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Fraternally Yours,ŽENSKÁ JEDNOTA®

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In the Spin CycleAn old story tells of a little boy who went into a grocery store and

asked for extra strength laundry detergent. As the clerk was finding it, he asked the boy what he wanted to use it for. He said he wanted to give his pet rat a bath.

The clerk replied, “Well, I think that this detergent is a bit strong for a rat. I’m not sure that I would use it.”

The child said that he believed it would be all right and the grocer added, “Just be careful. This is awfully strong detergent.”

About a week later, the boy came back. When asked by the grocer how his rat was, he said, “Well, he just sort of walks around in a daze.”

“I’m sorry to hear that,” sympathized the clerk. “But I did tell you that the detergent was probably too strong.”

“Oh, I really don’t think it was the detergent,” the boy replied. “I believe it was the spin cycle that did it.”

Do you ever feel as if you have been through the spin cycle? Maybe even hung out to dry? Living through pain and suffering is like going through the spin cycle. Often our pain is physical, the result of illness or injury.

But more often we suffer from emotional pain like loss, fear, worry, rejection, loneliness, guilt or depression. In either case, sometimes we feel as if we have been through the spin cycle.

We sometimes long for a world with no pain, no problems, no ob-stacles, no disappointments, no hurts, no handicaps, no troubles. We wish our bodies might always run like fine-tuned machines – no permanent breakdowns, no serious illness – purring along forever, or at least until they quickly and painlessly cease to function altogether (and, of course, at the time of our choosing). We might crave a world where loss is unknown, loneliness unheard of and all things unpleasant somehow banished.

But the truth is, we live in a world with pain. And we all experience our share. We can run, but we can’t hide from suffering. It will always find us. And should we even try to run from it? For as much as we hate going through tough times – the spin cycles of life – even hardships help us to grow. It’s amazing, but our most difficult times can serve this valu-able purpose.

Helen Keller, without sight or hearing, suffered her share of pain. But after many years of anger and hostility toward her “solitary confinement,” she was eventually able to say, “I thank God for my handicaps. For through them, I have found myself, my work and my God.”

DearFriends,Idon’tknowifyoucangivethanksforyoursufferings,butthismonth

can you try to accept them as the indispensable teachers they are? Can youembracetroubleasanecessary(albeitunwelcome)partoflife?

Thespincyclesweinevitablygothrougharenottheproblem;gettingstuckinthemistherealproblem.Findyourwaythroughandyoujustmaycomeoutstrongerthanever.

UntilNextMonth, Warmly, Carolyn

AdaptedfromanarticlebySteveGoodier–http://www.LifeSupportSystem.com

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

Dear Sisters and Brothers,Originally there were three sets of

Mysteries of the Rosary: the Joyful Mys-teries, the Sorrowful Mysteries and the Glorious Mysteries. In Pope John Paul II’s Apostolic Letter of October, 2002, entitled Rosarium Virginis Mariae, he introduced the five Mysteries of Light or Luminous Mysteries. Last month we concluded the Joyful Mysteries which covered the time period beginning with the Annunciation, that Mary had been chosen to be the mother of the Messiah. The Joyful Mysteries ended with the finding of Jesus in the Temple at twelve years of age. Remember that after the finding of Jesus in the Temple there is a period of eighteen years before the gospels once again continue with the life of Jesus. As such the Luminous Myster-ies focus on the public ministry of Jesus which began when Jesus was 30 years old. They illustrate some amazing and miraculous events in Christ’s life. The Luminous Mysteries shed “light” on who Jesus was and that he was indeed “The Light of the World.”

The first Luminous Mystery is Je-sus’ Baptism in the River Jordan which marked the beginning of Christ’s public

life. The spiritual fruit of this Mystery is Openness to the Holy Spirit, the Healer. This first Luminous Mystery also re-minds us to live our baptism promises and to be grateful for the gift of faith. This event in Jesus’ life is described in the gospels of Matthew, Mark and Luke.

Before his baptism in the Jordan, Je-sus led a normal life as any other young man. His divinity was not on public display. It would be at his baptism that Jesus was revealed to be the “Son of the Father” and one of the Trinity. We know John the Baptist was the son of Elizabeth, cousin of Mary. The special relationship between John and Jesus had begun at the Visitation when Mary came to visit Elizabeth while both wom-en were pregnant. John was meant to be God’s appointed messenger whom God used to preach and prepare the way for Jesus’ future work. The Holy Spirit raised up John to bring out among the Jews those who longed for the gospel of the kingdom of heaven and who looked forward to the arrival of the Savior. John had been traveling around, prophecizing to the people throughout the regions of Jerusalem and Judea. He called people to prepare for the Messiah’s coming and to repent and be baptized.

Jesus had no sin. He did not need to be baptized. But the act of baptism was part of Christ’s mission in coming to earth. At the same time Jesus was endorsing John the Baptist’s ministry of baptism. When Jesus came to the Jordan, he joined the line of others seek-ing baptism. John recognized Jesus as the Lamb of God. He felt unworthy and reluctant to baptize Jesus, telling him that it was he that needed to be baptized by Jesus, not the other way around! John consented to do so only when Christ assured him that this baptism was neces-sary to do the will of God.

As Jesus came out of the water, the heavens opened up and the Holy Spirit descended upon him in the form of a dove. A voice from above said, “This is my beloved Son, with whom I am well pleased” (Mt 3:17). The doctrine of the Trinity was expressed at that very mo-ment when God the Father spoke from heaven, God the Son was baptized, and God the Holy Spirit descended on Jesus like a dove. Afterwards Jesus would go into the desert for forty days, to fast and pray in preparation to begin his ministry. His first miracle would take place in Cana, which is next month’s Mystery.

National President Cynthia Maleski presents a check awarded by the Donations Committee at the Quadrennial Conven-tion to Mr. Thomas Ivanec, President of Lucina. Young performers and members of FCSLA Cleveland District are present.

FIRST LUMINOUS MYSTERY: THE BAPTISM OF JESUS IN THE RIVER JORDAN

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Message from our National PresidentCYNTHIA M. MALESKI

Greetingstoallfellowmem-bersandfriends!

We are quicklymovingintoSeptember 2020as allofuscontinuetoconfrontandlivewiththeevolvingnatureof theCOVID-19pandemic.Thehealthandwellbeingofour members, employees, producers and friends areof utmost importance to usasweall strive to fulfill our

personalmissioninourworld.September is LIFE INSURANCEAWARE-

NESSMONTH!Duetothepandemic,thisaware-nessbecomesevenmoreimportantandweneedtotalktoeveryoneaboutlifeinsuranceNOW.Wehavecomefaceto facewith thereality that theunexpectedcanhappentoanyofusatanytime.Nationally, only 54percent of households havelifeinsurance.Fortyfourpercentofpeoplebelievetheywouldstruggletopaylivingexpenseswithinsixmonthsofaprimarywageearner’sdeath.*

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FCSLA Honors Saint Annfor Her Special Feast Day

July 24, 2020

National President Cynthia Maleski presented a wreath today honoring our patron, Saint Ann. Saint Ann has been the Patron Saint of First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association since 1892. The wreath was presented on behalf of all living and deceased members of First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association and was placed at the restored statue of her image in the recently renovated courtyard on our home office grounds. National President Cynthia Maleski led a small gathering including officers Kim Graham, National Secretary and Stephen Hudak, National Treasurer and several employees in reciting a special prayer to Saint Ann. The wreath presentation was done in accordance with CDC guidelines and Ohio advisories and orders during this COVID 19 pandemic.

Tradition has it that Saint Ann and Saint Joachim were married for 20 years, but didn’t have any children. They prayed to God for a child and promised that if He granted their wish, they would dedicate this child to God.

According to age old traditions, while Saint Joachim was living with shepherds, an angel came to him and promised, “Your wife will bear a daughter and you will call her Mary. She will be filled with the Holy Spirit from her mother’s womb.” An angel also appeared to Saint Ann at the same time and related the same happy news to her.

Saint Ann and Saint Joachim’s trust in God gave them the strength and perseverance necessary to be model parents and grandparents. Their lives are an example for all of us.

The feast day of Saint Ann and Saint Joachim is July 26. It has been traditionally held that Saint Ann is the patron saint of expectant mothers, mothers, housewives and coal miners; Saint Joachim is the patron saint of fathers and grandfathers.

Excerpt from the website of Saint Ann’s Shrine, Congregation of the Blessed Sacrament, Cleveland, OHImage: Education of the Virgin by Charles-Antoine Coypel, c1735-37, Speed Art Museum, Louisville, KY

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The Time is NOW! Life Insurance –It’s On My List . . Eventually

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Noonereallywantstothinkaboutlifeinsurance.Butifsomeonedependsonyoufinancially,it’satopicyoucan’tavoid.Intheeventofatragedy,lifeinsuranceproceedscan:

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needs.Oneproductinparticularisveryattractive.Single Premium Whole Life (ICC12-SPWL0412)canbeissueduptoage90withaminimumdeathbenefitofonly$5,000!

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Notonlyisthepolicyfullypaidupwiththeonepaymentitalsogainscashvaluequickly.Dependingonyourage,genderandhealthyoucouldseetheamountofcashvalueequalorevenexceedtheamountofpremiumyoupaidinjustafewyears.Thiscanhelpyoubuildacashvaluethatisaccessibleifneededwhilealsoprovidinglifeinsurancecoverage.

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PRAYER TO SAINT ANNO glorious Saint Ann,

you are filled with compassionfor those who invoke you,

and with love for those who suffer.Heavily burdened with the weight of my troubles,

I cast myself at your feet and humbly beg of you

to take the present intention,which I recommend to you in your special care.

Please recommend it to your daughter,the Blessed Virgin Mary,

and place it before the throne of Jesus,so that He may bring it to a happy issue.

Continue to intercede for meuntil my request is granted.

But above all obtain for me the grace one day to see my God, face to face,

and with you and Mary and all the saintsto praise and bless him for all eternity. Amen.

Our Father; Hail Mary; Glory be.

Saint Ann, help me now and at the hour of my death!

Good Saint Ann, intercede for me!

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During the 2019 FCSLAConvention inTampa, FL,variousmembersandfriendsof theHelenKocanDistrictofLakeCounty,INandJoliet,ILwereawardeddonationsbasedontheirindividualrequestssubmittedtotheConven-tionDonationCommittee.The first recipient to completethepurchaseandinstallationoftheirprojectawardedwasCampLawrencelocatedinValparaiso,IN.Afterseeingcurrentsignagein2018ofCamp Lawrence, JoannSkvarekBanvich told theMostRev.DonaldJ.HyingtheBishopoftheDioceseofGarythatitamazedherthat thesewere theexactsamesignsthatwerethereinthe1960swhenshespentaweekatcamp.Upondecid-

ingon13newcustomengravedstoneswiththeentrancetobea largeboulder, theproposalwithanagreement toacknowledgethedonorontheselectedsignagealongwithrequired request anddocumentationwas sent toBeach-wood,OH.ThisprojectwascompletedbytheDiocesanandCampStaffandinstalledinearly2020priortotheCOVIDshutdowninIndiana.

Recipients of variousawards received their donationchecksthatwerepresentedbyJoannSkvarekBanvichandotherBranchOfficersduringDecember2019andJanuary2020andcanbeseeninphotosonthispage.OtherawardswerereceivedthroughouttheDistrictbuttherecipientswerenotavailableforphotos.

AlloftherecipientswereverythankfultotheFCSLAfortheirgenerosityduringthe2019convention.

First Project from Convention Donation Completed in Indiana

L-R: Betty Ortiz, S452; Rev. Kevin Scalf, C.PP.S (Director of Mission Effectiveness); Ester Diaz (Director of Institutional Advancement); Dr. Amy McCormack (Calumet College of Saint Joseph President); Joann Skvarek Banvich, National Director; Agnes Chervenak, S409.

Branch S81 officers – L-R: Nancy Dunn, Annette Markovich, Becky Coleman, Rev. Mark Peres (St. John the Baptist Church Pastor), Judy Vrhin, and National Director, Joann Skvarek Banvich.

CAMP LAWRENCE – L-R: Michael Wick (Chief of Staff of the Diocese of Gary); Joann Skvarek Banvich; Judy Holicky (S452 member and staff); Kathy Tomasek (CFO).

ANDREAN HIGH SCHOOL – L-R: Liz Metz (staff); Kathy Yu-rechko (S289 member and staff); Jaycob Knazur (Principal); Joann Skvarek Banvich; Agnes Chervenak, S409.

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Jr. Branch 483 Members Brighten the Day for Nursing Home ResidentsForEaster,Jr.Branch483boughtanddeliveredahuge

shipmentofflowersfromTraderJoestoLightofHeartsVilla(thenursinghomewhere theClevelandDistricthas theirmeetings).WhileatTraderJoes,theyaskedwhatthebranchwasdoingwithalloftheflowers.Thebranchsharedtheywerebringingthemtoanursinghome.TraderJoe’sstafftoldthemthatiftheyweregoingtothenursinghomeagainatalaterdate,thebranchwaswelcometocomeandpickuptheiroldflowersthattheycannolongersell(becausetheyarenotperfect)totaketothenursinghome. SothenextweekKarenVisocan,secretaryS522,andherdaughterMeghan,J483,wentbackandtookanotherthreelargebinsofflowerstothenursinghome.ThisthenturnedintoaweeklyprojectwhereMeghanvisitedallofthenursinghomesclosetothem(LightofHeartsVilla,AnnaMaria,ArdenCourts,Hamlet)andtookturnsbringingthembinsfullofflowerstocheerupthestaffandresidents.Thenshestartedgettingotherkidsintheneighborhoodtohelpherwriteletterstotheresidentstodropoffwiththeflowers.ShealsowenttotheDollarStoreand Jr.Branch483bought crosswordpuzzle booksandwordfindbookstobringaswell.

Meghan hasbeen doing this since Easter andwill keep doing itas longasTraderJoe’s gives theBranch their left-over flowers. Sr.Branch 522 alsogaveLightofHeartsVillaamonetarydonationtohelptheresidentsduringthepandemic.

ClarificationOnpage10oftheAugustissue,PaulaDalpiaz's

titlewasstatedasInsuranceManagerintheScholar-shipAwardsarticle.HercorrecttitleisInsuranceMan-ager&ITCoordinator.

AnnaMaeBaker(Branch184)madeherfirstHolyCommunionatOurLadyofConsolationinMerrillville,IN,onSaturday,July11.AnnaMaeandherbrotherPaulalsoreceivedhighawardsfromtheBoyScoutsofAmericaforReligiousparticipation.Theyarebothaltarserversandareactiveintheirparishandcommunity.

First Holy Communion

Celebrates 101st Birthday

AnnaRabatin(Sr.Branch84,Philadelphia,PA)cele-bratedanothermilestoneinherlifeonJune20,2020,her101stbirthday,surroundedbyherchildren,grandchildren,andgreat-grandchildren.

Throughoutherlonglife,AnnahassharedmanySlovaktraditionswithherfamily.Herfamilyisblessedandcontinuestoenjoylisteningtoherlifestoriesoftimesgoneby.WewishAnnapeace,love,andjoyandmayGodkeepherclosetoHimandhisMotherinthecomingdays.

(Heaven received another angel when Anna passed away on July 7, 2020 – may she rest in peace.)

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ESSENTIAL WORKERSFrank and Janet Berkemeier, S456 submitted this story to highlight their essential workers

and how they adapted to life under COVID 19 restrictions.

Our eldest daughterMonica Berkemeier Del-Medico is our EssentialEmployeeandFamilyHero!SheisacertifiedPhysicianAssistantandhasworkedforanurgentcarecenterinLansingand its surround-ing cities for almost fouryears.MonicaandhusbandNick both received theirformal education at tworivalschoolsinOhio,(Day-tonandMiami)butendedup here in Michigan forMonica’swork.NickstartedArdenRecruitingandcouldwork fromhome,butalsoworks for the MichiganChamberofCommerce.MonicaandNick(DelMedico)weremarriedin2017andwereblessedwiththeirfirstchild,(oursecondgrandchild),FrancescaGrace,inNovember2019.

AfterMonica’s briefpregnancy leave,Francescawasdrivento daycare at age 3months so Monicacould continue fulltime as a Physician Ass is tan t . For tu -nately, their daycare stayed open for es-sential employees.Thedaycarestaffwasnot only required totaketheirtemperaturebeforeeachworkday,buttheyworeamaskthe entire day, and

routinelysanitizedtheirhandsandtoys.TheriskofMonicaorthebabybringinghomeCovid-19tothefamilyalwaysexisted, but by the grace ofGod, their family remainedhealthyandvirusfree.

Ittookseveralmonthsforustovisiteachothereventhoughwelivedonly45minutesaway.WhileMonicawasworking12hourshifts,shequarantinedsoasnot toriskbeingnearmymomatage89.OnafewofMonica’sdaysoff,shescheduledZoomfacetimeforourfamilywhowasspreadoutacrossseveral citiesandstates.Monicasawalmost tenCovid-19patientsduring this timeperiodwithsomeneedinghospitalization.ScreeningthepatientsforthevirusandsendingthemtotheERwasthemostrewardingpartofherjobduringthisstressfultime.Monicahadtosuitupifthepatientpresentedatemperatureorsymptomsofthevirus.WhensheworkedonweekendsNickhelddown

thefortandtookcareofFrancesca,now7monthsold.WearereallyproudwecanclaimwehadsuchadedicatedEs-sentialWorker inour family!CongratulationsMonica!Weloveyouandaresoproudofyou!

In addition, for severalmonthswe did not see ourdaughterGretchen,MechanicalEngineerforCMSEnergy,whowasworkingfromherapartmentinGrandRapids,dur-ingthispandemic.Inherfreetime,shewaslearningsomewoodworkingtechniquesandhascreatedseveralpigcuttingboardsatherboyfriend’swoodshop,andstayingintouchbyZoom.

Myfamilyalwaysremindedmetominimizemytripstothegrocerystores,wearamaskinpublic,andnottobringgermshometomy89yearoldmother.Myhusband,Frank,afarmerduringhisretirement,travelstwo25mileroundtripsadaytoourfarminRivesJunction,tofeedandwaterourgoatsandcattle,andrepairfarmequipment.Sevencalveswereborn,andnowFrankandtheworkersareinhayingseason.FrankalsochangesthesignatSt.MaryStaroftheSeaChurchandlearnedtouseZoomforhisBoardmeet-ingsforMadonnaUniversityasatrustee,andforBirthlineasLegalCounsel.

Last, but not least, our daughterAndreawould havebeenanother oneof ourEssentialEmployeesasanM3studentattheUniversityofMichigan.BecausetheCovid-19positivepatientswereescalating,theM1,M2andM3medstudentswereremovedfromtheirclinicaldutiestoreducetheir exposure to thevirusand to conserve thepersonalprotectiveequipment.Andrea,workedfromthehomefrontbyprovidingtele-healthvisitsforthestudentrunfreeclinic,served remotely on the hospital’s ethics consult service,and researchedwith a faculty psychiatrist on the ethicalprovisionofhealthcareforprisoners.TheM4studentswererequiredtoworkatthe“U”andrelievestaffwhoeithergotsickorburnedout.WefeelthiswasahugeblessingthatAndreawasnotdirectlyexposedtothevirusinthehospitalbecausesheandherhusbandBen,aPhDstudent,wereexpecting their first child early June.Andrea’s scheduledbabyshowerevolvedintoaZoomShower.Fortheguestswhowonthebabygames,wemadedonationstocharitableorganizationslikeAlternatives(ofKalamazoo),Birthline(ofJackson),andArborWomenofAnnArbor.Andrea isourfamily’sunsungheroinhealthcare.Sheprovedbeingarealtrooperbygivingbirthtoherfirstchildduringthispandemic(ourthirdgrandchild),LouiseMagdalenaBrelje,onJune12,2020at4:30a.m.OnlyBen,herhusband,andoneotheradultwereallowedinthehospitalroom.IfinallysawAndrea,BenandbabyLouisethreedayslaterwhenshereturnedtotheirapartment.Andreahasaboutamonthtorecuperatebeforeshestartsanotherrotation.WejustheardfromourBishopBoyeathatatSt.MaryStudentParishinAnnArbor,BenwillfinallycomeintotheChurchthisSaturday,July11,andlittleLouisewillbebaptizedoutdoorsinthecourtyardfollowedbyapicnicintheparktocelebratewiththeentirefamily–bothmomentousoccasions!

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FCSLA 2020 Photo Contest Contest Eligibility: • Open to all FCSLA members age 18 and older • Photos must have been taken between January 1, 2019 and November 12, 2020 Entry Deadline: • Entries must be received by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020 • Mailed entries only, no emails: FCSLA Fraternal Department

24950 Chagrin Blvd Beachwood, OH 44122

Contest Rules and Information: • The photo must be taken by the member entering it. • Limit of ONE entry per member. • No professional or studio photos will be considered. This is an amateur photography contest. • Photo may be in color or black & white. • Photo must be 4x6, unmounted, no digitally enhanced photos permitted. • Photo must be on photo paper. • Photo must be accompanied by a completed entry form (below). • Previously winning photos are not eligible. • Do not write on the front or back of the photo. • Entries will be judged on artistic expression, creativity, and quality of the image by a panel of non-FCSLA affiliated

judges. The judges’ decision is final. • Winners will be notified via a letter through the USPS. • Questions? Email fraternal@fcsla.com or 800-464-4642 x1051

Categories Category Prizes Critters My Backyard Skylines Holiday Still Life

Winning photographs will be published in Fraternally Yours, on fcsla.org, and on the FCSLA Facebook page!

All entrants will be acknowledged in Fraternally Yours.

FCSLA 2020 PHOTO CONTEST Entry must be received by FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2020

PLEASE PRINT

Name ___________________________________________________ Branch # ___________________ Complete Mailing Address _______________________________________________________________ E-mail _________________________________________ Phone ______________________________

PHOTO CATEGORY (check one):

Critters Holiday My Backyard Still Life Skylines

When taken _____________________ Where taken _______________________________________

1st Place $75.00 Gift Card 2nd Place $50.00 Gift Card 3rd Place $25.00 Gift Card

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Pandemic Breathes NEW LIFE in Michigan Sr. Branch 456 & Jr. Branch 368A Birth • A Conversion • A Baptism • A 35th Anniversary!

AndreaBerkemeierBreljewasendingher third yearofmedicalschoolattheUniversityofMichiganduringthepandemicwhilegivingbirthtoLouiseMagdalenaonJune12,2020.

Onemonth later, July 11, 2020, after a long, patientwait,Andrea’shusbandBenBrelje,cameintotheCatholicChurchataprivateceremonyinsideSt.MaryStudentPar-ishinAnnArbor,MI.

Thefollowingday,July12,2020,Fr.JoebaptizedLouiseMagdalenaoutsideinthecourtyardofSt.MaryStudentPar-ishinAnnArborwhilethegroupof25includingimmediatefamilywithGodparentsandConfirmationsponsorwatchedtheceremonyallwearingtheirmasks!

AcateredIndian/SyriancelebratoryluncheonandDan-ishcakewasservedatthepavilionallinwalkingdistanceofAndrea/Ben’sapartment.AgreatturnoutofFCSLAmembersofbothS-456andJ-368with thenewlybaptizedLouiseMagdelenaBreljebeingournewestandyoungestmember!

Thenextday,Monday,July13,2020wasthe35thwed-dinganniversaryofFrankandJanetGaydosBerkemeier,theproudgrandparentsofLouiseMagdalena.WetoldBenthatwewerestillabletocelebratetheTriduum.

StephenZachlin(BranchS009)hasearnedhisEagleScoutRankfromtheBoyScoutsofAmerica.TheEagleisthehighesthonorinscouting,andonly4%ofscoutsattainit.ToachieveEagleScoutRank, Stephen had to earn aminimumof21meritbadges(heearned26)andplanandcompleteaserviceprojecthelpingthecom-munityinsomeway.

HisprojectentailedrenovatingthebaseballfieldbehindOurLadyof PeaceChurch inCleveland,OH.Hehopedlocalchildrenmightenjoyit,anditwouldincreasethenumberofwaysparish-ionerscouldconnectatevents.Heplannedtheamountofdirtneededtohaulin,andthenumberofman-hoursneededtodigupgrassandfilleverythingin.HistroopandfamilyworkedforanentiredaylastSeptember,andStephendedi-catedthefieldafewweekslater.Hehopesthechildrenofhiscommunityandfellowparishionerswillhavefunwithitforyearstocome.

Stephen at the World Scout Jamboree in 2019.

Zachlin Earns Eagle Scout Rank

Prayer to Our Mother of Sorrows

Our mother of sorrows, with strength from above you stood by the cross, sharing in the sufferings of Jesus, and with tender care you bore Him in your arms, mourning and weeping.

We praise you for your faith, which accepted the life God planned for you. We praise you for your hope, which trusted that God would do great things in you.

We praise you for your love in bearing with Jesus the sorrows of His passion. Holy Mary, may we follow your example, and stand by all your children who need comfort and love.

Mother of God, stand by us in our trials and care for us in our many needs. Pray for us now and at the hour of our death.

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MATCHING FUNDS ACTIVITIES

Branch W137Benefit Golf Outing Benefit

On Sunday, June7th, 2020,BranchW137partici pated in a matching fundsGolfOutingtoben-efit St. LudmilaCatholicChurch,CedarRapids,IA.

Branchmembersso-licited hole sponsors, ad-vertisedtheeventbyemailto members, met withparish organizers, baked45 dozen kolaches as athankyoutoholesponsorsandgolfedintheouting.DuetoCovid-19restrictions,therecouldbenogroupphotosorgatherings.

Branch W137 members assist in kolach baking.

Branch W137 members Beth, Rick, Matt and Amanda Samek wait to tee off on Hole #1.

FCSLA W137 sign welcomes golfers to the St. Ludmila Golf Outing.

Jr. Branch 14Christmas Gift-Giving Program

InDecember2019,Jr.Branch14,Cleveland,OH,to-getherwithSt.LeotheGreatParishsponsoredasuccess-fulmatchingfundsactivity.Parishionersandotherbranchmembersdonatedmorethan500giftsand$2,240tothe“AdoptaChildforChristmas”gift-givingprogramforneedyClevelandareachildren.GiftrecipientsincludedchildrenatSt.AloysiusSchool,MalachiCenterandMaggie’sPlace.JuniorbranchmemberswouldliketothanktheFCSLAforthe$600matching fundscontribution.Abig "ThankYou"also fromJeanneSabol, programcoordinator, and JohnSabol,both fromSr.Branch141,grandparentsofall theSabolchildreninphotosbelow.

Jr. Branch 14 members, left to right: Brady Mullen, Andrew Sabol and Jackson Mullen packed a truck with gifts for St. Aloysius School.

Sammy and Evan Sabol (Jr. Branch 14) help load a car for Malachi Center families.

Volunteers gather with Jeanne and John Sabol, son David Sabol and granddaughters Louisa and Emily Sabol (Jr. Branch 14), all centered in picture.

Branch W033Breakfast and Raffle

BranchW033,Spillville,IAheldtheirMatchingFundsBreakfastandRaffle,Sunday,March1,2020atSt.Wenc-eslausSchoolHallfrom8:30a.m.to12:30p.m.with151in attendance.Sausage, scrambled eggswith toppings,toast, regularandcinnamon, rolls, coffee, tea, juice,andmilkwereserved.

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Taking care of the raffle, L-R: Aaron Maldonado and Mark Balik. Buying tickets is Wanda Cole.

Taking tickets and helping with the raffle are L-R: Jenae Kuen-nen, Alayna Kuennen, and Shayla Kuennen, members of Branch W033.

Janice Klimesh making toast for the breakfast.

Serving cinnamon rolls, orange juice, and milk are Lori Shatek (standing) and Kristy Tlusty (sitting).

Enjoying their breakfast are L-R: Two brothers, Rev. Donald Hawes and Monsig-nor Cletus Hawes. Rev. Donald Hawes, took care of ministering to St. Wenc-eslaus Church in Spillville, IA and St. Aloysius Church, Calmar, IA from 1997 until 2015. Monsignor Cletus Hawes had St. Francis De-Sales Church in Ossian, IA.

L-R: Roger Shatek, Kurt Klimesh, and Tom Novak, ready to dish out sausage and scrambled eggs.

Branch W033 Treasurer Rita Fjelstul presenting a check during the Matching Funds Breakfast, for $1,000 to South Winneshiek 1st Responders Joe Ward and Alvin Herold for a Lucas Chest Compression Machine. The branch thanks them and all who serve in an way as essential workers and volunteers for their service, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Everyoneenjoyedthefoodandfraternalfun.Theraffleincludedgiftcertificates,homemademaplesyrup,kolachesby thedozen,ahomemade lapquilt, fish-fry tickets,birdseedandmore.Winnersenjoyedtakinghometheirprizes.

W137heldtheirannualbikerideforallages.HotweatherandCOVIDkeptournumberslowerthanusu-al.Everyoneenjoyedlunchwhethertheyrodeornot.

Branch W137 Holds Annual Bike Ride

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Dorothy Wagner, S156Dorothy(Joseph)Wagner,91,passedaway

onNovember11,2019.ShewasbornonSep-tember30,1928,daughterofthelateAndrewandMartha(Hovan)Joseph.Shewasa1946graduate of StruthersHigh School. DorothywasveryproudofherSlovakStruthersroots.Shecouldstillspeak,prayandlovedsinginginSlovak.ShewasamemberofChristourSaviorParish,HolyTrinityChurch.Dorothywasavery

devotedCatholic.ShewasaveryintricatepartoftheHolyTrinityfamily.ShewasPresidentformanyyearsoftheHolyTrinityInfantJesusofPragueGuild,herdevotionwasstrongandsheledtheweeklyNovenasevenwhenitwasjustheralone.SheprayedtheRosarydailyandleaditeverydayinMayandOctoberattheLadyofFatimaShrine,rainorshine,tillshecouldnomore.ShewasactiveintheFirstCatholicSlovakLadiesAssociation,(FCSLA)Branch156where she held office formany years, attending quarterlymeetingsandconventions.HerSlovakcookingwasunsurpassedwitheveryholidayatherhomewithaplaceatthetableforanyonewhoneededone.Dorothywillberememberedlovinglybyherfourchildren:threesons,Michael“Chip”(Anita)Wagner,Kenneth“Leo”(Phyllis)WagnerandRonald(Kim)Wagneranddaughter,Karen(Frank)Kowalczyk.Dorothywasknownas“Baba”tohersevengrandchildrenwhowillespeciallymissher;alongwithherthreegreat-grandchildren;shealso leaveshersister,MaryLou(Petedeceased)KasperandmanyniecesandnephewsfromtheWag-nerandKasperfamilieswholovedAuntDorothyandwillalwaysrememberhersmile.

Brady Jakob Hunker, S044BradyJakobHunker,18,bornMay6,2001,

ofMt.PleasantTownshipandGroveCity,PAwasreceivedintothelovingarmsofJesuson,November 25, 2019, after a three-year battlewithEwingsSarcoma.Bradyisa2019graduateofMt.PleasantAreaHighSchool,graduatingin the top twopercentofhis class.Bradyat-tendedGroveCityCollegeasamemberoftheTrusteeScholarprogrammajoringinmechanical

engineeringuntiltheprogressionofhisillnessforcedhimtostopclasses.Brady receivedmany academic and athletic scholar-ships.BradylovedplayinghockeyandbeganplayingattheageoffiveaspartoftheAlleghenyBadgersIceHockeyAssociation.Hebecamepassionate for inlinehockeyplaying for the Infernotravelteam,Mt.PleasantVikinghockey,andHempfieldSpartanhockey,whereheservedasteamcaptain.Afterhisdiagnosisin2016,BradybecameveryactiveinChildhoodCancerAwareness,speakingatmany fundraisingevents forChildren’sHospital ofPittsburghOncologyDepartmentandRelayforLife.Heisknownforhiscomedicpersonality,andmostimportantly,hisloveofJesus.HeisalifelongmemberofNewStantonChurch.Bradyservedinmanywaysaspraiseteampianist,youthpraiseguitarist,youthministryteammissionchairpersonandamemberofNewStantonChurchAmp’sStudentMinistry.Bradyissurvivedbytheloveofhislifeandhissoulmate,hiswife,MollieLandmanHunker,whomhemarriedJuly20,2019,adaythatallowedtheirdreamstocometrue.Molliewasbyhissideandwashis“Molliemedicine”everystepofhisbattle.Bradyisalsosurvivedbyhisparents,Chrisand

JenHunker;hissister,LaneyHunker;hisgrandparents,“NannaandPap-Pap,”BarryandMaryLouShawandhis“Grammy”Lor-rieHunker,allofScottdale;hisauntanduncle,VickieandAdamMates,ofJackson,WY;hisfatherandmother-in-law,PastorRandyandDawnLandman,ofWestNewton;sisters-in-law,MalorieandMylie Landman, ofWestNewton; grandma-in-law,VeraDolan,ofFairchance;andhisGodparents,MikeandJenniferBarrick,ofMt.Pleasant.Alsosurvivingareallhisgreat-uncles,auntsandhisfurbrother,Badger,whowouldneverleaveBrady’ssideforhoursatatime.BradyrequesteddonationsinhismemorybemadetoJumonvilleCampandChristianCenteratjumonville.org/contribute.

Joseph Gerard Horejsi, W056JosephG.Horejsi, 56, ofWebster,MN

passed awayNovember 13, 2019. Joewasan avid dairy farmer and thoroughly enjoyedfarmingwithhischildrenandhisfather.Healsoworkedasamilkhauler,aschoolbusdriver,andmechanic.Hewasamemberof theWebstertownshipboard,Ricecountyboard,andKnightsofColumbus.Hewasahard-workingmanthatwasdeeplypassionateabouthelpinganybodyinneed.Helovedridinghismotorcycle,snowmo-

biling,andhangingoutwithfamilyandfriendsinhisshoponthefarm.Healsoenjoyedtravelingtonewplaceswithfamilyonhismotorcycleandlovedtorepairandrestoreoldtractors.Joewasthekindofmanthateverybodyfeltgoodjustbeingaround,andhewillbedeeplymissedbyallwhoknewandlovedhim.HeissurvivedbyhiswifeBernice;children,JoeJ.(April),Gerard,Russell(Kayla)andLinda(fiancéAlexDubruiel);fivegrandchildren;siblings,Adeline(Bob)Bradford,MaryAnn(Walter)Hug,John(Mary)Horejsi,Marge(Kenny)Sticha,Shirley(Duane)Theis,Laurie(Marvin)Skluzacek;alsobyotherlovingfamilyandfriends.

Edward D. Kremlacek, W017EdwardD.Kremlacek,88,ofMalmo,NE,

enteredintoeternalrestonNovember17,2019.HewasbornOctober14,1931inPrague,NEtoJerryandAgnes(Maly)Kremlacek.OnSep-tember13,1955,Edwardwasunitedinmarriageto LucilleKoranda atSts.Cyril &MethodiusCatholicChurch inPlasi,NE.Edwardwas alifelongfarmerwholovedtreesandalwaysput

hisfamilyfirst.HeservedintheU.S.AirForceasamilitarypoliceofficerduringtheKoreanWar.HewasalifetimememberofSts.Cyril&MethodiusCatholicChurchwherehewasachoirmemberformanyyears.EdwardwasamemberofAmericanLegion#232,FCSLAW017,NebraskaCzechs ofSaundersCounty and theNebraskaNutGrowersAssociation.Heissurvivedbywifeof64years, LucilleKremlacek; daughter,Christine (Douglas)Kavan;sevengrandchildren;13great-grandchildren;sister,MarjorieUrban;manynieces,nephews,otherfamilymembersandfriends.

Gary J. Badinger, S075GaryJosephBadinger,74,diedonDecember2,2019.Born

inReadingPA,andlivinginPortCharlotte,FLsince2014,Garyissurvivedbyhiswifeof54ofyears,Alana(Geesaman)Badinger,daughterJillFelbeckJonesofCasper,WY;son,CraigBadinger

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ofPortCharlotte,FL;grandchildren,MorganFelbeckandSethFelbeckofWY,andbrotherRonaldBadingerofReading,PA.GarywasamemberoftheUALocal420SteamfittersUnioninPAandhadacareerofHVACsystemmaintenancewithHoneywell.Garyhada remarkable independentstreak,an infectious laugh,andloyalheart.Hewaslovedandwillbemissed.

Raymond J. Prohaska, W051RaymondJ.Prohaska,88,ofClearLake,

IAdiedonNovember30,2019.RaymondJohnProhaska, the son of Leonard andCaroline(Rayhons)Prohaska,wasbornSeptember2,1931onafarminGarfieldTownship,HancockCounty.HegraduatedfromGarnerHighSchoolin1949.RayservedhiscountryintheU.S.ArmyinGermanyfrom1953to1955.OnAugust25,1954hemarried the loveof his life,MarleneClasen,atSt.WenceslausCatholicChurchin

Duncan.TheylivedonafarmnorthofGarnerwheretheyraisedtheirsixchildren.Besidesfarming,RayalsoworkedforO’sGoldSeedCompany.In1975,RayandMarlenemovedtoParkersburgwhere he continued towork for the seed company in variousmanagement positions.Ray taught his children to respect andappreciatetheIowafarmlandtheywereraisedon.Ray’sdedica-tiontohisfamily,faithandthevaluesofhisruralupbringingwillliveonthroughhisfamilylegacy.Rayissurvivedbyhisbelovedwifeof65years,Marlene,presentlyofHuxley;6childrenMichael(Gay)ProhaskaofHuxley;Kevin(Julia)ProhaskaofWayzata,MN;Sheryl(Curt)MooreofCamdenton,MO;Joan(David)BeckerofParkersburg;Jane(Lu)JansenofBellaVista,AR;Greg(Sherry)ProhaskaofCumming;15grandchildren;33great-grandchildren;asister,MarianHaafofDenver,IA;twobrothers,Arnold(Thelma)ProhaskaofClearLakeandRobert(Doris)ProhaskaofGarner;a sister-in-law,MarleneProhaskaofGarner; andmanyniecesandnephews. In lieuof flowers,memorialsmaybedirected totheAlzheimer’sAssociation,NationalAllianceofMental Illness (NAMIofIowa)ortheKnightsofColumbusSt.Patrick’sCouncil#7898.

Julius Frana, W033JuliusFrana,79,ofFortAtkinson,IA,died

onDecember2,2019,inLaCrosse,WI.JuliusFranabornonDecember5,1939toAdolphandOtilia(Pecka)FranainDecorah,IA.Hewasbap-tizedandconfirmedatSt.WenceslausCatholicChurchinSpillville,IA.JuliusmarriedSonjaHal-versononOctober16,1971atSt.WenceslausCatholicChurchinSpillville.Juliuslivedonthefamily farmuntil 2012whenhemoved to his

apartmentinFortAtkinson.Juliusworkedvariousjobsincluding:CalmarFoodsfrom1995-99,workingforSpectrumandfarmingforotherfarmersaroundthearea.Juliusenjoyedgoingouttoeat,goingtoparadesaroundthearea,goingforridesandhelovedwatchingEverybodyLovesRaymondonTV.JuliusissurvivedbySister:GeorginaFrana,Minneapolis,MN.Brother:MarcFrana,CharlesCity,IA.Sisters-in-law:ElaineFrana,Decorah,IAandLoisFranaofOssian,IA.Brother-in-law:RogerHalverson,Decorah,IA.Specialfriend:SandyFolstad.

Barbara Millen Wolcott, S524BarbaraWolcottpassedawayonDecem-

ber2, 2019at theageof 87aftera long lifewell-lived.OneofsevenchildrenofJohnandPaulineMillen, her early years on a farm inOhiosetthestageforavariedandrichlifethatincludedmarriage to husband John for over60years,raisingafamilytogether,workingforCrockerBank,CommunityActionCouncil,and

InternationalRescueCommittee,receivingherBAin journalismatage53,volunteeringinaleadershiprolewithToysforTots,andauthoringmanybooksandarticles.Barbarawasgiftedatteach-ingeveryonearoundhertheimportantlessonsthatweallneedtobecomecompletehumanbeings.Hertruegiftwasanabilitytorelatetoanyone,findcommoninterests,andtapintoandrewardtheir strengths.Shewasa gifted andpassionatewriter, bakerofcookiesandsourdoughbread,gardener,andknitter.Allwerewelcomedathertable,includingstrangersshefoundatthebeachwithoutaplacetogoforThanksgiving.Hercuriosityandcreativitywereboundless,andonlyovershadowedbyherlovingdevotiontoherhusbandandfamily.Sheleavesafamilythatisdeeplyrootedandcompassionate,withironwills.Sheisdeeplymissed.BarbarawasborninCleveland,OHandpassedawayinSanLuisObispo,CA.SheissurvivedbyherchildrenPeggieHarris,MichaelWol-cott(Lynne),JeffWolcott(Cindy),ChristyWolcott,MartiKessler(Fred),JerryWolcott(Lori),aswellas16grandchildren,and22great-grandchildren.

Bronislawa “Bernice” Lesinski, Z185Bronislawa“Bernice”Lesinski,89,ofWestHartford,CTdiedon

December8,2019.ShewasborninLipniki,PolandonSeptember6,1930toTeofilandMary(Popielarczyk)Kowalczyk.ShecametotheUnitedStatesatage16.InMay1951,shemarriedKazimierzLesinski.KazandBerniceraisedthreeboys,Richard,HenryandStanleyinWestHartford.TheyownedAcadiaRestaurantinMan-chesterwhereshecookedherfamousVealParmesan.ShealsoworkedatCedarcrestHospitalandUCONNHealthCenter.OneofherjoysduringretirementwasswimmingatCornerstonePoolwhereshemademanyswimbuddies.ShewasalifelongmemberofSSCyrilandMethodiousChurchwhereshewasactiveintheLadiesGuild.SheissurvivedbysonRichardandhiswifeDeborahWatkinsofNewHartford,CT,sonHenryandhiswifeElizabethofBrooklyn,NY.Shealso leavesbehind threegrandchildren, twogreat-granddaughters.MemorialdonationsmaybemadetoSSCyrilandMethodiusChurch,55CharterOakAve,Hartford,CT06106.

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PalmerSteinmetz,BranchW199hithisfirstHoleinOne(thedayafterhis11thBirthday)onJune29th,2020.

He is the son of Darcie (BranchW199)andTobySteinmetz.

Hewasplayingthe100yard,fourthholewithhissandwedgeattheVintageGolfCourseinOtsego,MN.

Happy First Birthday Logan Rosenbaum Logan Rosenbaum, turned

one year old onApril 7th. Heis amember of J184 and thegreat-grandson of the lateNa-tionalAuditor Betty Yurechko;thegrandsonofPattyYurechko-Bielak(S289);andsonofAmandaBielak-Rosenbaum(S289,Gary,IN).

Celebrated 70 Years of Marriage

Frank and ShirleyAnn (Studer)Wellik celebrated seventy-years ofmarriageonAugust1,2020.Congratu-lationsandmayGodBlessthemandtheir family;4 sons , 4daughters, 19grandchil-dren and 5great-grand-c h i l d r e n ;with peace,joyand lovein the days ahead.

Celebrated 50th Wedding AnniversaryMonicaandRonaldScribner,Oma-

ha,NEBranch celebrated their 50thweddingAnniversary onAugust 8th,2020.They aremembers of BranchS627.

Monessen Sr. Branch 88 Holiday Party

MembersofSr.Branch88areinvitedtoour AnnualHolidayPartyonSunday,December6,2020 at2:00p.m.attheClubhouseGrille,Cedarbrook CountryClub,215StateRt.981,Rostraver,PA.

Pleasesenda$15.00depositpermemberto confirmreservation.Listallmember’snamesand phone number.Depositisrefundableatthedoorif youattend.

Cedarbrookhasassuredusthattheywillmaintain socialdistancingifrequiredbyPennsylvaniaatthat time.MakecheckpayabletoSr.Branch88andmail toDorothyUrbanowicz,27CrescentDr.,Monessen, PA15062.ReservationsareduebyNovember16,2020.

Palmerlovesplayinggolfbuthealsoplaysbaseballandbasketball.

Palmer Steinmetz Hits Hole-In-One

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Miriam Schroeder Receives First Holy CommunionMir iam Dolores

Schroeder receivedherFirstHolyCommu-niononSunday,August9, 2020 at St. JosephChurch,Hays,KS.Sheand her entire familyaremembersofBranchW133,Timken,KS.

M i r i am i s t h edaughter of Gordonand Mary SchroederandhassevensiblingsRebekah,Samuel,Jacob,Paul,Zipporah,Peter,andBenjamin.MiriamisfirstpicturedwithFr.BrianLagerandwithherentirefamily.

Saint AnnSaintAnnwasthegrandmotherofJesusChrist.

ShewasbornfromtheHouseofDavid,thelinewhichwasprophesiedtogivebirthtoChrist.InHebrew,hernamewasquitepossiblyHannah,asAnnistheGreekderivativeofthenameHannah.

SaintAnnisthemotherofMary,thewomanwhogavebirthtoJesusbyVirginBirth.TheAngelGabrielcametoMaryandtoldherthatshewouldgivebirthtotheSonofGod.

Saint Ann as a MotherIntheGospelofJames,whichispartoftheApoc-

rypha,youwillfindthestoryofSaintAnn.Sheandherhusband Joachimwereunable to conceivea child,eventhoughtheytriedtodosoandreallywantedababy.However,onedayanangelcametothemandtold them that theywould have a child. Since shewassooverjoyed,SaintAnnpromisedthatshewoulddedicatethisbaby’slifetotheserviceofGod.TheirdaughterMarywasborn.

SaintAnn produced an extraordinary child, asshewasbornfreefromoriginalsin.BeingbornfreefromoriginalsinisknownasanImmaculateConcep-tion.Therefore,partof thereasonwhySaintAnn issofamousisbecausesheproducedachildbornofImmaculateConception.

SaintAnnreadthescripturestoMarywhenshewasaverysmallchild.

SaintAnnhadpromisedthatshewouldgiveherchildtotheserviceofGod,andshekeptherholyvow.WhenMarywasthreeyearsold,herparentsbroughthertotheTempleandgavehertotheserviceoftheTemple.Theydidnotseeheragain.

Althoughshehadwantedachildsobadly,SaintAnnknewthatshehadtohonorherpromisetotheLord.SaintAnnandJoachimwouldnotbeabletoraisethechildsinceMaryneededtoberaisedinordertobecomethemotherofJesusChrist.

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The 9thAnnualRun for theBrave5KRun/Walk/RuckheldonMay23,2020,wasa littlebitter-sweetthisyearasitwasour1stVirtual5K.Wecanproudlysayitwasasuccessformanyreasons.

The loyalty of our continuedparticipants,sponsorsandin-kinddonations including volunteerswereallwhomadeitasupersuc-cessful svent.A special "thankyou"toS053,Jolietforbeingoneoftheeventsponsors.

TheSwagDayPickUpwasfilledwith smiles and gratitude,thanking Operation WelcomeHome, NFP for not postponingthe20205KRun/Walk/Ruckasforsomeitwastheirveryfirst5K,somehonoringtheirmilitaryheroesbyrunning,walking,ruckin–sometosupportthepast,presentandfutureVeteransandmanymorefortheloveofourUSA.

Manyasked if registration isopen for2021yet.Thisquestionisveryheartfeltandfillsuswithjoybecauseweknowparticipantsarealreadyenthusiastically lookingfor-wardtonextyear.

Weareexcitedtoannouncethat2021willbeour10thAnnualRun for theBrave,Run/Walk/Ruckwithaspecialceremony,sostaytunedfordetails.

Godblesseveryonethatisservingandmadetheulti-matesacrificetoprotecttheUnitedStatesofAmerica.We"ThankYou"!!

Cody Columbus one of the registrants for the 5K.

Raffle winners of the Slovak Cookbook.

Today, May 23rd, 2020, I participated in the annual Operation Welcome You Home: Run for the Brave 5K (Ruck) with a 20 pound weighted vest. I set out to complete my first race ever. This opportunity was one that I will never forget . . . not just because it was virtual but it’s for a cause that should never go unnoticed.The Operation Welcome You Home states, “Since 9-11, 2001, over 32,000 Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Coast Guards and Marines have been injured in Iraq and Afghanistan. Operation Welcome You Home, NFP (OWYH) wants to make sure these honorable and dedicated young men and women, and all of our past warriors who served including WW II, Korean and Vietnam Veterans, are not forgotten by those they swore to protect . . . the Citizens of the United States of America. As such, OWYH is sponsoring a 5K race from which all proceeds will benefit our Il-linois Veterans needing our support – Past, Present and Future”.

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Slovak OrganizationsWeknowsincetheCOVID-19Pandemicsched-

uleshavechanged–eventlistings,festivals,celebra-tions,andsportingeventsthatwehaveforpublicationmightnolongerbecorrect.Pleaseemailusyourre-visedinformationsowecankeepourmembersuptodatewiththelatestcurrenteventsandcancellations.

Please emailNational EditorCarolynBazik atzjbazik@comcast.netwithyourupdatedinformation.

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9th Annual Run For The Brave 5K Run/Walk/Ruck July 11, 2020 – A Day to Celebrate Our Participants and Sponsors!

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41st National Convention

2015 – Louisville, KY

FCSLA Quadrennial Convention Flashback Memories

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42nd Annual Saints Cyril and Methodius AppealName _________________________________________

Address ______________________________________

City __________________________________________

State___________________Zip ___________________

Amount$______________Please make check payable to

Slovak Catholic Federation and mail to:Rev.ThomasA.Nasta

NationalFirstVicePresident,SCFSacredHeartCatholicChurch

120JeffersonStreet Swedesburg,PA19405

42nd Annual Saints Cyriland Methodius Appeal UpdateTheSaintsCyrilandMethodiusAppeal is in its42nd

yearraisingmoneytoassistthePontificalSlovakCollegeofSaintsCyrilandMethodiusinRomewithitsdaytodayoperations.TheAppealreliesuponthegenerosityofindi-vidualdonorsinadditiontocollectionstakenupinpersonalparishesofSlovakancestry.

As of July 14, $20,173.50 has been received from 145 donors.ThisamountincludesdonationsreceivedfromBranch2,BranchesS10andJ386,BranchesS107andJ38,BranchS301,Branch313,BranchesS408andJ385,BranchS414,BranchS475,andtheMagdalenI.IskraDistrict.OnbehalfofthePontificalCollege,thankyouforyourcontinuedgenerosityandsupport.

Anyonewhowishestocontributetothe2020AppealbutdidnotreceivealetterinJanuaryaskingforadonationisaskedtofillouttheinformationintheboxatthebottomofthisarticleandmailingitalongwithyourcheckpayabletotheSlovakCatholicFederationtotheaddressprovided.Donationsinanyamountaredeeplyappreciatedandareacknowledged.GiftsreceivedafterNovember30,2020willbecreditedtowardthe2021Appeal.Thankyouagainforyourgoodnessandgenerosity.

The Slovak Catholic Federation was founded in 1911 by Rev. Joseph Murgas, founding Pastor of Sacred Heart of Je-sus 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., Abbot 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 Epiphany Parish, Sayre, PA. Rev-erend 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.

SLOVAK WORDS AND ENGLISH TRANSLATIONS

GRAMMARSlovak nouns are divided onto 12 groups according to their endings.

Gender Nominative Example SingularMASCULINEAnimate Not ending in -a chlap (fellow) Ending in -a hrdina (hero)Inanimate Ending in hard consonant dub (oak) Ending in soft consonant stroj (machine)

FEMININEEnding in -a Preceded by a hard consonant žena (woman) Preceded by a soft consonant ulica (street)Ending in -j, -z, -ň, -ž, -č, -š, dlaň (palm) -ď, -ľ, -dz, -sť, -r, -c, -s, -p, -v, -sť kosť (bone)

NEUTEREnding in -o mesto (town) -e srdce (heart) -ie vysvedčenie (certificate) -a, -ä dievča (girl)Nominative pluralchlap-i žen-y mest-áhrdin-ovia ulic-e srdc-iadub-y dlan-e vysvedčen-iastroj-e kost-i dievčat-á

Translate into Slovak and then vice versa:Excuseme,please,isthisNovástreet?Whereisthemainstation?Bratislavaisanicetown.Ineedsomeflowers.Thisbuildingisbig.Whatdoyouseethere?Doyouseetheriver?Ihaveasmallgarden.DoyouknowanySlovakvillages?Weneednewmachines.Doyouknowthatpicture?Hehasanewcar.Thelittleboyhasnicepictures.Wehavealargegarden,youhaveasmallone.WhatkindofbookhasJohngot?Whatarewelookingfor?Wearelookingforthemainstation.Whereisthechild?WhatkindofflowershasEva?

Prepáčte,prosÍm,jetotoNováulica?Kdejehlavnástanica?Bratislavajepeknémesto.Potrebujemnejakékvetiny.Tátobudova jeveľká.Čo tamvidÍte? VidÍte rieku?Mámmalúzáhradu.Poznáteniektoréslovenskédediny?Potrebujemenovéstroje.Poznátetentoobraz?Onmánovéauto.Malýchlapecmápeknéobrazy.Mymámeveľkúzáhradu,vyjumátemalú.AkúknihudostalJán?Čohľadáme?Hľadámehlavnústanicu.Kdejedieťa?AkékvetinymáEva?

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SLOVAK LADIES ASSOCIATION

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Call to Order/Prayer/Pledge of AllegianceNationalPresidentCynthiaM.Maleskicalledthemeet-

ingtoorderat4:20p.m.atthehomeoffice,Beachwood,Ohio.NationalChaplainMonsignorPeterM.Polandowasaskedtoopenthemeetingwithprayer.

Opening BusinessRoll Call

NationalSecretaryKimberlyA.Grahamwasaskedtocalltheroll.Memberspresentwere:

CynthiaM.Maleski NationalPresidentJeanetteE.Palanca NationalDirectorLawrenceM.Golofski NationalDirectorBarbaraNovotnyWaller NationalTrusteeNationalTrusteeVirginiaA.HolmesandNationalChap-

lainMonsignorPeterM.Polandojoinedviaphone.SecretaryKimberlyA.GrahamandNationalTreasurerStephenC.Hudakwerealsoinattendance.

National President’s CommentsPresidentMaleski thankedall of the executive com-

mitteemembersfortakingtheextratimethatisneededtocontinuetodeveloptheroleoftheexecutivecommitteeandusetheexecutivecommitteeinitsroleasasoundingboardformattersmovingforwardwithinthetimeframesbetweenmeetings.Itisagooddevelopmentalprocessandagoodgovernanceprocessforthisboard.PresidentMaleskialsothankedeveryonefortheadditionaltimeasaconsultativebodyaftertheboardmeetingsandafterthespecificcommit-teemeetingsforthoseofuswhoperseveredandformulatedvariousstrategiesandideasaboutmovingforwardoncertaintopicssuchasthedistrictguidelinesandfraternalplans.Asweknow,variousexecutivecommitteestakealotofactionsintheinterimbetweenboardmeetings.Ifinfact,inthefu-turewewouldliketodothat,itwouldrequireanactionbythefullboardeitherthroughamotionorresolution.Wecaninvestigatetheconceptifthisboardsodesirestomoveinthatdirection.Wewouldthenmoveforwardinamoreagileandquickerfashion.PresidentMaleskicontinuestobringforwarddifferentgovernanceideasforthefullboardtocon-siderwhichmaybeinthebestinterestoftheassociation.

PresidentMaleskialsoapplaudedVirginiaHolmeswhohasbeenontheexecutivecommitteeformany,manyyearsandBarbaraWallerwhoisinherinitialtermontheexecu-tivecommitteebecausethe input thatbothof themhaveprovidedusindevelopingpositiverecommendationsforustomoveforwardonanon-goingbasis.Weappreciatetheirin-depthknowledgeandabilitytolookatcomplexinformationandputittogetherlikeapuzzleandfigureoutwhatthenextstepsareforappropriaterecommendationsmovingforwardforboardconsensusandapproval.PresidentMaleskistatedweappreciatetheirinputandleadership.PresidentMaleskinotedtoherfriend,VirginiaHolmesintermsofthemcom-inguptothehomeofficetogetherwhentheywereontheexecutive committee together and how she appreciated

FCSLA Transition Meeting – Outgoing Executive CommitteeHome Office, Beachwood OH • January 27, 2020

eachother’scommentsandPresidentMaleskistatedshehastaughtheralotsoPresidentMaleskiappreciatesthat.Again,PresidentMaleskisaidshecanalsosaythataboutleaders aswell includingBarbWaller.PresidentMaleskistatedbothVirginiaHolmesandBarbaraWallerarediffer-entintheircommunicationandleadershipstyles,howeverGodhasblesseduswiththeirleadershipgiftsfortheoverallbenefitofourassociation.PresidentMaleskistatedthatshehopesthatshehasbeenabletonurturethosegiftstothebestofherabilitygivenalltheotherdynamicsofthisasso-ciation.PresidentMaleskistatedthatweappreciatealltheyhavedone,andwehopetheycontinuetohelpusindifferentwaysastimegoeson.Thankyouagain.Approval of National President’s Report

DirectorJeanetteE.PalancamovedtoaccepttheNa-tionalPresident’sreportandsecondedbyDirectorLawrenceM.Golofski.

APPROVEDApproval of the Minutes

PresidentMaleskinotedtheminutesweredistributedinadvanceandiftherearenocorrections,thentheminuteswillstandasapproved.

APPROVED

New BusinessAnnuity Interest Yield

Treasurer Hudak passed out the yield curve as oftoday.TreasurerHudak recommended that theExecu-tiveCommitteerecommendto theboardthatcredit ratesremainthesameforthesecondquarterof2020.PresidentMaleskientertainedamotiontoacceptTreasurerHudak’srecommendation.ChaplainMonsignorPolandomovedandsecondedbyTrusteeVirginiaA.HolmestoacceptTreasurerHudak’srecommendation.

Supplement 1MOTION ADOPTED

Executive Committee Meeting DatesFirstQuarterlyMeeting–TBDSecondQuarterlyMeeting–TBDThirdQuarterlyMeeting–TBDFourthQuarterlyMeeting–TBD

Adjournment ChaplainMonsignorPolandomovedandDirectorGolof-

skisecondedtoadjournthemeeting.Themeetingadjournedat4:35p.m.withprayerledbyChaplainMonsignorPolando.

MOTION ADOPTEDCynthiaM.Maleski,PresidentKimberlyA.Graham,SecretaryATTEST:MonsignorPeterM.Polando,ChaplainJeanetteE.Palanca,DirectorLawrenceM.Golofski,DirectorVirginiaA.Holmes,TrusteeBarbaraNovotnyWaller,Trustee

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REPORT OF THE FCSLA NATIONAL TREASURERBALANCE SHEET AS OF APRIL 30, 2020

ASSETS Cash&ShortTermInvestments $ 43,635,415 Bonds 965,209,368 PreferredStock 2,254,927 CommonStock 6,013,500 InvestmentIncomeDue&Accrued 13,848,835 PropertyPlant&Equipment,Net 4,922,851 CertificateLoans&AccruedInterest 2,359,414 OtherAssets 795,590 TOTALASSETS $ 1,039,039,901LIABILITIES LifeReserves $ 301,991,448 AnnuityReserves 607,739,158 DeathClaimsPayable 3,481,464 UnearnedPremiums 446,884 MaturedEndowments 384,103 ProvisionforDividendsPayable 1,400,000 AccumulatedDividends&Interest 4,835,333 AccruedConventionDonations 87,500 ProvisionforFutureConventions 109,361 AssetValuationReserve 10,255,905 InterestMaintenanceReserve 396,789 OtherLiabilities 1,660,791 TOTALLIABILITIES $ 932,788,734 Surplus $ 106,251,168 TOTALLIABILITIESANDSURPLUS $ 1,039,039,901

INCOME STATEMENT For the Four Months Ending April 30, 2020

REVENUE InsurancePremiums $ 1,324,402 AnnuityPremiums 13,738,091 InvestmentIncome 15,896,294 AmortizationofInterestMaintenanceReserve 26,723 RentalIncome 102,707 OtherRevenue 9,554 TOTALREVENUE $ 31,097,770EXPENSE IncreaseinReserves—Life $ 808,448 IncreaseinReserves—Annuity 8,651,123 InsuranceBenefits 2,539,964 AnnuityBenefits 13,237,520 CommissionExpense 394,668 SurrenderBenefits 1,283,249 MaturedEndowments (25,537) InterestExpense 115,722 LIFEANDANNUITYEXPENSES $ 27,005,157 Revenue Less Life and Annuity Expenses $ 4,092,613 BankServiceCharges 48,686 DataProcessingServiceFees 59,925 AccountingFees 54,942 ActuarialFees 143,793 LegalFees 28,860 ConsultingFees 30,570 EmployeeBenefits 190,738 Fees–Directors 66,078 Salaries—Employees 628,390 Salaries—Officers 187,438 TemporaryOfficeExpense 41,626 TaxExpense 69,895 DepreciationExpense 83,786 UtilityExpense 29,656 PostageandPrinting 69,698 Advertising&Marketing 15,962 TravelExpense 18,190 InsuranceDepartmentFees 32,973 SalesExpenses 70,211 RentalExpense 102,707 BuildingExpense 30,968 InsuranceExpense 13,744 OfficeEquipment&SuppliesExpense 48,151 Dues&Subscriptions 20,063 HumanResources 9,328 OtherExpense 2,023 SALES&OPERATINGEXPENSES $ 2,098,401

Revenue Less Sales & Operating $ 1,994,212 PostMortemBenefits 484,449 Misc.MemberBenefits 27,500

DonationExpenses 30,579 ChangeinAccruedConventionDonations 50,000 ConventionExpenses 62,500 BonustoBranches&Districts 266,668 FraternalActivities 35,393 OfficialPublications 179,883 ScholarshipAwards 189,333 DIRECTFRATERNALEXPENSES $ 1,326,305

Total Income (Loss) from Operations $ 667,907 DividendstoMembers 503,813 Subtotal Income (Loss) $ 164,094 CapitalGains(Loss) 1,010,409 NET INCOME (Loss) $ 1,174,503

BRANCH W018 NEWSThisarticlebeginswithChristmas2019inthehopesthat

theeffectsofCOVID-19willbeontheirwayoutbyChristmas2020.BranchW018’scelebrationwasheldDecember8thatDaveandBusters, the locationof our celebration thisyear,wehope.InadditiontotalkingtoSantaandposingforpictures and singing Christmas carols and eating dinner, the BranchmembersalwaysremembertheunderservedinourcommunitybydonatingcannedgoodsandcashtotheSt.VincentdePaulSocietyFoodBank.

In2020,BranchW018 had to can-celthreeofitsmostpopularsocialactivi-ties due to the coro-navirus–theAnnualPicnic, theScholar-shipDinnerandtheAdultActivity. Wemissed seeing our fellowmembers,butwereabletoturnourdisappointment into warm hearts. Re-membering our com-mitment to those in Omahawhodonothave the resourcestofeedtheirfamiliesand provide othernecess i t ies , the Branchdonated themoneyusually spenton those threecancelledactivities.DonationsweremadetotheSt.VincentdePaulSocietyandtothePapillionCommunityFoundation.Both organizations provide food,masks, counseling andotherservicestopeoplewhowereadverselyaffectedbythecoronaviruspandemic.Weareveryhappyourdonationswillhelpeasetheburdensofothers.

BranchW018sendsoursisterbranchesprayersandgood thoughts,aswell as the reminder tostaysafeandhealthy by practicing social distancing,wearingmasks,avoidinglargecrowds,andwashinghands!!!Takecareofyourselvesandothers.Godblessusandkeepuswell!

They Still Believe! Colin and Nate Zuroske help Santa advertise Christ-mas and FCSLA!

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What Are We Grilling?

HONEY GARLIC SHRIMP3tablespoonshoney1tablespoonreduced-sodiumsoysauce¼teaspooncrushedchiliflakes(optional)1teaspoonfreshginger,minced2-3clovesofgarlic,minced(about 1tablespoon)¾poundmediumuncookedshrimp, peeled&deveined1tablespoonoliveoilsalt, to tastegroundblackpepper,totastecookedbrownrice(toserve)broccoliorotherveggies(toserve)

Whisk honey, soy sauce, chili flakes(ifusing),ginger,andgarlic,togetherinamediumbowl.Setaside.

Inanothermediumbowl,addshrimpandoliveoil.Seasontheshrimpwithsaltandgroundpepperandtosstocoat.

Heat a pan overmedium-high heat.Place theshrimp into thepan inanevenlayer.Cook the shrimponone side untilnicelyseared,about1-2minutes.Fliptheshrimpoverandcook foranotherminuteoruntil they’re justcookedbutstilla littletranslucentinthecenter.

Pour in the honey garlic marinade and cook until the shrimp is cooked through,about 1minutemore. If desired, removetheshrimpfrompansotheydon’tovercook,andreduce thesaucea little to thicken it(keepaneyeonthesaucewhilereducing,thehoneymakesthesauceeasytoburnifyouforgetaboutitonthestove).

Servetheshrimpwiththereducedsauceoverbrownriceandveggies.

HONEY CHICKEN KABOBS¼cupvegetableoil⅓cuphoney⅓cupsoysauce¼teaspoongroundblackpepper8breasthalf,boneandskinremoved skinless,bonelesschickenbreast halves–cutinto1inchcubes2clovesgarlic5smallonions,cutinto2inchpieces2 medium red bell peppers, cut into 2 inch pieces12eachskewers

In a large bowl, whisk together oil,honey, soy sauce, and pepper. Beforeaddingchicken,reserveasmallamountofmarinadetobrushontokabobswhilecook-ing.Placethechicken,garlic,onionsandpeppers in thebowl,andmarinate in therefrigeratoratleast2hours(orovernight).

Preheat the grill for high heat. Drainmarinadefromthechickenandvegetables,anddiscardmarinade.Threadchickenandvegetablesalternatelyontotheskewers.

Lightlyoilthegrillgrate.Placetheskew-ersonthegrill.Cookfor12to15minutes,until chicken juices run clear. Turn andbrushwithreservedmarinadefrequently.

GRILLED ZUCCHINI1largezucchini,cutinto½-inchrounds1tablespoonoliveoil¼ cup pizza sauce½cupchoppedredonion½cupchoppedroastedredpepper½cupchoppedfreshmushrooms¼ cup crumbled goat cheese2 ounces shredded mozzarella cheese1clovegarlic,minced1teaspoonItalianseasoning

Preheatgrillformediumheatandlightlyoilthegrate.

Brushonesideofeachzucchiniroundwitholiveoil;brushtheoppositesidewithpizza sauce. Evenly divide red onion,roasted red pepper, mushrooms, goat cheese, mozzarella cheese, garlic, and Italianseasoningovereachzucchiniround.

Grillzucchinipizzasoverpreheatedgrilluntilzucchiniistender,about10minutes.

GRILLED PINEAPPLE1freshpineapple¼ cup rum¼cupbrownsugar1tablespoongroundcinnamon½teaspoongroundginger½teaspoongroundnutmeg½teaspoongroundcloves

Peelthepineappleand,leavingitwhole,cutoutthecentercore.Sliceinto8rings,andplacetheminashallowglassdishorresealableplasticbag.Inasmallbowl,mixtogethertherum,brownsugar,cinnamon,ginger,nutmeg,andcloves.Pourmarinade

overthepineapple,cover,andrefrigeratefor1hour,orovernight.

Preheat grill for high heat. Lightly oilgrate.

Grill pineapple rings15minutes, turn-ing once, or until outside is dry and char marked.Servewithremainingmarinade.

CRISP PEACH COBBLER6largefreshpeaches,pittedandcut into eighths1lemon,zestedandjuicedBatter:½cupunsaltedbutter,atroomtemperature1¼cupswhitesugar1⅓cupsself-risingflour⅓cuprolledoats⅔cupwholemilkGlaze:¼cupwhitesugar2tablespoonscoldwater,orasneeded towettoppingsugar

Preheatovento375degrees.Placeabakingsheetontherackunderthemiddlerack to catch drips.Generously butter a2-inchdeep(2-quart)bakingdish.

Placepeachsectionsintopreparedbak-ingdish.Sprinklewithlemonjuiceandzest.

Stirbutterandsugartogetherinamixingbowl.Mixuntilcreamedandresemblesasugary,butterypaste,4to5minutes.Addoatsandflour;stiruntilflourandoatsareincorporatedintothebutter-sugarmixtureandmixtureresemblescoarsecrumbs,4to5minutes.Pourinmilk;stiruntilmixtureiswetandcreamy,likeathickspreadablebatter,3to4minutes.

Dropbatter by spoonful on topof thepeaches.Spread batter evenly over thesurface of the peaches.Sprinkle¼ cupsugaronthebatter.Spritzwithwateruntilsugariswetandsurfaceglistens.

Bakeinpreheatedovenonmiddlerackuntilbrownedandcrispy,about45minutes.Letcoolatleast30minutesbeforeserving.

S’MORES KRISPIE TREATS

3tablespoonsbutter,plusmoreforpan1(12-oz.)packageminimarshmallows7cupsGoldenGrahamscereal3Hershey’smilkchocolatebars,broken into pieces

Greasea9”x13”panwithbutter.Inalargepotovermedium-lowheat,meltbutter.Addallbut1cupofminimarshmallowsandstiruntilmeltedandsmooth.

Remove fromheat and quickly stir inGoldenGrahamsuntilevenlycoated.Pressintopanandtopwithchocolatepiecesandremaining1cupminimarshmallows.

Heatbroiler,andcookuntilmarshmal-lowsaretoasted,about2minutes.

Letsetatleast30minutesbeforeslicing.

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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.