Magyar Egyház, 1978 (57. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
1978-05-01 / 5-6. szám
MAGYAR EGYHÁZ 11 Mr. James Kovary after many years of faithful service resigned as chief elder. Into his place the congregation elected Mr. Balint Balogh. Mr. Stephen Turoczy became the secretary and Mr. László Fekete the controller. The Ladies Aid Society held a successful tea party on April 30. At this occasion Steve Turoczy Jr. played the piano for those who were present. The ladies enjoyed this entertainment. On May 20th the ladies are planning a one day bus trip to Longwood Garden. Mrs. Viktor Bodnar, the minister and his wife represented our church at the 20th anniversary service of the Mary Martha Guild in Manville, N. J. The minister visited all the church members. In this work Mr. James Kovary, Mr. Balint Balogh, Mr. Stephen Turoczy, Mr. László Fekete and Mr. John Mihály helped him. Dr. Andrew Harsanyi, dean, will install the minister into his office on May 28, at 4:00 P.M. in the church. After the church service a banquet will follow in the Kálvin Hall. On May 14th which is Pentecost and Mother’s Day we will serve the Lord’s Supper. Those who are sick and would like to take communion, please call the minister. Preparatory service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Saturday, May 13. The church bought new carpets for the parsonage. On March 16, we buried the 78 year old Mrs. Helen Pagats who was born in Nyíregyháza, Hungary. Survived by three children, six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The minister participated at the installation service of Rev. Zoltán Szucs in Niles, Ohio. CARTERET, N. J. From Palm Sunday through Easter good size congregations followed in spirit the passion story of Christ and witnessed to their faith in his resurrection. The service on Saturday in Holy Week, however, was very poorly attended. Donations during the holidays far exceeded the expectations. The Junior Women’s Guild sponsored a theatre party to the Radio City Music Hall in New York City; the Sunday School made a trip to the Barnum-Bailey Circus, also in New York City. The Guild entertained members of the Lorantffy Society at a Mother’s Day Party. We do not mention it in every issue, only time to time — like now — we pay tribute to our Lorantffy Society ladies for their untiring work in the monthly sausage making. They do this not only with enthusiasm and competence but also with excellent financial results. We are also happy to report that they get valuable help from members of the Junior Women’s Guild and from the men of the church. Funerals: John Nemo, 73 years old, on March 10; he was a church member for 50 years. — Helen Beregszászi Timari (Mrs. Joseph Sr.), 82 years old, on March 18; she had been a church member in Staten Island since her childhood and in Carteret for the past 18 years. — Anna Veres Koi (Mrs. Frank Sr.), 81 years old, on March 20; she was a church member in Carteret for 61 years. DUQUESNE, PA. During the Easter Season 225 members of our congregation received the Holy Elements. This number includes the shut-ins, also. Baptism: Mark Christopher, the son of Mark Skalican and his wife, the former Christine Estu was admitted into the fellowship of our congregation by the Sacrament of Holy Baptism on April 2nd. Godparents are John Skalican and Debra Szalay. Wedding: Glenn Artim and Lynne Sabo were united in the holy bond of matrimony in our church on April 29th. Funeral: Kalman Helmeczi, a lifelong faithful member of our church, and an honorary elder in our congregation was laid to rest on April 1st. Confirmation was conducted on May 7th, during the morning service. There were ten members in our confirmation class: Denise Genes, Hadine Heyz, Sharon Koester, James Cheke Jr., Eldward Ganch, Robert Ganch, Darryl Genes, Gene Genes, Steven Kennedy and Timothy Kish. Our Women’s Club held a Calendar Party on May 21st in our fellowship hall. The theme was “An Evening Out” each table decorated with furnishing by a different restaurant, such as “Old Budapest” the well known restaurant patronized by Hungarians living or visiting in Washington, D. C.’s vicinity. On April 16th the Hungarian Reformed Federation of America, Branch 202 sponsored a spaghetti dinner in our fellowship hall for the purpose of fraternal activities, with good success financially and prestige wise. McKeesport, pa. The past two months were abundant in events in our congregation. During Easter season 307 persons participated in the worship service and 202 partook of the Lord’s Supper. The Pastor brought Lord’s Supper to five persons home before Easter, to those who could not come to church. We were very happy to have had two infants baptized: Tamara Lynn, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Doby (bom January 22, baptized March 26, 1978). Godparents are Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Marinello. — Scott Michael, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Jordanhazy (born March 1, baptized April 9, 1978). Godparents: Mr. Kirk Douglas Jordanhazy and Miss Ann Mai Kunicky. Council meetings were held on the second Tuesday of every month, that is March 14, April 11 and May 9. On April 2nd we had our Congregational Meeting, when the election of the officers and council-members took place. Mr. Julius Bakos is Chief-Elder, Mr. Ronald Suchant Vice-Chief-Elder, Mr. Andrew Panko Secretary, Mr. Sándor Nagy Treasurer, Mr. Steve Balogh Assistant-Treasurer, Mr. John Kontz Recording Secretary, and the newly elected councilmen: Mr. Steve Jordan, Mrs. Norma Jordanhazy, Mr. Robert Jordanhazy and Mr. Walter Kosarek. The reelected and newly elected officers and council-members were sworn in on April 9th. On April 16 we have held our congregational dinner. The Women’s Guild had the election of its leadership on March 7th: President Mrs. Theresa Bakos, Vice-President Mrs. Ida Gibson, Treasurer Mrs. Margaret Panko, Secretary Mrs. Goldie Szarka and Sunshine-Lady Mrs. Sophia Shusner. On April 26th the Women’s Guild held a Dessert Card Party. On May 3rd a new organization of our church came into being: the Christian Fellowship Group. We held the Confirmation on May 7th. Paul Jordan and Norman Jordanhazy were confirmed at this occasion. On May 14th we celebrated Pentecost and Mother’s Day and also had Holy Communion. After combined service the men on the council organized a Mother’s Day Dinner in honor of the mothers of the Congregation. We have escorted three of our elder church members on their last way: Mr. Lucas Kolumban on February 23rd, Mrs. Eszter Afra on March 7th and Mr. Frank Banasky on March 9th. It is sad to report on funerals, but we know what Our Lord said: “Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord henceforth. Blessed indeed, . . . that they may rest from their labors, for their deeds follow them.” (Revelations 14:13.)
