Magyar Egyház, 1972 (51. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1972-10-01 / 10. szám
10 MAGYAR EGYHÁZ Our minister, as the Dean of the Western Classis, visited our Youngstown, and Allen Park congregations and attended on the 50th Anniversary celebration of our McKeesport church. On October 23rd, on the 16th Anniversary of the Hungarian Freedom Fight, our minister made a speech before the members of the Mayfair Kiwanis Club. ALLEN PARK, MICH. Holy Communion was administered on the occasion of New Bread, August 13. The same afternoon our Pastor preached at groundbreaking services for the Lorantffy Center in Akron. Our church was very well represented at both the Bethlen Youth Federation Conference and at the Presbyters Association. Summer Hungarian School was held for a period of two weeks. Enrollment of 34 children and young people included 13 from other congregations. To our knowledge this was the only Hungarian language school in the entire Detroit area. The Pastor was assisted by Mr. Ernest Kaplar. The Rt. Rev. Louis Nagy, head of the Bethlen Home, preached at both services on Sept. 17. A well-attended congregational dinner followed the Hungarian language service, October activities included the Dorcas Guild’s Rummage Sale, the Ladies Aid’s three day Bazaar and the Golden Circle’s autumn dance. The annual “Szüreti Bál” was planned for November 4th. A fine group of young people has been rehearsing for their costumed folk dance. The Rev. August J. Molnár, president of the American Hungarian Studies Foundation, preached here on Sunday, Oct. 15, a day set aside as “Hungarian Heritage Day.” Our Church Register notes that from January 1 to October 2 we have had 23 baptisms, 11 marriages and 13 members deceased. Members received include 14 young people by confirmation and 14 adults. Baptisms: Aug. 20, Kenneth A. Brockmiller, Aaron R. Erdélyi, Kristina M. Erdélyi; Aug. 27, Julia I. Hudock; Sept. 17, Christine M. Redmer, Derie C. Wilkins; Oct. 1, Edward N. Clikard, Tina M. Rumney, Ilene D. Rumney. Deaths: Anthony R. Brace died on Aug. 29; Ethel Pallay died on Sept. 17; John Sidell died on Oct. 1. Our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families. New Member: On Aug. 13 we welcomed Mrs. Wilma M. Kacso to the communicant membership of our congregation. HUNGARIAN REFORMED CHURCH COOK BOOK (7,700 copies sold) order from: The Dorcas Guild 9901 Allen Road Allen Park, Mich. 48101 $2.50 — Postage and Handling .30 CARTERET, N. J. The Fall season brought along the resumption of the various organizational activities in the church. Sunday School has over 60 members in the departments from Nursery to Junior High; the two confirmation classes have 12 youngsters from 7th and 8th grades. The two women’s associations are busy with their regular programs. In addition the Junior Women’s Guild sponsored a Fashion Show on October 8. It was a colorful event attended by some 200 people but most important about this affair was the splendid cooperation of about 40 women and girls under the leadership of Mrs. Helen Sheridan, Guild president. Pastor Dr. Harsanyi and his wife attendod the festivities of thanksgiving held on occasion of the completion of the renovation of the Reformed College in Debrecen, Hungary. Dr. Harsanyi also participated in the monthly workshop-meeting of the Hungarian Reformed pastors in Yugoslavia. On September 24 he preached in the church of the congregation of Buda-hegyvidék in Budapest. During his absence the Rev. Ernest Kosa, U.S. Army Chaplain (Lt. Colonel), from Fort Dix, N. J., supplied the pulpit. The traditional annual congregational dinner will take place on Sunday, October 29. DUQUESNE, PA. Baptisms: Cheryl Jean, daughter of David McManus and his wife, the former Shirley Stiver. Godparents are Gerald Davis and Jeanne Bodnar. Wedding: Richard R. Ross and Deborah A. Cheke were married in our church on September 3rd. Funerals: Mrs. Julia Nestor, on October 3rd. Interment followed in our cemetery. Mrs. Irene Nestor, a member of our Women’s Club on October 6th, interment followed in our cemetery. October 27th and 28th we held Halloween parties for our Sunday School children, and for members of the Women’s and Men’s Club. On October 1st we celebrated World Wide Communion. McKeesport, pa. On August 6th, the Rt. Rev. Arpad George, the secretary of the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America was our guest minister. Our young people will hold a conference for the youth of the Hungarian Reformed Churches of Western Pennsylvania on November 26. The Young Adult Fellowship was added to our church organizations. Their officers are: Mr. Ronald Suchant president, Mrs. Joseph Brindzo secretary and Mr. John Olyarnik treasurer. Our delegates attended the installation worship service and banquet of the Rev. Paul Kovács, pastor of the Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, Sharon, Pa. Our new attorney is Mr. Blair J. Harkett. He is the son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Dudash, long time members of our congregation. Miss Florence Hake and the family of Mr. and Mrs. William Brindza joined our Church Family. We welcome them into our fellowship. PERTH AMBOY, N. J. The Women’s Guild had the fall “Interguild social” on Tuesday, Sept. 19th, when the Rev. Imre Bertalan spoke on the theme: “The History of the Hungarian Folk Songs”. Members of the various guilds from the area attended the event. The fall “Rummage Sale” by the Guild is scheduled for October 20th and 21st. The Annual Protestant Ball will be held in the Statler Hilton Hotel, New York City on November 10th. Members of our church are planning to attend. The Thanksgiving Day Banquet of our church will be held on Sunday, November 19th. Please, reserve this date on your calendar for the anniversary celebrations. Statistics — Baptisms: Christina Joanne Pirigyi, daughter of James S. Pirigyi and Grace A. Wilkinson; — HUNGARIAN COOK BOOK Fifth Edition Order from: THE WOMEN’S GUILD 331 Kirkland Place, Perth Amboy, N. J. 08861 $1.00—Handling & Postage $.25
