William Penn Life, 2017 (52. évfolyam, 1-12. szám)
2017-12-01 / 12. szám
I Magyar Matters Churches unite to commemorate 500th anniversary of Reformation by Richard E. Sarosi CLEVELAND — A special commemorative service marking the 500th Anniversary of the Reformation was held Oct. 1 at the West Side Hungarian Reformed Church on Puritas Avenue. Members from seven congregations participated in the service, which was celebrated in both the Hungarian and English languages. Following the service, an Agape Meal was served. The theme of the event was stated in the program booklet: "We invite all people of good will to join us as we celebrate, and as we also make peace and build bridges between brothers and sisters in Christ." It was a very moving and enlightening service to commemorate the 500 year anniversary of the Reformation. America's oldest Hungarian Roman Catholic church celebrates its 125th anniversary CLEVELAND - WPA joined the Hungarian community of Greater Cleveland to celebrate the 125th anniversary of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, the first Hungarian Roman Catholic church in America. Among those attending the A/lass and the Hungarian dinner which followed were Chair of the Board Andrew W. McNelis and his wife Marguerite, Vice Chair Katherine E. Novak, National Director Richard E. Sarosi and Fraternal Director Barbara A. House and her husband Thomas, Branch 14 Coordinator Violet Sarosi and Branch 14 member Ernest Sarosi. HUNGARIAN BIRTHRIGHT PROGRAM Rediscover your Hungarian self. Reconnect Hungary is a unique cultural, educational and social immersion program in Hungary for young adults aged 18-28 of Hungarian heritage, born in the U.S. or Canada. Every summer, a group of individually selected young people experience a two-week journey of rediscovery to learn about their Hungarian roots in a totally different and new way. Gain a deeper understanding of your Hungarian heritage while enjoying a living culture! June 16-July 2, 2018 The cost to participants is only $1,800, which includes a $300 deposit, refundable upon successfully completing the entire program. Remaining expenses are funded by the organizers and individual and corporate sponsors. Parents and Grandparents: This is the perfect graduation gift for a young adult wishing to discover their roots and heritage in Hungary. Learn more: www.ReConnectHungary.org A public-private partnership supported by Hungarian-American and Canadian organizations and the Government of Hungary E-mail: info@reconnecthungary.org Toll-free: 1-844-4MAGYAR (462-4927) Reconnect Hungary - Hungarian Birthright Program • 120 East 90th Street #5D • New York, NY 10128 www.facebook/ReConnectHungary • twitter.com@ReConnectHU 8 0 December 2017 0 WILLIAM PENN LIFE Photo by Richard E. Sarosi
