60 Always & Forever We Remember…. Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Inc. Department of Maryland 2013—2014 OFFICE OF THE ARCHBISHOP Thomas Bailey May 14 ~ 15, 2014 Steve Clouse THE CATHOLIC WAR VETERANS AND AUXILIARY Edward Hojnacki 68TH ANNUAL CONVENTION Joseph Jachimski Dear Friends, Bud Kahler As you gather for the 68th Annual Convention of the Maryland Catholic War Fred Karr Veterans, I offer you a most cordial word of greeting. John Kreiner As Veterans, you have demonstrated your love of country. You have been Reginald Malloy willing to put your lives and livelihood on the line to defend our nation’s free- doms and way of life. All of us are in your debt. Robert Norton So too, we are grateful to your families who shared in your sacrifices on Leo Puklis behalf of our country. James Sparks, Sr As citizens of Maryland, we a justly proud. Estelle Weber Anthony Yablonski I also want to thank you for serving our national both as citizens and as men and women of faith. Bedrock to our nation is the guarantee of religious free- dom. The history of Maryland is graced by Charles Carroll, the only Catholic signer of the Declaration of Independence and his cousin, John Carroll, on nation’s first Archbishop. In these days when religious liberty is increasingly under challenge, I thank you for your faith, courage and patriotism. May God bless you and keep you always in his love. O loving God, be with us as we honor the lives of those who served our nation, for those who have died and are now in your care. Accept our prayers on their behalf. May they have a place in your house, may they rest in peace, and may light perpetually shine upon them. Look with mercy upon those among us, family and friends, who are be- reaved by their passing. Comfort and console them with your pres- Most Reverend William E. Lori ence and tenderness. We ask these things in your name. Amen. Archbishop of Baltimore ARCHDIOCESE OF BALTIMORE 320 CATHEDRAL STREET * BALTIMORE, MARYLAND 21201 * 410-547-5437 Catholic War Veterans of the United States of America, Inc. Fax 410-547-8234 Chartered by Congress ~ 17 August 1984 STATE OF MARYLAND 2 59 Office of the Governor MARTIN O’MALLEY GOVERNOR STATE HOUSE 100 STATE CIRCLE CWV Maryland Donors ANNAPOLIS, MARYLAND 21401-1925 (410) 974-3901 Alexandre, Olivia/Gabriel Lockwood, Dolores Frantz, Mary (TOLL FREE) 1-800-811-8336 TTY USERS CALL VIA MD RELAY Alexandre, Sandra/Christa Lohinski, Mollie Johnson, Catherine GOVERNOR.O’[email protected] Anderson, Andrew Lohinski, Pau/Kathleen Kispert, Carmela Anderson, Angela Lohinski, Paul/Katie Pizlo, Mary A MESSAGE FROM GOVERNOR MARTIN O’MALLEY Arthur, Raynee Markowski, Herb/Cass Phair, Marie Astor, Raymond Milosavich, David Romeo, Doris Dear Friends: Barker, Dan MIlosavich, Sandra Wychryst, Angela th Welcome to the 68 Annual Convention, hosted by the Maryland Barker, Sydney Niedzialkowski, Louise Catholic War Veterans and their Auxiliary. On behalf of the citizens of Bogtan, Matt Ogle, Dorothy E. Maryland, I would like to thank you for your service and dedication to our nation. You are there for our State and Country in times of need and we Damesyn, Barbara Raatjes, Mike/Alice are committed to now serving you. As you come together for your Feliberty, Alicia H. Rev, Timoney Conan convention, I encourage you to pursue federal and state programs Feliberty, Liana S. Rev. Bauer, John available to you and your family. Feliberty, Milton A. Rev. Bochenek, Joe The O’Malley-Brown Administration is committed to ensuring that the needs of our servicemen and women are met. Most recently, the Galdun, Dorothy C. Rev. Grumsey, Dennis Veteran’s Full Employment Act of 2013 has created a program through Garczynski III, Gil Rev. Orchik, Michael which veterans and eligible military spouses can now apply for expedited Garczynski, Paige Satterfield, Bob/Patti processing of certain occupational and professional licenses in Maryland. The Maryland Department of Labor, Licensing and Regulation also Giveck, Evelyn T. Satterfield, Lorraine (PNP) Thank You for Your Support Your for Thank You serves our veterans through the Maryland Workforce Exchange and One Hojnacki, Rosemarie Sherman, Elizabeth Stop Career Centers throughout the State. Jedlicka, Gerry Smertycha, Cass Thank you for your continued commitment to the great state of Maryland Joka, Mason Stadler, Charles and the United States. On behalf of all, Marylanders, best wishes for a successful convention and thank you for your service. Karr, Theresa Szyjka, Martha A. Kosiba, Anthony Teramini, Daisy Best wishes for a memorable event. Krausch, Carolyn Teramini, Joe Sincerely, Krausch, Monica The Boys from Charlie’s Corner Kruger, Elizabeth Welsh, Leo/Sue Lesniewski, Helen Whitehurst, Joan Lesniewski, Jr. Stephen J. Yoka, Mitchell Governor Lilley, Joseph Yoka, Stella 58 Martin O’Malley 3 Governor Anthony G. Brown Lt. Governor Edward Chow, Jr Secretary To the Members of the Remembering — POW’s and MIA’s As you join us this evening, you may Catholic War Veterans have noticed a small table here in a place of honor near our head table. It is set of the for one. This table is our way of symbolizing the fact that members of our pro- United States of America fession of arms are missing from our midst. They are called P.O.W./M.I.A., we Department of Maryland call them "Brothers". They are unable to be with us and so we remember them. This TABLE set for one is small - symbolizing the frailty of one prisoner alone against their oppressors. The TABLECLOTH is white - symbolizing the purity of their intentions to respond to their country's call to arms. The single ROSE dis- The Catholic War Veterans of America have been and are still there played in a vase reminds us of the families and loved ones of our comrades-in- for our military, returning veterans and their families. On the occasion arms who keep the faith awaiting their return. The RED RIBBON tied so promi- of you 68th Annual State Convention, I applaud your efforts and hope nently on the vase is reminiscent of the red ribbon worn on the lapel and breasts you have a successful gathering. of thousands who bear witness to their unyielding determination to demand a proper accounting of our missing. A SLICE OF LEMON is on the bread plate to The Catholic War Veterans’ and the Catholic War Veterans Auxiliary’s remind us of their bitter fate. There is SALT upon the bread plate - symbolic of commitment to the preservation of this country’s great traditions is the families' tears as they wait. The GLASS is inverted - they can not toast with us this night. The CHAIR - the chair is empty - they are not here. REMEMBER! highly commendable. On behalf of Governor O’Malley and all the REMEMBER - all of you who served with them and called them comrades, who citizens of Maryland, I thank you for all your hard work. depended upon their might and aid, and relied upon them, for surely, they have not forsaken you. Sincerely, Edward Chow, Jr. Secretary The Jeffrey Building, Fourth Floor 16 Francis Street, Annapolis, Maryland 21401 Toll Free: 866-793-1577 ~ Annapolis:: 410-26—3838 ~ Fax: 410-216-7928 Www.mdva.state.md.us TTY Users Call Via MD Relay 4 57 Our dead are not Unknown Soldiers. We know who they are and wither they seek to go. We know that they must languish in Purgatory until the last earthly stain is wiped away and until the last earthly injustice is repaired. We also know that we can speed their passage from a Pur- gatory of shadow and pain to a Paradise of happiness & light. We can hasten the dawn of eternal rest and the rays of per- petual light. Our prayers and Masses and works of charity can become eternal ransom money in the justice of God. We love our dead. Flowers wither upon their graves. RICHARD W. (Rick) MEEHAN A daily garland of prayers is better than an arm full of roses. As we approach the Golden Memorial Hour of the Catholic War Veterans Welcome to Ocean City, Maryland stand for a moment in silence, and let there rise from your heart a prayer On behalf of the City Council and the citizens, welcome to Ocean th beseeching Almighty God, the Father of us all, to grant to the souls of our City, Maryland for the 68 Annual Maryland Catholic War Veterans departed comrades, a peace and glory that is theirs because of the sacri- Convention. fices they made that others may live.. We are deeply grateful for the service you have given this national and we welcome you to enjoy all that Ocean City offers during your stay. Father Emil J. Kapaun, was born in Pilsen, Kansas, in the Diocese of Wichita, Kansas on Holy Thursday, April 20, 1916. He was ordained as a Last year, our beautiful beach ranked in the top five cleanest Priest for the Diocese on June 9, 1940, and entered the U.S. Army Chaplain beached in the country and our world-famous Boardwalk topped Corps in 1944. several lists of favorites for its free entertainment and “classic vibe.” Separated from the service in 1946, he re-entered the Army in 1948 and Our quaint barrier island, which was once a sleepy fishing village, was sent to Japan the following year. In July of 1950 Father Kapaun was now stretches along 10 miles of beautiful beach from the Inlet to the ordered to Korea. Delaware state line. On November 2 of that same year, he was taken as a prisoner of war.