Zarja- -The Dawn | s U'"< UFWDO GLASILO wft\ OFFICIAL PUBLICATION J t l,lB' SLOVENSKE ŽENSKE ZVEZE PL S' 1M SLOVENIAN WOMEN'S UNION L !TMjmBER 4 VOLUME 62 APRIL, 1990 I DATES TO REMEMBER ZARJA - THE DAWN (ISSN 0044-1848) Postmaster: Send all changes of address to: ZARJA -THE DAWN, 4851 S. Drexel Blvd., Chicago, IL 60615 NO. 4 APRIL, 1990 VOL. 62 Member, Illinois Fraternal Congress Official Publication of the Slovenian Women's Union of America — Uradno glasilo Slovenske Ženske Zveze. Published monthly except January, June & August — izhaja vsak mesec razen januar, junij in avgust. Annual Subscription for non-members, $10.00 — naročnina $10.00 letno za ne-članice. Publisher: SLOVENIAN WOMEN’S UNION OF AMERICA 431 No. Chicago St., Joliet, IL 60432 Telephone (815) 727-1926 Second Class Postage paid at Chicago, IL All communications for the next issue of publication must be in the hands of the Editor by the first week of the month — vsi dopisi za naslednjo izdajo mesečnika morajo biti v rokah urednice do L v mesecu. Editor, CORINNE LESKOVAR Editorial Office: 4851 S. Drexel Blvd., Chicago, IL 60615 Telephone: (312) 548-8878 on April 22nd. Be-come part of the effort to help solve EVE RY DAY. environmental prob- YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE X^nmake On April 22. 1970, an event took place that signaled the birth of the modern environmental movement. That event was Earth Day. On that special day people from all walks of life seized the opportunity to demonstrate their environmental concerns and to learn about the fragile ecosystem in which we live. At that time l was an undergraduate engineering student at the University of Notre Dame. Not long after Earth Day I decided to pursue a Masters degree in Environmental Health Engineering. Now twenty years later 1 am working as an air pollution engineer for the state of Wisconsin and we are about to celebrate the 20th anniversary of Earth Day. In the past two decades America responded to the threat of pollution in the form of new laws and billions of dollars in cleanup programs. While some environmental problems have improved, many problems have actually gotten worse. Our planet now faces a diverse array of new ills such as global warming, deforestaton, acid rain, groundwater contamination, garbage overload, and vanishing wildlife. Global warming (popularly known as the "greenhouse effect”) is a worldwide climate change that is turning the earth into a planetary hothouse with potentially drastic consequences. It is caused by burning fossil fuels (coal, oil, natural gas), deforestation, and the release of certain synthetic heat-trapping chemicals into the atmosphere. The main offender in the global warming crisis is carbon dioxide which comes primarily from generating and using energy. Other greenhouse gases are chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs). These are the coolants in refrigerators and air conditioners, propellant gases for aerosol spray cans, and ingredients in Styrofoam. Deforestation or destruction of the tropical rain forests is a cause of global warming because there are less trees to absorb carbon dioxide. Rain forests also affect climate by regulating the flow of water on earth. In addition, they This is the first in a series of reports by Joe Ancel, on the most important topic in the world today, how we can participate in controlling the physical environment in which we live. We are all beginning to realize how important it is to take action in every home, every community, every country, every hemisphere, to insure the purity of the air which we breathe, the water we drink, the earth upon which we stand. Joe is the eldest son of Ed and Olga Ancel, our National Secretary and resides in Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin with his wife. Lupe who is an ESI. (English as a second language) teacher in the local school system, teaching a special group of people called MONGS, orientals from certain parts of Asia. We are very grateful to Joe and Lupe for contributing to our general knowledge and for maintaining self-sacrificing professions that enrich all our lives. They will be glad to receive your mail. Their address is 7314 Dewberry Lane, Wise. Rapids, WI 54494 are an important source of many medicinal drugs which are derived from natural compounds found only in the rain forests. Acid rain can harm fish and wildlife, ruin lakes and forests, reduce productivity of crops, and deteriorate buildings and statues. It is caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide and nitrogen oxides. The sulfur dioxide comes primarily from furnaces run by coal-burning utilities, and nitrogen oxides come principally from motor vehicle exhaust. Our water supplies on which we depend are becoming contaminated by hazardous chemicals stored in dump sites and leaking underground storage tanks, pesticide usage, changed car oil, and even the salts used to de-ice highways. And our use of water requires chemicals and energy for water treatment and sewage treatment. Energy is also needed to pump the water to your home and to heat it once it is there. Garbage overload means that we are running out of space to put our garbage. Our waste includes disposable diapers, pens, and razor blades. It also includes items that can be recycled such as aluminum, glass, and paper and items, such as plastics, that cannot be recycled and do not decompose. Populations of wildlife are declining mainly because of the loss or deterioration of their habitat through intensive use of land and also through heavy use of pesticides and other chemicals. A thriving wildlife community is important for our enjoyment and for the role it plays in our ecological system. Many of us feel helpless in the face of such awesome threats. Though it is clear that action is urgently needed, no one knows what that action should be. The vast majority of people conclude that they cannot do much, and thus choose to do nothing at all. Well, Earth Day 1990, which will be celebrated on April 22, is rooted in a belief that people - individually and collectively - do indeed count and, working together, can accomplish extraordinary things. In the next few issues I will give you ideas on what you can do to save energy, save water, recycle, be a wise consumer, and help wildlife. By reducing our energy needs, less fuels will be burned and, thereby, fewer pollutants that cause global warming and acid rain will be emitted. By conserving water, chemical and energy usage is reduced and we don’t waste a precious resource. By recycling, we extend the life of our landfills as well as save energy in making recycled products. By being a wise consumer, we use products that are less harmful to the environment. And by helping to preserve wildlife, we make the world a better and more enjoyable place to live. But don’t wait until the next issue. Start thinking about what you can do now to help protect the earth. You can make a difference. NO. 40, LORAIN, OH Well, it’s already Feb. and it seems we just took down our Christmas tree. Spring is right a our door steps and summer is not too far behind. Time sure does fly. We had no meeting in Feb. so I didn’t have much to write about, only a few reminders. We hope you remember that our meetings for 1990 will be on the second Wednesday of the month at our new location. The SS Cyril & Methodius school hall and the time will be 12:30 p.m. Please try to keep your dues paid up to date. If you have any questions call Agatha at 988-7768. Hoping for a good attendance at our meeting on April 11th when we will be planning our Mother of the Year celebration in honor of our Alice Rutar. We received a letter from the Home Office stating that due to popular demand the deadline for the reports of the history of the lodges is extended for one year. Although I have sent in the history of our Lodge 40, I know there are some of our older members that have more information for us. So please let us hear from you. We express our sympathy to our Pres. Agnes on the recent death of her nephew, Thomas Horton and to the Evanish family on the recent death of Joseph Evanish, husband of Katherine and son of our 99 year old Mary. Mary had to give up her apartment and is now in the Ohio Extended Care Rest Home, 3364, Kolbe Rd., Lorain, OH 44053. Our Rose Kragely is in the United Methodist Rest Home, 807 West Ave., Elyria, OH 44035. Our Kathy Russ had surgery recently. We wish her and all our sick members a speedy recovery. Our grandson, Christopher was married to Sandra Freeman in Deep Run, N. Carolina on Feb. 24th 1990. Since we were not able to attend the wedding we are looking forward to their coming home in the summer. Our Molly Glavan is all smiles these days. She became a great grandma on Feb. 15th to an 8-1/2 pound baby girl named Justina Marie. This is her first great grandchild. We wish a happy birthday to all our members who had birthdays in Feb., March and April and especially so to our Angie Ko/.jan who will be 89 years young on April 8th. If you will be needing a gift for a new bride or even a bachelor who loves to cook why not give a “Pots & Pans” cook book? If you wish to purchase one get in touch with our Pres. Agnes at 245-3919. Don’t forget our meeting on April 11th at 12:30 p.m. Best wishes for a Holy and Happy Easter. MARY MATOS NO. 42, MAPLE HTS., OH Hello Ladies! Our February meeting was well attended. We finalized our plans for the Mothers of the Year Celebration to be the 2nd Tuesday in May (5/8/90) starting with Mass at 7:00 p.m. at St. Wenceslas Church. Refreshments will be served at the Slovenian National Home dining room following the Mass. Also mark your calendar for our 60th Anniversary dinner, Tuesday, May 15th at the Slovenian National Home dining room. Cocktails at 6:30 p.m. dinner at 7:00 p.m. Cost is $10.00 per person. Your spouse or guest is cordially invited to join us. All reservations must be made by May 7, 1990. Our fund raiser, the 4th Annual Bakeless Bake Sale, is scheduled to end on Easter Sunday. Please send your contributions to Millie, Marge Mit/.i or Olga, or turn in at the next meeting. We’ve been successful with this fund raiser; let’s make this one better than the last. Plans are in the making for a summer bus trip and a fall color bus trip. More info will follow at the meetings or through "Zarja”. We also plan to make our annual pilgrimage to the Sorrowful Mother Shrine in Bellvue, Ohio in September. A bus will be chartered for Sunday, September 23rd which is the day for Slovenian Catholics. Congratulations to Millie Lipnos’ daughter and son-in-law, Marily and Joe Lonardo, on their 25th Wedding Anniversary celebrated in February. Our best wishes to you both. Congratulations also to Pat Wenckus on her new job in real estate sales with Knowles Realty in Chagrin Falls. Good luck. Pat! Happy birthday wishes to our ladies who celebrate their day in April: Frances Stavec (3), Joyce Kosak (9), Marge Ro/.nik (II), Arlene Legan (13), Helen Prudic (14), Eleanor McArdle (19), Mel Blazy (21), and Terry Anzo (23). May your day be special. Our prayers to those who are ill or who need our encouragement: Dolores Lipnos’ husband, John; Fran Wenckus; Marge Lipnos’ husband Albert; Mary Filips; Jennie Intihar; Betty Kosak; and all our shut-ins. May our Lord and the Blessed Virgin keep you all in his care. Condolences to Frances Tomsic and Lil Sadowski on the loss of their brother-in-law, Frank Matis. To Antonia Matis and her family, we express our deepest sympathies. At our next meeting, we will have a lot to discuss. Please try to attend. May the blessings of Easter be with you. Love, MARGE NO. 50, CLEVELAND, OH The blizzard of the February 1990's, called the Alberta Clipper -a 60 mile wind - that’s what I am watching as I am writing this report. 1 don’t know or remember a blizzard that came up so fast and had trees uprooted and 40 to 50 cars wrecking and piling up on the freeway because the drivers were blinded by the snow. I’m sure my sister-in-law, Jennie Laurich was sorry she came back up north from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida a week too early. She enjoyed 80° weather, rainless days, for 3 weeks while visiting her daughter, Marilyn and husband. Bill who just moved south accepting a new position with his company. Angie Shine was in St. Petersburg, Florida visiting and met people in a retirement complex who liked reading our ZARJA. She reports they think our magazine is great. It’s nice to be appreciated, eh reporters! Angie related the compliments while being crowned our Valentine Queen at the meeting. She was a surprised and deserving Queen. Thank you to Angie and St. Petersburg! We had 16 birthday girls in February but Alice Conder was the only Valentine born on the 14th. Hope you all had happy birthdays. Daughter of Stella Koporc, Arlene LaConti and husband, Joe, went to Rome, Italy to a food convention, pertaining mostly to olive oil. While there they met and travelled around with relatives seeing Italy with good resident guides, culminating the trip with a visit to the Vatican. Read in the “Ameriška Domovina” about the Slovene groups, organizations and societies of Cleveland, that have united and founded the Slovenian American Council to support all efforts for democracy in Slovenia for religious freedom, for defense of Slovene sovereignty and for full equality of all residents. We mentioned it at our meeting in January and hope something good comes from this determination of moral and financial support. When our president, Ann and husband, Charles Tercek make their 8th visit to Slovenia this year, we hope they return with good news and particulars we would be interested in knowing. Hope they make the trip as Ann was not feeling well in February and Anne Ryavec excellently conducted the meeting. Eighty-one members attended our first successful afternoon session with 30 more members attending than in the last 3 months. You asked for an afternoon meeting time and luckily we got it - same place but on the THIRD WEDNESDAY at 1:30 o’clock. Hope to see more of you. Come to enjoy Mary Blatnick’s (Mother of the Year) expertise of beautiful catering. Helen Petsche brought in a calendar from Slovenia for us to see which was quite unique. All pictures of the months were of bee hives depicting subjects that were either funny, pretty, religious or outrageous, painted in color on the doors of the hives. Wonder if the bees produce more honey looking at the pictures? Jo Smith had an interesting review of the Minutes of the year 1972. We were a busy group even then. On TV Channel 25 our Anne Tom-sick exhibited her Slovenian baking ability for Maury’s Market of ethnic foods. She did a great job and was not even camera shy. Our Slovene bakery on St. Clair and 65th was also featured (Nosan's). Frugal Gourmet is 1/2 hour before and is worth watching, too. Ann and Charlie Tercek were photographed and featured in the Catholic Universe Bulletin with a nice long write up and her favorite Slovenian recipes, just as good as the ones in our “Pots and Pans” cookbook. Our sick and ailing and convalescing members are, Sophie Volcansek, Frances Stariha, Mary Budas, Jean Tomsic, Frances Kay fez, Carole Traven (knee replacement), Ann Or-likowski (broken elbow), Gertrude Laurich (severely bruised leg), Mary Okicki (eye surgery), Joseph Mateyka (surgery) and Frank Šebenik, my husband gaining his strength after 66 days in the hospital. Hopefully “Spring” will make everyone feel better. I had four crocuses in my yard in February. So, take care, we prayed for all of you and for Ann Glavic’s brother, Lawrence Petkovšek who died and Emily Unick’s mother, Jennie Čermelj, Ann Orlikowski’s nephew, Paul Paulin, age 34, who left a wife and 6 month old daughter and our 50 year member, Theresa Petrick whose wake was visited by our Cadets (Honor Guards) and members. Evelyn Pipoly, membership chairman, asked that you review your beneficiaries on your policies. If they preceded you in death, call her for a form to change beneficiary and you will save your new beneficiary a lot of red tape. Letters of thanks have been received for the donations made recently. Am sorry to have missed seeing so many of our members at the St. Vitus parish dinners and pancake breakfasts and other society functions; but maybe with spring on the way and Frank’s health restored, we will get around again. Do have a Happy Easter and enjoy with relatives and friends. Thoughts: Patience: the quality that is needed most just as it is exhausted. Bus: A vehicle that runs twice as fast when you are chasing it than when you are on it. Gardening: Man's effort to improve his lot. Zbogom. VERA ŠEBENIK NO. 54, WARREN, OH Our April 18th meeting will be on Wednesday at 12 noon at the Elks Club Room. Our last meeting was very well attended and we had many items of business. First, our Mother-Daughter Luncheon will be on May 16th, a Wednesday, at 1 p.m. at the Elks on Rt. 422. We will honor Margaret Patrick as our Mother of the Year. You will be called for reservations and menu choice. You can bring a guest, food for the game and a door prize. We also made tentative plans for our Fall Card Party either on Sept. 9th or Sept. 30th. It depends on when our St. James Hall is available. We planned the menu and we will have an Autumn theme. We already have some items for prizes. More about this in the next several issues. Congratulations to Norman Persin, son of Elsie, who was picked as Ohio High School Basketball Coach of the Year. Norman coaches at Chesapeake High School in southern Ohio. Quite an honor!... for a 100% Slovenian Boy! Our group donated a goodly amount for the Cause of Bishop Baraga at our last meeting. Thanks to Millie Pollock who surprised us with a delicious angel food pineapple roll for dessert. Our sympathy to Mary Zuga on the loss of her brother in Pennsylvania. Happy Springtime to all! JOANNE PONIKVAR MaryWorld Tours JVIELfJ UG ORJE — /I RELIGIOUS EXPERIENCE Pilgrimage from Chicago to Medjugorje, Croatia, Yugo. - Local clergy guide June 11-18 — July 9-16 — August 13-20---------$1195 September 3-10 — October 1-8--------$1095 Complete package price includes Round trip airfare from Chicago to Medjugorje, 5 days stay with 2 meals per day. Transfer from airport to host family home in Medjugorje; 6th Day - Transfer to Dubrovnik airport for returning to Chicago - accommodation at Hotel - Dinner; 7th Day A.M. Breakfast - Return to Chicago MARYWORLD TOURS, 4851 South Drexel Blvd., Chicago, IL 60615, USA - (312) 373-0500 Irene-M. Odorizzi 2362 Paddock Lane Reston, Va. 22091 THE NEXT GENERATION “DEO GRATIAS” (Part III) The selection of new Slovenian songs was so limited, especially those of a joyful and peppy nature, that I found myself researching and adapting melody and lyrics to produce totally new songs. Sometimes, I would select a lovely, old Slovenian song and put the words of an English hymn to the Slovenian melody. There were times when I would take the words from a Slovenian hymn and use it with another Slovenian melody. Then there were those Slovenian songs which I translated into English but retained the same melody. The congregation didn’t always want to hear the same selections and the choirs needed new material to master. It was quite a challenge keeping the meter of the words and the rhythm of the melody corresponding, but a challenge that brought good results. My philosophy of religious music was based in part on the encyclical, “Moto Proprio”, of Pope Pius X, issued in 1903, in which he set forth the rules and regulations of church music. The selections 1 chose would naturally conform to these rules. There was a weekly radio program in Joliet, over station WJOL, entitled, “The Catholic Hour.” One day Father Butala approached me and asked me to write a speech on Catholic Church Worship that could be broadcast over the air on this program. 1 was taken back and answered, “How much can a guy like me write about it?” Father Butala, in his intimitable way, responded, “You can do it, Tony.” I researched the subject and participated in the half-hour program on Nov. 18, 1947. I still have the speech and after looking it over realize how much the Church has changed since 1903. The Ritual is all in the vernacular, musical instruments as the guitar, trumpets, drums etc. are now allowed whereas the organ was the only allowable instrument for many years. But the basic premise is still there and 1 think it is expressed in the conclusion of my speech: “All things sing praises to God according to their nature. Bubbling brooks rolling over the pebbles, whisper greetings to their Maker. Mighty ocean waves roar their song of glory to the Almighty who gave them such enormous powers. The humble breeze, gently swaying, the trembling leaves, as well as the twisting hurricane, which bends the mighty trees, sing their crescendo of praise to their God. The robin who basks in the noon-day sun chirps thanks to the Creator Who nourishes him. The lark of the meadow ascends in the sky raising its thanks to the God above and the nightingale in the evening dusk renders its grateful lullaby. Most beautifully do the angels in heaven sing their songs of praise to God. Should man, the crowning glory of all created beings, be silent? No, let man sing praises to God in the best way possible, in the music of Divine Worship.” ® Irene M. Planinšek Odorizzi, 1990 Ob 25-letnici Anton Roiman-a ki je naš priljubljeni pevovodja in organist. 1935 - 1960 Cerkev sv. Jožefa - Joliet, Illinois. Z Ameriške Ljubljane v "Rim," v Joliet k nam prišel je ta sin; mladec sposobnih je vrlin; srce močno - glas ljubeznjiv. Prišel je z upi, nadami, storil bo vse - to naj drži. Rano v jutru vsa ta leta, pevec igra in tud' prepeva, hvalo Bogu, blagor ljudem. "Gloria at’ pa RequiemI" Zato si ga je Jožef zbral, to vedel je, poprej to znal. Z jutra v jutro, z dneva v dan, donijo orgle, zvok glasanl Po orgijah prsti skačejo, njih Stvarniku čast dajejo in slavljencu se klanjajo, njegovi so - ž njim slavljajol Minulo pet in dvajset let, orgije bučijo spet in spet; piščale milo pojejo, na mojstra kar ponosne so, saj dnevno ščegeta, premika, njih grla so, kot da jih lika. Z njim slavijo ta jubilej, njegovi pevci, prej in slej. Z njim veselijo se farani, vsa dolga leta, srčno udani. Iz kora vrejo melodije, kot dar Bogu in v čast Marije. In danes nam je vsem poznan, naš slavljenec, Anton Rožman; s srebrnim vencem je obdan. Z oltarja Jožef se mu smeje, saj dnevno sliši ga in spremlja. Z oltarja zveni dopadenje! Te vrstice podane našemu dragemu pevovodji, Anionu Rožman-u, v nedeljo 24 julija, I960. Paul J. Laurich ANTHONY “TONY” ROZMAN One of the most memorable occasions which I had experienced was at the culmination of my twenty-fifth year as organist and choir director. The parishioners had decided to honor me at a reception complete with speeches and an interesting program. I was overwhelmed, embarrassed and pleased at the beautiful tribute by individuals and choirs alike. This kindness was so typical of the people with whom I worked. An original poem was written in Slovenian by Paul Laurich, a grocer by trade, but a writer, actor and choir member by avocation. (Page 12) The years had flown by so quickly in didn’t seem that 1 had been in Joliet that long. After all, I had told my mother, “just a few years.” Those few years turned into a lifetime. My health had been good for the majority of my life and then catastrophe struck. I noticed my fingers were slipping on the piano and organ keys and even though 1 thought that I was walking straight, it was actually sideways. Then I started falling anywhere and anytime. From Thanksgiving to Dec. 11th, 1 was at the Mayo Clinic taking a battery of tests to determine my sickness. On the final day the doctors said, “We can't do anything for you. You are released.” That was a bitter blow because without improvement I would not be able to continue as organist and choir director of St. Joe’s. Besides this, I did not know if I would even survive the illness to live to an advanced age. That same evening, my doctor, Dr. Fry, and the twelve other doctors conferred about my case and finally determined that I was the second case in Mayo history to have a specific sickness in which the white blood cells were destroying the red. There was 11% residual damage to my central nervous system and possible mental damage. I was unable to convert the B12 in my system, because I lacked the intrinsic factor. I did not manufacture hydrochloric acid in the stomach and any B12 traken orally would be of no value, however a shot of B12 would make a substantial difference. As soon as my problem was diagnosed, and the therapy begun, I worked hard to get my fingers back to normal. Later, my walking improved and I continually worked on mental recall so that there would be no damage to my memory. My wonderful wife, Theresa, shared this illness with me and nursed me back to health. The doctor told me the sickness was hereditary and luckily it occurred at a time when there was a cure. So they actually saved my life. I thought that my career as organist was finished but as you can see I did go back and this is how it occurred. Father Butala asked me one day, “Do you think you can play for Christmas?” I said, “That’s only two weeks away. We didn't practice anything. 1 can’t play. You might want to get Bill Todorovich or someone else who is available. I can’t do it.” I answered. Father Butala said in his characteristic way, “Yes, you can, Tony.” “No I can’t. I have trouble with my fingers and I can’t walk upstairs.” “The choir members can carry you upstairs. You play.” “No I will not play. I’m done! I don’t think I’ll be able to play anymore. “You’ll play, Tony. You play for Christmas.” “Father, you don’t understand. I play a lot of blue notes. When I play my fingers slip from the black keys to the white ones and the chords don’t sound right.” Father Butala’s voice sounded louder and more insistant, "That’s all right, Tony, we have been listening to you for twenty-seven years playing black and white keys. You can play a few blue ones.” So I played for Christmas and I don't know how many blue notes I played that Christmas or every Christmas after that. I played til 1988, the last day of June, when another organist took over. The SLOVENIAN HERITAGE DAY in Joliet that was so successful in 1978 was partly due to the enthusiastic perfor- mance of the St. Joseph’s Church Choir under the direction of Tony Rozman. c^fziitagz <^Afsuji, and O/izvji, Irene M. Odorizzi ELLIS ISLAND — 1892-1992---- The Statue of Liberty-Ellis Island Foundation, Inc. It has been seven years since the largest restoration project in American history was started. This magnificent project was the restoration of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island. The Statue of Liberty was reopened to the public in 1986 and Ellis Island is scheduled forOct. 1990. At present the renovation of Ellis Island is focusing on the construction of the Immigration Museum which will be the largest of its kind anywhere in the world. The museum will bring together, in an area covering almost 100,000 square feet, all the elements of the immigrant experience in four major exhibit areas. One of the exhibits entitled, “The Peopling of America,” features large animated charts, oversized maps and graphs and interactive displays. Another entitled "Ellis Island Processing” recreates the experience of Ellis Island from beginning to end just as if you were feliving the hopes and fears of the tired but hopeful immigrants as they set foot on American soil. A third exhibit entitled “Peak Immigration Years,” treats themes as an immigrant’s decision to leave home, live aboard a steamship, entering the great ports, the contributions of immigrants to American life and much more. Finally, “Ellis Island Galleries” features a history of the island over several centuries and the exhibit entitled "Treasures From Home,” presents a collection of artifacts, household goods, toys and musical instruments that immigrants brought with them from the old country. A photographic history of the renovation effort is also included in the museum’s exhibits. One of the outstanding projects will be the 1,000 foot Wall of Honor which includes almost 200,000 names and is now considered the largest wall of names in the world. Many people contributed $100. or more and will have the distinction of seeing their family name on this wall. The renovation is still not complete and financially additional money is needed. If you have not contributed to this project or if you still wish to help with the final phase of renovation, please send in your contribution. The SWU under the auspices of the Heritage Committee plans to sponsor a trip to NYC ta visit both the Statue of Liberty and the Ellis Island projects along with many other wonderful sights and entertainments. An official date cannot be set for the “Heritage Tour” until we are assured of the opening date of Ellis Island. More about the fun trip later! The parish honored me once again at a retirement reception in tribute to my sixty-three years as a choir director and organist. I started very young. One of the selections as part of the program was an original poem on page 15. Since my retirement I don’t play anymore. But, yes, there was an exception and that was when my daughter celebrated her 25th wedding anniversary. She begged meto play, "Dad, you played for my wedding and for sentimental reasons I’d like you to play for my anniversary.” So I said that I would make an exception for her. At her wedding I recall walking her down the aisle while Bill Todorovich played the wedding march and then racing up to the choir loft to play the remainder of the ceremony and Mass. Now that I am fully retired, there are many memories and people upon whom I reflect. I’ve played for many of the hierarchy: Bishops Stritch, Shield, Rožman, McNamara, O’Brien. One incident regarding Bishop Shield remains permanently etched in my memory. He had come to St. Joe’s for Confirmation and I, as a newly married husband (Sept. 21, 1940), felt it was necessary to help my wife with the housework. And, so I said to Theresa, “I’ll give you a hand with the dishes today because Bishops are always late. He probably won’t be ready at 1:00 p.m.” When I arrived at church the Bishop was kneeling in the sanctuary and everyone was waiting for the organist to start. This was probably the first and only time a Bishop had to wait for the organist to finish the dishes! I have also been privileged to work with many excellent pastors: Oman, Plevnik, Butala, Malavasich, Trpin, Lovrenčič and many equally fine assistants: Stipsak, Hiti, Kuzma, Dopak, Ephremson, Lenc, Cepon, Hennessey, David, to name a few. They have been fine men, counseling, guiding, speaking kind words, doing favors, providing companionship and infecting me with their humor. I recall Fr. Kuzma powdering my nose in many stage plays when I tried to act. I could never forget the many choir members and soloists that cooperated with my efforts to praise God through music. No organist has been luckier. They have remembered me with parties, presents, house warmings, receptions, anniversaries and have, through sacrifice and energy, revealed a strong desire to worship in song. They will truly be admitted to the angelic choir for all eternity. I can still recall the thrill and chills that music has brought to me, like, “Sveta Noč” (Silent Night) on Christmas Eve, “Alleluja" on Easter, the processions for Forty Hours Devotions, First Communions, First Masses, Graduations, Confirmations, Weddings and the sadness of the Funerals. I can’t say thank you to God adequately. Hopefully, what the choirs and I have done these sixty-three years has been pleasing to God. “Deo Gratias” Tony and his bride, Theresa, were joined by Fathers Kuzma (left) and Butala on their wedding day in 1940. NOTE: / have a special interest in this story because I was a member of St. Joseph's parish, anti can speak from a personal point of view. Mr. Anthony Rozman, we salute you and congratulate you. You are one in a million! When you played the pipe organ, especially the holiday recessional, it sent chills up our spines, into our hearts and up to God in praise. Many a tear blurred our vision as the organ swelled to a crescendo filling every inch of the church with glorious sound, enabling us to realize the magnificence of the great event which we were celebrating. The traditional Slovenian songs which we all learned and looked forward to singing each holyday are important to our musical heritage. The beautiful singing by the choirs came so easily we took for granted the long hours of dedicated rehearsals and the search for perfection with each hymn. We hope you will be greatly blessed in years to come and thank you most sincerely for sixty-three years of love, devotion and beautiful music. I'm sure you are remembered fondly in the hearts of your students, choir members and parishioners. You and your music will never be forgotten. My husband, Kenneth, and I enjoyed our visit with you and your lovely wife, Theresa. We wish you both continued good health and happiness. Thank you to Jonita Ruth for arranging this interview. I.M.O. ODE TO THE PROFESSOR by John Lukančič He came here from Cleveland, as everyone knows, some forty-four years ago. Did the Lord send him here, to dear old St. Joe's? The answer I think I know. And I also do know that all through the years, this man with a gift from above, could bring us to laughter, could bring us to tears, could make us feel joy and love. For forty-four years he helped us to pray -afternoon, evening, and morn. He began in nineteen thirty-five, they say. Why, that’s before I was born! I'll always remember as long as I live how well he could sing and play. And I’ll never forget how much he did give day after day after day. How awestruck we’d sit as his music he’d make, he and his wonderful choir. How forcefully they sang for His name’s sake; How gently they could inspire. In Slovenian, in Latin, in English they’d sing; to midnight Mass they’d trod. On Easter how joyous the chorus would ring; it must have been pleasing to God. Now Tony’s retiring; 1 say it with a tear. He plays just once in awhile. We'II never replace his music, his cheer, that warm and inimitable style. Oh, the organ will play, but between you and me, not nearly as well as it can, cause the music came not from the organ you see -the music came out of this man. So Tony will leave us, but God will abide. We can take any hope from this; When we go across to the other side, again there’ll be musical bliss. Only best there will sing to adore Him; anything less would be wrong. The voices of men won’t be good enough for Him; angels will render the song. So when you get there, perk up your ear and listen for just awhile. The beautiful music that you will hear will bring to God a smile. And you will find when you look around, or if you should inquire, that angels are making that beautiful sound, and Tony is in charge of the choir! Tony and Theresa now. HERMINE PRISLAND DICKE 1 3717 COUNCIL CREST MADISON, Wl 53711 ALLELUIA SOUP FotS and Anna Hodnik of Branch 35, Aurora, MN, thoughtfully sent the recipe for ALLELUIA SOUP from Mary Noson who attends Anna’s quilting project class where quilts are sewn at church for the homeless. Anna who is chairman of this project adds: "Mary was bom in Iška Vas, Slovenia, and is a wonderful cook. She tells me that the reason for calling this ALLELUIA SOUP is because, in Slovenia, they prepare and serve this soup for their meal after returning home from the Easter Vigil Mass. Before Mass the people in the village have a procession through town ending up at the church. In those days, you could not eat meat on Holy Saturday so the ham was not eaten - just the meatless soup. On Easter the ham was served for dinner along with Tenstan Krompir (potatoes cooked in their jackets, then peeled and cut up and browned with some onion, in lard), lettuce salad and horseradish -- no other vegetable. The meal was rather simple because they had all the poticas, krofe and other delicious baked goods as their dessert.” To go along with the soup recipe, Anita Vovk prepared the related Learn Slovenian/English lesson on page 19. Easy-to-prepare CREAMY AU GRATIN POTATOES is from Ann Winter of Br. 50, Cleveland, OH. Marie Dye, our first SWU Scholarship Winner (1949) of Br. 105, Detroit, MI, offers her original and very tasty PEANUT BUTTER/BANANA CAKE. To reduce the risk of OSTEOPOROSIS when bones become brittle causing the bowing of legs, hunching of the back or more easily bone breakage, the orthopedist and dietitian at the Madison University Hospital recommend a diet rich in calcium and Vitamin D together with exercise. 1200 milligrams of calcium daily are advised for post menopausal 1 picnic ham, about 5 pounds Water 1 l,i cups turnip peelings, finely chopped; adding some finely chopped turnip pieces -totaling I1': cups 3 carrots, grated women (after ages 45-50) contained in 4 cups (ounces each) milk. Pre-menapausal women need 800 to 1000 milligrams or 3 cups milk. Other sources are: plain yogurt, 415 milligrams per cup; low fat yogurt, 345 milligrams; Swiss cheese, 272 milligrams 1 medium onion, finely diced 1 clove garlic, minced \l'i cups raw millet seed (available in health food stores) Pinch of marjoram Parsley Salt and pepper, to taste per 1 ounce slice; Cheddar cheese, 204. Broccoli and dark green leafy vegetables are rich in calcium as are ice cream, cottage cheese, custards. HAPPY EASTER! Love, Hermine Place ham in soup kettle; cover with water, about two inches above ham. Bring to boil; turn down heat, cover and cook 20 minutes per pound. Remove ham; reserve broth. In kettle, measure 31': quarts of ham broth (any remaining broth can be used for split pea soup or other recipies using ham broth). Add the turnip peelings combined with chopped turnips; stir in grated carrots, diced onion, minced garlic, raw millet seed, pinch of marjoram, parsley and pepper. Bring to boil; cover and simmer for one (1) hour. Season with salt, to taste. Pieces of ham may be added, if desired. Or refrigerate ham. “Dober tek”. Note: Left over turnip peelings can be boiled for 3 minutes; cooled and frozen for further use. CREAMY AU GRATIN POTATOES l'i cup Ore-Ida Fresh Frozen 1 package (3 ounces) Chopped Onions cream cheese, cubed I can (lO1'; ounces) 1 package (32 ounces) condensed cream of celery frozen Ore-Ida Southern or cream of mushroom soup Style Hash Browns; using l'i cup milk i,i package i,3 cup shredded Cheddar cheese Preheat oven to 350°. Grease I -quart casserole. In saucepan, over medium heat, cook frozen onions until tender. Stir in soup, milk and cream cheese cubes; cook, stirring constantly, until smooth and hot. In casserole, alternately layer frozen potatoes and hot cream sauce, ending with a sauce layer. Cover and bake 45 minutes or until sauce is bubbly and potatoes are tender. Remove from oven and sprinkle with shredded cheese. 4-5 servings. PEANUT BUTTER/BANANA CAKE 1 box (IS1'«ounces) MOIST 6 ounces (about)creamy Yellow or White Cake Mix or crunchy peanut butter, 2 overly ripe mashed bananas as desired Heat oven to 350°. Grease and flour pans, any size. In large bowl, prepare cake as indicated on box before adding bananas and peanut butter. Blend in the bananas and peanut butter. If using 13x9x2-inch pan, bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes or two 9-inch round pans, 25 to 30 minutes, until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. NO. 56, HIBBING, MN It was an unusually cold evening for our SWU meeting on Tuesday, February 13, 1990, with 14 members present. However, those present really enjoyed the Valentine’s Day festivities. President Ann Selvo opened the meeting with a prayer which she had composed in honor of our two 1990, 50-yr. members; Agnes Barkis, a 50-yr member this month, and Mary Mar-tinich who will be a 50-yr member in June. Because of illness, Mary was absent and will be presented her pin at our May meeting. Ann Pintar reported that member Dorothy Anderson had surgery. Our prayers are with Dorothy and we hope she is well on the road to recovery. Fin. Secy. Liz Spolar read a list of our 50-yr and over members; namely, 57 yrs, Amelia Domen; 56 yrs., Mary Babich, Anna Berklich, Emma Pet-rick, Frances Strojan, Sophie Gar-maker, Mary Puhek; 54 yrs., Anne Satovich; 53 yrs., Frances Fiori, Margaret Matosich, Mary Starcevic, Veronica Schwartz; 51 yrs., Lucy Paun; and 50 yrs., Agnes Barkis and Mary Martinich. Liz also read a letter from Margaret McDonald and a thank you letter from Mary Strojan and her mother for the floral gift. Ann Pintar reported that Mary Babich is now living in International Falls with her daughter. We miss her and hope she will remain in good health and possibly pay us a visit in the future. Fran Tobey gave a report on the yearly audit. She and Dorothy Oberstar, auditors, confirmed the books were in excellent condition — a compliment to our Treasurer. Liz called off 10 members who celebrated birthdays in Jan. & Feb. and they were recognized with a song. Fran Tobey won the jackpot. President Selvo then called on Agnes Barkis to come up for the formal pinning of the 50-yr. Pin. It was two lovely ladies, our President and the recipient, who smiled happily for our photographer, Valeria. Pictures were also taken of the beautiful cake made for the occasion. Our only regret is that Mary Martinich was not able to be present to enjoy it all. Hostesses for the next meeting will be Sophie Garmaker, Rose Maras and Liz Spolar. Meeting closed with a prayer. Luncheon hostesses were Valeria Carlson, Romalae Perpruner and Milena Koehler. Game prizes were won by Mary Sikich, Amelia Domen and Ann Pintar. MILENA KOEHLER, Rec. Secy. NO. 57, NILES, OH Here it is the middle of February already, and before you know it, spring will be here with all our beautiful flowers in bloom, unless Ole Man Winter decides to hang around. Since we decided to have a meeting in February, it was a beautiful day as was our January meeting. We met at the home of our President, Frances Yer-man, with 15 members present as she led us in prayer. A lovely lunch was served by Marge Mollica and Julie Sherlock. After we all had our fill of good lunch, dishes were all put away and the meeting was called to order by our president. The Minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved as were the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports. In the old news, our secretary reported that we donated money to our church for Christmas, also sent cards to sick members, Mary Strah and Frances Stanec. We went on to new business and made plans for our Mother’s Day party. It will be held at Applewood Gardens again this year on our regular meeting day at 1 o'clock on May 8th. We will honor our Mother of the Year, Mary Mollica. Each member is to bring a prize for the game. Our meeting was then closed and we played a few games of “B" and received prizes brought in by the lunch committee. For March the committee was Elizabeth Havaich and Helen Misel. Take care and stay healthy. FRANCES STANEC Every time we offer someone a helping hand, Every time we show a friend we care and understand. Every time we have a warm and thoughtful word to give, We help someone find beauty in this precious life we live. S.W.U. INVITES YOU Membership open to all NO. 73, WARRENSVILLE, OH We are near the end of our Florida (winter) stay, and it is hard to believe that time has passed so quickly. As I write this article, the skies are cloudy and we do expect some much needed rain. Weather here has been so nice, a combination of warm sunny days, very breezy and cool comfortable nights. It is an environment that everyone should take the opportunity to enjoy—even if it is only for a short visit. Mark your calendars now, Sunday, April 22nd, 1990 at 10:30 a.m. our annual Anniversary Mass will be held at St. Jude's Church. You have plenty of time to prepare to be part of this celebration. This is the one spiritual function that we do encourage all our members to attend. So, combine your Sunday obligation with our anniversary, and join your sister-members for mass. At the end of January I am given to understand that many of you attended the Polka Fest at Tangiers Restaurant in Akron, and that a good time was had by all. This has come to he a real party weekend and participation increases every year. Glad to hear it was a success. Heard that Angie Musil took a little trip; it was a short but painful one. Got to watch those icy steps, Angie. Our vice-president, Helen Dodyk, and her husband Ben traveled to Australia and had a very good tour. Catherine Papez spent some time in Acapulco, and Kay and Pete Yuratovac were here in Florida. I did get to see Kay in Clearwater when we took time to visit there while our “Bus Bum" friends were in town. Kay and Pete also had friends/relatives in the group. It was nice to see all of them. Branch No. 73 celebrates new members and we welcome them one and all. It takes a little effort from all of us to swell our membership. Added to our list were my daughters in law, Janet and Charlotte, and our newest grandson, Patrick. (News note—we’ll add another grandchild in August; thank you, Char!). Also, Rebecca Marie DeMattia, born January 19th to Jane (Fortuna) and Philip DeMattia has also been enrolled. It is this younger generation to whom we will eventually turn over the reigns; we need their support and interest, and it is up to us older members to foster that interest. Look over your family, isn’t there someone there you could enroll? Our sympathy to Marge anti Paul Kozelka on the death of Paul's brother. Our prayers are with you. Music lovers: If you have not already done so, get a copy of Joey Tomsick’s newest tape which he does with Lynn Marie Hrovat Rink. 1 well remember the good times we had with the button boxes in Tomsick’s backyard—this brought back so many happy memories. It is an excellent selection of polkas and waltzes. I am sure you will enjoy it as much as I do. 1 do hope that this letter finds each and everyone of you well and happy. Now that winter is almost a thing of the past, enjoy the fresh new life that comes with spring. Keep in mind that in one year we will be well involved in our 1991 Convention. A lot of information will be forthcoming. We will need everyone’s cooperation in this effort. Take care, see you next month—in the merry, merry month of May. Happy Easter to everyone! Respectfully submitted, EVELYN A. MAJERCIK NO. 85, DEPUE, IL We are very glad to report that Linda Widmar was named an Illinois State Scholar. The purpose of the honor is to give recognition to students who have excelled in academic achievement. Linda is the daughter of our member, Caroline Widmar and her husband, John. Linda is an excellent student, a cheer leader, and very active in school activities. We are all proud of you, Linda. We are also very happy to report that Mike Suarez has signed a letter of intent and received a full-ride scholarship to play football at the University of Illinois. Mike has not only excelled in football but also has been an outstanding basketball and baseball player. He has also been student of the Month, the DAR, NCIC All Academic in football, and made all-State in both football and basketball. He also has 4 brothers who have excelled in sports before him. Mike helps out at the Senior Citizen’s dinner at the school every month. Mike is the grandson of our member, Mary Suarez, and the great nephew of members, Gen. Grilc and Mary Kuhar. We want to congratulate these two very fine young people and tell them we are proud of them for a job well done. We wish them the best of luck in the fuutre. Someone else who deserves a note of commendation is Beverly Kimble, daughter of our president, Gen. Grilc. Bevv has been the religious coordinator at our church for a number of years and has done an outstanding job. The job is very time consuming, and a lot of hard work and not too much compensation. Bev. not only does an excellent job with this, but she also takes good care of her family, teaches at the school, and helps in other activities. She certainly deserves our thanks. I am happy to report that our vice president, Mary Benkse is home and doing very well after her by-pass heart surgery. Her husband Iggie is in the Veterans hospital in Iowa. Our member. Pearl Drennan, also had surgery on her legs and is now at home. Pearl has had a lot of illnesses in the past year. We hope this will take care of her problems and she will be well soon. Pearl always does so much work in her yard and has such beautiful flowers. My best wishes to my dear friend, Mary Nelson who had surgery. I hope you are feeling better Mary, and well on the road to recovery. Lent is here and a time for us to get ready for Easter. On Shrove Tuesday I thought of the big pans of Krofe my mother used to make. How good they were! All of the ladies would make doughnuts in the neighborhood. If one couldn’t make them there were always some extra to pass around. Now, not too many here make Krofe. Happy Easter to all and God bless. MARY JEMENC NO. 89, OGLESBY, IL Our first meeting of 1990 was held on Feb. 12th and was well attended. The installation of officers was capably handled by Angie Nico and an audit of books was completed - all books found in order. Birthday wishes sent to Angie Zupan, Frances Gorišek, Mary Stu-bler and Angie Nico. We were so happy to send congratulations to Barbara and Stanley Sitar who celebrated 67 years of wedded life. We wish them many more years of happiness. Our heartfelt condolences also to Mary Kotar who lost her husband. We of Br. 89 are very saddened and your sorrow is our sorrow. Congratulations to Mary Dittle on her grandson, Michael Zamin’s wedding on Feb. 9th at St. Joseph's Church in Peru. He married Suzanne Happ. Michael's uncle. Rev. Eugene Parnisari of Wheaton, III. formerly of Oglesby, concelebrated the mass. The reception was held in the Kensington - Kaskaskia Hotel in LaSalle. The couple honeymooned in the Caribbean Islands. Michael and his dad run the Zamin Insurance Agency. Mary was so delighted to have all her six grandchildren and five lovely great grandchildren home. They came from Charlotte, NC, New Jersey and the Chicago area. Mary celebrated her 89th birthday in September. We are so happy that you are still active and join in all of the family festivities, Mary. Thank you notes were read from Bob Salina, Rev. Denis Mackessy, our Spiritual Advisor and Dorothy Ur-banowski. Another Thank You was read from President George Bush and wife, Barbara, on receiving our congratulations on their 45th wedding anniversary. We were very happy to receive such a lovely acknowledgement. We shall treasure it. Our Mother of the Year plans will be discussed in March. All members are urged to attend. Respectfully submitted. EUNICE KOMATER NO. 95, SO. CHICAGO, IL The February meeting was brought to order by President, Mary Brozynski with 30 members present. Reports were read and approved. The main business of the day followed - the belated election of officers for 1990. Mildred James graciously accepted the office of President with Anne Josue as her Vice-President. Marge Krmpotic assumed her old job of many years back as Treasurer. Fran Benkovič stayed on as Secretary as did Dolores Hennelly, Financial Secretary. Many thanks to all of them. Kudos galore were given to our outgoing President, Mary Brozynski for a job well done forthe past three years. Another big hand to Millie James for her help in assembling our Branch information for the History Book of SWU Branches. Welcomed back after her convalescence following a fall was Lottie Brkljacic. Still on the sick list with the flu is Amelia Cuzella. An addition to the Jerome Cuzella family is Jeanette Elizabeth born Dec. 5th in Lakewood, Colorado. Three year old James also welcomed his baby sister. Long time member, OJga Krmpotic relocated in Crown Point from Arkansas. Winners of the games were: Helen Jerbic, Helen Santy, Marge Krmpotic, Marie Maras, Evelyn Driscoll, Ann Granich and Sophie Barbich. Valentine candy, donated by Millie James, was won by Marge Simunic, Fran Benkovič and Helene Golich. Hostesses were Julie Hansen, Mary Brozynski. Marcie Kress and Bernice Morrison. MARIE MARAS NO. 102, WILLARD, WI Another month of the New Year is almost over, then comes March, the month of surprises, weather-wise. This is when we get our biggest snowfalls, usually mid-month. But we know it will melt away as spring and warmer weather comes in. Our Feb. 7th meeting and Valentine Party were really fun with beautiful weather, good attendance of 20 members and a delicious pot luck dinner. Valentines were signed and sent to our shut-ins and a short meeting followed. Our Easter Bake Sale was set for Palm Sunday weekend, April 7-8 after Masses and the Plant Sale is May 6th at 1:00 p.m. It was voted to donate $25 to the Chapel Project at the local nursing home and hospital unit at Neil-lesville, Wis. This will give the residents and patients a place to attend Mass and other services. A date when we will honor our Mother of the Year, Anne Collier, will be set in the near future. Meeting adjourned, then we enjoyed our favorite game. Our social member, Frieda Klancher and her daughter, Kay Plautz of North Carolina enjoyed a pleasant 3 week tour of Slovenia last September with Ray Podboy Tour Group. It was their first trip and were so happy to meet many relatives. They thoroughly enjoyed the beautiful countryside. We are happy to hear that Lojze Slak and his Ansambel will again be making a concert tour in the U.S. We will certainly try to attend one of their concerts somewhere in the area. Their Slovenian music is super! We had the opportunity to attend a Slovenian Winter "Picnic" this past weekend, Feb. 18th, at the local “Slovenska Gostilna", that is, the North Mound Tavern near Willard. It is owned by Dale Petkovšek, who is the son, brother and uncle of 3 of our members of Br. 102. (Refer to the 3 generation picture from the Wisconsin State Convention in the November. 1989 issue of ZARJA.) Dale is interested in Slovenian traditions, so every winter he sets up a date for Slovenian activities. This year we saw slides of Slovenia and surrounding countries, shown by Vitko and Mary Staut (Yours Truly). The Slovenian singing group sang a number of songs ending with a sing-a-long accompanied by our accordian player, Frank Pakiz. Slovenian maps and artifacts were on display. The fun-filled afternoon was topped off with a delicious Slovenian pot luck lunch. What a variety of goodies! We have quite a number of either sick or injured members of our branch. Frieda Klancher with a broken right wrist, Marie Mundson is still nursing her broken ankle, Helen Perko is hospitalized. Donnie Wolf had pneumonia but is now recuperating at home under daughter, Judy’s TLC (tender, loving care). Judy comes from Ithaca. New York to be with her mother. Helen is still in for further treatment for a heart condition at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Marshfield. We wish these and all who are recuperating from the flu, a speedy recovery. Signing off wishing you all a very Happy Easter! MARY STAUT A. VOVK Slovenian Vocabulary Words “ALLELUIA SOUP” (on page 16) juha...soup skodelica...cup šunka...ham proso... mi I let repa...turnip lupina...peel zržati, sekati...to chop mesna juha...broth droben...fine korenje...carrot strgati...to grate...(praskati) sredina...medium čebula...onion česen...garlic sol...salt poper...pepper okus...taste kuhaš...(you) cook nizek...low...nižje...lower ogenj...heat pomešati...to stir za...for ena...one ura...hour America is the only country in the world where people jog five miles a day for exercise and then take an elevator to the mezzanine. All Together Now! A small boy asked his mother, "Where was daddy born?” “He was born in Oklahoma, honey.” “Where were you born?” “I was born in Alabama,” she smiled fondly. “Where was I born?" “You were born right here in Ohio.” The boy smiled. “Isn’t it wonderful,” he said, "that we all got together?" VERA ŠEBENIK AMERICAN SLOVENIAN CATHOLIC UNION ± LIFE INSURANCE FOR THE FAMILY HOME OFFICE: 243? GLENWOOD AVENUE • JOLIET, IL 60435 (815) 741-2001 ANA GABER: ŠT. 2, CHICAGO, IL Š- !asa Slovenska Gradišnik JANEZEK IN VELIKONOČNI PRAZNIKI — Vstati moraš, da ne boš zamudil blagoslov ognja - Mama me je poklicala in jaz sem planil iz postelje, ko je bila ura pet - 5 - zjutraj. Oče mi je prvikrat dovolil, da grem po velikonočni ogenj, ki ga je pripravljal mežnar pred cerkvijo. Tedaj sem hodil že v tretji razred in dovolj velik, da prinesem mami in sosedovim blagoslovljeni ogenj za v peč, kjer bodo kuhale in pekle na veliko soboto. Oče je ustregel mojim prošnjam in pripravil drevesno gobo, posušeno, z luknjo v njej, v katero je vtaknil dolgo žico z zanko na koncu. Ko sem prišel k cerkvi, je bilo tam zbranih precej dečkov-starejših in večjih od mene. Stopil sem k velikemu kresu - k ognju, da bi bil med prvimi, ki bodo leteli domov. Ko je gospod kaplan z ministrantom blagoslavljal ogenj, so dečki v velikem krogu z gobami v rokah mirno čakali. Komaj je duhovnik obrnil hrbet, je nastalo ob ognju grdo prerivanje. Fant iz šestega razreda me je odrinil z mojega mesta in vtaknil gobo v žerjavico. Oh, to je bil dirindaj! Vsak fant je hotel, da bi se njegova goba prva vžgala in tako smo morali manjši dolgo čakati. Bil sem kar med zadnjimi, ko se mi je goba vžgala. Končno se je pokadilo iz nje in se je vnela. Sedaj pa hitro domov; mama se bo čudila, kje tako dolgo hodim. Ko sem tekel, sem moral gobo večkrat zavrteti v zraku, da ne bi ugasnila. Tudi plamenček je butnil iz nje! Ko sem bil že na sredi poti do doma, joj -goba mi je padla v travo, jaz pa v roki imel prazno žico. Oče je preveč na rob gobi izvrtal luknjo za žico. Kako naj sedaj žico vtraknem nazaj? Poskušal sem, pa ni šlo. Nikjer nobenega človeka, da bi mi pomagal in meni je šlo na jok. Blagoslovljenega ognja ne bom prinesel domov - joj! Oče bo hud, kje le hodim? Ko že mislim iti domov brez gobe, pa le zagledam nekoga, ki gre proti meni. MAKSIM GASPARI: OTROCI Tega pa še malo nisem želel priti. Tega dečka, ki mu je bilo ime Stanko, sem sam naredil za sovražnika. Bil je sin čevljarja Repnika in kar dva razreda pred menoj v šoli. Kar brez vzroka me je nekoč mimogrede udaril z jermenom. Zbežal sem in od daleč vpil: — Seveda tepeš z jermenom, ti Kneftra, drugega ne znaš - Nekaj dečkov me je slišalo in to ime jim je bilo vseč. Od tedaj naprej mu je vsak rekel: Kneftra. Vsakega je Stanko nabunkal zaradi tega imena - ali nič ni pomagalo. Ker je vedel, da sem bil jaz prvi, sem pred njim bežal, bežal. Sedaj se je vstavil pred menoj in kaj bo naredil? In čudno? Sam je stopil k gobi in se sklonil nad njo. Spoznal je, kaj je narobe. Sklonil se je in skušal gobo brez besede natakniti nazaj na žico. Vse skupaj se mi je zdelo čudno in neverjetno. — Jaz ti odnesem gobo naprej! Ti pa primi tele stare škrpete, da bi jih moj oče popravil staremu Lukežu, ker brez njih jutri ne more iti v cerkev. Veš, je velik revež. Čevlji so za smetišče, ne za cerkev. - Hitela sva naprej, pot je bila dolga samo za pet minut. — Poslušaj Stanko! Sedaj mi je zelo žal, da sem ti rekel, saj sam veš: Kneftra. Mene je tudi bolelo, ko si me udaril z jermenom. - — Seveda, še preveč dobro to vem - — Zelo se čudim, kako to, da mi prav ti danes pomagaš? - — Sam nevem zakaj? Morda zato, morda zato, ker je Velika noč. Katehet nam je v šoli rekel, da moramo za praznike storiti kaj dobrega. - —• Obljubim ti, da bova zdaj prijatelja, samo, če ti hočeš - Bil sem doma. Oče in mati nista bila v skrbeh zame. Oče je takoj opazil, zakaj je goba padla iz žice in se mu je čudno zdelo, da sem jo sploh prinesel. Tista Velika noč je bila zame tako srečna, ker sva se s Stankom pobotala in postala prijatelja. CIRILA KERMAVNER: VELIKONOČNI OBIČAJI SLAVSKI LAZ S pepelnično sredo se začne velikonočna doba za vse katoličane. Ta dan je strog post. Nič mesa ali mesnih jedi. Pravtako so bili vsi petki v postnemu času, da se je bilo treba zdržati mesnih jedi. Vse srede in sobote v postnemu času so se imenovale - kvaterne. Ob teh dneh si se moral zdržati samo pri jedi - nisi se smel najesti do sitega. Včasih se je bilo treba postiti vsak petek. Jedli so samo ribe. Vse je bilo strogo zabranjeno, plesi in zabave. Vsak petek ob treh popoldne so bile imenovane večernice. Bil je tudi križev pot, litanije, rožni venec in ura molitve, vse na čast Kristusovemu trpljenju. Cvetni petek je bil praznik žalostne Matere božje. Šli so na božjo pot k žalostni Materi božji. Skozi ves post se je pripravljalo za velikonočne praznike - v tišini, molitvi, delu. Cvetna nedelja vsa košata z oljkami in butarami, Priprava za bližajoče se Veliko noč. S to nedeljo stopamo v veliki teden, ki se je začel s pasijonom, misijonom in večernicami. Kristusovo trpljenje in smrt, molitve so se še nadaljevale v torek in sredo. Na veliki četrtek je bila ob devetih zadnja sv. naša in zvonovi so utihnili vse tja do sobote, do devete ure. Med tem časom, ko so zvonovi - molčali - se ni smelo nič kopati in saditi po zemlji. Grabilo se je po gmajni in čistilo po, in okoli hiše. Na veliki petek je bil ob treh popoldne v cerkvi križev pot in tihe molitve. Šli so tudi poljubovati Jezusa na križu in Njegovih pet ran. Temu se je reklo “Varvat’ Bohka Gospodinje so pekle ta dan potice, bel kruh - kuglof - pečen z jajci in mlekom (kvašen). Velika sobota, ko so se zopet oglasili zvonovi se je že smelo malo ponarediti na vrtu z zemljo. Z vrnitvijo zvonov se je tudi že čutilo praznovanje Velike noči. Popoldne se je neslo k žegnu. V jerbas tu imenovan “kerbelj” so naložili “kuglof’, potico, pirhe, hren, šunke. Pokrili so pa kerbelj z lepim, s svetim motivom naštikanim prtom, ki je bil izrečno samo za žegen. Ta dan so blagoslovili tudi hišo, druga poslopja in polja. In butarice so pa izvlekli ven gotove palice, da so naredili iz njih križce, katere so potem pribili na vsa vrata. Velikonočna procesija je bila že zgodaj zjutraj. Slišalo se je slovesno pritrkavanje. To je bila res prava Velika noč, polna radosti in veselja v človeku, ki se je držal vseh cerkvenih obredov, ki so se vrstili kar eden za drugim skozi postni čas. To je bilo skoro popolno duhovno prenovljenje in v tem je bila Velika noč. Boglonaj Lojzki Jurkovič, da smo se lahko ustavili še ob eni vasi ob Kolpi. DOPISI ŠT. 10, CLEVELAND, OH Drage članice! Kakor vidite, imamo zelo milo in toplo zimo! (Oh, zadrega, draga Terezija! Ko na uredništvu pripravljamo velikonočno številko, je v Chicagu ponovna prava zima.) Zelo neverjetno za januar! Še nikdar ob tem času nismo bili brez snega! Druga leta ga je bilo prav v januarju in februarju največ. Če se prav spomnim, smo pa le imeli prav viharno in mrzlo zimo pred par leti. Ko sem šla na delo peš za nekaj ulic, sem mislila, da me bo vihar odnesel. Če pogledam danes na vrt, vidim, da je začela trava zeleneti. Letos smo imele članice v januarju na račun božičnice kosilo v restavraciji na Lekshur, pa tudi bal - ples. Tega se nisem udeležila, ker se nisem dobro počutila. Od drugih sem izvedela, da je bilo na kosilu nekaj nad 30 članic. Pohvalile so se, da ja bila hrana dobra, mnogo izbire, ne predrago! Nobeno leto ne mine, da ne bi izgubile kakšno, ali več članic. Sedaj imenujem Josephine Bručič, ki je rada hodila na naše seje, dokler je bila zdrava; pred leti si je zlomila nego in od tedaj je nisem več videla. Bila pa je zadnje čase v nekem starostnem domu in tam preminula. Njeni družini v imenu naše podružnice izrekam globoko sožalje. Vsem družinam ki ste v preteklem letu izgubile svoje drage, ponovno izrekam v imenu društva sožalje. Tiste, ki ste bolje, ali se ne počutite, dobro, pa čimprejšnje zdravlje! Prihodnja seja bo v marcu in upam, da pridete v velikem številu. Kar več naših članic bo imelo rojstna dneve: vsem tem želim obilo zdravja in sreče in še na mnoga leta! V mesecu februarju pride pust, ki je zelo masten okrog ust! No, vsem zelo dobro! Poročevalka: T. FERRACCIOLI VSEM SLOVENSKIM ČITATELJICAM ŽELI ZARJA VESELE VELIKONOČNE PRAZNIKE! Vaša poročevalka Terezija: POMLADNA PESEM PTIČIC Tri ptičice, tri ptičice so goro preletele. Od juga toplega nazaj se povrnile. Prva nosi klasek iz njivice. Oh, da bi poletela v naše žitnice. Druga nosi košček trte iz vinograda. Oh, da bi jo spustila v naše prazne sodice. Tretja nosi zdravje in veselje. Oh, da bi tu ostala, šla v naše hišice. In da bi s pesmico svojo nas vedrila. Prav vsak dan vse tudi zveselila.