Magyar Egyház, 1961 (40. évfolyam, 1-10. szám)
1961-02-01 / 2. szám
14 MAGYAR EGYHÁZ granted to all members who fulfill their obligations toward the church. Yet. since burial is an act of comfort for the living, burial from the church will be granted to an inactive member whose immediate family are active members in good standing. The bells will be tolled at burials performed anywhere by the pastor or his supply, if requested.” The meeting room in the Church’s parish house ‘‘Bethlen Hall” was dedicated on February 16. In the course of the dedication service it was officially named “The Upper Room.” A plaque with the names of individuals and organizations contributing toward the construction and furnishing of The Upper Room was unveiled at the same time by presidents of the Loranfy Society, Junior Women’s Guild, and Men’s Club. Members of the Men’s Club presented a skit, “The Visitor,” written for this occasion. DUQUESNE, PA. Our congregational meeting was held in two parts. The first part was held during the Sunday morning worship services of January 22, when the Pastoral Report was given and the sermon dealing with the spiritual matters of our church life; excerpts from both the sermon and report appeared in print and sent to every member. The second part was held in conjunction with our first fellowship dinner of the year on January 29, when we elected and installed our lay leaders. The Pastoral Report indicated that an average of forty per cent of membership (160) attends the Sunday morning worship services, and 65 per cent of confirmed members live with the sacrament (221 souls). The spirit of stewardship is worth noting. The family average of contributions in 1960 was $133.33 and the confirmed individuals contributed an average of $71.22. Exactly half of our families (90) gave above $100.00 and 32 of these above $200.00. The total of contributions was $24,000, our total income$30,000. For benevolence and missions as well as for the several funds of the denomination we contributed $2,145.00 — while still heavily indebted, in the amount of $60,000. The officers of the congregation were unanimously reelected for an other year; these are: Andrew Sapos chief elder, James Lewis and Joseph Kallery assistants, Joseph Vörös treasurer, Joseph Toth auditor, Charles Nagy Jr. recorder of offering, and Julius Nagy secretary. The following were elected to serve three years on the Council: Andrew Gougler, Ernest Kovach, Charles Nagy Jr., Andrew Sapos, and William Toth. Ten men are serving one of two more years of their term: John Estu, Joseph Kallery, Julius Nagy, Joseph Toth, Andrew Wargo (1), Frank Kottán Jr., James Lewis, Daniel Ochiva, Elmer Shigo and Joseph Voros (2). Deacons serving for a year: Donald Czap, Robert Kish and Wesley Probst. Officers of the organizations elected for 1961 include: Women’s Club: Helen Homoki, President; Marian Nagy, Vice-President; Rose Twojay, Secretary; Ethel Nagy, Treasurer. “One Star” Mission Group: Margaret Szőke, Secretary. Cancer Dressing Group: Margaret Kovach, Chairlady; Betty Larkin, Assistant Ch. Men’s Club: Andrew Gougler, President; Donald Koester, Vice- President; John P. Darnay, Secretary-Treasurer. Choir: Andrew Gougler, Director. Youth Fellowships: Juniors — Gerald Polivka, President; Daryle Kallery, Vice-President, Stephanie Szőke, Secretary, Eilenn Jenulevich, Treasurer. Seniors — Ronald Belenski, President, William Balder, Treasurer; Eileen Palagy, Vice- President; Judy Lewis, Secretary. Scouting: Boys — Robert Szepesi, Scoutmaster and Joseph Voros, Chairman of Committee. Girls — Margaret Szőke, Leader and Marian Nagy, Assistant. Flower Committee: Helen Homoki and Irene Stiver. Organist: Georgia Kallery. Janitor: James Lewis. A report of our Sunday School will be given later in the year. ROEBLING, N. J. The Annual Congregational meeting has re-elected the officers of the year 1960, unchanged since 1957. Their list can be found in the Hungarian section of the church news. As new elders were elected Mr. Allen Birkholz and Mr. Bela Emri. Mr. Birkholz was elected for the place of the late Mr. Charles Csolti Sr. who died last December. Mr. Birkholz is the son-in-law of the late Mr. Csolti, a charter member of the Roebling Church. The Young Women’s Guild elected the following officers. President: Mrs. Helen Nagy, Vice-President: Mrs. Julia Birkholz, Secretary: Mrs. Priscilla Bartha, Treasurer: Mrs. Helen Bordash, Merchandise Club captain: Mrs. Theresa Csogi. The officers of the Youth Fellowship for 1961 are as follows: President: Miss Jean Bajzath, Vice- Preident: Bert Somogyi Jr., Secretary: Miss Gloria Wargo, Treasurer: Ernest Stefan, Ambassador: Roger Csogi. The February guest speaker of the Adult Sunday School Class, Mr. Joseph W. Cookson of Trenton spoke to us on Sunday, February 12th. PERTH AMBOY, N. J. The following officers were elected at the Congregational Meeting in January: Andrew Orosz Chief Elder; John Marincsak, Jr. Vice President; Gabriel Tariska Treasurer, Frank Zambo Secretary; Frank Banyacski Financial Secretary; for a 3 year term membership in the Church Council: Albert Bercik, Victor DeMarco, Steven Katko, William Lasak, John Marincsak, Jr. Albert S. Miklossy, Sr., Dr. Albert Ur, John Varga (Old Bridge, N. J.) and John Latkovich. If you have not received your copy of our printed Year-Book, please, get one after the church service. Our church choir will sponsor the Westminster Chapel Choir from Princeton, N.J. in a concert on Sunday, March 12th, at 7:45 P.M. in our Center. Guests and friends are cordially invited. Tickets can be obtained from the members of the choir. A trip to Hungary and Europe is being planned from July 9th to August 6th by jet plane. If you would like to go together to visit the “old country”, relatives and friends, contact the church office. Round trip ticket is $645. Details upon request. GYÜLEKEZETI ELET TRENTON, N. J. Templom: Home Avenue és Beatty sarkán. Lelkész Béky Zoltán 180 Home Avenue, Trenton, N. J. Március 15-i ünnepélyünket egyházi vacsorával egybekötve tartjuk. A magyar szabadságharcról ünnepi műsor keretében emlékezünk meg.
