Magyar Egyház, 1975 (54. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1975-05-01 / 5. szám

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MAGYAR EGYHÁZ

PERTH AMBOY, N. J.

On the first Sunday of the Month we have participated in the Conference of the United Church Women, which was held at our sister Church in Roebling, New Jersey. Our ladies were very glad to participate at this conference, which dealt with the theme, “LOVE IS...”

On May 11, we celebrated Mother’s Day. All the mothers were greeted with flowers presented by the Women’s Guild.

On Ascension Thursday, the holiday of the Ascension of Our Lord, combined services were held at 7:00 P.M. Attendance on this church service was satisfactory.

On May 18 we celebrate with all Christians of the World the Birthday of the Church, when the Holy Spirit was sent according to the promise of Christ, Pentecost. At this occasion the confirmation of our senior class will be held. Those confirmed were accepted into our church as adult members of our congregation. Those confirmed were: Joyce Banyacski, Gregg Gaissert, Elizabeth Boelhower, Maria Dobos, Steve Varga, Judy Gerecs, Priscilla Jenkins, Nicholas Vargo, Greta Giczi, Elizabeth Simpson, Richard Latkovich, Judy Simpson, Jeanette Torres, David Katko, Anthony Helyes. On these young Christians we ask God’s blessing, so that they may be true servants of our Lord, and devoted members of our church.

The end of the month our Senior Women’s Club will have their yearly Chinese Auction, which we hope will be a successful affair.

Some of our elders are preparing tnemselves to the upcoming Synod Meeting in Ligonier, when we shall discuss the new By-laws.

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ROEBLING, N. J.

Our little congregation was very active through the month of April and May. We had very successful Kolbász and Donut Sales. We are also working on the organization of our Church’s 60th Anniversary, which will be held on October 19.

This year our Church was the host

for the 16th Annual Conference of Church Women United. The Women’s Guilds and the Elders made all effort to host the delegates. Both the Hungarian and English speakers gave their best, and the delegates seemed very pleased with them. The program started with a short Service, which was followed by the two lectures in two different groups. Later the two groups met again to elect officers for the Conference. The evening ended with a community supper, where 110 people shared the blessings of the good Hungarian kitchen.

As summer approaches the congregation cleaned the huge and beautiful picnic ground, to welcome everybody. Our young minister will serve us in the summer months on full-time basis, and will live with his mother in the parsonage.

Funeral: Mr. Andrew Melsky died of a heart attack April 15, and was buried on April 19.

STATEN ISLAND, N. Y.

In 1976 the congregation will observe its 60th anniversary. In preparing for this event, which occurs in the American Bicentennial year, a historical census will be prepared. The census will also seek to provide some direction for the future of the congregation.

At the annual meeting of the congregation, the treasurer reported that income in 1974 was $12,874 and expenses amounted to $9,883, with a net balance of $12,325. This balance is an increase of nearly $4,000 over the previous year’s balance.

For 1975 the following have been elected to serve on the Board of Elders: John Rodvansky, president; John Kosa, Sr., vice president; Alex Teryek, treasurer; John F. Kosa, secretary; Steve Ambrus, AI Kish, Louis Kish, Jr. Alex Kosa, Charles Kosa and John Lovász, Jr.

The work of redecorating and painting the sanctuary and the church hall has been completed. The floors in both the church and the hall were refinished also.

The confirmation class for 1975 included Debra Lewis, Elizabeth Lewis, Linda Lewis and Kathy Nemeth. They partook of Holy Communion with the congregation on Pentecost.

On May 11, Mother’s Day and Confirmation Sunday, a covered dish dinner was served in the church hall to honor the mothers of the congregation.

On Sunday, June 8, at 2:00 p.m. the congregation shall arrange a dinner in honor of Rev. August J. Molnár, the

supply pastor of the church. Reservations for the dinner may be made by contacting Mrs. Helen Cutler, tel.: 984- 0227; or Alex Térjék, tel.: 984-2689.

TRENTON, N. J.

At the Mother’s Day worship services the mothers were honored with flowers.

Confirmation: the following young people were confirmed in their Reformed Christian religion on May 11: Barbara Csak, Joyce Danch, Gabor Hanes, Elvira Kiss, Andrew Komjáthy, Marika Kopocs, Kim Kuronya and Bill Wayda. Their first communion was on Pentecost.

Baptisms. April 6: Allan Vernon Craddock III, the son of Allan V. Raddock, Jr., and Donna Lumpkin, was baptized. Godparents: Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy James. April 20: Daniel Stephen Molnár, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Molnár received the sacrament of Holy Baptism. Godparents: Mr. and Mrs. Richard Molnár.

Marriage. April 26: Mr. John Bensted, Jr. and Miss Ethel Miller were united in holy matrimony. Witnesses were Mr. William Miller and Mrs. Margaret Zeleznik. Our pastor and Rev. Arthur Freeman officiated.

Funerals. April 8: Mrs. Joseph D. Kovács, April 14: Mr. Michael Sziics, April 21: Mr. Joseph Kedves and May 1: Mrs. Paul Koscso.

The Trenton Chapter of the American Hungarian Federation arranged a Hungarian cultural program on April 27. The Rev. Imre Bertalan, pastor of the New Brunswick Hungarian Reformed Church gave a lecture about the origin of the genuine Hungarian folksongs and music, and as to how the ancient Hungarian melodies became recognized even in concert halls. He sang beautiful, moving Hungarian folksongs, accompanied by Mrs. Rosemarie Noone, concert pianist. Our Hungarian community greatly appreciated this cultural program.

A school to teach the Hungarian language was organized in Trenton by the local chapter of the Hungarian Federation. As of now 50 students attend the school. Chairman of the school committee is Mr. Stephen Ture, one of our elders. Classes are held every Saturday in our school.

The Women’s Conference of our sister churches, on May 4, in Roebling, was attended by 29 persons from our congregation. Mrs. Frank Lugossy of our Lorantffy Society, was the Hungarian secretary for 1975 and Mrs. Raymond Connor of our Women’s Guild is the vice-president for 1976 of the United Church Women of our Eastern Area.