THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM (07/11/04)

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Special program marks 20th annual Father's Day at UNA resort Soyuzivka

KERHONKSON, N.Y. - Close to 300 people traveled to Soyuzivka on Sunday, June 20, to celebrate Father's Day at the upstate New York resort.

Fathers, grandfathers and fathers-in-law were joined by their families and friends for a day that honored all fathers in the Ukrainian community. It was the 20th annual such celebration of the holiday organized by the Ukrainian National Association.

A special Father's Day liturgy was celebrated at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church located across Foordmoore Road from the UNA resort. Afterwards, there was a festive luncheon and an entertainment program featuring Cheres, the Carpathian folk ensemble directed by Andriy Milavsky.

The audience was welcomed by UNA President Stefan Kaczaraj, who offered special greetings to all the fathers present.

Among the groups traveling to Soyuzivka for Father's Day was the Northern New Jersey District of the UNA, which chartered a bus for the occasion so that UNA'ers and other community members could enjoy the day at Soyuzivka.

Stefan Welhasch, recently elected as the new chairman of the Northern New Jersey District, noted that "for the past several years, more and more people have been coming to Soyuzivka to honor the fathers in their lives."

"Since the weather was beautiful at Soyuzivka, we believe that our fathers and their friends and families enjoyed a lovely and relaxing day," he added.

Young UNA'ers

Katherine Anne Czernyk, daughter of Natalia and Ihor Czernyk of New York City, is a new member of UNA Branch 172. She was enrolled by her grandparents Rostyslaw and Helen Ratycz.
Reagan Annelise Wilson, daughter of Susan Ayers and Timothy Wilson of Sebring, Ohio, is a new member of UNA Branch 120. She was enrolled by her great-grandmother Ann Matiash.
Kaylee Jean Refice, daughter of Steve and Saprina Refice of Monaca, Pa., is a new member of UNA Branch 120. She was enrolled by her great-grand-mother Ann Matiash.

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