Magyar News, 1994. szeptember-1995. augusztus (5. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)

1994-12-01 / 4. szám

“GREEN CARDS”

Permanent resident aliens with a Form I- 151 “Green Card” issued before 1978, who wish to maintain valid evidence of their permanent resident status, must apply for a new card. The deadline has been extended to March 20,1995.

"Green Cards” must now exhibit your picture .fingerprint and signature. This card will positively identify you as a legal permanent resident and make it easier to apply for a job, social security or other public benefits. The card is good for 10 years.

If you have ever thought about applying for U.S. citizenship, now would be the perfect opportunity. If you apply for naturalization, and that application is granted, you will not need to apply for a new “Green Card.”

The deadline is March 20, 1995. Avoid the final rush. Apply now at your nearest INS office or port of entry. To receive an easy-lo-complete “Green Card” application form, call: 1-800/755-0777.

The new card has modem security features and provides positive identification. With your new card, it will be easier to prove that you are a permanent resident. This will help you when applying for a job, or for social security and other benefits. The new card will also speed the inspection process when you re-enter the United States from foreign travel.

You must submit in person the completed application with the processing fee of $75 (check or money order) to the nearest INS office or port of entry.

Bring a photocopy of the front and back of your card, your old card will be checked when you apply; and then returned so you can use it until you receive your new card.

After March 20,1995 your old card may no longer be accepted by employers, or by anyone else. You will be delayed upon returning to the U.S. after travel outside the country.

The nearest INS Office for residents of Connecticut is in the Federal Building, 450 Main Street, Hartford, CT. (Room 410). The hours are Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Wednesday 8 a.m. to 12 Noon. For general information about immigration matters and to obtain other immigration forms, call (203) 240- 3171.

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! Written in 1949for the dedication of the j United Church of Christ on North Avenue.

Margaret Fekete Csóványos

A Bright Star

I FOR THE NEW CHURCH DEDICATION By Edith Kelemencky

j O’ Church of God, O’ precious Church You are the treasure of our heart God taught you to offer consolation To the weak and lonely heart A symbol of the world’s redemption You are our Chronicle divine By prayers in you, we learn God’s wisdom That Glorious Saviour that is mine In you we find our own Lord Jesus i Know his mercy and his love

O' Church of God in true devotion Through you we pray to God above The world may be against us Or tomorrow we may die But from coast to coast and sea to sea, Mankind in peace shall dwell in thee O’ Church of God. open thy door That we may worship one and all Though we be weak, lowly and sinful Through you to God, mercy, we call.

I was sifting by a window.

At the end of a busy day;

As I looked into the distance,

A bright star began to sway.

Perhaps, it was my rocking chair.

Or maybe I was dreaming;

That lovely star so tenderly,

A light at me was beaming.

It beckoned me and 1 followed.

On a road called yesteryear;

The path was dark and rugged,

Yet I went without a fear.

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It was two thousand years ago,

A bright star glowed down to earth;

It lead the way to Bethlehem.

To announce the Savior's birth.

Love, joy and peace fill hearts of men. Regardless where they are;

Of those who know the meaning of That Brilliant Christmas Star.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

Next year the Special Olympics will be held in New Haven. There will be a sizable group coming from Hungary, 54 all together. At their arrival they will spend three days in Naugatuck, the rest of the time in New Haven. Because of language barriers and other problems the group will have to stay at one location in Naugatuck. For the three days they will be accommodated at a hotel, and they will be entertained with a rich program. Our readers are invited to go

to these events and spend time with these Hungarian youngsters. Strangely enough Hungarians are very scarce around Naugatuck, so some extra Hungarian words would be heart-warming for these visitors.

The committee estimates a $15,000 expense for those days. If you, in your heart feel the significance of this event and you have the funds in your pocket, consider helping out the committee and join in the events. Call 377-0569.

NOT EVEN THE RAIN COULD STOP IT

This year October 23 happened to be a Sunday. So the Memorial Ceremony of the 1956 Hungarian Revolution was celebrated on the actual day of the anniversary. A light rain, little more than a drizzle, kept the scene and the people wet. The array of umbrellas made a strange picture, but beyond them there was the Hungary 1956 Monument. The celebration started with the American National Anthem. Mary Kocsis, president of the Norwalk Hungarian Committee, opened the program with her greeting. Father Burke gave the invocation. The guest speaker was Reverend Andor Rakaczki. His speech gave a real insight into the historical event. The Magyar News in an upcoming issue will carry this speech. Following was Peter Jancso with a poem. Edward Bowers brought the Mayor’s greeting. Oliver Valu and Tünde Miklós, who was dressed in her grandmothers’ Hungarian costume, placed the wreath and flowers on the monument. With Father Balint’s Benediction and the Hungarian National Anthem the celebration came to an end.

Most of the time we encounter bad weather this time of the year. Maybe it

would be advisable to have the program indoors and then go to the Monument and have the wreath laying. Because, whichever way you look at it, people will be coming on October 23, to show their gratitude to the heroes of that day. , F H

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