Magyar Egyház, 1972 (51. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1972-04-01 / 4. szám
10 MAGYAR EGYHÁZ garian Gulyas Dinner on April 16th, after church services. Profits will go toward expenses of traveling to the National Conference. McKeesport, pa. Our Easter worship services were well attended and most of our members received the elements of the Lord’s Supper. We held our annual Easter breakfast after the sunrise worship service. On Palm Sunday Mr. Paul St. Miklossy, treasurer of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America was our guest at both services. Mr. St. Miklossy addressed the worshippers of both services. He praised our members for the building of our new church, assured us of the continued support of the Federation and asked our people to patronize the Federation which is helping our Hungarian Reformed Churches and the Bethlen Home. Our guest was also Mr. Joseph Molnár, Jr., district manager of the Federation in Western Pennsylvania. Our young people attended the Youth Conference sponsored by the youth of the Hungarian Reformed Church, Homestead, Pa. Our young people really enjoyed the fellowship and Christian love of those delegates who represented the Hungarian Reformed Churches of Western Pennsylvania. The next conference will be held at our church during the fall. Our ladies will attend the Women’s Conference sponsored by the Hungarian Reformed Church of Springdale, Pa. on Sunday, May 7 at 3:30 p.m. Officers of Jr. Youth Fellowship are: Kim Canelle, president; Patty Balogh, vice-president; Valerie Canelle, secretary (1716 Beech St., McKeesport, Pa. 15132) ; Drew Pogyor, treasurer. New Officers and Elders: Mr. John Canelle was elected as the assistant treasurer by the Church Council. The teachers of our Sunday School chose Mrs. Louis Jardanhazy as the secretary of our Sunday School. Mr. Dennis Caiarelle, Mr. Steven Jordan and Mr. John Ritzo were elected as elders for the next three years by the last Congregational meeting. Baptism: April 9, Brett Ian Balogh, son of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur W. Balogh, Jr. Godparents: Mr. and Mrs. Francis Pellegrino. May God bless Brett and all those who will he responsible for his up-bringing. Wedding: April 8, Thomas Hendry and Barbara Garcia. God bless them and congratulations. Many of our members are making great sacrifices to support the Building Fund of our church. However, there are friends of our church who also come to our aid. Last month Mr. and Mrs. Martin Brack donated $500 for a Sunday School room in memory of Joseph Pavuk, Sr. and the Pioneer old Hungarian Family gave $500 to our Building Fund. We are grateful for these generous donations. Coming Events: May 14: Mother’s Day Dinner, May 21: Cornerstone Dedication of our new church, July 23 or 30: Dedication of our new church, Oct. 22: 50th Anniversary Worship Service and Banquet. PERTH AMBOY, N. J. The United Church Women Eastern Area conference will be held in New York City on May 7, at 2:00 P.M. We shall go by bus to the conference; all interested, please, contact Mrs. Elsie Loki: 442-1355. May 11, Ascension Day, divine worship service and Sr. Confirmation Class examination at 7:30 P.M. Parents, grand- and god-parents are urged to attend. Our Mother’s Day dinner will be held Sunday, May 21, at 12 noon in our center, sponsored by the Women’s Guild. Members and friends of our church are invited to attend this annual dinner. The Women’s Guild celebrated its 25th anniversary of organization with a dinner in Oak Hill Manor on April 18. May God bless the members and officers. Those who would like to join the church officially, should contact the pastor before the Pentecost holiday. HUNGARIAN COOK BOOK Fifth Edition Order from: THE WOMEN’S GUILD 331 Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy, N. J. 08861 $1.00—Handling; & Postage $.25 ROEBLING, N. J. This past month will be a memorable one in the life of our Congregation. On April 9, the surrounding Hungarian Reformed people started toward Roebling to be present at the ordination of the Rev. Stefan Török and his installation as full-time minister of the Roebling Congregation. The service started at 4 p.m. which was so well attended, that our small church’s seating capacity was not enough to accommodate everyone. There were at least 40 people seated downstairs in our Church Hall participating in the service through the use of loudspeakers. The Rt. Rev. Dezső Ábrahám, Bishop of the Hungarian Reformed Church of America delivered the sermon. The presentation and vows were given by the Rt. Rev. Stephen Kovács, which was then proceeded by the ordination ceremony. The installation of the newly ordained minister by the Very Rev. Dr. Andrew Harsanyi, Dean of the Eastern Classis. Dean Harsanyi then presented Rev. Török with the symbolic books of our church, along with the stamp of the Hungarian Reformed Church of America. After the installation the newly ordained and installed minister gave his sermon using I Timothy 1:12 as his text. Participating in the latter part of the service was the Rev. László Hunyady, pastor of the Linden church, as well as Mrs. Rose Takach, soloist and our Youth Choir. Following the ordination and installation a delicious banquet was held at the St. Mary’s Greek Catholic Church Hall, which was attended by 225 guests. STATEN ISLAND, N. Y. The Palm Sunday services were heartwarming because the Sunday School children performed timely chants. Mrs. Helen Peterson, Sunday School teacher, prepared with great enthusiasm for this Holy week. Mrs. Alice Rodvansky, the president of the Women’s Cuild, and Miss Carolyn Kosa, adviser of the Young People’s Club, sang inspiring duets for the Holy days, Good Friday and Easter. The beautiful flowers and traditional palm leaves were donated by Carolyn Kosa and a generous florist. The Young People’s Club encouraged by the success of the last spaghetti dinner, decided to arrange a special Chinese auction May 5. Mother’s Day will be celebrated with the childrens’ songs. Following the united services will be a dinner honoring all mothers on Sunday, May 14. The Women’s Guild is in charge of the affair. Deceased: Mrs. Stephen Gerek at age 86. She was one of our founding members. On the family request, relatives, friends and mourners donated close to $400 in lieu of flowers toward our church. A lasting memorial is planned by Church Council. There is a plan to make a special collection for the repair works due to the windstorm damages on the church steeple. We call all our faithful members to donate for this very urgent restoration job. TRENTON, N. J. During the Easter holiday season altogether 485 persons attended the Table of the Lord. This number includes the Maundy Thursday communicants too. Baptisms. March 26: Stephen Andrew, the child of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew
