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 CII PASSAIC, N.J., MAY 15, 2013 NUMBER 4990 Introducing the Recipients of Our 2013 Slovak Catholic Sokol College, High School, and Grade School Scholarship Grants Grants of $1,000 each to recipients of our College Scholarships Ryan Sheehan Kayla Kopchak Ashley Pinck Elena Piorkowski Zachary Chupka Parsippany, N.J. Park Ridge, N.J. Clifton, N.J. Johns Island, S.C. Douglas, Mass. Rutgers University St. Joseph’s University William Paterson University University of South Carolina Worcester Polytechnic Institute Group 1, Assembly 162 Group 1, Wreath 2 Group 1, Wreath 2 Group 2, Wreath 86 Group 3, Assembly 28 Clifton, N.J. Passaic, N.J. Passaic, N.J. Torrington, Conn. East Douglas, Mass. Stephanie Hass Katie Ley Katie Wisdom Justin Dobbs Waukesha, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis. Daphne, Ala. Racine, Wis. University of Wisconsin Marquette University University of Alabama University of Wisconsin - Madison - Whitewater Group 4, Assembly 113 Group 4, Assembly 113 Group 4, Wreath 93 Group 4, Wreath 93 Kenosha, Wis. Kenosha, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis. Milwaukee, Wis. This year marks the 41st anniversary of our very generous scholarship program. Since 1972, a total of 1,943 members have been recipients of this outstanding educational fraternal benefi t. A total of $1,364,500 in scholarship grants have been awarded to date. This year, we are again pleased to asssist 78 of our young people in their quest for a good education. Our fraternal best wishes go out to all our 2013 recipients. Congratulations, happy future and Zdar Boh! (Continued on page 2) PAGE 2 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013 2013 Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Grants Grants of $1,000 each to recipients of our College Scholarships Stephanie Schmidt Jan Almasy Rock Vargo Shawn Erdely Rachel Erdely Naperville, Ill. Canton, Oh. Star Junction, Pa. Perryopolis, Pa. Perryopolis, Pa. Marquette University Stark State College Washington & Jefferson College The Art Institute of Pittsburgh Duquesne University Group 4, Wreath 93 Group 5, Assembly 180 Group 6, Assembly 25 Group 6, Assembly 25 Group 6, Wreath 15 Milwaukee, Wis. Canton, Oh. Perryopolis, Pa. Perryopolis, Pa. Perryopolis, Pa. Michael Iorio Rose Polney Jaclyn Ulichney Nicole Walsh Jessica Walsh Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Swoyersville, Pa. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Mansfi eld University Wilkes University Temple University Bloomsburg University Temple University of Pennsylvania Group 7, Assembly 201 Group 7, Assembly 59 of Pennsylvania Group 7, Assembly 59 Group 7, Assembly 86 Larksville, Pa. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Group 7, Assembly 59 Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Port Griffi th, Pa. Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Krista Alt Nicole Schoenen Bryan Matlon Mary Matlon Laurys Station, Pa. Spring Lake Park, Minn. Theresa Holthenrichs Johnstown, Pa. Acthison, Kan. Holland, Pa. Washington & Jefferson College Millersville University Minnesota State University, Benedictine College of Pennsylvania Mankato Johnson & Wales University Group 9, Assembly 74 Group 11,Wreath 47 Group 12, Wreath 13 Scalp Level, Pa. Group 10, Assembly 78 Group 11, Assembly 34 Minneaoplis, Minn. Bethlehem, Pa. Minneapolis, Minn. Philadelphia, Pa. SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013 PAGE 3 2013 Slovak Catholic Sokol Scholarship Grants Grants of $1,000 each to recipients of our College Scholarships Angela Fleming Olivia Sieff Anette Fogle Michael Bacha Lindsay Adams West Miffl in, Pa. Pittsburgh, Pa. Madisonville, La. Akron, Oh. Plain City, Oh. Point Park University Indiana University Louisiana State University Baldwin Wallace University Duquesne University Group 14, Assembly 295 of Pennsylvania Group 15, Assembly 96 Group 17, Assembly 108 Group 17, Wreath 54 Duquesne, Pa. Group 14, Wreath 22 Niagara Falls, N.Y,. Youngstown, Oh. Youngstown, Oh. Pittsburgh, Pa. The Theodore and Mary Jane Rich Memorial Scholarships - $2,500 grant The Emil Slavik Memorial for studies in the medical fi eld Scholarship Grant of $2,500 Terri Brincko Poland, Oh. Youngstown State University Group 17, Wreath 54 Youngstown, Oh. Daniel Velky Dorothy DiMarino Kevin Matlon Charissa Perzel The Doctors’ Lesko Stratford, Conn. Wickliffe, Oh. Whippany, N.J. Blaine, Minn. University of Connecticut Cleveland State University Misericordia University University of St. Thomas Medical Memorial Group 2, Wreath 39 Group 5, Wreath 153 Group 1, Assembly 24 Group 11, Wreath 47 Scholarship Grant Bridgeport, Conn. Parma, Oh. Boonton, N.J. Minneapolis, Minn. of $1,000 Slovak Catholic Sokol Memorial The Joseph & Mary Spernoga Scholarship Grant of $1,000 Memorial Scholarship Grant of $500 Jill Jonda Tessa M. Sghiatti Jessica Dobbs Justin Blosser Youngstown, Oh. Canton, Ga. Racine, Wis. Atlanta, Ga. Youngstown State University University of Georgia University of Wisconsin - Madison Kentucky Wesleyan College Group 17, Wreath 54 Group 7, Assembly 201 Group 4, Wreath 93 Group 5, Assembly 180 Youngstown, Oh. Larksville, Pa. Milwaukee, Wis. Canton, Oh. (Continued on page 8) PAGE 4 SLOVAK CATHOLIC FALCON, MAY 15, 2013 REFLECTOR ... The Word Jotings fr om Sokol and Slovak life of God ... Joseph J. Hornack, Slovak cultural area community. He serves as a delegate of the Slovak Gospel for the Solemnity activist, honored in Cleveland Cultural Garden as part of the Cleveland Cultural Garden Well-known American Slovak cultural activist, Jo- Federation. of Pentecost -May 19th seph J. Hornack of Independence, Oh. was honored at a On the local level, Brother Joe was an early sup- John 20:19-23 dinner given in his honor on April 22 in Cleveland, Oh. porter of the work of the Cleveland, Ohio - Bratislava, A reading from the holy Gospel Hosted by the Cleveland Chapter of the Czechoslovak Slovakia Sister Cities group and participated in the according to John Society of Arts & Sciences, Brother Hornack, who is our founding of the Surname Location Reference project as long-time Sokol of Wreath 34, was feted for his many well as a variety of projects of the Western Reserve His- On the evening efforts in promoting the rich history, traditions and heri- torical Society. In her remarks at the dinner, Paula Tilisky of that fi rst day of the week, tage of Slovakia and the Czech Republic. In attendance summed up Brother Joe’s dedication to the Slovak com- when the doors were locked, at the dinner was Brother Hornack’s wife of 59 years, munity and its many projects. where the disciples were, for fear of the Jews, Dolores as well as their children and grandchildren in A proud Slovak fraternalist, in addition to the Slo- vak Catholic Sokol, Brother Joe enjoys membership in Jesus came and stood in their midst addition to his many friends and admirers. Since 2002, and said to them,”Peace be with you.” Brother Hornack has served as the associate director of the First Catholic Slovak Union and the First Catholic When he had said this, The Slovak Institute located at the Benedictine Abbey of Slovak Ladies Association. He is a credit to the high he showed them his hands St. Andrew Svorad in Cleveland. Through his hard work ideals of the fraternal benefi t system in general and in and his side. and expertise, he has helped to rejuvenate and reorganize Slovak fraternalism in particular. As a faith-fi lled indi- The disciples rejoiced when they saw the Lord. this great museum and archival center of the American vidual, Brother Joe is a daily communicant and serves as Jesus said to them again, Slovak community. a Eucharistic Minister at his home parish of St. Michael “Peace be with you. Born in Cleveland in 1933, Joe’s paternal grandpar- the Archangel in Independence, Oh. We join his many As the Father has sent me, ents were natives of Krakovny in western Slovakia, while friends and admirers in offering sincere congratula- so I send you.” And when he had said this, his maternal grandparents hailed from southern Bohemia, tions and best wishes to him as he anticipates celebrat- ing his 80th birthday later this year. His contribution to he breathed on them and said to them, near Ceske Budejovice. A graduate of Benedictine High “Receive the Holy Spirit. School, Joe served in the military during the Korean War. the American Slovak community is immense. We thank Whose sins you forgive He served in research with Republic Steel which became him for his dedication and pray that God will continue are forgiven them, LTV Steel, before retiring in 1989. Joe and his wife, Do- to bless him with good health and happiness in the years and whose sins you retain lores grew up in the same Buckeye Road Slovak neigh- ahead. Zdar Boh! are retained.” borhood of Cleveland and were schoolmates at the for- The Gospel of the Lord. mer St. Benedict School. As children, they participated Scholarly symposium honors in Christmas pageants and later attended Slovak picnics Slovak Institute jubilee Gospel for the Solemnity of the and dances. They both grew up in households where Slo- The Pontifi cal Slovak College of SS. Cyril and vak customs were celebrated. Over the years, Joe has en- Methodius in Rome in cooperation with the Theologi- Most Holy Trinity– May 26th joyed a keen interest in genealogy and archival study. He cal Faculty of SS. Cyril and Methodius of Komenius John 16:12-15 has been a member of the Czechoslovak Genealogical University in Bratislava, will host an international sym- A reading from the holy Gospel Society International since 1989 and has been a speaker posium chronicling the 50th anniversary of the dedica- according to John at several conferences hosted by the society including tion of the Slovak Institute of SS. Cyril and Methodius, Chicago in 1995, Minneapolis in 1997 and Cleveland May 17-18, 2013.