Volume 4, Issue 1, February 201

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Volume 4, Issue #1, February 2015
The MessengeR
Quarterly Newsletter of the Eastern Diocese
of the Polish National Catholic Church
Volume 2, June 2013,
PRAYER, FASTING AND
ALMSGIVING
“Looking after orphans and widows
in their distress
and keeping oneself unspotted by
the world make for
pure worship without stain before
our God and Father.”
I’m writing on the eve of
Quinquagesima Sunday, three days
from Ash Wednesday and the start
of a new Lenten journey. Very soon the ashes on our foreheads will
signify our commitment to join Christ in His forty day wilderness
journey. The Church will provide many opportunities for us to walk
spiritually and liturgically the “Way of the Cross” this Lenten season.
The Church will invite us to share Christ’s temptations, doubt,
suffering, and death. How shall we respond.
In the Office of Readings for the Thursday after Ash Wednesday, we
hear the words of Saint Leo the Great, Bishop of Rome, that speak to
how Christians can and should respond to the Church’s invitation. We
read the following:
“Dear friends, at every moment the earth is full of the mercy of
God, and nature itself is a lesson for all the faithful in the worship of
God. The heavens, the sea and all that is in them bear witness to the
goodness and omnipotence of their Creator, and the marvelous beauty
of the elements as they obey him demands from the intelligent creation
a fitting expression of its gratitude.
“But with the return of that season marked out in a special way by the
mystery of our redemption, and of the days that lead up to the paschal
feast, we are summoned more urgently to prepare ourselves by a
purification of spirit.
The special note of the paschal feast is this: the whole Church
rejoices in the forgiveness of sins. It rejoices in the forgiveness not only
of those who are then reborn in holy baptism but also of those who are
already numbered among God's adopted children.
“Initially, men are made new by the rebirth of baptism Yet there is
still required a daily renewal to repair the shortcomings of our mortal
nature, and whatever degree of progress has been made, there is no
one who should not be more advanced.
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Issue #2
In this issue:
Greetings from Bp.
Paul Sobiechowski
1-2
“The Liturgy makes
two statements”
Fr. Edward G.
St-Godard
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“The passing of our
first Prime Bishop,
Franciszek Hodur”
Fr. Robert Koerber
5
Holy Trinity
Cathedral,
Manchester, NH
6-7
Holy Cross Parish,
Central Falls, RI
8-9
Blessed Trinity ,
Fall River, MA
10-11
St. Joseph of
Stratford, CT
12
St. Joseph’s Parish,
Westfield, MA
13
Our Saviour’s
14-15
Parish, Woonsocket,
RI
Divine Providence
16
Parish, Norwich, CT
St. John the Baptist,
Manchester, CT
17
St. Valentine’s,
Northampton, MA
18-20
St. Casimir Parish,
Lowell, CT
20-21
Diocesan Events and 22--25
Programs
Upcoming Events
26-30
From the Chancery
Office
31-32
Polish Poetry
33-34
Fr. Adam Czarnecki
Parish Listing
35
Diocesan Calendar
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“All must therefore strive to ensure that on the day of redemption no one may be found in the sins of his
former life.
“Dear friends, what the Christian should be doing at all times should be done now with greater care and
devotion, so that the Lenten fast enjoined by the apostles may be fulfilled, not simply, by abstinence from
food but above all by the renunciation of sin.
“There is no more profitable practice as a companion to holy and spiritual fasting than that of almsgiving.
This embraces under the single name of mercy many excellent works of devotion, so that the good intentions of all the faithful may be of equal value, even where their means are not. The love that we owe both
God and man is always free from any obstacle that would prevent us from having a good intention. The angels sang: Glory to God in the highest, and peace to his people on earth. The person who shows love and
compassion to those in any kind of affliction is blessed, not only with the virtue of good will but also with the
gift of peace. The works of mercy are innumerable. Their very variety brings this advantage to those who
are true Christians, that in the matter of almsgiving not only the rich and affluent but also those of average
means and the poor are able to play their part. Those who are unequal in their capacity to give, can be
equal in the love within their hearts.”
Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving have always been an integral part of the Lenten journey. Holy Church
calls us to this commitment, and in keeping with the resolutions made at our diocesan and national synods,
we are called as Polish National Catholics to engage the communities we live in, educate ourselves, youth
and adults, in the teachings of Holy Church, and grow individually and collectively in reverence and holiness. Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving are the tools God provides during our Lenten journey to build us up
and strengthen us for the work of carrying Christ’s Gospel into the communities we live in.
Recently the young people of our Church encouraged all of us to provide for the poor and hungry
through “Souper Bowl Sunday.” The actions of donating canned goods to local food pantries and soup
kitchens was enthusiastically embraced by many of our parishes. And the effort really benefitted those in
need. However, Saint Leo’s gently reminds us that such almsgiving is not an occasional event but rather a
way of life, one grounded in prayer fasting. Lent reminds us that if we are to truly be the Church God desires, our lives should be ones of continuous, prayer, fasting and almsgiving.
An important aspect of Lent, and the Christian life in general, is a daily examination of conscience. Am I
engaged in daily prayer, frequent fasting, and sincere almsgiving (almsgiving can be defined as helping
others with my own time, talent and treasure). If I truly engage in the three Lenten practices of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving God will bless His Polish National Catholic Church and guide it in a way that glorifies
Himself, builds the Body of Christ, and blesses all its members. If I do not... the Church and humanity suffer.
In my Lenten message last year I quoted from Paul’s First Letter to the Corinthians. The quote speaks so
well to the lifestyle of Prayer, Fasting and Almsgiving that I would like to close this message with it once
again.
“We are ambassadors for Christ,
as if God were appealing through us.
We implore you on behalf of Christ,
be reconciled to God.
For our sake he made him to be sin who did not know sin,
so that we might become the righteousness of God in him.
Working together, then,
we appeal to you not to receive the grace of God in vain.
For he says:
In an acceptable time I heard you,
and on the day of salvation I helped you.
Behold, now is a very acceptable time;
behold, now is the day of salvation.”
2 Corinthians 5:20 - 6:2
Bishop Paul
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The Liturgy Makes Two Statements
Basically there are three seasons in the Liturgical calendar. For two thirds of
the year we celebrate “ordinary time” or “the Sundays after Pentecost.” There are
however two special seasons that stand out for us: first there is the Christmas
season which runs from the first Sunday of Advent to the feast of Our Lord’s
Baptism. This season teaches us that God wants to be near us. That is why He
came as a babe in Bethlehem and left us a series of Sacraments where He
Rev. Edward G. St.-Godard
touches us in a special way. This is seen most perfectly in the Eucharist where Pastor of the Holy Family RC
Parish in Woonsocket, RI
we receive the body and blood, soul and divinity of Christ.
The second season is the more important. This is the season we are living as we go through Lent on the
journey to the Resurrection on Easter Sunday. The purpose of this season is to remind us that the God
who is with us wants us to share eternal life with Him. The liturgical color of this time is purple to indicate
that this is a serious time of the year. The traditional elements of Lenten devotions are fasting, prayer and
almsgiving. That is why we have always given up something such as food, smoking, and candy. We may
have had ulterior motives for these penances. Was it really to imitate Christ’s sacrifice on the cross or was
it because we needed to lose a little weight and take better care of our health. Or was the motivation
mixed?
The Church also asks us to do something positive during Lent. That’s where the almsgiving comes in. In
the Diocese of Providence the charity-drive, which usually occurred in May, is now held during the Lenten
season. But I would also encourage you to do some deepening work in your spiritual life. Do something a
little different. Maybe read a good book on spirituality. Maybe there are Bible classes in the local parishes
you could attend. Maybe there are extra services that your parish holds during the Lenten season. Here in
Woonsocket, there is an Ecumenical series which includes Our Saviour Polish National Catholic Church.
Some parishes, including my own (Holy Family Roman Catholic Church), have a retreat during Lent. Whatever you do, do something special to unite yourself with Christ so as to rise with him to newness of life on
Easter. Easter which occurs on April 5th will be joyful to the extent that we have spent our Lent in union
with Christ.
As an aside, I would like to mention that there have been talks between the Catholic and Orthodox
Churches to celebrate Easter on the same day. Since we follow different calendars, the Orthodox usually
celebrate “Pascha” or “Easter” a week or so after the Catholics and Protestants. Certainly that would be a
step in bringing our various churches closer together. The new life that Christ lives is promised to us when
we, too, will rise from the dead. Happy Easter to you all! “Joyeuses Pâques à vous tous” as the French
would say and “Wesołych Świąt dla was wszystkich” as the Polish would say.
By Rev. Edward G. St-Godard
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From the History of the Polish National Catholic Church…..
The Passing of our first Prime Bishop, Franciszek Hodur
On Monday, February 16th our Church paused and remembered in prayers our first Prime Bishop, Franciszek Hodur, who 62 years ago in 1963 passed on to eternal rest.
At age 86 in 1952, the year before he died, the last photograph of PB Hodur in church was taken and published.
Though blind, he still carried on a commanding presence of faith, strength and determination which those who saw,
heard and knew him could not deny. It is sad to say that today so many of us know so little about him. There are only
a few left among our clergy and laity who knew Prime Bishop Hodur personally, who were enlightened as he
preached the Word of God and who were a part of a great religious reformation and spiritual awakening, which took
place in March of 1897, the beginning of our beloved PNC Church.
Born on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1866, Franciszek (Francis) was one of 7 children born to John and Mary Hodur
who lived in Zarki, Poland. As he grew, he excelled in his academic studies and entered into studies for the Priesthood through the famed Jagiellonian University in Cracow, Poland in 1890. Dealing with indignities from Austrian rule
he eventually traveled to America and arrived in NYC in 1893. He continued his studies into the Priesthood and was
ordained later that year. As a young assistant priest in Nanticoke, PA, he came to see many injustices among the
Polish immigrants by the Roman Catholic Church. Trying to help assist their plight, Father Hodur was told to suppress his thoughts and involvement. Eventually, he was led to make a choice; to remain quiet and ignore the struggles of these Polish immigrants or to speak out on their behalf, Through much prayer and reflection, he chose the
side of the oppressed. He was elected as Bishop at the first PNC Church Synod in 1904 and went on to be consecrated as a Bishop through the Old Catholic Church in Utrecht, Holland in 1907.
The history of his life and struggles cannot be summed up in one or two articles. But I believe that as members of
the PNC Church we should all become aware of his sacrifices and what he was able to accomplish. Prime Bishop
Hodur was to be an instrument of the Lord to help give back to so many oppressed, disenfranchised and discredited
Polish people their dignity along with a renewed religious freedom. He was also able to establish a democratic
church where its people became an essential part of its future. People followed him because they believed in him
and saw in him not only intellectual brilliance but most importantly spiritual insight and wisdom. Prime Bishop Francis
was to lead many to that same voice which led and guided him. He preached from the depths of his soul. His faith
and commitment to serve the living God through the teachings of His beloved Son, Jesus Christ and through the
power of the Holy Spirit became his rock and the inspiration to many others.
In 1897, in Scranton, PA, after taking an oath to the people gathered and deciding to lead them, he spoke some
final words:
“We shall go forth fearlessly. The rights of the people are more powerful and sacred than the privileges of the bishops and priests. Therefore, Almighty God, the Source of Truth and Law, will lead us to victory. You must remember
that I stand before you without the bishop’s knowledge and will. For this they will excommunicate and persecute me.
But, I am not afraid neither of their excommunication nor any kind of punishment. They will attempt to frighten, deceive and curse you until the words of the Divine Master spoken to His apostles and fulfilled on you, “truly, truly, I say
to you, you will weep and lament, but the world will rejoice; you will be sorrowful, but your sorrow will turn into
joy” (John 16:20). “They will be divided, father against son and son against father, mother against daughter and
daughter against mother, mother-in-law against daughter-in-law and daughter-in-law against mother-in-law” (Luke
12:53). “They will put you out of the synagogues” (John 16:2). “And you will be hated by all for my name’s sake; but
he who endures to the end will be saved” (Matthew 10:22).
“Therefore, be not afraid because your cause will not fail. Your courage will be an example to the other Polish settlements and just as the wide world praised the Apostles for carrying the cross of Christ from the water of the Euphrates to the shores of the Tiber, so will the future Polish generation with reverence recollect your names. For this
difficult and great task, let us seek light and advice only in Him who said, “I am the way, the truth and the life” (John
14:6). “I am the light of the world, he who follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life”. (John
8:12). Finally as you embark on this thorny road, I bless you, my brothers and sisters and friends, in the name of the
Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit”.
So, on this the 62th Anniversary of his passing, let us never forget what he gave to us as an example of his
own faith in God and his love for his beloved PNC Church. Whether it is found through his writings which includes his
“Confession of Faith”, “The Eleven Great Principles” or even through his sermons as he preached the Word of God,
the greatest gift that Prime Bishop Francis left us after all these years was a Church with a mission as seen in his
own vision in the living and sharing of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
By Fr. Robert Koerber
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From our parishes…
Holy Trinity Cathedral, Manchester, NH
The Society for the Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament (A.N.S.) of Holy Trinity Cathedral,
Manchester, New Hampshire will celebrate its 85th Anniversary on Sunday, March 8, 2015 with a dinner at
the Puritan Backroom Restaurant.
Here is a short history of our A.N.S. Society.
On February 23, 1930 a group of ladies gathered with the Rev. Peter Latas, pastor of Holy Trinity
Church, and organized the Ladies for the Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Society in Manchester,
NH. The first officers of the society were: Katarzyna Baluk, President; Franciszka Wanat, Vice-President;
Wiktorja Witkos, Recording Secretary; Leontyna Magdziarz, Financial Secretary; Katarzyna Mendzela,
Treasurer. Other founding members present were: Katarzyna Barlog, Apolonia Wyskiel, Ludwika Wyskiel,
Aniela Berderchowska, and Teresa Flis. Teresa Flis was also the first sister of the society to die.
The 1930’s witnessed the “Great Depression” and times were very hard for residents of Manchester.
To make matters worst the “Amoskeag Mills”, the only cotton mill in Manchester, closed its doors. Suddenly
nine thousand people were out of work. Even though unemployment was at its worse, the founding members of the Ladies A.N.S. initiated their work according to the goals and requirements set forth by Bishop
Francis Hodur of the Polish National Catholic Church.
The ladies would attend Holy Mass and received Holy Communion as a group on Mother’s Day.
They would hold candles on the first Sunday of the month and every Wednesday in May. The Women’s Society would also lead the procession into the Cathedral for the Easter Sunrise Mass at 6 AM. Since 2012
the Mass of the Resurrection was moved to 8 AM. The sisters of the society still take care of the altars,
mop, dust, vacuum, change candles and linens, etc. They maintain fresh flowers on the altars and take
particular pride in their beautiful floral decorations at Christmas, Easter, Mother’s and Father’s Day.
Our Manchester A.N.S. Society has been most fortunate in having talented sisters who have written
and continue to write poems and songs. The society has always had gifted members who played musical
instruments and joined their beautiful voices with others who sang in the Cathedral Choir. The sisters were
also the best cooks in town. These talented ladies gave their time and effort to benefit the society and the
parish. Many of the sisters held and continue to hold official positions on the National, sub-central and local A.N.S. boards.
At the end of the first year the society had twenty-nine members. A total of three hundred fifty-eight
ladies have joined the Society since 1930. The society currently has a membership of forty-one, with twenty
listed as active members.
There had been a total of 12 presidents that served the society when Louise Kos joined the society
in 1980. Louise was elected president in 1984, and she retired this year (2015) having served thirty years
as president. She remains as a co-president this year and is still going strong.
The new president for the A.N.S. of Holy Trinity Cathedral in Manchester, NH is Susan Bodner of
Pembroke, NH. Susan’s daughter Valerie Loomis has been the society’s Vice President for the past five
years.
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The society continues to pay for all its delegates and alternates to National and Eastern Diocesan
conventions.
The Women’s Society has donated a lot of their funds to the church and rectory. In the 1980’s the
society donated $2,000.00 to our building fund, in 1984 the society purchased a Hobart Mixer for
$1,650.00. In 1988 the society purchased all the furniture, drapes, curtains and appliances for the new rectory at a cost of more than ten thousand dollars. The Society compiled a Polish cookbook in 1984 which
continues to be a popular gift and still has sales after thirty-one years. The cookbook has truly proved to be
a good money maker.
The society keeps its sisters informed during its monthly meetings. The minutes, agenda and treasurer’s reports are all typed for everyone to read. Our sisters have, for many years, prepared the annual
Christmas and Easter dinners. We are also blessed to have many men of the parish together with the children of the School of Christian Living that help serve the meals. The ANS and the Choir have joined forces
and serve Polish dinners at Holy Trinity Cathedral’s annual Holiday Fair. In order to maintain and preserve
our Polish language, traditions and culture, the society realizes the necessity of securing and encouraging
future generations to join the ranks of our parish and society. Doing so they make possible the continued
enjoyment of Polish Heritage.
Parish members and friends with genealogical interests should now gather all the information they
possess about their family history. Sister Louise Kos has compiled a book featuring some three hundred
fifty past and present members of the ANS Society named ”What does your President Louise Kos know
about you”. The book is comprised of a photo and a biographical paragraph about each member. There
were two printed copies of this work. The first copy of this book was presented to the Rt. Rev. Thomas J.
Gnat when he retired from Holy Trinity Cathedral and the Eastern Diocese after more than 30 years of service. Sister Kos possesses the other.
The ANS Society members with Eastern Diocesan Bishop Paul Sobiechowski, our current pastor
and spiritual advisor, would like to inform you that this is a special year for us at Holy Trinity Cathedral as
we are observing our one hundredth anniversary as a parish. In October the Cathedral will host an anniversary banquet and as specific dates and times are announced we hope that many readers and many sisters
will celebrate with us. The A.N.S. Society of Holy Trinity Cathedral extends its words of congratulation to
the parish on its 100th Anniversary, and rest assured, we will, as always, be an integral part of all the work
that is a part of such an occasion.
By Louise Kos
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Holy Cross Parish, Central Falls, RI
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By Fr. Senior Robert Nemkovich
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Blessed Trinity Parish Fall River, MA
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St. Joseph’s of Stratford Parish, Stratford, CT
Pot-luck supper with the ‘other’
Mercy Tabernacle Church is a
predominantly African- American congregation of Pentecostal background,
originally from Bridgeport, CT. For
three years now they have been using
our church complex for their Sunday
worship from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm
(yes, 2 hours worship!). In addition
they use our classrooms or hall for Bible studies every Tuesday, with about
25 people on average in attendance.
Their story is quite fascinating. Having
started with about 30 members,
mainly extended family, they reached
a membership of 180 last Christmas.
Some of St Joseph’s parishioners and Mercy Tabernacle congregants kind of got to know each
other but rather in very general terms. Although we prayed together with Mercy Tabernacle attending our
Sunday Eucharist at Pentecost 2014 (see the photo of Fr Michal Gitner and Pastors Woodrow and Deborah Vereen).
After watching the protest
around the country in the aftermath
of the tragic events in Fergusson,
MI one of St Joseph’s parishioners,
Joseph Pelland, came up with a
great idea. What about a pot-luck
supper involving both congregations so we can get to know each
other at a different level. It happened on Saturday, January 31st,
after 5:00 pm Mass. Not certain
how many will respond, we hoped
for about 20 participants. Oh people
of little faith! We had to put extra
table and chairs (a nice problem to have) to accommodate all who came along. Close to 40 people showed
up with an almost 50/50 split.
So we ate and talked, we laughed and thanked God for making it happen.
By Fr. Michal Gitner
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St Joseph’s Parish, Westfield, MA
Parish Events:
Activities at St. Joseph's Church in Westfield, MA for the months of November, December and January began with a late Halloween celebration run by the Dozynki dancers' manager Carol Ruzsala. The
dancers were invited as well as the children of SOCL and their friends. It had been quite a few years since
a Halloween party was held at the church and this year it was a big hit. The adults and the children both
had a great time and even Father Joe showed up in a costume (some of you may have seen it before at
Camp Howe).
On December 14th, Candlelight service was held and as always, it
is a beautiful experience. Many attended the service and the church was
aglow with candles. After the service
ended, all were invited to the social
center for light refreshments and a visit
from Santa Claus. Again, not only the
children enjoyed this experience but
the adults got in line as seen in the
photo with Father Joe and his wife
Janice. Wonder what they asked for??
On Christmas Eve there were
two Masses celebrated, one
at 4pm which is the Family Mass and
the other at 11pm. At the Family Mass,
the children of SOCL dressed in costumes representing Joseph (David SitJoe Gebo lets Santa Claus know he
tard) and Mary (Melanie Burek) as Father Joe and his wife Janice pose
was good all year!
for a picture with Santa.
well as angels and shepherds and they reenacted
the search for lodging. This was arranged by Father Joe
and made the
Mass even more
special than it always is.
In lieu of
the Oplatek dinner
this year, a breakfast was held after
Mass on January
4th where Jesus'
birthday was celebrated.
Olivia, Shelby, Alex, Natalie, Joe, David and Melanie
get ready for the Family Mass on Christmas Eve.
The Men's
Club held their annual dinner at Papp's restaurant in Westfield on the 17th. January
wrapped up with the Men's club dinner on the 18th.
Curtis and Jim (members of the Men's Club)
The men held a summer picnic themed luncheon and al- at the summer picnic in January, Sue Pretola
though the weather was far from summerlike, there was a nice
in the background also enjoys the meal.
turn out for the hamburgers, hot dogs, beans and other fun foods.
By Kelly Burek
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Our Saviour’s Parish, Woonsocket, RI
Parish events:
10th Meat Raffle at Our Saviour’s
Approximately 50 brave souls ventured out on February 6,
2015 for Our Saviour's Meat Raffle (postponed from January 26th).
The winter elements of cold, wind and snow did not deter people
from attending the Meat Raffle. The brightly decorated church hall in
a Valentine theme welcomed them to an evening of fun and lots of
prizes. The aroma of Chef Lonnie Watson's delicious Sausage, Kale
and Bean Soup truly warmed us body and soul. Gail Surowiec and
Edmund Fox greeted patrons and sold them their $20.00 Meat Raffle
Pass, which also made them eligible for many other door prizes.
The ticket runners for the evening were Gerry Ethier, Linda Gonyea, Kathy Sherman and Sally Watson. Selling Split-the-Pot, Gift Card Raffle and Themed Basket tickets was Ed Surowiec and Ed Labonte.
Doris Y. Callegaro (age 88) offered the crowd the opportunity to participate in the Penny Social. Throughout the evening complimentary beverages and dessert were available.
A new feature was a free Birthday Raffle. The prize was a piece of jewelry of your choice. Our youth
also helped out by calling out winning numbers and delivering prizes. Their names are Berenika Wos,
Daniel and Zachary Kaczorowski and Cyle Caranci. Without a doubt the best feature of this event is that
EVERYONE goes home with a gift because we also have consolation prizes.
The organizers of this church fund raiser are Philip and Patricia Kaczorowski. This was our 10th
Meat Raffle. They are held 3 times a year (the last Friday of September, January and April). We all had a
warm and wonderful evening and it is a good way to beat the winter "blues". Looking forward to Spring and
seeing you at our next Meat Raffle on April 24, 2015.
by Patricia Kaczorowski
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Oplatek Dinner and Christmas Pageant 2015
On Sunday January 11, 2015, Our Saviour’s Parish held their annual Oplatek Dinner and Christmas
Pageant.
Dinner began with the greetings offered by Fr. Henryk Wos. Father Henryk explained the tradition of
the oplatek in the Polish culture and
its religious meaning.
After that, all of the guests were
breaking oplatek with each other
and sharing Christmas wishes. Following the wishes, a Christmas
Pageant was performed by our
SOCL teachers and children, and
some of our
adult parishioners as well.
This was an
exceptional
performance
of the Charlie
Brown Christmas
tree
story,
about
the smallest
Christmas
tree in the forest. This tree
considered
itself as having little
significance, but it was
picked up by the
angels, brought
to the manger,
and offered to
baby Jesus as a
gift.
All the children did a wonderful job: Patrycja Wos, Lindsey
Dixon, Isabel Abramek and Juliana Palin as the angels; Daniel and
Zachary Kaczorowski as the wise men; Taylor Dixon as the Christmas star; Berenika Wos, Jenna and Jared Deshamps as narrators
of the story. Also our adults played very well: Kristen Bibeault as the Blessed Virgin Mary, Ed Surowiec as
St. Joseph, and Jim Dixon as one of the Wise Men. At the and of the performance, the ”Christmas pageant
team” sang Christmas carols accompanied by Fr. Henryk on guitar.
The Christmas Pageant was followed by delicious soup and stuffed chicken dinner prepared by our
parishioners Gerry Ethier and Lonnie Watson.
A special thank you to our SOCL teachers Mrs. Carol Bibeault, Kristen Bibeault, and Nancy Ethier
for preparing this performance, and to all who helped to prepare this special parish event.
By Fr. Henryk Wos
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Divine Providence Parish, Norwich, CT
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St. John The Baptist, Manchester, CT
St. John’s Church in Manchester, CT, Hosts Christian Unity Prayer Service
Despite hours of pouring, freezing rain Sunday afternoon Jan.18, St. John the Baptist parish hosted
an ecumenical Prayer Service at 4pm in their church that gathered 16 hardy souls to start another annual
town wide Week of Prayer for the closer uniting of all Christians and their churches.
The theme of the Scripture Service was one published in the USA by the Graymoor Ecumenical Institute of NY: “Jesus Said to Her, ‘Give Me a Drink’.” Fr. Henry Smolinski, the host pastor was also the
homilist, and spoke on the meaning of John 4:1-42, portraying Jesus’ conversation with the Samaritan
woman at Jacob’s well. Barbara and Mike Falkowski, pictured on opposite ends of the 2 nd row of the photo
above, took responsibility for organizing a hospitality time in the church hall after the Service. Helping out
in the hall were Nancy McHugh (to Barb’s left above) and Nancy’s mom Virginia Narkon (standing before
Nancy). Behind his mom and next to his sister Nancy stands our organist for the Service: Neal Narkon.
Other musicians playing at the Service were Jim Trammitt (standing with a guitar) and his colleague Ruth
O’Neil (next to Jim). The clergy and lay participants represented 7 local churches. Standing in the back
row, from left to right: Evangelist Brenda Williams & Elder Yvette Early of the Mt. Calvary AME Zion church;
Rev. Mike Donnelly of Compassion Ministries of Amston, Rev. Paul Briggs of St. Mary’s Episcopal church,
Rev. Steve Sledesky of St. Brigid’s RC church, Fr. Henry, and Fr. ”Andy” of St. Bartholomew’s RC church.
A collection was taken up for the Manchester Area Conference of Churches emergency food pantry. An inspiring time was had by all.
By Fr. Henry Smolinski
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St. Valentine’s Parish, Northampton, MA
CHRISTMAS CONCERT 2014
Sunday, November 30, 2014 St. Valentine’s Parish held its Annual
Christmas Concert featuring Lisa Woods, Mezzo-Soprano, Teri
LaFleur, Soprano and
on
Violin,
Jerry
Noble, Pianist and
Special Guest: Kyle
LaFleur, on Flute.
These
talented
individuals performed
many
of
the
Christmas
classics
both sacred and secular – from “Angels’ Carol”, “Away in the
Manger” and “O Holy Night” to “White Christmas”, “Jolly Old Saint
Nick” and “Rockin Around the Christmas Tree”. It was a spectacular
event with over 100 guests in attendance. The spirit of Advent and
the coming of Christmas filled our hearts with
joy. Plans are in process for the Christmas Concert, 2015.
The performers:
Lisa Woods, Mezzo-Soprano
Lisa is a professionally trained opera singer and has a highly significant career in the Pioneer
Valley and beyond with hundreds of performances to her credit. She has been presented in
numerous recital venues and is a regular guest performer for the
Springfield Massachusetts chapter of the Tuesday Morning Music Club
and serves on its Board of Directors. She is a very gifted and gracious
entertainer.
Teri LaFleur, Soprano
Teri has performed as a soloist in numerous venues within the Pioneer
Valley and throughout the region. She has appeared in many principle
roles in both musical theatre and several plays. Teri is a voice instructor
at Springfield College and maintains a very active private studio as well.
She too, along with Lisa is a performing member of the Tuesday Morning
Music Club.
Jerry Noble, Pianist
Jerry is an accomplished Pianist and serves as the Staff Accompanist at
Smith College. His compositions and arrangements include vocal,
choral, chamber and orchestra music; he has been commissioned by the
Springfield Symphony Orchestra, Holyoke Civic Symphony as many
other music societies and choral
groups. Jerry an avid traditional jazz
pianist has also recorded seven CDs
with clarinetist Bob Sparkman.
Kyle LaFleur, Flute
Kyle is a sophomore at Ludlow High
School and has been studying the flute
and performing for five years. Among
his credits are the Senior Districts,
Junior Districts and the Quabbin Valley
Band. He also holds several theater
credits including “Once Upon a Mattress”, “Gypsy” and “The
Light in the Piazza, 1776”.
These very talented individuals will again perform for our 2015 Christmas Concert – be sure to watch for the
announcement – it is an event you don’t want to miss.
By Krysia Newman
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POLSKIE KOLEDY SING ALONG 2014
St. Valentine’s Polish National Catholic Church and
the Polish Heritage Committee of Northampton,
Massachusetts celebrated the Christmas Season with
a festival of Polish Carols. The event was held
January 4, 2015 at St. Valentine’s Church hosted by
Rev. Adam Czarnecki, Pastor and its parishioners.
With twenty-five lead singers and approximately
two hundred guests, the Annual Polskie Koledy Sing
Along featured twenty traditional Polish Christmas
Carols and Pastoralki. Some of the selections
included: Wsrod Nocnej Ciszy, Sliczna Panienka,
Dzisiaj w Betlejem, Oj Maluski, Maluski,
Pasztuskowie bracia mili. The lead singers were
comprised of choir members from area churches
throughout the Pioneer Valley. The organist for the event was Jean
Gromacki. In addition, the program included a live Nativity scene
portrayed by students from the Polish Language Class of St.
Valentine’s Church, taught by Rev. Czarnecki.
Also, this year, special guest musicians were invited to participate
– Joseph Dziok, on accordion and soloist and Jeff Rovatti, on
Concertina and his sister Veronica on violin. Joseph, from Chicopee,
MA is an accomplished musician who has been entertaining locally
for the past ten years on accordion, piano and organ. Jeff and
Veronica, from Agawam, MA have been entertaining for several
years throughout the Pioneer Valley and beyond.
Rev. Czarnecki opened the event with prayer asking God to open
our hearts to praise Him and give glory by singing the beautiful
Polish Carols which are about his miraculous birth. During the
intermission Rev. Czarnecki blessed incense and chalk for
distribution to all in attendance; he also articulated a brief
description of the Polish tradition of marking the entrance door and
lentil of homes with the initials 20+K+M+B+15.
Clergy in attendance included, Very Rev. Joseph Soltysiak,
Pastor, St. Joseph’s Polish National Catholic Church, Westfield, MA,
Rev. Randolph Calvo, Pastor, Holy Name of Jesus Polish National
Catholic Church, South Deerfield, MA and Rev. Robert Koerber,
Chicopee, MA (Reserve Clergy, PNCC). Rev. Calvo offered a closing
prayer and noted that the event was beautiful and the carols described
what Christmas is all about – the birth of Jesus. Many of the guests
noted that the concert of carols reminded them of many wonderful
memories of years past. The event culminated with a reception and
fellowship in the Church hall. We are all looking forward to the Polskie
Koledy Sing Along in January,
by Krysia Newman
2016.
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POTLUCK BRUNCH – JANUARY 11, 2015
To celebrate the New Year, St. Valentine’s parish
held its Annual Potluck Brunch Sunday, January 11th
after Holy Mass. Before the brunch began, we all
shared the traditional Oplatek wishing each other
good health, happiness i “Wszystkiego
Najlepszego” for the New Year.
A nice assortment of delicious
food was shared by all –fruit, danish,
lazy pierogi, shrimp, sausage and scrambled eggs, coffeecake and coffee. It was a perfect morning – worship, fellowship and delicious food. We are all looking forward to next year’s Potluck Brunch.
By Krysia Newman
St. Casimir Parish, Lowell, CT
Parish Events:
St. Casimir's SOCL
Recently, children of the age 4-6 class completed a
lesson about how much Jesus loves us. They learned how
Jesus is like a good shepherd and we are like His lambs.
Following the lesson Beverly Runowicz, teacher, and
helper Karina Tenus accompanied Christopher and Amelia
Tenus to the parish hall where parishioners were enjoying
coffee hour. Wearing lamb's masks, they sang "Jesus Loves
Me" and passed out colored pictures of lambs with the words
"Jesus Loves You" printed on them.
St. Casimir contributed to the Souper
Bowl project.
Pictured: Front row (l to r) Christopher
Tenus, Amelia Tenus. Back row (l to r)
Karina Tenus, Beverly Runowicz
Jonasz Tenus, Joseph
Quirbach, Karina Tenus
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Homecoming 2014 – A Gala Climax to End a Glorious Year of Events
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Diocesan Events and Programs:
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Upcoming Events:
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Upcoming Events:
NORTHEAST SENIORATE LENTEN RETREAT
This will be a period of time of just 5 hours or so where we "retreat" - step away from our world concerns and focus on our spiritual life - time in worship, receiving the Eucharist, Penance, prayer, reading
God's Word, liturgy, silent meditations and reflection. It is an important time for us to set aside and to prepare ourselves for celebration of the most important event in our Christian Faith - The Resurrection of Our
Lord Jesus Christ.
Find time and join us on this Lenten Retreat!
LENTEN RETREAT SCHEDULE
SATURDAY – MARCH 7, 2015
10:00 am - Holy Mass (Mass for the 3rd Sunday of Lent - this will not be celebrated as the Solemnity of the Institution will be celebrated on the Second Sunday of March).
10:45 – Silent Meditation following Mass – 10 minutes
11:00 – Reflection on our Lenten Journey and Lenten Prayer
11:20 - Silent Meditation – 10 minutes
11:30 - Stations of the Cross reflections
11:45 - Time for reflection and prayer and perhaps a short walk
12:00 noon - Midday Prayer – Liturgy of the Hours
12:10 - Group Photo
12:15 – A Light Lunch ( as it is a Lenten Retreat)
12:45 - Guided Lenten Meditation (Seven Last Words of Christ)
1:40 - Lenten Hymns and time for reflection between them
2:10 - Congregational Reading of the Passion
2:45 - Lenten Penitential Service with Benediction of the Most Blessed Sacrament
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Upcoming Events:
Easter Ham Raffle to benefit District 3 of the Polish National Union
The Easter Ham Raffle will take place on Sunday, March 22, 2015
immediately following the10:30 AM Holy Mass at Holy Cross Parish in
Central Falls, RI. There will be four (4) $25.00 cash prizes selected. Tickets are $1.00 each, 6 for $5.00 and 13 for $10.00.
Your generous support of this District’s fund raiser is greatly appreciated. Checks in payment for the Easter Ham Raffle tickets should be
made payable to “District 3 PNU”. Checks and ticket stubs should be returned to District 3 PNU c/o
Blessed Trinity Parish, 37 Winthrop Street, Fall River, MA 02721.
Thank you for your help in this fund raising effort for our District. Maryann Zarek— District 3 Director.
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Upcoming Events:
Scouts Camporee 2015
Scouting Committee members (Fr. Robert Koerber joined the Committee) on January 7 and
February 6, 2015 meetings decided that this year Comporee will take place at Our Saviour Parish,
Woonsocket, RI on July 17-18, 2015. The theme of the Camporee will be “Come and See.”
The Camporee will be open to all who want participate: current and prospective Scouts from
our Church and even outside of our Church.
More information, flyers and forms will be send shortly.
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FROM THE CHANCERY OFFICE
(March thru June 2015 Time Period)
Assignments:
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Father Michal Gitner has requested to be relieved of responsibilities on the Diocesan Liturgical Commission.
Father Robert Koerber as been appointed to the Diocesan Liturgical Commission.
Sub-Deacon Thomas Walsh, candidate for priesthood, continues his studies under the direction of Father Henry Wos.
Mr. Justin Daviault and Mr. James Gebo have been accepted into the diaconal program of the diocese,
preparing for ordination to the Holy Order of Deacon.
Bishop's Visits to Parishes:
There are no visits scheduled at this time
Meetings:
Saturday, February 21 - 11:30 AM
St. Casimir’s Parish - Lowell, MA.- Eastern Diocese Sub-Central Ladies Adoration of the Most
Blessed Sacrament Society Executive Committee Meeting.
Tuesday, February 24 - 7:00 PM
Future Visions Sub-Committee of the Supreme Council Teleconference .
Monday, March 9 - 7:00 PM
Eastern Diocese Youth Commission Teleconference.
Tuesday, March 10 - 10:00 AM
Eastern Diocese Liturgical Commission Meeting - Our Saviour Parish, Woonsocket, RI
Tuesday, March 17 - Wednesday March 18
Anglican Church in North America - Polish National Catholic Church Dialogue Meeting, Ocean City, MD
Saturday, March 21 - 11:00 AM
2016 Youth Convocation Planning Meeting - Holy Trinity Parish, Webster, MA
Monday, April 6 - Wednesday April 8 National Mission & Evangelism Commission Meeting - Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral, Lancaster, NY
Monday, April 13 - 7:30 PM
District 3 Polish National Union of America Teleconference.
Wednesday, April 15 - Thursday, April 16 Eastern Diocese Clergy Conference - The Mercy Center, Madison, CT
Monday, April 27 PNCC Bishops and ICBC Meeting - National Church Center, Scranton, PA
Tuesday, April 28 - Wednesday, April 29 Supreme Council Meeting - National Church Center, Scranton, PA
Monday, May 4- Wednesday, May 6 National Liturgical Commission Meeting - National Church Center, Scranton, PA
Saturday, May 9 - 11:00 AM
Northeast Seniorate Meeting - St. Casimir’s Parish, Lowell, MA
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Tuesday, May 19 - Wednesday, May 20 Polish National Catholic Church - Roman Catholic Church Dialogue Meeting - National Church Center,
Scranton, PA
Liturgies:
Wednesday, February 18 - ASH WEDNESDAY
Saturday, February 28 - 12:00 PM - 6:30 PM
Southwest Seniorate Lenten Retreat - St. Joseph’s of Stratford Parish, Stratford, CT
Sunday March 1 - 1:00 PM
Central Seniorate Lenten Retreat at Holy Mother of the Rosary Parish, Chicopee, MA
Saturday March 7 - 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Northeast Seniorate Lenten Retreat - Blessed Trinity Parish, Fall River, MA
Sunday March 15 - 10:30 AM
Sacrament of Confirmation Conferred - St. Joseph’s Parish, Westfield, MA
Central Seniorate “Meal in the Upper Room” - St. Joseph’s Parish, Westfield, MA
Northeast Seniorate “Meal in the Upper Room” - Blessed Trinity Parish, Fall River, MA
Sunday, March 29 - PALM SUNDAY.
Tuesday, March 31 - 5:00 PM
Eastern Diocese Blessing of Holy Oils (Dinner follows) - Holy Trinity Cathedral, Manchester, NH
Sunday, April 5 - EASTER SUNDAY.
Thursday, June 4 - 4:00 PM
Northeast Seniorate Corpus Christi Liturgy (Dinner follows) - Holy Trinity Cathedral, Manchester, NH
Events:
Friday February 27 - Sunday March 1 National Mission and Evangelism Workshop at SS. Martin and Rose Parish, San Antonio, TX
Sunday, March 8 - 12:01 PM
Ladies Society for the Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament, Holy Trinity Cathedral Parish Eighty-Fifth Anniversary Dinner at the Puritan Backroom, Manchester, NH
Friday, April 24 - Sunday, April 26 National Convention - Ladies Society for the Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament - All Saints
Parish, Sterling Heights, MI
Saturday, May 16 - 10:00 AM
Eastern Diocese - Ladies Society for the Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament - Holy Mother of
the Rosary Parish, Chicopee, MA
Saturday May 30 Young Men’s Society of the Resurrection Bowling Tournament - Holy Mother of the Rosary Cathedral - Lancaster, NY
Tuesday June 30 -10:00 AM
Eastern Diocese Acolyte Retreat - Our Saviour’s Parish, Woonsocket, RI
Friday, July 17 - Saturday, July 18 Eastern Diocese Scout Camporee - Our Saviour’s Parish, Woonsocket, RI
The Eastern Diocese acknowledges Scott and Alia Ritchey for their most generous gift from "The
Ritchey Foundation" of two thousand five hundred dollars (US $2,500.00) to the Eastern Diocese of our
Polish National Catholic Church.
The diocese thanks the Ritcheys for this unexpected gift and most appreciated donation. Thank you
and "Bog Zaplac !"
+ Bishop Paul Sobiechowski
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Polish Poetry
“Poetry comes nearer to vital truth than history.” - Plato
Maria Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska
(November 24, 1891 – July 9, 1945)
Polska Safona i "królowa liryki" okresu międzywojennego w
Polsce. Biegle posługująca się francuskim, angielskim i
niemieckim.
Maria Kossak urodziła się w Krakowie w rodzinie artystów
i dorastała wśród malarzy, pisarzy i intelektualistów. Jej
dziadek, Juliusz Kossak, i jej ojciec, Wojciech Kossak,
byli malarzami artystami znanymi z ich historycznych
obrazów przywódców wojskowych i scen
batalistycznych. Jej młodsza siostra, Magdalena
Samozwaniec, była popularną pisarką satyryczną. Jej
kuzynka, Zofia Kossak-Szczucka, była znaną pisarką.
W młodości, Kossak zarówno pisała wiersze jak i
malowała obrazy. W 1915 roku wyszła za mąż za
Władysława Bzowskiego, oficera w armii austriackiej.
Małżeństwo zostało unieważnione po czterech latach. W 1919
roku wyszła za mąż za Jana Pawlikowskiego, pisarza i alpinistę.
Ich namiętny związek oparty na wspólnych zainteresowaniach i
wzajemnej miłości był niewyczerpanym źródłem jej poetyckiej
inspiracji. Jednak i to małżeństwo nie przetrwało. Od 1921 roku
żyli w separacji a w 1929 roku rozwiedli się. Maria Pawlikowska
zaczęła aktywnie działać w warszawskiej grupie poetyckiej
Skamander (Julian Tuwim, Jan Lechoń, Kazimierz Wierzyński)
oraz z renomowanymi pisarzami, takimi jak Jarosław
Iwaszkiewicz, Irena Krzywicka, Kazimiery Iłłakowiczówny i
Tadeusza Boy-Żeleński. W okresie międzywojennym
Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska opublikowała dwanaście tomów
poezji ugruntowując swą pozycję jako jednej z najbardziej
innowacyjnych poetek epoki.
Karierę dramaturga rozpoczęła w 1924 roku, wraz z jej
pierwszą komedią Szofer Archibald. Do 1939 roku napisała
piętnaście sztuk. Była porównywane przez krytyków do
Moliera, Marivaux, Oscara Wilde, Georga Bernarda Shaw i
Witkacego.
W 1931 roku wyszła za mąż za Stefana Jasnorzewski,
polskiego oficera sił powietrznych; podróżowali do Francji,
Włoch, Turcji, Afryki Północnej i Grecji.
Maria została laureatką Złotego Wawrzynu Akademickiego
Polskiej Akademii Literatury w 1935 roku i Krakowskiej
Nagrody Literackiej w 1937 roku.
W 1939 roku, na początku II wojny światowej, podążyła za
mężem do Anglii. W Anglii współpracowała z polskimi
publikacjami: Wiadomościami Polskimi Politycznymi i
Literackimi, Polską Walczącą, Nową Polską.
W 1944 roku zdiagnozowano u niej raka. Pod opieką
męża, na wpół sparaliżowana, zmarła w Manchester, w
Anglii. Została pochowana na cmentarzu Chorlton cum Hardy w
Manchesterze a jej nagrobek został ufundowany przez Związek
Pisarzy Polskich na Obczyźnie.
Polish Sappho and "queen of lyrical poetry" of Poland's interwar
period. Fluent in French, English, and German.
Maria Kossak was born in Cracow to a family of artists and
grew up around painters, writers, and intellectuals. Her
grandfather, Juliusz Kossak, and her father, Wojciech
Kossak, were both professional painters famous for
their historical paintings of military leaders and battle
scenes. Her younger sister, Magdalena
Samozwaniec, was a popular satirical writer. Her first
cousin, Zofia Kossak-Szczucka, was a known writer.
In her youth, Kossak painted as often as she wrote
poetry. In 1915 she married Wladyslaw Bzowski, an
officer in the Austrian army. This marriage was annulled
after four years. In 1919 she married Jan Pawlikowski,
writer and alpinist. Their passionate relationship based on shared
interests and mutual love was the endless source of her poetic
inspiration. However, this marriage didn't last either. They
separated in 1921 and divorced in 1929. Maria Pawlikowska
became active in the Warsaw-based group of poets Skamander
(Julian Tuwim, Jan Lechoń, Kazimierz Wierzyński) and renowned
writers such as Jarosław Iwaszkiewicz, Irena Krzywicka,
Kazimiera Iłłakowiczówna and Tadeusz Boy-Żeleński. During the
inter-war period Pawlikowska-Jasnorzewska published twelve
volumes of poetry and established herself as one of the most
innovative poets of the era.
She began her career as a playwright in 1924, with her first farce,
Archibald the Chauffeur. By 1939 she had written fifteen plays.
She was compared by critics to Molière, Marivaux, Oscar Wilde,
George Bernard Shaw, and Witkacy.
In 1931 she married Stefan Jasnorzewski,
a Polish air force officer; they traveled to
France, Italy, Turkey, North Africa and
Greece.
Maria was awarded the Golden Laurel of
the Polish Academy of Literature in 1935
and the Cracow Literary Prize in 1937.
In 1939, at the onset of World War II, she
followed her husband to England. In
England she collaborated with Polish
publications: Wiadomosci Polskie
Polityczne i Literackie, Polska Walczaca,
Nowa Polska.
She was diagnosed with cancer in 1944,
became semi-paralyzed, and died in
Manchester, England, cared for by her
husband. She is buried at Chorlton cum Hardy Cemetery in
Manchester and the headstone was funded by the Union of
Polish Writers Abroad.
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Drzewo genealogiczne
Genealogical Tree
Wiem, żeś ojczyzną moją, o morze prześliczne!
Jak krew mi własna szumi twoja głąb trawiasta.
Moje drzewo genealogiczne
koralem z dna twojego tajemnie wyrasta.
I know you my homeland, oh my most beautiful sea!
Mój srebrnołuski ogon rozdzielono cięciem w słońcu ogniem zawrzałam i ginę z pragnienia.
Boli mnie kontakt z ziemią, najlżejsze stąpnięcie,
jak wodnicę niemowę z bajki Andersena.
A sharp cut sliced open my silvery scales-deed done!
Now I'm dying of thirst having sweltered in the Sun.
Even the lightest step upon the earth makes me wail,
Just like the mute mermaid in Andersen's fairy tale.
My blood runs loud like the hum of your grassy meadows.
From your own sea bed my genealogical tree
In coral secretively grows.
That is why every strong wave holds me to ransom.
Ariadne's thread
Nitka Ariadny
Jest w Zaleszczykach, nisko w dole, na Rybackiej,
Pensjonat „Ariadna”. Do połowy nieba
Sięgały przed nim wzgórza jak zwieszony kilim,
W roślinowych barwikach jesiennie kwitnący…
Dniestr, płytki i zaspany, czołgał się powolnie,
Dzieląc polską tragedię od rumuńskiej ciszy.
W górze, wśród chmur, monastyr był jak kępa dzwonków…
Down in Zaleszczyki along Rybacka Street
is the Ariadne hotel. The nearby hills were spread
against the sky in a tapestry blush
of honest, autumn colors.
Shallow and sleepy, the Dniester crept along
and cut off Polish tragedy from Romanian silence.
Up in the cloudy sky a monastery reared like a clump of bluebells.
O świcie słońca widać nie było w parowie,
Aż o dziewiątej – z dumą brało mur przeszkody
Jak złoty koń o skoku zwolnionym, rozwianym…
Przejaśniały się nagle wód ślimacze prądy,
Zwalniając krok do reszty. Z drzew olśnione liście
Na wiatr padały, w nurty niosąc się graniczne
I na ziemię sąsiedzką. W ogródkach, nad rzeką
Rozsypały się róże – przekwitała Polska.
At dawn I couldn't see the sun in the abyss,
but by nine o'clock it cleared the hurdles proudly
like a golden horse in slow, gleaming leaps.
The lazy waters brightened unexpectedly
and slowed down further. Shimmering leaves
brought by the wind fell into the border waters
and the neighboring land. Roses shed petals
across gardens. Poland was withering.
Pensjonat „Ariadna” był ostatnim punktem
Mojego zamieszkania w Kraju. Od tej chwili
Weszłam w Labirynt. Lecz niech imię Ariadny
Będzie mi dobrą wróżbą! Kłębek trzymam w ręce Nitkę tam uwiązałam, na progu. Powrócę.
The Ariadne hotel was the last place I stayed
in the Country. After that I entered
the Labyrinth. But may the name of Ariadne
be a good omen for me. I am holding the ball the string is fixed to the threshold. I will be back.
Grandma
Babcia
Za lat pięćdziesiąt siądzie przy fortepianie
(będzie miała wówczas wiosen siedemdziesiąt cztery)
babcia, co nosiła jumpery
i przeżyła wielką wojnę nudną niesłychanie.
Babcia, za której czasów jeździły tramwaje,
samolot pierwszych kroków uczył się po niebie,
a ludzie przez telefon mówili do siebie,
nie widząc się nawzajem.
In fifty years' time she'll sit down by the piano
(she'll be seventy four by then),
a grandma, wearing long jumpers,
who lived through a long, very boring war.
A grandma who saw trams in the streets,
saw a plane take its first steps in the sky,
heard people speak on the telephone without seeing each other.
A grandma recalling old legends,
who remembers Pilsudski and Foche,
who loved jazz bands
who collected letters from postmen
Babcia pamiętająca Krakusa i Wandę,
a w każdym razie Piłsudskiego i Focha,
która się upajała jazz-bandem
i odbierała listy od listonosza,
and who wasted her young life, never owning
a biophone, helicycle, astrodact, or pediter.
Watching a faded film, nostalgia makes her smile
and she plays an old-fashioned foxtrot. “
której młodość zeszła marnie, bez kikimobilu,
biofonu, wirocyklu i astrodaktylu,
wpatrzona w film swój zblakły z uśmiechem tęsknoty,
zagra na fortepianie staroświeckie fokstroty.
By Fr. Adam Czarnecki
“Ariadne’s Thread” and “Grandma” Translated by Susan Bassnett and Piotr Kuhiwczak
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Parishes of the Eastern Diocese
Holy Trinity Cathedral
166 Pearl St., Manchester, NH-03104-4236
Rt. Rev. Paul Sobiechowski, Pastor
(603)622-4524
St. Joseph’s Parish
73 Main St., Westfield, MA 01085-3189
Very Rev. Joseph Soltysiak, Pastor
(413)562-4403
Blessed Trinity Parish
37 Winthrop St., Fall River, MA 02721—2541
Very Rev. Robert Nemkovich, Jr, Pastor
(508)672-4854
St. Valentine’s Parish
127 King St., Northampton, MA 01060-3234
Rev. Adam Czarnecki, Pastor
(413)584-0133
St. Casimir’s Parish
268 Lakeview Avenue, Lowell, MA 01850-2313
Rev. Andrzej Tenus, Pastor
(978)453-0742
Church of the Transfiguration
8 Concord St., New Britain, CT 06053-2904
Rev. Paul Dudek, Administrator
(860)229-2693
Holy Cross Parish
320 High St, Central Falls, RI 02863-3108
Very Rev. Robert Nemkovich, Jr, Administrator
(401)722-5130
Divine Providence Parish
11 Silver St., Norwich, CT 06360-4731
Rev. Christopher Rogalski, Pastor
(860)887-2812
Our Saviour’s Parish
500 Smithfield Rd., Woonsocket, RI 02895-6285
Rev. Henryk Wos, Pastor
(401)762-3072
Holy Saviour Parish
118 Prospect St., Naugatuck, CT 06770-3056
Rev. Paul Dudek, Pastor
(203)729-4035
Holy Cross Parish
723 Enfield St., Enfield, CT 06082-2903
Very Rev. Joseph Soltysiak, Administrator
(860)745-5066
Holy Trinity Parish
200 Summer St., Plantsville, CT 06479-1119
Very Rev. Joseph Krusienski, Pastor
(860)628-0736
Holy Cross Parish
61 Maple St., Ware, MA 01082-1545
Very Rev. Fryderyk Banas, Pastor
(413)967-5233
St. Casimir Parish
240 Quinnipiac St., Wallingford, CT 01850-2313
Very Rev. Joseph Krusienski, Administrator
(203)294-8888
Holy Mother of the Rosary Parish
26 Bell St., Chicopee, MA 01013-3002
Rev. Pawel Lukaszewicz, Pastor
(413)592-2032
St. John the Baptist Parish
23 Golway St., Manchester, CT 06042-2016
Rev. Henry Smolinski, Pastor
(860)643-5906
Holy Name of Jesus Parish
15 Thayer St., South Deerfield, MA 01373-1136
Rev. Randolph Calvo, Pastor
(413)665-2129
St. Joseph’s Parish
1300 Stratford Rd., Stratford, CT 06615-7639
Rev. Michal Gitner, Pastor
(203)923-2424
Holy Trinity Parish
68 Lake St., Webster, MA 01570-2160
Rev. Robert Fredrickson, Pastor
(860)833-6296
SS. Peter & Paul Parish
730 State Pier Rd., New London, CT 06320-5817
Rev. Zbigniew Kaszubski, Pastor
(860)326-5025
Diocesan Chaplains
Diocesan Newsletter Editor
Father Henryk Wos
Scouting Commission
Father Adam Czarnecki
Ladies Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament
Father Senior Joseph Soltysiak
United Choirs
Father Krzysztof Rogalski
Polish National Union of America (Spojnia) District 3
Father Senior Robert Nemkovich
Youth
School of Christian Living
Father Senior Joseph Krusienski
Deacon Program
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Calendar of Upcoming Events
If you are in the neighborhood join us for upcoming events:
St Valentine Parish, Northampton, MA
March 21, Spaghetti Dinner— 5:00 p.m.
April 12, 2015, Spring Concert—2:00 p.m.
April 18, Plant & Tag Sale—9:00 a.m.—2:00 p.m.
May 17, Polish Dinner—12:00 noon
July 12, Picnic—12:00 noon—3:00 p.m.
St. Casimir's Parish, Lowell, MA
March, ANS Tea Party visits with shut-ins (tentative)
March 8, Institution of the Polish National Catholic Church.
March 15, Presentation of Financial Report/Parish committee meeting
March, Mailing to the sick/shut-ins (ANS)
March 28, Begin clean-up of church grounds--Youth Group/Adult helpers
March 29, ANS Children's Activity
March 29, Palm Sunday TOP Food/Bake Sale
April 2, Holy Thursday, Mass at 6 pm, followed by meatless meal (ANS)
April 3, Good Friday Mass of the Presanctified at10 am
April 4, Holy Saturday, Mass at 10 am followed by preparation of church by ANS.
April 5, Easter Sunday Procession and Mass, at 9 am
Holy Trinity Parish, Plantsville, CT
February 26, Pierogi Making
March 11, Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner
March 12, Pierogi Making
March 18, Pierogi Making
March 22, Meal in the Upper Room
March 26, Pasta Dinner for Relay for Life
March 29, Food Sale
April 5, Easter Sunday Mass at 9:30 AM
April 15, Stuffed Pepper Dinner
Our Saviour’s Parish, Woonsocket, RI
March 1, Social Party and Penny Social
March 10, Eastern Diocese Liturgical Commission Meeting
March 19, Ecumenical Lenten Service
March 22, Communion Breakfast and Spring Talent Show
March 29, Palm Sunday Bake Sale/Split the Pot and Easter Eggs Hunt
April 12, Swieconka Dinner
April 24, Meat Raffle
June 30, Easter Diocese Youth Retreat
July 17-18, Eastern Diocese 2nd Scout Camporee
THE MESSENGER-Quarterly Newsletter
Copyright © 2012. Eastern Diocese of the Polish
National Catholic Church, Manchester, NH. All
rights reserved.
Editor: Rev. Henryk Wos, PhD
Corrections: Mrs. Karen Sobiechowski
Controller: Rt. Rev. Bp. Paul Sobiechowski
2015 THE MESSENGER deadline for articles:
Summer Issue: June 6
Autumn issue: September 5
Winter issue: November 14
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[email protected]
All issues of THE MESSENGER are available on
diocesan website: http://www.easterndiocesepncc.org,
or through the smart phone app “Eastern Diocese PNCC.”
The quality and style of this newsletter depends
upon your cooperation. It is also a great way to let others know about our church, parishes and people. We
look forward to your contributions!
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