The Plain Speaker from Hazleton, Pennsylvania • Page 5

1 THE PLAIN SPEAKER, Hazleton, Wednesday, Nor. 23, 1960 Groundbreaking For 'New Rectory Will Highlight Church Anniversary Fete uvulsls Fj 1 i During his charge, thp parish assets 'died in a tragic accident. Father generosity of individual parishion- rl if The 65th anniversary of tlv't founding of Ss. Peter and Paul's I were increased by another sio.oou Paul was injured in the same PC i-arinn. 'Mi in hnnifs arinnt I tions; and the congregation as a New Church Built Present Pastor On February 3.

1932. Rev. An- Rev. Stephen P. Luzetskv has financial as- ffinnw urae snnninturf nastnr Irsmp ffiA nrent aHminict rilnr r.f Sistance as Well as their time and fi i 1 1 r.i irLi i i 1 foTontc ic? jvwin rainer a new eia i os.

rcLti anu rauis pansn in the parish history began, because September, 1958. He has met the The auditorium in the church the long desired ambition, that of, challenge of administering the fbasement was completely renovat- liJ Plll li IIII I I II I Byzantine Catholic Church, Beaver Meadows, will be observed on Thursday, Thanksgiving Day. In conjunction with the celebration, the church will be rededicated. a solemn pontifical mass will be held, ground will be broken for a new rectory and a Thanksgiving banquet will be held. Bishop Nicholas T.

Elko, D. Exarch of the Byzantine Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh, will pontificate the mass at 11 a. m. Very Rev Joseph J. Jackanich, head of the Hazleton deanery, and Very Rev John Taptich, will serve as arch-priests.

Other officers of the mass will be: Rev. Paul J. Vasko and Rev. Joseph Homa. deacons; Rev, Paul Waselus, IN LEADER building a newer and larger church the parish with energy, vigor and ed through the efforts of the mem-became a reality.

foresight as is evidenced by the bers of the Holy Name Society. In May, 1932, a contract with many improvements that have' The parish has three priest-sons, Michael Baranf contractor, for thejbeen made and his plans for thejVery Rev. Joseph Jackanicz, iiead erection of a'new brick' church future- of the Hazleton Deanery; Rev. De- structure was made. cnurcn interior has been i metrius Jackanicz and Rev.

John In dimensions, the church mea-1 beautifully redecorated and reno-jSalko; also two seminarians, Leon-sured 45 feet in midth and 110 feet' yated; tnree new altars have been ard Hollick who will be ordained in in length. The contract price was'nstae' as WCU fls a new! 1961 and Michael Artim, who will $55,000. In this sum was included tabernacle, ventilating be ordained in 1963. The parish the transfer of the altar and Icon-liShtinS fixtures, new lighting also has three daughters who en-astasis and the purchase of 35 'stem' candelebras, etc. tered religious life.

They are Sister TOYLAND SATURDAY! fi V'V i-trv fit Come, give Santa a royal welcome in Leader Store Toyland Saturday immediately after his official arrival -in Hazleton. Come, see all of Santa's newest Toys, Dolls and Games at lowest prices, anywhere. FREE GIFTS TO THE KIDDIES! mitre bearer; Rev. Edward Stanko, iuany vi mc uems were pur-iuarie Antone (Uoida) and Sisters chased and sponsored through the Veronica and Irene (Kuzma). pews.

On Palm Sunday, 1933, the first mass was celebrated in the new church. During the construction period mass was celebrated in the dikirion; Rev. Michael Ladomirak, gs- peter And Paul's trikirion and Paul Barnyock, Byzantine Church Hazleton's Largest And Grandest Toyland! Leader Store, 4th Floor! November 1907; Rev. Nicholas iold cnurch which had been trans-Martyak from. December 1907 to a rear section of the June 1912.

church plot. Parish Grows I Latcr tne frame Structure By 1912 the parish had grown was" converted into a hall for the sufficiently in membership to of the Pansh- fIn, H.eAiIIoW' nnirp a rndHnnt n.cln, aH lS iTS, 3 Sum of $10,000 W3S master oi ceremonies. Bishop Elko will deliver the sermon. Responses of the mass will be sung by the parish choir under the direction of Peter Zeleznock, Sr. The Fourth Degree Knights cf Columbus will serve as honor guard Groundbreaking In the afternoon Bishop Elko will be in charge of the groundbreaking services for a new rectorv soon to (CRWI BERRIESi I quently Rev.

Sigismund Brinsky laccrUld towards the painting of the new church. was, appointed as first pastor in June 1912, and served until June FIRST FRIDAY NIGHT OPENING! ho constructed. 1913- He was succeeded by Rev At 1 p. m. a banquet will Burik who served until February 1916.

Desiderious IH HAZLET011 hold in the church auditorium. A family style dinner will be served. Banquet Program Following is the program for the banquet: Invocation Bishop Elko. National Anthem Audience. Dinner.

Introduction of toastraaster Zubricky was pastor from May 1916 to June 1917; Rev Metro from July 1917 to February 1919; Rev. Michael Bisaha from July 1919 to May 1920. Church Renovations In June 1920, Rev. Desiderious Simcoe was assigned to Beaver It's wonderful to be able to enjoy all the traditional Thanksgiving Day food much of it made with nourishing CECORA'S "BABY TOP" MILK. But it's even more wonderful to be able to bow out heads in silent prayer and thank the Lord for the bountiful harvest He has showered on this great land of ours.

Remember the less fortunate who have very little and resolve to help whomever you can. Church Decorated The decoration in Byzantine style was performed by the decorator, Walter Boettcher, Brooklyn, N. and this work was completed in 1945. Former assistant pastors under Father Mhley were: Fathers Alexander Bobak, Michael Miyo, William Sabo, Myron Horvath and Paul Waselus. Father Mhley was called to his reward in January, 1954.

After the death of Father-Mhley, Rev. Waselus became temporary administrator. In March, 1954, Rev. Kallok was appointed pastor and served efficiently until September, 1956. He has since been elevated to the rank of Domestic Prelate, with the title of Very Reverend Monsignor and is at present editor of the Byzantine Catholic World, the Diocesan newspaper.

Father Kallok was succeeded by Rev. Paul Firczak in September, 1956, who served the parish until 1958. During Father Firczak's pastorate, he excelled in the ad-; ministration of his office, and made many major repairs to the1 church exterior. He succeeded his brother. Rev.

Vladimir Firczak at Bethlehem in September, Rev. Stephen P. Luzctsky, admin-''' 8 Hrator -church interior was painted -and SToastmastcF Rev. Paul" Barn- dec.oraIfd by "learned artist, Alev-Ij ander Kasonovich. A new altar and Welcome address Burgess jR, Rev Joseph! Under the leadership of Father Jacka nich I lSimcoe' the conducted Remarks Dr Gabriel Mhlcv lnumcrous successful fund-raising remarks vr.

uaDnei in an effort tb secure Accordian solo Miss money for the construction tiS1. Miss Maryjof ncw and church of these numerous. activities Choral selections Carpathian th theitransfer of JIale Choir. n. 9:30 AJ.

TO 9 Pi.1. and Saturday, 9:30 to 5:30 Phone GL 5-4943 IW Ml IK fa5SBn auitr oiniLUf in io, was ine sum iof $10,000 in bonds and $21,261 in omnia PvJ bank savings accounts, towards, the building fund. Rev. -Eugene Homicsko, who succeeded Father Simcoe in September J928, worked zealously amongst the Beaver Meadows parishioners for three and one-half years, until his sudden death, January 20, 1932 SHOP AT THE LEADER STORE ALL DAY FRIDAY A.M. TO 9 P.M.

and Saturday from A.M. to 5:30 P.M. It's our first big Friday Night Opening of the gala Christmas season five big floors filled with gifts for every member of the family. Remarks Very Rev. John Taptich, V.

F. Remarks Dr. Eugene M. Koval, D.D.S. Piano solo John Dennis Banja.

Presentation of Reverend Clergy and honored guests. Remarks Very Rev. Msgr. John Kallok. Main address Bishop Elko.

Thanksgiving Father Luzct-Jky. Benediction Bishop Elko Hinstory Of Parish Tho first snttWs nf Ss. Ppfpr In August, 1958, Father Vladimir 22S55 and Paul's Parish were the Yac-Icanicz brothers, Joseph, Nicholas end Basil; John Kuntz, John Dud-inyak. Roman Tchir, Michael Sul-lin, Michael Kuntz, Lucas Kochan-sky, Harasim Mindera, Alexander Hovanetz, Alexander Demay, John Tupij; Basil Baran, George Phillips, George Stascinsky, Theodore Baran, Michael Harvilla, Andrew Falicka, Alexander Melovich and others. Founded In 1S95 The desire of these pioneers to establish a church of their own faith and rite was fulfilled with the dOW! I MM EVERY FAMILY CAN ENJOY LOWER LEADER STORE dedication of the first church in May, 1895, under the patronage of Ss.

Peter and Paul and united as a mission church to St. John's Greek Rite Catholic Church, Hazleton. This church was erected on the site of the present edifice. The Rev. Victor Martyak, pastor of St.

John's Church, Hazleton, who had offered his advice, encouragement and aid in the organization of the parish, accepted the new mission church of Beaver Meadows and rendered them the spiritual services needed. Under his continued guidance, and with the aid of the hard-working newly elected board of trustees and all the faithful, additional land was purchased for the school, parish house and cemetery. Father JIartyak administered to the needs of. the faithful in Beaver Meadows until July 1900, when he returnee! to Europe. His successors as pas tors of St.

John's Church vers with a Convenient, Time-Saving IADER STIE ALL POSE AC CO If JT! ti fi00 zrrr i i III J( yr Jl ''Iff capably served the faithful ot Beaver Meadows. They are Rev John Halyko from July 1900, to August 1907; Rev. Theodore tade-mersky from September 1907 to Hazleton Defendant Winner Of Lawsuit A board of arbitration ruled in favor of the defendant, Frank E. Molinaro, trading as Star Cleaners, 865 North Church street, Hazleton, yesterday in asuit instituted by-William Puketza, 341 Third street, Wilburton, Columbia County'. mwJI .00 17.50 m.so $15.00 nut US IM JTS $90 Grmictedt wca on, tte tvord to (e6 ttere Puketza brought suit May 18 All Your Christmas Shopping With One All-Purpose Account! claiming his car was damaged to the extent of $161.18 February 23, 1959, in a collision with an automobile owned by Molinaro and operated by Samuel O.

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