From Cradle to Grave webinar on Demand

Jednota’s sponsorship of Global Slovakia’s webinar “From Cradle to Grave” covers the rich traditions and rituals of our ancestors. Enjoy watching it. CLICK BELOW TO WATCH THE RECORDED WEBINAR

KIDS CHRISTMAS COLORING CONTEST

PRIZES Winners in each Region and age group will receive the following: 1st Place – $25.00 2nd Place – $15.00 3rd Place –  $10.00 RULES 1. Each age group is assigned a certain picture: 4 – 6 year olds – picture A 7 – 9 year olds – picture B 10 – 12 year olds … Continued

FCSU 2nd Gingerbread Contest

FCSU 2nd Gingerbread Contest 2022 Back by Popular Demand… Hot cocoa in your Hand …. or maybe eggnog Cold crisp air on your nose ……or warm sunshine Let’s get ready for the Christmas Holiday! What would be more fun than to build a gingerbread house – by yourself, or with your family, or maybe with … Continued

AND the CONTESTS WINNERS ARE…

KENTUCKY DERBY HAT CONTEST WINNERS Kentucky Derby Hat Contest Winners 2022 Kentucky Derby Hat Contest Winners 2021       MARCH MADNESS WINNERS FCSU March Madness Winners 2021       TALENT SHOW WINNERS FCSU Talent Show Winners 2021       CHRISTMAS CONTESTS WINNERS Coloring Contest Winners Christmas 2020 Ugly Sweater Contest Winners Christmas … Continued

The Year in Slovak Folk Cuisine Webinar on Demand

The cycle of seasons shaped Slovak folk cuisine for centuries. But there is more to the story than just the seasonal availability of ingredients. The daily and festive menu of our ancestors embody the essence of Slovakia. Stories hidden in simple dishes and mundane ingredients take us back to the time when food was deeply … Continued

FCSU LOSER’S POOL 2022

PRINT THE LOSER POOL ENTRY FORM HERE Email to events@fcsu.com

Highlights from the International Golf Tournament

 2022 International Golf Tournament, Treasure Lake Golf Resort DuBois, Pennsylvania, August 12th-14th The First Catholic Slovak Union was proud to participate in another joint fraternal event this summer at Treasure Lake Golf Resort in DuBois, Pennsylvania for the 67th International Golf Tournament with members from the Greek Catholic Union (GCU) and the Slovak Catholic Sokol … Continued

52nd Quadrennial Convention

The First Catholic Slovak Union  convened its 52nd Quadrennial Convention from July 30-August 2, 2022, at the Holiday Inn in Independence, Ohio. CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL GALLERY  CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE FULL GALLERY   Upon entering the hotel, attendees were greeted to an outstanding exhibition of Slovak kroj (Slovak folk costume), which … Continued

ANCIENT SLOVAK SUMMER CUSTOMES & TRADITIONS – WEBINAR

The magic of early summer- WEBINAR Late spring and early summer are filled with enchanting, yet little known, customs. From Turíce to St John’s Night, we will explore the practices of our ancestors – rooted in the deep past and their agrarian way of life. CLICK BELOW TO WATCH THE RECORDED WEBINAR

Slovak-Americans Stand with Ukraine
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President Andrew M. Rajec presenting a gift to Bishop Milan Lach of the Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Parma. The First Catholic Slovak Union at its March 2022 annual Board of Directors meeting made a donation of $50,000 for the refugees of the war in Ukraine. It is estimated that the Russian invasion in Ukraine has … Continued

Virtual Easter Basket Blessing
April 16, 2022

Have your Easter baskets ready to be blessed by our national Chaplain Fr. Tom Nasta. DATE:  Saturday, April 16th, 2022 TIME:   1:00pm-1:30pm EST. The login time will start at 12:50pm. Join us by zoom at 1:00pm on Saturday April 16th, 2022. Meeting ID: 858 0779 1452 Passcode: 903316  

FCSU KENTUCKY DERBY HAT CONTEST
May 7, 2022

“THE MOST EXCITING TWO MINUTES IN SPORTS” SATURDAY MAY 7th, 2022 4th  ANNUAL FCSU KENTUCKY DERBY HAT PHOTO CONTEST Ladies & Gentlemen, Children of All Ages: Help us celebrate the 148th  running of the Kentucky Derby by submitting a picture of yourself in your Derby Hat and attire!!! Listed below are some suggestions, however the … Continued