William Penn Life, 2006 (41. évfolyam, 2-12. szám)
2006-02-01 / 2. szám
Branching Out with Endre Csornán A trip to remember Some final refections on my journey to Transcarpathia IT WAS INDEED a real pleasure and privilege to meet with the Roman Catholic Bishop of Kárpátalja, the Most Rev. Antal Majnek. Bishop Majnek was appointed by Pope Paul II in 1997. It is to his credit that the Catholic faith in Kárpátalja has undergone a revival. Just in a few years, the diocese has constructed several community centers for disadvantaged children as well as built new churches in Munkács, Kőrösmező and Baraktelep, among other places. During my trip to the region, I had some unpleasant experiences, such as flight delays, "bird baths" and "mad drivers" on the highways. Membership Activities Manager Endre Csornán meets with the Most Rev. Antal Majnek, bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Kárpátalja. However, I will always remember the beautiful faces in the children's homes. I can still hear in my ears "csókolom, köszönjük" and the Lord's Prayer in Hungarian. I cannot forget the hospitality shown to us through meals and gifts. I am grateful to the William Penn Association for its generosity which enabled me to make several donations, but mostly for the $2,500 that the WPA donated to the Nagydobrony Children's Home to upgrade their electric baking ovens. Last, but not least, thanks to my wife for the donations and gifts to the children and for her constant support throughout this trip. If you would like to help the children's homes, please make a contribution payable to the William Penn Association Foundation. The Foundation will forward your donation to children in need. The WPA marks 120 years of offering fraternal service I WONDER WHAT the 28 Hungarian immigrant coal miners who founded the Verhovay Aid Association in 1886 would think of the William Penn Association today. One hundred twenty years ago, our Founders' aim was to provide financial assistance to the families of deceased members and disabled members, and to develop a sense of unity amongst Hungarian-Americans. In one of my previous articles, I mentioned that there were actually 28 Hungarian coal miners who founded the Association, but that only 13 of them signed the socalled charter, and often we recognize those 13 as the Founding Fathers. For 120 years, the Association has grown and thrived, proudly helping its members and others to preserve our Hungarian heritage and culture. May God Bless our beloved organization, and may each of us rededicate ourselves to the spirit of Fraternalism by serving the needs of our members and others. Happy Birthday, William Penn Association! Endre Csornán 120 év a jótékonyság mezején EGY MUSTÁRMAG elültetésére gyűlt össze 28 Magyar Bányász 1886 Febrúár 20-án az úgy nevezett kemény szén vidéken (észak kelet) Hazelton, PA-ban. Céljuk az volt hogy a sorstól sújtott özvegyek és árvák segélyzése és támogatása bisztositva legyen, úgy mint a szórványos Magyarokat nagy Amerikában össze tartsa, felkarolja. Az alapitók nem hiszem gondolták azt, hogy az elvetett magból hatalmas terebélyes fa fog növekedni. A legnagyobb—leggazdagabb Magyar testvérsegitö egyesület. Habár az egylet neve 120 év alatt töbször cserélődött de hivatása ugyan az. Ha nyelvben nem is de érzésben és gondolatban Magyarnak tartsa meg azokat is akik utánunk; jönnek. Mi csak átmeneti kezelői vagyunk annak a nagy múltú alapítványnak amit Magyar- Amerika William Penn Associaiton néven ismer. A jövőt illetőleg legmelegebb jókívánságaim kisérik a William Penn Association vezetőit és tagjait a 120-ik évforduló alkalmából. Amerikai név alatt--Amerikai szellemben de Magyar szívvel! Csornán Endre William Penn Life, February 2006 7
