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Church Play: "Zenske Pravo"("Women'S Rights") Early 1950s

Eight female cast member on stage in St. Luke's School auditorium, early 1950s. Banner shows name of Slovak play they performed: "Zenske Pravo."Left to right, FRONT. 1. Olga Jakubcin 2.Anna Duda 3. Sue Hanas 4. Betty Mikler REAR: 1. Emily Jakubcin 2. Marian Stanko 3. Margaret Mikler 4. Elizabeth Duda. 5z7 sepia print. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
Church Resolution Renaming St. Luke's Church Cemetery. August, 1965

A resolution of the Board of Directors of St. Luke's Lutheran Church was filed with Seminole County in Florida on August 27, 1965. Signed by Ferdinand Duda, Sr. (Secretary of the Board), this document was filed as a request to change the official name of the church's cemetery grounds. Previously shown in county records as "Slovak Lutheran Cemetery," the congregation (having already changed its name from "St. Luke's Slovak Evangelical Lutheran Church" to "St. Luke's Lutheran Church"), now wished to change the name of its cemetery property to "St. Luke's Lutheran Church Cemetery" in the official county records.
Church Steeple, 1991, Before Reconstruction

View of the church steeple, as it appeared in 1991, prior to the reconstruction project.
Citizenship documents for Joseph Mikler Sr. and Katarina Strauch Mikler

Copies of the Certificate of Citizenship for Joseph Mikler, Sr. (issued by US Department of Labor in 1931) and the Certificate of Naturalization for Katarina (Strauch) Mikler (issued by the US Dept. of Justice in 1942). Photocopies of certificates scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC.
Class of twelve schoolchildren, c. 1946

Twelve children in St. Luke's first nursery class, c. 1946. Left to right: (Front row) 1. Katherine Mikler, 2. Barbara Beasley, 3. Betty Ruth Duda, 4. Naomi Tuhy, 5. Katherine Duda, 6. Priscilla Tuhy. (Back row) 1. Susan Stanko, 2. Robert Mikler, 3. Mike Duda, 4. Joseph Duda, 5. John Tesinsky, 6. Josie Mikler. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler), scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
Class of twelve schoolchildren, c. 1946

Twelve children in St. Luke's first nursery class, c. 1946. Left to right: (Front row) 1. Katherine Mikler, 2. Barbara Beasley, 3. Betty Ruth Duda, 4. Naomi Tuhy, 5. Katherine Duda, 6. Priscilla Tuhy. (Back row) 1. Susan Stanko, 2. Robert Mikler, 3. Mike Duda, 4. Joseph Duda, 5. John Tesinsky, 6. Josie Mikler. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler), scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
Close Up of Altar in Duda Family's Ancestral Church, Slovakia. 2009

A close shot of the altar of the Duda Family's ancestral (Lutheran) church in Adamovske Kochanovce, Slovakia. The photo was taken during a special Family Reunion in Slovakia in June, 2009.
Comedy Skit Performed By Ladies of The Church, c. 1950

Five ladies of the church dress in army uniforms to present a comedy skit for some St. Luke's fellowship event, c. 1950. Left to right: Emmeline Best, Margaret Mikler, Katie Duda, Betty Pempey, Mildred Mikler. Snapshot (courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
Commemoration at church picnic grounds, May 17, 1942

The owner of this photo (and several others taken on the same day) clearly dated the back of each snapshot: May 17, 1942, but the purpose for the occasion is not fully known. In this image at least 2 members of the armed forces are visible. This MAY have been the day on which the congregation dedicated the new American flag which had been purchased for the brick sanctuary. Sepia snapshot, scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
Commemoration at church picnic grounds, May 17, 1942

The owner of this photo (and several others taken on the same day) clearly dated the back of each snapshot: May 17, 1942, but the purpose for the occasion is not fully known. In this image at least 2 members of the armed forces are visible. This MAY have been the day on which the congregation dedicated the new American flag which had been purchased for the brick sanctuary. Sepia snapshot, scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
Commemoration On Church Picnic Grounds, May 17, 1942

Members relax in the shade of the moss-laden oak tree on benches brought out to the church picnic grounds for a commemoration (possibly patriotic in nature) on May 17, 1942. Sepia snapshot, scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
Committee Meeting in South Transept of Church. 1990

A church committee meets in the south transept of the church, which (until 1986) had been used for the pastor's and staff offices, a radio broadcast room and sacristy. When this transept was remodeled to allow seating for more Sunday worshipers, it was also used for practice space for the Handbell Choir (bells can be seen arranged on tables at the rear) and for a variety of meetings, until the transepts were vacated and then demolished in 1991 for the church expansion project. From left (clockwise): Kathy Mooney, Ruth Wiedenmann, Debbie Geyer, Patty Sidlik and Lay Administrator, Robert Flesch.
Completion of Construction of First Brick Church, 1938-39

The exterior of the new brick church is now complete and the St. Luke's congregation can soon begin a new era of ministry in its first permanent structure. 1938-39. 8x10 black & white print. Scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
Confirmands with Pastor Tuhy, May 19, 1940

Confirmands of the class of 1940 are shown on the south side of the new brick church with Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy. Left to right: 1. Andrew Mertan, 2. Steve Mertan, 3. Dan Lukas, 4. George Mertan, 5. Pastor Tuhy, 6. Ellen Svrlinga, 7. Lillian Jakubcin, 8. Blanche Duda, 9. Betty Mikler. Snapshots (courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001 for archival collection and by Mary Ann Lukas, scanned at SLLC, 2011.
Confirmands with Pastor Tuhy, May 19, 1940

Confirmands of the class of 1940 are shown on the south side of the new brick church with Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy. Left to right: 1. Andrew Mertan, 2. Steve Mertan, 3. Dan Lukas, 4. George Mertan, 5. Pastor Tuhy, 6. Ellen Svrlinga, 7. Lillian Jakubcin, 8. Blanche Duda, 9. Betty Mikler. Snapshots (courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001 for archival collection and by Mary Ann Lukas, scanned at SLLC, 2011.
Confirmation:, Aug. 24,1941, Oct. 17, 1943 and October 31, 1943

Scan of official church ledger, showing the names of Confirmation Classes on August 24, 1941 and October 17 AND October 31, 1943. 1941 class: Johanna Blazena Stanko (Jenny 'nee Stanko Cotton) and Marian Katarina Stanko. Oct. 17, 1943 class:(one student only) Anna Chorvat. Oct.31, 1943 class:John Luther Duda, George Duda, Milan Jakubcin, Dusan Lukas. Zornicka (Mildred) Lukas, Stanislav Svrlinga. Ledger page scanned at SLLC on Epson 1000XL, Nov., 2011.
Confirmation Celebration at Stanko Home, March 25, 1956

Confirmands of the class of March 25, 1956, gather with their families at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Andy Stanko. Left to right, FRONT: 1. Mike Duda 2, Johnny Tesinsky Middle row: 1. Joe L. Mikler, Jr. 2. Ethel Mikler 3. Andy Duda, Jr. 4. Elizabeth Duda 5. Paul Tesinsky 6. Mary Tesinsky 7. Mr. Bellhorn BACK full row: 1. Josie Mikler 2. Robert Mikler 3. John Holler 4. Mrs. Holler 5. Sue Stanko 6. Susan Stanko 7. Marlene Bellhorn REAR: 1. Margaret Mikler 2. Steve Mikler. Small B&W photo, scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLS, 2011.
Confirmation Class, April 13, 1955

Eighth grade students of St. Luke's Christian Day School studied for their Confirmation on April 3, 1955 and pose at the altar of St. Luke's Lutheran Church with Pastor Stephen Tuhy. The service was broadcast over radio station WORZ. Left to right: Margaret Arndt, Priscilla Tuhy. Katharine G. Mikler, Joseph Duda, Matt Earle, Donald Bellhorn.
Confirmation Class, April 3, 1955, Posed at Altar Of St. Luke's Lutheran Church

Confirmation Class, April 3, 1955 (Palm Sunday), photographed in the chancel of the brick church, constructed in 1939. REAR: (left to right) Pastor Tuhy, Donald Bellhorn, Matt Earle, Joseph Duda. FRONT: Margaret Arndt, Priscilla Tuhy, Katherine Mikler. Snapshot (courtesy Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
Confirmation class, February 22, 1931

The Confirmation Class of February 22, 1931, gathered outside the original, wood church with visiting pastor, Rev. Joseph Kucharik, who trained the students in the Catechism and officiated at the service. Left to right: 1. Olga Jakubcin, 2. Paul Mikler, 3. Elizabeth Mikler, 4. John Jakubcin, 5.Anna Mikler 8x10 black and white print, scanned at SLLC, 2011.
Confirmation Class, March 22, 1964

Eighth grade confirmands gather for a group photo with Rev. Stephen M. Tuhy (far left) and Principal E.L. Bellhorn on March 22, 1964. Left to right: BOYS: Ken Viles, George Bradshaw, Sammy Murphy, Stephen Lukas GIRLS:Mildred Phillips, Susan Duda, Sheila Mathieux, Barbara Pendarvis, Tonda Roundtree.; 8x10 glossy B and W print of group photo scanned on Epson 10000XL, at SLLC March 2012.
Confirmation Class: March 25, 1956

Members of the last class to be confirmed in the original 1939 brick church (before it was expanded with two large transepts) stands before the altar on their Confirmation Day: March 24, 1956. Left to right: Front- 1.Josephine (Josie) Mikler 2.Susan Stanko 3.unidentified; Rear- 1.Robert Mikler 2.Michael Duda 3.John Tesinsky 4. unidentified. Print (Courtesy: Elizabeth Mikler Duda), scanned 2001 at SLLS for archival collection.
Confirmation Class: March 25, 1956

Members of the last class to be confirmed in the original 1939 brick church (before it was expanded with two large transepts) stands before the altar on their Confirmation Day: March 24, 1956. Left to right: Front- 1.Josephine (Josie) Mikler 2.Susan Stanko 3.unidentified; Rear- 1.Robert Mikler 2.Michael Duda 3.John Tesinsky 4. unidentified. Print (Courtesy: Elizabeth Mikler Duda), scanned 2001 at SLLS for archival collection.
Confirmation Class: May 1, 1954

The confirmands of the class of May 1, 1954 with Pastor Tuhy in the chancel of the church. Left to right, Front: 1. Shirley Swearingen, 2. Mary Ann Tesinsky, 3. Phyllis Cicmanec, 4. Irene Hvizdak; Rear: 1. Carl Fabry, 2. Pastor Tuhy, 3. Andy L. Duda. Print (Courtesy: Elizabeth Mikler Duda), scanned 2001 at SLLS for archival collection.
Confirmation Class: May 1, 1954

The confirmands of the class of May 1, 1954 with Pastor Tuhy in the chancel of the church. Left to right, Front: 1. Shirley Swearingen, 2. Mary Ann Tesinsky, 3. Phyllis Cicmanec, 4. Irene Hvizdak; Rear: 1. Carl Fabry, 2. Pastor Tuhy, 3. Andy L. Duda. Print (Courtesy: Elizabeth Mikler Duda), scanned 2001 at SLLS for archival collection.
Confirmation Class: May 17, 1959

Confirmands of the class of May 17, 1959 pose with Pastor Tuhy and Principal Bellhorn at the altar of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Left to right: (girls) 1.Sheala Best 2.Linda Guldi 3.Shirley Mikler 4.Virginia Beasley 5. Dorothy Duda (rear) 1.Ralph Johnson 2. Jimmie Jacobsen 3.Pastor Stephen Tuhy 4.Mr. Elmer Bellhorn 5. John Jakubcin, Jr. 6. Michael (Mickey) Tesinsky.
Confirmation Class: May 17, 1959

Confirmands of the class of May 17, 1959 pose with Pastor Tuhy and Principal Bellhorn at the altar of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Left to right: (girls) 1.Sheala Best 2.Linda Guldi 3.Shirley Mikler 4.Virginia Beasley 5. Dorothy Duda (rear) 1.Ralph Johnson 2. Jimmie Jacobsen 3.Pastor Stephen Tuhy 4.Mr. Elmer Bellhorn 5. John Jakubcin, Jr. 6. Michael (Mickey) Tesinsky.
Confirmation Class, October 26, 1952

Confirmands, posed outside the brick church, October 26, 1952. Left to right: Girls: Rebekah Tuhy, Elena Tuhy (both daughters of the Pastor); BOYS: Ferdinand S. Duda, Luther J. Duda, Raymond Mikler. Snapshot (courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
Confirmation Class, October 26, 1952, at Altar of St. Luke's Lutheran Church

Pastor and confirmands gathered in front of the altar, October 26, 1952. Left to right, Rear: Pastor Stephen Tuhy, Ferdinand S. Duda, Luther J. Duda, Raymond Mikler. Front: Elena Tuhy, Rebekah Tuhy. Snapshot (courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001 for archival collection.
Confirmation Class of 1934, Black and White

The ten members of Rev. Stephen Tuhy's first Confirmation Class (following his installation as St. Luke's first pastor the previous month) are gathered near the original wood church for their class photo. August 12, 1934. Class members(alphabetical order: Olga Duda,Julia Jakubcin, George Jakubcin, Jr., Miroslav Lukas, John Mikler, Paul Packo, Anna Svrlinga, Ivan Svrlinga. Ludmila Svrlings, Milan Svrlinga.
Confirmation Class of 1934; Original

The ten members of Rev. Stephen Tuhy's first Confirmation Class (following his installation as St. Luke's first pastor the previous month) are gathered near the original wood church for their class photo. August 12, 1934. Class members(alphabetical order: Olga Duda,Julia Jakubcin, George Jakubcin, Jr., Miroslav Lukas, John Mikler, Paul Packo, Anna Svrlinga, Ivan Svrlinga. Ludmila Svrlings, Milan Svrlinga.
Confirmation Class of 1952, October 26, 1952

Lillian Jakubcin poses with the confirmands in the class of October 26, 1952. Left to right, Rear: 1. Ms Lillian Jakubcin, 2. Ferdinand S. Duda, 3. Luther Duda, 4. Raymond Mikler. Front: 1. Rebekah Tuhy, 2. Elena Tuhy. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
Confirmation Class of 1952, October 26, 1952

Lillian Jakubcin poses with the confirmands in the class of October 26, 1952. Left to right, Rear: 1. Ms Lillian Jakubcin, 2. Ferdinand S. Duda, 3. Luther Duda, 4. Raymond Mikler. Front: 1. Rebekah Tuhy, 2. Elena Tuhy. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
Confirmation Class of 1955, with Pastor Stephen Tuhy

The Confirmation Class of 1955, stands at altar of church erected in 1939, with Pastor Stephen Tuhy. Confirmands (left to right): 1. Margaret Arndt, 2. Priscilla Tuhy, 3. Katherine G. Mikler, 4. Joseph Duda, 5. Matt Earle, 6. Donald Bellhorn. April 3, 1955. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
Confirmation Class of 1955, with Pastor Stephen Tuhy

The Confirmation Class of 1955, stands at altar of church erected in 1939, with Pastor Stephen Tuhy. Confirmands (left to right): 1. Margaret Arndt, 2. Priscilla Tuhy, 3. Katherine G. Mikler, 4. Joseph Duda, 5. Matt Earle, 6. Donald Bellhorn. April 3, 1955. Snapshot (courtesy: Ethel Mikler) scanned, 2001, at SLLS for archival collection.
Confirmation Class of 1996

The Confirmation Class of March 31,1996 poses in the chancel of the sanctuary dedicated in November, 1993. Last row, far left: Rev. E. J. Rossow. Far right: Vicar (unnamed). Members of the Class: Robert Christian, Keely Ann Coles, Amanda Daniels, Jeremy Dugan, Brendon Scott-Eidem, Kelly Garrett, Kelli Holt, Ashleigh Jarrett, , Christopher Leo, Amy Loomis, Mary Elizabeth Lukas, Rachel Lukas, Jonathan Mack, Jeffrey Morrical, Gretchen Naruta, Nicole Neals, Matthew Todd Reid, Joshua Roberts, Ronald Rose, Danielle Rothe, Christopher Rugh, Alexander Saiz, Morgan Stevens, Lawton Thompson,Richard Underwood, John Walberg, Jr., Matthew Yantoine
Confirmation Class of 2001

The Confirmation Class of April 8,2001 poses in the chancel of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Pastors (all in back row, wearing red stoles) are left-right: Rev. Gary Schuschke, Rev. Brian Roberts, Rev Wally Arp. Members of the class are: Alfson, Sara, Asinas, Marc Christopher,Barbari, Erica, Bartley, Nicholas A., Blank, David Allan, Bradley, Cameron Ryan, Bretzke, Matthew David, Buenrostro, Iliana, Burkett, Joshua, Carlson, Elise, Clarke, James Andrew, Curry, Christopher W., Darner, Mark Thomas,Ditto, Jeremy Kenneth, Drake, Lauren N., Foster, Derick Edward, Guarriello, Julie Nicole, Hammond, Robert Thomas, Hampton, Dale Alan, Holt, Ashley Lynn, Honold, Erin Elizabeth, Ingvoldstad, Justin Bradley, Jordahl, Christopher, Judah, Ashley Marie, Koch, Katherine Kirsten, Kosciusko, Tami, Lukas, Daniel Thomas, Lukas, Sarah Jeane, McClellan, Jack Jeffrey, McCord, Daniel Tibon, Merrill, Melissa Leigh, Mueller, Jessica Lynn, Nelson, Barbara Ethel, Oglesby, James M., Olson, Miranda Kim Chung Jo, Reynolds, Samantha Elizabeth, Rodenroth, Danielle Melissa, Ross, Kaitlynn A., Schultz, Amy Elizabeth, Walters, Matthew Christopher, Witt, Ryan, Yantorni, Mark Joseph
Confirmation Class of 2003

The Confirmation Class of May 4, 2003, with Pastors (far left)Brian Roberts and (far right) Wally Arp. Members of the class are: Bennett, Megan Kelsea, Blank, Heidi Marie, Breig, Stephanie, Bretzke, Kelly Elizabeth, Brown, Julie Michele, Carver, Caitlin Joy, Cooley, Jeffrey Edward, Dickinson, Danica Jane, Eichner, Matthew Harrison, Fagan, Jewel Toyomi, Gashlin, Corey Phillip, Greene, Alicia Danielle, Grodski, Andrew William, Haner, Jessica Kathryn, Harley, Trent Alan, Hazel, Christian Scott, Helser, Brianne Michelle, Jakubcin, Dwight Stephen, Kaleita, Kathleen Emilia, Leto, Michael David, Loy, Lauren Elizabeth, Lukas, Caleb Nathaniel, Lukas, Eric Andrew, Lukas, Lee Joseph, Markward, Helen Rose, McAlexander, Garland Coy, Mueller, Michael Stephen Paul, Newman, Joseph Michael, Nolan, Michael Tyler, Picou, Jaimie Noel, Pospisil, Anya Joy, Risley, Jacqueline Nicole, Ross, Suzanne Elizabeth, Runnells, Kendra Andi, Sasso, Ian Cornelius, Schrader, Kaitlyn Louise, Schultz, Ryan Jeffrey, Serrani, Carson Jordan, Swift, Kayla Marie, Urdaneta, Veronica, Waits, William Floyd III, Walters, Nicholas Jonathan, Wheeler, Robert Craig, Zuhr, Jordan Alessandra.
Confirmation Class of April 11, 1965

The Confirmation Class of 1965 in the chancel of St. Luke's Lutheran Church. Left to right: Phil Lukas, John Marowicz, Chuck Pendarvis, Ruth Bellhorn, Janet Knowles. Skipper Jordan, Stefan Kozic. Rudy Mueller. Rev. Stephen Tuhy, Travis Willis. Joe Dinda, Albert Pula, Wayne Holloway, Linda Sue Lukas, Debbie Rountree. Perry Stites. Gary Viles.
Confirmation Class of May 17, 1970

Rev. John Kucharik with the Confirmation Class of May 17, 1970. Members of the class were: Ralph Ahlgreen, Tina Ballard, Chris Borg, Philip Colbert, Larry DeRousha, Danny Goodman, Kaare Goodman, Julie Kissinger, Jeff Lukas, Lois LeMay, David Oldham, Ben Pankratz, Susan Pempey, William Willis, Justin Holloway.
Confirmation Class, Palm Sunday, April 15, 1962

The "Golden Anniversary" Confirmation Class, assembled in the chancel of St. Luke's Lutheran Church, with Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy, on Palm Sunday, April 15, 1962. Boys (left to right): Charles Chuck) Best, William (Billy) Mikler, Glenn Knowles, Harley Cox, Timothy Colbert, Arden Arndt, Charlie Beasley, Andy Mikler, Charles Pula, Jonathan Lukas. Girls: Kathleen Rook, Lue Ann Murphy, Sandra Mikler, Lynn Eustice, Joyc.e Bellhorn; Scan from church publication: Fifty Years of Grace and Mercy 1912-1962.
Confirmation Day: May 19,1940

The confirmation class of eight students, with Pastor Stephen M. Tuhy, on the south side of the new brick church on May 19, 1940. Left to right (front) is Ellen Svrlinga, Lillian Jakubcin,Blanche Duda, Betty Mikler. Rear (left to right): Andrew Mertan, George Mertan, Dan Lukas and Steve Mertan. This was the first Confirmation to be held in the new brick church. As was the custom, the confirmands were required to undergo a verbal examination, answering questions from the Catechism, before the entire congregation. This was done at the worship service on the previous Sunday, March 12, 1940. The confirmands all had to "pass" this exam in order to become confirmed members of St. Luke's the next week. Snapshot (courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001, for archival collection.
Confirmation in the Gymnasium (Founders Hall), April 4, 1993

The 1993 Confirmation Class assembled in front of the "stained glass" display created by Ruth Wiedenmann for the east wall of Founders Hall(gymnasium), where the confirmation service was held. The 1957 church had already been demolished and the new sanctuary was under construction. For a period of almost 3 years, all worship services and special commemorations were held in the gym. Members of the class: Leah Becknell, Robyn Brooks, Jennifer Cabana, Megan Coles, Laura Cruch, Andrew Dettro, Larisa Fiadini, Michael Gully, Anne Marie Hrncir. Sarah Jakubcin, Preston Kirk, Mimmo Leo, Stacie Lindeman, Ann Lukas, Jared Lukas,Daniel Mc Carter, Gregory Naruta, David Roby, Tracy Rose, Sarah Row, Paul Scalme, Heidi Soflkiancs, Matthew West, Lisa Wethman
Confirmation of Ferdinand Duda, Lakewood, OH. July 22, 1923

The Confirmation Class of Pentecost Lutheran Church, Lakewood, OH, on July 22, 1923. Ferdinand Duda, son of Andrew Duda, Sr. (founding family of Slavia and St. Luke's Church) is shown on far left in back row. The Andrew Duda Family helped to found St. Luke's in 1912 and purchased farmland through the Slavia Land Company in 1911, But they returned to Ohio from 1916-26 to earn more money to capitalize their future business in FL. During that period, they lived in Lakewood, OH and attended their old church (Holy Trinity Slovak Lutheran Church in Cleveland) until a new congregation in Lakewood was formed. Ferdinand was the youngest child of Andrew and Katarina Duda. He was born in Europe (Slovakia), April 22, 1909 and died in Slavia on September 17, 1996.
Confirmation of Marian and Jennie Stanko, August 24, 1941

August 24, 1941. Marian Katarina Stanko (left) and her sister, Johanna Blazena (Jennie) Stanko (far right) pose with their uncle and aunt, Juliana and Martin Stanko and their young sisters, Betty (left) and Ann Stanko, in the chancel of the (1939) brick church, following their Confirmation ceremony. Officiant: Rev. Stephen Tuhy. The Stankos were one of the Founding Families of Slavia and built a store and gas station to serve the Slavia community in 1926. Marian grew up in the home attached to that store and served St. Luke's School as a teacher before marrying Rev. John Obeda. Jennie ultimately married Mr. Hugh Cotton. Members of the Cotton family still play active roles in St. Luke's congregation. The two youngest sisters, Betty and Ann, were raised in Cleveland after the premature death of their mother, but were visiting Florida on the occasion of their older sisters' confirmation at St. Luke's. 5x7 glossy print scanned on Epson 1000XL at SLLC, November, 2011.
Confirmation of Marian and Jennie Stanko, August 24, 1941

August 24, 1941. Marian Katarina Stanko (left) and her sister, Johanna Blazena (Jennie) Stanko (far right) pose with their uncle and aunt, Juliana and Martin Stanko and their young sisters, Betty (left) and Ann Stanko, in the chancel of the (1939) brick church, following their Confirmation ceremony. Officiant: Rev. Stephen Tuhy. The Stankos were one of the Founding Families of Slavia and built a store and gas station to serve the Slavia community in 1926. Marian grew up in the home attached to that store and served St. Luke's School as a teacher before marrying Rev. John Obeda. Jennie ultimately married Mr. Hugh Cotton. Members of the Cotton family still play active roles in St. Luke's congregation. The two youngest sisters, Betty and Ann, were raised in Cleveland after the premature death of their mother, but were visiting Florida on the occasion of their older sisters' confirmation at St. Luke's. 5x7 glossy print scanned on Epson 1000XL at SLLC, November, 2011.
Confirmation, Palm Sunday, March 30, 1958

The confirmation class of March 30, 1958 (Palm Sunday). Left to right: Gerald LoCasale, Patricia Mikler, Sylvia Mikler, Rev. Stephen M.Tuhy, Eleanor Duda. Sandra Earle, Naomi Tuhy.
Congregation Gathers at Picnic Grounds, 1942

The men of the congregation are gathered around what may be "the refreshment area" at an outdoor commemoration on the church picnic grounds, May, 1942. Sepia snapshot, scanned on Epson 10000XL at SLLC, 2011.
Congregation gathers outside brick church, c. 1942

Rev. Stephen Tuhy (2nd from left, standing) and about 50 members of St. Luke's gather on the south side of the new brick church. A large American flag is displayed. c. 1942. Snapshot (Courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001 for archival collection.
Congregation gathers outside brick church, c. 1942

Rev. Stephen Tuhy (2nd from left, standing) and about 50 members of St. Luke's gather on the south side of the new brick church. A large American flag is displayed. c. 1942. Snapshot (Courtesy: Judy Duda) scanned at SLLS, 2001 for archival collection.