Magyar News, 1990. november-1991. augusztus (1. évfolyam, 1-10. szám)

1991-03-01 / 5. szám

REV. DR. ALEXANDER FULEKI BRIDGEPORT HANDS BEAUTIFY BUDAPEST WOMEN If you let your imagination travel with­out drawing a line between reality and fantasy, you may see a hand from Seaside Park reach across the ocean grabbing in its fist a bunch of lipsticks, mascara, nail polish and whatever. The goal would be to find a woman in Budapest and smear all the goodies on her. Well reality is a bit different, but at the same time it is much easier. In a conversation Mr. Robert Moes, vice-president of international business of Remington Products, shed some light on it. Naturally the first thing he talked about was the good times he had in Hungary during his visits. The beauty of Budapest, the nice people, and the great Hungarian cuisine were the center point. He also had to tell me that his best friend in America is a Hungarian. By this time I felt quite asured that business between Remington Products and Hungary is going pretty well. The Smooth & Silky leg shaver for women was an instant success. The demand in the market far surpassed the expectation. The Hungarian men, who always had an eye for those lovely legs, might face a bit of a hardship because the new treatments may instigate the girls to give a better show. This doesn’t mean that the men are left out. First of all, among the brand names, the Hungarians for some reason prefer Remington, and Mr. Moes goes out of his way to please them. Remington is supplying the blade for the twin shav­ers. They also whet the appetite for the new, battery operated, vibrating shavers, and the electric shavers are zooming in. Let’s be honest. The Hungarians always knew what was good. It is also pleasing to know that there are people in our area who somehow touch the faces, or legs, of our Hungarian brothers and sisters. HUNGARIAN SAINTS It turned out to be a subject that needs several occasions to be covered. Fr. Baan Vitéz at St. Emery Church was the speaker of this interesting evening that included information, stories, pictures of Hungary, and a Hungarian hospitality with out­standing baked goodies. It was sponsored by St. Emery's and the American Hungar­ian Heritage Association. The Magyar News has been introduc­ing spiritual leaders who came to our community recently. There has been a problem finding ministers with a Hungar­ian background. The United Church of Christ on North Avenue in Bridgeport for over a year had interim pastors, Eva and László Lukacsi, till finally the con­gregation accepted the application of Rev. Dr. Alexander Fuleki. We welcome him wishing the best, also God’s blessing on his work for the congregation and for the Hungarian community. (Editor) I, Rev. Dr. Alexander B. Fuleki was born in one of the oldest Hungarian towns in Sarretudvari, the county of Bihar, in 1938. My family moved to Budapest and I was baptized in the Szabadság Teri Reformed church. At the age of 12,1 was confirmed and thus began an extensive spiritual pilgrimage searching for answers and understanding. I left Hungary in 1956 and lived in Paris, France for three years. At the per­suasion of friends I came to the United States in 1959 and started my education in Atlantic Union College in Mass. I majored in Theology with a minor in Literature and Greek. Having received my B.A. I received a $2,000 scholarship to study at Andrews University in Michi­gan. There I completed a three year course in two and earned my Bachelor of Divin­ity degree. While I was teaching in Buf­falo, NY, I attended Canisius College and earned a Master of Science in Education. In 1972 I was called to minister in Wel­land, Ontario, Canada where I stayed for ten years. After one year of studies in Knox College in Toronto, I was ordained into the ministry by the Presbyterian Church in Canada. The main challenge of the Hungarian Reformed Church in Welland was to res­tore the church financially and establish spiritual stability. Both goals were achiev­ed with a high degree of success. In Can­ada, I attended McMaster University and studied for a doctorate on the New Tes­tament and at Brock University for a Masters in Philosophy. I was transferred to Youngstown, Ohio in 1982. The church was in need of spirit­ual and financial reconstruction. The church was rebuilt into a dynamic con­gregation. Out of these reconstructive activities was born the idea of the Doctor of Ministry which is a contextual pro­gram focusing on practical theology. The minister is to solve a problem in the con­gregational setting and lead the church into a higher spiritual consciousness in mission and in service. I started the doc­toral program in Ashland Theological Seminary in 1988 and received my D. Min. in May of 1990. The doctoral thesis was entitled “Renewal in the American Hungarian Reformed Church.” 1 was called to Bridgeport, Conn, in September of 1990 into one of the oldest and largest and perhaps the most beauti­ful church the Hungarian Reformed Christians have ever built. The challenges are many and varied, and 1 am looking forward to a fruitful service in the Lord. My hobbies include tennis. 1 am ranked 42 in the United States in my age group. Playing the trumpet, collecting stamps, restoring antique autos and collecting mystery movies and oriental rugs are activities I enjoy. In a personal note, 1 wish to greet all the local H ungarian Churches, their min­isters and members. I pray for God’s blessings upon us all as we work together and build His eternal kingdom. 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