Magyar Egyház, 1971 (50. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1971-08-01 / 8-9. szám
18 MAGYAR EGYHÁZ NEWS FROM THE CONGREGATIONS CARTERET, N. J. A busload of Sunday School children and some parents had a delightful trip to Hershey, Pennsylvania. Six young people are planning to attend the national B. Y. F. conference. The Lorantfy Society had their July meeting at the lakeside place of Dr. and Mrs. Harsanyi and their August meeting at the home of Mrs. Julia Katko. They are already planning their 50-th anniversary celebration to be held on Trinity Sunday, May 28, 1972. The Junior Women’s Guild will have their annual Chinese Auction on September 20 in Bethlen Hall. Weddings; June 26—John James Edward Winchell and Gloria Helen Pokol; July 11—Louis Robert Tami and Caroline Helen Kondás Stima. Funerals-. June 16 — Mrs. Stephen Toth (Esther Kazup) ; July 3—Julius Gencsi. Dr. Harsanyi and his family left for a combined study and vacation trip to Europe — including Hungary and Czechoslovakia — early in August. Dr. Harsanyi will return to the pulpit on September 12. DUQUESNE, PA. Baptism: Malvene Carrol Heyz, daughter of Richard Heyz and Malvene Heyz, nee Genes, born on August 8. Weddings: On August 14 Joann Weidlich and Albert Helmeczi were married in Bangor, Pa. Kathleen Quakers and Stephen Larkin were joined in holy wedlock in our church on August 27. Funerals: On July 23 Leslie Revak, a faithful church member, on August 6 Louis Ban. Interment followed in our cemetery. Guest ministers in the month of July were Rev. Gyula Ruszkay, from Miskolc-Diosgyor Steel Mill, Hungary on July 18, and the Rev. Joseph Buda from Újvidék, Yugoslavia. Both ministers also preached on our Hungarian Reformed Radio Program. July 11 was Layman’s Day. Councilmen served on both the Hungarian and English service. Alex Wargo Jr. and Elmer Shigo were the speakers. Harvest-Home Communion a (thanksgiving celebration of the New Bread) was observed on August 1. 139 members participated in communion at the church and 7 members received the Holy Elements in their homes. McKeesport, pa. The construction of our new church is nicely progressing. When it will be completed, our church will be in the most beautiful part of the city of McKeesport. The construction should be completed in ten months. On Sunday, June 13 during the English Worship Service we dedicated the new Holy Communion Set given by Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Sotak in memory of their son, Tibor, who died in Vietnam. A memorial service was held by the Port Vue Memorial American Legion, Post 447. A dinner followed the service. We express our many thanks for the beautiful and expensive gift. Baptism: Michelle Ann Majstoravich, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Majstoravich, and Kelly Lynn Pellegrino, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Pellegrino were baptized in our church. Wedding: On July 17 John A. Ritzo and Deborah R. Jardanhazy, and Francis R. Durkan and Darlene S. Coulter were married in our church. May God grant them happiness. Funeral: The late Joseph Pavuk, Sr. was called home by the Giver of life during the month of June. May God grant him a peaceful rest and comfort his loved ones. During the vacation of the Pastor, the Rev. Kalman Csia was our guest minister. We express our thanks for his services. Our Sunday School will be resumed on Sunday, September 12 at 8:45 a.m. There will be classes for all ages. PERTH AMBOY, N. J. The painting of the church and the Educational Center was started in August; we hope it will be completed soon. The cemetery road and parking area behind the church received new asphalt coating. The Christian Youth Fellowship members with other area church groups plan to go to the National Youth Conference sponsored by the McKeesport, Pa. church, on Labor Day weekend. After the summer decline in church attendance September will be marked with renewed activities; children are expected to attend Sunday School from 3 years to confirmation class; choir will resume rehearsals every Wednesday evening under the direction of Mrs. Chriss Campbell, minister of music, the Sr. Women’s Club and the Women’s Guild, will also start with their regular monthly meetings and activities. Our Christian Youth Fellowship advisors, Mr. Joseph Bányácski and Mrs. Lillian Varga resigned; thanks and appreciation for their fine services during the past years. Mrs. Dudich continues to work with our youth group. Baptism: Joseph Czetö, Jr. the first born son of Joseph Alexander Czetö, Sr. and his wife Dorothy D. Ewer, born on May 7, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Candice Lee Horváth, daughter of Joseph Horváth, Jr and Kathleen I Kurjack, born May 10. Frank Allen Berecsky, III., son of Frank A Berecsky, Jr. and Clara M. Jankowsky, born May 30. Dean Ronald Polak, son of Ronald Polak and Roberta Füzesi, born July 18. Marriages: George M. Pründl and Gabriella I. Maglódy on May 9. Ronald R. Krasse and Lynn D. Harsányi, on June 5. Stanley J. Solowsky and Joyce A. Kovács, on June 5. Ernő Tóth and Elsie Rotz, on July 4. A. John Gottstein and Julie Rose Miskolczi on August 7. Death: Tibor Németh, 38 years old, August 6. HUNGARIAN COOK BOOK 4th Printing Order from: THE WOMEN’S GUILD 331 Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy, N. J. 08861 $1.00—Handling & Postage $.25 ROEBLING, N. J. Last month, we held our long-awaited annual picnic. Despite the favorable weather, the total in attendance proved relatively small in contrast to our anticipated number. This reflected on our income which totaled $379.69. Everyone who attended, however, enjoyed the fellowship and delicious food. Our Summer School also reopened this summer which had been discontinued for the past two years. The attendance was low; but nevertheless, it proved worthwile for the few who attended. Many thanks to the teachers, Mrs. Bertalan Somogyi, Mrs. James Bajzath, and Mrs. Joseph Havas who gave of their time and of themselves; and also to the children who took part. Another accomplishment on our part took place just recently when the gate in the front of our church was repainted. It proved quite a task because the old accumulated paint had to be burned off before it could be repainted. The cost of our project— $300. To add to our Church’s activity the children took their annual trip to Clementon Park, N.J. We spent an enjoyable time together and left with the hope and anticipation of returning again next year. During the warm summer months, our Church Service was pushed ahead an hour, proving to be a success. Starting
