Magyar News, 1992. szeptember-1993. augusztus (3. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1993-01-01 / 5. szám
WHERE GRATITUDE, COURAGE AND CSÁRDÁS TOUCHED US ALL! On a bright and sunny S unday afternoon on November 15,1992, between one and six a colorful and vivacious blend of ethnic celebration re-created a bit of a Hungarian Oasis. 347 grateful Magyars and ethnic neighbors commemorated the 60th anniversary of the founding of St. Emery Catholic Church. Gypsy Joe’s boisterous music and song added a dose of nostalgia to the multiethnic Dinner-Festivity! What a joyous commemoration for the jubilant participants at the elegant complex of Same’s! There were lots of things to remember, recall and celebrate: 60 years ago courageous families sacrificed their remaining energies and sweatof-the-brow earnings to bring about a long lasting House of Prayer on King’s Highway, a haven for many ethnic families in the midst of the worst American depressions. Several founding members are still alive and joined us at this Sunday afternoon dinner to bear witness for ourselves and for our children what Hungarian sacrifice and dedication mean! Our East European brothers and sisters would gready benefit today from this wonderful Connecticut version of ethnic harmony and solidarity which are now lacking and hurting the peoples on the once blue Danube. Since 1932 many families, not only Hungarians, found peace, joy, hope, rebirth and life, all God’s gifts at the bosom of Saint Emery Church in Fairfield. We wish God’s continued blessings to Saint Emery Church and its peoples for many more years to come! Brother László, O.FM. At the festivities were, standing: Brother László, Sister Virginia, Father Robert, Father Emeric; seated: Sisters Genevieve, Lucille, Marlene, Alexandrine, Estelle. EACH WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS As the saying goes, every picture is worth a thousand words. Well, we experienced this phenomena 200 times one evening. The American Hungarian Heritage Association asked Mary and Andy Pechena to talk about their recent visit to Hungary. They accepted, and on the last week of November a nice group of people gathered at St. Emery’s Church Hall, ladies brought some delicious pastry. The coffee brigade of the church served coffee. In this friendly, social atmosphere Andy flicked his slides and talked about his heart-warming experience. At one point, making a statement of how proud he is to be a Hungarian, his emotions overtook his voice. Many in the audience agreed with him, appreciating Andy with a big hand. After the show people sat around, talking, making friends and enjoying the lovely treats given by the ladies. Joseph Stiber, president of the organization, announced the future plans. A.H.H. A. will have a scholarship party at the Calvin Hall Sunday, December 27, at 3 p.m., when the Mary Katona Scholarships will be awarded. A music program will be part of this event. Then in February there will be a talk on the famous paprika with interesting stories and at the end a demonstration will take place on how to use the paprika. The public is invited to these events, there is no admission. Margaret Fekete Csóványos Christmas Cards It's nice to send friends Christmas cards. Because the greetings they convey; Are love and cheer and happiness, We feel on Christmas Day. There's a message in a Christmas card. Other greetings cannot say; That Christ, the Lord, Our Savior, Was born on Christmas Day. It's joy to get those Christmas cards. From the loved ones far away; In the Spirit of the Living God. They'll write for Christmas Day. It's great to mail friends Christmas cards, For it means Christ came to stay; So, send the message of His birth. Declared on Christmas Day.
