Magyar News, 2002. szeptember-2003. augusztus (13. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2002-10-01 / 2. szám
THE HUNGARIAN SCHOOL IN FAIRFIELD, CT On the left: John Prinner receives his “Diploma On the right: A group of the Hungarian teachers discussing the schedule, Anikó D. Surányi, Zsuzsa Lengyel, Director, Dr. Eva Morócz, and with them Krisztina Domoki. Below: Socializing at a school dinner. It is time to enroll in the Hungarian School for the coming winter program. In the past many years the Magyar Studies of America has been successfully teaching the Hungarian language, history, and culture. There are several courses organized according to the student’s knowledge of the language, also their level of interest in the culture, and the age of the student. They have a special class for the little ones. This is also convenient for parents who otherwise attend classes of their own. The school is open through the winter. It is held at the Fairfield Woods Middle School every monday at 7:00 PM„ The school is located on Fairfield Woods Road next to the Public Library. Enrollment for this winter”s classes is on Monday, October 21, at 7:00 to 8:00 PM. For further information please call 203-261-1956, E-mail <magyarhaza@earthlink.net>. Besides learning, the participants join in the Hungarian activities of the community. They are at the March 15 celebration and the Christmas events, playing music, singing, reciting or just enjoying the performances. This community is lucky to have the opportunity of a structured learning process. Do not miss out on this opportunity, mark your calendar and start with the first class, you will enjoy it. Rev Emeric Szleza'k, O.F.M., Rev. Dominic Csorba, O.F.M., Rev. Barnaba's Kiss, O.F.M., Rev. Neil O'Connell, O.F.M. and Rev. Dr. Andor Rakaczky ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY On Sunday, June 16, Reverend Dominic Csorba, O.F.M., Parochial Vicar of Saint Stephen of Hungary Church (New York), celebrated the fortieth anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood, which was formally recognized during the Hungarian language mass. To enhance the event, Reverend Barnabás Kiss, O.F.M., from Holy Cross Church in Detroit, was present. His homily was one of many important moments during the liturgy. He expressed his admiration and thanks for Father Dominic's years of faithful service as a Franciscan both in Hungary and in the United States. The church was also fortunate to have a large number of musicians participating in this mass. They included sopranos Zsuzsanna Ferenczy and Eva Zsellér, organist and baritone Joe Henry, organist Zita Vilmányi and violinist István Lakatos. Mr. Henry, former organist of Saint Stephen's, recently finished a two-year term in the Peace Corps, working in the Hungarian part of Transylvania, and is now nearly fluent in Hungarian. His vocal solo piece, Béla Bartók's "O, Én Édes Jó Page 6 Istenem", profoundly moved the attentive congregation. Shortly after the mass, parishioners filled the church hall, enjoying a sumptuous Hungarian lunch prepared by volunteers. The turnout was outstanding and Father Csorba received heartfelt congratulations from all those present. We wish him many more fruitful years in his ministry. "HUNGARIAN" PASTOR MOVES TO NEW PARISH Reverend Neil O'Connell, O.F.M., recently completed nine years as pastor of Saint Stephen of Hungary Parish in New York. During his years there he achieved an excellent rapport with the Hungarian community not only in his own church, but Organist Antonio Procaccini, Rev. Neil O'Connell, O.F.M., and parishioner Diana Murray with all the other local Hungarian parishes as well. He achieved some fluency in the Hungarian language and exhibited great affinity and reverence for the church's patron saint. He noted frequently how good a role model King Stephen would be for modem people, citing his concern for family and country. Father Neil has moved on to All Saints Parish (New York) and Lehman College, where he will continue in his duties as an educator, an occupation he enjoys greatly. The local Hungarian community and the parish at large will certainly miss him. His replacement is Father Angelo Gambatese, O.F.M. We wish both good luck and continued good fortune in their current endeavors. Antonio Procaccini
