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SEPTEMBER 2019VOL. 105, NO. 12

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Fraternally Yours,ŽENSKÁ JEDNOTA®

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Fraternally Yours,ZENSKAJEDNOTA,

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CynthiaM.Maleski,Esq.,24950ChagrinBou-levard,Beachwood,OH44122.(800)464-4642.Ext.1011.Email:Cynthia@fcsla.com.NATIONALDIRECTORS:

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COURTOFAPPEALS:AnneM.SedlockJudithA.FedorCynthiaOresik

BernadetteJ.DemechkoFloraJ.Funtal

FCSLA Annuity RatesRates for our deferred Elite Annuities:

SILVER ELITE (5 YEAR) 3.25% APY*GOLD ELITE (7 YEAR) 3.50% APY*

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The credited rate is reviewed quarterly by the Board of Directors and will never go below the minimum guaranteed rate. The guaranteed minimum rate for Elite Silver and Gold contracts issued in 2019 is 2% APY and for the Platinum Elite is 2.5% APY.

IN ALL THE WORLD THERE’S NOBODY LIKE YOU. Since the beginning of time, there has never been another person like you. Nobody has your eyes, your hair, your voice.

No one can be found that has your handwriting. Nobody anywhere has your tastes for food or music or art. No one sees things just as you do. In all of time there’s been no one who laughs like you, no one who cries like you. And what makes you laugh and cry will never provoke identical laughter and tears for anybody else, ever. No one reacts to any situations just as you would.

YOU ARE THE ONLY ONE IN ALL CREATION WHO HAS YOUR SET OF ABILITIES. Oh, there will always be somebody who is better at one of the things you are good at, but no one in the universe can reach the quality of your combination of talents, ideas, abilities and feelings. Like a room full of musical instruments, some may excel alone, but none can match the symphony of sound when all are played together. You are a symphony. Through all of eternity no one will ever look, talk, walk, or think like you do!

YOU ARE RARE. And in rarity there is a great value. Because of your great rare value do not ever attempt to imitate others. Instead accept, yes, celebrate what makes you different!

DearFriends,Thismonthrealizeitisnoaccidentthatyouarespecial.Godmadeeachofus

specialforaveryspecialpurpose.Godmusthaveajobforyouthatnooneelsecandoaswell.Outofallthebillionsofapplicantsonlyoneisqualified,onlyonehasthecombinationofwhatittakes.Thatoneisyou.Youarespecial–youareunique.Beingthebestisgreat,itmeansyou'renumberone.Butbeinguniqueisgreater,becauseyou'retheonlyone.Makeadifferenceintheworldbybeingyou!

UntilNextMonth, Warmly, Carolyn

You Are Special…

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Very Reverend Monsignor Peter M. Polando, D. Min., J.C.L., National Chaplain

SAINT MATTHEW, THE APOSTLE

My dear Sisters and Brothers,The background of Saint Matthew is very interesting. We

know he was the author of one of the four Gospel accounts of the life of Jesus but his background and how he came to be one of Christ’s disciples may surprise you.

Matthew was born in Capernaum, a settlement on the shore of the Sea of Galilee, about a year after the birth of Je-sus. Before Matthew became a disciple, he was a tax collector or “publican.” As a publican, it was up to him to gather taxes for the Romans even though he himself was a Jew. You can imagine this was not a popular profession. As a publican he worked for the Roman government while enriching himself with taxes he collected from his own people. The system for collecting taxes was greatly corrupt. The Romans were only concerned about getting what they felt was theirs. Anything the publicans collected over the Romans’ demands was kept as profit. As a result tax collectors were commonly regarded as being thieves. Because their work was enforced by Roman soldiers, no one dared to object for fear of the consequence.

Matthew’s name was actually Levi. Most likely at the time of his conversion Jesus gave him the name Matthew, which means “gift of Yahweh.” Jesus did this in other conversions also. Remember, Saint Peter’s name had been Simon before Jesus gave him the name Peter; as was Saint Paul’s name originally Saul.

Now picture Saint Matthew sitting in his tax booth on the main highway where he was collecting duties on goods brought by the farmers and merchants who were passing by in their caravans. As it was Jesus was walking along this same road and came upon Matthew. Where others only saw Matthew with contempt, Jesus had the divine insight to see the promise of greatness within him. Jesus spoke only two words to Matthew: “Follow me.” With those words Matthew felt the peace of Our Lord, got up and followed Him. He did not hesitate. He left behind a life of wealth and security for a life of poverty and uncertainty, but one with the promise of eternal life. Matthew told of this is his own Gospel which he came to write after the death of Jesus.

Of course it was scandalous for Our Lord to choose a publican as one of his closest followers. People were shocked. They felt Matthew was unworthy. A further scandal occurred when Matthew decided to throw a large celebration that same evening as a sort of farewell to his former life. He invited his friends, many of whom were also tax collectors, but also Jesus. The Pharisees, who were known to be strict in their applica-tion of Jewish law, were quick to condemn Jesus’ choice of companions. But Jesus said to them, “It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. . . . I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners” (Matthew 9: 12-13). Jesus made it clear that He came to save the people who admitted that they needed salvation.

From that day forth Matthew was an eyewitness to the work of Our Savior. Having been a tax collector, he excelled in record keeping and was a keen observer of people. Those qualities served him well when he wrote his Gospel some 20 years later. His book is the first Gospel in the New Testament and the longest of the four Gospels. With his talent for detail, he is the only evangelist who shared the eight Beatitudes with his readers. He wanted to faithfully report Jesus’ words in describing who will be truly blessed in God’s Kingdom and what is required for those who follow Christ. Saint Matthew also wanted his readers to know that Jesus was the Messiah that God had promised to send to save all people. With that in mind many of the events Matthew described in the New Testament made it clear that Jesus was the fulfillment of the prophets in the Old Testament. Matthew felt this correlation was important for the Jews who had converted to Christianity.

After the death of Our Lord, Matthew followed Christ’s command to go out and preach the Gospel. He preached in Jerusalem for many years and then went out as a missionary to other countries. We already know that Matthew put into words his account of Christ’s ministry to which he was a wit-ness. Tradition tells us that he died as a martyr.

Saint Matthew is the patron saint of bankers, accountants and bookkeepers. Saint Matthew, pray for us, that we may with ready hearts obey the calling of Our Lord to follow Him.

FCSLA Accepting Applications for National Sales ManagerDue to the future retirement ofNationalSales

Manager,AlbertE.Heiles,Jr.,CLU,ChFC,AEP,FIC,LUTCF,theFirstCatholicSlovakLadiesAssociationis accepting applications fromqualified individualsto prepare for successionplanning.The successfulcandidatewillpossessprevious life insurancesalesexperience and demonstrated salesmanagementexperiencetoincludeknowledgeoflifeinsuranceandfixedannuityproducts,recruitingexpertiseinattract-ingnoncaptive,independent,insuranceprofessionals,budgetingandsalespromotionsaswellasprevioussenior leadership positions in the life insurance in-dustry.ThesuccessfulcandidateisexpectedtoworkfromthehomeofficeinBeachwood,Ohio.Appropriatehighereducation (BS/BA,MBA)aswell as industrydesignations are preferred. Interested candidatesshouldsubmittheirresumealongwithacoverlettertoCynthiaMaleski,FCSLANationalPresident/CEO,24950ChagrinBoulevard,Beachwood,Ohio44122ortocynthia@fcsla.com.

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Message from our National PresidentCYNTHIA M. MALESKI

DearFellowMemberoftheFirstCatholicSlovakLadiesAssociation,Our 42nd Quadrennial Con-vention of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association of the United States of America will be held October 3-6, 2019 at the Tampa Marriott Water Street convening at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 4th, 2019 in the Marriott Grand Salons A-E.

Aswe approach our convention,membershipstandsatover110,000.Every member is important to us. Withagrowingnationalandfraternal imprint,oursocietyisinexcellentfinancialcondition. Ourin-suranceinforcenowexceeds$1.1billiondollars,ourassetshavegrowntoover$1billionandoursurplusexceeds$105million.A.M.BesthasreaffirmedourA-(Excellent)ratingforthelasteightconsecutiveyears.

Unprecedented for fraternal benefit societiesin general, we planned, organized and conductedthreenationalconventionsinthreeyears;ourSpecialConventionforthebylawsrevisionin2014,our41stQuadrennialConvention in 2015, and our SpecialConventionbymailtoapproveourmergerswithtwolike-mindedsocietiesin2016-2017.

Thesestrategiesandactionshaveproducedaneven stronger,more vibrant society, enhancing ourmembershipbase,ourfinancialstrengthandourna-tional imprint.Since2012,wehaveopened23newbranchesinareaswherewehavenothadapresenceto date.Many of our branches are beacons in ourcommunitiesacrossournation,wherein2018alonewesponsored174matchingfundsprojects inmanycommunities, raising $520,027 for charitableworksandmatching$100,330.In2018ourbranchesloggedover3,109,478hoursofvolunteercommunityserviceandfraternalactivities,aswecontinuetoenrichthefabricofAmericanlife.

In 2017,we celebrated our 125thAnniversarywithrestorationofouroutsideSt.Annstatue,vibrantdistrict celebrations, a national gala, an open house andavideohighlightingourfine,remarkablehistoryandwise, prudent leadershipovermany years.Wehonored our FoundressAnnaHurbanwiththecreation

oftheAnnaHurbanScholarshipFund, to augment our currentgenerousscholarshipprogram.

Ourboardofdirectors,managingofficersandhomeofficestaffhaveworkeddiligentlytoprovidefinancialsecuritytoourmemberswhileembracingourCatholicvaluesandSlavictraditions.Withapositiveoutlookforgenerationstocome,ouropportunitiesareimmense.

LookingforwardtoseeingyouinTampa,Florida,weSTANDTALL andPROUDTOGETHERasweembrace our longstandingmotto: “FORGODANDCOUNTRY”!

“You are the Light of the World” Matthew 5:14 Cynthia M. Maleski NationalPresident(CEO)

My Special Invitation to All Credentialed Delegates:

Our 42nd Quadrennial Convention of the

First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association of the United States of America will be held October 3-6, 2019

at the Tampa Marriott Water Street convening at 9:00 a.m.

on Friday, October 4th, 2019 in the Marriott Grand Salons A-E

Cynthia M. MaleskiNational President/CEO

Convention Chair

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The Frances Jakabcin EasternPennsylvaniaDistrict held their firstdistrict-wideSt.Ann’sDayCelebra-tion onSunday, July 21, 2019atSt.NicolasCatholicChurch,Walnutport,PA.Masswas celebrated byDistrictChaplainMonsignorThomasDerzackat1p.m.LiturgicalmusicwasprovidedbythechoiroftheformerSt.Katherine

Frances Jakabcin District St. Ann’s Day Celebration

DrexelParish-JeanaDePuy,Organist,AmyDePuy,Director.FollowingMassaluncheonwasprovidedinthesocialhallwiththefoodbeingdonatedbyCarolynBazik (S140),FCSLANationalEditorandAmyDePuy (S417) inmemoryofVeronicaBazik, Frances JakabcinDistrictPresidentwhopassedawayonApril15,2019.MicheleMrazikGrasso,

districtsecretaryprovidedeveryoneinattendanceaprayercardtoSt.Ann.

Theeventwasverysuccessfulandenjoyedbyallinattendance.Thedis-trictplanstomakeitanannualevent!

Followingtheluncheonabriefdele-gatemeetingwasheldtodiscusstheupcoming quadrennial convention inTampa,FL.

September is the Month of Our Lady of SorrowsThe title, Our Lady of Sorrows, given to our Blessed Mother focuses on her intense suffering and grief during the passion and death of our Lord. Traditionally, this suffering was not limited to the passion and death event; rather, it comprised the seven dolors or seven sorrows of Mary, which were foretold by the Priest Simeon. These seven sorrows included the flight of the Holy Family into Egypt; the loss and finding of the child Jesus in the Temple; Mary's meeting of Jesus on His way to Calvary; Mary's standing at the foot of the cross when our Lord was crucified; her holding of Jesus when He was taken down from the cross; and then our Lord's burial.

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TheFirstCatholicSlovakLadiesAs-sociation,Sr.Branch81,hosteditsan-nualSpringLuncheononSunday,April28,2019atSt.MariaGoretti’sbanquethallinDyer,IN.Manybranchmembersandguestsattended,includingNationalDirector JoannSkvarekBanvich andBranch452PresidentBettyOrtiz.

TheeventbeganwiththecelebrationofHolyMassbeginningatnoonwithFr. Niblick as the celebrant. BranchAuditorsJudyVhrin/MojzikandNancyDunndidthefirstandsecondreadingsrespectfully.Whatawaytostartalun-cheonbutwiththeHolyEucharist!Aftermass, members and guests had plenty oftimetovisitandcatchupwitheachotherbeforethemealwasserved.Priortothelunchbeingserved,Branch81PresidentMargaretAbildua,welcomedeveryoneandaskedFr.Niblicktogivetheinvocation.

FCSLA Senior Branch 81 Hosts Spring Luncheon

Afterwardslunchwasservedonta-blesthatweredecoratedwithbeautifulcenterpiecesputtogetherbyMaryandAnnetteMarkovich.Themenustartedwithafreshtossedsaladandfollowedwithfamilystyleservingsofroastbeef,chickenpiccata,stuffedpeppersandafreshvegetable.Achoiceofadelicioussliceofeitherchocolateorwhitecakewasservedfordessert.

Everythingwasperfectly preparedand served.After lunch, PresidentAbildua introduced the guests andaskedNationalDirectorSkvarekBan-vich tosaya fewwords.Joanngavea nice presentation on the status ofFCSLA.Margaretproceededtogivearecapofthebranchbusinessandtheupcoming convention.Margaret thenturnedthemicrophoneovertoRebeccaColemantoannouncethewinnersofvariousdoorprizesanda50/50raffle.

Asguestsweresigned in, theywereentered for a chance towin a doorprize and had the opportunity to buy the 50/50raffleticketfromMarjorieStrbjak.DonationsfortheWhiting/RobertsdaleFoodPantrywere acceptedalso.AsMs.Coleman read of the names ofthewinners,theotherbranchofficerspresentedthewinnerswiththeirprizes.Asaresultofthe50/50raffleanddo-nations,Branch81madeagenerousdonation to theWhiting/Robertsdalefoodpantry.

Everyone had a wonderful timerenewingoldfriendshipsandcelebrat-ingmasstogetherbeforeawonderfullunch.

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City: ___________________________________________________ State: __________ Zip:_________________

Branch # (if known): ______________________________ Phone #____________________________________

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200 WINNERS WILL BE RANDOMLY DRAWN FROM ALL THE ENTRIES RECEIVED.Mail to:FCSLAFraternalDepartment, 24950ChagrinBlvd.,Beachwood,OH44122

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Edward “Butch” O’Hare Naval Aviator of the US Navy – WWII (1914-1943)

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CHICAGO FLYING ACE GILBERT ISLAND GRUMMAN WILDCAT IRISH AMERICAN KATHLEEN(daughter) (USS)LEXINGTON LIEUTENANT COMMANDER MEDAL OF HONOR MISSING IN ACTION MUSEUM NAVAL ACADEMY NAVY NAVY CROSS NEVER FOUND OHARE(International)AIRPORT PEARL HARBOR POSTHUMOUS(decorations) PURPLE HEART RITA(wife) (USS)SARATOGA SEARCH SHOT DOWN USS OHARE    

                                                                                   

Edward “Butch” O’HareNaval Aviator of the U.S. Navy – 1914-1943

CHICAGO FLYING ACE GILBERT ISLANDGRUMMAN WILDCAT IRISH AMERICAN KATHLEEN (daughter)(USS) LEXINGTON LIEUTENANT COMMANDER MEDAL OF HONORMISSING IN ACTION MUSEUM NAVAL ACADEMYNAVY NAVY CROSS NEVER FOUNDOHARE (International) AIRPORT PEARL HARBOR POSTHUMOUS (decorations)PURPLE HEART RITA (wife) (USS) SARATOGASEARCH SHOT DOWN USS OHARE

P U R P L E H E A R T N O E P F U V R P R B Y M S H T Y D W N E U B X O K E G O B S N C V Z J Z E B Z O I E R H D G I S M I S S I N G I N A C T I O N N U R L T I C H O Z R X R A E F J B R A W I N B H O H Q F R S U G U L V R A M M S I E E U T I R M O C O S Y M A E M D H I M E R M R C Q Y Y T Y I S H M O R A N U S L T O O A B L A M N V L O C A M F S E T H I U P G J R G G E R A T H E N E O K C T S S R O A G A Y A D N N R A U W Y U S A L A I S E C C E V A A I M M R H I I N K A T A K E Q P T N A C C J F R E J L K D N I E S I G X E J A N Q A Z S V R P D W D R R T B J T E N F T J H L U I X A T C I M A S M U R O N O H F O L A D E M W V A E H G E S H O T D O W N P B V O A S O S T O I V N O S E Y H C R A E S A I M P L N L A X F R M A M B V U G V L K N D G I N L I G M S Q H O N O T G N I X E L E L P

CHICAGO FLYING ACE GILBERT ISLAND GRUMMAN WILDCAT IRISH AMERICAN KATHLEEN(daughter) (USS)LEXINGTON LIEUTENANT COMMANDER MEDAL OF HONOR MISSING IN ACTION MUSEUM NAVAL ACADEMY NAVY NAVY CROSS NEVER FOUND OHARE(International)AIRPORT PEARL HARBOR POSTHUMOUS(decorations) PURPLE HEART RITA(wife) (USS)SARATOGA SEARCH SHOT DOWN USS OHARE

Edward “Butch” O’Hare Naval Aviator of US Navy WWII (1914-1943)

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Name: ____________________________________________________________ Age:__________ Address:___________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________ State:_________________ Zip:_____________

Branch # (if known):__________________ Phone#___________________________________

** Puzzles must be in the home Office Friday, October 18, 2019 **

*** You must be a FCSLA Member to qualify ***

**** 200 winners will be randomly drawn from all the entries received ****

MAIL TO: FCSLA Fraternal Department, 24950 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122

P U R P L E H E A R T N O E P F U V R P R B Y M S H T Y D W N E U B X O K E G O B S N C V Z J Z E B Z O I E R H D G I S M I S S I N G I N A C T I O N N U R L T I C H O Z R X R A E F J B R A W I N B H O H Q F R S U G U L V R A M M S I E E U T I R M O C O S Y M A E M D H I M E R M R C Q Y Y T Y I S H M O R A N U S L T O O A B L A M N V L O C A M F S E T H I U P G J R G G E R A T H E N E O K C T S S R O A G A Y A D N N R A U W Y U S A L A I S E C C E V A A I M M R H I I N K A T A K E Q P T N A C C J F R E J L K D N I E S I G X E J A N Q A Z S V R P D W D R R T B J T E N F T J H L U I X A T C I M A S M U R O N O H F O L A D E M W V A E H G E S H O T D O W N P B V O A S O S T O I V N O S E Y H C R A E S A I M P L N L A X F R M A M B V U G V L K N D G I N L I G M S Q H O N O T G N I X E L E L P

CHICAGO FLYING ACE GILBERT ISLAND GRUMMAN WILDCAT IRISH AMERICAN KATHLEEN(daughter) (USS)LEXINGTON LIEUTENANT COMMANDER MEDAL OF HONOR MISSING IN ACTION MUSEUM NAVAL ACADEMY NAVY NAVY CROSS NEVER FOUND OHARE(International)AIRPORT PEARL HARBOR POSTHUMOUS(decorations) PURPLE HEART RITA(wife) (USS)SARATOGA SEARCH SHOT DOWN USS OHARE

Edward “Butch” O’Hare Naval Aviator of US Navy WWII (1914-1943)

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Name: ____________________________________________________________ Age:__________ Address:___________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________ State:_________________ Zip:_____________

Branch # (if known):__________________ Phone#___________________________________

** Puzzles must be in the home Office Friday, October 18, 2019 **

*** You must be a FCSLA Member to qualify ***

**** 200 winners will be randomly drawn from all the entries received ****

MAIL TO: FCSLA Fraternal Department, 24950 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122

P U R P L E H E A R T N O E P F U V R P R B Y M S H T Y D W N E U B X O K E G O B S N C V Z J Z E B Z O I E R H D G I S M I S S I N G I N A C T I O N N U R L T I C H O Z R X R A E F J B R A W I N B H O H Q F R S U G U L V R A M M S I E E U T I R M O C O S Y M A E M D H I M E R M R C Q Y Y T Y I S H M O R A N U S L T O O A B L A M N V L O C A M F S E T H I U P G J R G G E R A T H E N E O K C T S S R O A G A Y A D N N R A U W Y U S A L A I S E C C E V A A I M M R H I I N K A T A K E Q P T N A C C J F R E J L K D N I E S I G X E J A N Q A Z S V R P D W D R R T B J T E N F T J H L U I X A T C I M A S M U R O N O H F O L A D E M W V A E H G E S H O T D O W N P B V O A S O S T O I V N O S E Y H C R A E S A I M P L N L A X F R M A M B V U G V L K N D G I N L I G M S Q H O N O T G N I X E L E L P

CHICAGO FLYING ACE GILBERT ISLAND GRUMMAN WILDCAT IRISH AMERICAN KATHLEEN(daughter) (USS)LEXINGTON LIEUTENANT COMMANDER MEDAL OF HONOR MISSING IN ACTION MUSEUM NAVAL ACADEMY NAVY NAVY CROSS NEVER FOUND OHARE(International)AIRPORT PEARL HARBOR POSTHUMOUS(decorations) PURPLE HEART RITA(wife) (USS)SARATOGA SEARCH SHOT DOWN USS OHARE

Edward “Butch” O’Hare Naval Aviator of US Navy WWII (1914-1943)

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Name: ____________________________________________________________ Age:__________ Address:___________________________________________________________________________

City: ________________________________ State:_________________ Zip:_____________

Branch # (if known):__________________ Phone#___________________________________

** Puzzles must be in the home Office Friday, October 18, 2019 **

*** You must be a FCSLA Member to qualify ***

**** 200 winners will be randomly drawn from all the entries received ****

MAIL TO: FCSLA Fraternal Department, 24950 Chagrin Blvd., Beachwood, OH 44122

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EarlySaturdaymorning,June1,2019membersoftheAnnaHurbanDistrictofChicagojoinedcloseto3,000en-thusiasticwalkersatCantignyParkinWheaton,IL,fortheannual“WalktodefeatALS”.ThewalkisorganizedannuallybytheALSAssociationofGreaterChicagotoraisefundsandawarenessforthecare,advocacy,researchandeducationaboutthisdebilitatingdisease.Thisyear,theChicagoDistrictTeamjoinedthewalkin honor of HelenLedvora, past Na-tional,andDistrictof-ficer,aswellas,otherFCSLAmembersandfriends who havebeen afflicted withALS.Gary Ledvora,S046,organizedthiseventfortheDistrict,and welcomed ourguests to a FCSLAhosttableinthewalk’s“TentCity.”FCSLAguestswereen-couragedtowalk,donate,orjustrelaxinabeautifulsettingalongwiththeirfellowmembers.Our20-pluswalkers,fromSr.Branch421and46rangedinagefrom95to2yearsofage.Theysteppedoffat9:30a.m.andcompletedthetwomileroutethroughhistoricCantignyPark,eachattheirownpace.Fundswere raisedby sponsoringwalkers throughindividualaswellasChicagoDistrictBranchsponsorships.Inall,over$1,100wasraisedfortheALSfoundation.AllwhoparticipatedlookforwardtothisbecominganannualeventfortheDistrict.(Toseeadditionalphotosfromthiseventgoto:http://www.fcsla.org/district/chicago/gallery.php).

Anna Hurban District of Chicago Joins the ALS Greater Chicago Chapter for their Annual “Walk to Defeat ALS”

McKeesport Scholarship DinnerOnFriday,July19,2019,McKeesportBranches

S077andJ032celebrated their scholarshipwinnerwithadinnerattheOliveGardeninPleasantHills,PA.

EliJ.Lindleywasthisyear’swinner.EliisathirdgradeelementarystudentatMadonnaCatholicRe-gionalSchoolinMonongahela,PA.Eliwasalsoawin-nerinaneventinwhich studentsfrom five localCatholic schools participated in a compet i t ion which challeng-es their creativeabilities and inge-nuity.Thisactivityinvolvedresearchand presentation oftheproject.Eliwonfirstprize inhisgradegroup forhis innovativebirdfeederwhichblockssquirrelsanddeerfromthebirdseed!

ParentsJulieandBrianLindleycelebratedwithEliandbranchofficers.BranchTreasurerVirginiaHolmespresentedEliwithanadditionalgiftfromthebranch.

Eli’ssistersAvaandMyaandbabybrotherLeoareallmembersofBranchJ032.Congratulationstoourscholarshipwinnerandhisparents!

Eli Lindley with parents Julie and Brian.

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FATHER WASHINGTON ELEVATED TO MONSIGNORMostReverendJosephC.Bamberawas recently in-

formedthatHisHolinessPopeFrancis,hasnamedRever-endChristopherT.Washington,apriestoftheDioceseofScranton,aChaplainofHisHoliness,withtherankandtitleofMonsignor.MonsignorWashingtonhasbeenservinginthediplomaticcorpsoftheHolySeeforthepastfouryears.

During the period ofpreparation for thisservice,hestudiedIn-ternationalLawatthePontificalEcclesiasti-calAcademy,Rome,andobtainedaDoc-torate in bothTheol-ogyandCanonLaw.

HeisfluentintheforeignlanguagesofItalian,SpanishandFrench.AWilkes-BarrenativesonwhowasordainedforhishomeDiocesein2006,MonsignorWashingtonbeganhisdiplomaticserviceinJuly2015,whenhewasappointedbyPopeFrancistoserveasDeputyHeadofMissionoftheapostolicNunciature(EmbassyoftheHolySee)inBolivia.

Following the completion of the three-year appoint-ment,hewasnamedtothesamepositionattheApostolicNunciature in Lithuania,which also encompasses LatviaandEstonia.

“Iam trulyhumbledandgrateful to theHolyFather,”expressedthenewMonsignoruponlearningofthenomina-tion.“(Irealize)whenoneishonored,allarehonored,sothisrecognitionbelongstotheentireDioceseofScranton.”WecongratulateMonsignorandaskGodtoblesshiminthisnewposition.HeandhisMotheraremembersofSr.Branch172,Wilkes-Barre,PA.

Branch W187 SupportsValparaiso Days FestivalBranchW187hadaninformationtablesetupat

thelocalValparaisoDaysFestival.About200peoplevisited the table.Manyreceived freeFCSLAgive-a-ways,sometookbrochuresandaskedquestions.Fiveprospectstalkedwithanagent.PicturedarefromL-R:Vice-PresidentMikeDivine,SecretaryClariceSabata,andmemberDareleneBlazek.

John Sabol Recognized for Lifetime Achievements

JohnSabol,Sr.Branch141,shownhere(left)withretired Cleveland Mu-nicipalCourtJudgeRalphPerk,Jr.,wasarecipientoftheFreedomAwardoftheAmericanNationalitiesMovementatthegroup’sannual CaptiveNationsWeek Dinner, July 18,2019atHolySpiritPartyCenterinParma,OH.

TherewardrecognizesJohn’s lifetime achieve-

ments as the author of the booksCleveland Slovaks, Cleveland Czechs, Cleveland’s Buckeye Neighborhood and Kelleys Island,andforperpetuatingthecultureofhisSlovakandCzechheritage,particularlyashostoftheNewCzechVoiceofClevelandRadioProgram,heardeverySundayfrom3-4p.m.onWHKW-AM1220inCleveland.

AformerreporterandnewseditorforThe Cleveland Press andsenioreditorforErnst&Young’scommunicationsgroup,JohnisalsoamemberoftheCzechoslovakGenealogicalSociety and currently on the planning committee for thegroup’s2019conferenceinLincoln,NE.

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Branch W033 Enjoys Annual Summer OutingBranchW033,Spillville,

IAheldtheirannualSummerPicnic at the Spillville Li-brary,Sunday,July7,2019.Thirtypeopleattendedandenjoyedbeveragesandvis-iting,followedbyadeliciouspotluck dinner. Themenuwasgrilledbratsandwein-ers, buns, beverages, andplace settingsprovidedbythebranch.Icecreamwithtoppingswasservedalongwithmanyotherdeliciousdesserts.

Afterdinner,bingowasplayedforprizesandcashwithtwodoorprizesawardedbeforeeveryoneheadedhome.Everyoneleftsmilingafterenjoyinggoodfoodandfellowshipinsideagreatairconditionedvenue!

District 11 Branch Workshop Training Session

District 11, Omaha, NE,heldaBranchWorkshopTrain-ingSessiononJune13,2019.Eight branches were repre-sented.Eachofficerpresentedadifferentsubject.Topicscov-eredincluded:BranchManual,Insurance,Matching Funds,Donations,Giveaways,andRe-ports.Everyperson, includingtheofficers,said they learnedsomethingand found thedayverybeneficial.

L-R: Agents Bob Hladik and Ron Paseka cover FCSLA’s Insur-ance Products.

L-R: Clarice Sabata and Marge Hladik review the Branch Manual.

Sr. Branch 88 Annual Holiday PartyMonessenSr.Branch88willholdtheirannualHoli-

dayPartyonSunday,December1,2019.Theeventwillbeheldat2:00p.m.attheCedarbrookGolfClub,215StateRoute981,BelleVernon,PA.Asinthepast,a$15.00depositpermemberwillberequiredattimeofreservation.Yourpresencewillresultinadepositrefund.ThepartyisformembersonlyandreservationsmustbemailedtoDorothyUrbanowicz,27CrescentDr.,Monessen,PA15062.All reservationsmust bepostmarkednolaterthanNovember15,2019.

President Cecilia Hall pro-vides introductions and an overview of the day.

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ManyjuniorbranchesintheFrancesJakabcinEasternPADistricttookadvantageofChristmasinJulyatKnoebelsAmusementPark onThursday, July 11, 2019.KnoebelsAmusementResortisafamily-ownedandoperatedamuse-mentpark,picnicgrove,andcampgroundinElysburg,PA.ItisandhasbeenAmerica’slargestfree-admissionparkfor90yearsofoperation.Openedin1926,theparkhasmorethan60rides,twowoodenrollercoasters,a1913carousel,andahauntedhousedarkridethatwasfeaturedontheDis-coveryChannel.Theparticipatingjuniorbranchesprovidedfoodandamusement tickets to theirmemberswhile thedistrictpaidforrefreshmentsinthepavilionallday.Despitethe threatof thunderstormsand theheat– therewasanexcellentturnoutandeveryonehadanenjoyableday.Theeventcontinuestobesopopularandsuccessful,thedateThursday,July9,2020hasalreadybeenreserved!

FCSLA Scholarship WinnerKansasCity,KSJr.Branch176andSr.Branch211

areveryproudofmemberElizabethFrancesHornick(J176)whowasnamedoneoftheFCSLAscholarshiprecipients.PicturedwithElizabeth from left to rightarehermotherMaureenandgrandmotherFrancesHornick, bothmembers ofS211alongwithBranchSecretaryTheresaPlanac.

Christmas in July at Knoebels Amusement Park

Sarah Hood (center), S140, Lansford, PA scholarship winner is pictured with her Mom Lisa; National Trustee and Branch Auditor Barbara Waller and National Editor Carolyn Bazik.

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JOHN R. AND MARY LOUISE (KOVALAK) BAGAY celebrated their 50thweddinganniversary onAugust23,2019.ThecouplerecentlywentonatriptoAruba.

TheyaretheparentsofLisa(James)Hawrot and the grandparents ofSa-manthaHawrot.

Mr.Bagay retired fromXeroxCor-poration in2010after40years.Mrs.Bagayworked forFrance,Lint&As-sociates inCharleroi,PA.Sheretiredin2013after30years.

Mr.andMrs.BagayweremarriedinSt.Michael’sByzantineRiteCatholicChurchinDonora,PA,bythelateRev.Msgr.MichaelDurisinin1969.

JohnisamemberofSr.Branch88(Monessen) and his granddaughter,Samantha,isamemberofJr.Branch157(Monessen).

CHARLIE AND JEAN CUNNINGHAMofGlassport,PAcelebratedtheir50thweddinganniversaryonJuly12,2019.TheyweremarriedatSt.PetersChurch,SouthSide,Pittsburgh,PA.

ThecouplehasonesonJasonandwifeKimofAliquippa,PA.Theyalsohavetwogranddaughters,AbigailandMolly.

JeanandCharliearebothretiredfromAT&TinPittsburgh,PA.JeanisRecord-ingSecretaryofGlassportSr.Branch200andJr.Branch56.

Julia Ashworth, University GraduateJuliaC.Ashworth(S221),daugh-

ter of Lance and CindyAshworth,Fishkill,NY,graduatedfromtheStateUniversityofNewYorkatBinghamtononSunday,May19,2019.Juliaisthegranddaughter of GloriaAshworth,S221andgreat-granddaughterofthelateKathrynHorvath, both ofCleve-land,OHandlong-timemembers.JuliaobtainedaB.A.degreeinBiologyfromBinghamtonandisworkingasapaidinternatStonyKillFarmEnvironmentalEducationCenterthissummer.ShewillpursueaMaster’s degree inBiologythis coming fall also at BinghamtonUniversityinNewYork.

J158 member Christian McNeill and family proudly displayed FCSLA gear at the Grand Canyon, AZ this summer.

Couples Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversaries

JOHN AND JEANNE (FERENC) SABOL , members of Sr. Branch141(Cleveland,OH), celebrated their50thweddinganniversaryJune23,withaMassatSt. Leo theGreatChurchinCleveland followedbya receptionanddinneratHolySpiritPartyCenterinParma.

The couplewasmarried June21,1969atNativityoftheBlessedVirginMaryChurchinCleveland,wheretheyattended school together from thesecond through the eighth grade and were baptized,made their firstHolyCommunion andwere confirmed onthesamedates.

TheirfamilyincludessonsStephen,ThomasandDavid,theirwivesBrooke,ErinandErin,plusgrandchildren,An-drew,Amelia,Annabelle,Evan,Emily,Sammyand Louisa.Their grandchil-dren aremembers of Jr. Branch 14andAndrewisarecent$1,000FCSLAscholarshipwinner.  

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Four Generations of FCSLA MembersFour generations of FCSLA

members recently gathered to celebratethebaptismofAdelineRoseSimon,memberofBranchW001 inNewPrague,MN.Pic-tured are great-grandmother,MaryAnnMaruska;grandfather,PaulMaruska;mother,MeganSimonandAdelineSimon.

Branch W187 Scholarship winners Colin and Aiden Masek are pictured with L-R: Mike Divine, VP, Father Matthew Zimmer, Chaplain, and Clarice Sabata, Secretary.

Branch W187 Scholarship Winners

Celebrates Two Holy Catholic Events

DaysapartinApril,JosefandhisbrotherJacobcelebratedtwoHolyCatholicevents–JosefreceivedhisFirstHolyCommunionandJacobwasbaptized.

ProudMommaLeahDuffieandproudMimaSusanand JosephMiklovic(membersofS101)witnessedtheseblessedevents.

EmilyAnnaJackson,S156recentlygraduatedfromBoardmanHighSchoolin Boardman, OH after lettering inbothgolfandlacrosse.Emilywasalsoa violinist in the school’s acclaimedsymphonyorchestraandrockorches-tra, ProjectMayhem.Emily is a 5thgenerationFCSLAmemberalongwithhersiblingsErinandSamuel.Emilywillbe following in her parents footstepsat Youngstown State University inYoungstown,OH.Shewillmajorinpsy-chology and hopes to continue playing lacrosseandgolf.EmilyisthedaughterofSamandLisaJacksonofBoardman,OHandthegranddaughterofEmilandAnnBobbyandSamandthelateDollyJackson,allofStruthers,OH.

St. Ann Lodge Branch 114

Annual Bingo Social

St.AnnLodgeBranch114willholditsAnnual BingoSocial onSunday,October20at1:00p.m.attheAmeri-canSlovakClub, 2915Broadway inLorain,OH.Allmembers are invitedand encouraged to attend.DeadlineforreservationsisOctober16.Pleasemake your reservations by callingBernieDanevichat960-2605orMargeThomasatmugsann@gmail.com.

Emily A. Jackson Graduates

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MATCHING FUNDS ACTIVITIES

Sr. Branch 630Benefit St. Gabriel of Our Lady of Sorrows

Officers from Sr. Branch 630, Buffalo, NY pre-sented checks totaling $2,629.91 to parish leader-ship at St.Gabriel of our Lady of SorrowsChurch inElma,NY.The funds, to be used by the parish youthgroup,were raised through a series of Polish dancelessons offered at the parish as part of the group’s“Dancing For Dyngus” program. Dance registrations(lessminimal cost) totaled$2,029.91and theNational FCSLAofficeprovidedamatchof$600.

Jr. Branch 534Mini-Golf Tournament Proceeds

FCSLAmemberswerereadytoplayminiaturegolfattheannualMini-GolfTournamentsponsoredbyJr.Branch534,Buffalo,NY.Theevent,heldattheBroadwayDrivingRangeandMiniatureGolfCenterinDepew,NY,raisedfundsfortheResponseToLoveCenter,asafe,welcomingandnon-judgmentalcommunitycenteraddressingbasichumanneedsandprovidingapathwaytoself-sufficiencyundertheleadershipofSisterMaryJohniceRzadkiewicz,CSSF.

A welcome ice cream treat for those who took part in the an-nual Mini-Golf Tournament sponsored by Junior Branch 534 of the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association as a fund-raiser for the Response To Love Center.

Anna Hurban Chicago DistrictCalendar of Events

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 21Chicago District Meeting and District Board Elections

Location to be announced or contact your branch officer.

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 10Annual Combined Junior Branch St. Nicholas Party

Location to be announced at a later date.All Chicago area members are invited.

Call your branch officer or District Recording Secretary, Jeanette Palanca, 847-770-3508.

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 7Annual Combined Senior Branch Christmas Party

Orland Chateau, 14500 S. LaGrange Road, Orland Park, ILAll Chicago area members are invited, but tickets are

limited – Call your branch officer or District President Lorraine Gibas, 630-728-7518, for more information.

Scan this Code with your mobile phone to get more information about FCSLA Insurance

Policies!

L-R: St. Gabriel’s Pastor Rev. Walter Grabowski; Parish Youth Ministry Coordinator Jean Czerniak; FCSLA President Lynn Zakowicz; Dance Instructor Michelle Kisluk; and FCSLA Sales Manager John Gonsiorek.

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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!

• Did your children, grandchildren receive special awards or achievements in school?

• Baptisms? Confirmations? New Members?• Participated in Volunteer & Community

Events?If they are members of the FCSLA

please send us a photo and short article about their special achievements!

Email National Editor at zjbazik@comcast.net

TheYoungstownDistrictheldaninsuranceseminarforitsmembersonJune25,atSelah’sRestaurant,Struthers,OH.TenBoardMembers,representingeightBranches,wereinattendance.TheSeminar,“TheAlternativeforaSinglePremiumWholeLifePolicy: 10PayLife....20PayLife....LifePaidUpat 85”waspresentedbyDistrictPresident,BernadetteDemechko,licensedinsuranceagentwhoalsoholdsannuitycertification.Eachattendeereceivedafoldercontainingsixhand-outs.

WhileattendeeswereenjoyingappetizersanddrinksuponarrivingatSelah’s,Treasurer,ShellyZura,wasavail-ablefortheDistrictAuditors,MaryLouDiPillo(Branch30)andNancyDeWitt(Branch202),toansweranyquestions.Financial recordswere all checked and signedwith nocorrections.Theeventwasheld inaprivate roomof therestaurantwhichwasa“recycled”bankbuilding.Followingadeliciousfamily-stylemealabriefDirectors’meetingwasheld.DetailsoftheOctoberConventionwerediscussedafterwhichthemeetingadjourned.

L-R: Auditors Nancy DeWitt, (S202) and Mary Lou DiPillo, (S30) check financial records with Treasurer, Shelly Zura (S344).

Clockwise from front, left: Vice President, Shirley Zura (S344); Auditor, Mary Lou DiPillo (S30); Trustees, Fran Chervinko (S153) and Melanie Leonard (S161); President, Bernadette Demechko (S161); Trustees, Sandi Saluga (S422) and Patti Granchay (S156); Auditor, Nancy DeWitt (S202) and Secretary, Dolores Sonoga, (S169). Photo by Shelly Zura

Sr. Branch 630Fundraising Golf Tournament

MarkandTomFranczykare ready to teeoff theAn-nualFundraisingGolfTournamentsponsoredbyFCSLASr.Branch630.Theevent,heldattheChestnutHillsCountryClubinDarienCenter,raisedfundsfortheResponseToLoveCenter,asafe,welcomingandnon-judgmentalcommunitycenteraddressingbasichumanneedsandprovidingapath-waytoself-sufficiencyundertheleadershipofSisterMaryJohniceRzadkiewicz,CSSF.TomFranczykistheBranch630TreasurerandservedasGolfTournamentCo-chairmanalongwithFCSLASalesManagerJohnGonsiorek.

MikeEmserandRalphMaraszekarereadytoteeofftheAnnualFundraisingGolfTournamentsponsoredbyFSLASr.Branch630.Theevent,heldattheChestnutHillsCountryClub inDarienCenter, raised funds for theResponseToLoveCenter.

MATCHING FUNDS

Mark and Tom Franczyk Mike Emser and Ralph Maraszek

YOUNGSTOWN DISTRICT HOLDS SEMINAR

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OnJune23rdtheHelenKocanDistrict,OfficersandMembers,hon-oredscholarshipwinnersataSun-dayBrunch atAndorraBanquetsinSchererville,IN.Beforeenjoyingthe beautiful buffet, eachwinner,their parents, grandparents and siblingswereintroducedtotheirre-spectiveBranchOfficersbyDistrictPresidntMargaretAbildua.BranchandDistrictOfficerswerethenpho-tographedwiththewinnersastheywere presentedwith an additionalgift in recognition of their achieve-

ment.Gueststhenheardaveryinspiring letter, to the scholarship winners,fromNationalPresidentCynthiaMaleski,whichwasreadbyDistrict VP Joann SkvarekBanvich.Asdessertwasserved,PresidentAbildua introducedJohn Zaborske, local FCSLAAgent, who clearly explainedtherecentGUARANTEEDLIFEinsurance letters mailed to eli-giblemembers.Johnalsoclearlyansweredmanyquestionspre-sentedbytheguests.

Theluncheonwasfollowedby the regularmeeting of theHelenKocanDistrict, called to

orderat3:45p.m.byPresidentMargaretAbildua.Afterrati-ficationoftheappointmentofnewSecretaryCindyOresik,andtheregularorderofbusinesswascompleted,adetailedreportoftheDistrictPresident’sMeetingwasgivenbyNa-tionalDirectorJoAnnSkvarekBanvich,who representedHelenKocanDistrictintheabsenceofPresidentMargaretAbildua. Joann thengavea report from the last FCSLABoardMeeting.

Allreportscompleted,plansweremadetoattendtheSt.Ann’sDayCelebrationinMilwaukee,andpreliminaryConven-tionplanswerepresented.Meetingadjournedat4:45p.m.

Scholarship winner Rose Treese, Jr. Branch 83 is pictured with her mother, grandparents and branch president, Rosemarie Hamerla.

Scholarship winner Rachel Martin, Sr. Branch 289 is pictured with her grandmother and branch president Leona Cupka.

President Margaret Abildua presents a gift to scholarship winner Alexa Tumidalsky as Sr. Branch 81 branch officers congratulate her for her achievement.

Helen Kocan District scholarship winners are pictured with the district officers.

Joann Skvarek, District VP and National Director reads a congratulatory letter to the scholarship recipients from National President Cynthia Maleski.

FCSLA Agent John Zaborske explains the guaranteed issue let-ters to the members.

HELEN KOCAN DISTRICT HONORS SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

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FIRSTCATHOLICSLOVAKLADIES

ASSOCIATION

TheannualmembershippicnicforBranchW045,CedarRapids, IAwasheldonSunday,June21,2019 inGlovikHallatSt.Wenceslaus.Therewere65membersattend-ing.Bingobeganat2p.m.withthemealofhamburgers,hotdogs,bratwursts,tomatoes,cucumbers,bakedbeans,kolachesandabeveragewereservedat4p.m.Raffletick-etsweresoldand14drawingswereheldwithacashprizeof$20.00toeachwinner.Also inattendancewasoneofourscholarshipwinners,HarperHunsaker,alongwithherparentsandgrandparents.

The kolach bakers.

The raffle ticket sellers. The blue wavy line on the wall is the height reached by the flood waters in 2008.

Harper Hunsaker with her parents (Aaron and Melissa), her sister Emily and her grandparents (John and Cindy Salat).

Officers of Branch W045: President Mike Papich, Fraternal Secretary Joe Zachar, Recording Secretary John Salat, Harper Hunsaker, Vice President Ed Melichar and Trustee Bob Ruzicka.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS Tabor, South Dakota

October 4-6—QuadrennialNationalConventioninTampaBay,FL.

October 27—AllAgesAnnualPotluckHalloweenParty,5p.m.Prizesforbestcostumes.MeetingandgamesatBesedaHall,Tabor.

Annual Membership Picnic for Branch W045

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‘‘There is a debt of service due from every man (& woman) to this country, proportioned to the bounties which nature and fortune have measured to them.”

Thomas Jefferson wrote thesewords20yearsafterhewrotetheDec-larationofIndependence,whose243rdanniversarywecelebratedonthispastFourthofJuly.

We,theFCSLA,callourselves“Pa-triots.”Thetermbelongstoanyonewhopayshisorherdebtofservice–evenifit’sjustbycoordinatingaFlagRetire-mentCeremony.TheoriginalPatriotspaidadebtofserviceforidealstheybe-lievedin.Thisishowthenationbegan,andthisistheonlywayitwillendure.

We,theFCSLASt.Louis’Branches,havebeenBlessedwithaGreatBounty–We,inturn,willmatchthisBountywithBoundlessService!

When theUnitedStatesFlag (OldGlory) becomesworn, torn, fadedorbadlysoiled,itistimetoreplaceitwithanewflag,andtheoldflagshouldbe“retired”withallthedignityandrespectbefittingourNation’sFlag.The tradi-tionalmethodofretirementistoincin-eratetheflagbutthisdoesnotmeanthat one should simply drop the entire flag (intact) intoafire.OurBranchesdid not burn the flags–we retireda

symbol ofAmerica’s honor, courage,andstrength.

OldGlory was born on June 14,1777, in Philadelphia. The thirteenstripes (symbolic of the rays of lightemanating from the sun) alternatingredandwhite,withaunionofthirteenwhitestars(asymbolof theheavensandthedivinegoaltowhichmanhasaspiredfromtimeimmemorial)inafieldofblue–colorsofthepales(theverti-calstripes)arethoseusedintheFlagoftheUnitedStatesofAmerica;Whitesignifies purity and innocence;Red,hardiness&valor;andBlue,thecoloroftheChiefsignifiesvigilance,perse-

St. Louis Sr. Branch 101 and Jr. Branch 011 Coordinate a U.S. Flag Retirement Ceremony

veranceandjusticetheblueofheaven,loyalty,andfaith–representedanewconstellation,anewnationdedicatedtothepersonalandreligiouslibertyofmankind.

The First Catholic Slovak LadiesAssociationSt.LouisSr.Branch101andJr.Branch11,collected175worn,tatteredflagsand,otherwiseunservice-able flags, and respectfully ‘retired’themduring a FlagRetirementCer-emonyonJuly4thafterthe9:00a.m.Mass at St.MaryMagdalenChurch–CelebratingitsCentennial.

ThomasJeffersonalsowrote,“Thepriceof freedomiseternalvigilance.”Onthe4thofJuly,wegavethankstolive in a countrywhere citizens fromevery generationwillingly and coura-geously raised their hands to stand the watch supporting ‘OldGlory.’We, onthiscontinent,shouldneverforgetthatmen first crossed theAtlanticOceannottofindsoilfortheirploughsbuttosecurelibertyfortheirsouls.

FreedomisnotAmerica’sgifttotheworld; Freedom is theAlmighty’s gifttoeverymanandwomanwholivesinthisworld.

Senior branchmembers Joshuaand JacobMiklovic (USMCveteransandEagleScouts)andSusanMiklovicandJudyUxa–juniorbranchmembersBSAScoutsSamandLouisMiklovicparticipatedintheFCSLAFlagRetire-mentceremony.

Gwynn Ellen Krempasky, S484GwynnEllenKrempasky,76,passedaway

onNovember7,2018.ShewasthebelovedwifeofWilfredM.Krempaskyfor57years.GwynnwasborninAllentown,PAtothelateRobertUhleandElmaMae(Harley)Uhle.GwynnattendedParklandHighSchoolandworked forseveralyearsininsurancebeforebecominganAcquisi-tionsAdministrativeAssistantfortheParkland

CommunityLibraryfornearly30years,retiringin2005.Shewasanavidreaderandcollectorofbooks.Hertalentsincludeddrawing,gardeningandbaking.Shelovednatureandanimals,especiallydogs,andwasanenthusiasticbird-watcher.Herlastrescuedog,Heidi,wasaconstantjoyinherlife.Shewasacaringandlovingwife,motherandgrandmother,adevoteddaughterandsister,andaloyalfriendwhowillbedeeplymissed.Survivingwithherhusbandaredaughters,SusanDickinsonandhusbandPatofAllentownandKatherineSteirerandhusbandBillofAllentown;mother,ElmaMaeUhleofAllentown;sister,JaneKrasleyandhusbandDougofAllentown;agoddaughter,andfivegranddaughters.

Patricia Dobry, Z763PatriciaDoshDobryofParkville,MD,formerlyofLutherville,

MD,diedNovember12,2018.ShewasthebelovedwifeofThad-deus(Ted)Dobry,towhomshewasmarriedfor66years.BornandraisedinBaltimore,shewasthedaughterofthelatePaulandAliceDosh.AftergraduatingfromMountSaintAgnesHighSchool,shebrieflyworkedattheFBIbeforemarryingtheloveofherlifeanddevotingherself asa full timewifeandmother toher fourchildren.Volunteerismwascoretohernature;sheservedasDenMotherinCubScouts,anactivememberoftheParent-TeacherAssociationattheImmaculateConceptionSchoolandCo-ChairoftheParentsClubatCalvertHall.Asalong-timememberandseveral termPresident of theVolunteerAssociationatGreaterBaltimoreMedicalCenter,shelovedprovidingcaretonewbornsandtheirfamilies.Inadditiontoherhusband,sheissurvivedbyhersonsTep,Rob,andSteve,andhiswifeNancy,herdaughterDeeThaxterandherhusbandMichael; her fourgrandchildren;andsevengreat-grandchildren,aswellasextendedfamilyacrosstheUnitedStates.Inlieuofflowers,thosewhowishmaymakememorialcontributionsinPat’snametotheAlzheimer’sAssocia-tionofGreaterBaltimore.

Edward Nick Brezina, W056EdwardNickBrezina,PappaEd,age79of

Farmington,MNdiedonNovember13,2018.HewasbornNovember25,1938inFaribault,MN.EdworkedatFaribaultFoodsfor40yearsuntilheretired.HemarriedhiswifeIoneonMay14,1993.PappaEdenjoyedhis children, grand-childrenandgreat-grandchildren.He loved tobeoutsidemowinglawns,snowblowingsnow,helping Ionepickweeds in theirmany,many

gardens.HealsolovedtogotoTreasureIsland,(alwaysgoingtowinbiganddidalotoftimes).PappaEdlovedtoplayhisaccor-dionandButtonBox,alongwithhiswifeIoneplayingthedrums.HeplayedattheFarmingtonFairandalsoKCHKRadiotoo.Helovedtohelpfamilywheneverhecould.Survivedbyhiswifeof25½

years,Ione;dearsisters,DorothyandMary;lovingchildren,Mike(Lisa),John(Michelle),Steve(Dorinda),Ed(LeAnn),Tom(Barb),JoAnn(Greg),Linda(Rick)andNancy(Alex);manygrandchildren,agreat-grandchild,familyandfriends;alsobyextendedfamilytoo.

Margaret Rose Smore, S433MargaretRose (Kamas)Smore,95,ofUniontown,passed

awayonNovember15,2018.MargaretwasbornonApril1,1923thedaughterofLouisJ.andSophia(Stepanik)Kamas.MargaretgraduatedfromGeorgesTwp.HighSchoolclassof1941.AmemberofSt.JohnstheEvangelistChurch,Christianmothers,theJeffer-sonClub,theWidowsgroup,CatholicDaughtersofAmericaandagreeteronSundays.ShewasanOfficeVolunteeratSt.Johnsformanyyears.ShewasamemberofHappyHelens,theBirthdayGirls,theNationalSlovakSocietyandthefirstCatholicSlovakLa-diesAssociation.ShevolunteeredatMt.St.MacrinaBingogroup.Margaretissurvivedbytwosons:ThomasJ.SmoreandwifeCarolandLawrenceD.SmoreandwifeLaura,fivegrandchildrenandfourgreat-grandchildren,severalnieces,nephewsandcousins.

Irene Konat Delehant, Z356IreneKonatDelehant,96,ofSanFrancisco,

CAdiedNovember28,2018. IrenewasborninOmaha,NEonJuly15,1922toGustKonatandConstanceBernicaKonat. FollowinghergraduationfromCreightonUniversityinOmahawithadegreeinSociology,IrenemarriedJohnWayneDelehantJr.inFebruary1944.IreneandJohn livedmany years inOmaha raising fivechildrenandservingthecommunity.Irenewas

activeintheJuniorLeague,JoslynArtMuseum,OmahaHearingSchool,BerganMercyHospitals’Guilds,AksarbenBallCommitteeamongmanyothers.Inordertobeclosertotheiradultchildrenandtheirfamilies,IreneandJohnmovedtoSanFrancisco,CAin1988.ThereIrenecontinuedtonurturethreegenerationswithabigheart,agenerousspiritandendlessenergy.AffiliationsinSanFrancisco included: Junior League,Garden,Metropolitan andSaintFrancisYachtClubs.Irene’sabilitytolivesuchafulllifewithkindness,strengthandgenerosityisherlegacy.Ireneissurvivedbyherfamily:ConnieSearsofHealdsburg,CA;JohnDelehantIII,wifeSusanSampleofAvilaBeach,CA.;SusanGuheenDesautels,husbandMarcofSanMateo,CA;TrishLassart,husbandJamesofSanFrancisco,CA;DavidDelehant,wifeCarolynKoloskiofCarmichael,CA;ninegrandchildrenandeightgreat-grandchildren.

Thomas S. Holizna, S77ThomasS.Holizna,56,ofFordCity,PAdiedNovember11,

2018.HewasbornOctober26,1962,inKittanningtoThomasR.HoliznaandMarieZahradnikHolizna.Hewasalifelongresidentofthearea.ThomaswasretiredfromATI,Vandergrift,andworkedmostlyattheBagdadplant.HewasamemberoftheformerHolyTrinityChurch.Heenjoyed coin collecting andbaseball cards,huntingandfishing,gardening,andmostofallenjoyedspendingtimewith family andgrandchildren.He is survivedbyhiswife,WendyKlingensmithHolizna,who hemarriedSeptember 12,1980;hissons,ThomasM.Holizna,ofFordCity,andBrianandPatienceHolizna,ofFordCity;eightgrandchildren;andasister,AnnaHutchison,ofFordCity.

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Forthethirteenthconsecutiveyear,officersandmem-bersfromtheDistrictAnnaHurbanofChicagometonSat-urday,April27,2019,foritsJoinHandsDayeventattheEdwardHinesJr.VAHospital.Nineteendistrictmembers,includingdistrictandbranchofficers,spent theafternoonwiththirty-fouroftheonehundredsevenresidentveteransplayingforty-threeveryseriousgamesofbingowherethevetshadthechancetowinsomeofthe$1,000incommis-sarycouponsavailableasprizes.TheDistrictprovided$500towardthecommissarycouponswiththeDistrictBranchescontributinganadditional$500.Tomaketheplayingfieldfair,eachofthevetswhoarrivedtoplaybingoreceivedaninitialgiftof$5incouponsalongwithanFCSLAdrawstringbag.Thebranchesalsodonatedtoiletriesforpacketsthatwillbeputtogethertobepassedouttoalltheresidentsintheunit.Onceagaintheeventwasahugesuccesswiththe

District AnnA HurbAn of cHicAgo Join HAnDs DAy EvEntAn Afternoon of Bingo with the Vets at Hines VA Hospital, Maywood, Illinois

vetstrulyenjoyingtheirvisitwithusandlookingforwardtonextyear’svisit.

TheVAHospitalislocatedinMaywood,IL,andisthelargestoftheChicago-areaVeterans’Hospitals,wellknownforitsmanyprogramsandspecialtiesincludingblindreha-bilitation,spinalcordinjury,neurosurgery,radiationtherapy,cardiovascularsurgery,andservesasaPolytraumaCenterforseverelyinjuredveteranswithskilledmedicalprofession-alswhotreatpatientswithtraumaticbraininjuries.

Asalways,theafternoonwasfilledwithlotsoflaugh-terandfun,andeveryoneinattendancefromtheDistrictagreedthatitwasjustasmallwayofshowingthesevetshowgratefulweallaretothemforthesacrificestheyhavemadetoensureourAmericanfreedom!(Toseeadditionalphotos from thiseventgo to:http://www.fcsla.org/district/chicago/gallery.php)

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The28thSpring Luncheonof theShareFoundationwasheldinAprilattheHallsofSt.GeorgeinSchererville,IN.Ofthe900attendees,over20membersoftheHelenKocanDistrictwereparticipantsinthisannualeventtosup-porttheShareFoundationfoundedin1982.Inthe1970’sFatherDennisBlaneywasinchargeoftheApostolatefortheHandicapped,achurchrelatedservice.Thisexpandedasparentsofother-abledjoinedwithFatherBlaneytofindwaystoprovidehelpandservicestothesefamiliesthroughoutthecommunityandtheirother-abledadults.Today,ShareFoun-dationsolelyexiststomeettheneedsofGod’sother-abledpeopleandprovidethemwiththeSharingMeadows,a185acreresidentialcommunityof15homesandfivevillages.TheVillagers (residents)havevery full lives,adhering todailyworkschedulesthatalternatetheirvocationaltrainingbetweenbirdhouseandbirdfeeder construction, ceramicworkshops,computerlabs,andplantingfruit-bearingtreesand bushes.The residents learn every-day living skills,fostering their independence,while encouraging use oftheirexistingskillstocreatesewing,cookingandcanningproductsthataresoldatthefundraisingevents.TheKathyKelly’sDancingVillagersentertainattheSpringLuncheonas seen in the photographs as others are assisting in selling cookies,baskets,andotherhomemadearticles.Presently,FatherBlaney is a retired priest fromNorthwest IndianawhoisthePresidentoftheBoardoftheShareFoundation,andcanbeseenwithtwomembersattheAprilLuncheon.BishopDonaldJ.HyingoftheDioceseofGaryattendedthisfunctionandstoppedtovisitseveralFCSLAbranchofficers,

Helen Kocan District of Indiana Share With The Share FoundationmembersandNationalDirector,JoannSkvarekBanvichasseenwithhiminthepicture.

TheHelenKocanDistricthasbeensharingtheirtreasurewiththeShareFoundationformanyyearstoassistwiththeirneedsastheyreceivenogovernmentfunding.

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Name ___________________________________________________

Address __________________________________________________

City _____________________________________________________

State ______________________________ Zip Code _____________

Phone __________________________________________________

Email ___________________________________________________

Enclosed find $ _____________ (Money Order)

(Check) for ______ copies of the Cook Book.

The 23rd Edition of Our

SLOVAK-AMERICAN COOK BOOK

No books are sold or delivered C.O.D.

ALL ARE SOLD FOR CASHThe cost of each book is $9.00. A carton of 18 books is $144 ($8.00 per book). Canada residents $11.00 U.S. money order per book. Send only money order or check payable to: First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association, Attention: Cook Book Department, 24950 Chagrin Boulevard, Beachwood, OH 44122.

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BALANCE SHEET AS OF APRIL 30, 2019ASSETS Cash&ShortTermInvestments $ 38,110,304 Bonds 936,581,394 PreferredStock 2,201,328 CommonStock 6,768,297 InvestmentIncomeDue&Accrued 13,474,865 PropertyPlant&Equipment,Net 5,077,180 CertificateLoans&AccruedInterest 2,366,124 OtherAssets 887,561 TOTALASSETS $ 1,005,467,053LIABILITIES LifeReserves $ 299,234,392 AnnuityReserves 577,554,525 DeathClaimsPayable 3,296,965 UnearnedPremiums 448,909 MaturedEndowments 389,355 ProvisionforDividendsPayable 1,400,000 AccumulatedDividends&Interest 4,751,456 AccruedConventionDonations 882,000 ProvisionforFutureConventions 534,137 AssetValuationReserve 8,834,145 InterestMaintenanceReserve 543,140 OtherLiabilities 1,924,553 TOTALLIABILITIES $ 899,793,577 Surplus $ 105,673,476 TOTALLIABILITIESANDSURPLUS $ 1,005,467,053

INCOME STATEMENT For the Four Months Ending April 30, 2019

REVENUE InsurancePremiums $ 1,583,882 AnnuityPremiums 17,083,960 InvestmentIncome 16,716,494 AmortizationofInterestMaintenanceReserve 42,848 RentalIncome 116,518 OtherRevenue 6,130 TOTALREVENUE $ 35,549,833EXPENSE IncreaseinReserves—Life $ 474,392 IncreaseinReserves—Annuity 13,123,107 InsuranceBenefits 3,097,561 AnnuityBenefits 11,377,278 CommissionExpense 494,583 SurrenderBenefits 1,401,962 PostMortemBenefits 572,609 MiscellaneousMemberBenefits 25,923 MaturedEndowments 75,553 DonationExpenses 41,358 ChangeinAccruedConventionDonations 84,000 ConventionExpenses 48,657 BankServiceCharges 41,794 DataProcessingServiceFees 80,012 AccountingFees 60,410 ActuarialFees 119,074 LegalFees 21,154 ConsultingFees 36,958 BranchandDistrictFunding 248,714 FraternalActivities 24,904 OfficialPublications 205,889 ScholarshipAwards 92,332 MiscellaneousEmployeeBenefits 184,553 Fees—Directors 55,183 Salaries—Employees 692,418 Salaries—Officers 176,598 InterestExpense 119,599 TaxExpense 73,958 DepreciationExpense 78,486 UtilityExpense 32,821 PostageandPrinting 153,905 Advertising 29,867 TravelExpense 13,638 InsuranceDepartmentFees 25,108 SalesPromotion 44,583 RentalExpense 116,518 OtherExpense 191,421 TOTALEXPENSE $ 33,736,879

Income (Loss) from Operations $ 1,812,954 DividendstoMembers 500,295 Subtotal Income (Loss) $ 1,312,659 CapitalGains(Loss) (181,049) NET INCOME (Loss) $ 1,131,610

41st Annual Saints Cyril and Methodius Appeal

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Amount$______________

Please make check payable toSlovak Catholic Federation and mail to:

Rev.ThomasA.Nasta NationalFirstVicePresident,SCFSacredHeartCatholicChurch

120JeffersonStreet Swedesburg,PA19405

41ST ANNUAL SAINTS CYRIL AND METHODIUS APPEAL

TheSaintsCyril andMethodiusAppeal is in its 41styearraisingmoneytoassistthePontificalSlovakCollegeofSaintsCyrilandMethodiusinRomewithitsdaytodayoperations.Today, theAppeal reliesupon thegenerosityof individualdonors inaddition tocollections takenup inpersonalparishesofSlovakancestry.

As of July 20, $25,149.73 has been received from 149 do-nors.OnbehalfofthePontificalCollege,thankyouforyourcontinuedgenerosityandsupport.

Anyonewhowishestocontributetothe2019AppealbutdidnotreceiveasolicitationletterinJanuaryisaskedtofillouttheinformationintheboxatthebottomofthisarticleandmailingitalongwithyourcheckpayabletotheSlovakCatholicFederationtotheaddressprovided.Donationsinanyamountaredeeplyappreciatedandareacknowledged.GiftsreceivedafterNovember30,2019willbecreditedto-wardthe2020Appeal.Thankyouagainforyourgoodnessandgenerosity.

The Slovak Catholic Federation was founded in 1911 by Rev. Joseph Murgas, founding Pastor of Sacred Heart of Jesus Slovak Church, Wilkes-Barre, PA. The Federation brings together under one banner both individuals of Slovak heritage as well as Catholic Slovak Fraternal Organizations for cultural, religious and educational needs. Serving as Moderator is the Right Reverend Gary Hoover, O.S.B., Ab-bot of St. Andrew Svorad Abbey, Cleveland, OH. National President is Reverend Andrew S. Hvozdovic, V.F., Supreme Chaplain of the Slovak Catholic Sokol and Pastor of Epipha-ny Parish, Sayre, PA. Reverend Thomas A. Nasta, National Chaplain of the First Catholic Slovak Union and Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, Swedesburg, PA, serves as First Vice President of the Federation and is the Appeal Coordinator.

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CAULIFLOWER SALAD1headcauliflower,trimmed andcutintobite-sizeflorets1cupmayonnaise1tablespoonmustard1teaspoonsaltgroundblackpeppertotaste4hardboiledeggs,chopped1onion,chopped1cupfrozengreenpeas,thawed¼cupdillpickles,chopped6slicescrisplycookedbacon,crumbled

Inalargebowlwhisktogetherthemay-onnaise,mustard,salt,andpepper.Addthecauliflower,eggs,onion,peas,dillpickles,andbacontothedressingandstiruntilwellcoated.Cover and refrigerate for 1 hourbeforeserving.

BACON RANCH PASTA SALAD

1(12ounce)packageuncooked tri-colorrotinipasta10slicesbacon1cupmayonnaise3tablespoonsdryranchsaladdressingmix¼teaspoongarlicpowder½teaspoongarlicpepper½cupmilk,orasneeded1largetomato,chopped1(4.25ounce)canslicedblackolives1cupshreddedsharpCheddarcheese

Bringalargepotoflightlysaltedwatertoaboil;cookrotiniaccordingtodirectionsonpackage.

Placebacon inaskilletovermedium-high heat and cook until evenly brown.Drainandchop.

Inalargebowl,mixmayonnaise,ranchdressingmix,garlicpowder,andgarlicpep-per.Stir inmilkuntilsmooth.Placerotini,bacon,tomato,blackolivesandcheeseinbowlandtosstocoatwithdressing.Cover

andchillatleast1hourintherefrigerator.Tosswithadditionalmilkifthesaladseemsalittledry.

GRILLED MUSHROOM SWISS BURGERS

1½poundsleangroundbeef½teaspoonseasonedmeattenderizersalt and pepper to taste2 teaspoons butter2(4ounce)cansslicedmushrooms, drained2 tablespoons soy sauce4slicesSwisscheese6hamburgerbuns

Prepareagrillformediumheat.Lightlyoilthegrate.Dividethegroundbeefinto6patties.Seasonwithmeattenderizer,saltandpepper.Setaside.

Meltthebutterinaskilletovermediumheat.Addthemushroomsandsoysauce;cookandstiruntilbrowned.Setasideandkeepwarm.

Grillthepattiesforabout6minutesperside, or until cooked through.Divide themushroommixture evenly amongst theburgersand topeachonewithasliceofSwisscheese.Cover thegrill forabout1minutetoallowthecheesetomelt.Removefromthegrillandserveonhamburgerbuns.

GRILLED HAWAIIANS3tablespoonsbutterormargarine,softened8slicesbread4slicesSwisscheese8slicesthinlyslicedcookedham1(8ounce)cancrushedpineapple, drainedwell

Heat a large skillet overmedium-highheat.Spreadbutterontoonesideofeachsliceofbread.Placeupto4oftheslicesofbread,buttersidedownintheskillet.Topeachpiecewithonesliceofcheese, twoslicesofham,andabout2tablespoonsofthe crushed pineapple. Place remainingslicesofbreadontopwiththebuttersideup.Whenthebottomofthesandwichisgoldenbrown, flip sandwiches, and cook untilbrownedontheotherside,about1minute.Repeatstepswithremainingingredientsifallfoursandwichesdonotfitinyourskillet.

FRESH CORN AND ZUCCHINI SAUTE

¼ cup butter½smallwhiteonion,finelydiced3smallzucchinis,diced3earscorn,husksandsilkremovedsea salt to tastefreshlygroundblackpeppertotaste

Heatbutterinaskilletovermediumheat,stirringoccasionally,until lightlybrowned,1to2minutes.Cookandstironioninthemelted butter until translucent, about 5minutes.Cutkernelsfromtheearsofcorn.

Addzucchiniandcorn;cookandstiruntilzucchiniistender,about8minutes.Seasonwithseasaltandpepper.

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIE ICE CREAM CAKE

1(18ounce)packagesmallchocolate chipcookies¼ cup margarine, melted1cuphotfudgetopping2quartsvanillaicecream1cupwhippedcream12cherries

Crush half the cookies (about 20) tomakecrumbs.Combinecrumbswithmeltedmargarineandpress intothebottomofa9-inchspringformpanorpieplate.Standremaining cookies around edge of pan.Spread¾ cup fudge topping over crust.Freeze15minutes.

Meanwhile,soften1quartoficecreaminmicrowaveoroncountertop.Aftercrusthaschilled,spreadsoftenedicecreamoverfudgelayer.Freeze30minutes.

Scoopremainingquartoficecreamintoballsandarrangeover spread icecreamlayer.Freezeuntilfirm,4hoursorovernight.Toserve,garnishwithremainderoffudgetopping,whippedcreamandcherries.

BLUEBERRY ZUCCHINI BREAD

3eggs,lightlybeaten1cupvegetableoil3teaspoonsvanillaextract2¼cupswhitesugar2 cups shredded zucchini3cupsall-purposeflour1teaspoonsalt1teaspoonbakingpowder¼teaspoonbakingsoda1tablespoongroundcinnamon1pintfreshblueberries

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightlygrease4mini-loafpans.

Inalargebowl,beattogethertheeggs,oil,vanilla,andsugar.Foldinthezucchini.Beatintheflour,salt,bakingpowder,bak-ing soda, and cinnamon.Gently fold intheblueberries.Transfer to thepreparedmini-loafpans.

Bake50minutesinthepreheatedoven,oruntilaknife inserted in thecenterofaloafcomesoutclean.Cool20minutes inpans,thenturnoutontowirerackstocoolcompletely.

STRAWBERRY FRUIT DIP1 (8 ounce) package strawberry-flavoredcream cheese1(7ounce)jarmarshmallowcreme

Inamediumbowl,mixthestrawberry-fla-voredcreamcheeseandmarshmallowcremeuntilwellblended.Chillintherefrigeratorap-proximately1hourbeforeserving.Bestwithapples,grapes,strawberriesorpineapple.

Late Summer Treats

9/19

PERIODICAL

The FCSLA Mission StatementWe provide financial security to our members

while embracing our Catholic values and Slavic traditions.

The FCSLA Vision is to:Be a Premier Fraternal Benefit Society

that offers quality financial products and benefits.