Br. 24 Lexi Glova performs with renown Tamburitzans
The Tamburitzans is an internationally renowned folklore ensemble which aims to preserve and celebrate international cultural heritages, mainly of Central and Eastern Europe, through artistic performances. Their repertoire includes a variety of nationalities, including Slovak music, songs, and dances. The group awards talented performers with scholarships to Pittsburgh-based universities for their contributions and dedication to … Continued
Easter Egg Decorating Workshop Slovakian Style in Person & Online
Would you like to join us to learn Slovakian Easter Egg decorating method using hot bees wax? Apr 2, 2023 1:00 PM EST Branch 746 Milada Kurucova has been doing this with her father every year and continues the tradition. She would like to share the joy of having this special skill that can be … Continued
Br. 24 Matthew Oros inducted into the Dayton C. Miller Honor Society
On December 2, 2022, an Induction Ceremony was held at Baldwin Wallace University where Matthew Oros is enrolled as a Computer Science Major with a minor in Physics. Each year students inducted into the Dayton C. Miller Honor Society represent the top 100 students by grade point average who have earned a minimum of 70 … Continued
District 3 Hosted its Annual Christmas Eve Supper (Štedrý večer vilija)
On December 4, 2022, District 3, the George Onda District, sponsored its annual Štedrý večer vilija at Christ the Shepherd Center near Greensburg, PA. The events began with Holy Mass (svätá omša) celebrated by Bishop Larry J. Kulick, J.C.L, FCSU protector. In his homily, the bishop stressed the message of repentance and salvation through Christ … Continued
How to pray the Rosary in Advent
Ako sa modliť ruženec počas adventu The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) recommends the following steps in praying the Holy Rosary. Make the Sign of the Cross. – Urobte znamenie kríža. Holding the Crucifix, say the Apostles’ Creed. – Držiac kríž, povedzte Apoštolské vyznanie viery. On the first bead, say an Our Father. … Continued
Br 746 Milada Kurucova awarded the title of Shibu
Sensei Milada Kurucová (Branch 746 member) is Putting Slovakia on the Worldwide Martial Arts Map Milada Kurucová, member of Branch 746 Linden, has recently been awarded the title of Shibu which makes her an official representative martial arts school for the Okinawa Goju Ryu Kenkyukai. Milada started her karate journey in her hometown of Stropkov, … Continued
Br 320 Bruce Higginbotham as the Senate’s guest chaplain
Kudos to the Boy Scouts from Senate District 46, and their families who traveled to Harrisburg, PA THANK YOU to Bruce Higginbotham from Troop 1313 based out of St. John A XXIII Parish in McMurray, PA , member of Branch 320 for serving as the Senate’s guest chaplain. Joining him was Bruce’s parents, Robert and … Continued
Branch 853 Charles Boone presents Slovak-American Veterans WWII Memorial
Charles Boone, from Dormont, PA, in Conjunction with the Eldred WWII Museum presents: the brand new – Slovak-American Veterans WWII Memorial. According to the VA, the WWII veterans are dying at a rate of over 200 veterans a day with the average age of the veteran being mid 90’s. I want to make sure that … Continued
Annual Toronto Slovak Open Golf Day
Jednota members and guests enjoyed a beautiful day at Centennial Park Golf Course in Toronto on Sunday, September 11, 2022. 25 people participated with prizes to Frank Bokor and Milos Mitro for the men’s member division, Jennifer Lindsay and Mary Ann Schmaus for the ladies’ member division and Drew Lindsay for the guest division. Afterwards … Continued
The 44th Slovak Heritage Festival in New Jersey
The Slovak American community gathered on Sunday, September 25, 2022, for the 44th Slovak Heritage Festival, the largest Slovak festival in the US, which took place at Middlesex County Fair Grounds in East Brunswick, New Jersey. The annual event commenced with a Greek Orthodox mass with the main celebrant, Fr. Martin Vavrák, pastor of St. … Continued
District 10 at 2022 Lake Erie Crushers’ Game
On the evening of Saturday, August 27, 2022, 64 members and guests from six Branches in District 10 met to watch a Minor League baseball matchup between the Lake Erie Crushers and the Washington Wild Things. Among the attendees were Executive Secretary and National President Elect Kenneth A. Arendt, and District 10 President Gregory Petrasek. … Continued
32nd Annual Slovak Heritage Festival in Pittsburgh
Sunday, November 6, 2022, 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA Date: Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022, at 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm Location: University of Pittsburgh, 4200 Fifth Ave, Pittsburgh, PA Organizer: The Slovak Heritage Festival This is one of America’s biggest annual Slovak events with live performances of song and dance, … Continued