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2012 PAST EVENTS

St. Emery's 80th Year Anniversary Celebration
Deacon Rudy's Trankovich's 10 Year Anniversary
Roast Beef Dinner
St. Padre Pio New York City Trip
Ladies Victorian Tea Event

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80th ANNIVERSARY (80th Anniversary)

Announcement November 11, 2012 (Click to enlarge)

The St. Emery's 80th Anniversary Luncheon, which also celebrated St. Emery's Feast Day on November 11, 2012, was a very enjoyable and successful event. The luncheon featured fine traditional Hungarian food and beverage, live music and an 80-year 'Trip Through History' slide show.

The Knights of Columbus were present during both Sunday masses adding to an elegant recognition of St. Emery's 80-year history, crossing-the-path of so many people over many generations.

Separate coverage of this event is located on the 80th Anniversary website page.

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DEACON RUDY TRANKOVICH'S 10-YEAR ANNIVERSARY
September 9, 2012

St. Emery's Parish held a 10-year anniversary celebration for Deacon Rudy Trankovich on Sunday, September 9, 2012. Deacon Rudy was ordained on June 22, 2002 by Bishop William E. Lori at St. Augustine's Cathedral in Bridgeport, CT.

Deacon Rudy has been the only Deacon to serve at St. Emery's Church. He has been a dedicated servant to the Diaconate Ministry and provided St. Emery's Parish with admirable service over the last 10 years. He has successfully guided the Parish though many changes while holding true to the teaching of the Lord.

10-Year Anniversary

Announcement (Enlarge)

The celebration began with a special Sunday 10:00 AM Mass at St. Emery's Church followed by a 12:30 PM luncheon at Aldario's Restaurant in Milford, CT.

Enjoy the following gallery of photographs of both the special Mass and luncheon at Aldario's Restaurant. The photographs are the work of skilled photographers Chris Bleggi and Henry Kutash.

(Click on any photo image to enlarge)

The Special Sunday Mass
(Before Mass)

Father Montanaro and Father Emeric with Deacon Rudy

Father Montanaro, St. Emery's Pastor and Administrator and Father (Friar) Emeric Szlezak, who was formerly a Priest at St. Emery's.

Deacon Rudy preparing for Mass

Deacon Rudy preparing for Mass in the beautiful Sanctuary of the Church.

Deacon Rudy and his wife Jean

Deacon Rudy and his wife Jean (in red) who is sitting to the right of Maria Peodsklanova. Deacon Rudy and his wife recently celebrated their 52nd wedding anniversary.

Deacon Rudy's Family

Deacon Rudy's family. Third Pew his son Philip with grandchildren Emily and Alison. Second Pew grandchildren Vincent and Nicole and daughter Linda Ardito. Next to his daughter Linda is his son Larry.

The Special Sunday Mass
(Celebrating Mass)

Celebrating Mass

Deacon Rudy, Father Montanaro and Father Emeric celebrating Mass.

Father (Friar) Emeric Szlezak

Father Emeric, who is now retired, was a former and beloved Priest at St. Emery's for 15 years. Father flew in from St. Petersburg, Florida where he now resides. Father Emeric is 94 years old.

Giving the Homily

Lector Wendy Bleggi

Bringing the Gifts to the Altar

Deacon Rudy's Grandchildren Alison and Emily Trankovich and Nicole and Vincent Ardito helping out during the Mass.

Deacon Rudy and Altar boy Tommy Bleggi

Deacon Rudy and Altar Boy Joey Andrassy

The Organist Mr. Tony Procaccini

Altar Boy Chris Bleggi with the Franciscan Damiano Cross
Concluding Mass

The Choir. From left Nikki Bleggi, Bob Rouse, Louise Miller, Sandy McCarthy, Veronica Disco, Barbara Fencil, and Gary Dicso

Father Montanaro concluding the special Mass ceremony on the occasion of Deacon Rudy Trankovich's 10-year Anniversary.

The Choir, with Organist Mr. Procaccini, performed beautifully during the special Mass.

The Special Sunday Mass
(After Mass)

Father Emeric

Father Emeric being greeted by delighted Parishioners following Mass.

Parishioner Joe Ull

Deacon Rudy greeting several of the Parishioners as they leave Mass to go to the Luncheon.

Parishioner Barbara Fencil

Deacon Rudy's Daughter Linda and Grandchildren

Parishioner Andy Repasi

Parishioner Ray Bansak

Parishioner

Parishioner Mrs. Krasynai

Parishioner/Photographer Henry Kutash

Henry Kutash, one of St. Emery's skilled Photographers who along with Chris Bleggi, was responsible for the excellent photography shown in this Gallery.

The Luncheon
(Aldario's Restaurant)

Barbara Chuga (left) and Kathy Sherwood

Barbara Chuga (left) and Kathy Sherwood welcoming the guests at Aldario's Restaurant. Kathy is President of the Church Advisory Council. Kathy chaired this successful affair and was Master-of-Ceramonies during the luncheon.

Father Long, Father Balint, Father Emeric and Father Montanaro (left to right)

The St. Emery Priests were in full attendance for the luncheon including a guest appearance by Monsignor Joseph Pekar of Saints Cyril and Methodius Parish.

Father Montanaro Deacon Rudy's Biography

Father Montanaro spoke of Deacon Rudy's biography including his 35 years as a teacher and Principal in the Bridgeport School System.

Father Emeric addressing the People

Father Emeric provided interesting insight about his 'life-in-retirement' in Florida.

Father Emeric Beloved St. Emery's Priest

Deacon Rudy receiving the Silver-Engraved Plaque

Deacon Rudy was presented a silver-engraved plaque in appreciation for his service as a Deacon at St. Emery's Parish.

Silver-Engraved Plaque. Father Emeric (left) and Monsignor Pekar (far right)

Deacon Rudy expressing his appreciation

Parishioners Attending the Luncheon
(Aldario's Restaurant)

Deacon Rudy and his Wife Jean

Deacon Rudy's Daughter Linda with Grandchildren

Grandchildren Nicole and Vincent

Zoiy and Marie Kassay (left) with John and May Kassay. Marie is Member of the Council

Veronica (left), Pat and Gary Dicso. Gary and Veronica are Choir Members

Mary Kocsis, Barbara and Greg Chuga. Barbara (center) is a Member of the Council

CONGRATULATIONS

Nick and Laureen Pekar (left- seated). Mary Ann Horvath (standing). Sandy McCarthy and Barbara Fencil. Nick and Mary Ann are Council Members

Barbara and Carroll Fencil. Barbara is a Member of the Choir and Carroll is a Council Member

Louise and Fred Miller. Louise is Member of the Choir and Fred is a Council Member

Karen Adams and Nikki Bleggi. Karen (left) is a Member of the Council

Deacon Rudy with Chris and Nikki Bleggi. Chris is an Altar boy and Nikki a Choir Member

Chris and Wendy Bleggi. Wendy is a Lector. Chris is a Member of the Council

Chris Bleggi and Karen Adams. Brother and Sister

Chris Bleggi, one of St. Emery's skilled Photographers who along with Henry Kutash, was responsible for the excellent photography shown in this Gallery.

Helen Norton( left), Maggie Gagyi and Beatrice Horvath

Carol Gladstone (right) with Friends. Carol is a Member of the Council

Carol Gladstone and Friends with Aldario's Staff in the background waiting to serve the sit-down Luncheon

Joan (Farcus) and David Gianetti speaking with Father Emeric

The Nuns who stay at the Convent enjoying the Luncheon

Nancy and Zoly Kali (left), Ethel Evan and Mary Kocsis (far right)

Helen Greenwald (left) and Ildigo Sedensky (right). Ildigo is a Lector

The Andrassy Family

Mrs. Michelle Beck and Daughter

Mr. and Mrs. Beck's Granddaughter and Daughter

Michelle and Melvin Beck enjoying the Luncheon

Parishioners enjoying the Luncheon

Tom Monks and Buck and Chris Henry

Jean Trankovich and Marie Kassay. Gracie Monks (far left)

Bob Rouse (far right) and Friends. Bob is a Member of the Choir

Zita Szabo, Art and Mary Ann Corcoran (center-couple) and Helen Norton. The Corcoran's are both Members of the Council

Art Corcoran (left) Greg Chuga and Nick Pekar

Janet and Steven Butchko

Andrew and Karen Orrino. Andrew is a Member of the Council

Mrs Sanislo (left), John McDonnell and Zita Szabo

Gert Mygodney enjoying the Luncheon

Parishioners enjoying the Luncheon

Mark Montgomery

Parishioners

Entertainment was provided by Stan Danielczuk

The Planners and the Coordinators

A very large effort went into planning and coordinating this event. We thank the following people for this successful effort.

Kathy Sherwood (Chairperson)
Barbara Chuga
Marie Kassay
Mary Ann Corcoran
Marianne Morehouse
Mary Horvath
Carol Gladstone
Karen Adams
Carroll Fencil

Also contributing were
Madeline Saad (Kathy Sherwood's sister)
Hull and Orrino Families

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ROAST BEEF DINNER
Sunday, June 9, 2012

Announcement

The St. Emery's Roast Beef Dinner sponsored by the Church Advisory Council was well attended. Thanks go to parishioners Henry Kutash (organizer), Barbara Chuga (organizer), Marie Kassay (tickets) and many other volunteers for their hard work planning and organizing this enjoyable affair.

Enjoy the following photos taken during the dinner (click-on any photographic image to enlarge).

Entrance. Marie Kassay (right)

Entrance. Barbara Fencil (right) volunteer with Marie Kassay

Marie Kassay was responsible for the sale and compilation of all Guest tickets

Early Arrivals

Early Arrivals

The Roast Beef Dinner – Salads, Potatoes, Baked Beans, Vegetables, Bread, Deserts and Beverages

Master Chef. Henry Kutash

Henry Kutash (left), along with Barbara Chuga (below in red), were the main planners and organizers of this successful St. Emery's dinner event.

Barbara Chuga (far left in red) and Husband Greg

Greg Chuga is shown here conducting the 50/50 raffle.

Deacon Rudy Trankovich. Grace before Dinner

Deacon Rudy (left) providing the Blessing of the Food before dinner.

Father Montanaro (below) addressing the people during dinner wishing all an enjoyable evening.

Father Montanaro

The Servers. Buffet is Open

The Servers. Art Corcoran (left) and Mark Montgomery

Gary Dicso. The Beverage Man

Gary Dicso and Carroll Fencil

Dinner Guests

Bishop Bela Poznan and His Wife

Bishop Bela Poznan and his wife from the Hungarian Calvin United Church of Christ in Fairfield.

Dinner Guests

Deserts were as Abundant as Ever

Chocolate Cake and Cheese Cake

Strawberry Shortcake

Does not get any better than this!

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ST. PADRE PIO CHARTERED BUS TRIP TO NEW YORK CITY
Saturday, June 2, 2012

The St. Emery chartered bus trip to visit the renown St. Padre Pio Shrine at Church of St. John the Baptist in New York City (201 W. 31st St., 7th Ave) went as planned on Saturday, June 2. It was a sold out affair.

Departure St. Margaret Shrine. Kathy Sherwood right in red) is President of the St. Emery's Church Advisory Council

St. Emery's extended invitations for the trip included St. Padre Pio's Society and parishioners of St. Margaret Shrine.

Departure St. Margaret Shrine. Mary Ann Corcoran Organizer

The trip was organized by parishioner Mary Ann Corcoran (right photo with granddaughter) aided by her husband Art (upper right-facing photo) and in coordination with Pia Ramadanovic (President) of St. Margaret Shrine.

Departure from St. Margaret Shrine

Although the day started as a rainy day, the weather turned into a beautiful sunny and an enjoyable afternoon in New York City.

Kathy's Mother

Barbara Fencil and Henry Kutash's lovely Aunt

Departure St. Margaret Shrine. Ready to go

Departure from St. Margaret Shrine

The bus trip down to New York City —–

The Corcoran's granddaughter. Kids know how to get it right!

Father Alfonso Picone of St. Margaret Shrine accommodated the trip to Church of St. John the Baptist

Mrs. Pearl Bodnar. St. Emery's CENTENARIAN. God Bless her.

The Millers (in back)

Church of St. John the Baptist
Shrine of St. Pio of Pietrelcina

Church of St. John the Baptist

St. Padre Pio is renown for his remarkable recurring stigmata and was canonized a Saint relatively recently in 2002. Stigmata are marks corresponding to those left on Jesus' body by the Crucifixion.

The St. Emery NYC trip included a a guided tour of Church of St. John the Baptist, which has the largest collection of relics of St. Padre Pio.

Introduction by Carmine Marotta (blue jacket) of St. John the Baptist Church

Statue of St. Padre Pio. Mary Ann Corcoran planned and organized the trip

Carmine Marotta (right), Administrator for the St. Pio Padre Shrine, conducted the tour.

Statue of St. Padre Pio

Station of the Cross

St. Padre Pio Relics

Beautiful Stations of the Cross and relics of St. Padre Pio are displayed throughout the Church.

Celebrating The Mass

Celebrating Mass. Father Franks and Father Picone

Following the Church tour, a beautiful recital of the Rosary was held at noon, which was followed by Mass.

Carmine Marotta Lector

Father Thomas H. Franks (left), Pastor of St. John the Baptist, and Father Picone celebrated the Mass.

Mary Ann Scinto (Communion)

St. Emery's parishioners (right and below).

Celebrating Mass (Communion)

Father Picone and Pia Ramadanovic (President of St. Margaret Shrine)

Father Franks and Henry Kutash and his Aunt

Church of St. John the Baptist Gardens

The Gardens

The Gardens of St. John the Baptist are located on the grounds of the Church.

Mr. Henry Kutash. A St. Emery's 'Professional Photographer'

Departing for Little Italy

The Church of the Precious Blood in Little Italy is known for the Shrine and Feast of San

Departing for Little Italy for Lunch

Gennaro, martyred Patron of Naples Italy. This Little Italy feast is held in September for 11 days and is said to attract

Mary Ann Corcoran and Carmine Marotta

over 1 million visitors every year.

Lunch was held at the Grotto Azzurra in Little Italy. The Grotto opened in 1908 and famous for its past celebrities. They accommodated our group of 54 people very well and the food was very good. All enjoyed.

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LADIES VICTORIAN TEA
Sunday, April 29, 2012

The Announcement

The St. Emery Ladies Victorian Tea was a delightful and entertaining affair. The Church Hall was transformed into an elegant setting with abundant fresh flowers and the traditional lace. The Ladies attendance filled the Church Hall on this beautiful Sunday afternoon. The Victorian Tea Menu was skillfully prepared and the service by the 'British Maids' was special. The entertainer, Kandie Carle, also known as "The Victorian Lady" was widely received and everyone enjoyed the performance.

Enjoy the following photographic tour of the event (click-on any photographic image to enlarge).

Church Hall – 'British Maids'

Fresh Flowers, Lace and Tea

Every table had beautiful fresh flowers, a formal tea plate setting and pastel colored table clothes with lace.

The 'British Maids"

In keeping with the Victorian era, 'British Maids' were used to bring food and tea to the Ladies attending the affair. Clockwise seated, Veronica Dicso, Kimberly Scinto, Carol Ann Gladstone, and Nikki Bleggi.

ELEGANCE

Elegant Flower Bouquets, Lace and handmade window Topiary displays by Nikki Bleggi and Veronica Dicso.

The 'British Maid' in silhouette is Carol Ann Gladstone.

Early Arrivals and Cast

The doors opened at Noon and the event started at 12:30 PM but many people arrived early. Our photographers were on-hand.

Entrance Table

From left, Karen Adams and Barbara Chuga. Barbara was one of the four main planners along with Kathy Sherwood (President of Advisory Council), Marie Kassay and Mary Ann Corcoran.

Karen Adams was one of many volunteers that helped with set-ups, cleaning and the large amount of food preparation.

Entrance Table

From left, Marie Kassay and Barbara Chuga, two of the main planners, and Maureen Chuga in the elegant Victorian Hat.

There were several door prizes and all table flowers were given to the person who had the oldest dated coin.

Mary Ann Corcoran (standing). One of the Four Main Planners

Carol Gladstone (standing left in red). A dedicated Volunteer assisted in food preparation

Two Sisters with Elegant Victorian hats

Fencils, Family and Friends

Early Arrivals

Victorian Ladies Tea – Delicate Sandwiches, Tea and Deserts

The Menu

"WELCOME to ST. EMERY'S VICTORIAN TEA"

A serving of a variety of delicate sandwiches, a wide variety of Tea selections and abundant deserts.

Beautiful Table Bouquets

Veronica Dicso. 'A British Maid'

Every table was served by the four lovely 'British Maids'.

Kimberly Scinto. A 'British Maid"

A choice of seven sandwich and pinwheel ingredients were offered. The sandwiches and pinwheels were all handmade by a group of several volunteers.

Special thanks to the Bigelow Tea Company for their donations along with Mary Horvath and Ethel Evan.

Chocolate Display

Abundant Deserts

Yum, yum

Desert Variety

The Ladies

Kathy Sherwood, President Church Advisory Council

Kathy Sherwood (left in red in front of the Hungarian flag) is the President of the Church Advisory Council and the one responsible for conceiving and leading this event. Well done!

Beautiful Victorian Era Hats

Kathy Sherwood's Mother and Family Member

Mrs. Pearl Pavel Bodnar. Our St. Emery's CENTENARIAN

Mrs. Pearl Pavel Bodnar (left bottom) with her family is St. Emery's 100 year old Centenarian. She attends Sunday Mass quite regularly.

The Ladies

Entertainment – Candie Carle, The Victorian Lady

Kandie Carle

Entertainment was provided by Kandie Carle, a lady who demonstrates the fine (and funny) art of dressing in Victorian era style clothing.

The Show Begins

Kandie with her 'volunteer' Assistant

The Assistant. Stefanie Seanor

Just Perfect

Among the Ladies

Ready to Meet the Queen

Little Victorian Ladies

Encore

A Pleased Winner!

All table flower bouquets were the prize of the person with the oldest dated coin on their person.

Our young 'British Maids' made it through the party —–

Great job by all —–

—– the end of the day

Ladies Victorian Tea Volunteers

Twenty-Four people volunteered their time and effort to make the Victorian Tea a success. Many thanks to everyone.

Main Coordinators

Kathy Sherwood
Barbara Chuga
Mary Ann Corcoran
Marie Kassay

Volunteers
Carol Gladstone
Karen Adams
Barbara Fencil
Pat Hull
Marianne Scinto
Kimberley Scinto
Pat Dicso
Veronica Dicso
Mae Kassay
Wendy Bleggi

Nikki Bleggi
Betty Hasak
Helen Norton
Irene Olah
Mary Horvath
Maggi Gagyi
Doris Estock
Lureen Pekar
Mary Kocsis
Carol Ann Gladstone

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A rare restored Handwoven Tapestry from St. Stephen's Church. The Monstrance.

Following St. Emery's extensive restoration in 2000, artistic handwoven tapestries from St. Stephen of Hungary Church in Bridgeport were discovered in storage a few years later by Father Pintye.

The tapestries were meticulously handcrafted to commemorate St. Elizabeth's Altar Society (1917-1937) and to present the Monstrance, which displays the consecrated Eucharistic host. The letters IHS are the monogram of Jesus Christ.