William Penn Life, 2017 (52. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2017-12-01 / 12. szám
Branch News Branch 1 Bridgeport, CT by Jim Balias We hope that everyone had a good Thanksgiving holiday. Our holiday season plans are set. We look forward to all of you participating as much as you are able. We are once again participating in the WPA Holiday Basket program. We are asking our members to donate non-perishable food items which will fill three food baskets to be given to needy families in our area. Donations may be dropped off at United Church of Christ, located at 2180 North Ave (corner of Laurel Avenue) in Bridgeport. As we did last year, we will donate any excess items to one of the local food banks. Our branch Christmas party will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, at noon at Puritan Hall (the church basement), 2180 North Ave., Bridgeport. Please note the change in location for this year's party. Similar to last year, there will be refreshments and lunch served and the singing of Christmas carols. Of course, we may get a surprise visit from Santa Claus for the children, each of whom will receive a gift. Please bring a non-perishable food item for our Holiday Basket program when you come to the party. Invitations were mailed to all branch families with children. Others can contact Branch Coordinator Jim Balias if they would like to come by calling 203-929-9425 or email jamesballas@att.net. Looking forward to seeing you all at the party. We wish everyone a Merry Christmas, a Happy New Year and a wonderful holiday season. Branch 14 Cleveland, OH by Richard E. Sarosi It is hard to believe that calendar year 2017 is coming to an end. Time just flew by this year. So, we send a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family, friends and WPA members. Boldog Karácsonyi ünnepeket és új esztendőt mindenki részére. Congratulations to all our Branch 14 scholarship recipients: Jason T. Bronstrup, Steven M. Katona, Ally I. Kelling (pictured left) and Morgan E. Üveges. I would also like to congratulate my cousins from WPA Branch 8340, Connor B. Olson, Kelsey L. Olson and Garrett A. Walker. Study hard and have fun as you pursue your college goals and careers. On Sunday, Oct. 15, members of our branch had the pleasure of joining the congregation of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Roman Catholic Church to celebrate the 125th anniversary of their founding as the first Hungarian Roman Catholic Church in America. Among those joining me at this event were Branch Vice President Jo Anne Sedensky, Branch Coordinator Violet Sarosi and branch member Ernest Sarosi. WPA was also represented by Chair of the Board Andrew W. McNelis and his wife Marguerite; Fraternal Director Barbara A. House and her husband Thomas and Vice Chair Katherine E. Novak. A celebration mass and banquet was held in the church and church hall. Clergy from the Catholic Diocese of Cleveland, including recently appointed Bishop Nelson J. Perez, were in attendance. Cleveland Mayor Frank Jackson extended greetings to the sold-out dinner. A delicious traditional Hungarian dinner was served. This was just part of a very busy October in the Cleveland Hungarian community. For a look at other recent events in our area, see the "In the Community" and "Magyar Matters" sections of this issue. Branch 14 meetings are held at the Bethlen Hall of The First Hungarian Reformed Church, 14530 Alexander Road, Walton Hills. Our next meeting will be held on Wednesday, March 7, 2018, at 7:00 p.m. Branch 14 adult members and guests are welcome to attend the meeting Mark your calendars for these upcoming activities: • Saturday, Dec. 2 - Branch 14 Christmas party, "Breakfast with Santa," 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. • Saturday, June 30, 2018, Hungarian Heritage Night with the Lake County Captains at Classic Park. • July 2018, the 80th Anniversary of the Cleveland Hungarian Cultural Garden. • October 2018, Third Gala Organ Concert for the benefit of the Cleveland Hungarian Cultural Garden. Congratulations and best wishes to Branch 14 member Connor Sobey who is off into the wild blue yonder as a new member of the United States Air Force. Connor left for basic training on Nov. 6. He is the son of Cindy and Darren Sobey. His brother Carson and grandparents Joyce and Frank Wargo are members of Branch 14. They and his many cousins in the Sarosi family send him off with love and God's blessing. Branch 14 extends our deepest sympathy to Steven and Richard Arnosky and their families on the recent death of their mother, Barbara Arnosky, and to all Branch 14 and WPA members who have recently lost a loved one. May Barbara and all our departed loved ones rest in peace. Get well wishes are sent to all of our Branch 14 and WPA members, as well as our friends, who might be feeling under the weather or dealing with health issues. We send out get well wishes to branch member Violet Szabó and to National Director Joyce E. Nicholson. Please keep them and all of our members in your prayers. Happy birthday and happy anniversary wishes are sent out to all of our branch members and Home Office staff who are celebrating a December/January birthday and/ or anniversary. Happy birthday to my mom, Violet Sarosi, who will be turning 92 on Dec. 20. Happy birthday to my dad, Ernest Sarosi, who will be celebrating his 94th birthday on Jan. 20. We love you, and we wish you a very happy day. May you be blessed with many more birthdays and anniversaries. Remember, Branch 14 members having news to share about themselves or family members can reach me at RichSaro@att.net or at 440-248- 9012. 16 0 December 2017 0 WILLIAM PENN LIFE
