]. In this David Smeriglio, Wayne, N.J., a gether - Pro Musica of Michalovce Cathedral on Craig Street beginning age of modern technology, it is faster and more cost effective to work member of Assembly 219, Yonkers, and Magnolia of Sobrance, cities at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday, June 20. from a text that is provided digitally instead of having to retype the N.Y. located in the Zemplin region of Ticket prices are $20.00 for adults, entire article. MAY 15 eastern Slovakia. Since it merger, $7.00 for children age 12 and under, • If it is not possible for an article to be e-mailed, an original Matthew Duda, Edwardsville, the choir has been representing $17.00 for groups of 10 or more “hard copy” may be mailed to: Timothy L. Wagner at 2215 Coronado Pa., a member of Wreath 147, Larks- Slovakia in both cities in many in- adults; and $5.00 for groups of 10 Avenue, Youngstown, Oh 44504 . “Hard copy” means that articles are ville, Pa. ternational competitions, winning or more children. Advance ticket either typed or hand-written by the author. Please do not send photo Dolores Ganobcsik, Lorain, Oh., 18 gold medals, 10 silver medals sales only. The proceeds of the con- copies of articles or photos. a member of Wreath 111, Lorain, Oh. and 3 bronze medals. Participating cert are earmarked in support of Pro • To be accepted for publication, articles must be between three Michael R. Kava, Wallington, at concerts and competitions, the Musica - Magnolia. Make checks and ten typewritten pages. Articles fewer than three pages or beyond N.J., a member of Assembly 162, choir has visited almost all Euro- payable to WPSCA and send same ten pages will not be accepted. Clifton, N.J. pean countries and has performed to Manor Oak Two, Suite 500, Parker Pyo, Lilly, Pa., a member in 13 states of Mexico. 1910 Cochran Road, Pittsburgh, PA USE OF PHOTOS of Assembly 79, Lilly, Pa. The choir’s repertoire includes 15220. For additional information • If using photos within the article, photos must be included at Jennifer Zemanek, Lorain, Oh., a all musical periods and genres, call Joe Senko at (412)531-2990 or the same time the article is sent to the Editor. (If sending photos dig- member of Wreath 111, Lorain, Oh. from classical compositions to the (412)956-6000. itally, save as separate JPGs to accompany the article.) Please indicate MAY 16 where photos are to be placed within the body of the article. Be sure to Adolf Benca, Jr., Newburyport May Marks Maid’s Month properly identify the persons, places and/or situations depicted in the MA, a member of Assembly 314 in There have been for many generations a lot of girls named May or photo(s). If no indication is given as to where, within the article, the Boston, Mass. Mae - and for hundreds of years a month named May. Who had the name photos are to be inserted, the photos will not be used. Robert Latshaw, Reading, Pa., fi rst? • In the event that an article is e-mailed and photos are not in- a member of Assembly 261, Read- The manner in which the month of may got its name is lost in antiq- cluded as attachments, the actual photographs, along with a hard copy ing, Pa. uity. However, the most widely accepted theory is that it came from Maia, of the article, must be mailed to Editor Timothy L. Wagner for inclu- MAY 17 the mother of Mercury, the messenger of the gods. sion in the article. (If more convenient, photos can also be saved to a Joann Keenan, Pittsburgh, Pa.,a The Romans identifi ed her with Maia Majesta, an ancient Italian god- CD which the printer can then link up with the article.) Once again, member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, Pa. dess of spring, to whom the priests of Vulcan made sacrifi ces on the fi rst please be sure that the photos are properly identifi ed and note where, Jennifer Blucas, Johnstown, Pa., a day of May. within the article, the photos are to be inserted. Photos must always ac- member of Wreath 14, Johnstown , Pa. company the article for which they are intended. MAY 18 • Captions must be included with the photos. This allows read- George A. Blanda, Union-town, N.J., a member of Assembly 162, member of Assembly 162, Clifton, ers to better understand the relationship of the photo to the content of Pa. a member of Assembly 69, Smock, Clifton, N.J. N.J. the article. Pa. MAY 20 Courtney Michelle Macurak, Carol C. Neslusan, Portsmouth, Daniel Palkovic, Erie, Pa., a mem- Kennesaw, Ga., a member of Wreath ARTICLES IN SLOVAK N.H., a member of Assembly 28, East ber of Assembly 64 Erie, Pa. 22, Pittsburgh, Pa. Slovak articles can be e-mailed to Timothy L. Wagner, but a hard Douglas, Mass. Nicholas J. Royle, Lemoyne, Pa., MAY 24 copy (including all accents) must also be mailed to him. (Please indi- Matthew Parodi, Maywood, a member of Assembly 261, Read- Alexis R. Gordulic, Youngstown, cate that the article was both mailed and emailed.) Frequently, accent N.J., a member of Assembly 162, ing, Pa. Oh., a member of Wreath 54, marks, diacritical characters, and other special characters do not come Clifton, N.J. MAY 21 Youngstown, Oh. through properly when articles are e-mailed. Having a hard copy of the Peter E. Pietras, North Las Ve- Scott W. Athey, West Windsor, Anna Kanta, Joliet, Ill., a member article, appropriately marked, will save valuable time and minimize gas, Nev., a member of Assembly N.J., a member of Assembly 188, of Assembly 257, Chicago, Ill. errors. 219, Yonkers, N.Y. Lansford, Pa. Edward Kanta, Joliet, Ill., a mem- As Editor, Sister Bernadette Marie retains the right to correct Angelo A. Ricci, III, Ashley, Pa., Lubica Benca, New York, N.Y., ber of Assembly 257, Chicago, Ill. grammatical errors, delete repetitions, rearrange ideas to make them a member of Assembly 59, Wilkes- a member of Assembly 314, Boston, Jon-Henry Kubej, Renton, Wash., clearer, etc. Mr. Wagner also retains the right to determine the appro- Barre, Pa. Mass. a member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, priateness of articles for the publication. However, he will not substan- Carmella Marie Suess, Pittsburgh, Joan P. Santangelo, Erie, Pa., a Pa. tially change the author’s ideas without fi rst consulting the author. Pa., a member of Wreath 22, Pitts- member of Wreath 15, Perryopolis, Pa. Matthew Kudlacik, Jr., Clifton, Our sincere thanks to all the faithful contributors to The Good burgh, Pa. MAY 22 N.J., a member of Assembly 162, Shepherd! Your contributions, year after year, ensure that the Slovak Mark N. Spisak, Johnstown, Pa., a Alexis Eckenrode, Lilly, Pa., a Clifton, N.J. Catholic Federation is able to provide a quality annual which helps cel- member of Wreath 14, Johnstown, Pa. member of Assembly 79 in Lilly, Pa. Jennifer A. Masi, Basking Ridge, ebrate our Catholic faith, preserves our Slovak heritage, and allows our MAY 19 Karen Ann Mesaros, Johnsown, N.J., a member of Assembly 182, readers to stay in touch with what’s happening in the Catholic Church, James H. Buck, Canfield, Pa., a member of Assembly 82, New York, N.Y. in Slovakia, and in the Slovak-American community. Oh., a member of Assembly 108, Dunlo, Pa. Diana K. Vanderheyden, Win- We are looking forward to your contributions again this year. Youngstown, Oh. MAY 23 throp Harbor, Ill., a member of As- Albert J. Gutasy, III, Greenwich, Joseph S. Gasperec, New York, sembly 11, Chicago, Ill. Communications Committee N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, N.Y., a member of Assembly 48, Felicia Zalesny, Cortlandt Manor, Slovak Catholic Federation Yonkers, N.Y. Philadelphia, Pa. N.Y., a member of Assembly 219, Robert Kudlacik, Parsippany, Nicole Krzysik, Clifton, N.J., a Yonkers, N.Y. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 6, 2015 PAGE 15

Coping With Being Away From Home Scholarship Grants: Pennsylvania fraternalist of the year program Wreath 1 & The Pennsylvania Fraternal the cost of attending the luncheon. Many of you have seen this article • Bring a little piece of home. Assembly No.9, Inc. Alliance(PFA), known as The Only the honoree and guests will be in the paper before. Several Years Have your child choose one special Bridgeport, Conn. Keystone of Fraternals, will again invited to attend the annual meet- ago, I wrote this article because I un- thing that reminds him/her of home These grants are a one time accept nominations for its 2015 ing. derstand that it is diffi cult for a child (a picture, teddy bear, action fi gure, only benefi t in the amount of Fraternalist of the Year. Any mem- The award is administered by the to be away from home. I also realize blanket) and make sure it is packed $200.00 each. To apply, members ber of the Slovak Catholic Sokol PFA Fraternalist of the Year Award that it can be just as diffi cult for the in their suitcase. of either Wreath 1 or Assembly 9 residing in Pennsylvania may be Committee headed by Irene Ju- parents to be away from their child. • Tell them to have FUN. Dis- must have a permanent life insur- nominated for this award. Mem- gan, chairperson of the Polish Na- Each Slet year, I have this article cuss how much fun it will be to ance policy with a face amount of bers who through example and tional Union. An application form published again because there are spend a week with their friends. Talk at least $3,000 and have been a accomplishment and who provide is available by contacting Editor always young children who will be about competing, sharing a room member for at least 5 years. Appli- outstanding volunteer service may Daniel F. Tanzone at the home of- attending the Slet for the fi rst time, with someone else, eating breakfast, cants must be currently enrolled in be considered. fi ce. Deadline for completion of the and I believe this can be benefi cial to lunch, and dinner together, having a college or Catholic high school. The award includes a certifi cate application is September 1, 2015. them, as well as their parents. late night pizza, etc. To request an application, call and medallion presented to the hon- We have many dedicated, hard For some children the Slet is • Let them know you support Judith Salamon at tel. (203)333- oree at the 2015 PFA annual meet- working Sokols and Sokolky in more than just a competition, it is them. If you are going to be at the 3716 or Eileen S. Wilson at ing in October. The honoree will be Pennsylvania who beautifully mir- the fi rst time that they are spend- Slet, let him/her know that you will (203)378-8837 and specify either invited to attend the meeting with ror the high ideals of the fraternal ing more than one night away from be there everyday to cheer them on. college or Catholic high school two(2) complimentary lunch tick- benefi t system who should be con- home. This can be a diffi cult time for If you will not be there, tell your grant, as well at the address to ets along with $250 to help defray sidered for this award. many children. Hopefully, this expe- son/daughter that you will be think- which the application should be rience will be a positive one that will ing about them and want them to do mailed. The application must be help your child feel more comfort- their very best. completed and returned by our Bridgeport Slovak Alliance scholarship available able when you are not with them. • Prepare your child for the pos- Sunday, June 14, 2015 meeting Continuing in its benevolent reside in the state of Connecticut. Being at the Slet without a parent sibility that he/she may not “win”. for consideration. tradition of many years now, the Deadline for the return of the offers a wonderful opportunity for In today’s society, many children Promoting education among Slovak Alliance of Greater Bridge- completed application forms is both you and your children to prac- have been taught that everyone is a our members has been a priority port, Inc. will again offer a $1,000 May 11, 2015. Recipient will be tice “letting go” -- an experience that winner. In sports like T-ball, every of the Slovak Catholic Sokol for scholarship grant to a deserving notifi ed by June 8, 2015 and the can contribute to the development of child gets a trophy at the end of the generations. Zdar Boh! student. Guidelines, procedures award will be presented at the June healthy independence. Learning to season. This sometimes leads chil- Fraternally, and application forms for the schol- 25th meeting of the Slovak Alli- let go allows children to develop au- dren to believe that they will always Judith Salamon arship are available by sending a ance. The scholarship is paid direct- tonomy and a stronger sense of self. be rewarded for a job well done. Eileen S. Wilson stamped, self-addressed envelope ly to the school. Slovak Catholic Here are some ways to help your Although we would like to believe to the scholarship committee chair- Sokol members have been active child feel more secure about being this, it is not always the case. There person, Eileen S. Wilson, 395 Pil- in the Slovak Alliance for many away from home: will be winners and losers. Not ev- Scholarship available to grim Lane, Stratford, Conn. 06614. years. The alliance was founded • Listen to and talk about con- eryone will get a medal or trophy. study in Slovakia (no telephone request.) by the late Rev. Stephen A. Panik, cerns. As the day of departure ar- Even though a child may do his/her For the tenth consecutive year, Among the requirements is that who was the long-time pastor of rives, some children understandably very best, they may not get anything the Western Pennsylvania Slovak an applicant, grandparent(s) or SS. Cyril and Methodius Parish in experience uneasiness about going except verbal praise from the coach. Cultural Association(WPSCA) parent(s) must be a member of the Bridgeport. off to the Slet. It is important to talk Tell your child that you are proud of and the Stephanie Husek Scholar- Alliance for at minimum of three Zdar Boh! about their fears and try to put them him/her no matter what. Tell him/ ship Fund is offering a scholarship years and be of Slovak descent and Eileen S. Wilson, Chairperson at ease. Rather than acting on what her that he/she is always a winner in to attend the Summer Slovak Lan- you believe his or her feelings to be, your eyes and the trophy or medal guage and Culture Program(SAS) ask good questions such as: “We’ve does not mean anything to you. at Comenius University located in May Devotions to the Blessed Virgin Mary been busy packing your gear. What As a mother, I understand the dif- Slovakia’s capital city of Bratisla- (Continued from page 2) with a Marian picture decorated are your thoughts about heading off fi culty of wanting to keep your child va. The course runs from August 2 to the Slet in a few days?” “under your wing” forever, but this by a solemn procession, during with many May fl owers. The fam- to August 22, 2015. The WPSCA ily would pray together the rosary. • Give him/her confi dence. is a great opportunity for your child. will award a grant of $2,500 to which a statue of the Virgin Mary Communicate your confi dence in He/she will gain independence, or a portrait is carried back into the This specifi c devotion has been cover transportation, tuition, room supported be several popes includ- his/her ability to handle being away form lasting friendships, and make and board to the successful can- church. Some May devotions may from home and remind him/her lifelong memories. A child feels a take place outside in a forest or a ing Pope Pius XII in his encycli- didate. Applicants must meet the cal Ingruentium malorum: about “small victories,” successes sense of accomplishment when they following requirements: must be dedicated special place. he/she has experienced in other situ- gain some independence and make There is no fi rm structure as to • The custom of the family a full time college student, must recitation of the Holy Rosary is a ations. their own decisions. He/she may be of Slovak heritage, must not the content of a May devotion. • Let him or her know that be- not make the best food choices at It usually includes the singing of most effi cacious means. What a have previously attended the pro- sweet sight - most pleasing to God ing away from home is part of grow- the cafeteria, as I found out when gram, must apply to Comenius Marian anthems, readings from ing up. Sometimes children struggle my oldest son told me he had ice scriptures, and a sermon. Although - when, at eventide, the Christian University for acceptance, and home resounds with the frequent with leaving mom and dad because cream for breakfast every day, but must be willing to attend WPSCA prayers likely include the recitation they know you are struggling with that is all part of the experience. All of the Hail Mary, the rosary itself is repetition of praises in honor of events when requested to discuss the High Queen of Heaven! Then letting them grow. If you are anx- that really mattered was that he en- the program. not usually a part of this particular ious about your child leaving, you joyed himself. He came back from devotion. the Rosary, recited in the family, The SAS Summer School is the assembled before the image of the will make it harder for your child. the Slet raving about how much fun oldest summer language school in One particular practice character- Tell him/her that being away from he had and that he could not wait to istic of May devotions is the May Virgin, in an admirable union of Slovakia and is designed to enable hearts, the parents and their chil- home is all part of growing up. It is go again. This year my middle son students to improve and enhance altar, whether in a church or as a something that you, as the parent, will also be attending the Slet, and I “house altar” in the home. The cus- dren, who come back from their their knowledge of Slovak as well daily work. It unites them piously must also deal with. am absolutely sure that his breakfast as increase their knowledge of tom of the May altar stems from • Pack a special note or card. will include cookies and ice cream southern European countries. With with those absent and those dead. Slovak literature and culture. For It links all more tightly in a sweet Hide a card or small note in their and if it is available. It may not be for information on this summer’s the development of May altars in suitcase so when they get there they the best choice for breakfast, but I churches, the custom spread to set bond of love, with the most Holy grant, contact Joseph T. Senko at Virgin, who, like a loving mother, will know that you are thinking can guarantee it will be a story he (412)531-2990 or (412)956-6000. up this type of “altar” also in the about them. You could even write will share with his friends. home. in the circle of her children, will one card for each day so that he/ Jacquie McTaggart once said, Marian devotions may take be there bestowing upon them an she has one to open each morning “Your child will be better prepared place within the family, around a abundance of the gifts of concord or evening. Something as small as to tackle the bumps on the road of “May Altar” consisting of a table and family peace. this will help a child adjust to being life if he has been given the gift of What is Friendship? away. guided independence.” So parents Good friends are those to whom Appeal for the Missions • Make sure he/she is ready to . . . Relax. . . your children are in you can tell all your problems and Our good friend and long-time missionary in India, Father Paul Cruz take care of his/her own hygiene. It very capable hands. I am sure their complain to your heart’s content. again reminds our members that used Christmas and other religious cards, is important for your son/daughter independence will surprise you! I They will listen carefully to as well as pens, pencils, rosaries and statues are needed for the children of to know how to shower, brush their am looking forward to working with what you say and their faces will his parish. Father Cruz has nearly 5,000 children who attend three schools own teeth, hair, etc. Remind them all of your children at the upcoming register concern in all the right within his parish. They are in need of these items which assist in their religious that hygiene is important, especially Slet at Slippery Rock University. places. Finally, they will remem- education. Or if you can’t send these items, a monetary donation would be after a long day at the track. ber some of your “important” greatly appreciated. Father Cruz expresses thanks and gratitude to our many • Tell him/her you are only a Zdar Boh! statements and with high regard members who have supported his mission over the years. He sends his bless- phone call away. Let him/her know Kathleen S. Watkins for your friendship, they will for- ings to all our members as we anticipate the joy of the Easter season. Send that they can call you if they are feel- Supreme Physical Directress get the rest - the kindest thing they items or donation to: Father Paul Cruz, P.O. Box 691571, Kolliyam-691571, ing sad or homesick. can do. Kerala-INDIA. PAGE 16 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 6, 2015

Getting Ready for the 2015 International Slet at Slippery Rock University Places to stay near Slippery Rock University, The Supreme Physical Fitness • The Slet schedule is being vidual places for each age group Board Members, as well as the revamped with a possibility of run- as well as an overall team trophy, site of our 47th International Slet Group Physical Directors, Direc- ning some track events at night and but there will no longer be trophies All is in readiness for this sum- pool, fi tness center, complimentary tresses and Sports Directors, are beginning our track competition given for a team score in each age mer’s exciting 47th International breakfast. hard at work preparing for the up- with some relays. group. Slet. This year’s competition will There is a block of 10 rooms be- coming International Slet that will • The number of participants You should be planning your be held July 14-18 at Slippery Rock ing held until April 29th. The group take place from July 14-18, 2015 at in each event for gymnastics will track and gymnastics qualifi cations University in Slippery Rock, Pa. rate is $139.00 plus tax. Please ref- Slippery Rock University in Slip- be changed from 5 to 3 for points meet soon. The Slet registration Our Slet is a wonderful opportu- erence the Slovak Catholic Sokol. pery Rock, Pennsylvania. The to be awarded. If there are three forms have already been e-mailed nity for many family and friends of All hotels listed below are previous issue of the Slovak Catho- gymnasts from two different teams to you. The qualifi cation forms, our Slet competitors to join them. about 12 minutes traveling dis- lic Falcon contained information points will be awarded. medical release forms, etc. will be Many out-of-town Sokol members tance from the campus. They about accommodations in the area. Additions and Changes to the Gen- e-mailed to all directors and direc- will join our athletes at this sum- are near Grove City Outlets and We hope that you are planning on eral Rules and Regulations: tresses in April. They will also be mer’s competition. Many of our Volant Amish Country. There coming out to cheer on your local • Only Slet participants are on the website. All forms will be Sokol families make the Slet week is also a Hampton Inn, but it is group. permitted to ride the bus to the Slet. due by the beginning of June. a part of their traditional summer completely booked. Thus far, we have confi rmed that In addition, only Slet participants All Directresses: Contact Katie if vacation. Best Western the following groups will be in at- are permitted to stay in the dorms. you need to order leotards for gym- I have listed a number of hotels 1924 Leesburg Road tendance: Group 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 11, 14, • The Group Physical Director, nastics or scarves for the Frozen which are nearby Slippery Rock Grove City, Pa. 16127 17, and 19. Directress, Sports Director and their drill. ([email protected]) University along with their rates tel. 724-748-5836 The following Slet related items assistants must be at all events to Contact me ASAP if you are and amenities. Each hotel listed Amenities include: heated indoor were approved at the Supreme supervise their group participants. in need of drill uniforms or if you below includes an indoor pool and pool, fi tness center and complimen- Physical Fitness Board meeting in If for any reason, any of the above have any extra (kathy2323@gmil. complimentary breakfast. All of the tary breakfast. February of this year: mentioned people will be absent com) pools were approximately the same Holiday Inn Express Suites • The co-ed volleyball tour- from an event, they must receive An abbreviated copy of the Slet size. When I visited each hotel a 21 Holiday Boulevard nament (13 and over) will be re- prior permission from the Supreme schedule will be in the Falcon once few years ago, they all appeared Grove City, Pa. 16237 vamped this year. Physical Director, Supreme Physi- all events and places have been ap- very clean and the staff was friend- tel. 724-748-5514 • Javelin will be added for cal Directress or Supreme Director proved by the college. ly and courteous. In my opinion, I Amenities include: heated indoor women 16 and over (if enough of Sports and Athletics. I am looking forward to seeing believe that the Best Western offers pool and hot tub, fi tness center and women sign up) • In gymnastics, all rules, all of you at the Slet this summer! the best deal, since it is signifi cantly complimentary breakfast. • A basketball and soccer ac- awards, etc. pertaining to age group Zdar Boh! cheaper than the other hotels and tivity (12 and under) will take place teams has been eliminated. Gym- Kathleen S. Watkins offers the same amenities. Comfort Inn during the volleyball competition. nastics awards will include indi- Supreme Physical Directress I suggest that you make early 118 Garrett Drive reservations. Call the hotel you Grove City, Pa. 16227 are interested in and ask them to tel. 724-748-1005 69th International Bowling Tournament Announcement set aside a block of rooms for your Amenities include: heated indoor All is in readiness for our ex- bowlers from both our Slovak beginning at 7:30 p.m. with food group. If you are a AAA member, pool, fi tness center and complimen- citing 69th International Bowl- Catholic Sokol and the Greek being provided at the Bowling you may be able to get a better rate. tary breakfast. ing Tournament which Catholic Union at one Alleys from 6 to 7:15 p.m. for Some of the hotels will provide a is scheduled for Friday, time, the decision has our bowlers. This will allow for discount if you mention that you There is a block of 25 rooms be- May 15th and Saturday, been made to have one our bowlers to get something to are going to Slippery Rock Univer- ing held until April 29th. The group May 16th at the Free- squad time for both the eat before bowling and also al- sity for a competition. rate is $100.00 plus tax. Please ref- way Bowling Lanes in Team Events on Friday low our members the opportunity erence the Slovak Catholic Sokol. Wickliffe, Oh. Since the night and the Doubles to fi nish up earlier in the evening Fairfi eld Inn and Suites by Make your plans now and be as- bowling facility has enough al- and Singles Events on Saturday. so that they can continue to en- Marriott (This hotel is closest to sured of a memorable Slet experi- leys to accommodate all of the The Team Events will be held joy fraternal fellowship. Also, the university, but it is the most ex- ence with your children and friends. the Doubles and Singles Events pensive), See you in Slippery Rock, PA. in will begin at 10 a.m. on Saturday 1000 University Parkway July. morning. This gives everyone the Slippery Rock, Pa. 16057 Zdar Boh! Pre-Convention Committees opportunity to sleep a little lon- tel. 724-406-0535 Kathleen S. Watkins ger and also the ability to fi nish Amenities include: heated indoor Supreme Physical Directress appointed by the Supreme President up earlier so that they may have more time to prepare for the eve- MEMBERS OF THE BYLAWS COMMITTEE ning’s program and banquet. If Albert J. Suess, Jr., F.I.C. there are any questions related (Editor’s note: We have noticed a number of returned Assembly 16, Pittsburgh, Pa., chairperson to this year’s bowling tourna- copies of our Falcon due to incorrect ad dress es of our ment, feel free to call me at (412) members. We ask that when individuals move, that they Therese M. Buc 881-3506. I look forward to an Assembly 11, Chicago, Ill exciting tournament in the best com plete the form below for a change of address or traditions of Sokol good sports- call the home offi ce. We thank you for your continued Eileen S. Wilson manship. Zdar Boh! Wreath 1, Bridgeport, Conn. co op er a tion) Fraternally yours, James G. Jerek Edward D. Moeller CHANGE OF ADDRESS OR REQUEST Assembly 108, Youngstown, Oh. Supreme Director of Sports & Athletics FOR SLOVAK CATHO LIC FALCON Joseph A. Harak Assembly 261, Reading, Pa. P.O.BOX 899 • 205 MADISON STREET PASSAIC, N.J. 07055

MEMBERS OF THE NEW MOTIONS COMMITTEE YOUR BENEFICIARIES T NEW T CHANGE T CANCEL LA TION Joanne E. Spisak When was the last time Wreath 14, Johnstown, Pa., chairperson you looked at your des ig- Certifi cate No.______nat ed ben efi cia ries on your Susan L. Blosser valu able Sokol insurance Name______Assembly 180, Canton, Oh. pol i cy? How im por tant is it? Just think about how much New Ad dress______Chet Dziuba your life has changed. Have Assembly 227, Toronto, Canada you mar ried, divorced, had chil dren, may be you lost a City______State______Zip______Roger J. Manyak loved one? This is an item Assembly 28, East Douglas, Mass. you should con sid er an nu- Old Address______al ly. If you do need to make Stephen A. Roman changes to any of your poli- City______State______Zip______Assembly 72, Catasaqua, Pa. cies, con tact the Home Of- fi ce at 800-886-7656. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 6, 2015 PAGE 17

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Mother's Day. May 1- May Day  There were over 122 million phone calls on May 5– Cinco de Mayo this day in 2011. May 6– Nurse’s Day  There are an estimated 1.7 billion mothers May 10– Mother’s Day worldwide. May 25– Memorial Day  Each year around $2 billion is spent in the United States on flowers. PAGE 18 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 6, 2015

Report of the Supreme Secretary for the Month of February 2015

ASSETS EXPENSES

YEAR TO DATE FEBRUARY YEAR TO DATE

Cash - Senior Account $ 890,631.38 Operating Expense - Sokol Building $ 4,918.59 $ 8,417.99 Cash - Bank of Montreal 5,027.77 Building Maintenance & Repairs 0.00 1,900.00 Cash - Payroll Account 40,000.00 Rental Area Expenses 131.72 330.85 Petty Cash 220.00 Property Taxes - Sokol Building 0.00 27,093.97 Investments - Bonds & Bills 56,269,664.01 Depreciation Sokol Building 311.52 623.04 Investments - Stocks 7,702,205.58 Rent for Space 1,250.00 2,500.00 Capital Reserve 1,483,273.24 Pension Plan - Print 563.14 1,126.28 Stock Adj. to Book Value 2,450,950.85 Salaries - Offi ce Employees 43,500.60 82,485.00 First Mortgage Loans 937,645.43 Salaries - Editorial Employees 6,144.00 12,888.00 Loans on Certifi cates 122,916.51 P/R - Taxes Employer 4,065.25 7,462.62 Accrued Interest Receivable 689,089.58 Hospitalization 9,151.55 14,273.38 Prepaid Expenses 23,686.31 Pension Plan - Offi ce/Offi cers 13,398.40 26,796.80 Sokol Building 2,707,974.61 Offi ce Expense 2,135.63 2,894.84 Land 204,108.00 Computer Expense 4,800.89 4,800.89 Furniture & Fixtures 159,182.34 Actuarial Expenses 1,025.00 1,025.00 Computer 123,637.86 Accountant Expenses 2,600.00 5,200.00 Sokol Baby Spoons 10,075.00 Postage-Offi ce 101.49 130.45 Due From Groups 766.44 Telephone - Offi ce 330.04 630.06 Accounts Receivable 44,299.86 Telephone - Editorial 126.90 265.20 Non-Admitted Assets -166,073.00 Printing - Katolicky Sokol 2,800.00 5,600.00 Postage - Sokol Paper 5,490.00 6,365.00 TOTAL ASSETS $73,699,281.77 Misc. Publication Expense 854.91 1,001.09 Other Printing 189.40 783.87 LIABILITIES AND RESERVES Other Legal Expenses 17,553.72 17,553.72 Death Benefi t Claims Paid 74,629.00 107,819.00 YEAR TO DATE Cash Surrender Values Paid 9,773.25 31,056.70 Annuity Surrenders 223,905.17 251,199.51 Life Reserves $51,600,876.00 Matured Endowments Paid 335.00 1,286.00 Reserve Dep. Furn. & Fixtures 150,508.34 State Insurance Dept. Lic./Fee 3,254.00 3,254.00 Reserve Dep. Sokol Building 2,630,574.48 Bank Charges - Bond Account 10,970.71 21,913.75 Asset Valuation Reserve 1,412,920.00 Dues & Subscription 750.00 1,558.85 Interest Maintenance Reserve 117,535.00 Donations & Contributions 300.00 700.52 Reserve for Supplemental Contracts 1,900,247.93 Other Coaching, Insurance 736.00 761.00 Reserve Emp. Retirement Plan 4,787,861.00 Convention Expenses 25,482.35 25,482.35 Reserve for Convention 325,000.00 Commission Expense 57,250.62 96,239.33 Matured Endowments 83,709.24 Annuity Commissions 27,334.33 31,736.77 Claims Payable 212,938.00 Advertising/Promotions 100.00 1,371.62 IBNR Payable 30,000.00 Agency Expense 2,504.58 8,641.26 Conversion - Canadian Currency 680.00 Board of Directors Expense -51.26 -51.26 Accounts Payable 77,155.20 Physical Fitness Board Expense 8,250.26 8,250.26 Sokol Secure Fund 465,507.14 Supreme Offi cers Insurance Bond 0.00 1,424.00 Mary Jane Rich Scholarship Fund 85,000.00 Fratenal Congress Expense 100.00 100.00 Emil Slavik Scholarship Fund 100,000.00 Local Fees/ Rebates 63.06 1,637.69 Dr’s Lesko Medical Scholarship Fund 20,000.00 Interest Expense 1,087.29 2,246.26 Krista L Glugosh Memorial Scholarship Fund 24,000.00 Dividend Accum. At Interest 327,746.92 TOTAL EXPENSES $ 568,217.11 $ 828,775.66 Dividend Payable 49,284.66 Advance Premiums 29,539.00 TOTAL INCOME (LOSS) $ 859,036.77 $1,210,621.41 Premium Load 2,900.00

TOTAL LIABILITIES $64,433,982.91 ZDAR BOH! Steven M. Pogorelec, FIC Undistributed Funds - Sokol 9,265,298.86 Supreme Secretary Slovak Catholic Sokol TOTAL LIABILITIES & SURPLUS $73,699,281.77

Lajcak meets US State Department INCOME anti-corruption coordinator Kent

FEBRUARY YEAR TO DATE Corruption is a clear threat to the Ukraine depends on to what extent the health of any society, Foreign and Euro- country manages to do away with deeply Interest on Bonds and Bills $ 156,466.76 $ 342,366.50 pean Affairs Minister Miroslav Lajcak rooted corruption. Accrued Interest Paid -972.23 -972.23 said on April 21 during his meeting with Kent was on a visit to Slovakia, Other Investment Income 2,231.48 2,292.52 senior anti-corruption coordinator for April 20-21. His main agenda was to Dividends on Stocks 14,366.30 34,298.60 Europe George Kent from the US De- discuss with Slovak senior state offi cials Interest on Mortgages 5,914.02 10,065.97 partment of State. and representatives of civic society the Sale of Cookbooks 215.15 245.15 Slovakia wants to engage in closer coordination of activities of the United Rent Received - Sokol Building 1,760.00 4,630.00 cooperation with the USA in order to aid States and Slovakia in the fi ght against Premium Income 113,986.30 269,095.14 the fi ght against corruption. Lajcak at corruption. Annuities 1,081,942.87 1,301,060.18 the same time stated that Slovakia, as On April 20, Kent held talks on the Miscellaneous Income 1,801.12 1,781.12 well as the whole European Union(EU) issue with Slovak Prime Minister Rob- Sale of Securities/Amortization 49,542.11 74,534.12 puts enormous emphasis on this agenda ert Fico. The premier at the meeting de- - not only within the organization, but clared that Slovakia is ready to engage in TOTAL INCOME $1,427,253.88 $ 2,039,397.07 also with respect to its foreign partners. cooperation with the United States. Kent As further revealed by the Foreign will be provided access to a government- and European Affairs press department, drafted action plan concerning the fi ght the talks of the two diplomats broached against corruption and will then be ex- the situation in Ukraine. Lajcak ob- pected to come up with specifi c mea- served that the future of reforms in sures to boost the fi ght. SLOVENSKÝ KATOLÍCKY SOKOL, 6. MÁJA 2015 PAGE 19

O slovenský AeroMobil Slováci vrátili z Nepálu, ktorý postihlo silné zemetrasenie má záujem celý svet Pätnásť Slovákov, ktorí sa situácia strašná a doslova celé nás veľmi dobre, mali sme dosta- nachádzali v zemetrasením pos- mestá sa museli presťahovať do tok jedla aj pitia,“ hovorí. „Sme (Pokračovanie zo str. 20) Valley. tihnutom Nepále, sa vo 30. apríla stanov. Je problém dostať sa k vďační, že to prebehlo tak dobre,“ multifunkčnosti. Podľa Vaculíka je Sloven- popoludní vrátilo domov. pitnej vode a zabezpečiť i stravu,“ potvrdzuje Alžbeta. Je rovnako plnohodnotným sko ideálne ako základňa ich Podľa informácií, ktoré posky- hovorí. Od potvrdenia odletu na Slov- automobilom, ako aj súkrom- spoločnosti. Ako informuje tol rezort diplomacie, Slováci Problémom však nie sú len ensko prešlo asi 36 hodín, lietad- ným lietadlom. “Nemám rád aj Th e Financial Times, Slov- leteli lietadlom, ktoré do Nepálu samotné otrasy, ktoré pochovali lo však v Káthmandu nedostalo kompromisy,” nechal sa počuť ensko je najväčším svetovým poslala česká vláda. Na letisku ľudí a zničili budovy. Nedostatok povolenie pristáť, preto turisti konštruktér a dizajnér Štefan producentom áut v množstve Slovákov okrem zástupcov rezor- čistej vody a hygienického vy- Slováci a Česi odleteli z Nepálu až Klein z Nitry, ktorý stojí spolu vyrobených áut na jedného tu diplomacie privítala aj česká bavenia môže spôsobiť následné na ďalší deň. V Nepále na letisku so svojim tímom za celým pro- obyvateľa. Slovensko má tak veľvyslankyňa Lívia Klausová. epidémie. „Najviac poškodené teda strávili dva dni. jektom. reálne našliapnuté na to, aby Jednu Slovenku so zlomenou sú práve najchudobnejšie časti Zemetrasenie, ku ktorému Ako dodáva: “Je to naj- masívne zvýšilo nielen svoju nohou a muža s ľahším zranením Nepálu,“ dodáva Alžbeta. došlo 25. apríla, si podľa OSN úžasnejší pocit slobody - môcť ekonomiku či zamestnanosť, ale hlavy previezli po prílete do ne- Počas prvých otrasov bol vyžiadalo vyše 5-tisíc mŕtvych a šoférovať po meste a ani nie o aj svetovú prestíž. mocnice. 27-ročný Peter práve v reštaurácii 10-tisíc zranených, tento počet sa päť minúť byť už vo vzduchu, Cieľom konštruktérov je „Bolo to náročné, ale oceňu- a objednal si jedlo a čaj. „Pozrel však pravdepodobne ešte zvýši. letieť preč.” Klein má pritom le- sériová výroba AeroMobilu v jeme, že po nás prišlo vládne som sa na svoj čaj, ktorý sa začal Mnohé, najviac zasiahnuté obce tectvo vo svojich bunkách už od priebehu nasledujúcich dvoch lietadlo,“ povedal 37-ročný Peter triasť a vylial sa na stôl,“ spomí- sú v ťažko prístupných horských narodenia - obaja jeho otec, aj rokov. Tím zároveň plánuje po prílete do Bratislavy. Najhoršie na. Začali rinčať aj okná a padali regiónoch, kam sa záchranári starý otec, boli nadšenými letca- vybudovať približne 250 vozi- sú však na tom domáci – Káth- predmety z poličiek. Celé mesto ešte nedostali. mi. Jeden z jeho bratrancov bol diel pre vybraných zákazníkov - mandu ostáva po otrasoch bez v priebehu niekoľkých minút vy- Celkovo zemetrasenie posti- dokonca britským kráľovským predovšetkým pre automobilové elektriny a vody, kanalizácia bola behlo na ulicu a zavládla panika. hlo asi osem miliónov ľudí. letcom. spoločnosti ako Ferrari alebo zničená a ľudia spia na ulici. Cesta z Nepálu Zničených bolo vyše 70-tisíc O tom, že niektorí spočiatku v Mclaren. „V horách ľudia umierali, Návrat prebiehal podľa Koši- domov, ďalších asi 530-tisíc bolo ich úspech neverili a možno im A cena? Niekoľko stoviek tisíc padali no chodníkoch…“ opisu- čana Petra plynulo a bez kom- poškodených. Až 2,8 milióna stále príde vízia lietajúceho auta eur, uvádza Vaculík. Čo sa však je situáciu Peter. Slováci nie sú plikácií. „Konzuli spravili svoju ľudí opustilo svoje domovy, nepredstaviteľná, hovorí pre Th e môže zdať ako “veľa” v porov- zranení, mali šťastie a ďakujú mi- prácu perfektne,“ oceňuje bez- väčšina z nich však pre obavy z Financial Times aj Vaculík. “Pre naní s bežným automobilom, estnym ľuďom, že nemysleli len problémový priebeh. „Starali sa o ďalších otrasov. niektorých ľudí môže byť ťažké je však iba desatina z ceny súk- na seba, ale pomohli aj im. predstaviť si, že sa lietajúce autá romného vrtuľníku. „Keď sa začala triasť zem, boli stanú každodennou realitou. V súčasnosti rozšírili svoj tím sme práve na ulici,“ spomína Pe- Chytili Slovákov podozrivých Pozrite sa však na mobilné tele- o bývalého výkonného riaditeľa ter na tragické udalosti. „Akurát z obchodovania s ľuďmi fóny,” hovorí a vzápätí dodáva: spoločnosti McLaren a spolu- sme vyšli z reštaurácie, ktorá sa o Desiatky Slovákov sa stali ktorým už poskytli pomoc. “Teraz je ten správny čas.” pracujú aj s Európskou komi- dve minúty zrútila,“ dopĺňa. Mi- obeťami otrockej práce vo Veľkej Podozriví sú prevažne zo zá- Dobrou správou pre Slo- siou, aby sa uistili, že bude Aero- estni im radili, aby ostali stáť a nič Británii. Po spolupráci sloven- padného Slovenska zo Serede, vensko však zostáva nielen Mobil spĺňať všetky legislatívne nerobili, ale napriek tomu všade skej a britskej polície zadržali Galanty, Nitry, Zlatých Mora- reprezentácia krajiny, ale aj úpravy a cestné, ale aj vzdušné vypukla panika. podozrivých aj vyslobodili ich viec a okolia. možné rozšírenie výroby. Ako právne regulácie. Starší ľudia neskôr spomínali, obete prevažne zo sociálne Ich obete zostali bez dokla- totiž konštruktéri uvádzajú, “Podstupujeme presne rov- že také silné zemetrasenie si ne- slabších skupín. dov, pracovali v zlých podmien- bolo by kontraproduktívne, naké kroky, aké kedysi robili pamätajú, naposledy sa zem tak- Na základe informácií sloven- kach a bez zárobku, fyzicky ich aby plánovali pásovú výrobu spoločnosti Ford alebo Boeing,” to silno triasla pred päťdesiatimi skej polície zadržali začiatkom týrali, dokonca na nich poberali svojho vynálezu za hranicami, uzatvára Vaculík a dodáva: “Vyt- rokmi. tohto týždňa 49-ročného Slová- aj rôzne výhody od štátu. alebo vyvíjali ďalšie prototypy várame úplne nové odvetvie.” Záchvevy pokračovali aj ka podozrivého z obchodova- Predpokladá sa, že obetí napríklad v americkom Silicon - Zdroj: Aktuálne.sk, skrátené ďalej, preto turisti spali väčšinou nia s ľuďmi. Po spoločnej akcii otrockej práce je viac. Polícia vonku, pod holým nebol. V noci následne chytili aj ďalších 24 preto opäť upozorňuje, aby boli Prehliadka slovenského folklóru v NYC však často pršalo, a tak bola si- podozrivých Slovákov a iden- záujemcovia o prácu v zahraničí Slovensko-americké kultúrne Kostole sv. Jána Nepomuckého z tuácia ešte komplikovanejšia. tifi kovali viac ako 50 obetí, obozretní. stredisko Vás srdečne pozýva na NY, Slovenská komunita pri Kos- Bratislavčan Peter sa do Nepálu prehliadku slovenského folklóru tole sv. Michala v Trenton, NJ, vybral na mesiac, svojich turis- v nedeľu 17. mája o 1.00 hodine Slovenské centrum detí Lipka z tických plánov sa však musel po v hale Kostola sv. Jána Nepomuc- Linden, NJ a Hlas s doprovodom štyroch dňoch vzdať. kého, 411 E 66th Street, New York. folklórnej hudobnej skupiny Médiá vraj preháňajú V programe sa predstaví oper- Pajtáši z NY. 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Forbes a Wall Street Journal, hnaní predstavami o čomsi, čo našich krajanov, vďaka ktorým ofi ciálne oznámil príchod kórej- Poslednú kapitolu s názvom In- až po britský Th e Guardian a iní považovali za bláznovstvo. zborník získava špecifi cké postave- ského investora na Slovensko. formácie a recenzie otvára recenzia agentúry Reuters a Bloomberg. Po prvých pokusoch a rokoch nie medzi vedeckými ročenkami. Dodávateľ pre automobilový autorského kolektívu na dielo: Po- O slovenský “výrobok” ma- práce predstavili svoje dielo v Tento rok na jeho stránky prispeli priemysel Samhwa Tech plánuje slanci slovenských národnostných jú ale predovšetkým záujem roku 2013 na svetovej konferen- autori zo Slovenska, Chorvátska, investovať v oblasti Turca 8,3 samospráv v Maďarsku v refl exii zahraničné automobilky, tech- cii v Montreale. A od toho dňa Maďarska, Rumunska a Francúz- milióna eur. V novom závode sociolingvistického výskumu: nologické, vesmírne ale aj IT svet čaká so zatajeným dychom ka. vytvorí 180 až 200 nových pra- výsledky dvoch volebných období spoločnosti. Ako sa však zro- na výsledky ich práce. Od tohto Prvá kapitola s názvom Štúdie covných miest. 2002 – 2010. Ďalšie príspevky Y dil nápad, ktorý možno spraví obdobia nahradili prototyp 2.5 obsahuje príspevky zaoberajúce V noci z 28. na 29. apríla sa orientujú na výber z publici- zo Slovenska nielen krajinu novšou verziou s označením 3.0, sa krajanskými osobnosťami a ich vyčíňala na Slovensku víchri- stického diela Štefana Glejduru montážnych hál - ale aj kra- ktorá, zdá sa, splní teraz už do- životom a dielom (Jozef Murgaš, ca, ktorá narobila veľké škody. a na objasnenie pozadia vzniku jinu, v ktorej sa “nemožné” stalo spelým mužom ich detské sny. Michal Harpáň, Ignác Gessay) Vyvracala stromy, reklamné nového bilingválneho (slovensko- skutočnosťou? 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Ročenku uza- ako študenti sedávali Vacu- ločnosti, no ako hovoria strojco- samosprávy v Maďarsku. deväť amerických viacúčelových tvára rekapitulácia činností Kra- lík a Klein na brehu Dunaja a via slovenského lietajúceho auta, V kapitole s názvom Materiály vrtuľníkov Black Hawk za 261 janského múzea Matice slovenskej netušiac o tom, aké zmeny pri- AeroMobil je jedinečný vo svojej a pramene nás autori príspevkov miliónov eur. Kontrakt zahŕňa počas roku 2014 s výpočtom vlast- nesie nasledujúce desaťročie, vtiahnu do dejín československej aj súvisiaci výcvik pozemného (Pokračovanie na str. 19) ných aktivít. vysťahovaleckej politiky v rokoch personálu a servis samotných Aj tento rok Vám zostavovatelia 1918 – 1939, do histórie sloven- strojov, ktoré vyrába fi rma Sikor- zborníka ponúkajú možnosť zaslať ských evanjelikov v Peštianskej sky Aircraft Corporation. Prvý do redakcie vlastný príspevok, stolici v 18. a 19. storočí, do tradícií vrtuľník Black Hawk by malo ktorého publikovanie vo vedeckej Slovákov žijúcich v Bihorskej a Slovensko dostať budúci rok. ročenke by mohlo byť pre krajanov Y Salajskej oblasti v Rumunsku i Nákup amerických vrtuľníkov i pre slovenskú verejnosť podnet- do dejín osídlenia obce Pôtor. je ďalším krokom Slovenska v né i prínosné. Návod, ako sa stať Rôznorodosť príspevkov doplňuje rámci odklonu od ruskej vojen- prispievateľom do ročenky Slováci príspevok zaoberajúci sa preklad- skej techniky. Vrtuľníky Black v zahraničí, nájdete na matičnej mi historických literárnych prác Hawk nahradia vo výzbroji ar- webovej stránke, v lište – Oznamy Milana Ferka do maďarčiny a ich mády súčasné vrtuľníky Mi-17 KM MS. stimulačnou funkciou pre ucho- ruskej výroby, ktorým končí A ak by Vám ročenka spravila vávanie národnej identity Slovákov životnosť. Slovensko plánuje radosť aj pri večernom oddycho- žijúcich v Maďarsku. Posledný spolu s americkým výrobcom vom čítaní, môžete si ju z pohod- príspevok tejto kapitoly ponúka vrtuľníkov zriadiť na Sloven- lia domova objednať na stránke: komentovanú analýzu fenoménu sku výcvikové centrum pilotov www.vydavtel.sk Juraj Vaculík (na snímke vľavo) a Štefan Klein . slovenského vysťahovalectva. vrtuľníkov, kde by sa mali školiť - FOTO: Pioneers/JFDI GmbH Zuzana Pavelcová aj zahraniční piloti.