Magyar News, 2004. szeptember-2005. augusztus (15. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2004-09-01 / 1. szám
St. Emery’s Picnic After much consultation and dialogue, we have decided to sponsor an Annual Parish Picnic. Our Annual Parish Picnic began seventy-one years ago and was held on the First Sunday of August at various locations in the area, as well as the past several years on our former school grounds. Last year we transferred the weekend of the Annual Picnic to the Second Sunday of September. Our decision in phasing out the Annual Picnic came about as we polled the various parish organizations as well as our many volunteers. As we look all around the burden of the picnic usually landed upon the shoulders of just ‘a few’. Our workforce and manpower have all been plagued ‘by graying hair’ and advanced years. As a result, our intentions being always the best and in the greater good of our parish, created an atmosphere and attitude that no longer made our elforts ‘a labor of love’. This is a very difficult decision but changing times, demographics and the number of parishioners have not left much leeway for choice. On the other hand, we still feel a responsibility to share and perpetuate our Hungarian heritage and culture. In light of this we will be sponsoring a STUFFED CABBAGE AND KOLBÁSZ DINNER, Potato and Hungarian Pastries SEPTEMBER 12 1.00-4.00 P.M. in the Church Hall. Tickets are $12.00, and for children under 12 it is $8.00. Once again, we will be faithful to our new Annual Parish Date providing good Hungarian Food and an ability to gather our family and friends. In this.way. we maintain both date and Hungarian flavor. Our decision I believe is one that had been in the hearts and on the minds of many during the past several years We are no longer afraid to verbalize and own what we know will be in the best interest of all of our volunteers -hard workers- and our Parish Community. We have a great deal to be proud of the Annual Parish Picnic which brought much happiness, enjoyment and camaraderie during the past seventy-one years. May Almighty God who blessed us during those many picnics bless and keep us in this new endeavor. Father Loui SCHOLARSHIP The American Hungarian Heritage Association, as in every year, announces its “Mary Katona Scholarship”. This program is for students enrolled in higher education and live in approximately 50 mile radius to Bridgeport, Connecticut. The general requirements include Hungarian background, good accomplishment in studies, participation in the Hungarian community, financial need. For more information and forms send a self addressed stamped envelope to: A.H.H.A. 60 Tyrone Place Stratford, CT 06614 THE HUNGARIAN SCHOOL IN FAIRFIELD, CT The summer is almost over. Registration for Hungarian classes is approaching fast. Registration for this year's classes is on Monday, September 20th from 7-8 RM. at Fairfield Woods Middle School. The school is located on 1115 Fairfield Woods Rd. Fairfield, CT behind the library. We are holding classes on different levels for adults and children from age 5. Classes will be starting on Monday, September 27th from 7-8:15 P.M. For more information please contact Krisztina Rivel at (203) 226-3536, E-mail:krisztina@rivel.com or Eva Morocz (203)256-1612 E-mail:morocz@optonline.net You can also reach us at our web-site: www. magyarstudiesofamerica.org START NG OVER IN AMERICA The Story of the Hungarian 1956ers This is a 57-minuite documentary of personal stories told by thirteen Hungarian refugees who came to the U.S. following their failed 1956 Revolution against the occupying Soviet Union. Of the 200,000 who left Hungary following their failed 1956 Revolution, 40,000 were welcomed to the U.S. and made this country their home. All were disappointed at the outcome of the Revolution and the defeat of their dream for a free Hungary , but their tragic, sad, funny, and uplifting stories tell of their disappointment at the defeat of their dreams, yet they have the power to reawaken in us what is possible in America and let us see how their hopes were made new again. This video shows us the people, how they live here, and also the heart breaking pictures of 1956. It was written, directed, edited, and narrated by Sally Gati in collaboration with her husband Frank Gati, one of the 56ers. The video is available from Elizabeth Szabó, Magyar Marketing. P.O.Box 2363 Youngstown, OH 44509 Telephone: 1-800-786-7851 www.magyarmarketing.com This video is very suitable for the October 23 celebrations. Ask for it in time. Page 8
