Fraternity-Testvériség, 2002 (80. évfolyam, 1-4. szám)
2002-07-01 / 3. szám
! ; Page 22 TESTVÉRISÉG Branch 368 - Passaic, New Jersey Branch 501-Metuchen, New Jersey The annual St. Stephen’s Day picnic was held on Sunday, August 18,2002, at the American Hungarian Citizens League in Garfield, New Jersey. The large crowd enjoyed fellowship, a delicious dinner and the mouth-watering cakes and cookies baked by the ladies of the parish. Our prayers for good weather were answered, for which we were all very thankful. For upcoming activities, please call: Ted Harsaghy, Branch Manager Tel: 973-340-9075 L. to r.: Ted Harsaghy, HRFA; Fr. Stephen N. Mustos, SchP., Pastor, St. Stephen’s R.C. Magyar Church, Passaic, New Jersey; and George Mattyasovszky, Branch member and organist at St. Stephen’s R.C. Magyar Church. Tommy Mattyasovszky, Branch member. L. to r.: Fannie Rosta, English Rosary Society; Ted Harsaghy, HRFA; Ethel Jaskot, Cardinal Mindszenty Foundation and English Rosary Society; and Gloria Visco, English Rosary Society. O------------------------------------------------Visit us at our Website: www.hrfa.org v j MariaPocs Fraternal Day The St. George District and combined Branches of New Jersey sponsored their 10th Annual MariaPocs Fraternal Day on Sunday, August 4, 2002. The tranquil grounds of the Basilian Fathers of MariaPocs, located in Matawan, NJ, once again served as the setting for the event attended by close to 250 people. Rt. Rev. Dr. Francis Vitéz and Rev. Albert Kovács gave the invocation in Hungarian and English, respectively. Mrs. Elaine Convery led the singing of the American and Hun- garian anthems. Mr. George Dózsa, Chairman of the Board of the HRFA, gave the welcome. The Committee was honored to have in attendance Mr. & Mrs. Leslie Megyeri from Washington, D. C. Mr. Megyeri is the Federation’s Legal Advisor. The traditional fare of bogrács gulyás, pecsenye and langos was prepared to perfection. Hot dogs, hamburgers, com on the cob, watermelon, draft beer, birch beer, lemonade, tea and coffee rounded out our menu. Hungarian filled cakes, csőröge, tortas, etc. were served for dessert. Also available for purchase were nut rolls, strudel, tins of Hungarian filled cakes and Kossuth Kifli. The “Our Gang Trio” provided their musical renditions of Hungarian and other favorite numbers throughout the afternoon. There were pony rides and an animal petting zoo, which captivated the attention of the young children. In addition, Laura Melanson further entertained them at her table with face, nail and toe painting, and HRFA Director Fred Erdei and Mr. Leslie various other Megyeri, HRFA Legal Advisor, having a friendly craft activities, discourse. Mr. John Krilla, bar chairman, is on the right taking a needed rest. Three generations of the Convery family watching the dancers. L. to r.: Daughter Ann Mazza holding her son, Vito Michael, Elaine Convery with her husband, Samuel V. Convery, Jr., former Supreme Attorney of St. George Catholic Union, and granddaughter Kathryn Elain. The little girl on the right is unidentified. All are members of the Federation.
