• BRANCH 019 KJ - Bridgeport, CT
• BRANCH 517 KJ - Unionville, CT
• BRANCH 890 KJ - Westfield, MA

District Announcements

The Reverend Matthew Jankola District will conduct its annual meeting via Zoom and in-person at the offices of Kurt P. Solek, Fairfield, Connecticut on September 8, 2024 at 11:30 a.m. At this meeting, we will discuss plans for the coming year and hold the election of officers for the district. Please contact me at csteacher3@gmail.com if you plan on attending the meeting. We look forward to seeing our dedicated members.

Submitted by Deborah M. Nelson, Secretary

• BRANCH 006 KJ - Streator, IL
• BRANCH 040 KJ - Streator, IL
• BRANCH 083 KJ - Mt. Prospect, IL
• BRANCH 089 KJ - Milwaukee, WI
• BRANCH 153 KJ - Chicago, IL
• BRANCH 224 KJ - Palos Hills, IL
• BRANCH 313 KJ - Orland Park, IL
• BRANCH 543 KJ - Palos Hills, IL
• BRANCH 581 KJ - Porter, IN
• BRANCH 706 KJ - Dyer, IL
• BRANCH 729 KJ - Phillips, WI

District Announcements

Reverend John J. Spitkovsky District 2 will meet on Sunday, October 6, 2024 at the Missionary Sisters of St. Benedict, 5900 West 147th Street, Oak Forest, IL. Fraternal Social at 1:30pm and meeting begins at 2:00pm. This is a very important meeting as it includes Election of Officers. There will be open positions so consider serving the District as an officer.

There will be a catered luncheon after the meeting.
Please call Dorothy 708-995-7378 before September 30. Bring a raffle prize and come and join us for an enjoyable afternoon.

Submitted by John Jurcenko, President

• BRANCH 086 KJ - Mt Pleasant, PA
• BRANCH 122 KJ - Export, PA
• BRANCH 181 KJ - United, PA
• BRANCH 199 KJ - Hostetter, PA
• BRANCH 312 KJ - Latrobe, PA
• BRANCH 393 KJ - Greensburg, PA

District Announcements

The George Onda District will hold its semi-annual meeting on Saturday, September 28, 2024, after the 5:00pm Mass at St. Florian Parish, 4263 Route 981, United, PA. The meeting will take place in the Parish Social Hall. The agenda will include Election of Officers, planning our upcoming Štedrý Večer, and receiving news from our branches. Food and refreshments will be served. Please RSVP to Darlene Patty at 724-493-8712. We look forward to a great turnout!

Submitted by Darlene Patty, Vice President

• BRANCH 102 KJ - Trenton, NJ
• BRANCH 132 KJ - Boonton, NJ
• BRANCH 290 KJ - Bridgewater, NJ
• BRANCH 652 KJ - Trenton, NJ
• BRANCH 746 KJ - Linden, NJ

District Announcements

The next semi-annual meeting of the Msgr. John E. Rura District of New Jersey will be held on Sunday, October 27, 2024 at 1:00pm. Branch 290 will host the luncheon meeting at Carpaccio Ristorante, 651 Bound Brook Road, Middlesex, NJ 08846. Please RSVP to Steve at 908-507-0505 or via email (minarovich@hotmail.com) by October 18th if you plan on attending. Agenda will include Election of Officers for 2025, as well as discussion of plans and activities for the next year. Lunch will be served after the meeting.
The district is participating in the Fraternalism in Action program and asking all members to bring non-perishable food items for donation to our local food pantry. In return our efforts will be matched by the Home Office with a $250.00 donation to the food pantry.
SAVE THE DATE:
September 26 – Slovak Heritage Festival, East Brunswick, NJ.

• BRANCH 584 KJ - Taylor, MI
• BRANCH 595 KJ - Muskegon Hts, MI
• BRANCH 633 KJ - Mt Morris, MI
• BRANCH 721 KJ - Bannister, MI
• BRANCH 743 KJ - Sterling Heights, MI
• BRANCH 756 KJ - Owosso, MI
• BRANCH 780 KJ - Saginaw, MI

District Announcements

The Michigan District will hold a meeting on October 13th, 2024 at Saints Cyril and Methodius – 41233 Ryan Road in Sterling Heights, MI 48314. The meeting will begin at 1:00pm. On the agenda will be our plans for 2025. We have open positions for officers and would like to fill them. Will be holding Elections for Officers for the next year also. Hope to see you there!
Submitted by Robert Kristofik, President

• BRANCH 002 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
• BRANCH 004 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
• BRANCH 035 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
• BRANCH 038 KJ - White Oak, PA
• BRANCH 060 KJ - Mc Keesport, PA
• BRANCH 213 KJ - Valencia, PA
• BRANCH 254 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
• BRANCH 276 KJ - Mckeesport, PA
• BRANCH 465 KJ - Baden, PA
• BRANCH 580 KJ - West Mifflin, PA
• BRANCH 587 KJ - Aliquippa, PA
• BRANCH 618 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
• BRANCH 628 KJ - W Homestead, PA
• BRANCH 733 KJ - Aliquippa, PA

District Announcements

FCSU Family Fall Festival – A New Event on October 5th – at Simmons Farm in McMurray, PA 15317 – 11:00am until 4:00pm – Lunch and fun activities including hayride, pumpkin picking, petting zoo, corn maze, etc.

Branch 254 will host the Fall Business Meeting on Sunday, November 24, 1:00pm at Holy Trinity Church of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish, 529 Grant Avenue Extension, West Mifflin, PA. We will discuss business matters and plan events for next year. Officers for 2025 will be elected.

Other announcements of local interest.
• WPSCA: meets 7 PM first Mondays at Mt. Lebanon Public Library. October 7: Study & Travel in Slovakia, November 4: Warhol Museum in Slovakia, December 2: Show & Tell

• WPSCA sponsors scholarships and hosts events such as wine tastings. Join the organization to get the newsletter.

• September Fest at NSS – Saturday, September 28 – 11:00am to 4:00pm – free admission

• Western PA Slovak Radio Hour Dinner Dance – Saturday, October 13

• Slovak Heritage Day at Pitt – Sunday, November 3 – Noon to 5:00pm – free admission

• Western PA Slovak Radio Hour – WPIT 96.5 FM / 730 AM

As always, members are urged to check the Jednota for updates on FCSU business matters as well as social events and contests. Be sure your beneficiaries are up to date. FCSU insurance information and forms can be found at FCSU.com

Submitted by Margaret A Nasta, Secretary

• BRANCH 023 KJ - Johnstown, PA
• BRANCH 096 KJ - Carrolltown, PA
• BRANCH 292 KJ - Windber, PA
• BRANCH 321 P - Johnstown, PA
• BRANCH 372 K - Beaverdale, PA
• BRANCH 484 KJ - Coral, PA
• BRANCH 571 KJ - Johnstown, PA

District Announcements

Please note that the District 7 Meeting will be held on October 27, 2024 at St. Bartholomew Church Hall at 1850 Church Hill, Wilmore, PA. The doors will open at 1:00pm, meeting to start at 1:30pm and the dinner to follow. We will be electing officers for the coming year; you need to think of whom you would like to hold office.

Submitted by Ruth Gerko, Secretary

• BRANCH 003 P - Hazleton, PA
• BRANCH 055 KJ - Philadelphia, PA
• BRANCH 064 KJ - Brookside, AL
• BRANCH 075 KJ - Shamokin, PA
• BRANCH 112 KJ - Mahanoy City, PA
• BRANCH 157 KJ - Catasawqua, PA
• BRANCH 226 P - Mount Union, PA
• BRANCH 266 KJ - Hazleton, PA
• BRANCH 293 KJ - Lansford, PA
• BRANCH 294 KJ - Tresckow, PA
• BRANCH 353 P - Hazleton, PA
• BRANCH 796 KJ - Egypt, PA
• BRANCH 856 KJ - Washington DC
• BRANCH 857 KJ - Levittown, PA

District Announcements

The Reverend Stephen Furdek District will hold its fall meeting Sunday October 20, 2024 at 1:00pm. The agenda will include Election of Officers for District 8. This will be a ZOOM meeting. The meeting will take place on October 20, 2024 at 1:00PM Eastern Time (US and Canada).

To Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87834915579?pwd=q19ZONw4K3OiuORTUbTIsjdUZcItZo.1
Meeting ID: 878 3491 5579
Passcode: 045746

Please contact District Recording Secretary Jo Austin with questions.

jeaustin89@gmail.com or call 315.391.0526.

Submitted by Joanne Engle Austin, Recording Secretary

• BRANCH 108 KJ - Connellsville, PA
• BRANCH 162 KJ - Uniontown, PA
• BRANCH 367 KJ - Fairchance, PA
• BRANCH 410 KJ - Uniontown, PA

District Announcements

The Frank T. Holly Jr. District of Uniontown, PA will hold a meeting on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at 1:00pm at the Dairy Queen Grill and Chill, 575 West Main St., in Uniontown, PA.

This is a special election meeting for the office of auditor.

Regional Director James Marmol will be informing the members of upcoming Jednota events.

Submitted by Barbara A. Holly, Secretary

• BRANCH 001 KJ - Lakewood, OH
• BRANCH 024 KJ - Cleveland, OH
• BRANCH 228 KJ - Lorain, OH
• BRANCH 450 KJ - Cleveland, OH
• BRANCH 553 KJ - Akron, OH
• BRANCH 855 KJ - Cleveland, OH

District Announcements

All members of District 10 from Branch 1, Branch 24, Branch 228, Branch 450, Branch 553 and Branch 855 are invited to our semi-annual meeting on October 27, 2024. The meeting will be hosted by Branch 855 and take place at Parma Memorial Hall – 6637 Ridge Rd – Parma, OH at 2:00pm.

On the agenda – Election of Officers for 2025. If you would like to be an officer of the District (President, Vice President, Recording Secretary, Treasurer or Auditor) please submit a Letter of Intent including the position you wish to hold. Please email your Letter of Intent to Barbara Sutila at ohiodistrict10@yahoo.com by October 21, 2024.

We will be having a halupki/stuffed cabbage dinner following the meeting. We hope you can join us in fraternal fellowship with other members of your district on a fall afternoon.

Fraternalism in Action: As we have in the past, we will be having a Fraternalism in Action project to support those in need. It’s no fun to say that winter is right around the corner but it is! Let’s take a minute to think about our brothers and sisters who are in need of some warm winter socks – men, women and children. Please be generous in supporting your fellow man with donations of socks for the West Side Catholic Center.

If you could RSVP a headcount to Barbara by calling/texting 440-864-4744 or emailing ohiodistrict10@yahoo.com that would be greatly appreciated.

Submitted by Greg Petrasek, President

• BRANCH 200 KJ - Ford City, PA
• BRANCH 401 KJ - East Vandergrift, PA
• BRANCH 429 KJ - Butler, PA
• BRANCH 831 KJ - Tarentum, PA

District Announcements

MSGR Josef Tiso District will conduct its annual meeting on Saturday Nov. 9, 2024 at 1:00pm at the CU Club, 910 6th Ave. Ford City, PA 16226. At this meeting we will discuss plans for the coming year and hold Election of District Officers for 2025 year. Refreshments will be served.



District 11 is sponsoring a “Giving Thanks” dance on Saturday November 2, at Branch 200’s Social Hall, 910 6th Ave. Ford City, PA 16226. Rattlebones band will be playing music from the 80’s to newer variety of music. Admission is by donation of non-perishable items or a cash donation. There will be a cash bar and food will be sold. Doors open at 5:00PM. Come help to support our local food banks. This dance is open to the public. We look forward to seeing you there!

Friday November 1, 10:00am district members are encouraged to come to the CU Club in Ford City to help set up for the dance.

Submitted by Karen Greggs, Secretary

• BRANCH 320 KJ - Belle Vernon, PA
• BRANCH 670 KJ - Donora, PA
• BRANCH 853 KJ - Charleroi, PA

District Announcements

The Monsignor Andrew Hlinka District will hold the annual meeting on Sunday, October 27, 2024, at 1:00pm at the Kings Restaurant in Canonsburg, PA. The election of officers for 2025 will take place at this meeting. Also on the agenda will be the activities for next year along with our annual Memorial Service for Deceased Members.

At the meeting, the Hlinka District will take part in the newly revised Fraternalism in Action program of the FCSU. We will be collecting shelf stable food for the St. Andrew the Apostle Church Food Bank in Charleroi and Donora, PA. Please be as generous as your financial situation allows. With our donations to the Food Bank, the Home Office will add a cash donation of $250.

District members wanting to attend virtually should contact the District Secretary Monica Boone at hlinkadistrictsecretary@gmail.com for information. Through the options of in-person and virtual attendance, we urge members to attend.

Submitted by Monica Boone, District Secretary

• BRANCH 007 KJ - Houtzdale, PA
• BRANCH 198 P - Johnsonburg, PA
• BRANCH 417 KJ - Winburne, PA
• BRANCH 456 KJ - Hawk Run, PA
• BRANCH 667 KJ - Ramey, PA

• BRANCH 165 KJ - Erie, PA
• BRANCH 259 KJ - Struthers, OH
• BRANCH 260 KJ - Coitsville, OH
• BRANCH 682 KJ - Youngstown, OH
• BRANCH 731 KJ - Youngstown, OH
• BRANCH 764 KJ - Warren, OH

District Announcements

Following is the currently Scheduled District Meetings for Calendar Year 2024.
1. Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at 6:00pm (Annual Meeting for Election and Installation of Officers for 2024); The meeting will be held at The Fireplace 2075 E. Western Reserve Rd. Poland, OH 44514. For questions or additional information please contact John L. Leskovyansky Jr. at home 330-549-3788 or by cell 330-559-5981.
2. Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm (Short Meeting and Christmas Dinner); Location TBD

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Christmas Party Announcement

District 14, Region 6, Rev. Joseph Kostik District will hold its annual Christmas Party on Tuesday, December 10, 2024 at 6:00pm, at Rachel’s Restaurant; 54 Westchester Dr., Austintown, OH. The cost is $30.00 for adults and $20.00 for Children 6 and under. RESERVATIONS are required and must be paid by December 1, 2024. Contact and mail payments to Sue Carney, 6810 Blue Ridge Dr, Poland, OH 44514, (330-770-6810). Make checks payable to Rev. Joseph Kostik District. Include your branch number and number of persons attending, also gender and ages of any children attending. We look forward to an enjoyable evening with all our members and guests.

Submitted by John L Leskovyansky, Jr., President

• BRANCH 003 KJ - Minneapolis, MN
• BRANCH 330 KJ - Tacoma, WA
• BRANCH 403 KJ - Kansas City, KS
• BRANCH 404 KJ - Stuttgart, AR
• BRANCH 735 KJ - Portland, OR
• BRANCH 844 KJ - Los Angeles, CA

District Announcements

Prince Pribina District will hold:
1. Semi-annual Meeting on Saturday, October 12, 2024
2. Annual Meeting on Saturday, November 30, 2024

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Each meeting will be held at 11:00am at Slovak American Center, 1690 Placentia Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831.
On the agenda will be: Activities focused on membership drive, and Annual Meeting will be held for the election of officers.

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All Branches in our area are encouraged to participate.

• BRANCH 045 KJ - New York City, NY
• BRANCH 716 KJ - New York, NY

District Announcements

FCSU Region 1 and St. John Nepomucene/St. Frances Xavier Cabrini Parish invite members and friends to attend the annual Slovak Pilgrimage to the Marian Shrine in West Haverstraw (174 Filors Lane, Stony Point, NY) on Sunday, September 8, 2024. An outdoor Slovak Mass will be celebrated at 11:30am. Priests will be available for confession before the Mass. The day will conclude at 2:30pm with the recitation of the Rosary along the Rosary Way. There will be light refreshments available for purchase. The event is free for Jednota members and $10 for non-members (the fee of $10 is required by the Marian Shrine). If interested, please register with Fr. Stefan Chanas or Fr. Martin Kertys at 212-734-4613 or Mária Božeková 347-612-1934.

• BRANCH 005 P - Exeter, PA
• BRANCH 085 KJ - Blakely, PA
• BRANCH 152 KJ - Plymouth, PA
• BRANCH 166 KJ - Binghamton, NY
• BRANCH 173 KJ - Mountain Top, PA
• BRANCH 238 KJ - Dunmore, PA
• BRANCH 368 KJ - Wilkes Barre, PA
• BRANCH 382 KJ - Scranton, PA
• BRANCH 419 KJ - Mountain Top, PA

District Announcements

Saints Cyril & Methodius District 17 of Lackawanna and Luzerne Counties in Pennsylvania and Broome County New York will conduct its Semi-Annual Fall meeting on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 1:00pm. The meeting location is at The Red Oak Restaurant 305 Front Street Binghamton, NY. Dinner will be provided. All branches are urged to send representatives to this meeting. Directions to The Red Oak Restaurant from Scranton: take 81 North to exit 5 go left on Front Street the restaurant is on the right. Please RSVP by October 19th to Morgan Dendler at 607-206-7243.

Submitted by Morgan Dendler, Vice President

• BRANCH 114 P - Mc Mechen, WV
• BRANCH 373 KJ - Weirton, WV
• BRANCH 472 KJ - Caldwell, OH
• BRANCH 888 KJ - West Palm Beach, FL

• BRANCH 638 KJ - Thunder Bay, Ontario
• BRANCH 785 KJ - Mississauga, Ontario
• BRANCH 789 KJ - Windsor, Ontario

District Announcements

Branch 785 and District 19 will co-sponsor a Community Breakfast in celebrating the feast day of Our Lady of Seven Sorrows, Patroness of Slovakia on Sunday, September 15, 2024 at Sts Cyril and Methodius Slovak Church Hall, 5255 Thornwood Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, after the 9:00am and 11:00am masses. All are Welcome!

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SS Cyril and Methodius Slovak Parish will be Celebrating 90 Years as a Slovak Parish in Toronto/Mississauga, Ontario, on November 3, 2024.
Mass: 10:30am at Sts. Cyril & Methodius Church, 5255 Thornwood Drive, Mississauga, Ontario
Banquet Immediately Following Mass: at the Mississauga Grand Banquet Hall 35 Brunel Road – Mississauga
Ticket Prices: Deadline is October 20, 2024. Adults are $70.00; Children 6-12 years old are $35.00; Children under 6 are FREE.
For tickets call: Anne Mitro: 905-279-8154 or the Parish Office: 905-712-1200 or scan the QR code from the poster.

Submitted by Anne Mitro, Secretary