• BRANCH 019 KJ - Bridgeport, CT
• BRANCH 517 KJ - Unionville, CT
• BRANCH 890 KJ - Westfield, MA

• BRANCH 006 KJ - Streator, IL
• BRANCH 040 KJ - Streator, IL
• BRANCH 083 KJ - Mt. Prospect, IL
• BRANCH 089 KJ - Milwaukee, WI
• BRANCH 153 KJ - Chicago, IL
• BRANCH 224 KJ - Palos Hills, IL
• BRANCH 313 KJ - Orland Park, IL
• BRANCH 543 KJ - Palos Hills, IL
• BRANCH 581 KJ - Porter, IN
• BRANCH 706 KJ - Dyer, IL
• BRANCH 729 KJ - Phillips, WI

• BRANCH 086 KJ - Mt Pleasant, PA
• BRANCH 122 KJ - Export, PA
• BRANCH 181 KJ - United, PA
• BRANCH 199 KJ - Hostetter, PA
• BRANCH 312 KJ - Latrobe, PA
• BRANCH 393 KJ - Greensburg, PA

• BRANCH 102 KJ - Trenton, NJ
• BRANCH 132 KJ - Boonton, NJ
• BRANCH 290 KJ - Bridgewater, NJ
• BRANCH 652 KJ - Trenton, NJ
• BRANCH 746 KJ - Linden, NJ

• BRANCH 584 KJ - Taylor, MI
• BRANCH 595 KJ - Muskegon Hts, MI
• BRANCH 633 KJ - Mt Morris, MI
• BRANCH 721 KJ - Bannister, MI
• BRANCH 743 KJ - Sterling Heights, MI
• BRANCH 756 KJ - Owosso, MI
• BRANCH 780 KJ - Saginaw, MI

• BRANCH 002 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
• BRANCH 004 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
• BRANCH 035 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
• BRANCH 038 KJ - White Oak, PA
• BRANCH 060 KJ - Mc Keesport, PA
• BRANCH 213 KJ - Valencia, PA
• BRANCH 254 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
• BRANCH 276 KJ - Mckeesport, PA
• BRANCH 465 KJ - Baden, PA
• BRANCH 580 KJ - West Mifflin, PA
• BRANCH 587 KJ - Aliquippa, PA
• BRANCH 618 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
• BRANCH 628 KJ - W Homestead, PA
• BRANCH 733 KJ - Aliquippa, PA

District Announcements

Announcements of local interest:
• WPSCA sponsors scholarships and hosts events such as wine tastings. Join the organization to get the newsletter.

• Western PA Slovak Radio Hour – WPIT 96.5 FM / 730 AM

As always, members are urged to check the Jednota for updates on FCSU business matters as well as social events and contests. Be sure your beneficiaries are up to date. FCSU insurance information and forms can be found at FCSU.com

Submitted by Margaret A Nasta, Secretary

• BRANCH 023 KJ - Johnstown, PA
• BRANCH 096 KJ - Carrolltown, PA
• BRANCH 292 KJ - Windber, PA
• BRANCH 321 P - Johnstown, PA
• BRANCH 372 K - Beaverdale, PA
• BRANCH 484 KJ - Coral, PA
• BRANCH 571 KJ - Johnstown, PA

• BRANCH 003 P - Hazleton, PA
• BRANCH 055 KJ - Philadelphia, PA
• BRANCH 064 KJ - Brookside, AL
• BRANCH 075 KJ - Shamokin, PA
• BRANCH 112 KJ - Mahanoy City, PA
• BRANCH 157 KJ - Catasawqua, PA
• BRANCH 226 P - Mount Union, PA
• BRANCH 266 KJ - Hazleton, PA
• BRANCH 293 KJ - Lansford, PA
• BRANCH 294 KJ - Tresckow, PA
• BRANCH 353 P - Hazleton, PA
• BRANCH 796 KJ - Egypt, PA
• BRANCH 856 KJ - Washington DC
• BRANCH 857 KJ - Levittown, PA

• BRANCH 108 KJ - Connellsville, PA
• BRANCH 162 KJ - Uniontown, PA
• BRANCH 367 KJ - Fairchance, PA
• BRANCH 410 KJ - Uniontown, PA

District Announcements

The Frank T. Holly Jr. District of Uniontown, PA will hold their next meeting on Sunday, March 9, 2025 at 1:00pm at Shoney’s at 285 McClellandtown Road in Uniontown, PA. The Election of Officers will be held. Regional Director James Marmol will be informing the members of upcoming Jednota events.

Members who attend will be asked to contribute $5.00 toward their meal. Reservations need to be made by Monday, March 3, 2025, by contacting President James Marmol at 724-970-7642. All members are urged to attend.

Submitted by Barbara A. Holly, Secretary

• BRANCH 001 KJ - Lakewood, OH
• BRANCH 024 KJ - Cleveland, OH
• BRANCH 228 KJ - Lorain, OH
• BRANCH 450 KJ - Cleveland, OH
• BRANCH 553 KJ - Akron, OH
• BRANCH 855 KJ - Cleveland, OH

District Announcements

The officers of District 10 want to wish all the members of the First Catholic Slovak Union a Merry Christmas and a Happy Healthy New Year. May the wonder of Christ’s birth fill your home with blessings this holiday season.

Submitted by Greg Petrasek, President

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All members of District 10 in Branches 1, 24, 228, 450, 553 and 855 are invited to our first meeting of the year on April 6, 2025. The meeting will take place at 2:00pm at the Slovak J Club, 485 Morgan Ave., Akron, OH. Branch 553 has graciously decided to host this meeting. We will discuss news from the home office along with upcoming events happening in the district.

Please be kind to our cooks. Text/call 440-864-4744 or email ohiodistrict10@yahoo.com with your RSVP by March 25, 2025. Look for news in the next issue to see what our Fraternalism in Action project will be!

Submitted by Barbara Sutila, Recording Secretary

• BRANCH 200 KJ - Ford City, PA
• BRANCH 401 KJ - East Vandergrift, PA
• BRANCH 429 KJ - Butler, PA
• BRANCH 831 KJ - Tarentum, PA

• BRANCH 320 KJ - Belle Vernon, PA
• BRANCH 670 KJ - Donora, PA
• BRANCH 853 KJ - Charleroi, PA

District Announcements

Happy 2025 to all, especially to the FCSU Financial members.

Save the date: April 6, 2025 District meeting.
Save the date: June 1, 2025 District picnic.

Looking forward to seeing you soon.

God’s blessings to all and a special wish for prosperity for all District 12, Hlinka District members.

Submitted by Monica Boone, Secretary

• BRANCH 007 KJ - Houtzdale, PA
• BRANCH 198 P - Johnsonburg, PA
• BRANCH 417 KJ - Winburne, PA
• BRANCH 456 KJ - Hawk Run, PA
• BRANCH 667 KJ - Ramey, PA

• BRANCH 165 KJ - Erie, PA
• BRANCH 259 KJ - Struthers, OH
• BRANCH 260 KJ - Coitsville, OH
• BRANCH 682 KJ - Youngstown, OH
• BRANCH 731 KJ - Youngstown, OH
• BRANCH 764 KJ - Warren, OH

• BRANCH 003 KJ - Minneapolis, MN
• BRANCH 330 KJ - Tacoma, WA
• BRANCH 403 KJ - Kansas City, KS
• BRANCH 404 KJ - Stuttgart, AR
• BRANCH 735 KJ - Portland, OR
• BRANCH 844 KJ - Los Angeles, CA

District Announcements

Prince Pribina District will hold an Annual Meeting on Saturday, November 30, 2024.

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Each meeting will be held at 11:00am at Slovak American Center, 1690 Placentia Ave., Fullerton, CA 92831.
On the agenda will be: Activities focused on membership drive, and Annual Meeting will be held for the election of officers.

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All Branches in our area are encouraged to participate.
Submitted by Paul Skuben, President

• BRANCH 045 KJ - New York City, NY
• BRANCH 716 KJ - New York, NY

• BRANCH 005 P - Exeter, PA
• BRANCH 085 KJ - Blakely, PA
• BRANCH 152 KJ - Plymouth, PA
• BRANCH 166 KJ - Binghamton, NY
• BRANCH 173 KJ - Mountain Top, PA
• BRANCH 238 KJ - Dunmore, PA
• BRANCH 368 KJ - Wilkes Barre, PA
• BRANCH 382 KJ - Scranton, PA
• BRANCH 419 KJ - Mountain Top, PA

• BRANCH 114 P - Mc Mechen, WV
• BRANCH 373 KJ - Weirton, WV
• BRANCH 472 KJ - Caldwell, OH
• BRANCH 888 KJ - West Palm Beach, FL

• BRANCH 402 KJ - Thunder Bay, Ontario
• BRANCH 638 KJ - Thunder Bay, Ontario
• BRANCH 785 KJ - Mississauga, Ontario
• BRANCH 787 KJ - Sarnia, Ontario
• BRANCH 789 KJ - Windsor, Ontario
• BRANCH 821 KJ - Niagara Falls, Ontario
• BRANCH 865 KJ - Kitchener, Ontario

District Announcements

District 19 will hold a general meeting including Election of Officers for 2025 on Sunday, January 12, 2025. The meeting will be held at 1:30pm at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Slovak Church hall located at 5255 Thornwood Dr. in Mississauga, Ontario. A light lunch will be served. Please RSVP to Mike Kapitan at 416- 543-4111. Wishing our members a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Submitted by Anne Mitro, Secretary

• BRANCH 001 KJ - Lakewood, OH
• BRANCH 002 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
• BRANCH 003 KJ - Minneapolis, MN
• BRANCH 003 P - Hazleton, PA
• BRANCH 004 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
• BRANCH 005 P - Exeter, PA
• BRANCH 006 KJ - Streator, IL
• BRANCH 007 KJ - Houtzdale, PA
• BRANCH 010 KJ - Olyphant, PA
• BRANCH 016 P - West Wyoming, PA
• BRANCH 019 KJ - Bridgeport, CT
• BRANCH 023 KJ - Johnstown, PA
• BRANCH 024 KJ - Cleveland, OH
• BRANCH 035 KJ - Pittsburgh, PA
• BRANCH 038 KJ - White Oak, PA
• BRANCH 040 KJ - Streator, IL
• BRANCH 041 KJ - Bronxville, NY
• BRANCH 045 KJ - New York City, NY
• BRANCH 053 KJ - Bridgeport, CT
• BRANCH 055 KJ - Philadelphia, PA
• BRANCH 060 KJ - Mc Keesport, PA
• BRANCH 064 KJ - Brookside, AL
• BRANCH 075 KJ - Shamokin, PA
• BRANCH 083 KJ - Mt. Prospect, IL
• BRANCH 085 KJ - Blakely, PA
• BRANCH 086 KJ - Mt Pleasant, PA
• BRANCH 089 KJ - Milwaukee, WI
• BRANCH 090 KJ - Olyphant, PA
• BRANCH 096 KJ - Carrolltown, PA
• BRANCH 098 KJ - Torrington, CT
• BRANCH 102 KJ - Trenton, NJ
• BRANCH 108 KJ - Connellsville, PA
• BRANCH 110 KJ - Delancey, PA
• BRANCH 112 KJ - Mahanoy City, PA
• BRANCH 114 P - Mc Mechen, WV
• BRANCH 121 KJ - Somerville, NJ
• BRANCH 122 KJ - Export, PA
• BRANCH 124 KJ - South Fork, PA
• BRANCH 132 KJ - Boonton, NJ
• BRANCH 136 KJ - Nuremberg, PA
• BRANCH 152 KJ - Plymouth, PA
• BRANCH 153 KJ - Chicago, IL
• BRANCH 156 KJ - Bethlehem, PA
• BRANCH 157 KJ - Catasawqua, PA
• BRANCH 162 KJ - Uniontown, PA
• BRANCH 164 KJ - New Kensington, PA
• BRANCH 165 KJ - Erie, PA
• BRANCH 166 KJ - Binghamton, NY
• BRANCH 173 KJ - Mountain Top, PA
• BRANCH 175 KJ - Reading, PA