District 1
Reverend Matthew Jankola: CT, MA
District Officers
President: Michael Kuruc
Vice President: Kurt Solek
Recording Secretary: Deborah Nelson
Financial Secretary:
Treasurer: Laura Minese
Announcements
The District will hold a virtual Zoom meeting on June 14, 2026, at 11:30am. We will discuss plans for the coming year and for the 53rd Quadrennial Convention. We look forward to hearing from our dedicated members.
Zoom Line: tinyurl.com/D1June26
Meeting ID: 892 6122 9353
Passcode: 769837
Submitted by Deborah M. Nelson, Recording Secretary
Region 1 Pilgrimage to the Divine Mercy Shrine • Stockbridge, MA • Saturday, May 16, 2026
Jednota Branch 746 warmly invites members to join an all-day pilgrimage to the Divine Mercy Shrine. A highlight of the day will be the celebration of Holy Mass in the Slovak language at the Divine Mercy Chapel, offering a special opportunity for prayer and fellowship in our Slovak Catholic tradition. Participants will also have the opportunity for confession, the prayer of the Divine Mercy Chaplet, and time to explore the beautiful Shrine grounds. For those who prefer, an English Mass will be available at 2pm. The bus will depart at 7:45am from Holy Family Church in Linden, NJ. The all-inclusive cost is $70, covering transportation and light refreshments. Please RSVP by April 27 to Mary Ann Ranahan at 732-589-1608.
Sabina Sabados, Director, Region 1