Magyar Egyház, 1974 (53. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1974-02-01 / 2. szám
MAGYAR EGYHÁZ 11 will be found in the next issue of the Magyar Egyház. Statistics from the past year: Baptism: Stephen Joseph, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Papai Jr. Deceased: Mr. Frank Todash Sr. at the age of 54. Mrs. Frank Nagy Sr. at the age of 78. Mrs. Louis Simon at the age of 86, and Mr. Steve Boldizsár at the age of 70. The total membership of the church was 176. Members of registered children in our Sunday School was 28. On our voting list we had 91 persons. STATEN ISLAND, N. Y. The following officers were elected at the annual congregational meeting: John Radvánski chief elder; Albert Kish vice president; John Kosa secretary; Alexander Térjék treasurer. Thanks and appreciation was expressed to Mr. Louis Kish, retiring chief elder, who faithfully served the church for many years. There was an “installation dinner” to honor the newly elected officers and elders on February 17th. A “chinese auction” is scheduled in the church hall for March 8th. Please, keep the date in mind. In any emergency call up The Very Rev. Gabor Csordás, Dean or Mr. John Radvánsky, chief elder. TRENTON, N. J. The annual congregational meeting was held on January 27. Income in 1973: $43,313.09, balance from 1972: $49,871.65, total income in 1973: $93,- 184.74, expenses in 1973: $40,822.07, balance on December 31, 1973: $52,- 362.67. There were 9 baptisms, 13 confirmations, 4 marriages and 30 funerals. Members of the New Church Council in 1974: Chief-elder Anthony C. Beke, 1st assist, chief-elder John S. Toth, 2nd assist, chief-elder Nicholas Katona, treasurer Jules Borcsik, assist, treasurer Andrew Ture, controller Anthony S. Beke, secretary Walter M. Katona, trustees Alexander Acs and Joseph Jenei. Elders: Vincent Arch, Imre Bogár, Gabriel Csapó, Bela Emri, John Estok, Jr., Géza Hegedűs, John Kish, Jr., Joseph King, Walter Katona, Julius Kovács, William Kraemer, Alexander Lenart, John E. Molnár, William Miklovics, Bela Pandak, Joseph Poedubicky, Alexander Sabo, Sr., Alexandor Sabo, Jr., Frank Thomas, Stephen Ture, Charles Simon, Andrew Vágott, Nicholas Vágott, John Waldner. Honorary elder: Elmer Danch. Officers of the Lorántffy Zsuzsánna Society in 1974: Hon. president Mrs. Stephen Kovács, president Mrs. John Kerekes, vice president Mrs. Nicholas Vágott, treasurer Mrs. Andrew Pásztor, controllers Mrs. George Sipos and Mrs. Charles Simon, social committee president Mrs. Joseph Pandak, secretary Mrs. Julius Kovács. Officers of the Young Married Couples Club in 1974: President Gabriel Csapó, vice president Mrs. Ivy Tobin, secretary Mrs. Alexander Sabo Jr., treasurer John Waldner, chaplain Mrs. John Didrence. Officers of the Women’s Guild in 1974: President Mrs. John Molnár, vice president Mrs. Minerva Neeld, treasurer Mrs. William Miklovics, secretary Mrs. Stephen Kitchen, social secretary Mrs. Adolph Ebert, trustees Mrs. Margaret Ero and Mrs. Alexander Acs. Baptism: Leslie Korsos, the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. László Korsos was baptized on February 3rd. Godparents: Jutka Korsos in Hungary and Robert Kroslin. Funeral: Louis Balazsi was buried on January 30th. The four Sunday School rooms under the church were built from the donations our church received in memory of our departed church members. A plaque preserves their beloved memory. Our new organist is Mr. Edward Hatrak. YOUNGSTOWN, OHIO From the Annual Report: receipts in 1973, including the $7,693.60 balance from 1972, was $34,343.81, expenses $27,438.65 (which includes $4,000.00 transferred to the Savings Account), leaving a balance of $6,905.16. The church owes to the American Hungarian Reformed Federation $6,999.92. Vital statistics from 1973: 2 baptisms, 8 confirmed, no weddings and 7 funerals. During the past year we had the parish house painted, a few church windows painted and a part of the interior of the church painted. We serve the Hungarian Reformed people through the Hungarian Radio in cooperation with other Hungarian churches in the Mahoning Valley. The radio service can be heard every Sunday morning at 9, on WPIC-FM radio, 102.9 on your dial. On January 21st we buried Mrs. Gabriel Varga (Elizabeth Vargo), whom the Lord called home after 80 years on this earth. On January 24th we buried Mr. Alexander Vargo, whom the Lord called home after 65 years on this earth. The comforting power of God be with the sorrowing families. GYÜLEKEZETI ÉLET AKRON, OHIO Templom: 2625 Copley Road Telefon: (216) 666-9777 Lelkipásztor: Dömötör Tibor esperes 1657 Centerview Drive, Akron, Ohio 44321 Telefon: (216) 666-4600 Egyházunknak az 1974-es esztendőre megválasztott vezetősége a következőkből áll. Gondnok: Varga Edward, algondnok: Szőr Tibor, jegyző-pénztáros: Rutherford Róbertné, helyettes pénztáros Sárándy Lajos, ellenőrök: Dr. Banda Árpád és Boehme Károly, presbiterek: Adler Simon, Baksa József, Dark Károly, Horváth István, Egervári Gyula, Gyetvai István, Druga E. József, Kató János, Kecskés János, Major János, Miller József, Patonai Sándor, Rácz Ferenc, Rutherford Róbert, Sala Ernő, Sala Emőné, Sensenstein János és Varga János. Farkas Jánost és Sala Ernőt egyházunk örökös gondnokaivá választottuk. Február 10-én az új vezetőség ünnepélyesen tette le az esküt a magyar és angol nyelvű istentiszteletek keretében. Egyházunk elmúlt évi bevétele 62,- 814.31 teljes kiadása 57,681.44 volt. Január 23-án eltemettük Jacobs Lajost, 72. A Márta Kör tisztikara: Tiszteletbeli elnöknő Nagytiszteletü Dömötör Tiborné, elnöknő Nagy Imréné, alelnöknő Sivó Sándomé, jegyző Szőr Tiborné, pénztáros Druga József né, ellenőrök Gyetvai Istvánná és Payerle Ferencné, ügyintéző Bajusz Erzsébet. Isten áldását kérjük szorgalmasan dolgozó Nőegyletünk vezetőségére és tagjaira. BETHLEHEM, PA. Templom: High St. és North Ave. sarok Telefon: (215) 866-6313 Beszolgálo Lelkipásztor: Bodnár Viktor Lakás: 139 E. North St., Bethlehem, Pa. 18018 Telefon: (215) 868-6231 A gyülekezet 1974 január 20-án tartóttá meg az évi közgyűlését, ahol részletes beszámoló hangzott el az elmúlt évi egyházi munkálkodásról, és az egyház pénzügyi helyzetéről. A “KÁLVIN KÖR” és a “NŐI KÖR” aktív munkát végzett az elmúlt évben és jelenleg is jól munkálkodik.
