District 4
Msgr. John E. Rura District: NJ
District Officers
President: Sabina Sabados
Vice President: Emilia Filak
Recording Secretary: Mary Kapitan
Financial Secretary: Mary Kapitan
Treasurer: Stephen Minarovich
Announcements
District 4 is organizing an outing to the Somerset Patriots Baseball game and BBQ on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Tickets are free for all members of District 4 (Branches 102/132/290/652/746). Non-members are welcome to join for $38 per person/child. The price includes entrance to the ballpark, a 90-minute buffet, and designated picnic style seating. Come join us for a fun evening of fraternalism and baseball! Contact Jo Anne Minarovich Peppe at gsmgjap@aol.com to RSVP before April 27.
Submitted by Jo Anne Minarovich Peppe, District 4 Activities Director

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
